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VOLUME LXIV, NUMBER 21 IYAR 3, 5754 / THURSDAY, APRIL 14, 1994 35¢ PER COPY Israel Closes Territories as Terrorist Attacks Escalate by Dvorah Getzler by Palestinians on Israelis. ing shelter on the Ashdod-Tel JERUSALEM (JT A) - The The step was taken after Aviv highway. Israeli government has sealed members of the Islamic funda­ One Israeli was killed and off the administered territories mentalist Hamas movement another four were wounded, in the wake of two days of at­ launched a wave of terror at­ two of them seriously. The dead tacks by Palestinian rejectionists tacks in retaliation for the Feb. Israeli was later identified as that have left nine Israelis dead 25 Hebron massacre. Yishai Gedassi, 31. He was an and more than 50 wounded. A 19-year-old Hamas mem­ army reserve lieutenant colonel. The closure, which went into ber launched a suicide car­ The assailant was shot dead effect April 7, is expected to last bombing at a bus stop in the on the spot by Israeli soldiers until after Israeli Independence northern Israeli town of Afula. whowerewaitingattheAshdod Day celebration on April 14. Eight people were killed, includ­ junction for a ride. This is to prevent Palestin­ ing four teen-agers, and more In Gaza on the third day, there ians from entering Israel from than 50 were wounded in the were two stabbings in separate the West Bank and Gaza Strip. powerful explosion. incidents. Eastern Jerusalem will simi­ The next day, as the nation In the Katif region of Gaza, a larly be off-limits to visiting laid to rest the victims of the farmer who had gone to pick up Palestinians. attack in Afula, Hamas struck his Arab workers was stabbed / In Israel, the closure of the again when an 18-year-old resi­ by one of them. The attacker territories comes almost a year dent of the Shati refugee camp and his fellow workers ran off. to the day after Prime Minister in Gaza opened fire with an Uzi None of them had permits to Rabin enforced a similar closure submachine gun at a group of work in Israel. The farmer was following a series of attacks soldiers standing at a hitch-hik- only slightly wounded. In the second incident, an Is­ raeli was stabbed by a Palestin­ President Condemns Violence ian at an industrial park near President Clinion issued to fol­ achieve their goal. They must the Erez crossing point. Civil­ WHICH HALF DO YOU WANT?- Friends helping friends at lowing statement concerning the not be allowed to succeed. ians and soldiers fired at the a recent day on the farm at Providence Hebrew Day School. recent violence in the Middle East: I call upon all those commit­ assailant, who managed to es­ Herald Pl,oto by Stacey A. Paclreco "On behalf of the American ted to the cause of peace to re­ cape although he was appar­ peopl~, I condemn in the stron­ double their efforts and to con­ ently wounded. gest possible terms the murders demn unequivocally these Hamas, which bitterly op­ of Israeli citizens on April 6 and crimes. The negotiating process poses the negotiations between Down on the Farm at PHDS 7 and offer condolences to their holds the promise of a better fu­ Israel and the Palestine Libera­ By Stacey A. Pacheco "We're doing a unit on farm families. These brutal slaying of ture for Israelis and Arabs alike. tion Organization, swore it Herald Co-Editor animals," says Kirsten Sheehan, innocent civilians are- like the Prompt agreement and early would launch more attacks on Close your eyes and picture kindergarten teacher at PHDS, massacre in Hebron - acts of implementationoftheisrael-Pal­ Israelis in the days before Inde­ yourself on a farm with hens, "and every year Karen's Kritters terrorism aimed at stopping the estinianDeclarationofPrinciples pendence Day. roosters, goats, and rabbits - comes to visit." peace negotiations now under­ and progress on the bilateral ne­ (Contributing to this report was all hopping, running or jump­ The kindergarten class had way. The enemies of peace have gotiating tracks are the best JT A correspondent Deborah Kalb ing around - free from con­ quite the hands-on learning ex­ not hesitated to use violence to means to realize this goal." in Washington.) stricting surroundings. Now perience as Fisher introduced, open your eyes, you're no longer one by one, different farm ani­ on a farm, you're in the court­ mals and explained the habitat yard of Providence Hebrew Day and culture of each. School where Karen Fisher, of As Fisher brought out the Karen's Kritters, made her an­ cud-chewing, split-hoofed 2- nual appearance at the school week-old lamb, a student in the on April 8. (Continued on Page 17) 3,000 SJrong for City Year Serve-A-Thon By Stacey A. Pacheco "Hopefully, some of these vol­ Herald Co-Editor unteers will be inspired to More than 3,000 Rhode Is­ serve in their communities for land residents will gather in the the rest of the year." heart of downtown Providence The first annual event is with to share in a fund-raiser to ben­ stronginvolvementbetweenCity efit City Year on April 30. Year, Keep Providence Beauti­ For a day, the Serve-a-thon is ful, the city of Providence, the expected to bring together par­ state of Rhode Island, and non­ ticipants of diverse ages and profit agencies and will ensure backgrounds to volunteer their thatawiderangeofcriticalneeds services at project sites through­ will be met across the city. out Greater Providence. Serve-a-thon morning gets off If 50 Amish men can raise a to an early start at 7:45 a.m. with barninoneday,thinkwhat3,000 registration, complimentary volunteers can do for their city breakfast and project assignment in the same time frame. at Station Park - followed by "When thousands of commit­ outdoor group calisthenics in A Stirring Yom Hashoah at Temple Emanu-EI ted and energetic Rhode Island­ Kennedy Plaza. Volunteers also The choir sings in between testimonies to the horror and bravery witnessed by Holocaust ers come together for this day of receive a free T-shirt. survivors. Candles flickered while an absolutely silent audience listened to the songs and the service, the city will be trans­ Then the time will come for speakers. Story on page 4.- Herald Photo by Aliso 11 Smith formed," said Matt Brown, the thousands of enthusiastic co-director of Serve-a-thon. (Continued on Page 20) 2 - THE RHODE ISLAND'JEWISH FIERALD', THURSDAY, APRIL 14, 1994 INSIDE THE OCEAN STATE Bryant Grads Give College' A' ~~s~ SMITHFIELD - Students are used to getting graded in ;jNEWS~ their work, but members of the e> BRIEFS h"1 Bryant College class of '93 got ~ to tum the tables and rate the relevance of their education to their new careers. They gave April 14 through end of Bryant an "A." May, at the Children's Mu­ Last year's graduating class seum of Rhode Island, 58 was polled for an overall Walcott Street, Pawtucket, assessment of Bryant's under­ an exhibit called " Nest graduate program. About half Homes," featuring nests of the 775 class members re­ and unusual birdhouses. sponded to the survey. Of Call 726-2591. those who responded, 91.5 per­ ... cent are employed, or full-time April 16 and 17, WSNE students in a post-graduate Kids Fair at the Providence program. More than 95 percent Convention Center. Call said they were satisfied with "IT'S BEEN DELIGHTFUL, but now we must go." Golden Lion Tamarins, bred and raised at Roger 438-9300. Williams Park Zoo, are ready to start retraining at another facility so that eventually they may be their Bryant education and the successfully settled in the wilderness of Brazilian forests, where their population had been in services provided them by their ... danger of extinction. Photo courtesy of Roger Williams Park Zoo alma mater. April 19, Campus Day at Career Services Director Judy Lincoln School for Bellante noted, "Career plan­ prospective students and ning doesn't begin with the first their parents to meet staff Golden Lion Tamarins Go Home draft of a resume or end with and see the facilities. Call On April 15 two of Roger example of how zoos have ian forest. The reintroduction the first paycheck. It starts with 331-9696. Williams Park Zoo's golden gone full circle," says Zoo Di­ works this way: golden lion choosing a concentration, and ... lion tamarins will begin a rein- . rector Tony Vecchio. "In the tamarins will be sent to particu­ continues long after the gradu­ April 19, at 7:30 p.m., troduction program that will past, zoos were consumers of lar zoos to learn necessary skills ate lands that first job. That's Cranston Historical Soci­ eventually result in their re­ wildlife. Now they're produc­ for life in the wild. One of why we encourage students to ety meeting, and a talk and lease into the wilds of their na­ ers. Roger Williams Park Zoo's get started early, and not to slide show by Dr. D.K. tive Brazilian forest. Since 1984, some 90 golden tamarins will be sent to River­ wait until they meet with re­ Abbass, marine archeolo­ "The golden lion tamarins' lion tamarins have been rein­ banks Zoo in Columbia, South cruiters their senior year. Our gist, at 1351 Cranston reintroductiqn to the wild is an troduced to their native Brazil- Carolina and the other to students are highly motivated Street, Cranston. Washington Park Zoo in Port­ and follow that advice," Bel­ land, Oregon. ... lante said. April 19 (1 p.m.) and April ''In the past, zoos were The class of '93 reported an 20 (10 and 11 :30 a.m.) a 11ct Ueyvish Herald average salary of $23,909, an planetarium show at Bris­ consumers of wildlife. increase of 4 percent from the tol Community College in sits special· average salary reported by '!: ·,C , Now they're producers."· the Science Building Plane­ graduates of the class of '92. tarium. No walk-ins. Regis­ Zoo Director Tony Vecchio That salary increase is greater ter by calling (508) 678- than the rise in the Consumer 2811. The tamarins' training will Price Index for the same period. ... continue at the Rio de Janeiro "The staff in our career ser­ April 21 , at 7:30 p.m., at St. Primate Center where they will vices office, faculty, and ad­ Martin's Church, 22 Or­ HtDB66 be prepared for release. Biolo­ ministrators have done an out­ chard Street, Providence, a gists provide survival training standing job in helping Bryant demonstration and work­ for the monkeys by exposing students plan their careers and shop on healing through them to potential predators, either secure their first jobs af­ Rei-Ki, led by Cariad Need­ teaching them to forage for ter graduation or continue their ham, sponsored by HOPE food, and moving their cages to education on the graduate Center for Life Enhance­ the release site. level," said Dean of Students ment. Call 454-0404. Roger Willliams Park Zoo's F.J. Talley. golden lion tamarins were cho­ Bryant College, located 12 ••• sen to be reintroduced into the miles north of Providence in April 22 (noon - 5 p.m.) wild based on their genetic Smithfield, R.I., is recognized and April 23 (10 a.m. to makeup. Vecchio says, "These as one of the leading business 4:30 p.m.) a book sale at tamarins are genetically the colleges in the country by U.S. the Rochambeau Branch of most under-represented of News & World Report, America's the Providence Public Li­ those which have been re­ Best Colleges and Barron's. brary, Hope Street, Provi­ leased so far. They are 'new dence. Call 455-8110 for blood' for the wild population details, or to volunteer. of golden lion tamarins." dence. . .. Roger Williams Park Zoo has The event, "Raising the April 23, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., been involved with the golden Roof," will support the capital a giant yard sale on lion tamarin through the campaign to expand the CCRI's Flanagan Campus Species Survival Plan since Women's Center's shelter for on Louisquisset -Pike, Lin­ 1989. In the past, the zoo has victims of domestic violence coln. Donations needed. been involved with the reintro­ and their children. Call 463-8290 for details. duction of local endangered Ginger Casey explains, "Peo­ species such as the Plymouth ple think that there is a lot of Red Bellied Turtle and the competition between the three award and three additional Golden Eagle. stations . . . and I'll admit, there nominations. This is the first time an en­ is. However, there are some Channel 6 News anchor dangered, non-native species at things that are too important to Pamela Watts is also host and Roger Williams Park Zoo will be competitive about. Domestic reporter for "One on One with be released out of the country. violence is one of them." Pamela Watts," the only local Karen Adams has been a prime time news magazine. member of the WPRI-TV news Having joined WLNE in 1984, Women staff since March 1989. She is Ms. Watts was honored with an currently an anchor for the sta­ Emmy in 1993 as the top news For Women tion's Eyewitness News. Dur­ anchor in all of New England. Uniting in a shared cause, ing the course of her career she Chairman of the event is Jeff television anchors Karen has received an Emmy from the Gagnon from Citizens Bank. Adams, Ginger Casey, and National Academy of Arts and The evening will feature both Pamela Watts, from WPRI an All of New England Award live and silent auctions, with ,Chanel 12, WJAR Channel 10, for Individual Achievement in cocktails and hors d'oeuvres and WLNE Channel 6 respec­ Anchoring. followed by a fireside supper. tively, are joining together to Ginger Casey joined WJAR's Tickets are $50. Patron tickets serve as co-hosts for an auction NewsWatch 10 staff in January are $ 75 and benefactors are to be held April 28 from 6:30 to 1993, coming from KQED-TV, $100. 9:30 p.m., at the Roger a PBS affiliate in San Francisco. For more information, call Williams Park Casino in Provi- While there she won an Emmy Jeff Gagnon at (401) 456-7732. THE RHODE ISLAND JEWISH HERALD, THUR~f"JAY, APRIL. 14, 1994 3 FE~TURE R.I. Lab A Face Turns 100 Among Forsythia The Rhode Island Health De­ partment Laboratory will hold by Mike Fink a celebration in honor of the Herald Contributing Reporter lab's 100th anniversary on April 13, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The event will include ex­ hibits, lectures, refreshments and a slide show. It will be held by Mi)

Are the parents intimidated Live Coals at Emanu-EI The Dual Curriculum - by the breadth of knowledge their kids are bringing home? "I Edward 0. Adler, a Holo­ what Hitler was doing to the feel like a functional illiterate caust survivor, was only one of Jews of Europe, yet made no Double the Burden or when it comes to Hebrew," ad­ almost a dozen speakers during protest or demands to stop his mits Sara Lee Kessler, TV jour­ nalist for WWOR-TV in New the Yorn Hashoah service on barbaric cruelty. The entire April 7 at Temple Emanu-El. world was silent. When Hitler Double the Benefit? York and a parent at Moriah School. "In first grade my We have chosen to reprint burned temples and syna­ Welcome to weekday mom- could have chosen from any part of his talk because it partic­ gogues, the world was silent. daughter would come to me ing in Anytown U.S.A.! The number of reputable "prep" with her Hebrew homework ularly appealed to us. It was, at When 6,000 Jews burned each sun lifts overhead to announce schools. "By choosing to send times, heartbreaking. It was, at day, the world was silent. and ask me if I would check it. its arrival and mothers reluc- their children to a Hebrew day I would apologize and say no. times, uplifting. When Hitler built concentra­ tantly roll out of bed to nudge school, parents are making a He charged those present tion camps, the world was She asked surprised, 'Mommy, their kids into consciousness. clear statement that they want. can't you read Hebrew?' I guess with the joy and responsibility silent. When the odor of the de­ Clothes on, breakfast downed, their kids involved in a struc­ cayed bodies spread all over she thought it was strange. So of living out all those dreams, teeth brushed, and mom bends tured Jewish education pro­ did I. I find myself being re-ed­ plans and creative efforts the the countryside, the world was to lift Josh's Star Trek book bag gram," says Rabbi Jay Neufeld, ucated through my dauf;hter." Nazis thought they crushed silent. When 1,000,000 Jewish for the mad dash to the bus. headmaster at Greenfield He­ (Continued on Page 16) forever. Adler reached into his children were burned, the "What have you got in here - brew Academy, Atlanta, Ga. · memory and pulled out a live world once again stood back. a ton of bricks?" Nope, just From day one, the dual cur­ coal, and handed it to each of "Imagine how much richer books - a day's load - for riculum builds its foundation as us, individually. Jewish life would be today if we both general and Jewish stud- children learn to read and write Spirits We live. We have this day to still would have all those books ies. both English and Hebrew. Both make the most of. He will not by Jewish authors that were With its dual curriculum, a educators and parents ac­ let us forget that. thrown into fires, all those typical day school day includes knowledge that some children "The Holocaust stands both leaders, all those children, all Return seven hours of intensive learn- have difficulty adjusting to as history and as a warning. As those parents who were killed; ing of Hebrew language, Jewish reading from right to left one history, it shows us how easily they are gone forever. by Cindy Halpern