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Jewish Events in Rhode Island
37 upcoming Jewish community events in Rhode Island from Jewish Alliance of Greater Rhode Island's calendar: classes, holiday celebrations, family and young adult programs, volunteering and more.
Updated daily · last read Oct 7, 2026
October 2026
- Today
Volunteer
October 7th Community Service Project
On October 7, a difficult and painful day, we have an opportunity to come together and turn our care and concern into action.
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- Today
Delve Deeper: The World Behind the Bible
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.
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- Tomorrow
Temple Habonim: Holocaust Speaker Magda Bader
Hungarian-born Magda Bader, the youngest of 10 children, was destined for the gas chambers of Auschwitz when she made the split second decision to let go of her mother‘s hand to join her sisters in another line.
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- Tomorrow
October 7th Event: An Evening with Maya Regev
Three years after the October 7 attacks, join us for a conversation with Maya Regev. Maya was kidnapped from the Nova Music Festival alongside her brother, Itay, and held hostage in Gaza for 50 days…
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- This week
Temple Beth-El Torah Study
Please join us in the library for Torah Study. Details are provided in the weekly Shabbat email.
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- This week
Temple Sinai Saturday Morning Breakfast
Come to the chapel and enjoy coffee, tea or even hot chocolate along with juice, scrambled eggs, French toast, bagels with all the trimmings and chat with your friends.
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- This week
Temple Sinai Torah Study
Join with your inquisitive friends as you deal a little bit deeper into various Torah passages.
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- This week
Online
Temple Sinai AM service
Join us either in person or on Zoom for our morning service.
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- This week
Temple Sinai’s Celebration of Life for Dottie
Come celebrate with us as we celebrate the life of Dottie. Dottie helped every one of us in so many ways, both big and small, always with a smile on her face and warmth in her voice.
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- This week
Hebrew Classes at Temple Emanu-El (Fall Semester 2026)
Join us for Hebrew Conversation and improve your speaking skills. This Fall Semester we will be offering 6 Hebrew Conversation Classes.
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- This week
Delve Deeper: The World Behind the Bible
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.
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Temple Beth-El Speaker Series Group Discussion
Join us in discussing Franklin Foer's Atlantic article “The Golden Age of American Jews is Ending" in an intimate setting prior to the first of the Speaker Series.
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SBHEC: Revisiting Claude Lanzmann’s “Shoah” in the Digital Age
In 1973, filmmaker Claude Lanzmann began work on what would become his landmark documentary "Shoah" (1985). Over the course of twelve years, he recorded more than 230 hours of interviews and location…
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Hattie Ide Chaffee Home presents Fishel Bresler
You’re Invited ! Join us for a delightful afternoon at the Hattie Ide Chaffee Home on Friday, October 16th, from 2:00 - 3:00 PM as we welcome the talented Fishel Bresler for a special…
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Temple Beth-El Shabbat Hallelu
Join the Clergy and the Hallelu Band in the Sanctuary.
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Online
Temple Sinai Friday Night Shabbat
Join us either in the chapel or on Zoom to hear our speaker, Joan Brown, of the Rhode Island Jews Loving Justice.
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Temple Beth-El Torah Study
Please join us in the library for Torah Study. Details are provided in the weekly Shabbat email.
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Temple Sinai Saturday Morning Breakfast
Come to the chapel and enjoy coffee, tea or even hot chocolate along with juice, scrambled eggs, French toast, bagels with all the trimmings and chat with your friends.
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Temple Sinai Torah Study
Join with your inquisitive friends as you deal a little bit deeper into various Torah passages.
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Online
Temple Sinai AM service
Join us either in person or on Zoom for our morning service.
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Families
Kids' Night Out: Glow Party Night
This October we are hosting one of our most popular programs, Kids' Night Out! Parents enjoy their night out while kids stay at the Dwares JCC and enjoy an assortment of activities that include arts…
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Fall Harvest Market
Come explore pumpkins and other garden goodies to get you ready for the season. Enjoy live music, alpacas and knitted goods, plants, electronic recycling, and expert gardening advice as well as soil…
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Temple Emanu-El "Not Your Bubbie's Babka: Guy Hanuka's Journey from Israel to Navad Bakers"
Join Temple Emanu-El's Sisterhood as we welcome Guy Hanuka from Navad Bakers to give us a babka baking demo and talk about how he ended up in RI with a thriving baking business.
