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 […]
Dear Friend: In this week’s message I talk about Tu B’Shevat, some of the ways the Alliance honored the holiday, and highlights of our work to help protect the environment and combat climate change. Click here to read the transcribed version of the Shabbat message. Until next time, I wish you a safe, peaceful, and joyous Shabbat. […]
Dear Friend: Our collective hope that 2021 would mark the start of calm and stability hasn’t quite come to fruition. In this week’s message I talk about the whirlwind start to the new year, changes at the state level, and how we as a community can get through these trying times together. Click here to […]
Dear Friend: Happy New Year! I don’t think I’ve ever been more excited to turn the page on one year, and to start a new one, and I’m sure I’m not alone. As you know, I’ve mentioned the Alliance’s new Strategic Plan many times during the past few months. In this week’s message I’m proud […]
Dear Friend: In this week’s message I’m excited to share with you a new aspect of programming coming to the Alliance in 2021. This new initiative will allow the Alliance and our partners to collaborate and communicate in new and engaging ways. This new space is made possible by a grant from the Rhode Island […]
Dear Friend: In this week’s message I talk about the impact made in our community by the Covid-19 Relief & Recovery Fund. And I talk about the importance of supporting our community more broadly through the Alliance’s Annual Campaign. This year has been a particularly challenging one, and our community needs help from all of […]
