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PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Sumner L. Oskern died on March 2 at the Philip Hulitar Home and Hospice Care of Rhode Island. Born in Providence, he was the loving son of the late Jack and Lillian (Berkowitz) Oskern. He was predeceased by his … more

3/18/16

Merrill Percelay, 89

PAWTUCKET, R.I. – Merrill Percelay, of Pawtucket, died peacefully surrounded by his loving family. He was the beloved husband of Sheela Percelay to whom he was married for 65 years. He was the son of Jacob and Frances Percelay, and … more

3/18/16

Michael Weinberg, 73

DELRAY BEACH, FLA. – Michael Weinberg passed away on Feb. 22, in Delray Beach, Fla., after complications with his heart. He was vacationing with his wife at the time. He was a quiet man but those of us lucky enough to know him closely were … more

3/18/16

Bernice S. Shapiro, 86 (second copy)

WARWICK, R.I. – Bernice S. Shapiro died Feb. 20 at Philip Hulitar Inpatient Center, Providence. She was the beloved wife of Henry Shapiro. They were married for 66 years. Born in Norwich, Conn., a daughter of the late Sigmund and … more

3/18/16

Story of the Purim queen

Pauline (Dress) Cohen of Providence sent us the following story with accompanying photos from the newspaper. “I was crowned Queen Esther in March 1952 at the Jewish Community Center in Providence. Among a few gifts there was a free trip to … more

3/18/16

Embrace your Jewish roots at film fest

The Joanne Forman Film Festival presents three Sundays of films with moderated discussions and refreshments at Temple Beth-El in Providence. This year’s theme is “Journeys: Sustaining, Discovering and Embracing Jewish Roots.” … more

Fran Ostendorf | 3/18/16

Christopher Columbus seen another way

Harry Ezratty’s helpful and useful study of Caribbean Jewish history, in “The Jews in the New World” trilogy, claims there isn’t much of a Sephardic presence in Puerto Rico: Spanish rule and the Inquisition discouraged all but a few … more

Mike Fink | 3/18/16

Philanthropy helps students at local colleges

One of the biggest concerns of a stereotypical Jewish mother is the strength and vibrancy of the Jewish community at the college where her child has been accepted. What is a vibrant Jewish community? What does that look like for a college student? … more

HILLARY SCHULMAN | 3/18/16

Bar Mitzvah – Marcus George “Shlomo” Evans

Bar Mitzvah – Marcus George “Shlomo” Evans, became a Bar Mitzvah on Feb. 27 at Temple Torat Yisrael, in East Greenwich, with Rabbi Aaron Philmus officiating. Participants included Rabbi Ethan Adler, Cantor Frederick Scheff and his brother … more

3/18/16

During Purim Mitzvah Day March 13, community members came together to prepare 700 hamantashen

During Purim Mitzvah Day March 13, community members came together to prepare 700 hamantashen to be delivered to all the nursing homes in R.I. with Jewish residents. At the Phyllis Siperstein Tamarisk Assisted Living Residence in Warwick, … more

3/18/16