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Ulpaniada completion results in first trip to Israel
When I decided to take part in the Ulpaniada competition, going to Israel was only a dream. Two wins and one generous grant from the Alliance later, I was on my way.   The Ulpaniada … more
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Questions for Rabbi Philmus
Rabbi Aaron Philmus, 39, grew up in Matawan, New Jersey. He studied ecology and anthropology at the University of Massachusetts, Amherst, before attending the Jewish Theological Seminary in New York … more
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Rabbi Aaron Philmus and congregants in the temple garden.
Nature meets Judaism in Torat Yisrael’s Mitzvah Garden
When prospective congregants take a tour of Temple Torat Yisrael in East Greenwich, they are greeted by both expected and unexpected beauty.   Inside the new synagogue, guests … more
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Ask the director
Question: I have noticed a set of five Hebrew letters at the end of the Hebrew phrasing on many monuments. What do these letters stand for?  I.G., East Greenwich Dear I.G., Often … more
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IDF stories from the front lines
Israelis Shai, 24, and Nir, 26, told compelling stories as StandWithUs’ “Between the Lines: Voices of Israel – Stories Untold” visited Rhode Island on … more
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The Jurkowitz family.
Annual gala a success at Congregation Beth Sholom
On Sunday, Feb. 26, Congregation Beth Sholom (CBS) celebrated its “Annual Gala” in its East Side of Providence building. By all measures it was a tremendous success – the event sold … more
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Temple Sinai's Biblical Garden at the lower entrance to the synagogue beautifies the building and is a Bible lesson written in soil, stem, root and flower. Planted and maintained by member volunteers, the garden is filled with markers that show how each plant is connected to Jewish tradition, the Bible, and the Land of Israel.
Ancient grains come full circle in Temple Sinai’s Biblical Garden
In the Biblical Garden at Temple Sinai in Cranston, religious school students will soon sow three ancient cereal grains that are native to the Near East and were first domesticated by farming … more
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Enjoy a less stressful Passover
(My Jewish Learning via JTA) –  Passover requires a great deal of preparation, especially if you are making your home Kosher for Passover.   These 10 tips will help you … more
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10 easy tips to avoid a boring Seder
(Kveller via JTA) – If your Passover Seder is anything like mine, it can resemble the world’s most difficult classroom: different ages, ranging from 3 to 93, and varying levels of … more
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Entries from years past.
‘If they were here: What would Holocaust victims think’?
The Sandra Bornstein Holocaust Education Center’s Art and Writing Contest is one of its longest running and most creatively inspiring programs. As Executive Director May-Ronny Zeidman said, … more
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