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Sunday, November 15

RICI Celebrate and Advocate Israel with Wine Tasting

3:00 PM
Awards will be given to exceptional recipients in the RI community for their Collaborative work with Israel, Jewish students and the community at large. Wines from various regions of Israel will be …

Temple Sinai presents the Rhode Island Wind Ensemble

5:30 PM

Temple Sinai
30 Hagen Ave.
Cranston, RI

Come to the social hall at 5:30 to enjoy this 50-member wind orchestra, which consists of wind and percussion instruments, playing a variety of music.

Tuesday, November 17

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 …

Confronting Antisemitism in Rhode Island

6:00 PM

Bonnie & Donald Dwares JCC
401 Elmgrove Avenue
Providence, RI

We invite you to an important community conversation addressing antisemitism and its impact here in Rhode Island. The event will open with a presentation by Special Assistant Attorney General Taylor …

Young Professionals Mixer: Pre-Thanksgiving Pilates Pump

7:15 PM

Bonnie & Donald Dwares JCC
401 Elmgrove Avenue
Providence, RI

Start the holiday season with movement, connection, and good vibes at our Pre-Thanksgiving Pilates Pump class. Expect a full-body workout, a welcoming atmosphere, and a chance to connect with other …

Wednesday, November 18

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 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 …

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 20

Temple Emanu-El Shabbat B'ma'agal

5:45 PM

Temple Emanu-El
99 Taft Ave
Providence, RI

Shabbat Services in the round followed by dinner.