history, analysis of Jewish texts part of the day and from left to Every Holocaust survivor has attitudes and ideas are trans­ "But each one left for us an with commentaries, English, right the other. "Many children lated into moral action or lack unfinished task. the fear that, "There will be no mathematics, social studies, find it hard enough learning to one left to speak out about of it, and how translation deter­ "Some children were killed science and up to two hours of read in one direction," says mines whether human beings in the middle of learning his­ .what really happened." homework to ensure that all Rabbi J. Shelley Applebaum, I was· determined to help oth­ live or die. What happened in tory, some were killed in the that learning sticks. Although principal at Moriah School. Ac­ those days must be remem­ middle of learning the siddur or ers remember the story of Hans the overwhelming majority of cording to Barbara Szenes, an Heimann during the Yorn bered because it can happen learning how to read Hebrew day school students thrive in- English teacher at Providence again at any minute. What hap­ or while learning the Bible. HaShoah service at Temple tellectually with the challeng- Hebrew Day School, R.I., chil­ Emanu-EI this year by retracing pened to one people, can hap­ "You finish it for them. Some ing workload, administrators dren with learning disabilities pen to any people. teenagers were killed in the the footsteps he took from his admit that some students find asociated with language, par­ native Vienna to Italy during "We must teach and educate middle of Jewish friendship the dual curriculum overly tax- ticularly at the initial learning our youngsters. We must re­ and love which never had a those dark years. ing. Yet increasing numbers of stages, have great difficulty rec­ But what a challenge of the mind the world who knew chance to blossom. parents are choosing Hebrew ognizing two different alpha­ "You finish it for them. heart it was for me to remember day school as the preferred op- bets and decoding new words. my dearly departed friend "Remember those teaching tion over public and private "This does not preclude a child parents who nurtured Jewish when fresh pain strnck me schools. Why? from benefitting from a dual down. My wonderful moth.er­ values at home and continue i "The greatest criticism of curriculum," says Szenes. these values for those who are in-law, Rose, died unexpect­ American education today is " Proven remedies include: sen­ edly in England on March 13. gone. We survived, but we can that it is not demanding sitive teachers and extra re­ never ever forget what Hitler The boots I wore to the ceme­ enough," says Rabbi Zev S_hi- source help (i.e. tutorial assis­ tery on a rainy English morning did against humanity. mansky, principal of The Ak1ba tance), and lowered family "We all have to make sure still had caked-o_n-r ud on the Hebrew Day School, Laphrup expectations." Rabbi Apple­ soles of the heels. that it never happens again. Village, Mich. "Many day baum finds that, by and large, NEVER!" As I stepped onto the stage to school parents themselves only day school children are highly participate in Yorn HaShoah attended afternoon Hebrew motivated and learn to cope 5 754, I clutched the heart­ schools and report that it sim- very well. Both general studies RHODE ISLAND JEWISH shaped locket I wore around ply was not substantial enough. and Hebrew teachers . notice my neck that contained a pic­ HERALD ~ They felt that a day school edu- that when students are used to ture of Rose and Robin, grand­ cation would give their chil- doing more work, they tend to mother and granddaughter to­ dren a more gratifying Jewish develop the capacity to do gether one final time before (USPS 464-760) education." Francine Kersh, a more. Published Every Week By The fate took Rose from this life Jewish Press Publlshlng Company parent at Greenfield Hebrew Day school administrators onto the next one. Academy, says she wants her and teachers report that when CD-EDITORS 1 glanced over to Peter Weg­ ALISON SMITH children to have thorough students learn Chumash and ner, a survivor who had been STACEY A. PACHECO Candlelighting knowledge of their heritage - Talmud along with their com­ rescued by Kindertransport to CONTRIBUTING REPORTER that will stay with them long plex commentaries, they Q.e­ MICHAEL FINK England. AROUND TOV\IN COLUIVNIST after they graduate. velop extraordinary. c~tical Rose, who had lived on En­ DOROTHEA SNYDER April 15 According to an independent thinking skills. Rabbi H1lsen­ glish soil and now was buried t>O\/ERTISING t>CCOUNT REPS investigation conducted by rath, principal at The Hebrew beneath it, came back to me as JEANETTE HIDALGO Rabbi Eli Lapa, principal at Academy of Hartford, Conn., MYRNA H . DRESS 7:08 p.m. a kindred spirit to remind me GRt>PHICS Shalom Torah Academy, Old says that it's unfortunate that that I had an important mes­ JOHANNA SPARLING Bridge, N.J., day sc~ools i:iot one of the common assump­ sage to deliver, and not !o let only provide a supenor Jewish tions about traditional Jewish I MAILING ADDRESS: my grief over her death inter­ ; Box 6063, Providence, R.I. 02940 education, but a superior over- education is that the students fere with the job ·at hand. TELEPHONE: (401 )724-0200 all education. After averaging are taught to be robots. "When Perhaps every one of us PLANT: his school's '92 to '93 Califor- a child studies Rashi and learns Herald Way, oft Webster Street seated on that stage had kin­ Pawtucket, R.I. 02861 nia Achivement Test score re- the rudiments and intricacies of dred spirits to remind us not _to OFFICE: suits, he compared them to the analyzing each verse in Ch~­ wallow in grief, but to use gnef 1175 Warren Avenue national school averages and mash, it inevitably helps his East Providence, R.I. 02914 to help others remember to not found that his day school performance throughout th~ repeat mistakes of the past, to Second dass postage paid at Providence, Rhode scored higher in every major curriculum," says Rabbi Island. Postmaster, send address changes to the assure a brighter future for the Rhode Island Jewish Herald, P.O. Box 6063, Provi· 'subject. "I have friends whose Hilsenrath. One of the parents third generation and all genera­ dence, R.I. 02940-6063. ~ children go to public school from Greenfield Hebrew tions to follow. Subscription rates: Thirty.five cents per copy. and my son is further ahead be- Academy attended a recruit­ By mail $10.00 per annum. Outside Rhode Island I realized Hans Heimann, as and southeastern Massachusetts; $14.00 per cause of the challenges his edu- ment meeting where she ex­ another kindred spirit, had re­ annum Bulk rates on request. The Herald as­ cation offers him," says Gail plained to prospective parents sumes ·subscriptions are continuous unless noti­ turned as well. My voice spoke, fled to the contrary in writing. Cytryn, a parent at Moriah that because her son was but his words told of his trek The Herald assumes no financial r~nslbility School of Englewood, N.J. "It taught Hebrew in day school, from Vienna to Italy, from dan­ for typographlcal errors in advertisements, but will was fascinating watching my he finds that in college he has a reprint that part of the advertisem~nt In ~hich the ger and hatred to safety and typographical error occurs. Advertisers w,n please child become a sponge. These greater facility to learn other good will. . notify the management immmecllately of any error kids work at a phenomenal languages. The only subjec~s His spirit left me knowing which may occur, Unsolicited manuscripts: Unsolicited manu­ rate. They learn how to switch the government mandates pn­ that his message was heard! scripts are welcome, We do not pay for copy gears from one discipline to an- vate schools to teach are read­ Every year on Yorn HaShoah, printed. All manuscripts must be typed, double­ - - other. I think it's superb prepa- ing, writing and arithmetic, yet spaced. Enclose a stamped, sell-addressedenve­ the kindred spirits return to us, k>pe' if you want the manuscrlpt returned. Letters to - - ration for college. And my kid day schools across the country to make certain that there will the editor represent the opinions of the writers, not is happy." include broad-based general the editors, and should lnctude the letter writer's always be someone left to recall telephone numbef for verification. Notlce:The opinions presented on this If Harvard and Yale were the studies programs, whic~ co~­ the horrors (and even the very The Herald is a member of the New England page do not necessarily represent the only goals these parents ha~ for tinue to impress top umvem­ few good deeds performed) of Press Association and a subscriber to the Jewish opinions of this establishment. their children they certainly ties. Telegra pt,;c Agency. the Holocaust. THE RHODE ISLAND JEWISH HERALD, THURSDAY, APRIL 14, 1994 5 EDITORIAL Reform Zionists in Israel Demand follow­ Humanistic Jews Celebrate the Jewish state must be buried Members of the Humanistic mentors these local communi­ Through on Non-Orthodox Cemetery as a Jew. Jewish movement in North ties; publishes journals, educa­ Pesahov's mother summed America will address the issues tional, and celebrational mate­ Reform Zionists in Israel the decision was taken not to up her feelings: "My son de­ posed for Humanistic Jews in rials; and promotes the growth have demanded that the Israeli bury Haikov as a Jew." serves what every other hero today's world at the Annual of Humanistic Judaism in government enforce a 1992 rul­ Even former Ashkenazic killed in the Israeli army gets. I Meeting and Eastern Region North America. ing by the High Court of Justice Chief Rabbi Shlomo Goren was want to look those rabbis in the Conference of the Society for Humanistic Judaism em­ requiring that public land be al­ sharply critical, asserting that a eye - those who decided to Humanistic Judaism. They will braces a human-centerd philos­ located to Menuha Nehona, the non-Jew who died as a Jew put my son in a corner - and convene for seminars, presen­ ophy that affirms the power first non-Orthodox burial soci­ should be buried as a Jew. talk with them. So what if I'm tations, and workshops in and responsibility of individu­ ety in the Jewish state. The following month, the not Jewish. Am I not a human Stamford, Conn., April 24. als to shape their own lives in­ The burial society was estab­ controversy was stoked further being?" The conference will mark the dependent of supernatural au­ lished jointly by the Israel Reli­ by the case of Corporal Lev Pe­ The two cases came shortly 25th anniversary of the society. thority. Humanistic Jews value gious Action Center, a project sahov, a 20-year-old immigrant after it was revealed that some The Society for Humanistic their Jewish identity and the as­ of the Association of Reform from Azerbaijan, who was burial societies were perform­ Judaism, founded in 1969 bv pects of Jewish culture that of­ Zionists of America; by the murdered by Palestinian terror­ ing circumcision on the bodies Rabbi Sherwin T. Wine, was fer a genuine expression of Conservative movement in Is­ ists while on patrol at a road­ of Russian immigrants without initially a coalition of three con­ their contemporary way of life. rael and by a number of private block. The soldier had never their families consent or knowl­ gregations, Wine's Birmingham They maintain that their be­ citizens following a series of considered himself anything edge. The practice was de­ Temple, Congregation Beth Or havior (ritual and otherwise) disputes involving burials at but Jewish; his father was Jew­ fended by ultra-Orthodox ad­ of Deerfield, Ill., and the West­ should reflect their beliefs. Hu­ existing cemeteries, which are ish but his mother was not. ministrators of the burial port Congregation for Human­ manistic Jewish communities under the control of the Ortho­ Since he was not considered ,ocieties as necessary to correct istic Judaism (now the Congre­ celebrate Jewish holidays and dox rabbinate. Jewish under traditional Jewish what they considered flaws in gation for Humanistic Judaism life cycle events (such as wed­ Among the hardest hit by law, he was buried at the edge the Jewishness of the deceased. of Fairfield Cou~try). dings and bar and bat mitzvah) current burial policies and prac­ of a Jewish cemetery in Beit The public outrage triggered The passage of 25 years has with inspirational ceremonies tices are arrivals from the for­ Shean. A Knesset member of by the series of incidents led to seen the organization grow into that draw upon but are not lim­ mer Soviet Union, according to the ultra-Orthodox United a call by the !RAC for enforce­ a federation of Humanistic Jew­ ited to, traditional literature. Rabbi Ammie! Hirsch, execu­ Torah Party defended the deci­ ment of a May 1992 ruling by tive director of the ARZA. "A sion, saying, "People who are ish communities throughout For information, contact (Continued on Page 16) North America allied with the Miriam Jerris, executive direc­ number of recent 'horror sto­ Jewish would not want to be Jerusalem-based International tor of the Society for Humanis­ ries' have focused public atten­ buried next to someone who is Federation of Secular Human­ tic Judaism, 28611 W. 12 Mile tion on the issue and generated not Jewish." istic Jews, chaired by noted Rd., Farmington Hills, Mich., urgent calls for national re­ The Pesahov issue created Holocaust scholar Yehuda 48334, (8 IO) 478-7610. form," he said. another firestorm of criticism. Bauer and Wine. The society The controversy began with "Today I am embarrassed be­ · the death of Olga Haikov, an ing an Israeli and a Jew," said immigrant who was murdered Knesset member Dalia ltzik, when terrorists attacked a who called the burial decision Jerusalem bus last July. Shortly "an unprecedented scandal." Tribes Lost and Found before her funeral, the local Goren, a former chaplain of the burial society received an Army, recalled his own ruling anonymous telephone call as­ back in 1948, which held that by Mike Fink serting that Ms. Haikov was not any non-Jew killed defending Herald Contributing Reporter Jewish. Jerusalem's Chief Rabbi Carol tends bar at the counter cancer, she told me she was a Yitzhak Kulitz ordered that she FRUIT SALAD j where I stop by for a lu~ch of German Jew, and that I had be buried at the outskirts of the soup or salad on my trek be- brothers and sisters in foster cemetery, traditionally re­ .,..t>t$1.SO tween desks. She's as petite homes." Betty made sure her served for apostates, sinners, Also: Fresh Squeezed and polite as her Japanese mother wasn't hallucinating on persons who committed suicide Orange Juice mother. She serves you with a morphine, and then traced the and "doubtful Jews." fancy flourish and a smile. One family line. " I hadn't seen my The order shocked many Is­ Coming Soon: Fat-Free day she caught me off guard mother in many years. My dad raelis. Absorption Minister Yair Muffins and Frozen Yogurt! with a few words. "My daugh- was a Catholic. His folks ran a Tzaban attacked Kulitz's deci­ ter has a Jewish grandmother printing company. In those sion, declaring: "I shudder 273-9797 - on her dad's side." She days if you had power and in­ when I think how recklessly 835 Hope Street, Providence spelled it out like a list of begats fluence you could take your Tuesday-Salurday 7-5:30 in the Bible. Her chronicle children away from their Sunday 7- 2:30 • Monday 7-S:30 twisted and turned like a coun- mother. He loved my mother, try lane. Carol's mother-in-law but he let his family talk him runs the gift shop at Temple into giving her up. I put the HOPE Beth-El. ''I'd like to meet her," pieces together. I'm not a mys­ I murmured. Betty D' Agostino tic, but one day in a bureau of TRAVEL called and asked me to drop by birth records, a stranger named WrIEN THE STRESS on a Sunday morning. I waited near the offices on (Conti'.'ued on Page 16) OF FAMILY LIFE BECOMES Orchard Street, by a glass case !.~~w:.+ filled with some Judaica I the Big Difference DIFFICULT TO BEAR ... hadn't seen before. Ethiopian mezuzah covers caught my • INTEGRITY eye, like tiny totems, and em­ BRIAN'S • DEPENDABILITY Depression, anxiety, parenting difficulties, aging, children broidered pillows with a haunt­ HOME PAINTING & • REPUTATION and school adjustments, marital and family conflicts ... ing pattern of eyes and para­ GUTTER CLEANING •SAVINGS the difficulties today's families face can often seem sols. Along came Betty in a CHIMNEY POINTING For Business Trips & overwhelming. 