Dear Friend: In this week’s message, I reflect on the Alliance’s 10th annual meeting and our organizational value of Hineni, which translates to “here I am.” Click here to read the transcribed version of the Shabbat message. I need you to join me in saying Hineni, here I am. To jointly proclaim our responsibility to our community. To […]
Dear Friend: In this week’s message, I reflect on how far we’ve come in the last year, how the Dwares JCC is emerging into a new normal, and I invite you to join us virtually for the Jewish Alliance’s 10th Annual Meeting. Click here to read the transcribed version of the Shabbat message. As hope […]
Dear Friend: In this week’s message, I talk about a recent visit to the US Holocaust Memorial Museum in Washington, DC with my family, and the realization I had about the importance of empathy. Click here to read the transcribed version of the Shabbat message. As we head into Shabbat, let’s all pledge to have […]
Dear Friend: In this week’s message, I invite you to support the local food economy by participating in our first-ever state-wide food competition, Top Nosh: The Best of Kosher Rhode Island. For $18 you can pre-order a Top Nosh Food Pass, giving you access to exclusive offers from Kosher establishments throughout the state. Then you […]
Dear Friend: In this week’s message, I shine a spotlight on recent reports of hateful stickers promoting white supremacy that have been been found in Pawtucket, Providence, Warren, and Woonsocket. If you witness an act of anti-Semitism, no matter how small you think it is, please share it with us at: jewishallianceri.org/report-it/. Click here to […]
Dear Friend: In this week’s message, I invite you to attend some of the events we have planned to celebrate Israel’s Independence Day, including a special virtual tour of the Afula-Gilboa region of Israel, and an opportunity to have a Taste of Israel, thanks to a special Yom HaAtzmaut partnership with Boston-based restaurant chain, Clover Food Labs. Finally, […]
Dear Friend: Chag Pesach Sameach! In this week’s message I talk about one of the Alliance’s most popular programs, PJ Library. This program was a gateway for me and my family before I joined the Alliance, and it continues to provide families the chance to read together, learn together, strengthen their Jewish identity, and connect to our […]
Dear Friend: In this week’s message I reflect on the events of the past year and talk about a recent shift in my emotions. Feelings of fear, apprehension, and concern, have recently been joined by feelings of hope and excitement. Click here to read the transcribed version of the Shabbat message. Until next time, I wish […]
Dear Friend: In this week’s message I talk about some of the work the Alliance does in the community that you don’t hear much about. From the distribution of PPE, and meeting with policy leaders, to stepping in to work with the leadership at the Rhode Island Department of Education — this behind the scenes […]
Dear Friend: In this week’s message I talk about the important work of combatting anti-Semitism and a new mechanism that the Alliance is launching to track incidents throughout the state. I’m also extending an invitation to those who might be interested in joining an Alliance committee or our Board of Directors to express their interest. Click […]
