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Mishkon Tfiloh Looks Jewish Senators Join To the Future Defense Of Iraq by 1:foward Rosenberg debated the Chemical and Bio­ version of the bill that might WASHINGTON UTA) - To logical Weapons Control Act of infringe on the president's con­ the chagrin of Jewish groups, I 990, which ii eventually stitutional power to conduct two Jewish senators rallied to adopted 92-0, without either foreign policy. Iraq's defense on the Senate version of the amendment pro­ The administration also lob­ noor recently to block lang­ posed by D' Amato. bied against D' Amato's uage in a resolution criticizing The bill, which has not yet amendment, which would Baghdad for "gross violations come up for a vote in the have specifically imposed of human rights." House of Representatives, sweeping sanctions on Iraq, Sens. Howard Metzenbaum would allow the president to unless the president certified (0-0hio) and Arlen Specter impose sanctions on countries that Baghdad had opened all (R-Pa.), who separately visited that violate international ac­ "suspect" biological, chemical Iraq earlier this year, objected cords banning the use of and nuclear sites to inter­ to an amendment sponsored chemical and biological national inspection. by Sen. Alfonse D'Amato weapons. To avoid U.S. sanctions, Iraq (R-N .Y.) as being an obstacle to Possible sanctions include also would have had to ratify Iraqi rapprochement with bans on U.S. economic and the 1972 Convention on Bio­ Israel - even after D' Amato military aid, credit guarantees logical Weapons, which Israel eliminated sweeping language from the Export-Import Bank, has not signed either. by Michael Fink that would have imposed all and loans from U.S. banks. D' Amata's tougher amend­ Special to the Herald available sanctions on Iraq. The Bush administration ment was co-sponsored by I keep an early memory of my grandparents joining my The legislative battle oc­ said recently it was concerned Sen. flr,nni.,, OeConcini parents and my brothers for the stroll along Camp toward curred recently as the Senate about language in thP 'iPnate (continued on page 16) the Howell Street Shul. Sam Rotkopf tells me that the Howell Shul a quarter century later moved closer toward us in 1962 onto Summit Avenue. I stopped by to see Sam and Exploring Alte_rnative Lifestyles we went over to check out the Mishkon Tfiloh records for proof. by John Chadwick In a storage room we came upon a dusty gilded wood PsychotherapiSi and talk­ plaque brought from Howell Street. It carried the names of radio personality Beatty Cohan World War II Jewish soldiers. Some had a gold star painted never experienced any career 'beside them. I found David there, my dad's cousin. On a indecision. She knew exactly bronze wall plaque I discovered his dad Zelag's credit as a what she wanted to do by the founder of Mishkon Tfiloh. This veteran inscription could time she was three years old, use a bit of spit and polish. Sam who was a carpenter is glad she says. to lend a competent hand to the task. He may install the war "The table conversation in memorial on a day near Armistice in November. In any case our house was always what Mishkon Tfi\oh is always quick to pick up a program and was going on within the world sponsor a new idea, as well as maintain a traditional one. - I knew then that I wanted to Many among their minyan were liberated from European help people," says the 41 -year­ slavery by soldiers such as those whose records are kept o\d wife of Rhode Island Jewish here on Summit avenue. Federation executive Elliot Co­ Mishkon Tfiloh holds many agreeable surprises, a lovely han. " In school I was every­ chapel, embroideries with bird and lion motifs. The struc­ body's confidante, she adds." ture holds itself with both grandeur and a personal scale. It Now, she may be on the does not overwhelm the little bungalows, farm homesteads verge of becoming the Ocean and barn-garages behind it. Double stairways lead up to a State's favorite confidante - high main sanctuary. This somehow very Jewish prospect via her provocative new radio looms over the valley to the northern hills. Sam Rotkopf show on WPRO AM . The says it is owned free and clear without mortgage. A special show, which delves into the grant was left in the will of a Polish congregant who sur­ darker areas of relationships Beatty Cohan vived the war by settling among the plantations of Hon­ and human sexuality, has fea ­ guests are no less interesting: " I vice people and I'd like to de- duras. The bequest makes it possible to offer new families tured a wide array of guests want to have some bate judges," she says. gift membership for two years. from serious-minded activists transvestites on, I would love to Endowed with a breezy dis­ (continued on page 15) to female dancers from the have some transexuals on . I position and a pair of nifty Foxy Lady. Possible future want lo talk to more social ser- (continued on page 16) Adults Work Toward Bar Mitzva1n======by John Chadwick adult commitment to Judaism. Meeting at night, the class of they were after something read and follow." Long a rite of passage for None of the members have 12 practices the chants and the deeper, what they really Others in the class, like He­ Jewish youth, the bar mitzvah ever had a bar milzvah; many liturgy of the service and also. wanted was a bar mitzvah." lena Friedmann, SO, had been ceremony is now attracting are women who were raised in mulls over philosophical and Some were inspired by involved in Jewish life for years new adult participation. traditional households, others religious issues in discussions watching their own children and see it as a way to add an­ At the Reform congregation are Jews by choice - converts initiated by Rosenberg. learning Hebrew and prepar­ other dimension. " It is a be­ of Temple Habonim, a group of to Judaism - who want to con­ The class originally germi­ ing. "I was watching my longing kind of a thing," she adults rangi!_lg from young pro­ summate their faith by taking nated from a Hebrew course daughter do it and I began feel­ says. " I have always been ac­ fessionals to long time temple part in the bar mitzvah cere­ that was being offered to par­ ing envious and also a little tive in the temple and in the members have embarked on a mony. ents in order to help them cope guilty," says Mike Little, 40. A sisterhood, but this is like a seal course that will culminate in a "The beautiful part is that with their children's Hebrew convert to Judaism for 15 years, of approval." joint bar mitzvah ceremony this is being done by the act of school assignments. Says class Little credits the class with While bar mitzvahs have, by next fa ll. The process, which in­ their own adult free will in or­ instructor Toby Leibowitz, breaking down some barriers definition, been for the young cludes a weekly class and regu­ der to strengthen commit­ "There was a core group that he felt as a convert. "I feel very male reaching age 13, the par­ lar home study has become the ment," says Rabbi James wanted to learn Hebrew; after a fulfilled, I have quite a sense of ticipation by adults has lead to foca l point of a new, purely Rosenberg. while il became apparent that pride already now that I can (continued on page 16) ~~ .. ,.,,-, n c.KALU, T HURSDAY, MAY 31 , 1990 Inside the Ocean State

