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AT A GLANCE Chapter 1: Chapter 4: JEWISH LEARNING RELIGIOUS LIFE 6 – 17 38 – 41

Chapter 2: Chapter 5: COMMUNITY RESOURCES ACTIVITIES & VOLUNTEERING 18 – 24 42 – 48

Chapter 3: Chapter 6: & CONGREGATIONS FOOD & FUN 26 – 36 50 – 55 INDEX OF GUIDE ENTRIES: 56 – 57 INDEX OF ADVERTISERS: 58 4 2016-2017 Guide to Jewish Living 2016-2017 Guide to Jewish Living 5

The Jewish Voice’s 2016-2017 Guide to Jewish Dear Friends, Living is a directory of all things Jewish in Welcome to the 2016-2017 Guide to Jewish the Rhode Island community, a voice for our Living. Whether you are new to the area or advertisers and us. It’s a comprehensive listing you’ve been here for years, this guide will help of the programs and resources available in our you find everything Jewish in greater Rhode area. And it’s a showcase for the advertisers Island. that support them. Each organization, program, service, and We hope you, our readers, will turn to the resource is part of a beautiful mosaic that guide when you need a resource. And please supports quality Jewish living. Use this guide support the advertisers in the 2016-2017 Guide regularly to discover all that our community to Jewish Living by letting them know you has to offer. In the meantime, we at the Jewish saw their ad and rewarding them with your Alliance look forward to seeing you at the business. Without these advertisers, we would Dwares JCC and throughout greater Rhode have no voice. The Jewish Voice depends on our Island! advertisers for support and you, our readers, for the valuable news and information that goes My best wishes always, into making a newspaper and this guide.

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EDITOR GUIDE EDITORIAL Fran Ostendorf Ariel Brothman [email protected] 401-421-4111, ext. 168 GUIDE ADVERTISING Tricia Stearly DESIGN & LAYOUT Karen Borger Leah M. Camara www.thejewishvoice.org GUIDE DESIGN AND LAYOUT ADVERTISING Elliot Gerber THE JEWISH VOICE (ISSN number Information: 401-421-4111, ext. 160 www.elliotgerber.com 1539-2104, USPS #465-710) is published bi-weekly, except in July, Karen Borger GUIDE PRINTING when it does not publish. [email protected] Graphic Developments Inc. (GDI) The Jewish Voice is published by the 401-529-2538 Jewish Alliance of Greater Rhode Island 6 2016-2017 Guide to Jewish Living CHAPTER 1: JEWISH LEARNING NOTE: Many of the synagogues offers an inclusive, comprehensive, offer religious school and Jewish and secular integrated, Preschools & developmental early childhood Hebrew school. See Chapter 3. Nursery Schools: 6 - 7 program. Open to the entire community, the program Day Schools: 7 - 8 PRESCHOOLS & emphasizes Jewish holidays and NURSERY SCHOOLS values. Swim instruction and our College & Campus new Discover CATCH program Resources: 8 - 11 are other unique features of the David C. Isenberg Family curriculum. Complete programs General Education: 11 - 17 Early Childhood Center for children from 3 months to 5 at the Dwares JCC years. Full week, partial week, Hebrew Education: 17 401 Elmgrove Ave. full- and half-day options. Licensed Providence, RI 02906 by Department of Children, Youth and Families (DCYF), accredited P: 401-421-4111, ext. 180 by both BrightStars and National F: 401-331-7961 Association for the Education of jewishallianceri.org Young Children (NAEYC). [email protected] Director: Jewish Enrichment Program Jo-Anne DeGiacomo Petrie 3871 Post Road program of the Jewish Warwick, RI 02886 AAlliance of Greater Rhode P: 401-884-7888 Island, the David C. Isenberg [email protected] Family Early Childhood Center Jewish Learning 2016-2017 Guide to Jewish Living 7

Coodinator: baby, coupons from the community, collaborative, critical thinkers Shoshana Laufer and valuable information about the within an inclusive and vibrant programs and services we have to Jewish community. re-Hebrew school-age children offer. Pmeet monthly at the Chabad CHAI Center in Warwick (near New England Academy East Greenwich). Each month DAY SCHOOLS of (NEAT) focuses on nurturing a 450 Elmgrove Ave. through arts and crafts, baking, Jewish Community Day School singing and group play. Providence, RI 02906 of RI (JCDSRI) P: 401-331-5327 85 Taft Ave. Shalom Baby F: 401-331-0030 Providence, RI 02906 401 Elmgrove Ave. neaths.org P: 401-751-2470 Providence, RI 02906 [email protected] F: 401-351-7674 P: 401-421-4111 Rabbi Peretz Scheinerman, jcdsri.org F: 401-331-7961 Dean [email protected] jewishallianceri.org Rabbi Aaron Lapin, Principal Admissions Director: memberservices@ Mrs. Ilana Weissmann, Naomi Schorsch Stein jewishallianceri.org Director of College Counseling Head of School: and Curriculum he Jewish Alliance of Greater Adam Tilove TRhode Island helps connect ll-girls college preparatory new parents to programs available n independent Jewish Ahigh school. Provides an in the local Jewish Community. ADay School for children excellent Judaic and general Let us welcome your new addition in Pre-K through 5th grade. studies curriculum, a highly-rated to our Jewish community with a JCDSRI inspires creativity, mock trial team and an array of baby bucket filled with gifts for your develops character and prepares extracurricular activities. 8 2016-2017 Guide to Jewish Living Jewish Learning

Providence Hebrew Rabbi Peretz Scheinerman, Striar Hebrew Academy Day School (PHDS) Dean 100 Ames St. 450 Elmgrove Ave. Miriam Esther Weiner, Principal Sharon, MA 02067 Providence, RI 02906 Dual-curriculum community P: 781-784-8724 P: 401-331-5327 school from preschool through F: 781-793-0654 F: 401-331-0030 grade 8. PHDS is a member of the striarhebrew.org phdschool.org Torah Umesorah, the national [email protected] society of Jewish day schools. [email protected] Contact: Susie Berg, Director of Admissions triar Hebrew Academy, Sa coeducational, Modern Orthodox day school located in Sharon, Mass., provides a dual curriculum of general and Judaic studies for students Nursery (2.9 years old) through Grade 5.

COLLEGE & CAMPUS RESOURCES

Bryant University Hillel 1150 Douglas Pike Smithfield, RI 02917-1284 401-232-6553 [email protected] Executive Director: Rabbi Steven Jablow [email protected] illel offers religious, cultural, Hsocial, educational and other programs and services to help meet the needs of Jewish members of the Bryant University community throughout the year. These programs include interfaith activities and learning, sponsorship of campus-wide activities, informal learning, and Jewish Learning 2016-2017 Guide to Jewish Living 9 the opportunity for pastoral and of the most active and dynamic Johnson & Wales personal connections with our organizations on campus. URI University Hillel full-time campus rabbi. Hillel was recently honored with the “Indispensable Campus 8 Abbott Park Providence, RI 02903 Hillel Foundation at the Partner Award” for inspiring the University community as University of Rhode Island a campus leader on diversity, 6 Fraternity Circle tolerance, and multiculturalism. Kingston, RI 02881 P: 401-874-2740 F: 401-874-2136 urihillel.org Executive Director: Amy Olson [email protected] Jewish Student Life Coordinator: Yaniv Havusha [email protected] illel at the University of HRhode Island creates a warm and welcoming atmosphere where students are encouraged and empowered to explore in ways that are meaningful to them. The experienced professional staff works closely with students to provide a full array of social, cultural, religious, community service, Israel related and leadership opportunities. The 5,000-square-foot Norman M. Fain Hillel Center opened in 2010 and is a resource to the entire campus. The attractive and inviting facility offers a home away from home for students and is an ideal space for socializing, programming and activities. Hillel is recognized and acclaimed by URI administration as one 10 2016-2017 Guide to Jewish Living Jewish Learning

P: 401-598-1499 F: 401-598-1171 jwu.edu oordinates Jewish activities Cand programs on campus.

