Alex and Ani founder donates former Jewish temple to Center for Southeast Asians

CAROLYN RAFAELIAN, the founder and former CEO of the Alex and Ani LLC jewelry company, has donated the historic Temple Beth El property on Broad Street in Providence to the Center for Southeast Asians. / COURTESY ADVOCACY SOLUTIONS

PROVIDENCE – A local businesswoman has donated the historic former Temple Beth El synagogue on Broad Street to the Center for Southeast Asians.  The vacant property, listed on the National Register of Historic Places, was donated by Carolyn Rafaelian, the founder and former CEO of the Alex and Ani LLC jewelry company. The site will

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  1. After decades of exposure to the elements, it’s good to know the building will be preserved. I had no idea Rafaela bought the place, and then donated it. Hat’s off to her!!