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VOLUME LXIX, NUMBER 24 IYAR 13, THURSDAY, APRIL 29, 1999 35¢ PER COPY Have You Hugged Your Kids Today? Searching for answers to country find themselves in the samesituationwithschool," said dations about returning to tims were being punished for position of explaining to and Giusti. school this week. Rabbi James something they did wrong­ the Columbine tragedy easing the fears of their own Over the last weekend, con­ RosenbergofTemple Habonirn, thoug_hts we may believe to be by Kimberly Ann Orlandi children. gregations of all religious faiths Barrington,includedinhisApril irrational but are quite rational Herald Editor According to Dr. Laura throughout Rhode Island came 23servicethenamesofthedead for young children who are be­ Children are our most valuable Giusti, a clinical psychologist together to remember those who as part of the Kaddish. Like ginning to develop differences natural resource. specializinginchildren and their perished, including an interfaith Giusti, Rabbi Rosenberg be­ between right an:d wrong." - Herbert Hoover families and a consultant to area service on April 23 at Temple lieves that any explanation to Giusti further recommends schools, any conversation a par­ Shalom, Middletown. Pleased the tragedy should be age ap­ turning the television off at 6 s the community of Little­ ent has with their child should with the turnout, Rabbi Marc propriate, but he goes even one p.m. for youngsters and watch­ ton, Colo., begins to recon­ be age appropriate. Jagolinzer said "it was a oppor­ step further. ing as a family with middle and Acile the events of April 20, "For young kids who don't tunity for everyone in the com­ "It's important to answer the high school students. The situa­ so do many families across have the skills and maturity to munity to come together and question which children ask of tion should be discussed in a the country. At the hands of two understand that this is a rare support one another." you," said the rabbi, "but it's calm and rational tone, free from teenage boys, Dylan Klebold occurrence, they may find the also important not to answer any personal bias a parent may and EricHarris, 12youngpeople information more frightening thosewhicharenotasked." Last have regarding the situation. and one teacher were gunned than informative," said Giusti. week, Rabbi Rosenberg did Save that commentary, says down in a place many thought "In this case, too much knowl­ "Parents need to attend speak to some concerned par­ Giusit, for conversations with was free from violence--their edge is a bad thing." to what their child's ents, but said when the kids your friends and adult family school. Fifteen people lost their Young children, naturally, return to school this week, he members. Children are very lives, including the two gun­ are much more egocentric in behavior is saying will not initiate any conversa­ perceptive, and will pick up on men. The incident happened at development than their older about how they feel tion about the shootings, but the slightest edge to your voice. 1 :30 Eastern Time, 11:30 Central counterparts. However, middle about themselves." will instead take his cue from "Help them understand and Time, during what was spring and high school children can the kids. Rabbi Jagolinzer also empathize for the families," said vacation week for many chil­ probably handle some conver­ l.nura Giusti spoke with a few parents of Giusti. "Don'tminimizethesitu­ dren around the country and at sation with a parent by explain­ some of the younger children ation, but don' t instill fear ei­ a time when many were watch­ ing to them that this was a scary and discussed with them how ther." ing their favorite program, situation but that they are safe Jagolinzer was also pleased "the hand of a person can create The question on many which was interrupted by news in school. Giusti uses the air­ to see so many young faces at as well as destroy." people's minds, including those briefs throughout the day. Now, plane analogy to stress her point. the service, many of whom ex­ "Encouraging open discus­ of young people, i~ what would nine days later, as the commu­ "It may seem that there are a pressed their concern that the sion at home and answering make two otherwise normal nity and investigators struggle lot of airplane crashes, but on situation in Littleton could hap­ your child's question in a direct teen-age boys undertake such a to find answers to the question average you' re safer in the air pen here. Some, according to and concise manner will not mass event of distruction and of w hy, parents all over the than driving in a car, that's the Jagolinzer, even had some trepi- only make your .child feel more where did the boys obtain the at ease, but yourselves as well," arsenal of weaponry used to said Giusti. "Don't dismiss a carry out their gruesome mis­ question by saying 'You don't sion? In 1991, 5,840 children Pillars of the Jewish Community need to know that.' Younger were. killed as a result of gun children may wonder if the vie- (Continued on Page 19) We're honored to present the edgeable and those less knowl­ cessible to whoever seeks out Amudim Award for 1999 toa couple edgeable. His own knowledge is their counsel and advice. Rabbi who epitomize the word "amudim" immense; it is only through in­ Gold is always available to an­ - pillars. Rabbi and Mrs. Peretz depthlearningthatonecanknow swer halacha questions from com­ Lifespan/Care N.E. Gold truly are pillars of the Provi­ how to apply the halacha (law) in munity members-whetherit is dence community in general, and different situations. by phone or in person, whether PrClV idence Hebrew Day School in In their modest, unassuming it is Shabbos or Erev Yorn Tov, he Form Task Force particular. makes time for all. Lea Gold Lifespan and Care New En­ learn more about the merger and Rabbi Peretz Gold has also always finds time to gland recently announced the es­ its anticipated benefits from been a teacher at Provi­ help others. She privately tablishment of an Ad Hoc Com­ Lifespan and Care New England dence Hebrew Day collects tzedaka for those in mittee on Community Affairs in executive management. School / New England need, entertains in her an effort to establish a dialogue A report summarizing the rec­ Academy of Torah for the home, and quietly helps with area community organiza­ ommendations and concerns of past 30 years. He has in­ wherever she is needed. tions concerning the proposed the participating groups will be fluenced hundreds of Both Rabbi and Mrs. merger of the two health care developed and provided to the young men and women Gold were instrumental in systems. leadership of Lifespan and Care with his wit, his warmth, the building of the mikveh Co-chaired by Edward New England at the close of the and his vast storehouse of on the East Side 15 years Iannuccilli, M.D., a gastroenter­ process, anticipated for mid­ knowledge. Some of his ago, and they are still in­ ologiston the Rhode Island Hos­ summer. former students are now volved with it today. Their pital staff and a member of the In committing to establishing parents of current stu­ home is always open for Rhode Island Hospital board of new communication channels dents, as another genera­ guests and organizational trustees, and Ralph Fleming, a and engaging in an open discus­ tion has the privilege of meetings; they give of them­ local businessman and a mem­ sion with the community, both learning TorahfromRabbi selves freely. When most berof the Women & Infants Hos­ organizations also pledged their Gold. people are home preparing pital and Care New England full cooperation with the public Not only d oes Rabbi fora YomTov, the Golds are boards of trustees, the commit­ hearing process that will occur Gold teach theyoungmen busy with community tee includes trustees of the two as part of the Rhode Island At­ and women of Providence needs. Whether it is Rabbi systems and their affiliates and torney General's and the Rhode Hebrew Da ySchool/New Gold and his sons prepar­ other community representa­ Island Department of Health's England Academy of To­ ing lulavim and esrogim, or tives. review of the merger as well as rah; he also teaches their Rabbi Gold at the mikveh The charge of the new com­ with the legislative commission, before Rosh Hashana and mittee is to provide a forum for which has been recently charged parents and other commu­ Rabbi and Mrs. Peretz Gold nity members. Over the Yorn ](jppur, or Mrs. Gold groups to ask questions or to to study the proposed transac­ years, he has given count­ and the family cooking, or voice comments or concerns tion and its impact on the local lessshiurrm (classes) on a variety way, Rabbi and Mrs. Gold have the phone ringing with last­ about the proposed merger and health care system. of topics Rabbi Gold is truly a had an impact on the commu­ minute halacha questions, or its potential impact on the Groups wishing to meet with communi ty teacher- he relates nity as a whole and on each of us countless other activities, the group's constituencies. The ses­ the new committee are encour­ to everyone, young and old, men individually. Both feel strongly Golds are involved. sions will also provide interested aged to contact Lifespan at 444- and women, those more knowl- about community; they are ac- (Continued on Page 19) groups with an opportunity to 3720. 20 - TI-IE RHODE ISLAND TEWTSH l-.JPD A, n - -- _ .

2 - THE RHODE ISLAND JEWISH HERALD, IBURSDAY, APRIL 29, 1999 HAPPENINGS ... Calendar: April 29th thru May 6th

Ent=.t·rtainm=.t-itt 29 Faculty members of the Lyme Academy of Fine Arts in Old Lyme, Conn., will exhibit their work at the Providence Art Club, 11 Thomas St., Providence, through May 7. Call 331-1114. The Rhode Island Chapter of Hadassah presents "Saving the Children - The Kinder f@r Childr=.t·n Transport" at the Warwick Public Library, 600 Sandy Lane, at 7 p.m. Lectures include Professor Peter Wegner of Brown University and Professor Albert Silverstein of the The Providence Children's Museum, 100 South St., Provi­ University of Rhode Island . . dence announces the following activities. Call 273-KIDS. 30 Still Building Our Heritage. Touro Synagogue event. As part of Newport's celebration of its diverse religious heritage, Newport's congregations will have a panel discussion on the topic April "What is the Sabbath?" 3:30 p.m. At 8 p.m., Touro invites both Jews and non-Jews to 29 Play & Learn: From 3 to 4:30 p.m., curious youngsters ages experience their Shabbat service in Englis.h. Call 847-4794. 2 to 4 explore the "wilds" ofLittlewoods, playing engaging The Newport Art Museum, 76 Bellevue Ave., presents the opening reception for exhibits in games designed just for their growing minds and bodies. Griswold House: Margot Rubin: Prints, Artists' Guild am:! Photographer's Guild. 5:30 to 7:30 30 Preschool Friday. Art Smart. From 9:40 a.m. to 1:50 p.m., p.m. Call 848-8200. preschoolers ages 3 to 5 enter a mystical wood for an May enchanting encounter with fairies. Inspired by a delightful 1 Walk America through Roger Williams Park, Providence. Registration for the lOK walk from fairy tale, children create their own wee fairy friends and 9 to 10 a.m.; kick-off at 10 a.m. Benefits the Campaign for Healthier Babies. Call 781-1611. a sparkly fairy wand to help bring the enchantment home. One ... Two ... Three strikes you're out! at McCoy Stadium when the Paw Sox meet Buffalo. Pre-registration for an eight-week series is recommended May 1 and 2 at 1 p.m. Call 274-7300. for this program. Call 273-KIDS, ext. 234 for enrollment It must be spring because the South Kingstown Farmers Market is open May 1 through 31 information. Same-day registration at the admissions desk from 9 a.m. to noon. URI, Kingston, entrance to Keaney gym parking lot, Rte. 138. Call 789- may be available, space pending. There is a $1 fee above the 5397. price of admission for same-day registration. Rhode Island School of J;esign presents "Reflections '99" a live auction and dinner to benefit RISD Museum. Tickets are $75 and $125. 6 p.m. Call 454-6505. May Jewish Theatre of New England presents "JCC Comedy Showcase" May 1 and 2 at the 1 Puppet Workshop. From 1 to 3 p.m., children ages 5 and Leventhal Sidman Jewish Community Center, 333 Nahanton St., Newton Center, Mass. older are invited to watch a puppet show thoughtfully Tickets $20 general; $18 seniors and students; JCC members $2 off. Call (617) 965-5226. conceived, creatively written, and inspiringly performed 2 Aquidneck Island Police Parade. Police from around the world will be represented. Begins by kids from the Hartford Park Learning Club. Using on West Main Road in Middletown and follows Broadway to Washington Square, Newport. recycled materials, kids can then create theirown imagina­ Call 848-5397. tive puppets. Shows are at 1, 1:45 and 2:15 p.m. Same-day City Nights Dinner Theatre holds open auditions for "Murder at The Cafe Noir" on May 2 registra"tion is available at admissions desk. There is no at 5 p.m. and May 3 at 7 p.m. Four men and three women age 25 and up are needed to play additional fee beyond the price of admission. 1940s-style characters. Call 723-6060. 2 Bell Atlantic Free Sunday. From 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Pawtucket Memorial Hospital and PrimaryCareCenterof the Attleborossponsor a Babies "R" families are invited to roam the museum for a day of fun Us Babies Fest at Babies "R" Us, Rte. 1, North Attleboro. May 1 and 2 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and learning, all for free! Kids and families make a splash Brooke H.ammerle, photographer to the Brown University Art Slide Library and Bell Gallery, in the wet and wild exhibit Water Ways or get in shape will exhibit her Ciba-Chrome landscape photography through May 29 at the Cranston Public with geometric puzzles - with no admission fee - cour­ Library, 140 Sockanosset Cross Road. The exhibit is free and open to the public. tesy of Bell Atlantic. 