Rhode Island College Jewish Student Community Group 600 Mt. Pleasant Ave. Providence, RI 02908 P: 401-456-8016 ewish and non-Jewish Jstudents, faculty and staff are welcome to participate in this group, which will offer programming.

Roger Williams University Hillel One Old Ferry Road Bristol, RI 02809 P: 401-254-3433 rwu.edu Jewish Learning 2016-2017 Guide to Jewish Living 11

Contact: Nancy Soukup connect spiritually, socially and Chabad House of College Hill [email protected] culturally to their Judaism and 12 Olive St. fortify their connections to Israel. rovides social and religious Its home, the Glenn and Darcy Providence, RI 02906 Pservices for the Jewish Weiner Center, is in the heart of P: 401-743-4725 population at Roger Williams Brown’s campus. [email protected] University. The Edwin S. Spiritual Leader: Soforenko Foundation provides support for Hillel events. GENERAL EDUCATION Rabbi Mendel Laufer elcomes Jewish students The Brown RISD Alliance Educational Services Wattending Brown University, 401 Elmgrove Ave. RISD and J&W University, Hillel Foundation regardless of background or 80 Brown St. Providence, RI 02906 affiliation. Providence, RI 02906 P: 401-421-4111, ext. 179 P: 401-863-2805 F: 401-331-7961 Eides Family J-Space After F: 401-863-1591 jewishallianceri.org School Program brownrisdhillel.org [email protected] 401 Elmgrove Ave. [email protected] Director: Larry Katz Providence, RI 02906 Executive Director: program of the Jewish P: 401-421-4111, ext. 147 Marshall Einhorn AAlliance of Greater Rhode Island, services include educator F: 401-331-7961 Rabbi: Michelle Dardashti conferences and workshops, jewishallianceri.org rown RISD Hillel, the center teacher resources, a DVD library, [email protected] Bfor Jewish life at both Brown consultations, school services, and Contact: Shannon Kochanek University and the Rhode Island information on Israel travel for School of Design, helps students youth and young adults. 12 2016-2017 Guide to Jewish Living Jewish Learning

eed a safe, fun place for your Gift of Israel (GOI) Federation Foundation each Nchild to be after school? Our 401 Elmgrove Ave. contribute to the program; your after school program for children return is 266% on each year’s ages 5 through 11 provides a Providence, RI 02906 contribution. setting focused on academics, P: 401-421-4111, ext. 181 social skills, sports, arts, and F: 401-331-7961 Harry & Esther Elkin fun. Our enhanced curricula and [email protected] Teen Initiatives enrichments include monthly Contact: Jana Brenman themes, homework help, CATCH 401 Elmgrove Ave. (Coordinated Approach To OI is an incentive savings Providence, RI 02906 Children’s Health), outside Gprogram allowing for educational travel opportunities P: 401-421-4111, ext. 146 play, swimming, arts & crafts, F: 401-331-7961 gardening, select school pickup, in Israel. Children in the greater healthy snacks, and more! Rhode Island Jewish community jewishallianceri.org Additional enrichment classes who are attending an approved [email protected] such as pottery, basketball, and Jewish studies program Contact: Seth Finkle swim lessons are also available. are eligible for enrollment beginning in grade 3. Families, nfused with Jewish values congregations, and the Jewish Iand culture, the constellation of programs for teens include community events, fitness, Counselors-in-Training (CITs) opportunities, Israel programming, grants and scholarships for study travel, HaZamir (International Jewish High School Choir); Maccabi Games and ArtsFest; TigerSharks Swim Club; youth groups, and more! Teens are encouraged to make meaningful connections and stay connected to Judaism as they continue their journey towards adulthood.

New England Rabbinical College (NERC) 262 Blackstone Blvd. Providence, RI 02906 P: 401-274-3298 Dean: Rabbi Eliezer Y. Gibber Contact: Chana Faiga Twersky P: 401-274-1361 C: 646-942 6388 F: 401-274-3398 [email protected] post-high school intensive Aprogram of Talmud and rabbinics. NERC offers classes and programs for adults and children in the greater community. The Rabbinical College administration and its students serve as resources for Jewish communal needs. Jewish Learning 2016-2017 Guide to Jewish Living 13

PJ Library 401 Elmgrove Ave. Providence, RI 02906 P: 401-421-4111 F: 401-331-7961 jewishallianceri.org [email protected] Contact: Ruth Horton reated and supported by the CHarold Grinspoon Foundation, PJ Library is an award-winning Jewish literacy and outreach program for families with children ages 6 months through 8 years. Each participating child receives a free, high-quality Jewish book or CD every month in the mail, representing a wide array of Jewish themes.

Providence Kollel: Center for Jewish Studies 671 East Ave. Pawtucket, RI 02860 P: 401-383-2786 F: 401-383-2786 providencekollel.org [email protected] Director: Rabbi Raphie Schochet rovidence Kollel: Center for PJewish Studies offers year- round educational and social programming; open door policy.

Shalom RI 401 Elmgrove Ave. Providence, RI 02906 P: 401-421-4111, ext. 169 & 182 F: 401-331-7961 jewishallianceri.org [email protected] Contacts: Wendy Joering & Robyn Goldstein halom RI, a program of the SJewish Alliance of Greater Rhode Island, introduces newcomers to the programs available for greater Rhode Island’s Jewish community. Shalom RI is a resource offering helpful tips, information and a gift bag to new community members. 14 2016-2017 Guide to Jewish Living Jewish Learning 2016-2017 Guide to Jewish Living 15

Thrive living well. We’re open to all, and Website: www.thrive-ri.org warmly extend an invitation to come find out what all the buzz is E-mail: [email protected] about. hrive started as an Torganization co-founded by Jewish Learning Institute Nicole Jellinek, Barry Dolinger, and Elan Babchuck rooted in 3871 Post Rd, Jewish wisdom and open to all; it’s Warwick, RI, 02886 becoming a community of those www.myJLI.com devoted to promoting well-being P: 401-884-7888 and better living. We run programs Local Director: and events designed to help people . . . thrive! This means we’re in Rabbi Yossi Laufer the business of helping people [email protected] develop inner space and character he JLI is accepting, interactive, strengths through a variety of Taccessible, and academically technologies and approaches. challenging. JLI offers three We engage the practices and courses a year on an array of teachings of mindfulness, positive topics including Jewish ethics, psychology, and others that help mysticism and philosophy. JLI promote qualities like gratitude, courses uncover timeless wisdom, compassion, and empathy, among equipped with the modern tools of others, and are so sorely needed today- comprehensive textbooks, in our hectic stress-filled world. streamlined curriculum and We’re a retreat for the here and multi-media presentations- now, helping to foster meaningful prepared by experts in the field of moments with the intention of adult Jewish education. 16 2016-2017 Guide to Jewish Living Jewish Learning

The Sandra Bornstein Holocaust Education Center 401 Elmgrove Ave. P: 401-453-7860 F: 401-861-9246 BornsteinHolocaustCenter.org [email protected] Director: May-Ronny Zeidman ducational institution Eteaches respect for minorities through the lessons of the Holocaust, offers photographic display, library, audio-visual and curriculum materials; programs include lectures by scholars and Holocaust survivors, traveling museum exhibits and teachers’ workshops. Jewish Learning 2016-2017 Guide to Jewish Living 17

HEBREW EDUCATION

Ruti Ben-Yehuda Adler P: 401-273-1505 [email protected] earn Hebrew at Tamar, the LProvidence Hebrew Ulpan. Full-year program of two 14-week semesters focuses on developing skills in all facets of Hebrew with special attention to speaking and comprehension. Tamar holds classes at the JCC.

