Welcome to the Project Shoresh site. The word: "Shoresh" (שרש) is Hebrew for "root" or "source." We are a resource that is dedicated to making it practical for Jews to connect to their roots, to their source, regardless of their current or past connection to Judaism.
2014 Providence Purim Parade!
Don't miss the best family Purim Event in all New England! (Really!)
Sunday March 16, 10:30 AM In front of the Alliance Building, corner of Sessions and Elmgrove in the East Side Click on the image to see a slide show of past parades, along with some hysterical photos of Rabbi Naftali Karp in full costume. |
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Check out this Purim video from Charlie Harary and Aish.com!
Courtesy of Aish.com
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Chai Mitzva Programs at Alliance JCC
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Nine-part program will be a “crash course in Judaism” and cam be invaluable for a beginner and a great reexamination for others. These classes promise to be a stimulating opportunity to learn about Judaism with a group of like-minded people.
Check out their website at chaimitzvah.org Cost: $18 covers all nine classes Light refreshments will be served Location: 401 Elmgrove Ave. Providence, RI 02906 Monday classes at 7:30 PM January 6, 20 February 3, 17 March 3, 17, 31 April 28 May 12 Tuesday classes at 12:00 PM January 7, 21 February 4, 18 March 4, 18 April 1, 29 May 13 Each class is self contained – don't hesitate to sign up if you're unable to attend all of the classes. For more info, or to sign up, please contact: Wendy Joering | 401.421.4111 ext. 169 | wjoering@jewishallianceri.org Naftali Karp | 401.632.3165 | nkarp@projectshoresh.com |
Also: Lunch and Learn at the Alliance JCC
During your lunch break, why not feed your soul as well as your body? Take some time out of a busy workday to study a bit of Torah over lunch. We take one hour to explore relevant Jewish topics using ancient wisdom to guide us in a modern society. Most sessions will be connected with the weekly portion or time of year. Join us for a lively discussion led by Rabbi Naftali Karp. This is a brown bag lunch program. Ages: 21+
(On the weeks that there is Chai mitzvah class, the lunch and learn class will be the Chai Mitzvah topic of that week) Tuesdays 12:00 – 1:00pm at the Alliance JCC January 7th, 14th, 21th, 28th February 4th, 11th, 18th, 25th March 4th, 11th, 18th, 25th April 1st, 13 sessions Price: FREE ID: 10143 About the instructor: Rabbi Naftali Karp, raised in Baltimore, Maryland, has lived in Rhode Island for more than 15 years. Rabbi Karp is the organizational, managerial and financial mastermind of Project Shoresh. A noted scholar in his own right, Rabbi Karp has expertise in numerous areas of halachic literature. He received his rabbinic ordination from Rabbi Moshe Heinneman of Baltimore. In between running programs, he can be found on the basketball court or taking in nature’s beauty. |
Do ShabbatAre you always running? Always sandwiched in-between two appointments, thinking about the future and the past at the same time, with no time to wonder where the present is?
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Designate the next two minutes and twenty two seconds to watching this video
to learn how Shabbat can be an antidote.
to learn how Shabbat can be an antidote.
We are all set up to receive donations safely and securely via credit card on the Support page.
Go ahead,try it!
Partners in Torah is in full swing!
Come this Sunday!
The lively, entertaining study group is back. Click here for details, & pictures of the program:
