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VOLUME LXV, NUMBER 51 CHESHVAN 16, 5756 / THURSDAY, NOVEMBER,9, 1995 35¢ PERCOPY Yitzhak Rabin Rabin's Final Hour Marked Rabin's Death Leads U.S. Jews to · bv Support, Songs ol Peace Reflect on Impact ot Rhetoric BY MICHELE C HABIN BY C YNTHIA MANN TELAVN (JTA)-At 9:30 on Saturday night a smiling Prime NEW YORK (JTA) - The American Jwish world was gripped by Minister Yitzhak Rabin stood before 100,000 people, young and old, shock, grief and then outrage at the assassination of Prime Minister Jw and Arab, who had come to show support for his peace process. Yitzhak Rabin at the hands of a right-wing Jw who reportedly said he At 9:50 p.m. , he was shot down by Yigal Amir, a was acting in the name of G-d. 27-year-old Jwish law student. Anguished soul-searching about the community's By 11:15 p.m., he was pronounced dead at wrenching rifts over the peace process was nearby lchilov Hospital. accompanied by charges that both lay and religious leadership did not do enough to or Israelis everywhere, even condemn the vitriolic debate. to professed right-wingers, he news of the assassina­ igils and memorial services tion came as a shock. were scheduled in synagogues For those Rabin supporters who had at­ d community centers in al­ tended the massive rally just an hour earlier, most every large Jewish center in the blow was beyond comprehension. the United States, according to the National Two hours before the assassination, a huge Jewish Community Relations Advisory Council. crowd of peace supporters stood in Malchai In an apparent effort to find Yisrael Square in the heart of Tel Aviv. a redeeming aspect to the kill­ Reportedly the largest gathering in the city's ing, some voiced hope and history, people of all ages waved banners proclaiming prayer that Jews would be uni­ "Peace Yes, Violence No" and "A Strong Nation Makes fied by their shared horror at Peace" as well as dozens of other pro-government slogans. the tragedy. Although some of the speakers spoke in purely political terms, calling on 'We have to ask a very deep those assembled to vote for the Labor Party next November, a,t times the rally look inward and see how we seemed more like a festival than a political demonstration. have been responsible," said Enticed by the promise ofrock Rabbi Rolando Ma talon, leader music, as well as the opportu­ of Congregation B'na.iJeshurun, nity to show their support a Conservative synagogue in for the peace process, tens New York. of thousands of teens sat King Hussein and Prime Minister Rabin (above left) "The leadership has not on the grass or danced in accept the congratulations of President Clinton and the spoken loudly enough the large fountain 20 feet ambassadorial commumhJ on the White Hou se Lawn against those calling below the podium. after the Ju ly 25 sign mg of the Declaratwn Prime Minister Rabin of Peace between Jordan and Israel Rabin . ~¥ and Foreign Minister and Clinton (abave, right) applaud each ,,;;•,::._••, ~ ( Shi p t · other, and each other's countries, at J,,.,.,, • ,_. !" '" ,, mon eres rai- a recent American-Israel Public ~;.11L'Ii •~~ tors and murdE"r- · Affairs Committee • ~ ers. It has not dis- Conference in ciplined them or May, 1995. '- delegitimated them, said Matalong, who (Continued on Page 20)

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2 - THE RHODE ISLAND JEWISH HERALD, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 1995 INSIDE THE OCEAN STATE Judge Weisberger Receives Goodrich Award Joseph R. Weisberger, chief cum laude graduate of Brown ,,,.,__ ,J{t justice of the Supreme Court of University and a graduate of Rhode Island, received the 1995 Harvard University School of Robert M. Good-rich Distin­ Law, was appointed judge in ~ -; ;~'. .:'.. ~. guished Public Service A ward the Superior Court. this year. . In 1972, Weisberger was ap­ ,. The Robert M. Goodrich Dis­ pointed presiding justice of the '~ tinguishedPublicService Award, Superior Court, serving in this namedinhonorofthelateRobert position until 1978. M. Goodrich, Rhode Island Pub­ That same year, Weisberger lic Expenditure Council's first was nominated and confirmed to executive director, honors career associate justice of the Supreme public employees who make a Court of Rhode Island, a position l>-::)t·-ls,~~ , sustained superior contribution he maintained until 1993. ~~ in the service of Rhode Island's From 1993, Weisberger as­ ◄' taxpayers. The award honors two sumed the position of acting I! ,::: L ~·• "'t public employees annualJy, one chief justice, Supreme Court of from local government and the Rhode Island. otherfromstateservice. The other In March of 1995, he was ap­ recipient was Claudette A. Paine. pointed to chief justice of the In 1956, Weisberger,amagna Supreme Court. IL' Making a Perfect How Many People Make A Centipede? Thanksgiving Dinner In this case, more than 30 members of the law firm of Licht and Semonoff, their friends and families, walked off with the Centipede Award (for the most number of participants) in the Oct. The Rhode Island School of Pre-registration is required. 14 Walk For Literacy. From the left, Drew Kaplan, Robert Huseby and Robert Berkelhammer Design's (RISO) Department of Anyone interested in participat­ smile winners' smiles. Continuing Education is offer­ ing in the session may sign-up ing a class, Preparation of the by contacting RISD's Depart­ Perfect Thanksgiving Dinner, on ment of Continuing Education Nov. 16 from 7 to 10 p.m. at 454-6200 or 1-800-364-RISD Fleischer is Co-Chairperson for Donation Chef Norman LeClaire from from Monday though Thursday, the Red Rooster Tavern will 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., or Friday, 10 Exchange Program's Fund-raiser demonstrate how to prepare a.m. to 3 p.m. mouth-watering delicacies such Preparation of the Perfect Once again Richard Fleischer, Larry Estepa of ABC's Channel person with Fleischer. as potato and leek soup, turnip Thanksgiving Dinner is open to president of the board of direc­ 6. Tickets are $35 per person; and carrot fluff, and pumpkin the public for a tuition fee of tors, is chairing the Rhode ls­ The evening will continue $50 for patrons; $75 for benefac­ and creme caramel. He will also $75. land Donation Exchange with a full course dinner by tors, and $500 per table. share unique culinary tips. Program's fund-raiser. Audrey's and the comedy To inquire about tickets, con­ This year' sentertainmentwill sty lings of Charlie Hall's Ocean tact the program at 831-5511, 25 feature Charlie Hall's Ocean State Follies. Acorn St., Providence, R.l. 02903. Education Union Balks at State Follies, and will take place The event is held to raise Pension Investments at Audrey's, Johnson & Wales money and awareness for the Inn, Seekonk, MA, on Nov. 17 Rhode Island Donation Ex­ Job Expo National Education Associa­ ments that carry with them a from 6 to 10 p.m. change Program which is a tion Rhode Island President high risk factor. The evening will begin with Employment opportunities Harvey Press blasted general single-source provider for - from entry level to highly According fo the article, the a silent auction during the cock­ Rhode Island's ne: dy, provid­ treasurer Nancy Mayer, Oct. 31, skilled and professional - will commission has little experience tail party (a cash bar and hors ing furniture, appliances, cloth­ for what he called irresponsible be available at Careers '95 Job in making these types of invest­ d'oeuvres). This year's honor­ ing and building materials. investing on behalf of public Expo taking place at the Rhode ments. ary chairperson, once again, is Susanne LaLondeisco-chair- employees and taxpayers in It is unclear what goal Mayer Island Convention Center on Rhode Island. Nov. 15. From 10:30 a.m. to 4 and the commission have in "The general treasurer is act­ mind by risking retirement p.m. job seekers are invited to ing loose and cavalier with the network and interview with lo­ funds. 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Sqid, "You and I could be cous- the occasion; they sent them to In A Moldavian Mirror__ _ ins. I suppose we are all tied their relatives around the world. together. Maybe our friendship They wrote these half-formal, by Mike Fink family sign themselves Roman times. You could find is what it's all about. But what half:_loving notes to keep the Herald Contributing Reporter "Spiegler." Marguerite reminds your family roots in a mansion are the bonds that bind us?" larger family informed about "People fear time. It spells me that they must have made in Manhattan, now a Jewish "Intheshtetl," shespokewith their vital statistics." · · death. We also live in time. It mirrors. A good metaphor for museum, or in Israel, or through her usual eloquent calm, "you lhaven'tgivenup.Istillwrite spells life too. I'm writing a piece whatweare·doingonthisbalmy the mail." I told Marguerite mightbebourgeoisoryoumight to my remaining relatives, with about sundials. The motto at au turnn afternoon, glaring at the Dorian about my journey to be poor, but you wanted to im- xeroxes of the lost souls of long the base tells you the story of looking glass of ancient da­ Jassy, many years ago now, to prove yourself, to compare ago,scatteredfarand wide,hop­ how we feel and have always guerreotypes to reflect together try to join together the links of yourself to the wretched and ing to find out just a bit more of felt about the passing of the in a Rumanian retrospective. my family. "Of course, they take theignorant,and toseektomake . their destinies. It's .my role in "There was a terrible war­ hours, the cycles of the sun and ad vantage of tourists," she re- your life better, fuller, · more life, to gather the abandoned its seasons." time massacre in Jassy. Later, spiritual. Maybe that's the se- pitching cards and sort them Marguerite Dorian came to cret of the success of American out. I want to stake my claim Rhode Island .from Rumania, Jews. Theycamehereandstrove upon the noble Jewish fate that pursues some of her research at to make their lives bette·r. You haunts us and taunts us in our the Athenaeum Library on Ben­ can read this in your envelope busy daily lives in the last de­ efit Street, teaches botany, edits of weddings and births and bar cade of the century. her physician father's wartime mitzvahs. They dressed up for Bucharest diaries, writes children's stories and in trod uc­ tl tions to books authored by oth­ Let's See a ers, and contributes columns to our local newspapers on spiri­ Show of Hands tual topics ranging from the TheJewishCommunityCen­ Call Evy Rappaport, 861-8800 for nature of perfumes to the meta­ ter of Rhode Island, 401 more details. phors at work in our logos and Elmgrove Ave., Providence, will The admission to the fair Nov. product names. hold its 20th annual Artisans 19 will be $3, $10 maximum per Gracious and artistic, intel­ Crafts Fair on Nov. 19, from 9 family. Children under 12 will lectual and poetic, Marguerite a.m. to 5 p.m. be admitted free. Babysitting Dorian receives you in her East A chance to meet the artists· will be available. Side home with its entrance be­ andcheckouttheartworkwillbe Supporters of the fair who hind a grove of Slavic birches. available, for $10 each, on Nov. wish to make a larger contribu­ The house itself has a simple, 18, from 8 to 10 p.m. Those who tion (benefactors, $100 for two; almost/ogcabin facade, a rather attend the preview on Saturday patrons, $50 for two; sponsors, grand version of a Gypsy night will be admitted without $36 for two) will be listed on the wagon. charge to the show on Sunday. program if they make their in­ I brought her a group of se­ Refreshments will be served. Res­ tentions known to the center by pia family portraits with Ruma­ ervations would be ap_preciated. Nov. 15. nian handwriting on the back of the postcards, mixed in with Yiddish lettering. My friend put Learn About Jewish on her spectacles and studied the faces and the inky words. "This face looks primitive, but Tradition for Chanukah maybe he just needed glasses The Crash Course in Basic "We are addressing a signifi­ and was squinting. Those fea­ Judaism, _a series of five, free cant need in the Jewish commu­ tures have an elegant chiseled one-hour classes, will take place nity," explains Rabbi Ephrai!ll look, and the posture of the fig­ atCongregationAgudasAchim, Buchwald, director of the out­ ure has a dignified bearing," 901 N. Main St., Attleboro, be­ reach program. she will comment. She brings ginning on Nov. 12 at 7 p.m. "Todaywehaveahighlyedu­ out a group picture of her own The lecture series about be­ cated generation of American family, her mother, her grand­ lief in G-d, prayer, the Sabbath, Jews and many of them are not, father, some aunts, uncles and Jewish observance and sexual­ acquainted with the language cousins. Her formidable, ortho­ there were deportations. And sponded with an ironic and ity and family life is part of a and traditions of their heritage/'. dox forebear clenches his fists after liberation, a depression .gentle smile. "From the props national outreach effort spon­ The crash course will be nervously, because it may have sank in s9 deep that you had to and the shoes, I'd say most of sored by the National Jewish taught by Rabbi Gail Diamond. It is open to anyone who is inter­ gone against tradition to let your eat just tomatoes, or just one these people are gone, even if Outreach Program. ested in learning more about image be taken. otlier item, till you got sick of it. only from old age." The program offers students Mostly, I the Jewish religion, or deepen­ I told Marguerite my di­ You had to get through it, if you ended up with a the opportunity to explore the couldn't get out." general answer to my questions, basic concepts of the Jewish re­ ing their understanding. To en­ lemma. It was my grandfather roll or for further information, and his wife who kept boxes of "Many Rumanian Jews have my quest. I looked at the coun­ ligion and thereby make their a Russian, a Slavic origin. But of tenance of my hostess, with her holiday experience more mean­ call the synagogue at (508) 222- photographs in attic and cellar. 