Much of our work is centered in Narragansett, Rhode Island, a small town that occupies a narrow strip of land running along the eastern bank of the Pettaquamscutt River. It is about 30 minutes from the Chabad House in Warwick, where we sleep. There is no Chabad House yet in Narragansett. Many people come from all over to vacation and enjoy the beaches of Narragansett.
The most famous attraction in town are the Narragansett Towers which overlook the water at the entrance of the town. The towers were built in 1883. Despite many natural disasters, they still stand strong today. In fact, they are now considered national landmarks.
Here what a sample day of ours looks like:
After prayers and breakfast, we drive over to Narragansett, where we meet Jewish people in touristy areas, stores, etc.
We also visit some families at home. Often, we bring along homemade challah for Shabbat. People are very excited to see us and just cannot believe that we travel so far just to give them a special Shabbat treat!
We distribute mezuzahs, tefillin, Shabbat candles and other Jewish essentials to many of the people we meet. As time goes on, our pack is getting lighter and lighter, and mezuzahs and Shabbat candles find homes all over Narragansett.
At night, when we get back to Warwick, we study Torah with some members of the local Jewish community.
