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Gilor Meshulam at a farewell reception held in his honor in June.

For the past two years, Gilor Meshulam served as the shaliach (Israeli emissary) throughout Rhode Island. His list of activities is long: he taught in several schools, worked with Hillel members at … more

LARRY KATZ | 9/1/16

Rhode Island Maccabi delegation

The Rhode Island Maccabi delegation competed in Stamford, Connecticut the week of Aug. 8. Participants were: Josh Litmanovich (table tennis), Gabe Mernoff (tennis), Jake Hammarstrom … more

8/19/16

New Bedford Jewish Convalescent Home celebrates 50th anniversary

NEW BEDFORD – Years ago, a group of visionary, committed and public-spirited men and women dreamed about establishing a nonsectarian, nonprofit, Jewish-sponsored convalescent home on the site … more

8/19/16

Congregation Agudas Achim open house

On Aug. 28 from 10 a.m. to noon, visitors will have an opportunity to learn about Congregation Agudas Achim and meet the new rabbi. Rav Leora Abelson and education coordinator Annette Lawson will be … more

8/19/16

You’re not alone: JSA, JFS offers help for those in need

The Jewish Seniors Agency of R.I. and Jewish Family Service of R.I. are launching a column, Living Well, in The Jewish Voice with the goal of providing information on social services to those in need … more

SUSAN BAZAR and ERIN MINIOR | 8/19/16

Students attending the Eides Family J-Space After School program enjoy dozens of activities including gardening, arts & crafts, swimming, sports, homework help, games, healthy snacks and more!

J-Space expands minds and opportunities: Where learning goes beyond the bell

“Do you know how lucky we are?” she chimed, as she slung a purple backpack over her shoulders. Then with one hand, she swiftly took hold of her dad’s jacket trying to get his … more

Kara Marziali | 8/19/16

A new experience for young children

The first day of school is an exciting milestone in your life as well as your child’s. The start of school is a passage that will lead him or her on many roads, including discovery, … more

Jo-ANNE DeGIACOMO PETRIE | 8/19/16

Holocaust Education Center kicks off annual campaign

The Sandra Bornstein Holocaust Education Center kicked off its Annual Campaign in July with a fundraiser at Ledgemont Country Club. The focus of this year’s campaign is to maintain truth when … more

8/19/16

Campers catch director Seth Finkle with Rob and Lexi in the hall.

Through the eyes of campers [Photo gallery]

During summer J-Camp at the Dwares JCC, J3 (grades 2 and 3) and J4 (grades 4 and 5) campers had an opportunity to learn about working on a newspaper. They were reporters, artists and photographers. … more

8/19/16

First Row: Nathan Lury, Brett Boisvert, Peter Silverman, Adam Halpern, Jason Golditch, Jeffrey Stoloff, Barry Ackerman, Barry Schiff. Second Row: Steven Waldman, Andrew Liss, Alan Lury, Jed Brandes, Robert Miller, Ried Redlich, Andrew Lamchick. Third Row: Steven Hopfenberg, Andrew Gilstein, Stevan Labush, Jeffrey Davis, Bruce Weisman, Norman Dinerman, Michael Levin. Not Shown: Arthur Poulten, Michael Smith, Steven White, Judah Rosen, Stuart Solup, Max Guarino, Richard Levenson.

Touro Fraternal installs officers, board

CRANSTON – Touro Fraternal Association, the largest independent Jewish fraternal order in New England, honored and installed the newly-elected 2016-2017 Lodge officers and Association board … more

8/19/16