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Poverty among R.I.’s senior citizens is a large and growing concern

Last month, a group of seniors at Temple Sinai’s Senior Kosher Cafe, in Cranston, shared their experiences and perspectives in a roundtable conversation about economic issues here in Rhode … more

BY EMILY JONES | 4/13/16

Community celebrates Torah written in memory of Thomas W. and Miriam Pearlman

It doesn’t happen very often in Providence, but it did this year – in fact, twice in two weeks. On Sunday, May 28, the Providence community welcomed a new Torah, written in memory of … more

DR. KAYLA HACK | 6/9/17

The twelve students who received scholarships in 2017.

Hope High group collects ‘Dollars for Scholars’

In 2011, a group of Hope High School alumni founded a scholarship fund to help Hope students pursue higher education. As of today, close to 500 Hope High alumni and friends have … more

JEWISH VOICE STAFF | 1/4/18

David Grossman named 2018 Israel Prize for Literature winner

JERUSALEM (JTA) – Author David Grossman was named the winner of the 2018 Israel Prize for Literature. “Since the early ’80s, Grossman has taken center stage in the Israeli … more

2/15/18

Pedaling in Providence

Ready to take a spin? Recently a bike rack popped up on Elmgrove Avenue, across from the Dwares Jewish Community Center, and we wondered what it was. Several days later, a few red bikes appeared. … more

9/20/18

First-time campers are eligible for grants up to $1K

Summer camp can be a transformative experience, providing children with the opportunity to make memories and friendships that last a lifetime. The mission of the Jewish Alliance’s One … more

11/8/18

Candidates for governor address hot-button issues at Alliance forum

PROVIDENCE – On May 27, five gubernatorial candidates gathered at the Alliance’s Dwares Jewish Community Center to discuss poverty and inequality in Rhode Island. The candidates offered … more

SARAH GREENLEAF | 6/3/22

JCDSRI welcomes back students

The Jewish Community Day School of Rhode Island (JCDSRI) started the 2023-24 school year on Sept. 6 with over 100 students enrolled. JCDSRI welcomed students ages 3 through Grade 5 for a year of … more

10/5/23

Caring project lights up the night for congregants

“With the hidden light, the Holy One nourishes the world.” (Zohar Shemot) According to reports from Temple Torat Yisrael’s Caring Committee and Cohen School, there are congregants who are no longer physically able to drive to the synagogue … more

12/11/15

Bronfman haggadah enters the digital world in time for Passover

In the Exodus story, Moses decides to rescue his people after he hears God speak to him through the burning bush. But when New York City-based artist Jan Aronson imagined the famous episode in which Moses must decide which path to take in life, she … more

Alina Dain Sharon | 3/27/14