Operation E x odus Freedom Celebration ------The Jewish Federation of stadium) Providence. ation, is part of the nationwide Rhode Island is sponsoring the For over 25 years the Ameri­ effort - Operation Exodus - Operation Exodus Freedom · can Jewish community has to raise fu nds to help pay the Celebration, a first-of-jts-kind been pressuring the Soviet costs of immigration of Soviet for the local community to Union to '·Let my people go" Jews. In December 1987 during celebrate the exodus of Soviet and now they are coming out. the Gorbachev-Reagan sum­ Jews from USSR, will be held Over 120 have arrived here mit, 400 from this community Sunday, June 3, at 10:30 a.m. just since October; that many joined 250,000 others in Wash­ Registration will be at IO a.m. again are expected by Septem­ ington, D.C. in a mass demon­ A rally will follow at the JCC ber 30. An estimated 500 to stration to press for freedom of with singing and dancing at 1,000 members of the Rhode emigration from the Soviet 11:30a.m. Island Jewish community, all Union. Those hopes are now The walk will start at the ages, will participate. Russian reality as 50,000 Soviets a year ; Jewish Federation of R.1./ Jewish immigrants will lead the come to the U.S. and as many Jewish Community Center march. as 10,000 a month go to Israel. (JCC), 403 Elmgrove Ave., This first such event spon­ (across from Brown football sored by the R.I. Jewish Feder- Letter-to the Editor To the Editor: ··The term ·sexual orienta­ lation. It is no more special Despite having locked horns tion' means, having an orienta­ interest legislation than the with Mr. Thomas Pearlman on tion or being identified as legislation which ended racial several occasions within the having an orientation for discrimination, or sex discrimi­ last fi ve years over civil rights heterosexuality, bisexuality, or nation or for that matter reli­ legislation, 1 was shocked by homosexuality. This definition gious discrimination. When the unadulterated venom, big­ is intended to describe the sta­ any segment of our population otry and deliberate misinfor­ tus of persons and does not is discriminated against our mation contained in Mr. Pearl­ render lawful any conduct pro­ entire society is that much the man's letter of May 17, 1990 hibited by the criminal laws of poorer. attacking, 5-2227, legislation this state nor impose any duty Perhaps it is irrational of me, introduced by Senator Sean on a religious organization. but as a Jew I feel a special pain Coffey which would amend This legislation does not confer when a person such as Mr. the state's civil rights laws to legislative approval of said Pearlman, who purports to be prohibit discrimination on the status, but is intended to assure a Jewish lay leader, demon­ Goldstein R eceives A w ard basis of one's sexual orienta­ the basic human rights of per­ strates such bigotry to others. tion in housing, employment, sons to hold and convey prop­ We cannot be blind to our per­ Lillian Potter Goldstein receiving the Community Service credit and public accommoda­ erty and to give and obtain sonal and historical knowledge Award of the National Council of Jewish Women from Dr. tions. The legislation explicitly credit, regardless of such status. that slaving and dying in the Phyllis Brown, a lifelong friend, at the Community Award focuses on discrimination The term 'sexual orientation' Nazi concentration camps be­ Luncheon held Wednesday, May 16, 1990 at the Providence based on status and specifically does not confer any right to side Jews wearing yellow stars Marriott. Lillian was honored for her years of volunteer serv­ declares that it does not sanc­ conduct sexual relations with were people wearing pink tri~ ice to our community by advancing human welfare and the tion criminal behavior. The minor children.'· angles, the identification the democratic way of life. bill as amended in the Senate Mr. Pearlman claims that (continued on page 15) states: this bill is special interest legis- BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND! Rhode Island Jewish Herald SPECIAL EDITION 11 Women In Business11 June 21, 1990 Advertising Deadline THURSDAY, JUNE 14 - NOON Call 724-0200 • Pam or Jeanette AS A SPECIAL FEATURE IN THIS ISSUE, WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU! SHARE YOUR EXPERIENCES, YOUR PROFESSIONAL BUSINESS SECRETS, YOUR EXPERTISE WITH OUR READERS. ADVERTISING DEPARTMENT RHODE ISLAND JEWISH HERALD P.O. BOX 6063 PROVIDENCE, RI 02940

\0 senators u 1 r,1"t1 ••• support it. PHDS Installation The Chevarim: The Spirit of Conimicut=== Of Officers The Parents, Teachers & by Eleanor F. Horvitz Friends Association of the Rhode Island Jewish Histori cal Association Providence Hebrew Day School In the late 1920's a group of this formal unification as a Ruth K. and Leslie August, great deal of fu n. An annual cordially in vites you to our young boys spent thei r sum­ means to help insure our con­ Dorothy and Herbert M. Eisen­ dinner and installa tion of offi ­ Installation of Officers and mers growing up together in ti nuing· frien dships during our stadt, Anita and Abe Levin, cers was held in various restau­ Dessert Reception. the cou_nt ry, an area known by Elaine and Sidney Lozow, rants. The group bowled to­ Join us aboard the M.V. the Indian name of Conimicut. Martha and Maurice Revkin, gether. They listened to records Vista Jubilee, Wa rren, R.L They remained friends. Some Selma and Harold C. Dubey, at their meetings and discussed Boarding 7 p.m. disembarking of the boys went into the and Ruth K. and Joshua Rosen. books. Dottie Eisenstadt served IO p.m. Set sail 7:30 p.m. sharp Army. They married. In 1954 Their object was to be social, as historian. Monday, Ju ne 11, 1990 18 these boyhood friends became civilian and nonpolitical. Dues Eventually the Chevarim Sivan 5750. the nucleus of a group w hich were set at 50¢ a person and/ ceased to function due to the Immediate RSV P, space lim ­ they founded and which they or $1 a couple per meeting. natural attrition of ti me. Some ited. Fran Mitchell 35 1-6897, called, "The Chevarim." Donated to the Archi ves of members moved to Florida and Devorah Weiner 272-2276. $25 The Chevarim had fo r its the Rhode Island Jewish His­ other states, and unfort unately per person, semi-formal atti re. purpose: "To unite socially all torical Association is a minute there were deaths. ,------, of its members in one group, so book of the Chevarim from its For the several years of The that the spiri t of good wil l and inception on September 1954 Chevarim's existence, a group fe ll owship long enjoyed by all through a meeting held on of frie nds were able to continue its membe rs can better be en­ November 15, 197 1. There are to enjoy the friendship and couraged and stim ulated. A the customary entries: meeting comradeship which had begun nostalgic memory of the past remaining G-d granted days." place and time (they averaged in their boyhood. and present, so happily thought Listed as the "undersigned" to meet once a month at each of and enjoyed by all of the were : Betty and Carl Ad ler, other's home), new and old When you announce the bin undersigned, cause us to adopt Eleanor and Irving H. Adler, business, etc. Acknowledge­ of a child why not include ment was made of each anni­ a black and white photo? versary and bi rthday through a fi~1i~r "Sunshine" person. The fee l­ Save 20-50% ing of camaraderie and warmth among the members was ap­ FREE AFFORDABLE parent throughout the minutes. MOTH PROOFING W IN IXJW Notes were taken by several i ON ALL TREATMENTS elected secretaries and substi­ DRY CL EANING FOR HOME tute secretaries. Occasionally a OR OFFICE "pro tern " secretary wrote fict i­ KENT CLEANERS Save 50% off I" M1m Blind, tious minutes in a satirical • Wayland Square, Providence manner. 