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Rhode Island Jewish Historical Association

The oldest local ethnic historical society in Rhode Island.

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Keep up to date with what projects the RIJHA is working on.
 
 

Digital Archives

We have digitized a lot of our collections and made them accessible online including Obituaries, the RIJH Notes, and the Jewish Voice & Herald. Find them here!

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Research Services

Use our extensive archive and research services to research your family’s history in RI! We are happy to assist with genealogy and any other research request you have.

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Sunday, October 26, 2025 
Dwares JCC
401 Elmgrove Ave., Providence

Register here.

From Synagogues to Side Streets: The Hidden Work of Jewish Architect Harry Marshak

The Rhode Island Jewish Historical Association presents a lecture and slideshow about Jewish architect Harry Marshak, led by Ruth Briendel. Marshak designed wildly different buildings in Providence — synagogues, houses and an apartment building — from the early 1920s to the 1960s. His clients were upwardly mobile Jewish individuals who sought to make their mark on the East Side.

You know some of these buildings, but others will come as a surprise!

If you would like to complete your 2025 Membership online, please navigate to our Membership page to fill out your information electronically! 

Notes

The 2024 edition of the RIJH Notes (click here) has been sent out! If you need extra copies, or have not received yours, please let us know!

 

Membership

Membership the RIJHA Offers:
– Access to our extensive archive collection that includes: obituaries, large photograph collection, family, business, and synagogue records, directories and manuscripts
– A free copy of our annual journal, the RIJH Notes
– Invitation to our annual meetings and special events
– Access to research and genealogical services.

 Contact us today to sign up! Click here