WASHINGTON (JTA) – It took agreeing to set aside differences on Iran and the Israeli-Palestinian peace process for President Barack Obama and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to get down to business on other issues afflicting …
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Ron Kampeas
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11/13/15
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In recent years, growing numbers of activists have participated in events and campaigns under the banner of “BDS: The Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions Movement.” This global network of individuals and organizations aims to isolate Israel …
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NOAM GILBOORD
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11/13/15
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Jewish Family Service held its 86th annual meeting on Oct. 21st at Laurelmead on Blackstone Boulevard. The meeting was marked by the installation of new officers and board members. Amanda Isenberg completed three years as JFS president, …
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11/13/15
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Participants in the Jewish Alliance of Greater Rhode Island Community Relations Council Leadership Mission to Israel are (back row, left to right) Chris Boyle, attorney and board chair, St. Clare Newport; Richard Licht, …
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11/13/15
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Family Features – They say that your friends are your chosen family. Although much is made about the traditional family gatherings that abound around Thanksgiving, some of your most anticipated events may actually revolve around your closest …
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11/13/15
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Scratching your head on which Israeli or Kosher wine to choose for Thanksgiving? Scratch no further! The Jewish Voice has checked in with some of Providence’s wine merchants for recommendations.
Elliott Fishbein at Town Wine & Spirits …
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ARIEL BROTHMAN
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11/13/15
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How can we, as Jews, celebrate Thanksgiving in a Jewish way? There’s always the food; we could cook a turkey with dill or have latkes instead of mashed potatoes. We could incorporate some of the harvest prayers from Sukkot or a prayer for peace …
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ARIEL BROTHMAN
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11/13/15
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Following are some of the area interfaith events being held before Thanksgiving.
Congregation Beth David
(Narragansett)
St. Peters by the Sea
72 Central Street
Narragansett, RI 02882
Nov. 22, 2015 – 9 a.m.
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11/13/15
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While fall brings the natural beauty of changing leaves and the start of holiday festivities, it also initiates a time of great need for many in the community. The colder weather means an increase in heating bills and Thanksgiving brings …
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JULIE HERZLINGER
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11/13/15
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I stopped into a store in Providence today, looking for a small thank-you gift for a friend. I noticed a wooden board there that was labeled “a gratitude board.” It started me thinking: What is a gratitude board? Why do we need one? As …
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BONNIE RYVICKER
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11/13/15
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