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VOLUME LXIH, NUMBER 52 KISLEV 4, 5754 / THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 1993 35( PER COPY Holocaust Memorial Dedicated on Kristallnacht Anniversary by Alison Smith Kristallnacht and all that fo l steel Star of David that looks as Herild Reporter lowed it, one could see that the if it had grown out of the center After 12 years of work, a beginning of a cold night, near of the courtyard. Six black steel memorial to the 6 million men, the end of the year, was exactly bars or legs rise from the star, women and children who per· the right time for this ritual. The a nd attached to each leg, several ished in the Holocaust has been only betler, if impractical, time feet above g round, isan angular erected in the cou rtyard of the might have been the hour just piece of black steel that is remi Rhode Island Holocaust Memo before midnight. niscent of a broken swastika. rial Museum. From the angular pieces of Thededical'ion service for the steel spring huge black-painted memorial was scheduled for 5 The memorial must be shields,or wings, stamped here p.m. Tuesday, the anniversary and there with the yellow out of Kristallnachl, the night of bro seen in three line of a Star of David, and in ken glass. The sun had set by the dimensions, walked scribed with the names of the time the walled courtyard filled concentratio n camps and a quo· with guests, and penetrating around, studied, to be talio n from Ezekiel in Hebrew cold was having its effect. People a nd in English, Chapter 37, verse sat hunched over,or stood close fuJJy appreciated. 12: "Thus saith the L-rd G-d: together, instinctively conserv Behold, I will open your graves, ing body heat. Sketches o f the memorial and cause you to come u p out of The oncoming d arkness and don't rea lly capture its essence. your graves, 0 My people; and cold made some wond er if the It must be seen in three d imen I will bring you into the land of timing was right for an outdoor sions, walked around, stud ied, Israel" ceremony like this, but study· to be fully appreciated. Inter Clustered above the shields, ing the memoria l, and listening pretations vary, bu t basically the tapering to a narrow juncture, to the speakers describe monument rises from a flat black aresymbols reminiscentofram's horns, and then the memorial flares out against the sky, sug Ruling Expected on Jewish Home gesting hands lifted in suppli Testimony in the case o f the Jewish Home, brought by four of its cation, or the six petals of a former residents, finished last week on Nov. 10. A ruling by flower, or another, triumphant Star of David. Superior Court Jud ge Richard J. Israel is expected as early as late AN EXPRESSION OF TRIUMPH - Against the evening sky, this week. The sculp tor, Barney Zeitz, talked with his guests, gestur· the Holocaust memorial awaits its d edication last week on the Richard J. DeRienzo, a n accountant fro m Lefkowitz, Garfinkel, anniversary of Kristallnacht, in the courtyard of the Rhode Champi and DeRienzo, the Jewish Home's accountants, took the ing with his ha nds as he told Island Holocaust Memorial Museum. Hu11/d plroto by Ali so11 Smitlr stand Nov. 10. (Continued o n Page 20) Boundaries Survivor Recounts His of Jericho Story on Kristallnacht by Taylor Holland out five years ago after being Her,1Jd Reporter angered by an article stating the Discussed On the night of Nov. 9, 1938, Holocaust never happened. He Heinz Sandelowski arose from has been speaking a l schools, bed to sta nd w ith his family and c?llegesand organizations ever at Talks watch their temple be burned to since. by Cynthia Mann the ground by Nazis. "I wil\ tell you young people JERUSALEM (JTA) - Al This was Kristallnacht,or "the what to look for ... the danger though few d etails were re· night of broken glass," in Ger ous signs," he said. "G-d forbid leased, last week's negotiations many and Austria. Jewish syna it should ever happen again." on implementing Palestinian gogues, houses, stores and holy Sandelowski recounted that self-rule in the Gaza Strip and books were burned or looted and Adolf Hitler, who had just come West Ba nk town of Jericho con· up to 30,000 Jews were arrested to power, made scapegoats of eluded w ith reports that and sent to work camps. lhe Jews, saying they were re progress had been achieved. His to rically, Kristallnacht sponsible for the depressed Ger· Nabil Sha'ath, the Palestine marks the beginning of the Nazi man economy. Liberatio n Organization's chief atrocities against lhe Jews, but At first the public laughed at negotiator, was q uoted as say· forSandelowski, who delivered Hitler'sclaims,butascondilions ing that the delegates to the talks a speech o n the 55th a nniver became worse in Germany, the between Israel a nd the PLO, sary of the da te at the Brown public started to back his fascist held in Cairo last week, ad RISO Hille l House, il means ideals. dressed for the first time the much mo re. "I was considered an enemy geographical boundaries ofJeri· For ma ny years after his im of the fatherland," he said. "Al cho that will be placed under migration to the United States school I was no t looked at any Palestine jurisdiction. in 1947, Sandelowski was told Increases in Improved Pen VA Announces Increase in Benefits sion to veterans and DIC pay Manchester to ments to deceased veterans' More than 4,000 Rhode ls veterans and 1,500 surviving parents are set by law at the Headline R. I. ~'N land and Southeastern Massa spouses and child ren. same rate and date as Social Se s~ chusetts veterans and depen The new payments are auto curity increases. Grand Gala ~NEWS~ dents will receive a 2.6 percent matic and require no action by VA pensions other than the On Dec. 3 from 6:30 p.m. to increase in Department of Vet recipients. They range from an Improved Pension remain fixed c:::> BRIEFS n::, 12:30 a.m., the Rhode Island erans Affairs Improved Pen nual maximums of $7,817 for a at the rate in effect in 1978. ~ Convention Center will cele sion checks payable on Dec. 31 veteran without dependents to However, the income limits brate its grand opening in style The Turkey Trot Road VA announces. $ 17,585 for a veteran with that control eligibility for these at the Grand Gala. Proceeds of Race for Healthier Babies, According to Providence Re three dependents who is in programs are increased by 2.6 the event, which is being held sponsored by the Rhode gional Office Director Jo hn need of regular aid and atten percent, effective Dec. I . in the center's 20,000-square Island Chapter March of Montgomery, the increase, ef dance. Recipients of these pensions fective Dec. 1, applies to 2,500 Unlike compensation bene foot ballroom, will benefit the Dimes will take place Nov. may request transfer to the Im United Way of Southeastern 20 at Goddard State Park. fits paid to veterans disabled by proved Pension Plan at any New England. The 1-kilometer Fun Run illness or injuries related to mil time. VA reviews each request Headlining the evening will begins at IO a.m., the 5- itary service, pensions are af to advise beneficiaries which be singer/songwriter Melissa k.ilometer race at 10:30. 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Black tie is An Arts and Crafts Fair optional for the event, and res w ill be held Nov. 26, 5 to 9 Thursday, December 9, 1993 ervations are required. p.m. and Nov. 27, 10 a.m. For more information on the to4p.m.alBarringtonCon grand gala, contact the United gregational Church, 461 Wish your relatives andJrie111Js in the Jewish community a Hap!JJ! Chanukah! Way at 521-9000, ext. 700. County Road, Barrington. ProceedswiUgoto the East Fill out the form below, enclose check or money order, and mail to: Bay Coalition for the Rhod e Island Jewish Herald, P.O. Box 6063, Provi dence, R.I. 02940 MADD to Kick Off Homeless; call 246-1535. Greetings accepted until Monday, November 29, 1993 Annual Red The Cormack Plan ,------7 etariumin Roger Williams Ribbon Campaign Park w ill offer the public MADD R. I. 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The URI Nurses Alumni O t col. x 2· ($t 2.001 O 2 col. x t • ($t 2.00) D 2 col. x 3" ($36.00) Association will meet at O t col. x 3" ($18.00) O 2 col. x 2· ($24.00) D Other Volunteer groups and indi viduals from around the state Club44inSmithfield Nov. 29 at 6 p.m.; call 364-7736 (Print en- type message here, o, aitacb ropy lofonn) have been cutting 100,000 ribbons and stapling them to for reservations by Nov. 20. campaign information cards. Both ribbons and cards are pro The Department of Eld· vided by The R.I. Automobile crly Affairs mobile ID Dealers Association. unit will beat theJ ohnston The national MADD organi Senior Center, 14 Priscilla zation recently researched in Lane, Nov. 30 from 1 to 3 formation in a project called, p.m. To obtain an ID card " Rating the States." Jnfonna applicant must present tion garnered from The Gov proofofage;call 277-2880. ernor's Office on Highway Safety, in Rhode Island. Visitor's Nigh t will be coupled with our MADD chap held at CCRl's Observa ter, provided the basis for the tory on Dec. I, from 7:30 grade thal will be announced at to 9 p.m., dear skies per· a Nov. 23 press conference. This survey will differ con· milting. An cscorl will siderably from one released a leave the main lobby of the college (near the book· couple of years ago that placed certain states in top 10 cate store on the second floor) L------~ gories in specific impaired at 7:30, 8 and 8:30 p.m.; driving categories. call 825-2178. THE RHODE ISLAND JEWISH HERALD, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 1993 FEATURE Kristallnacht Speech Appeals to the Generations to Come Tlie following address was were uncovered which shed in Eastern Europe, and the mayor's vision and generosity. And you, the generations fol given by Morris Gastfreund at some light on the conspiracy renewed neo-Nazi violence in The monument's inscription lowing us, must take up the the dedication of the Holocaust between the British foreign Germany. is "Zachor," which means challenge of fighting anti Memorial Monument Nov. 9 011 office and the BBC, in which Our own United States also remember. Yes, remember we Semitism and all prejudice, to tlie anniversary of Kristal/nae/If. senior officials in both institu is infected with many hate must. But what now? More im prevent a second Holocaust. tions believed that saving mi l groups. They all have one thing portantly, what of tomorrow? Morris Gastfreund, the prin Fifty-five years ago, on lions of Jewish lives was not a in common: Their aim is to The generation of survivors is cipal speaker at the event, is a November 9, 1938, the Nazi desirable wa r aim. As a result, spread hatred and violence. growing old and passing away. Holocaust survivor. pogrom of the Jewish people in reports of mass extermination How sad it is that even in our Who will stand up to protect Germany, ca lled " Krystall were not to be reported. own lifetime, we, the survivors, their memory and safeguard nacht," marked the beginning It was fashionable immedi have come to see the Holocaust their message? of the Holocaust. When the ately after the catastrophe to denied and defiled by hate The answer must be all of nightmare ended six and a half suggest that the world, and par mongers trying with lies to you, Jews and non-Jews alike. years later with the collapse of ticularly the Americans, did not In particular, our children and Hitler's Third Reich, 6 million know about the atrocities until grandchildren of the second Jews were annihilated, among after the war ended. It was a and th ird generations, you them 1 ½ mill ion children. fashionable myth and a conven How sad it is that even must have the fire to keep the Their only crime for being ient one, to cover up the con in our own lifetime, we, memory of the Holocaust alive. killed was that they happened spiracy of silence. Do not fo rget or let the world soups to be born Jewish. This brutal There are plenty of docu the survivors, have come forget. Four Homemade Soups murder of innocent men, ments proving that the entire to see the Holocaust This monument must serve women and children was the world knew. The names of the as a warning to humanity that greatest crime in human his death camp factories which con denied and defiled by freedom is not a birthright; it is . tory; it moved the 20th century sumed tens of thousands of vic hatemongers trying with a principle for which we must Salads far behind the dark ages, when tims daily were known to of lies to rewrite history. fight every day of our li ves. such brutalities did not ta ke ficials in Washington, London, Fourteen Deliciously place. Moscow, Stockholm and Different Salads Among the perpetrators of Geneva, and the Vatican also rewrite history to have people this genocide were philoso knew very well. believe that the Holocaust phers and poets, historians and Everyone knew - the Penta never occurred. Historians seek Photo Policy scientists, men and women of gon knew, the State Depart to explain the si lence of the Photographs submitted sandwiches extraordinary achievement who ment knew, and the White world during the Holocaust, for publication in the Rhode Forty Sandwiche$ from used their impressive talent to House knew. Most govern but what meaning can there be Island fewish Herald should Basic to BOLD serve the process of destruc ments knew; only we, the vic in such explanation if there is be black and white;wecan tion. Private German com tims in the pit of hell, did not no reaction to the anti-Semitic not insure reproduction panies competed for lucrative know. and racial outbursts taking quality of unclear or color contracts to build and equip the Therefore, the bystanders place today? photos. . gas chambers and crematoria, share almost the same guilt as The human race seems to be If you want your photo knowing that their technology the perpetrators of the crime. suffering from selective memory returned, include a self-ad ' was for the purpose of killing These acts of indifference to loss, in which the horrors of the dressed, stamped envelope. millions of Jews. genocide will be a blood stain death camps recede, and Photos will be held at the Historians and scholars in on humanity fo rever. ancient hatred is renewed. Herald fo r three months and Lunch and Dinner centuries to come will have the In this solemn hour in which Fortunately, there are some may be picked up at ow of Deliver, Available difficu lt task of finding answers we dedicate a monument in people who see the danger in fice,' 99 Webster St., Paw OpenD~ l l arn-1\pm 6 renewed anti-Semitism, racism tucket,MondaythroughFri to the behavior of humanity in memory of our mi llion dead, 1074 HOPE STREET and bigotry. Today's honored day, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Call - that period of history. we must pay tribute to the theHerald,724-0200,formore PROVIDENCE Six million Jews, a third of righteous gentiles of some guest, Mayor Vincent Cianci, is 273-7230 our people, were victims of a nations, who - although in a one of them. He is a man of information. philosophy which sank to the very small minority - put thei r vision and tolerance who under lowest depth of bestial cruelty. li ves in jeopardy and in some stood that remembering and They were annihilated by an cases sacrificed their lives to honoring the victims of the efficient machine, set up by the help the Jewish people. Holocaust would be a good Nazis with the help of collab We must, however, remem lesson for future generations, orators all over Europe. ber with sorrow the collabora that hopefully they would How could we, the Jewish tors of most European countries learn to practice tolerance and "Just because people - who gave the world who voluntarily helped the understanding among all the Ten Commandments, the Nazis accomplish their mur people, regardless of race or I need a little help, moral code for human values derous task. religion. - imagine an enemy who In the aftermath of these Mayor Cianci warmly em planned our total destruction? brutalities against innocent braced the idea of erecting a doesn't mean I need We who put so much hope in millions and the collapse of memorial fo r our loved ones the conscience of the free world Hitler's Third Reich, it was who perished in the Holocaust a nursing home." were left entirely alone, for widely assumed that civiliza and as a tri bute to the survivors saken in the final hour. tion had fi nally rid itself of the of this enormity. Now that this Where was to be found an diseases of anti-Semitism, magnificent monument is to be When all you need is a little help, it's Emil Zola of the 20th century to racism and bigotry, or so we dedicated, we, the survivors, st ir up the conscience of the believed. surely are grateful for the comforting to know Horizon Retirement world with his cry, " I accuse"? But the- reality is just the Centers are there for you. for more infor The conscience of the world opposite. Anti-Semitism, racism Mail gets to us fas1er if you was dead. It was a conspiracy and bigotry are very much alive mation, call the Horizon location near you. of silence on the part of the and raising their ugly heads use our post office box so-called civi li zed world to let again. Everything is changing number. East Bay Manor Hitler accomplish the destruc in the world, but one constant P.O. Box 6063 East Providence/Barrington tion of European Jewry. remains: Anti-Semitism, racism Providence, R. 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The Jewish elderly of Heu.Id Reporter words would not replicate. down, we can look on the Rhode Island have been placed Since Morris Gastfreund, Perhaps someone could au events of the past few months in other secular nursing homes past president of the Rhode ls diotape or videotape Mr. Gast and try to decipher what has around the state and in nearby Sculpture Will land Holocaust Survivors orga freund giving his speech again, taken place. Massachusetts. Many have nization, is a Holocaust sur and any other survivors who What has struck us at the died; others are frail. For them, Keep Memories vivor himself, he must be one are willing to contribute - so Herald all along has been the there may never be another of the community"s wise elders, that in times to come, visitors to attitude of the community, its Jewish Home where they can Alive but Tuesday night he roared the Rhode Island Holocaust leaders and its members, even live out the rest of their lives as To the Editor: out his message, speaking like a Memorial Museum can press a when the tragedy was fi rst an observant Jews in a Jewish set "Thou shalt love thy neigh young man inspired. button, and stand quietly to nounced, that " we must move ting. bor," a virtue as well as a com I would not like to know that hear what we heard Tuesday on." It was as if it was a fait With the help of Jewish El mandment that goes hand and his voice had forever faded into night - the grief, the outrage, accompli in June that the Jew dercare of Rhode Island UERI) hand with Jewish belief. is silence, some day. the " je !'accuse" of a strong, ish Home would close without program, many will observe often forgotten. We all seem to When, in 1993, we hear the angry man who was there the Sabbath and celebrate the forget on Kristallnacht that we even a whimper. Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King when his people were being We do not have all the an holidays. The JERI staff is cer are supposed to Jove our neigh say, " I have a dream" or " I've put to death by the millions. swers to the difficult questions tainly to be commended for its bor; instead on this day, we are been to the top of the moun efforts to reach the Jewish el reminded never to forget the Morris Gastfrtu11d's spttclr can bt that have been raised along the tain," we are affected viscerally way - Why did the home derly. But, as many ofus know, atrocities of the Holocaust, we found 011 the feature pair in this close? Was it due to poor man this is not the same as a Jewish are reminded through un wtek's Herald. agement? Was the union inflex Home. healed words of hate. ible? Why wasn't the commu True, " we must move on," Last Tuesday night marked nity at large consulted? Could a but Jet's all first take time to re the anniversary of Krista\1- community-wide fund-raiser flect on and learn from what's nacht. It marked a timeless still have helped? How did the been taking place these last few ness of which Jews of the Holo home's problems get so big? months. caust era have still not healed ~ TORAHTODAY~ What effects will the closure Rabbi Hershy Worch this their hearts and minds of a hor have on former Jewish Home week has written a strong com rific portion of their lives, in residents and future nursing mentary on the Jewish Home, which 6 million of their loved home residents? laden with sarcasm and emo ones were murdered. Sometimes Heart Has Advantage These and other questions tion. He raises many important At the Rhode Island Holo In this week's Torah portion, acteristic of Esau was that he may be answered in the questions and forces us to take caust Memorial Museum last Jacob escapes from his deceit always "placed the females months to come, but in the a look at ourselves and the Tuesday night, a dedication ful father-in-law, Laban. before the males." The end meantime, "we must move community in which we live. and memorial service were "And Jacob rose up, and set his result, therefore, was that both held. With a gra nt from the city sons and his wives upon Jacob and Esau put their wives Sympathy Sent to Family of Providence, a monument camels." Surprisingly, Jacob before the children, but for was built. A design by sculptor attends to the needs of his reasons that were diametrically To the Editor: Barney Zeitz was chosen, and children before ensuring the opposed. We regret that we omitted to children, who were so devoted stands ·permanently on the security of his wives. Esau lived a life entirely dic mention in our article on the and so good to her and to museum grounds. Later (as we read in next tated by his uncontrollable Joss of our beloved president, whom she was so near and Zeitz described his work week's Torah portion), when desires. Women were of great Etta Swerling, our deepest dear. with words like " protective, Jacob meets his brother Esau, importance to Esau, but not sympathy and condolence to Our deepest and most sin vulnerable, rebirth, survival. his wives take precedence over because he sought to honor and her family, her two daughters, cere sympathy to all her family. memory." He explained that the children. "And he took his respect them. His children were Shirley Shreiber and Claire Bertha Gershman the monument was essentially two wives and his two concu· therefore of secondary im Silverman, her sons-in-law, her Majestic Senior Guild about protection and growth . bines and his 11 sons." portance. grandchildren and great-grand- Cranston The names of a dozen of these According to Torah, a hus To Jacob, however, his chil gruesome death camps are band is obligated to put his dren represented the continua RHODE ISLAND JEWISH imbedded in one shield, and in wife's welfare before his chil tion of the Jewish people and another are the words ''Remem dren, and is enjoined to honor their holy service of G-d. Jacob HERALD= ber: For the dead and the living his wife even more than him put his wives before his sons as we must bear witness." self. Without her, obviously, an expression of respect for From an artistic point of the children would never have women's role and in order to (USPS464-760) properly educate his children.'' Publl9hedEwOJYWoekByThe view, I found little merit in the been born. Jewish Pre'* Publlslllng Company object, its form overly system In addition, putting one's In general, the terms "male" and " female" are used as EDITOR atic. But on the other hand, its wife first sets a positive ex ANNE S . DAVIDSON absurdity will keep hateful ample for the children, who see symbols for the intellect and REPORTERS Candlelighting memories alive a little longer. their father treating their the emotions. " Male" stands TAYLOR HOLLAND Jonas Hauptman mother with respect. Why then, for cold, hard logic, untem ALISON SMITH . pered by compassion, whereas CONTRIBUTING REPORTER Providence did Jacob tend to his sons MICHAEL FINK November 19 The writer is a RISD student before his wives in the first "female" refers to the heart and AROUND TOWN COLUMNIST studying sculpture. instance? the capacity for warmth. DOROTHEA S N YDER According to Rashi, the great In his personal life, Jacob ADVERTISING ACCOUNT REPS 4:04 p.m. J EANETTE HIDALGO Torah commentator, one char- (Continued on Next Page) MYRNA H. DRESS GRAPHICS JOHANNA S PARLING MAILING ADDRESS: Fifty Years Ago in the Rhode Island Jewish Herald Box6063,Provldenee,R.l. 02940 TELEPHONE: (401) 724--0200 PLANT: f------WEEK OF NOVEMBER 19, 1943 ------J Herald w,y, on WebstM Street Pawtueket, R.1.02881 OFACE: 'Mall Order Hitlerism' Condemned at Hearing 1175w,rr,nAwenue WASHINGTON - United Stales' home-grown fascists, despite Federal Grand Jury indict &stProwldenc., R.1.02914 ment of 27 of their number in 1942, are still carrying on, using the mails and other media to stir Secondi;:lastpg-.paida1PrO'o1det'Ce,Rhode racial strife, wreck war production and promote national disunity, witnesses before a House IMlnd.POSl/!luter.serldtddressellfongesto1hfl RhodelsllndJewiahHer.ict.P.O.8o•8063.P1owi post office subcommittee warned this week. Declaring that this "mail order Hillerism" had dllnc.e,R.l. 02940«>83 spawned the Detroit race riots a nd caused the loss of literally millions of manhours in war ~rales:Thirty-/~()e,lt,pe,-eopy. By m..,s,o.OOpe,- ar,num. C>..rtSlde Rhode Island plants, witnesses urged Congress to pass the Dickstein or the Lynch bill, eilherof which would Ind IOUlheastem MusachuHtta: S14.00 per make it a criminal offense to send defamatory and false statements about racial or religious -.,,,,, Bull ,.,es on requnt. Tt,.e Herald u ....