Additional coverage from Robert Isenbeg of Jewish Rhode Island: ‘Bad Jews’: The play behind the title

Additional note: The group that is protesting is the Rhode Island Coalition for Israel.

From the Article: "by: Adriana Rozas Rivera

Posted: Jan 31, 2023 / 11:07 AM EST

Updated: Jan 31, 2023 / 07:46 PM EST

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — A man faces firearm charges in connection to the fatal shooting of a Providence landlord.

Police responded around 2:30 p.m. Monday to reports of shots fired at a home on Prudence Avenue. Jennie Jensen, who owns the property, was found lying in the hallway.

Providence Maj. David Lapatin said Jensen was attempting to evict Rufus Watson. Jensen was renting the apartment to Watson’s cousin who no longer lives there.

Jensen, accompanied by two others, kicked down the apartment door.

Watson was allegedly waiting inside with an AR-15 style rifle. Lapatin said police believe Jensen and her companions were also carrying weapons.

Watson said he fired in self-defense. He is now charged with possession of a firearm after being convicted of a crime of violence, two counts of possession of a large-capacity magazine, possession of a ghost gun, and possession of a barrel of less than 16 inches."

I had forgotten all about the "Providence Purge"! Thank you for the chuckle.

From the Article/Video: "by: Ted Nesi

Posted: Jan 26, 2023 / 05:29 PM EST

Updated: Jan 26, 2023 / 05:43 PM EST

WASHINGTON (WPRI) — When Gabe Amo shows up to the office each morning, he finds himself at the most famous address in the United States.

Amo, who grew up in Pawtucket, works at the White House as a special assistant to the president and deputy director of the White House Office of Intergovernmental Affairs. His job: serve as President Biden’s primary liaison to mayors and other local elected officials from coast to coast.

“Whether it’s your snowstorm or your wildfire or your mass shooting, I’m often one of the first people in the federal government that somebody is hearing from,” Amo told 12 News."

The George on Washington Street is a great place for a date night focused on conversation, good food, and drinks.

Mondays at Diego's East Side.

I would recommend crossposting this to r/LegalAdvice.

From the article:

"By Allison Shinskey

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — The state is seeking ideas for the Shephard Building on Westminster Street as the Rhode Island Department of Education (RIDE) and the University of Rhode Island (URI) Providence Campus prepare to move out.

Laura Hart, a spokesperson for the Department of Administration, said the six-story building is worth roughly $10 million.

Hart said the building once housed a department store but has been owned by the state since 1995."

Massages by Mari off Putnam Pike have been great for my partner and I.

Would love to see an Ikea move in, but it may not have enough space.

I hope the source I shared with you provides a good start to answering your question.

"Interestingly, even in the United States, where religious freedom is touted as one of the proudest achievements, the concept of she’at ha-d’khak [a time of danger] has been tested, though not in the traditional manner of taking Hanukkah displays inside during times of danger. One modern example: In Billings, Montana, in 1993, a small boy placed a Hanukkah decoration in his bedroom window, only to have it destroyed when a rock shattered the window. In reaction to what was likely vandalism by members of an Aryan group, a campaign was started to have both Jews and non-Jews (the clear majority in Billings) decorate their windows with a hanukkiyah [Hanukkah lamp, also known as a menorah] or with a picture of one. Ten thousand people joined in this campaign, and while several windows were still smashed, this town became quite an inspiration to many who appreciated its courage in the face of religious hatred and intolerance."

From: https://www.myjewishlearning.com/article/public-displays-of-hanukkiyot/

At the J on Elmgrove Ave, they also have a pool and fitness facilities.

From the article: "by KATIE BENOIT, NBC 10 NEWS Sunday, December 18th 2022

One local Jewish group is asking community members to color this menorah and hang it in their windows to show support during Hanukkah.

The state of Rhode Island celebrated the first night of Hanukkah Sunday.

"Each night we had an additional light every night and it reminds us even in the darkest moments you start with one light and it can banish a lot of darkness," said Rabbi Michael Fel.

One local Jewish group is asking community members hang this menorah their windows to show support during Hanukkah. (WJAR)

The holiday comes amidst a rise of anti-Semitism in the state.

"Its a little scary for our community right now, we are seeing a pretty big rise," said Adam Greenman, CEO at Jewish Alliance of Greater Rhode Island. "There are folks that speak with me and share they are concerned to go to synagogue. They are concerned to share they are Jewish in certain places."

Warwick police say more than 200 "racially charged" messages were dropped in residents' yards in one area of the city in November.

Just last month hundreds of "racially charged fliers' were discovered in Warwick and North Providence.

A Tiverton restaurant was also criticized for posting a meme of Holocaust victim Anne Frank.

To combat anti-Semitism, the Jewish Alliance of Greater Rhode Island is asking people of all religions to color a menorah and put it in their window during the festival.

To print out the menorah, visit the Jewish Alliance of Greater Rhode Island's website."

Additional coverage from the Boston Globe https://www.bostonglobe.com/2022/12/07/metro/mckee-staff-notify-homeless-encampment-ri-state-house-leave-or-face-fines-arrest/

Additional coverage from the Providence Journal https://cm.providencejournal.com/offers-reg/?return=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.providencejournal.com%2Fstory%2Fnews%2Fpolitics%2F2022%2F12%2F07%2Fhomeless-ordered-off-ri-state-house-grounds-tent-encampment-eviction%2F69708917007%2F

Additional coverage from UpRise RI https://upriseri.com/state-house-homeless-encampment-served-48-hour-eviction-notice/

I can understand. We, and our ancestors, have lived through many horrible experiences, like Kristallnacht, that have shaped our understanding of the world. Part of that has been our ability to survive, thrive, and celebrate all that has been accomplished over these adversities that we, and our ancestors, have faced. Like the joke goes, "they tried to kill us. We survived. Let's eat."

"The Jewish wedding ceremony ends with a famous bang. Stomping on a glass is one of the best-known features of Jewish weddings. Traditionally, the groom did the deed; today the couple often share the honor/pleasure, smashing one or two napkin-wrapped glasses." From: https://www.myjewishlearning.com/article/breaking-the-glass-at-a-jewish-wedding/

Rep. Cicilline has officially dropped out of the running for the 4th position leadership role in the Democratic Party Caucus: https://www.bostonglobe.com/2022/12/01/metro/cicilline-drops-out-running-no-4-house-democratic-leadership-post/

Yes. Ben & Jerry's will be moving into the location that B.Good previously had in Garden City Plaza.

White Electric Coffee is also a great union shop that is a worker owned cooperative. They now have breakfast sandwiches!

These are two completely separate organizations. I highly recommend going to the Jewish Alliance of Greater Rhode Island's website, https://www.jewishallianceri.org/, to gain more information about the Jewish Alliance of Greater Rhode Island.

Bubbie's deli & market have bagels on Fridays and Sundays. Also, their Reuben sandwich is top notch. The place is fully kosher.