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Birthright Israel trip leads to Jewish self-discovery for URI student

There are so many elements to being Jewish: religion, community, culture, friendship, experience, food, etc. My Birthright Israel trip with the University of Rhode Island Hillel let me experience … more

GABRIELL LEVY | 9/11/22

Touro Synagogue holds unique celebration of the Washington letter

NEWPORT – The packed audience at Touro Synagogue was engrossed on Aug. 21 as two eloquent speakers celebrated, in unique ways, the exchange of letters in 1790 between the Hebrew Congregation of Newport and George Washington, the newly elected president of the United States of America. more

SAM SHAMOON | 9/7/22

R.I.’s new shaliach arrives in Sept.

Since he had already met teenagers from Rhode Island, the new shaliach (Israeli emissary) for Rhode Island was delighted to be considered for the position here. As a member of an Israeli chapter … more

LARRY KATZ | 8/5/22

A classic day on the links

Doug Emanuel blows the shofar July 11 to kick off the 36th annual Dwares JCC Golf Classic at Lake of Isles Golf Course in North Stonington, Connecticut. Twenty-five foursomes played the 18-hole … more

7/13/22

Attendees at the summer barbecue gather in the pavilion.

Young professionals gather for barbecue

After a memorable and uplifting Shavuot, Project Shoresh kicked off the summer with its annual Young Professionals Barbecue. Men and women ages 25-45 from Providence got together in the scenic … more

7/4/22

Taunton congregation celebrates Pride with Shabbat message

TAUNTON – On June 17, members of Congregation Agudath Achim met to light the Shabbat candles and to celebrate the LGBTQ+ community. “I want the LGBTQ+ community to know that there is a safe space for them,” said Colman Reaboi, cantor and spiritual leader. more

SETH CHITWOOD | 7/4/22

Mrs. Shira Hochheimer, the speaker at the event.

Torah partners celebrate four years of study

For almost 10 years, Project Shoresh has sponsored its Partners in Torah Night! program. For one hour each week, “study-buddies” meet for informal exploration of Jewish topics and … more

7/4/22

Arno Michaelis and Pardeep Singh Kaleka.

Speakers offer healthy solutions to the problem of hate

On April 7, the Jewish Alliance of Greater Rhode Island welcomed Pardeep Singh Kaleka and Arno Michaelis for an evening of conversation around a crucial question: Why do we hate? Over 50 participants … more

EMMA NEWBERY | 5/24/22

Get ready to nosh

Top Nosh is back! Jewish Rhode Island, Lighthouse Kosher and the Jewish Alliance announce the return of “Top Nosh: the best of Kosher Rhode Island.” more

5/18/22

Henrik Kauffman and Franklin D. Roosevelt in the Oval Office from "The Good Traitor."

Arts Emanu-El to screen 2 films about Scandinavia during WWII

Arts Emanu-El is streaming eye-opening films about Denmark and Norway during World War II as its May events. These two countries are a study in contrasts since the Jews of Denmark fared well … more

PAMELA HANZEL | 5/9/22