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Just a few days ago, we celebrated one of our most important holidays – and arguably the one that kept the Jewish narrative alive for 3,000 years. We celebrated Passover. At Passover, we have two main concerns. One is to make sure that we … more

Gilor Meshulam | 4/9/15

5774: The year in review

(Part one of three parts) NEW YORK – Read about the highs and lows of 5774 – and everything in between. Part one covers events from September through December 2013. September 2013 The United States and Russia reach a deal to rid … more

JTA STAFF | 9/11/14

Max, Hannah and some frogs

JTA – Frolicking frogs and magical matzah balls are featured in this season’s crop of new Passover books for children that are sure to engage, inform, and inspire. David A. Adler, author of the hugely popular early reader “Cam Jansen” … more

Penny Schwartz | 3/27/14

Highlands on East Side warms others

The Highlands on the East Side, an assisted living and memory care community located at 101 Highland Ave., Providence, presented more than 750 mittens, hats, scarves, gloves and coats to aid the homeless in Rhode Island at their “Mittens Party” … more

Arthur C. Norman | 12/19/13

Dr. Irving Fradkin, the ‘Johnny Appleseed’ of college scholarships

FALL RIVER, Mass. – In 1958, a young optometrist in Fall River saw a need: The children of poor and working class parents were unable to afford college. Dr. Irving Fradkin saw a waste of talent and potential and set out to fill that need. He … more

Arthur C. Norman | 9/30/13

10 tips for a fabulous honeymoon

While you’ve been planning place settings, photography, flowers and decorations, have you thought about beaches, vineyard tours and hotel reservations? “According … more

STEPHANIE ROSS | 1/20/17

Working for inclusion

For Karen Flippo, it all began in the family. A family member with a disability led to a career helping those with disabilities succeed in life. “People with disabilities … more

FRAN OSTENDORF | 8/10/17

Meet Mark Elber, Jewish educator turned rabbi

Mark Elber, the rabbi at Temple Beth El, in Fall River, Massachusetts, grew up in New York City and was a Jewish educator for many years. He taught rabbinics in a Solomon Schechter school, and adult … more

SAM SERBY | 11/9/17

Who is May-Ronny Zeidman?

When I meet someone in the Jewish community and we start to play “Jewish Geography,” I simply say I am May-Ronny Zeidman’s son. Everyone in the community knows her through her … more

JEFF SOCK | 4/4/18

Rising anti-Semitism a symptom of rising hate worldwide, author says

The author of a new book on the resurgence of anti-Semitism in the United States says it will take a collaborative effort between American Jews and other targeted minorities to counter the marked … more

LARRY KESSLER | 11/8/18