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March of the Living 2014

The group of teens from Rhode Island who are participating in the March of the Living marched on April 28. Here is the New England blog entry from that date. It was written by Rhode Island’s Lexi Kutenplon-Rayess and Rachel Steinmetz, a … more

5/9/14

Rings and things: Remembering loss, moving toward life

JTA – During shiva for my mother, my father gathered my brothers and me to share a letter in which she expressed some musings and last wishes. The letter also said that as the sole daughter, I had inherited her jewelry box. In the room in … more

Esther Kustanowitz | 5/9/14

Dor L’Dor event highlights American Jewish Film experience

The Dor L’Dor Bequest and Planned Giving Society of the Jewish Federation Foundation of Greater Rhode Island hosted an event at the home of Cheryl Greenfeld Teverow on May 1, featuring Eric Goldman, professor of film at Yeshiva University. He … more

Trine Lustig | 5/9/14

Mission to D.C. gives a glimpse of policymaking

The nine participants in the recent Community Relations Council’s Washington, D.C., mission experienced meetings, briefings and even managed a museum tour in what proved to be a meaningful and productive two days. The Jewish Federations of … more

Marty Cooper | 5/9/14

Giving meaning to Holocaust remembrance

JTA – Much ink has been spilled since the release of the Pew Research Center survey on Jewish identity in the United States. Many have addressed a number of the findings of the survey, with varying degrees of concern. But as we approach Yom … more

AVNER SHALEV | 4/24/14

Voices from the interfaith community

From: Mufti Ikram ul Haq, Resident Imam, Masjid Al-Islam, N. Smithfield R.I. On behalf of Muslim community of R.I. and Muslims of North America, I offer our deepest condolence for the families of victims of hate-motivated shooting at Kansas … more

4/24/14

‘Purple Leaves, Red Cherries’ – A wonderful gift for mothers

“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 … more

Kara Marziali | 4/24/14

Working toward balance for a busy life

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 … more

NICOLE JELLINEK, LICSW | 4/24/14

Tips for celebrating Mother’s Day on a budget

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 … more

StatePoint | 4/24/14

Cosmonauts and women

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 … more

DOV BEN-SHIMON | 4/24/14