30-45%offVc r11 c:i l Rlmd, JO% off Woven Pll';it cJ Sh,1J,·, Reports of an annual picnic 20-50% off Wown WooJ, held in such locations as Roger """ I" Wooden Mm1 Btmd, Williams Pa rk, Sla ter Pa rk and • 220 WIiiett Avenue, Riverside -...... ,.. ~(-..,"h",1r ...... ,,,,-.,,1, Dubey's Fa rm appeared to be a =:s ~~ D ISCOU NTEO GLASS & MIRRORS Cu~ tom Drnrcnc~. C.., rn ,cc~. V;,l:mn·s Cu stom Wall Mirrors &IXs1gncr Sh,1Jcs • Insulated Glass • Safety Glass • Window Glass • Table Tops • Patio Doors • Shower Doors S AVE ON FINE • Store Fronts FURNI S HIN GS From lefl to right, top row - Carl Adler, Leslie August, Abra­ & ACCESSOR I ES ham Le vine, Herbert Eisenstadt, Mordecai Shapiro, who was General Glass Co. not a member. Middle row - Ruth August, Belly Adler, Anita 100 Calder Street, Cranston, RI • Pamtmgs • Mirror~ • Sc ulpcurc~ Levine, Dorothy Eisensladt, Murray Revkin. Bottom row - • Limp~ 943-4732 • lkd6prc:id~ • Chair, Irving Adler, Martha Revkin, Eleanor Adler. Not present: Free Estimates Fully Insured • Carpctmg • P1lh,w, Elaine and Sid Lazo. Later members: Selma and Harold Dubey, • Dcs1grn.•rRug~ • Clucb Ruth and Leo Rosen. • Uphnbtcrmg • T 1hl,·, Celebrate the Joy of Being Jewish MASSAGE THERAPY EXTER I OR The SMU Center for Jewish is best known as the co-author Culture will celebrate its 11 th of Th e Big Book of Jewish Hum or. Home Visits I M PROV EM ENT S An nual Judaic Institute on June That book has become a clas- • Vinyl Rep lacement W1nd,111•\ 10-14 on the SM U campus. sic. On Tuesday evening, Practice Limit.ed to Women • Srmm Windows The theme fo r the institute this Rabbi Cardin will speak on • Swrm D.)l.1rs • Awning, year is "The Joy of Being Jew- "The Joy of Prayer" and on MARY DA RBY ish." In addition to the co- Wednesday evening, Rabbi (401) 831-6264 Garden City Shopping Centl·r directors, Dr. Robert P. Waxler Buchwald will talk about "The Hillside RoaJ and Rabbi Bernard Glassman, Movement of Jewish Return." Licenst>

------Freshman Year ------Her name is Allison Atlas. by Tj Feldman been wonderful; for example, new respect for my mom and I Allison is a bright, 20-year-old Wow! I can't believe it's going to the emergency room love her even more, now that Jewish college student. Allison over. It seems like it was yester­ w ith a kidney stone was not I've given thought to all she's is dying from a rare form of day that I arrived here in D.C. m y idea of fun. done and I can admit that I leukemia that cannot be treat­ I've really done a lot in 10 There are many people know that it's all because she ed, and there is no chance for months. who've contributed to making loves me. remission. She needs a bone It's hard to put into words, my freshman year what it has It wouldn't be right, though, marrow transplant operation to but as a result of my experi­ been - incredible. Above all for me to give credit and kudos sa ve her life. ences, I've learned a great deal though, I think my mom to my mom, and not to my step­ The Friends of Allison in about myself. I've learned that deserves a great deal of credit. I father. Harry, has been really R. L, in coordination with the I can succeed, and from time to discovered how right she is terrific, his support of both my Jewish Federation of R.I. and time, fail on my own!! I have about a lot of things and I actu­ mom and me has been great. the Je wish Community Center, come to really appreciate my ally started listening to her for When I was in the emergency will hold both a fund-raising Judaism more fully while help­ a change. Her cute cards room and my mom wanted to drive and a blood testing drive ing a friend of mine convert to always a rrived w hen I needed jump on the next plane here for Allison inside the Jewish Judaism. a lift from home the most. The jump on the next plane here, Community Center a t 401 Elm­ I have learned the impo rt­ weekend we spent together in he talked her out of it. He grove Avenue in Providence ance of budgeting my money February was one I'll cherish ways. Another helpful person on Sunday, June J, from 12:30- after being hit by the harsh always because it came at a has been my brother, Mike, 4:30. This is the same date a nd Allison Atlas reality of what things cost. time when I was a bit burned who has shared his college location as the "Operation These are just a few of the out. It was the first time experiences with me and just Exodus" walk-a-than. distant re lative of Allison's valuable lessons I've learned, that I was able to feel like I was generally been great. There is a I in 20,000 chance here in our area, especially but mainly I keep discovering equal with my mom w here we This has been quite a year of finding the one suitable people with roots in the new things about myself and could put our mothe r / daugh­ and for my first year away donor w hose blood chemistry Lithuanian villages of Disna about people in general. Not ter roles aside and simply be from ho me, I'm pretty pleased matches Allison's exactly. and Braslave near Vilna who all of my experiences have friends. Overall, I've gained with the way it turned out. More than 32,000 people be­ have last names of Gotkin, tween the ages of 18-55 from Serklin, Simkin, Henkin and over 70 Jewish organizations in Atlas. The search also focuses Memorial Day Sales the United States, Canada and on peo ple from Dolhinow Memorial Day Sales, Labor auspicious time for introspec­ and deal with surly, over­ Israel have bee n tested in a (Dolginovo) and Rechista, both Day Sales, Presidents' Day tion and repentance, Pesach for worked salespeople. And if frantic attempt to find a donor near Gamel, and from Glub­ Sales, Summer and Winter freedom and breaking out of you're shopping with a friend, for Allison. A match still hasn't okokoye, a ll in Byelo-Russia Clearances - if you're not des­ one's limitations. The Holiday watch out if you both find that been found. Now it is our turn people with last names perate and your purchase can of Shavuot, which we will cele­ incredible buy at the same to try and help. The Friends of such as Kotz, Katz, Rubin, wait you can save a bundle. brate this week, is an oppor­ moment. Allison plead with you Mirman and all the derivatives Shopping, for some, is almost tune time to improve in Torah You'll find no such obstacles come inside the JCC to donate of all these family names. like a science, or at least a study and enhance one's Jew­ awaiting you when you "catch your tax deductible dollars It is possible that anyonE hobby. Once you get used to ish education. the sales" in Judaism. Not only (any amount) and I0- I6cc's of from these villages could be i the routine, you know exactly But, there is a significant dif­ do you not have to fight the blood (one or two small vials). distant relative whose blooc when to shop for furniture, ference between finding bar­ crowds, etc., etc., you've got a I 00% of your dollars will go tissue type might match that o linens, clothing o r major appli­ gains in Judaism and shopping Friend who's more than gold to .towards more testing. Allison. Parents, brothers anc ances. At certain times of the in general. When you shop, help you. G-d promises us that Since blood tissue matching sisters within a family can al year you're more apt to fi nd a you have to get to the store if we just turn the key to the to find a bone marrow donor is have different blood tissui