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Sunday, November 8

Congregation Agudas Achim Ruach & Roll Sunday Playgroup Series

10:00 AM

Congregation Agudas Achim
901 N. Main Street
Attleboro, MA

Ruach & Roll is a Sunday morning playgroup with Jewish songs, stories, movement, holiday themes and simple crafts. Perfect for children five and younger to enjoy with their grown-ups.

RI Jewish Historical Association presents Author Phyllis Karas

11:00 AM

Bonnie & Donald Dwares JCC
401 Elmgrove Avenue
Providence, RI

Join us  for a compelling conversation with Phyllis Karas about her new book Curse of the Blumenthals , a true story of family tragedy, secrets, memory and the past’s lasting impact across …

Temple Sinai presents the Ocean State Clarinet Choir

2:00 PM

Temple Sinai
30 Hagen Ave.
Cranston, RI

Join us in the social hall for the 25-musician chamber music group as they play a variety of classical and popular compositions.

Monday, November 9

SBHEC: Kristallnacht Commemoration 2026: The Jews of Nazi Vienna: Rescue and Destruction

7:00 PM

Bonnie & Donald Dwares JCC
401 Elmgrove Avenue
Providence, RI

Join historian Dr. Ilana Offenberger as she examines the experiences of Vienna’s Jewish community under Nazi rule. Drawing on years of archival research, Dr. Offenberger explores how Jews navigated persecution through resilience, rescue efforts, …

Tuesday, November 10

Temple Torat Yisrael Drop in and Play Mahjong

11:00 AM

Temple Torat Yisrael
1251 Middle Road
East Greenwich, RI

Come and play Mahjong!! Fun casual atmosphere. FREE of charge! No sign up necessary - just show up and play! Don't know how to play? We will teach you. Don't have a set? We will provide one.

Hebrew Classes at Temple Emanu-El (Fall Semester 2026)

5:00 PM

Temple Emanu-El
99 Taft Ave
Providence, RI

Join us for Hebrew Conversation and improve your speaking skills. This Fall Semester we will be offering 6 Hebrew Conversation Classes. Beginners (4:30 - 5:30 PM): Have you always wanted to read …

Unlikely Partners for Peace: Roots/Shorashim/Judur

6:00 PM
Rabbi Hanan, an Orthodox Israeli settler, and Khaled, a Palestinian activist, are among the leaders of Roots/Shorashim/Judur. Based on mutual recognition of each People's national identity and …

Wednesday, November 11

Delve Deeper: The World Behind the Bible

7:00 PM
This course will look at the way the Hebrew Bible came together across centuries of ideas and experiences from the social groups behind the texts.  It will examine familiar motifs and tales such …

Thursday, November 12

RI Reform Congregations: Introduction to Judaism

7:00 PM

Temple Beth-El
70 Orchard Ave
Providence, RI

Offered in partnership with Reform Congregations throughout Rhode Island. Class dates: 10/29-11/19, 12/3-12/17, 1/7-3/11.

Friday, November 13

Jewish Alliance Hosts Blood Drive - November 13, 2026

8:30 AM

Bonnie & Donald Dwares JCC
401 Elmgrove Ave.
Providence, RI

Jewish Alliance of Greater Rhode Island Friday, November 13, 2026 8:30 am – 12:30 pm Social Hall Bonnie & Donald Dwares JCC , 401 Elmgrove Avenue, Providence DONATIONS BY APPOINTMENT! All …