RI Jewish Museum

Museum dedicated to preserving the Sons of Jacob synagogue and transforming it into a vibrant cultural center in the heart of Providence's historic Smith Hill.

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A very eclectic crowd ignored the snow flurries on March 1, 2026 and gathered to hear awesome energetic speakers: Maria Friedman & Ken Schneider of RICI, Rabbi Laufer of Chabad and Shelley Parness of RIJM. Those present were “AHAH-ED” with the tour of the Synagogue.

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RICI's Presidents
(Rhode Island Coaltion for Israel) go on a Tour with President of the RIJM housed in the SOJ and were awed beyond words experiencing their frozen in time visit inside a 124 year young historical artifact filled with a plethora of artifacts!

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A sophomore History major at Brown University, toured Sons of Jacob/Rhode Island Jewish Museum.
Four weeks later on December 12th, he shared this blessed heartstopping 103 year young rooftop photo on his way home and shared it with me.

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The RI Jewish Museum proudly shares the welcoming of our more secure new front door thanks to the generous donor who learned of his great grandfather’s connection as the first president of the synagogue. Contact Shelley if you want to honor someone.

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We are pleased to announce that the surrounding yard and parking lot has been cleared and manicured to accommodate those who plan to attend services on the High Holidays.

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As the High Holidays approaches, we want to thank the City of Providence landscaping team for cleaning the property in front of our Historical Monument.

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Inviting you to visit the Providence College exhibit, featuring archives from the Sons of Jacob now through summer 2025.

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Beyond the PC Bubble: Exploring Community https://t.co/S3VKnuCToh

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Successful Smith Hill Library presentation!

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Rhode Island Jewish Museum hosted 15 Students with PC Professor Carmine Perrotti to explore how the historical artifacts housed at 24 Douglas Avenue can impact the inclusion of the Arts with the Smith Hill Community. Students were led on a tour narrated by Zo Baker, curator.

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Zo Baker will present Holding Space pt 1., a documentary photo exhibition and storytelling event about the historic Sons of Jacob Synagogue in Smith Hill.

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Great news! The Rhode Island Jewish Museum has been awarded a grant from the Boston Foundation to support modifications to the main entrance door.

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Brighten Up The Future

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That’s our museum... A pillar of love and strength, a community to refugees fleeing persecution, and a Smith Hill landmark in the ongoing fight against fascism for 123 years and counting!

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@_eeems_ Sure thing! -RIJM

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Doors Open! Today 12-3pm, at Sons of Jacob, right next to the statehouse: 24 Douglas Ave, Providence, RI 02908!

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@RIJewishMuseum Here's a taste of what you will see inside Sons of Jacob, a hidden gem in #Providences North End https://t.co/nCNVTBXjoV