Sandra Freedman P: 337-5669 or 617-980-1901 [email protected] orks with unaffiliated Wfamilies in Rhode Island and rest of New England. Prepares students for and officiates at bar and bat mitzvah ceremonies. No previous education in Hebrew / Jewish studies required. Skype tutoring can be arranged.

Support our advertisers, tell them you saw their ad in the Guide to Jewish Living! 18 2016-2017 Guide to Jewish Living CHAPTER 2: COMMUNITY RESOURCES GENERAL SOCIAL tank, part gathering place, part provider of essential services, the SERVICES Alliance distributes funds from General Social Services: 18 - 20 its Annual Campaign to more Jewish Alliance of Greater Financial Resources & than 60 local organizations and Rhode Island (Alliance) many others around the world. Philanthropy: 20 401 Elmgrove Ave. Our goal is to build a strong and Providence, RI 02906 vigorous Jewish community that Food Pantry & is committed to social justice P: 401-421-4111 Soup Kitchen: 20 and to experiencing Jewish life F: 401-331-7961 together in a spirit of joy and Hospital: 21 jewishallianceri.org generosity. Our partners – here and around the world – are Newspaper: 21 President and Chief Executive Officer: making a transformative impact Senior Services: 22 on individual lives and in the local Jeffrey K. Savit and global Jewish community. Senior Housing: 23 Chair of the Board: Mitzi Berkelhammer Senior Kosher Meals: 23 - 24 AccessJewishRI.org he Jewish Alliance of Greater P: 401-421-4111 ext, 411 Other Senior Resources: 24 TRhode Island (Alliance) F: 401-331-7961 works to ensure a vibrant Jewish community that is connected accessjewishri.org locally, in Israel, and worldwide. [email protected] The Alliance builds and sustains ccessJewishRI.org is an Jewish community by maximizing Ainformation and referral philanthropic resources and website that brings people and volunteer efforts. Part grant- services together, combined maker, part fundraiser, part think with personalized, confidential phone assistance. Access a multitude of services, activities, and resources provided by the Jewish community as well as social, health, and government organizations in greater Rhode Island. Whether you need food assistance, vocational support, or access to senior transportation, we are just a call or click away.

Alliance Community Concierge 401 Elmgrove Ave. Providence, RI 02906 P: 401-421-4111, ext. 169 & 182 F: 401-331-7961 jewishallianceri.org [email protected] Contacts: Wendy Joering & Robyn Goldstein Community Resources 2016-2017 Guide to Jewish Living 19

ike a hotel concierge, he Alliance Parenting Center fitness and aquatics, personal Lthe Alliance Community Tserves as a place for parents training, family programs, Concierge is a valuable resource to gather at their leisure and for educational resources, cultural who can answer your questions young children to participate events, Israel travel opportunities, and connect you to the services in age appropriate activities early childhood education, you’re interested in. Are you including a playhouse, toys, arts babysitting, camps for children looking for a Jewish preschool, & crafts, and a PJ Library reading and teens, social opportunities, kosher bagels, assisted living or area. Tables and chairs, even and kosher meals for seniors. personal trainer? Do you want highchairs, provide community We provide the social, cultural, to volunteer, play mahjong, meet members a spot to enjoy a quick educational, recreational, and other young professionals or seek lunch or snack. wellness-related needs of the food assistance? The concierge Jewish community and the is your gateway to information Dwares JCC greater Rhode Island community. about the greater Rhode Island The Dwares JCC serves the whole Jewish community and to all A division of the family and welcomes all ages, major Jewish organizations, Jewish Alliance faiths, and backgrounds. services and programs around the of Greater Rhode Island state. 401 Elmgrove Ave. Jewish Family Service (JFS) Providence, RI 02906 959 North Main Street Alliance Family P: 401-421-4111 Providence, RI 02904 Room Parenting Center F: 401-331-7961 P: 401-331-1244 401 Elmgrove Ave. jewishallianceri.org F: 401-331-5772 Providence, RI 02906 he Jewish Alliance’s Dwares jfsri.org P: 401-421-4111 TJCC is greater Rhode Island’s [email protected] F: 401-331-7961 resource for a wide spectrum of programs and events including CEO: Erin Gisherman Minior, jewishallianceri.org LICSW 20 2016-2017 Guide to Jewish Living Community Resources

FS is a non-profit social FINANCIAL RESOURCES financial needs. Complete Jservice organization serving confidentiality assured. individuals and families in & PHILANTHROPY greater Rhode Island regardless of race, religion, gender, sexual Hebrew Free Loan FOOD PANTRY & orientation or economic status. Association of Providence SOUP KITCHEN JFS helps sustain its clients 467-469 Roosevelt Ave. within a framework of Jewish Central Falls, RI 02863 The Louis & Goldie Chester Full values. P: 401-305-5258 Plate Kosher Food Pantry JFS’ many programs appear hflprovidence.org 100 Niantic Ave. within the appropriate chapter Providence, RI 02907 ends money at no interest listings in this Guide to Jewish P: 401-621-5374 Living. Lto those with short-term financial needs. Complete jsari.org confidentiality assured. [email protected] The Jewish Federation Coordinator: Susan Adler of Cape Cod P: 508-360-2885 South Providence Hebrew Free osher food pantry, which serves the entire Jewish P.O. Box 2568 Loan Association K 400 Reservoir Ave. community. Hours are Tuesdays Hyannis, MA 02601 and Fridays from 10am -2pm, President: Terry Smily Suite LL-H except on Jewish Holidays. Providence, RI 02907 P: 401-781-1949 ends money at no interest Lto those with short-term Community Resources 2016-2017 Guide to Jewish Living 21

HOSPITAL Advertising Contact: tstearly@ Jewish Alliance of Greater Rhode jewishallianceri.org Island. Award-winning newspaper provides local, state, national and The Miriam Hospital Editor: Fran Ostendorf international news of interest to 164 Summit Ave. Graphic Designer: Jews in greater Rhode Island. Providence, RI 02906 Leah Camara Free for area Jewish residents; $26 P: 401-793-2500 ublished bi-weekly (except per year for out-of-area readers. MiriamHospital.org Pin July with no issue) by the ounded in 1926 by Rhode FIsland’s Jewish community, The Miriam Hospital is a teaching hospital for the Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University and a founding partner of the Lifespan health system.

