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NORTH PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Kenneth Silverbush, a resident of North Providence but a New Yorker at heart, passed away on the morning of April 25. Ken was born in Brooklyn on Dec. 14, 1934, to … more

5/4/20

For the baseball-starved, a look back on a legendary PawSox game

Before the coronavirus pandemic shut down sports, the Pawtucket Red Sox were about to celebrate their 50th – and final – season at McCoy Stadium. Among the events that had been planned … more

LARRY KESSLER | 8/7/20

When will we get back to our futures?

As I wrote this in December, the first COVID-19 vaccine had just been approved by the Food and Drug Administration, and a second one wasn’t far behind. Although they won’t be ready for … more

Larry Kessler | 1/7/21

The best part of my retirement was a surprise

So? Where is she now after so much kvetching about retiring? I’ve got a job! And a very big, enthusiastic yippee to that! How many people are a-wishin’ and … more

BARBARA KENERSON | 3/5/21

Sandra Bellin, 95

BOYNTON BEACH, FLA. – Sandra E. Bellin died peacefully March 13, 2021 at Discovery Village of Boynton Beach. She was the beloved wife of the late Arthur S. Bellin. They were married for 56 … more

5/19/21

Susan Kaplan, 84

PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Susan Adler Kaplan passed peacefully on Oct. 30. Known for her tenacity, strength and compassion, Susan was respected in the community and acknowledged nationally for … more

11/1/21

Touro Open House features Joe Andruzzi

CRANSTON – Jewish men aged 18 and older are invited to attend an open house, hosted by Touro Fraternal Association, on Wednesday, April 27, at 6:30 p.m. at Touro Hall, 45 Rolfe Square, … more

4/1/22

Burton Priest, 90

PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Burton H. Priest, of Providence, died June 18, 2022, surrounded by his loving family. He was the husband of the late Phyllis (Kesselman) Priest. Born in … more

7/8/22

This 1636 etching by Rembrandt is of Manoel Dias Soeiro, known by his Hebrew name, Menasseh ben Israel (1604-1657). He was a Portuguese rabbi, Kabbalist, distinguished scholar, and founder of the first Hebrew printing press in Amsterdam in 1626. He played a significant role in the readmission of the Jews to England in 1655 and in shaping Jewish Sephardic culture in the Netherlands.

Portraits of Jews from Amsterdam next Touro talk

The third program of the Winter 2022-2023 Judah Touro Program Series features Dr. Samantha Baskind, a professor of art history. Dr. Baskind’s talk, “Picturing Ashkenazi and Sephardic … more

2/3/23

With ‘Totally Kosher,’ Chanie Apfelbaum aims for a wider audience

Chanie Apfelbaum’s newest cookbook, “Totally Kosher,” is filled with many inventive, flavor-packed recipes, like “Miso Matzo Ball Soup,” “Berbere Brisket” … more

RACHEL RINGLER (New York Jewish Week) | 7/7/23