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About 50 community members came to say lehitraot (goodbye) to Gilor Meshulam at an afternoon gathering on June 2. Larry Katz, director of Jewish Life and Learning at the Jewish … more

6/9/16

My father’s East Side farm

A number of years ago, my friend and colleague Eleanor Horvitz and I wrote two articles for the Rhode Island Jewish Historical Association’s Notes about farms owned by Jewish families in Rhode … more

GERALDINE FOSTER | 6/9/16

“Purim in Hawaii,” fun at Chabad House in northern Rhode Island.

Chabad House opens in northern Rhode Island

Rabbi Aryeh Laufer, his wife Mushka, and their son Mendel have recently established the Chabad House of northern R.I. to serve the needs of the Jewish community in the northern part of the state. … more

6/9/16

Author brings Yemenite Jewish culture to 100 local women

BY Henna, Judaism, and philanthropy: What do these things have in common? They were all part of the Jewish Alliance of Greater Rhode Island’s women’s event, “Henna House: … more

HILLARY SCHULMAN | 6/9/16

Satlow new Bronfman Fellow

Penina Satlow, of Providence, a junior at Classical High School, has received a 2016 Bronfman Fellowship. She is the daughter of Michael and Jacqueline Satlow. Satlow is a board member of Providence … more

6/9/16

Temple Beth-El Sisterhood caps year with plaque dedication

It was quite a night for Temple Beth-El’s Sisterhood May 25. During an evening of celebration, the officers and board for 2016-2017 were installed. And the Sisterhood Past President’s … more

6/9/16

While in the IDF, Noam Spector worked with children, here doing theater games.

Summer shaliach arrives in Rhode Island

Every summer, the Rhode Island community is privileged to welcome shlichim (emissaries) coming from all over Israel to our local camps – JORI in Wakefield and J-Camp at the Dwares JCC in … more

GILOR MESHULAM | 6/9/16

On June 19, let’s acknowledge all kinds of fathers

In 1924, an illustrated advertisement for Father’s Day in The New York Times read: “Dad’s usually so busy providing luxuries for his family that he hasn’t had time to look … more

PEG BOYLE | 6/9/16

Great Father’s Day gifts for outdoor dads

(StatePoint) – Does Dad love the great outdoors? Show you care this Father’s Day by helping him gear up for upcoming adventures. There are many different gift options for outdoor … more

6/9/16

Pride Shabbat focuses on understanding transgender youth

One June 17, Temple Habonim will celebrate its fifth annual LGBTQ Pride Shabbat, and welcome Roz and Richard Keith and their son Hunter to the congregation, They will share the story of … more

6/9/16