3 The Wonders of the Wurlitzer fills the Providence Performing Arts Center, 220 Weybosset 4 Spring Book Binding. From 3 to4:30 p.m., child:ren ages 5. St., Providence, on May 3, 10 and 24 from noon to 1 p.m. Call 421-ARTS. and up learn the elegant art of bookbinding with help-of a · Pawtucket Memorial Hospital sponsors a health..screening and KidCare Photo IDs at the guest from College Hill Bookstore. Using colorful papers Fleet Bank Health Fair, 210 Main St., Pawtucket from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in a range of springtime pastel colors, kids fold and glue a 4 Rhode Island School of Design Museum presents a photography lecture with photogra­ wee book of their owrt. • pher Sarah Charlesworth. Free. 7 p.m. RISD Auditorium, South Main Street, Providence. 5 Science Stew. Making Paper. From 3 to 4:30 p.m., children 5 Spring Dance Concert, produc~d by Julie Strandberg, at the Stuart Theatre, 77WatermanSt., " 5 and older use nature's floral treasures to make a memo­ Brown University. 8 p.m.; May 9, 3 p.m. and 8 p.m. May 5 through 9. Call 863-2838. rable Mother's Day gift. Kids mix a stew of floral petals, Art teachers in tµe Cranston School system will present their art in a group exhibit through leaves and grass to create their own beautiful sheets of May 29 at the Cranston Public Library, 140 Sockanosset Cross Road. The exhibit is free and hand-made paper. • open during library hours. First Ever Thayer Street Join thousands Subscribe to the of readers who Charity Mother's Day Raffle! The Thayer Street Business Association and the American Cancer Society are jo!ning forces to know what's going conduct a giant charity raffle in celebration of Mother's Day. on in the Rhode Merchants from the East Side shopping district are donating a collection of unique food and retail RHODI products to be given away Mother's Day Weekend. Island Jewish Raffle tickets cost only $1 and are available for purchase through May 7. 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Gafni recalled the Jewish state will continue to them as leaders of the nations According to Gafni, the Jewish Community Reporter appearing on Israeli television be invalid until the arrival of the that ruled over Israel. midrash presents an excellent along with two Israeli politicians Messiah. "Greece had climbed 180 example of the validity of reli­ appy birthday Israel! Con­ who had attempted to reshape "They ask, 'Is it a holiday? rungs, and Babylonia had gious Zionism. "Who was it Hgratulationsand hello Israel! Jewish history to support their Do we reject it? Should Jews be climbed 70 rungs," he said. aimed at?" Gafni asked. "Then I have no other land ... opposing views. involved in politics? Is Zionism "Each rung represented a year it was an indictment against Such sentiments and more "The question was, 'Why did some form of false Mess­ in which that particular nation those who took a very passive flowed forth as the Providence the [Hasmonean] state fall [to ianism?" had ruled over Israel." role, saying that they would wait Hebrew Day School paid a jubi­ the Romans]?"' he recalled. Gafni then presented and Jacob, said Gafni, saw Rome until G-d redeemed them and lant tribute to Israel's 51st Inde­ One politician, he said, had considered a Midrash, or com­ going up, and did not know that they were not political. : I • I pendence Day on April 20. answered that the unity of the mentary on Jewish text, that when it would come down. There are people who are afraid Through a student pageant Jewish people had dissipated, showed how Israel ought to re­ "Jacob asks G-d, 'Should I get to get caught up in politics. Still, and an address by Hebrew Uni­ the second had replied that the late to the political activism that on the ladder? Just as they come Jews that run away from politi­ versity Professor of Jewish His­ Jews had overextended them­ governs it today. down, will I have to come cal reality are running away tory Isaiah Gafni, the program selves geographically and were The midrash, explained down?"' Gafni said. from Israel." delivered the message that Jew­ ruling over non-Jews in an im­ Gafni, spoke of Jacob's dream. G-d, said Gafni, told Jacob to The commentary, said Gafni, ish support for Israel must be moral way. universal even among its fun­ "It was a prop to hang their damentalist factions. political stances on," Gafni said. The patriotic mood began "As a historian, I knew why the with a performance arranged state fell . The Romans were cap­ by PHDS Hebrew teacher and turing states all over the Middle Sabra Rina Holtzman as 49 East, and we fell the way the PHDS students in grades one others did. Would Pompeii ever through three waved Israeli say, 'Forget it, I can't do it,' be­ flags, sang Israeli songs, and cause the people in such a tiny presented a dialogue in Hebrew state were united or because the and English that provided an Jews were too moral and overview of the Diaspora and uncorrupted to capture?" the Return. Such posturing, said Gafni, "Israel was promised to the shows how history can be twisted Jews," recited a series of stu­ to support present-day political dents. "Although they were ex­ divides that did not then exist, iled, they continued to pray. and that Jews should instead Now, once again ... Am Yisrael consider the period's lessons Chai!" about Jewish singularity. However, Professor Gafni " If you asked Judah the then spoke of the unfortunate Maccabee, if he was fighting a political rifts that prevent Israeli national or religious war, he and world Jewry from uniting would not have known what in their unconditional support. you were talking about," Gafni As a historian of the Second said. "For me, my religion and Temple, said Gafni, he is often nationality are inseparable." THE GARDENS of the RI Holocaust Memorial Museum. Herald photo by Emily Torgan-Shalansky perplexed by present-day per­ In Israel, said Gafni, the joy ceptions of the period as an ide­ of Independence Day is dimin­ alized era of heroism. ished by the.inquiries of those Rather than perceiving the have no fear and get onto the shows that those who now rule "Very often, when you im­ who "deny Israel from within," figures who climbed the ladder ladder. Israel must combine their faith pose yourself o·n history, you a reference to the fundamental­ toward heaven as angels, said "Do. what the other nations with the trappings of modern recreate it in your own image," ist factions which believe that Gafni, the commentator saw are doing," Gafni said G-d had statehood. declared. "You'll need an army "G-d said, 'Have no fear, 1 and a state, but you won't ever will bring you up,"' said Gafni. have to come down. Neverthe­ "It's taken many years for us to Rhode Island Jewish Community less, Jacob was afraid and didn't get onto that ladder. Now, let's Center Throws a Birthday Bash get on." help him keep his promise." TheJewishCommunityCen­ ter of Rhode Island was joined by 150 members of the commu­ nity in a grand celebration of Save the the 51st birthday of the State of Israel. Delicious Israeli food was enjoyed, stories told, songs sung Bay's and dances danced! "I love a birthday party," said one reveler, "and a commemo­ Project Oceanology's BayCamp ration of the anniversary of the EnviroLab founding of the State of Israel, a jewel in the crown of democ­ Exciting outdoor environmental education racy and independence, is a through hands-on, face-to-fin experiences great reason to celebrate." The Yorn Ha' Atzmaut (Israel with marine life and coastal habitats Independence Day) celebration BayCamp introduces your child to Narragansett Bay began with an Israeli buffet fea­ turing falafel, techina, hummus, and the shoreline environment. Children will spend Israeli salad and more. While half of each day trawling for marine life and testing the delicious dinner was en­ water quality aboard Project Oceanology's 65' joyed, storytell er Sarah Schaff entertained children and adults research vessel. The other half of the day is spent alike with stories that came exploring the bay's shoreline in canoes to learn alive. A joyous sing-a long of Israeli and Jewish songs was about its coastal habitats. led by Laura Berkson. The When: July 26-30, Aug. 2-6 or Aug. 9-13 evening was capped off by Is­ raeli folk dancing and a giant Cost: Save the Bay Members $180 birthday cake! Non-Members $210 "The Jewish Community Center of Rhode Island has a I- GENA ROTSTEIN dishes out birthday cake. Photo courtesy oflCCRJ Ages: 5th-9th grades ways been a strong supporter of Israel," said Vivian Weisman, Where: Wickford Shipyard executive director of the JCCRl . "A strong goal of the center is to foster the connection between the For information, call Jewish community with Israel. When Israel celebrates her birthday it is as if we all are celebrating our birthday!" Save the Bay The Jewish Community Center of Rhode Island is loca ted on Providence's east side at 401 (401) 294-8250 Elmgrove Ave. For more information of Jewish cu ltural programming, holiday observances, health and fitness, preschool or vacation and summer camps, ca ll 861-8800. \- l, ' I,' . , ' · I ,I I I( it 4- THE RHODE ISLAND JEWISH HERALD, THURSDAY, APRIL 29, 1999 OPINION American Legion NCSJ Reports on Condemns Administration Opposing Flag Protection Developments in Minsk Attack The National Conference on anti-Semitic incidents produce of the police authorities are im­ Calling on the Clinton ad­ raising the American flag. Yet, Soviet Jewry has contacted na­ any useful results. In this case, portant first steps in addressing ministration to be consistent, the the administration seems to be­ tional and local Jewish commu­ the investigation has already led the latest incident as well as elected leader of the 2.8-million lieve that our flag is not worth nity organizations concerning to the detaining of two sus­ other anti-Semitic activities." member American Legion con­ protecting," Miller said. the April 12 attack on a commu­ pects." The full text of the letter fol­ demned the administration for "Relegating our flag to "a ni ty building in Minsk, Belarus. NCSJ President Howard lows: lobbying against Senate Joint piece of cloth" is a revisionist In the April 15 letter, which Sachs added that "NCSJ recog­ Dear Friend, Res. 14, a fl ag-protection consti­ view of our nation's history. Our was circulated nationally, NCSJ nizes that a committee on na­ The National Conference on tutional amendment. founding fathers did not permit wrote, "While the incident de­ tionalminoritieshasalreadymet Soviet Jewry had the opportu­ Even as the administration d esecration of the American scribed is deeply troubling, the to discuss a recent attack, with nity today (April lS)tospeak by testified on April 20 before the fl ag. The flag was protected in response from the authorities Jewish representatives partici­ telephone with Leonid Levin, Sena te Judiciary Committee its role as an incident of our has so far been positive." lnsepa­ pating. The committee also president of the Association of against Senate Joint Res. 14, a sovereignty. ratecomments, NCSJ Chairman heard from its own members Jewish Organiza lions and Com­ constitutional amendment that "The fl ag fli es over our young Denis Braham noted, "It is un­ who visited the scene. The m uni ties of Belarus. The follow would protect our fl ag, various men and women in uniform in usual that investigations into committee's response and that (Continued on Page 19) polls conducted over 10 years Yugoslavia. We approved the have shown consistently that 80 use of the flag of the United percent of the American people States on foreign oil tankers support the amendment. Forty­ during the Persian Gulf War so Caught On Tape nine s ta te legisla tures have Saddam Hussein couldn' t attack passed resolutions supporting them. Anattackon them, like an To the Edi tor. 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Thal is UOSOlietled mallUSCfots Unsoloted manuscflpts a,e ming from the Hebrew word these requests for variances are G-d 's will ,and we should strive -NelC()fne we do no1 pay for c.opf pnnled An manu­ ~.:..s ,p~ 'l'IJSt be typ,'ld. Cloubie-spaced Enclose a ka/). This verb is often juxla- denied, the very request for a to insure its implementation as ,:ar ;:-,e1 se1f ao::,,e:;.sed en,ek,pe ,, ,~ ~am the manu­ posed in biblica l literature wit h varianceitselfremindsusofhow soon as possible. . ,.-;,~1 ,e'I\Jr~ ""f.ers to tM! eat10· represeit the opm­ "'A",s c.' me -Nflle<~. not !~edllors andshouldindudelhe Notice: The opinions presented onth1s another I lebrew verb clribed, lightly regard ed the disabled Gerald Wcrdc, 1'tl1c,enrorrabb1 l,o;:'""'f wr1'1>r 5 r~phr...tf' "'l""'' ----- THE RHODE ISLAND JEWISH HERALD, THURSDAY, APRIL 29, 1999 5 FEATURE