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selections from Bernstein's Pope Joins Holocaust Survivors "Chichester Psalms" in He­ B.U.Offers brew, with Gregory Daniel Rodriguez as soloist. at a Concert of Commemoration The concert opened with a Program by Polly Stroud representatives of Catholic and brief ceremony in which Holo­ Jewish groups from around the caust survivors lit six candles in VA TI CAN CITY OT A) in Poland world. memory of those who perished. Highlighting the Roman - Boston Univer­ NEWS The Vatican provided a B R I E F S Catholic Church's commitment Following the performance, sity recently announced the es­ kosher lunch. the pope addressed the crowd, to th~ fight against renewed tablishment of a study abroad INTERNATIONAL The Holocaust survivors in calling for a moment of silence program in Jewish history, anti-Semitism, Pope John Paul attendance at the concert, who AMSTERDAMQTA)-The II joined with Holocaust sur­ to "hear the voices of those Tracing Jewish Heritage in came there from 12 different who say 'do not forget us."' Netherlands government vivors at a concert April 7 com­ Poland. The program's courses countries, wore special scarves The concert - which was has donated four million memorating the Shoah. will be taught in Krakow, marked with the letter ")" to broadcast live on European guilders, the equivalent of On the eve of Yorn Hashoah, Poland's ancient capital, by fac­ identify themselves. television and will be shown on more than $2 million, toward Holocaust Remembrance Day, ulty of the Research Center for In a meeting with about 100 public television in the United the maintenance of the Pal­ thousands gathered in the Vati­ Jewish History and Culture at survivors and their families be­ States - was the brainchild of estinian police force that will can's Paul VI auditorium to Jagiellonian University. fore the concert, the pope ex­ conductor Levine, a Long Is­ serve in the Gaza Strip and hear the Royal Philharmonic Coursework during the one­ pressed hope that listening to land native whose mother-in­ Jericho. In addition, the Orchestra of London pay trib­ month program will focus on music together would confirm law survived Auschwitz. Netherlands has given more ute to the 6 million Jewish vic­ the rich history of the Jewish the shared resolve of Catholics Levine is conductor laureate population in Poland - from than $180,000 to assist Pal­ tims of the war. and Jews " to consolidate the of the Philharmonic Orchestra estinian women whose hus­ The concert marked the first its earliest known settlements good relations between our two of Krakow and acts as one of bands were killed in Hebron time in the nearly 50 years to the present. Students will communities so that, with the the pope's musical advisers. on Feb. 25. since the end of World War II have the opportunity to en­ help of A-mighty G-d, we can In 1988, Levin conducted the that the Vatican has officially hance their education by visit­ ... work together to prevent the Krakow Philharmonic in a con­ commemorated the Holocaust. ing various sites in the region BERLIN QT A)-In the wake repetition of such heinous cert marking Pope John Paul's It followed the establishment including the Auschwitz-Birke­ of a recent court ruling by evil." first 10 years in office. He also in December of diplomatic ties nau, Treblinka, and Tarnow Germany's highest appeals American Jewish conductor conducted the 1993 Vatican between the Vatican and Israel. Rzezow regions. court, the country's main op­ Gilbert Levine led the Royal concert in Denver. The 7,500 guests included "The program is designed to posi tiofl party will propose Philharmonic in Max Bruch's Two years ago, Levine sug­ the chief rabbi of Rome, Elio take students beyond class­ a new law that will make it a setting of the Yorn Kippur gested the idea of a concert Toaff; Avi Pazner, Israel's am­ room walls to the actual sites in crime to deny that the Holo­ prayer " Kol Nidrei," with cel­ commemorating the Holocaust bassador to Rome; Italian Presi­ Poland where a thousand years caust ever took place. list Lynn Harrell as soloist. The to the pope, and the pontiff of Jewish history was made," dent Oscar Luigi Scalfaro; and orchestra also played the " Ada­ then offered to hold it at the according to Elaine Priovolos, BRUSSELS (JT A) - Leon gio" from Beethoven's Ninth Vatican. program coordinator at the Symphony. Degrelle, an unrepentant Funding for the concert came Boston University Division of Belgian Nazi who found D 8 MANTIQUES The Cappella Giulia Choir of from both Catholic and Jewish International Programs. St. Peter's Basilica sang a piece haven in Spain after World Single Items sources, including $50,000 do­ Studying Jewish history in Warll, died in the southern or Estates for Psalm 92 in Hebrew com­ nated by Holocaust survivors. Poland is especially significant posed by Franz Schubert for Spanish city of Malaga on Appraised or In meeting with survivors, considering the influence of March 31. He was 87 and Purc hased. the inauguration of a new syna­ the pope stressed this commit­ Jewish culture on the region. ~ goguge in Vienna in 1826. died of heart failure spurred Furniture • Paintings • Clocks ment to Jewish issues and Poland eventually became the by a pulmonary ailment. Dolls • China • Glassware Oscar-winning actor Richard warned against new waves of home of more than three mil­ Oriental Rugs Dreyfuss narrated parts of anti-Semitism. lion Jews, at one time, the 337 NO. BROADWAY Leonard Bernstein's "Kad­ " It was not enough that we largest Jewish population in NATIONAL EAST PROVIDENCE dish," a symphony incorporat­ remember; for in our own day, Europe. Although the Holo­ MILWAUKEE (JTA) - A 4:J1•1Z31 ing the Jewish prayer for the TOLL FREE R.I. 1-7S-:IZ30 regrettably, there are man_y caust and post-war emigration federal immigration judge MaNin Rubin. Proprietor dead. new manifestations of the anh­ decimated Poland's Jewish has ordered the deportation The program also included Semitism, xenophobia and population, there is today a re­ of Anton Tittjung, a 69-year­ racial hatred which were the newed interest in the country's old suburban Milwaukee seeds of those unspeakable Jewish history and culture. man found to have lied JACK M. MINKIN dba/file-Set crimes," he told the survivors. For further information, con­ about serving as a Nazi con­ CERAMIC TILE INSTALLATION AND REPAIRS " History cannot permit all tact Boston University's Divi­ centration camp guard dur­ that to happen again," he said. sion of International Programs, ing World War II. Cleaning, Repairing, Regrouting - leaks Fixed (Contributing to this report was 232 Bay State Rd ., Boston, TUB ENCLOSURES • GLASS BLOCK INSTALLATION /TA staff writer Pamela Druckerman Mass. 02215, or call (617) 353- CARPENTRY • INTERIOR PAINTING in N ew York.) 9888. WASHINGTON (JT A) - LEGAL COVERING OF ASBESTOS PIPES Syria will remain on a U.S. ELECTRICAL • PLUMBING Christian Tourists Outnumber list of countries not cooper­ All High Quality Guaranteed Work a ting in the fight againsi illicit drugs, despite in­ "A TROUBLESHOOTER WITH IDEAS" Jews Visiting Israel dications last week to the INSURED • R.I. LICENSE NO. 4210 • REFERENCES • 724-3114 . Jews. by Michele Chabm According to the Ministry of contrary. JERUSALEM Though Tourism, about 40 percent_ of Easter is an especially busy last year's 1.96 million tounsts break the industry. time at the nation's Christian were Jews, while virtually all "Let's face it," said Aryeh holy places, they are far from the rest were Christians. Of Zomer, director of overseas op­ deserted the rest of the time. As these, an estimated 40 to 45 erations for the Ministry of any local tour guide can tell percent had a religious motiva- Tourism. "Only 20 percent of you, Christian tourism is a lu- tion for visiting Israel. . . American Jews have ever vis­ crative 365-day-a-year busi- Whereas tourism offtc1als ited Israel. ness. once looked to diaspora Jews as " Unfortunately," he said, Although it makes some peo- the key to successful tourism, "it's been difficult to raise this pie uncomfortable to admit it, tourism, mey nave graaua11y percentage, because _the the majority of tourists who come to the realization that younger generation of. dias­ visit Israel are Christians, not Christian tourism will make or pora Jews is largely unaffiliated with the Jewish community. Without some involvement with a synagogue or youth movement, they don't think ASK ABOUT MONEY MICNEUN' Tire Discounts & Road much about visiting Israel." EXPRESS CARD ]"''t'Ol

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President Weizman's Independence Zionists Want Yom Ha'atzmaut Day Message to Communities Abroad to Be Celebrated like Passover David Ben-G.uri·on, Israel's Rabbi Syme said "This day On its 46th Independence certain that peace is inevitable lenges which require unity. ·first prime minister had a marks an historical miracle that Day, Israel, lboks at its history - is bound to come to our re­ Only in unity and togetherness dr_eam. He envisioned that should be invested with family and future with pride and gion. will we be able to face the end HaAtzmaut - the birthday of celebrations as well as national hope. Pride at becoming an in­ It is my first year irl office as of the 20th century and the be-­ the modem Jewish state - significance." dependent country, strong and President of Israel, and I wish ginning of the third millen­ would one day be celebrated by Patterned after the Passover vibrant, and hope for the to take this opportunity to ad­ nium. Jewish families throughout the seder, the Seudat Yorn HaAtz­ chance to achieve peace after a dress you on this day, not only In conclusion, let us all look world with a home ritual akin maut ritual consists of four century of wars and hostility. on Israel and its achievements to the future. Israel today is to the Passover seder, which components, each of which in­ We share this pride and hope and targets, but also on the re­ stronger thati ever before. Is­ marks the deliverance of the cludes readings, songs and con­ with our brethren and friends lations between Israel and Jew­ rael is a reality in the Middle Jews from Egyptian bondage. sumption of symbolic foods. around the world. ish communities in the world. East, with extensive economic That concept may be on its The ceremony culminates in Traditionally, Independence Together we face the threat of and diplomatic relations with way to realization. the singing of "Hatikvah," Is­ Day is a day of summing up assimilation and the loss of most of the countries in the The first step in a campaign rael's national anthem. The and retrospection. We recall the Jewish identity. We should di­ world. We can look back with to broaden the Israeli national four components represent the days before the War of lnde­ rect our attention and resources satisfaction, remembering that holiday into a Jewish home­ four kinds of people who made .pendence, before the establish­ to Jewish education and the it was only 46 years ago that centered ritual will take place the State of Israel possible - ment of the State of Israel in preservtion of our Jewish iden­ Jews had nowhere to go. The May 21 - the eve of the Israel dreamers, builders, Amcha (the 1948. We remember our his­ tity. A new partnership should establishment of Israel is a vic­ Independence Day Parade in people of Israel) and partners tory, more than 2,000 years of be formed, a partnership of tory of the Jewish people and New York - when a ceremo­ (the members of the world Jew­ exile and dependence, days equality. We face new cha!- the Jewish spirit. nial meal observance to be ish community). when Jews prayed for their known as Seudat Yorn HaAtz­ Karen Rubinstein, executive own homeland in which to live maut is introduced at Temple director of the Zionist umbrella as a free nation. From Yom Hashoah Shalom in Norwalk, Conn. group, observed that it took In 46 years, Israel has be­ Rabbi Daniel B. Syme, senior centuries for the Passover hag­ come a nation of 5.3 million to Yom Ha'atzmaut vice president of the Union of gadah to be written. "Our hope people. Israel has become the American Hebrew Congrega­ is to set in motion a process that by Irving Greenberg second largest Jewish commu­ of the murderous attacks un­ tions and chairman of Ameri­ will serve as an inspiration and nity in the world and will soon By an act of the Israeli Knes­ leashed on us for months, we can Zionist Movement's adult creative force for Jews in Amer­ become the largest. During this set, now confirmed by the cus­ call on the Arab people, citi­ Zionist education committee, is ica and around the world," she period we have succeeded in tom and observance of clal Yis­ zens of the land of Israel, to spearheading the campaign for said. building a strong and viable rael (the worldwide people, keep the peace and to share in the holiday. economy. Israel exports goods Israel), Yorn Hashoah, Holo­ the building of the state on the "Observance of Israel's inde­ to a value of 23 billion dollars a caust Commemoration Day basis of full and equal citizen­ pendence should be more than JCCRI to Hold year. Israel's gross national (Nissan 27), is followed seven ship ..." The declaration made just a Jewish Fourth of July," product has reached $65 bil­ days later by Yorn Ha'atzmaut, an offer of cooperation and Celebration lion. New factories are being Israel Independence Day (Iyar musutal help to the Arab na­ built in Israel, new ventures are 5). Thanks to this dating, one tions. The lodestar of Ben Gu­ Yorn Ha'atzmaut symbolizes A Yorn Ha'atzmut Israel In- being undertaken and the fu­ cannot extrapolate the lessons rion's foreign policy was to Israel's mission to be "a light , dependence Day celebration ture looks bright and promis- of Yorn Hashoah without con­ seek out - and keep - a mar unto the nations." Yorn will take place April 17 at 7 ing. · fronting Yorn Ha'atzmaut as a jor international ally always. Hashoah spurs us to try harder. p.m. at the Jewish Community new immigrants from the Rus­ commentary on them. Simi­ He shifted Israel's foreign pol­ But as long as memory lasts, we Center of Rhode Island. sian Federation, the Indepen­ larly, one cannot draw conclu­ icy orientation drastically to are destined to walk the way The festivities will include a dent Republics, Europe, South sions from Yorn Ha'atzmaut ' win America's support. from Yorn Hashoah to Yorn food sampling and entertain­ Africa, Latin America and without modifying them in the If Israel had not learned Ha'atzmaut and back. Until the ment along with an Israeli North America came on aliyah light of Yorn Hashoah. moral realism from the Holo­ world is made whole . . . sing-along and folk dancing. and settled in Israel. This con­ No two holidays are so in­ caust, Yorn Ha'atzmaut would Irving Greenberg is president of This event is free and open to tinual immigration has assisted tensely twinned yet more have been ~till born. When Is­ Cl.AL °The National Jewish Center for the community. For more infor­ the growing prosperity of the deeply in tension than Yorn raeli pilots and officers were Leaming and Leadership and author mation, contact Ruby Shalan­ Israeli economy. Hashoah and Yorn Ha'atzmaut. trained, they were taken to Yad ofThe Jewish Way (New York: Sum- sky at 861-8800. In my new capacity as Presi­ Yorn flashoah reminds us that Vash:c,m to understand the dan­ mil Books). dent of Israel, I have been priv­ Jewry could have concluded ger which their skills and the ileged to tour the country, meet that the Holocaust was the bio­ power they represented must its people and see its cities and logical extinction blow to Jewry prevent. They were also shown villages. I cannot even try to and the end of Judaism. On the Jewish suffering and fear {~°ii"\ We Proudly Salute Israel share with you the striking im­ Yorn Ha'atzmaut, we celebrate recorded there, to remind them pressions I draw from my visits. that Jewry committed itself to a that this is what they must re­ · ~ ~ on its 46th Anniversary! Only by seeing for oneself, can renewal of the covenant and an member - not to inflict on oth­ one truly become aware of the explosion of life, expressed in ers. New England Region, American Associates tremendous development tak­ the ingathering of the exiles There is a perpetual dialogue ing place in Israel. and the upbuilding of Israel. between the two days. To the BEN GURION UNIVERSITY OF TIIE NEGEV Independence Day is a day of The memory of victimization danger that Yorn Hashoah will Jeremiah Sundell, Regional Chairman reflection and pride in our and the rage which wells up on teach the triumph of death, Bob Bernstein, Rhode Island C!iapter Chairman achievements. It is also a day of Yorn Hashoah could have been Yorn Ha'atzmaut represents One Gateway Center, Suite 416, Newton, MA 02158 • 617-964-8191 reflection on what should still the guiding principle of post­ that death will not win if the be achieved. There are places in Holocaust life. Jewry could forces of good take power for Israel where further economic have understandably con­ the sake of life. To the danger development is needed, where cluded from the Holocaust that that Yorn Ha'atzmaut be inter­ satisfactory housing is missing, in a dog-eat-dog world, all gen­ preted to glorify power, Yorn where poverty reigns. Much tiles hate Jews - (even the best Hashoah reminds us that has still to be done to make Is- , stood by indifferently). There­ power without control leads to rael a Promised Land for its fore Jewry should stop at noth­ the greatest of abuses and cru­ Congratulations people and for the Jewish ing to survive its enemies; Jews elty. Jews were vitimized by the world. I am sure that with the should live on by using power Nazis' unlimited power. If Jews imminent achievement of without limits to protect them­ remember that,. they will not to the peace and with the redirection selves. By this logic, the blood inflict such pain on others. of national resources, we will of a million gentiles is not Yorn Hashoah poses the be able to realize the true worth a Jewish fingernail. question: Can we ever trust Citizens of Israel meaning of Zionism. Yorn Ha'atzmaut