See 17-20 for Home & Garden

Fair winds Leaders blow over to address Shalom change Apartments at annual 'Green' grant of$ 1.4 meeting million includes wind turbine

B Y MAnY Ko,rn Special to The Voice & Herald

WARWICK - 'Shalom Apart­ ments, affordable housing fo r seniors and disabled individuals administered by Jewish Seniors Agency QSA) of Rhode Island, / Wendy Joering is the recipient of a $1.4 million NECHAMA volunteers take a break grant through federal stimulus /E lizabeth Roberts dollars, the only applicant in the LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR state to receive one thus far. from their hack-breaking labor ELIZABETH ROBERTS Shalom is also the first in the nation to receive approval for a FROM LEFT, FRONT, Mark Sweeberg, a volunteer through Temple Am David; Elie Lowenfeld, Outstanding wind turbine through the pro­ founder of Jewish Disaster Response Corps; Lori Jargo, a volunteer through Temple Beth-El; Dan gram, which will generate 80 Hoeft, NECHAMA's operations manager; Sarah Sellers and Heather Stern, NECHAMA volunteers volunteers will be percent of the property's common from Pennsylvania; Chad Ostlund, rear, left; and Dave Castle, rear, right, NECHAMA volunteers recognized area electricity. It should be up from Minnesota. They were at the site of a flood-damaged home in Greenville on Wednesday, April 21 . and running by the end of Sep­ B Y NANCY Kmsc u tember of this year. [email protected] The grant was awarded through Volunteering is an honor the G reen Retrofi t Program for PROVIDENCE The multi-family housing, created Jewish Federation of Rhode through the A meri can Recov­ and a labor of love Island 's QFRI) annual meeting, ery and Reinves tment Act of smell of mold. On that day - as worked side-by-side doing the on Monday, M ay 3 at 7 p.m., in 2009,which is administered by NECHAM.A, ]FRI on other days since the fl oods - heavy lifting and providing emo­ the Jewish Community Center the U.S. D epartment of H ousing volunteers came together to help tional support to the family whose of Rhode Island QCCRI) social and Urban D evelopment (HUD). and others join forces fl ood-damaged victi ms take stock finished basement contained 44 hall, will enlighten and educate "Shalom is leading the way," of and begin to reclaim their years worth of personal effects B Y N ANC Y Krnsc,, all who attend. - file cabinets full of financial said HUD Sec retary Shaun D on­ [email protected] upside-down lives. A terrific trio of prominent ovan, who visited the apartment Volunteers from NEC HAMA, records, diplomas, photo albums, community leaders - Lt. G over­ holiday ornaments, extra kitchen complex on M onday to announce WARWICK - Friday, April 16 the Jewish response to disaster nor Elizabeth Roberts, Anthony supplies, a sewing machine ... all the award. was a raw and chilly day; even the (a nd agency staff, as well), the Maione, the president and chief The program is providing constant drizzle of rain couldn't Jewish Federation of Rhode Island executive officer at the United See VOLUNTEERS, Page 13 $250 million nationally to reduce wash away the unmistakably acrid QFRI) and Providence C ollege Way of Rhode Island; and Saul Kaplan, founder of Business See SHALOM, Page 20 How does Innovation Factory, and the What's Inside: former executive director of the Rhode Island Economic D evel­ opment Corporation (RIEDC) Business ...... 26-27 your garden - will participate in an interac­ Calendar ...... 10-11 tive panel discussion that Stephen Community ... 2-3, 7-9, 13-16, 22 grow? Silberfarb, JFRI's executive vice Home & Garden ...... 17-20 president/chief executive offi cer, Nation ...... 12 will moderate. Panelists will field ques tions from the audience - so Obituaries ...... 29-30 ANA JACOBSON OF Providence will become a bat mitzvah on come prepared with ques tions Opinion ...... 4-6 Saturday, May 1 at Temple about the issues that bemuse, Seniors...... 25, 28 Beth-El in Providence. For her befuddle or bewitch you. Simchas/Wc Are Read ...... 31 mitzvah project, she worked at The future of Jewish Rhode Island is inextricably linked to the Torah...... 28 a community garden where she grew and harvested vegeta- future of greater Rhode Island. NEXT ISSUE: ~ bles for Camp Street Ministries, D espite the economic climate, ] a food pantry in Providence. the Jewish community and the %!J,tJv g For more on gardeners of larger Rhode Island community .B all ages, dig into our story on & 9?,e,Ql,liJf s:~ page 17. See ENGAGE, Page 8 • 'll

PAGE 2 Jewish Voice <\,l-krald April 30, 2010 0 MUNITY The Voice & Herald wins Metcalf Award again Despite lean staff Metcalf, publisher of 7he Provi­ nist, in our Oct. 16 issue, about dence Journal. Bishop Geralyn W olfs Jewish 1:j:MIU:f:1:1=*·11Ji4 paper recognized RIC] is a nonprofit social justice heritage. organization dedicated to fighting • "Palestinian activist: From for excellence in bias, bigotry and racism and pro­ angry young man ... ," by freelance moting understanding and respect writer Philip Eil, in our July 24 reporting among all races, religions and cul­ issue about Aziz Abu Sarah, who BY VO ICE & H EHALD STAPF tures through advocacy, conflict spoke at the JCCRI. [email protected] resolution and education. • "Let me tell you ... about the 7he Jewish Voice & Herald sub- Holocaust," by Merci Pauline, a PROVIDENCE 12-year-old girl who

- For the third ,AG£ l _,..._. , __ U,aoll MkJZJl,©liid fled Carner- consecutive year, ,,. Hope and spirit shine for special bar mitzvah boy oon. H er piece, Skl; fu~ m/r.;,,al, '----- K<•Mh',llJdiaM ,1=1cit~"'a11so Rhode Island fo r f/1111111/wn 7t"mpk published in Emum,,£1 tuppyth.o1you~• Community & 1,0happy. Howhard the May 29 you~wor~io Justice (RIC]) MtMor•thhcby. 11 issue, was a !ells me ol MlrMON has awa rded WholSflJIQfk,.,a student essay ~nd gffltfo,,rty.• 7he Jewish Voice -~,-- recognized by & Herald a the H olocaust Michael P. M et­ Edu c ation calf Award. The & Resource award, which is Center. "United lancer for the by faith ... ," by newspaper, United by fai th, ,,,. ,,,_.,.....,..., _.,...... freelance writer for a story committed to ..__...... i,, _ _ ..... -.~,. Marcy Brink­ called "Faith, act ion and change !:!'..::'.. ,:r.···.. - Mort 1ha11 200 attmd ~ ...... _... Danan, in our divider or _,_, .... --:::.~... R.I. lmrrji1irh ro11frrmrr May 15 issue, uniter?" roftghrfl011tny IT~LoA:',"aa-.o,..,;._, about an ,,-;.,.a,,.11,;;,t,Hno,!/ J'RO\'IOOICt-"\\'tJ,o,,)-.I IO presented mined six pieces published in 2009 was about the interfait h :.':.:X-.,:.:,::::zi:,:t;r MC•Mlh!Jlll~liiM fo rum at 'i'!:...tb,,..,...... ('..._ to media that range from religious, racial Rhode island out l e t s and ethnic diversity to diversity In terfaith Salve Regina in ~=x:.~=...... , ,ut,l,,

This Guide will be mailed 10 every known Jewish I household m Rhode Island and Soulheas1em Featuring Jill Zarin of Bravo's Massachusetls with our Oclober 1, 2010 issue of Th e Jewish Voice & He,ald, publisher of this 1nformat1ve handbook. Real Housewives of New York, Rates Price Back cover glossy stock, 4-color ...... $1 ,475 11,,1 , .J,.,., /l,11/,1 .. ,11 ,,,,,, , _.. ,, Inside front or back cover, 4-color ...... $1 ,325 her sister radio host Lisa Wexler, Full page 4-color glossy ...... $1 ,000 Fufl page 4-color ...... $825 Full page spot color ______$ 670 and their mother Gloria Kamen Full page b&w ...... $ 780 Half page 4-colOf glossy...... $500 Half page 4·color ...... $450 ~ c - Half page spot color...... $4 10 Half page b&w vertical or honzontal...... $300

Limited Seating. Tickets: $36 Open rates: $ 20 per column inch Advance reservations required Special rates: $1 5 per column inch for lull­ ' .... year adve rt isers ol The Jewish VOlce & Herald "' For more information call 401.421 .4 111 newspaper (25 insertions) Color: 4-color: Add $1 50 Spot. Add $110 For tickets please visit www.JFRl.org Advertising Deadline: August 15, 20 10 Contact: George Peckham Mechanical Info: 1 column width 2.25" 401 ·225-6901 :2 column width: 4.6:25" 3 column width: 7" ... [email protected] Full page: r x 10· Brought to you by th e W omen's A lli ance of the Jewish Federation of Rhode Island

wwwjvhri.org ...

COMMUNITY Jewish Voice <\,Herald April 30, 2010 PAGE 3 Child hunger continues NEWS TEASERS deemed "food-insecure." pantries and SNAP to meet their soup kitchen - what we want is for Interfaith group Bei ng "food-insecure," said food needs, said Gorman. "We've them to eat where they live, learn convenes a Andrew Schiff, the chief execu­ come to learn that emergency and play." Asked whether he sees tive officer of the Rhode Island food assistance is never going to economic recovery on the horizon, PAGE 5: modelseder Community Food Bank, is when bring an end to child hunger," said Schiff said, "Not from what we can a household can't afford adequate Schiff. "We don't want children to see, and the flood has only made Columnist Krinsky Bv V OICE & H EHALD STAFF food. "It's directly tied to a fam­ have the memory of standing on things worse." also writes for The voiceh [email protected] ily's financial constraints. They run line at a food pantry or eating at a out of money for food and have Huffington Post... PROVIDENCE - Leaders from to skip meals, or the adults don't faith-based and children's advo­ eat so they can feed their kids," cacy organizations convened a he said. "People have to make Tips for advocacy PAGES 1, 8: Model Child Seder on Monday, choices - they'll pay the rent first PROVIDENCE - Here are a to charge participants for benefit Federation annual April 19. Organized by the Jewish and then try to the pay the utili­ few suggestions from Kathleen cards or that require finger imag­ Federation of Rhode Island's ties at the beginning of the.month. Gorman of URl"s Feinstein Center ing or urine testing to participate meeting will OFRI) Community Relations As the weeks go by, they run out for a Hunger Free America on in this entitlement program dis­ welcome dynamic Council ("CRC"), the seder drew a of money completely. We see many what you can do to advocate for courages participation and should dedicated group of advocates who more people during the third and change: not be passed. speakers on want to raise awareness of and dis­ fo urth weeks of the month." • Write to your local elected • You may want to join your change ... seminate information about Rhode Here in Rhode Island, 125,000 official about nutrition programs school district's health and well­ Island's ever-increasing population households live in poverty (defined in Rhode Island. Don't know who ness committee. Each community of children living in poverty. by the federal government as your elected officials are? Contact in Rhode Island is required to have PAGES 1, 20: Held at the Rhode Island Com­ an annual household income of the Secretary of State's office, a health and wellness committee munity Food Bank, the seder was S18,500 for a family of three). www.sos.ri.gov, for more infor­ that includes participation of com­ mation. Shalom Apartments led by Temple Am David's Cantor The seder helped identify, said munity members. What are these • Suggested text of letter: Thank committees? receives $1.4 million Richard Perlman; everyone from Marty Cooper, CRC director, you for your ongoing support for • District wellness subcommit­ the multi-generational and multi­ what we can do for our children SNAP outreach in Rhode Island. tees develop policies, strategies, from t~e federal ethnic group participated in the who might be going to bed hungry With state support, SNAP par­ and plans to enhance the health re adings. Recognizing that many in Rhode Island. "We held the government. .. ticipation has increased by more and wellness of the school com­ of the participants were unfamiliar seder shortly before Congress will than S0,000 individuals during munity. Charged with making rec­ with the seder pr its Four Qyes­ review the Child Nutrition Reau­ the past two years. Last year, ommendations to the full school PAGE 12: tions, Perlman quickly put every­ thorization Bill which currently more than $170 million in federal committee on physical activity, JTA stories on one at ease. "The answer to any and provides food to children through funds entered our local economy nutrition, health education, physi­ all questions asked this afternoon various school programs. Congress through SNAP benefits. A contin­ cal education and staff health camp liberators, is this: 1Because we are free,"' he will look at eligibility, nutritional ued investment in SNAP outreach promotion, some subcommit­ immigration actions said. He spoke of the need - at quality of the food provided and is essential to our ability to reach tees are also looking at bullying, every seder - to be joyous. In joy, other measures to improve access everyone who is eligible for SNAP mental health, smoking preven­ in Arizona ... we sanctify God, he explained. to these programs. W e urge our benefits. tion, substance abuse and other With two 11-year-olds present Members of Congress to continue During these tough economic issues. These plans make recom­ (the granddaughter of Maxine the program and even increase the times it is more important than mendations how schools can PAGES 17-18: Richman and her friend) and a · funding if possible during these ever, that legislative grants con­ help address health and wellness Gardeners share few college-age students partici­ tough economic ti-mes." tinue to support our community of students and staff as part of pating, Perlman was grateful that The demand continues to grow, agencies like the RI Community their overall school improvement their passion for they could tell the story for future said G orman, and the "good news/ Food Bank and local food pan­ efforts. · getting down and generations. bad news" situation is that partici­ tries. These grants are responsible • Kids First Rhode Island staff After the seder got underway, pation in SNAP (formerly known for providing basic services to members Karin Wetherill (kweth­ the neediest of Rhode Islanders. [email protected]) and Carole Toselli dirty... Kathleen Gorman, who runs the as food stamps) is up. It's a positive Please maintain this important ([email protected]) are available for Feinstein Center for a Hunger sign, of course, that more people form of assistance. more information. Free America at the University are enrolling and receiving the Please oppose efforts to impede Visit Feinstein Center for a PAGE 25: Gouse of Rhode Island, shared some benefit; the bad news is that so access to SNAP benefits. SNAP is Hunger Free America at www.uri. heart-wrenching - and sober­ many more people need the benefit shines light on a crucial support for low-income edulendhunger. ing - statistics. In the U.S., one to survive. More people are relying families and provides great benefit Visit Kids First Rhode Island at 'secret' illnesses ... in five households with children is on networks of soup kitchens, food to our local economy. Proposals www.kidsfirstri.org.

~ Candle Lighting Times April 30 ...... 7:22 May 14 ...... 7:33 . for greater Rhode Island May 1 ...... 7:30 May 18 Erev Shavuot...... 1:41

How TO CONTACT us

EXECUTIVE EDITOR EDITORIAL BOARD: Nancy Kirsch • [email protected] 1heJEWISH VOICE & llERArn Howard Tinberg, Chair 421-4111, ext.168 SHYING R1100• ISL.AND AND Sovnt~ST.UN MAHACliUUCTTS MEMBERS: Copy Deadlines: All news releases, photographs, etc. must ADVERTISING John Landry, Eleanor Le,vis, Toby London, George Peckham • [email protected] be received on the Thursday tw'o weeks prior to publication. Submissions may be sent to: [email protected]. Rabbi Sarah Mack, Rabbi Jacqueline Satlow, Richard 225-6901 or421-4111, ext.160 Shein, Sharon Sock, Joshua Stein, Ezra Stieglitz 1hejewish Voice & Herald (ISSN number 1539-2104, CORRESPONDENTS: USPS #465-710) i.s printed bi-weekly, exctpt in July, BUSINESS COMMITTEE: Dr. Stanley Aronson, Terna Gouse, Alan Krinsky, when it is pn·nttd once a month. Justin "Jay" Strauss, Chair Sam Lehman-Wilzig, Yehuda Lev, Rabbi James Rosenberg, Daniel Stieglitz, Joshua Stein PERIODICALS POSTAGE PAID AT MEMBERS: PROVIDENCE, RI POSTMASTER: Everett Finkelstein, Toby London, Send address changes lo: Jewish Federation of RI, Ken Schneider, Bob Starr, Joyce Starr EDITORIAL CONSULTANT: 130 Sessions Street, Providence, RI 02906 Judith Romney Wegner COPY EDITOR/PROOFREADER Published by the Jewish Federation ofRhode /,/and• President Doris Feinberg • Exec. Vice President Stephen R. Silberfarb Fran Cohen All submitted con ten I becomes the property of1he Jewish Voice & Herald. Announcements and opinions contained in these pages are published a.s a service to the community and do not necessan·ly represent the views of The Jewish Voice & Herald, or its publisher, the Jewish Federation ofRhode Island. 130 Sessions St., Providence, RI 02906 • 401-421-4111 • 401-331-7961 (fax}• E-mail:[email protected] ADVERTISING: The Jewish Voice & Herald does not accept advertisements for pork or shellfoh, or attest to the kashrut ofany product. wwwjvhri.org ------~- --· ------

PAGE 4 Jewish Voice 6(_,l--lerald April 30, 2010 OPINION

FROM THE IT SEEMS To ME Ex:ECUTIVE EDITOR No theology after Auschwitz God's absence during the Holocaust? Irving vivors and second-generation survivors who Faith in Ihere is dignity in "Yitz" Greenberg, a prominent modern have since died on these shores. As all these Orthodox American rabbi, puts it this way: names were being read by three women - the future remembering "No statement, theological or otherwise, Varda Stieglitz, Elisa Silverstein Heath, and should be made that would not be credible Robin Ringer - Judie Tenenbaum plucked HUDA AMICHAI (1924- Gardeners, in the presence of burning children." softly upon her harp. 000) IS Israel's best known After Auschwitz there can be no theol­ There was no theology at this memorial ontemporary poet. His final NECHAMA Y ogy, if by theology we mean a statement of service, no attempt to offer any explanation ollection, Patuah Sagur Patuah of God's ways. There was, however, a pow­ plant seeds ofhope (Open Closed Open), 1998, begins with a erful sense of the dignity that comes from a poem that can be translated as "Gods Change community that knows how to rem~mber, BY NANCY KIRSC H Places, The Prayers "After Auschwitz, it is [email protected] how to respect, how to honor our dead - a Remain Forever." our deeds that affirm our theology not of creed but of deed. In this complex piece, H AVE A confession to make: I am On the Friday evening prior to Yom ha­ divided into 27 sections of Ia disorganized gardener. I don't plan collective YES in the face Sho'ah, Walter Jacob, an honored and pro­ varying lengths, Amichai nearly as well as I might, I don't take the foundly learned Reform rabbi, addressed the makes the case that, after of the damning NO time to rototill the soil or amend it prop­ worshippers at Temple Sinai in Cranston; Auschwitz, all statements . erly in anything other than a haphazard he told the gripping story of how the Jews about G od tend towards of the Holocaust." way. I buy- and plant - on impulse and of central and eastern Europe are responding the absurd. sometimes extravagantly. to the Holocaust with positive, life-affirming Amichai writes near the Nevertheless, there's nothing I like Rabbi Jim agreed-upon beliefs, a systematic explana­ deeds of their own. For example, in the past end of the very last section more on a warm weekend day than get­ Rosen6erg tion of how we and God relate to each other 20 or so years, the Jewish community of of this poem: ting dirty in the garden. There have - that is to say, a creed. While the dark forces Germany has grown from perhaps 15,000 been times when I've been so filthy of history compel us to renounce a theology to 200,000! Rabbi Jacob, who was born in After Auschwitz no theology: from the garden that I look something of creed, for the sake of our collective sanity, Augsburg, Germany in 1930, has been an 1he numbers on theforearms of the like a "mud woman" when I interrupt we can and we must develop a theology of energizing force in this transformation of exterminated prisoners my backyard work to make yet another deed. In the end, the Jewish response to the European Jewry; he has been the guiding Are the telephone numbers of God, run to Home Depot or a garden store Sho'ah must be reflected in our actions as a light in the establishment in 1999 of the Numbers without an answer; for more compost, more plants, more community. Abraham Geiger College, the first rabbini­ And now they are disconnected, stakes, more something. On Sunday, April 11, Jews throughout the cal seminary in continental Europe since the one by one. As no one in my family has even a world observed Yom ha-Sho'ah, Holocaust Sho'ah. Many of the courses in the seminary's glimmer of interest in gardening, I find Memorial Day. Here in Rhode Island hun­ five-year curriculum are taught in the exten­ The poet concludes with a bitterly ironic my time outside pleasantly solitary and dreds of community members gathered at 3 sive Judaic Studies department of the Uni­ allusion to the Yigdal, a medieval hymn wholly absorbing. There are times when p.m. at Temple Emanu-El in Providence for versity of Potsdam. based upon Maimonides' Thirteen Prin­ I come in the house from a day of gar­ a Yom ha-Sho'ah service. The service began, For some time the seminary has been ciples of Faith, frequently sung at the end of dening, and I carit believe the hours as in years gone by, with candle-lighting by ordaining liberal rabbis who are serving bur­ our Jewish worship services: have flown by. My joints are stiff, my Holocaust survivors and members of their geoning Jewish communities in central and muscles ache, my fingers, toes and knee­ families as Cantor Brian, Mayer led the con­ eastern Europe. And now hear this: Th.e After Auschwitz a new theology: caps are rimmed with dirt and bloodied g(egation in the singing of Ani Ma'amin. lion's share of the support for the Abrah~m 1he fews who died in the Sho'ah from'bramble scratches - and I couldn't This year, students from Providence Col­ Geiger C~llege comes from the German Are now like their God be happier. lege read the letters of an 18-year-old Dutch government! Who has no image of a body and no body. I suppose if I planned and plot­ Jew, Philip (Flip) Slier, that he had writ­ After Auschwitz, no theology - no creed, Ibey have no image ofa body and no body. ted and sketched my gardens might ten to his parents after he was interned in a no statements about God that can bring all be more successful, more fruitful and Nazi work camp in 1942. Neither Flip nor Jews together. After Auschwitz, a theology In our post-Holocaust world, many Jewish more abundant - but that's not my style. his parents survived the Holocaust. What of deed; for it is our deeds that build for us a thinkers representing a broad spectrum of I plant something and if it looks good makes these letters particularly poignant is better tomorrow, our deeds that affirm our our religious community- and, it goes with­ there, I'll keep it. If not, I'll more than that they were discovered quite by accident collective YES in the face of the damning out saying, the secular Jewish community as likely transplant it to another location to 55 years later in 1997. NO of the H olocaust. see if it's happier there. well - agree with Amichai. In the aftermath An always inspiring part of our local Yom And, another confession: I'm a some­ of the Sho'ah, a basic sense of decency dic­ ha-$ho'ah service is the reading of more than James B. R osenberg is rabbi emeritus at tates that we maintain a high degree of theo­ what ignorant gardener. Despite having 600 names of "those precious to the Holo­ Temple Habonim in Barrington. Contact him logical humility. How dare anybody have had friends with expert gardening skills caust -survivors in Rhode Island." Added to at [email protected]. walk me around my own yard to iden­ the hutzpah to "explain" God's presence or these names are the 50 Rhode Island sur- tify (with the English and Latin names) the plants and shrubs - both those I've put in and those that preceded me - Reader relates sometimes I just don't remember what LETTERS TO THE EDITOR I've been told . to 'showing up' Nevertheless, I've found a healthy escape in gardening - it's an addiction NOUGH WITH THE thinking that only adds to the beauty of my sur­ Eabout doing something now because roundings, keeps me engaged in good Build on it is the right thing to do, it is the only physical exercise and, while somGtimes thing to do. Take time to say "thank you!" expensive, I call the expense an invest­ IN HIS LETTER to the editor, Marc Now I am just a simple guy, but I thought Reading Nancy Kirsch 's columns make me ment in the future. Paige (in the April 16 issue, "Nego­ that if I were mugged by a person with a feel like she is sharing the best the human And gardening itself is faith in the tiations, not unilateral acfrms, in Middle baseball bat and I was fortunate enough to spirit can be. Humorous, creative, enlighten­ future - faith that the bulbs I plant East"), points to Article 4\ of the Fourth wrest the bat from him and beat him to the ing and yet so personal in nature. will not be eaten by squirrels or rabbits, Geneva Convention of 1949. Two points: ground, would I give him back his bat when I Every time I find myself re-reading what faith that last year's strawberry plants The purpose of the convention states: "Con­ walked away? I don't think so. The Palestin­ she has said. Sometimes I am walking in her will return and bear fruit, faith that the vention (IV) relative to the Protection of ians didn't come to the table before the apart­ shoes; sometimes I wish I were walking in basil will yield pesto to last through the Civilian Persons in Time of War. Geneva, ments, they didn't follow through on the her shoes and sometimes I do not want to winter. 12 August 1949."Currently there is no war in Oslo peace accords, either. Let's not forget walk in her shoes. Faith in the future - whether it's Jerusalem, nor is Israel engaged in a state of that Israel is the only country in the world Always one thing is for sure: She has an through gardening (read more in our active war. that has taken in 350 percent of its origi­ inner ability to help us look outside ourselves. Home & Garden pages, at 17-21) or The previous occupiers ofJ erusalem kept it nal population in 65 years. The Israelis are Each time I read her words, it gives me time through the inspiring and very dirty a closed city to all faiths other than Islam ... in the only people who have returned to their to ponder, to learn more, to appreciate more. work that NECHAMA and ou r local violation of the League of Nations mandate. ancestral homeland after 2,000 years in exile. Thank you, Nancy, for taking the time "to volunteers are doing to help flood vic­ In 1967, Israel liberated, not occupied, the Build! always show up." tims (read more on page 1, "Volunteer­ city of Jerusalem and opened it to as many Merle "Magi" Green ing is an honor... ") - is what gets me faiths that wanted access. Jewish gravestones Clifford Lander through my most challenging days. no longer were used for building latrines or Fall River, Mass. North Kingstown paving roads. See MORE LETTERS, Page 6 wwwJvhri.org OPINION Jewish Voice <\_Herald April 30, 2010 PAGE 5 FROM THE OLD OLIVETTI Jewish students demonstrate appalling lack of awareness

