COMMUNITY VOICES

Tuesday | March 7

Chabad of West Bay Purim Feast. 4:30-7 p.m. Varnum Armory Museum, 6 Main St., East Greenwich. Megillah reading, full catered Kosher buffet dinner and desserts, mechanical bull rides and light show by Sh8peshiftr. Optional: come in costume. Cost: $20 adult | $10 child | $100 Sponsor. Information, RabbiWarwick@gmail.com.

Project Shoresh Community Purim Feast. 5 p.m. Dwares JCC, 401 Elmgrove Ave., Providence. Information, Avigayil Rauch at avigayilps@gmail.com or 414-3139291.

Wednesday | March 8

Israeli Culture Series presents: IsraAID and Women’s Day. 7 p.m. Through the lens of some of IsraAID’s global missions, Rachael Sonntag-Bloom will explore challenges facing women and girls in refugee and displacement contexts, emergency response programming, water resource management and protection interventions focused on supporting their needs. Free. Via Zoom. Information, Elihay at eskital@jewishallianceri.org.

Friday | March 10

Temple Torat Yisrael Virtual Kabbalat Shabbat Songs & Torah Services. 5:45-6:30 p.m. Led by Rabbi David Barnett. Information and Zoom link, Temple@toratyisrael.org.

Temple Beth-El Broadway Shabbat Service. 7-8:30 p.m. 70 Orchard Ave., Providence. Special service using tunes from Broadway favorites. In person, via Zoom or on Facebook Live. Information, Joie Magnone at jmagnone@temple-beth-el.org or 401-331-6070, ext. 100.

Saturday | March 11

Temple Torat Yisrael Shabbat Services. Saturdays 9:30-10:30 a.m. 1251 Middle Road, East Greenwich. Virtual and in person. Led by Rabbi David Barnett. Information, Temple@toratyisrael.org.

Temple Beth-El’s Death & Dying Series (Session 1). 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. 70 Orchard Ave., Providence. Join us for a brunch-and-learn conversation with Erev Rav (soon-to-be Rabbi) Heather Shore as we explore Jewish texts in conversation with medical aid in dying. Information, Joie Magnone at jmagnone@temple-beth-el.org or 401-331-6070, ext. 100.

Temple Torat Yisrael Laugh the Night Away Comedy Fundraiser. 8 p.m. 1251 Middle Road, East

Greenwich. Featuring top local comedians, raffles and lottery tree to benefit the temple. Doors open at 7 p.m. Tickets: $50 (includes light dinner and one drink). 18+ event. Information and RSVP, deanna@ toratyisrael.org or 401-885-6600.

Sunday | March 12

Congregation Beth David Story Time and Crafts with PJ Library.

9:45-10:30 a.m. 102 Kingstown Road, Narragansett. Explore a variety of PJ Library books, and participate in crafts and games. Free; synagogue membership is not required. For ages 2-8. In partnership with PJ Library. Information, Amanda Stevens at greenspan. amanda@gmail.com.

Tuesday | March 14

Behind the Book: “More After the Break: A Reporter Returns to Ten Unforgettable News Stories.” 7 p.m. Dwares JCC, 401 Elmgrove Ave., Providence. Based on her career as a TV news reporter in New York City, Jen Maxfield takes readers on a dramatic ride-along in the live truck. Free. Event made possible by a partnership with the Jewish Book Council. Information, Emma Newbery at enewbery@ jewishallianceri.org.

Hadassah RI Presents “Let’s Talk.” 7 p.m. Current topic is Rising Antisemitism. Everyone is welcome to participate in this monthly series of virtual discussions. Free. You do not have to be a member of Hadassah. Information or RSVP, chapri@ Hadassah.org.

Core Connects RI Book Group

Discussion: “Women Rowing North: Navigating Life’s Currents and Flourishing as We Age” by Mary Pipher. 7:30-8:30 p.m. Women contend with ageism, misogyny and loss as they grow older. Yet most older women are deeply happy and filled with gratitude for the gifts of life. Via Zoom. Information, Elissa Felder at CoreConnectsRI@gmail.com.

Friday | March 17

Temple Torat Yisrael Friday Night Live (FNL). 6 p.m. 1251 Middle Road, East Greenwich. Musical service led by Rabbi David Barnett with the help of the TTY band. In person and livestreamed. Dinner by Men’s Club with Chef Lary Norin to follow service. Adults (full chicken meal): $18 | Kids (smaller portions): $8. Information and RSVP, Temple office at 401-885-6600.

Temple Beth-El Hallelu Shabbat Service. 6:30-8:30 p.m. 70 Orchard Ave., Providence. Hors d’oeuvres followed by musical service featuring Temple Beth-El musicians and a short D’var Torah. Information, Joie Magnone at jmagnone@temple-beth-el.org or 401-331-6070, ext. 100.

Saturday | March 18

Temple Torat Yisrael Shabbat Services. Saturdays 9:30-10:30 a.m. 1251 Middle Road, East Greenwich. Virtual and in person. Led by Rabbi David Barnett. Information, Temple@toratyisrael.org.