reminds us gentiles again? Can we ever The last year has witnessed that Jewry rejected this logic in again have "a decent respect the continuation of the peace 1948. The creation of the state for the opinion of mankind?" on their process and the signing of the of Israel was a decision to But on Yorn Hashoah we re­ Declaration of Principles. Peace gather up all the energies of the member that some gentiles negotiations are being held be­ Jewish people and to focus cared, helped and saved. Yorn 46th Annive!SIDY tween Israel and all its Arab them on life. Ha'atzmaut rer:ninds us that neighbors. More than 15 years No one understood better more gentiles can be taught the ago, the first Peace Accord be­ than Zionists that the new pol­ lessons of the Shoah. Once of Independen~e tween Israel and its largest icy must combine Jewish they are strong, Jews can re­ Arab neighbor, Egypt, was power, friendship and moral spect the moral judgments of signed. Now years later we ap­ restraint toward Arabs with humankind but avoid excessive proach the widening of the help from gentile nations. Is­ reliance on world opinion. And · peace cycle. Obstacles and hur­ rael's Declaration of Indepen­ our strength will bring out the dles are to be expected, but I am dence proclaims "in the midst best behaviors in others. uninsured may have to wait Grant to Fight Deadliest Form of Cancer Women Living With long periods . of time for treat­ ment of breast cancer; their Rhode Island Rospital and neurosurgery at the hospital chance of survival diminishes five other medical centers have and professor and co-chairman Breast Cancer as their wait increases. received National Cancer Insti­ of the department of Clinical President Clinton's Health tute funding to work as a con­ neurosciences at Brown. by Marlene McCarthy with breast cancer need com­ Security Act, meets the stan­ sortium to develop new ways They will work together un­ Since 1960, more than prehensive health care reform dards of the National Breast to treat malignant brain tu­ der a $2.3 million, four-year 950,000 U.S. women have died now and for the rest of their Cancer Coalition and so does mors, one of the deadliest NCI grant to evaluate promis­ of breast cancer. This stagger­ lives. They need insurance that the single payer legislation in­ forms of"cancer in America. ing new drugs, biologic ap­ ing number is two times the cannot be taken away . .. ever troduced by Rep. James McDer­ The other institutions are Co­ proaches, surgical treatment, number of Americans who .. . for any reason. mott (D-WA). Not all of the lumbia University, Henry Ford and new ways of using existing died in combat during World The 183,000 women this year bills pending before Congress Hospital in Detroit, Massachu­ treatment to improve the out­ War l, World War Il, the Ko­ who will hear their physicians do. If the legislation does not setts General Hospital, North­ come of people treated for ma­ rean, Vietnam and Persian say the dreaded words, "You meet these minimum standards western University in Chicago, lignant brain tumors, which is Gulf wars combined. have breast cancer," need to it will not have the support of and Johns Hopkins University currently quite poor. As many as 46,000 will die know that they will have access the Rhode Island.Breast Cancer in Baltimore, where the consor­ Malignant brain tumors this year. A disproportionate to quality care. Quality health Coalition or the national orga­ tium will be based. killed more than 12,000 people number of these deaths will oc­ care for all - regardless of em­ nization with which we are af­ Principal investigator at in 1993, more than half of the cur among women of low in­ ployment, health or marital sta­ filiated. Rhode Island Hospital is Paul deaths coming within a year of come, many of whom belong to tus - must be available. Real Marlene McCarthy is a breast can­ Calabresi, M.D., who is profes­ diagnosis. Current trends show a minority group and are un­ health care reform must guar­ cer survivor, having been diagnosed sor and chairman emeritus of a steady increase in brain tu­ derinsured. Too few women antee that every woman has ac­ sir years ago. She is the Rhode Island the department of medicine at mors among older Americans, have access to high quality cess regardless of her economic Coord inator for the National Breast School of and malignant tumors are the care. status. Can cer Coalition. She resides in Medicine. Co-investigator is third most common cause of All 2.6 million women living Currently, women who are Coventry. Mel H. Epstein, M.D., surgeon­ cancer death in men aged 15 to in-chief of the department of 34, and fourth in women of the Bone Marrow Transplant Unit same age. he would have been ready to Spring '94 brought renewed care," states Rhode Island Sen. jump to the moon, so why not growth, hope and the opening Jack Reed. Torah, Mental try the easy suggestion of El­ of the Bone Marrow Transplant Reed, whose mother was a isha. He did and was cured. Unit at Roger Williams Medical former cancer patient at Roger Health and You Williams Medical Center, is es­ The wife of the Cohain told her Center. husband that since G-d had "The opening of the BMT pecially attuned to the needs of by R. Y. Donowitz prepared a special source of Unit at Roger Williams Medical cancer patients and the tremen­ Special to the Herald sustenance for each follicle of Center provides a tremendous dous boost they receive from hair, certainly you, a human stride for southeastern New being close to home where they by R. Y. Donowitz . tzara'as (an affliction that ap­ being, with a family dependent England in accessing quality can receive the support of fam­ A woman calls and states that peared like leprosy). Out of ily and friends. on you, G-d would make it pos­ her husband is drinking too desperation he traveled very sible for you to be sustained much and it's having a bad ef­ far to the Jewish prophet Elisha without leaving your family Prostrate Cancer Support Group fect on his relationships with for a cure. Upon hearing the and the land of Israel. He can­ The Prostrate Cancer " Us A free presentation entitled, the family and people at work. prophet say that he should im­ celed his plans. Too" Support Group will be "Eating Right - Before and Af­ A man calls and states that his merse himself seven times in These two cases teach us an holding a -meeting at Roger ter Cancer Diagnosis" will be wife is smoking more and more' the Jordan River he became important lesson: Don't dis­ Williams Medical Center on given by Edna Kurtzman, R.D., as her cough is becoming very incensed. He expected count the obvious and assume April 20 from 7 to 9 p.m. in the M.P.H., a clinical dietitian at deeper and more frequent. A some great miraculous cure and the troubled person knows full hospital's Kay Auditorium. Roger Williams Medical Cen­ mother calls and states her son for Elisha to pray fervently for well what is happening to him ter. Small group discussions complains about failing more him. He refused to follow or her and why. Also, we see will follow the lecture. tests with even lower grades, through with the apparently that presenting ideas in a Judith Jaffe All prostate cancer patients yet he always says he has no simple and natu-ral cure. "Cer­ certain "frame" can make it ac­ M.s. from all hospitals throughout homework and finds he is free tainly it can't be that easy, he ceptable. Counseling fre­ Benharris, Rhode lsland, their spouses, to go out with his friends. In must be trying to make a mock­ quently makes use of "refram­ Weight Management Counselor and other health care personnel each case one person clearly ery of me." The Midrash also ing" as well as metaphors and perceives a problem with a brings another pertinent case. • Heart Healthy Diet are invited to attend. careful use of language as dis­ For more information, call probable cause or contributing A Cohain (priest) wanted to • Natural Foods cussed in the literature of Frank Morgan at 433-2133. In­ factor and the other appears travel outside of Israel because • Individual Counseling neuro-linguistic programming. terpreters for the hearing im­ blind to it. Can anything be he was having great difficulty So, yes, something can be said • Sound Nutrition earning a living where he was. paired are available by calling said that can help? Doesn't the to help people cut through de­ • Personalized Menus As part of his preparations for the Public Relations Depart­ husband see the connection be­ nial and consider accepting By Appointment Only ment at 456-2022. Requests tween his drinking and the in­ leaving, he described to his help. (401) 942-1039 must be made 72 hours prior to creased arguments? Doesn't the wife, in great detail, what to look for in order to declare that R. Y. Donowitz is a certified men­ the seminar. wife realize that her smoking is tal health counselor and an educator connected to her declining someone had tzara'as. He ex­ plained how each and every with a private practice as an affiliate heath? Doesn't the young man of Human Relations Consultants. He realize that greater effort may hair follicle had its own inde­ pendent source of nourishment can now also be reached at his home yield better results? Surely ad­ office number, 861-1835. Visit the Experts at dictions are not simply cured in the skin. and adolescents are not in love In both cases there is an obvi­ with school, yet is there any­ ous problem. Naaman is of­ Recipient of Toxicology thing that can be said so they fended so he won't even try a will admit a problem exists possible simple cure which. he Scholar's Award with their behavior? Treatment traveled many miJ-es to find . The Burroughs Wellcome is virtually doomed if the per­ The Cohain is ready to leave UJNITED his family and the land of Israel Fund ha~ selected Kim Boeke!- son feels that there is nothing to find work somewhere else , heide, M.D., Ph.D., associate to work on. professor of pathology and lab­ SURGICAL CENTERS This week's parsha, Tazria­ even though he realizes how oratory medicine at Brown Uni­ Metzora, offers us some insight carefully G-d designed the hu­ versity School of Medicine, as 380 Warwick Avenue• Warwick, RI 02886 and hope, In one place in the man body so that each part can the recipient of a 1994 Toxicol­ Midrash it relates the event gain its sustenance in its own place. Fortunately each case ogy Scholar Award. Orthopedic Supports from the Navi about Naaman, The Toxicology Scholar the general, of Aram. He was had a "happy ending." The ser­ vants of NaaJT\an told him that Award promotes career devel­ Back Supports suffering from a painful form of opment in toxicology. It is a Wrist Supports for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome five-year award of $350,000 to provide an individual with the Evening & Sunday Hours By Appointment Only Rib Belts opportunity to develop a career in toxicology which focuses on Ankle and Knee Braces R.Y. DONOWITZ, M.S. better understanding of the re­ Post-Mastectomy Products ("6' National Certified Counselor ~ actions of chemicals with bio­ logical systems. It is designed and much more Individual • Couple • Family Counseling Services to support people working in an established toxicology pro­ "Sborl Term Therapy, Long Term Resultsn gram or in a position to bring Call 781-2166 (401) 823-5570 15 College Park Court their scientific training and 3rd Party Billing Accepted 1 (800) 825-5215 Warwick, R.l. 02886 knowledge to address research issues in toxicology. 1-~~H EALT HW'i" S"E";~'I Help For Sexually Imber Speaks, Abused Children People Listen / "The Impact of Sexual trapped between affection for Dr. Steve C. Imber, professor Abuse" on children will be pre- that person and the sense that of Special Education at Rhode sented April 14 at 7 p.m. in the sexual activities are very Island College will be present­ Bra_dJey's Ruggles Gym. wrong, but he may also feel ing at two national conferences Maryellen Butke, A.C.S.W., a anger, jealousy or shame and during the next couple of ,. months. clinical social worker and pro- even be afraid the family will fessor at Boston College's break up if the secret is told." Imber, who served as a pre­ School of Social Work, will Butke adds that these chil­ senter at the 31st annual Inter­ teach parents how to help a dren usually develop a variety national Conference of the child recover from sexual abuse of distressing feelings and Leaming Disability Association and regain a sense of self-es- thoughts, including, low self­ of America, Washington, D.C., teem. esteem and a feeling of worth- in March will be present at the According to Butke, who has lessness. Often the child 15th National Institute on Le­ A Little Sweets Go A Long Way · worked with survivors of sex- becomes withdrawn and mis­ gal Issues of Educating Individ­ I Ashkenazi Chief Rabbi of Israel, Rabbi Israel Meir Lau at ual abuse for over ten years and trustful of adults, and some­ uals with Disabilities, San Fran­ the Childr_en's Medical Center of Israel visited recently with runs national training work- times even suicidal. cisco, Calif., in May. Imber, who writes a column, young p~hents. ~bo;'e, the rabbi offers some sweets to 9-year­ shops for professionals, "child- According to statistics, one in 11 old Chaim, hospitalized for a respiratory ailment in the De­ hood sexual abuse can leave three girls and one in seven " Parents Plights and Rights," partment of Pediatrics. long-lasting scars. boys will be sexually abused by for the Rhode Island Jewish Her­ "Because of the shame in- the age of 18. ald since 1981, will share his volved sexual abuse often goes The program is free and the research on independent edu­ unreported. Eighty-five percent public is invited. cational evaluations - one of Children With A-T of the abusers are people whom Please register in advance by many procedural safeguards af­ the child knows and trusts, or calling 434-3400 ext. 161. If re­ forded to parents under federal by Malkie Bernheim of the brain that gradually leads used to trust. When sexual quested, a sign language inter­ regulations (Individuals with When Mr. and Mrs. Brad to general motor dysfunction. abuse occurs within the family, preter will be present at this Disabilities Education Act). Two other clinical hallmarks of Margus discovered seven the child m~y not only feel workshop. He earned a doctoral degree months ago that two of their A-Tare reddening of the eyes from the department of educa­ three sons had Ataxia-Telan­ (telangiectasia) and immuno­ tional psychology iri special ed­ giectasia (A-T), a devastating deficiency that usually causes Hope Street Y Focuses on Kid's Health ucation from the University of recurrent respiratory infections Connecticut in 1973. ?enetic disorder, they had no The East Side Y at 438 Hope The Y is also sponsoring a idea that such a disease even and an extreme predisposition While the federal regulations to cancer. Children with A-T St., Providence, will be offering Healthy Kids Day on April 23, on independent educational existed. Nor did they know free swimming classes for the 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m .. Opportuni­ they were both carriers of the tend to develop malignancies evaluations have not changed of the blood system almost children of the community dur­ ties will be offered to: since they were passed by defective gene which causes ing vacation week. • Try out a ballet class, gym­ the disease. 1,000 times more frequently Congress in June of 1975, there than the general population. The annual Learn to Swim nastics, STEP fitness for parent have been several letters of pol­ Lack of balance (ataxia) Week will be held during and child, Preschool Move­ marks the degeneration of part Margus, a Harvard Business icy issued on the matter by the School graduate and owner of a school vacation April 18 to 22 ment Education and swim United States Department of shrimp processing company, is and the third annual Healthy lessons for babies and Education. There has also been leading a crusade to save the Kid's Day will be held April 23 . preschoolers. a growing body of caselaw on Wellness Series Opens lives of his children and many The Learn to Swim program • Go for a swim with your independent educational eval­ others afflicted with A-T. He consists of five lessons in five family; bring your suit and tow­ uations. Policy letters and With Eye Care donated $200,000 to the Sack­ days for children 5 to 12 years els. old. These classes are for the (Continued on Page 19) Chief of Ophthalmology at ler School of Medicine at Tel (Continued on Page 19) Aviv University, where Dr. non-swimmer or beginner. Memorial Hospital of Rhode Is­ Basic water safety skills are land, Robert E. Curran, M.D., Yosef Shiloh is paving the road toward ·identifying the gene. stressed as well as floating and will open the hospital's 1994 beginner swimming skills. Community Wellness series Margus will be in Newport, Class times are as follows: You Know That Your Kids with a discussion of common R.I., May 5 to 7 and is available For ages 5 and 6, 9 to 9:30 medical problems associated to discuss ongoing A-T _ re­ a.m. or 3:15 to 3:45 p.m. Would Do Anything For You. with eyes and the latest treat­ search techniques, the For ages 7 to 9, 9:45 to 10:30 Why Make Them Have To? ment methods available. Enti­ prospects for a cure and to ask a.m. or 4:30 to 5:15 p.m. tled "Here's Looking at You," for your help in getting the For ages 10 to 12, 5:15 to 6 the first lecture in this year's word out about A-T. You know chat your CHil.DREN would do anything they could for p.m. you. Bue you also know chat you always wane to be able co cake care of program will be held on April For more information, call Classes are free but you Il)Ust 19 at 7 p.m. in the hospital's (212) 687-5651. pre-register. Call 521-0155. yourself- physically and financially. Sayles Conference Center. John Hancock's PROTECTCARE" can help. 