When Litzedek speaks of catas­ State spending Such actions by Pales­ Divestment is trophe he is using the English lan­ money on compa­ tinians and their allies complex guage word for al-nakba, Arabic nies that fund the are a political means to for "catastrophe," which is how military?" achieve a political end, a ACHSHON LITZE­ Palestinians describe the victory of Ah, Israel, political fight that ought DEK IS a Jewish stu­ Israel in 1948/49. Odd, isn't it. it turns out, is to be countered by politi­ N dent at the University And, the JFR reports, in the responsible for cal action on the part of of California, Santa Cesar Chavez Student Center at the economic Israel's friends. Cruz who says he has struggled the university, pro-Palestinian disaster that is Can there be peace with his Jewish students waved the Palestinian California. Who in our time betvveen identity since flag over recumbent white-faced knew? Israel and the Palestin­ he was 12 when bodies participating in a "dead-in," Litzedek is ians? Some say yes, but an Israeli sol­ arguing for divestment from any appalled that NO U.S. ­ I wonder ifgenerations of dier came to his companies that did business with Jewish soldiers hatred, mistrust, fear and class in Hebrew Israel. The argument was that defended them­ loathing can be eradi­ school, accord­ Johnson & Johnson and Exxon­ selves against suP?OR, cated by ink on a page. ing to the Jewish Mobil were selling products in rock throwers. It can happen, I know. Josh Faculty Round­ the bookstore, which they felt was I'm apealled Look at Germany and Stein table QFR), a "appalling." "Why are we invest­ that the powers foR ISR~t.L France, enemies since at list-serve for ing money in killing people?" -that-be in the least the mid-19th cen- Jewish faculty around the country asked a Palestinian student. "This Palestinian move­ tury, fighting over Alsace is supposed to be a campus that's ment hid behind and Lorraine whose ter­ addressing Jewish.issues on college I remember when my youngest committed to social justice. .. All of youthful rock throwers, cameras campuses in the United States. son was 11 and we were choosing ritory was Frenclf, then German, the budget cuts wouldn't be hap­ at the ready to record the mas­ According to JFR, Litzedek when to celebrate his bar mitzvah. then French, then German and pening if it weren't for war, so how said, "The soldier tried to explain sacre, disappointed when there The synagogue had several dates now French again with the agree­ was none, I imagine. I'm appalled to explain tq me why he had to available, but one stood out in my ment of Germany. that Litzedek seemed unaware shoot Palestinian kids who were "The previous mind: April 20, 1986, what would Yes, it can happen, but is now throwing rocks at him. They were that the previous day marked the have been Hitler's 97th birthday. the time it will happen? Is now the about the same age as me." So, commemoration of Jews killed in When my son was on the bimah, time to create a bifurcated Pales­ day marked the the various wars against surround­ on April 20, on Yom Ha-Atzma'ut chanting his portion from the tine surrounding Israel, each half (Israel Independence Day) commemoration ing Arab states and civilians killed Torah, a thought came to mind: cut off from the other? Let us Litzedek was demonstrating by Arab terrorists. "Take that, you Nazi bastard; my explore Palestinian textbooks and The coincidence of dates is strik­ TV; then we'll know better. against Israel. "This is an auda­ of Jews killed in son is having his bar mitzvah on cious day to protest," he said. "One ing for another reason as well. On your birthday! You fought a war to Advocates of peace now the various wars April 20, 1889, a son was born to seem to envision an Israeli/ country's celebration is another exterminate us, and failed. Today Alois and Klara Hitler in the small country's catastrophe. I feel obli­ against surrounding another Jewish boy has reached Palestinian relationship com­ gated to be a part of this because Austrian border town of Brau­ adulthood." Not charitable words, parable to that between the U.S. and Canada. They should I'm Jewish. If anyone understands , Arab states and nau. That Israe"l could celebrate its perhaps, but I'm not sure why we ghetto-ization, persecution and corning into being on the anniver­ should be charitable to those who think instead India/Pakistan. genocide, it's the Jewish people. civilians killed by sary of the birth of the Haman of wished us harm, who would have the 20th century is an unparal­ josh Stein is a proftssor ofhistory at Specifically because of my Jewish Arab terrorists." killed us all. values I can sympathize with the leled vindication of the triumph of I don't want to pretend that R oger Williams University. Contact him [email protected]. Palestinians." There is an interest­ good over evil, a circumstance that I associate calls for divestment ing choice of words here. do you feel about San Francisco occurs with depressing irregular­ with Nazism; it would be absurd. ity. NOT ALONE------Adventures on the worldwide Web ments. In any case, it seems likely have much in common and ought equate raising a child in a religious never moves quite as quickly as I Huffington Post that more people read that essay to join forces against the wide­ tradition with physical, psycho­ wish. than anything else I have ever spread irrationalism in our society logical, and emotional child abuse. For not only did this one essay column draws · written. and world, in politics, education, And they think that "moderate" get featured, but apparently get­ strong responses Amidst the praise and hostil­ and public discourse. believers only make the world safe ting in the door made me a Huff­ ity, some good discussion was for fundamentalists and so should Post blogger. Within days of first generated, and I tried to respond not be welcomed. submitting my essay to the reli­ a couple of times with clarify­ So, is my belief mistaken, that gion page editor, my article, with '' ~TIONALISTS AND THE­ ratio- "1'11 have to post ing comments. What I found rationally-oriented, critical think­ bio and photo, were posted, and I nal atheists of the most mystifying and frustrating ers, whether believers, non-believ­ received back-door access to post odd, unite!" Such some more pieces, - though in the end not so surpris­ ers or agnostics, have something additional pieces as I wish. I sup­ was the title of an essay of mine ing - were the entries from people perhaps on re1igion important in common? Is my pose the editorial team reviews published at The Huffington Post, who, as best I can tell, either did hope that we can join together to everything and can decide if or one of the most popular news sites not read what they were comment­ again. Or better combat irrationality and ignorance how to feature the entries posted. in cyberspace, in early March. ing upon or else willfully misread and such things as the misuse of I have entered a few more essays, My essay was yet, something what I wrote. science by politicians and school but on healthcare and freedom featured at the In brief, I made an argument boards hopeless? Did I fail to and financial reform rather than top of the new rea11y controversial, that given the mystery of exis­ appreciate the hostility of some of religion. These have not garnered religion page, tence, the fact that there is some­ 1ike re1igion and the New Atheists to faith and reli­ nearly as much attention. I'll have and there was thing rather than nothing, theism gion of any sort (even engaged as to post some more pieces, perhaps even, for at least is at least as rational a response science." they are in a sort offundamentali st on religion again. Or better yet, several hourS, a as atheism. I explained that there crusade of their own - as argued something really controversial, link to the essay are many rational, critical think­ by journalist Chris Hedges in his like religion and science. from the Web did not find the mixed ers who also believe in God and provocative book, I Do Not Believe site's main page. response especially encouraging. I Alan live religious lives. And people in Atheists)? Alan Krinsky works in health­ Within a week or went back to re-read some of the of faith ought not to be written Whatever the answer, the whole care quality improvement and lives Krinsky two, the article polemics of the "New Atheists" - off as stupid, naive, misguided or experience has boosted my spir­ in Prov idence; he can be contacted generated more than 600 com­ Richard Dawkins, Christopher deluded. its and my hopes for expanding at [email protected]. R ead ments. Although not all of them, Hitchens, Sam Harris, and others Indeed, I suggested, rationally­ my writing career, perhaps with a his essays on 7he Hujfington Post at maybe not even most of them, - and realized I had forgotten just oriented believers and non-believ­ blog or Web site of my own, and http:ll www.hujfingtonpost.com/ proved positive or complimentary, how extreme and uncompromising ers (and, I would add, agnostics), certainly with a book project that alan-krinsky. I received many supportive com- their arguments have been. They wwwjvhri.org PAGE 6 Jewish Voice 81___1-lerald April 30, 2010 OPINION What to do about Jewish teens What's next after hormones and mood swings. We ity of Jewish teens by continuing frame Jewish learning as periph­ The beauty of Jewish tradi­ fear their experimentation with to insist that they only bring their eral, as something to do in iso­ tion is that it imagines that every assimilation? substances and sexu_ality. We fear full Jewish selves to bear in Jew­ lation from their friends and place and every act, from the most their penchant for argument. ishly exclusive spaces. everyday activities, then how will mundane to the most extraordi­ BY ADAM GAYNOR We don't know how to approach However, the standard model of Jewish values ever find a place in nary, can be infused with mean­ them or curry favor with them. ripping teens out of their everyday their lives? ing. This sense of integration NEW YORK QTA) - Observers So what do we know about teens? lives and placing them in artificial, Several initiatives have success­ should guide Jewish education. of Jewish education for teens are A defining aspect of teen Jewish-only peer groups has failed fully developed models for Jewish Integration does not connote a increasingly concerned about a dis­ development is a process of iden­ for all but the most affiliated teens. learning in secular spaces. The "watering down" of Jewish learn­ parity between the participation tity exploration, individuation Or we can promote Jewish Curriculum Initiative (TCI) part­ ing. In-depth Jewish learning of boys and girls. Lamenting the and independence from parents, learning that focuses on meaning­ ners with private high schools to should be able to match the rigor absence ofboys in youth programs, much of which occurs through making and encourages teens to introduce Jewish content into stu­ of any learning and should ener­ Jewish educators and philanthro­ the medium of a tightly knit peer integrate their Jewish selves into dent clubs, all-school assemblies gize Jewish teens and their friends. pists have turned their attention to group. every aspect of their lives. To be and classrooms. By partnering Jewish teen education is in need enticing boys to become involved. For the 85-88 percent of teens sure, many believe that the pur­ with Jewish student leaders and of a massive paradigm shift, but I wonder whether the concern who do not attend Jewish day pose of American Jewish educa­ their teachers, TCI develops and the hand wringing about what to over boys masks a deeper issue school, the 60-plus percent of teens tion is to prevent assimilation. teaches Jewish content rooted in do is silly. All we have to do is talk that is more difficult to confront: whose families do not belong to a Wake up! We have already student interests and developmen­ to teens. They understand their Jewish teen participation rates are synagogue and the huge numbers assimilated! Jewish teens see tal needs. worlds better than we do. abysmal in general, regardless of of teens who do not participate themselves in Rahm Emanuel, The Jewish Outreach Institute gender. in Jewish youth groups or camps, Sarah Silverman and Adam Lam­ takes a similar approach by run­ Adam Gaynor is the executive Rather than lament the mis­ the peer group, more often than bert, among others. Jewish teens ning Jewish programs in public director of The Curriculum Initia­ guided notion that we have dis­ not, is a religiously, racially, ethni­ are smart, savvy and motivated. spaces, where barriers to participa­ tive, an organization that supports enfranchised boys in the Jewish cally and sometimes economically They understand complexity tion are lower than what is typi­ Jewish culture and identity at secular community, let's focus on how to diverse group. and fill their lives with myriad aca­ cally found in Jewish institutions. and parochial private high schools. empower all Jewish teens. Faced with this reality, one demic and extracurricular pursuits. Even BBYO has conducted "Rock Admittedly, most rational option is to continue with business This is not a value judgment; it is the Vote" programs at public high people fear teens. We fear their as usual: We can alienate a major- simply reality. If we continue to schools. MORE LETTERS From Page 4 Willard Avenue was filled with Jewish merchants

N THE APRIL 2 issue of The names of the storeowners on Wil­ Bert Auerbach, Dave Miller, Sam Liquor Store, two barber shops, indoor parking. There were three I Voice & Herald, Norm Bolski lard Avenue who I remember. Metz and Bezviner. Archie's Restaurant, Superb synagogues. wrote a letter to the editor about Butchers: Myer "Red" Sugar­ Bakers: Snell's; Peder's, Ben's Cleaners, Wholesale Deli - Leo Willard Avenu~ (in South Proiv­ man, Fishman (Willy Newman), and Fragil Bakery (made bagels). Dwinsky, Wholesale Deli Sherwin Zaidman dence) during the 1940s and '50s. Fred Spigel, Harry Keller, Harry Fruit and vegetable vendors: Arbish Wax, Melter Religious East Greenwich He recalled butchers, bakeries and Spigel, Berlinsky, Bazarsky and Fred Fishman, -<'.\lwein Stein, Goods, Kaufman's Fish Market, grocery stores. Katz. Harry Sklaroff and Joe Grossman. Joe's Spa - selling candy, ice I also worked there from 1946- Grocers: Greenstein Brothers, Other Jewish entities: Clair's cream, soda, newspapers, Baker's 52 and I'd like to give you the Charles Pollock, Sam Shprecher, ·Candy Store, Sam Kaufman Garage, offering ice, oil, coal and SEND US Historian seeks YOUR World War II interviewees Resources LETTERS .... AM A historian researching also sought. Of special interest is Hawaii or who aided in the libera­ IWorld War II, and I hope the anyone who served in Asia or the tion of the Philippines or Guam for moms members of the Jewish community Pacific during the war - includ­ or who were prisoners of war in The Voice & can be of assistance. ing military personnel serving in Japan. available Herald welcomes I would want to hear from any the Pacific, European refugees Thank you for any responses. Jewish senior citizen who has lived who sought safety from the Holo­ Please write to me: History Proj­ ON BEHALF OF Families letters from our through the 1940s and has memo­ caust by fleeing to Asia, or Jewish ects, c/o Robert Clark, P.O. Box First, thank you so much readers. ries to share. Men or women in the persons who lived in or visited 685, Collinsville, IL 62234. _ for including us in the very infor­ m.ilitary, Civil Air Patrol, Mer­ Europe's Asian colonies, such as mative article about postpartum Send chant Marine, USO, Red Cross, Dutch Indonesia or Singapore, or Robert Clark depression (''Women need not letters worked in a defense industry, etc. countries such as Australia or New Collinsville, Ill. suffer in silence," by Nancy Kirsch - and persons who had a child­ Zealand. Any American Jewish in the April 2 issue). Families First ·I (no more hood on the U.S. home front are military personnel stationed in is a valuable resource for moms in than 250 Rhode Island, and we are eager to spread the word about our pro­ words, I support Obama on Israel gram. Our numbers have grown please) to tremendously over the past two T TNLIKE CHARLES pro-Israel, pro-peace organization the Israel announcement during years, so we know that our men­ voiceherald@ U JACOBS ("Obama: Is he J Street in March shows that I am Biden's visit. toring approach works, and that jfri.org or The really a friend?" in the April 16 hardly alone. Overall, Obama's approval women appreciate our help. issue), I support President Obama's American Jews by a four-to­ rating in the Jewish community I encourage anyone who is Voice & Herald, policy towards Israel and share one margin (82-18 percent) sup­ is consistently and substantially interested in being a volunteer 130 Sessions St., his sense of urgency in working port the U.S. playing an active higher than it is among Americans to contact us at 383-9933. And, to achieve a two-state resolution role in helping the parties resolve as a whole. I am very comfortable for any moms who might want a Providence, RI of the Israeli-Palestinian con­ the Arab-Israeli conflict, with 73 being part of this majority and hope mentor, please call us, too. You 02906. flict. That said, I would welcome percent supporting this active role that the leadership of our commu­ don't need to struggle alone. a debate within the American even if it means the U.S. publicly nal organizations Jacobs describes Letters must Jewish community about how to states its disagreements with both will catch up to the rest of us soon. Sally Stevenson be signed and Israelis and Arabs. Moreover, 60 secure Israel's future as a demo­ Executive Director may be edited cratic and Jewish homeland and percent of American Jews believe Judy Kaye Families First the appropriate role for the U.S. that it was Israel's announcement Providence Providence for content and in supporting it - a debate that of new housing in East Jerusalem should be just as robust here as it that caused damage to U.S.-Israel Judy Kaye is Chair of] Street length. is in Israel. relations, and 55 percent say the Rhode Island, A recent poll conducted by the U.S. was right to strongly criticize www.jstreet.org/rhodeisland. wwwjvhri.org COMMUNITY Jewish Voice 8{_,l1erald April 30, 2010 PAGE 7

Jewish Federation of Rhode Island

Please join us for the Jewish Federation of Rhode Island Annual Meeting

Presentation of Community Leadership, Service & Education Awards Installation of Officers and Board Members Interactive Panel Discussion with

Anthony Maione Elizabeth Roberts Saul Kaplan President & CEO Lieutenant Governor Founder United Way of Rhode Island of Rhode Island Business -Innovation Factory

on the topic of Moving Rhode Island Forward

Monday, May 3, 2010 79 lyar 5770 7 pm JCCRI 401 Elmgrove Avenue, Providence

This meeting is open to the public. All are welcome and encouraged to attend.

