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Caroline Bowman (left) as Elsa, Lauren Nicole Chapman as Anna, and ensemble members in the North American tour of “Frozen,” playing at Providence Performing Arts Center through March 17, 2024.

Theater Review: Touring ‘Frozen’ at PPAC

PROVIDENCE – A “tale as old as time” is more than just a lyric from Disney’s animated film “Beauty and the Beast.” The story about a prince who is transformed into a hideous beast as punishment for his selfishness and must gain the love of a selfless woman to recover his humanity was first published as a French … more

Bob Abelman | 3/8/24

Molly Stogner, left, leads URI students on a “Walk to Remember” to commemorate the Holocaust.

WAEF grants making a difference in young lives

The Women’s Alliance Endowment Fund (WAEF) of the Jewish Federation Foundation of Greater Rhode Island has been supporting the Jewish community since awarding its first … more

CLAIRE UZIEL | 3/1/24

WAEF seeks members who want to make a difference in the world

BY JEWISH RHODE ISLAND STAFF Over the last 30 years, the Women’s Alliance Endowment Fund of the Jewish Federation Foundation of Greater Rhode Island has distributed nearly $135,000 in … more

3/1/24

WAEF grants available for Jewish women/children programming

The Women’s Alliance Endowment Fund of the Jewish Federation Foundation of Greater Rhode Island is pleased to announce its 2024 Request for Proposals. Established in 1993, WAEF benefits … more

3/1/24

Celebrating the New Year of the Trees

Pre-K and Kindergarten students, above, at Providence Hebrew Day School enjoy a fruit and nut tasting party in honor of Tu B’Shevat. New England Academy of Torah students, top, participate in a … more

3/1/24

Planting tiny trees

On Feb. 25 , the Jewish Alliance of Greater RI held its rescheduled bonsai workshop in honor of Tu B’Shevat. Participants enjoyed cocktails and socializing while learning how to pot, prune and … more

3/1/24

Pink Day participants

Staff members at Jewish Collaborative Services in Providence recently participated in Pink Day with other agencies, schools, organizations, sororities and fraternities, across the U.S., Canada and … more

3/1/24

Providence Hebrew Day School launches annual fundraiser

Providence Hebrew Day School/New England Academy of Torah is about to launch its annual fundraising drive. On March 12–13, the small community will kick off its 36-hour appeal to raise … more

3/1/24

R.I. writer, Jewish historian and teacher Geraldine Foster dies at 95

The Rhode Island Jewish Historical Association lost one of its eminent historians when Geraldine Foster, 95, passed away recently. The first woman president of the association, Jerry was the daughter … more

LINDA LOTRIDGE LEVIN | 3/1/24