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People have many different ways of celebrating Shabbat. Some attend synagogue with their families, and some attend services alone. Some people have a festive family meal together, and others make ha-motzi as a group, but then eat at their … more
Dear Wendy, Will there be any Hanukkah activities at the Hope Street Winter Stroll? Yes, there will be! On Dec. 4 from 4-8 p.m., part of Hope Street closes to celebrate the holiday season! The Dwares JCC will have a table set up so you can … more
Arts Emanu-El, at Temple Emanu-El Providence, presents Maayan Harel: In Concert. Harel, a Boston-based, up-and-coming soprano, is Arts Emanu-El’s 2014 guest soloist.  During her concert on Dec. 6 at 7:30 p.m., Harel, who was raised in Rhode … more
Allan Fung – (R) Governor Forty-five years ago, my parents set out to begin a new life in search of the American dream. They traveled halfway around the world and settled in Rhode Island. Our state offered opportunity for them and for my … more
Voting is an obligation, not just a right. On November 4, Rhode Islanders will elect a number of community leaders to positions that will affect all of us in our state and nation. In the past few issues, The Jewish Voice, and the Community Relations … more
Palestinian peace activist, Ali Abu Awwad, met with 20 people over lunch in an East Side sukkah on Oct. 12, under a perfect autumn sky.  The predominantly Jewish gathering, which included people from across the political spectrum, heard Awwad … more
Paula Bodo, a bar and bat mitzvah tutor, estimates that she’s helped roughly 200 children get ready for the big day. Twelve years ago, she decided to work not only with synagogue members, but also with families that didn’t belong to a … more
JERUSALEM (JTA) – Women of the Wall launched an ad campaign on public buses in Jerusalem to promote bat mitzvah ceremonies at the Western Wall. Unveiled on Oct. 12, the ads feature Israeli girls ages 11 to 14 wearing a prayer shawl and holding … more
JNS.ORG – Today, with families more spread out than they used to be, the idea of a destination function is more appealing than ever. Having guests travel to one location can be efficient, fun and serve as a vacation at the same. There can also … more
A bar or bat mitzvah is a day filled with anticipation and one to be treasured. You will certainly want to protect these precious memories so they may be passed from generation to generation as a family heirloom. Still photography plays an … more
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