2243 or dial (800) 44-TORAH. We spot a cliib foot, or a twisted course there were always Jews straight, even features, . her ingful. in that region, in Dacia, since proud but also modest mien. I ankle in a little girl. I make out a children's book title, in French, in the hand of a small boy wear­ ing a peasant blouse and look­ East Side Painting ing, with his shaved head,likea peasant child. In some formal studies,a boy with girlishly long hairposesbesideacolurnnhold­ and Restoration ingthestatueofadog. A woman with a pregnant tummy wears a silken dress with a great many INTERIOR • EXTERIOR buttons going up to a high col­ lar. I bring her my stack of Expert Wallcovering Installation dignified ghosts like a Tarot deck of mystical cards, to inter­ Decorative Art-Stenciling, Pickling, pret, translate, shuffle, and fan out upon a table. Marbleizing, Stipling, Stria, My group of the family dy­ Grain.ing and Rag Rolling nasty spans something of the earth's geographic sphere. A On-Site Kitchen Cabinet and number were sent from Jassy, in Rumania. Others bear the Furniture Refinishing stamp or the studio trademark of London or Montreal, or New Opening the Exhibit · The Finest Quality Work At Affordable Prices York,orSpokane,orCincinnati. ltisa toy gun this little lad holds, Norman Tilles, national president of the Hebrew Immi­ 25 Years Experience • Free Estimate not a book. It can't be Ruma­ grant Aid Society, was the guest speaker on Nov. 1 at the nian. That uniform goes back to Jewish Community Center of Rhode Island for the opening of World War I, not to an East Eu­ "HIAS Means Freedom," a photo collection depicting the Franklin Koslow (~01) 568-2168 ~ ropean battle. 'Names are no history of Jewish immigration. The exhibit will be on view more reliable than bones or through Nov. 15 at the JCCRI, 401 Elmgrove Ave., Providence. Michael Mancino (~01) 9~9-1366 ~ seals. I don't know how these Photo courtesy of Roberta Segal and Associates souls are related to mine. One =i::;::;;: 4 -THE RHODE ISLAND JEWISH HERALD, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 1995 EDITORIAL Fall River Jewish Community Pays Tribute to Yitzhak Rabin-."~ m-arko---,--fintel-ligenc-eis_th-e12-:30 a-.m. ,-~ot a-phon-e :all ab1hty to change one's rrund from WRKO m Boston, asking by Neil Nachbar of democracy. Judaism not only Wolberg later concluded by when evidence indicates," said me to do a live interview in an Herald Associaie Editor allows, but encourages diver­ -saying, "WeJews,alongwithall Kaufman. hour. I told the nice man that in He finished his eulogy by an hour it will be a.m. That In mourning Prime Minister sity of opinion," said Wolberg. decent and civilized people, 1:30 Yitzhak Rabin, the Fall River "Yitzhak Rabin has not been si­ pray that Yitzhak Rabin shall saying, "Israel's covenant with was too late. I told him I'd do it Jewish Community Council lenced and does not leave us not have died in vain." The can­ G-d for peace and security must on tape in five minutes." held aspecial memorial service. with only a memory, he leaves tor then led theaudienceinsong. hold." Although Weinberg wasn't at Temple Beth El on Nov. 7. us with a legacy - a legacy of Next, Rabbi William Rabbi Norbert Weinberg of able to answer many of the The audience included repre­ peace and security. Kaufman of Temple Beth El Congregation Adas Israel was man'squestions,suchas "When sentatives of the local Christian "Weareprofoundlysaddened talked about what kind of man theevening'snextspeaker.Hav- will the funeral be held?" he community. by the senseless murder of Israel's Rabin was and how he worked ing just gotten off a plane from was able to give a sense of what After a few introductory re­ prime minister and great leader," so hard, as a soldier and as a Israelhoursbeforetheserviceat the atmosphere was like. marks by Helen Babin, execu­ Wolberg continued. "The deep peacemaker, to accomplish all Temple Beth El, Weinberg was Accordingto Weinberg,more tive director of United Jewish division within Israeli society, the that he did. able to offer a riveting, detailed than a million people passed Appeals, Dr. Irving Robinovitz separation of Jew against Jew · He opened his remarks, how­ report of what the mood was Rabin's coffin, as it lay in front read Psalm 91. with unspeakable hatred, tacitly ever, by speaking about a lesson likefollowingtheassassination. of the Knesset prior to burial. . Then, Cantor Richard permits an unstable individual to be learned from Rabin's death. He began by putting the inci- "The streets were mobbed Wolberg of Temple Beth El tried to commit murder. We should "What will we learn? Words dent in historical perspective. with people. At exactly 2:00, si- to put Rabin's death in some not, however, identify the fringe have consequences," said ''Thistragedywhichoccurred rens rang for two minutes is of greatest historical dimen- throughout Israel. EveFyone perspective. fanatic groups with all decent Kaufman. "Violent rhetoric fi­ "Extremist groups of all per­ people who disagree with their nally led to a violent death. We sion," said Weinberg. "The last stopped and searched their suasions ignore the basic rules leaders." pray for an end to hatred." time a head of Jewish state was ' souls," said Weinberg. "It was killed by a fellow Jew was 2,500 the longest two minutes I ever Kaufman then explained years ago (in Babylon)." experienced. I could hear a pin that after 27 years in the mili­ After explaining the circum- drop. It felt like you were the Jewish Federation of R.I. tary, Rabin didn't behave "like stances surrounding that mur- one that got shot." your usual politician, but he was der, he recalled how he learned Atthefuneral, Weinbergsaid totally devoted to the State of of the Rabin assassination. President Bill Clinton and King Sends Letter of Condolence Israel." · Weinberg was staying with Hussein of Jordan won the The following letter was written "Prime-Minister Rabin was a The rabbi also called Rabin a family in a small town in Israel. hearts of the Israeli people with by Harris N. Rosen and Steven A. soldier of war, and a soldier for man of intelligence. "I was watching the peace their sincerity. Rakitt of the Jewish Federation of peace. His dedication to the .. rally on television for a little Following Weinberg's mov- Rhode Island. It was read at the search for peace is a source of memorial service at Temple Emanu­ while. My daughter was going ing speech, Gilbert Nerenberg, inspiration to us all, and gives Dear Readers: to watch a movie, but I was tired president of Temple Beth El, El on Nov. 7 and was given to Dan us hope that the Israel we dearly Kyran , consul general of Israel for If there is any news release in so I got ready for bed," explained read from Psalm 24. love will soon live in tranquil­ the Rhode Island Jewish Herald Weinberg. "I was fast asleep Then Cantor George Lieber­ New England, who in turn, sent it lity. We pray that the day will to Leah Rabin, wife of Prime Min­ that seems inappropriate in the when my daughter woke me man of Congregation Adas !s­ soon come when his dreams light of Prime Minister Rabin's up. I run into the living room to rael led_everyone in a prayer for ister Yitzhak Rabin. are realized. "Dear Mrs. Rabin: death, please know that its in- see a wild scene at the rally. peace. "~lease accept our deepest clµsion was inadvertent. We "Two to three hours later, a Dr. Irving Fradkin followed . "Our hearts and prayers are condolences and may G-d started putting this paper to- man comes on television and He read a letter written by Fall with you, your family and the comfort you among the mourn­ getheron Nov. 1 and have been says that Rabin is in very bad River Mayor John Mitchell, who peopleoflsrael during this most ers of Jerusalem and Zion. We busy rewriting and editing ever condition. Then later the same was out of town. The last line difficult hour. The Rhode Island pledge to remain steadfast in since, in an effort to make the man says that Rabin died at the . read, "The family of nations has Jewish community stands in our support of the efforts for Herald timely. This week we hospital. lost one of its finest sons." solemnsolidarityandjoinswith peace for which your husband grieve with you and mourn the "My family was in a state of The service ended with our neighbors and friends in gave his life. loss of the Prime Minister Rabin. shock. We sat there in silence Wolberg leading those in atten- mourning the horrible and tragic "May his soul be bound in Alison Smith (and disbelief). dance in kaddish and the sing- loss of your husband. the bond of life." Neil Nachbar "I tried to go back to bed, but ing of "Hatikvah," Israel's na- - it was very difficult to sleep. At tional anthem. RHODE ISLAND JEWISH HERALD=

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Skepticism Runs _____ Christopher: 'Differences' Dash Hopes of Israel-Syrian Progress against the government of Is­ Deep in Jordan rael," ha.said, referring to prop­ by Naomi Segal erty claims. JERUSALEM QTA) -After Goian as a precondition for re­ by Michele Chabin But trus is not to say that Is­ Still, Jordanians feel only "a more than two hours of talks starting negotiations. AMMAN,Jordan-Oneyear raeli-Jordanian relations are at a mild form of skepticism," he with Syrian President Hafez Syria also opposed a proposal after Israel and Jordan signed standstill. said, with most accepting mak­ Assad in Damascus, United · for Israel to maintain an early­ their rustoric peace treaty, many Thanks to thetreaty,Jordani­ ing peace with Israel "as a good States Secretary of State Warren warning ground station on the Jordanian citizens say the peace ans and Israelis can cross the trung to do. Christopher has dashed any Golan in the -wake of a with­ is not quite living up to their border, enabling not only free­ "They trust the king. If you hopes of any short-term break­ drawal, saying that it was an expectations. dom of movement but real, if were to stop people on the street, through in negotiations between affront to Syrian sovereignty Unlike their Israeli counter­ somewhat limited, interaction six to seven out of 10 would say, Israel and Syria. over the area. parts, who, opinion polls show, between the two peoples. Tm not sure it's the best treaty, Christopher said after rus re­ Prime Minis ter Yitzhak believe that peaceful relations Ten of thousands of Israelis but it's worth a try."' cent meeting that there are Rabin, speaking to reporters at with their eastern neighbor was haverealized theirdreamofvis­ Among those willing to give still "solid differences" between the Knesset recently, said the long overdue, a large number of iting the rose-colored Nabatean peace a chance is Mohammed the Israeli and Syrian negotiat­ talks with Syria were not only Jordanians remain wary. Hasan, a furniture and carpet ing positions. deadlocked over technical issues And theirwarinessandskep­ city of Petra. And thousands of Jordani­ salesman. Christopher, who was in the -including at what diplomatic ticism persists despite concerted ans, many of Palestinian heri­ "The peace has been very region to attend the Middle East level to resume the negotiations efforts by Jordan's King Hussein tage, have been able to pray at good for both peoples," he said. and North Africa economi,ccon'­ - but also involved disagree­ to convince rus people that the Jerusalem's al-Aksa Mosque Noting that he had recently ference in the Jordanian capital ments over substance. peace treaty with Israel, signed and to revisit long-abandoned returned to Amman after a of Amman, said he had met with "It became clear that Syria's Oct. 26, 1994, is in their best homes in Jaffa, the West Bank three-month stay with relatives Assad to get the latest Syrian demand [was] that Israel will interests. and the Gaza Strip. in Israel, he added. "Before the positioninitsdeadlocked peace change its position on certain Ask a typical Jordanian Rama Khouri, a leading Jor­ treaty I couldn' t enter Israel to talks with Israel. issues in the security arrange­ whether peace with Israel has danian political analyst, at­ visit my relatives. Now I can go But even before meeting with ments as a precondition for ne­ resulted in a better life, and the tern pted to spell out the reasons any time I want. Assad, Christopher had not gotiations," Rabin told Israel answer is often negative.· for Jordanians' lack of faith in "Not long ago, I was in planned to engage in a round of radio. "This was not acceptable." "I was born in Ramallah, and the peace with Israel. Netanya on a Friday afternoon. shuttle diplomacy that would I can only visit there if I have a "First, there is the way the I was waiting for a bus, not real­ take rum from Damascus to visa," said grocery owner Khalid Another Major peace treaty was done, without izing that there are no buses Jerusalem - an indication of Barghouti. "My mother was much consultation with the before the Jewish Sabbath. A rus pessimism at trus time about born in Haifa, but she can't live Accident in people," said Khouri. "Second, Jewish man stopped rus car and bringing the two sides back to there. the economic benefits have yet asked if he could help me. Being the negotiating table. "What gives Jews born in Israel to materialize. in Israel was exciting." Talks between Israeli and Bucharest or Lyon the right to by Naomi Segal ''.Trurd, there is a strong feel­ Ahmed Ziad, a taxi driver, Syrian military experts broke off live in Safed or Haifa?" JERUSALEM (JTA)-In the ing that wrule we have become agreed. in late June over differences on But, Barghouti said, "We're second trafficaccidentina week lovey-dovey with Israel, Israel "Since the treaty, there are security arrangements for the not prejudiced against Jews. that resulted in multiple deaths, is still occupying Arab lands - more tourists, more jobs for taxi Golan Heights once an agree­ We're not against peace, but an Egged bus traveling from in some cases stilling killing and drivers," he said. "Because of ment was reached. against what happened to us Jerusalem to Ein Gedi, near the blowing up houses. the wars, and what I read in the Israel maintained earlier trus rustorically. Trus treaty changes Dead Sea, skidded off a rain­ "Fourth, people feel that the newspapers, I used to trunk that year that it would agree to a notrung." slicked rughway and plunged peace treaty has slightly isolated Israelis were hateful people. I phased withdrawal on the With the exception of its tour­ into a ravine, killing eight, four us from our natural runterland hated them all." Golan in exchange for a full ism industry, wruch is already But personal contact with Is­ peace with Syria. of them tourists. ill the Arab world. There has Eighteen others on the bus benefiting from the accord, been a lot of focus on relations raelis has made all the differ­ But Assad called for a full Jordan's economy continues to Israeli withdrawal from the were injured, four seriously. between us and Israel at the det­ ence. be sluggish. _ riment of our relations with And even though Jordan has Arab countries." officially terminated its partici­ pation in the Arab boycott, local A fundamental problem, professional organizations rou­ Khouri added, is that "at least tinely urge their members not to two-thirds of the Jordanian attend workshops and confer­ people have personal links with ences where large numbers of Palestine." 