fuI- husband, Harold Gad on. We found each other again A Jewel only recently, after not so long Thoughts Broken and Glued an absence and distance in time. by Mike Fink thoughts. That's all I can do to of A A bar mitzvah brought us to­ Herald Contributing Reporter mend and heal. The rest is up to gether over an evening cocktail. This is a story about a lost you." He sat like a tinker at a Janice Shesaidcharmingthings. "Your story. It started with a floppy crystal balll in modern garb. J. mother was so ethereal, so el­ disk that cracked. Everybody at even got a Bob voice mail follow- by Mike Fink egant. And your basement was Herald Contributing Reporter the office made an honest effort filled with giant pirates. We to slip and slide the subplots off shared an incredible spell as the small plastic square, but they "Snow White" had just come watch, hear ana breathe the kids, with the circus camp­ gave up with the dire words, "It out at the local theatre, the story aroma of the pet birds. The trag­ ground of elephants and clowns just died. You have to let go." · of the young princess with hair edy of Janice's mother's passing between your house and mine." I took the limp corpse to Chan­ black as ebony window shut­ away took place so early that I I invited my wife and my son nels on Thayer and asked the ters and with little birds perch­ nearly, but never quite, forgot across the vestry to meet Janice mavens to have a look. "We can ing on her fingers in a lonely that the new lady of the house and toshakehandswithHarold. do nothing. Try next door at meadow and in a simple hide­ was a step-parent, like folklore My wife whispered tome, "You Kinko's." That was their polite, away cottage beyond the woods. but without the surreal cruelty. didn't exaggerate. She is as helpful, dismissive verdict. Sure Meanwhile, right in back of By the time I reached my lovely as you claimed." Now, enough, the experts at Meeting my own yard, through pasture teens, Janice was already work- this jewel of a Janice does not willinglypressed my ruined rect­ and orchard, lay just such a belong only to me as a angle into one and then another sunny bungalow on the community a ll y. My slot. With the utmost courtesy hillside. Indoors, a chorus brother says and recalls they added further messages of of canaries sang heartily the same things. Janice doom and despair. "There's from their strange, en­ still keeps up her faith­ nothing to be done unless you Diane at RISD Copy Center chanted realm in the base­ ful friendship with my find a wizard and a gizmo." Herald photos by Mike Fink ment, a sweet-smelling cousin Marilyn, who But Rhode Island School of cave of golden creatures in once lived on the same Design has rich resources, a fine wooden cages. Janice hillside. I have even copy center. Diane runs that ser­ upwiththepromisetodigdeeper Brosofsky lived here. Her written an account of vice. She mixes two contradic­ into the copy he had made for dad raised and bred the the canaries for an tory worlds, the high-tech further buried treasure. If that fledglings. Her mom, in a Audubon magazine. backroom of copiers and com­ word of value suits what my full-length dressing gown, But when Harold said, puters, and an extensive garden column might have turned into. climbed a curved stairway "Write a column about at her Barrington home. She of­ My tale ends within the very to her bedroom, like the my Jan," I jumped at ten brings me boxes of violets, 21st-century domain of the Wash­ ailing queen in the fairytale, the chance to sum up bags of iris bulbs, roots and seeds. ington Building where a group of the dying lady who wishes the souvenir. I transplant her gifts around my young whizzes glanced at my for a daughter with skin I have never under­ house, getting mud in my fin­ wounded but still breathing elec­ white as the silent snow. stood the jokes that gernails, from her yard to mine. tronic card. Invisibly to my eyes, It was magic having make fun · of Jewish Ihandedmyailingfour-comered they touched a button and said Janice play in the lots or girls, and that is because Atlantis to Lady Diane. She took simply, "Yourarticlesarealready Harold and Janice Gadon step through the hedges, Janice cast a note of no­ ithomeforstudyand play. "Your printed and stapled over at the with my cousin her play­ bility into my first im­ record is incompatible with my doorway."Sureenough, they had mate and schoolchum, to pay a ing at Hillel as a secretary and pression. How could a lad of my equi pmentset-up. Carry it across produced effortlessly the pages, visit to my own cellar, which hostess. It was a pleasant honor time resist the spell of a straight­ to Bob's film-video fix-it garage by a crazy miracle most of us boasted pirate murals from to greet her in that college con­ forward, unaffected, level­ in the auditorium." now take for granted. Out of the "Treasure Island." Janice had text. She never lost the special headed, and also sparkling per­ Now, this Bob is a wild crea­ springtime blue, my ballads of the gentle smile, the delicate look of childhood, the calm dig­ sonality, homegrown in that ture. He wears red-framed eye­ memory came along as easy as frame, the kindly features, of nity, regal innocence, the mys­ time of terrible troubles, and yet glasses and pushes them up his pie. I'm not sure the writing was the Disney doll. I think she was terious mixture of cheerfulness safely right here in my yard high forehead to his wiry red worth the errands, the efforts, the first girl I had ever seen who and sadness. Wealwayshad the upon my unkempt lawn? hair. Tables around his desk and the trials and troubles. But they gavemethesereneand tranquil same conversation, words of I have to add that a bar mitz­ closet lair hold random piles of survived their ordeal. feeling of peace a boy goes goodwill and courtesy blended vah proved the perfect setting red-tipped twisted cables and How the heck do letters and through in the presence of in with the memory of birds, for our reunion. The Sabbath wiry threads. Oddly old-time, commas get saved onto flop­ beauty.Shewasacoupleofyears trees, cellars ... and vanished Torah boy even bore my name, classic tools, wrenches and pli­ pies, cast by accident into older, and so way above my mothers. , Michael with the Hebrew ers of many shapes and sizes, lie oblivion, saved from the black station-not a companion but a - Mymotheralsodiedathome. Mordechai. Jan and I connected about like some futuristic twi­ void by coincidence? In the age promise, a prelude, a messen­ As a matter of fact, I had put a to him in an indirect cousinly light zone alchemist or gargoyle of immortal garbage, do we re­ ger, an angel. I also took her for gilded cage of finches in her way, through his entry into the studio. Bob bringsoutsomething ally desire our typos to last for­ granted as kids do. room to sing some comfort to drawn circle of the temple and in me. I try to shock him, distract ever, longer than our flesh? But I might go across the little her. Janice, now a Cranston resi­ the larger minyan of love and him. His stolid handyman poise there's Diane and the dirt that plot of weeds and grasses to dent, has a devoted and delight- loyalty in a heavenly havurah. is unshakable. "Cut to the quick. holds flowers. There's Bob who Give me the item." gives us the tools to finish our Bob fed the patient to a clinic jobs. Hear the Churchillian dig­ in his IBM called "disc-doctor." nity in the phrase? There's the Silver Go-es On To Gold He stared into the screen for some reassuring refrain of_all songs moments. "I seem to get some and sagas, that things vanished by Mike Fink your chin down. Look to your until the contact sheet showed garbled phrases from beyond or can return in a migration that Herald Contributing Reporter left." A voice like a director's on up. wi'thin, a few lines, titles, broken passes belief. It turned out to be an oddly a megaphone came looming and Our second rendezvous oc­ old-fashioned gesture. Our two booming from out of the dark­ curred with less formality­ daughters conferred by phone ness, keeping us art-smart. A right in our own parlor. The and computer and came up with strange umbrella guides the person behind the lens was none the idea to toast our silver wed­ light. A fluttering doll or pup­ other than our old family re­ ding anniversary with a family pet holds your smile in place tainer and dear friend, Marshall portrait. and stops your blink. H.Cohen. We would do two versions of Stools of varying lev­ Marshall has (AUDIHG the group photo session. One els and the serious­ •' played many roles for would take place in a proper ness of the surreal us, even beyond the studio, as in the old immigrant space link you to the 25 years of our exist­ fOB All OCCASIOHS days, with all those contraptions rooms where your an­ ence as a genealogical you use for a baby picture, or an cestors, like monkeys unit, the Michael and engagement dual print. The on the branches of · Michael clan. He Best chicken Soup with Matzah Balls 1998 other would be set up right be­ trees in a forest of was a guest of the fore our own heritage hearth. time, had their own house even before Separate artists, different props moments of truth it came to us, BREAKFAST ALL DAY AND and lamps. set in silvery sepia, when my mother We never did go through this if you'll pardon served him his MUCH, MUCH MORE! ordeal of posing at the time of and permit the fig­ coffee,inamug our 1970's marriage. All we had ure of speech. Then she decorated Monday-Friday 6 a.m. to 3 p.m., to show for the ceremony that some yard sale or specially for his Saturday-Sunday 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. bound our lives together was a somebody's attic may claim use. In his years in the nation's bunch of candids in fading color. all our wreckage somewhere capital as photo-journalist for 959 HOPE STREET, PROVIDENCE, RI I have to report, the event down the line. the high and mighty, rich and Phone 861 -0200 ~ Fax 861 -6300 wentofflikea shoot ina golden­ These loose and vague im­ famous, he has stood with cam­ oldie motion picture, with lots pressions of the first of our mod­ era before royal houses, em e-mail [email protected] of careful takes and retakes. "Put elling sessions stayed with me (Continued on Page 19) : \ 6 - THE RHODE ISLAND JEWISH HERALD, THURSDAY, APRIL 29, 1999 JEWISH COMMUNITY

12th Hadassah International Miriam Hospital Congress in Miami Beach Announces Co­ Hadassah International, an With a presence in 34 coun­ Chairs for Annual organization established in 1984 tries, Hadassah will attract on the principle that medical medical professionals and lay Recognition Event advancements transcend poli­ people from around the world tics, religion and national to its Congress with a dynamic Dr. Robert and Susan Bahr of Provi­ boundaries, will hold its 12th four-day program emphasizing dence, this year's co-chairs of The annual Hadassah International medicine and support for the Miriam People Dinner, are busy plan­ Congress at the Fontainebleau Hadassah Medical Organization ni1;g the hospital's annual donor recog­ Hilton Resort and Towers in in Jerusalem. rution event. The Miriam People Dinner Miami Beach, May 2 to 5. Becauseofitsfoundingprin­ is May 18, at the Providence Marriott. "This is the first time we will ci pie, transcending politics, re­ The program will include a presenta­ celebrate our international con­ ligion and national boundaries tion entitled "Winning at Losing: The gress in the United States. Mi­ through advancement in medi­ Art of Successful Long Term Weight ami Beach was the ideal city of cine, Hadassah International Loss," by Rena R. Wing, Ph.D., profes­ choice due to its central loca­ embraces everyone -Jews sor of psychiatry and human behavior tion, which easily enables our and non-Jews, men and at Br.own University and director of the South American and Canadian women, young and old - to weight control and diabetes research colleagues to meet their coun­ create an organization with program at The Miriam Hospital. terparts from Israel, Europe and global vision. Its extended fam­ New Zealand," said Deborah B. ily includes health minjsters, Kaplan, coordinator of Hadas­ deans, rectors, presidents of UMass Dartmouth to sah International. universities and medical Congregation Kaplan, along with hundreds schools, rabbis, authors, film Jointly Sponsor of other congress attendees, will makers, Nobel Prize winners Agudas Achim be joined by dignitaries during and dedicated lay leaders in Holocaust Remembrance an opening dinner on Sunday North and South America, Presents Class Europe, Asia and the Pacific The Center for Jewish Cul­ obeyed the orders of their gov­ starting at 7 p.m. After her wel­ come introduction, His Excel­ Rim. They are all united by a ture at the University of Massa­ ernments to secure safe passage on The Book lency Zalman Shoval, ambassa­ common denominator, the be­ chusetts Dartmouth, the Holo­ to neutral countries during the of Ruth dorof Israel to the United States, lief that "the Hadassah Medi­ caust Memorial Committee of Holocaust. Collectively, these Congregation Agudas will address the audience. Other cal Organization is an agent of New Bedfotd, the Jewish Fed­ great humanitarians saved more Achim invites community Congress highlights feature: Dan peace enhancing the welfare eration of Greater New Bedford, than 250,000 lives. members to take part in a Raviv, a best-selling author and of all peoples.': For further in­ and the Interchurch Council of The presentation will com­ national study program CBS correspondent; author and formation on the 12th annual Greater New Bedford will be prise a slide presentation and a sponsored by the Jewish TV personality Dr. Ruth West­ International Hadassah Con­ jointly sponsoring a program on speaking program. Notable Reconstructionist Federa­ heimer, humanitarian Jay Fein­ gress or to register call Ruth May 2 in remembrance of the among the speakers will be the tion. The program, entitled berg from the Gift of Life Foun­ Lindner at (954) 564-7512 or Holocaust. son of Dr. Aristedes de Sousa AytzHayim We-Weare a dation, and noted journalist Dr. Evelyn Sondheim at (212) 303- The program will begin at Mendes, a man who was person­ Tree of Life, will provide Ruth Gruber. 8283. 6:45 p.m. with a memorial ser­ ally responsible for saving more the opportunity for study vice at the Holocaust Memorial than 10,000 Jewish lives, includ­ and reflection on important Statue at Buttonwood Park in ing the Hapsburg royal family. biblical texts. The courses New Bedford. The memorial Dr. David Bingham, whose wiH focus on the Five Scrolls Temple Beth-El Sisterhood was the dream of Holocaust sur­ father issued visas to more than found in the Tanach, the vivor Abraham Landau and was 2,000 Jews, and Manli Ho, whose Donor Event Scheduled Hebrew Bible. These schools dedicated on May 2, 1998. father issued thousands of visas include the Books of The invitations have been mailed, committees have finalized Landau will receive a special without the permission of the Ruth, Esther, Lamentations, their plans, and we just need you to attend our annual donor event, tribute at the service. Chinese government, are also Ecclesiastes and the Song of "Hats Off to Spring." The program continues with scheduled speakers. Songs. This exciting fashion show will feature items from many "Visas for Life" at 7:30 p.m. at For further information, con­ The program begins Wrentham Village premium outlet vendors, displayed by our own the Tifereth Israel Synagogue in tact Steve Gorban, program co­ April 29, at 7:30 p.m. with a models - all shapes, sizes and ages - and desserts to suit every New Bedford. "Visas for Life" ordinator, at (508) 997-7006 or five-week class on the Book taste. (800) 728-3223. pays tribute to those who dis- of Ruth. 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Categories of giving are from $25 to $100. Call 331-6070 for secutive Thursday nights reservations. ending on May 27. All are welcome to at­ tend the class which will be taught by Rabbi Gail Dia­ mond and Dr. Ronald Weisberger. For more information about the class, contactCon­ gregation Agudas Achim at (508) 222-2243.