1 30 Sessions Street, Providence, Rhode Isla nd 02906 (401) 421- 4 l l l www.JFRl. org

wwwjvhri.org PAGE 8 Jewish Voice ~ Herald April 30, 2010 COMMUNITY ENGAGE: And get galvanized at the JFRI annual meeting

From Page 1 In 2005, Kaplan founded the played the lead role in UWRI's D ESERVED AWARDS Grinspoon-Steinhardt Awards for are engaged in exciting initiatives Business Innovation Factory (BIF) transformation to an impact Before the Excellence in Jewish to create a more attrac­ as a nonprofit organization with a focused approach in its community panel discussion, Education. The Lea tive, vibrant and excit­ work. Under Maione's the offi cers and Eliash Memorial ing state. "We have leadership, the orga­ board members of Teacher Award, assembled a panel of nization has taken on the JFRI and the es tablished by the experts with a clear a major role in solving JFRI's Women's Bureau of Jewish vision about what needs important commu­ Alliance will be Education of Rhode to happen for our state nity issues including installed. Follow- Island (BJE) thanks to thrive. This context reducing homelessness, ing that, commu- to the generosity of will help us to shape increasing affordable nity leaders who Lea Eliash's friends our Jewish community housing, improvi ng job have made signili- and students, vision," said JFRI Pres­ skills fo r adult workers cant contributions honors outstanding ident D oris Feinberg. and assisting programs to our community classroom - b ased "This will be a must­ that help children to be will be recognized. /Avis Gunther-Rosenberg teachers in fo rmal attend event." successful in school. Rabbi Elyse AVIS GUNTHER-ROSENBERG Jewish educational Panelists will share M aione, who Wechterman, of settings (early child- their wisdom, exper­ received an honorary Congregation Agudas Achim, in hood through grade 12). tise and experience in doctorate from Rhode Attleboro, Mass., will receive The Avis Gunther-Rosenberg, a /Saul Kaplao Island College, has identifying and imple­ SAUL KAPLAN Merrill L. H assenfc;ld Leader- teacher at Temple Beth-El, will menting new ways taught leadership and ship in Community receive The Jenny business strategy at the Service Award for Klei n M emo- of restructuring and goal of encouraging collaborative unde rgraduate level. her service with the rial Teacher integrating resources, engaging innovation. Creating a real world Jewish Family Ser- Award. Through the members of the younger genera­ laboratory fo r innovators to explore vi ce and creating the BJE, the Alperin- tions, and strategically planning to and test new business models and Kesher outreach pro- Hirsch Family Foun- match resources to needs. solutions in areas as diverse as gram. dation established MEET TUE PANELISTS health care, energy independence, The Riesman this awa rd to recog- • Elizabeth Roberts education and public safety, BIF Leadership D evel- nize an outstanding With more than a decade of has brought some of the brightest experience in the Rhode Island minds from Fortune 500 com­ opment Award is ?.."-"'"',~~,,·n.. ,, il\., ..._1 ..., 1 . teacher at a Sunday being given to Susan ~ or afternoon school. State Senate, policy expertise panies together with young and Gertsacov for her ~ The award pays trib- in health care management and inquisitive entrepreneurs. I\~ commitment to the /Rhonda Mii ts ute to one of the health reform, Roberts, the state's Before his tenure at RIEDC, he held senior positions in healthcare Jewish community RHONDA MILLS community's premier fi rst fem ale lieutenant governor, and her consistent veteran educators, has championed universal access and biotechnology entities, includ­ willingness to do whatever is who taught fo r 75 years. to health care, health insurance ing Accenture H ealth & Life Sci­ required to serve our community. The meeting is free and open to reform and more resources for ences. Kaplan has chaired the The Norman and Flo Tilles the entire community. Join us for small business. her position as boards of the Qyonset D evelop­ In C ommunity Relations Coun­ an evening of conversation, pro­ lieutenant governor, she chairs the ment Corporation and the Slater cil (CRC) Award is being given vocative discussion and reconnect­ Technology Fund. state's Long Term Care Coordi­ to Avi Nevel, chair of the CRC's ing with friends and colleagues, • Anthony (Tony) Maione nating Council, Small Business Israel Advocacy Committee, including those "snow birds" who As president and chief execu­ Advocacy Council and Emergency for his work promoting aware­ have returned to enjoy Rhode tive officer of the United Way of M anagement Advisory Council .. ness of and interaction with Island's best weather. Refresh- • Saul Kaplan Rhode Island (UWRI), Maione / United Way of Rhode Island ANTHONY (TONY) MAIONE Israel here in Rhode Island. ments will be served. Rhonda Mills, a teacher at the Jewish Community Day School, For more information, contact Gail will receive The Lea Eliash Putnam at the ] FRI at 421-4111, Memorial Teacher Award, which ext. 158 or [email protected]. • is The Rhode Island affiliate ofThe CAMP!Q&N'S POND HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY! Call www.campJorl.com Lenore Leach So, BE N1cE TO 401 .553.6317 YOUR MOTHER.

BUY HER A CONDO! ResidentialP roperties.com .,. I ~edgemo11t ------COUNTRY CLUB 2010 Seasonal Pool/ Tennis Membership - $1400 Per family! Memorial Day thru Labor Day Includes Swimming and Tennis Facilities, Pool Side Snack Bar and much more! Inquire today! 508-761-6600 www.ledgemontcc.com

wwwjvhri.org COMMUNITY Jewish Voice ~ Herald April 30, 2010 PAGE 9 TheAlef With pennies, nickels, dimes and quarters Start the tzedakah I include one example from a List debut family in Wakefield: "Contribut­ experience early ing to the tzedakah collection each Dinner draws some week at Shalom Friends inspired BY SnARO SocK us as a family to do the same each 40 young Jews Special to 1he Voice & Herald Friday evening before Shabbat. It BY } ENNIFEH AHNDT gives us a few moments to reflect WARWICK - Every week in our on all that we have and how we Shalom Friends™ classes, we take are grateful to be able to give to PROVIDENCE - The Alef List a break from singing and dancing debuted on April 16, 2010 with a others." to think about the needs of others. We have recently donated S180 Shabbat dinner at the Jewish Com­ A tzedakah box is passed around to the relief efforts in Haiti and munity Center of Rhode Island and each child enthusiastically $180 to the flood relief efforts here QCCRI). The 40 or so young Jews drops in coins. As they patiently in Rhode Island. That $360 was - a mix of people from a variety of wait their turn, we sing our tzeda­ all collected in small change by backgrounds and interests - who kah song; "Tzedakah is a mitzvah, tiny hands! Thank you so much to attended found time during dinner we do it everyday, with pennies, everyone who came to help roll the /Alisa Grace Photography to socialize and to welcome vol­ nickels, dimes and quarters that coins. Shalom Friends pa rticipants Alison Bromberg, left, and Fleuriana unteers from NECHAMA, the we give away to people who may It doesn't take a lot of money or Elmaleh drop coins into a tzedakah box. With Fleuriana is her not have all the things we do, Tze­ Jewish disaster relief organization, a lot of effort to make this Jewish mother, obscured, Rachael Elmaleh. who were here in Rhode Island to dakah is a mitzvah for me and you value a part our children's lives. need to do everyday. Remember, program director of Shalom Friends, help flood victims. NECHAMA and you." Tzedakah is needed everyday, not creating happy Jewish memories a weekly music and movement class volunteers shared stories of their I asked families how the tzedakah just for a food bank on Thanks­ and instilling strong Jewish values far young children and their fami­ relief work here in Rhode Island collections in our Shalom Friends' giving or when major disasters and around the country. classes have affected them. Though starts at birth. lies. For more information, call 463- strikes. Helping people and giving Sharon Sock is the co-creator and 7944, ext. 3. The Alef List was created to I received many inspiring answers, of ourselves is something that we gather young professionals and graduate students in the area. In Community Campaign 20 IO update addition to Shabbat dinners, the group will also host a book club, a BY BHADLEY LAYE nomic crisis of the past two years than 21,000 young adults will go www.JFRI.org today to make your R osh Chodesh group, and "Ask the blaye@JFRl .org and with flood relief funds fo r on Birthright Israel - a program 2010 campaign pledge so that we Rabbi" happy hours. those affected. At the same time, funded by the annual campaign. may continue to provide the essen­ The next meeting will be a PROVIDENCE - The big story we still are grappling with the abil­ We ca re fo r those most in need, tial and passionate programs and happy hour at 7 p.m. on May 27 at for Rhode Island this past month ity to make Jewish life accessible to we inspire those wanted to con­ services to our community. those who cannot afford to partici­ India Restaurant, on Hope Street was the flood that severely affected nect to Jewish life, and we connect many in our community. While pate. our community in greater Rhode in Providence. Ifyou want to learn Bradley L aye is the chief philan­ we have been able to raise addi­ This month, the Board of Direc­ Island with the global Jewish com­ more about the group, call Wendy thropy officer far the Jewish Federa­ tional dollars to immediately and tors of the Jewish Federation of munity and Israel. Joering, the Federation's commu­ fiona of R hode Island. Contact him fully assist those in need from this Rhode Island allocated campaign We are currently $400,000 away nity concierge, at 421-4111, ext. at 421-4111, ext. 173. natural disaster, it is the infrastruc­ money to provide scholarships to from our campaign goal. Go to 169 or Jennifer Arndt at 484-3456. ture our community has in place to children wh are first time camp­ respond to these needs everyday of ers to attend Jewish camps. We Jennifer Arndt is a member of Alef every year due to the annual cam­ know the Jewish summer camp List and the Rhode Island Kosher paign. experience creates passionate and Chili Cook Off committee. She also Our economic assistance fund engaged members of our Jewish make :rno:m's day serves on Temple Beth-El's member­ that we have been funding for community. ship committee and board of trustees. years was added to for the eco- Additionally, this summer more Super

Deal Was $1 995 Compare at $2495 1.00 carat t.w. Diamond Stud s Yo ur choice of ye llow or white 14kt gold. Enlarged to show detail.

The 25th Annual Charity Golf Tournament

Because we're offeri ng this Super Dea l at an exceptionally low price, TPC of Boston no other discounts apply. sign u_p t~day! No payments for up to 12 months Minimum In-store purchase requi1ed . Plus NOinteresl 11 you pay in lull by the promotion end date. The Ross-Simons Preferred Account ls subjecl to credit approval as detei-mined by lhe lender, en Bank. Salt Lake City. UT and 1s available to US customers who are of legal age m their state ol r?Sidenr;e. Yoo must pay with the Ross-Simons Preferred Account lo quality for the offer WWW.JCCr1.org Yourpurchasew1llbeaOeferredPaymentOpl1onundertheRoss-S1monsPrelerredAttountTl!ffllsandCond1hons Offerexpireson 7/31 /IOSeestoreaS50Ctalefordetails contact Lisa Mongeau at (401 )861 -8800 or lmongea [email protected] for more information and to learn about Ross + SIM ONS sponsors hop opportunities. Provid ence Pl ace 40 1.272.01 0 1 136 Ro ute 5 Warwick 4 0 1.738.6700 ross -s imons.com

wwwjvhri.org 1

PAGE 10 Jewish Voice <5cHerald April 30, 2010 CALENDAR Jewish Community Calendar Friday Sinai & Sinatra "The Rabbinical Dream" 5 p.m. Noon - 1 p.m. Michael Dutra, Frank Sinatra Temple Habonim $25 adults, $15 children under $10 sound-a-like, highlights an April30 165 New Meadow Road, 13; children's ticket includes evening of the sights, tastes More info: 463.7944 Barrington pizza and beverage Pray to the Beat and sounds of Little Italy; silent More info: 785-1800 Shabbat service features Israeli and live auction. 11 a.m. Friday musical group, "The Shuk." Temple Sinai, 30 Hagen Ave., See Temple Habonim entry of "Golda" One Woman Show Temple Ema nu-El, 99 Taft Ave., Cranston May1 Dramatic monologue featuring May7 Providence 6 p.m. - feast; 7 - 10 p.m.- Mitzvah Day Jane Fierstein as Golda Meir. Senior Cafe: Know Your Candi­ 6 p.m . entertainment Includes bone marrow Temple Am David, 40 Gardiner date - Meet Frank Caprio More info: 331-1616 or info@ $45 in advance, $50 at the door registration and blood donation St., Warwick Temple Torat Yisrael, 330 Park teprov.org More info: 942-8350 drives. Bring a food donation; 7:30 p.m. Ave., Cranston vegetables, fruit, bread and $18 adults, $15 students/ 11 :15 a.m. - program; noon - Social Action Shabbat Service plastic baggies are needed for Congregation Beth David 50 seniors, in advance; all tickets lunch Katherine Brown, executive Year Celebration the Crossroads food prep site. $20 at door Presentation is free, suggested director, Southside Community Gourmet dinner catered by Temple Beth-El, 70 Orchard More info: Joyce Kelly at 463- donation for lunch $3 for 60+ Land Trust, talks about the Amalf's Catering; Bill Thomas Ave., Providence 7944 and under-60 disabled organization's work. featured entertainer; dancing, 8:30 - 11 a.m . Temple Beth -El, 70 Orchard music, Karaoke. Annual raffle RSVP two days in advance: Ave., Providence and auction More info: 331-6070 Monday Neal or Steve at 781-1771 7 p.m. The Village Inn, 2 Beach St., "A Taste ofTorah" with Rabbi Senior Cafe, with lunch and Narragansett Peter Stein. May3 entertainment, meets Monday More info: Rob Massi at 331- through Friday at Temple Torat 7:30 p.m. Temple Sinai, 30 Hagen Ave ., 6070 or Rmassi@temple-beth- JFRI Annual Meeting Yisrael Cranston el:org. More info: Rick Karne s at 783- Jewish Community Center, 401 3908 or janice-karnes@cox. 9 - lOa.m. Elmgrove Ave., Providence "The Jews of India" at UMass/ Israeli Innovation Weekend Dartmouth Kickoff More info: 942 -8350 or 7 - 9 p.m. www.TempleSinaiRl.org Author Rabbi Martin Tokayer Congregation Mishkan Tefila , "The Rabbinical Dream" (The More info: 421-4111 will di scu ss the history of the 300 Hammond Pond Parkway, Story of Temple Habonim, Israeli Technology Exhibit See story on page 1 Jews of India. Chestnut Hill, MA continued) Keynote addre ss by Dr. Rafi Carney Library Browsing 7:30 p.m . The continuation of "The Story Beyar, CEO and director Wednesday Are a, Univ. of Massachusetts, More info: 617-332-7770 ofTemple Habonim," a musical, general, Rambam Health Care Dartmouth, 285 Old Westport mystical retelling of Rabbi Campus, on developments May5 Rd ., North Dartmouth, Mass in the life science sector in James Rosenberg's announcing Noon - 1:30 p.m. t Saturday his retirement, welcoming Israel. Ory Zik and1Elon Ador Exploring the Family of God More info: Rabbi Jac quel ine Rabbi Andrew Klein as the new discuss Israeli solar and The Barrington Interfa ith Satlow at 508 -910-6551 or May1 rabbi and many milestones in water technologie s, Michael Clergy Association sponsors a I [email protected] between . A multi-generational Granoff presents "How to Run I From Oaveningto Dylan 3-part series exploring worship I treat for the whole family. a Country without Oil - and spaces, cu stoms, and rituals, I Israeli musicians "The Shuk" Taste of Sharon Shabbat How Israel Will be First," and with Rev. Patrick Notley I talk about their mission and Temple Habonim Young Israel of Sharon and I venture capitalists address participate in a Lunch and 165 New Meadow Road, investing in Israeli technology. Barrington Presbyterian Striar Hebrew Academy Learn after services. Barrington Church, 400 County Road, welcome those interested Museum of Science, 1 Science Barrington in exploring Jewish living Temple Ema nu-El, 99 Taft Ave., 8 p.m. Park, Boston, MA Providence 7 - 8:30 p.m. in Sharon, Mass. Shabbat Call 245-6536 or visit 9 a.m. include s: davening, home 9:30 a.m. -1 :30 p.m. www.templehabonim.org . More info: 245-6536 or hospital ity, Shabb at meals, More info: 617-332-7770 www.templehabonim .org . More info: 331-1616 or info@ walking tours, adult learning teprov.org Sunday BBQ and Concert Ceiebration with Rabbi Meir Sendor and "The Shuk" performs a diverse Thursday children's program s. May2 collection of Israeli, Jewish and Young Israel of Sharon, 100 secular music at a special Lag May6 Ames St., Sharon, MA Ba 'Omer Odessa Concert. Awards Luncheon 7 p.m. Friday unti l Saturday at Temple Emanu-EI, 99 Taft Ave ., Women's Center of RI honors 8:30 p.m. Providence Maxine Richman with its More info: Susie at 3 p.m. "Women of Excellence 2010 [email protected] $10/adult, $6/child, $36 family Community Award." Denise or781-784-8724 max for BBQ; concert is free Brown is keynote speaker. More info: 331-1616 Providence Marriott, 1 Orms St., Sunday Providence Lag Ba'OmerCommunity 11 :30 a.m. -1 :30 p.m. May9 Picnic $60 Barbeque, live music, face Mother's Day Brunch painting, parade and special More info: Barbara Lee at Temple Beth-El, 70 Orchard appearance by Tom the Clown. 861-2761, ext. 134 or blee@ Ave ., Providence womenscenterri.org Rosenbaum Home, 24 Mutual 11 a.m. Bonnie Kaplan Place, Providence Lunch & Learn More info: Rob Massi at 331 - 5 p.m. Discussion, led by Cantor Rick 6070 or Rmassi@temple-beth­ 401-374-4488 el.org More info: Rabbi Laufer at Perlman, focuses on weekly 273-7238 Torah portion, and is followed by a kosher deli lunch. Tom Chapin Concert Temple Am David, 40 Gardiner Temple Torat Yi srael , 330 Park St., Warwick Ave ., Cranston See CALENDAR, Page 11 wwwjvhri.org CALENDAR Jewish Voice ~Herald April 30, 2010 PAGE 11 More info: 861-8800 for families with very young writers Gail Ciampa and Linda More info: Peg Boyle at 331- Monday children, ages toddler through Beaulieu; live auction and a 1244 or [email protected] Exploring the Family of God May10 grade 1, followed by Shabbat local chef's challenge. Barrington Congregational dinner. Midrasha Graduation, Teen The Foundry, 235 Promenade Church UCC, 461 County Road, Award and Recognition Cel­ JERI Satellite Office Hours Temple Beth -El, 70 Orchard St., Providence Barrington ebration Topic: "Jewish Moms - in Ave., Providence , RI 6 - 10:30 p.m. Lyric, Lore, and Laughter." 7-8:30 p.m. Temple Torat Yisrael, 330 Park 5:30 p.m. More info: 444-3761 or www. Ave ., Cranston JERI Director Susan Adler and More info: 245-6536 or More info: 331-6070 miriamhospital.org _ Assistant Director Ethan Adler www.templehabonim.org 7 p.m . will be available to counsel Family First Early Kabbalat More info: 331-0956 seniors and their families on See May 5 entry for more Shabbat Service any issues or concerns. information Sunday Holocaust Film with a Rhode Interactive learning service for Island Connection Brightview Commons, 57 families with young children, May16 Grandeville Court, Wakefield Thursday with special theme for Israeli Movie and discussio n of Hebrew Play Rhode Island Michele Ohayon 's film 'Steal a 1- 2:30 p.m . Independence Day, followed by Kickoff Event May13 dinner and dessert. Pencil For Me." More info: Susan Adler at For families with children JCCRI, 401 Elmgrove Ave ., 621-5374 or email sadler-jeri@ JERI Satellite Office Hours Temple Em anu-EI Alperin under 3 interested in Hebrew Providence jsari.org. Temple Shalom, 223 Valley Meeting House, 99 Taft Ave ., speaking playgroups (native 7:30 p.m. Road, Middletown Providence speakers and all levels $5 in advance; $8 at the door 10:30 a.m. - Noon 5:45 pm welcome) Tuesday More info: 861-8800. More info: Susan Adler at 621 - More info: Rabbi Seltzer at JCCRI Gallery, 401 Elmgrove May11 5374 or sa [email protected]. [email protected] . Ave ., Providence 11 :30 a.m. - 1 p.m. Torat Visrael's East Greenwich See May 10 entry for more Shabbat Hallelu Lunch & Learn RSVP to facilitators, Shirah information A musical Shabbat, featuring The Voice & Herald Rubin and Eliana Seltzer at Join Rabbi Amy Levin to discuss Temple Beth-El musicians. welcomes calendar elianaseltzer@yahoo .com "Privacy and Intrusion: Jewish Torat Visrael's Cranston/War­ Temple Beth-El, 70 Orchard submissions More info: www.hebrewplay. Sources and American Realities." wick Lunch & Learn Ave ., Providen ce Participants order from the menu. org The Cozy Grill Restaurant, 440 6:30 p.m. refreshments, 7 p.m. Calendar entries, which T's Restaurant, 5600 Post Road, Warwick Ave., Warwi ck service may be edited for content, East Greenwich length and relevance, must Noon - 1:30 p.m. More info: 331-6070 Rhode Island Premier of Noon - 1:30 p.m. Award-winning Documentary be submitted two weeks More info: 785 -1800 PRIOR to issue date of the More info: 785-1800 "Off and Running" is an publication. For example, See May 11 entry for more Saturday American coming-of-age calendar entries for our information story of an African-American May 14 issue must be Wednesday May15 teen adopted by white Jewish received by May 3. Zumba Night lesbian mothers. Send to voiceherald@jfri. Miriam Wine & Dine org (ATTENTION: Calen­ May12 Temple Sinai Sisterhood hosts Blackstone Valley Visitors an evening of Latin dancing and The Miriam Hospital welcomes dar) or by mail, The Voice National Council of Jewish Center, 175 Main St., Pawtucket & Herald, 130 Sessions St., themed snacks. Food Network celebrity chefs Women Annual Meeting Sunny Anderson, Robert Irvine, 6:30- 9 p.m. Providence, RI 02906. Temple Sinai, 30 Hagen Ave., Miriam Garron; local food Keynote speaker Sammie $10 Moshenberg, Director Cranston of NCJW's Washington 7 p.m. Operations, will address "An More info: 942-8350 or www. Insider's Perspective of What's South Providence Hebrew TempleSinaiRl.org Happening in Washington." Free Loan Association Providence Marriott, 1 Orms St., Author at Laurelmead Providence Ron Florence discusses his is hosting an informational breakfast to be held Noon latest book, Emissary of the sunday, may 23, 2010 at the office of S.P.H.F.L.A. Doomed, Bargaining for Lives in $50, reservations required by the Holocaust. Mayl Laurelmead, 355 Blackstone Located at 400 Reservoir Ave., Suite LLA, More info: Lezli Pious at 245- Blvd., Providence 1004 Providence, R.I. 02907 (The Ca/art bldg.). 7:30 p.m. Senior Cafe: Ask the Rabbi More info: May-Ronny with Rabbi Elyse Wechterman Zeidman at 453-7860 or Everyone 21 years or older is cordially invited as JCCRI, 401 Elmgrove Ave., [email protected] Providence our guest to attend the breakfast and hear a very Hug N'hamah: Circle of Con­ short presentation about this century old non-profit Noon - lunch; 12:45 - program solation Presentation is free, suggested Dr. Judith Lubiner, licensed jewish organization. donation for lunch $3 for 60+ psychologist, and Rabbi Amy and under-60 disabled Levin facilitate bereavement RSVP two days in advance: group. In order to properly prepare we ask that you Neal or Lucy at 861-8800, ext. Temple Torat Yisrael, 330 Park 107 Ave., Cranston call 401-781-1949 by Tuesday, May 19th if Senior Cafe, with lunch 7:30-9 p.m. and entertainment, meets you plan to attend. More info: 785-1800 Wednesdays and Fridays at the JCCRI. Date: ...... May 23, 2010 Friday Time: ...... 9:00 am JCCRI Annual Meeting May14 Location: ...... S.P.H.F.L.A. JCCRI , 401 Elmgrove Ave., Providence K'Tantan Shabbat Offices in the ca/art bldg. (Pontiac ave. entrance) 7 p.m. Worship service experience wwwjvhri.org PAGE 12 Jewish Voice ~Herald April 30, 2010 NATION Liberators gather, perhaps for last time, to recall the camps Recollections of histories of his division and regi­ Some, assisted by their ment to donate to the museum's children, gripped experience are strong, archives. their wheelchair arms. Stories and pictorials like "This event was even 60 years later Smith's were preserved during significant for two the special gathering, the larg­ reasons because it BY MELISSA APTER est of liberators ever at the Holo­ marked 65 years since caust museum, on April 14-15 as the liberation and it WASHINGTON OTA) - Walk­ part of the Days of Remembrance may be one of the last ing along the dimly lit corridors observed April 11-18. This year's times we can have a of the U.S. Holocaust Memorial theme was "Stories of Freedom: group of liberators at Museum, the liberators peered What You Do Matters." the museum," said at black-and-white photographs Petraeus, who heads the Central Neil Newman, who and listened to tour guides detail Command covering the Middle has been giving tours events that many had witnessed as East and Central Asia, saluted the of the museum for five young men in the armed forces . liberators in his keynote address years. "It really gave The relative quiet was a sharp in the Capitol Rotunda on April us a chance to honor contrast to the flurry of flash bulbs 15, marking the museum's annual the liberators and hear set off moments earlier in the Holocaust commemoration. their stories." museum lobby as photographers "As we remember the vic­ As Newman guided jockeyed to shoot the best picture tims and survivors today, we also the veterans and their ofU.S. Gen. David Petraeus hand­ remember and honor the Ameri­ family members ing out commemorative medals to can soldiers who liberated the sur­ through the per- the 120 Americans whose divi­ vivors of the camps 65 years ago," manent exhibit, he General David Petraeus greets Norman Smith of Albion, Neb. at the U.S. Holo­ sions freed concentration camps Petraeus said. "We salute once focused on the role caust Memorial Museum on April 14. throughout Germany and Austria again the thousands upon thou­ of the liberator. But of the road. My twin brother and I the bodies had been inside the car in the waning months of World sands of Americans who donned it was inside a railroad car that War II. went to see the camp." for 2-and-1/2 weeks. There was the uniform, freed a continent, Hilbert M argo!, a Jewish-Ameri­ What Margo! and his twin only one survivor. Norman Smith of Albion, Neb., and then saved those who survived can veteran from Atlanta, felt the served in the 101st Airborne Divi­ brother, Howard, saw was the Howard Margo! snapped a pic­ the living hell of the concentration greatest emotion. sion, and later the 82nd, from 1943 main entrance to Dachau. ture of the boxcar, which is now camps." "I was stationed with light artil­ "My most vivid memory was of part of the museum's archives to 1946, and guarded the Lands­ Troops displaying the colors of lery supporting the [42nd] infan­ berg Prison in Germany at the end a railroad boxcar on a track by the Emerging from the darkness the the units that liberated the camps try company," Margo! said. "We main entrance," he recalled. "The liberators were led to the memo­ of the war. are traditionally part of the com­ were riding down the road on a "The same place where Hitler sliding doors were open and we rial hall, where candles flickered memoration, so the aged liberators fire mission, fired a few rounds, could see deceased bodies piled in honor of the victims and those wrote Mein Kampf,' he said from on April 15 rose to recognize their when a jeep driver said that he saw his wheelchair. up." who died securing the freedom of units as they were announced. a strange camp on the other side Smith carried with him pictorial Margo! learned years later that the survivors. New Arizona law brings renewed attenti~µ to immigration reform BY MELISSA APTER a co-sponsor of a bill that would an illegal immigrant, a tactic civil national groups and scores of local opts our police force to enforce provide illegal immigrants with liberties groups and several Jewish Jewish communities across North immigration laws that are the WASHINGTON OTA) - Jewish an opportunity to normalize their organizations say effectively man­ America. · rightful jurisdiction of the federal groups are slamming Arizona's st~tus. "You see people pouring out dates racial profiling. Gideon Aronoff, the president government," Gordon wrote. stringent new immigration­ of their homes and into the streets Proponents of the law say the and chief executive officer of the Eight of the state's Reform enforcement law, but hope out­ and halls of government rejecting tough measures are necessary - HIAS, who supports legislation rabbis wrote a letter to Brewer rage over the measure will reignite this notion of allowing our country given the federal government's like Schakowsky's and that of Sen­ urging the governor to veto the efforts to push comprehensive to become a police state." failure to act - to rescue the state ator Charles Schumer (D-N.Y.), measure, calling it "an affront to immigration reform on a national Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer signed from a flood of illegal immigrants said he is working actively with American values of justice and level. the Support Our Law Enforce­ from Mexico that they say sap other Jewish organizations to draft our historic status as a nation of "I believe that it has absolutely ment and Safe Neighborhoods taxpayer-funded programs and, in a broad statement condemning immigrants." And 1he]ewishNews ignited a movement across this Act into law last week, though some cases, commit violent crime. the federal government's failure of Greater Phoenix voiced concern country for comprehensive immi­ the measure won't go into effect They also note that the gover­ to enact comprehensive reform. in an editorial that the new law gration reform," said U.S. Rep. Jan for 90 days. The new law requires nor has issued an executive order HIAS also is coordinating with its would lead to racial profiling and Schakowsky (D-Ill.), the daugh­ that police check the immigration establishing a training program partners in Arizona and anticipates questioning of U.S. citizens. ter of Jewish immigrants, who is status of anyone suspected of being on how to avoiding racial profiling that rallies, the filing of amicus Rabbi David Saperstein, direc­ when implementing the new rules. briefs and other actions may be tor of the Religious Action Center On Monday, April 26, follow­ warranted in the near future. of Reform Judaism, said in a state­ ing a weekend of protests, van­ "Are most of the Latinos who ment, "Allowing an individual's dals - apparently opposed to the suffer from this law Jewish? The accent or skin color to precipi­ new law - smeared refried beans answer is no, but we look at this tate an investigation into his or in the shape of swastikas on the through the oral commandment of her legal status is an anathema windows of the Arizona State 'welcome the stranger,' " Aronoff to American values of justice and Capitol buildings, The Associated said. "We are all Americans, we our historic status as a nation of Press reported. More protests were are all our brothers' keepers. We immigrants. The bill is also likely being planned, including a vigil have an obligation not to stand by to endanger our communities by organized by the Jewish Council when legislation so harmful is put discouraging immigrants from on Urban Affairs. through." cooperating with law enforcement The new law has been criti­ Phoenix Mayor Phil Gordon, on issues of national security." cized by an array ofJewi sh groups, a Jewish Democrat, referred to Along similar lines, Rabbi including the Hebrew Immigrant the immigration bill as one that Marvin Hier of the Simon Wie­ 1 Aid Society (HIAS), Anti-Defa­ ' nationally embarrasses Arizona" senthal Center issued a statement mation League, American Jewish in an op-ed piece published Satur­ stating, "This law makes no sense Committee, Simon Wiesenthal day in 1he Washington Post. - it guarantees and stigmatizes Center, National Council ofJewish "Already, I have called a spe­ people of color as second-class HA/Kevin Bondelll / fllckr Women and the Jewish Council cial meeting of the Phoenix City citizens and exposes them to Protesters at the State Capitol building in Phoenix compare the new for Public Affairs, a public policy Council to establish standing to intimidation and the use of racial immigration-enforcement law to Nazi tactics on April 25. umbrella group comprised of the sue the state on the grounds that profiling as a weapon of bias." synagogue movements, several S.B. 1070 unconstitutionally co- wwwjvhri.org COMMUNITY Jewish Voice ~Herald April 30, 2010 PAGE 13 VOLUNTEERS: Are more enriched than those they help

