This year, for the first time in its history, the American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee (JDC), the global Jewish humanitarian group and a partner of Jewish Alliance of Greater Rhode Island, …
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6/24/16
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Mitzi Berkelhammer has deep roots in the Rhode Island community, and her commitment to the Jewish community runs just as deep.
She believes strongly in the importance of …
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FRAN OSTENDORF
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6/24/16
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JTA – Sara Wolf was running around a water park in an oversized T-shirt when she became acutely aware of the need for a “less frumpy” yet covered-up swimwear option. So she and …
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LUCY COHEN BLATTER
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6/24/16
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As flowers are popping up everywhere into bursts of color, it seems a good time of year to remind ourselves to “stop and smell the roses.”
A quick Google search reveals …
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AMY SMALL
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6/24/16
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It’s not a myth that some men refuse to go to the doctor regularly. The American Heart Association (AHA) offers these 10 reasons why many men skip this important appointment. And it …
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THE AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION
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6/24/16
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As days get longer and the temperature rises, more people will cool off in backyard pools with family and friends. However, it’s important to ensure that safety is a priority.
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AMICA INSURANCE
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6/24/16
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What started out as a fad has morphed into a trend. With juice bars and smoothie shops popping up on street corners, in food courts and even on food trucks, it appears smoothies and juices are …
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STEPHANIE ROSS
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6/24/16
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The Rhode Island Chapter of Hadassah will celebrate its sixth annual Books on the Beach Author Luncheon on Tuesday, Aug. 9, in the elegant ballroom of OceanCliff, in Newport.
This …
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TOBY ROSSNER
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6/24/16
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After weeks of rain, the sun finally shone brightly on June 6, for the Jewish Alliance’s 31st Annual Dwares JCC Golf Classic. More than 100 golfers had a terrific outing at this year’s …
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HILLARY SCHULMAN
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6/24/16
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In my article about Jews, Freemasonry and Rhode Island’s Redwood Lodge (12/25/2015), I never once used the word “assimilation.” Rather, I emphasized that Redwood Lodge’s …
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Letters to the editor
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6/24/16
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