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Photo courtesy of PHDS security deposit due at inception Total: S1 t 66 Registration and tax extra. (40 l) 455-0401 TIIE RHODE ISLAND JEWISH HERALD, TIIURSDA Y, APRIL 29, 1999- 7 JEWISH COMMUNITY RIHMM Receives Mayoral Proclamation on Yom HaShoah by Emily Torgan-Shalansky lamation, Cianci called Holo­ wanted to preserve their memo­ Jewish Community E.eporter caust Memorial Day a time to ries, the museum contains an The Rhode Island Holocaust remember the deaths of 6 mil­ expansive collection of Holo­ Memorial Museum defines its lion Jews under the Nazis. caust-related books and videos missionwiththefollowingstate­ 'This injustice of incalculable as well as a permanent exhibit ment: "To remember the vic­ proportion also resulted in the that tells the story of the Holo­ timsofHitler'sdeathcampsand deaths of 1.5 million innocent caust through posters, photo­ toteachfuturegenerationswhat children," he read. "Holocaust graphs, art and personal memo­ can happen when bigotry tri-· Remembrance Day is a call for rabilia donated by local survi­ umphs." solidarity and reflection, and it vors. Therefore, Rhode Island Ho­ locaust Memorial Museum ex­ ecutive director, Tara Lisci­ Special Yom HaShoah andro, marked Holocaust Re­ Assembly at PHDS membrance Day by holding a It was the seventh grade at Providence Hebrew Day School first-ever Yorn HaShoah open that brought the message of the Holocaust to the other PHDS house that drew Holocaust sur­ students. After the singing of the "Hatikvah" the seventh grade vivors, members of the general told the story of concentration camp Jews that miraculously public, and Providence Mayor were able to cele'2!-ate Passover, including the baking of matzah. Buddy Cianci to the museum. Rabbi Nisse!, the school's dean, explained that there were "People can come in and out as different forms of resistance to the Nazi persecution displayed they like," said Lisciandro. "It's by the Jews. One way was through the continuation of the a chance for them to learn more performance of mitzvot and the maintenance of religious faith. about the museum and the Ho­ The message of this program was reinforced by discussions, locaust in general." which took place jn the classrooms. Photo courtesy of PHDS As Cianci delivered an annual proclamation that declared Yorn HaShoah a day of Holocaust re­ membrance in the City of Provi­ dence, he saluted Lisciandro and RIHMM Director Tara Lisciandro presents Providence Mayor the museum's commitment to Special Volunteers Are Vincent A. Cianci, Jr., with a copy of the book, Triumphant Spirit education. "We praise the Rhode and a Holocaust Remembrance Candle during the Holocaust Welcomed by JFS Island Holocaust Museum for Memorial Day observance on April 13. preservingtheexperiencesofboth Herald photo by Emily Torgan-Shalansky Kosher Meals on Wheels the survivors and those who per­ ished," hesaid. 'Thecityisproud Jewish Family Service's Ko­ duringtherestoftheweek.Chris to support the museum - it's a illustrates theimpPrtanceof com­ At present, the museum sher Meals on Wheels volun­ Fracassa, director of community living reminder of what can hap­ pelling Holocaust memories in educates more than 4,000 stu­ teers Terri Ann Filippone, programs at the Exchange Street pen when hate and tyranny run educatingtoday'schildrenabout dents annually and provides 5tephanie Spitzer and Michael program, said, "He is involved our society." the destruction of dynamic cul­ complementary Holocaust-re­ Desmarais are adults with spe­ in the recycling program at the The crisis in Kosovo, said the tures and about the millions lated programs to public and :ial needs. Filippone and Spitzer agency and often chooses to do 0 mayor, is showing that bigotry martyred because ~f race, reli­ private schools and to com­ ue participants at the Pond working projects during his lei­ and tryannyareverymuchalive gion or naturalization." munity, professional and reli­ House/Gateways to Change sure time. He also swims and today. "This year, let us com­ After Cianci finished the proc­ gious organizations. Lisci­ xogram; Desmarais attends the takes computer and ceramics memoratewithcandles," he said lamation, Lisciandro watched as andro headed to a table piled :lxchange Street, Cranston As­ classes." Reeder said, "Mike as he glanced at the memorial guests circulated through the with thick memorial candles ;ocia tion of Retarded Citizens likes to work, to see people and candles that flickered and 600-square foot space with the that the museum was selling :ommunity day program. Yet to help others." glowed all over the museum. 12-foot granite walls and small to raise funds and generate 1!1 three are dedica led and Ronda French, coordinator "The flames symbolize hope. Let smoked glass windows covered Holocaust awareness. nuch-appreciated volunteers for the Kosher Meals on Wheels us continue to push back the with barbed wire in a recollec­ "Flames have pecome a very ,vho provide a vital service to program, said, "I'm so glad to darkness. Let us salute those tion of the death camps. important symbol," she said. he elderly who are homebound. have his help. He's very depend­ who fell, and recognize the faith Opened in 1988 after a 10- rhey are meeting a need for oth­ able." of the survivors who began a year effort by a group of Rhode •rs in the community, and feel Kosher Meals on Wheels has life anew." As he read the proc- Island Holocaustsurvivors who Listen Up Golfers! ;ood about themselves. a group of volunteer drivers This is your final reminder. Filippone and Spitzer come who deliver meals to those who "Golf With Touro" will be held o Cranston all the way from are homebound in the Cranston URI Feinstein College of Continuing May 24 at the Kirkbrae Country imithfield to make deliveries and Warwick area. Often the Club to benefit Touro Welfare m Mondays, Thursdays and Meals on Wheels voh.mteers are Education Celebrates Older Fund. There will be a full deli ;ridays, and they have been the person's only contact with lunch buffet starting at 11:30 a.m. loing so for four years. the outside world. "They are Americans' Month "Elderspeak," a collage per­ variety of persentation styles. The shotgun start will be at Every Monday, Desmarais my eyes," said French. They let lp.m. lelivers hot, kosher meals, ac­ her know if someone seems to formance of music, poetry, Special guest performers in­ dance and narrative, will be held clude: Bernice Bronson, Ramona The cost for Touro members ompanied by Cathy Reeder, beinneedofadditionalservices, is $75; non-members $125. Steak me community support staff, and she can then make the ap­ at URJ Feinstein CCE, 80 Wash­ Bass, Gary Harris, Donna Mit­ ington St., Providence, on May chell, Steven Pennell and Raffini. fry dinner only is $25. R.S.V.P. lrhodoesthedriving.Residents propriate contacts and referrals by May 10. t the elderly housing apartment to make sure that person's needs 6, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. in the For further information, call uilding greet him warmly as are met. school's Paff Auditorium. the office of student services at le makes his rounds. One The Kosher Meals on Wheels In commemoration of Older 277-5000orUR!FeinsteinCCE's lroman's window has a view of program could use substitute Americans Month, performers Artist-in-Residence Steven 1rovidence that Desmarais en­ drivers to fill in when regular will share and celebrate stories Pennell at 863-1815. HOPE >ys, pointing out his group drivers are sick or need to take a bout their elders and elders will This event is free and open to ome in the distance. timeoffforothercommitments. share their own stories using a the public. TRAVEL Desmarais volunteers for a Call Coordinator French at 781- ariety of other organizations 1771 for details or to volunteer. AIR DUCT CLEANING !.~p~:, ❖ the Big Difference

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8 - lHE RHODE ISLAND JEWISH HERALD, THURSDAY, APRIL 29, 1999 JEWISH COMMUNITY Bend and Stretch NMAJH Presents Kitty Coken, and Max and Betty Broom­ field limber up during a dance therapy Holocaust Program class at the Jewish Family Service Kosher May program highlights at Great Britain, most were sentto Mealsite in Cranston, which is located at theNationaJMuseumofAmeri- concentration camps where Temple Torat Yisrael, 330 Park Ave. can Jewish History, include a many perished. The mealsite offers dance therapy on the talk by a Holocaust survivor on Also on the program will be second Monday of each month. Every day, the60thanniversaryofherflight Scott Miller and Sarah Ogilvie, participants enjoy a hot meal and programs from Germany and free ad mis- directors of the St. Louis Project, featuring a wide range of activities, includ­ sion for women on Mother's a program of the U.S. National ing bingo, Tai Chi, writing class, visits from Day to the museum's award- Holocaust Memorial Museum, the Bureau of Jewish Education Bookmo­ winning permanent exhibition in Washington, D.C. The project bile, birthday parties with cake and enter­ "Creating American Jews." is tracking the fates of all the St. tainment, exercise class, blood pressure Sixty years after fleeing Nazi Louis passengers. screenings with the registered nurses from Germany aboard the S.S. St. The program is $7, $5 for JewishFamilyService,men's/ women'sdis­ Louis, Holocaust survivor Lies! museum members. cussiongroups and a weeklyShabbatmeal. Joseph Loeb will speak about The museum is offering a Programs usually begin at 11 a.m. and a the ill-fated voyage at the Na- special program, free for nutritious, hot kosher lunch is served at tional Museum of American women, on Mother's Day, May noon. Transportation is available every day Jewish History. The program, 9, that includes tours of the for residents of Cranston and areas of War­ "The Voyage of the S.S. St. Louis museum and a video, beginning wick. For reservations and information, call - Revisited," will be held May at 1 p.m. mealsiteCoordinator, Ronda French at 781- 2 at 3 p.m. Following the tour, at 2 p.m., 1771. Loeb turned 11 on the jour- the museum is screening "The ney, which began May 13 in · Jazz Singer," as part of its Sun­ Hamburg,Germany.Mostofthe daY. cinema series. Local Students Win Research Competition ship's 930 passengers were de- Locatedat55North5thStreet, Atits45thannual meeting on ish community to events in Ger­ ·apathy. Part of Herschenhous's nied entry to Cuba because their Independence Mall, East, Phila­ April 18, the Rhode Island Jew­ many foreshadowing the Holo­ fascination with her topic de­ visas were illegal. Forced to re- delphia, the museum is open on ish Historical Association hon­ caust. Her study focused on re­ rives from the fact that her own turn to Europe, the passengers Mondays through Thursdays ored two Brown students. ports and editorials in maternal grandparents were were permitted to land in Bel- from 10 a.m .. to 5 p.m., Fridays Nicole Herschenhous, a fresh­ Providence's newspaper, Rhode able to flee Vienna in 1938 and gium, France, Great Britain and from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., and Sun­ man, and Adam Skolnick, a se­ Island Jewish Herald. Hersch­ enter the United States. the Netherlands. Except for the days from noon to 5 p.m. Call nior, shared a $1,000 prize in the enhous concluded that the local Skolnick, who attended passengers allowed to land in (215) 923-3811 for information. first annual competition for stu­ Jewish community was aware Roslyn High School on Long dent research on Rhode Island of the unfolding calamity and Island, studied the creation of Jewish history. responded as best it could. Un­ Providence's Miriam Hospital. Herschenhous, a graduate of fortunately, the community Though founded and supported Rabbi Bob Alper to Appear at Calhoun High Schoel in could never have imagined what by Jews, The Miriam provides Merrick, N.Y., wrote on the re­ eventually occurred - either a care on a non-sectarian basis and Tifereth Israel Congregation sponse of the Providence Jew- "final solution" or international welcomes Jewish and non-Jew­ ish physicians. One of the An evening of unique hospital's key leaders was Max sidesplitting laughter. Grant, a Providence inventor Rabbi BobAlperwillserveas and entrepreneur who studied scholar-in-residence for the briefly at Brown before seeking Rabbi Bernard H. and Minna his fortune. ZiskindShabbaton Weekend on Both Herschenhous and May 7 and 8 at Tifereth Israel Skolnick are pre-medical stu­ Congregation, 145 Brownell dents. Skolnick, who is a con­ Ave. in New Bedford, Mass. centrator in Judaic studies, will On Friday night, Rabbi enter Brown Medical School in Alper's topic will be entitled the fall. Both are active in many "Life Doesn't Get Any Better campus and public service or­ ThanThis:TheHolinessofLittle ganizations. Daily Dramas." The winning essays will be On Saturday, he will explore: published in the 1999 issue of "The Spiritual View of Humor." Rhode Island Jewish Historical He will return to Tifereth Israel Rabbi Bob Alper Notes. For information about on Saturday evening to present next year's competition, contact his highly acclaimed night club AND THE WINNERS ARE: Nicole Herschenhous, left, and the Historical Association at 331- act, an evening of unique sidesplitting laughter. For more informa­ Adam Skolnick, right. Professor Maud Mandell of Brown 1360. tion and reservations, call (508) 997-3171. University is their professor of iri the program in Judaic studies. Photo courtesy of the R.I. Jewish Historical Association Weizmann Institute

We will Buy or QUALI1Y LANDSCAPE Receives Unexpected Gift R Consign One Item J 6 Years Experience i,andscaping on the East Side The Weizmann Institute of Relatives of Dr. and Mrs. was active in support of civil and w or a Full House Science has recently received an Freund, who are the executors community causes and was also SERVICES OFFERED involved with the operation of • Lawn Mowing Service unexpected gift of more than $2 of the estate, have chosen to es­ 5k~ignnwit tablish the Dr. Emanuel and her husabnd's medical practice. • Shrubs Trimmed million, a bequest from the es­ !JJwm Jl tate of the late Dr. Emanuel and Frances Freund Fund for Ge­ Dr. and Mrs. Freund were mar­ • Spring Cleanups ~ Frances Freund of Haverstraw, nomic Disease Modeling at the ried for more than 60 years. They 394 FAll RIVER AVENUE • Most Landscape work SEEKONK, MASSACHUSETTS 02771 N.Y. Weizmann Institute of Science. had no children. Although the Free Estimates • References Available Nacy Rasassea • (SOB) 336-3228 In announcing the extraordi­ The fund will be used to ensure couple visited Israel at least once, Call Dan With Your Landscape Questions nary gift, Martin S. Kraar, ex­ critical, long-term funding for it is not known if they ever vis­ DAILY 10 TO 5, SUNDAY 1210 5 435-4138 ecutive vice president of the ongoinginitiatives ingenetrans­ ited thecampusoftheWeizmann American Committee for the fer and gene targeting technol­ Institute of Rehovot. Weizmann Institute of Science, ogy. The fund will be adminis­ The Weizmann Institute of said: "This is a remarkable gift tered by Professor Yoram Science, in Rehovot, Israel, is Laura M. Giusti, Ph.D. that will help us provide the Groner, in conjunction with o.ne of the world's foremost cen· much-needed support for the leading Weizmann Institute sci­ ters of scientific research and Licensed Clinical Psychologist ongoing valuable scientific re­ entists in the fi eld . graduate study. Its 2,500 scien­ Brown Fellowship Graduate search at the Weizmann lnsti· Freund, who died in 1995, tists, students, technicians and tute of Science. By making this was a physician who practiced engi neers, pursue basic research Helping children, adults, and their families gi ft, Mr. and Mrs. Freund have in the town of Haverstraw in in the quest for knowledge and achieve their fullest potential. underscored the signifi ca nt role Rockland County, N.Y.Formany the enhancement of the human the Weizmann Institute plays in years he served as president of conditio n. New ways of fight­ For more information or to schedule an appointment, call the world of contemporary sci­ Nyack Hospital and for several ing diseaseand hunger, protect­ (401) 274-0834 ence and its unique contribu­ years he was president of the ing the environment, and har· tion to the enhancement of the Rockland Medica l Associa tion. nessing alternative sources of Located at 154 Waterman St. on the East Side human condition." Mrs. Freund, who died in 1997, energy are high priorities. THE RHODE ISLAND JEWISH HERALD, THURSDAY APRIL 29 1999 • 9 ...... ~ . . . . . ~ ......