-nes a..t>Kr,ptions .,econ~- unless noti groups through the mails. fied tolhecontra,yinwriting. TheHeraklUIUffl!ISno l1nancilllresponsibility Mann Predicts Hitler's Murder 10ttypogrtop'lal..-,orsinlldverti_,..,1a.boAwill mother there. We were only ery year. doing the right thing when we Thank G-d, those decisions Sometimes Heart locked up the building. It's as are made by experts. And guilty as hell. thank G-d they don't consult Has Advantage The people who had the re Here's What the Jewish public. Can you (Continued from Previous Page) sponsibility for appropriating imagine all those selfish peo I Think and guiding the funds that built ple, demanding that the money placed the "male" before the the building in the first place be spent here at home on ade "female," that is, his emotions were so well-informed, compe quate housing for the elderly, were ruled by his intellect and tent and masterful, we can only their own family members? It's were not subject to his personal by Rabbi Hershy Worch stand back and view their work disgusting. desires. Special to the Herald in astonishment and awe. A fit I know I'm stepping into clas Esau, on the other hand, was ting monument and tribute to sified areas and prohibited dominated by his lusts, unable their vision. They were nothing zones, but I've often wondered to control his appetities in the We should never appoint course we'll say to ourselves how they make their decisions. endless search for self-gratifica anyone to a position of commu "Ha! I could have warned you Do you think they sleep at tion. Esau employed his intel nal responsibility unless there it would end like this.'" Next time let's make sure night? lect only as far as it could is a can of worms dangling Let's be governed by less Those wizards, the individu further the fu lfillment of his from their ankles. than-honest Jews (if there are the Jewish Home is run als who bravely send this com passions. The directors of the Jewish such). Then we'll know why by Rhode Island-type munity's resources abroad, Yet, in certain instances, the Home are above reproach, our good ideas are stillborn. how many years of training heart has a definite advantage denying us the satisfaction of The Jewish Home was a good people - judges, and initiation did they endure? over the intellect, which may dragging perpetrators kicking idea, thousands of people over business professionals, The secret formulae, passed sometimes be overwhelmed by and screaming from their beds many decades trusted money bank managers, doctors, from one acolyte to another, a difficult challenge. Man's and standing them against a to it. how much to Israel? How much intelligence is limited, but his wall. Unfortunately the people lawyers, realtors to the JCC? How much to the emotions can reach beyond the Because we have saddled who ran it made so many right and politicians. Jewish Home? limits of human understanding. ourselves with such honest ex decisions that there is now Try as I might, I have been Esau could have attained ecutors, we are denied the nothing but an empty shell of unable to crack the code of spiritual greatness, had he cathartic crunch of a drawer building left. The federation as crass, vile and asinine as the ethics they are using. What properly utilized and devel closing on fingers caught in the Voice hasn't named anyone as people you read about in the standards do they use, whose? oped his superior emotional It feels good to know the till. No hint of sleazy kickbacks, culprit in the scandal, hasn·t in newspapers who occupy posi range. wheels of government, the um no one's uncle got them the job. fact named it a scandal, so it tions of power in this state. In fact, when moshiach brella of social services and the Everyone involved has acted can't be. But I say we need those other comes, speedily in our day, the reins of power are in such capa on such high principles a_nd in Nobody has resigned in types. Who else will we blame? " heart" will be in ascendance ble hands. We have the very so honorable a fashion, we are shame because there's nothing Now that the Jewish Home is over the "intellect," for the best system that money can robbed of even the suspicion of to be ashamed or, it's all kosher closed, perhaps we can take the "female" quality of emotion conspiracy. and above board. million dollars or so we save by buy. will be fully revealed, taking Next time let's make sure the If there is any blame to be not having to subsidize it, and precedence over the " mate" Jewish home is run by Rhode laid, it may be attached to the do some real good. Personally, quality of cold intellect. Island-type people - judges, building itself. It was woefully I sleep better at night knowing Adapted fro m tlie works of the business professionals, bank inadequate to the needs of the I don't have to decide what For more about death, aba11- Lubavitclier rebbe. Submitted by managers, doctors, lawyers, re sick, suffering and d ying of the should be done with the mil do11ment and other Jewisli life Rabbi Yehoshua Laufer. Repri11t altars and politicians. Then, Jewish community. You lions in charitable contributions cycle events, you k11ow wliom to ed with permission of L'Chaim when things take their natural wouldn't want to put your this community shnorrers ev- call, don't you? pub/icatio11s. 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WASH INGTON UTA) - In gence community, but it urged raeli Cabinet minister has Ma'ariv reported that Peres a move welcomed by support- commutation nonetheless. added his voice to the growing had negotiated with King Hus ers of Jonathan Pollard, Israeli In addition, the letter seemed chorus of government leaders sein and his brother Prince Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin to acknowledge the impropri- who believe that a peace treaty Hassan on the final points at has written to President C\in- ety of Pollard's actions, the with Jordan is imminent. issue during his visit to Amman INTERNATIONAL ton asking that Pollard's sen- source said. And the Israeli newspaper on Nov. 2. tence for spying for Israel be The letter was sent between Ma'ariv, under a banner head- Israel Radio said officials at JERUSALEM ()TA) - A commuted. Rosh Hashanah and Yorn Kip- line appearing Nov. 10, pub- the Prime Minister's Office and group of 150 North The news surfaced as Pol- pur, the source said. lished what it said were the key the Foreign Ministry were con American O rthodox rab lard's supporters gathered in David Kirshenbaum, one of elements of an Israeli-Jorda- tinuing to work on the details bis has arrived in Israel on Washington last week to lobby the participants in a meeting nian treaty. of the treaty in hopes that a "an emergency mission" members of Congress fo r his l\lov. 9 with Israeli envoy lta- Housing Minister Binyamin summit meeting between to protest the Is raeli release. mar Rabinovich, said the am- Ben -Eliezer said Nov. 10 that Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin government's policies in At a news conference Nov. bassador had told the partici- an Israeli-Jordanian peace and King Hussein will take the peace process. Cana 10, Clinton acknowledged that pants of the Jl?tter's existence treaty was "wrapped up." place at the White House dur dian and U.S. rabbis, co he had received a letter from and had implied that it had He said the portion of the ing Rabin's IO-day visit to operating with a group of Rabin about the Pollard case. been sent fairly recently. treaty dealing with economic North America, which began Israeli rabbis, say this is a The president said he had yet Kirshenbaum, who partici- matters affecting the two coun- Nov. 11. "first-ever joint effort." to receive a report from the ]us- pated in the Pollard lobbying tries would be made public But other sources here were Rabbi Moshe Gorelik, tice Department about Pollard. day, said that he Pad heard ru- very soon. less optimistic, saying that head of the delegation, " I will not make a decision on mars of the letter and that the Ma'ariv reported that the more time was needed and said that current policies the Pollard case until I get some group had asked the ambas- agreement had been initiated questioning whether Hussein are havinganeffectongiv sort of indication" from the Jus- sador to confirm them. two weeks ago by Foreign Min would sign an agreement with ing to the United Jewish tice Department, Clinton said. The Israeli Embassy would ister Shimon Peres and Crown Israel before Rabin could Appeal,and Israeli bonds. According to a source famil - not comment on the meeting. Prince Hassan of Jordan. achieve similar progress with Syria. iar with Pollard-related activi- Sources were not sure The agreement, according to FRANKFURT IJTA) - ties, the letter asked Clinton to whether Rabin and Clinton Ma'ariv, will establish full Israeli-Syrian negotiations have been stalled for months. Outside pressure may commute Pollard's life sen- would discuss the letter and the diplomatic, trade and tourist re help to fi g ht nationalism, tence to time served, on hu- Pollard case during their sched- lations between the two coun- In Washington, President Clinton reacted by saying he xenophobia and anti manitarian grounds. uled meeting Friday. tries; will include Israeli guar- Semiti sm in Germany, The letter also anticipated Pollard supporters hope antees to protect Jordanian was not anticipating an immi nent breakthrough between Is representatives of several opposition to a commuted sen- Clinton will commute Poilard's airspace from hostile attacks; German cities told a visit sentence. They believe his sen- will enable Israel to lease from rael and Jordan. ing American interfaith tence was disproportionately Jordan disputed tracts of land; " I am delighted by reports of group last week. German long when compared to the and will call for intensive eco- progress in relationships be sentences given to people con- nomic cooperation, especially tween Israel and Jordan," he politicians and churches Tell them you saw should be aware that these victed for spying for other, hos- in exploiting the mineral re said during a news conference. their ad in the tile countries. social phenomena are Currently, a petition seeking catching the attention of the outside world, a Ger , :/'2hode Island clemency for Pollard is pending Co1,1rt Declines Case on in the Justice Department. man leader told the group. Jewish -~~raid Sources have said the petition Linking Hiring to Religion "We need this pressure," is expected to be fo rwarded to hesaid. "Outside pressure the White House in a month. by Steven Weiss Protestant teachers. encourages people in combattingneo·Nazism." WASHINGTON OT A) Jewish groups reacted com The U.S. Supreme Court re placently to the Nov. 8 fused to hear a religious rights Supreme Court ruling, which JERUSA LEM (JTA) - case last week, thereby pro let stand a lower court decision King Juan Carlos and hibiting two Honolulu elemen that the elementary schools Queen Sofia of Spain left tary schools from hiring only could not hire teachers of a sin Israel Nov. 11 , following gle religious faith because the a very successful s late schools were not primarily reli visit. Seven agreements of GiVB WBBkly. gious. cooperation were signed Institutions considered to be during the visit, and it is religious traditionally have hoped these agreements been exempted from federal will become the founda anti-discrimination laws, and tion for extensive future they have been permitted to economic cooperation be hire only members of their tween the two countries. GiVB fhB given faith . " I don't think the decision will have any impact at all " on JERUSALEM ()TA) - A Jewish day schools and He senior government official brew schools, said Marc Stern, in Ethiopia has formally co-director of legal affairs for advised the Israeli Em Hhodu·lolond bassy that its aliyah ac the American Jewish Congress. Most Jewish schools, he said, tivitiesinAddis Ababa on fall easily within the definition behalf of the Fa lash Mora, of religious institutions and Ethiopian Christians who may thus hire exclusively Jew are converted from or are Jowioh Horold. ish staff. descendants of converts Whi le no major Jewish orga from Judaism, constitute ,,_._.Waad.lewWINftllhi ts .... ptrhctchelafora a.u.lraltGHt-alNl,..-lovad __ ...... ,_ nizations declared their official a serious infringement of support in the case, Jewish Ethiop.1nsovereignty. The ...... ,a....._..._,_.,. .. w111__. • ...... ,,cu,1_ official reportedly said the ,..,....., .... NdplMl:.,,-rpfl ...... community was watching the case for any indication that Ethiopian government there would be limits on the considers the Fa lash Mor.1 right of Jewish institutions to to be full Ethiopian citi ... ..a (wllh,.,....., 1o1 LL,._...... AO.._ hire only Jewish teachers . zens and subjects. There ...... IUUNO David Zweibel and Abba Co have been reports that r------------7 hen, legal representatives from large numbers of Ethiopi I,,_.,._.,..,..,....._..,.... •.., , I Agudath Israel, a group repre ans believe themselves to senting the interests of fer be descendants of Jews 1::::,_--___:-__:-__:-__:-__:-__:-__:-__:-__:-__:-_;-__:-__:-__:-__:-__:-__:-__:-__:-__:-__:-__:-__:-__:-__:-_-_ I vently Orthodox Jews, said and would like the s.1me I CltJ ______.,_,. __ I they wished the court had ac consider,, ti ons th,1t the I...,. ______I cepted the case. Fa lash Morn are rc-cc1ving. I....,______I Agudath Israel, they said, could then ha ve filed a friend I ~------.,.,.__ I of-tht> -courl brief emphasizing the right of religious inst itu · ~ ndoud .. • chec• fo, 110 (114 for out•of·data t,tdplnts) J tions to hire only members of IREAD THE HERALD! one religion. THE RHODE ISLAND JEWISH HERALD, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 1993 WORLD AND NATIONAL NEWS - - - Farrakhan Says Blacks Should Emulate Jews by Tom Tugend "Jews are some of the most "What is going on in there? He did attack Jews for sup LOS ANGELES OT A) successful people on earth," he You don't know," he said. posedly forsaking the teachings Louis Farrakhan attacked ev said, or rather shouted, in one "They're teaching their people of their prophets, but he lev eryone from lesbians to black of a series of back-handed com from the tradition. The school eled the same criticism at I college athletes in a speech pliments. is teaching them the history of Christians and Muslims. here last week, but this time he themselves and their culture, so pulled his punches on a fre that no matter where Jews go, quent target, the Jews and "You can't fault the Jews they remain intact. Bread & Circus NATIONAL Zionism. for being intelligent. "Jews know who they are, In fact, the vitriolic Nation of they know their origin in the ------l WASHINGlDN QTA) - Islam leader urged 2,000 cheer They put their money world, they know their his Cooking & Wellness i The Senate voted over ing fans at the California State where they can tory," he said. "But the black whelmingly (95-4) two University, Northridge recently has been deprived of such Seminars get influence." knowledge.'' weeks ago to pass a hate to emulate the Jewish commu nity if they want to rise above Chastising African-Ameri- crimes biU sponsored by the Louis Farrakhan cans for not mobilizing to elect Treating Winter Anti-Defamation League their present deplorable condi black political candidates, Far andolherJewishgroups.The tion. Ailments with During the course of a talk Asserting that "success is not rakhan said, "You can't fault bill has already passed the Chinese Medicine that continued non-stop for a mystery; success is not by the Jews for being intelligent." House. The legislative pro two hours and 10 minutes, Far chance," he pointed out that He added, "They put their with Joseph Dudly cess requires one more Sen rakhan professed himself an "when you find a synagogue, money where they can get in Wednesday, Detember 1,6-8p.m. ate vote and then a hearing admirer of Jewish education. next to it you find a shul. fluence." Chinesemedicineemphasizesbalance by a Ho~Senale confer asakeytohealth.LeamhowChinese ence committee. The bill herbalmedicinecanrestorebalance to your life. would increase federal pen ments by Ra bin that have been alties for crimes motivated Meeting with Rabbis Marks interpreted by some as the be Herbs for by a victim's race, religion, ginning of a deliberate effort to nationality,genderorsexual delegitimize the settlers in the Winter Health orientation. Rabin's Return to the U.S. eyes of Israeli public opinion. with Michael Ford by Larry Yudelson "Our major concern is that he Wednesday, December 8.6-8p.m. out his policies and the basis for has to change the perception Guidelinesfortoning and buildingthe CHICAGO (JTA) - Jew NEW YORK (JT A) - A meet them. that the government simply immune system with Apollo Herbs. ish refugees from the ing with a group of Orthodox " At the same time, he really doesn't care about what's hap former Soviet Union are rabbis was one of the first items didn't answer our questions," All seminars held at St. Martin's pening in the territories," said Church, 50 Orchard Avenue, Provi now eligible for low-in on the itinerary when Prime said Rabbi Binyamin Walfish, Walfish. Minister Yitzhak Rabin arrived dence, R.1. Fee isS5.00,andincludes terest loans lo cover ini executive vice president of the The prime minister tried to astorecouponforSl.00. tial resettlement costs here for his fi rst visit to the RCA. put his comments against the thanks to a partnership United States since signing the He and others expressed settlers into perspective, noting For more infonnation, call between the office of Jl\i declaration of principles with their concerns for the deterio that his statements were made Jami Weinstein at nois Treasurer Patrick Yasser Arafat two months ago. rating security situation faced within the context of vitriolic Quinn, two local banks It was a move to shore up by the settlers, and for the per public debate in Israel. and the Jewish Federation support from the segment of ceived failure of the Palestinl· Bread& Circus "He wanted us to be aware of WHOl E FOODS MARKET of Metropolitan Chicago. the Jewish community that has ans to abide by their side of the his concern for the settlers," least embraced the Rabin gov ------Loans of up to $15,000 are peace agreement. said Rabbi Jacob Rubenstein, b I \\atennan Strttl, Pr0\1dence ernment. available to cover basic Not least among their com another participant in the meet 272-1690 necessities for the refu The cool relations began with plaints were the repeated state- ing. gees. "These loans target the appointment of fervent sec industrious, hard-work ularist Shulamit Aloni as edu ing individuals who need cation minister, and have con a little help to make the tinued through the dramatic transition to a n entirely policy shifts inherent in the new life," Quinn said. peace process. While the group of Orthodox leaders invited to the meetings WASHINGTON ()TA) - Nov. 11 are mostly supportive A resolution urging the of the peace plan between Is Insist on the nest German government to rael and the Palestinians, that pay reparations to Ameri support is hesitant at best. can victims of the Holo Even those who are not con caust has been introduced vinced Jewish law prohibits in the Senate by Sen. Frank surrendering territory have Lautenberg, (D.-N.J.). The grave concerns about the ac resolution is in response hair color in the world cord in general and the impact tothecaseofHugo Pincz, it will have on the settlers in the because you deserve it.