From Page 1 been a wonderful experience to overall response from the Jewish When NECHAMA showed up he said. work with my friends and recog­ communiry. This is the best to help Leon Resnick ofWarwick, H ow does it feel for a rabbi - the water-damaged beyond repair, all nize the impact of direct service." response I've ever gotten from he said, "I was overwhelmed, I individual people so often turn to to be discarded. In volunteering with Serve a Jewish comrnuniry, said Dan couldn't grasp that people vol­ for sustenance and support - to ask "It was heartbreaking [to throw Rhode Island, Jamie Luedtke, Hoeft, oper~tions director of unteered like that. They worked for help? "It's been very positive," away such personal items that a PC senior from Philadelphia, NECHAMA. very hard to take everything out Stein said. "The day after this all were in standing water]." said Lori had done work similar to this H oeft really wants to get the of the basement and bring it to began, I received a phone call at Jargo, who wanted to keep busy before. "It's emotionally hard to word out to those in need. "So my driveway to be hauled away." home from Mel Blake, the Temple after she was laid off from her go through someone's personal many people don't r~alize that Everything in Resnick's cellar Beth-El board president, asking librarian job. When her rabbi sug­ properry and feel their loss," we're here to help and that the had to go - the boiler, the washer how everyone was. When he heard gested NECHAMA, she jumped said Luedtke. "I can't imagine a help is free," he said. "Calling 211 and dryer, closets full of clothes what was happening at my home, at the opportuniry to help. "Talk­ stranger going through my stuff, [Rhode Island's free all-purpose and more. "If NECHAMA he came the next day with two cus­ ing with the shell-shocked and but the homeowner [who baked resource referral number) is the (who found him through local todians from Beth-El to help." It's grieving homeowners is important muffins for the volunteers) has best thing to do [if you need help)." synagogue connections) had not been wonderful, explained Stein, to help them through the process," been through a lot and yet she's NECHAMA's team members shown up, I would have had to to see the members of Temple she said. thinking of us." (some Jewish, some not) who came get private [contractors) to clean Sinai who pitched in and helped A recent graduate of New York to Rhode Island camped out in up - they wouldn't have done what and collected tzedakah. THE PERSONAL TOUCH Universiry, Elie Lowenfeld has the Jewish Communiry Center of NECHAMA did. I wanted to That ARE PEOPLE ANGRY AT Goo? personal connection Rhode Island and ate meals pre­ give the NECHAMA volunteers pared and donated by members money, but they wouldn't take W hen that question was posed to Stein, his rabbinic answer was of the Jewish communiry. "The it." Although Resnick received quick in coming. "People aren't NECHAMA staff told me," said some Federal Emergency Man­ directing their emotional energy Jargo, "that our Jewish communiry agement Agency (FEMA) toward anger at God," he said. made them feel so welcome here. money, it didn't cover even half That kind of response makes me the damage. H e's put another "They're focusing in a positive way on all the acts of kindness - that's proud. They are some of the great­ application into FEMA and is a much greater expression of how est guys." waiting to hear on the outcome. God created the world.'' When the rabbi doesn't show up V1crm s' IIESPONSES Being able to help, said Jargo, is for the synagogue's Passover seder, don't know what we'd do part of tikkun o/am. "A hard day's "I what happens? At Temple Sinai in work like this is so much more ful­ w.ithout you," is the consistent Cranston, D ottie Swajian, temple message Jargo and others have administrator, and the congre­ filling. Ifl could pay the mortgage on this good spiritual karma, I heard from those they've helped. gants held the seder without Rabbi And the homeowner of the would do this all the time." Peter Stein. H e had a good reason As he packed away discarded Warwick residence, who has been to be absent, as the flood damaged items into trash bags, Mel Blake, living without heat or hot water his family home. dressed in a bright yellow rain for three weeks, said, "I love these "Both my kids lost every pair people. I didn't expect anyone to of shoes they own, and [a small slicker, downplayed his contri­ /Nancy Kirsch butions. ''I'm retired. It's just On April 16, Mel Blake, a NECHAMA volunteer through Temple show up." She, her husband and number of] sentimental items," he something to do to help people." Beth-El, is surrounded by some of the debris that had been a War­ her grown daughter have gone said in a phone conversation. The without heat and hot water for sev­ wick homeowner's possessions before the flood. kids' bedrooms, family room and For more information about eral weeks~he 24 inches of water laundry room of their raised ranch established a nonprofit organi;,:a- is an important part of what NECHAMA, visit www.nechama. destroyed,fIDe boiler, a basement home in Warwick were all under tion, Jewish Disaster Response NECHAMA does - volunteers org. stove and otlier appliances. "We've water. "W e lost use of half of the Corps, whose mission is similar don't just come in, clean up and For more information aboutJ ewish been boiling lots of water," said house, yet our kids are being tre­ to NECHAMA's. The organiza- depart in a "hit-and-run" kind of Disaster R esponse Corps, visit www. the woman, declining to give her mendously good sports - sleeping tion, which had received its 501 approach. name. jewishdisasterresponsecurps.org. (c) (3) nonprofit approval from As Jargo explains, "We don't side-by-side in the dining room," the Internal Revenue Service only just leave - there's some follow-up days before we spoke, encourages with a social worker, for example. college students to volunteer at We find out if there's some way the disaster sites. Jewish communiry can help and let Lowenfeld went to New Orleans them know they're not alone." to help after Hurricane Katrina "I am very impressed by the where, he said, "I met people from every corner of the Earth, but no Jewish group [was there]." Deter­ mined to change the situation, he started Jewish Disaster Response Corps; after Hurricane Ike hit Galveston, Texas, it was the first Jewish group to come in a year, Lowenfeld said. "The president of the shut was living in a FEMA trailer for 17 months with his family - and they'd had help from many Christian groups. I went to them and said, 'I'm Jewish.' I think Jeffrey B. Pine Please join us May 6th, from 6 to 7 pm for a very important program by that gave them some hope and A,(tomey GnU!TD! J99J.. /999 some feeling of communiry." • Criminal Defense Captain James Swanberg of the Rhode Island State Police. Showing up to help, said • Personal Injury/Serious Accidents Lowenfeld, is essential for people • Civil and Business litigation Capt. Swanberg will present information on the RI Missing Senior Citizens Alert [affected by a disasterJ to remain • Divorce/Family Law Program. You will learn how the program alerts local media and enlists the assistance hopeful. When disasters strike, • Probate/Estate Planning he said, "NECHAMA is the first • Real Estate of the general public to help in the successful location of a missing individual with place I call." Attorneys memory loss, dementia or Alzheimer's disease. Providence College (PC) stu­ JEFFREY 8. PINE dents worked side-by-side with BRIAN G. Gm.DSTEIN To register please call Arlene Perlow-Nihill at 333-4600 these Jewish volunteers to help a non-Jewish family try to reclaim 32 I Soulh Main St.· SuiJe302 Providence, RI · 401.351.8200 425 Albion Road, Lincoln, RI. their lives. "I came to help because _.-Albion Court Conveniently located behind Lincoln Mall my roommates are from Rhode Island and their families' homes Summit Plaza · 231 Old 'Jbwcr Rd. OF LI N COL N on Rt. 116. Wakefield, RI · 401.788.9100 were affected," said Elian Seidell, Albion Court is the only assisted living commrmity i11 Rhode Island dedicated cxcltlsively to raring for www.pinelaw.com a PC senior from Las Vegas. "This individuals with Alzheimer's and otbe,· types ofm emory loss. kind of work is outside my regu­ ftlfRIS..~rmt(Ol.ftlnr~ ..YWJfflil'llhfl}ffltt1 l pr.KtktcfM'W Tht lDUlldot\ nol li

Bv CHRIS PARKER programs for children in grades [email protected] K through 6, including Kidspace, J-Camp, Vacation Camps, Kids' PROVIDENCE - The Jewish Night Out, and Sunday Funday. Community Center of Rhode Shannon is excited about assum­ Island QCCRI) bas named Shan­ ing this new position. "I have a lot non Boucher as the director ofc hil­ of interesting ide3:s for enhancing dren's programs. A familiar face at the programs we currently offer. the JCCRI, Shannon served as the Right now, I'm interviewing and assistant director of hiring counselors J-Camp for the past for J-Camp this three summers, summer," she said. and as a counselor 'Tm looking for a for Kidspace and more mature and vacation camps. experienced group She holds a B.F.A. of counselors, with When a stroke hits, seconds count. in art education strengths in the from the University programs that we of Massachusetts, offer." In the moments following a stroke, This designation means our staff has and has taught Shannon is also art classes to chil­ examining ways to you want to be treated at a hospital been specially trained to treat stroke dren, preschoolers SHANNON BOUCHER restructure Kid­ that recognizes the importance of patients. At the Stroke Center at Roger and adults at the space to make it each second. Roger Williams Medical Williams, the care you receive can JCCRI. This year's delegation easier parents to register and more fun for kids to be here. Center is proud to be recognized as a improve your chance of recovery while leader to the Maccabi ArtsFest in Baltimore, she also teaches art Stroke Center and a participant in the reducing the risk of a secondary attack. at Temple Beth-El and the Harry Chris Parker is the director ofmar­ American Stroke Association's "Get Elkin Midrasha Community High keh·ng and communications for the gu To learn more about the Stroke With The Guidelines" Stroke program. School. ]CCR!. l '"""' Center at Roger Williams Medical In her new role, Shannon will be The ]CCR! is a partner agency of Center, please visit www.rwmc.org responsible for providing the lead­ the]FRI. ership and direction for JCCRI wwwjvhri.org co MU I Jewish Voice ~Herald April 30, 20 10 PAGE 15 Yom Ha-Atzma'ut at PHDS Jamie Woods presents at national conference ]CDS teacher offers Learning perspectives to fellow professionals

PRO V1DENC E - Jamie Faith Woods, the fi fth grade general studies teacher at the Jewish Com­ mu nity D ay School 0 CDS), spoke at the first North American Jewish D ay School Confe rence about Pro­ fessional Learning Communities (PLC). The conference was held in mid-January in Tea neck, N.j. The first unified educational / PH DS conference with participants PHDS FIRST GRADERS Yovel Burger and Mordechai Oser work on a Yom Ha -Atzma'ut puzzle at one of from a wide range of Jewish the eight booths at the school's Yom Ha-Atzma'ut celebration. day schools across the U.S. and PROV1DENCE - On Tuesday, on: Food of Israel, Yerushalayim, activities, PowerPoint presenta­ Canada drew some 600 Jewish April 20, the students at Provi­ Bodies of Water in Israel , Wildlife tions, and other acti vities. The educators, including Irene Rud­ dence H ebrew Day School spent in Israel, Kever R ahel, Israeli Sym­ PHDS middle school students nick, assistant head of the JCDS. the afternoon celebrating Yorn H a­ bols and Lifestyle, H ere We Speak created the projects under the W oods discussed the creation /JCD S Atzma'ut by visiting eight different Hebrew, and Israel's Military. direction of their H ebrew Lan­ and evolution of our Professional JAMIE WOODS AND Jared booths and learning about aspects The modalities of the presenta­ guage Arts teachers. Learning Community (PLC) Matas, a teacher at Boston's of Israel. The presentations were tions included games, Smartboard group. Last year, W oods organized Jewish Community Day School, a small group of JCDS teachers co -presented information on who met monthly and on their professional learning communi­ own time, with these goal s: ties at a national conference. A gathering • To discuss problems of teach­ ing practice in a seri ous and struc­ and Judaic studies and others, col­ at Beth tured enviro nment. laborate monthly to learn from • To make thei r practi ces public. one another and to become more • To gain insight from their col­ reflective practitioners. It is the Sholom leagues. children, wrote Woods, "who will This year, the PLC has evolved prosper from our growth as teach­ PROV1DENCE - On M onday, and many JCDS teachers, general ers." April 19, community members, family and friends participated in a Yorn H a-xikkaron/Yom Ha­ Atz ma'ut commemoration at Con­ gregation Beth Sholom. Zachary Engler, a former sol­ dier, spoke eloquently of his expe­ rience serving in the Israel Defense Forces. Rabbi Asher O ser led special prayers to remember and honor our /Congregation Beth Sholom national heroes. LAURA LEVINE KRINSKY and her children, Shalom and Menucha, light memorial candles at Congregation Beth Sholom's ceremonies.

