The Jewish Alliance of Greater Rhode and the Board of Rabbis of Greater Rhode Island are heartbroken and angered by the death of George Floyd at the hands of four police officers in Minneapolis last week. We stand with the Black community and all communities in mourning the deaths of George Floyd, Ahmed Aubrey, Breonna Taylor […]
Dear Friend: In this week’s video message I talk about Shavuot and the importance of looking for bright spots in our daily lives. REMINDER: If you are in need of assistance, please contact Jewish Collaborative Services at 401.331.1244. And please consider supporting the COVID-19 Relief and Recovery Fund; 100% of funds raised will assist those locally who have been hardest hit […]
Dear Friend: In this week’s video message I talk about our plans for a gradual phased reopening from inside the Dwares JCC. Here’s a link to more information about our reopening plans including resources and assets for agencies and synagogues. REMINDER: If you are in need of assistance, please contact Jewish Collaborative Services at 401.331.1244. And please consider supporting the COVID-19 […]
Dear Friend: In this week’s video message I talk about our plans for a gradual phased reopening from inside the Dwares JCC. Here’s a link to more information about our reopening plans including resources and assets for agencies and synagogues. REMINDER: If you are in need of assistance, please contact Jewish Collaborative Services at 401.331.1244. And please consider supporting the COVID-19 […]
Cooking with Lisa #4 – Rainbow Salad I think you were all expecting this next blog theme at one point or another… Yep, it’s the healthy choice blog. We’re 8 weeks into social distancing and I had it real good in the beginning. I blamed quarantine for the excess amount of Oreos that were consumed […]
Dear Friend: In today’s video message I reflect on this week’s Torah portion and share the personal meaning it holds for me. If you are in need of assistance, please contact Jewish Collaborative Services at 401.331.1244. And please consider supporting the COVID-19 Relief and Recovery Fund; 100% of funds raised will assist those locally who have been hardest hit by […]
Dear Friend: In this week’s video message I talk about our continued preparations for reopening the Dwares JCC. We are extending the deadline for submitting photos thanking front line workers. To share your message of gratitude, send your photo to ideas@jewishallianceri.org by Tuesday, May 12. If you are in need of assistance, please contact Jewish Collaborative Services at 401.331.1244. And please […]
Dear Friend: In this week’s video message I talk about our preparations for reopening and provide a chance for our community to say “thank you.” To share your message of gratitude with those on the front lines, send your photo to ideas@jewishallianceri.org by Tuesday, May 5. If you are in need of assistance, please contact Jewish Collaborative Services at 401.331.1244. And […]
Cooking with Lisa #3 – Meat-Stuffed Garlic Bread Hey all you cool kids and k’naidels! Get it? It’s a Tiger King reference, but also a Yiddish word for dumpling, and since this is a food blog it’s funny. *insert laugh track here* I know, I know, if you have to explain the joke it’s probably […]
Dear Friend: In this week’s video message I share with you a little bit about how I’m feeling during this crisis. I will continue to share this reminder: If you are in need of assistance, please contact Jewish Collaborative Services at 401.331.1244. And please consider supporting the COVID-19 Relief and Recovery Fund; 100% of funds raised will assist those locally who […]