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"Did Anybody HerelKnow.... ?" The Leader of the Band -The Kinkstah by Alison Smith to his cat, but when he realizes a Goodman, wealth .looked positively by Alison Smith Herald Editor friend has some really bad news Herald Editor evil. A sudden sinking feeling came KirJky Friedman, former for him, his first thought is "did over me as I realized the herculean While we were waiting for The program started. First Rita Mkhaelson, chairwoman of leader of the band The 'fexas something happen to the cat?" nature of our task. the meeting to begin, Sunday Jewboys, has written eight mys­ Bingo! He's got my vote for man "The cops just aren't interested afternoon - the joint program the event spoke, evoking thoughts of Martin Luther King, teries and put out six country of .the year. in Donald Goodman, 'I said." With by the Rhode Island Jewish His­ western albums. Because we could all flse all his money and power. I'm not torica!Associationand the Black Jr. and Yitzhak Rabin .. Aaron Cohen spoke next, and told us I don't know how good he is some cheering up this week, I sure that we'll ever be able to catch Heritage Society - a lady and on a guitar, but he's pretty hot include several quotes from him by ourselves." gentleman in front of me re­ he had met Yitzhak Rabin per­ sonally, once. We were all feel­ stuff on a word processor. G-d Bless John Wayne. As my old dad in Texas used to newed their "Selma" acquain­ His latest, G-d Bless John "So what happened to the other tell me, "said Kent, "'Justice rides tance, and studied a handful of ing a little fragile, emotionally. We were all thinking of Rabin. Wayne, published by Simon and Pl?" Perkins wanted to know. "The a slow horse, but it always over­ excellent black and white pho­ Schuster, is the tale of how he one Ratso hired to find his mother takes."' tos of the marchers. These two Then Linda A'vant-Deishinni who had worked with Cohen to uncovered the truth about his in the first place?" ... had definitely been there, been friend Ratso's heritage. There "He went to Jesus." "One final and rather disturb­ part of the movement - right put the program together, spoke about the movement and said are deaths due to other than "We have a lot of that out here. ing note on Ratso. He has deter­ up front. natural causes, and a good deal People dropping whatever else mined, for whatever his reasons, Finally, I co'uldn'tstand it any that if it hadn't been for Cliff Montiero, the next speaker, she of New York City atmosphere, they're doing and joining up with that his many new friends, as well longer. I leaned forward and and some Florida atmosphere, Christian fundamentalist cults." as his relatively few older ones, said, "Excuse me, did either of would never have gone to col­ lege, never be standing where i;,ut the main attraction here, and 1 didn't say anything . .Just should address him as David Vic­ you know Jim Reeb? in Elvis, Jesus and Coca Cola, is puffed patiently on the cigar. tor Goodman ... Privately,however, I said, "He was a minister .. ." she was today. Whenshesatdown,Montiero The Kinkstah himself. "That is what you mean, isn't I fear this will not be the case. It is I added, "He died down TheKinkstahhastwo.phones it?' said Perkins. a troubling but true phenomenon there ... " came to the mike. He'd been there - Selma - too, and he'd on one desk, both red, placed at "I'm afraid not," 1 said. of life that people who, for whatever . Norea:;tion. Isaid, "They beat arm's length to his left, and arm's ... the reason, possibly through no fault him up ... been active in the struggle to help his people ever since. You length to his right. Depencling , "There's a cab," 1 shouted, and of their own, have assumed animal The people in front waited on how the spirit moves him, both of us moved toward it like we'd names, invariably find them im­ politely while my voice trailed could tell that the man was a fighter, a passionate believer, a he picks up one or the other been shot out of a circus cannon. possible to shed for all eternity. So off, then they said "No," simul­ when they ring, and says, "Start if you are indeed saddled with cine taneously, and went back to their strong person. About half a nanosecond later Hesaid, "Youknowwhatgot talking." the circus cannon returned a volley of these names, you may consort pictures. He has colorful friends ... with the Rockefellers, but you will I sat back, feeling low. me into this?-down to Selma? in our direction, right at the empty some deceased already, most forever be a Rat so." Jim Reeb had four children It was ':"hen they killed a Uni­ spot where the two of us had been tarian U niversalist minister-a still with us- Ted Baker known standing under the awning. I · and a young wife he loved very as The Bakerman, Ratso, much. He died because he went white man, James Reeb. I turned around and saw a squid thought, 'Well ...."' Rambam, Kent Perkins, splinter into a million pieces, the down south to help in the fight Stephanie (who is, of course, Advertising in for integration. White men beat I didn' t.hear the rest of the pig sudden ly spinning like a dreidel, sentence. I was riding back up gorgeously built), and Brennan. and the window shattering into The Herald gets results. him up, almost to death, and He also has a cat who takes no then saw to it that he did not get in the elevator from low down. shiny icicles of glass. Here was Cliff Montiero, still a mouth from anybody, and just . .. . Call 724-0200 the help he needed in time. He barely tolerates him and the Vil­ was a traitor in their eyes - a force to be reckoned with 30 There's no such thing as inno­ for details. years later, a man who had ac­ lage Irregulars, as Friedman's cent wealth, I thought. And on white man, selling out. friends call themselves. I looked out at a big, old elm, complished much, and he said it was Jim Reeb's death that fi­ If it all sounds too precious, bare-limbed in the November I've done the books a disservice. sunshine, and, as if Jim Reeb nally sent him down to Selma. Maybe he would have gone Friedman makes it work. He can was just waiting to hear from be dead serious when the occa­ me, thought, "It wasn't wasted, anyway. Probably. But no one will ever know. Maybe not. sion calls, or a punster, or a cau­ Jim. None of it was wasted." tious but unstoppable investi­ Just because these people did On the way home, I felt such gratitude that I had been there gator. He wears cowboy boots not even know his name did not and a ten gallon hat, smokes LIFE AT THE REGENCY mean he was forgotten. He was tohearMontierosayJim'sname, and to hear A'vant-Deishinni cigars, and drinks Jameson not forgotten by us. · whiskey. He has a great fond­ Special Services for our Residents He stayed with us one fall tell what Montiero had done for her. ness for Robert Louis Stevenson, weekend, just before he died. _whom he quote~ frequently. 24-Hour Security He came to town to give a talk, Then it occured to me that if and it was our turn to provide Jim Reeb was sitting in the car Robert Parker, the creator of Service Desk hospitality. He was a young beside me, he'd be grinning side­ Spenser, says, "For a guy who man, small and wiry, with an ways at mft, and waiting for me isn't me, the Kinkster can really Elevators to figure out what I should do to write." intelligent face and a big smile. Catered Lunches Daily After he'd unpacl.

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In other countries, such as defibrillators, devices that avert Cha tel continued, "The statis­ The national task force urges The Ii ttle pills are standard the Philippines, the main objec­ sudden death by shocking ir­ tics are clear. Rapid defibrillation, that portable defibrillators be vitamin A capsules in a thera­ tive is to increase awareness of regularly beating hearts back to prehospital,canincreasesurvival used by firefighters, polic-e, se­ peutic dosage of 200,000 Inter­ nutritional deficiency and help normal rhythm. rates from as little as 2 percent curity personnel, non-physician national Units (IU). · devgloping nations incorporate Jna·statementin the AHA jour­ without rapid defibrillation to as care providers and, if properly Providing one such c_apsule eye care into their national nal Circulation, experts point out much as 40 percent, with access. trained, by laypersons in heart every 4 to 6 months can prevent health systems. that rapid defibrillation and early Our professional volunteers in patients' homes. xerophthalmia, a disease that During a recent National cardiopulmonary resuscitation the field who have seen the life­ Special effort should be made leads to blindness, and also im­ Micronutrient Day, vitamin A "are the two major contributors saving value of this training have to extend bystander-initiated prove a child's resistance to capsulesweredispensed to93% to survival of adult victims of been assisting rescue and fire de­ defibrillation, particularly in other potentially fatal diseases. of the preschool children-in the sudden cardiac arrest." partments in acquiring this new rural and congested urban ar­ That's what Helen Keller In­ entire country. Automated external defib­ technology. eas, two sectors "where res1,1sci­ ternational currently is doing in Although the remedy for nu­ rillation is "one of the most "Warwick, for instance, just tation strategies have had little partnership with Leiner Health tritional blindness and death promising methods" of treating purchased 9 AEDs, which success." Products, which has donated 2 seems straight-forward, the cardiac arrest. Rhode Island Af­ makes it the first large metro­ The task force says the AHA million vitamin A capsules and worldwide statistics remain filiate of the American Heart As­ politan area in the state to have can play an important role by has made the commitment to devastating. About 2 million sociation executive director, adopted this as a standard in increasing public awareness that wipe out xerophthalmia by the children die because of vitamin David A. Chatel, said "We've emergency cardiac care. defibrilla tion improves survival end of the century. A deficiency every year, which chosen to be quite proactive in "Two years ago this month, from cardiac arrest-"anoften­ "It's simply not possible to means 5,000 young Ii ves are lost our state. As of 1996, all indi­ we worked closely with The fatal condition that each day af­ overstate the importance of con­ every day. viduals in the state who become Miriam Hospital, under the fects 1,000 Americans." tri bu ti ons to eliminat.e the In addition, approximately certified as CPR instructors will guidance of Dr. William Kaye, shadow of unnecessary blind­ 35,000 children go !Jlind every be required to also become cer­ widely recognized throughout ness and death from the lives of year from lack of vitamin A. tified as AED instructors. the country as an expert in the the world's most vulnerable in­ "The long-term solutions to "W c will be submitting legis­ field of emergency cardiac care, 'Compassionate habitants," says Susan E. 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1:------! 10-THE RHODE ISLAND JEWISH f-IE_RALD_,THURSDAY, NOVEM_Il_E_R_9,_!_995_ REMEMBERING ·YITZHAK R From Soldier to Statesman, Rabin Leaves Legacy of Peace