/JC OS Canvassing for MATTAN KLEIN AND JUDY SEPLOWIN young voters Musical mavens ON APRIL 12, AT the Jewish Community Day School, PreK students KLEIN , AN ISRAELI jazz musician, formed a free Yom Ha -Atzma'ut than 100 people attended the Johan Venditto (left) and Yishai Alon shake former United States and Seeds of Sun, the Israeli concert at the Jewish Commu­ concert that was sponsored by Senator Lincoln Chafee's hand while teacher Ilana Kapach looks on. jazz ensemble, and Cantor nity Center of Rhode Island on the Jewish Federation of Rhode Chafee, who is running for governor of Rhode Island, also visited Seplowin of Temple Beth-El per- the evening of April 13. More Island. Providence Hebrew Day School on Monday, April 12. wwwjvhri.org PAGE 16 Jewish Voice ~l-lerald April 30, 2010 COMMUNITY

Outside Jerusale~ W,inbe,ge, THE RHODE ISLAND March of the Living contingent pose for a pic­ ture on April 16 at Haas Promenade, overlooking Jerusalem: Seated, from left, Meah Pollock, Chloe Edmonds, Micah Moskoff, Lizzie Fried, Corie Walsh and Abby Fernald. Standing, from left, Rob Royall, . . . / Rabbi Joshua Hammerman Josh Kaufman, Mike Teitelbaum, Miriam Tin berg, Deena Guttin and 1comc sign Abby Lury. THE MARCH OF the Living participants viewed the infamous sign during their time in Poland.

Stay tuned for more information in our May 14 issue of The Voice & Herald. You'll be able to read one participant's account of her experiences on March of the Living!

/ Rabbi Joshua Hammerman Birthday celebrations in Israel WHILE ON THE March of the Living, Shari Weinberger, left, direc­ tor of teen education for the Bureau of Jewish Education of Rhode Island, offers cupcakes for breakfast to M icah Moskoff, of Somerset, Mass., and Melanie Katz, of Stamford, Conn. This picture was taken in Israel on April 16, Katz' birthday, and the day after Moskof f 's birthday.

CONGREGATION BETH DAVID SOlJTH COUNTY HEBREW SCHOOL

GOURMET D I NNE R BY AMALF l15, E NTE RT AINM E N T AND MUSIC BY B I L L T HOMAS 6 T H ANNUAL AUC TIO N , KARAOKE A. N D R AFFL E, R ICK K ARNES 401 · 7 83· 3908 TO RESER VE A SPO T ,

wwwjvhri.org HOME& A.RDEJ. ~ Jewish Voice ~ Herald April 30, 2010 PAGE 17 The joys and 'oys' of gardening Gardening offers North Kings town home, he fa rms a 32-foot by 16-foot vegetable food for thought and garden. It was supposed to be an 8x6 plot, he explained, "but I mis­ faith in the future calculated the math1" The local deer and groundhogs eat more of Cooper's harvest than he does, but he takes it all in stride. "Each year, Bv N ANC Y KIRSC H I try to do something a little dif­ nkirsch@JFR l.org ferent - the year I grew corn, the deer ate it all. Gardening gives N A WHOLLY unscien­ me time to thjnk and get some tific fashion, we reached out exercise. There's something about Ito friends - and fr iends of getting back to nature. It's a great friends - to ask them to share hobby," he said, "but I don't save their gardening tips, ideas and any money by growing my own passions with other readers of The food ." Voice & Herald. With our H ome Heiss, whose garden is too shady & Garden issue and spring in full to support vegetable growth, buys bloom, what could be better than local produce from area fa rmers' inspi ration from fellow gardeners? markets, wruch she calls "second Scott Turner, who writes a best. Growing my own," she said, nature column each Saturday in "would be more satisfyi ng." The Providence j ournal, w rote, O n May 1 at Temple Beth-El "Every year, I am delighted that in Providence, Ana Jacobson, we can put seeds in the earth and 12, will celebrate becoming a bat later in the year cat lush plants that mjtzvah. For her mitzvah project, / Howard Rubenstein grew from those seeds." she worked at the synagogue's HOWARD RUBENSTEIN 'S COLORFUL garden in North Kingstown Liz H eiss, a resident of a West Gano Street garden site where Bay community and an avid gar­ she planted tomatoes, tomatil­ some different herbs - hot and Texas, and she loves to rub her the joys of gardening at a commu­ dener - whose garden and garden­ los, peppers, cucumbers and other spicy oregano that was in salads," hands on the rosemary bush (that nity garden. ing skills I covet - emailed these vegetables . Jacobson explained the she wrote. "I put in a Concord bega n as a Sl plant) and smell the In certain cultures, she laughed, thoughts, "I can't wait fo r spring; appeal of gardening: "I love being grape vine that I carried home scent, said Teich. the women would do all the shov­ I feel so optimistic with the fi rst outside and it was kind of cool from a sale on Blackstone Boule­ FROM GENERATION eling and digging, and the men signs of sprouts pushing through fo r me to help people by actually vard - it has grown over the top of would stand around and give T O GENERATION growing fresh food my house and has to be trimmed orders. "Gardening is very easy and bri nging it to every year. Every fall I enjoy the "My mother was a magni fi cent to learn by doing," said Fullerton. Camp Street," she grapes." gardener," said Renee Fullerton, a "Try something and start small ." said. "It was hard Teich is creating a great Cranston resident, "but she never Fullerton derives deep satisfac­ work, but it paid garderung legacy for her young taught us gardening, she only tion from her work with a commu­ off," explained grandchildren, as they eat from wanted us to appreciate her gar­ nity garden: "The friendship and Jacobson - a self­ her garden when they visit. One dens." It wasn't her mother, but camaraderie and sharing informa- described "quasi­ gra nddaughter grows carrots in fe llow graduate students at the University of Wisconsin in Madi­ vegetarian" who her fami ly's ya rd at their home in See NATU RE, Page 18 loves cucumbers, son who introduced Fullerton to '>J. carrots and onions, among other vege­ tables. "I am really Schwartz Tree &landscape lucky to have food in the pantry [that The Cure for the Common landscape I can eat] when I'm hungry - a lot of people don't have SPRING HAS SPRUNG! Schwartz Tree and Landscape can help bring the food," she said. excitement and beauty of plants to your home. H ER BS ONLY, Let us recommend new plants, aesthetic trimming PLEASE of existing ones, along with proper mulching to Bobbi Feld- enhance the beauty of your property. ' man, of Rochester, Call us today for a free appointment! 1 N.Y. - The Voice & & Herald has sub­ Natural Pruning • Insect Disease Control scribers far afield Landscape Design & Construction of greater Rhode Island - said, "I 1lngies List Suyer Service 1lward finally admit­ 2008 &: 2009 ted that I don't / Ramona si1 k enjoy gardening, A PORTION OF Ramona silk 's garden in Bar- but I enjoy grow­ SCHWARTZ rington. ing fresh herbs (in TREE CARE containers) to add LANDSCAPING the soil. They keep me attuned to some 'ooh-la-lah' to my cooking." the seasons and the weather. I love Feldman grows basil fo r pesto perennials as they faithfully return sauce and Caprese salad, rosemary each year. I wish I had more sun, and thyme fo r a delicious roast [as I) would love to grow vegeta­ chicken and chives to add to a 'JVO'RY ']-['A.LO bles." cream cheese spread. "I'm think­ C'R.1:'Jl 'T''JO'NS F EEDING THE HUNGRY ing of trying some edible fl owers Many of us know Marty this year that look and taste so nice Cooper as the Community Rela­ in salad s," she sald. www.ivoryhalo.com tions Council Director, but how Sharon Teich, of Providence, many know him as a "gentle­ grows herbs and more in her East 401-941-4440 man fa rm er?n Each year, at hj s Side garden. "Last year, I found Located in Cranston - serving all of RhodeIsland

wwwjvhri.org PAGE 18 Jewish Voice &(,l-lerald April 30, 2010 HOME & GARDEN GARDEN: It's the place to be on a spring afternoon

From Page 17 "I love when I reign victori­ ous over the slugs; a trans­ !'If tion - we always learn something planted hydrangea actually new - really connects us." takes root or a nearly dead Heiss, who calls gardening "her plant comes back to life. It most enjoyable exercise," learned reminds me of the power of gardening from her father. "It's in patience and hope." the blood - my father had exten­ GARDENERS ARE HAPPY sive gardens and a greenhouse in PEOPLE my childhood home," said H eiss. "I used to tag along with him to Uri Bar-Zemer, a native of Logees, a specialty nursery in Israel, who now lives in Prov­ northeastern Connecticut that is idence, maintains gardens in still there, 40 years later." both locales. His garden in As a child living in Massa­ Israel is huge and beautiful, chusetts, Jan Goren helped her with a terraced plot of about father with his vegetable garden. one acre with "fruit trees and "I would always ask my mother all manner of flowers," he said. "In Providence, I have a to please not cook the vegetables rather small garden. And, on for me, as I liked them raw right Tu Bi-Sh'vat, when I try to out of the garden," she wrote in plant something, I often run an email. Today, her 20-some­ into frozen earth. It's very thing children love the vegetables frustrating." she now grows, especially kale, That frustration may be although the deer often partake why Bar-Zemer focuses his of her suburban Philadelphia veg­ gardening here on indoor etable garden. plants and deck gardening. FAITH IN TIIE FUTUR E His orchids, he said, are the Aspen, Colorado resident Ellen most rewarding part of gar­ Walbert emailed, "I loved get­ dening. Throughout the year, "there are orchids in bloom ting out in the yard yesterday. It around my house. Some is finally warm here, although we bloom for six weeks and still have dirty snow banks in the URI BAR-ZEMER'S OPULENT orchids some for a full year/' he said ." shady spots. I started raking up His garden in the village the winterkill and it is like having hooked," she laughed. "Gardening salad and fresh herbs to add to the Kingstown, who has been gar­ of £in Karen outside ofJ erusalem a 'magic rake' as the grass almost was my psychiatrist, my calming sauce." dening for some 20 years. A self­ holds lots of relics - he's found effect." Korn explained that even Larry Bloom, a physician in proclaimed "hard core" gardener instantly turns green as I pull up things from the Ottoman Empire the dead thatch. A few bulbs are asthma doesn't stop her from her Philadelphia suburbs with four for 18 years, he finds gardening and other periods. life-long passion that she shared adult daughters, wrote, "I love to rewarding, joyful, creative and starting to poke through and that "M arch is like a reunion," said with others at the Temple Emanu­ garden with perennials. It gives me spiritual. "It's hard work, but I felt is always a miracle to me. H ow H annah Geman, my extraordi­ El garden club and for residents at joy to see 'friends' coming up each as though I was making the world they survive the long winters, narily talented and generous gar­ the (now closed) Jewish H ome for year as I grow older but the plants a better place by creating beauti­ buried in feet of snow in below dening neighbor. "Who had a good the Aged. stay young and nubile. Perennials, ful landscaping," he said. Flowers, freezing temperatures is a happy winter? Who had babies? Who When Ruth H orowitz and her such as hostas, ask little and give so not vegetables, are what visitors to surprise to me every spring." is starting to fail? I'm anxious fa mily lived in Vermont, they much - as opposed to our children Rubenstein's garden might find. Barrington resident and owner to dirty my hands and smell the belonged to a Community Sup­ who ask much and give so little." of Garden Life, Ramona Silk earth." ported Agriculture farm, where "Gardeners are happy people," loves gardening for many reasons: Brenda Korn's gardening exper­ she picked just-harvested veggies, said H oward Rubenstein of North Creating beauty, providing for tise landed her on the cover of 1he and cherry toma- wildlife and the thrill of growing Providence j ournal Sunday M aga­ toes, raspberries my own food. "The right combi­ zine on June 27, 1976. "Garden­ and strawberries, nation of trees, flowering shrubs ing is my whole life," she said, as green beans, hot and perennials can turn an ordi­ she described the more than 3,000 chilies, herbs and nary backyard into something plants she kept in the greenhouse fresh flowers. "Each in her East Side home. After really special," said Silk. "I love week, I looked for­ moving to Cranston, she gave helping others find enjoyment in ward to spending away her gardening tools and her their own backyards by design­ an hour or so at the hundreds of gardening books; farm, smelling the ing the perfect garden space for since then, she's carved out some them." smells, being outside green space at the apartment in the elements," she Rabbi Sarah Mack, of Temple complex she lives in with her hus­ Beth-El, finds great pleasure in wrote, "learning to : band, David. "I bought some Afri­ find the edible parts · the "near disasters." She wrote, can violets at a market and I was of the plants hiding among the stems Cell (401) 996-1312 and leaves, tasting a WILLIAM HIRSCHON tomato or berry still Fax (401) 421 -6254 warm from the sun." When they moved ) to Edgewood, she 1 turned a large yard BUILT-RITE C0NSTRUCTION into a garden. "I put General Contracting in some perenni­ als and ornamental shrubs, and started my first-ever vegeta­ ble garden. Nothing All Typesof Home Remodeling &Repair RI Reg# 30842 made me happier 1 than to be able to Kitchens &B athrooms Insured step outside while New Construction Quality Service preparing dinner and bring in some GRAPE HYACINTH ADORN this garden. Satisfaction Guaranteed fresh lettuce for the wwwjvhri.org HO·ME & GARDEN Jewish Voice <\,l-lerald April 30, 2010 PAGE 19 GARDENING INSIGIIT Designing a landscape requires planning design elements that will evolve, practice seems to be to select plant Use the proper tools grow and ultimately change form material that will grow to be too for the best outr:ome as the plant material matures. A large to fit the intended space. That well-designed landscape must leads to detrimental trim practices Bv D AVlD SCHWARTZ be capable of passing the test of that devalue the plant. Special to The Voice & Herald time. It is essential that the mature Plants are individuals, each pos­ form of the chosen plant material sessing many different ornamental EN WE comfortably fit the area that is to attributes. Let's say, for example, ESIGN a land­ be its new environment. Many that we want to use rhododendrons W ape, we are put­ landscape designs that I see in as part of our design. Included ng parts together my travels are doomed to failure among the factors that affect a suc­ to create a whole. What are our within a few years because of poor cessful result with rhododendrons goals? What are the variables that spatial planning or no thought to are proper spatial planning and will affect the final result? One the aftercare necessary to maintain anticipating horticulturally sound major aspect of the creation pro­ these plants in their new habitat. pruning practices when necessary. cess is that we are using living In today's market, the common How large does the plant ulti­ mately become, and is the space that is its intended home adequate? How will the plant be trimmed? The decision-making process This demonstrates the proper design use of a mature singleton elm usually starts with selecting the tree which may also be used as part of an alley. color flower that the client finds plants form their flower buds are prone to disease or suffocation. most attractive; so far, so good. on the apex, or topmost point of Growth rates must be taken The problem comes one year later the branch. This means that the into account when designing plant when the yearly trim crew comes first cut on each· branch cuts off communities. Planting a rapidly with their implements of stan­ the flower bud, which, if we will growing hydrangea in close prox­ dardization, usually hedge shears, remember, was the primary reason imity to a slower growing azalea, to achieve their goal of uniformity. for selecting this particular rhodo­ does not bode well for the azalea. I see this as a problem, espe­ dendron. Landscape design and landscape cially with rhododendrons, for Does the plant like sun or maintenance is a time as well as a more than one reason. First, hedge shade? Plants are grown in nurs­ financial investment. The common shears are specifically designed eries in optimal conditions and sense used in both aspects will to make the indiscriminate cuts fertilized often to ready them for strongly affect the return we will designed for formal trim. Rhodo­ sale. Junipers, for example, prefer receive. dendrons have a definite branch­ sun to shade. They have a thick cuticle layer that limits the amount David Schwartz is a consulting /David Schwartz ing habit that is easily harmed or at the very least degraded by this of moisture lost by transpiration. arborist and the owner of Schwqrtz This is a grouping of four elm trees planted in a rectangle pattern. manner of trim. Secondly, these If they are planted in too much Tree and Landscape. Contact him at These trees will develop one crown with four trunks. If at some time shade, or get too much water, they [email protected]. in the future, one or more of these trees die, the design becomes worthless. REAL ESTATE INSIGIIT ----­ Expert advice for sellers Tips on realizing the Once that's done, then correct any Be certain that all the down­ • Cleanliness is a must! don't really see or pay attention deficiencies that have been noted spouts flow away from the foun­ Clean bathrooms and kitchens to anymore. While those living highest price in the in the inspection. If you have an dation - and add extensions, if are essential. Get rid of mildew arrangements may be fine for you inspection and don't correct the necessary. and mold. Kitchen counters should as the owner, they may not work shortest amount defects, you must disclose them to • Beautify the interior. be clean and clutter-free. for a prospective buyer. the buyer. Start packing and tossing. If • A coat of paint works won­ Sometimes I'll suggest to a oftime • Fix the defects and short­ you are keeping it and not using it ders. seller, "Let's start at the front door. comings. daily, pack it away. If you have chipped or peeling Look at your home as if you were BY SHEILA LAND Before you list the house, take If you have collections of things paint, take care ofit. Even ifthere's a prospective buyer. Decide what Special to The Voice & Herald care of getting those little and that you haven't used since you no damage to the paint, a fresh you're going to do with the prop­ annoying things fixed: The drip­ "can't remember when," pack them coat of paint can brighten and erty." TH YEARS OF ping faucet, the flashing around up and get rid of them. Organiza­ freshen up a room. A few gallons • Make improvements for you, experience repre­ the chimney, the chimney that tions such as Big Sisters, Salvation of paint can make all the differ­ not for someone else. W enting sellers and needs cleaning and the cracked Army and homele~s shelters may ence in the world. Don't have time Do you think something needs buyers, I want to window in a third floor bedroom. want some cast-off items, but per­ to paint an entire room? Consider to be done? If so, do it and enjoy it offer some tips to home sellers that Ifthere are sewers available, hook haps not everything. Call and find painting the woodwork trim. until you're ready to sell. should make the home-selling up to them. Some homeowners, in out what they will accept. Freshly painted walls can translate Don't remodel for a prospective process more lucrative and less towns where sewers have recently It's easier to throw things away a to thousands ofdollars more in the buyer - do it for you. painful. been installed, may not have little at a time. Commit to taking selling price. If the house isn't up-to-date • Price it appropriately. connected to the sewers. Hook up. an hour on a weekend afternoon to • Flood victims, take heed. when you sell it, you'll get a lower Before you do anything else, • Disclose information on the focus on one closet or one bureau If you were one of the victims asking price. you must first determine what is seller's disclosure form. and you'll be amazed at how much of flooding, you must dry out your • Don't be a slave to the season. an appropriate asking price for If you have an underground oil you can clean out. basement. Any carpeting, panel­ It's important to understand that your home. That price will vary, storage tank, get it removed. If You want your closets to look ing, drywall and furniture that got inventory determines prices - if depending on where you live and not, be sure to disclose its existence roomy and organized, so be sure wet must be thrown out. These wet there's a lot of inventory, pr1ces go the real estate ·market in your area. to the buyer. to keep the contents clean and areas are where mold grows, so the down - and there are buyers look­ A professional Realtor will help The seller's disclosure form orderly. Store out-of-season and walls will need to cut away up to ing for homes all year long. you determine the appropriate includes defects or problems with rarely used items somewhere. just above the water line. This is If you are not ready to put your asking price by getting the most the house that you, the seller, are • Consider having the house not a "do-it-yourself" job, but one house on the market now, in this recent comparable sales. aware of - such as asbestos in the staged. for experienced professionals. spring market, don't be concerned Remember, the house has to be tile floor, an underground storage A professional "stager" can do Your Realtor may be able to rec­ about putting it on later in the year appraised for a buyer to get the tank, a foundation crack, etc. This amazing things with your home, ommend reliable people and com­ as there are always buyers looking loan. Even if someone is paying is your obligation as the seller, and just by moving furniture around, panies. for that special property. cash, the buyer will require that the not the Realtor's. getting rid of clutter, cleaning up • Don't stay home during a house be appraised at an amount • Beautify the exterior. plant areas or putting a picture in a showing. Sheila Land has been a R ealtor equal to or greater than the sale' Trim the shrubs. If any of them new picture frame. The ideal thing It's in your best interest to be since 1977. She is currently a R eal­ price. Be realistic about what you are leaning up against the house, to do would be to have the house . absent during the home showing, tor with Coldwell Banker Resi­ think your home's appraised value trim them so they don't touch the staged by a professional. as your taste and emotions can dential Brokerage. Contact her at is. siding. Ask your Realtor for some rec­ get in the way of the reality of the [email protected]. • Get a pre-listing inspection. Be sure the grading around the ommendations - some stagers house. It's a good idea for a seller to foundation is sloping away from work by the hour, others on a flat As creatures of habit, we some­ get a pre-listing home inspection. the house. fee. times live with things that we wwwjvhri.org •

PAGE 20 Jewish Voice ~Herald April 30, 2010 HOME & GARDEN SHALOM: Housing is the first recipient of federal funds for HUD project