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Mix re­ Around the World maining mashed potatoes with of Lyme Disease turmeric, salt, flour and baking Debra Wasserman serves up from many different countries. delicious healthy dishes in The Whether they came from Ire­ powder to create a dough. Lyme disease may cause a Lowfat Jewish Vegetarian Cook­ land, Morocco, Yemen, South Knead dough for a few min­ number of medical conditions, utes. Roll dough out on floured book. Featured are 150 lowfat Africa, or Brazil, each had their including arthritis, that can be surface unt\i '/•-inch thick. Cut international recipes, an abun­ own favorite dish and stories to treated if you ' recognize the dough into 4" x 4" squares dance suitable for the holidays. tell. symptoms and see your doctor. (about 8). Place 1/• of sauerkraut Feast on Romanian apricot According to the book, Jewish Early signs may include flu­ mixture on each square. Fold dumplings, Czechoslovakian Cooking From Around The like symptoms during summer corners of dough in and pinch noodles with poppy seeds, or World, by Josephine Levy Ba­ or early fall , an expanding skin dough tight in center. Polish plum and rhubarb soup. con, the first American Jewish rash and joint or muscle pain. Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Celebrate with eggless challah, cookbook was called The Jewish If left untreated, Lyme dis-. Place knishes (pinched side hamentashen for Purim, Cookery Book. It was written by ease can cause serious nerve or Chanukah latkes, Passover Esther Levy nee Jacobs in 1871 down) on lightly oiled cookie heart problems as well as a dis­ sheet. Bake at 375 degrees for vegetarian kishke, mock and published in Philadelphia. abling type of arthritis. Early chio nuts 45 minutes. Serve warm. chopped "liver," Russian Wasserman is also the author treatment of Lyme disease 1 Tablespoon shelled wal­ Serves 4 - 2 each. Total calo­ charoset, and eggless matzah of No-Cholesterol Passover symptoms with antibiotics can nuts, chopped ries per serving: 369. Fat: 1 balls. Recipes, Simply Vegan, and Veg­ '/• cup maple syrup prevent these more serious etarian Journal's Guide to Natu­ gram. medical problems. Savor Polish apple blintzes, Place bulgar, water, ra1sms, Reprinted with permission of the · potato knishes, Indian curry, ral Foods Restaurants in the People and pets who live and and caraway seeds in a covered p11l>lis her. Greek pastry, spinach pies, and United States and Canada. pot. Cook over medium heat work near or enter wooded or much more. Each recipe con­ Her interest in international for 30 minutes. Stir occasion­ marshy areas are most at risk. tains a nutritional analysis. Jewish vegetarian cooking ally. Add nuts and syrup. Sim­ These areas are home to a very The cookbook also includes springs from her studying at mer 5 minutes longer. Serve Local Med School Gets tiny tick that can carry a special Rosh Hashanah dinner sugges­ Hebrew University in Israel Warm. Cold leftovers are good, kind of bacteria. When these· tions, a glossary of foods used and Georgetown University in too. Serves 8. Total calories per $1.3 Million Grant ticks bite, they pass along the Washington, D.C. - specializ­ infection that causes Lyme dis­ in Jewish vegetarian cooking, serving: 206. Fat: 2 grams. The Lucille P. Markey Chari­ lists of the top 10 recipes for ing in Middle East relations; ease. teaching Iranian, Iraqi, Roma­ table Trust has awarded a grant To reduce the risk of tick calcium and iron, and a bibliog­ POTA TO KUGEL of $1 .3 million to Brown Uni­ raphy for those who want to nian, and Russian refugees; and bites, wear protective clothing, Try this wonderful eggless versity School of Medicine to check yourself, children and learn more about healthy watching her own Polish potato pudding containing study the molecular and cell bi­ pets for ticks, and clear away Jewish vegetarian cooking grandmother cook. cauliflower. ology of disease. brushy or grassy areas near throughout history. The cookbook is 224 pages 6 potatoes, peeled and grated and costs $15. Send to The The program will enable an your home that attract ticks. Did you know that the ances­ 2 onions, peeled and grated interdisciplinary group of sci­ tor of the Jewish blintz is the Vegetarian Resource Group, For more information or a 10-ounce package frozen entists at Brown to pursue new copy of the brochure, Lyme twice-fried Russian blinchiki? P.O. Box 1463, Baltimore, Md., cauliflower, cooked and 21203. For more information, directions and to coordinate Disease, call 434-5 792. That Jewish people from Iraq mashed contact or call (410) 366-8343. their ongoing research activi­ break the Yorn Kippur fast with ½ cup unbleached white Locally, you can contact ties on disease origins at the almond milk and Jewish people flour cellular and molecular levels. from Romania cook with white Tikva Traditions at 421-0309. forts to strengthen and to ex­ ½ teaspoon baking powder According to Brown's Dean pand interdisciplinary research· beans? . 1 teaspoon salt of Medicine and Biological Sci­ and training programs in areas Wasserman states, "Having Recipes From Low-Fat Dash of pepper ences Donald J. Marsh, M.D., of science that will be vital to been raised on Long Island, Preheat oven to 350 degrees. "This grant will greatly en­ health care in the next cen­ New York, I came to believe Vegetarian Cookbook Mix all the ingredients to- hance Brown University's ef- tury." that all Jewish people ate the SYRIAN WHEAT PUDDING gether in a large bowl. Pour same type of bagels, knishes, This unique Syrian pudding into a lightly oiled baking pan and kugel puddings as my fam­ and bake at 350 degrees for one ily did. Most of the Jewish peo­ traditionally would contain more nuts, and thus more fat . This ver­ hour until brown. Serve warm. ple I knew were of Russian or Serves 8. Total calories per 'In Sickness and in Health' sion is lower in fat . European descent. My own rel­ serving: 145. Fat: 4 grams. atives came from Poland, Rus­ 1 ½ cups bulgar (cracked by Herb Brown wheat) sia,. and Austria." SAUERKRAUT KNISHES If your problem is cholesterol, 4 cups water Just take a look around, it's not that bad at all. While traveling throughout These delicious knishes should 1 cup raisins I know someone who cannot lie down, Israel and doing research at He­ be eaten right after they are ½ teaspoon caraway seeds He can't sit and he can't walk and he can't run around. brew University in Jerusalem, baked so that they do not become the author met Jewish people 1 Tablespoon shelled pista- soggy. Well, you know you're in good company, 2 pounds potatoes, peeled A friend of mine has got some water on his knee, and chopped And another one who's got the gout, 2 cups water And a guy who when he sneezes, why his back goes out. 1 ½ cups sauerkraut If you think that's bad, then listen here, 1/• teaspoon caraway seeds I know someone who always wants to bend my ear, 1/• cup water Ev'ry sickness that's been known to man, ½ teaspoon turmeric He has seen it and he's had it, and it's all first hand. 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The Shortest Route Home THE RHODE ISLAND JEW!_SH HERALD, THURSDAY, APRIL 14, 1994 13 ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT ,------''·- visits to sample all the delec­ ~~TER1' 9.( .,,/ Cafe Shiraz: An Eclectic Mix of-Middle table offerings. We started with assorted ap­ ,..,"''O ,,.1-tt\ Eastern, Persian, and American Cuisine petizers, including sabzi (spin· '19· ach pie), badamjan (eggplant a: % < -I by Myrna H. Dress Cafe Shiraz features home- We were impressed by the pie), and baba ghanoush with ·······BRIEFS······· Herald Staff made, nutritious Middle Eastern attractive, spacious surround· pita bread. The sabzi and FornearlytwoyearsChefJake food. They strive to deliver the ings. It is handsomely decorated badamjan, Persian specialties, Shahhasdelighted palatesatCafe freshest and best products avail­ in a Middle Eastern motif- in reminded us of quiche. They April 15, 12:15 p.m., a con­ Shiraz, with an eclectic mix able,bypreparingeverything cream, red, and black. The walls were very light and flaky,served cert by violinists Amy of Glatt Kosher Middle \t-l I•• from scratch to order. are accented by a beautiful Per­ as round pies, cut into three gen­ Maney and Lois Finkel in sian rug, a large abstract platter erous slices. the gallery at Rhode Island Eastern, Persian and tJ<) __ *T. C". This reviewer looks American cuisine. ~ forward to a repeat and assorted prints. (Continued on Page 16) School of Design Museum, He brings 10 years m· ~·;· ·..· visit soon to the Com- Here they can satisfy both 224 Benefit Street, Provi­ It of fine restaurant o," .:: monwealth Avenue the most adventuresome and dence. Call 454-6532. dining and catering . .,. restaurant. !tis located more timid diner. The impres­ Classical Choral Concert ••• experience from A ·"" ,, .1 between Kenmore sive variety of appetizers, en­ April 16, at 2 p.m., a con­ Iran.ChefShahalso .,r;. 1£.-.r Square and Brook- trees and desserts offered in­ "The Venetian Connection," cert of Renaissance music taught classes in classic; 411.· VI~ line's Harvard Street. clude Middle Eastern and Per­ music by early baroque com­ from Spain and England at Persian cuisine in Boston. The Imagine a fine restaurant sian specialties, vegetarian plat­ posers who trained or worked the Cranston Public Li­ management boasts more than under Boston rabbinical super- ters, pasta and over-stuffed deli in Venice, will be presented by brary, 140 Sockanosset 15 years of hotel and restaurant vision, where kashrutobservant sandwiches and even a chil­ the Oratorio Singers on April ~ross Road, Cranston. Call experience in Boston and Iran. diners can eat delectable meals! dren's menu. 30, at 8 p.m., at Gloria Dei 943-9080. During our recent visit their Live entertainment is fea- With such an assortment of Lutheran Church, 15 Hayes St., ... expertise shone in a combina- turedeveryThursdayandmany choices and the large portions Providence. tion of delicious food, warm, Saturday nights. The variety of setved, it would take numerous Tickets are $7.50 in advance, April 16, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., $10 at the door and $5 for stu­ a new exhibit of the collec­ attractive ambiance, and atten- music includes Persian, Turk- tive service. ish and jazz. dents. tions of Rudolf Haffenref­ URl's 'Steel Magnolias' For information, call 421- fer, at the Haffenreffer Mu­ 5860. seum of Anthropology, The University of Rhode ls­ Mount Hope, Bristol. Call land Theatre Department will 253-8388. present "Steel Magnolias" by ... Robert Harling on April 21 to April 16, 8 p.m., at the 23 and April 27 to 30 at 8 p.m. Cathedral of St. John, 271 at the Fine Arts Center on Up­ J. ELLIOTTS North Main Street, Provi­ per College Road in Kingston, formerly Cassie's Cafe dence, a concert featuring R.I. the South County Cham­ Tickets are $8 for general BREAKFAST ber Singers and JED En­ sales, $6 for students and se-· DELI LUNCH semble, called "PDQ Bach nior citizens and $4 for children DINNER Meets Menotti." Call 781- under 12. 3499. Reservations can be made by calling 792-5843. Iii' April 16 (10 a.m. to 9 p.m.) GOURMET COFFEE and 17 (10 a.m. to 6 p.m.), CAPPUCCINO the lO'th ' annua[ Spr.ing ESPRESSO Art and Craft Show at ~-.d-M-! Boston's Bayside Expo 959 HOPE STREET, PROVIDENCE Center. Call (508) 359- 861-0200 6545. ••• April 16, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., I free small,coffee I "A Show of Quilts" at the L' CHAIM - Diners toast a splendid and most enjoyable glatt I WITH PURCHASE OF BAGEL .1 Sprague Mansion, 1351 kosher meal at Cafe Shiraz in Brookline, Mass. I WITH CREAM CHEESE 1 Cranston Street, Cranston. 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•• ...... • t.1', " .. 1..•j1...... ~ J ... ,~...... -_ .. -...... l , ...... 4- ...... THE JEWISH COMMUNITY Touro Synagogue and Trinity Church Calendar of Jewish Events Welcome Grand Master Thunday, April 14 Sunday April 17 (continued) The Grand Masters visitation Queen Ann's Square for the fir­ YOM Ha' Atzmaut, Israel Independence Day 7 p.m. -A Yorn Ha'atzmaut Israel Indepen­ to the 7th Masonic district for ing of the Newport artillery the 203rd anniversary of Grand cannon by the grand master. 7 p.m. - The JCCRI's Spring Children's The­ dence Day celebration will take place at the Lodge is scheduled for the 10:15 a.m. - Reassemble at ater Production will perform "Cinderella Gets Jewish Community Center of Rhode Island, morning of April 17. Masons Hall for coffee, juice Married in the social hall. Tickets are$2.50 and 401 Elmgrove Ave., Providence. Free and open and pastries. includes entrance, meet the cast and an ice to the community. Refreshments served along Schedule of Events 11 :45 a.m. - Depart Masons cream party. Call Alisa Yanow or Anne Liss with Israeli sing-along and folk dancing. Call 7:30 a.m. - Breakfast at the Hall for Touro Synagogue. Johnson at 861-8800. 861-8800. Elks Lodge. At high noon, Rabbi Shapiro 7:30 and 9 p.m. - An intimate Israeli story 9:00 a.m. - Assemble at Ma­ Monday, April 18 sons Hall and walk to Trinity will welcome and introduce the captur~d on film will be viewed at in the grand master and greet the Church. Sciences Library, room 1418 at Brown-RISO, The JCCRI's kids vacation camp begins to­ brethren in attendance. The 9:15 a.m. - Assemble in through the Progressive Zionist Caucus. Call day through April 22. Fo.r more information, grand master will address the Trinity Church for a short 863-2805. call Anne Liss Johnson or Alisa Yanow at assemblage, after which speech by the association grand 861-8800. Bernard Kusinitz, Touro Syna­ chaplain, R.W. Judah Rosen Friday, April 15 gogue's historian, will give a Tuesday, April 19 and greetings from Trinity 9 p.m. - David Jacobson, professor of Judaic Church. short historical overview about 9:30 p.m. - Singer, songwriter, Catie Curtis, Touro Synagogue. Studies at Brown University, will speak as part 9:45 a.m. - Assemble_ on of the series "G---d's Scrapbook: Images of the 1987 alumnae of Brown University. The pro­ Divine through the Ages." At the Rapaporte gram is at the Hillel House and refreshments Hillel House, 80 Brown St. Call 863-2805. will be served. The cost is $2 for students and Temple Emanu-EI Gather and Give $5 for all others at the door. Call 863-2805. 5aturday, April 16 Leisure Club Dvorah-Dayan Club of Wednesday, April 20 Na' Amat/USA is turning to the 8:15-11:30 p.m. -Country and Western Night The annual meeting of Tem­ community to organize for the at Temple Torat Yisrael. A dance instructor 7:30 p.m. - Relive the magic of radio with ple Emanu-El Leisure Ch,1b will annual Giant Yard Sale. will be present to teach the dances. Refresh­ Russ ButleratTheSOand Up Club. This is free be held on April 17 at 2 p.m., in They are looking for yard ments served will be based on the Texan theme. and open to the community. For reservations the Bohnen Vestry of the tem­ sale items - anything and ev­ The cost is $9 and reservations a must. Call or information, call Sandy Bass 861-8800. ple. erything except adult clothes. If 785-1800. 7:30 p.m. - Varda Lev, Jewish educator, will Dr. David Kaplan, an author­ you know of families who are present a slide show and discuss "Ori Sherman: ity on the Yiddish language, breaking up housekeeping, Sunday April 17 An Artists Life." Her brother, Ori Sherman, will speak about "The Joys of moving away, cleaning out at­ 8 a.m,-3 p.m. -Spring Yard Sale at the Uffer died in 1988,afterrecognitionofhisJewishart. Yiddish." tics, cellars, etc., and have fur­ residence, 30 Potter St., Cranston. Funds will This will take place at RISO Design Center, Kaplan has spent seven years niture and/or household items benefit B'Nai B'rith Youth Organization. Call Room212,MetcalfAuditorium,30NorthMain at the Jewish Comunity Cen­ for which they no longer have 461-5243 to donate merchandise or volunteer. St., Providence. Call 863-2805. ter's summer program conduct­ use, please let them know. ing Yiddish classes. Pick up service, at your con­ 9-11:30 a.m.- Relax at Temple Beth-El every Thunday, April 21 Refreshments and a social venience is available. A success Sunday with Java and Bagels, sponsored by hour will follow the meeting. of this project counts on a good the Brotherhood. Call 331-6070. 10 a.m. - The Kosher Mealsite program at the JCCRI departs for its first spring trip to the supply of merchandise. 11 a.m. - Part Two of the Marx Brothers Cock 'n Kettle Restaurant and then to the For more information, call move, "Monkey Business" will be viewed at Willard House CJock Museum in Worcester, JFS Dessert Buffet 351-2139 or 274-3694. the JCCRI. Call 861-8800. Mass. Return by 4 p.m. Call 861-8800. 