Kids’ Night Out – J-Camp. 6-10 p.m. Dwares JCC, 401 Elmgrove Ave., Providence. Kids have fun while parents have the night off. Gym games/sports, art, board games, free play and a movie. Dinner and popcorn included. Cost: $40 members | $50 nonmembers. Siblings: $20 members | $25 nonmembers. Information and registration (required), Jimmy Rawl at jrawl@jewishallianceri.org or 401-421-4111, ext. 140.

Sunday | March 19

Temple Sinai joins Woodridge Church for service “Hate Has No Place at Woodridge.” 9-10:30 a.m. 30 Jackson Road, Cranston. Diverse communities come together in solidarity against racism and antisemitism. Shireinu, the chorus of Temple Sinai, will join the choruses affiliated with Woodridge Church as part of this service. Rabbi Goldwasser will give the homily. Information, dottie@templesinairi.org or 401-942- 8350

Wednesday | March 22

A Special Evening Honoring the Legacies of Robert Berkelhammer and Ronald Markoff. 5:30 p.m. Dwares JCC, 401 Elmgrove Ave., Providence. Join The Cardozo Society in honoring Robert Berkelhammer and Ronald Markoff. Dr. David G. Dalin will share remarks on his book “Jewish Justices of the Supreme Court: From Brandeis to Kagan.” Wine and hors d’oeuvres reception. Information, Gail Putnam at gputnam@jewishallianceri.org or 401-421-4111, ext. 158.

Thursday | March 23

Core Connects RI and Congregation Beth Sholom Spa Night. 6-8 p.m. Dwares JCC, 401 Elmgrove Ave., Providence. Join us for an evening of relaxation and rejuvenation including meditation and movement, a yoga class, a 15-minute chair or table compression massage, a “DIY” luxurious facial and delicious, healthy refreshments. Limited to 50 women. Cost: $36. Information, coreconnectsri.com or Elissa Felder at CoreConnectsRI@gmail.com.

Friday | March 24

Temple Torat Yisrael Virtual Kabbalat Shabbat Songs & Torah Services. 5:45-6:30 p.m. Led by Rabbi David Barnett. Information and Zoom link, Temple@toratyisrael.org.

Joint Reform Shabbat. 7:30 p.m. Temple Habonim, 165 New Meadow Road, Barrington. Every year the Reform congregations of RI –Temple Habonim, Temple Beth-El, Temple Sinai and the Newport Havurah – come together to celebrate Shabbat. This year’s service sponsored by Temple Habonim. Information, Adina Davies at office@ templehabonim.org or 401-2456536.

Saturday | March 25

Temple Torat Yisrael Shabbat Service with Bat Mitzvah. 9:30 a.m. 1251 Middle Road, East Greenwich. Led by Rabbi David Barnett. In person with streaming available. Information and Zoom link, Temple@toratyisrael.org.

Sunday | March 26

Day-at-the-J & Spin-a-thon. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Dwares JCC, 401 Elmgrove Ave., Providence. Join us for a day filled with activities for the whole family. Activities include Spin-a-thon, video game tournament, film screenings of “Here We Are” and “Abulele,” bounce house, free play open gym, group exercise classes and family swim. Free. Everyone welcome. Hosted by the Jewish Alliance of Greater RI. Details including registration links, jewishallianceri.org/day-at-the-jspin-a-thon/.

Tuesday | March 28

Temple Beth-El Sisterhood Women’s Community Seder. 6-8:30 p.m. 70 Orchard Ave., Providence. Women of all faiths and girls 8 and older are invited to a special Passover seder that honors women in Jewish history and leaders of today. Cost: $36 + voluntary contribution to HAIS. RSVP by 3/13. Information, temple-beth-el.org or tbesisterhood70@gmail.com.

Wednesday | March 29

Israeli Culture Series presents: Film “Kosher Beach.” 7 p.m. Dwares JCC, 401 Elmgrove Ave., Providence. A group of Orthodox Jewish women enjoy freedom at the “Kosher Beach” in Tel Aviv. When the heads of their closed-off community threaten to close it, the women fear that they will lose this island of freedom. Discussion follows. Free. Information, Elihay at eskital@jewishallianceri.org or 401-864-3786.

Friday | March 31

Jewish Alliance Hosts Blood Drive. 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Dwares JCC, 401 Elmgrove Ave., Providence. Donations by appointment. Walk-ins if availability permits at time of arrival. Eat, hydrate and bring identification with you. Information, Lynne Bell at lbell@ jewishallianceri.org or 401-4214111.

Temple Sinai Women Composers’ Shabbat. 6-7:30 p.m. 30 Hagen Ave., Cranston. March is Women’s History month. Celebrate the music of women composers of Jewish liturgical music, including Temple Sinai’s Catherine Walters, who founded and for many years directed Shireinu, the temple’s chorus. Shireinu will join Cantor Johnson in song. Information, dottie@templesinairi.org or 401942-8350.