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Modem and Classic Cool Off With Sterling Silver by Richard J. Concannon Looks for Men of Coilcannon Jewelers, Cranston Ah ... the warmer weather is coming. Once again the fashion magazines are filled with spring and Men's fashion for spring/ summer 1999 discovers man's fasci­ summer clothing and accessories. This year silver jewelry is being prominently displayed as the nation with "keeping it simple." The spirit of spring is based on jewelry to acEessorize that perfect outfit. Gone are the large, splashy, plated costume jewelry earrings, casual styles, casual fabrics and colors that combine with your necklaces and bracelets in favor of the simple elegance of silver jewelry. The reasons for this wardrobe staples. The same pair of flat-front black pants can mix resurgence are many. and match well with a dress shirt for the office as well as with a Silver has been desired, cherished and revered in most cultures for thousands of years. So much casual, three-button knit for the so that it has long been a standard of weekends. currency, recognized worldwide. The Colors for spring include the metal is makable enough to form into grays, blues, black and browns whatever shape that is needed, whether (stone, khaki, tan), greens (olive, it is for jewelry or coin, just to name two celery) and soft pastels. Fabric is of its numerous applications. important ... more relaxed and The allure of silver jewelry is partly comfortable, with an emphasis on due to its beauty. Silver hasa wonderful, microfibers, cotton and linen. white patina. Silver jewelry can be found Spring '99 combines classic with many different finishes; bright pol­ ish, matte, and Florentine, are among the most popular. Also, silver jewelry has a reasonably good density so it feels sub­ stantial. Manufacturers of silver jewelry are more apt to experiment with new looks, giving rise to many more exciting de­ signs. It is common to see silver jewelry set with colorful, unique and affordable stones (like different types of jasper, for instance) that would not be commonly featured with other types of precious metals. Therefore, the variety of silver jewelry is considerably greater than one would see with gold or platinum. It is easy to find everything from the whim­ sical to the very formal designs. One of the greatest benefits to silver jewelry is its price. Silver is much more affordable than either gold or platinum. This makes silver jewelry in reach for a greater section of the jewelry buying public. From teen-agers purchasing their first piece of "real" jewelry to more expe­ styles with SOs looks. Casual tops rienced jewelry customers, there is some­ have short sleeves, three-button thing to satisfy everyone's taste and bud­ collars. Extra large, boxy button­ get Often, for the price of a decent gold down·shirts combine well with the bracelet, a person can obtain an entire casual look of cargo or carpenter suite of silver jewelry (necklace, bracelet - pants. The "beach/surf" look is also and ring). Also, because of the affordability of owning silver jewelry, a customer can feel more returning. Hawaiian floral print or comfortable "taking a chance" on a new look or trying that "fun" piece without the stress associated small check woven button-down with a risky, higher priced item...... shirts combine with wide-leg shorts for that summer surf style. Finally, due to the desirability of silver, to its beauty, uniqueness of design poss1b1hties and Men's accessories are very important to the overall look. Solid, affordability, it is not surprising that silver is the jewelry of choice this year. silk ties match the brightness of his dress shirt. Belts are thick and reversible (one side black, one side brown) and the buckle is usually silver. •

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Vitamins Offer Prescription Seven Easy Pieces Equal · For Healthy Skin This Spring an Entire Wardrobe A new fashion season night, try a fabric with a glim­ Egg on your face to prevent the production of skin cells and larger wounds caused by seri­ doesn't necessarily mean you mer of sheen. Slinky jersey tank wrinkles? Eating liver to fight helps to remove dead cells. This ous accidents or surgery, talk to have to purchase an entire new tops are yet another great mix skin cancer? The antioxidant combination may a lso help your doctor about the impor­ wardrobe; the key to successful and match item that can be vitamins, A, C and E that many retinoids prevent the formation tance of vitamin supplements updating is being able to mix worn under a jacket for day, or peopletakeeverydaymightjust of new skin cancer lesions. · in your recovery. and match the best-and most alone with slim-fit capri pants be the answer to prevent A relative of vitamin A, The oils, seeds, corn, soy, flattering - looks. Spring '99 for evening. and diminish wrinkles, heal betacarotene, proves that Mom w hole wheat flour, nuts and provides an abundance from Details... Go A Long Way wounds, fight acne and prevent was right when she told you some meats that round out -which, to choose: clean, fluid skin cancer according to new to eat you r carrots. a healthy diet are lines that integrate color and · Romance is in the air, and scientific research. Betacarotene, found in prime sources of vi­ style and truly reflect a modern with it, a return to femininity. "We reviewed dozens of carrots,sweetpotatoes, tamin E. This anti­ approach to ' both day and Look for "little" details to really studies and found that a well­ squash, cantaloupes oxidantis known for evening dressing. make the difference: "barely balanced diet consisting of many and green leafy veg­ its ability to protect there" tank tops, sheer fabrics, different kindsof fruitsand veg­ etables, works with vi­ cells by reducing the Seven Easy Pieces pale pastels and lace trim. In etables, grains, dairy products tamin A to protect cell effects of sunburn, This season, the importance terms of length, the 3/4 length and meats helps your skin main­ membranes from UV light­ and diminishing sun-re- of sweater dressing cannot be sleeve and cropped capri pants tain its health," said Karen induced damage. This is impor­ 1a ted skin conditions like overstated. Its soft and sophis­ allow for maximum movement. Keller, M.D., a dermatologist, ta nt in the prevention of wrinkles and skin cancer when ticated - yet relaxed. What's They truly represent the very lead author of the study which wrinkles, brown spots and other applied topically in a lotion, new: pastel hues in pinks, essence of cont_emporary dress­ was published in the Journal of sun-related skin problems. cream or ointment. When taken seafoam greens and shades of ing: relaxed, but with a strong the American Academy of Derma­ The tang in your orange is as a vitamin supplement, re­ blue. A boat neck cardigan sense of style. tology. "We also found that many ascorbic acid, better known as searchers believe that vitamin E sweater is perfect with a con­ Romantic dressing is surpris­ skin problems can be success­ vitamin C. It is considered the strengthens the immune system toured pleated skirt, in pearl­ ingly simple: shapely tank tops, fully treated by topical applica­ most important antioxidant in to improve the overall disease ized gray, of course. (Gray is flowing silk pants and an open tions of vita­ many cellular activities. Vitamin fighting capabilities of your still a major player in the.color iridescent blouse. Keep in mind mins A, C and C consumed in food and body. story.) th~ overalf silhouette is soft, not E." supplements has "While a little of these vita­ The classic black pantsuit is stiff. A fabulous weekend outfit Vitamin A been shown to re­ mins is a good thing, it's impor­ updated with an elongated can entail the mere pairing of a has long been used to treat duce your risk of tant to remember that a lot of jacket and flat front pants; white T-shirt and tailored cargo acne when applied as a topical cancer, cardiovascular disease anything can be bad for you," stretch fabric gives it a contem­ pants; throw an open cardigan treatment in a cream or oint­ and cataracts. Since vitamin Cis cautioned Dr.Keller. "Vitamins porary silhouette. Most impor­ over the shoulders to add just ment. Many adults using the flushed from the body regularly, A, C, and E offer many benefits tantly, the jacket and pants can the right touch of color. when taken at recommended be worn with other wardrobe treatments noticed that it also It's especially important to get Year of Accessory reduced wrinkles. Now vitamin the recommended allowance doses as topical treatments or separates for a multitude of styl­ A, in the form of a retinoid more each day: supplements. There's no evi­ ish looks. Pair with a lycra white The easiest way to give new commonly knownasretinol, can If you or a family member are dence that large quantities of v-necked T-shirt for classic day life to your wardrobe is through be found in many over-the­ prone to scrapes and scratches, any of the vitamins will increase dressing as black and white is accessories. This year accesso­ counter skin creams. How does vitamins A and C can help those results." still the ultimate classic combi­ ries really pull together an out­ the vitamin found in yellow and wounds heal faster by helping The prescription for healthy nation. Or, wear with a beauti­ fit. Handbags are often all that's green vegetables, butter, liver, the cells crea tea stronger frame­ skin? Limit sun exposure. 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We strongly be­ know, the Privacy Act and cer­ dicewould find no home hereat at the intelligence agency. The cerned if Mr. Ciralsky's career lieve that this statement should tain security concerns prevent CIA in any form. statement came in a letter in re­ was impeded or his loyalty ques­ reflect the policy of the entire me from discussing the specif­ The Central Intelligence sponse to the league's concerns tioned because of legitimate as­ American intelligence establish­ ics of the circumstances which Agency is an organization which regarding allegations of anti­ sociations with friends and rela­ ment. brought Mr. Ciralsky to his celebrates diversity. More than Semitism by a CIA employee. tives in Israel and his support 1 very much respect your present state. Due to these con­ any other part of the U.S. gov­ In his letter to Abraham H. for pro-Israel organizations. work as CIA Director, and the straints, my response to you ernment, we must seek out Foxman, AOL national director, The Anti-Defamation League concerns expressed in this letter must be severely limited. employees from the widest vari­ George J. Tenet, the director of has no independent means to are certainly not a reflection on I take allegations of preju­ ety of ethnic, cultural and reli­ Central Intelligence said, "I take assess or investigate Mr. your distinguished leadership dice very seriously. I will not gious backgrounds. It is our job the allegations of prejudice very Ciralsky's charges. Based upon or that of your predecessors. By tolerate anti-Semitism, or any to understand the world and in seriously. I will nottolerate anti­ documents his attorney, Neal word and by deed, you have other form of discrimination, at order to achieve our mission we Semitism, or any other form of Sher, has shared with us, some demonstrated a welcome com­ the CIA. It is repugnant to me must have a diverse workforce discrimination, at the CIA." of the questions Mr. Ciralsky mitment to fighting bias within and to all that our agen.cy and that represents a broad spectrum With regard to the specific case was apparently asked by CIA the CIA, including your initia­ country stand for. For these rea­ of perspectives and skills. The charging anti-Semitism, the di­ officials seem inappropriate, tive to institute a program of sons, when Mr. Ciralsky's alle­ notionofsinglingoutanyagency rector said, "I also believe that and susceptible to a charge that sensitivity training for CIA em­ gations first arose, I assembled employee or ethnic group for some of the language used by they reflect an anti-Semitic bias. ployees. If a problem exists any­ a group to examine whether the different or unfair treatment is some of the investigators in this At the same time, we also un­ where within the CIA, I am con­ CIA engaged in anti-Semitism. totally abhorrentto me and to all case was insensitive, unprofes­ derstand that we have only re­ fident you will take the neces­ The group reported to me that, ofCIA's leadership team. sional and highly inappropri­ ceived a small set of the relevant sary steps to address it. based on its review, it found no I am grateful to you for shar­ ate." documents in this matter, and Thank you for your attention anti-Semitism, but did find a ing your thoughts with me and In welcoming the statement, that their significance may well to the concerns conveyed in this small number of instances of for providing your guidance Foxman said, "Director Tenet depend on the context in which letter. insensitivity. The group con­ and the resources of the Anti­ has made it crystal clear that they were written. Sincerely, sisted of Admiral William Defamation League to help us there is no place for anti-Semit­ I am unaware that some time Abraham H. Foxman Crowe, Eli Jacobs, Professor do our job better. I welcome your ism at the CIA and it will not be ago you appointed a group of Henry Rosovsky, Nicole continued advice and assistance tolerated on his watch. While outsiders to look into the issues 13 April 1999 Seligman and Judge William to ensure that we remain faith­ the specific case in question is raised by Mr. Sher, and I ap­ Webster. ful to our commitment and true still to be resolved, I am con­ plaud you for taking that im­ Mr. Abraham Foxman I also believe that some of the to our promises, so that the CIA vinced Director Tenet has taken portant step. I would also be Anti-Defamation League language used by some of the continues to be the kind of work­ and will continue to take all steps interested in learning more of B'nai B'rith investigators in this case was place . of which all Americans necessary to ensure that the CIA about the group's findings. If 823 United Nations Plaza insensitive, unprofessional and can be proud. is a workplace free of prejudice the group found evidence of New York, New York 10017 highly inappropriate. That is and one that practices toler­ bias, for instance, it is important why I approached the Anti­ Sincerely ance." for the CIA to determine if his Dear Mr. Foxman: Defamation League last year George J. Tenet Following are the AOL and case is an isolated aberration, or Thank you for your Jetter con- and sought your assistance in CIA letters: a symptom of a more systemic problem. April 12, 1999 _ For us, this situation recalls a controversy whic_h erupted in Mr. George Tenet 1996 when a Defense Depart­ The Director of Central ment memorandum - subse­ Intelligence quently repudiated - warned Washington, D.C 20505 American defense contractors of "strong ethnic ties to Israel Dear Mr. Tenet: present in the United States." At I write in connection with the that time, a Pentagon spokes­ concerns recently raised pub- man assured us that "singling