by Mitchell Danow alter his fate - and that of a During the next 10 years, he referred to Israel's social crisis ducted in February 1992. NEW YORK (JTA) - In the country that had not yet been rose through a series of posi­ since the Yorn Kippur war and Running on a slogan of final words of his final public reborn - he joined the Palrnach, tions - commander of the pleaded for national unity. "peace with security," he led his speech, a call for peace was on an underground elite commando northern sector from 1956 to "Some have forgotten the party to victory in the June 1992 the lips of Prime Minister unit led by Moshe Dayan, to fight 1959; IDF chief of operations ancient historic lesson that be­ Knesset elections. Yitzhak Rabin. British rule in Palestine. from 1959 to 1960; deputy chief cause of needless hatred, Jerusa­ A month later, Rabin formed Speaking at a pro-peace rally of staff from 1961 to 1963 - to lem was destroyed," Rabin said. Israel's 25th government, in in Te!Avivon the nightofNov.4 become the seventh IDF chief of In June 1976, Rabin's govern­ which he held the dual portfo­ before some 100,000 supporters, He death left Israel in a staff Jan. 1, 1964. ment issued the order to carry lios of prime minister and de­ Rabin gave voice to the pursuit It was as chief of staff that out the Entebbe raid in which fense minister. that defined and. distinguished state of shock and grief, Rabin led the IDF to victory in Israeli commandos liberated This provided him with the his second term as the leader of and prompted messages the lightning Six-Day War, in hijacked Air France passengers confidenc;e to pursue his peace Israel. of condolence form which Israel seized the West from the Uganda airport. policies - a course that was to "This rally must send a mes­ Bank and eastern Jerusalem In 1977, Rabin was forced to lead to the famous handshake sage to the Israeli people, to the leaders the world over. from Jordan, the Gaza Strip from with Arafat and to the equally Jewish people around the world, Egypt and the Golan Heights historic signing of a peace treaty to the many people in the Arab from Syria. At 52, he became the with Jordan on Oct. 26, 1994. world and indeed to the entire He rose through the ranks, Years later, Rabin publicly youngest - and first Also lastyear,Rabin shared a world, that the Israeli people promoted first to platoon leader admitted that he had suffered a Nobel Peace Prize with foreign want peace, support peace." then to deputy commander of brief "breakdown" in the tense native-born Israeli - Minister Shimon Peres and An hour later, the man who an operation in 1945 that freed days leading up to the war. ever to lead his country. Arafat, the man long branded a led his country in war and in 200 illegal Jewish immigrants But he also said in a 1975 terrorist by Israel. peace was declared d ead, the from the Atlit detention camp. television interview that the ·Rabin's assassination took victim of an assassin's bullets. A year later, he was arrested 1967 liberation of the Western resign when it was discovered place two weeks after he ap­ The pursuit of peace did not by the- British, along with hun­ Wall, which he had failed to that his wife held an illegal bank peared before the U.N. General come easily to Rabin. dreds of other Jewish leaders in liberate 19 years earlier during account in the United States. Assembly and deliv'ered a The old general who had re­ whatcametobeknownas"Black the War of Independence, was After the May 1977 elections, speech in which he warned peatedly vowed never to nego­ Saturday" and spent six months the "fulfillmentofa dream" and in which Menachem Begin be­ world leaders about the dan­ tiate with the "PLO murderers" in a British detention camp. the "peak of my life." came the first Likud Prime Min- gers of terrorism. later found himselfa t It also took place the center of the little more than a "handsha ke that month after he traveled. shook the world," to Washington for the signing an accord Sept. 28 signing of the with Yasser Arafat, agreement to extend the head of the Pales­ Palestinian autonomy tine Liberation Orga­ in the West Bank. nization. The prospect of an Ra bin forever Israeli withdrawal in struggled to balance territories Israel held the possible benefits since 1967 prompted of peace with the de­ widespread protests mands of Israeli se­ by the Israeli right, curity and his long­ which viewed the ac­ time distrust of tions of the Rabin gov­ Israel's Arab foes. ernment as a blow to And it was possi­ the dream of a Greater bly because of these Israel. doubts, shared by Rabin's dream of many Israelis, that his peace also led to the people felt comfort­ nightmare of assassi­ a ble entrusting to nation. Rabin - the most ac­ Rabinissurvivedby claimed hero of the his wife; two children, 1967 Six-Day War - Dalia and Yuval; and the daunting job of three grandchildren. pursuing peace. His death left Israel Perhaps at no time in a state of shock and was Rabin's ambiva­ grief, and prompted lence about the task messages of condo­ more evident than in HISTORIC AGREEMENT - On July 25, 1994, on the White House South Lawn, from left, King Hussein of Jordan, lence from leaders the the uneasy smile that President Clinton of the United States, and Yitzhak Rabin, prime minister of Israel participate in the signing of a world over. appeared on bis Declaration of Peace between Jordan and Israel. The gentlemen in the rear are interpreters. Photo by Marshall H. Cohen Peres, the longtime weathered face when political rival of Rabin, heexchangedthathis- who became his part­ toric handshake with Arafat on In October 1947, Rabin was In 1968, Rabin left the mili­ ister, Rabin served as a Knesset ner in the quest for an enduring the White House lawn on Sept. named deputy commander of tary and was appointed ambas­ member in the opposition La­ regional peace,delivered an emo­ 13, 1993, lo seal the Israeli-Pales­ the Palmach, where he met-fel­ sador to the UnitedStates,a post bor Party and was a member of tional speech jn which he referred tinian peace process. low member Leah Schlossberg, he held until 1973. the Foreign Affairs and Defense to a scrap of paper containing The chain-smoking, often who became his wife in August In the spring of 1973, Rabin Committee. song lyrics that was found in gruff-sounding Israeli leader 1948. returned to Israel and became In the national unity govern­ Rabin's shirt after he was shot. who recently said that the only In the 1948 Wa'r of Indepen­ active in the Labor Party. ments that Likud and Labor The lyrics were of a song of place he would not smoke was dence, Rabin commanded the He was elected a member of shared from 1984 to 1990, Rabin peace that Rabin and his fellow in the White House - because Hare! Brigade, leading them in the Knesset in December 1973, served as minister of defense. Cabinet minjsters had sung at he wasnot allowed-traversed the fight to open the road to a and when then-Prime Minister In that capacity, he orches­ Saturday night's rally. many blood-soaked battlefields besieged Jerusalem, and liber­ Golda Meir formed her govern­ trated the withdrawal of IDF "A bullet ca n tear through a on his long journey to th~ White ating neighborhoods of the city. ment in April 1974, he was ap­ forces from Lebanon and estab­ piece of paper. It also can tear a House lawn. After the war, he was a mem­ pointed minister of labor. lished a security zone in south­ body," said Peres, who was In fact, he was barely out of ber of the delegation that signed After the near-disaster of the ern Lebanon to insure the safety named acting pri,Jlle minister at boyhood when he got his first the armistice agreements with 1973 Yorn Kippur War, when oflsrael's northern border. It was an emergency Cabinet meeting taste of war. the Arab states at the Greek is­ Israel was caught off guard by also during his tenure as defense shortly after the assassination. Born Yitzhak Robicov on land of Rhodes in 1949. Arab forces, Rabin, a creative minister that the Palestinian "But a bullet cannot destroy March 1, 1922, to Russian par­ Rabin subsequently decided political novice, was' the choice intifada, or uprising, broke out in the ideal of peace." ents who had immigrated to to pursue his military training, of the ruling Labor Party to suc­ 1987 in the territories. President Bill Clinton, an ad­ what was then British-mandate and in 1953 he graduated from ceed Prime Minister Golda Meir, In a stern but controversial mirer of Rabin, was visibly Palestine, he grew up hoping to the Staff College in Britain. who resigned June 2, 1974. order, Rabin told the troops to shaken and on the verge of tea rs become one of the pioneer farm­ In 1954, he was named head At 52, he became the young­ "break the bones" of the Pales­ when he voiced his goodbye to ers who would make the Land of the Israel Defense_Force Train­ est - and first native-born Is­ tinian protesters. the Israeli leader within hours of Israel blossom once again. ing Branch, where he was pro­ raeli -ever to lead his country. Rabin was elected chairman of the assassination. Bu tat the age of 19, he changed moted to the rank of brigadier Asking the Knesset to ap­ of the Labor Party in its first "Shalom, chaver," said course, taking a step that would general. prove his new government, he nationwide primaries, con- Clinton: "Goodbye, friend." r ------__ ,...... ______...... _ ------·------=------=--- -,.

THE RHODE ISLAND JEWISH HERALD, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 1995-11 REMEMBERING YITZHAK R ' ... And That Was a Remarks by Late Prime Minister Lonely Road.' Rabin at Tel Aviv Peace Rally,

by Alison Smith A time to be born, and a time November 4, 1995 Herald Editor to die; a time to break down, We had the television on be­ and a time to build up; fore the coffee was ready, Sun­ A time to weep, and a time to Nov. 5,1995 "Violence erodes the basis of aspiration for peace. day morning. We knew there laugh; a time to mourn, and a Dear Friends of the Consulate: Israelidemocracy.Itmustbecon­ "There are enemies of peace might be some important inter­ time to dance; We are all attempting to cope demned and isolated. This is not who are trying to hurt us, in or­ views comi11g up on the peace A time to cast away stones, with our tremendous grief follow­ the way of the State of Israel. der to torpedo the peace process. process and the assassination of and a time to gather stones to­ ing the assassination of Prime Min­ '1n a democracy there can be "I want to say bluntly, that Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin. gether; a time to embrace, and a ister Rabin last night. Please find differences, but the final deci­ we have found a partner for Sometimes television can pro­ time to refrain from embracing; enclosed the last address which the sion will be taken in democratic peace among the Palestinians as vide an intimate, in-your-face A time to get, and a time to Prime Minister gave at a Tel Aviv elections, as the 1992 elections well: the PLO, which was an impression that news written Jose; a time to keep silence, and Peace Rally, the night of his death. which gave us the mandate to enemy, and has ceased to en­ down, edited, and re-edited can a time to speak; The irony of Rabin's extolling of do what we are doing, and to gage in terrorism. not give. A time to love, and a time to peace and condemnation of violence continue on this course. "Without partners for peace, hate;a timeofwar,and a time of in his-last words is particularly '1 wanttosaythatlam proud there can be no peace. We will Dr. Henry Kissinger ap­ peace.' (Ecc. 2:21-3:8) Ladies and painful today. demand that they do their part peared almost unable to begin gentlemen, the time for peace ... Sincerely, for peace, just as we will do his interview. He fought back has come. Ofra Farhi our part for peace, in or- tears, and struggled for control. "Enough of blood and tears. Consul of Israel ·":. :i, der to solve the most But he gave us some insights on Enough." - Yitzhak Rabin, in complicated, pro- Rabin we might not have gotten the White House Rose Garden "Permit me ~ Jonged,andemo- anywhere else. after signing a peace treaty. to say that I am ; tionallycharged "He did not start out as a deeply moved. a~spect of the Is­ starry-eyed idealist. He started Itamar Rabinovich, Israeli I wish to thank raeli-Arab con- in the peace process as a (mili­ Amabassador to the United each and every r// flict: the Pales tin­ tary) strategy. Over a period of States, speaking in response to one of you, who " ian-Israeli conflict. 20 years, it became a goal." the statement that Israelis have come here to­ "This is a course Kissinger pointed out the trusted Ra bin because of his day to take a stand which is fraught with facts about Israel's position, re­ military experience in a way that against violence and difficulties and pain. For Is- minding us of the relative popu­ they might not trust Peres, said, peace. rael, there is no path that is with­ lation figures of Israel and her "People have very short memo­ 'This government, which I of the fact that representatives out pain. Butthepathofpeaceis neighbors, and the size of the ries. In the '50s and '60s Shimop am privileged to head, together of the countries with whom we preferable to the path of war. territories involved. He gave us Peres was director general of with my friend Shimon Peres, are living in peace are present "I say this to you as one who a clearer sense of her vulner­ the ministry of defense, was decided to give peace a chance with us here, and will continue was a military man, someone ability, if you just counted heads himself a minister of defense, -a peace that will solve mos\of to be here: Egypt, Jordan, and who is today Minister of De­ and acres. and worked closely with David Israel's problems. Morocco, which opened the fense and sees the pain of the "At the end of his (Rabin's) Ben Gurion .... (speaking of "I was a military man for 27 road to peace for us. I want to families of the IDF soldiers. For life, peace was his vocation, and Yasser Arafat) I know person­ years. I fought so long as there thank the president of Egypt, them, for our children, in my not just a strategy. He was a ally he would have liked to was no chance for peace. theKingofJordan,andtheKing case for our grandchildren, I very shy man - not really a come. But this (the decision to "I believe that there is now a of Morocco, represented here want this Government to ex­ natural politidan ... a military stay away at a time of such in­ chance for peace, a great chance. today, for their partnership with haust every opening, every pos­ man who wa~ actually very tense emotion) may be a very We must take advantage of it us in our march towards peace. sibility, to promote and achieve gentle but who taught himself sensible decision." for the sake of those standing "But, more than anything, a comprehensive peace. Even to be tough and aloof.. .ln the here, and for those who are not in the more than three years of with Syria, it will be possible to end, he achieved' (in oratory) Bob Simon interviewed Ben­ here - and they are many. this government's existence, , make peace. almost biblical skills." jamin Netanyahu, the head of "I have always believed that the Israeli people has proven "This rally must send a mes­ "The assassination cannot the Likud Party, w ho said, the majority of the people want that it is possible to make peace, sage to the Israeli people, to the reverse history. I had lunch with "There are always wild weeds peace and are ready to take risks that peace opens the door to a Jewish people around the world, him (Rabin) perhaps 10 days in any society. What we need for peace. In coming here today, better economy and society; that to the many people in the Arab ago, and he was aware that he right now is unity .. . The first you demonstrate, together with peace is not just a prayer. Peace world, and indeed to the entire would be villified. Ironically, rule of Judaism is 'Thou shalt many others who did not come, is first of all in our prayers, world, that the Israeli people Rabin was the man most con­ not kill ... The government will that the people truly desire peace but it is also the aspiration of want peace, support peace. For cerned with and aware of the not change as a result of an and oppose violence. the Jewish people, a g E,nuine this, I thank you." problems of the settlers ... the assassin's bullet. . .I say to these extremists .... He took his people fringe groups, 'Go away. Stay from where they were to where away. We don' t want you." We they had to be ... and that was a don't need you."' lonely road." Simon ran film of right­ Irresponsible Talk Must be Held Responsible wingers chanting "Rabin's a Israeli Consul General Colette Traitor!" and carrying posters Rabbi apologizes to Rabin for threatening statements Avita said, "Unfortunately, (the of Rabin crudely, viciously pic­ by Cynthia Mann language used by the ultra-right) tured as an S.S. officer. He said NEW YORK, Nov. 2 (JTA) - The Brooklyn-based rabbi who in June declared it permissible legitimized a certain tone ... in what we all know by now - under Jewish Jaw to assassinate Israeli Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin for his pursuit of the peace the end, those kind of words tha t this legitimized violence, to process has issued an indirect apology to Rabin and a call for Jewish unity. caused them (unbalanced people) some people. "We must learn the lessons of our own history, including that when Jews turn on Jews, our to treat him as a traitor,asaNazi. Temple falls," Rabbi Abraham Hecht, president of the stringently Orthodox Rabbinical Alliance That kind of language is David Rosenthal, a deputy of America, wrote in a recent letter to Rabin. bound to incite them." for Kahana Chai in the United "We must speak and act toward each other as we would toward G-d" and "not, then, be States, was interviewed by Mike divided in anger," he continued. "For my part, I wish to repudiate any words and actions of '"To every thing there is a Wallace on "60 Minutes."Rosen­ anger and which have caused hurt." season, and a time to every pur­ thal came on the set, incredibly, "I welcome this development," said Ambassador Colette Avita!, Israeli consul general in pose under heaven. carrying a huge red poster with New York. "No one is looking for a fight with the rabbis. I believe there is a need for a different the words, "Rabin is (crossed level of discussion between religious and secular leadership." out) was a Traitor." He said, Meanwhile, "if Rabbi Hecht has expressed his regret and retracts everything, we have no "Rabin brought it on himself ... problem with this," she said. Violence is not good, violence is In June, Hecht said that by handing over Israeli land and property to Palestinians, Israeli not bad ... One man's terrorist is government leaders "and all who assist them" fall into the category of "moser," or people who "The 'silent another man's freedom fighter." betray Jews to Gentiles. • • I His arrogance and composure Hecht said Maimonides said these people not only deserve the death penalty but should be ma1ontv was as he turned aside Wallace's killed before they can perform the deed. questions and bewilderment Hecht could not be reached to explain what prompted the Jetter to Rabin at this tin1e. were chilling. There is no way to But Avita! said she believed that it was motivated by a public backlash. too silent." reach a man like Rosenthal with "I know in some cases the violent behavior of rabbis has elicited a boomerang in the Jewish words, unless they are words that community, she said. LEAH RABIN refer to long jail sentences and "People felt very uncomfortable with this kind of extremist behavior." other suitable, even more devas­ Several Orthodox groups in July issued a statement-in apparent response to Hecht's June tating, retribution. Even Wallace declarations-saying that "there can be no excuse or justification of the extremist verbal attacks was stumped, and you don't see directed against the elected leadership of Israel." that happen very often. 12 - THE RHODE ISLAND JEWISH HERALD, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 1995 REMEMBERING YITZHAK R The United States Loses a Friend A proclamation by the president of the United States of America on the death of Yitzhak Rabin "Today (Nov. 4) a senseless act of violence has robbed the United States of a close friend and robbed the world of a statesman and courageous champion of peace. "Yitzhak Rabin was a brave man who defended his country for half a century and whose vision and tenacity brought the world closer to peace. "He was a man of hope, a man of wisdom, a man who sought to improve the lives of all those he touched. "The peace process that he began will be his legacy. The people of the United States and the peace-loving people of the world are determined that the peace process will go forward. "As a mark of respect for the memory of Yitzhak Rabin and America's support for peace in the Middle East, I hereby order that the flag of the United States shall tie flown at half-staff upon all public buildings and grounds, at all military posts and naval stations, and on all naval vessels of the federal government in the District of Columbia and throughout the United States and its territories and possessions until his internment. I also direct that ONE MORE SHINING MOMENT: This picture was taken in late November, 1994, after President the flag shall be flown at half-staff for the same length of time at all Clinton and Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin met in the Oval Office and agreed upon maintaining the United States embassies, legations, consular offices, and other current level of U.S. aid, and preserving the Israeli military edge, for the coming year. That's Andrew faci lities abroad, including all military facilities and naval vessels Jackson, another military man turned statesman, watching from the wall. Photo co11rtesy of the White Ho11se and stations. "In witness whereof, I have hereunto set my hand this fourth day of November, in the year of our Lord nineteen hundred and ninety-five, and of the Independence of the United States of Jewish Democrats, Republicans America the two hundred and twentieth." .Mourn the Prime Minister The President and First Lady In a rare joint statement, the bors - will be fulfilled in the of what happens when incendi­ National Jewish Coalition and not-too-distant future. We must ary rhetoric creates a climate Inscribe Condolences theNationalJewish Democratic pull together, as a community where individuals feel entitled Presiclent Clinton and Hillary Rodham Clinton inscribed the Council have expressed _their and as a people to help this vi­ to commit unconscionable acts. following words in the condolence book at the Israeli Embassy on shared sorrow at the Assassina­ sion come to fruition. Let this tragic assassination cau­ Nov. 5, in memory of Israeli Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin: tion of Israeli Prime Minister "The only greater tragedy tion all of us who may disagree "Prime Minister Rabin gave his life to Israel, first as a soldier for Yitzhak Rabin, and called the that could come of this assassi­ with each other, even on the its freedom, then finally as a martyr for its lasting peace. assassination an "admonition to nation would be to allow the most profound and fundamen­ "For his example, his friendship to the United States, and his thoseofuswhodisagreeonfun­ bullet that ended the life of tal issues, to never forget our warm friendship to me, I am eternally grateful.'.' damental issues to refrain from Yitzhak Rabin to put an end to common humanity and our William]. Clinton hateful and vicious rhetoric": the very peace process to which common destiny as Jews and as "G-d bless Prime Minister Rabin, the people of Israel and all "Together, as Jews and as he dedicated his life. We are par­ people. who take risks for peace." Americans, we mourn th~pass­ ticularly heartened that the gov­ "Our thoughts, our hopes, Hillary Rodham Clinton ing of a great leader of our ernment of the United States has and our pray;ers go out to the people, Yitzhak Rabin. To­ pointedly renewed America's Rabin family, the people of Is- , ~------, gether, we pray that the vision commitment to the peace pro­ rael, and to all of our fellow that Yitzhak Rabin died for - cess at this hour of grief. Jewsaround the world.May the Pell Reacts to Rabin's Death an Israel secure within its bor­ "At this time of sorrow and memory of Yitzhak Rabin be ders,andatpeacewHhits neigh- anguish, we are also reminde~ blessed with peace." Senator Claiborne Pell (D-R.1.) returned recently from the funeral of Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin in Jerusalem with hope for the peace process. The Kennedys Pay Symbolic Tribute Pell is the former chairman and current Ranking Minority Member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee. Congressman Patrick J. Rabin, a few moments later to samecause.Nowwemusthonor "It was a simple, solemn and grand ceremony," Pell said of Kennedy (D-R.1.)and his father, express the condolences of the his memory and his dream for the funeral, "and one that I shall never forget. This could be an Senator Edward M. Kennedy Kennedy family and to let her peace in the Middle East by exceptional turning point for the Mid-East. (D-Mass.), carried soil and a know the source of the sciil and making certain that the peace "I hope that the sentiments and the words of the world's stone from the gravesites of stone. process continues." leaders at the funeral may be translated into deeds. I pray that President Kennedy and Robert Congressman Kenneday is­ Kennedy, who visited Israel out of this tragedy progress toward peace will emerge." Kennedy at Arlington National sued this statement: this summer on a House Na­ After learning from the White House of the assassination, Cemetery to the funeral of Israeli "I mourn the loss of this cou­ tional Security Committee mis­ Pell had reacted to the "awful news." Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin in rageous man of peace. I am sion, met with Prime Minister "It obviously rocks the peace process," he said at that time, Jerusalem, and placed them on shocked and dismayed by the Rabin in Washington less than "and its harm will be felt for a long time. It could presage new the grave on Nov. 6 as a memo­ senseless violence which took two weeks ago when the Prime violence. rial to the prime minister. away the life of such a great Minister was participating in "Rabin," he added "will be long remembered as a hero of Senator Kennedy spoke to the world leader. He lived his life ceremonies marking the 3,000th the peace process. A process that must continue." prime minister's widow, Leah for peace and he died for the birthday of Jerusalem.

Agudath Israel of America: Underwriting Jewish-Arab We Condemn This Sinful Murder coexistence in Israel: The following is a statement from Rabbi Moshe Sherer, president of At left, Alan B. Slifka, president Agudath Israel of America: of the Abraham Fund, shakes "The assassination of Israeli Prime Minister Rabin was an hands with Rabin after outrageous and indefensible act, a crime that flies in the face of presenting him with $758,000 in everything Judaism stands for. "No matterswhat a Jew's views may be about the current peace grants for projects promoting process or the sitting Israeli government, violence is not a Jewish Jewish-Arab coexistence in option, and murder remains the ultimate sin against another Israel. Looking on, with person. pleasur~, is Yitzhak Navon, "Any isolated crazed individuals who may be exulting in this former Israeli president. assassination should be condemned, as we condemn this sinful murder - unequivocally." II I THE RHODE ISLAND JEWISH HERALD, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 1995 - 13 REMEMBERING YITZHAK R Local Jewish Community Pulls It is a Time for Mourn,ing It is a Time for Comfort Togethe~ in a Time of Mourning A prayer service of peace in ten commandments it says, memory of Prime Minster "Thou shalt not kill." by Neil Nachbar Temple Sinai followed. He sang To close the evening, Lieber­ Yitzchak Rabin was held for the Your friend , Herald Associate Editor "Lo Yisa Goy el Goy Herev," man led everyone in singipg Temple Sinai religious school on Anna Tobias t"""'\ \6Je've seen in the past which means, "Nation shall not "Hatikvah," Israel's national Nov. 5. The students then wrote Dear Avigail: '-'--rv-how people come to­ lift up sword against nation, anthem. · letters to Mrs. Rabin, Avigail I am so sorry to hear about gether following a great trag­ neither shall they learn war any­ The factthatso many people, Korrnes, an Israeli exchange stu­ the recent death of· Yitzhak edy. In the days following the more." from so many religious back­ dent who was a student teacher Rabin. assassination of Prime Minister Rabbi Gail Diamond of Con­ grounds turned out was over­ at the femple last year, and to It was a very, very sudden Yitzhak Rabin, the local Jewish gregation Agudath Achim in whelming. Eldad Boker, our sixth-grade and unexpected death. community has pulled together Attleboro followed with · a "There was a tremendous teacher, who was in Italy at the I want to let you know that in large numbers to collectively prayer of peace. outpouring of support," said time of the assassination. I'm thinking of you and that it is and individually mourn the The Reverend James Miller, Franklin. Dear Mrs. Rabin: OK to cry.