From Page 1 Non-toxic paints, adhe­ energy costs, cut water consump­ sives and sealants will tion and improve indoor air qual­ be used throughout the ity. building. "This Recovery Act funding will "I'm so glad to be get­ not only improve the quality of ting a new refrigerator," life for residents of Shalom Apart­ said resident M arcia ments, but will also lower energy W olf H er sister, Gert costs and create quality green jobs Aron, was happy to be at the same time/' Donovan said. getting new fl ooring and Accompanied by Congress­ tiles. man Jim Langevin and W arwick D oris Trippi, a long­ M ayor Scott Avedisian, D onovan time resident, said, was welcomed by Shalom Director "Shalom is kept up very Bonnie Sekeres, who applied fo r well. But a grant like this the grant, and members of JSA's is exciting for all of us, board, who supported the often­ and it was accomplished grueli ng grant process from the through the very hard beginning. word of Bonnie Sekeres "No milestone in Shalom's his­ and her staff." tory has been so exciting/' said Resident Jay Phillips Sekeres. said he expects to save on Langevin called Sekeres a his energy bills through determined administrator. "The the efficiencies that will be created. application filing period opened The grant is expected to .______at midnight and she filed at 12:01 / Michele Keir a.m.," he noted. H e also joked that result in electrical bill sav­ FROM LEFT, SHAU N Donovan, U.S. HUD secreta ry; Bonnie Sekeres, director of Shalom Apart ments; Susan Leach the wind turbine at Shalom and ings of $22,000 or more DeBlasio, president of JSA's board; Paul Ba rrette, JSA's execut ive director; Scott Avedisian, the mayo r of War­ the dne in use at New England per year, and a reduction wick; Raymond Gallucci, Warwick Ci ty councilman; a nd U.S. Re present ative James Langevin at t he ceremonies Institute of Tec hnology will ac t as in energy costs of 50 per­ on Monday, April 26. cent fo r the building, and a "wind turbine" gateway to Rhode Aviation Administration man­ a hurricane or power outage. The tion, arrived late. H e issued the 20 percent for each tenant, accord­ Island. dates due to its proximity to T.F. turbine is monitored continuously following statement: "I am pleased ing to D onovan and Sekeres. RETROFITS G reen Airport. through a W eb-based program. that Shalom Housing was selected W IND TURBINE The grant will also be used to The fo undation will be laid in a "JSA has always been in the for this fe deral grant and I applaud replace 30-year-old boilers, with The Northwind turbine costs field adj acent to Complex 1 of the forefront of innovation, begin­ Secretary D onovan and the the installation of high-efficiency $550,000, and Alteris Renewables apartments, and will take a month ning when Shalom 1 was first built Obama administration fo r making condensing boilers fo r heat and hot of Bristol is in charge of the proj­ to settle. Then, the unit manufac­ 30 years ago," said Susan Leach smart investments in clean enefgy water; to install energy-efficient ect. Bob Chew, Alteri s' president, tured by Northern Power Systems D eBlasio, JSA president. "The technology that will create jobs refrigerators, low-flush toilets, and said it will be a single tower with in Barre, Vt., will belinstalled. The agency foresaw the needs of senior now and strengthen our energy new flooring from recycled materi­ three blades, and was the largest 100 kilowatt turbini;,,~ising to 156 housing with energy conservation independJnce over the long baul." als in the 101 units in Shalom 1. they could install under Federal feet from the ground, is controlled back then. It is always looking for by a generator at the top of the unit new ways to fulfi ll its mission." M ary Korr is a freelance writer. and will automatically shut off in Senator Jack Reed, delayed in Contact her at [email protected]. I , excessive winds or in the event of Washington by a flight cancella-

Ruth Page SAVE THE DATE! Israel Consultant IISRAELC CELEBRATTION TOU RS 401 351 -3015 Beaching rpage55@cox. net - www.lsraelCelebratio nTours.com • CELE B RATE ISRAEL New Heights

Jewish Seniors Agency of Rhode Island Annual Meeting Religious School

Let our experienced staff and long Monday, May 24, 2010 standing tested curriculum provide 7:00 PM a meaningful Jewish education to your children in a family-oriented at The Phyllis Siperste in environment. Tamarisk Assisted Living Residence School bigins in the Fall 3 Shalom Drive, Warwick, Rhode Island • Religious School - Ages 7-13 Installation of Officers • Eunice Zeidman Preschool - Ages 4 • Shalom Friends - Infants to age S Presentation of Maurice Glicksman Leadership Award

For more information, call 401 -463-7944 Reception RSVP by May 17 to Irene at 351 - 4750 www.templeamdavid.org Visit our web site: www.jsari.org 40 Gardiner Street, Warwick, RI 02888 wwwjvhri.org FOOD Jewish Voice ~Herald April 30, 2010 PAGE 21 Soup and salad The bounty ofthe 1-2 cloves garlic, crushed slowly pour in the olive oil and 2 teaspoons finely as much dressing as desired. You 2 tablespoons pine nuts, toasted keep pureeing until you have a nice chopped onion may have extra dressing. garden is delicious 1/2 teaspoon salt pasre - don't worry if it's not lique­ 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard Dress the salad with the dress­ 1/4 teaspoon black pepper fied, as you want to see a few small 1/3 cup salad oil ing, and top each plate with a few B Y VOICE & HERALD STAFF 5 tablespoons olive oil pieces of basil and garlic. 1/2 teaspoon salt poppy seeds. [email protected] 2 tablespoons grated Scrape the mixture into a bowl 1 tablespoon poppy seeds Makes 8-10 servings. The recipe is Parmesan cheese and mix in the Parmesan cheese. courtesy ofSheila Land, who says that Method H ESE SUMMERY Cover and refrigerate. it's endlessly forgiving ofsubstitutions Soup ingredients DISHES may motivate Soup method Toss the salad ingredients and - dn.ed cherries for Craisins, cheese or you to get your own 6 cups vegetable stock set aside. no cheese, etc. T Bring the stock to a boil in a cov­ vegetable garden grow­ 1/2 small yellow onion, peeled Mix all the dressing ingredients ered pot over high heat. Add all all ing or, if not, to head down to a and sliced into thin strips together well. Let each person use the vegetables (except the zucchini farmers' market to use beautiful 1 small ca~rot, peeled, cut and spinach), salt and pepper- and fresh produce. in half lengthwise and sliced reduce heat and simmer gently for in 1/4 inch half-circles 7 minutes. 5-6 small new potatoes, Add the zucchini and spinach skin on, cut in half and sliced and simmer another 5 minutes. into 1/4 inch half-circles If you're not eating Serve each bowl of soup with a 1/4-pound button mushrooms, large spoonful of pesto. cut into 1/4-inch slices M akes 6 servings. Recipe is from CASERTA's you're 1/4 cup green beans, tips Soup, A Kosher Collection, by cut off, then cut on diagonal Pam Reiss; 2004, M . Evans and not eating pizza! into 1/2 inch pieces Company. 3-4 spears asparagus, cut on Romaine, pear and Craisin salad diagonal into 112 inch pieces 1/2 teaspoon salt Salad ingredients s1.oo OFF - ~~ . ·A 1/8 teaspoon black pepper 2-3 heads of Romaine lettuce ""½~ 1 small zucchini, cut in 4 ounces of shredded Swiss, Summer vegetable soup half lengthwise and sliced Parmesan or goat cheese with pesto into 1/4 inch half-circles 1 cup cashews or any The cookbook author notes, 1 cup firmly packed spinach other nut of your choice "The soup itself is light on flavor - leaves, cut into thin leaves 1 red apple, cubed but serve with a dollop of the pesto Pesto method 1 red pear, cubed on top and you'll be amazed. You can add any vegetables you like - For the pesto, place the basil, 1/4 cup Craisins see what your garden has to offer." garlic, pine nuts, salt and pepper Dressing ingredients A Rhode Island Tradition for over 50 years in the bowl of the food proces­ Parking available Pesto ingredients 1/2 cup sugar (or 10-12 sor. Puree for 30 seconds and then packets of a sugar substitute) TAKE OUT 272-3618 or 621-3618 or 621-9190 2 FUps fresh basil \eaves scrape down the sides. (firmly packed) With the processor running, 1/3 cup lemon juice JV

The Perfect Place for Graduation Parties China Inn of 2 to 200 Located in downtown Pawtucket, just a few minutes from the East Side, China Inn boosts a take-out service, dine-in area that can accommodate up to 150 people and Banquet Facilities for up to 100 people. There is also a Bar Lounge area for people who simply come to have a drink. The classy interior of our restaurant helps to create a bright and warm atmosphere that complements the simple, clean decor of the dining area, and which makes it stand out among the average Chinese restaurants in the surrounding area. It has received "The Best of' award many times from local Rhode Island publications and has built a reputation for offering delicious, authentic Chinese cuisine for its 30 plus years of business. Our Popular Dishes Appetizers Entree Seafood Luncheon Specials Scallion Paricake 4.50 Ma Po Tofu* 7.95 Lobster Cantonese market Served 11 :30am - 3:00pm Pork Dumplings 6.50 Kung Pao Chicken* 8.95 Shrimp with Szechuan Sauce 10.50 Mondays through Fridays Vegetable Dumplings 6.50 Chef Special Lo Mein 9.95 Salt and Pepper Calamari* 10.95 Price $4.95 - $8.50 Beef Teriyaki 6.00 China Inn Wor Ba 14.95 Vegetables Nim Chow (2) 3.50 China Inn Fried Rice 7.95 Cocktails Tossed Shredded Chicken 6.25 Sesame Chicken* 9.95 Broccoli with Garlic Sauce 7.25 Mai Tai 5.25 Crab Rangoon 5.50 Beef in Szechuan Sauce* 9.25 Eggplant with Hunan Sauce* 7.95 China Inn Ice Tea 5.25 Pu Pu Platter For Two 13.75 Ants On The Tree* 7.95 String Beans in Szechuan Sauce* 7.95 Scorpion Bowl 12.00 Mu Shi 8.50 Soups Peking Duck 26.00 Hot and Sour Soup 2.25 Sweet and Sour Chicken 8.95 For Delicious Take Out or Delivery Please Call 401-723-3960 Sizzling Rice Soup for two 7.00 We deliver to Pawtucket and East Side

401-723-39601285 Main Street Pawtucket, RI 02860 I www.chinainnri.com wwwjvhri.org PAGE 22 Jewish Voice ~Herald April 30, 2010 COMMUNITY Award-winning alunmus shines a light on photojournalism David Goldman shares appeared in Newsweek, Time, Sports Illustrated, 7he New York his story with URI Times, Paris M atch and, he says, on his mother's refrigerator door, students Goldman kept the audience at URI on April 15 entranced, as he Bv BRIANA BLUM shared his remarkable photographs Special to The Voice & Herald and told stories about his experi­ ences in Afghanistan's war zone. KINGSTON - It was a proud Photojournalism runs in the moment for Linda Levin, the Goldman family, as his father, chair of the University of Rhode whom Goldman cites as a major Island's (URI) journalism depart­ influence; was also a photojournal­ ment, as she introduced her former ist. student and this year's Amanpour During World War II, David's guest speak er, David Goldman, father, uncle, and grandmother URI class of '98. Established by all escaped from Nazi Germany CNN international correspon­ and fled to Italy, where a Catholic dent Christiane Amanpour, URI priest rescued them. David's father '83 (and recipient of an honorary and uncle hid in an Italian orphan­ degree from URI in 1995), the age, posing as Catholic schoolboys, annual speaker series enables URI and David's grandmother was dis­ to bring well-known professional guised as a nun in a convent. "It journalists to campus. A larger-than-life image of Hamid Karzai, the president of Afghanistan, and Goldman was shown to the Now an award-winning pho­ see URI, Page 23 attendees at the April 15 event at URI. tojournalist whose work has

"l became curious Carol Schneider UNFORGETTABLE FUN, about what was Member of the INCOMPARABLE SURROUNDINGS really going on #1 Gammons Team Clmp Jori has bun part of the there .. 1t was an • Realtor since I 983 RI Jewish community since 1937 awakening for me • Multi-million dollar producer - seeing lsrael as • Serving all of Rhode Island beautiful, newly developed campus Exaeding · 7 2·ocre site your expectations a place caught in ~ magnificent waterfront Prudential 401-374-3774 sailing, canoeing, kayaking Gammons Realty the middle of this v_, spacious cabins ® E-mail: carolsl [email protected] comprehensive programming conflict." expansive rec hall e 2005, An indepe11dently owned and operated member of Prudential Real Estate Affiliates, Inc. sports fields and courts Prudential is a service mark of The Prudential lnsuran«' Company of America, Equal HousingOpponunity dining hall with an inspiring view two swimming pools protected e nvironment highly skilled, caring staff warm, friendly atmosphere family feeling located in Wakefield, RI. Kosher dietary laws-observed. Ropes Challenge Course

Expanded Theater Programs

Reaching up. A program for children with special needs Two - two week sessions Ages 11 -14 Heating &Air Conditioning Specialists FOR REGISTRATION INFORMATION CAll: PROVIDENCE, RI 401-463-3110 WEB: WWW.CAMPJORI.COM @ E-MAIL: CAMPJORI @HOTMAIL.COII ~~ 401-351-1600 e Tfllf.~, .. ,'"' 1-800-244-1252 ~JORI .r- RI llCENSE - 2410 ON WORDEN'S POND MASS. llCENSE - 14421 wwwjvhri.org f

COMMUNITY Jewish Voice 8(,Herald April 30, 2010 PAGE 23 URI: Alum returns to his roots From Page 22 ing with soldiers through war-torn a huge impact on the rest of his life. Goldman said he feels close to his they've helped me better under­ Afghanistan, Goldman has cap­ I really couldn't relate and didn't father and continues to value his stand my father and my Jewish was a big part of my father's life and tured incredibly raw and powerful understand it. But the things I've Jewish background. "Being Jewish background." it was passed on to me. It's a part of images that educate and inform us. experie nced through my career is a huge part of who I am. The who I am," Goldman said. As a young man, Goldman have allowed me to understand him experiences I've had in my life and Briana Blum is a student at the One of G oldman's most memo­ heard stories about the H olocaust a little bit more." the events I've covered haven't nec­ University of R hode Island. Contact rable experiences was when he from his father that, he said, "had Although his father died in 1996, essarily made me more Jewish, but her at [email protected]. documented Israel's disengage­ ment from Gaza in 2005. While there, he stayed with an Israeli fa mily who had settled in Gaza. Stephen F. Schiff, M.D., F.A.C.S. Eventually, the family was fo rcibly . Goldman's awards removed from their home by Israeli MOHEL soldiers. include: CERTIFIED by Jewish Theological Seminary Being Jewish, said Goldman, "I could understand how difficult and and the Rabbinical Assembly emotional it was for these soldiers • First place, 2009 New York Press CERTIFIED by the American Board of Urology to do this," as he witnessed soldiers Photographers Association: Best of Show emotionally break down after the eviction. • Honorable mention, 2009 National 401-274-6565 A harsh Press Photographers Association, Best of r ea l ity check, the Photojournalism: General News expe ri ­ • First place, 2008 Editor and Publisher Photos ence gave At Home in RI is an exclusive new customized service Go l d m a n of the Year: Picture Story a different for the busy older consumer. We are a resource for pe r s pec­ everything one might need to continue to live tive on the conflicts in the environment they have become accustomed. between '""' Israel and DAVID GOLDMAN Palestine. "G r ow­ ing up I only knew Israel as a vaca­ To !,am more pkas, call· tion place with all the beaches I Listen, I Care. It's All About YOU! Caroline Rumowicz and beautiful places there. I really Let my years of c.xpedcnce benefit you. or Jenny Miller wasn't aware of what was going on Realtor sinCf I 977. 0 (401) 331-2849 politically," he said. "As my career Certified Resldentlal Specialist • Certified Buyer Representative • Certified Negotiation Specialist • Senior Real Estate Specialist • Associate Broker • Relocatlon Specialist started to develop, I became curi­ 401-884-8050 xl Z4 0ttice • 401-419-1355 Mobile• 5hellaLand@NEH oves.com • www.Shellaland.com ous about what was really going on there. It was an awakening for 'me Coldwell Banker Residential rokerage - seeing Israel as a place caught in 52 7 Main Street •' East Greenwich, RI • 02818 the middle of this conflict." from documenting Israel's dis- RESIDE~'TIAL BROKER,\GE engagement from Gaza to travel- ELISE PENN PANSEY BAYSIDE N URSING LLC RELIABLE COMPETEN T AFF ORDAB L E

Private duty' care at home, hospital, assisted living facility, or nursing home • Skilled and non-skilled care; • Therapy services; . DEDICATION ... • Private-duty care can be administered by ... is a word that is both use d and abused th ese days. But I wa nt you to know that I rea lly am dedi cated to my customers and to my RNs, LPNs, or home health aids/CNAs; professi on. If a real estate tran sacti on is in your future, let's talk. • Driving services available; Th en you can dec ide for yourse lf if you really believe that I am .. • Companionship duty; DEDICATED .. . to serving YOU! Call me tod ay! • 24 hour care.

ELISE PENN PANSEV "We are committed to tailoring care to each client and The Pet Friendly Realtor their particular and specific needs" Butterman~ & Kryston, Inc.- 401.455.1625 COMPLIMENTARY FIRST DAY OF SERVICE!!!! 749 East Ave . www.elisepennpansey.com Pawtucket, RI For more information, email us today or call 401-921-5995. 401 .521 .9490 x22 @ Blackstone Blvd . www.baysidenursing.com wwwjvhri.org PAGE 24 Jewish Voice ~Herald April 30, 2010 COMMUNITY A yahrtzeit for Greta to their fate. I mean no disrespect for the Some memorabilia Nevertheless, I was able to save divide between human souls and escape the flood a few items, and to be surprised the souls of departed creatures by some forgotten, but now redis­ not made in the divine image. But Bv MICHAEL FINK covered, treasures. One enve­ isn't every spirit inspired by mean­ Special to The Voice & Herald lope contained the sketches my ing and beauty? Our Torah daughter Lily had done for a dif­ is rich in imagery drawn from LL, SHOLOM ficult art class at Classical High nature. Maybe the fireflies that ALEICHEM School. She did a series of varied will come under the summer W wrote about his perspectives on our household stars are yahrtzeit candles for each eloved boyhood familiar, named for Garbo, but and every departed neshamah. pet pup, though it was unusual for known to us only as Greta. Our Remember that the Sabbath, a a Jewish lad to keep a dog. My Lily, a middle child, may have time of respect, respite and reward, story about G reta, our Italian grey­ been a bit of a rival of Greta's for is intended also for animals. hound, mixes some drawings and attention, but her soft pencil cap­ I also rescued a few of Lily's snapshots with some philosophy, tured the animal's grace, sense of books and school papers, includ­ some family nostalgia, a reminder leisure, and eternal elegance. ing a collection· of stories titled of the recent deluge, and a memoir I was moved by the quality of Anecdotes of Destiny by Isak D ine­ of my daughter's girlhood on the Lily's attention to detail and design sen, with a comment on God as brink of her forthcoming mar­ and impressed by her rich skills and a great artist, and a book of Isaac riage. calm patience. I hope you are, too. B. Singer's with this closing com­ GRETA THE GREYHOUND The great rains rose up from Greta, the miniature greyhound, ment: "The soul passed into those beneath my basement cement floor died a year ago, in the springtime spheres where holy souls meet, daughter with my hopes and in Providence. Contact him at and soaked our sentimental papers. of flowering pink trees in town. It regardless of the roles they played high wishes for her happiness, [email protected]. I had to pile the cardboard cartons is time for me to light a yahrtzeit on this earth." Singer summarizes earned by a person of gentle of words and images on newsprint candle to bring her back by sum­ the entire Hasidic creed in a simple gifts and manifold talents. upon the front sidewalk at the moning from the circles of the sentence. curb and I waited impatiently for universe her spirit to our home, I dedicate this little, humble Michael Fink is an English profes­ the garbage haulers to take them one she shared with us for 15 years. anecdote of destiny to my dear sor at Rhode Island School of Design Annual program honors Julie Claire Gutterman's memory

WARWICK - The Gutterman out the U.S. for the past 25 years. learn what to reveal, on a client­ and a friend to colleagues and the registeri ng three or more par­ Lecture, an annual learning event His most recent book, H ome Before by-client basis, and will acquire community. The JFSRI board, ticipants will be charged $95 per sponsored by Jewish Family Ser­ Dark: A Family's First Year With a variety of self-care tools to help staff and friends offer this tribute person. vice of Rhode Island (JFSRI), Cancer, describes his family's expe­ manage a crisis while remaining to Gutterman's memory in this For more information or to reg­ addresses self-care and ethical self­ rience coping with a life-threaten­ effective as a therapist. annual lecture that allows mental ister, contact JFSRI 331-1244 or disclosure for clinicians in crisis on ing illness. The Gutterman Lecture honors health professionals to gather for a [email protected]. May 7, at the Crowne Plaza in In this practical workshop, par­ the work of Julie Claire Gutter­ day oflearning. ;JJ,e Jewish Family Service of Warwick. ticipants explore the critical issues man, an integral part of JFSRI The Gutterman Lecture, which Rhode Island is a partner agency Dr. David Treadway is a mar­ that arise in managing their clini­ as its director of professional ser­ includes continental breakfast, sit­ of the Jewish Federation of Rhode riage and family therapist who has cal/teaching practice when they're vices for six years. Gutterman was down lunch and afternoon snack, Island. been leading workshops through- experiencing crises. Participants a mentor and leader to her staff costs $105 per person; agencies

Save the Date! Save the Date! Save the Date! Save the Datel Save the Date! You plan for the big The Alef List: Happenings for Hip Jews day, we'll help plan

MARK YOUR CALENDARS! your financial future The next Alef List function is Thursday, May 27, 7 pm at India, 1060 Hope Street, Providence Cash bar, hors d' oeuvres, schmoozing. It'll be fun!