•• American Holocaust sur territories in particular. vivor, who sued Germany For several of the participants for $17 million, and who in the meeting, like many in the by 1occoMA61co lost three brothers and .cda:ton Orthodox community, those CR•ME HAIR COLOR WITH HERBS three sisters during the settlers include their children Holocaust. The fact that and grandchildren. Pincz is an American was At the meeting, which in used as a reason for Ger cluded the leadership of the many not to recompense Rabbinical Council of America, him for his losses during the Union of Orthodox Jewish the Holocaust. 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But the Therefore, Cary, I think that about breaking bones in their of Heroism bottom line is that one acts and your Aunt Bronia went into the bodies - the lifespan of a hu takes risks according to who he cattle car bound for Auschwitz man was about 150 years in or she is - the humanity of a because she valued the bond, that story - that no one dared by person comes from his soul. loyalty and attachment which to leave their comfortable Ray Eichenbaum How ironic that we honor the existed between us, the three homes. Special to the Herald righteous gentiles who sur- offspring of Chaim Jehoshua No such life for me. I would and Basia Frejda Eichenbaum, consider such an existence more than the unsure future worthless and empty despite its The other day my younger Austria, to give them to my sis that she could expect had she longer duration. son, Cary, while inquiring ter's boyfriend, Salek Dawid Aunt Bronia went into remained in the ghetto. So Cary, your Uncle Maurice about times gone by, asked me owicz who was starving - de the cattle car bound for You might also call it love in must have been moved by a this simple question - "Why spite being thoroughly its purest form which prefers to mysterious force to come back didn't your sister, Bronia, re searched by frisking when Auschwitz because she choose a few hours of being to to the barracks in Auschwitz main in the ghetto of Lodz, leaving my shift work? I risked valued the bond, loyalty gether with someone you cher and save your father, so that Poland, in 1944 with the being beaten and probably ish and love to anything that you and your brother, Howard, cleanup brigade as she was killed - daily. and attachment which lies ahead - good or bad. with the blessed help of your asked to do, but instead chose Why did some gentiles take existed between us. And it is my sincerest convic mother, Alice, could be born to go on the train to Auschwitz in Jews to hide out in their tion that the world is a better into this world. with you and your older homes during the Holocaust place to live in when its inhabi I call this force love and at brother, Maurice?" despite being under a decree of vived alongside those whom tants act with humanity and tachment to family - not hero At first, I was a bit stymied death for this action by the they saved, but for the most decency. I pity the future of ism. In my inner soul I want to and could not answer, but soon Nazis? part. we neglect to pay tribute people on this planet when ev believe that destiny had some I found a proper response, as The majority of people any to the hundreds who lost their eryone would be so deliberate thing to do with it as well. To some important considerations where would consider these lives while trying to save Jews. and egotistically introspective me, your Uncle Maurice was crossed my mind. It all boiled deeds of Heroism. It surely Don't get me wrong, I salute in his or her actions that there much more than a hero - he down to the same question, must have taken an extraordi and admire those who did save would be no reason to do was a messenger of the Alm namely - why did some peo nary amount of bravery and Jewish lives. They deserve the something above and beyond ghty. ple risk their lives for others? selflessness to do these acts. highest honors. But I despair the call of duty. Why did my brother, Mau But it is my humble opinion over the lives of countless gen rice, steal himself back to my that heroism is a much misused tiles who were killed trying to barrack in Birkenau-Auschwitz word. For it is humanity, de save Jewish souls. The identity to be with me despite the great cency and character in most of these will never be known, Midrash of the Month danger to himself? He would people which allow such acts to probably because those who have been shot on the spot if take place. knew and remember them by Rabbi Vicki Lieberman the Nazis had found him out. I do not believe that very would like to fo rget the "whole Special to the Herald Why did I steal two raw pota many people at all were ever affair," because it might expose toes every day fro m the kitchen conscious that he or she was in them as not caring individuals on my potato-peeling detail in the process of committing or or worse. Oftimes, when we read the Jacob did not respond with the concentration camp Me\k in performing an act of heroism. Those who perished after be- Torah, we can find stories and mercy to the request from his personalities that resemble the brother for food. Jacob tricked events and people in our own Esau into selling his birthright lives. for the food . Join thousands of readers who know what's Thus, the Torah is an instru And our tradition justifies ment by which we can model this trickery by pointing out, going on in the Rhode Island Jewish Community... our lives. We can learn how to among other things, that Jacob act (for example, we learn the deserved the inheritance of importance of visiting the sick Abraham and Isaac, and Esau, from an event in Abraham's despite being the older brother, life). And we can learn how not did not deserve to inherit the ~"''erai,e to tke to act. The following is an ex covenant of G-d. ample of how not to act. Twins are born of our matri arch and patriarch, Rebekah and Isaac. And we are told in As the Torah shows us, Gensis Rabbah 63:10: "Now Issac loved Esau, be the meal is a blessing Rhode Island cause he provided choice when shared with viands for his palate" (Gen. a whole heart. 25:28) - choice meat for Isaac's palate and choice wine for Isaac's palate. " But Rebekah loved Jacob more and more" But what happened in that Jewish Herald (ibid): the more she heard his text between Esau and Jacob voice (engaged in Torah study), was sadly understandable be "IN TOUCH WITH THE JEWISH COMMUNITY" the more she loved him. tween two siblings that were, The axiom, "siblings do not since inception, pitted to be have the same parents" is, in against each other. TIMELY FEATURES, LOCAL & SOCIAL EVENTS, our midrash, an understate So, when one asks for food EDITORIALS, BUSINESS PROFILES, AND OUR ment. the other makes the birthright Yet, even Dr. Joyce Brothers the conditional. Esau sold his "AROUND TOWN" SECTION HIGHLIGHT EVERY ISSUE! will tell us that we should re birthright for a bowl of lentils. spond to each child differently; Would Jacob have given his that treating them equally does brother food if not for the ac not mean treating them the quisition of the birthright? I J)Ok \ ,-i~~ ~ ~ikfk Oke/ same. think the answer " no" is chill Return the coupon below to subscribe. Ju st $10 in Rhod e Island But, here, Rebekah and Jacob ing. Thanksgiving is just around ($14 out of state) brings you 52 issues that wi ll inform and entertain you. have each chosen one son to favor, to the exclusion of the the comer. Families and friends I------other son. Did Isaac ever toss a are reaching out to in vite each ball with Ja cob? Did Rebekah other; putting aside the sibling ever hold Esau and tell him a rivalry, parental favoritism, : 'l,e1! ~lu.1e ~m -" 1u&1cf&iptio• '°" story? and any existing animosity. I 0 $10 per year (RI resident) 0 $14 per year (out of state) This extreme case of fa May you all sit at a table rich I voritism nurtures the emo with the love of famil y and I tional distancing of the brother friends . For, as the Tordh I Name to each other. Is it any wonder, shows us, the meal, be it I Addre ss ------that when Esau returns starv "tu rkey and all the trimmings" 1 ing from a hunt and begs Jacob or a bowl of lentils, is a blessing I for a meal, that Jacob takes this when shared with a whole I opportunity to barter? heart. 1 Mail check to: Rhode Island Jewish Hera ld, P.O. Box 6063, Providence, RI 02940 Jacob was not concerned that Rabbi L1tbtn11a11 rs tht sprntu11I his brother was starving, ex· ftadtrofCo,1grtgatro118 '11111lsratl111 hausted and mad with hunger. Woonsod:tt. 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We're here to make adi.fierence :· - JO-THE RHODE ISLAND JEWISH HERALD, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 1993 ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT a very usual Hollywood type of without tact and judgments Movie Mystique, thing - is to shape a fine figure without mercy stand for Temple Torat of a swell fellow, and then set strength and courage? Ali told, him against a backdrop of bad I liked " Fearless" in spite of its Yisrael to Hold Cinema Cabala guys, greedy jerks and crude failure of artistic nerve. by Mike Fink snobs. Bad drama: I like screen " Into the West" by Mike Galkin Concert Her;1ld Contributing Reporter personalities to mix the strong Newell also conveys a mystical and the weak. Otherwise it's mood. It follows the trail of a The annual Ira and Anna "Fearless" tells an eerie story too easy for the audience. wise, enchanted noble white Galkin concert will be held on of survivors. Not from the In spite of this concession to horse bearing two little Irish Nov. 27 at 8 p.m. at Temple Holocaust, but from a plane The Perishable Theatre formula, thoughtful scenes take boys whose mother died giving ToratYisrael. crash. This plot's been filmed is moving from 124 Wash place in "Fearless." Like sur birth to the little one. Dad, a This year's presentation is an before. But this time, the names ington St. to 95 Empire St. vivor Max, we, too, look again tinker-traveller-gypsy, mourns English-Yiddish musical revue of the characters spell out a in Providence. The new at the class system that rules her over booze at the local bars. entitled " Paved With Gold," special focus. The central hero, faci lity includes a fully our thinking. We take it for starring Gary and Janice Waldman. equipped ground-floor granted that immigrants are theater, new lighting, naive, their simple faith a thing The show is compiled of That sense of the solitary materials featured in three hit sound systems a nd handi of mere superstition. cap p ed - accessibl e Max goes home after the air survivor, more alive and musicals that were produced off Broadway in recent years - restrooms. disaster only to feel alone and less alive than others, half dead with his lovely wife, "The Golden Land," "On Isabella Rossellini, a dancer haunts the landscape Second Ave." and "Those "New Ari, New Wine, and teacher, regal and stately in of ''Fearless." Were the Days." New Music" will be pre her dignified position in high A select number of the songs sented today, Nov. 18, by society. Their son plays and scenes from these shows the Friends of Ari in the numbly on some sort of hi-tech The camera dwells deeply on have been adapted into the Daphne Farago Wing at current production concerning the RISO Museum of Art Max, played by Jeff Bridges, game, stooped away from his the marvelous beast, studying dad's concerns. Those few its eye, its tail, its muzzle, its the Jewish immigrant experi in Providence; call 454- carries a Jewish patronym, like ence in America, and is sure to 6322. his partner, his lawyer, the doomed moments aboard the hooves. Elemental images of aircraft link and yoke the sur caravan fires, decorated wag bring smiles to your lips and an trauma-shrink, and the whole occasional tear to your eyes. vivors together in a tight bond ons, water, tree, soil, rock, Rhode Island School of upper-middle-class milieu The stars, Janice and Gary which Peter Weir looks at from that leaves out your own child, beard, packs of dogs and Design Museum of Art your own spouse. trapped foxes, give a folkloric Waldman, were last seen in an Australian angle. " Bubba Meinsers" (presented will present Lunchart Fri One thing either Weir or the That sense of the solitary sur dimension American cinema day al 12:15 p .m. with vivor, more alive and less alive just can't muster because of our at Torat Yisrael two years ago). novelist Rafael Yglesias does - In " Paved With Gold," the ThomasMichie,curatorof than others, haunts the land Disney disease of cheap and decorative arts, for a gal scape of the movie. Near death easy effects. The producer of couple pay tribute to the gen eration of American Jews who lery talk about contempo makes happiness unreal, yet "Into the West" wears a Jewish rary crafts from the METROPOLITAN makes simple pleasures more name - Bob Weinstein. It gave laid the foundations for their different communities as well Daphne Farago Collec intense. We look at a bowl of me hope that an industry that tion. POLISHING strawberries, a group of paint once bore Jewish names with as leaving us a rich, cultural «>-•-<» ings, a row of buildings, with a pride and pomp still goes forth heritage. Silver&HollowareRestorationService The score includes many Lincoln School will hold Larnps • LightingFixtures new light. with imagination and high ide The dialogue disappoints a als. classics from the Yiddish its annual freshman play Hardwa1e •BrassBeds theater, and was arranged by Friday at 8 p.m. in the Religiouslterns • FireplaceFixtures little. Must every lawyer, every I even thought of Isaac Singer Zalmen Mlotek, the well Repaired, Rewired, Restored, La"luered psychiatrist say rotten or silly stories about holy animals and gymnasium at 301 Butler l'ltkup!DelNeryP1wtocl.e11odPro"111!enceilrt!I lines? Is every mother a mis sacred spaces. If your grandfa known Yiddish composer and Ave. in Lincoln.They will 125 Esten Avenue, Pawtucket guided and overprotective ther kept a horse and wagon, folklorist. The production is be performing "Arsenic (401) 728-7777 bore? your hero speaks with go an~ see " Into the West" be directed and choreographed by and Old Lace"; call 331· SemngRl&MAHomtS1rM!Busr11eue1/oroverJlyear1 If blunt honesty, must we go fore it rides into the sunset. Joanne Borts, who appeared in 9696. Broadway's revival of "Fiddler along and agree that frankness on the Roof" with Topol. Brass and chorus will fil l Art Exhibition As always, the concert is theairSunday as the Cho free, due to the generosity of rus of Westerly presents the Galkin family. The temple "TheSplendourofBrass" Spend some time with Mom at Showing at MAX is located at 330 Park Ave., al 6 and 8 p.m. in the Per Artists from the East Side Art Cranston (opposite Roger Wil Center, Rhode Island's new formance Hall. For more our house this Thanksgiving. liams Park). For information, informationcall596-8663. school for the visual arts, will call 785-1800. You'n invited 10 bring your family and friends 10 an old-fashioned Thanksgiving be exhibiting watercolors and dinnerwithoutSJ)fndingallthatrime inthekitchtn! lfturby'snotyourfavorite, monotypes at MAX, Wayland The Rhode Island Phil there art pltnty of other selections to choose from. And thtn's a specml menu Square, Providence, now harmonic Youth Orches for 1ht kids. Dinner is served from noon until 6:00 p.m. through December. ~~TE/?]' tras will present their first The artists participate in day concert of the l993season and evening programs at the t i ~4\~ Sunday at 4 p.m. al Veter center which has IO-week fall, ans Memorial Audito winter and spring classes for < .... rium in Providence; call adults and children. ~ 831-3123 . 3352 East Main Road, Portsmouth, R.J. This show is the fourth held ...... BRIEFS······ Opt11T11tJdor-Sa111r4,yot S:00,Swn4ayot 4:00. tr tr tr tr tr since the East Side Art Center The Charleston String MusicontheHill presents C/osr4011Mo114,yJ. Rtserv.alions:683-0S77 lvyAw.,rdW/n11t• started a year and half ago, Quartet, the Quarlet-in classical pianis t Gail each in a different community Residence at Brown Uni Niwa Sunday at 4 p.m. at location. versity will perform at the SL Luke's Church in East Cranston Public Library Greenwich; call 884-8765. Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. HERALD ADS GET RESULTS! @c,Y\NKSGIVING rMUil(5HANUKAH PARTY SUPPLIES & DECDRATIONS Favors • Napkins • Plates • Cups • And Much More ,~------ALL AT DISCOUNT--- PRICES------7 ehina Jnn 01 COLORED PLASTIC I 25 /0 OFF PLATES AND BOWLS I #1 Chinese Restaurant in Rhode Island L W1throupGnonly • Expires 12/1/93 Buy Two, Get One Fre~ SZECHUAN • MANDARIN UNDER LOUIS YIP' S MANAGEMENT The "Only" Party Warehouse Warwick: 823-3355 1557 Bald Hill Road (former Golden Lanlern, next to lnskip) 310 East Avenue. Pawtucket • 726-2491 ALWAYS DISCOUNT PRICES Pawtucket: 723-3960 JEANNE STEIN 205 Main Slreet, Downtown Pawluckct Mond•w-ThuHd•y 9:30 •m-6 pm, Frld•Y 9:30 •m- 7 pm, P.17!u~.1 ~=•;:;::h ~s;:1~.,/1 JJ,~1;~,c~;'i,,:;:~~tJ :,~;~,h,~ ~~'.ght S•turd•y 9:30 •m- 5 pm, Sund•y 11 •m-4 pm THE RHODE ISLAND JEWISH HERALD, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 1993 11 ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT Zamir Chorale to Present Sixth AnnualChanukahConcert A holiday tradition con- significant proponents of Jew 1 ish music in the world. Now ~::t:sna~:;:e~ smtig~~;6~ ~i~ celebrating its 25th anniver Chanukah Concert, on Dec. 12 sary, Zamir has performed in at 3 p.m. in Blackman Audi Israel, Great Britain and toriumat Northeastern Univers throughout the United States, ity. bringing its special brand of The Zamir Chorale and the music-making to enthusiastic Klezmer Conservatory Band, audiences the world over. two of this country's finest The vibrant music of the Klez Jewish music ensembles, will mer Conservatory Band comes celebrate Zamir's 25th anniver from the shtetls of Eastern sary with a program of audi Europe, the stages of Yiddish ence favorites d rawn from theater and the jazz clubs of previous Chanukah concerts, America. The band has per along with some new surprises. formed concerts throughout SHINING THROUGH - The A portion of the program will the United States and Europe Holocaust memorial is seen in focus on Chanukah music from and has released five albums the courtyard of the Rhode around the world, with selec on the Vanguard and Rounder Island Holocaust Memorial tions from Germany, Spain, labels. The New York Times Museum, under the noontime Morocco, Yemen and the praised the band, calling it "an sun, which has turned its black United States. upbeat and exultant ensemble, bronze shields golden. As always, the Klezmer Con reflecting a warmth and rever ll~rtlldp/fotobyAlis011Smil/1 servatory Band will be part of ence for its music." the program, along with special Parking is free, and a samp guests Cantor Deborah ling of holiday foods will be Katchko-Zimmerman, Cantor available for purchase at the Want to reach the right Charles Osborne, Chaim concert. Tickets cost $22, $ 18, audience? Advertise in Parchi, and the children's $ 12 and $8. For more informa 'La Cage aux Folles' chorus of the Solomon Schech tion or to charge tickets, call Winner of six Tony Awards including Best Musical of the Herald. ter Day School. There will be (617) 965-6522. Tickets are also Broadway's 1984 season, "La Cage aux folles" will be pre Call 724-0200. sing-alongs, dancing, and fun available at the Israel Book sented Dec. 3 through 5 at the Providence Performing Arts for the whole family. Shop on Harvard Avenue in Center. Performance times for lhe limited engagement of this The Zamir Chorale of Brookline, Mass., and from the show are Dec. 3at 8 p.m., Dec. 4al 8 p.m. a nd Dec. 5 at 2 p.m. Boston, under the direction of Blackman Auditorium Box and 7 p.m. Tickets priced at $35.50, $33.50 and $21.50 are on D 8 M ANTIQUES be its founder, Joshua Jacobson, is Office at Northeastern Uni sale now and may ordered by calling 421-ARTS. Lavish Single Items regarded as one of the most versity. costumes, vibra nt dancing, extravagant production numbers or Esta tes and songs like"TheBest ofTimes," "Song on the Sand,'' "I am Approised or Whal I am," kepi "La Cage aux folles" on Broadway for more Purchased. Arts Organizations to than four years. Furniture • Paintings • Clocks Dolls • China • Glassware Commemorate World AIDS Day and 6:30 p.m., and '"Video cerning World AIDS Day activi Oriental Rugs Museums, galleries, art Highlights of New England's Against AIDS" (anthology), ties, call Thomas Lee, Visual 337 NO BROADWAY AIDS New England, c/o New EAST Pl?OVIDENCE schools and other cultural World AIDS Day-related activi Vol. 2 and 3, 2:30 p.m. Contact 431-1231 David Stark, 454-6530. England Foundation for the TOLL FREER.I. J.-800-6'7S-1230 organizations and institutions ties include: MotvinRubin. Proprie/o, throughout New England will David Winton Bell Gallery, For more information con- Arts, at (617) 492-29 14. present a variety of exhibitions Brown University, 64 College and programs to coincide with St., Providence. Lobby cases the fifth annual World AIDS draped in black fabric. Contact Day on Dec. 1. Diana L. Johnson, director, Since 1989, Visual AIDS, a 863-3993. New York-based group of Fine Arts Center Galleries, artists and arts professionals, University of Rhode Island, The Perfed has sponsored "A Day Without Upper College and Bills' Roads, Art" to commemorate the loss Kingston. Galleries closed Dec. of many artists and performers I; literature on AIDS available, to AIDS. donations collected for Rhode Special Occasion In the New England region, Island Project AIDS. Contact Visual AIDS/ New England is Judith Tolnick, 792-2275. assisting in coordinating activi- Rhode Island School of Restaurant! ties for Dec. I. As in previous Design Museum of Art, Provi years, some arts institutions dence. All paintings removed will dim their lights or shroud from Impressionist gallery; works of art as a symbolic ges- video presentation: "Diana's ture. This year, Visual AIDS/ • Hair Ego: AIDS Info Up Front" If it's your birthday, New England is encouraging by Ellen Spiro, noon, and more proactive involvement, "Video Against AIDS" (an and in doing so has conducted thology), Vol. I, 12:30 p.m.; celebrate it with us! a broad-based outreach effort display of panels from Project that involves artists, arts Names AIDS Memorial Quilt organizations and AIDS service (Dec. 1 and 2): video presenta Come in on your birthday and receive a organi:z.ations throughout the tion: " Party Safe with Diana region. and Bambi" by Ellen Spiro, 2 COMPLIMENTARY ENTREE!