bargain than at other times. early if you want the best door, He will push it wide so dependent upon genetics, types. Therefore, everyone i, In Judaism, too, there are se lection. You often need to open. the greatest chance of finding a good health between the age: certain seasons which are more fight the crowds, look over the match for Allison will come of 18-55 needs to be tested auspicious for "finding bar­ merchandise carefully Jest it be Submitted by Rabbi Y. Laufer. from the Jewish community, Allison's need is urgen1 gains." Rosh Hashana is an damaged, wait in long lines especially Jews of Lithuanian, Please, please come inside th, Hungarian or Eastern Euro­ JCC to donate your dollars an, pean descent. There might be a the gift of life your blood. RHODE ISLAND JEWISH Desert Survival with Torah ------The holiday of Shavuot this The portion Bamidbar is the bleak wilderness in every rr HERALD year took place in the week beginning of the whole book of spect, where in the natur between the two Torah por­ Bamidbar, which is called "Se/er order of things there is r (USPS464·760) Publlsl'ledEveryWeekByT'"' tions of Bamidbar and Naso. Ha Pikudim - the Book of bread and water, but only difl JewlthPrenPubllsl'liJ1gComp,9ny Both of these portions discuss Numbers." In the beginning of culties and trials. Moreov1 the Sanctuary in the desert and this book as well as toward its wherever they made th1 EDITOR: JOHN CHADWICK the distribution of its duties end, the Torah tells us how the way through the desert, th• when the Sanctuary was car­ Jews were counted: First in the transformed the desert into ASSISTANT EDITOR: blooming garden - throu1 KATHY COHEN i:_ied from place to place. Sinai Desert, after receiving the This emphasizes the fact that Torah at the beginning of their Miriam's Wei\. ACCOUNT REPS: wanderings; the second time at A lesson from the abo PAM TCATH even w hen Jews find them­ JEANETIE HIDALGO selves in a desert, they have mentioned countings, whE the ability to erect a Sanctuary each was counted individua MAILINGADOAESS: Bo~ 6063, Provldenc., Al 0~ for the Divine Presence to regardless of his station, a TELEPHONE: dwell among them, and in each was counted as no me \40~;;::,200 every one of therri. than one and no less than 01 ..,_,.1c1way,ottWeb11e,s1'"• Just as there is a desert in a to underscore that everyo P•wtucket,A102861 OFFICE: physical sense, a place of deso­ has his mission as a "soldi1 1175 W,ttenAvenue in the Divine Army. Althou EastP,ovidence. AI02914 lation where extreme climatic conditions prevail, a place of in an army there are varic Secondclasspos1age paK1 a1Pro.....senc:e, Rhode Island Pos1mas1er s-enda)'~ sense; such a desert can be mail$1000perannum. out,;K1eAlandsoulheas1ern found also in a land which is the end of the forty years' together carry out the Div Mass s 1, 00 per amum BuU.. ,ates on reques1. The mission to make for G-d H&raldassumessubsal!)ll<>nSareoonlinuousunless materially a no urishing garden. wandering, on the eve of enter­ nolJTl8CIIOlhecon1taJ"IIAWfllong "abode" in this world, even Our Torah teaches us that ing into the Holy Land. TheH&raldassumesnolinancia!,esponsnlllylor a desert. Indeed, precis when Jews find themselves in When a Jew looks around typOQraphicala,,otSir'ladv8f'1SemerllS.bulwiarei,nnl those who were counted in lhatpanot1haalhetyPOQtapfoi· such a spiritual desert, it is and sees that the world around calerrorocc,,,,s Adveruserswillpleaseno1rlythe second census - who w possible, necessary and imper­ him is a spiritual "desert" full =...,<\&1)8ment 1mmme<:1ta1~ ol any error ..t..;t, may raised in the desert - meri ative to erect a Sanctuary, carry of materialism and sometimes to enter the Land. Unsolo;,t@dmanuscr,pts Unsoliol9d manuser,~s it, and go forward, step by step, even crassness, the thought a,e~ Weoono,pay!o,COJ>)'pr'ontedAI until eventually the environ­ Adapted from letters of be may occur: How is it possible manvw1111s musl typed. clouble-~ Erdow Lubavitcher Rebbe. S11bmirte asia.""'9(1.seff·aon and a wbs.criber lo lhe Jew.sh Tele· no cause for apprehension, for In last week's Around T, graph,cAoencr 7:56p.m. selves, where a desolate aridity this is the way Jews began their and void prevail in matters of story on the R.I. Jewish J, mission when they became a letic Hall of Fame indu Judaism, we must all help each nation and received the Torah Notice other to make this environ­ dinner Sidney G reen's \ at Mount Sinai. With the name was quoted wrong. The opinions presented on this page do not ment into a sanctuary, a fitting strength derived from the place for C -dliness. name is Tedi. necessarily represent 1he opinions of this establishment. Torah, they made it through the vast and terrible desert - a ivers1ty ur 1.onserva1.1ve lovement Is Mixed Blessing by Elena Neuman " We are challenged by an

Mail thi s coupon to: Rhode Island Jew ish Herald Patronize Rhode Island Jewish P.O. Box 6063 our Providence, Rl 02940 = HERALD adverti sers! C • THE RHODE ISLAND JEWISH HERALD, THURSDAY, MAY 31 1990- 7 ------'Public Servant' Levinger Is Hospitalized by Hugh Orgel yeshiva students and kinder­ inmate. ers were outraged. They their terrorist tactics," he said TEL AVIV UTA) - Rabbi garten children given time off Levinger was originally blamed left-wing elements for recently. He said that Rabin, a Moshe Levinger, leader of the for the occasion, gathered sing­ charged with murder. He had railroading him. They casti­ Laborite, was "bad enough," militant settle rs movement in ing and dancing, to escort Lev­ fired his rifle into an Arab gated former Defense Minister but said that Likud's Moshe Hebron, was taken to the hos­ inger from his West Bank home crowd after his car was hit by a Yitzhak Rabin and the Israel Arens would be ju st as bad or pital recently almost im­ in Kiryat Arba, overlooking stone. After lengthy hearings, Defense Force ch ief of staff, worse. Arens is one of the lead­ mediately after his arrival in Hebron, to his car for the trip Gen. Dan Shomron. ing contenders for the defense prison, where he is to serve to prison . " ... hundreds of Recently, both at Kiryat post. time for killing an Arab Outside the prison, a crowd Arba and in front of the prison civilian. of about 1,000 from all over the yeshiva students and gates, Levinger proclaimed Levinger reportedly felt West Bank awaited him. Sing­ kindergarten children himself a "public servant" who unwell during the routine ing and dancing and waving gathered singing and had exercised the righ t of self­ medical examination upon large Israeli flags, they carried defense. admission, and priSon doctors the charismatic rabbi on their dan~ing to e~,cort Standing on a truck outside Commercial decided to hospitalize him for should ers up to the prison Levmger ... the prison gate, he called for an observation. He was sent to gates. "active defense minister," & Meir Hospital, near Eyal Levinger was sentenced May the charge was reduced to meaning apparently one who Prison, which is in Kfar I for negligently causing the manslaughter, which also car­ would bear down hard on Residential Sava. death of an Arab shopkeeper in ries a stiff mandatory sentence. rioting Palestinians. Levinger had received a Hebron 18 months earlier. He But lengthy pretrial plea-bar­ Levinger and his followers Cleaning hero's send-off from his fol­ received a year's sentence, gaining resulted in a further claim that the defense estab­ lowers recently, as he went off seven months of it suspended. reduction to " killing by neg­ lishment neglects to protect to begin serving his five-month The court insisted he serve the ligence." Jewish settlers, while "al ­ Fully Insured sentence. Hundreds, including balance in prison as a regular Even so, Levinger's support- lowing Arabs to get away wit h Free Estimates Fans Jeer Israeli Soccer No-Shows Let the community know abour your organization's CLEANWELL, INC. TEL AVIV UTA) - Israel's national soccer team beat the functions. Announce rhem 785-1646 Soviet Union's team 3-2, be­ in the Herald. fore 45,000 spectators in a friendly international match at Ramat Gan Stadium. It wasthe first time the two JlslllSynagogue, which is now cele­ Tues. - Sa t. 