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Thursday, November 5

Gallery at Central Opening: Rabbi Wayne Franklin

5:00 PM

The Gallery at Central
296 Angell Street
Providence, RI

Throughout the month of November, the Gallery at Central presents “Where Color Leads,” by abstract artist Rabbi Wayne Franklin. Rabbi Franklin's paintings inhabit the space between gesture and atmosphere – where layers of color, texture, and …

Hadassah Trip to the Gardner Museum in Boston

5:00 PM

Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum
25 Evans Way
Boston, MA

Hadassah members will carpool or take the rail to see "The Book of Esther in the Day of Rembrandt" exhibit followed by a light dinner.

Saturday, November 14

Temple Emanu-El Comedy night with Rabbi Bob Alper

7:00 PM

Temple Emanu-El
99 Taft Ave
Providence, RI

Join us at Temple Emanu-El for a wonderful comedy night with Rabbi/comedian Bob Alper.

Sunday, November 15

Holiday Craft Market at Temple Torat Yisrael

11:00 AM

Temple Torat Yisrael
1251 Middle Road
East Greenwich, RI

Handmade arts and crafts from over 25 local vendors will be sold.

Thursday, November 19

SBHEC: "How My Grandfather Stole a Shoe and Survived the Holocaust in Ukraine"

6:00 PM

Bonnie & Donald Dwares JCC
401 Elmgrove Avenue
Providence, RI

Join journalist, author, and third-generation descendant of Holocaust survivors Julie Masis for a compelling presentation on her new book "How My Grandfather Stole a Shoe and Survived the Holocaust …

Monday, December 7

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 …

Saturday, December 19

Temple Emanu-El Brotherhood presents Trivia Night

7:00 PM

Temple Emanu-El
99 Taft Ave
Providence, RI

Join the Temple Emanu-El Brotherhood as they host their second annual Trivia night.

Wednesday, January 27, 2027

SBHEC: International Holocaust Remembrance Day: “The Last Holocaust Survivors” with Rachel Tesler

6:00 PM

Bonnie & Donald Dwares JCC
401 Elmgrove Avenue
Providence, RI

Join award-winning filmmaker and educator Rachel Tesler for a screening and discussion of "The Last Holocaust Survivors: Never Again Is Now." This powerful documentary series follows Holocaust …

Thursday, February 4, 2027

SBHEC Cape Verdean Museum Trip

6:00 PM

Cape Verdean Museum
617 Prospect Street
Pawtucket, RI

Join the Sandra Bornstein Holocaust Education Center for a special community visit to the Cape Verdean Museum in Pawtucket, the first museum in the world dedicated to preserving and celebrating Cape Verdean history and culture. Our visit …

Thursday, February 11, 2027

URI Hillel Afro-Semitic Experience Concert

7:30 PM

URI Fine Arts Center
105 Upper College Rd
Kingston, RI

With its unique instrumentation, solid grooves, and the ability to get an audience on its feet, The Afro-Semitic Experience, co-founded by African-American jazz pianist Warren Byrd, and Jewish-American jazz bassist David Chevan has reimagined the …