* with the purc:hase of another entt'ff of equal or greater value JUICY STEAKS • FRESH SEAFOOD• GREAT SALAD BAR •PQSTIVE ID REQUIRED. ONLY ON THE DAY OF YOUR BIRTHDAY. OFFER EXPIRES 11130/93. Valerie Anne's CANNOT BE COMBINED W ITH A NY OTHER PROMOTION OR SPECIAL. R E S T A U R A N T 0 Closed Thanksgiving Day But we hope to see you Friday, November 26 7l7 1:a.~ /l\enue, Pa\\1ucket • 7l7-.¼20 • TuCWa)·-Saturday6--J.Sunday7- 1 12 - THE RHODE ISLAND JEWISH HERALD, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 1993 iGETAWAV Israel: Pathways of Peace and Tourism Promotion The Israel Ministry of mendations of the air transpor Tourism has drafted a 12-point tation commission that calls fo, program for the expansion of an open skies policy anc tourism to accommodate an ex· competitive air fares. peeled increase in the number 4. Extending the anchoragE of visitors to Israel as well as of cruises in Israeli ports tc promote regional tourism that allow travelers to spend mart would encompass several time on shore, visiting a greate1 countries in the area. selection of tourism sites. Regional peace will be a 5. Joint efforts with othet major turning point for Israel Eastern Mediterranean coun tourism and position Israel as tries to create a vibrant " Riv· an access point to other neigh iera" that would combine the boring countries. coastlines of several countries. The program calls for imple 6. Development of the menting the following: Dead Sea area as a joint Israeli/ l. Promotion of Israel as a Jordanian/ Palestinian project, destination which offers a com taking into account the ecolog bination of history and tradi ical conservation of the region. tion as well as a vacation spot 7. Development of infra of magnificent nature, comfort structure that would permit the able climate, good entertain expansion of land travel, which ment and shopping. Israel as an would include the construction affordable destination will also of advanced highway and rail be highlighted. road systems. 2. Promotion of tourism 8. Development of the Red Rabin Comments on Tourism, JNF investments. Following the Sea shore as a ·'Riviera." This At Jerusalem's Moriah Plaza Hotel, Israeli PrimeMinister Yitzhak Rabin (center), fla nked by recent peace negotiations, there coastline has the potential to be Moshe Rivlin, Jewish National Fund world chairman, and Ruth W. Popkin, JNF of America has been increased interest by one of the most unique and at president, recently spoke to participants in JNF's Artzenu Ill Future Leadership Mission to major international hotels and tractive vacation spots in the Israel. "Support for the Jewish National Fund means sponsorship of posilive, creati ve a nd food chains to invest in Israel. world. conslructiveactivitiescontribuling lo the development, 'greening' and beauti(icationofthe la nd Israel will continue to faci litate 9. Promote the concept of of Israel." Rabin told 160 American participants. "By expanding recreational and tourism such investments. regional pilgrimage for the facilities, JNF contributes to the growing quality of life enjoyed by residents of this country." 3. Adopting the recom· three monotheistic religions. Judaism, Islam and Christian· ily. Demand for Bangkok Route IO. The ministry of tourism Tourist Boom in Old City will initiate joint Israeli/ Pales Prompts El Al to Double Capacity tinian commissions to oversee Is Barometer of Peace operations of tourism-related entities such as hotels, restau by Hugh Orgel Thailand has long been a by Michele Chabin altogether. rants, shops, tour guides, travel TEL AVIV OT A) - Demand favorite destination of Israeli Now, just weeks after Prime and Larry Yudelson agencies, etc. Israel will also has been so great for El Al's tourists, particularly young Minister Yitzhak Rabin intro JERUSALEM ()TA) - The recommend the joint develop· coming inaugural flight to people, who have traveled Old City's Arab market was duced the Gaza-Jericho auton ment of tourism infrastructure Bangkok, Thailand, that the here through circuitous routes. one of the fi rst venues to feel omy plan, the Arab market is in Judaea, Samaria and also the Israeli airline is doubling the The new air route, which the effects of the intifada, or showing signs of recovery. Gaza shore. number of seats available for will begin on Dec. 9, travels via The most obvious sign is the Palestinian uprising, at its onset 11. Promotion of tourism the flight. Bombay, India, another first increased presence of tourists. in December 1987. related congresses and regional Spokespersons for El Al said ever destination for the Israeli "There are definitely more Nearly six years later, the festivals. the 224-seat Boeing 767s origin national airline. Arab shuk is again a barometer people in the shuk, more tour- 12. Expedite planning and The introductory cost of the ally planned to Oy the route are of the political climate, as construction in the tourism being replaced by 450-seat 747 Bangkok flight has been set at Israelis and Palestinians begin industry, especially pertaining Boeing jumbo jets $799 round trip for a group to work together to achieve to hotels and popular tourism inclusive tour, which is sold in "It will take a while peace. attractions. Let 1he community know I Israel only and which requires Embracing most of the Old before people realize Currently, Israel is able to about your o rganization's a land arrangement. Business City, the shuk was a main accommodate about 2.5 million func1ions. Announce !hem class costs an additional $299 that the stores are open tourist attraction until the start tourists. The numbers of vis each way. in the Herald. of the intifada. Then shop and that it's safe to itors will be much greater in the The round-trip excursion keepers began a series of strikes visit the shuk." near future. fare sold outside the country is in support of the uprising. It is estimated that there will $999 to Bangkok. The action gained worldwide Bahaei Barakat be a substantial increase in There is a seven-day mini Low Winter media attention, and served as Catholic pilgrimage to the holy Airfares to Israel mum, three-month maximum a tool in the fight for Palestin land following a warming of ists, and it's having a positive condition for the fare. ian self-determination. the relations between Israel effect on business," Bahaei ,._ s71s~~~... Cost for group-inclusive Yet while the strikes proved and the Vatican. Islamic pil tours to Bombay is $749 round Barakat, an antiquities dealer, ROUND TRIP FROM BOSTON immensely effective from a grimage is also expected to said as he sat on a stool outside trip purchased in Israel and political perspective, the finan increase following recent meet his shop. " Before the intifada, .ilAWINKLEMAN also requires a land arrange cial results were catastrophic. ings held by Israel's Prime ment. Excursion fare to Bom Forced by conscience or threats the tour guides would leave Minister Rabin in Indonesia one day for shopping at the end ~ ~~I!~,!~ bay will be $949 round trip. from armed Palestinian youths and Morocco and Israeli dele of each tour, and they would 720 Re$eNoir Avenllfl, Crans\On, R1 02907 These fa res are subject to to padlock their shops every gations in Tunisia. A combina i4,l,77DO• Outslde Rl1•80().234,.S595 usually bring their tourists to government approval. afternoon and on full-strike tion visit to the Islamic holy the shuk," Barakat said. "Once days, Arab merchants lost mil sites of Israel with Mecca is a lions of dollars in tourist sales. the intifada began, the guides future possibility. Those tourists who did began to take them shopping in venture into the market risked Bethlehem or West Jerusalem being stoned or, on rare oc· instead." around the world, Barakat casions, stabbed. Most Israeli The scion of a family that opened a shop in western Jeru stopped visiting the Old City owns several antiquities stores salem when his shop in the shuk began to fail. " We're still not making much money yet," he said, 32 Goff Avenue. Pawtucket, RI 02B60 pointing to his empty store in Inside RI: 1--401 -728-3600 the middle of a busy alley. " It Nationwide: 1-800-367-0013 will take a while before people FAX: 1-401-724-8076 realize that the stores are open and that it's safe to visit the shuk." FOR FLIGHTS, CRUISES or TOURS ...... _- ,.. :,. Though business is not ex FOR BUSINESS or PLEASURE •· + actly booming for Ma jdi Shwiki. the owner of a booth FOR ALL YOUR TRAVEL NEEOS selling T-shirts, key chains and Fo, ,eservahon~ call Ber1ha Gershman 401 944 8209 01 1 BOO 628 1020 (Con11nued on Page IS) THE RHODE ISLAND JEWISH HERALD, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 1993 - 13 THE JEWISH COMMUNITY AIDS Is Topic of Panel Talk Concerned students, parents, have died. teachers, rabbis or anyone who This event is an opportunity Max wants to make a difference, are to debate, " Is AIDS a Jewish Is invited to be a part of " A Medi sue?'' and " How should Jews Andrew cal, Ethical and Communal Re respond?" All are invited to ask sponse to AIDS," presented by questions, voice opinions and Schreiber the Community Relations help shape policy regarding Council of the Jewish Federa this critical issue. Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth A. tion of Rhode Island and the For fu rther information, call Schreiber of 170 East Hill Jewish Community Center of the Community Relations Drive, Cranston, announce the Rhode Island in cooperation Council at 421-4111 . birth of their first child, a son, with the Rhode Island Bureau Max Andrew, on Oct. 7. of Jewish Education, Jewish Grandparents are Mr. and Family Service, and Rhode Is Mrs. Ira L. Schreiber of Crans land Project AIDS. The event Brown Bag Club ton and Mr. and Mrs. Raymond will be held Dec. 2 from 7:30 to Donnelly of South Kingstown. 9 p.m. at the JCCRI. Plans Next Event A presentation by panel The Brown Bag Club at the members, including Rabbi Jewish Community Center of Leslie Y. Gutterman of Temple Rhode Island, 401 Elmgrove Beth-El, Dr. Ken Mayer, chief Ave. in Providence, offers of Infectious Diseases Division, adults an opportunity to enjoy Memorial Hospital of Rhode Is informative speakers and view land, and Anne Marie Silvia, movies on the second and executive director, Rhode ls fou rth Tuesdays of every land Project AIDS, will provide month. On Nov. 23 at noon, the their responses to the question, Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Glick Brown Bag Club will be watch "ls AIDS a Jewish Issue?" of North Miami Beach, Fla., Professional resource people ing a video. announce the birth of their first Bring a brown bag lunch from Jewish social service child, and daughter, Erica agencies will also contribute to with you; dessert and beverage Lynn, on Nov. 1. will be provided. A$ I donation the discussion. Maternal grandparents are is appreciated. Yiddish Vinke! In addition, Jewish youth, in Mr. and Mrs. Robert McMinn will follow at 2 p.m. conjunction with The Names Jr. of Verona, N.]. Paternal Contact Evy Rappaport at Project, will dedicate an AIDS grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. quilt panel in memory of peo 861 -8800 for details. 'Can We Count on You?' Herbert Glick of Cranston. ple from Rhode Island who Great-grandparents are Edith Harriet Samors (from left), Barbara Levine and Jennifer Linder and the late David Lavine work the phones during Day One of the Phonathon at Linder, Mr. and Mrs. Robert JCCRl's Meal Site to Show the Jewish Federation of Rhode Island offices last week. McMinn Sr., and Mr. and Mrs. 'A World Away, Portugal' HeroldpliotobyA/i5()11S111ilh Joseph Samanske. "A World Away, Portugal' meal site calendar, posted in is the title of the JCCRl's kosher the JCCRI lobby, for a listing of Cranston Senior Guild Plans Chanukah Lunch meal site VCR presentation this month's events. The annual Chanukah Holi dress is 143 Hoffman Ave., complished and versatile per· next week. The program will be For more information about day Luncheon for the Cranston Cranston, R.I. 02920. former - the "Nordic Nightin shown on Nov. 21 from 11 a.m. kosher meal site and senior Senior Guild will be held on Edmund Beck, vice president gale." Stratton has been fea to noon at the Jewish Com programs, contact Sandy Bass Dec. 8 at noon at the Venus de for programs, has engaged tured in leading resort hotels in munity Center of Rhode Island, at 861-8800. Milo in Seekonk, Mass. Dorothy Stratton, an ac- the United States and South 401 Elmgrove Ave., Provi America . dence. The last date for reservations Please note that the center Leisure Club Agudas Achim will be Nov. 29. will be closed on Thanksgiving, Nov.25. Plans Safari Celebrates Jewish Kosher meal site invites Book Month seniors to join in a variety of Temple Emanu-EI Leisure } THE j Congregation Agudas Achim activities and to share a hot Club invites the "young at in Attleboro will celebrate kosher meal at noon weekly, heart" to an illustrated African Jewish Book Month with a ~ Sunday through Friday. Doors "safari" on Nov. 21 at 2 p.m. book fair and gift bazaar on open weekdays at 10 a.m., with Gail Stein, a computer pro .; BAND ~ Nov. 21, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. casual conversation in the grammer for Dun and Brad Books and gifts for the whole Personalized Event Planning lobby for an hour. Exercise is street. will share her adventures family will be for sale. The scheduled during the week at with the group. congregation is located at • W EDDING 11 :l 5a.m. Stein is a graduate of the Uni Routes 152 and 95 in Attleboro, Bridge is held on Mondays versity of Massachusetts with a • BIRTHDAY from noon to 3:45 p.m.; bachelor of science degree in Mass. Women's Forum is held on psychology and a master's Featuring Vocalist/MC Tuesdays from l l:15 a.m. to degree in education from Les Dorothy Stratton Hal Katzman noon; "Friend to Friend" meets ley College. Maid Perfect l'erformingJewish MusK, Rodiand Roll on Thursdays from 11 a.m. to She has distinguished her A full-course meal, with Top 40,JanandSwing,andMore! noon, and music appreciation self by developing programs choice of chicken or fish, will Residential & Commercial (leoning LOW RATES • BONDED LARRY NELSON with Dr. Wold is held on Fri for mentally retarded adoles be followed by a complete (S08)586-7382•161n963-1696 days from 11 a.m. to noon. cents in vocational training. program. free Estimates (401) 231-9092 Shabbat traditions are ob- She also programed new ap- Chairpersons Selma and served on Friday evenings. Tea, plications for the health-care Sam Price (943-3427) urge the coffee and hot muffins are industry. paid-up members to send their served on Sundays at 10 a.m. Stein is an expert computer checks for reservations im- and movies and video pro- programmer with a special mediately, and to indicate on Say "Thanks, Mom!" grams are held once or twice avocation of a love for travel check choice of ent ree and seat- per week. Check the kosher and photography. ing arrangements. Their ad- After the holidays, Mom could really • use time off from the everyday Business Cords routines ... kids. cooking and cleaning. 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Brandeis University's Horn· Henld Reporter In 1492, the year Christopher stein Program in Jewish Com Dr. Moacyr Scliar, a visiting Columbus discovered the New munal Service, Bernard Reis Fulbright Scholar at Brown World, many Jews fled persecu man has announced that he is University, delivered a speech tion in Spain for neighboring stepping down from the posi titled "Jewish Myths and Portugal. Because the • Por tion at the end of this academic Brazilian Life" at the Brown/ tuguese later settled what is year. His successor is Joseph RISO Hillel House last week. now Brazil, the Jewish-Por Reimer, an associate professor During his speech he out tuguese connection is very in the program who has been lined three myths and legends strong and historically based. on the Brandeis faculty for suggesting Jews visited South After 1900, many Jews immi seven years. America before the time of the grated to Brazil and adopted Reisman, who is credited New World discovery and the gaucho, or South American with propelling the Hornstein chronicled Jewish life in Brazil cowboy, way of life. Many Program to international prom since the turn of the century. owned horses and lived off the inence, will remain the Klutz The first legend Dr. Scliar land. Dr. Scliar pointed out that nick Professor in Contem· mentioned says King Solomon many Jews settled in Southern porary Jewish Studies. came to Brazil in search of Brazil because the climate is " His deep understanding of wood and gold to build a tem very similar to that of Eastern the n,eeds of the Jewish com· ple and subsequently returned Europe. munity has helped him shape a to Israel. The second is a theory Dr. Scliar showed slides of Jewish civil service that is the South American natives are Jewish communities tilling the knowledgeable, impressive, one of the lost tribes of Israel, land and riding horses as well and highly competent," said and the third is that the Star of as pictures of Jewish soccer Jehuda Reinharz, Brandeis pro David is a common symbol of teams and acting troupes. vost and senior vice president power in Afro-Brazili~n cults Today in Brazil, more than for academic affairs. "The and tribes. 200,000 Jews populate Rio de Jewish community owes much Though some evidence ex Janeiro and there are other ma to him, as do we here at ists, such as a river in Brazil has jor Jewish communities in Sao Brandeis." a name very similar to that of Paulo and Porto Allegre. Dr. Reisman developed the King Solomon and South Scliar said most Jews in Brazil Hornstein Program, which American tribes practice cir are very well off, in that they offers training for professional cumcision, Dr. Scliar was quick own a car and have a maid. careers within the Jewish com to point out these legends are Dr. Scliar is a Brazilian medi munity and has more than 350 nothing more than stories with cal doctor and best-selling nov graduates working in all levels of Jewish little empirical data to back elist. agencies worldwide. Time on their Hands It was his unheard of approach Nathan finds the waiting easy, and his mother, Karen of combining fieldwork in the Rakitt,standing, and ElaineOdessa,agree, as they wait fort he Jewish community along with arrival of the volunteers on Day One o f the Phonalhon at the university courses in com J~wish Federation of Rhode Island last week. munity service and Jewish Coples DI the Herald are available lrom ... Ht:raldpholobyA/isouSmith studies that had a significant impact on the field of com ·Garden City Drug, Reservoir Avenue munal service, according to I Park Avenue Deli, Park Avenue Leon A. Jick, Brandeis professor emeritus of American Jewish Barney·s, East Avenue Low Rates, High Recognition studies. Jick said Reisman Books Dn The Square, Angell Street worked hard to overcome the College Hill Book Store, Thayer Street -GET THE FACTS reluctance of the establishment East Side Prescription Center, Hope Street to embrace his ideas. Hall's Drug, Elmgrove Avenue Advertise Your Business in " From the beginning, he was Little Professor Book Center, University Heights enormously committed in his Tikva Traditions, Hope Street THE HERALD. (Continued on Next P3ge) Calendar of Jewish Events Thunday, November 18 Saturday-Tuesday, November 20-23 Friday, November26 NCJWpaid-upmember meetingatJCCRl ...... noon Brown-RISO Hillel Woody Allen TempleTorat Yisrael Brown-RISO Hillel faculty luncheon discussion, Film Festival ...... 9p.m. Fall Book Review Series, To Ufe! ...... 8 p.m. "Strangers at Home: Jews in the Italian Sunday, November 21 Friday, December 3 Literary Imagination ...... noon "Molly's Pilgrim" film and discussion ToratYisraelSchool book fair ...... 9a.m.-12:30p.m. Alperin Schechter open house...... 9-11 a.m. at JCCRI kosher meal site ...... 12:45 p.m. Simcha Singles OOgel brunch...... 10:45 a.m. Torat Yisrael Fall Book Review Series, Torat Yisrael School Anim Z'Mirot: A Gala C1ntorial Concert A Child's Bookof Midmsh ...... 7:30 p.m. book fair ...... 3--5:30p .m. and 7-8:30 p.m. at Congreg.,tion Mishkan Tefila, First FridaysDialogue with Authors Chestnut Hill, Masss...... 3 p.m. at Congregation Mishkan Tefila Fri~y, November19 Congreg.,tion Beth Sholom awards dinner ...... 5 p.m. Chestnut Hill, Mas.s...... 8:15 p.m. Torat Yisrael School book foir ...... 9 a.m.-noon Monday,November22 Sunday, December12 TempleToratYisrael Fall Book Review Series, A Rnbbi Tnlks Willr Jesus _____ ...... 8 p.m. Toral Yisrael School book fair ...... 11 a.m.-2 p.m. TouroCommunityChanukah Party ...... 3p.m. Temple Sinai's Scholar-In-Residence Tuesday, December14 program, ··uvingasa Refom, Jew' ...... 8:15 p.m. Tuesday,Novembe_r_3_0____ _ Scholar-In-Residence at Congregation '"The Soviet Jewry Movement in America" Ch.:1nuk.lhStory Hour for Children at Newport Art Museum...... 3:30 p.m. Ahavath Achim ...... evening withauthorr Nancy Rosenfeld at Borders Bookshop ...... 3 p.m. Members of the community are invitl'd to submit .i Saturday, November20 Tuesday, November 30 ralend.ir listing (in addition to pnss rele..1sc;) to the Temple Ema nu-El l--lavurah Miny,1n ... .. !Oa.m. Herold in writing by the Friday before publication. The event title, date and time, place and a rontact person Temple Sinai's Scholar•ln-Rcsidcnce program, "IlieJews of theC1ribbe..1n & NeW}X'rt- with phone number i:.hould be listed items to: ··uvingasa Refom,Jcw" ... after momingsetVices lnc Touro Connection" ...... 