The PURPLE CAT 'Fiddler' Returns to PPAC----- RESTAURANT Theodore Bike! returns to the Award for best revival. Man," and "Sunrise, Sunset," IN CHEPACHET SINCE 1929 Providence Performing Arts Set at the turn of the century provide answers to the ques­ Fine Dining in a Relaxed Center stage, Dec. 5 to 10, to star in the Russian village of Country Atmosphera tion Tevye raises about how in eight performances of "Fid­ Anatevka, "Fiddl.eron the Roof" people keep balance in a chang­ YOUR HOSTS, dler on the Roof." focuses on the troubles facing a THE LAVOIE'S ing world. - This musical is celebrating its poormilkmanstrugglingtopro­ Bike!, who made his stage Chepachet Village, R.I. (401) 568-7161 30th anniversary as one of the vide for his wife and five un­ debut as Tevye, has performed AT THE JUNCTION OF J"(IOStsuccessfulshowsinBroad­ married daughters. the role more than 1,000 times. ;J RTES. 44, 100. 102 way history. Tickets are on sale Tevye the milkman also be­ Bike! also created the role of now for all performance times, comes an example of how the Baron Von Trapp in the original call 421-ARTS to order or for people of Anatevka contend Broadway production of "The -~•• more information. with persecution from Imperial Sound of Music," and has per­ :•• OPEN MONDAY, NOVEMBER 13TH •• "Fiddleron the Roof" opened Russia and changes in society formed in 35 films including 6 a.m.-5 p.m. on Broadway at the Imperial which threatens their religious "The African Queen" and the way of life. Using humor and I Theatre in 1964, entertaining au­ "Defiant One," for which he re­ diences for a record-setting3,200 wit, Tevye carries on conversa­ ceived an Academy Award performances. tion with himself and G-

Cahanas Installed at Temple Beth-El JFS Earns Top Scores in Accreditation Review Cantorial Concert Takes on According to an announce­ rnunity, agency governance~and Special Meaning ment by Paul Segal, executive administration; personnel;qual- by Neil Nachbar director, the Jewish Family Ser­ i ty assurance; fiscal manage­ Herald Associate Editor vice has just received top scores ment; facilities and equipment; · Last weekend, Temple Beth­ for a Certificate of Accredita­ intake and assessment; service El in Proviaence officially wel­ tion from the Council on Ac­ planning; implementation of comed its new assistant rabbi, ca-editation of Services for Fami­ service plan; client information Michael Cahana, and its new can­ lies and Children. and confidentiality; resettle­ tor, Ida Rae Cahana, with a for-· Segal states: "We received ment service; family life educa­ mal installation on Nov. 3 and a perfect scores in every section tion; serve to the aging; home­ cantorial concert on Nov. 4. except one, where we received maker service and counseling The special occasion started the second highest score. Ac­ services to families and children. during Friday night service, in creditation attests that an agency JFS is a private, non-profit which Rabbi Leslie Gutterman has met a set of nationally estab­ socia I service agency which pro­ shared the pulpit with special lished requirements which help vides a broad scope of services guests Dr. Eliyahu Sc.hleifferand ensure quality service." statewide to people from all in­ Rabbi Moshe Cahana. Areas examined by two im­ come levels and age groups in Schleiffer, who is director of partial reviewers, one from Chi­ Rhode Island. the cantorial program at Hebrew cago and one from North Caro­ For further information on Union College - Jewish Insti­ lina, were: agency in the corn- any of the programs or services tute of Religion in Jerusalem, of Jewish Family Service, located joined Cantor Cahana in chant­ at'229 Waterman St. in Provi­ ing parts of the service. dence, call 331-1244. Rabbi MosheCahana, a well­ AS PART OF Temple Beth-El's Installation Weekend, to welcome Alison known rabbi in the Conserva­ Rabbi Michael Cahana and Cantor Ida Rae Cahana, the temple tive movement, is also Rabbi hosted a cantorial co1_1cert on Nov. 4. From left, Joyce Rosenzweig, Elizabeth Michael Cahana's father. pianist; Cantor Ida Rae Cahan.r; Rabbi Michael Cahana; Cantor Venooker Thecelebrationcontinued the Robert Abelson; Rabbi Leslie Gutterman and Cantor Elie Lol/e Restored! . .. Where's that beautiful old fur next evening with the cantorial Sch]eiffer. Photo by Ruby Shalansky ~-""{ you once loved so dearly? concert, but in light of Prime Brenda and Arthur Kline of Rekindle the passion: let Minister Yitzhak Rabin's assas­ West Warwick, R.I., announce us make it over into a sination, the program took on a Understandably, it was diffi­ The cantor also enjoyed per­ the birth of their granddaugh­ fashionable new fur· whole different meaning. . cult for the talented trio to per­ forming with Abelson and ter, Alison Elizabeth Venooker, lined or reversible "I was taking a walk with my form with the Rabin tragedy Rosenzweig. on Oct. 8. coat or jacket. We'll ·ir put it inside an ele• Alison is the daughter of wife when the news broke," said weighing on their minds. "When you work with those ! gant leather or all- Gutterman. ''Rabbi Cahana heard ."I felt divided," explained two, it makes it a lot easier," Andrea and Eric Venooker of weather fabnc shell, fit the news and called me to let me Cahana. "I felt good that we stated Cahana. "Cantor Abelson Cumberland, Maine. . it perfectly for you, know. The shock and dismay in were all gathered together as a was my mentor and friend at Paternal grandparents are \ and voila - you'H fall his voice was the hallmark of community and to be with my Hebrew Union College and Lois and Lewis Venooker of ~ ;1 i in love with your every person we spoke to." colleagues and friends, but I felt Joyce is the finest accompanist Westford, Mass. Alison was welcomed home Gutterman and Cahana dis­ bad because of the sense ofloss. of Jewish music I've ever met." \f(~;.7,;:;; gest exdusive cussed canceling the concert, but "Part of me wasn't there. It Alth'ough the assassination by her-brother, 3 1/2-year-old furriers. decided to let the program con­ was like I was outside of my­ was on everyone's mind, the con­ Daniel Joseph. tinue as planned, with the ex­ self," Cahana continued. cert seemed to lift people's spir­ ception of a few of the more In speaking with congre­ its, at least a little bit. What was 1-----SINCE 1908 ____ comical songs. gants, Cahana discovered that originally intended to be a joy­ Get the facts! RT. 2 WARWICK-(401) 821-6000 "It's important for Jews to the beautiful music let the heal­ ous occasion, turned out to be a Read the Herald! come together and affirm life," ing process begin. very meaningful experienc;e. said Gutterman. "Peoplefeltsuchagood thing And while the installation More than 450 people turned to listen to the music," said weekend tookonadifferentfeel, ------'ffi1A\ ~------out for the concert. Some had Cahana. "They were able to find it was still successful in wel­ PERSONAL MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATES not yet heard the bad news. meaning in the music." coming the Cahanas to the corn­ Gutterman opened the pro­ Cahana and Abelson sang rnuni ty. Home Accounting Services gram by asking a member of the "We've received a tremen­ almost half the songs as a duet. audience, who is the director of dous outpouring of support," • Bill Paying • Medical Claims Review A few of those included, "Do Hebrew Union College in said Cantor Cahana. "It makes You Love Me?," from "Fiddler Reduce Late Fees . Reimbursement Tracking Jerusalem, to read the 23rd us feel really welcome." on the Roof," Mozart's "La ci Improve Credit Rating Assistance with Denial / Appeals Psalm and Hatikvah- Israel's darern la rnano," and "Bess, You national anthem. Tel. 401-331-2374 is My Woman Now," from Then the concert began. Can­ .JANE R. COHEN, fLlmST Gershwin's "Porgy and Bess." 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She On Nov. 14 at noon, the Schwartz of Warwick, R.I., an­ is employed as a market spe­ Brown Bag Club, a Jewish Com­ nounce the engagement of the cialist for Market Source Corp. munity Center of Rhode Island son, Ronald Jay Schwartz of in Boston, Mass. friendly forum for adults free West Roxbury, Mass., to Amy Her fiance graduated from for lunch, welcomes back Eunice Renee Horwitz of West TollGateHighSchool,attencled Morris, a volunteer spokesper­ Roxbury,Mass.,daughterofMr. Tel Aviv University and gradu­ son for the American Associa­ and Mrs. Phillip S. Horwitz of ated from the University of tion of Retired Persons. Raleigh, N .C Rhode Island. He is employed Adults in the community Me The bride-to-be is the grand­ as an account executive for Sat­ invited to hear Morris speak daughter of Mrs. Florence Lebos urn Solution Corp. in Boston. about the latest information of Tampa, Fla., and the late Dr. The date of the wedding is from Washington, D.C., on is­ Fred Lebosand Mr.and Mrs.Abe May 26, 1996, at Beth Meyer sues such as health care and Horwitz of Raleigh, N.C. Her Synagogue, Raleigh, N.C. long-term care. There will be a fiance is the grandson of the late • $1 fee per person for tliis event. Morris and Gladys Galkin of The club meets at the center, Woonsocket and David and Ida 401 Elmgrove Ave. in Provi­ Schwartz of Manchester, N.H. MAIL GETS TO US dence, on the second and fourth The bride-to-be graduated QUICKER IF YOU USE Tuesday of every month. To re­ from Ravenscroft School of Ra­ OUR POST OFFICE BOX: serve a place or for further in­ leigh, attended Richmond Col­ Amy Horwitz and Ron Schwartz ~ P.O. 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Tickets at the door are sponses to political and moral $8 each. issues, literature, drama, and To receive licketinformation Jewish cyberspace. Partidpants and a complete list of classes, can choose four one-hour classes call (508) 765-1543. NOW Eden Garden Club to Hold OPEN Last Meeting of the Year The last meeting in 1995 of Flower Arrangements of Colo­ =·-,······~ the Eden Garden Club will be ni:1l \".'i!!iamsburg." Ch<..!r c f the held at Temple Beth-El on Nov. day is Janet Friedman. 16. Luncheon in the English style It is requested that reserva­ will be served at noon. tions be made by Nov. 13. Call 771 Hope Street Ench member is to bring a Martha Finger at 272-0623 or .floral arrangement in a teapot, Eleanor Bohnen at 331-5616. Stop by and enjoy our huge selection of delicious Providence, RI which wili be used as a center­ Also,ifyouhaveanyideasabout donuts. Taste our world famou! coffee, ground and brewed piece and then will be critiqued next year's program, let the fresh. 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For more information I lolfrn DONUTS• ll/ll/95 I lolfrn DONUTS• 11/ll/95 I sored by the program in Judaic on SYJP's Boston area, call (800) L------~------~ studies. 829-0404. ,e THE RHODE ISLAND JEWISH HERALD, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 1995-17 Martin Luther King Ill t_o UMass Lowell Officer to Speak at Providence College Visit Pawtucket School UMass Lowell admissions. The son of civil rights leader "This is a great way for stu­ sored by the Rhode Island Com­ officer Veronica Aguirre will The Rev. Dr.Martin Luther King dents to make an initial assess­ mittee for Non-Violence Initia­ visit Saint Raphael Academy at Jr. will speak at Providence ment of a school," says Assis­ tives, will follow a daylong 9:15 a.m. on Dec. 6, Ponaganset College's Peterson Center on tant Director of Admission Rich workshop for Providence high High School at 1:30 p.m. on Dec. Nov: 18 at 7 p.m. Conley. "In half an hour, he or school students called "Explor­ 6 and Cumberland High School Martin Luther King III will she can get answers to basic ing Non-Violent Alternatives." . at 11 a.m. on Dec. 8. give a speech to a dinner gather­ questions, and find out if there King, a human rights advocate, Her visits will give interested ing of 500 entitled, "Unarmed are opportunities at UMass community activist, and politi­ students a chance to learn more Lov~ in the '90s: Applying the Lowell they need to investigate cal leader, will address students about academic programs and Principles of Non-Violence in a further." on the theme "You are the Solu­ opportunities,campusactivities New Era." The dinner, spon- Building on a 100-year traqi­ tion: Using thel'rinciples of and student life, financial aid, Non-Violence to Change Your tion, the University of Massa­ and the admissions process. chusetts Lowell offers its 11,000 World." Printed information, applica­ Tickets for the dinner and graduate and undergraduate tion forms, and information on Consoling Children speech by King start at $25 and students a comprehensive range (Continued from Page 13) campus visits will be available. are available by calling 453-5157. of programs in the colleges of There are 16 Rhode Island arts and sciences, education, Cantor Ida Rae Cahana then residents currently enrolled in led the children in a song of engineering, fine arts, health undergraduate programs at professions, and management. peace, followed by another UMass Lowell. prayer and a moment of silence. The cantor and the two rabbis Come On Down RISO Presents a Night of Laughs led thegroupinthesingingofthe I Know! I Know! Israeli national anthem. To con­ to PHDS The notion of the arts and eclectic palette of comedic inter­ At least two fourth-grad­ clude the service, Rabbi Cahana On Nov. 15, we are inviting design are taken very seriously pretation. ers at Providence Hebrew offered a final benediction. "May the parents of Providence He­ at Rhode Island School of De: All proceeds will support the Day School have the an­ his ideals continue in our hearts, brew Day School students, as sign. But, on Nov. 15, from 7 to Museum Annual Fund to assist swer already, at a program in our minds and in the land of well as any others who may be 9:30 p.m. in the RISO audito­ in the restoration and preserva­ Israel," said Cahana. interested, to an Open House rium, two of New England's tionof the collection and a variety on creating new skin. The children returned silently Day, between the hours of 10 most popular comedians will of museum educational programs Herald photo by Alison Smith back to their classrooms-hope­ a.m. and 2 p.m. take center stage in "Laughs by and thecollege'sscholarshipfund fully with a little less confusion Visitors will experience a the Canal," a benefit to support to assist those students in need of and fear over what had hap­ typical day of a PHDS student the RJSD College and Museum financial aid. ' pened in Israel. in the grade(s) of their choice. Annual Funds. Seating is general admission. Advertise Come and see why everyone Featuring New England com­ Ticket pricesare$10 in advance, is saying that PHDS is the place edy legend Tony V. and Rhode $12.50 at the door and are avail­ in the Herald Fun and Games where "Mitzvos are done and Island's own Charlie Hall and able at the RISO Bookstore, 30 Torah is fun and secular studies the Ocean State Follies, the N. Main St., or by calling 454- ••• 1t. wor k s. ' at the JCCRI are second to none!" evening is bound to contain an 6322. Young people in grades 4 through 6 are invited to come to the Jewish Community Center of Rhode Island for a night of playing games like ping pong, Jenga and pool. The Club 456 Discover Game Night will take place on Nov.18, from 7 to 10 p.m. in the gameroom at the JCCRI, 401 the Meaning Elmgrove Ave. in Providence. The fee is $3 for members, $5 for supporting members and $7 for non-members. Game night is sponsored by the Youth De­ oiSumm.er partment of the JCCRJ. For more information, call Dana Zucker at 861-8800. Warmth