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SENIOR SERVICES Jewish Seniors Agency jsari.org of Rhode Island (JSA) [email protected] Home Care Solutions, 100 Niantic Ave. Director: Susie Adler a JFS Program Providence, RI 02907 ERI staff and volunteers 959 North Main St. P: 401-351-4750 Jinteract with seniors in Providence, RI 02904 F: 401-421-5905 nursing facilities, hospitals, P: 401-331-6962 jsari.org assisted living residences and private homes. Help seniors F: 401-331-5772 [email protected] observe Jewish traditions and jfsri.org Executive Director: Susan Bazar holidays, conducts religious [email protected] erving the elderly with services and offers personal visits. Nursing Supervisors: Linda Sprograms and partnerships, Amore, RN & Celina Vogel, RN including Jewish Eldercare of Lifeline RI, a JFS Program Rhode Island (JERI), Shalom 959 North Main Street ome Care Solutions provides Apartments, The Phyllis Hcertified nursing assistants Siperstein Tamarisk Assisted Providence, RI 02904 (CNAs) to assist seniors and Living Residence, Celebrations P: 401-331-1244, ext. 319 disabled adults with activities Adult Day Services, the JSA jfsri.org of daily living so that they Women’s Association, and The maintain their independence Program Manager: Louis and Goldie Chester Full Julie Thibeau and live at home for as long Plate Kosher Food Pantry. as possible. Services include ifeline RI is an emergency personal care, light housework, Lresponse system for individuals shopping and meal preparation. Jewish Eldercare of Rhode in greater Rhode Island and nearby Special attention is given to Island (JERI), a JSA Program Massachusetts communities. kosher households, if needed. All 100 Niantic Ave. Lifeline RI enables people to live CNAs are licensed by the Rhode Providence, RI 02907 with greater independence in their Island Department of Health and P: 401-621-5374 own homes, assisted living facilities supervised by a registered nurse; or senior housing. they receive ongoing training. F: 401-421-5905 The Counseling Center, a JFS Program 959 North Main Street Providence, RI 02904 P: 401-331-1244, ext. 325 www.jfsri.org [email protected] Clinical Director: Meghan Cavanaugh, LICSW he Counseling Center Tprovides counseling services to adults, children, families and couples by licensed, experienced professionals. This nonsectarian program is available to those in greater Rhode Island regardless of race, religion, gender, sexual orientation or economic status. Accepts most third-party insurances and offers a sliding fee scale when appropriate. Community Resources 2016-2017 Guide to Jewish Living 23

SENIOR HOUSING and those who are mobility Kosher Senior Café impaired in a secure suburban at the Dwares JCC* setting. Among available Fall River Jewish Home programs and services are a A program of Jewish Family 538 Robeson St. noon mealsite, a computer room, Service of RI (JFSRI) Fall River, MA 02720 beauty salon, resident service 401 Elmgrove Ave.* P: 508-679-6172 coordinator, activities, library, Providence, RI 02906 exercise equipment and an active P: 401-421-4111, ext. 107 tenants association. The Highlands On The East Side jfsri.org Alzheimer’s & Dementia Care [email protected] Program & Apartments SENIOR KOSHER MEALS Contact: Neal Drobnis 101 Highland Avenue he Senior Café at the Dwares Providence, RI 02906 Kosher Nutrition Programs, TJCC offers a kosher lunch P: 401-654-5259 an AgeWell RI Program every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 12:00 noon. Local kosher ith just 66 apartments in Kosher Meals on Wheels caterer Accounting for Taste Wtotal, The Highlands on ensures meals are both tasty and the East Side represent a special 959 North Main St. nutritious. At 12:45 p.m. seniors or opportunity for seniors to live Providence, RI 02904 individuals with disabilities can in an intimate and comfortable P: 401-421-4111, ext. 107 enjoy varied programs including apartment community in the lectures, films, music, bingo, heart of Providence’s most F: 401-331-7961 [email protected] dance therapy, blood pressure vibrant neighborhood. screening, and kibbitz groups. Contact: Neal Drobnis Reservations are required two The Phyllis Siperstein Tamarisk osher Meals on Wheels days in advance for meals, and Assisted Living Residence Kservice available to there is a suggested donation of homebound residents of $3 per meal. There is no charge (Tamarisk) Cranston, Pawtucket, Providence for scheduled social activities. 3 Shalom Drive and Warwick, Mondays through Transportation to and from each Warwick, RI 02886 Fridays. P: 401-732-0037 F: 401-921-0602 tamariskri.org Executive Director: Roberta Ragge osher assisted-living facility Kincludes a Renaissance Memory Support Unit, Celebrations Adult Day Services and respite care.

Shalom Apartments (I and II) 1 Shalom Drive 2 Shalom Drive Warwick, RI 02886 P: 401-738-4414 F: 401-738-2490 www.jsari.org Executive Director: Bonnie Sekeres halom and Shalom II SApartments provide enriched affordable housing for the elderly 24 2016-2017 Guide to Jewish Living Community Resources site may be available for local and those with disabilities. Meals OTHER SENIOR residents. Visit the JFSRI website are served each week, Monday for a link to a monthly calendar of through Friday. In addition to a RESOURCES programs and menus. delicious hot meal at noon, there For a list of non-denominational *Please Note: During renovations is a program each day at 11 AM. at the Dwares JCC, the Kosher Programs include lectures, films, senior and assisted living Senior Café will meet at Temple music, bingo, dance therapy, resources in Rhode Island, Emanu-El, 99 Taft Avenue, blood pressure screening, contact Rhode Island Senior Providence, RI 02906 and kibbitz groups. Meals are provided by Accounting for Taste, Housing & Care at 401-222- a local kosher catering company. 2231 or health.ri.gov. Kosher Senior Café Reservations are required two at Temple Sinai days in advance for meals, and A program of Jewish Family there is a suggested donation of Service of RI (JFSRI) $3 per meal. There is no charge for scheduled social activities. 30 Hagen Ave. Transportation to and from each Cranston, RI 02920 site may be available for local P: 401-421-4111, ext. 107 residents. Visit the JFSRI website jfsri.org for a link to a monthly calendar of programs and menus. [email protected] Contact: Neal Drobnis emple Sinai is a host site for TJFSRI’s hot kosher meals. The program offers kosher meals and socializing for older adults 2016-2017 Guide to Jewish Living 25 26 2016-2017 Guide to Jewish Living CHAPTER 3: SYNAGOGUES & CONGREGATIONS

REFORM Temple Beth-El 70 Orchard Ave. Reform: 26 - 27 Falmouth Jewish Congregation Providence, RI 02906 Reconstructionist: 28 (Member Union for P: 401-331-6070 Conservative: 28 - 30 Reform Judaism) F: 401-331-8068 7 Hatchville Road temple-beth-el.org Orthodox: 30 East Falmouth, MA 02536 [email protected] Unaffiliated: 35 - 36 P: 508-540-0602 Spiritual Leaders: Rabbi Howard falmouthjewish.org Voss-Altman, Rabbi Sarah Mack Contact: Ms. Betty Klotz, Office and Cantor Judith Seplowin Administrator: Executive Director: [email protected] Judy L. Moseley ongregation Sons of Israel Newport Havurah Cand David, known as Temple P: 401-423-0407 Beth-El (TBE), is located in [email protected] Providence’s East Side. TBE began in 1854 as a small gathering Contact: Ann Zartler in the home of Providence n association of Reform Jews merchant, Solomon Pareira. In Aoffers services and adult 1877 it became affiliated with education. Reform Jewish movement, an influential voice for liberal Jews. Synagogues & Congregations 2016-2017 Guide to Jewish Living 27

This thriving congregation reflects and celebrates the diversity and vitality of Jewish life today. TBE houses the William G. Braude Library and Helene and Bertram Bernhardt History Gallery. TBE’s cemetery is owned and operated by the for its members. Established in 1849, it is the second oldest Jewish cemetery in Rhode Island (RI Historic Cemetery #6).