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Hadassah Fall Walk & Talk
This walk will focus on strengthening, stretching, nutrition and mindfulness. Meet other members and enjoy fresh air for a gentle walk guided by Physical Therapist Judith M.
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RICI: What Has Israel Done Lately for the USA?
The Rhode Island Coalition for Israel is RI’s statewide coalition of Jews and Christian Zionists dedicated to fighting antisemitism, educating people about Israel, and providing unwavering…
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Crafternoon: Morning Beginner Knitting
Discover the joy of knitting in this beginner-friendly class designed for adults who are ready to learn a timeless and relaxing craft.
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Crafternoon: Evening Beginner Knitting
Discover the joy of knitting in this beginner-friendly class designed for adults who are ready to learn a timeless and relaxing craft.
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Hebrew Classes at Temple Emanu-El (Fall Semester 2026)
Join us for Hebrew Conversation and improve your speaking skills. This Fall Semester we will be offering 6 Hebrew Conversation Classes.
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"Sabbath Queen" Film Screening
Join us for the Providence Film Premiere of "Sabbath Queen" + Q&A with special guest and subject of the film Rabbi Amichai Lau-Lavie and Director Sandi Dubowski.
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Touro Fraternal Open House
Jewish men ages 18-52 invited to a free Open House sponsored by Touro Fraternal Association, including Chinese food buffet, kart racing, dart throwing, axe throwing and time machine gaming…
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Delve Deeper: The World Behind the Bible
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.
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Young adults
Elite Mandolin Ensemble at URI Hillel
The Elite Mandolin Ensemble—featuring international virtuosos like Jacob Reuven and Dor Amran—will perform a free community outreach concert at the Norman M.
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Speaker Series: The Future of American Judaism
Join us for a moderated conversation with The Atlantic staff writer Franklin Foer as we explore 250 years of the Jewish American experience. Learn more and sign up here.
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Online
Temple Sinai Friday Evening Shabbat
Join with us either in the Chapel or on Zoom.
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Temple Beth-El Torah Study
Please join us in the library for Torah Study. Details are provided in the weekly Shabbat email.
Check eligibility and registration with the hostView listing ↗
Temple Sinai Saturday Morning Breakfast
Come to the chapel and enjoy coffee, tea or even hot chocolate along with juice, scrambled eggs, French toast, bagels with all the trimmings and chat with your friends.
Check eligibility and registration with the hostView listing ↗
Temple Sinai Torah Study
Join with your inquisitive friends as you deal a little bit deeper into various Torah passages.
Check eligibility and registration with the hostView listing ↗
About events in Rhode Island
These are the community events Jewish Alliance of Greater Rhode Island publishes on its calendar at calendar.jewishallianceri.org, read by FedFinder every day. Religious services, holiday dates and internal meetings aren't included here; the full calendar has them. A listing on a public calendar isn't always open to everyone, so check eligibility and registration with the host.
Jewish Alliance of Greater Rhode Island on FedFinder → Programs, ways to get involved, and how to get in touch.
Jewish events nearby
- Worcester and Central Massachusetts 39 events · 39 mi
- Springfield and Western Massachusetts 8 events · 62 mi
- Hartford 36 events · 69 mi
- New Hampshire 38 events · 76 mi
- New Haven 40 events · 89 mi
- Western Connecticut 13 events · 97 mi
Questions
Where can I find Jewish events in Rhode Island?
This page lists the upcoming community events on Jewish Alliance of Greater Rhode Island's calendar (37 right now), read daily. For the Federation's programs, services and how to get involved, see its FedFinder page.
Are these events open to everyone?
Many are. Each listing says so when it's open to all; otherwise check eligibility, cost and registration with the host before you go.
How do I get my event listed in Rhode Island?
Hosts can submit an event on FedFinder's "Promote your event" page. A featured event appears at the top of this page and the Event Calendar for people looking for events in Rhode Island.
Hosting an event in Rhode Island?
Feature it at the top of this page and the Event Calendar for people looking for things to do in the area.