11:45 a.m. - The JCCRI's Club 456 and the to Thank Volunteers Friday, April 22 Outdoor Club depart for horseback riding at " A Thank You in Music, A Majestic Senior Guild Roseland Acres in Tiverton. Beginners wel­ 6:15 p.m. - The JCCRI Singles group will be Thank You in Words," is the come. Call Alisa Yanow at 861-8800. A meeting of the Majestic Se­ holding an Oneg Shabbat service with dinner title of Jewish Family Service's 2-4 p.m. - The opening reception of water nior Guild will be held April 19 to follow at Temple Am David, 40 Gardiner first annual Volunteer Recogni­ at 12:30 p.m. at Temple Torat color paintings by Hershy Worch, rabbi of St., Warwick. Call Merrill at 331-5582. tion Dessert Buffet. The event Onawe Sholam in Pawtucket, will be on Yisrael. will be held April 27 at 7 p.m. at At this meeting all dates and display in Gallery 401 at the JCCRI through Send calendar entries to: R.1. Jewish Herald, P.O. Box the Senior Adult Lounge of the May 10. Call 861-8800. 6063, Providence, R.1. 02940, or fax to (401) 726-5820. future daily trips as well as Jewish Community Center of overnight trips will be an­ Rhode Island, 401 Elmgrove nounced and discussed. Avenue in Providence. Our nominating committee The event was organized to will bring in their reports for fu­ honor the many volunteers that ture candidates for 1994 and GREAT GRILLED play an important role in the CHICK ICHES 1995. work done by Jewish Family All ~onies for the day trip to Service. Cabot Street Theatre in Bev­ These are among the various erly, Mass., on May 1 should be tasks performed by those who paid at this meeting. The enter­ give their time to help at JFS. tainment for this afternoon is a Please R.S.V.P. by April 20 at musical program performed by 331-1244. singer, Lou Renzi. Refresh­ Valerie Anne's ments will be served. 727 East Ave., Pawtucket 727-3620 Use your zip code. Tues.-Sat. 6-3, Sun. 7-1 'Access Rhode Island' The Brotherhood of Temple Beth-El has created an award­ winning public affairs program called Access Rhode Island. OPERA On April 17 and 24, at 8 p.m., and 18 and 25 at 8:30 p.m., on Statewide Jnterconnet A, the featured guest will be Governor AUDREY'S EXQUISITE THAI CUISINE Bruce Sundlun who will dis­ . cuss Rhode Island issues with Presented by The Johnson & Wales Inn . . host Tom Broffman . Spend your next Saturday evening filled with Opera, elegance and an The topics covered will in­ clude economic development, unforgettable five course dinner all for a song, only $24.95 per person! EXTENSIVE THAI MENU the proposed Providence Mall, For reservations, call 508-336-4636. FULL BAR• APPETIZER MENU airport expansion, issues relat­ ing to crime and punishment, and the selection process of judges. Milton Nachbar pro­ Owned ond Operoled by 1he monogemenl of Siam lollJS, Norwood, Mossochusetts duced the show.

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Kevin and Richard Land. They Temple Am-David received $500 between them. Not bad for an evening out wiih family and friends. Dines and Dances Philip Geffin, who was the by Marty Cooper As tradition would have it, chairperson for the raffle dance as well as emcee for the Temple Am David held its the three finalists negotiated a annual raffle dance dinnPr on way for all three to be winners. (Continued on Page 19) Third prize went to Jeffery April 9. A full-course kosher dinner was catered by Izzy's Catering, and the Rene Rancart Band played for dancing. But dinner and dancing were not the only festivities of the evening. There was also a raf­ fl e, with the winners taking home up to $2,000. To keep suspense brewing throughout the evening, num­ bers were frequently called out, eliminating contestants. The excitement of the raffle began to build as the tickets were drawn down to the final 20. It reached a peak when it got down to five tickets, with three of those five being in the money. When the first and sec­ PREPARING FOR THE RAFFLE - Phil Geffin and Bleama ond of the five were drawn, the Forman confer on the stage at the Temple Am David Dance and three left knew they were on Raffle Evening, April 9. Hera/dPl10tobyA/iso11Smit/r their way to big money. Seebert Goldowsky, a physi­ Topic: Rhode Island Jewish History cian and historian who will legacy of Roger Williams has provide an overview of the his­ Mike Fink, Guest Speaker helped make Rhode Island a tory of Jewish people in Rhode The Brown Leaming Com­ particularly good place for Island. Attorney Jeffrey Teitz, a munity which offers diverse Jews. member of the Rhode Island A GRACIOUS KICK-OFF-The ladies of the National Coalition educational opportunities to Addressing this topic will be Legislature, will discuss the of Jewish Women plan a benefit luncheon at the Homonoff the public, will offer a special a distinguished group of speak­ history of Jewish involvement home on Grotto Avenue to honor Barbara Long. one-evening program, "Jews of ers, including the Herald 's very in the politica l life of Rhode Is­ Rhode Island," as part of its on­ own Mike Fink, also a faculty land and Stanley Lemons, pro- . Herp/d P/roto by Aliso11 Smit/r going series, "Talking About member at Rhode Island fessor of history at Rhode Is­ Rhode Islanders," from 6:30 to School of Design, who will pro­ land College, wi ll moderate the 9 p.m., April 18, in Room 104 vide information about the discussion. Barbara Long Hono_red by NCJW of Sayles Hall, loca ted on the Jewish contribution to the arts Admission to the program is College Green. and cultural life of the state, $10. To register, call 863-3452. The 17th annual Community Women community service According to historians, the ~ Service Award Luncheon of the projects for the elderly, chil­ first people of Spanish- and Rhode Island section, National dren, and newly arrived Rus- Portuguese-Jewish heritage Council of Jewish Women will settled in Rhode Island nearly a be held May 10 at the Provi­ century before the establish­ dence Marriott Hotel. ment in 1763 of the Touro Syn­ This year's honoree is Bar­ agogue in Newport. Succeed­ F L 0 u R I s H E s bara Long. A past president of ing waves of immigration over the National Council of Jewish the centuries have brought to ~ ~~ J.l'fo/ .,, fr/'~an//o/u'-w,J. Women, Long has served as a the state Jews from such coun­ C ARDS • GIFl'S • A CCESSORIES docent with the Rhode Island tries as Germany, Eastern Eu­ ~ Historical Society, and its li­ rope and Russia. Organizers of HOURS : TUESDAY- S,\TURDAY 10 AM- 6 PM brary committee, and was in­ "Jews of Rhode Island" have 769A HOPE STREET, PROVIDEN CE, RHODE I Si.AND 02906 401-273-6891 volved with the opening of the written that the program at Aldrich House. Brown will explore whether the Her long volunteer career has , " led her to the boards of the Bu­ reau of Jewish Education, · the Alliance for Better Nursing Barbara Long Home Care, the Jewish Histori­ cal Association, and the Tern-· Join Ruth Fink pie Beth-El Sisterhood. sian families, and the scholar­ Long has also been on the ship program for eligible boards of the Women's Associ­ students who demonstrate ations of the Miriam Hospital, community service. and Ruth Ross and the Jewish Home. Irma Barbara Coen is chairwoman Gross will make the presenta­ of the event which begins at Co-PRESIDENTS OF CRANsToNIVVARWICK IIAoASsAH GROUP tion. noon. Reservations can be Proceeds from this fund-rais­ made by ca lling 821-0775. Giv­ "Because of Hadassah 's slan- their time and energy to projects in ing luncheon directly support ing categories range from $25 dards for health care. youth the United States and Israel. National Council of Jewish to $ 100 plus. services and the environment in ls- lly joining Hadassah, you help rael and th e U.S., along with con- toprovideinvaluablemedicaltreat- cems on women's issues, our Jewish men ts, training for newly settled and Zionis t education ... I'm proud Ru ssian and Ethiopian immigrants, lo bea part oflhisdedicatedgroupof and voca ti onal training for yo uth - women." • RuTH FtNK just a fewofrhe Hadassah projects. " RuTH FINK AND RuTH Ross Hadassah_ actively pursues adassah was not a family ------Amencan affa,rs, and takes an ac­ MARTY'S H word to me, but being a part of the Hadassah ti ve role on issues concerning the KOSHER MEAT MARKET Family has made me proud. Our work, servicing Youth elderly and childcare. Hadassah Aliyah, Young Judea, /NF, Hadassah's College of women work toge th er to improve 88½ ROLFE STREET, CRANSTON, R.I. • 467-8903 I Technology and th e Hadassah hospitals, all help their li ves, the communi ty , and ,,., make Hen rietta Szold's dream a reallly. 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FINE PRODUCTS AT LOW PRICES! e 16 - THE RHODE ISLAND JEWISH HERALD, THURSDAY, APRIL 14, 1994 THE JEWISH COMMUNITY Hadasssah Community Conference The Northeast Co-operative Young Judea groups will be Hadassah Joint Conference will participating on Sunday, so we be held May 1 and 2 at The are encouraging you to bring Westin Hotel, Waltham, Mass. your high school and college­ Hadassah members from Boston, Northern, Western and age children, nieces, nephews, Southern New England, and neighbors and special friends. Upper State New York will get For additional information together to focus on Women and conference schedule, call and Youth. 463-3636. Concerns for Jewish continu­ ity will be the theme on how we approach problems, devel­ oping successful strategies and Dual Curriculum making progress for the '90s! (Continued from Page 4) The conference is open to all women whether or not they are Francine Kersh says she had no affiliated with Hadassah. Panel idea that she would learn as discussions on "Jewish Family much as she has from her chil­ Life," "Our Changing Relation­ dren's day school experience. ship with Israel," "To Be or Not "My kids constantly talk about To Be Jewish - And Why," are_ what they learn - in general a few topics being addressed. studies as well as Judaic stud­ ies. They bring up topics that motivate me to do research to Tribes Lost help answer their questions. REACHING FOR THE STARS- Ellen Selya, Barbara Lavine and Myrna Rosen plan for a gala I'm learning all the time." benefit on May 10, which will star Mac Davis as Will Rogers. Submitted P/roto and Found Gail Cytryn and her husband both attended public school Mike Fink and had to catch up with their Will Rogers Is Coming To Town Club to Honor Gershman (Continued from Page 5) son. "I actively found out what he was learning and read like a The first steering committee seating for the show and a post­ A luncheon meeting of the Michael, like you, appeared be­ bandit," says Cytryn. She says meeting for a benefit on open­ performance rooftop party at a Eden Garden Club will be held side me and helped me to put her husband has also caught ing night of "The Will Rogers location overlooking the the­ April 21 at noon, at Temple my finger on the names and ad­ the learning bug; he studies Follies," May 10 at the Provi­ ater's marquee. Beth-El, to honor Abe Gersh­ dresses of my twin brothers. with their son on weekends. dence Performing Arts Center, Patrons will enjoy music, man for his prize winning floral Jews have angels in their leg­ All work and no play can was held at the East Side home dancing, food and refreshment presentation at the first annual ends and in their lives. make for an antsy kid so day of co-chair· and PPAC trustee at the tented party, a free listing Rhode Island Flower Show. Through Rabbi Helbraun I schools make sure to provide Ellen Selya. in the theater's program book Gershman will demonstrate wound my own way back to Ju­ time for activities such as phys­ The event "Reach for the and reserved'garage parking for his award-winning arrange­ daism. My mother was afraid ical education, computers and Stars" will be a black tie op­ the evening. ment, in addition to creating doors would be closed to her as music. The Hebrew Academy tional affair offering priority (Continued on Page 20) two other floral pieces. a Jew. She gave it up. I picked of Hartford offers their students Hostesses for the day will be Judaism and it freed me from a public speaking class and a Mildred Samors, Martha Fin­ fear." studio art program, lead by a ger, Lillian Rosen, Eleanor Betty struck me as a person community artist. And some­ Bohnen, Norma Friedman and with few terrors, but in those times the dual curriculums Dorothy Kramer. days, women were victims, and combine. "When the students To reserve a seat, call 738- maybe men too. Betty sum­ learn about the history of the 0934 or 732-1221. moned her strength and con­ Middle East, Spain, or Europe, verted though Rabbi Helbraun the influence of the Jewish peo­ said she was already Jewish. "I ple becomes an integral part of went to the mikveh just to that lesson," says curriculum Cafe Shiraz cleanse myself of my past with co-ordinator, Gail Deutsch. Al­ the soot of hellfire. I studied though parents have expressed (Continued from Page 13) Hebrew and Torah. I know concern over the limited time Our favorite entree was the how prejudiced people are, but allotted for sports, they feel the albalo polo, "a sweet and sour I came out and here I stay, ev­ benefits of the day schools' blend of cherries, saffron and ery Sabbath and Sunday morn­ dual curriculum far outweigh special house spices mixed with ing." its burdens. "I think all their rice and served with chunks of Betty watches her grandchil­ studying will pay off and help boneless fried chicken breast." dren deal with their Jewish her­ them develop good, disciplined Another hit was chengeh, a itage. " All you can do is live study habits, solid Jewish val­ beef shish kebab. What makes your own Jewish life and let ues with a commitment to this dish spectacular, is the chef's them share it with-you," I say maintaining a Jewish home," special wine sauce in which the gently. "That's why Carol calls says Sara Lee Kessler. Parents boneless beef is marinated. The you her friend. You help her by report that their kids are learn­ meat is then grilled on a skewer cheerful words. Priests in con­ ing a lot; they start and finish with green peppers and onions. fession use dread of the after­ the day enthused and, as It is served on saffron rice with life .. Jews plant hope," Betty put Cytryn said, "My kid is assorted mixed vegetables. · the Church bells were ring­ happy!" Also enjoyed was adas polo, ing from next door. I don't Reprinted with permission from a delightful mixture of lentil compare faiths or persons, The Jewish Parent Connection, a beans, red raisins and saffron­ but Betty's exodus was publication of the National Society of flavored rice and chunks of timed just right. I tacked on a Hebrew Day Schools, of New York boneless fried chicken breast. tactful footnote about the tie City. For dessert, the baklava was between Jewish values and "Chai" Hal ! sweet and flaky, with a unique, Japanese rituals, as a compli­ Hal Bornstein of Yankee Doodle Drummer Antiques in _ butdelightfulzingofcinnamon. ment to Carol, who had Non-Orthodox Cemetery Peabody, Mass., shows off some Judaica at Lighthouse Pro­ Cafe Shiraz offers a wine list brought us to our rendezvous. motions' Springtime Antique Show, recently held at the Ve­ of fine kosher wines, including "Yes, they respect elders," (Continued from Page 5) nus de Milo in Swansea, Mass. There were many interesting Baron Herzog Chardonnay and agreed Betty. "Buddhists be­ items at the show that included displays from dealers all over Champagne, Weinstock White lieve in the wisdom of parents, Israel's Supreme Court requir­ New England. Herald Photo by Jeanette Hidalgo Zinfandel and Cabernet Sau­ like Jews." ing that the government allo­ vignon and, Carmel Shiraz. I made my way over to cate land to Menuha Nehona, Cafe Shiraz offers take-out Emanu-EI for a Yizkor. Rabbi the first non-Orthodox burial service and caters to parties, Kaunfer was saying in his ser­ society in the Jewish state. ALL EL AL FLIGHTS TO ISRAEL banquets and all occasions. mon, "The afikomen means Several hundred Israelis have Cafe Shiraz is open Monday that your kids find hidden already registered with the so­ ,r GREATLY REDUCED! through Thursday 11 am to 2:30 pm things, secret things and bring ciety, according to Amir Call Dorothy Ann Wiener... 272-6200 and 5 to 10 pm, Friday 11 am to 2:30 them back. They learn from Shacham, associate director of pm and Sunday noon until 10 pm. fragments and teach us how to the !RAC. "All we are waiting put things together again." No for is for the Ministry of Reli­ • Dorothy They are open also 011 Saturday ') i\nn ~~~~~1'.cl:;'8,~~~~~~~RS matter how separate one Jew gion to abide by the decision of 766 H ope S treet, PO BOK 6845 nights,fro11111/2 hours after Shabbat ~I ener Provid e nce, Rhode Is l.ind 0 2940 ends until midnight. For more infor­ may get from another, they the High Court and provide us "YOUR TRAVEL AGENT, INC." (401) 272-6 2 00 mation, call (617) 566-8888. connect, sooner or later. with the land," he said. (Continued from Page 1) background reminded everyone that "we are also learning about kosher animals too." >v After the official presentation was completed, the class of 2006 were able to pet, hold and cuddle all of the furry friends. The 2-week-old chicks and ducks, the 5-week-old bunnies, the kitty cats, the lambs, the goats, the rooster, the hen - and let's not forget the farm dog - all live on Fisher's farm in Rehoboth, Mass. You may ask yourself "What happens when20 kindergartners and several farm animals get to­ gether?" The answer is quite simple, a lot of fun learning.