7 p.m. Send C,lendar, Rhcxle lslm11f /rwrslr Hemld, P.O Bo,c 6C63, Scholar-In-Residence al Congregation l'rovidcnc~, RI. 02940 Ahavath Adlim ...... following lunch THE RHODE ISLAND JEWISH HERALD, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 1993 15 THE JEWISH COMMUNITY Crafts to be Demonstrated Stepping Down at JCCRl's Artisans Fair . (Continued from Previous Pagl') The 18th annual artisans produce hand-made bobbin own life and style," Jick said. crafts fair, "A Show of Hands," lace. " He really set an example for an anticipated JCCRI event in The opening night of the his students and that is evident the Rhode Island community crahs fair on Saturday offers a in the loyalty and affection of and regional art scene, will be sneak preview/selectio n and the graduates." held on Nov. 20 and 21 at the chance to meet the artisans Reimer, who will start as Jewish Community Center from 8 to 10 p.m. Big Nazo director Sept. 1, 1994, said he of Rhode Island, 401 Elmgrove puppets will perform from 8:30 has worked closely with Reis Ave. in Providence. to 9:30 p.m. The price is $7.50 man and will continue the Handmade works, including per person (includes Sunday mission he began. pins, hats, clothing and jewelry, admission). Gourmet refresh That mission started in 1969, will be on sale in time for the ments will be served. Please after Reisman won the national holiday season. RSVP by Nov. 16. Muehlstein Award and was This year's fair will feature On Nov. 21, the crafts fair sent to Brandeis to earn his live demonstrations by various will run from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. It doctorate. He soon developed artists, some of whom special will includechildren'sentertain the proposal for the Hornstein ize in rarely seen crafts. The ment and activities, a kosher Program and was named its following artisans will give lunch cafe and a bake sale. The second director in 1973. His demonstrations and offer their cost for this Sunday event is proposal called for blending the works for sale at "A Show of $3.50 a person with a $ 10 maxi resources of the University's Hands": mum per family, payable at the Heller School and the former • Tibetan rug weaver Jampa door. Children younger than 12 Lown Center for Contem Tenzing will demonstrate the will be admitted at no charge. porary Jewry. craft of making knotted pile Baby-sitting will be available "Up until that time, there rugs on a traditional style while parents shop. was no graduate program that Tibetan loom. The artisan " A Show of Hands," justly specialized in Jewish leader brought this craft with him to named as it celebrates the ship," Reisman said. " Most the United States after his exile artisans and their crafted people came from graduate from Tibet in 1959, and is now works, is an eclectic show of schools of social work or some one of the only people in the multi-media pieces. In the past times from schools of educa area to practice it. it has included hand-knit rugs, tion." • Hmong weaver Kia Yang, a pinched pottery, Judaica, It was fieldwork that Reis native of Laos, will demon· stained glass, intricately de Someone Will Enjoy This man was convinced would strate the traditional and time· signed pins, jewelry, hand· provide students with the skills Helen Kagan folds a sweater at the warm winter clothing necessary to succeed. consuming craft of Hmong made hats, silk-screened gar table last week at Temple Emanu-El's Community Action loom weaving, an art that she is ments, toy puppets and leather Day. Herald 1ff1010 by Alison Smillr working to preserve for future items. This crafts exhibit and generations. sale has become a major show PREVENT • Potter Eric Bright who uses for collectors and has a repu something to eat, and there is less tension overall," he said. New Reconstructionist J version of the Sgraffito Tech tation for being one of the best GUTTERS nique to create pots with carved juried craft fairs in New En "Another indicator that Prayer Book Featured relief patterns. Other demon gland. things are improving is the fact FROM strators will include Laurie Contact Evy Rappaport at that Israelis are starting to walk Whitehill, a lacemaker who uses 861-8800 for more information through the shuk again after so On Nov. 19 Congregation FREEZING fine cotton and linen threads to or to make reservations for many years," the policeman Agudas Achim in Attleboro, Saturday evening. said. Mass., will hold a special ser· Ruining Ceilings and Walls One example was an Israeli vice using the Reconstructionist who identified himself, as Yair, prayer book, Kol Haneshamali. HAVE Tourist Boom in Old City who had brought a couple of The recently published THEM German friends to the market. prayer book offers new transla (Continued from Page 12) ness," said Shwiki, gazing over " While I was never really tions, transliterations, and con· CLEANED other souvenirs, he too ex at the Israeli border policeman afraid to go to the shuk," he temporary readings and inter NOW pressed optimism that business sitting on a stool just outside said, "the thought that some· pretations of traditional is o n the rebound. An affable the shop. '"During the past few thing bad could happen was at prayers. WE DD FALL CLEAN-UPS man with a ready smile, Shwiki weeks we've had a much better the back of my mind. My The service will begin at 7:30 affirmed that more tourists rapport with the soldiers," the friends are visiting from over p.m. All are welcome. 30 Years Experience began visting the shuk in Sep· merchant said. seas, so I thought it would be a Congregation Agudas Achim tember after the peace accord " You see that soldier ~here? good opportunity to show them is located on Route 152 in At· 723-3498 was signed in Washington. He went and got himself some around." tleboro. One tangible result of the thing to eat and he asked me if I Reiner Ka iser of Berlin said agreement has been the emerg· wanted anything. He brought he was enjoying the aromas ence of Palestinian T-shirts and me a sandwich. and sights of the market's key chains in stores throughout " Before, we had problems alleys, but that he " wouldn't eastern Jerusalem and the ter· with the soldiers. They round have come without an Israeli. I City Tire Company ritories. ed up the teen-agers. Now, we would have waited a while, to INTRODUCES Though Palestinian 0ags are talk, converse. We're in a test see what happens." still technically o utlawed by period right now, and I think ~~uoKiOHAMA PASIINGIR, NIGN PIRFORMANCI the Israeli government, this has that if the Palestinians want ~ J1 AHO UGHTTRUCK TIRES peace, we have to do some not stopped shopkeepers from O UE TOTHE 01 selling souvenirs with the thing to help ourselves," 0!i~i~~~~~:e~t': ~~Pt::!~1:: 1~ fu~~:ld~:/:;~ :ji;~:u~. Palestinian colors - red, Shwiki said. THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY, white, green and black. There "We really feel the differ NEXT WEEK'S r----,------T----7 are hand-sewn shirts in the ence," confirmed Haim, the I LUBE, OIL I 1001c OFF I ALIGNMENTS I design of the Palestinian flag policeman keeping watch out RHODE ISLAND I tJi~~~ I O I ,~~~ :t,~!t I and a flag key chain with the side Shwiki's shop. " Until /£\VIS/I HERALD I only I I I words " I Love Palestine." recently, the border police PuRcHAs1012 oR MoR1 , WILL BE DELIVERED , , s29 95 1 " Things are much better played more of a role as sold I 516 •95 I TIRES I • I since the peace proposal, and iers than as police. Now, the Y'IOt«'.lHAMA ON FRIDAY. L EXl'IUS11/W,J J. __ Dl'IUS ll/30/93 __ EXl'IRnll/30/93 ..J I'm not only talking about busi· storekeepers offer us tea and l. L------..1 CALL FOR YOUR APPOINTMENT NOW! 521 -2240 Pawtucket 724·31 14 ASK ABOUT MONEY EXPRESS• 90 DAYS INTEREST-FRIE ARINNlftCe your wedding. bar JACK M. MINKIN Of NI IMZW1h, 1nnWerury or dba/Tile-Set ecllild'sbirdtinthe Mod.hl1IHIJtwish H,r1ld. CERAMIC TILE INSTALLATION AND REPAIRS TIit c"""'unity ii internttd i• wiltt happen, to rou! 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Rapaporte Hillel House on Ha Hasidic leaders viewed this sidic leadership during the new persecution as just one Holocaust. more incident in a history of He began with memories of persecution. Gold believes it Funds Will Benefit Youth Aliyah his childhood in Poland, partic never occurred to them that the Enjoying themselves a l the Pawtucket Hadassah group's ula rl y his affection and respect annual fashion show are (seated from left) Hilda Policow, fo r a Hasidic rabbi who lived HE WAS THERE- Rabbi Ben Ruth Alter, Shirley Berson, Shirley Howitt, Dorothy Rosen, nearby and looked on Gold as Jews were advised to an honorary grandson. ZionGold,aHolocaustsurvivor, (standing left) Gertrude Katz and Helen Ginsberg. Youth prepares lo speak about Hasidic Aliyah in Israel will be the recipient of funds raised from the He explained how complete take consolation from the authority of Hasidic rabbis leadership during the Holo event. For information on the Pawtucket group, which is part appropriate verses in caust, at the Rapaporte Hillel of the Rhode Island Chapter of Hadassah, call Elaine at 521- was at that time. Their advice the Torah - to be House Nov. 11. 0099 or Lesley at 941-1785. and intercession wi th G-d was sought on almost every subject. patient and submissive. 1/rraldphoto/.lyA/isou Smitl, Many regarded the Hasidic rabbi as the only one who guide to appropriate behavior. Vanguard Plans Harvest Hayride could speak with G-d for his extermination of most of the " Fear ye not, stand stil l, and see people - a man specially se Jews in Poland would result. the salvation of the L-rd, which A harvest hayride will be Following the hayride, cider lected by G-d for this honor. Jews were advised to take he will shew to you today: for held by Vanguard on Nov. 20 and doughnuts will be served The Hasidic rabbis were consolation from appropriate the Egyptians whom ye have at 8 p.m. at Scituate Carriage in a heated barn. widely thought to be able to see verses in the Torah - to be pa seen to-day, ye shall see them works. The group will meet at 7 p.m. the future, he said. When the tient and submissive. For in The beautiful sites of Scit at the Jewish Community pogroms began, many Hasidim stance, Moses' words to the agai n no more for ever. .. The L-rd shall fight for you, uate will be seen under the fall Center of Rhode Island and turned to their rabbis for advice children of Israel when they and ye shall hold your peace" moon. Warm dress is recom travel together, since Scituate were caught between the on (Exodus, chapter 14, verses 13 mended. Carriageworks is difficult to coming forces of Egypt and the and 14). find. sah, 11 50 New London Ave., Red Sea were often cited as a Advance payment is re Cranston, R.L 02920. Many rabbis and their con quired. The cost is $9 for Vanguard is under the gregations believed these dark Vanguard members and $12 for auspices of Rhode Island Hadas Eden Garden Club days were the last test of faith Tell them you ..w before the messiah finally their ad In the nonmembers. sah and aims to bring together Checks should be made by Jewish singles between the Plans Last came. They lived in hope of seeing him very soon. Nov. 17 to Vanguard/Hadas- ages of~25 . and 40 to share in Meeting of Season ..%.ode Island social and cultural events. When it became clear that For additional information genocide was· Hitler's plan, Have an opinion? The last · n;ieeting of the there was at least one "disap Jewish ~raid and directions, call Lorraine at Express it in a letter to season for the Eden Garden pointing" example of a Hasidic 463-7605 or the Hadassah Club will be held today, Nov. the HERALD. office at 463-3636. rabbi who managed to get 18, at noon at Temple Beth-El, away, abandoning his people. 70 Orchard Ave., Providence. But most of the rabbis stayed Speaker Corinne Lamchick with their congregation to the wi ll discuss " Birds in the bitter end, providing what spir Bible." itual aid and comfort they Special entertainment will be could under the crushing cir provided by Ilana Gewirtz, cumstances. flutist. Gold warned against any re Know someone Those planning to attend newal of the old Hasidic ideas should bring a brown bag of a spiritual leader being able lunch. Drinks will be served. to see into the future and hav Dessert will be provided by ing a special "in" with G·d. Ruth Goldberg, Zara Matzner He directed the attention of getting married? and Doris Sher in honor of their his audience to the works of birthdays. Isaac Bashevis Si nger, particu RSVP to Goldie Greene, 738- larly " In my Father's Court," 6956, or Martha Finger, 272- and praised them for their au 0623. thenticity. -~ #~ Tell us their na me and address a nd we'll send them a o ne-year complimentary subscription to the Rhode Island Jewish Hera ld. Newlywed Subscription Couple's Name ______Address ______C iry ______S ta ie __ Z ip ____ Speakers in Training Wedding Date ______A program for Hadassah officers and / or board members Your Name ______trains them to become effective speakers. Seen hereat a recent Address ______session are (first row, from left) Rosali nd Bolusky, president, Rhode Island Chapter of Hadassah, Jan Ziegler, Karen City ______S tate __ Z ip ____ Ostrowskyand RoslynGuannieri,(second row) Ruth 8\ustein, Rose Epstein, Donna Ross and Karen Penn, (third row) Sue Mail t his c oupon lo: Mayes, Reeva Curran and Barbara Forman. Dia ne Jewell is not seen. The program helpsattend~s become more effective Rhode Isla nd Jewish I lerald , P.O. Oo.x 6063. Providence, R. I. 02940 in leadership skills and public speaking, and develop an executi ve image. Bonnie Laird, an internationally prominent consultant, was the faci litator. NEAT Students Elections for the 1993-94 speeches to the students in Get Lesson on Student Council of the Provi grades four through eight. Im dence Hebrew Day School mediately following the Middle Ages were held recently. speeches the voting took place. Tunics, surcoats, houp- Nominations were made for Elected to office were: pelandes, cloaks and heraldic president and treasurer in the Mordechai Gilden, president; banners, all typical of the eighth grade and vice president Avi Rosenstein, vice president; Middle Ages, decorated the and secretary in the seventh Dina Krakowski, treasurer; walls of the classroom Friday as grade. Dani Stieglitz, secretary. junior and senior girls at New Posters were made and hung Student Council adviser for England Academy of Torah throughout the school. On the year is Rabbi Mordechai heard Rebecca Hamilton Smith Nov. 2 the candidates gave Nissel. of the Society for Creative Ana chronism describe styles and developments in medieval clothing and, also discuss the various uses of heraldic devices. Smith is herald for the Shire FROM ANOTHER TIME - Rebecca Hamilto n Smith of lhe of Smoking Rock, the south Society for Creative Anachro nism shows NEAT students some eastern Massachusetts chapter examples of medieval clothing. of the SCA, a national organiza tion devoted to learning about the Middle Ages through the re-creation of arts, crafts, and activities of the period. [Jlemif1wtd Sduw.£ :J>iano- On display also were such of, accessories as shoes, belts, P.o. Box 300, Exeter. Rhode Island 02882 • 202Wolf Rock Road purses and headdresses. Au (401 I 294-2909 thentically medieval in style, the clothing, accessories, and banners were designed and made by Smith for her own and her fa mily's use at SCA events. Following Smith's talk, the students were encouraged to examine all of the items more Suzuki Philosophy of Instruction • Reading Classes as Well closely and to try on many of Jazz, Classical and Popular Music • Music Theory and Composition them. The presentation was a Ages 3 through Adult JUST ELECTED - Mordechai G ilden, Avi Rosenslein, Dina supplement to the study of ENROLLMENT FOR WINTER SEMESTER Krakowski and Dani Stieglitz are the new Student Council at the medieval literature that is part Providence Hebrew Day School. of the junior-senior curriculum etuvdu 9lemilla,ul at the school. RI Ce Maureen Sheehan, the prin AVODA th~Meaning cipal of New England Academy of Torah, announced recently AT THE GATEWAY TO CAPE COD that Ka yla Pliskin and Ben jamin Beiser have been named On Beautiful Lake Tispaquin ot Suffill}er Commended Students in the Middleboro, Massachusetts 02346 1994 National Merit Scholar Founded in 1927 for Jewish boys 7 to 15 years old ship Program. A letter of com entering grades 2 through 10 mendation from National Warmth Merit Scholarship Corporation 4&8Wl:Sesslons Electives Program (NMSC), which conducts the "The Tradition Continues" program, will be presented by ·MatureSlall Judaic Culture the school to these outstanding Archery, Arts & Crafts, Basketball, Canoeing, Fishing, seniors. Football, Fun•yaking, Hydrosliding, Kayaking, Kickball, About 35,000 Commended Newcomb, Photography, Ping Pong, Radio, Rowing, Sailing, Water Sports Kosher Food Students throughout the nation Soccer, Softball, Street Hockey, Swim Instruction, Tennis, are being honored for their out Tubing, Volleyball, Waterskiing, Weight1ifting, Windsurfing, LandSports ACAAccredlled standing performance on the Woodworking, Wrestling, Week1y Field Trips, 1992 Preliminary SAT/Na tional Merit Scholarship Quali Inter- and Intra-Camp Competition Drama&Muslc AllordableFm fying Test, which was the route EXCELLENT KOSHER FOOD of entry to the 1994 Merit Pro RESIDENT R.N. • 3 ON-CALL PEDIATRICIANS gram. Commended Students have shown exceptional aca 8-week or 4-week periods demic promise by placing among the top five percent of CALL OR WRITE: more than one million program Paul G. Davis, Director entrants; however, their quali Camp Avoda Camp_ [a fying test scores are slightly be II Essex Street !CAMP low the level required to con Lynnfield, MA 01940 Tel Noar tinue in the competition for (617) 334- 6275 F£MBRC1C£ Merit Scholarships to be LAlf 0LDIIAM LAlf P OTANIPO Suun Uu awarded in 1994. Pembroke . MA Brookline. NH Hampstead. NH An NMSC spokesperson Girls. Ages7-15 Coed. Ages 8-16 Coed.Ages8-15 stated, " Being designated a Apply now to: Apply now to: Apply now to: MartyWiadro Commended Student in this Pearl Lourie Judi Rapaport keen competition is a credit to 508-788-0161 508-788-1515 508-443-3655 these young people as well as to their schools, which play a Forfu'1tttrlntormatl0ft, Conl1d: key role in their development. ~roe Martus, U:etUIMI Director The E~ and BeSSlt Cohen foundahon Camps, We hope that the recognition 30 M1In Street. Room 16. Ashlalld. MA 01721, (508) Ml-1002 these scholastically able stu· 1raa~001111ti, lt'IIICohll'lfounOltlOACamosfillqu~ Weent011r1111,wto~lf'lll()QQolol_., 4'. aimpnowtollQUll'lat,o,,,l~cnil0'1pll0IIOrttltUpcOffl"'llsurnrner dents receive will encourage them to develop." 18 - THE RHODE ISLAND JEW ISH HERALD, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 1993 OBITUARIES deserves." Trucks came and BESSIE BARAM Mrs. Priest was a member of and three grandchildren. packed Jews in the beds like A graveside service was held Temple Emanu-EI, its Sister WOONSOCKET - Bessie sardines, hauling them lo work Tuesday at Lincoln Park Ceme hood, Hadassah, the Women's Baram, 95, of 2485 N. Park camps where most were beaten tery, Warwick. Arrangements Associations of the Jewish Road, Hollywood, Fla., for to death. were made by the Max Sugar Home for the Aged and Miriam merly of Gaskill Street, "November 9, 1938. Thal was man Memorial Chapel, 458 Hospital. She was a member of Woonsocket, died Saturday at the last night of Jewish life in Aventura Hospital, Aventura, Hope St., Providence. B'nai B'rith and the original Germany and Austria," he said. Fla. She was the widow of Ohavath Shalom Synagogue. She was a member of the Sandelowski was sent lo a Joseph Baram. labor camp where he was beaten Born in Russia, a daughter of ABRAHAM "AL" GOLDSTEIN Women's Montefiore Associa fo r urinating without asking the late Jacob and Anna Gor tion. PROVIDENCE - Abraham permission from the officer in den, she lived in Florida for six She leaves a daughter, "Al" Goldstein, 76, of Charles charge. While in the camp, a years. She previously lived in Shirley Nasberg; two sons, gate South, 20 Randall St., died rabbi in the barracks told him, Woonsocket fo r 40 years. Lawrence Priest and Burton Sunday at the Charlesgate "My son, I want you to go out Mrs. Baram was a member of Priest; a sister, Bernice Guy, all r Nursing Center. He was the and do w hat they tell you to do. Congregation B'nai Israel, of Providence; five grandchil- · husband of Ann (Exter) Gold Because you will survive to tell Woonsocket, its Sisterhood, dren, and five great-grandchil stein. the world what they did to us." and Hadassah. dren. Born in Providence, he was a He was granted a release af She leaves two daughters, The funeral service was held son of the late Isaac and Gussie te r twoweeks,andsubsequently Norma Gordon and Thelma Friday at Mount Sinai Memo (Mellion) Goldstein. fo rced to live in the under Agid, both of Aventura; nine Mr. Goldstein was a painting rial Chapel, 825 Hope St., PREPA RATION- Holocaust grandchild ren, and 11 great Providence. Burial was at Lin survivor Heinz Sandelowski of ground for three years. contractor for many years and While living in secrecy, his grandchildren. coln Park Cemetery, Warwick. Providence prepares to make retired 14 years ago. He was an father tried to buy food from a The funeral was held immediate past president of the a speech in remembrance of Wednesday at Congregation the 55th anniversary of Gestapo agent, w ho arrested Young Peoples Beneficial Asso him and beat him until he was B'nai Israel, Prospect Street. Kristallnacht at the Brown/ ciation. He was a member of blind. Against Heinz's wishes, Bu rial was in B'nai Israel Ceme HELEN C. ROBINSO N RISD H illel House last week. the Charlesgate South Resi his mother went after her miss tery, Woonsocket. Hernld plroto by Tflylor Holland dents Association, the Davinci GREAT NECK, N.Y. - He ing husband and was never seen len C. Robinson, wife of the Center, and the East Side Se again. niors. late Albert Robinson, died Nov. Besides his wife he leaves 4 at home in Great Neck, N.Y. Kristallnacht SID NE Y HARMON GOLDBERG two daughters, Robert Russo, She leaves two daughters, (Continued from-Page I) LAS VEGAS, Nev. - Sidney and Lori Avarista, both of Prov Lori Smith of Merrimack, N.Y., more. I could not participate "It is like a dream to Harmon Goldberg, 80, of Las idence; a son, Gerald Goldstein and Linda Altman of Coral anymore." Vegas, Nev., died Saturday at of Warwick; a sister, Esther Springs, Fla ., and five grand Sandelowski said teachers me. Every temple the Nathan Adelson Hospice Bornstein of Providence; nine children. fai led him in every course be went up in flames Center, Las Vegas. He was the grandchildren, and 21 great The service was held Nov. 7 cause he was Jewish, and dur husband of Beatrice (Zaretsky) grandchildren. He was father of at Temple Beth-El, Great Neck, ing religious hour he was forced that night." Goldberg. the late Stephen Goldstein, and N.Y. to si l in the front of the room and Heinz Sandelawski Born in Worcester, Mass., a brother of the late Or. Jack and be humiliated by a priest who son of the late Isaac and Nettie Dr. Frank Goldstein. said, " Him and his people are (Levithan) Goldberg, he li ved The funeral service was held responsible for the death of All that is known of his par in Nevada for six yea rs. He pre Tuesday at Mount Sinai Memo SH AIVA SHOR Jesus." He was beaten by his ents' fate comes from a letter viously lived in Miami, Fla., rial Chapel, 825 Hope St., PROV IDENCE - Shaiva schoolmates on a daily basis. (now on display in Israel) that Charlotte, N.C., and Provi Providence. Burial was in Li n Shor, 90, of the Elmwood In 1938,seeking to escape the Sandelowski received from dence. coln Park Cemetery, Warwick. Health Center, Elmwood Av madness, his family moved from them saying they were on their Mr. Gold berg was an Army enue, formerly of the Jewish a small town, where their ances way lo the concentration camp veteran of Wo rld Wa r II. He Hon:,e for the Aged, died Satur tors had lived since the 16th cen at Auschwitz. was fo under and president of JANETTE PRIEST day at the center. She was the tury, to Berlin. But things were Despite the tragedy and hard the Sidney Gilbert and Co., and PROV IDENCE - Janette widow of Lev Lidsky. no different as the night of ship, Heinz Sandelowski sur the Giko Fabrics, Providence, Priest, 89, of 590 Hope St., died Born in Odessa, the Ukraine, Krista ll nacht fel l. vived by sleeping in trees and and Charlotte, for 35 yea rs be Nov. 10 at home. She was the a daughter of the late Il ya and " It is like a d ream to me," stealing food. He said the only fo re retiri ng in 1972. He was a widow of Irwin Priest. Sarah (Eho\ich) Shor, she li ved Sandelowski said of good that came out of his life in fo rmer member of Tempie Born in Tyler, Texas, a in Providence fo r several years. Krista llnacht. "Every temple the underground was meeting Ema nu-EI, Providence. daughter of the late Louis and She was a sales clerk in a went up in flames that night." his wife. Besides his wife he leaves Belle Goldsmith, she lived in food market in Odessa for 30 He said people stood in the As it turns out, they were the two daughters, Mery lee Providence fo r 70 year:.. She years before reti ri ng 35 years street and clapped and said the first Jewish couple married in Golden of Phoenix, Ariz., Ju had also li ved in New Bedfo rd, ago. "Jew is fi nally getting what he Berli n after the war. dith Weinstein of Las Vegas, Mass. She leaves a son, llya Lidsky of Providence, and a grand daughter. 