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JTA – Itzhak Perlman, the Israeli-born violin virtuoso, was named the third winner of the Genesis Prize.
On Dec. 14, Perlman was named the winner of the annual $1 million prize that has been dubbed the “Jewish Nobel.” He joins former New …
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BEN HARRIS
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12/25/15
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WASHINGTON (JTA) – As Italy’s only female rabbi – as well as the country’s only non-Orthodox rabbi – Barbara Aiello has grown accustomed to a level of global renown. But in her home country, it can be hard to get respect.
The …
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MENACHEM WECKER
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9/3/15
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On March 21, nine Rhode Islanders joined more than 3,000 people in Washington, D.C. at the fifth and largest J Street National Conference. J Street is a pro-peace, pro-Israel organization that supports a two-state solution to the Israel/Palestinian …
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Liz Hollander
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4/13/15
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Coping with disaster is an extremely stressful ordeal. If you, or anyone you know, face the challenges of disability in addition to those of a fire or a flood, you must take extra steps to ensure the highest level of preparation for any misfortune …
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Irina Missiuro
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1/2/15
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The High Holy Days will soon be here. Time to start preparing for those festive meals that are part of the holiday celebration. For my mother, this posed a particular problem. My father, who disliked most vegetables, had been a dedicated vegetarian …
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GERALDINE S. FOSTER
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9/11/14
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An Interfaith tribute and celebration in the honor of Nelson Mandela was held Dec. 15 at the West End Tabernacle Baptist Church in Providence, a predominantly African and African-American congregation. The tribute was organized by Rev. Dr. Donald …
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Martin Cooper
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1/3/14
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PROVIDENCE – J-Fitness is participating in its first Healthy Strides Challenge contest against three other JCCs. This is an online challenge based on any activity in which participants join. Although the title refers to “strides,” the …
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Arthur C. Norman
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10/10/13
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PROVIDENCE – In 2012, 349 active military personnel (from all branches of the United States military) committed suicide.
That represents a 15 percent increase from the 301 suicides occurring in 2011, according to accounts widely reported by …
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6/6/13
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Providence finally has a shop that is dedicated to promoting health and wellness through body and home-care products. And who better to run such an enterprise than a nurse?
With an …
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ARIEL BROTHMAN
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9/1/16
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Do you recognize these photos? You’d be correct if you guessed Camp JORI. The photo at the top is the waterfront. At left is the wall in the arts and crafts cabin where you can see the …
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8/10/17
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