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Lacrosse is taking Israel by storm, in large part due to Israel Lacrosse, an organization whose mission is to make lacrosse the national sport of Israel and connect Jewish Americans to the Holy Land …
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SAM SERBY
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5/11/17
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After nine months of planning and negotiations, Jewish Family Service of Rhode Island (JFSRI) and the Jewish Seniors Agency of Rhode Island (JSA) have agreed to merge into one comprehensive agency called Jewish Community Services of Greater Rhode Island.
“As we got to know each other this time,” said Susan Bazar, executive director of JSA, “there was increasing awareness that both agencies were providing services to seniors.” more
FRAN OSTENDORF
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5/11/17
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Moufletas for Mimouna
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Mimouna is a traditional North African celebration marking the end of Passover. Popularized by Moroccan Jews in Israel, it marks the end of avoiding hametz with moufletas, a type of crepe fried …
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4/27/17
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My journey with Midreshet Tehila started last year, when I spoke to Rabbi Menachem Nissel about furthering my Jewish education and which
program he felt worked best for me. At the end of …
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HANNA GIRARD
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4/27/17
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Jewish Family Service of Rhode Island volunteers gather
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4/27/17
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Kosher cafe seniors
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4/27/17
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QUESTION: Why do Jewish people have closed caskets at their funerals?
J.S., Warwick
Dear J.S.,
There are at least a couple of reasons for not having an open casket at a Jewish funeral. …
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By Michael D. Smith F.D./R.E., Shalom Memorial Chapel
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4/27/17
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“When faced with the need for short-term respite care for my mother, The Phyllis Siperstein Tamarisk Assisted Living Residence facility and staff far surpassed our expectations. My mother has …
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4/27/17
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Temple Habonim’s annual Sunday Film Series kicks off on Sunday April 30, at 3:30 p.m. with the showing of “Arranged.” Rachel is an Orthodox Jew, and Nasira a Muslim of Syrian …
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4/27/17
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“Being inclusive and saying that we’re welcoming are two different things; it’s not enough to wave a rainbow flag” and say that we’re welcoming of lesbian, gay, …
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4/27/17
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