Temple Habonim 165 New Meadow Road Barrington, RI 02806 P: 401-245-6536 F: 401-245-6799 templehabonim.org [email protected] [email protected] Spiritual Leader: Rabbi Andrew Klein eform synagogue founded in R1960. Worship services for all ages, monthly Tot and family services, Religious School (grades K-10), youth group, bar/ bat mitzvah, Sisterhood and adult education. Welcomes Jews by birth, Jews by choice and non-Jewish spouses in the East Bay region of Rhode Island and Southeastern Massachusetts.

Temple Sinai 30 Hagen Ave. Cranston, RI 02920 P: 401-942-8350 templesinairi.org [email protected] [email protected] Spiritual Leaders: Rabbi Jeffrey Goldwasser and Cantor Deborah Johnson Educational Director: Toby Koritsky RJE eform synagogue serves the Rcommunities of the West Bay. Offers Sisterhood, Brotherhood, seniors and youth groups; adult education and social action programs. 28 2016-2017 Guide to Jewish Living Synagogues & Congregations

RECONSTRUCTIONIST CONSERVATIVE Conservative congregation. Congregation Agudas Achim Congregation B’nai Israel Temple Emanu-El 901 North Main St. 224 Prospect St. 99 Taft Ave. Attleboro, MA 02703 Woonsocket, RI 02895 Providence, RI 02906 P: 508-222-2243 P: 401-762-3651 P: 401-331-1616 F: 508-222-2243 F: 401-767-5243 F: 401-421-9279 agudasma.org shalom-cbi.org www.teprov.org [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Spiritual Leader: Leora Abelson Spiritual Leader: President: Robert Pelcovits Reconstructionist synagogue Jeffrey Cornblatt Senior Rabbi: Wayne Franklin Aserves congregants with onservative synagogue Rabbi: Rachel Zerin diverse cultural backgrounds, from Cwelcomes interfaith families; Hazzan: Brian Mayer Massachusetts and Rhode Island. offers egalitarian services, Director of Congregational Egalitarian and participatory Hebrew school, young children’s Learning: Miriam Abrams-Stark community promotes Jewish programming, adult education, education, social justice and cemetery and library. Executive Director: lifelong learning, Hebrew school for Paul Stouber pre-K to grade 11. Congregation Or Chadash Librarian: Joshua Jasper Warwick, RI 02888 Youth & Justice Organizer: P: 401-225-7194 Samuel Gelman orchadash-ri.org onservative congregation Coffers religious services and [email protected] educational, community-based President: Beth Veltri and social action programs for children, adults and families. Includes a Religious School, the Rosen Library, the gift shop and The Natalie and Abraham Percelay Museum. Offers daily morning and evening services, Shabbat services, and special bi-monthly and monthly services. Visit teprov.org for dates and times of all services and programs and for more information.

Temple Beth El of Fall River 385 High St. Fall River, MA 02720 P: 508-674-3529 F: 508-678-6735 frtemplebethel.org Spiritual Leaders: Rabbi Mark Elber and Cantor Shoshana Brown onservative synagogue offers Cadult education, Hebrew School, gift shop, Sisterhood and Jewish library. Synagogues & Congregations 2016-2017 Guide to Jewish Living 29

Temple Shalom 223 Valley Road Middletown, RI 02842 P: 401-846-9002 F: 401-682-2417 templeshalomri.org Cantor: Fredric Scheff ndependent Conservative Icongregation follows contemporary and progressive tradition; offers services, the Samuel Zalman Bazarsky Religious School classes, adult education and a gift shop.

Tifereth Israel Congregation 145 Brownell Ave. New Bedford, MA 02740 P: 508-997-3171 F: 508-997-3173 tinewbedford.org [email protected] Spiritual Leaders: Rabbi Raphael J. Kanter and Cantor Nathaniel Schudrich Executive Director: Kenneth Turkewitz n egalitarian Conservative Acongregation. Twice-daily minyanim, religious school, USY/ Kadima, Sisterhood & Men’s Club.

Temple Torat Yisrael 1251 Middle Rd. East Greenwich, RI 02818 P: 401-885-6600 toratyisrael.org [email protected] Spiritual Leader: Rabbi Aaron Philmus diverse, multigenerational Aconservative synagogue located in a beautiful new building in East Greenwich with an active religious school for Grades Pre K-7.

West Bay Community Jewish Center P: 401-736-2200 Contact: Paul Finstein [email protected] 30 2016-2017 Guide to Jewish Living Synagogues & Congregations

ur services are held in Congregation Jeshuat Israel Congregation Mishkon Tfiloh Odifferent locations including at Touro Synagogue 203 Summit Ave. Tamarisk Assisted Living. 85 Touro St. Providence, RI 02906 Newport, RI 02840 P: 401-421-5074 ORTHODOX P: 401-847-4794 [email protected] F: 401-847-8121 Spiritual Leader: Congregation Beth Sholom tourosynagogue.org Rabbi Yechezkel Yudkowsky 275 Camp St. [email protected] ince 1962, Congregation Mishkon Providence, RI 02906 Spiritual Leader: STfiloh has played a significant P: 401-621-9393 Rabbi Dr. Marc Mandel part in Jewish life on the East Side F: 401-331-9393 of Providence. The congregation ldest synagogue in the United bethsholom-ri.org was founded by a group of families OStates is a National Historic who wished for a strictly Orthodox [email protected] Site. Modern Orthodox synagogue shul. These people would walk from Spiritual Leader: hosts Hebrew school, bar and all ends of the East Side to daven Rabbi Barry Dolinger bat mitzvah lessons and adult in Mishkon Tfiloh, one of the only educational classes and programs. odern Orthodox synagogue offers Orthodox shuls in the neighborhood Year-round Shabbat services; Shabbat and weekday services, at that time. The Rabbanim in the M daily services during summer adult education and social programs, shul organized classes, and this led months and all Jewish holidays. programs for children and teens. a number of people, many of whom Check website for service times. still live in Providence, to keep Torah and Mitzvos.

Congregation Ohawe Shalom 671 East Ave. Pawtucket, RI 02860 Ph: 401-722-3146 President David Pliskin

Congregation Sha’arei Tefilla 450 Elmgrove Ave. Providence, RI 02906 P: 401-273-3923 Email: [email protected] Spiritual Leader: Rabbi Dovid Schwartz ha’arei Tefilla offers a warm and Sfriendly atmosphere for people to come and grow in their connection to their Judaism. Serious and lively prayer, sermons to help provide people with real tools for growth, kiddush following prayers every Shabbat morning, and invitations for Shabbat meals available every week.

