“Purple Leaves, Red Cherries: A Gift for Mothers with Short Stories, Journal & Toolkit,” co-authored by Tania Elfersy and Andrea Katzman and illustrated by Nomi Melul Ohad, is a must for every new mom or mother of young children. This …
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Kara Marziali
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4/24/14
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What does it mean to live a balanced life? In general, balance is experienced as a relative lack of stress: not feeling pulled in too many directions, generally feeling calm, happy and well-organized and not feeling terribly overwhelmed. Perhaps a …
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NICOLE JELLINEK, LICSW
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4/24/14
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With Mother’s Day around the corner, you may be thinking of ways to show your appreciation for mom.
If you’re on a budget, you’re in luck.
Breakfast in Bed: Every mom deserves some time to relax. Why not begin Mother’s Day by …
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StatePoint
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4/24/14
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I was in Westport, Conn., the other day, giving a briefing to the Jewish Federation on Russia and Ukraine and the work we [the Joint Distribution Committee (JDC) and federations] do together. And a random factoid came up, which I want to bring up …
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DOV BEN-SHIMON
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4/24/14
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Congregation Jeshuat Israel of Touro Synagogue, in celebration of Israeli Independence Day, Yom Ha’Atzmaut, will sponsor a concert by “Heifetz on Tour” on May 6 at 7 p.m. at Touro Synagogue, 85 Touro St., Newport, R.I.
This special …
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4/24/14
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University of Rhode Island AEPi Fraternity brothers Alex Goldman, Ben Richter, Ben Nachtigal and Reuven Hoffman ready to eat at URI Hillel’s Annual Matzah Brei Dinner.
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4/24/14
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Alpha Epsilon Pi (AEPi), [a Jewish college fraternity] at the University of Rhode Island, is nearing the close of a banner year, one that’s seen it grow in size and achieve what all fraternities strive for: a charter.
All of AEPi’s successes …
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Noah Levy
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4/24/14
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The consecutive days of Yom HaZikaron (Israel Memorial Day), which is observed on the 4th of Iyar, and Yom Ha’Atzmaut (Israel Independence Day), observed on the 5th of Iyar, are a time of extraordinary importance in Israel and in Jewish …
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Matan Graff
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4/24/14
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Two professors at Bristol Community College have developed a unique approach to teaching the Holocaust that they detail in their new book “Teaching, Learning, and the Holocaust: An Integrative Approach.” The authors, Howard Tinberg and Ron …
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CYNTHIA YOKEN
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4/24/14
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My fourth grade class at The Jewish Community Day School of Rhode Island (JCDSRI) just finished reading the historical fiction “Number the Stars” by Lois Lowry. This book provides a gentle introduction to the Holocaust as it tells the courageous …
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MELISSA KRANOWITZ
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4/24/14
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