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BOCA RATON, FLA. – Lotte Povar, a longtime resident of Seekonk, Mass., and Bristol, R.I., died peacefully in her sleep in Boca Raton on March 30. Born in Karlsruhe, Germany, she moved … more

4/15/16

Bernice Lundy, 86

NARRAGANSETT, R.I. – Bernice Lundy passed away Feb. 20. She was the wife of the late Maurice Lundy; they were married for 58 years. She was born in Providence, the daughter of the late … more

4/15/16

Violet B. Halpert, 93

EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Violet B. Halpert passed away April 10. She was born in Providence, the daughter of the late Abram and Rose (Woleon) Halpert. She was a lifelong resident of … more

4/15/16

Ernestine Baruch, 90

EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Ernestine Baruch passed away March 29. She was the wife of Joseph Baruch; they were married for 63 years. She was born in Austria, the daughter of the late Heinrich and … more

4/15/16

Mildred ‘Mill’ Bander, 86

WARWICK, R.I. – Mildred “Milly” Bander died April 4 at the Philip Hulitar Inpatient Center. She was the beloved wife of Sydney Bander for 65 years. Born in Fall River, Mass., a … more

4/15/16

Historic Boston-area synagogues vote to join forces on shared campus

4/15/16

New Bedford Yom HaShoah program dedicated to Mary Schwartz

This year Yom HaShoah, the Holocaust Day of Remembrance, will be observed in New Bedford on May 1. With the death of Mary Schwartz this past November, the program will be dedicated to her … more

The Jewish Federation of Greater New Bedford | 4/15/16

R.I. Hall of Fame honors Robbins, 9 others

Arthur S. Robbins and nine other Rhode Islanders will be honored April 30 as they are inducted into the Rhode Island Heritage Hall of Fame. This year’s induction ceremony will take place … more

4/15/16

Do you know a Holocaust survivor who lives in Rhode Island?

As you have probably seen, the Jewish Alliance of Greater Rhode Island, along with the Rhode Island Holocaust Memorial committee, has built a Holocaust Memorial in downtown Providence. Prominently … more

HILLARY SCHULMAN | 4/15/16

Sorting out staff

Dear Wendy, I recently had the opportunity to meet with Robyn Goldstein. Is she the new community concierge? Curious in Bristol Dear Curious Thank you for your email! … more

4/15/16