Congregation Sons of Jacob 24 Douglas Ave. Providence, RI 02908 P: 401-274-5260 [email protected] President: Harold Silverman 2016-2017 Guide to Jewish Living 31 32 2016-2017 Guide to Jewish Living 2016-2017 Guide to Jewish Living 33 34 2016-2017 Guide to Jewish Living Synagogues & Congregations 2016-2017 Guide to Jewish Living 35

UNAFFILIATED

Congregation Beth David of Narragansett 102 Kingstown Rd. Narragansett, RI 02882 P: 401-789-3437 cbdri.org [email protected] Spiritual Leader: Rabbi Ethan Adler onservative-style Ccongregation; Religious School. Summer members welcome.

Chabad CHAI Center of West Bay 3871 Post Road Warwick, RI 02886 P: Office: 401-884-7888 rabbiwarwick.com [email protected] 36 2016-2017 Guide to Jewish Living Synagogues & Congregations

rograms include Shabbat [email protected] Congregation Sharah Zedek Pservices, Kiddush luncheon, ChabadNRI.com 6 Union St. Sunday School, after-school day care, camps, women’s programs, outreach Rabbi Aryeh Laufer P.O. Box 1694 visits, workshops and holiday events habad House of northern Westerly, RI 02891 CRI is conveniently located in P: 401-345-1544 or 401-596-9951 Lincoln to serve the needs of the Congregationsharahzedek.org Chabad House of Barrington Jewish community in northern [email protected] 311 Maple Ave. RI regardless of affiliation or Contact: Matthew Lewiss Barrington, RI 02806 background, with love and warmth. P: 401-247-4747 United Brothers Synagogue jewishbarrington.com Chabad of Rhode Island 205 High St. [email protected] Jewish Hospitality Center Bristol, RI 02809 Director: Rabbi Moshe Laufer 362 Hope St. P: 401-253-3460 he Chabad House of Barrington Providence, RI 02906 unitedbrothersynagogue.org T– Center for Jewish Life P: 401-273-7238 welcomes all, regardless of [email protected] [email protected] affiliation or knowledge. Offers Spiritual Leader: Rabbi Spiritual Leader: classes for children and adults, Daniel E. Kertzner workshops and Shabbat and Yehoshua Laufer ristol’s historic synagogue holiday programs. aily services, classes, Shabbat Dand holiday programs and Bholds Shabbat services on the educational materials for Jewish first Friday of the month. Chabad House of Northern RI holidays are open to all. Meals 7 Wake Robin Rd #1402 available after all Shabbat and Lincoln, RI 02865 holiday services. P: 401-499-2574 2016-2017 Guide to Jewish Living 37 38 2016-2017 Guide to Jewish Living CHAPTER 4: RELIGIOUS LIFE

FUNERAL CHAPELS Funeral Director: Ira Jay Fleisher Funeral Chapels: 38 Shalom Memorial Chapel [email protected] Burial Society: 38 1100 New London Ave. ationally owned, locally Cemeteries: 39 Cranston, RI 02920 Noperated funeral home serves P: 401-463-7771 greater Rhode Island’s Jewish Mikveh: 40 P: 877-463-7771 (toll-free) community. Mohels: 41 [email protected] shalommemorialchapel.com BURIAL SOCIETY Eruv: 41 Funeral Directors: Michael D. Rhode Island Board of Rabbis: 41 Smith and Adam G. Smith Chevra Kadisha of Newport County amily-owned; the only Jewish Findependent funeral home in 160 Adams Drive greater Rhode Island. c/o James Herstoff, M.D., President Portsmouth, RI 02871 Sugarman–Sinai [email protected] Memorial Chapel Contact: Dr. James Herstoff 458 Hope St. onprofit organization Providence, RI 02906 Narranges Jewish burials; P: 401-331-8094 or manages the care and upkeep of Jewish cemeteries in Newport 800-447-1267 County. F: 401-331-9379 Religious Life 2016-2017 Guide to Jewish Living 39

CEMETERIES

Lincoln Park Cemetery (Chased Schel Amess Association) 1469 Post Road Warwick, RI 02888 P: 401-737-5333 F: 401-732-1293 Executive Director: Beth Veltri omprised of 55 organizations Cand congregations, past and present, and a Jewish War Veterans’ memorial. Chased Schel Amess is the caretaker of the Lincoln Park Cemetery, which consists of graves owned by individuals and the various organizations.

Sharon Memorial Park P.O. Box 276 Dedham Street Sharon, MA 02067 P: 781-828-7216 Sharonmemorial.com 40 2016-2017 Guide to Jewish Living Religious Life

ew England’s largest Jewish Ncemetery. New welcome center and chapel now open. Advanced planning and interfaith sections available.

Congregation Sons of Israel and David Cemetery P: 401-331-6070 Chairman of Cemetery Management Committee: Ken Orenstein Contact: Judy Moseley perated by Temple Beth-El of OProvidence.

Congregation B’nai Israel Cemetery P: 401-762-3651 ocated on Mendon Road in LWoonsocket.

MIKVEH

Rhode Island Mikveh 401 Elmgrove Ave. Providence, RI 02906 Mailing address: P.O. Box 603194 Providence, RI 02906 P: 401-621-9119 he mikveh is available for Tritual immersion, conversions and dish koshering (toiveling).

West Bay Women’s Mikveh 3871 Post Road Warwick RI 02886 P: 401-884-7888 [email protected] ur mikveh is limited to Omarried Jewish women in a sensitive and private fashion. For confidential appointments contact Shoshanah Laufer 447- 7445 (cell/text). Religious Life 2016-2017 Guide to Jewish Living 41

MOHELS on Shabbat. Map can be found at proveruv.org. Weekly notification available Friday afternoon via Dr. Stephen F. Schiff proveruv.org, email list on yahoo P: 401-272-7799 groups (proveruv-subscribe@ ertified by the Jewish yahoogroups.com), or the mikveh CTheological Seminary and hotline. For other information the Rabbinical Assembly; board- please contact Dr. Marc Diamond certified urologist. at [email protected].

Rabbi Shmuel Taitelbaum RHODE ISLAND P: 401-861-1403 BOARD OF RABBIS ertified mohel is also a Ccertified Torah sofer. The Board of Rabbis of Greater Rhode Island ERUV c/o Temple Beth-El 70 Orchard Ave. Providence Eruv Corporation Providence, RI 02906 P: 401-621-9119 ext. 8 P: 401-331-6070 (mikveh hotline) Rabbisofgreaterrhodeisland.org proveruv.org President: Rabbi Sarah Mack Contact: Marc Diamond ssociation of rabbis of all aintains symbolic enclosure Adenominations who live in or Mof the Jewish community serve greater Rhode Island. to enable movement of objects 42 2016-2017 Guide to Jewish Living CHAPTER 5: ACTIVITIES & VOLUNTEERING CHILDREN AND TEENS Camp Gan Israel Children and Teens: 42 of Rhode Island BBYO New England 1251 Middle Rd. Adults: 44 - 47 bbyo.org/region/ner/ East Greenwich, RI Historical Resources: 47 - 48 P: 401-490-1030 P: 401-884-7888 [email protected] RIJewishKids.com/camp Israel Resources: 48 Contact: Samantha Walsh, MSW Directors: Shoshanah BYO is the leading pluralistic and Rabbi Yossi Laufer BJewish teen movement ay camp offers sports, a water aspiring to involve more Jewish Dplayground, swimming, arts teens in more meaningful Jewish and crafts, field trips, Jewish experiences. BBYO’s network of culture and family events. Jewish teens, alumni, parents, volunteers and philanthropists serves as the Jewish community’s Camp JORI most valuable platform for 1065 Worden’s Pond Road delivering to the post bar/bat Wakefield, RI 02879 mitzvah audience fun, meaningful P: Winter: 401-463-3170 and affordable experiences. P: Summer: 401-783-7000 With year-round activities in hundreds of local communities campjori.com and inspiring worldwide travel [email protected] experiences, BBYO’s broad ewish coed summer camp for program menu enables teens Jchildren ages 7–16 includes to explore areas of leadership, day and overnight programs. service, civic engagement, Israel Offers swimming, archery, crafts, education and Jewish values. ceramics, sports, theater, Jewish cultural activities, evening activities, special events and field trips.

