Celebrating 9 Years of Building Bridges Between Rhode Island and Israel Dear Friends, Members, Supporters, and Collaborators, On June 6, 2026, the Rhode Island–Israel Collaborative (RIIC) proudly celebrates its 9th anniversary. As I reflect on this milestone, I am filled with gratitude for the many people who have helped make this journey possible. Nine years ago, RIIC was founded with a clear mission: to strengthen and expand collaboration between Rhode Island and Israel in