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Mrs. Ruchi Koval opened the conference with a motivating talk about how every person can make a huge difference – by making small, positive changes in how we act.

Jewish women inspired to ‘Count Your Blessings’ at Tichyeh Schochet conference

Against a backdrop of hushed laughter and murmurs of agreement, the Brown RISD Hillel chapel nearly overflowed with women, largely from the Orthodox community, friends and neighbors side by side, … more

LEAH C. BOURAMIA | 11/25/16

Attorney Kenneth R. Feinberg asks Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsberg about her Jewish journey.

GA offers Jewish journey to participants

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Some 3,000 people, representing the Jewish community from across the United States, gathered in the nation’s capital Nov. 13-15 for the Jewish Federations of North … more

MARTY COOPER | 11/25/16

Renovations continue at the Dwares JCC

For months, visitors to the Jewish Alliance’s Dwares JCC have grown accustomed to seeing signs of construction around the building. Now the transformation is in high gear. … more

KARA MARZIALI | 11/25/16

Monthly kid-friendly service and dinner returns to Torat Yisrael

On Friday, Nov. 18, Temple Torat Yisrael will again open its doors for dinner and worship to all Jewish Rhode Island families with a child under the age of 10. Since 2015, Torat Yisrael, in East … more

Hilary Levey Friedman | 11/11/16

Reading a good Jewish book?

If you are reading a good book with Jewish content, we want to know. The subjects can be very diverse. For instance, a few of us have read a newly published book that explains why the majority … more

LARRY KATZ | 11/11/16

An eye-opening experience at the Kosher food pantry

In March of 2016, I went on a service trip to the Dominican Republic with classmates from Moses Brown School. There, I helped administer medications and distributed medical supplies to poor sugar … more

JOSHUA BRANDES | 11/11/16

Older Americans impacting the economy

Sometime in your life you might have heard this comment – older people are a drain on the economy. A newly released AARP report shatters this myth once and for all by detailing a rise in … more

HERB WEISS | 11/11/16

Is your family prepared in the event of an emergency?

(StatePoint) – While most people don’t like to think about worst case scenarios, giving them their proper consideration can ultimately offer peace of mind. Now is always the best … more

11/11/16

Up close at Tamarisk

“As a resident at Tamarisk I attend weekly ‘mind-stretching’ programs such as currents events, play-reading and Yiddish Club. I continue to volunteer in maintaining our Tamarisk … more

11/11/16

Did you know ...

Spinach may be better for us than we thought Scientists at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology may have found yet another beneficial use for spinach, especially when it … more

11/11/16