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What is tzedakah? It is a fundamental tenet of Judaism, the heart of who we are as Jews. To me, tzedakah is not a choice; it is a mitzvah, an obligation, that we should all fulfill. The root of the Hebrew word is tzedek, which means justice or … more
Zimriyah (songfest), an annual choral festival, is a beloved tradition for Jewish Community Day School (JCDS). During rehearsals Ruti Adler, Hebrew Language Consultant (right), encouraged students to showcase their vocal talents. The program was … more
Graduation may feel like an ending but, of course, it actually marks a new beginning. And, as with any new venture, there’s a learning curve. We asked members of the Jewish community in Rhode … more
EAST GREENWICH, R.I. –  What’s more exciting than getting a surprise package in the mail? Getting it from Israel! To strengthen our students’ connection to Israel, The … more
On Friday, Feb. 2, Rep. David N. Cicilline paid a visit to the Dwares JCC. His first stop was the Lower Lobby to meet   some preschoolers from the David C. Isenberg Family Early Childhood … more
Patricia Raskin has a one-word message for you: Hope. The East Greenwich entrepreneur, who has had a long career helping others through her media projects, is now focused on positive aging. And … more
PROVIDENCE – The Providence Hebrew Day School’s Amudim Awards dinner will be held on June 19 in the Victor and Gussie Baxt Social Hall at the Alliance’s Dwares Jewish Community … more
I have had the privilege of visiting Israel three times, but my trip this summer was strictly business; the goal was to bring home “the gold.” I traveled to Jerusalem to play … more
On Aug. 30, the first day of school at Providence Hebrew Day School, PHDS parents, teachers and students had an opportunity to meet the new members of the school community as well as catch up with … more
JTA – Some 6,000 people gathered in Paris under heavy security for the public lighting of a Hanukkah menorah at the base of the Eiffel Tower, despite security concerns in the wake of last month’s terrorist attacks. French Chief Rabbi Haim … more
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