Dear Friends, June 30, 2018 marked the close of the 2018 Alliance Annual Campaign. We are happy to report that the Campaign closed at $3.12 million dollars, an increase of approximately $60,000 over last year. While we often use the metric of ‘dollars raised’ to measure the success of the Campaign, what’s truly impressive is […]
Dear Friends, There’s no better indicator that it’s summertime in Rhode Island than seeing the Dwares JCC filled with Summer J-Campers. As a parent and former educator, I can attest to the need for children to experience continuous learning during the summer months. Aside from working parents needing to find care for their children, the […]
Dear Friends, Like many of you, we at the Jewish Alliance are deeply concerned about the policies related to splitting up families as they seek asylum in the United States. Although the administration signed a temporary Executive Order putting an end to this policy, it is unclear how such a change will be implemented and […]
Dear Friends, This past Wednesday evening, the Jewish Alliance celebrated its seventh Annual Meeting. For those who weren’t able to attend, I’ve included my remarks below. You can also visit our Facebook page to see portions of the event that were live streamed including the presentation of the Joseph W. Ress Community Service Award to Rabbi Wayne […]
Dear Friends, All you have to do is turn on the news to witness the pervasive epidemic of harassment gripping our society. The list of high-profile individuals being accused of lewd and lascivious acts grows by the week. And just days ago lines were drawn and repercussions swift after a celebrity’s racist and insensitive (and […]
Dear Friends, Earlier this week I had the honor of representing Rhode Island at the biennial conference of the JCC Association. I joined nearly 700 Jewish professionals from across the world in Memphis, TN to talk about the future of Jewish communities in North America and beyond. Conferences like this offer great opportunities for networking, […]
Dear Friends, There’s always a lot going on this time of year. Often the arrival of spring marks the start of our summer planning. It’s this reason that I’m asking you now to mark your calendar for our 2018 Annual Meeting taking place at the Dwares JCC on Wednesday, June 13 at 7:00pm. This year […]
Dear Friends, This week and next, a delegation of Rhode Island teens is experiencing March of the Living 2018. This annual educational program brings individuals from around the world to Poland and Israel with the goal of inspiring participants to fight indifference, racism, and injustice by witnessing the atrocities of the Holocaust. The hope is that the […]
By Tslil Reichman Yom in Hebrew means day—just a regular, random day. But when you add a powerful word after it, it can change from just a day to something more meaningful: Yom Ha’Zikaron and Yom Ha’Atzmaut. Due to different events that have occurred throughout my life, these days, the “Yoms,” have become the most […]
Dear Friends, Spring is here–and so are the ups and downs of March weather! Despite a close call with snow this week, I love spring for a variety of reasons. With its arrival comes a sense of renewal, the start of warmer weather, and the return of baseball to name a few. The start of […]
