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“Historians are storytellers and interpreters.” These are the words of Dr. Maud S. Mandel, dean of the college and professor of History and Judaic Studies at Brown University. The urgent story she shares in her latest book and in a talk to the …
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LINDA SHAMOON
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4/13/15
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JTA — A new United Kingdom government report showed significant progress being made in combating anti-Semitism.
The “Government Action on Anti-Semitism” report, published Dec. 29 by the Department for Communities and Local Government, …
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1/2/15
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WASHINGTON (JTA) – From 31 in 2009 to a likely 19 in January, the unofficial Jewish caucus in the U.S. House of Representatives is shrinking fast.
Jewish lawmakers have traditionally been the first stop for Jewish lobbyists seeking inroads for …
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Ron Kampeas
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9/11/14
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JNS – Pope Francis anticipated trip to Israel in May will go on as scheduled despite worries over the effect of the Israeli Foreign Ministry strike.
In a statement, Vatican spokesman Father Federico Lombardi said the release of the schedule is …
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4/10/14
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“Oded Ezer: Just My Type” presents posters and narratives designed by Oded Ezer between 2000 and 2013, when the artist was investigating new ways to design with Hebrew and Latin type. The 7 p.m. Oct. 17 show, at Brown RISD Hil-
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Arthur C. Norman
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10/10/13
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PROVIDENCE – My first Father’s Day without a father will be empty. I still mourn the April 6 loss of him, his voice, his smile and his being. Those tangibles are gone forever, so I will try to fill my void with thoughts of his lessons, gifts and …
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Karen Borger
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6/6/13
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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 …
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9/1/16
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JTA – A Facebook vice president and a human rights advocate who survived the Rwandan genocide are among five people appointed to the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Council.
Elliot Schrage, the …
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10/13/16
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Faith and advocacy leaders from across the state gathered in the Rhode Island State House rotunda Jan. 4 for the “Fighting Poverty with Faith” vigil. More than 60 clergy joined hundreds …
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MARTY COOPER
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1/20/17
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Remember and honor those who have fallen in the defense of the State of Israel or during acts of terror during a memorial ceremony April 30 at the Dwares Jewish Community Center.
Since 1963, Yom …
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4/7/17
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