News at a Glance • The Jerusalem District Court on April 19 handed down a· Fun Summer ISSUE guilty verdict against a hareidi (ultra-Orthodox) man who was involved in last year's attack against Christian mis­ sionaries in the Meah Shearim section·of Jerusalem. Aaron Komblit was found guilty of arson, damaging property and conspiring to commit a crime. • Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is perturbed by ille- · gal Palestinian activity in Jerusalem following a meeting of foreign consuls hosted by Palestinian official Faisel Husseni at Jerusalem's Orient House, Yediot Aharonot reported. Netanyahu's office announced that the premier will con­ vene a special meeting to consider further steps against Palestinian activities in Israel's capital. Israel recently con­ fiscated a VIP identification card from Ziad Abu Ziad, a Palestinian official, as a result of a similar conference. Hatzofeh reported that the Palestinian News Agency, Waffa, decorated its building in Jerusalem with the Patestinian Authority eagle symbol. The eagle was placed on the building following the Interior Ministry's order to close the facility after it was categorized as part of illegal PA activity in Jerusalem. Yediot Aharonot also reported that a Palestin­ ian who was arrested in Afula for carrying a concealed weapon confessed he was sent by a terrorist organization to· carry out an attack on Israelis. The suspect was taken into custody during a kindergarten parade in the city celebrat­ ing Israel's 51st anniversary. • A new report on the 1992 crash of an El Al cargo plane in Amsterdam does not substantiate rumors that toxic mate­ rials were part of its unaccounted cargo, Ha 'aretz reported. The El Al Boei ng 747 ki lled at least 43 people when it plunged into the impoverished Bijlmer neighborhood. Ac­ cording to the Dutch daily De Telegraaf, the report says that there were no toxic materials in the plane's 20- ton cargo, at least based on the information it was abl e to assemble. This Beadlines follows an interim medical report released recently tha t Editorial Copy- May 21st denies any connection between the plane's load and chronic medical problems reported by Bijlmer residents and rescue Advertisements - May 25th@ noon workers. 14-lHE RHODE ISLAND JEWISH HERALD, IBURSDAY, APRIL 29, 1999 FEATURE Aristides de Sousa Mendes by Jose Cymbron and "Once the avalanche of refugees eluded his talk I asked him to but the consul invited him to contacted Mr. Abranches, who Eleanor Roth began arriving in Bordeaux on tell me more about Rabbi stay at the chancellery where he added personal, deeply-felt in­ uring my recent study-tour May 15, 1940, he worked in his Kruger. and the rabbi talked far into the formation about his father, and of Portugal, I visited the office issuing visas from 9 a.m. "Rabbi Chaim Kruger and his night and became friends. While also spoke further regarding Dhome of Aristides de Sousa until 2 a.m. by the time Paris wife and six children were the rabbi stayed on long enough Rabbi Kurger. Mendes. Since I knew fell, he was suffering from ex­ "My father was a humble about the Aristides de Sousa haustion. And while he lay ill man," John Paul Abrnaches told Mendes Society in Rhode Island, for three days, thousands of me. "He never identified the I was somewhat prepared for refugees waited at the consu­ Voice that he had heard, or our guides inspiring revelations. late doors. claimed that it was divine. "I Jose Cymbron, our tour "But after those days ended," would rather be with G-d leader and guide, is a scholar as Jose Cymbron continued, "it against Man than with Man well as an educator, he is par­ seemed that a mi~acle hap­ against G-d." He told us many ticularly interested in Jewish pened! After he left his bed, the times. He never regretted his influences and in the social and consul seemed very energetic; decision, no did we, as his fam­ political atmosphere of Portu­ he actually looked vibrant! He ily. gal during World War II. told his wife and one of his sons "Years later, when my father "Dr. Aris tides de Sousa that he had heard a "Voice," met Rabbi Kruger in Lisbon, the Mendes served as Portuguese which said, 'Yes, give visas to rabbi asked, 'My dear friend, Consul-General in Bordeaux, these people!' And when he left how could a distinguished per­ France, d uring World War II," his room he went to the crowd son such as ,yourself have given he told us. "He is credited with of refugees at the consulate's up so much for Jews? And my saving a t least 30,000 li ves, doors and announced, "From father replied, 'If so many Jews 10,000 of them Jews. But since a now, on, I will give visas to must suffer because of ·one single visa was often issued to everyone, irrespective of na­ Catholic (Hitler), a Catholic can entire families as well as to indi­ tionality, race, or religion!' suffer for so many Jews. I wel­ viduals, the actual number is "You can imagine how come theopportunity, with love. vastly larger. swiftly the news spread from We are all children of the same "When war broke out in Eu­ one group of refugees to an­ G-d." rope, the head of the Portuguese ther!" Cymbron said, nodding. "With Salazar in control, government opted for neutral­ "The sun seemed to break people dared not show support ity. But Salazar, the prime min­ through a storm-filled sky. The or sympathy to anyone dis­ ister, had acquired increasing Portuguese consul will give ev­ graced by the government," power and wrote the harsh re­ eryone a visa!" - and soon he John Paul went on. "During our strictions of circular No. 14. was besieged. hardest times, it was the Jews "A devout Catholic, the con­ Thenourguidetold us some­ who came forward; it was the sul was fully aware of the de­ thing I had not known: "With Jews who helped us pay the rent. spair and suffering caused by the help of Rabbi Kruger, a rabbi When it had been within their Hitler's troops as they occupied whose family he saved with a power to do so, my father and Paris. He felt sympathetic and visa a nd who spoke fluent mother saved refugees; later on, morally responsible for the thou­ French, theconsulcontinued to they ate meals alongside other sands of refugees who con­ grant visas to officers who had refugees in soup kitchens run verged o n Bordeau x a nd deserted from the Austrian, RABBI CHAIM KRUGER and Dr. Aristides de Sousa Mendes. by HIAS, the H ebrew Immi­ Bayonne, hoping for a visa to Czech and Polish armies, poli­ c. 1940 Photo courtesy of International Committee to grant Aid Society. With the help enter Portugal before the Nazis ticians protesting Nazi ideol­ Commemorate Dr. Aristides de Sousa Mendes of HIAS, my brothers and sis­ occupied all of France. Few of ogy, Jewish refugees, and any­ ters emigrated, one by one, to those fl eeing were aware of one who asked for a passage to seek Jives in Belgium, Africa, Salazar's directive to all Portu­ freedom." among those encamped outside to help Dr. Sousa Mendes sign Canada, and the United States. guese consulates - that visas Relating the diplomatic situ­ the consulate," Cymbron re­ visas, the consul's wife And now, when my father is be strictly limited to stateless ati on to us, Cymbron explained plied. "When Dr.Sousa Mendes Angelina, helped to cook and finally receiving international people-that is, people expelled that Salazar was fearful of the went outside the rabbi ran up to care for his family." recognition, it is the Jews who from their countries for political Nazis, whom he believed would him, pleading for a visa. Fol­ When I returned to my home continue to show the most in­ or religious reasons. be victorious. After describing lowing his instincts, the consul in Dartmouth I contacted Ber­ terest and appreciation." "Most of the refugees did not the consul's rapid, life-saving invited him into the chancel­ nard Bell, the president of the ... realize that Dr. Sousa Mendes disp ersal of visas,Cymbron lery. After signing visas for the Provide nce Branch of the The Holocaust Memoria l Re­ was disobeying his govern­ went on to relate his harsh dis­ rabbi and his family, he asked Aristides de Sousa Mendes So­ membrance Day Service will take ment's orders when he issued missal for disobeying govern­ where they would spend the ciety, and Mr. Bell gave me the place May 2 with a candle-lighting visas, often to those without a ment orders - and the ostra­ ni ght. nameandaddressoftheconsul's ceremony at Buttonwood Park,fol­ passport or any ki nd of identi ty cism and poverty that foll owed, "Why, in the street, like all son, John Paul Abranches, who lowed by a procession to Tifereth paper," Cymbron explai ned. After Cymbron had con- the others," the rabbi replied, presently li ves in Cali fornia. I Israel Synagogue, New Bedford. 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Lio n t.hRL promol.cf! the study of Prcnch hmgunge nnd opprec1alion port groups, specialized advo- The Mother's Day cards will be Ti ckets are $50 per person. oft.he cultures of F'l'"e nch nnd frnncophone people.. We sponlj()t mu.Jt.i ple event.Mench monlh and publil!lh n newsleU.er. For mem- cacy programs, and prevention sold fo r $3 with the proceeds Call the Big Brothers offi ce at bership mformolion call 401 -272- 62•3. · and education services. benefi ting Sojourner House. 432-9955 for more information. 16-THE RHODE ISLAND JEWISH H ERALD, THURSDAY, APRIL 29, 1999. ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT Mirror Images at Dance Ensemble Allins Cove, Watercolors Soars Into Spring on Display The RISD Museum The Brown University Da nee The Barrington Allins Cove Neighborhood Coalition is spon­ A sample of the mirrored creations that can be seen during Ensemble's annual Spring Con­ soring a display of materials relating to the cove during the month Reflections '99 is on view at the RISD Museum through May 1. cert will be presented May 5 of May at the Barrington Public Library, 281 County Road. The Reflections '99-a fund-raising event for the benefit of the RISD through 9 in Stuart Theatre. All coalition hopes to excite interest in preserving the cove's environ­ Museum - features more than 100 artists who have creatively performancesareat8p.m., with mental integrity by means of this exhibit. altered plain, mirrored glass into unique works of art. the exception of May 9, which Also on display during May are the watercolors of Swansea This event is organized by the Museum Associates, a group of will have two performances: a 3 artist and educator Sally Caswell and her students. For several volunteers who plan and implement special events to raise funds p.m. matinee and an 8 p.m. years Caswell has taught private watercolor painting workshops and increase awareness about the RISD Museum, its programs, show. on location in Rhode Island and nearby Massachusetts. Several of and treasures. This event is sponsored by Nortek and made pos­ Pieces include ''Tenant of the her students have been successful exhibiting artists in their own sible by the support Street," choreographed in 1938 right. This exhibition focuses on some of her recent students. Those of the artists who by Eve Gentry and only danced included in the exhibit are Constance Francis, Mary Reining, donated their time by fourpeoplesinceitscreation; Jacqueline Riley, Robin Santos, Christine Tartar and Elizabeth A. and talent, Leon­ "Requiem, Rainbow Etude," Welch,M.D. ard's Antiques Inc., and "Flow Form," all repertory Lawrence Plate pieces; "Endangered Species," Glass, and North­ choreographed by Danny east Auctions. Grossman; "Le Koteba" and -Spring Brings Baby Lambs The RISD Mu­ "Danse Bobo," two traditional seum, located a t African dances with traditional to Old Sturbridge Village 224 Benefit St. in costumes, and fi ve musicians, What visitors tend to first shorter wool found o n the Providence, is choreographed by Michelle notice about sheep shearing at sheep's legs and belly. The open Wednesday Bach-Coulibaly a nd Seydou Old Sturbridge Village is how longer wool will be set aside for through Sunday, Couliba ly; "Put Up Your farmers coax the wool off in one spinning, whiletheshorterwool 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Dukes," a tribute to Duke large piece. will be used for batting inside and Friday until 8 Ellington; a rousing tap num­ "Visitors are always amazed bed quilts and quilted clothing. p.m. For more in­ ber, and many more! at how close we shear. The sheep In many families, children formation about Student choreographers in­ look pretty naked when we're would be able to help pick the Reflections '99, ca ll clude Leigh Fitzgerald, Miriam done," said Bruce Craven, who wool, loosening the dried grease the RISD Museum Friedel, Jessica Gaynor, Daryl is program coordinator for agri­ at the end of the fibers. at 454-6500. Springer, and Ryan Smith. Tickets for the concert are culture at the outdoor history By the 1830s, more and more available at the Leeds Theatre ' , box office, 77 Waterman St., Providence, or at the door on The Feinstein the nights of performance be­ gi nning at 7 p.m. in Stuart The­ Chronicles atre. Ticket price is $13 regular admission, $9 senior citizens (65 May 1999 No. 22 and over), and $5 for student with identification. Phone res­ ervations are accepted with Latest winning students in our banknote game ... Visa / Mastercard. Box office Danielle Beauchene of Lincoln Central Elementary, Karen hours are Monday through Fri­ Rogers of Kickemuit Middle, Harry Back of St. Rocco's, and day 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. and one Shelby Martel of Nathanael Greene. Congratulations! Be sure hour before the performance. to let me know the charity you and your classmates choose foL For more information or to make your donation. reservations, call 863-2838. I was greatly impressed by the winning essays in our "What Rhode Island Charity Would You Like to Give $500 to Help Fight Hunger and Why?" contest last month. We' ll repeat it again starting next fall. Attention To all RI. students! Will you help in the Letter Carriers' Walkers, Runners A village farmer shears sheep on the Village Common at Old Food DrivethisMay8th? ... Good Deeds students! .. . Remind Sturbridge Village, the recreated early 19th-century village and your parents to leave a few items out for pick up that day. & Bikers! outdoor history museum in Sturbridge, Mass. Youth Hunger Brigade Students!. .. Would you contact your Join WPRI-TV 12anchor Karen © Old Sturbridge Village, photograph by Thomas Neill. local post office to help box the food that comes in? Adams and WPRO-FM at the Free admittance to the Fleet Skating Rink for all holders of 10th annual Providence Ronald the 33+ Good Deeds cards. Free skate rentals, too. Good for up McDonald House Walk-A-Thon museum and will be shearing families who kept sheep were to three youngsters with a paid family member. on May 2, beginning at 9 a.m. sheep during the museum's an­ bringing their wool to textile Signers to our petition calling on Congress and the presi­ Participants are invited to walk, nua!Shearing, Spinning & Weav­ mills, preferring to sell it by the dent to make a commitment to ending hunger in America now . run or bike the 3-mile course ing event, May 22 through 28. pound for additional income. over 238,000. For latest update, see our website at which begins at the Providence Wool-related activities are also Many families didn' t have . Ronald McDonald House,45Gay planned for Memorial Day week­ sheep at all and would either St., and winds through the his­ end, whichfeaturesMusketsand buy factory-spun yarn or trad e toric east side of Providence. Militia on May 29 and Family with their neighbors for hand­ Refreshment and snacks will Fun Days on May 30 and 31. spun yarn. Yet quite a few still be provided along the course "If we left the wool on, it brought their wool to the local THE and a May breakfast will be would really be a hardship for carding mill, payi ng to have it PUBPLECAT served at the conclusion of the the sheep through the summer," processed either into thor­ walk-a-thon. Prizes will be said Craven, who often reminds oughly combed rolls of wool RESTA,., ....