J-Camp at the Dwares JCC 401 Elmgrove Ave. Providence, RI 02906 P: 401-421-4111, ext 146 & 180 F: 401-331-7961 jewishallianceri.org [email protected] [email protected] Contacts: Seth Finkle (Upper Camp) & Jo-Anne DeGiacomo Petrie (Lower Camp) ur summer camp provides Oan excellent opportunity for children of all faiths and backgrounds ages 2 - 15 to make the most out of their summer vacation. Campers enjoy weekly themes including Heroes, Myths & Fables, Creepy Crawlers, Oceans, and Olympics. Schedules are filled with assorted activities such as sports, swim lessons, art, cooking, Activities & Volunteering 2016-2017 Guide to Jewish Living 43 science, drama, field trips, and more. There are also counselor-in- training opportunities for teens. Lunch and snacks are included. Early arrival and extended day options are available as well as half-day options for 2 - 5 year olds. Ask us about our sibling discount and payment plan options.

Jewish Committee on Scouting (Narragansett Council) Boy Scouts of America 10 Risho Ave. East Providence, RI 02914 P: 401-732-2784 [email protected] Chair: Curt Abbott he Committee, part of the Tnational organization, supports and encourages Jewish Scouts and scouting activities and supports a full-time Jewish chaplain at Camp Yawgoog.

Lenny Krayzelburg Swim Academy (LKSA) 401 Elmgrove Ave. Providence, RI 02906 P: 401-421-4111, ext. 162 or 401-562-0973 F: 401-331-7961 jewishallianceri.org [email protected] Contacts: Doug Immel & Victoria Breda KSA offers a learn-to-swim Lprogram for children of all ages. Started in 2005 by four-time Olympic Gold Medalist Lenny Krayzelburg, its core purpose is to teach and inspire children to swim and to be water safe using the SwimRight® Method. We take students from beginning stages of swimming to learning all four strokes—freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke and butterfly.

TigerSharks Swim Club 401 Elmgrove Ave. Providence, RI 02906 P: 401-421-4111, ext. 153 44 2016-2017 Guide to Jewish Living Activities & Volunteering

F: 401-331-7961 jewishallianceri.org [email protected] Contact: Doug Immel wimmers (ages 5 -18) with Sbasic skills are welcome to join the TigerSharks Swim Club. Participants have the opportunity to grow and succeed in a fun, hardworking, and competitive environment. The benefits include safe aquatic exercise in a positive environment, developing self-discipline, learning stroke techniques, endurance, and celebrating teamwork.

USY of Temple Emanu-El Providence, RI 02906 P: 401-331-1616 teprov.org [email protected] Contact: Samuel Gelman Youth Coordinator rograms include Kadima P(grades 4-5), Junior USY (grades 6-8), and Senior USY (grades 9-12). Offers opportunities for participation and leadership for all Jewish youth regardless of synagogue affiliation or membership.

ADULTS

B’nai B’rith Plantations Unit 5339 51 Stadium Road Providence, RI 02906 P: 401-831-7967 [email protected] Contact: President Martin Waldman o-ed unit; largest Jewish Corganization worldwide.

Community Relations Council (CRC) 401 Elmgrove Ave. Providence, RI 02906 P: 401-421-4111, ext. 171 jewishallianceri.org Activities & Volunteering 2016-2017 Guide to Jewish Living 45 [email protected] JSA Women’s Association special projects and visits and Director: Marty Cooper jsari.org gifts to nursing home residents. Makes and sells baby blankets program of the Jewish Vice President: Bernice Weiner and sweaters. AAlliance of Greater Rhode aises funds to support various Island, the CRC works to preserve RJSA programs, including the rights of all by promoting JERI’s holiday observances, a fair and just society through Jewish values and ideals, including the commitment to tikkun olam, repairing the world. CRC includes Government Affairs Task Force, Israel Task Force, and Social Justice and Interfaith Relations Task Force.

Touro Fraternal Association 45 Rolfe Square P.O. Box 3562 Cranston, RI 02910 P: 401-785-0066 F: 401-941-8781 tourofraternal.org [email protected] Chairman, Board of Directors: Jed Brandes ew England’s largest Nindependent Jewish fraternal association offers programs for Jewish men; serves the community and its members through social, cultural and public service programs. 46 2016-2017 Guide to Jewish Living Activities & Volunteering

The Miriam Hospital Israel through its support of [email protected] Women’s Association medical care and research at the Contact: Trine Lustig Hadassah Medical Organization in 164 Summit Ave. . Hadassah empowers aises funds and offers Providence, RI 02906 its 330,000 members, associates Rdiversified programming, P: 401-793-2520 and supporters, as well as youth leadership development, and [email protected] in Israel and America through community service. opportunities for personal growth, ontributes to the physical and education, advocacy and Jewish mental well-being of patients Leisure Club of C continuity. The Rhode Island of The Miriam Hospital. Temple Emanu-El Chapter offers a Monthly Book Club and educational and fund- 99 Taft Ave. Hadassah Rhode Island raising opportunities. Providence, RI 02906 P: 401-463-3636 P: 401-331-1616 hadassah.org/rhodeisland Women’s Alliance of [email protected] [email protected] the Jewish Alliance Coordinator: President: Sue Mayes of Greater Rhode Island Miriam Abrams-Stark adassah, The Women’s 401 Elmgrove Ave. ffers an array of educational, HZionist Organization of Providence, RI 02906 Osocial and recreational America, is committed to a P: 421-4111, ext. 223 programs to senior Jewish citizens partnership with the people of throughout greater Rhode Island F: 331-7961 weekly throughout the year. Activities & Volunteering 2016-2017 Guide to Jewish Living 47

Jewish War Veterans of the U.S.A. P.O. Box 100064 Cranston, RI 02910 jwv.org [email protected] Contact: Commander Sanford H. Gorodetsky ldest veterans’ organization Oin the U.S. is “the patriotic voice of American Jewry.” Maintains the JWV Memorial Wall of Honor in Lincoln Park Cemetery.

HISTORICAL RESOURCES

Rhode Island Jewish Historical Association (RIJHA) 130 Sessions St. Providence, RI 02906 P: 401-331-1360 rijha.org [email protected] Office Manager & Librarian/ Archivist: Joshua Jasper reserves, studies, honors, and Pshares the Jewish heritage of Rhode Island from colonial times until the present. Publishes annual journal and quarterly newsletters, sponsors lectures and workshops and maintains an archive and library of books, documents, photographs and artifacts on local Jewish history. Open to the public.

