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In the heart of the Jewish district of Krakow, Poland (Kazimierz), is a modern edifice. This is the home of the Jewish Community Center of Krakow   The JCC Krakow was opened in April … more
“Deadly Deception at Sobibor,” a documentary by filmmaker Gary Hochman, will screen Sunday. Aug. 13 at 2:30 p.m. at the The Vets Cinematheque as part of the Flicker’s Rhode Island International Film Festival. A question-and-answer session with the filmmaker will follow. more
Since the early 1900s , many Boy Scouts have spent part of their summer at Camp Yawgoog, in Hopkinton, R.I. Yawgoog – formally the Yawgoog Scout Reservation – is run by the Narragansett … more
Are you a curious mind, a concerned citizen or an amateur historian? The Sandra Bornstein Holocaust Education Center in Providence will be running an adult education class starting Thursday, … more
Phyllis Solod is happiest when she is keeping busy. Not one to lounge in front of a TV, this senior prefers to be out and about – socializing, helping and volunteering – anything but being sedentary and alone. As of late, however, she has been … more
It’s time to get out your cellphone and take part in the age-old Jewish tradition of tzedakah. On Jan. 11, from 9 a.m.–4 p.m., volunteers from across Rhode Island will come together at the Dwares JCC in Providence to make a difference in … more
MyJewishLearning.com – I’m advocating a new angle on heshbon ha-nefesh, “soul’s accounting,” that we do in preparation to the High Holy Days of Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur. This soul work begins with the ancient Greek dictum … more
Browsing in one of my favorite local gift shops the other day, I lingered at the Alex and Ani counter. Studying the charms was like gazing at the paintings in a museum or perusing books in a library. Why were they created? What was their … more
On Sunday, Sept. 18, local Jews, who attended the recent Republican National Convention in Cleveland and the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia, will speak about their experiences, at … more
Recently, stories of school shootings have dominated the news. Jewish Family Service of Rhode Island has received many inquiries from parents who are confused about how to manage this topic with … more
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