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM Ronnie Rosenthal, an idol of brating its centennial, receives a certificate designating him as the crowd, was greeted with a guest chaplain of the U.S. House of Representatives from 325 WATERMAN AVENUE • EAST PROVIDENCE jeers and pelted with bottles Speaker of the House Thomas Foley. Rabbi Schneier was (nellt to Joseph 's Restaurant) when he took to the field be­ invited to give the opening prayer in honor of the synagogue's 43~488 fore the game to explain why 100th anniversary. At left is Manhattan Congressman William he wasn't playing. Green. His colleagues, Eli Ohana and Shalom Tikva, remained under cover but were equally targets of obloquy. Rosenthal's services were purchased by a leading Liver­ pool team last month for $1.68 million. Ohana and Tikva play for a top-ranking Belgian team. According to the Israel Foot­ ~rn[o T ~of cr1mrAIR ball Federation, the three stars were to play against the Soviet Soclo.~L i_not I I(.., RETIREMENT CENTERS 11 but were dropped at the last minute because they demand­ ed excessive insurance cover­ age. Delicious mea ls, tastefully prepared and graciously served. Rosenthal told reporters later that if he or the other two They're one of th e reasons Horizon Retirement Centers international stars were injured feel like home. You 'll have th e privacy ofyo ur own apartment, in the game, they could face suspension by the European decorat ed by you but tended to by our courteous housel1eeping staff, teams for inability to fulfill along with th e security of health care services around th e clock. their lucrative contracts. 011 "You must understand, we Go out shopping trips and motor coach excursions. were merely worried about our Stay home and relax with family and friends. ,.,.. k financial future," he said. But a federation official who Horizon Retirement Centers.,.,,;,,~rlJ · ordered Rosenthal off the field With five Rhode Island E "'''"""_" ,.; commented,"We play football locations , we offer here, not explain how much we aa::!~~~k are worth." retirement living that's .~ti E G=,_;c1, The Soccer Federation will so close to home. J~~ s. ""'""=• meet to decide whether the _....,._=::-- three players will participate in Israel's pre-European Cup match against Argentina here.

Misha Raitzin The Herald wishes to apolo­ gize for an article in the May 17 issue promoting a concert fea ­ turing Misha Raitzin at Temple Emanu-EI in Providence. Our staff was unaware that Raitzin had passed away several days prior to publication. West Bay Manor Greenwich Bay Manor lltowkk 7.JtJ.7JOO l:. Grrn1wich 885·JJJ4 I 8- THE RHODE ISLAND JEWISH HERALD, THURSDAY, MAY 31, 1990 Around Town by Dorothea Snyder ~otpoujrUJ

Elliot Norton Awards Head to the Museum of Science The Boston Theatre District Boston's Museum of Science will Association will hold the Eighth Annual Presentation of open its doors on June 1st to a new The Elliot Norton Awards at international science exhibition the Wilbur Theatre on exploring the history of the Soviet Monday, June 11 , beginning at Union's space program. Sp.m. Assembled in Moscow by the Museum of Science in association Special guests will include with Glavkosmos (the civilian Soviet renowned actress Julie Harris space agency), the exhibition includes and playwright A. R. Gurney, who will read selections from over 50 space artifacts previously Love Letters. unseen in the U.S. Special events, lectures and theatre Special award citations will be presented to Elaine Bauer presentations examine the and Laura Young of Boston international cooperation in exploring outer space. The exhibition runs Ballet in recognition of their career artistry in Boston and as through September 23. Ambassadors of Dance around On Screen at Museum Theaters the world. 27,000 watts of power drive the The Elliot Norton Award, a Mugar Omni Theater's 84 silver medallion and a cash loudspeakers. A domed screen four award of $ 1000, has been stories high and 76 feet in diameter presented annually since 1982 wraps around and over the audience. to an individual who has made On tap daily are: a distinguished contribution to "Race The Wind," a breathtaking the Theatre in Boston during encounter with sea, wind and human the preceding year. The Award ingenuity that has audiences is in honor of the noted Boston experience a storm at sea, then take an theatre critic, who served for excursion back through time to watch 48 years as theatre critic of the passage of tall ships. Windsurfers major Boston newspapers and defy high waves of the Pacific as from 1958 to 1982 as viewers skim alongside. And off to the moderator of " Elliot Norton Mojave Desert, where land yachts Reviews" on WGBH-TV. race over 90 miles an hour. Elliot Norton's honors "The First Emperor of China," a 40-minute film epic about the founder include the George Jean Nathan Award in Dramatic of Imperial China which recounts the story of Qin Shihuang, who Criticism, the Peabody Award for his television show, and a conquered six powerful warring states and unified the vast territory of special Tony Award from the League of New York Theatres. China. In 221 B. C., he declared In 1988 he was inducted into himself emperor. "New England Time Capsule, the the American Theatre Hall of Fame. first OMNI film shot in and around Two new awards have been Boston focuses on city views and established this year: The Otis accompanies "Rae~ The Wind." Charles Hayden Planetarium Meet Attorney and Author Harley Gordon photo credit: Linda Haas Skinner Award for Outstanding Boston Actor and features the two million dollar Zeiss the Charlotte Cushman Award planetarium projector and New for Outstanding Boston England's most sophisticated Actress. multi-image system that produce Who pays for nursing homes? Mom and Dad or Uncle Sam and the Taxpayers? Josiah A. Spaulding, Jr. is programs on astronomical discoveries. Multi-laser sources Boston attorney Harley Gordon confronts that question in his book which president of the Boston Theatre addresses the crisis, How to Protect Your Life Savings from Catastrophic Illness and District Association. Heading surround visitors with colorful Nursing Homes. the event committee are Spring abstract graphic images set to music. "Millions of senior citizens today are facing the possibility of a double tragedy Sirkin and Joanna Fairchild. "A Planet Called Home" encourages -- catastrophic illness and bankruptcy," he stresses. Tickets for the awards audiences to reflect on what the Earth Attorney Gordon is a founding member of the National Academy of Elder Law ceremony and pre-ceremony means to them and how future Attorneys and serves on the organization's board of directors. He has appeared on reception at the Wilbur are $30 generations may look at our planet. radio and television and has