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ANNA BLOCH Black Rock Bar in Long Island, JOHNSTON - Anna Bloch N .Y., for 10 years before retiring Book Club Flammey Named Head of of the Cherry Hjll Manor, Cherry in 1981. Hill Lane, died Nov. 4 at the He leaves three nephews and Meeting Finance and Operations at manor. She was the widow of three nieces. Books on the Square will host Bennett H. Bloch. Graveside services were held its second Monday Book Clqb, Newton Schechter School Born in Providence, a daugh­ at the Rhode Island Veterans on Nov. 13 at 7:30 p.m. Carolyn Korn Flammey, Before corning to Schechter, ter of the late Abraham and Rose Cemetery in Exeter. Arrange­ The club will discuss Solitude: daughter of Brenda and David Flammey was a manager of au­ Stone, she lived in Johnston for ments were by Mount Sinai A Return to the Self by Anthony Korn of Providence, has been dit practice for Coopers & 11 months. She had also lived in Memorial Chapel, 825 Hope St., Storr, internationally-renowned named director of finance and Lybrand in Boston. She received Warwick and Cranston. Providence. psychiatrist and author of The . operations at the Solomon a master of business adminis­ She was a sales clerk for the Art of Psychotherapy and The Es­ Schechter Day School of Greater tration degree from Simmons former Cladding's Department MIKHAIL YANQVSKIY sential Jung. In Solitude, Storr Boston. College's graduate school of Store in Garden City for 13 years. PAWTUCKET - Mikhail explores the often-overlooked She will be responsible for all management. She was previously a sales clerk Yanovskiy, 83,of 150 Dartmouth importance of time alone to per­ finance, accounting, budgeting, for the Outlet Co. She was a s"t., a marine in the Russian sonal creativity, fulfillment,and and purchasing functions at the member of the Cranston Army, and a supervisor in a ultimately, happiness. school, as well as supervising Hadassah, and was a former military factory for 32 years be­ The discussion is free and the operation of the school's two member of the Majestic Senior fore retiring five years ago, died open to the public. campuses in Newton Centre, Guild and the Cranston Senior Nov. 5 at the Oak Hill Nursing Mass. < Guild. She was a former-mem­ Home. He was the husband of Words From the Her office is also responsible ber of Temple Torat Yisrael in the late Libe (Sherman) for personnel records and ben­ Cranston. Yanovskiy. Crone's Nest efits, and communication and She Iea_vesa daughter, Arline Born in Russia, a son of the On Nov. 9 at 7:30 p.m., computer technology. Plotkin of Warwick, and a sis­ late Grijory and Ida Yanovskiy, Michele Cooper, editor of The The announcement was made ter,NatalieGiadstoneinFlorida. he lived in Providence for two Crone's Nest: Wisdom of the by Rabbi Joshua Elkin,Schechter's She was the sister of the late years before moving to Elderwoman (a literary journal head of school and also a Provi­ Jean Pear Im utter. and Ethel and Pawtucket a year ago. ofarts and ideas) will visit Books dence native, who stated: Ira Stone. He was a member of the Jew­ on the Square for an evening of "Schechter is already benefitting The funeral was held Nov. 6 ish Community Center. poetry and essay readings. enormously from the talents and at Mount Sinai Memorial Heleavesason,GrijoryYano­ Also among those partici pat­ expertise of Carolyn Flammey, Chapel, 825 Hope St., Provi­ vskiy of Providence; a daughter ing will be Jane R. Pretat, author whose background is uniquely dence. Burial was in Lincoln Irina Feldman of Pawtucket, and of Coming to Age: The Craning suited to deal with the challenges Park Cemetery in Warwick. two grandchildren. Years and Late-Life Transforma­ faced by Schechter as we a p­ The funeral was held on Nov. tion (Inner City Books, $19.95). proach the 21st century. She will DORAMOSSE 6 at the Max Sugarman Memo­ The program will take place be a key player in the develop­ Carolyn Korn Flammey PROVIDENCE - Dora rial Chapel, 458 Hope St., Provi­ at Books on the Square, 471 ment and implementation of the (Francken) Mosse, of the dence. Burial was in Lincoln Angell St., Wayland Square, vision of the school." Tockwotton Nurs·ing Home, Park Cemetery, Warwick. Providence. Flammey grew up in Provi­ Founded in 1961, the died Nov. 3. She was the wife of dence and attended the Provi­ Solomon Schechter Day School the Ia te Dr. Carl Mosse. She was dence Hebrew Day School. of Greater Boston is currently the aunt of Betty and Carl Adler Reconstructionist College Shea currently lives in attended by more than 550 girls of Cranston and great-aunt of Framingham, Mass., with her and boys in grades kindergar­ Marc Adler. Funeral services husband and their two children. ten to eight. were private. Arrangements to Award Prize for Midrash were by Max Sugarman Memo­ The Reco!'lstructionist Rab­ judging, entrants shoutct put Outreach Group Forming rial Chapel, 458 Hope St., Provi­ binical College has announced their names, addresses, and dence. the establishment of the Whizin phone numbers on a separate For several years Temple in response to requests for re­ Prize for the best new rnidrash piece of paper. Habonim in Barrington had an newed dialogue and program­ HARRY TROMMER (intrepretative commentary or Mail entries to The Whizin active outreach group which ming. The first meeting is Nov. PROVIDENCE - Harry story) on a contemporary ethi­ Prize, Reconstructionist Rab­ provided programrning,discus­ 14 at 8 p.m. Trommer, 76, of the Rhode ls­ cal concern of dilemma. binical College, Church Road sions, an a forum for interfaith Call Margie at the temple of­ land Veterans Home, Metacom A $500 award will be given to and Greenwood Avenue, couples and parents of children fice, 245-6536, and let her know Avenue, Bristol, died Oct. 31 at the grand prize winner. Wyncote, PA 19095. who have intermarried. if you plan to attend, but feel the Veterans Administration All entries should be between Entries must be postmarked The temple is pleased to an­ free to come that evening even if Medical Center. 350 and 7,500 words, typed by April 1, 1996. The prize will nounce that after a brief hiatus you don't get a chance to call. Born in Brooklyn, N.Y., a son double-spaced. be given in June. the group will be meeting again of the late Max and Julia To allow for anony~_ty of (Goldberg) Trommer, he lived in New York, Warwick and Bristol. Mount Hope Bay Chorus Wants You He was an Army veteran of · World War II. He had previ­ The Mount Hope Bay Cho­ to attend their rehearsals on I am no longer ously been manager of a rus is seeking women who like Wednesdays at 7:30 at the War­ children's clothing textile mill to sing. This ladies' chorus sings ren Baptist Church. associated with in New York _for 17 years. He four-part harmony, a cappella, For more information, call had been owner of the former and invites all interested women Betty at 245-2216. The Max Sugarman Memorial Chapel. For ove~ 40 years, the owner of Mount Sinai Memorial Chapel... Michael D. Smith, R.E. Mitchell ... has served Rhode Island Jewish families ov~r 8,000 times ... I, as a professional Jewish funeral director... as did his father and If you have any questions, grandfather since the 1870s ... with honesty I can be reached at and integrity. Michael D. Smith, R.E. (401) 885-0064. One of the reasons why the majority of I' Rhode Island Jewish families call 11 Max Sugarman MOUNT SINAI Memorial Chapel ?d\ir ' MEMORIAL CHAPEL _,,:::.,"\ Certified by the 331-3337 ~ ~r} R.I. Board of Rll~ois Rhode Island's Oldest Jewish Funeral Home 825 Hope at Fourth Streets 458 Hope Street, Providence (Comer of Doyle At"'1111e) ~ Pre-need counseling with tax-free Please ca ll for your From out of state call: payment planning is available. New Year calendar. 1-800-331-3337 Only R.I. Jewish Funeral Home that is a member of the national Jewish Funeral Directors of America and certified by R.I. Board of Rabbis. ~1/fern~:,!!~.,~m -Lewis). Bosler, R.E. Ask for your free 5756 (1995-1996) calendar. THE RHODE ISLAND JEWISH HERALD, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 1995-19 CLASSIFIED

'America's Oldest Little Theatre' ENTERTAINMENT JOB WANTED STEVE YOKEN ENTERTAINMENT -Profes­ CAPE VERDE WOMAN: Housework - reli­ sional master of ceremonies and disc jockey. able, thorough , cna give one day. Can furnish Plans Da~zling Celebration Bar/bat mitzvah specialists. Candlelighting highest references. Class Box 5. 11 /2/95 ceremony, contests and prizes included. Fall River (508) 679-1545. 5/2/96 In honor of their 2,000th per­ REAL ESTATE formance and 87th consecutive - 'f: - season, the Players,"America's FOR SALE EAST SIDE OWNER financing 362-364 Lloyd ,. Ave. Large 3-family. Extra lot. Low 200's. Oldest Little Theatre" will ' 8-PORT MILL w/shaping attachment. Millport 751-1656. 11 /23/95 present a black tie ball at the Mill w/2 axis dro other horiz & vert. mills, Agawam Hunt, on Dec. 2. The version 8' cap. Press brake, Roper Whitney & event will start at 8 p.m. Music Diacro punches, surface grinders. Ri sons SERVICES RENDERED will be provided by John 'Machinery, 253 Main St., Rt. 131 , Plasitow, NH (603) 382-5671 . 11/16/95 "CLEANING DONE RIGHT." We now have Allmark with Clay Osborne as openi ngs Monday, Wednesday, Thursday. the featured vocalist. Black tie LU NARAINE MINK-full length, size HH2, Homes and offices. 861-7879 or 781-8002. will be appropriate. (Through­ excellent condition, moving! Sacrifice! 11/16/95 $2,000. 521-7177. 11 /16/95 out The Players' early years, COPPERFIELD'S PAINTING, paper hanging, evening clothes were worn, and carpentry, insulation. Reasonable rates. Since there was dancing to a five-piece GUTTERS 1983. Call David at 274-2348. 2/29/96 band between the acts.) The program on Dec. 2 will be COMPLETE GUTTER CLEANING and repair the overture to a weeklong cel­ service, all size homes. Statewide. Call Mr. CLASSBOX Gutter Clean & Repair. (401) 354-6725. Lie. CO RRESPONDENCE TO: ebration. The 2,000th perfor­ #11847. Insured. 3/14/96 Class Box No. mance, a musical, ''How Many The R.I. Jewish Herald Candles Can A Cake Take," writ­ P.O. Box 6063 ten and directed by Alma Fontana HELP WANTED Providence, R.I. 02940 and Ed Gnys, will open on Dec. 4 RECEPTIONIST/SECRETARY. Front office R.I. Jewish Herald classified ads cost $3 for and run through Dec. 10 at the position for Jewish communal agency. Light 15 words or less. Additional words cost 12" club's home, Barker Playhouse, THE LITTLEST OLDEST THEATRE prepares for a spectacular typing - WordPerfect. Miscellaneous du­ cents each. Paym ent must be received by 400 Benefit St., Providence. party, The planning committee consists of, from the left, rear, ties. Send resume Class Box 9. 11 /16/95 Monday at 4 p.m., prior to the Thursday when the ad is scheduied to appear. All performances start at 8 Barrie Atkinson and David Crossley; from the left, seated, Alma p.m., with the exceptiol\ of Fontana, Ellen Selya and Lydia K, Matteson, This newspaper will nut, knowingly, accept Sunday's matinee, which starts - a large membership to sup­ any advertising for real estate which is in event. The Players became a However,10 years later they violation of the R.I. Fair Hou sing Act and at2p.m. port a season of five plays, and Section 804 (C) oflitle VIII of the 1968 Civil ThePlayersareanoutgrowth highly exclusive club catering were on the road again with the· a lasting theater, Barker Play­ Rights Act. Our readers are hereby informed of the Providence Amateur Dra­ to East Siders, but time has sale of the hall and its threat­ -house. that all dwelling/housing accommodatjons changed all that. While there is ened demolition. The Elks audi­ advertised in this newspaper are available maticClub (1885) and the Talma When Sally Barker died in Club (1886-1902). Both groups still a core of East Siders, mod­ torium on WashingtimStreetin on an equal opportunity basis. ern transportation and roads, Providence became their the­ 1986, she left generous funds to produced most of their shows at theclub.Aportionofthatmoney interest in theater as well as its ater. Barker's ingenuity, drive, there are numerous parties the Ta Ima Theatre (named after was used to renovate the inte­ reputation, have attracted a and belief in his club created a a French actor, and formerly a rior and spruce up the exterior. throughout the season. The most church) on South Main Street, membership that represents all workable production space al­ spectacular party of all should of Rhode Island. though the auditorium had no The performances of major Providence. productions were increased. be the ball at the Agawam Hunt. The Talma Club was orga­ WhileThePlayershadarepu­ stage. Laboratory productions Productions now open on Tues­ The festivities will be a trib­ had to be performed elsewhere ute to the Barkers and to all The nized by Brown student Henry tation for producing fine pro­ days and run through Sunday Ames Barker (often its writer, ductions, their facilities were - at Brown, Providence Art Players' dedicated workers and Club and local schools. matinees with performances members. director, set designer, actor etc.). often less than adequate. Until added for musicals. The b"oop moved back to In­ For information on the ball Within five years the group had 1916 they performed at the Over the years many perform­ fantry Hall in 1929. or "How Many Candles Can A done more than 50 benefit per­ Talma Theatre on South Main ers have gone on to national and When Barker passed away in Cake Take" call 861-7027. formances and private produc­ Street in Providence - later regional recognition - Ruth tions all over Rhode Island. known as the Boys Club. The 1929 he left half his fortune for "theatre art" in Providence. For­ Hussey, Richard Hart, David In the 1800s acting was con­ stage and auditorium were spa­ Hedison, Bess Armstrong, tunately, for The Players he also NEIL GREENFELD · sidered to be of questionable cious, but members' drawing Merideth Vieira and many of the moral value. According to the rooms and attics were used for left a provision in his will for the founding members of Trinity. I GENEAAL COtlTRACTOR purchase of a permanent home. Providence Journal , the Talma rehearsals and storage respec­ In addition to their season of 783-0519 Club enabled many people to tively, and sets were built in Barker's wife, Sally, found fiveproductionsand workshops "modify their prejudices against whatever resource was available oneonthecornerofBenefitand Home Improvements Transit Streets. It was the old St. the beautiful art of acting." at the moment. Getting Engaged? New Construction The club soon had hundreds The troop went on the road Stephens Church (circa 1840). Taking Care Of All So Barker had his two original of members, but Barker wanted and moved to Infantry Hall, 116 Beautiful estate Your Building Needs it to have a home of its own and South Main St. (known for its dreams for The Players fulfilled diamond rings available a full season of five plays-and wrestling matches) where it re­ Call Paulene Jewelers he wanted an even larger mem­ mained for 10 years. Here for Antique Refinishing 274-9460 Lie. #4200 bership to support this. the first time members could do ~ "laboratory" plays for the train­ PROFESSIONAL STRIPPING ~ • « . In 1909 Barker and Brown REGLUEING • REPAIRS -<= ------~r professor Thomas Crosby, Jr. ing of actors and stage workers, 1 founded The Players. · build sets, and luxuriate in re­ 434-~:iaL.