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Hi everyone, I’m Rachel Accetturo, the new director of school age programs at the Jewish Alliance of Greater Rhode Island. This will be my first summer as director of J-Camp, but I’m … more

RACHEL ACCETTURO | 2/1/24

Games are an integral part of camp life at JORI.

Diverse and dynamic, Camp JORI offers a unique experience every summer

Camp JORI , nestled in the heart of Wakefield, is not just a place to drop off the kids once school's out – it’s a place where memories are made, experiences are cherished and friendships … more

DON BLATE | 2/1/24

Grants, vouchers available for travel to Israel

Applications for grants for Rhode Islanders and nearby Bay Staters to travel to Israel, as well as for RootOne vouchers for eligible teen summer trips to Israel, are now being accepted by several … more

JEWISH RHODE ISLAND STAFF | 2/1/24

(l-r) Harrell Holmes, Jr., Jalen Harris, Elijah Ahmad Lewis, E. Clayton Cornelius, and Michael Andreaus from the touring “Ain’t Too Proud” at Providence Performing Arts Center through Jan. 28

Touring ‘Ain’t Too Proud’ at PPAC

PROVIDENCE – Biographical jukebox musicals are, by their very nature, highly predictable and easily digestible creatures. They all use the immensely familiar music generated by a popular … more

BOB ABELMAN | 1/24/24

'Liga Terezin' screening for Holocaust Remembrance Day

In honor of International Holocaust Remembrance Day, the Sandra Bornstein Holocaust Education Center will show the film “Liga Terezin” on Sunday, Jan. 28, at 10 a.m. in the Social Hall of the Dwares Jewish Community Center in Providence. more

1/18/24

Temple Sinai program commemorates MLK, celebrates connections

“So even though we face the difficulties of today and tomorrow, I still have a dream. It is a dream deeply rooted in the American dream. I have a dream that one day this nation will rise up and live out the true meaning of its creed: ‘We hold these truths … more

DEBORAH JOHNSON | 1/18/24

Cyclists and their supporters (left to right): Rabbi Michael Fel, Lior Fel, Gershon Stark, Daniella Stark, Alessandra Stark, Peter Saulson, Eric Weiss, Jeff Deegan, Farrel Klein, Robyn Furman, Dr. Martin Furman, Beth Chapin, Mark Leibowitz, Nancy Katz, Barbara Klein and Michla Laufer. Not pictured but also in attendance: Rabbi Laufer, Jerome Kalifa and his daughter, Sarah, and Bill and Susan Sikov.

Ride to bring them home

A diverse group of cyclists showed up on Jan. 14 for the worldwide "Ride to Bring Them Home" on the hostages' 100th day in captivity. Gershon Stark put out the word and the group gathered at Lippitt Memorial Park … more

1/17/24

A group from the South County area participates in the ‘Walk a Mile for the Hostages’ event on the morning of Jan. 14, 2024, the 100th day of captivity for the hostages taken by Hamas from Israel to Gaza. Maysy Fricklas from Congregation Beth David, in Narragansett, holds the poster of Kfir Bibas, the youngest hostage.

Walking a Mile for the Hostages

On Jan. 14, 2024, a group from South County participated in the national "Walk a Mile for the Hostages" event designed to recognize the hostages on their 100th day of captivity. more

1/17/24

Bonsai workshop honors Jewish birthday of trees

I’ve always loved bonsai – which, according to Wikipedia, is defined as “the Japanese art of growing and shaping miniature trees in containers.” When I lived in Brooklyn, New … more

DEVORAH PHILLIPS | 1/17/24

Call on legislators to act

On Jan. 4, 2024, the Rhode Island Interfaith Coalition to Reduce Poverty held its 16th Annual Poverty Vigil at the Rhode Island State House rotunda. The event coincides with the opening of the … more

1/10/24