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Sunday, December 6

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.

Temple Emanu-El Installation Weekend of Rabbi Friedman

5:45 PM

Temple Emanu-El
99 Taft Ave
Providence, RI

Join Temple Emanu-El as we officially install Rabbi Alex Friedman with a full weekend of activities. It begins with Shabbat B'ma'agal on Friday night, then continues Shabbat morning with services and …

Chanukah: 3 Candles

The Jewish festival of rededication; also known as the Festival of Lights

Monday, December 7

City of Providence Hanukkah Spectaculah

4:45 PM

Providence City Hall
25 Dorrance Street
Providence, RI

In celebration of Hanukkah, the Department of Art, Culture + Tourism; P3 and the Jewish Alliance of Greater Rhode Island invite you to an outdoor Menorah Lighting at 4:45pm followed by music and …

Chabad of Rhode Island Chanukah with the Governor

6:00 PM

Rhode Island State Capitol - State Reception Room
82 Smith Street
Providence, RI

Join Chabad of Rhode Island for our annual menorah lighting with Governor McKee and renowned Jewish singer Tali Yess! Celebrate Jewish pride and enjoy hot latkes and donuts during this fun evening …

Chanukah: 4 Candles

The Jewish festival of rededication; also known as the Festival of Lights

Tuesday, December 8

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.

Young Professionals Happy Hour

5:30 PM
Please join us!

Chanukah: 5 Candles

The Jewish festival of rededication; also known as the Festival of Lights

Wednesday, December 9

Baxt Lecture: The Holocaust from the Perspective of Jewish Children and Older Adults

6:00 PM

Bonnie & Donald Dwares JCC
401 Elmgrove Avenue
Providence, RI

How did Jewish children experience the Holocaust? Were all older Jewish adults slated for immediate destruction? Why are their histories marginalized? What do we learn by zooming in on the lives of …