lectured extensively to scores of organizations on each in advance, and $35 each Three different perspectives issues of concern to older Americans. at the door. Tickets for the demonstrate Earth as a minute The advice he dispenses is perfectly legal, but it's also controversial. In his post-ceremony buffet dinner at element in the vast universe, as a book, Gordon recommends a number of strategies to make personal assets the Tremont House are $25 unique world among the planets of inaccessible to nursing homes. Critics claim that taxpayers are asked to provide each by advance reservation the solar system, and as a precious welfare for the middle-class. only. ecological unit. "The middle-class has been abandoned," he says. "It takes only 13 weeks for For more information, call or Ongoing permanent features are catastrophic illness to wipe out an average couple's entire life savings. There is no write: The Elliot Norton the Theater of Electricity, live animal safety net in the form of insurance or public programs to defray the cost. Awards, c/o Boston Theatre shows and physical science "When their savings are gone, Medicaid, a program for poor people, steps in to District Association, 216 demonstrations, Human Body: pick up the tab. Tremont Street, Boston, MA Discovery Space, Giant Egg, and "The bitter irony is that this is happening to people who worked hard, scrimped 02116. (617) 338-6643. Computer Discovery Space. A Special and saved for their old age, and all their lives paid taxes that supported social Effects Demonstration has audience programs for people less fortunate than themselves. Does it make sense to drive Perishable Theatre volunteers landing on the moon, these people into poverty before society lends them a hand? dancing with a cartoon figure, flying "There is mounting pressure to force even greater financial responsibilities on Summer Programs over Boston and explains how special to elders and their families as state and federal budget woes increase. Loopholes The Perishable Theatre will effects are used such as in the movies that protect the house and other assets are being dosed, one by one. Many older be offering a full -time actor's Superman and Roger Rabbit. people believe that their life savings are being targeted to solve the government's training program this coming All shows are daily from 9 a.m. to 5 fiscal crisis. summer along with evening p.m., Fridays 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.; and " If you think Medicaid isn't playing hardball, it's a serious miscalculation,'' says classes in acting for adults and Mondays 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., May Gordon. teens. The faculty for both pro­ through August 1990. For Amid the controversy, seniors and their families are rapidly educating grams will be made up of prac­ information, call (617) 523-6664. For themselves on how to avoid the nightmare of illness-induced destitution in their ticing professional artists. The group reservations other than school final years. six-week programs begin the groups, call (617) 723-2510. The TTY "There are thousands of attorneys all over the country who help corporations week of July I and run through (Telephone for the Hearing Impaired) reduce their tax bills. What I do is the same thing they do. I show people how to August 11. All classes will be is (617) 227-3235. protect their assets legally." held at The Space, I 24 Wash­ ington Street, in downtown How to Protect Your Life Savings from Catastrophic Illness and Nursing Homes is Providence. students 14 years and older. available from the publisher, Financial Planning Institute, P. 0. Box 135, Boston, Evening classes will include For more information about MA 02258 or call 1-800·252-5955. The price is $19.95 plus $2.50 postage and basic acting, scene study, teen either of these programs con­ handling. acting and creati ve writing. tact The Perishable Theatre, Each of these classes wi ll meet 124 Washington Street, Provi­ one evening a week for three dence, R.I. 02903 or call (401) hours. Enrollment is open to 331 -2695. THE RHODE ISLAND JEWISH HERALD, THURSDAY, MAY J I, 1990-9 2======Arts and Entertainment

The Other "Cats" Come " Cats" Prowls Into Providence To Newport continued by Pamela F. Tcath of having the car to having a five different Cats in the First The Newport Yachting Cen­ mistress. The love, attention National Company ending up ter was host this pa st weekend and affection just can't be as Shimbleshanks. for the 8th Annual Newport compared. ''You massage her, Pounce now! Call (401) 421 - Jaguar Festival. Surprisingly, stroke her, treat her right." ARTS to order your tickets the weather was as gorgeous as Sunday afternoon was the now. Box Office hours are all the cars. " Parade of Cats." Over 150 ~ Monday through Friday, Over 30 vendors were on cars drove down America's 10 a.m.-6 p.m. and Saturday hand to peddle their wares to Cup Avenue and into the noon-5 p.m. Tickets are also eager Jaguar afficionados. Yachting Center. The oldest car available at Ticketron locations and by calling Teletron at J-800-382-8080. MAZEL TOY

"Cats" Prowls EJB Into Providence WII Cats, the internationally Maine. Over 103 actors have acclaimed musical hit which been employed by the comp­ has touched the hearts of mil ­ any which constantly evolves HUPPA CO. lions returns to Providence for as actors move on to Broadway five shows, Friday, June 8, at 8 or other tours and fresh new p.m.; Saturday, June 9, at faces are found. Ind ividually Designed 2 p.m. and 8 p.m.; and Sunday, Joey Pizzi, a Cranston native Handmade Huppas June 10 at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. was originally Pouncival Qoey Tickets are $33.50, $3 I.SO and has performed previously at g 1950 MKS DMC. John Keane, California $29.50; call (401) 421 -ARTS to PPAC) and is now Mr. Mistof­ 401.792,3501 Some from Illinois and South in the parade was a 1934 551 order now. felees. Danny Rounds, also a Carolina. Tables were set up to Coupe and the newest was the The musical has won seven native Rhode Islander played purchase anything from a Jag­ 1990 XSS convertible which Tony Awards and has been uar T-shirt to champagne flutes won best car in show by the touted as America's # l Musi­ with the Jaguar logo. There judges. There were Cars from cal. Based on T.S. Eliot's Old JEWISH DATING SERVICE was one booth dedicated .as far away as San Francisco Possum's Book of Practical Cats, Personal Service at its Best Andrew Lloyd Webber has to just literature on the car and Puerto Rico. Call Bernice 508-998-1233 itself. The Newport Jaguar Festival crafted a score full of witty, Les Francover of Thomas­ is held every Memorial Day catchy, and emotional songs "June is for Love Bugs" ton, Maine, is a true Jaguar weekend in Newport. including the hit Memory. The "lover." He made the analogy show's broad appeal to audi­ ences of all ages along with At your service,., stunning costumes, outstand­ ing choreography and imagina­ MAID AR