LOVE AT FIRST SIGHT - Kindergarteners of Providence ON YOUR MARK, GET SET GO-It looks like the rabbit hops Hebrew Day School get hands-on experience with one of to the lead. Herald Photo by Stacey A. Pacheco Karen's Kritters. Herald Photo by Stacey A. Pacheco Vacation Week Brings Museum of Natural History 'Pizzazz' to Museum Offers School Vacation Week The Children's Museum of and imaginative stories. He Rhode Island starts April sings, and the audience sings The Museum of Natural His­ gram will be a children's con­ school vacation week by being along with him. Harley's na­ tory, Roger Williams Park, will cert by Julie Garnett. open April 18, 9:30 a.m. to 5 tional fame is growing with the present a varied agenda of spe­ The museum's tide pool p.m., for out-of-school children material he writes and narrates cial programs during the April aquarium will be open from and their parents to enjoy. for National Public Radio's All school vacation week, from noon to 1:30 p.m. each day and Things Considered. April 18 through April 22. the telescope will be set up out­ School vacation week also is On April 21 at 10:30 a.m., Admission to the museum is doors, weather permitting, for TALK ABOUT carrying the filled with entertainment espe­ Jody Scalise will entertain with free and all programs are free viewing of sun spots. weight of the world on your cially for children when the a combination of audience-in­ except for specia.l 10:30 a.m. Special participatory pro­ shoulders, museum puts on the delight­ volving comedy, mime, and performances. grams for children will take Herald Photo by Stacey A. Pacheco fully engaging Pizzazz Perfor­ improvisation. Scalise is a for­ Programs will include a 10:30 place daily; crafts and other mance Series. mer member of the Wright a.m. daily performance for chil­ hands-on projects will be fea­ Pizzazz begins on April 19 at Brothers, a renowned ensemble dren and families: the Monday tured. 10:30 a.m., when Lyn Dillies of children's performers. and Wednesday performances In addition to scheduled pro­ stages the Magic of Lyn. Dillies, All performances are held at will be "The Sun's Musician" by grams, Family Fun is a special Theatre Camps for Kids one of the country's foremost the Pawtucket Congregational activity for adults and children female illusionists, puts on a Church auditorium, next door . Perishable Theatre, the Tuesday The All Children's Theatre to do together in the museum. fast-paced display of illusions. to the museum. Reservations program will be " Folk Tales" Ensemble will be operating , 'Round the World by Joan Bai­ Families can use a packet enti­ On April 20 at 10:30 a.m., Bill are necessary. Call (401) 726- tled " House of Collections." summer theatre camps for kids Harley will tell funny, stirring 2591 for ticket information. ley, Thursday's program will ages 8 to 10 and 11 to 14. For additional information, feature storytelling by Bernice The camps will run from June Bronson and the Friday pro- call 785-9457. URI Alumni Children Scholarship Program 20 to July 1, July 11 to 22 and The University of Rhode ls- . Aug. 1 to 12, Monday through land Alumni Association is ac- awarded m the summer to two Children's Friday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. cepting applications for the sophomores, two juniors and Protect Our Children Camp classes will be held at Alumni Children Excellence two seniors with the highest Museum National. Preschool Immu­ the A.CT. Studios, One Allens Scholarship. Any son or grade-point averages among nization Week is April 23 to 29. Ave., Providence. daughter of a URI alumnus is applicants in each category. Earth Week Make sure children get their Several extra features will be eligible if currently enrolled at Scholarships will be awarded Earth Week '94 at The Chil­ shots. included in each camp session. the university. only to those who submit a for- dren's Museum in Dartmouth Between birth and 18- There will be an open house The scholarship is awarded ma! application. is scheduled for April 18 to 22 months-old, your child should for parents and children on on the basis of academic Applictions are now avail- during school vacation. have his 15 immunizations. April 23 from 10 a.m. to noon. achievement for the previous able at the alumni office located The museum is open on For more information, call Call 331-7174 for more infor­ year. All credits and grades in Davis Hall on the Kingston Monday free and with the price 227-2577 or (617) 727-5114. mation. must be earned at URI. campus or by calling 792-2242. of admission of $3.75 families Six $500 awards will be Application deadline is June 15. can take part in energy-saving activities. Let Windfarm energize you. A world of adventure awaits -SCATA ROCKY HilL SCHOOL • ' you with daily tours at 11 a.m. 530 Ives Road, East Greenwich, R.I. 02818 • 884-9070 and 3 p.m. Makes The Pieees Fit Earth Day is April 23, from 9 "All the a.m. to 3 p.m. at the museum challe11xe when a butterfly garden will be yo11r planted. children See the area's only solar car. could Plan to stay for the day. ever The Village Bookstore will want .. . have a table of environmental all the books for sale, along with support many other exhibitors. they'll Celebrate Earth Day at the ever need!" Reduce Reuse Recycle Earth Day barn-yard sale during the day. The sale will be held in the FINDING THE RIGHT SUMMER SINCE 1970 OPEN HOUSE WEEK museum's parking lot. STUDENT CAMP AND TRIP ADVISORS, inc, APRIL 18-22, 9:30 AM-2 PM The museum will also accept BOSTON, MA Al Rocky Hill, small class6, dynamic and accessible teachers, and a s11pportivc donations of usable items to 617•469·0681 800-542•1233 atmospl,ere asrnre that each student reaches his or lrcr ji,11 potential. sell. Please drop these at the HOME OFFICE BOSTON MA Contact Paul Tukey, Admissions Director, for more information: 884-9070 museum on April 21 or 22. BRANCHES ATLANTA GA • ORIANDO FL • BOCA RATON FL Nurn:ry- 12. Co-Educ:rnonal, College l'T't'µ • Exh:ndl.'d Day Care & F111:111c1al Aid A\':11l,1blr For more information, call NEW HAVEN CT• W. BLOOMFIELD Ml• CHICAGO IL• SAN FRANCISCO CA I\ ( )(.KY Hill \(.Hl l( IL l\l)MIT\ \ TUl>ENT'I l lF ANY llM:E, ( (lllllt., NATll lNAL l m ETH NH t lRl(;IN (508) 993-3361. MONTREAL CANADA • SAO PAULO BRAZIL 18 _:_· THE RHODE iSLAND)EWISH HERALD, THUR~iDAY, APRIL 14, 1994 OBITUARIES

DR. MORRIS L. BIDERMAN ers, the Metacomet Golf Club, hen, both of Virginia Beach, Sarah Slefkin and Pauline and Hadassah, and past president MISSION VIEJO, Calif. - and the Turks Head Club. He and a sister, Avis Cohen Wais Clara Davis. A funeral service of the Society of Friends of Dr. Morris L. Biderman, 87, of served on the board of directors of New York. was held April 10 at Mount Touro Synagogue. She was the 28011 Via Castro, a retired den­ of the Pawtuxet Valley Times, A chapel service was held at Sinai Memorial Chapel, 825 former treasurer of the New­ tist, died April 3 at the Freedom and the South County Spectator. the H. D. Oliver Funeral Apart­ Hope St., Providence. Burial port Chevra Kadisha, and fi­ Village Health Care Center. He Besides his wife he leaves ments, Norfolk Chapel, Va., on was in Lincoln Park Cemetery, nancial secretary of the Touro was the husband of Virginia two daughters, Susan B. Miller April 10. Burial was in Forest Warwick. Ladies Auxiliary. (Kenworthy) Atwill-Biderman of Bethesda, Md., and Ann B. Lawn Cemetery, Va. She served on several boards of Mission-Viejo. He was the Cooper of East Greenwich; a DORIS KESSLER of directors, including the sis­ husband of the late Marjorie stepdaughter, Phyllis Atwill FREDERICK FACTOR LANT ANA, Fla. - Doris terhood of Temple Shalom, the (Stevenson) Biderman. He was Griffith of Mission Viejo, and OLDSMAR, Fla. - Frederick Kessler, 87, widow of William Women's · Federation of also the husband of the late two grandchildren. He was Factor, 59, a retired clothing Kessler, formerly of Cranston, Rhode Island and the Jewish Florence (Arnold) Frisch. brother of the late Muriel Brod­ salesman, died April 4 at home. R.I., died April 7. She moved to Planning Council. She was Born in Hartford, a son of the sky, Sarah Marcuson, William He was the husband of Frances Florida in 1972. a member of the R.I. late Joseph and Etta Biderman, Biderman, and Dr. Jacob Bider­ Factor. She was active in B'nai B'rith Jewish Historical Association he lived for many years in man. Born in Providence, a son of and was past matron of Hope and the Newport Historical As­ Providence before moving to the late Morris and Goldie (Pin­ Link, Order of the Golden sociation. She was a member of California in 1983. STUART M. COHEN sky) Factor, he lived in War­ Chain. B'nai B'rith, and a longtime He was an Army Air Forces VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. wick for many yeras before She is survived by a daugh­ member of Congregation veteran of World War II. He Stuart M. Cohen, 50, of Vir­ moving to Florida in 1984. ter, Cynthia Kaplan of Palm Jeshuat Israel of Touro Syna­ was a member of the Air Force ginia Beach, Va., who held a He was a former member of Springs, Fla., and a sister, gogue, where she had taught Reserve, and retired in 1966 variety of positions in the com­ Temple Ahvat Shalom, Palm Eleanor Gome! of Cranston, Sunday school. She was a with the rank of colonel. munications field, died April 5 Harbor, Fla. He was president R.I. member of Temple Shalom, Dr. Biderman maintained an in Florida. He was the husband of the Bayside Villas Home­ The funeral took place April Middletown, and its Sister­ office in the Union Trust Build­ of Paulette (Elliott) Cohen. owners Association, and a 8 in West Palm Beach, Fla. At hood. ing, Westminster Street, Provi­ Born in Woonsocket, he was member of the Oldsmar Cable the family's request donations She leaves a daughter, Car­ dence, for 50 years. He was a a son of the late Jacob and Ann Comission, and the Greater may be made to any Hospice olyn F. Werner of Waltham, 1928 graduate of the Loyola Cohen. Pinellas County Officials Asso­ facility in her name. Mass.; a brother, Albert Gold of School of Dentistry. He was a He was a member of Rodef ciation. Fall River, Mass.; and three sis­ past president of the Provi­ Sholom Temple in Pittsburgh. Besides his wife he leaves ALBERT I. RODMAN ters, Sara Atkins of Newport, dence Dental Society, the He was a graduate of Boston two sons, Scott N. Factor of FALL RIVER, Mass. - Albert Zelda Fisher of Middletown Rhode Island Dental Associa­ University. East Providence, and Leonard J. I. Rodman, 95, of the Jewish and Helen Glassman of Lake tion, and the Rhode Island De­ In 1979, he worked as gen­ Hazlet in New Jersey; a daugh­ Home for the Aged, 538 Robe­ Worth, Fla. partment of the Reserve Offi­ eral manager at WPRI-TV and ter, Maxine L. Factor of Provi­ son St., died April 8 at the The funeral service was held cers Association. He was a past later as general manager of dence; two brothers, Abraham home. He was the husband of April 5 at Hoffman Jewish member of the Rhode Island WLKW radio. He was past and Max Factor both of the late Esther M. (Sergy) Rod­ Memorial Chapel, Newport. Governors Defense Council. president of the Tidewater As­ Cranston, and a granddaugh­ man. He was also the husband Burial was in Beth Olam Ceme­ He was an aide de camp to the sociation of Broadcasters. He ter. of the late Ruth (Novek) Rod­ tery, Middletown. late former Rhode Island Gov. became general manager a,1d The funeral was in Florida. man. Frank Licht. He was a member operating partner of WMYG in Born in Russia, a son of the JENNETT WINKLEMAN of the National Committee on Pittsburgh from 1985 to 1991, GOLDIE GOLDSTEIN late David and Sarah Rodman, PAWTUCKET, R.I. - Jen­ Medical & Dental Draft for 12 before returning to Virginia PROVIDENCE - Goldie he lived in Fall River for 61 nett Winkleman, 77, of 150 years. He was chairman of the Beach as senior vice president Goldstein, 84, of Rosewood years. He previously lived in Dartmouth St., died April 11 at Rhode Island State Board of of Barker Campbell .