RSVP to Wendy Joering by May 26 [email protected] or 401.421.4111 x169 Tie the knot with Halperin & Lax, LLC www.ShalomRl.org dietary laws observed Call for an appointment. 401-738-7776. llHalperin & Lax, LLC

Excellence in Financial Services 3616 Post Road• 401 .738.7776 Jewish Federation Ryan Alan Lax Alef List is brought to you by of Lawrence M. Halperin, RFC the Jewish Federation of Rhode Island. Rhode Rcgis1crcd Rcprcsentati\cs or and Securities and Investment Ad, isof) Sen ices Island om~red through I lomcr. ro"nscnd and Kent. Inc. (11 IK Regi, tcrcd lm t:'-lment Advisor. Member l·INRA 'SIPC I lalpcrin and Lc1,. LLC is independent ol I ITK 4:2 0 Soulh Washington Street. North /\tllcboro, MJ\ 02760 (508-699-73 6<>) AOJC-0107·18 wwwjvhri.org r

SENIORS Jewish Voice 8{_,Herald April 30, 2010 PAGE 25 As WE GROW OLDER The unmentionables ever was. In fact, it has evolved to maintain as much dignity as but the picture is not totally bleak. 'Dementia' is tbe into a word of inappropriate dis­ their conditions could allow. In Many families have been able to new ' cancer > dain. the background, we were always reconstruct their lives with mini­ ''Whether the During our professional train­ aware the "TLC" - tender, loving mal disruption. We see them buy ing, we were taught the true mean­ care - the mandate at the hospital, services or share responsibilities diminished senior EN I WAS ing of "dementia;" but like most was often relatively unavailable to for someone who in the past was oung, no child new young experts, I did not antic­ seniors who were not under the the caretaker and who now needs is 1abe1ed seni1e, as allowed to say W ipate using my new skills treating care of the hospital. care. he word "cancer" demented, or just the elderly. The unspoken attitude That was the status quo for the Government services are still aloud. Even whispering it was that aged and senile citizens were next three or four decades. Efforts limited but there is a grow­ 'out of it,' he or she tantamount to beyond help was not inspiring to were made, through activities and ing awareness that whether the voicing a for­ young therapists. experimental chemistry, to revi­ diminished senior is labeled senile, wi11 need our 1ove bidden word. W ell, the years go on. I stayed at talize our elderly residents. Costs demented, or just "out ofit" that he People with the home until both my sons were in rose and insurance limited hospital or she will need our love and con­ and concern." affliction were first grade and then was fortunate stays. cern until - well, you know when. whispered to be enough to be employed by Rhode Sadly, the younger population There is some cause fo r optimism in extending life, it is not overly "very sick." Even Island's most respected psychi­ seemed helpless to make changes, about assistance in the problems optimistic to anticipate lengthen­ after they died, atric facility. On my first day on as they seemed resigned that a large of aging. In our own community ing the use of our mental facili­ people rarely the job - in 1959 - I was amazed portion of those lucky (or unlucky) (at the hospital I referred to ear­ ties. D iminishing memory is not Terna discussed the to learn that it had a large special­ enough to reach advanced age lier), we are currently blessed with necessarily to be equated with Gouse cause of their ized department called the Geriat­ would inevitably face senility. Our some brilliant, innovative scien­ being se nile, demented, or even death. Cures ric Unit. Certainly then we knew culture developed a whole new tists who are hard at work (and "wacko." If the young can tolerate were rare and people were super­ dramatically less about easing the repertoire of words to describe the showing some remarkable results) our diminishing physical abilities, stitious. Some believed that voic­ lives of those seniors whose mental decrease in or loss of mental acuity. on research that could eventually they should realize that they owe ing the unmentionable implied faculties were failing than we do "Senile" was the least offensive, resolve the issue of being allowed the same tolerance to our dimin­ that other family members were today. and "wacko" became one of the to end our lives with dignity. Their ishing gray matter. possibly carriers of the illness. My most personal knowledge of worst. The other day I heard a initial progress is impressive. As it As science made strides and this aberration was the memory of young man say, "It doesn't pay to expands, caretakers (at home or in Tema Gouse is a retired social some cancer treatments became my beloved Zayde. When he was visit Grandma because she lost her nursing homes) will have access to worker. Contact her at nbgtpg@cox. effective, some of the hysteria 90, he did not recognize me and marbles." maintaining normalcy fo r seniors. net. about the word abated. Although could not identify my mother - his The attitudes are distasteful, If scientists can be so successful the diagnosis still terrorizes most youngest daughter -who had died of us, we are able to discuss the ill­ 10 years before. So my education ness without offending the patient resumed with my new employ­ or the family. ment. I learned that not every Those earlier reactions to malig­ zayde had a daughter alive who was nant conditions have been replaced dedicated to make his final years as Celebrating with a new scare word. It is the tolerable as possible. term or category broadly referred The Geriatric Unit was the hos­ to as "dementia." A very broad pital's effort to keep the terminal 10 Years 9f Serving term, dementia is as much misused years as stress-free as possible and and maligned as the word "cancer" East Side Seniors A little meteorology, a little gambling for Senior Guild EPOCH Assisted Living on the East Side and CRANSTON - The Cranston Senior Guild will visit Mohegan EPOCH Assisted Living on Blackstone Boulevard . Senior Guild will hold its next Sun Casino in Connecticut. The Serving Providence Seniors Since 2000. meeting on Wednesday, May 5 at $21 per person fee includes free 1 p.m. at Temple Torat Yisrael, 330 transportation, SlO for gambling Park Ave., in Cranston and $10 for food. The trip is open In times like these, you want a senior community that has stood the test of time. Only one Tony Petrarca, the chief meteo­ to members and non-members. provider on the East Side has been consistently taking care of Providence area seniors for a rologist at WPRI Channel 12, is For more information and reserva­ decade - EPOCH Senior Living. the featured speaker. A raffie and tions, contact Judah Rosen at 942- refreshments will follow. 0985 or 34 Rangeley Rd., Cranston, With two great communities to choose from, EPOCH offers the full-spectrum of healthcare On Wednesday, May 12, the RI and lifestyle options in one of the most charming and historic neighborhoods of Providence.

The Voice & Herald Assisted Living • Skilled Nursing • Short-Term Rehabilitation wants you! Memory Care • Respite • On-Site Fitness Center PROVIDENCE - Are you a If so, we want to interview Baby Boomer or senior citizen you for our May 28 issue of 1he Call today for more information or to schedule a personal visit. who's found a second, third Jewish Voice & Herald - it's our or fourth career to keep you annual Baby Boomers & Seniors engaged and vital? issue - and we'd love to feature Did you start your profes- some of our readers. ~ ~ sional career as a physician and If you're willing to be inter­ now teach adults English as a viewed - we promise, it's pain- lEIJJ>OCH" lEIJJ>OCH" second language? less and some people even enjoy ASSISTED LIVING ASS I STED LI V IN G Do you have an intriguing the experience - or if you have on the East Side on Blackstone Boulevard volunteer or paid position that someone to recommend for an Next to Eastside Marketplace 353 Blackstone Boulevard helps keep you feeling youthful interview, please contact us now! One Butler Avenue • Providence, RI Providence, RI and eager to take on the world? Don't be shy - your story Have you taken on some new might inspire someone else. 401-275-0682 401-273-6565 challenge as a way to fight the Contact Nancy Kirsch, executive The R.esitknce of Choice for Seniors "ho-hum, been there, done that" editor, at 421-4111, ext. 168 or feeling? [email protected]. www.epochsl.com wwwjvhri.org PAGE 26 Jewish Voice ~Herald April 30, 2010 BUSINESS

The JEWISH VOICE & ffERArn Business and Professional Directory ANTIQUES BUSINESS BROKERS

ANTIQUE STU ALTMAN Vested Business Brokers Larry B. Parness ~SITIONS 401-331-SOLD (7653) i Sfo~ A THE BU Y-S ELL PROFE SSIO NAL S MBA DOWNSIZING ? FORECLOSING ? MOVING ? Tax Preparation • Financial Planning DAVID COHEN - New England Managing Director Business Consultant BUYING: CONFIDENTIAL - NO FEE UNLESS SUCCESSFUL CALL TODAY FOR A FREE VALUATION 401-454-0900 • [email protected] ADVERTI SING, BOOKS, CLOCKS, FOUNTAIN PENS, GLASS 128 Dorrance St. •Suite 520 • Providence, RI 02903 LAMPS, LIGHTERS, MILITARY, PAINTINGS, PAPER, PHOTOS, www.vestedbb.com [email protected] You've known me for yo ur taxes ... POTTERY, RADIOS, SILVER, SPO RTS, TOYS, WATCHES, ETC. phone : 508-863-9768 fax : 401-293-0029 Now see me for the rest of your financial story.

BAR/BAR MITZVAHIWEDDINGS COINS GENERAL CONTRACTING WHISPERING WE BUY COINS & JEWELRY WILLIAM HIRSCHON ,Ji'~ TT Cell (401) 996-1312 PINES /"'-~I Fax(401 )421-6254 •GOLOCOINS WEBUY&SELLRARECOINS, ~----­ . l CONFERENCE ::::~~~s BUUION &GOLD JEWELRY NOW AVAILABLE Eagle Silver Dollar,, BUILT-R.fiE G'NS UCTION CENTER •STAMPS Gold(Din,&Estrte •GOLOJEWELRY &WATCHES BEST University of Rhode Island ' • ANTIQUES, STERLING SILVER Jewel,y and Silver, W. Alton Jones Campus • COINS & BARS -icES ProofSets,CDin& 1~ ral ~~r m • us ANO FOREIGN West Greenwich, RI rn Stamp Albums • PCGS-NGC authorized All Types of Home etli?deling·& R phl[ir ..- RI Reg# 30842 {401) 397-3361 ext.6056 Servingbanks,anorneys,estates Kitchens & Bathroo s · Insured and the publ ic for over 40 yea~. I~ I _ ' I www.uri.edu/ajc/wpines PODRIJ COIN OCIIIGt INl New Construction Q · Quality Service The natural beauty of Whispering Pines provides an intimate 769 Hope St., Providence '------!>,atisfaction Guaranteed setting for a ceremony and reception for as many as 180 SA ME LOCAT ION SINCE 1969 • LC 8041 401-861-7640

COMPUTER REPAIR & SERVICE HOME IMPROVEMENT (huppah Rental The Largest Bath :~;o~~-~~t:1:i:~~~~:E Showroom in Rhode Island Local delivery Network Video Surveillance Virus/Spyware Removal and set-up Macintosh Repair Fall River, MA On-Site Service • Remote Support 1-508-675-7433 I FREEWAY DRIVE CRANSTON , RI Ready to Decorate Call Eric Shorr 331-0196 Plainville, MA 401-467-0200 I Toll Free 800-782-3988 1-508-843-1300 800-838-1119 Hyannis, MA [email protected] . 8 SONICWALi'. ~ 1-508-775-4115 401-728-3528 110 Jefferson Blvd., Suite C • Warwick, RI• www.pctrouble.com

COMPUTER • TVs SERVICE & REPAIR Take the Oy Vey Out of Planning Your Big Day

Copture your Simcho Computers • TVs Services & Repair in a professional DVD from • MAC• PC • UNIX • R.I. Video Pro On-Site Services • Installation. Database-driven web applications: FileMaker • MySQL Networks • Internet Security • VPN . Emergency Computer Repair. CALL 401-714-4513

wwwjvhri.org -

BUSINESS Jewish Voice ~Herald April 30, 2010 PAGE 27 · CLASSIFIEDS CNA EXPERIENCED POSITION GET RESULTS POSITION NANNY WANTED WANTED: WANTED Looking for part-time CNA/NANNY Advertise in The Jewish Voice experienced nanny in late Certified Nursing Assistant afternoon-early evening for a Certified nursing assistanV desires private duty part­ one-year-old baby in Barrington. nanny: private for your loved & Herald and get positive time or full-time. Thirty years Call 401-245-0288. ones, 30 years of caring, CPR experience, dependable and certified. Dependable, with results for your business. excellent references. excellent references. Nancy, Call 744-5806. HOUSE WORK/ 401-265-5661 . FURNISHED Call us: 225-6901 or YARD WORK 421-4111, ext. 160 HOME OR JOB WANTED 1he APARTMENT Retired couple. Enjoy housework and yard work. WANTED Strong. Reliable. Reasonable. JEWISH VOICE Furnished home or apartment Introductory meeting is wanted to rent mid-January important. Sue and John. 401- to mid-April , 2011. Brown 270-1440. l~~&c ~ ,~s \ professor. [email protected] p.lf/!'lD(Ji. ~ ( I fJS I

. The JEWISH VOICE & IIERArn Business and Professional Directory HOME IMPROVEMENT LAWYER PLUMBING & HEATING n;dt;a;,MEDINA - J & Inc. Karenann Mcloughlin y;; PLUMBING & HEATING Paintine Remodeline co., Marc B. Gertsacov INDUSTRIAL - COMMERCIAL - RESIDENTIAL INTERIOR & ExrERIOR tel: (401) 272-9330 For All Your Painting & Restoration Needs! 144 Medway Street 161 ADMIRAL STREET Specializing in water problems, repairing roofs, gutters and basements Providence, RI 02906 PROVIDENCE, RI 02908 More than 20 years experience in lfistorical [!omes 401- 421-1358 www.ronmarkoff.com

MEDICAL Fully Insured Working in the Licensed #8269 Jewish Community ORTHOPEDIC GROUP, INC. Since 1990 WWW.OGI-DOCS.COM Toll Free 800-725-3037 • Property Maintenance and Management • Safety Inspections and Upgrades to: HORACIO PIRES 588 Pawtucket Avenue, Pawtucke~ RI 02860 • minimize falt risks • maximize convenience, efficiency PAINTING (401) 722-2400 • FAX: (401) 728-3920 and safety INTERIOR & EXTERIOR FREE ESTIMATES 16 Hillside Avenue, Attleboro, MA 02703 (508) lll-4450 • FAX: (508) 226-6465 Wayne: Rosenberg For A Better Job Call (401) 438-1072 Tel, 401 -273-4642 • Mobile, 617-633-6062 H. PIRES Phone and Fax Number 6 Blackstone Valley Place, Suite 530, Lincoln, RI 02865 www.rentamensch.us RJ . R:eg . #29694 Quality Makes the Difference (401) JJ4-3700 • FAX:(40 1) ll4-3414 PLUMBING & HEATING OPTICAL SHOP Interior • Exterior Spino's Eyeglass Gallery R,K& Son Wfflf?, f?, Estimates with, LUCIEN M. SPINO, Registered Optician Plumbing & Heating, LLC 145 Wayland Avenue · 24 Hour Providence, RI 02906 PLUMBING REPAIRS. WATER HEATERS. SUMP PUMPS Phone: 831-7353 SEWER DRAIN (LEANING Hours: Mon - Fri: 9-6, Sat: 9-2 Email. [email protected] SPRINKLER SYSTEMS: Installed• Serviced• Repaired

Paul Abreu Preacrfptlon1 filled -:· Designer eyewear ... Sunglasses : 401-252-9577 ! • Excellent References Established In 1979 401-265-9152 • 401-233-4882 :...... ,•• •••• ,•••.•• •••• ••.••• ~ •. .f!!~ (~r.t~9~/!;:: !\~!J}~ .. wwwjvhri.org PAGE 28 Jewish Voice ~Herald April 30, 2010 SENIORSffORAH SCIENCE AND SOCIETY The swamps of Palestine Eradicated in many "Malaria was a major hindrance of the Jewish Agricultural Experi­ of public health workers scoured imperiled by malaria, which is still to the advancement of the Zionist mental Station, recognized sadly the countryside draining ponds, the chief cause of death in African parts ofthe world, settlement in Israel. The moshavah that British Mandatory Palestine shallow marshes and decanting children. H adera, for example, survived only would remain a poorly-populated, even small containers of still water. In some interior regions of South malaria still a because the war against malaria impoverished region until both Large numbers of eucalyptus trees America, particularly in tropical death sentence succeeded." regional malaria and malnutrition were then planted, the root sys­ Brazil, public health officials find Consider now Aaron and Sarah were overcome. The Yishuv, the tems of which then absorbed latent it difficult to identify a single adult Aaronsohn, brother and sister, born Jewish community in Ottoman poo\s of water. And when neces­ free of chronic malarial infection. HE ITALIAN in Bacau, Romania, and migrat­ and British Mandatory Palestine, sary, the public health teams spar­ In the United States, malaria WORD, "malaria," was ing to Ottoman-ruled Palestine in therefore remained relatively small ingly employed pesticides. was quite common in the south­ introduced in 1829 by T 1882. Aaron became an interna­ until malaria was eradicated. The near elimination of the ern Mississippi Valley states, par­ the British to define tionally famous agronomist, devel­ The prior research of P. Manson Palestinian swamps by the 1920s ticularly Arkansas, Mississippi and a specific febrile disease "due to oping strains of drought-resistant and R. Ross, both British Empire caused the incidence of malaria western Tennessee, as well as the poisonous ema­ wheat while advancing the science physicians assigned to the Far to drop significantly. And yet, by littoral regions of South Carolina, nations from of agriculture to exploit semi-arid East, proved that malaria was the mid-1930s the incidence rate Georgia and Florida. By the end of damp ground." land. Aaronsohn also undertook transmitted and propagated solely of active malaria, amongst Pal­ World War II, the Un~ted States It had previously the task of mapping the malaria­ by the intermediacy of the female estinian Jews was still 5 percent; was essentially free of malaria; been called ridden, swampy territory west of Anopheles mosquito; and if the amongst Arabs in Palestine, 10 and today, the only active cases of "marsh miasma" the Jordan Valley. mosquito population could be con­ percent. The drainage projects malaria in this nation are in mili­ or "intermittent Sarah, his sister, achieved inde­ trolled, perhaps even vanquished, were completed by the end of the tary personnel serving overseas fever" by the pendent fame as a writer (particu­ then malaria would effectively dis­ era and, in conjunction with other and civilian visitors to Asia and British, "palu­ larly writing about the slaughter of appear. Bed netting and screened interventions, malaria was effec­ Africa. disme" by the the Armenians); and, during the windows were of appreciable help, tively eradicated by 1940. The vast territory of southern Stanley French, "Wech- first World War, the Aaronsohn but ridding the land of still water And the rest of the world? Pub­ Asia still harbors many malaria­ Aron.son, M.D. selfteber" by the siblings had organized a secret spy would deprive the Anopheles lished in 1944, the standard text­ infested regions. The Arabian Germans, and network, called NILI, to aid the mosquito of its breeding grounds. book on tropical medicine has kingdoms. of Bahrain and other "malaria" (meaning bad air) by the British G eneral Edmund Allenby Draining the swamps, particu­ as its opening sentence in its first Persian Gulf principalities are Italians. and to befriend T. E. Lawrence larly in the flat lands west of the chapter: "From the standpoint of now malaria-free, as are Lebanon, M~stJews living in northeastern whose Arabian battalions eventu­ K.innereth, became the critical prevalence, malaria appears to be Jordan and Israel. Europe or northern United States ally conquered Aqaba and Damas­ intervention advocated by Aaron the most important of all diseases had little occasion to encounter, or cus. Eventually captured and Aaronsohn (1876-1919) and Hillel iii the world today." Despite heroic Stanley M. Aronson, MD, is dean even think about, malaria. Yet for tortured by Turkish troops, Sarah Yaffe, a public health physician anti-malarial campaigns free- ­ of medicine, emeritus, Brown Uni.­ those who ventured to Ottoman then committed suicide so as not (1864-1936). ing virtually all of Europe of the versity. Contact him at smamd@cox. Palestine in the 19th and early to reveal the names of her compa­ The anti-malarial campaign cen­ burden of malaria except for the net. 20th centuries, malaria constituted triots. tered principally on reducing mos­ nations bordering on the Mediter­ a major cause of morbidity and Aaron's agronomic research, quito-breeding sites in standing ranean, most of southern Asia and mortality. One observer declared, undertaken through the auspices water, generally swamps. Teams all ofsub-Saharan Africa remained 0 D'vARToRAH Parashat Emor and Lag Ba 'Omer teach us to be agreeable Leviticus/Vayikra day of festivity often celebrated by famous is that of his exile. The wisdom, but he did not understand is reason. I have never used any going out and engaging in various story is this: Rabbi · Simeon was that greatness or sincepty is no other, and I trust I never shall." 21:1-24:23 sports. And on that day, weddings overheard denouncing Rome and excuse for intolerance of another Everyone must have the right - otherwise prohibited during the the emperor. An order was given person's point of view. He forgot to live, speak, and believe as he BY RABBI BENJAMIN LEFKOWITZ Omer are permitted, as is cutting for his immediate execution, but Hillel's adjuration, "Do not judge or she sees fit. We may disagree Special to The Voice & Herald one's hair, a!ld Tahanun prayers are he and his son, Rabbi Eleazar, fled another until you find yourself in strongly, even forcefully, but we are not recited. to a cave in the Galilee, where they his place." He overlooked the cir­ not entitled to become spiteful or ON SUNDAY, MAY 2, we will The observance of Lag Ba'Omer hid for 12 years. They occupied cumstances of the Galilee farmers venomous, or deny the humanity observe the festival ofLag Ba'Omer, itself has no specific biblical war­ their time by studying the Torah, whose occupation left them no lei­ of those whose ideas differ from the 33rd day of the counting of the rant. Nevertheless, various his~or­ and were nourished by water from sure time or energy to study, while our own. We must recognize that Omer. Fortuitously, the origin of ical associations have been made to a spring and the fruit of a carob in his cave he had plenty of time not everyone will share the same the Omer period lies in this week's explain its origins. The best known tree that miraculously appeared in on his hands. He failed to com­ order of priorities. We may believe Torah portion, Emor. is that an epidemic among the stu­ the cave. prehend that not everyone would others to be wrong, but that is their In the course of laying out the dents of Rabbi Akiba miraculously At the end of 12 years, the or could feel as he did. privilege. sacred calendar, Leviticus 23:9-10, ceased on Lag Ba'Omer. Another prophet Elijah informed them that Disagreement is a part of human Rabbi Simeon had to live in a 15-16 tells us, "The Eternal spoke explanation is that the persecu­ the old emperor had died and the nature, especially when people cave, subsisting on carob and water to Moses, saying, 'Speak to the tions that had taken place under death sentence on Rabbi Simeon come from varying backgrounds for a year, to learn this lesson. As Israelite people and say to them: the Roman emperor Hadrian came had been annulled. Upon leaving a!ld environments. In a time when we joyfully come together to cel­ When you enter the land that I am to an end. The holiday has also the cave, however, Rabbi Simeon so many people are bemoaning the ebrate Lag Ba'Omer, let us hope giving to you and you reap its har­ been connected with the career observed that the people were pur­ level of vitriol that has entered so that we will not need to repeat his vest, you shall bring the first sheaf of Simon Bar Kochba, leader of suing their daily tasks but neglect­ many aspects of life, political and experience in order to understand of your harvest to the priest .... a revolt against Rome in 132-135 ing the study of the Torah. He otherwise, we need to recognize that lesson. And from the day on which you CE. was so enraged that wherever he that we must find a way to agree to bring the sheaf of elevation offer­ Still another strand of Jewish looked, the heat of his angry stare disagree. Thomas Paine, the great Rabbi Benjamin Lefkowitz, who ing - the day after the Sabbath - folklore links Lag Ba'Omer with actually set things on fire, until a exponent of the American Revo­ resides in Rhode Island, is rabbi of you shall count off seven weeks. the life of the renowned second voice from the heavens ordered lution, once wrote: "You will do Temple Beth Sholom, in Hull, Mass. , They must be complete: you must century Rabbi Simeon bar Yohai, him back into the cave for another me the justice to remember that I and an aqjunct instructor in his­ count until the day after the sev­ to whom tradition ascribes the year. Only when his anger had have always supported the right of tory at several Rhode Island colleges. enth week - fifty days; then shall authorship of the Zohar, the great­ abated was Rabbi Simeon able to every man to his opinion, however He is a member of the Rhode Island you bring an offering of new grain est of all works of Kabbalah. To leave the cave and settle in Meron different that opinion might be to Board ofRa bbis. Contact him at rab­ to the Eternal.'" this day, Hasidim gather on Lag where, legend has it, he died on mine .. . [email protected]. It is in these verses that we see Ba'Omer for prayer and celebration Lag Ba'Omer. "He who denies to another the command to count the Omer, at the tomb of Rabbi Simeon bar There is an important moral to this right makes a slave of him­ and to observe the festival of Yohai in Meron, near Safed. be gleaned from this legend. Rabbi self to present opinion because Shavu'ot that comes at the conclu­ Numerous legends portray Simeon bar Yochai was certainly he precludes himself the right of sion of the Omer period. On the Rabbi Simeon as a scholar, patriot, one of theleading lights of his day, changing it. The most formidable 33rd day we have Lag Ba'Omer, a and mystic. One · of the most one of the greatest of the sages in weapon against errors of any kind wwwjvhri.org -

