Research

All researchers are welcome to visit our library and archives. Please call or email to arrange an appointment. The office and library are both located at 130 Sessions Street, Providence. Regular hours are Monday through Friday from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM and 12:30 PM to 2:30 PM. We are also open one Sunday a month from 10 AM to 3 PM. The office is closed on most Federal and Jewish holidays.

Those living at a great distance from Providence may seek help from our staff on simple research questions. A donation will be requested for more complex inquiries. In some cases, a fee may be charged.

An overview of Jewish History in RI available as a PDF:

The Jews in Rhode Island: A Brief History
Geraldine Foster, 1985

Index in the Notes:
This Index covers the issues from Volume 1 through Volume 15,
in searchable PDF format.

List of Articles in the Notes:
The list covers all the articles in our Notes.

If you find an article you want a copy of, telephone or e-mail the office.

A donation is requested.

Mailing address:
Rhode Island Jewish Historical Association
130 Sessions Street
Providence, RI 02906

Phone: (401)331-1360

E-Mails: [email protected]

Office and Library
Hours of Operation:
Monday – Friday from 9:00 am to 12 pm and 12:30 pm to 2:30 pm.

Open on Sundays and other times by appt.
Closed for most Federal and Jewish holidays.