--aA"'T Entertainer • DJ Service • One-Man Band awarded to individuals and visitors that they are dressed in for spinning or layers of bat­ IN CHEPACHET SINCE 1929 teams raising the most money. 1shorts and light shirts for the ting for making quilts. Fine Dining in a Relaxed (401) ')31-0')SZ All participantsmustpre-reg­ warm weather. Old Sturbridge Village is a Country Atmosphere Pianist for r.our rehearsal dinner, ister. Registration forms are Outside the Fermo House just re-created 19th-century village YOUR HOSTS, cocktail hour, or ceremony. available at loca l McDonald's off the Old Sturbridge Village and outdoor history museum THE LAVOIES Reasonable rates. or call 274-4447 for more infor­ Common, visitors are surprised located on Route 20, just off exit Chepachet Village, R.I. mation. All proceeds from the at theamountoflabor needed to 9 of the Mass. Turnpike (1-90) (401) 568-7161 Appearing every Sunday at the Brunch walk-a-thon will benefit the make the wool usable. and Exit 2 of 1-84. Current hours AT THE JUNCTION OF o( the Crowne Plaza Hotel Providence Ronald McDonald With the fleece in one piece, - through Oct. 31 - are 9 a.m. RTES. 44, 100, 102 At The Crossings, Warwick ' House, a home-away-from­ thewomen canmoreeasilysepa­ to 5 p.m. daily. For more infor­ home for families of seriously ill rate the longer, better quality mation, call (800) SEE-1830 (TTY children receiving treatment at wool - found mostly on the is [508] 347-5383) or go to . X:X ·Rhoda's Judaica X:X • ..?l 'IJook. Store • ..?l J1.iu.sic Store • ..?l [jifl Emporium Seventy Five Years of Jewish Music • ..?l 'Talis('T,filin Shop • ..?l CVJeddin9('IJar('IJal J1.iil:wah Center The New England Region of the Cantors Assembly celebrates the 75th anniversary of Congregation Beth Israel with a concert entitled "Seventy-Five Years of Jewish Music," ..!Al1 91.olulay 'Book & Sift Center featuring members of the New England Region of the Cantors Assembly. :free fj,ft 'Wrap • .Special Orders Our .Specially The concert will be at Congregation Beth Israel, 15 Jamesbury Drive, Worcester, Mass., on u May 9 at 3 p.m. Patron $125 (two ti ckets); sponsor $25, general admission is $10. 775 HOPE STREET, PROVIDENCE - 454-4775 THE RHODE ISL/4NDJEWISH HERALD, THURSDAY, APRIL 29, 1999-17 ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT Review of 'Translations' by Sam Coale , is thinking of going to America, bearly speak. Manus, the lame Owen, played earnestly and where he can't speak the lan­ East Side Monthly and is immediately attracted to brother, incarnated in Stephen energetically by Laurence guage, considering himself "Translations," by Brian Friel; the romantic dashing George. Lynch'slow-keyed,smoldering, "Will" Jamison with his shock somewhat of a failure, since he directed by Kate Lohman and Nigel Manus's brother, Owen, re­ brutally resigned manner, tries of black hair, is young, a tad hasn't shipped out to India the Gore; scenic designer, Andrew turned from England after six to teach her to say her name. pompous like his father Hugh, way his father wants him to - Lederman; costume designer, years, well off and full of him­ Sarah loves him, but without and eager, but he also displays a another imperial province of Marilyn Salvatore; and lighting self, has decided to help the Brits language, nothing can come of studied approach to things, ap­ empire - and delighted with designers, Richard Van Voris, will map the country. At first he is it. parently rooted in his own seri­ his present posting. He captures continue at the Sandra Feinstein­ delighted to replace muddled Hugh, the schoolmaster in a ousness. Slowly he recognizes the shadings of his role very Gamm Theatre through May 9. Call ancient place names with mod­ winrungly pompous but heart- his complicity in the imperialis- well, as does Kane as the often­ 831-2919. ern ones. He and George sardonic, clear-eyed, question­ "To remember everything is work hand in hand. ing country woman. They are a form of madness," laments But then George dis­ drawn to each other palpably Hugh, master of a local hedge appears and may have and viscerally, which is both school in the Ireland of 1833, been murdered,,justat the touching and funny, since they where he teaches, more or less, time when the redcoats can't really talk but Let their fin­ Latin and Greek, geography and are pouring into Ireland. gers do the walking. This fine arithmetic, to local students who Keep your ears on the scene is marched by Owen and write on slates. The line speaks Delaney twins. If he's not George's together, discovering directly to the horrors of history found, Captain Lancey each other's visions and back­ but also to Ireland's precarious will first start destroying grounds. existence at the time. all the local farm animals, Hugh tells George that he In 1833 the British government and if that doesn't work, finds in Ireland a consciousness in the form of "redcoats" ap­ he'll evict the people from "at ease," not one that's always peared in Ireland to map the their homes. There are "striving and agitating." True, landscape. This is not as benign rumorsofa blight at work the life is rough, and George is at it first appears. To map is to in the potato fields. Prom­ too much the romantic, but he name, and of course the imperi­ . ised jobssuddenlyevapo­ can see what Ireland will be los­ alistic Brits will Anglicize all Irish rate.Manusdecidestorun ing when and if the military and names. To name is to possess, off. Owen's not as certain linguistic takeover becomes both the past and the present, as as he was that the ord­ "TRANSLATIONS:" Robert Dunn (left) portrays Jimmy Jack and complete. well as the future. At the same nance work is such a good Jeanine Kane (background) portrays Maire with Sanda Mayoh as . Owen spins a tale about th.e time national schools will replace idea after all. Sarah. reason a certain crossroads is the local hedge schools, and you Andrew Lederman has . called by the name of a long­ can guess the only language that conjured up a fine country barn felt performance from Paul tic takeover. The locals are forgotten well and a dead man. will be spoken there. It won't be of a set with its doors and Buxton, muses on what can hap­ played boisterously and con­ Seems as though the man had a Gaelic. We are looking at what benches that capture the rural pen when someone else takes vincingly - the Irish accents growth on his face, and for six one character refers to as "an ambiance of Baile Beag, the fic­ your own tongue away. He's are better than the British- by months, al:Jout 150 years ago, eviction of sorts." tional Donegal County town. versed in Latin and Greek and Molly Lloyd as flighty Bridget, he'd come to the well, thinking Against and within these his­ This has also been hauntingly lit full of epithets. He also sucks at constantly checking herself out its water blessed, to bathe in it. torical circumstances, Friel has by Richard Van Voris. And the jug and always addresses in her glass; and Michael Healy One day he drowned. The cross­ written this play. The first act Marilyn Salvatore's muted, issues with three points, never as the blithe-spirited Doalty, a roads thereafter took the name moves slowly, centered as it is _ragged costumes in beiges and getting around to the third one. good-humored soul whose from him and the well. How­ on all the characters at the hedge dusky pinks completes the His presence attests to the Irish heart lies with his parish and ever corrupted in the present, school and the arriving British country presence. Lohman and love of language and its ancient who is roused to action by what the name has endured. Owen 'officers. The focus remains scat­ Gore have directed well, keep­ roots in Mediterranean cul tu res, · he sees happening around him. wishes it could be standardized tered and a bit hard to follow, ing things in motion, despite something that is bound to be Gary Lait Cummings' Captain and laments that no one at but once the introductions and the "laundry list" of characters stamped out under Angli­ Lancey is appropriately conde­ present can remember the tale exposition have been taken care in the first act. When the play cization. scending and territorial. or the man's real name. of, the play gets personal, fo­ finally settles down, they are Along with Hugh, Jimmy The two who shine in one "B ut you remember it," cuses more decisively on indi­ ever on target as characters Jack, the barefoot scruffy addle­ particular scene, where George George comments. And that for vidual characters, and reveals circle, address, assault, and pated but poetic bachelor, as and Maire alone together de­ him is enough. It also reveals the hopes and the "'[Ounds these warily abandon one another. enacted by a gruff, good­ cide to act on their longings for the ancient lineage of the Gaelic people must deal with. This has always been this humored, twinkle-eyed Robert one another, and do not speak tongue, as Hugh's Latin and There are decisive complica­ theater.' s strength with its focus K. Dunn, hangs about, thor­ the same language - George Jimmy Jack's Greek remind us. tions. Lieutenant George on character-centered, humanly oughly in love with and reciting keeps muttering, "Sorry! Sony!" To name is to enhance memory. Yolland, a Brit, falls in love with driven scripts. And remains so. Homer's Ulysses. The poetry to Maire's "What? What?" - Or to kill it. We watch the inevi­ Ireland and with Maire, a local Throughout the play, lan­ pours out of him as he delights are Jim O'Brien and Jeanine table eviction with a growing young woman who's more or guage and naming remain the in every line. And in a nice twist Kane. O'Brien's George is hand­ horror and realize too late, as less engaged to the reliable but keys. ForinstanceSarah, played he decides that he' ll wed somely dashing, eager, shy, the characters do, that there's dull Manus, son of the hedge winrungly and agonizingly re­ Athena, if their families can clumsy in an environment no turning back. schoolmaster. She's dissatisfied, alistically by Sandra Mayoh,can work it out. "Champagne Tastes tor Hoop-A-Thon '99 Will Benefit the Lunch Bucket Prices.)) Huntington's Disease Society John & Peter Skeffington Hundredsofbasketball play­ Americans have Huntington's Disease Society of America/ ers of all ages and abilities will Disease, a degenerative neu­ Massachusetts Chapter, offers "shoot for a cure" at Hoop-a­ rological disorder which services, support and hope to Mondays at Atomic Grill thon '99 this spring. 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EVA SHEPARD KOIRTH tage Road, South Portland, she was the daughter of the late SCARBOROUGH, Maine­ Maine. Max and Rose (Cooper) Kerner. Eva Shepard Koirth, of. Besides her husband, she is Genesis Scarborough, Maine, died April DAVID KRAKOWSKY survived by a son, Neil Nager by Herb Brown 23 at her daughter's home in EAST PROVIDENCE - of Randolph, Mass.; two daugh­ ©1998 Cape Elizabeth, Maine, aft~r a David Krakowsky, 72, of 40 Irv­ ters, Sandra Torrisi of Warwick long illness. She was the wife of ing Ave., a purchasing agent at and June Blumenthal of Sharon, "In The Beginning,",and we're told that there was one, Charles A. Koirth. Victor Electric Wire and Cable Mass.; five grandchildren and The earth was a void, and there was much work to be She was born in Providence, Co. in West Warwick for 25 one great-grandson. done. RL, a daughter of late Samuel years,retiring19yearsago,died . Graveside funeral services So G-d, in His wisdom, had this wonderful thought, and Sara Shepard and she April 20 at Rhode Island Hos­ were held April 23 at Sharon But could even He, conceive of what He had wrought? graduated from Hope High pital. He was the husband of Memorial Park, Sharon, Mass. School. the late Sylvia (Rose) Arrangements were coordi­ Just thinking about it is quite agonizing, In 1933 she married Charles Krakowsky. nated by Shalom Memorial And dwelling upon it, is even more paralyzing. A. Koirth. They lived in Rhode Born in Providence, a son of Chapel, 1100 New London It's small wonder, you know, because since "The Island, Exeter, New Hamp­ the late Abraham and Gussie Ave., Cranston. Beginning," shire, wintered in Hollywood, (Messing) Krakowsky, he had Now there's much less of "Sainthood" and much Florida, and moved to Maine in lived in Cranston for 37 years, ROSE SPIGEL more of "sinning." 1993 to be with their daughter moving to East Providence five CHELSEA, Mass. - Rose and family. months ago. Spigel, 94, of The Chelsea Jew­ He gave us free will, but could He envision In Providence, she was ac­ He was an Army veteran of ish Nursing Home, Chelsea,­ All of the things that could bring such division? tive in Hadassah, JCRS and-the World War II, serving in the Mass., died April 20 at the Our own kind of Utopia we'd have to determine, Jewish Horne for the Aged. She Philippines. _ home. She was the wife of the· Would we want a house with a white picket fence, or was also secretary to the princi­ He leaves two sons, Mark late Fred Spigel. would we pal of Nathaniel Green Junior Krakowsky of Johnston and Born in Poland, the daugh­ want Mink, Sable or Ermine? High School for seven years. In Arnold Krakowsky- of ter of the late Bernard and Exeter, she was involved in the Westwood, Mass.; a sister, Rachel (A~bush) Brenner, she And do you think G-d could see this far into the future? Girl Scouts, and Exeter Hospi­ Lillian Gilstein of Cranston; a had lived in Providence for Did He know we would need all this surgery and these tal Associates where she was a companion, Betty Webber of most of her life before moving sutures buyer for the gift shop. Cranston; and seven grandchil­ to Chelsea. As we tried to make this world a much better "joint," Besides her husband of 66 dren. She is survived by a son, Ber­ The kind of a world He'd be glad to anoint? years, she is survived by a The funeral service was held nard Spigel of Providence; a daughter, Sara K. Boxer, her April 22 in Shalom Memorial daughter, Mindel Levine of When Noah and two of ev'ry creature alive, son-in-law, Daniel E. Boxer; a Chapel, 1100 New London Danvers, Mass.; a brother, Jo­ Went into the Ark so that they could survive granddaug-hter, Elisa, and a Ave., Cranston. Burial was in seph Brenner of Chelsea; three The flood that G-d promised would cover the land, grandson, Andrew, all of Cape Lincoln Park Cemetery, War­ grandchildren and six great­ Noah was only obeying the Good L-rd's command. Elizabeth, Maine. She was the wick. Arrangements were by grandchildren. sister of the late Michael, Jo­ Shalom Memorial Chapel, 1100 A graveside funeral service For forty days, forty nights, their mettle was tested, seph and Henry Shepard and New London Ave., Cranston. was held April 22 at Lincoln And all under one roof, they played and they rested, Ann Shepard Brown. She is also Park Cemetery, Warwick. Ar­ And as our forebears, they proved much wiser than us, survived by several nieces and FRANCES NAGER rangements were by Max Sug­ For imagine, if you can, all of this with no fuss. nephews, Sara L. Leach & Barry DELRAY BEACH, Fla. arman Memorial Chapel, 458 J Shepard of Cranston, Robert Frances T. Nager, 84, of Delray Hope St., Providence. There were men, there were women, children, birds and Brown of Providence and Beach, Fla., formerly of Massa­ the bees, Stephen Brown of Houston, ch1Jsetts, died April 22 at Hos­ And ev'ry kind of creature to "ride out" the seas. Texas. pice by the Sea, Boca Raton, I wonder now, if we were quartered that way, Funeral services were pri­ Fla. She was the wife of Abbot How could any of us last, for even a day? vate. Arrangements were by the Nager. Hobbs Funeral Horne, 230 Cot- Born in Sommerville, Mass., So I am perplexed, and I hope not heretic, And I certainly don't want to appear too frenetic, But knowing that so many things could go wrong, I wish G-d would please tell me how they all got along! 