Touro Synagogue, a National Historic Site 85 Touro St. Newport, RI 02840 P: 401-847-4794 F: 401-847-8121 tourosynagogue.org [email protected] ouro Synagogue is the Tnation’s oldest synagogue and a National Historic Site. The adjacent Loeb Visitors Center offers interactive and multimedia 48 2016-2017 Guide to Jewish Living Activities & Volunteering exhibits about the synagogue, ISRAEL RESOURCES A strong friendship between these the origins of religious freedom great democracies helps ensure a and the separation of church and safe and secure Israel and benefits state in colonial America. The AIPAC – The American Israel the U.S. because of shared values Touro Synagogue Foundation Public Affairs Committee, New and strategic interests. helps maintain the synagogue and England Region hosts programs about religious P: 617-399-2562 Alliance Israel Desk diversity, colonial Jewish history F: 617-399-2559 and religious freedom in America. 401 Elmgrove Ave. aipac.org Providence, RI 02906 [email protected] P: 401-421-4111, ext. 181 IPAC works with Congress and F: 401-331-7961 Athe Administration to support [email protected] a strong U.S.-Israel relationship. Contact: Jana Brenman program of the Jewish Alliance Aof Greater Rhode Island, the Israel Desk matches people to programs and shares information and resources on all aspects of Israel travel opportunities. Israel travel scholarships and grants are available for students and educators.

J Street Rhode Island P: 401-751-8665 JStreet.org/RhodeIsland [email protected] Co-Chairs: Susan Sklar and Judy Kaye Street organizes and Jmobilizes pro-Israel, pro- peace Americans who want Israel to be secure, democratic, and the national home of the Jewish people. We advocate in American politics and the Jewish community for policies that advance shared US and Israeli interests, and promote Jewish and democratic values, leading to a two-state solution to the Israeli- Palestinian conflict.

Stand With Us 401-369-0045 [email protected] Executive Director: Bracha Stuart

ffers community events such Oas films and programs in support of Israel to examine what Pro-Peace and Pro-Israel truly mean. 2016-2017 Guide to Jewish Living 49 50 2016-2017 Guide to Jewish Living CHAPTER 6: FOOD & FUN BED & BREAKFAST CATERING & FOOD

Bed & Breakfast: 50 Admiral Weaver Inn Accounting for Taste Catering & Food: 50, 53 28 Weaver Ave. Providence, RI 02906 Newport, RI 02840 P: 401-301-1889 Gifts, Gowns & Judaica: 54 P: 401-849-0051 accountingfortaste.net Music & Music Lessons: 55 F: 401-847-5902 Owner: Deb Blazer admiralweaverinn.com ast Side of Providence caterer he only kosher bed & breakfast Eis supervised by Rabbi Wayne Tin Rhode Island under direct Franklin of Temple Emanu-El. supervision of Rabbi Dr. Marc Mandel, rabbi at Touro Synagogue. Catering to Tradition Inn is affiliated with Touro 275 Camp Street Synagogue – a 12-15 minute walk – by the eruv. Providence, RI 02906 (inside Cong. Beth Sholom) 401-524-5928 Owner: Andrew and Sandy www.cateringtotradition.com [email protected] istinctive and creative kosher Dcatering offering Cholov Yisroel and Pas Yisroel.

Eastside Marketplace Kosher Butcher and Fish 165 Pitman St. Providence, RI 02906 P: 401-831-7771 very Thursday from 8 a.m. Eto 2 p.m. Certified, locally prepared kosher meat/fish, supervised by the Rhode Island Kashruth Commission. Frozen items available every day.

Garden Grille Café 727 East Ave. Pawtucket RI 02860 P: 401-726-2826 gardengrilleri.com egetarian café is under the Vkashrut supervision of Rabbi Barry Dolinger, of Congregation Beth Sholom.

Larry Levine’s Kosher Meats & Deli 474 Lowell St. Peabody, MA 01960 Food & Fun 2016-2017 Guide to Jewish Living 51 52 2016-2017 Guide to Jewish Living Food & Fun 2016-2017 Guide to Jewish Living 53

P: 978-535-6449 Tova’s Catering, Inc. supervision of Rabbi Barry F: 978-535-6816 253 Mansfield Ave. Dolinger. levineskoshermkt.com Norton, MA 02766 [email protected] P: 508-286-2242 Wildflour osher market and caterer tovascatering.com 727 East Ave. Kis supervised by the osher Catering. Pawtucket, RI 02860 Orthodox Rabbinical Council of K P: 401-475-4718 Massachusetts. Wildflourveganbakerycafe.com Veggie Fun egan bakery and juice bar is Rainbow Bakery under kashrut supervision 123 Dorrance St. V 800 Reservoir Ave. of Rabbi Barry Dolinger, of Providence, RI 02903 Cranston, RI 02910 Congregation Beth Sholom. P: 401-270-4700 P: 401-944-8180 or 401-944-7171 an-Asian vegetarian Prestaurant under the kashrut ells breads and baked goods, as Swell as kosher items.

Stop & Shop Supermarket Bakery 333 West River Street Providence, RI 02909 P: 401-861-9300, ext. 1 airy and pareve goods under Dsupervision of KVH (New England Vaad).

Zayde’s Market at Cobb Corner 15 Washington St Canton, MA 02021 781-603-7051 [email protected] Zaydesmarket.com #zaydesmarket on Twitter zaydes_market on Instagram ew England’s Kosher market N& catering features fresh- cut meats and poultry along with full-service catering freshly prepared foods and specialty groceries. Deliveries throughout New England. Supervision by The Rabbinical Council of New England (KVH).

The Grange 166 Broadway Providence, RI 02903 P: 401-831-0600 egetarian restaurant under Vthe kashrut supervision of Rabbi Barry Dolinger, of Congregation Beth Sholom. 54 2016-2017 Guide to Jewish Living Food & Fun

GIFTS, GOWNS & JUDAICA

Many synagogues have gift shops, “white elephant” sales and/or holiday bazaars.

JSA Women’s Association Knit Shop JSA Offices 100 Niantic Ave. Providence, RI 02907 Tamarisk 3 Shalom Drive Warwick, RI 02886 Contact: Sylvia Brown at 401- 944-8398 or Dottie Lippman at 401-921-2130 ells children’s sweaters, Sblankets and lap robes.

The Miriam Hospital Gift Shop 164 Summit Ave. Providence, RI 02906 P: 401-793-2520 ells gift items and Jewish Sartifacts. Proceeds benefit the hospital.

Wedding Wear Gemach of Pawtucket Congregation Ohawe Shalom 671 East Ave. Pawtucket, RI 02860 Nita Pliskin at 401-725-3886 or Linda Kessler at 401-556-3216 end wedding gowns, evening Lgowns and children’s gowns; $200 for a wedding gown, $95 for an evening gown and $35 for a children’s gown are requested. Donations of gently used wedding and evening wear appreciated. By appointment only. Food & Fun 2016-2017 Guide to Jewish Living 55

MUSIC & MUSIC LESSONS

Fishel Bresler’s Bands 401-273-9814 [email protected] vailable for your special event: Aklezmer & other Jewish music; bluegrass, western & other genres.

Bresler’s Music Lessons 401-273-9814 [email protected] eaching clarinet, guitar, Tmandolin, ukelele, flute, harmonica, saxophone, recorder & to read music; beginners thru advanced, all ages welcome.

Yarmulkazi Brown University Klezmer Band P: 401-273-7076 [email protected] [email protected] Contact: Steve Schwartz vailable for simchas, parties, Afunerals and other klezmer needs. 56 2016-2017 Guide to Jewish Living Guide Entries

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