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An anecdotal, non-comprehensive, slightly cavalier comparison of aging in Israel and R.I.

As a lifelong Rhode Islander who works with seniors, I’m pretty familiar with what the golden years look like around here. I know, for example, that in Providence, old friends … more

NAOMI FINK COTRONE | 4/19/18

RICI presents Purim program

On March 8, the Rhode Island Coalition for Israel presented a program, “Such a Time As This,” to members of the Potters House Church, in Providence, as well as a half-dozen Jewish … more

4/19/18

Mystery of the ‘discovered’ tablecloths partly solved

In an article in February, I described a tablecloth that was embroidered with the names of donors to the Jewish Consumptive Relief Society, a local organization that gave money to a hospital for … more

RUTH BREINDEL | 4/19/18

Women’s Alliance Endowment Fund supports local and overseas programs

BY JENNIFER ZWIRN Every year, the Women’s Alliance Endowment Fund (WAEF) of the Jewish Federation Foundation at the Jewish Alliance of Greater Rhode Island seeks proposals for … more

JENNIFER ZWIRN | 4/19/18

Learn the Jewish view of afterlife in a five-part series

Did you know that Jews believe in an afterlife and reincarnation? Did you know that Judaism believes in a soul and its purification? Did you know that Jews are awaiting the arrival of … more

4/19/18

Judith Lynn Stillman’s ‘Boldly Beethoven’ premieres on April 29

Pianist and composer Judith Lynn Stillman’s “Boldly Beethoven,” a multimedia play within a concert, premieres on April 29 at the Rhode Island Philharmonic’s Carter … more

LEV POPLOW | 4/19/18

Special night of music planned to mark Israel’s 70th anniversary

Arts Emanu-El will present a musical extravaganza, “Happy 70th Anniversary, Israel: Let’s Sing the Songs of Our People!” on May 6 at 7 p.m. This joyous program, … more

PAMELA HANZEL | 4/19/18

Temple Sinai features the Ashkenazi experience

Are you Ashkenazi? If you’re an American Jew, the answer is likely to be yes. The Ashkenazim trace their lineage to western Germany and northern France, where they developed into a unique … more

DEBORAH JOHNSON | 4/19/18

A trip down memory lane to the beach

A couple of weeks ago, Howie and I were riding north on Route 2. I turned to him and said, “Look at the traffic and businesses on this road. I can remember when this road was … more

MAY-RONNY ZEIDMAN | 4/19/18

Honoring the fallen

About 60 people attended a ceremony for Yom ha-Zikaron April 17 at the Alliance’s Dwares Jewish Community Center in Providence. The community gathering for Israel’s Memorial Day … more

4/19/18