The Jewish Voice Readership Survey We’ve put together a five-minute survey to learn more about how people read The Jewish Voice. We’ll close the survey on December 15, 2013. This survey will help us understand: The demographics of The Jewish Voice readership How frequently the publication is read Your preferred format for reading The Jewish Voice Thank you for […]
As we celebrate freedom and prosperity it is important to remember that there are many Jews who live on the economic edge, face substantial financial insecurity and do not have the means to fully engage in Jewish life. by Fern Chertok and Daniel Parmer Next week is Thanksgivukkah, the rare convergence of the Hanukkah commemoration […]
The Jewish Federations of North America are mobilizing a communal response to the super Typhoon Haiyan, which has wrought widespread destruction in the Philippines. JFNA today opened a mailbox for Federations to support relief efforts by the American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee (JDC), which is raising funds for relief efforts. JDC is consulting with local […]
For years, I was quite proud of myself that I had not succumbed to the allure of Facebook and blissfully remained a product of the 20th century. Then my oldest daughter Mollie travelled to Israel for her Gap Year: I figured if I wanted to know what she was doing (without having to constantly nudge her), […]
The Jewish Alliance of Greater Rhode Island, with the support of Alan Hassenfeld, commissioned Brandeis University’s Steinhardt Social Research Institute to examine the economic status of Greater Rhode Island’s Jewish community. Data indicated that half the Jewish households in communities served by the Alliance are financially fragile. Although the Alliance continues to address the issue […]
The Joseph & Leba Zelniker Conference, a program of the Educational Services Department of the Jewish Alliance of Greater Rhode Island, brings outstanding Jewish educators to the community. Local Jewish schools support the Zelniker Conference and the professional growth of their faculties so that teachers and principals can study and learn together. This year’s annual […]
The Jewish Alliance of Greater Rhode Island has officially launched its new website. The new site will allow users to access more detailed, up-to-date information on all aspects of the Jewish Alliance, the programs and services, event information, the history of the organization and a comprehensive listing of community partners. New features include pages for specific […]