& Farley Manor, 140 Pitman St., died Providence since age 3. Roger Williams Medical Cen­ Dental Examiners from 1971 to Advertising and Public Rela­ April 7 at the manor. She was He was founder and a part­ ter. She was the wife of the late 1983. tions. Last year, he and his wife the widow of Harry Goldstein. ner with his son of the former Charles Winkleman. He was a member of the New formed their own company, ilorn in Pawtucket, a daugh­ Rodman Furniture Co., which Born in New Bedford, Mass., England Regional Board of Cohen Twice Inc. Promotional ter of the late Josef and Esther he started in Taunton, Mass., in she was the daughter of the late Dental Examiners, and served Marketing. (Turkel) Slefkin, she had lived 1937. He retired in 1966. He Henry and Annie (Mickelson) on its steering committee. He Besides his wife he leaves a at the manor for the past seven was a golfer and until 1990 was Wainer. She had lived in Paw­ was a member of the American daughter, Elizabeth H. Bay­ months, previously living at a member of the Fall River tucket for three years, previ­ Association of Dental Examin- bush, and a son, Michael J. Co- the Jewish Home for the Aged. Country Club. He was a mem­ ously residing in Cranston and She had lived most of her life in ber of Temple f:leth -EI, and the Providence. Pawtucket. Knights of Pythias. She was a bookkeeper for the She was a member of Con­ He leaves a daughter, Elaine former Bookbinder Plumbing MT. SINAI MONUMENTS gregation Ohawe Shalam of H. Rodman of Ogunquit, Co. in Warwick, for 25 years Pawtucket and a life member of Maine; a son, Stanley J. Rod­ before retiring six years ago. Our owner, Mitchell ... his father and its Sisterhood. She was a life man of Fall River; a brother, She was a member of the for­ grandfather... have been privileged to provide member of the Pawtucket Arnold Rodman of Hollywood, mer Temple Beth Israel and its over 8,000 monuments in RI Jewish Cemeteries Chapter of Hadassah and the Fla.; three grandchildren and a Sisterhood of Providence, a for­ Women's Association of the great-grandson. mer member of Temple Tora! since the 1870s for two reasons ... the quality Jewish Home for the Aged. She A private graveside service Yisrael, Cranston, a member of is the fin est and the price is the lowest. was a member of the Miriam was held at Lincoln Park the Ladies Association of the Hospital Women's Association. Cemetery, Warwick. former Jewish Home for the Call 331-3337 for assistance. She leaves a daughter, Ar­ BELLA G. WERNER Aged, Providence, and a mem­ lene Goldstein of Pawtucket. ber of the Ladies Association of NEWPORT Bella G. She was the sister of the late the Miriam Hospital. Werner, 71, of 17 Arnold Ave., She leaves two sons, Joseph died April 4 at home. She was Winkleman of Providence, and the widow of Jack M. Werner. Henry Winkleman of Sharon, A lifelong Newport resident, Mass.; one brother, Sidney she was a daughter of the late For over 40 years, the owner of Mount Sinai Memorial Chapel._. Wainer of New Bedford, Mass.; Samuel and Annie (Brenner) three sisters, Rose Abrams of . Gold. Mitchell ... has served Rhode Island Jewish families over 8,000 times ... Providence, Helen Davis of as a professional Jewish funeral director ... as did his father and She was a graduate of Rogers High School and Emerson Col­ (Continued on Page 19) grandfather since the 1870s ... with honesty lege, Boston. She was vice pres­ and integrity. ident of the Newport chapter of One of the reasons why the majority of Rhode Island Jewish families call Max Sugannan MOUNT SINAI Memorial Chapel MEMORIAL CHAPEL r *"«1t ~ ~~T-~ Certified by the Ill'"' !!:;} R./. l!oard of Rabbis 331-3337 Michael D. Smith 825 Hope at Fourth Streets Rhode Island's Oldest Jewish Funeral Home Executive Director 458 Hope Street, Providence Pre-need counseling with tax-free Please call for your From out of state call: (Comer of Doyle Ave.) A payment planning is available New Year calendar 1-800-331-3337 331-8094 Only R.I. Jewish Funeral Home that is a member of the national Jewish Out of State: 1-800-447-1267 Funeral Directors of America and certified by R.I. Board of Rabbis Professio11a/ Pre-Need Cou11seli11g Available Call for your free 5754 (1993-1994) calendar .- THE RHODE ISLAND JEWISH HERALD, THURSDAY, APRIL 14, 1994 19 ,, CLASSIFIED

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Fair Housing Act and environment and plant a seed $6,000 for the temple and ENTERTAINMENT PERSONALS Section 804 (C) of Title VIII of the 1968 Civil to take home. served as a spring wake up call, Rights Act. Our readers are hereby informed • Enjoy some healthy re­ officially ending the cold sea­ STEVE YOKEN ENTERTAINMENT -Profes­ MITZVAH INTRODUCTIONS - Local, all that all dwelling/ housing accommodations advertised in this newspaper are available on freshments. son. sional master of ceremonies and disc ages, special offer, let us find that special • Sign up for a raffle with a jockey. Bar / bat mitzvah specialists. someone. Call (800) 747-1676. 4/ 28/ 94 an equal opportunity basis. N.Y. Laser Light Show Plus Male/Fema·1e family membership to Roger OBITUARIES. SJF, 43, CUTE, professional, sensitive, Dancing Sensations. THE PARTY PLAN­ Williams Park Zoo as one of the bright, enjoys movies, theater, books, PBS, (Continued from· Page 18) NERS' CHOICE (508) 679-1545. 3/ 31 / 95 Imber Speaks beach, zoos. Seeks caring relationship with prizes. Boca Rato-n, Fla., and Betty JM, 39-49, warm, thoughtful, intelligent. Re­ (Continued from Page 11) Children must be accompa­ · Portnoy of New Bedford, spond to ClassBox 10. 5/6/ 94 caselaw help parents, school nied by an adult. For more in­ Mass.; and seven grandchil­ HOME FOR SALE formation about this event and departments, and their attor­ dren. She was the sister of the times of activities, call 521- EAST SIDE - Four bedrooms, finished neys understand how the regu­ late Abraham Wainer, Lillian 0155. basement, new vinyl windows, garage, nice SERVICES RENDERED lations are being interpreted. Zarum and Edith Finkle. yard. Days 421 -0309, evenings 274- An independent educational Funeral services were held 6792. 4/14/ 94 Temple Am-David ANYTHING NEED MOVING? Men with van evaluation is an evaluation ob­ April 12 at the Max Sugarman will do it cheap. Also; garage, cellar clean­ tained by parents by a qualified (Continued from Page 15) Memorial Chapel, 458 Hope ups. 722-4437. 4/ 21 / 94 examiner or group of examiners HOUSE FOR RENT evening, was more than happy St., Providence. Burial was in COPPERFIELD'S PAINTING & PRESERVA­ wh~ are not employed by a to be excussed from calling out Lincoln Park Cemetery, War­ TION. Top-quality workmanship. Reasonable particular school district. wick, FULLY FURNISHED three bedrooms. East exterior/ interior power washing, carpentry, the last 20 numbers. A ticket he Side, near Miriam, for July and August. Congress has given parents shared with Monte Konokov paper hanging. License #8884. Insured. the right to such an evaluation Pleasant deck, $700/month plus utilities. 27 4-2348. 8/18/ 94 was in the running. 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selors, with a third on call; and Caring Through Crisis a corps of "escorts" - students by Alison Smith from a Brown University pro­ Herald Co-editor gram who will meet the patient at the curb as she gets out of her the patient elects to have a local Before you can enter the car and escort her in to the anaesthetic for an abortion, her Women's Medical Center of building, if desired. counselor will go right into the Rhode Island, you must press a The center has a transfer ar­ operating room with her, to be small buzzer to the left of the rangement with Women and entrance. Immediately, the there for her every minute. Infants Hospital, so that if high­ door in front of you will give off tech training and equipment a responding buzz, to let you are needed, they will be imme­ know you may proceed. A Closer diately available. As you approach the next set · Each patient receives coun­ of doors, they buzz in welcome, seling before and after her cen­ also, letting you know that se­ ter procedure, and birth control curity and privacy are taken assistance, as she leaves. very seriously at the center. The staff, particularly Mary The center provides preg­ Nicolace and "Jane," her nancy, birth control and abor­ L right-hand woman, take great tion counseling, and all appro­ pride in the fact that many of priate options, including their patients hug a staff mem­ abortion up to the 17th week of ber as they leave, and express pregnancy. gratitude for the care and sup­ Because having an abortion is port they received during their a crisis in the patient's life, the Running the center requires a crisis. emphasis is on achieving a full -service staff, including: five sympathetic rapport with her medical secretaries; a physi­ as soon as the initial contact is cian; a lab technician; two med­ made. ical assistants in the operating Every eflort is made to con­ room; two medical assistants in tinue this emotional support. If the recovery room; two coun-

IN CAPABLE HANDS rests the operation of the Women's Will Rogers Medical Center... Mary Nicolace, seated, and "Jane" standing, in (Continued from Page 16) N icolace's office. Herald Piro to by Aliso11 Smitlr PROPERTY Co-chairs are Ellen Selva and ~PLUS Serve-a-th on The day will culminate when Jackie and Michael Saul and volunteers gather in downtown other members of the steering Management Co., Inc. (Continued from Page 1) Providence for a complimentary committee are Mardelle and General Contractor Lie. I 08 I 5 WHOLE fanatics to sprawl across the state "Celebration of Service." Music Bennett Berman, Barbara Blos­ som Gorodetsky, George MA Reg. # 11 5436 SHOULDERS by carpool or RIPTA to their will flow as tired volunteers get FULL SERVICE MAINTENANCE London Broil. service sites. their second wind while they Graboys, Jason Grant, Monica Laurans, Barbara Lavine, • Authorized Sandwich Steaks, These volunteers will service eat and exchange stories about Dealer GORDON Roast Beel, Shish Kebab. Ground Beef Myrna Rosen and Doris and more than 100 project sites, what adventures were brought REPLACEMENT Morton Smith. while raising pledges to sup­ theirwayduringthedayofover­ WINDOWS, BIRO VINYL SIDING !1 Proceeds from the gala wil be port the cause. haul. WHOLE the first contribution toward • Windows Start at ~l-;J.'J RIBS $199 Teams will work together "Serve-a-thon will be a day $145 - Any Size GORDON Sandwich Steaks. lb the capital campaign's public ...... YlloJI, .. painting classrooms, revitaliz­ when people from different Installed Top Rib. Short Ribs. · campaign goal of $2.35 million. Stew Meat, Ground Beef ing city parks, restoring and neighborhoods and different • Vinyl Siding backgrounds will meet on the The campaign will pay for $1.59 sq. ft. building homes for the home­ stagehouse expansion and less, sorting food and clothing common ground of community • Complete Exterior COOKED service," said Raquel Melo, co­ other renovations, which will Remodeling ROAST at soup kitchens and clothing enable The Providence Per­ closets and much more. director of the event. • Free Estimates BEEF $5~9 forming Arts Center to present • Insured Participants are recruited by Designed as a model national ...... Broadway's more elaborate and Come Visit Our Showroom team captains from businesses, service program, City Year HALF SOUR popular productions including 289 PAwrtJCKET AVENUE schools, synagogues, churches, unites young adults ages 17 to PICKLES 23 from diverse backgrounds for Andrew Lloyd Webber's "The PAwrtJCKET, R .I . 02860 alumni groups, and neighbor­ Phantom of the Opera" sched­ (401) 729-1782 (1-quartjar) $1~? hoods from across the state of a rigorous yearof full-time com­ munity service. uled for October of 1995. Rhode Island. Mac Davis repeats his Broad­ Since September 1993, teams way triumph in the title role of Commonwealth of Massachusetts have renovated three homes on PROVIDENCE BASED "The Will Rogers Follies" dur­ The Trial Court Smith Hill for low-income hous­ Recommended by /,ocal physicians and rabbis ing the Providence engagement Mlddlese1 Division ing, built playgrounds at Amos of the show May 10 to 15. Win­ Probate and Family Court Department House and McAuley House, and ner of six Tony Awards includ­ Docket No. 94A0176-T1 run an after-school program at ing Best Musical of 1991, "The Elmwood Community Center. Citation Will Rogers Follies" presents On the East Side, the Fleet M.G.L. c. 210, SS 3 the life and career of the great team restored Billy Taylor Park In the matter of Alecia Baker afk/a Baby showman, Florenz Ziegfeld. Girl Baker, minor. to Tarelc A. Elaggan on Mount Hope and the Rhode present whereabouts unknown, last known to Island Hospital Trust team vol­ Tickets for the "Reach for the SHMUEL TAITELBAUM be of 32-79 38th Street. Queens. N.Y. 11103. unteered at the Fox Point El­ Stars" gala are available only CERTIFIED MOHEL and any unknown or unnamed father of parts ementary School all year tutor­ through the Providence Per­ 274-3298 861-1403 unknown of the above named child. forming Arts Center box office. A petition has been presented to said court ing and mentoring the students. by Adoptions With love, Inc .. 188 Needham For more information 011 how to Call (401) 421-ARTS for ticket Street, Newton Upper Falls. MA 02164, pray­ volunteer or register, cal/ 941-4004. information. ing that said court finds that the father of said child lacks the current ability, capacity, fitness POWER RANGERS ARE COMING! and readiness to assume parental responsibil­ Place your orders now for your Power Rangers paper ity for said child: that the petitioner's plan for adoption of the child will serve the child's best supplies... plates, cup5, napkins, tal,lecover5, e~. interests: and, under the provisions of the General laws of Massachusetts, Chapter 210. ALL AT DIS<:OUNT PRICES Section 3. dispense with the need for the con­ sent of or notice to the within named father on any petition for the adoption of said minor child subsequently sponsored by the peti­ tioner. IF YOU DESIRE TO OBJECT THERETO YOU OR YOUR ATTORNEY MUST FILE A WRITTEN APPEARANCE IN SAID COURT AT Middlesex Probate Court, 208 Cambridge St .. Cambridge, Mass .. before TEN O'CLOCK in the forenoon (10:00 A.M.) on June 10. 1994. DOES YOUR BUSINESS You are entitled to the appointment of an PROVIDE OUTSTANDING OR attorney if you are an indigent person. An indi· gent person is defined by SJC RULE 3:10. UNIQUE SERVICES TO THE COMMUNI Determination of indigency will be made by the Court. Contact the Assistant Register - Adop- Why not let our readers know about it? 1,ons Clerk of said Court. The Rhode Island Jewish Herold tokes • A CLOSER LOOK- at business THE ONLY PAR1YWAREHOUSE Witness: Sheila E. McGovern. Esquire, first in Rhode Island and Southeastern Massachusetts in every Issue. A Justice of said Court. story on your business will let our readers know all about your work 310 EAST AVENUE, PAWTUCKET• 716-1491 Date: March 31 . 1994 and what you hove to offer the community. Donna M. 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