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Incredibly, th( Gas tfre und, pas t president, risked,and frequently lost, their black bronze wings or shields Rhode Island Holocaust Survi lives helping Jews survive. which had looked so dark a t lhf vors organizatio n and chairman "Anti-Semitism, racism and dedication, were now fai ntly of the memorial project; Edward bigotry are still very m uch golden, and one,almost directly 0 . Adler, secretary of Rhode ls alive ... The human race seems in sunlight, did glow. land Holocaust Survivors orga to be suffering from selective The stars and inscriptions nizatio n; Vincent A. Cianci, memory loss," he said. " Free showed up more clearly - mayor of Providence; Cantor dom is not a birthright but a bright gold against dull gold, Brian Mayer, Temple Emanu principle for w hich we must just as Zeitz had predicted. El; Rabbi Wayne Franklin, fi ght every day of our lives." It is easy to believe in the Temple Emanu-El; and Ra y He took time to acknowledge, future, seeing the memorial at mond Eichenbaum, past presi with g ratitude, the part that noontime, but it is easier to be dent, Rhode Island Holocaust Mayor Cianci had played in lieve w hat we have heard about Survivors organization. helping crea te the memorial. the past, seeing it at dusk. One of the highlights of the Cianci had seen to it that Provi This memorial was more than ceremo ny was the add ress by dence do nated $36,000 toward 12 years in the making, accord Gastfreund, who made a stir the desig n, selection and cre ing to survivors, w ho recall ap ring, powerful speech (a copy of ation of the sculpture for the proaching Mayor Cianci in the his speech can be found on the Rhode Island Holocaust Survi early '80s asking for his sup fea ture page in this week's Her vo rs. port. He pledged the $36,000, ald). He told of the 6 million A plaque was awarded to but the money wasn't in hand Jews w ho died in the pogroms, Mayor Cianci by Adler and until his mo re recent term in a nd pointed out that 11/ 2 mil Newman in recog nition of his office began and he was asked lio n of them were innocent chil effo rts. to make good on his pledge. dren, whose only crime was to Cianci spoke about the survi The Rhode Island Holocaust have been born Jewish. vors of the Holocaust (there are Survivors encountered many He issued a scathing indict currently 32 in Rhode Island) obstacles alo ng the way, includ ment of the Nazis - particu a nd the importance of remem ing some resista nce to having larly those who had been given bering them a lways. He had, in the memorial in the museum talents and abilities above the his pocket, a voucher for Barney courtyard. However, thanks to average, a nd the n dedicated Zeitz, and brought Zeitz to the the efforts of David Hirsch, past their gifts to genocide. microphone to accept it. He then president of the federa tion, and He said, ''The conscience of remembered, as Zeitz turned to Steve Rack.i t!, executive direc the world was dead. It was a leave after thanking the mayor, tor of the federation, permis THE MAN BEHIND T H E WORK - Sculptor Barney Zeilz conspiracy of silence!" He added that he hadn't actua lly handed sion was granted and the project stands bes ide his creation in the courtyard of the Rhode Island that documents exisl that prove the voucher over lo Zeitz. At went throug h, they said . Holocaust Memorial Museum last week just before the dedication this point a little comic relief Now there is relief that the service. that people in every major capi· 1/ernMplroto byA/isou Smith to! in the western world knew was welcome, and the a udience memoria l is in place and the what was going on but decided enjoyed it. long road lo comple tion is Holocaust he would like to work on the that reports of mass extermina Klein made some closing re- ended. finish jusl a little bit more-that tion were not to be circula ted. Memorial he isn't quite through. (Continued from Page I) By5p.m. thecrowd had filled LIFETIME how he had considered angles a ll the seats, lined up along the of vision; the e ffects of lig ht, garden wa lls, a nd spilled out to Photo Policy WINDOWS, INC. weather and time; and the reli the sidewa lk. 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Pawtucket, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 430 p.m. Call the 2.eitzexplained that theshields Speakers included, in order Herald, n4--0200, for more information. are bronze a ll the way through, o f their appe a ra nce, David and that he envisions the statue Newma n, president, Rhode ls glowing gold in thesunlight,giv land Holocaust Survivors o rga Let the community know ing off light. The bronze was nizatio n; Rabbi David Rosen, about your organization's president, Rhode Island Board painted with a dark, protective functions. Announce chemical agent, thesleel wascov of Rabbis; Jeffry G. 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NallALD ~NOTO IIY TAYLOR HOLLAND GRAPHICS• LAYOUT BY IONANNA IPAIILING A2 - THE RHODE ISLAND JEWISH H ERALD, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 1993 HOLIDAY SHOPPER ISSUE Historic Wayland Square Shines Again by Alison Smith that their customer is someone Herald Reporter who wants high quality, and a For decades, earlier in this high level of service,ata reason century, Wayland Square ca ableprice,and they do their best tered to the "carriage trade," and lo fill those requirements. Time did so very successfully. and time again, as you wander When the malls opened the the square you meet merchants square felt the pinch, as did all who take great pride in their of downtown Providence. repeat business - shoppers Eventually, many of the who come back year after year, downtown stores moved out to having established a rapport the suburbs or failed, but the with a certain salesperson or square held its ground. One of owner. its secrets of survival was its Because of the proximity of location in the heart of one of the historic area of the hill, the the richest socio-economic ar state DOT plans to install black eas in Rhode Island. It is sur fluted posts and suitable period Annie Hartman of Books on rounded by blocks of residences, li ghting and signs. The busi the Square takes a moment to many of which are of historic nesses in the a rea plan to see what happens next. interest and under the protec brighten the square'!> lighting HeralrlplrotobyA/isou Smith tion of the Providence Preserva soon, too. children's and women'sclothes, ti on Society. With the exception of men's haircare, fine jewelry and ba nk Recently, the retailers of the clothing, Wayland Square can ing. ·vou can easily walk from area have been working to full y providetheshopper withalmost one end of the area to the other, res tore Wayland Square's every amenity - food and and parking is no problem. gleaming image. They realize drink, unique gifts, books, toys, Reliable Gold, at 181 Way- You'll look like a movie star in the elegant holiday dresses al Tre Sorelle Ltd. Career clothing is a specialty. Hats, belts and other accessories make great g ifts for the holidays. Heralrlpliotoby}ea11etre Hirlalgo Ifs that time to make your holiday wish list! [BJ I IN co R r o RATE oj 421-0406 • 176 Wayland Avenue Judy Plotz at Books on the Square reads to preschoolers Evan Foster (from left), Christopher Wal sh, Monday-Friday 10-5:30, Saturday 10-5 Anna Hughes and Courtney Sherman,sitting with her mom,Jane O'Farrcll ,duringstorytime held BRIDAL REGISTRY• FREE GIFT WRAPPING at the store every Wednesday at 10 a.m. Heral,/ plroto by Jem1ette Hidalgo G2'1he holidays.,, a time for giving, a time for sharing. Come share the spirit of the holidays, ©tr shop is brimming with holiday gifts and fashions, Tre Sorelle Ltd. 4 71 Angell Street CLOTHIERS Harcourt Brace Jovanovich Providence Girls, Preteens and Juniors 489 ANCH t STRH1 Tel: 331-9097 l'~O\lll(1'(.1, RI IODI ]-..111-.;o (401) S2 1-6640 Books Make Holill11y Hmm; Hours: St11rti11g Novf'mbtr 18 Monday- Thursday 9-9 J\l ond.1y-S.1turd,1y 10-5 Friday-Saturday 9-10 Thu"-d,1y5 'til8 • Sund.i y12-S Great Gifts! Sunday Noon-6 1)1(1!6 llLAO,\H\11 S"'i HOLIDAY SHOPPER ISSUE THE RHODE ISLAND JEW ISH H ERA LD, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 1993- A3 woman with a ware, from charming country strongsenseofher kitchen accent pieces to the per own style, and he fect bookends or throw for a adds that quality man's den or a living room and attention to Tre Sorelle, 489 Angell SL, is detail do not have the store for the woman who to mean an ex wants to feel as if she is shop lraordinarilyhigh pinginParis. A bouquet of roses price. tops a rack of deceptively Books on the simple, extremely flattering Square,471 Angell evening \-Vear; the carpet is thick, St., is the quintes the lighting is gracious, thesales- sential non-chain bookstore. The store hosts a series Tune and time again, as of story hours and pajama parties for you wander the square, its younger cus you meet merchants tomers, and offers adults dedicated who take great pride in personal service in their repeat business - Harry Limer, owner of Reliable Gold, stands theirsearchforjust behind his sparkling estate and modern the right volume. shoppers who come jewelry. Reliable Gold has been on th e square The atmosphere is back year after year, since 1934. Herald photo by Aliso,, Smit/1 inviting and re laxed, and the land Ave., has been in business temptation to sta y and browse a people are attentive. A great in the square since 1934. Harry while is overwhelming. place to begin creating an ex Li mer, the owner, offers an ex Sara's Children's Boutique, traordinary evening. ceptional display of estate and 178 Wayland Ave., has been on It is easy to believe that when modern jewelry, and fine crys the square for 12 years now, and you leave the Salon de Fatima, tal and china accent pieces. Offers exactly the right blend of 201 Wayland Ave., you will look Peter Blieden, the owner of children's clothing, from infant like a celebrity. The interior of Peter Blieden at 199 Wayland to pre-teen, for the East Side the salon could be the living Ave., has been in the fashion customer. The clothes are el room of someone famous, ex egantly simple, in very good cept for the s!('('k glass counter taste, with a touch of nostalgia and discreetly displayed mer here and there. Mary Janes, chandise. The emphasis dresses made of beige taffeta throughout the store is o n per The charming entrance to a charming store. Gabriel le sells up-to with lace collars, and black vel sonalized care in a soothing at lhe-minute fa shions. Htrald plroto by Alison Smitlr vet outfits catch the eyes and mosphere. The salon has been hearts of parents and grand par on the square for four years, baCk, a huge, inflated, green liz might be Minerva Pizza, at 205. ents alike, and the recreational after moving there from the ard rides a can of a popular Angell St., which has been in clothing is bright and smart with Davol Square area. brand of beer high over shop business for 20 years this month. a hint of Mondrian in its design. Wayland Wine and Spirits at pers' heads. Huge pizza ovens stand behind Ms, run by Mrs. Tingley and 210 Wayland Ave. has been on Togo with that beer, you need the counter ready to deli ver pip- Mrs. Aldrich at 176 Wayland the square for 60 years, and has a pizza, and so your next slop (Continued on Pag(' 5) Ave., has been on the square for customers who have been com nine years. Before that, for SO ing in for 40 years, which cer years, it was a fixture on Thayer tainly says a lot about thei r level Street. The store is completely of customer satisfaction. How stocked with fine gifts for every ever, the store keeps step with occasion, from lamps to table- the '90s. Near the cooler in the Sweet Creations & Gifts GIFrBASKITS AssoRTED CHOCOLATES business for 17years. He opened Low CALORIE GIFrs his Wayland Square store in March of 1990. Peter says, "We We sliip anywhere in the u_S,A_ have better women's clothing, all of whichiswearableand fash 184 Wayland Avenue, Providence, R.I. • 274-3377 ionable." He believes American HOURS: MONDAY-SATURDAY 10-5:30, THURSDAY 'TIL 7 designerscreateaclean,simple, sophisticated type of clothi ng which is eminently wearable, and he thinks they will domi nate the fashion world eventu ally. His emphasis is on individual service for the Hail ,,,_ Brittania!' "'-s ? r"'' WAYLAND S•Q•U•A• R•E ®ine & efpirib INC. Subjr A Victorian gold pendant, circa 1890, witli pearls 011 deep blue enamel. $650. 210 Wayland Avenue Providence FREE DELIVERY Reliable Gold, Ltd. Jewelers 621-5216 \Vayland Squart, Pr0t~dtnce 273-4250 181 w ... YLAND A vtNUL, WAYLAND SQuAR(, PR OYIOlNCl, R.I. 02906 Gard.tn 0,:y, Craruron 9-46-3566 Cl!C IE lif:;l 861 -1414 A4 - THE RHODE ISLAND JEWISH HERALD, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 1993 HOLIDAY SHOPPER ISSUE Wearable and fashionable and beautifully,subtlydesigned, up-to-the-minute fashions are available at Peter Blieden. Blieden goes to New York constantly, to stay in step with American designers, A quiet moment at Salon de Fatima in Wayland Square. Kimberly who, he believes, will eventually be the focus of the fashion world. Hwddplwtoby Aliso11Smitlr Benedick (right) and Cindy Madeiro (left) talk over a manicure table. Hualdpl1otobyAlisonSmith I lered rain hat, he played the academy of timber. stories, memoirs of grandpar part of a partisan pal of long We still call neighborhood li ents or bygone feasts, find their ago. He spoke country Italian, braries "branches." Books have way to temple libraries. They A Grove of and we threw in some Yiddish leaves that turn as you study, to include Brian Selznick and Rob in response, just for fun. get the fruit from trees of wis ert Roth. Lillia n Schwartz even Good Books You canquoteanyparagraph dom, like owls roosting on put the fl yleaf ofa book on "Mike from Machlin's memoirs and limbs. I [ike tocompare the lines Fink" in theglasscaseat Temple by Mike Fink recollections, at random. They of verseor argument we stare at Emanu-EI. "Mike" and I had Her;i,ld Contributing Reporter make excellent conversation to things on vines from soil. o nly one thing in common - pieces. We told Jim about the When we eat from a recipe in love of the river. Otherwise, he ancient Marrano roots of Italian a book, we take part in the run was an American burly myth Jewish life, the communal ov ning waters and creeping green from the era of Davy Crockett. "Not many people have taken their eyes and back off once the ens, the way Hebrew actually arteriesoftheuniverse,oneworld Haveyourownadventuresin this book out," says the librar racial laws are set in motion. A entered the Italian language, as with one creator. The kids look this month before Chanukah ian. I'd been hunting for Classic terrible sadness haunts the soul well as eggplant and fennel, throughpictwebookslikeyoung when we scatter the brilliant and Cuisi,ieofthe Italian JCTVS, by Edda of the lovely books.all that's left which went from the Jewish things playing in the shade un the fading foliage of the bygone Servi Machlin, Volume One, of an ancient and honorable way kitchen into Italian cuisine. der cover of broad limbs. seasons and look forward to new since before Rosh Hashanah. At of life. On Jewish book month, I sa Just so, students in my Jew growth from the inspiration of summer's end, Dorothea Snyder Our Italian friend Jim from lute Machlin this remarkable ish literature classes Oit back into newsunshine.1necardcatalogue had loaned us Volume Two of Johnston can do anything in his and superbly gifted lady. Books my sight on the back pages of ofEmanu·Elstill holds real card the cookbook-memoir, a pair of kitchen. He even pickled his fit into your life and house not books they illustrate and some board with typed letters. Ina chest beautifully illustrated volumes. cucumbers till they smelled and just upon the formal shelves in times write too. The children's of pine, oak and maple. Machlin, a survivor who had tasted like treasures from a bar your parlor, but in every nook hid out in the woods with parti rel in a Jewish deli. and cranny, from the kids' sans, tells the long history of We asked Jim to dinner the rooms to the pantry counters Celebrate Your Family Heritage ltalianJews in between old-time other evening. I wanted to show and cupboards. This holiday season, give the right up to the present day. recipes. She gives out the good off our coffee table tomes from To tell the truth, my eyes tire gift that pays tribute to your This public tribute is a gift of and the bad. Edda Servi Machlin of Italy and and blur thesedays. Once I could family heritage: an inscription gratitude and remembrance A priest and a fascist officer, New York. Jim came in bearing spend long hours poring over a on The American Immig rant honoring an ancestor whose safe from threat, stand by the baskets of homemade vinegar, great novel. Now I scan col Wall of Honot4 at Ellis Island. courage and determination Jewish villagers. But old Chris merlot wine, and yard-grown umns, read aloud to my son, For a $100 tax-deductibledona paved the way for the freedom tian neighbor-frie nds lower heads of escarole. With his bat- stick my nose in the funnies. tlon, you can add the name of a and opportunity we so often Among the falling leaves of parent , grand parent or any loved take for granted today. November, the brown oaks and one to the more than 420,000 Subscribers will a lso receive the sear maples, settling down names already permanently en a certificate personalized with into mulch and compost, I graved on this memorial that the name and country of origin tumble into a favorite metaphor, celebrates American immigra of the honored individual, the library as a grove of trees,an tion from its earliest beginnings which can be presented asa very special part of the gift. Limited space is available. To e11s11rea place foryo11rfamily ,co11- gift certificates for tact: The State of Liberty-Ellis ls la nd Fo1111datio11 Inc., P.O. Box • day of beauty ELLIS, New York, N.Y. 10163; (212) 883-1986. (four packages to choose from) • skin services • nail services • hair services • gift baskets • jewelry 1250 mlne,01 Sf)flng avenue Soups• Salads. Sand"iches north piovldence Daily Specials 727-1330 Full Breakfast S Ms features th e best in country accent pieces and more formal decorations, plus a select line of lovely gifts. The store has been part of the Wayland Square sce ne for nine years. Historic Wayland Square (ContinuOO from Page 3) ing hot pies. Even if you weren't hungry going into the store, you'll feel starved after seeing and smelling that pizza. Additions, al 190 Wayland Children's clothing is always a welcome gift. Pictured above are Ave., carries exciting lines of a few of the many beautiful styles that ca n be fo und at Sara's shoes, like Joan and David, Children's Boutique. The store also carries shoes and accessories. Stuart, and Enzo, and lots of gi ft Herald plroto by Jea11l'tll' Hidalgo items.Silk-screened sweatshirts, costume jewelry and si lkscarves a sweet tooth or buy a great gift wardrobearustomercompletely would make lovely gifts this for someone you love who loves in the most up-to-date styles. Per· holiday season, and "booties," candy. The store sells mouth· sonalized service is most impor· the short, c,ul-off versions of the watering candy, candy for those tanl to the Gabrielle shopper. very fashi6nable boot, are sell who must avoid sugar,and bas· And when you need to have ing very well this fall. Addi kelsand tinsofsweelsmadeup a drink and/or a sandwich in a tions has just opened a branch to order. place where you can relax after at Garden City. Gabrielle, 467 Angell SL, of· alt thisshopping,drop in to Pen· Sweet Creations, 184 Way· fers a fashion-forward look. The niesat 172 Wayland Ave.. Time land Ave., is the place to satisfy store prides itself on being able to to reward the inner self. When dressing for the holidays or any special occasion, be sure to Get the perfect gilt check out Additions in Wayland Square or Garden City for your from our unique shoes, handbags and accessories. Hernld photo by /l'anl'ttl' Hidalgo selections with personalized s So many ways to say and free gilt'!" ~ppy Holidays Beautiful Shoes, Boots, Handbags, Scarves, Jewelry (??,_ __ _/ C?Z·/J (77_ /_ . ' Li!'