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I CLASSIFIED ,I NCSJ Reports Hug Your Kids ENTERTAINMENT (Continued from Page 4) (Continued from Page 1) STEVE YOKEN , PROFESSIONAL DISC ing report is based on that con­ violence-that's 16 children a lent experience for kids, and "Parents need to attend to JOCKEY, BAR/BAT MITZVAH SPECIALISTS . versation and, while the inci­ day, a classroom of stucilents. probably the hardest part of what their child's behavior is Package includes - 2 dancers/facilitators dent described is deeply trou­ Since the attack, politicians have growing up." for BOTH teens and adults, New York light sayingabouthowtheyfeelabout show, candle-lighting ceremony and dance bling, the response from the been outspoken on measures In her opinion, the wearing themselves," said Giusti. But, contests. Fall River (508) 679-1545. No fee authorities has so far been posi­ which need to be taken with of the different clothing and these two sets of parents believe consultation and set-ups included. 2/18/00 tive. regard to the gun industry and identifying with a clique is a their sons were "normal" teen­ On Monday evening, April gun violence, among those Con­ symptom of the boys' internal agers and never really saw a JOB WANTED 12, 1999, the building housing gresswoman Carolyn McCarthy beliefs about themselves, spe­ problem-or did they and then the Judaic Association ofBelarus of New York and Senator Jo­ cifically the Nazi references and choose to ignore it? According CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT (Private and a synagogue (affiliated with seph Leibermanof Connecticut. the wearing of German solider­ to Giusti, parents who give their Duty) 22 Years in field , Part-time preferred . Aish Hatorah) - and several McCarthy gained recognition as style clothing. The boys began children all the love, guidance, East Side area. Call 438-6489. 5/6/98 other Jewish institutions - was the wife of the man shot and to take on the external presenta­ support and understanding, as set on fire. The building guard killed in a New York subway. tion of someone who was differ­ well as being attentive to their Send Classbox Correspondence to : smelled smoke shortly after Her son was also permanently ent because they were feeling needs and respectful of their Class Box No. midnight, and found the front injured in the incident. Since different. Their connection with privacy, are less likely to raise a The R.I. Jewish Herald door aflame. The fire depart­ taking office shortly after the the Trench Coat Mafia and ob-. violent child than parents who P.O. Box 6063 ment arrived quickly and extin­ death of her husband, McCarthy session with Hitler, World War are lax in some of their parental Providence, R.I. 02940 guished the fire, finding a small has been an outspoken propo­ II and German industrial music, responsibilities. R.I. Jewish Herald classified ads cost $3 for bottle of bright yellow paint next nent of stricter gun laws. She is are all symptoms of a greater "No one person, group or 15 words or less. Additional words cost 12 to the door. Graffiti painted on currently the sponsor of thE; evil. Giusti describes the obses­ family component is to blame cents each. Payment must be received by the front wall of the building Children's Gun Safety Protec­ sion as a "symptom and expres­ for what happened," said Giusti, Monday at 4 p.m. priortothe Thursday when the ad is scheduled to appear. This newspa­ read: "Massacre kikes, save Rus­ tion Act of 1999. During the sion of a child's insecurity in the "it's a complex set of compo­ per will not, knowingly, accept any advertis­ sia." April 25 airing of N'BC's "Meet world to want to identify with a nents. Unfortunately, there is no ing for real estate which is in violation ol the Police, radio and television The Press," Senator Leiberman group who rules through a false handbook to good parenting. A R.I. Fair Housing Act and Section 804 (c) of also arrived at the scene, and called for a Washington sum­ sense of supremacy." Ironically, parent can be the best mother or title VIII of the 1968 Civil Rights Act. Our readers are hereby inlormed that all dwelling/ there was newspaper coverage mit of the entertainment according to reports by ABC and father in the world, but that housing accommodations advertised in this as well. Levin spoke on Belarus industry's top executives to CBS news, Dylan Klebold's doesn't immune a child from newspaper are available on an equal oppor­ television on Wednesday about come together in an effort to mother is Jewish. The family had turning to evil. But, open lines tunity basis. the incident and general anti­ "protect our children from un­ recently celebrated the Passover of communication and proper Semitism. A criminal case was necessary violence on television Seder, which makes the connec­ prioritizing of family relation­ opened and two suspects, pos­ and in movies." "We all have a tion and references to Hitler ships will make an incident like sibly tied to the Russian Na­ moral obligation to protect and even more disturbing. this less likely." YOU'RI lIAVIN67 tional Unity movement, were take care of ow children," said Take time to let us know. Whenever detained on Tuesday. Leiberman. Rhode Island Con­ and wherever you go, we want you Representatives of a govern­ gressman Bob Weygand is the to tell us. Tell US- notthe Post mental committee on national sponsor of the Hate Crimes Pre­ Silver to Gold Office. They don·t tell us minorities visited thesitefollow­ vention Act which has recently (Continued from Page 5) everything, you know! ing the attack and will report on been reintroduced in Congress. bassy vestibules, and theater reception halls staring at the counte­ the incident at a special session Similar legislation did not pass nances of folks renowned for their humor, their beauty, their ofthecommitteeonFriday,April last year. power. Now for an hour he sorts out simple old us, on our sofa, in 16. This session will deal with The answer as to why this a group at the bookcase, by the stairwell. He draws a truce between anti-Semitism in general as well, ·happened, however, may never the clownish and the dignified for the memento and record of this Copies of the Herald and five Jewish community lead­ be fully explained to the satis­ major milestone. ers will also be participating. faction of the victims' families, Most people set greater store by gold than by silver. I've always are available at. .. Two weeks ago , the Jewish com­ but according to Giusti, who been partial to silver. Maybe it's the soft, subtle, moonlike glimmer munity published an open letter in makes these observations as of its polish and promise, its New Year's Eve festivity. Or perhaps a Belarus newspaper, thanking the most of us do, from reading Barney's, Oaklawn Ave. it's the association with tea service at the fireside. Put it down as✓ Borders Book Shop, Garden City Ctr. Jewish and non-Jewish personali­ newspaper articles and watch­ the pledge that there's a way still to go with more surprises and Rainbow Bakery and Cafe, ties who have spoken out against ing television reports, the two wonders in store. Whatever. Reservoir Ave. anti-Semitism. Another newspaper boys were expressing pent-up It was a superb souvenir, and I'm only praying that at least one Providence that was publishingvirulently anti­ anger. "Most likely these kids of the clicks comes out right for one and all. We all bet on one sure and Vicinity Semitic editorials, Slavyanskaya were not that much different thing. Our little dog will surely steal every scene. She's a natural Gazeta, than any other kid dealing with Barney·s, East Avenue, Pawtucket has been shut down in mannequin, staring into the eye of the machine or looking away Blooming Blossoms, Hope St, accordance with a law against pub­ the joys and sorrows of being a from it in regal profile of disdain. She has no bad angles, unless she Books on the Square, Wayland Sq uare lishing inciteful material. teen-ager. These boys, however, is trapped in mid-yawn. On the other hand, Reuben smirks. Lily (on Angell) NCSJ continues to monitor had some sad, scary and con­ ·giggles. My wife blinks at the light. I manage to swing from goofy College Hill Book Store, Thayer St developments, maintain close fusing things going_on in their EastSide Marketplace, Pitman St to grim. Emily stares the dam thing down. But in the hands of the East Side Prescription Center, Hope St contact with Jewish communi­ lives that they didn' t know how snappers with the right stuff I may still be able to show off a sterling ties in the former Soviet Union, to deal with," said Giusti. "Peer J. Elliott's, Hope St quarter century on Rhode Island Independence Day at the start of Rhoda·s Judaica, Hope St and discuss conditions with the rejection is a normal and preva- the merry month of May. U.S. government and govern­ ments in the region. We will keep you informed and wel­ r~------7 come your feedback on this The Golds (Continued from Page 1) RHODE ISLAND JEWISH HERALD I matter and other issues as well. I are married and are themselves Sincerely, Mrs. Gold is co-chair of the I N'SheiChesedcommitteewhich raising families, devoted to To­ Denis C. Braham, Chairman rah and mitzvos. Three of the five I Howard E. Sachs, President maintains the mikveh and is a married children are living in I Mark B. Levin, Executive member of the Ladies Auxiliary Israel, the other two living in I Director to the New England Rabbinical College. She has been a member Baltimore. Rabbi and Mrs. Gold CLASSIFIEDS I of the PHDS Board of Directors are blessed with grandchildren 15 words for $3.00 • 12¢ each additional word I and a volunteer at the school, living in both Israel and Balti­ I often working on special projects, more. All of the Gold children Category I and is now employed at Women are B'nai Torah, thereby reflect­ Message and Infants' Hospital. Mrs. Gold ing their parents' teachings and I always has a smile. and a ready examples. I ear; truly she is a friend to all. Rabbi and Mrs. Gold have I Volunteer! Rabbi and Mrs. Gold have touched our lives in ways that I I raised their seven children in we can never forget. Because of I THERE'S NOTHING Providence. All of their children them, many of us are what we attended Providence Hebrew are today. We, alumni, parents, I MIGHTIER THAN Day School of their entire elemen­ and members of the Providence Name I THE SWORD tary education; their daughters, community, are pleased to have Address I Chaya, Yocheved, and Esther, this opportunity to honor this I and two older sons, Yosef and special couple for their commit­ Phone I IAMERICAN Yisroel, graduated from the New ment and devotion to Provi­ No. Words Date(s) Run ______England Academy of Torah. dence and to Providence He­ I To Include • box number, send an addltlonal $5.00. All responses I ~CANCER Their third son, Binyomin, at­ brew Day School/New England wlll be malled to the Herald via box number, and forwarded to clas• I f SOCIElY~ tended New England Academy Academy of Torah. slfled advertiser. Payment MUST be rece,ved by Monday afternoon. PRIOR to of Torah until the boys' division The Amudim Awards Dinner the Thursday on which the ad 1s to appear 10% discount given for ads running I continuously IOf one year Call toll-free dosed, after which he transferred will take place on Jun e 13th at to a yeshiva in New York, which 5:30 p.m. in the Korn Audito­ V, RHODE ISLAND JEWISH HERALD I Tl k P.O. eox 6063, PROVIDENCE, A.I. 02940 1 1-800-ACS-2345 their youngest son, Shmuel, cur­ rium at the Providence Hebrew ,an 100. rently attends. The five oldest Day School. L------~--~ 20-TI-IE RHODE ISLAND JEWISH HERALD, TI-IURSDAY, APRIL 29, 1999 Pet Care Questions and Answers With help from the Ameri­ Q. I'm a new bird owner and A. Take your pet to the vet­ can Veterinary Medical Asso­ when I noticed my parakeet erinarian for a check-up and a ciation, here are the answers to opened it mouth - it didn't recommended diet. If you di­ some frequently asked ques­ have any teeth. How does it vide the reduced rations into tions about pets and pet care. break-up its food into digest­ two or three separate meals in­ Q. Are pets susceptible to the ible pieces without teeth? stead of one, your pet is less same allergies as people and are A. Birds break-up their food likely to beg. the treatments similar? with their beaks. However, it's Q. My cat spends too much A. Many of the same aller­ importantthatcaged birds have timegroonung.Istherea way to gens that bother people can - access to grit. When they ingest tell if the activity is getting out and do - affect cats and dogs. grit, it nuxes with the food and of hartd? These include dust, pollen, in­ is churned by the muscles of the A. Check your cat for bald sect bites, and various drugs and bird's gizzard. This churning spots or signs of mutilation. If foods. Check with your veteri­ turns the nuxture into a digest­ you discover any of these tell­ narian if you think your pet suf­ ible mass for the bird. tail signs-discuss the problem fers from allergies. Q. My pet is overweight. with your veterinarian. Q. How can you teach an in­ How can I reduce the amount of Q. Are criteria the same in qwsitive cat to stay away from food I give my pet and avoid selecting a boarding facility for house plants? having it constantly beg for a cat as it is for a dog? A. Cats and house plants do food? A. Yes. Tour the facility. not nux. Some can be toxic. As Check its security and sanitary for teaching a cat to stay away conditions. Meet with the staff from plants - that is almost and tell them about any special impossible. That's why the best needs your cat may have. Be way to keep your cat safe is to surethatyourcat'svaccinations remove the plants from the liv­ are up-to-date. ing area -or at least hang them out of reach from t~e inquisitive feline. Dog Dental Facts • Puppies have 28 temporary teeththateruptataboutthree to four weeks of age. They have42 permanent teeth that begin toemergeataboutfour months. It's Not Easy Being Green He is a gentle, loveable, calm • Symptoms of gum disease in dog, a real "gentleman." He is a Rabbi Raphael Kanter was pleased to perform for the Al­ dogs include yellow and perin Schechter Day School kindergarten class when his skills brown and white shepard mix, brown build-up of tartar found as a stray on Public as a puppeteer were called upon. Students, including his along the gum line, inflamed daughter, Rebecca, were mastering the letter "P" and were Street, and he W!Juld just love a gums and persistent bad new home. particularly preoccupied as the playful puppets perched upon breath. Rabbi Kanter's shoulders. Photo co urtesy of Liz Goldberg • Broken teeth are a common Come visit and see our problem, especially among He is an adorable, shaggy male outdoor dogs. According to dog. 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