OBITUARIES Jewish Voice 8cHerald April 30, 2010 PAGE 29 Louis A. Brown, 94 Israel; Cantor Remmie Brown and His wife will remain in their Flor­ they were reunited in the Lands­ Providence, also a Holocaust survi­ WARWICK - Louis A. Brown his wife Marjorie, of Pawtucket; ida home of 34 years surrounded by berg, Germany Displaced Persons vor, and the late Chaya, Mina, Faygel died on April 14. He was the hus­ Daryl Brown of Deerfield Beach, close family members and friends. (DP} camp, where they married in Tzipora and Rayzl Shoshana Gast­ band of the late Miriam Rachel Fla.; Bonnie White and her hus­ Donations may be made to Tap-In April 1946. While there, he was co­ freund. (Smith} Brown. band Dr. Tzvi, of Batar, Israel; Karen Volunteer Service Peck Community editor of the Landsberger Yiddishe He was a member of Temple Schneider and her husband Ezra, Center, Tap-In, 281 County Road, Zeitung, the community's newspa­ ~ Born in Greenfield, Emanu- EI, attending services daily. of Gaithersburg, Md.; and Rabbi P.O. Box 2S2, Barrington, R.I. 02806 per, and principal speaker at several ~ Mass., a son of the Helene Scherz Glantz, 73 late George and Eva Steven Brown and his wife Sheila, Morris Gastfreund, 94 mass demonstrations and Zionist WEST HARTFORD, Conn. - (Lachance} Brown, he of Brooklyn, N.Y. The brother of the PROVIDENCE - Morris Gast­ events drawing_ thousands. Helene Scherz Glantz died on April had lived in Deerfield Beach, Fla. for late Mortimer Brown, he was the freund, a Holocaust survivor instru- The couple came to Providence 19. The daughter of Ruth (Loeb} 18 years, previously living in Provi­ grandfather of 36, great-grandfather mental in the in 1949 with their son, born in the Scherz and Edward Scherz, she dence. of 95 and great-great-grandfather of establish­ DP camp two years earlier. He was was born in Munich, Germany and, 2. ment of the the proprietor of Elmgrove Tailors He was a controller for Bliss Prop­ with her parents, immigrated to erties in Providence and co-owner, Contributions may be made to RI Holocaust in Providence until his retirement; this country in 1936. She grew up your favorite charity. Memorial customers from as far away as Mis­ with his wife, of the former Campus in Providence, and graduated from Dr. Arthur I. Fishbein, 90 Museum and souri sought him out because of his Florist. Hope High School and Bryant Col­ MARGATE, Fla. - Dr. Arthur I. a lecturer and expertise in custom-designed cloth­ A World War II Navy veteran who lege. ~ Fishbein, a retired dentist, writer on the ing. served stateside, he was a graduate She was married for 41 years to I~ died on April 6. He was Holocaust A president of the Holocaust Sur­ of Bryant College. He was a Mason her husband Everett Glantz, who buried with full military and Israel, vivors of RI, hewasoneofthefound­ in Redwood Lodge, a member of predeceased her. honors. died April 5. ers of the R.I. Holocaust Memorial the former Palestine Shrine, now RI She worked for Jewish Family Ser­ He was the last surviving son He lived in Museum. He began advocating for Shrine, and a member of the Knights vice; Phillip A . Goodsell, appraiser; of eight sons of the late Louis and Providence for 60 years, where he a R.I. memorial in 1964, when then­ of Pythias. and was the executive secretary to Sarah Fishbein of Providence. was a well-known tailor and clothier. Governor John Chafee dedicated a He was a member of Toure Frater­ State Treasurer Francisco L. Borges He was a captain in the U.S. Air Born in Wodzislaw, Poland, he day to Holocaust martyrs. He lec­ nal Association and a past president for many years. More recently she Force serving in Okinawa during the was the son of the late Israel and tured widely about the Holocaust of both the Chessed Shel Emess worked for the Hartford Chapter of Korean Conflict. Yentl (Mydlik} Gastfreund. As a to adults, at Brown University and Association and the Providence Hadassah. He is survived by his wife of 63 student, he learned tailoring after elsewhere, and to school-children Hebrew Free Loan Association. She was a life member of National years, Cecelia; his daughters Diann school hours to help with the family as part of the Museum's speakers' He was the father of Betty Kramer Council of Jewish Women, the Fishbein and Bonni Koppelman; clothing business run by his mother, bureau. He was the keynote speaker and her husband Harvey, of Silver Hebrew Home Auxiliary, Jewish son-in-law, Steven; and grandsons, who was widowed early. In pre-war at the Museum dedication and other Spring, Md.; 'Rabbi George Brown Children Service Organization, David, Lewis and Jake. Poland, he was active in the Betar related events, including an address and his wife Tamar, of Rehovot, Brandeis Women and Hadassah. Zionist youth movement. at Providence City Hall. He wrote She was an avid reader. During World War II, he was in often in the RI Jewish Herald and She leaves her son and daugh­ L several concentration camps, includ­ The Jewish Voice of RI about the ter-in-law Stan and Suzy Glantz, ing Buchenwald. He was packed into Holocaust, Jewish history and Israel. Fall River of West Hartford, Conn.; her son a cattle car rolling toward Dachau He is the father of Deborah and and daughter-in-law Howard and "to work in the heavens," as a Nazi husband Jack Schuss, and the late Jewish Home Dayna Glantz, of Elkins Park, Penn.; guard informed the prisoners, when Irving Gastfreund and surviving her grandchildren Andrew, Spencer, 538 ROBESON ST., FALL RIVER, MA he was liberated. His mother, four wife Diane; the grandfather of Sally Rafi, Remy, Rose and Rory Glantz. sisters, and other relatives perished Schuss, Sarah and husband Todd She also leaves her sister Carolyn in the Holocaust. Green, Beth and husband Ariel Zell, A skilled nursing facility Cohen; her nieces and their hus­ He was the husband of the late and Michael Gastfreund; and great­ bands Rhonda Cohen, Lori Beth providing complete rehabilitative service and spiritual support Sally (Gerszten} Gastfreund, a sur­ grandfather of Yair Zell, Talia Green, and Jerry Sawyer, Shelly and Peter vivor of Auschwitz whom he had and Ezra Zell. He was the brother RESPITE CARE AVAILABLE Molloy; her sisters and brothers­ met in Wodzislaw before the war; of the late Kalman Gastfreund of CONVENIENTLY LOCATED in-law Simmie and Lee Glantz, and Only 20 minures from Providence Sheila and Sheldon Land; and her ~ nephews and their wives, Kenneth For Personal Tour Call CATHLEEN NAUGHTON and Lynn Glantz, Brian and Kimberly n 508-679-6172 ¥, Glantz, Jeffrey and Elaine Land, ASSOCIATES Kevin and Lori Land and Rick and we provide solutions for our client's home health care needs Ina Land. * Donations may be made to the charity of your choice. Location! Clinton Grossman PROVIDENCE - Clinton Gross­ Size! man died April 18. Born in Provi­ dence, the son of the late Bessie and Leo Grossman, he was • married to Helen (Freud­ Amenities! enberg} Grossman for 64 years. He was the father of Barbara Value! Wasserspring and Carol Bowman; Convenient Location Cathleen Naughton RN, BSN father-in-law of Fredric Wasser­ Caroline Naughton Rwnowicz ES, BA, MSHCA spring and David Bowman; grand­ (Wayland Square) father of Karen, Mark, Amy, Lester, Private care in the hospital or home Spacious, One-level living ~ Jeremy and Michael; great-grandfa­ (1,518 - 2,400 SF) ~ Complimentary Nursing assessment ther of Haylie, Alice, and Jared; and "'" ' Skilled nursing and therapy services the brother of Stanley and the late Only 11 distinctive residences - ask for us by name at the hospital Edward, Albert, and Maxwell Gross­ man. Terraces & Balconies ~ Private duty home health aides A 1937 graduate of Lowell Tech­ Underground Garage ~ Non medical companions nical Institute, he majored in textile Heated ~ Driving service: Appointments-shopping-events chemistry. He served in the U.S. ,..,_, " Services available 24/7 per week Army during World War II in Alaska. rv He worked as a textile chemist and " 30 years of h ome health care services was the president of Lebanon Knit­ ting Mills, a family business, until he Providence Wakefield Newport retired in 197S. 761-9880 783-8118 849-1833 In retirement, he attended classes wwwjvhri.org PAGE 30 Jewish Voice ~Herald April 30, 2010 OBITUARIES at Rhode Island College for 15 years The funeral services will be held Fall River Jewish Home and regu­ Md., and Elliot Waterman, O.D. and included associations with J. Rubin and was honored by the college in Friday at 1 p.m. in Shalom Memorial larly attended minyan. his wife Susan; and grandchildren & Sons in New Bedford, Mass., Mas­ 2001 for his lifelong love of learning. Chapel, 1100 New London Ave., in Survived by numerous nieces and Jessica and Daniel, of West War­ sachusetts Mattress in Boston and A member of Temple Beth-El, he Cranston. nephews, he was the brother of the wick; and a sister Frances Cohen, of Mattress Express in Fall River, Mass., volunteered at The Miriam Hospi­ Shiva will be observed at the late Esther lndell, Ann Greenfield, Canton, Mass. She was the sister of to which he regularly drove his own tal for many years. He was an avid home of Ralph Nathan, 309 Green­ Pauline Smith, Kitty Smith, Betty the late Rose Bittel, of Milton, Mass. car until he retired at the age of 92. world traveler. wich Ave., Bldg. C, Warwick, Sat­ Brockman, and Lawrence, Alexan­ Donations may be made to He loved spending time with his Contributions may be made to urday, May 2, from 7-9 p.m. and der, and Edward Smith. Alzheimer's Association, 245 Water­ children, grandchildren, and great­ The Miriam Hospital or Rhode Island Sunday, May 2, from 2-4 p.m. and Donations may be made to man St., Suite 306, Providence, RI grandson. He taught religious school College. 7-9 p.m. Temple Beth El, 385 High St., Fall 02906, or Home & Hospice Care of for many years at Temple Beth El in Anita Lazaroff, 86 Donations may be made to the River, MA 02720. RI, 1085 North Main St., Providence, Fall River, Mass., where he was an Alzheimer's Association, 245 Water­ RI 02904. active member. A member of the NEW HAVEN, Conn. - Anita Harold D. Sugerman, 70 man Ave., Providence, RW2906. Touro Fraternal Association, Jewish Lazaroff died on April 13. She was CRANSTON - Harold D. Suger­ Israel M. Zukroff, 93 War Veterans, the Masonic Order, Mathew Preiss, 79 FALL RIVER, Mass. - Israel M. the widow of Dr. Alvin Lazaroff and man, a lifelong resident of Rhode he was an active volunteer for the Island, died on April 14. Born in Zukroff died on April 18. He was the is survived by her daughter Lynne BOYNTON BEACH: Fla. Citizens Scholarship Foundation of Mathew Preiss died on April 20. Providence, he was a son of the late husband of the late Mollie 0. Zuk­ Drazen, of Woodbridge, Conn.; her America. Robert and Marion (Priest) Suger­ raff of Fall River, Mass., to son Dr. Gary Lazaroff and his wife Born on July 9, 1930 in Providence, He is survived by his daughter he was married to Esther Sher Preiss man. whom he was married for Judith, of East Greenwich; her sister ~ Barbara Z. Koppel, of Westfield, NJ; Sylvia Fischer, of Delray Beach, Fla.; for 55 years. They lived in Pawtucket He had a career in chemical and \~ 63years. his son Carl E. Zukroff, of Boston; and North Providence. He owned auto sales, and had been a resident Born April 22, 1916 in her grandchildren, Jennifer and Mark his granddaughters Stacia B. Biel, of the Eleanor Slater ' Hospital for Providence, the son of Barney and Trapnell, of Culver City, Calif., Joshua and operated the Music Box, a suc­ of Arlington, Mass., and Rabbi Elisa Fannie (Bliviss) Zukroff, he lived Drazen of East Haven, Conn., Caryn cessful retail music store in Woon­ many years. F. Koppel, of New York City; and in Fall River, Mass. for 67 years. A Lazaroff, of Brighton, Mass., and socket; after 26 years, he sold his He is survived by his siblings Paula his great-grandson Noah J. Biel, of Greg Lazaroff, of New York City; business to retire, with his wife, to Meyers, Rayna Barrows, and Carl graduate of Central High School in Arlington, Mass. Providence, he served his country great-grandchildren Eve and Allison Florida. Sugerman; many nieces and neph­ Contributions may be made to in the United States Army in North Trapnell. A Red Sox and Patriots fan, he will ews and numerous friends. Temple Beth El, Adas Israel Syna­ She was a lifelong member of be remembered for his great sense Donations may be made to the Africa and Italy during World War II. gogue, or to· the charity of your B'nai Jacob Synagogue, a member of humor. charity of your choice. He was a musician, playing the choice. of the Council of Jewish Women, He is survived by his wife; his Shirley Waterman, 82 clarinet until late in life. He worked Hadassah and a consumer advocate. children, Dr. Amy Preiss, of Dallas, professionally as a bedding and fur­ PROVIDENCE - Shirley J. (Freed­ Contrib~tions may be made to CT Texas, and Robert Preiss, of West niture salesman; his work experience man) Waterman died April 22. She Hospice, Inc. Warwick; and many nieces and was the wife of the late Charles I. nephews. Bernhard Nathan, 98 Waterman. Born in Boston, she was Donations may be made to Hos­ a daughter of the late Morris and WARWICK - Bernhard Nathan pice of West Palm Beach, 5300 East ~eniorCare Concepts Inc: Jennie Freedman. died on April 27, He was the hus­ Ave., West Palm Beach, FL 33407 Geriatric Cnre Management She and her family lived in Pea­ band of Edith (Weber) Nathan for and the Hadassah organization. 69 years. Born in Germany, he was body, Mass. before moving . to the son of the late Isaac and Emily Irving Smith, 90 Middletown, where she worked for (Levy) Nathan, and the brother FALL RIVER, Mass. - Irving Smith many years as a legal secretary and of the late Sophie Weil and Hilde died on April 15. Born in title researcher for law firms in New­ Nathan. He also leaves his son Ralph -~ Fall River, Mass., he was a port and Middletown. She loved I. Nathan, of Wqrwick; his grand­ ..--=a; son of the late Louis and learning and fulfilled a lifelong dream children Richard R. Nathan, of Las Rose (Katz) Smith. to pursue a college education. She Angeles, and Tara M. Rankin and her He served in the U.S. Army in earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in husband Machiste, of Providence; Europe during World War II. He was 1983 from the University of Rhode and his great-grandchild Carter the guardian, caregiver and conser­ Island, majoring in psychology and Rankin. vator for his brother Lawrence for English literature, and graduating A survivor of the Holocaust, he more than 50 years. summa cum /aude. was a member of Temple Beth-El A member of Temple Beth El for A member of Touro Synagogue and its Brotherhood. many years, he volunteered at the in Newport and Temple Shalom in Improving the quality of life for those you love Middletown, she was ·an active life­ (401) 398-7655 time memberof the Newport chap­ [email protected] ter of Hadassah. MB-18.Ek '\la!""31A,...... ,1>•oll"""'-" 1rn'W.seniorcareconceptsinc.com She leaves two sons, Barry ~°"''-" The Only Family-Owned Waterman, D.M.D., of Silver Spring, Jewish Funeral Home Continuing our century-old tradition in Rhode Island of service to the Jewish community. Locally operated to meet your personal needs with compassion and sensitivity UGARMAN~ S MEMORlALi~ ~ INAI CHA PEL =..;:: 458 Hope Street, Providence, RI

1100 New London Avenue (401) 331-8094 • 1-800-447-1267 Cranston, RI 02920 Fax: (401) 331-9379 Tel.: 463-7771 Ira Jay Fleisher, Funeral Director Toll-free: 1-877-463-7771 Jill E. Sugarman, Funeral Director r,•'\. Ctrtiftcd by the =T') R.l.13ourdof Ra/,bis Member of the Jewish Funeral Directors of America Certified by the Rhode Island Board of Rabbis Michael D Smith Pre-Nud Progrflms Availab/~ Ach1m G.Smi1h Licensed hmcrnl DircclOr Call for a free preneed planning guide. l.ic~n~cd I uncriil l>ircclOr Whulchair Accessibk * wwwjvhri.org SIMCHAS/WE ARE READ Jewish Voice ~l--lerald April 30, 201 0 PAGE 31 Baby girl HELENE AND MARK Titelbaum, of Taunton, Mass., announce the birth of their first child, Merrin Annalee on March 10 at Women & Infants Hospital in Providence. She is the granddaughter of the Arlene and the late Morton Titelbaum, of Peabody, Mass., and Rhoda and Harold Soskin, of Land O' Lakes, Fla. She is the niece of Ruth and David Titelbaum and Andrea and Alan Titelbaum, all of Peabody, Mass., and Kathy and David Soskin, of Wesley Chapel, Fla. Merrin is named in loving memory of her grandfather Morton, and her great-grand­ mother Anna. Merrin's baby naming took \ place on April 17 at Temple MERRIN ANNALEE TITELBAUM Chayai Shalom in South Easton, I Mass. I BONNIE LYNN LURY AND NIKOLAS KOPP I Engagement I

DR. FREDERl,CK AND Lois Lury, of East Greenwich, are pleased to Recognition announce the engagement of their daughter, Bonnie Lynn Lury, of AVI NEVEL, RIGHT, of Provi­ Los Angeles, to Nikolas Kopp, also of Los Angeles. He is the son of dence, received an award from Bernhard and Carol-Ann Kopp of Potsdam, Germany. the Israel Consulate to New Eng­ Lury, a 2001 graduate of East Greenwich High School, received land for his dedication to promot­ her B.S. in drama, with a double minor in music and American poli­ ing Israel as a good place to do tics, from Tufts University in 2005. She currently is the executive business. assistant to the vice president in charge of theatrical distribution for He is pictured here with Nadav MGM Studios in Los Angeles. Tamir, the Israel Consul General Kopp, a 1994 graduate of Frankfurt International School, earned to New England. his B.A. from Pepperdine University. After he received his profes­ One of four people to receive sional degree in film from UCLA in 2003, he became a manager for an award, Nevel received the MGM Studios. He is now director of programming and contract honor at an Israel Independence administration for MGM Networks in Los Angeles. Day ceremony in Boston on The couple is planning a July 2010 wedding. Monday, May 19.

Phuket, Thailand Military honors in Richmond, Va. ELENA SACKS AND Ernie Chernick, of Warwick, pose w ith The Jewish KAREN FINK OF Providence visits her son, Ian Fink, in Richmond, Va. Ian graduated with honors from Voice & Herald at a Chinese temple in Phuket, Thailand, while on the Logistics Training/U.S. Army Quartermaster School at Fort Lee. They are at Fort Lee with a copy of a recent world cruise. "A highlight of the trip," Sacks wrote, •was The Jewish Voice & Herald. touring the oldest synagogue in India in Cochin."

wwwjvhri.org PAGE 32 Jewish Voice ~l--lerald April 30, 2010

What ifwe weren't here?

In resronse to hunger, the Full Plate, is greater Rh ode Island's first kosher food pantry. The Full Plate is feeding over 100 families in need . Your contributions to the Jewish Federation of Rhode Island make this Jewish possible. And it makes aJI the dtffe re nce in the world. Federation of Rhode The Full Plate is just one of the reasons to support the Island Jewish Federation of Rhode Island's 2010 Annual Community Campaign. Give. www.JFRl.org wwwjvhri.org