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Don’t miss ‘mitzvah and a movie’ at Temple Beth-El

On Feb. 5, from 1-3 p.m., the Sisterhood of Temple Beth-El in Providence will host it’s annual family event, “Mitzvah and a Movie.” Families will make party favor bags for Birthday … more

1/20/17

Our community’s Czech Memorial Scroll

Jews have lived in what is now the Czech Republic for more than 1,000 years, and over that time a rich Jewish culture developed. It was centered in Prague and spread throughout the region. But after … more

LEV POPLOW | 1/20/17

Rabbi Jeffrey Goldwasser speaks at the annual Fighting Poverty with Faith vigil held in the Rhode Island State House rotunda

Faith leaders come together to fight poverty at annual vigil

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 … more

MARTY COOPER | 1/20/17

Couples share secrets of long and happy marriages

WARWICK – A ceremonial Huppah stands strong and proud on the grounds of The Phyllis Siperstein Tamarisk Assisted Living Residence in Warwick. The Huppah, or wedding canopy, is symbolic of a couple’s first home together. At Tamarisk, there are six couples, who have been married for 30 to 70 years. Recently, we asked them to share their secrets to a long and happy union more

SUSAN ADLER and JENNIFER FELDMAN | 1/20/17

Rabbi Sarah Mack speaks Jan. 16 during the MLK Day breakfast.

Scholarships and service on MLK Day

CRANSTON – The 34th annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Scholarship Breakfast was held on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Jan. 16, at Rhodes on the Pawtuxet. Hundreds of area government and faith … more

1/20/17

Facing inauguration and women’s march, DC synagogues split on entering the fray

Ben Sales | 1/20/17

Singing the dream honors Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

On Jan. 29, singers will have an opportunity to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. at an open sing. Singing the Dream - Open Sing will take place at Central Congregational Church, 296 Angell St., … more

1/8/17

Ask the director

Question: I was told that I can’t sit shiva on Shabbat. Why is this? L.G., Warwick Dear L.G., Shiva is the week of deepest mourning after an immediate family member passes away. It is … more

By Michael D. Smith F.D./R.E., Shalom Memorial Chapel | 1/5/17

Regina Schild displays the variety of Israeli products collected in the campaign on Dec. 18 which sought to benefit both Israel as well as those less fortunate in Rhode Island.

Rhode Island shoppers support a cause and give back to the community

From Dec. 15-18, StandWithUs Rhode Island participated in the third annual IsrAction Day 2016. During this global grassroots campaign, shoppers buy Israeli goods in local supermarkets and donate the … more

1/5/17

A visit to Jewish Spain

My husband Ira and I very much enjoyed our recent trip to Spain. It’s amazing how three religions – Judaism, Islam and Christianity – overlap in this nation. A building may have … more

KAREN ASHER | 1/5/17