/'VU6 L/~6 Jt'll! . ,-'' ' ~ , 100% SILK DES IGNER SCARVES $29.90 additions Wom en·s Shoes & Accessories .5 1// TO 10. NARROW/MEDIUM Wayland Avenue. P1ov1dcncc. R.I. 8Jl-3JJO Gilrdcn C11y Village (oc~t 10 Borders Bookstore) Cranston, RI. 944-0830 A6- THE RHODE ISLAND JEWISH HERALD, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 1993 HOLIDAY SHOPPER ISSUI There's ~Hope' for your Holiday Shoppin! by Johanna Sparling one have a n old or interesting otic woods. Flourishes also Special to the Herald photo that cries out fordisplay?), Camera Werks can also take carriesfolkand jazz HERALD PHOTOS BY and will impose a favorite im care of your passport photos and CDs and tapes. JEANETTE HIDALGO age on a T-shirt ($19.95) or post-holiday film developing. Pay a visit to the Busy holiday s ho ppers will sweatshirt ($29.95). The staff can Make sure you stop in to see Frank Paul Salon on find everything they need - customize the a rticle even fur Jane Kratsch at Flourishes - Burling ton Street from the simple to the sublime ther with lettering. Two walls at she's the cheerful newcomer on (behind Rosa's/ - on Hope Street in Provi the store are devoted to decora Hope Street, and has she got Skipper's on Hope dence's East Side. tive frames of high craftsman some whimsical and charming Streel)and let Frank Camera Werks has items for ship, ranging in price from $10 gifts for your selection. There and hisstaffgiveyou the photographic amateur or to$50-and who wouldn't love are gift soaps, hand creams and a new holiday look small wind chimes in the $10- - or just a relaxing and-under range. shampoo, set and There are beautiful Chanu blow-dry. Frank kahcards-all individually silk Paul Salon offers screened. There's pottery and monthly specials. glassware, mustards, honey, Gourmet De-Lile chocolate sauces, and absolutely isHopeSlTeet'sonly exquisite barrettes made from Glatt kosher restau dried flowers.She carries a vari rant, and is under ety of items for the gardener - the supervision of from tools at "better-than-cata the Vaad Hakash logue prices" to decorative ob ruth Mehadrin of jects for your garden, like the Rhode Island. The Corduroy pants for the cold weather and "Tempus Fugit" sundial. And restaurant is open these beautiful sweaters are great gifts for then therearethe "PooPet" stat Monday through the little boy on your list. Little Rascals on ues-little"self-fertilizing" rab ·n,ursday, 11:30a.m. Hope Street carries a great selection of bits,frogsand pigs to adorn your to 2 p.m. and 4:30 to clothing and accessories for boys and girls. indoor and outdoor plants and 8:30 p.m., Friday encourage their growth. from 11:30 a.m. lo 2 p.m. and sions - from Shabbat lo shiva. Sunday, noon to 8 While you're there, why not pick auteur - from Domke and a frame? Everyone has photo p.m. Youcanstopin up a gift certificate for a friend Samsonite camera bags lo doz graphs. Pat Zacks at Camera for a modestly priced or family member? ens of lenses. A gift certificate to Werkssays the store offers "one lunch or dinner and Dianne al Little Rascals says one of their photo classes, in of the larges! selections o n the order one of their that jeweled gloves and gripper structed by professional pho Easl Side." You can find tradi "overstuffed" sand gloves are the popular items tographers, is a novel idea - or tional si lver frames, or choose wiches, specialty with the junior set this year - you could purchase the work of from a varielyof wooden frames plates or dinner the jewelled gloves, for their a professional from their photo - those made of burled wood, entrees. bright and shiny appeal, and exhibit area. which cast off a fiery glow, or In addition to the gripper gloves because they Camera Werks also offers the marquetry frames, patterned meat, chicken and assist little hands in catching custom framing (doesn't every- with different hues of inlaid ex- turkey, Gourmet De footballs and climbing monkey Liteoffers vegetarian bars, with palms that are and Middle Eastern adorned with "traction dots." dishes. The restau The children's clothing store rant bakes its own carries sizes newborn lo 14 and The per(eel gift for your favorite gardener bread, a nd provides a lso sells toys, games, puzzles, We'll make - a gift baskel from Flourishes. catering for all occa- accessories and makeup sets. Also sold at Little Rascals are unique hand-knit, JOO-percent sure your wool sweaters in a variety of patterns-pullovers and cardi GTank~ul~lon gans alike. Stepping into Miller's Inter children stand national Delicatessen will allow you to accommodate a number SHAMPOO & of holiday needs in one stop. on your desk. COLOR You can purchase a gift certifi SET OR WITH SHAMPOO cate for your holiday hosts or arrange your own basket filled BLOW-DRY &SET w ith rugelach, spices, jellies, Designer photo frames. chocolates, olives, capers, mus Onty$10.00 $30.00 tards-the list flirts with infin TUESD/\ Y & WEDNESD/\ Y TUESOA Y & WEDNESOA Y ONLY ity. There are soups and sauces, The Camera Werks ONLY New Customers Only rice and pastas and 12 bins of ------coffee beans from which lo 764 Hope Street, Providence 60 Burlington Street, Providence (off Hope Street behind Skipper's) choose. 331-3200 • WALK-INS W ELCOME Miller's will make the bas kets for you if the shelves prove too daunting. They will also pre pare your holiday meals. And after an autumn afternoon of shopping, o rdering your din DO YOU KNOW WHERE ner from the deli display of en GOURMET trees and side dishes will afford YOUR DREIDELS ARE? DE-LITE 758 Hope Street, Providence, Rhode Island Also ... 454-5652 THEY'RE (J MenOfohs O Toys INTERNATIONAL CUISINE tt!tt O (andles 0 8ooks MIDDLE EASTERN SPECIAL TI ES small HERE!~ 0 8onners ¢ Cords CHICKE N KABOB • RIB STEAK• DELI MEATS (I Candy Gel! OGihWrap APPETIZERS• SOUPS • SALADS change ¢ Gomes O Etc. Catering For All Occasions GIFT CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE Quality Consignment fRH GIFT WRAPPING• WE SHIP ANYWHERE• SPHIAL OIIOlRS WELCOME Children's & Maternity Clothing, OUR RESTAURANT IS GLATT KOSHER Toys, Books, Small Equipment under supervision ol Vaad Haka1hruth Mehad1m of Rhode Island We have • terrine telecllon of Hollday Clothing. Shop he~ n"u HOURS: MONDAY- THURSDAY TiKVA TRADiTiONS 11 :30- 2:00, 4:30- 8:30 ACCEPTING FALL. WINTER FRIDAY 11 :30-2:00 CALL FOR APPOINTMENT SUNDAY 12.00-8:00 727 Hope Street, Providence• 421·0309 770 Hope Street. Provldeollf!, R.I Monday-Thursday 9:30-S:30 • Friday 9:30-1 • lunday 10- 2 881-4968 Tuffday-Saturda,y 9.30--C 00 HOLIDAY SHOPPER ISSUE THE RHODE ISLAND JEWISH HERALD, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 1993 - A7 Small Change, a children's and prosperity. Jean and maternity clothing consign Lefebvre a t Soaring ment shop, sells toys, books and Spirits says Ihat thestore small equipment in addition to aims to educate its cli its clothing. Because of their enteleabout artistic Na large consignment base, there tive Americans - from are always a great deal of items theiruniquewovenbas for your selection. Barbara ketsand pottery to their Navas says, '1'here is always traditional regalia. something new." Items not sold Tikva Traditions is by the end of the season are indeed the local source donated to local charities. for Judaica. Ben Eisen SoaringSpirits, which opened berg and his daughter, in June, offers Native American Ellen Shafner, have and wildlife-inspired gifls. Jtscof gifts for everyone on fersarestocked withtheartworks your holiday shopping of 10 different reservations from list. Books, tapes and the United States and Canada, games are g reat for and the shop deals directly with kids, and there are the Native Americans. itemssuchasmugsand Items range from $6 candles note pads for teachers. to Hopi pottery and Navajo rugs A menorah is a won carrying price tags into the thou derful gift - not only sands. All of the items - and for a family member, Soaring Spirits sells Native American there are hundreds - are one but for yourself. If you and wildlife-inspired gifts. of-a-kind. havea hard time choos- Spend a moment in the store ing from their large selection nights, cruises or tours. Why and you' ll encounter the ubiq· of Chanukah items, gift cer· not give a loved one a down· uitous turtle and a spirited fig tificates are available in any payment on a trip to Israel? It ure known as Kokopelli. The denomination. could provide a friend or family turtle, representing Mother For lhe traveler, Wiener member with the incentive lo Earth, can be found in a variety Travel offers gift certificates for start a travel savings plan. of items- most prevalently, in Soaring Spirit's vast display of silver jewelry. Many Northeastern Native Americans, including the SOARING Narragansetts and Wampa noags,aremembersoftheTurtle SPIRITS Clan. And the silhouette of NATIVE AMERICAN Kokopclli, the Joy Bringer, INSPIRED GIFTS shows up in pottery, jewelry and JEWELRY• POTTERY • RUGS rusted metal sculptures. An an cient symbol of magic, music, 79) HOPE STREET. PROVIDENCE. R.I humor and the gift of sharing, (40 1) 831-08$0 Kokopelli plays a flute and TVE5DAY- FRJDAY 10-6 · SATURDAY 10-5 wears on his head the plumage of the m~caw, which accompa nied him on his journeys across the continent Evidence of the Joy Bringer has been found in ruins from MIILER'S New Mexico to California, dat Ben Eisenberg shows off one of the many menorahs ing from thel 6thcenturyall the "THE INTERNATIONAL DELICATESSEN" available at Tikva Traditio ns. way back to the third century. ~ ~ This popular and aestheti you a nice relaxing dinner at pared al area temples. The res· cally inspiring form is also con· home - with no apron strings taurant opens at 5:30 a.m. for the sidered a symbol of fertility - a ttached. up-with-the-chickens crowd. agricultural and otherwise - Thanksgiving Menu For respite from the side walks and shops, stop in at Chopped Liver Rosa's (formerly Skippers) for breakfast or lunch. Rosa Sousa Oven~Roasted Capons has 14 years' catering experi Homestyle Mushroom Stuffing ence, and will soon be opening for dinner, with a special menu '"-RLittle • ...,: ·. Candied Sweet Potatoes with Carrots for S.-iturday evenings. Rosa isa 1 nutritionist and offers an exten W ClSCCl S ·· Potato Kugel sive breakfast menu and lunches Pureed Winter Vegetables including fish, chicken, salads, We'~e Done Our Holiday Sho~~ing ... BUTTERNUT SQUASH • TURNIPS• WHITE POTATOES pastas and dietary plates, in addition to the meat loaf din ... Ha~e 'lou? 521,0368 • 774 HOPE STREET, PROVIDENCE ners, American chop suey, beef stew, braised beef and home FLAPDOODLES, ECHO FIELD, DINO PLAYMATS AND MORE made chicken soup that have been the standard at Skippers All at 20% Off :~:,'<"'' fo r years. 782 Hope Street, Providence • 274·0464 • Monday-Saturdoy l~S She also provides catering for y~-;--;--;--;--;--;--;-'+'-'t parties from four to 400 and is t:!!:i=:: llibi!:Cil known for her kosher dishes pre- FLOURISHES ~Jl',j/2 ,;,{o/1 /o,-, ,?aPrl!tY,e,-,,;, VACATIONS GIFrS Rest.iur.11nl, Cltering &: T.ike-Out CARDS Formerly Skipper's We ha~e gift certificates in any ACCESSORIES Under New Ownership denomination for peo~le you love GOOD FOOD • LOW PRICES "'-' DAILY SPECIALS THANKSGIVING • CHANUKAH • CHRISTMAS ENGAGEMENT GIFTS • WEDDING GIFTS Try Our Saturday A DOWN-PAYMENT ON A TRIP TO ISAAEL Made-Jo-order gift baskets Dinner Specials All Crulm Reduced • We Mttl the Competition Gifl certificates available STARTING 11/26/93 Mond,y- Frid,yS-.JO,.m.-J p.m. Hot IDAY HOLIII.S: Tut'50AY- SUNOAY 10 AM-6 PM S,turd,yS:JO,.m.-9p.m. Doti>fhy Ann ~~:~~~~Cc':8,r:.'i.~~~':,~RS S11nd1y?,.m.-Jp.m. • 769A 1-101'1 s·un 1-r. PMOVlOl:.NCI', RIIOl)t- lSI.J\NI) 02906 766 Hopo Stroel PO Bo • 6845 '\v P10Yldonco Rno do lslan d 02940 401 -27)-6891 776 HOPE STREIT, PROVIDENCE IC I I er - (NEXT TO MlllER'S) "YOUR TRAVEL AGENT, INC," 14011 272-6200 AS- THE RHODE ISLAND JEWISH HERALD, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 1993 HOLIDAY SHOPPER ISSUE Delicacies in Rolfe Sq uare has many varieties of specialty and internatio nal foods on display and read y to eat. Ht ra/dplwtobyTaylorllollimd Marty's MeatMarketinRolfeSquaregives the Jewish rooka Rolfe Square Has It All choke of koshe, meat prnducts. He,o/d pho by Taylor Holland the area was dedicated by the "It's kind of an intimate area Herald Reporter city as an official tow n square. to shop or eat lunch," said Park 1994 SWIMWEAR Whether you are shopping "[Rolfe Square! has been Avenue Deli owner Cheryl Lee for the holidays or just need a good for me, and I guess I've Weinberg. "It's quaint and get FOR MASTECTOMY & bite to eat, Rolfe Square in been good for it," said Ruth ting progressively better." Cransto n has everything you Lubinski,ownerofRuth's. "My To get to Rolfe Square from FULL-FIGURED WOMEN need a nd is easily accessible business has prospered in [the 95, veer right off the Cranston from Route 95. 40 years I've been here!." exit and follow Pontiac Avenue atw.. . . J.nlimafe ap,pmtd. Lined with a ll kind s of shops The hometown atmosphere for about a mile a nd a half. and restaurants, Rolfe Square carries over into the businesses, So if you are looking for any· filled °" 6.p.ecia&l6. pre-dates the modern shopping as many of the owners in Rolfe thing - specialty foods, a new LINGERIE GIFT ITEMS malls o f Warwick and Cransto n Square make it a point to gel to outfi t, toys or a ha ircut - Rolfe with a quiet small-town feel. know their customers. Square has ii all. The square, which has been around as long as most business owners and residents can re Y2udL mem ber, was given a majo r 44RolleSquare, Cronsto11, R.l. 0291 0•941-SIS5 re novation seven yea rs ago Open Tuesdoy-Solurdoy 10 o.m.-6 p.m. w hen .new bricks, signs a nd lampposts were installed and Perfume 'Visit 'lqtas new focatwn .. ' Oils corn.er of'R.g{fe Square Designer Fragrances wuf51..uhurnStreet ... Obstssion, Chanel, Giorgio, etc. Custom Blended Tor tfie pe,fect fw(u{ay Perfumes gift or outfit {or your Cranston's Rolfe Square. fw{u{ay cefe6ratwn Hml/d pl1oto by Taylor Ho/1,md 2-PJECE KNITS SrEClAL 0cCASION DRESSES C ASUAL, CAREER, A CCES50RlES Afissr,s & petite. sizes 2-18 FREE GIFr WRAPPING Park Avenue Deli 840 PARK AVENUE, CRANSTON• 785-0020 Call us today to order platters for the Holidays! CHOICE OF FISH, CHEESE, MEAT OR VEGETABLE With all the lixings ... coleslaw. potato and macaroni salad Scentsatio11s Jras relocated to: Holiday Gift Baskets - Free Delivery 840 Park A venue, Cranston SUNDAY 8 AM- NDON • MONDAY: C LOS ED 785-0020 TUESDAY-FRIDAY 8 :30 AM- 5:30 PM • SATURDAY 8:30 AM-4 P M • /12£tf~rE~i~fd;,. -~ -- SPECIALIZING IN MIDDLE EASTERN FOODS . ,.._ IMPORTED FOODS FROM AROUN D THE WORlD GOURMET ~~FTTE:~~:g~~l~P~~~~~~~RE IN U S. -, - . ' - 12 Rolfe Square, Cronslon, R.I 02910 • Phone or Fox !4011 461 -477 4 • M-F 8-7 Sor 9-5 HOLIDAY SHOPPER ISSUE THE RHODE ISLAND JEWISH HERALD, TiiURSDAY, NOVEMBER 18, I993 -A9 Announcing the Rhode Island Jewish Herald's S'th Annual Chanukah Art conto5t - ...... SPONSORED BY Draw a picture with a Chanukah theme. Please include your name, address, phone number, age, grade, school or synagogue. AMF(I If you do not include this information, we will have to disqualify your drawing before the judging begins. ~ oL.ang ~ Niantic Avenue fl O Cranston v.:,owlarama 944-0500 NOTE: ARTWORK CANNOT EXCEED 11" X 17" IN SIZE First Prize: $25 Gift Certificate from Sara's Children's Boutique and a Family Membership to the Warwick Museum MY VERY OWN BOOK Second Prize: One personalized book from My Very Own Book; Swansea Mall, Swansea, Mass. "7 Days of Creation" from Shapolsky Publishers, Inc. and 2 Passes (508) 675-2959 (3 games each) from Legion Bowl 1 Emerald Square Mall, Attleboro, Mass. > (508) 643-3626 Third Prize: $10 Gift Certificate from Tikva Traditions and 7 Free Game IPa sses from AMF Lang's Bowlarama Honorable Mention: $5 in Geoffrey Money from Toys "R" Us and WllRWICK Post Road 4 Passes from Meadowbrook Cinema Warwick MUSEUM 737-0010 First Prize: Family Membership to Roger Williams Park Zoo and Family Membership to the Warwick Museum Second Prize: 1-year subscription to SHOFAR Magazine; "The Animated Menorah" from Shapolsky Publishers, In c. and 2 Passes (3 games each) from Legion Bowl Third Prize: $10 Gift Certificate from Tikva Traditions and 7 Free Game IPas ses from AMF Lang's Bowlarama ...e;;;;,._ THE Honorable Mention: $5 in Geoffrey Money from Toys "R" Us and -~- RHODE ISLAND 4 Passes from Meadowbrook Cinema ~ "'1' fl: ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY = § RogE:r Williams Park Zoo First Prize: 10-Gallon Aquarium Starter Kit from Tutty's T ~ Providence· 941-3910 Aquarium & Pet Center Second Prize: 1-year subscription to SHOFAR Magazine; " It Happened in Chelm " from Shapolsky Publishers, Inc. and 2 Passes (3 games each) from Legion Bowl Third Prize: $10 Gift Certificate from Tikva Traditions and 7 Free Game IP asses from AMF Lang's Bowlarama Honorable Mention: $5 in Geoffrey Money from Toys "R" Us and =~ e A DIVISION OF 4 Passes from Meadowbrook Cin ema S. - 1 SHAPOLSKY PUBLISHERS, INC. e00• KS 136 West 22nd Street, N.Y.C., N.Y. ---- (212) 633-2022 ENTRY DEADLINE: NOVEMBER 29. 1993 MAGAZINE Judges for the 1993 Chanukah Art Contest 43 Northcote Drive, Melville, N. Y. 11747 Rabbi George Astrachan, Temple Sinai, Cranston; Michael Fink, Herald contributing (516) 643-4598 reporter and RISD professor; Johanna Sparling, Herald graphic artist; Rabbi Nechama Goldberg, Temple Am David, Warwick TiKVA TRADiTiONS Winners will be contacted by telephone by Hope Street, Providence• 421 -0309 December 7 and announced in the December 9 Issue Prizes will be awarded on December 9 at a party in the SARA'S JCCRI Social Hall on Elmgrove Avenue, Providence, CHILDREN'S BOUTIQUE beginning after school and ending promptly at 5 p.m. Wayland Square, Providence• 331-0495 Judges are also invited to attend. Garden City, Cranston • 944-0495 *~~!!,Mass For more information, across from Emerald Square Mall) !508) 695-6195 call 724-0200 AID- THE RHODE ISLAND JEWISH HERA LD, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 1993 HOLIDAY SHOPPER ISSUE Fun is the Name of the Children Can Educate Game with Updated Classics Themselves with Some old friends a re wailing for you in the game aisle this Amusing, Creative Toys holiday seaso n. Like never be fore, classic board games are Babies and young children facili tate learning. being updated and redesigned learn through p lay. And al Move over, Barney The Dino - and are ready to hook a new thoug h manipulative play with Rocker is .i lovable dinosaur generation of game players. a construction kit may look more ride-on toy that is rockin' kids' To help you choose the per "useful" or "educational" than worlds. It baby-di no " roa r" and fect classic board game gift fo r dashing around the yard yell whimsical styling give the toy everyone on your list, here's a ing, it's just as important fo r character and personality, and look at a few classic games that children to discover what thei r invites young children to pre are new and improved for 1993: bodies feel like when corneri ng tend dragon-play scenarios or • Let's start wit h Pictionary fast as i i is for them to learn imagine they're the stars of "Ju· - one of the best-selli ng board more "i ntellectual" lessons. rassic Park." games in history, with more than A toy manufacturer plays an 25 mil lion unitssold world wide. important role in the develop· Now, for the first time Pictionary mental process, and should has been completely redesigned know that learning through play and updated. Theresult:a brand means kids learning everything new version of the game that about themselves, their world incorporates 2,500 new words and the objects and people in it. and p hrases wi th the mos t "West Germany" and "Punk out of this renewed "Pictionary· If parents provide playthings for popular ones since its initial Rocker." Also removed were mania," be sure to check out yet fun, children willed uca te them· introduction. hard-to-draw or obscure words a nother updated winner - the selves. • To develop the new and phrases. completely reworded Pictionary The Dino Rocker'~ and Activ Pictionary, inventor Rob Angel If you've got any Pictionary Junior. Designed for children ity Rocker'", both fro m Today's added a hostof'90sphrasessuch fans on your gift list, you can ages 8 to 14, Pictionary Junior, Kidspattern changing each lime the more) fun for adults. It's great ini ti al sit-up activity toy. Its (401) 943-9990 game is played. 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Natural appearance, durable, nevar thick-looking "U11iq u e Perso11 alized /]Jwe {lie!lifi {hat ke Th~s Chanukah, Give the Consignment Shops: Universal Gift of Chocolate The Trading Posts H o liday traditions vary around the world, but everyone of the 1990s has one tradition in common: exchanging gifts of sweets. by Madeline Hardie and the hassle of garages.1lesor plac· Germans spice up their holi Paula Bettencourt inga classified ad and having to days with hard spice cookies, Special to the Herald stay home for a ca ll that may pfeffekuchen. Danes bake thou Consignment stores arc the never come. Those that have sands of ti ny cakes known as trading posts of the'90s. Today's jewelry and other beautiful pepper nuts. And Norwegians consignment stores deal in ev· thi ngs in their homes do not prepare a special rice pudding erything but major appliances, want strangerscoming through. w ith one almo nd. The person w hich cannot be guaranteed. Thieves use ads as a way to w ho finds the almond will be The fastest·growing are home see the layout of the home for a the next one to marry. furniture and accessory stores. future break·in. For a person by One traditional gift that has People exchange products for themselves, handicapped,or the crossed a ll borders is Swiss other supplies found in the store, elderly, placing a classified ad chocolate. In Switzerland, necessities or just extra cash. or running a garage sale is a big chocolate is given 12 months of The principle of operation is risk. the year, as a gift of love, appre easy to understand. It involves Both buyer and seller receive ciation and friendship. showing quality merchandise a service from consignment According to Arthur you have in your home and no shops. The seller receives added Oberholzer, master pastry chef mance, thanks and fun. ing a soft, silky chocolate inside. longer use or need and paying income, less risk, or a way to of Swiss chocolate maker Li nd t • Gift of roma11cc. For a gift This year, Lindt, makers of the owner after the goods are dispose of one item or an entire & Sprungli, chocolateasa heart· from the heart, the chocolate exquisite chocolate since 1845, sold. In effect, the consignment estate. The buyer receives qua\· fell gift dales back lo the Aztec truffle is the most elegant and is introducing a new series o( store owner acts as an i ndepcn· ity furniture or home accessory Emperor Montezuma. Report· seductive chocolate. According truffle boxes designed to evoke dent sales agent for the person at an affordable price. Both edly, he drank 50 portions of to legend, the fi rst chocolate the romance of chocolate. The supplying the goods. buyer and seller benefit. chocolate every day and would truffle was created as a novelty Truffle Gift boxes, trimmed in Some 61 percent of people Wi th the holidays approach· serve his guests this royal drink fo r King Louis XIII of France, gold, fea ture soft.focus photo· canvassed nationwideare plan· ing, now is a good time to con· in gold goblets. .who had a sweet tooth. The king graphs of 0owers reminiscent ning to redecorate their homes. sign items you no longer have a So if you want lo give your loved the exotic mushrooms of fine paintings. This activity creates a need to use fo r, i.e. platters, tables, fami ly and frie nds the royal known as truffles, so the royal • Gift of thanks. For an elegant sell and buy furniture and ac· dishes, which a ll take new im· treatment this holiday season, chocolatier created a treat that and delicious thank·you, every· cessories. The transient nature portance this time of year. present them wit h a box of looked like a truffle and was one loves a distinctive gift box of Americansocietya[socrcates I( you're ready fo r a change chocolate. Yourchoiceof choco· made with two chocolates - a of assorted chocolates. This year, the need to dispose of entire there is no better time to display late can deliver messages of ro· hard, solid outer shell surround· Lindt is introducing an assort households or a few items your goods or find an item you ment of its foi l-wrapped milk, through a consignment outlet. need for the holiday season. dark and white Li ndorballs in a Consigning is proving to be a Throughout the state are a new, sophisticated internat-ional service to people in upper· number o ( flne consignment Monopoly Is Now design. Decorated for the holi· middle income g roups who stores for your tour. Check your days, Lindt c hocolates say want toge! rid of unwanted fur· local paper for those nearest you Available in Hebrew thanks in a universal language. nitureor household items with· and good hunting. So wherever you'recelebrat· out giving it away. In addition Made/i11e Hardie and Paula the convenience and security Belle11court are owners of Home Now, for the fi rst time, the offered through Dec. 31. Sup· ing the holidays with family and Again Co11sig11111e11t Shop, 941 original Monopoly by Parker plies are limited. friends, chocolate is the uni ver· offered by a consignment shop Namq11id Drive, Warwick, R.l. Brothers has been licensed for To order, call l ·S00·JUDA· sat gift that wi ll melt the hea rts are major assets fo r sellers. manufacture in Israel. This clas· ISM®, (800) 583-2476. of everyone. With consignment you avoid 02888; 403-3370. sic board game has been fa ith· fu ll y translated into Hebrew. Players purchase Israeli streets and companies, using authenti· ~ I I ' ca ll y reproduced Israeli shekels. I Ir [I Jumre C4Jain This game, as well as ilscom· ' panion Junior Monopoly (for I I &m.,igmtwtt Sfwp, chi ld ren), also in Hebrew, ca n provide hours of enjoyme nt j~;~~TRUtE~::Fi~~~~~~~;swARE for the enti r.e family, a nd be a Sever.ii ways to buy; valuable learning experience to Tuesday through Saturday 10 ta 5, Sunday 12 to 5 Eveiything you Live.ind Silent improve H ebrew la nguage Auction, Baz.iar.ind 941 NAMOUIO DRIVE, WARWICK. RHODE ISLAND • (401) 463..J310 skills. r ennySocial GOVERNOR FRANCIS SHOPPING CENTER 1·800·JUDAISM~ is the sole always wanted ... tRaffld importer of Hebrew Monopoly as well as Hebrew versio ns of Saveon: other popular board games, in· IT'S AN AUCTION-BAZAAR duding Risk, Clue, Boggle and Theatre tickets, ie welry,giftitems, Scrabble. A special introductory SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 21 , 9:30 A.M. TO 4 r .M. 