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------Sons Of Jacob Synagogue ------Yiddish Eldercamp at Friday, June 1 - Eight days ing Passover. Wheat needs The Torah has been likened to are coa ted with a thick, shiny the Center July 23-27 in Sivan (lsru-Chag). Candle­ more rainfall and ripens later. a fig - all fruits have some coat and can withstand the The Jewish Community Cen­ lighting is at 7:56 p.m. So important was the harvest waste material, like seeds, pits, sun. The branch of the olive ter of Rhode Island and the Bu­ Minchoh at 7 p.m. that it was usual to record or rind; the entire fig, however, tree has become a symbol of reau of Jewish Education will Saturday, June 2 • Nine events and dates. Ruth and can be eaten, and so it is with peace. Noah's dove, sent from hold their fifth annual Yiddish days in Sivan. Parshas Noso. Naomi, for example came to every word in the Torah. The the Ark to find whether the Eldercamp on July 23-27 at the The Haftorah is from Shoftin Bethlehem at the beginning of Talmud says: "When one sees flood had gone down, brought Center, 401 Elmgrove Avenue (13:2-25). the barley harvest. Samson a fig tree, one should make a back an olive branch. Olive oil in Providence. This nationally Shacharis (morning) services used his famous name-carrying blessing: 'How pleasant is this lit the Temple Menorah, and recognized program began at 8:30 a.m. Minchoh 7:56 p.m. pack of foxes during the wheat fig tree; blessed to G-d who was one of the most important with fort y participants; this followed by the Third Meal harvest. created it."' exports of Israel. yea r registration is open to sev ­ (S'eudah Shelishis). Ma'ariv 9 GRAPES POMEGRANATES DATES enty students. p.m. The Sabbath ends at 9:06 Grapes need plenty of rain­ The messengers in the Bible, During the picking season, An exciting array of courses p.m. The Havdalah service fall for growth and lots of sun­ sent to examine Canaan, dates are moist and juicy; later will be taught by qualified and 9:10 p.m. shine to allow the leaves and brought back pomegranates they are dried. The Jordan Val­ innovative teachers. Four levels Morning services for Mon­ fruit clusters to develop. Israel with them. Because it ripens in ley is the best place for dates in of Yiddish language and litera­ day and Thursday are at 6:30 has both. The first grapes ripen late summer, its blossoms were Israel. The date-palm is not ture will be offered for the first a.m., and for Tuesday, Wednes­ early in Sivan, in time for used to cover the sheaves of planted by seed, but with time this year. The classes will day, and Friday at 6:45 a.m. Shavuot. The messengers sent grain brought on Shavuot to shoots which sprout from the be held daily from 10 a.m. to 3 Minchoh for the entire week is by Moses to the land of the Temple, and the fruit was roots of the date-palm. The p.m. Students bring their own at8p.m. , <:anaan brought back a cluster brought after it had ripened. Mid rash says: " A righteous brown bag dairy lunches; cof­ The "Seven Kinds" Of Fruits of grapes so heavy that "they Farmers drank its juice, and the man will nourish like date­ fee and dessert will be provided Each of these "FIRST bore it between two on a staff" rind was used to make dyes palm - its dates are eaten, its each day. A closing program FRUITS" played an important (Numbers 13:23). The Bible and ink. The Priests (Kohanim) branches used to thatch roofs, will take place on Friday after part in our history and our says: "And Judah and Israel were decorated with artistically its fibers are made into ropes; morning classes. The fee for the Torah. dwelt safely, every man under carved pomegranates, and so are the children of Israel - five-day program is $40. WHEAT AND BARLEY his vine and under his fig tree." some sil ver ornaments used to some study Torah, some the Details on classes will follow. Israel's rainfall is heaviest (I Kings 5:5). crown the Torah Scroll are still Mishnah, some the Talmud." For further information, or to during winter months, so the FIGS called rimodim. Our synagogue sincerely be put on the Yiddish Elder­ best crops are the winter crops The fig tree was originally OLIVES extends to all that everyone camp mailing list, call Ruth of wheat and barley. Barley found in Asia, and then carried The olive tree is one of the had a most pleasant and happy Page at the BJE, (401) 331 - ripens about Pesah time, and westward by desert tribes to most common in the Mediter­ Shavuot - and a peaceful 0956. was brought to the temple dur- Israel and the Mediterranean. ranean climate. Its small leaves summer!! Mesibos Shabbos Providence Native Earns WE SELL EL AL FLIGHTS! c1ubs Promotion " Uncle Moishy" of the Medical Center in internal Packages for: Chabad-Lubavitch house at 48 medicine and a three-year oph­ Singles, Bar & Bat Mitzvahs Savoy St. (near Morris Avenue) thalmology residency at Wills invites boys and girls ages in 1978. '16 A Day Hotel three to eight to come and have Dr. Markoff has been ac­ and more ... fun every Saturday afternoon tively involved in vision re­ with the Mesibos Shabbos search. He serves as a consult ­ CALL DOROTHY TODAY 272-6200 clubs from 4:30 to 5:30 with ant and was senior principal story telling, refreshments, research scientist with Honey­ YOUR DOMESTIC WORLDWIDE games and prizes. well, Inc., in Minneapolis. He e DofOthy Ann TRAVEL FLIGHTS CRUISES TOURS '\v For more information call was the recipient of a National 1ener ·,~:" 212•200 273-7238. Eye Institute research fellow­ 766 HOPE STREET PO BOX 684S PROVIDENCE RI 02940 ship while at Syracuse Univer­ sity and two United States Public Health Service fe\low­ With ELAI.2s shlps. He is Professor of Opthalmology at Jefferson $16/day (plus airfare) Medical College of Thomas vacation package, you Jefferson University and is an don't have to spend Or. Joseph 1. Markoff examin er for the American much to see Israel. Board of Ophthalmology. With our escorted Joseph I. Markoff, Ph.D., Dr. Markoff belongs to many '"Discovery" packages, M.D., of Moorestown, N.J., has professional organizations, in­ you can uncover been promoted to Attending cluding: the American Acad­ history as you see Su rgeon on the Cataract and emy of Ophthalmology, the Israel. Primary Eye Care Service at Association for Research in With our"Singles" Wills Eye Hospital. He is also Vision and Ophthalmology, package, you can Director of the Hospital's Vis­ the International Society for meet people as you ual Physiology Service. Clinical Electrophysiology of see Israel. A native of Providence, R.I., Vision and Oxford Ophthalmic With our "Heritage" Dr. Markoff, the son of lifelong Congress. Providence residents, Mr. and A member of the Wills Med ­ packages, you can Mrs. Henry W. Markoff, re­ ical Staff since 1978, Dr. find your roots as you ceived his undergraduate Markoff is Chief of Ophthal­ see Spain or Hungary degree from Oberlin College in mology at Mount Sinai Hospi­ and Israel. 1965, and later earned a Ph.D. tal and attending surgeon at St. What more could in the neurosciences from Agnes Medical Center and you possibl need Syracuse University. He then Methodist Hospital. Dr. Markoff is a frequent 10 attended the University of . ee Israe . Minnesota Medical School, contributor to ophthalmic lit­ receiving his degree in 1974. erature and lectures often at He completed an internship at medical institutions and pro­ Long Island Jewish-Hillside fessional society meetings. JCCRI Golf awarded: an automobile and a Tournament 1990 cash prize. Following the Golf Tournament 1990, tournament there will be an lofindoul more about a.II our Milk& Honey'hcatioM. sec auction, open bar and hor :,our U3Vd qcnl or call \.800-EL AL SUN. sponsored by the Jewish Com· munity Center of Rhode Island, d'oeuvres. r-...:;~,.-;;,-;nd;,:.