Stories,photos

4132 results total, viewing 2311 - 2320

Project Based Learning is focus of Kroll Educators Conference

Project Based Learning (PBL) is the theme of the Elaine and Sanford Kroll Educators Conference, to be presented by the Jewish Alliance of Greater … more

LAWRENCE KATZ | 9/1/16

Kohelet Foundation launches Kohelet prize

NARBERTH, PA – The Kohelet Foundation announced today the inaugural year of its Kohelet Prize. The unrestricted $36,000 prize will be awarded to educators or teams of educators, who currently … more

9/1/16

From left to right: Front row – Samantha Rosenfield, Debra Samdperil, Karyn Rosenfield, Terry Schuster, Ruth Samdperil, Michael Schuster, David Samdperil. Back row – Jay Rosenfield and Skyler Lavalla.

Camp JORI dedicates Charles Samdperil Boathouse

SOUTH KINGSTOWN – Camp JORI, recently dedicated its newest building, the Charles Samdperil Boathouse. Camp JORI is an overnight camp located on 72 acres surrounded by Nature … more

9/1/16

Children participate in a Purim activity last year at Temple Sinai.

Pizza and prayers: Shabbat Shaboom brings youngest learners to Temple Sinai

Temple Sinai is ushering in Shabbat with a boom. This boom, specifically, is Shabbat Shaboom. Shabbat Shaboom is the Cranston temple’s monthly program to teach Jewish youngsters and their … more

ARIEL BROTHMAN | 9/1/16

Annual ‘Evening with Bestselling Authors’ celebrates 8th year

New York Times bestselling authors Wally Lamb (“I’ll Take You There”), Alexander Chee (“The Queen Of The Night”) and bestselling author Ellen Herrick (“The Sparrow … more

9/1/16

2017 Annual Campaign kicks off early and ready to roll with a dynamic duo

The Jewish Alliance Annual Campaign season is about to begin, and optimism and enthusiasm abound. Co-chairs Susan Froehlich and Jamie Pious, longtime lay leaders, make quite a team. They have … more

PHILANTHROPY STAFF | 9/1/16

Successful sale

People from all over lined up on Sunday, Aug. 28, to buy the contents of the Temple Am David building. The sale started at 9 a.m. By noon, much had been sold, including the contents of the gift … more

9/1/16

Three artists working in three mediums at Temple Habonim [Photo gallery]

The September/October exhibit in the Gallery at Temple Habonim features more than 30 works by three outstanding artists, working in three very different mediums. Each is a master of the complex, yet … more

9/1/16

Shireinu helps celebrate the 90th birthday of longtime chorus member Ruth Snyder.

Jewish Community Chorus of Temple Sinai seeks singers

Love to sing? Shireinu, the Jewish Community Chorus of Temple Sinai, is seeking new members as it prepares for its 10th anniversary season. Under the direction of artistic director … more

CATHERINE WALTERS | 9/1/16

226 years later, Washington’s words resonate

A few days after visiting Newport in August 1790, President George Washington sent a letter to the area’s Jews affirming one of the key principles of the new nation: religious liberty. And, 226 … more

ARIEL BROTHMAN | 9/1/16