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Here's one way to put the Look at the hang tag on the wrap on holiday gift-giving. deluxe cosmetic organizer, jew Most teens love jewelry, elry o rganizer and shower orga makeup,hair-careproductsand, nizer, and you may find an of course, music. Build your gifts introductory offer for a free com around these categories and you pact disc. lnree different CDs hardly can go wrong. featuring five different artists, a re You might present your fa a vai lab le with proof-of-purchase, vorite teen with a jewelry orga so teens can collect all three. nizer sparkling with fun jewelry. Personalizing a gift lends a Or for a sure hit, fill a deluxe special touch. For travelers, pack cosmeticorganizerwithmakeup. a soft-sided travel bag with a New Contents'~personal care zany-patterned toothbrush, na organizers by Rubbermaid can vored toothpaste, and maybe a turn a few makeup or hair acces razor and deodorant. sories into fabulous gifts. Or create a luxury package by For the college-bound teen, a filling a soft-sided bag with shower organizer makes it easy scented bath oil, loofah brush, to haul her absolutely essential scented candle and a good book. hair-care supplies (hair dryer, Knowsomeoneheadingsouth shampoo,conditioner)downthe for the holidays? Design a "tropi hall to the shower or gym, or to cal care kit." Fill a travel b.1g with thehealthduborJCCfitnesscen suntan lotion, moisturizer, sun ter. This hard, plastic case comes glasses, and maybe some reggae with a soap dish and easily fits or island music to set the pace for A Chanukah/Christmas Shopping Bazaar into lockersor undera plane seat. the beach. (Contents bags have (For the sports fanatic, stock ii water-resistant linings so they're There's so much to choose from when shopping at Roger Aransky's Christmas Store in with a small towel, water bottle, easy to wash.) Plainville, Mass. This photo doesn't nearly do it justice. Sweats, hats, jewelry galore, toys and sweat band and socks.) With a basic smart gift and a more can be found at the store, which certainly isn't just for the Christmas shopper. The new Contents line comes few accessories, you can create a Hrraldphotoby/1,:mt llf' H1dalgo in both hard, plastic containers memornble gift that will be used and soft-sided bags, and they all for a long time. 'Smart' Phone Manager Gives Gift of Peace and Quiet Ec1stsideMarketplace The holidays are supposed time grabbers - then the per approved list of friends or rela to be full of peace and goodwill. fect gi ft for your household just tives ring through. Wholefood Alternatives &. Tradltlonal favorites family gatherings and quality might bet he new "smart" Phone Another unique feature Jets time. 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Unlike hu Phone Line Manager, you'll hear man message takers, it never nothing louder than the sound makes o mistake. of the match s triking the Telemarketers really step up matchbook. the action during the holidays, 1 A special built-in digital an and the phone line manager ROGER fiRfiNSKY S swering machine takes mes steps in to serve as your per sages. Or you can program your sonal phone police. Your holi- "personal secretary" lo [eta pre- (Continucd on Next P.igc) CHRISTMAS STORE! MY VERY OWN BOOK The Perfect Holiday Gilt for Any Child NEW ARRIVALS DAILY! PERSONALIZED CHILDREN'S HOLIDAY AND STORY BOOKS wch as: Little Mermaid Barbie. Sports Superrtar, Jewish Holidays: and more. Your child is: the main characteT along with 5O0/o OFF fiND MORE!! three friends. 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Involve the kids - Holi over the holidays than at any days truly belong to children, so other time of the year. But when let them photog raph it the way looking through family photo they see it. albums, the holiday pictures 4. Creativity is the key- The often look the same from year to holidays mig ht be traditional, year - the traditional family but the photos don't have to be. portrait in front of the fireplace This season, try to change your or the kids dressed up on the view. The more you bend and holidays. And loo often, the pie stretch to find the rig ht angle, hues are dark. the more interesting your pho To help make this holiday tos will be. season unforgettable long after the menorah is put away, fol lowing are 10 basic picture-tak Don't Jet a little snow ing tips from Eastman Kodak Company: or cold weather prevent 1. Use the right film - Spe you from taking great cial holiday moments are once in-a-lifetime, so don't risk them. photos, Pick up a Don't try to skimp by buying waterproof camera and unknown, less-expensive film Everyone Needs a New Calendar bra nds - you'll o nly be disap shoot a roll outside, pointed later. If you're unsure by Sharon Hodlum A calendarbyanarlisl named available. of what speed film to use, ask 5. Add a little humor-Can Sped.al to lhe Herald J-1 .R. Giger nearly knocked me For comedy and film buffs your local photo processor or did photos are often the best - I think calendars are the per down with its powerful, fright· there are calendars that feature pick upa copy of Kodak's Pocket and the funniest. Ignore the in fect gift. I mean, everybody eni ng images (perfect for sci W.C. Fields, the Three Stooges, Film Selector g uide. stinct lo have people pose; in needs to know what day it is, ence fiction/horror fans or a Hollywood legends, and an 2. Keepthecameraclose-by stead, photograph them as they right? And no matter how hard neig hbor you'd like to give tique circus posters. For the A "moment'' is just a split-sec are- even ifit means the baby's your giftee is lo shop for, there nightmares lo). Folk artists were musica I ly inclined, a ll styles are ond, and if you have to get up to feet a re dirty. always seems lo be al least one also well represented - art by represented : classical music, find a camera or load the fi lm, 6. Keep it simple; avoid back· calendar that has their name on Inuit Eskimos, Ndele Tribes Blue Note jazz, classic rock post you'll probably miss it forever. ground clutter - Don' t try to it (I call this Hodlum's Charac men, Tibetan monks, and arli· ers, and fu nk from the Apollo get a ll four kids opening their ter-Calendar Synchronicity facts from Ancient Mexico and Theatre, among others. And for presenls inone shot. Take group Maxim). And since it's Novem· Americaareall availabletograce the inveterate shopper/ collec· Smart Phone Manager photos to remember w ho was ber now and the holiday shop· your walls. tor, calendars about antique (Continued from Previous Page) there, but if action is occurring, ping season is fast approaching, For cartoon fa natics, or for dolls, Victo ria n shoes, cowboy keep the picture popula tio n I thought I'd doa little pre-shop· the child ren (young and old) in boots,dassiccars,and fruit crate day housewarming won't be down to a bare minimum. ping investigation. A calendar your life, take heart: Speed labels will all make perfect gifts. interrupted by a nyone but the 7. Bravetheweather - Don't reconnaissance mission, if you Racer, Popeye, Marvel Comics Tlreauthorworksat Accident or lost guests trying to fi nd your let a little cold weather prevent will. Superheroes, MauriceSendak's Design Bookstore, 128 North Main driveway in the snow. you from taking great pho tos. Soon a recent blustery day, I Mo nsters, and Mr. Natural are SI. in Providence;455-0050. Another important fea ture Put on the hat and gloves, a nd if wandered covertly into a book- HEALTHY RECIPES • CASUAl QUICK COUNTER SERVICE • ALL DISHES UNDER 55 • 6V08 lets you change its "A" list and the snow is falling, pick up a store. In addition to having a o: ''B" list of pre-approved calls as waterproof camera and shoot a selection ofa,tbooksandmds, often as you like. Made in roll outside. it had a pletho ra of calendars ~ 3-course meal fior 2 ~ America, the Pho ne Line Ma n 8. Snap away - When it waiting to be bought. Here's a g 3 ager looks like a giant calculator comes to picture-taking, do n' t :;;; ~:~vi;; ~!i:~;:rt t~~; Includes any 12 2 entreel and with a special keypad that lets skimp on the number of photos 1 I 0~::::; !~O:~:~ c::: ! you key in your phone list and you take. Whe n a situa tio n haveavailable. !Q $1295 ~ /. ~ • prio rities. The unit is small makes you say, "I've got to get a AJI fi 11 enough to fit on a ny te lephone picture of this," take three or 1 stand or nig ht table. four photos to capture different ~~;:z~/:!f,i;~~/H!~ I Vogurtmi>~:~1~~~;!!1,,~pu,c- ~ n~! expressions and moods. amongsuch luminariesasM.C. <(I v• And remember, holiday pic Escher, William Wegman, Gus- ~ ture-taking doesn't have to cost 1 a fortune.Stock upon fil m early ~:y~ ~~g~t~~~;t~i:::anu~ ~ ~ a nd look for specially marked Henri Matisse,MauriceSendak ~ ~ film value packs and mail-in a nd Keith Haring. EAT-IN OR. ~OR SPEEDYT AKE-OUT.CALL 453·2424 • 272 THAVEQ STREET.PRCM OENCE coupons. For more information on taking better p/1otos, consumers ca11 order Kodak's "Ho/ Shots" brochure by calling Kodak Customer Assistance Ce11teral (800) 242-2424. T h e Yello w Pages a r e n ' t t h e o nly place w h ere you can l oo k u s up. The ADTI Phone Line Mana ger makes a practical gift. Unlike the so-called "caller ID" systems that are currently I sold separately o r are integrated in some new telephones, the ATOI Phone Line Manager works in any state or locale, re· gardless of its caller ID status. This means if you live in non· vocrn. Beautv N, 1-1.,,,.J.tb_ _ caller 10 states like Texas o r f'lw:lrf. l'u.~Chhipl\Oiul. Did~ IUD, I California, the unit works per BltlllBii;IIOlb.B-. kilt. kh.M~Mu:c. fectly for you. It even outdoes Mlbl.Moiilw. Sramly, ~f.R!Wllkaloo. caller-ID-only units. C~CfflC.,M..al.lwiv,i)rilSadil:. Vn .i.lht, 1u111, K~ Ka.Ca bay, hfftq'. lu,. So while you are out shop ~ A- Afp.lrult. Mal~ Ruin KDW:y, ping for that special gift for your cm.... '1 , Prm. FW, l\rtr.(btuL Ohit.w ....- ...._ spouse, your in-laws, best friend or boss, you might want to con J udy's ()-{u ir (Dcm 1pw 1y w1d [})uy ~f,Jct sider the Advanced Technolo- AW O~NT 0~ OtSICN 0 A Fine Arts Bookstore Voguev1\,tedla\tsummer Vou'llloveu\, too Foranappo1ntment.call846-4444 t: ~~1~~1~t~~e~~,~:·1ro ~~ lS'Kt off services with tho\ ad. e.clud1n9 special 1tem1 l1m1t one per customer 1037 Aqu,dneck Avenue 10 M,ddleto,.,n 11 5ree97l- 2834phone. product catalogues ______~1~:::~~~:~~:~:1·~~:.~:=cu:.':t.. o r you can call ATDI at (800) 401 -0 5-0050 A14-THE RHODE ISLAND JEWISH HERALD, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 1993 HOLIDAY SHOPPER ISSUE It's Jacquelin Dodge and Pam Reilly taking a moment out from serving a steady stream of customers al The Land of Aahs, in the Warwick Mall. The shop deals in cards and candy, balloons and T-shirts, big and little Barneys - a little of everything. Herald pholoby Aliso,r Sr,11/h The Ideal Gift for the Craftsman I-lave you ever marveled at Dupli-Carver1 M from Wood ity and accuracy. The spindle the intricate detail of an elabo Mizer. option makes accurate carvings rate wood carving and thought The Dupli-Carver provides of table legs, bedposts and ca of someone who would enjoy the hobbyist with the expertise noe paddles easy with its 360- making one of their own? Is of a mastercraftsman. lt expands degree rotation. Once clamped there a craftsman in your family the hobbyist's woodworking in place, the spindles are sup A Few of His Favorite Things who would like to expand his or know-how lo include ornately ported horizontally to make Timothy loves trains and ca nnot tear himself away frorn the her abilities whilecrealing beau· carved spindles, miniatures, pic carving simple. display at the Toy Cellar in Wickford. You'll find new tech tiful wood carvings for all to ture frames, gunstocks, intricate The Dupli-Carverisavailable items like Geo-Safari there, and old family fri ends like teddy enjoy? inlays in drawer or cabinet in two models. The F200, for the bea rs, but you won't find any toy guns.says manager Gunilla This holiday season, why not fronts, and just about anything more advanced craftsman, is Asp land. Hrmld photo by A/1so11 Smith give that person, or yourself, an else that can be carved from designed to carve larger pieces. extra-special gift that will pro· wood. The Tl 10, ideal for the begin vide hours of gratification and a TheDupli-Carvercomeswith ning craftsman or hobbyist, is lifetime of pleasure - The two options to ensure versatil- portable for convenient storage. For more information on how to order the perfect gift for the craftsman on your holiday list. Contact your Dupli-Carversales The To y Cellar and Juggles .; representative at (800)553-0182 make gift giving easy. Stop and ask for Dept. OC. in and meet our friendly, knowledgeable staff and explore our selection of wonderful, affordable toys. We carry Brio. Educational Insights. Geo Safari, Gund, Erector plus music, puzzles, games. science, arts and crofts and much more. U11iqu(' ll.ind-J>i1i111cd .ind s1c11cilcd dcsi~ns . . . H~itlcnti,11 THANKSGIVING FRUIT BASKETS • GOURMET BASKETS IMPORTED IIAllAN FOOD, CHOCOIATEI, BISCOTTI, GOURMO COFFEES ANO MUCHMOREi 1·800-330·3002 • 401-946-1692 • 1395 AlwNd Annff, S•ife 111 , JOM1fCN1, Rhoft 11'°"41 02919 HOLIDAY SHOPPER ISSUE THE RHODE ISLAND JEWISH HERALD, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 1993 AlS Homescapes, a new store located inSeekonkSquareShopping Center on Route6 in Seekonk, Mass., offers glassware, tableware, cookware and a wide variety of gift items for any occasion a t approachable prices. Kids are welcome to play in the Kids Korner. Herald plrotoby /rmre/1(' H1dnlgo Can a Holiday Gift of Computer Software Give Your Kids the Edge? Maid to Order Merry Maids team members thoroughly clean microwaves That depends on the soft ware. and the outside of cabinets during each cleaning visit. A gift certificate from Merry Maids frees the recipient from house Search the globe for top read work, so that he o r she may spend more ti me with family. ing experts. Lock them ina room wilhinternationallyaward-win ning game designers and soft entertain parents as well. Its Electric Reading Land's sug· ware gurus. Wha t comes o ut is unique mixture of 1960s music gested retail price is $-W.95 for electric Reading LandTM This and nostalgic "discovery" items IBM and compatibles, and will educal'ionallysound,incredibly spread throughout the game be available soon for Macintosh fun software teaches your 4- to will bring back wonderful and Windows. Call D.C. True 7-year-old children to read. memories that parentscanshare (81JO) 929-1243 for the name of a In the spirit o f giving, the with their children. retailer near you or to order. publisher D.C. True (Dreams Come True) will donate a 5-per· cent royalty fo r every copy of Electric Reading Land sold to Software for Success, a not-for· p ro fit corporation, to help eco nomically disadvantaged A wann and friendly star child teams up with your children in the childrengainaccesstocomputer fun-filled adventure of learning to read in Electric Reading Land. technology. "Give Electric Reading Land and you give our children and others the edge - reading, the door to imagination and learn· ing," saysRobinAntonick, O.C. True's present. Advanced software tech niques in Electric Reading Land capture the experts" teaching intuition in a way no other me· P·A·S·T I·C·H ·E dium can - the experts leach, Holiday Arts & Crafts Show FI NE DESSERTS & CAFE monitor and coach your chi!· dren w hile keepin~ you in SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 1993, 9 AM. TO 5 P,M, formed and engaged. They even 92 Spruce Scree!, Fcdcr;il H ill. rrov1dcncc 861 -5190 suggest developmentally ap· HOLIDAY CRAFfS • Dli1ED fl.ORAL ARRANGlcMENTS • JEWELRY • RH11F.51lMEN1$ Tuesday- Th,.,,;o,fay r,l1 11 pm/ F11d~y & S~rorday nll l I •}0 pm /Sund.,y nll 9 p,n propriate books and activities Regency Plaza for your child ren that you can enjoy together. One Regency Plaza, Providence Electric Reading Land will # CRAFTERS WANTED ... For infonnation, call Donna at 861-6900 • TURKEYS Fresh • Young • Tender We sell crystal. We welcome kids, GEESE Go figure, FOR CHRISTMAS Homescapes is glassware. Tableware. Cookware. And a complete bridal registry with anything· but-humdrum bridal gifts. Everything here is BELWING artistically presented and approachably priced. TURKEY FARM For your uninterrupted browsing pleasure, IIJl4Uffl0MAVUIUl•IOlffl~4•SI.UONI we even have a "kid.friendly" room. See you soon at Homescapesl ORDER !ARLY • CALL TODAY Seekonk Square Shopping Center (near Heartland) IIN([l!H Seekonk, MA • 508-336-1663 336-9142 A 16 - Tl IE RHODE ISLA ND JEW ISH HERALD, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 1993 HOLIDAY SHOPPER ISSUE Blackstone Plaza and Vicinity by Johanna Sparling Special to the Herald The convergence of Provi d ence's Hope Street and Pawtucket's East Avenue is home loa neat little area of shops al the north end of beautiful Blackstone Boulevard, a mecca for walkers, joggers, strollers and bicyclists. A gift certificate from any one of these establish ments makes an excellent gift for a loved one who enjoys spendingtimeontheboulevard. There's Maxmillian's Ice Cream Cafe-providers of rich, creamy homemade ice cream, frozen yogurt,desscrtsand spe cialty soups, salads and sand wiches. Pick a fl avor from their aptl y named ''Meaning of Life" ca tegory - like "Baci with 3 Gert Hak, Phyllis Berry and Bella Dubinsky enjoy an afternoon cup of coffee ~~=~1-~, 1 ~~ ~;j~:~~:y:~ :~:i~ recently at California Coffee Co., while Eleanor Fleming (right) devours an ice unique pocket sandwiches. cream cone at Maxmillians. Heruld photos by JeaurHr Hidalgo Just a few doors down is the bagel breads, rolls, holiday pies California Coffee Company, and suspiciously delicious fat purveyors of what many con freeand cholesterol-free pound sider the elixir of the gods. In cakes and muffins. addition to their 30 different Directly across from roasts, you can try a caffe latte, Barney's, at 100 Lafayette St., is espresso or cappuccino, and or R.S.V. P. Stationery, where you der a Cali fornian dessert, such can order personalized statio as the California Citrus Cake or nery for yourself or as a gift. G hiradelli Chocolate Mousse Debbie Hamin Lilienthal will Tari. also assist you in orderi ng ca rd s Up the street is !'!antiques, for C hanuka h, bar a nd bat where Susanne Zucker can ar mitzvahs, weddings and other range a spectacular centerpiece special events. She ca n also ar for your holiday table, or gift for range for thecalligraphy of your your holiday hosts. She will also envelopes. make arrangements for the ca re Also in Blackstone Plaza is and feedingofyourplantswhile Valerie Anne's Restaurant. The you're away for the holidays or quaint ea tery is fa st becoming on vacation. famous among East Siders for Over in Blackstone Plaza, its Belgian wafn es and frcnch you' ll find Barney's bagel em toast. Breakfast is served all day. porium, where you can choose There's also a lunch menu in from 18 varieties of bagels and cluding fresh homemade soups, 17 different muffins. Barney's pastas, sa ndwiches, salads and also makes sandwiches, salads, much more. Susanne Zucker at Plantiques has a knack for turning ordinary household items into beautiful plant holders. Hrru/d photo by Jeauette Hidalgo Blrlh H~ldoy Cards fLANTIQUES,etc. Announcements, Personalized Statk>nery Wedding, Bar/Bat Place Cards and Napkins Mltzvah and Porty lnvttations SockJI and Co,porate AC;~;~;;~;~:t For an your customized fine stattone,y and Invitation needs soups G IFT B ASKETS t Cal{i9rapny Stroict J{vaifabk A CCEPTI NG RESERVATIONS FOR OUR 100 Lafayette Street (Off East Avenue), Sutte 303, Pawtucket MONDAY THROUGH RIIDAY 10 TO s. 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