WARWICK – A ceremonial Huppah stands strong and proud on the grounds of The Phyllis Siperstein Tamarisk Assisted Living Residence in Warwick. The Huppah, or wedding canopy, is symbolic of a couple’s first home together.
At Tamarisk, there are six couples, who have been married for 30 to 70 years. Recently, we asked them to share their secrets to a long and happy union
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SUSAN ADLER and JENNIFER FELDMAN
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1/20/17
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CRANSTON – The 34th annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Scholarship Breakfast was held on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Jan. 16, at Rhodes on the Pawtuxet. Hundreds of area government and faith …
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1/20/17
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On Jan. 29, singers will have an opportunity to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. at an open sing.
Singing the Dream - Open Sing will take place at Central Congregational Church, 296 Angell St., …
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1/8/17
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Question: I was told that I can’t sit shiva on Shabbat. Why is this?
L.G., Warwick
Dear L.G.,
Shiva is the week of deepest mourning after an immediate family member passes away. It is …
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By Michael D. Smith F.D./R.E., Shalom Memorial Chapel
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1/5/17
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From Dec. 15-18, StandWithUs Rhode Island participated in the third annual IsrAction Day 2016. During this global grassroots campaign, shoppers buy Israeli goods in local supermarkets and donate the …
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1/5/17
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“Mekonen: The Journey of an African Jew” is a new mini-documentary that will be screened on Jan. 11, at the Dwares JCC, beginning at 7 p.m. An Ethiopian-Israeli will lead a discussion of …
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LARRY KATZ
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1/5/17
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(StatePoint) A new year is an excellent opportunity to assess your health and resolve to make positive lifestyle changes.
“Many people work hard to establish healthy habits at the …
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1/5/17
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(Family Features) It’s no secret that finding time for the recommended eight hours of sleep is easier said than done. More often than not, your time asleep is limited by your busy schedule. If …
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1/5/17
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Have the sneezes and snifles from winter allergies got you down? Pollen isn’t the only cause of allergies. When the cold weather arrives and the heat comes on, a whole new set of allergies …
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FRAN OSTENDORF
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1/5/17
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Temple Torat Yisrael and yoga instructor Jeannine Margolis welcome all to “Jewish Yoga” classes at the East Greenwich synagogue Tuesday evenings at 6.
Margolis says people …
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SAM SERBY
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1/5/17
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