NEWPORT – Two hundred and twenty-five years after George Washington visited Newport, Rhode Island, he made a return visit to read his famous letter to the Hebrew Congregation. That’s right. George Washington – aka actor Matthew Mees – …
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SAM SHAMOON
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9/3/15
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I met Dr. Bernd Wollschlaeger about three years ago when I interviewed him on my radio show. I was so struck by his amazing story of courage and resilience, and as a member of the Community Interfaith Commemoration of the …
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Patricia Raskin
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4/9/15
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In Hebrew, the words tikkun olam translate to repairing the world. When the members of CRAFTY were asked for their interpretation of what repairing the world meant, many responded. Some thought it was giving money to those in …
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ADAM COHEN
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12/18/14
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Growing up, Passover was always my favorite holiday. Each year, my parents usually hosted the Seders both nights; family and friends sat around an overflowing table. I always looked forward to spending the holiday with my many cousins, ten of us in …
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Michelle Cicchitelli
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3/27/14
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So many members of our community manage significant caregiver responsibilities. Even if you don’t think of yourself as a caregiver, if you have a child with medical problems or behavioral, learning, or mental health issues, or if you have a …
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Barbara Gordon, LICSW
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12/19/13
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PROVIDENCE – On a chilly Tuesday night, more than 300 donors gathered at the Biltmore Hotel to help kick off the Jewish Alliance of Greater Rhode Island’s 2014 Annual Campaign (see companion story on page 1). After a delicious pre-reception, …
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Irina Missiuro
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9/30/13
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JTA – As any pro-Israel activist will tell you, innovators from the Jewish state have invented products and technologies you use all the time, from instant-messaging technology to Waze, the …
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BEN SALES
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1/20/17
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On Saturday, Nov. 11 at 6:30 p.m., the musical group, Sanctuary, will hold a concert at Temple Habonim in Barrington to help support the University Pediatric Hospital in San Juan, Puerto Rico.
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11/9/17
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PARIS (JTA) – On the surface, at least, Europe has not changed much over the past 12 months.
In fact, when it comes to European politics, this year may appear mild in …
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CNAAN LIPHSHIZ
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1/4/18
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In 1976, the Tall Ships came to Rhode Island for the U.S. bicentennial. My husband had an opportunity to purchase and sell books that had been printed for this event.
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May-Ronny Zeidman
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2/15/18
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