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The annual Sigd holiday is one of the many unique religious traditions developed and preserved by the Jews of Ethiopia (the Beta Israel/House of Israel). Occurring 50 days after Yom Kippur, on the 29th of the Hebrew month of Heshvan, …
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Shai Afsai
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10/29/15
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Andrew Klein, left, rabbi of Temple Habonim in Barrington, speaks at the conclusion of the Sing Out for Peace event at the temple on the evening, of Oct. 26. The sold-out event raised money for Rhode Island For Community and Justice,
which seeks …
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10/29/15
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/PHOTO | HARRIET WASSER
On Oct. 9, families gathered for the first Shabbat Shaboom! The monthly program for families with Jewish babies, toddlers, pre-schoolers and kindergarteners meets on the second Friday of each month at 5 p.m. in the …
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10/29/15
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/PHOTOS | FRAN OSTENDORF
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10/29/15
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Each year the Jewish Council for Public Affairs (JCPA) hosts a national conference called a plenum to discuss issues important to local communities. This year the “Town Hall” plenum, held in Washington, D.C., mirrored the important issues …
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MARTY COOPER
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10/29/15
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On Oct. 25, Temple Beth-El, in Providence, held the World Series of Treasured Jewish Family Recipes. Affectionately called simply “the World Series” by many entrants, the fifth annual culinary event attracted chefs of all ages and included …
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ARIEL BROTHMAN
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10/29/15
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Have you seen the new billboard next to I-95 northbound near the Thurbers Avenue curve in Providence?
“Too Jewish?” it says. Exactly what does that mean?
Go to the Web address on the billboard – TooJewish.info – and you’ll learn …
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Fran Ostendorf
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10/29/15
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The Gallery at Habonim is featuring three artists in the November/December exhibit.
Joan Boghossian is one of New England’s major talents and art educators. She has won many national and regional awards for her expertise in a wide variety of …
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10/29/15
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CRANSTON – On Oct. 15, community members gathered at Temple Sinai for a Women’s Alliance Rosh Hodesh luncheon presentation by Rabbi Jeffrey Goldwasser. The topic was: strong women in the Bible.
Maybeth Lichaa, chair of the Rosh Hodesh …
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HILLARY SCHULMAN
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10/29/15
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Giving tzedakah is a major component of many spiritual and religious belief systems and can provide inner peace and contentment: Helping others often creates an improved sense of well-being and a sense of purpose in life or work. …
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DORI ADLER
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10/29/15
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