~~~306 I RHODE ISLAND JEWISH HERALD With The Players' first pro­ hearsal, set building, and stor­ cluction of "The Liars" on Dec. age space. F,eeEst;mates•P;ck-Up,Det;,e,y : 14, 1909, they already had 397 CLAS SIFIEn·s members. Since then they have BUDGET CONSTRUCTION LITTLETON'S EXPRESS MOVERS : consistently produced five plays Pawtucket, Rhode Island George Warner I a season. All Types of Home Improvement Specializing In Kitchens & Baths Statewide Home & Office Movers I There were to be a maximum · One piece or the whole Jobi I Free Estimates • Uc. # 12851 15 words for $3.00 • 12¢ each additional word of 600 members in the club. By CALL 24 HOURS: 737•2112 1916, the membership had been (40 I) 556-9714 I full for several seasons, and I Category • there was a long waiting list. Message Thirty other members were des­ ignated "artistic members." Of ~------~-----, the membership, 100 women : GRASSLEY ROOFING AND and 70 men were performers. Today,membershipisnearly : CONSTRUCTION, INC. 1,000 and its actors need never RICHARD GRASSLEY play to an empty seats. I Name I· The Players had "the largest I Roofing • Siding • Gutters • Slate Repairs Address I sustaining membership ever I Complete Home Improvements I possessed by any such organi­ I Phone I zation in Rhode Island, and the · ALL TYPES OF No. Words Date(s) Run ______income as well as the member­ CARPENTRY I ship was next lo the largest of To Include a box number, send an additional $5.00. All responses I Lie, No. MA 110907 will be mailed to the Herald via box number, and forwarded to clas- I any dramatic, club in New En­ allied advertiser. Payment MUST be received by Monday afternoon, PRIOR to gland." (Providence Journal, . Li e. No. 554 R.I. 1hr: Thursday on which the ad 1s to appear. 10% discount given for ads running I 11/12/1916), continuously for one year. I • I ~ 401-434-2049 In the early 1900s, attending Th k\f, RHODE ISLAND JEWISH HERALD a Players' production was con­ an 100. P.O. aox 6063, PROVIDENCE, A.I. 02940 1 sidered an important society ~ rL .:1~ ~::.0:!:':."'_"'.:: _... L------~--~ 20 - THE RHODE ISLAND JEWISH HERALD, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 9. 1995

elements in Israel and in the Chaim Kaminetzky, presi- Final Hours U.S. Jews Reflect diaspora," said the conference . dent of the National Council of See Israel's (Continued from Pagel) (Continued from Pagel) statement. Young Israel, said, "We and the .Standing some 15 feet away joined Jonathan Jacoby of the Leon Levy, the co nference other opponents of the Oslo High-Tech from Rabin, who was flanked Israel Policy Forum to lead a chairman, appeared at the vigi l agreements have always shared by Foreign Minister Shimon vigil of hundreds opposite the prior to his departure Sunday [Rabin's] goals of achieving a Side Peres and other government for Israel as part of a special real peace, with security, for the Israeli Consulate in the hours Application are being ac­ ministers, it was easy to sense a delegation to the funeral or Jewish state,and putting an end after Rabin's death. cepted during November, 1995 feeling of goodwill. A bin, whose death he likened to to the bloodshed, which has once Israeli writer Amos Oz cau­ for a seminar and tour focusing Peres later said that he that of John F. Kennedy. again stained the land we hold tioned at the vigil against allow­ on high-technology in Israel, thoughtthatitwasRabin's"hap­ ing the act to further polarize In both instances, he said, holy." piest day." "someone was erased who was "While we have strongly dis­ scheduled for January 2 to 12, the Jewis h community. He 1996. Jokingwithcolleagues,Rabin molding history." agreed with the process," he called for "soul-searching" and The seminar provides a surprised thecrowd by embrac­ said Jews "must be careful not The assassination "is not an said "we have always believed ing Peres, his political rival for accident and did not come in a that peace can never be achieved unique opportunity for profes­ to just blame it on all the right sionals, as well as students, in more than two decades. vacuum," said Jonathan Wolf, a by one Jew perpetrating acts of wing." any field to obtain firsthand In a speech that will long be New York resident and partici­ violence upon another." Rather "there are certain in­ knowledge about Israel's scien­ remembered with irony, Rabin pant in the vigil, which was at­ Rabbi Avi Weiss, present of dividuals who should go to tific and techn~logical achieve­ began by thanking "everyone tended by a sizable Orthodox the Coalition for Jewish Con­ synagogue and kneel before the ments. who came to make a stand here contingent. cerns-AMCHA, called for deep ark to apologize for the reckless The seminar program in­ against violence and in support The act "comes out of a po·­ soul-searching for all Jews. words they've uttered," hesaid. cludes lectures by experts and Ephraim Katzir of the Shir Hashalom," Hebrew for murderers and wanted the State less critical for both camps in has to do teshuvah," she said, Weizmann Institute and former "we wi ll sing a song of peace." using the Hebrew world for "re­ of Israel to be destroyed," he the debate to rein in those on the president of Israel. Al though reluctant at first to said. fringes. pentance." Site visits to firms will inte­ sing, the introverted prime min­ "Itismyresponsibilitywhen­ "Everyone must take respon­ grate tours of faci lities with lec­ ister placed thesongsheetinhis sibility - it's the only way to ever I'm present a nd there· are tures by key professionals and breast pocket. It was only after "This act probably could words that are explosive, to raise pull together." executives, including Ameri­ performer Miri Aloni cajoled my voice and say it's not accept­ "We ca ll upon American not have happened if cans working in Israel. Some him into participating that Rabin Jewry to denounce and reject able," he said. "I d·o do that and there had not been a site visits or lecture topics may borrowed a song sheet and be­ it hasn't been easy." the malevolent rhetoric which be included on the basis of indi­ gan to sing, albeit quietly . certain climate of verbal "The central challenge today has corrupted parts of our com­ vidual interests. Later, Peres revealed that the munity and intimidated many is to ask ourselves how have we violence." Such a customized program assassin's bullets, on the way to into silence," Seymour Reich sunk to the lively and what we is possible because the seminar Ra bin's ch est, a lso ripped and Karen Rubinstein, heads of Ambassador Colette Avita/ ca n do to replace hatred with is limited to 15 participants. In­ through the song sheet. At a the American Zionist Move­ love, how to show respect to dividual requests for site visits press conference after the fu­ people with whom you dis­ ment, said in a statement. "If you say that enough, or lecture topics can only be con­ neral, an aide, held up the song agree." Ambassador Colette Avita!, something like this can happen sidered for those who enroll sheet, stained with Rabin's Meanwhile, Rabin's chief consul general of Israel in New and I hope these people are do­ early. blooa. spiritual adviser, Rabbi Efraim York, called a news conference ing teshuvah," Wolf added. Graduate or undergraduate But before that moment, the Zelmanovich, was in New York after the assassination where she Avita!, Wolfand others cited credit can also be arranged crowds gathered below the po­ when Rabin died and appeared said the "incitement" against the proclamation in June by through Polytechnic University dium were spurred by the sight at the vigil outside the co nsu­ Israel's leaders through violent Orthodox Brooklyn Rabbi in Brooklyn, New York. ofRabin'ssinging, and joined in late. rhetoric created an environment Abraham Hecht that Jewish law For information, contact Pro­ at the top of their lungs. that.made the killing possible. permitted the assassination of "He gave his whole life for the peace process, which we fessor H.G. Kaufman, Manage­ "This act probably could not the prime minister _because of ment Department, Polytechnic have happened if there had not territorial concessions he was believe is the best thing to hap­ pen to Israel since its establish­ University, 6 Metro-Tech Cen­ Peres said that he been a certain climate of verbal willing to make for the sake of ter, Brooklyn, N.Y. 11201. Tele­ viole nce," which included peace. ment," said Zelmanovich, who thought that it was heads the Israel rabbinical Fo­ phone (718) 260-3485; Fax (718) "comparing him [Rabin] to a Ironically, Hecht penned a 260-3874. Rabin's "happiest day." Nazi," said Avita!, "I believe letter to Rabin in late October rum, a group of about 300 rab­ violent language leads to vio­ repudiating "any words and bis who support the peace pro­ lent acts." actions of anger" that "have cess . Patronize our Not long afterward, the Twenty-four hours earlier she caused hurt." "Each person who called advertisers! crowd began to disperse. had sat in the same room with Hecht could not be reached, Rabin a murderer or a traitor Some heard the fatal gun­ some of the same reporters, but many Orthodox and other has part of the responsibility for shots ring out in the night, but viewing a new video on the organizations opposed to the this murder," said Zelmanovich, most learned of the tragedy sev­ peace process produced by the peace process took pains to is­ calling the act "chillul haShem," eral minutes later. By that time, consulate to be distributed na­ sue statements in the wake of or "desecration of G-d." many people had already tionwide to counter a campaign the killing that said that even "I hope G-d will forgive us boarded buses for the trip home. of "misinformation" by the op­ though they disagreed with that we are a holy people in a On a bus bound for Jerusa­ position. Rabin's political course, the holy land" in which someone lem, rally participants listened Much of the Jewish public mourned hi s death and con­ "did so terrible and horrible a in strained silence as Israel ra­ debate has been based on "igno­ demned the murder. thing." Kosher Meat & DeliTizer dio first announced that three rance," said Avita!, who added Dr. Mandell Ganchrow, The rabbi said Rabin sought 243 Reservoir Avenue shots had been fired and that that the tape was aimed at crea t­ president of the Union of Or­ frequent consultation with him Providence/Cranston Line the prime minister might have ing a "more educated" kind of thodoxJewishCongregations of in his search for Jewish sources 461-0425 been wounded . . discussion. America, called the killing a supporting his peace policies. The Conference of Presidents A few minutes later, word "heinous crime" and a "horrible SFRESH came that Rabin had been badly of Major American Jewish Or­ tragedy." $439 CHICKEN CUTLETS lb. injured. ga ni za tions, which recently "At times we disagreed with MAIL GETS TO US "Badly was downgraded to passed a resolution calling for his approach but never with his QUICKER IF YOU USE "seriously," until at 11:15 p.m., civility in public discourse, con­ goals or his mission" for "peace OUR POST OFFICE BOX: Israelis learned that Rabin had demned the killing and "the and security with Israel's neigh­ effo' P.O. BOX 6063 i:.'l ~~ TURKEY $}99 succumbed to his wounds. kind of rhetoric, which, when bors," he said . PROVIDENCE, RI. 02940 BREAST (CRYVAC) lb. Leah Rabin, the prime pushed to the extreme, can lead "The responsible voices of mi,nister's wife, they were told, to terrible deeds." our community have consis­ was at his bedside. "This senseless act of vio­ tently rejected and renounced As the announcement was lence, completely against Jew­ extremist acts and calls to vio­ made, everyone on the bus ish values, follows a campaign lence, while calling for civility seemed to cry out at once. Teen­ of verbal violence launched over and comity indebate," agers in Peace Now T-shirts, the past months by extremist Ganchrow added. clutching banners, wept into the darkness as the bus made i ls ascent to Jerusalem. Most of the bus passengers SHMUEL TAITELBAUM were too upset to speak, but CERTIFIED MOHEL Dorn Wifand, a 24-year-old stu­ dent, insisted that the peace pro­ cess would not only continue, but flourish. "This tragedy won't slop the ~ · peace," he said. "Just the oppo­ CALL site. Thanks to what happened tonight, everyone will know Providence- Based • Recommended by Local Physicians & Rabbis Mr. Gutter Clean how important it is to pursue 861-1403 354-6725 nonviolence."