My first trip to Germany came after college in the late ’60s as part of the typical “if it’s Thursday, it must be Belgium” grand tour of Europe. West Germany back then was …
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BARRY FAIN
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6/9/16
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Community members celebrate Lag B’Omer
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On May 26 there was fun, food, a parade and a visit by Davey the Clown. The gathering took place at the Sessions Street Park in Providence and was sponsored by Chabad R.I.
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6/9/16
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On a recent Sunday morning, about 50 people worked together to beautify the outside of Congregation Ohawe Sholam’s building on East Avenue in Pawtucket.
Thanks to donations from Home …
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6/9/16
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About a year ago, mahjong became a new interest in my mother’s life. Watching my mother’s group play this confusing game, I became intrigued. What is this mahjong? I had to have an …
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SETH CHITWOOD
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6/9/16
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A few years ago, in anticipation of the birth of his daughter, comedian Jimmy Kimmel dedicated a portion of his show to investigating “how to dad.” By asking a handful of young kids a …
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ARIEL BROTHMAN
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6/9/16
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Sisterhood marks Holocaust Remembrance Day
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5/27/16
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Researchers, while searching our extensive collections for information about relatives or distant ancestors, often ask me supposedly “quick” questions as an aside. A common one is …
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JOSHUA JASPER
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5/27/16
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(Family Features) – Whether you take shorter showers, reduce food waste or make eco-minded choices at the grocery store, adopting one simple habit can make a difference in protecting …
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5/27/16
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Are you watching kids navigate the world through touch screens? Do you and your teen struggle to negotiate screen time? If so, you are one of many concerned parents.
Kesher (a …
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5/27/16
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Celene Ibrahim – scholar, educator and chaplain – will speak on June 4 at Providence’s Congregatiaon Beth Sholom, 275 Camp St., following Shabbat morning services.
Ibrahim …
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SHAI AFSAI
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5/27/16
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