-;;;';-,;:~~Bu~~~a-;;~-;,-7 40 I Elmgrove Avenue in Provi­ Entry fees are: $125, individ­ I afm:Milk&Hor,cy~tion,brochure.A,siwritc:EL AL I I lnacl Ai rimes, 120 Wcst 45th SUttt, NY, NY !0016. I dence, will be held this year on ual; $700; corporate sponsor· ' ~------' Monday, July 23 at Crestwood ship (includes foursome); $250, ' --~------' Country Club in Rehoboth, corporate non-participant; and : C•>----•~--·•-- : MA. $25, auction only. For details There will be a buffet lunch call Elliott Goldstein at 861 · ! E..:ZllAl.!rNZ ! at noon followed by the tee off 8800. L COVE 5004 ___ TheAirlineoflsrad. _ _ j promptly at I p.m. There will also be prizes, awards and gifts; two Hole in One prizes will be I ouro rrarernd1 ,~t"w~ On May 23 Toure Fraternal JCCRI Senior Programs Association held its annual in­ stallation of officers in its new ForJune home on Rolfe Square. It must The Kosher Mealsite at the Tuesday, June 26 be said that the overflow crowd Jewish Community Center of CVS speaker, George Loens, of association members had Rhode Island, 401 Elmgrove pharmacist and a VCR pro· one of the best installations Ave. in Providence, offers sen­ gram The Medicated Get1eration held in a long time, with two iors activities at 11 a.m. daily will be from 11 a.m. to noon. sets of officers installed along with five members of the board Sunday through Friday fol­ The following activities are and with a great kosher dinner lowed by a hot kosher meal at regularly scheduled: Shabbat noon. The meal is sponsored traditions on Fridays and catered by Izzy. Robert Halpert by Project Hope. was installed as President of Friend to Friend, Israeli VCR For the month of June, the programs, film series and Touro's Harmony Lodge and following special activities are health checks. Mike Smith as the President of planned: Green Thumb Club (for sen­ Friendship Lodge. Friday, June 15 iors interested in working with Members of Toure and fami- Speaker on Stroke Preven­ plants), Arts & Crafts and exer­ lies are asked to take part in tion from 11 a.m. to noon. cise are offered on various Operation Exodus to be held Dr. Nathan Beraha, a pediatrician, discussed check-ups and Wednesday, June 20 days; call for information on on Sunday, June 3. Please meet preventive medicine and introduced the Alperin Schechter The Golden Age Club trip dates and times. at the sign-up desk at 10 a.m. Day School's kindergarten class to instruments like stethe­ on the Bay Queen will leave For further information on as we would like Toure mem­ scopes and thermometers used in an office visit. the Center at 10 a.m., retum at programming for seniors or for bers to walk together. If you 4 p.m. $15/GAC members,· transportation, call Sandy Bass Fun Run, Theatre Program, cannot walk, show up and take $18/ non-members. at 861 -8800. part to show your support. Health Visits Highlight Many family activities will be held in front of the JCC on Schechter Kindergarten GET THE FACTS- READ Elmgrove Avenue. Tou~o Fra­ THE HERALD! Students at the Ruth and the heart and its role in keep­ ternal has made a large associ­ Max Alperin Schechter Day ing the body healthy, strong ation donation to this cause School's Kindergarten enjoyed and active; and members are asked to • WEDDINGS • SHOWERS • PARTIES • BAPTISMS • three very special programs • Dr. Bruce Goldstein, an show the area that Touro truly ::3 () this month. allergist, concentrated on how cares. ii In school, kindergarteners we breathe and keep our lungs Do you know that Toure has !MaKJ, Any Occasion a ~ecia{ One i have been studying a unit on in good shape. been, since 1918, the largest ~ ;;; health which was brought to The kindergarten students and most prestigious Jewish ~ ;:: life by a series of visits by par- enjoyed these visits tre­ Fraternal Order in New En­ z ~ z ents who are health profes- mendously, learning a great gland for over seventy years? <( 0 sionals. Visitors to the class deal about how to keep Well we are. Based in Cranston ti included: healthy and strong. in our new home we have • Dr. Nathan Beraha, a ped- A second special event was members in New England and iatrician, and Karen Beraha, a the annual Kindergarten Fun in Florida. Touro is fraternal- ~ '"> nurse practitioner, discussed Run where children enjoyed ism, friendship, brotherhood, 0 "' check-ups and preventive the flne weather as they jogged teamwork, personal develop- ~ 'l'arts, 'l'ruffCu antf Otlur (joumut Coo~ ;:: medicine, introducing the stu- around the track. ment and growth, you make ~ dents to the medical instru- Finally, kindergarten stu­ friends, take part in a great ~ 'Party 'l'rays Jhlai!a6k - !free 'De{ioery ;:i ments like stethescopes and dents went on a field trip to social program, recognition by 8 thermometers common to an view a performance of Animal your peers, community service 351-7876 i office visil; Tales put on by the Theatre- and many other benefits to • Dr. Ellen Frankel, a derma- works Company at the Provi­ members and families. If you • GRADUATIONS SEDERS BAT MITZAHS • tologist, discussed the skin, dence Performing Arts Center. are interested in joining with how it is affected by the sun, This performance, involving over 700 of your Jewish friends and what we can do to avoid audience and teacher partici­ or if you are new in the area the damaging effects of the sun pation, was based on children's and would like 700 new friends You are cordially and keep our skin healthy; letters about animals including then why not look to join • Or. Fred Rotenberg, an farm animals, zoo animals and Toure Fraternal Association. invited to a ttend the ~nesthesiologist, talked about dinosaurs. With our membership drive now underway, it is a perfect Second Annual Volunteers War Veterans time to contact us. Please call Needed for Observe Memorial us at 785-0066 or write us at Gruabart-lrving Toure Fraternal Association, Concert International heTdhe tJ:i~visahnn:a~r ;:::~~i:~ P.O. Box 3562, Cranston, R.I. 02910. featuring Exchange ::~~ic~:!~stc:5eu;~t!rt i~h e~~~~ Members, mark your calen­ Youth for Understanding wick. Rabbi H. Scott White of dar for June I 6, 1990. This is Jackov Jakoulov (YFU) International Exchange Temple Am David conducted for the annual dinner dance at seeks Volunteer Area Repre- the services and dedicated the the Venus de Milo. As you Prize-winning sentatives to join their team of names of the veterans who know this dinner dance always Soviet Composer in 200 volunteers throughout the died this year. sells out so send your reply Northeast. Volunteer tasks The veterans have six posts back quickly. an Organ Recital include encouraging American in Rhode Island and a women's Members who have moved, teenagers to participate in in- auxiliary. The posts generally please advise the office when ternational exchange, recruit- meet monthly to plan different you move for mailing informa­ ing host families for incoming activities which include fund­ tion. Also, if your beneficiary's exchange students and serving raisers and various guest address has changed, please Sunday, June 3, 1990 as local contacts for schools, speakers. advise the office. families and students. ...:.------, YFU offers excellent training opportunities, volunteer recog­ Temple Beth-El nition activities and reimburse­ {1J ment for related expenses. Bamsider's Mile AO!!_ruter · Corner Orchard and Butler Children of volunteers receive 2:00 p.m. discounts on program fees and INVITES YOU TO PLAY experienced YFU volunteers Free Admission are often called upon to accom­ Open to the Community pany exchange students abroad and thus secure free travel. fYour Check Is On Us f For further information, " Becoming a volunteer for Call 331-6070 YFU," said Marilyn Brown, Every Monday & Tuesday evening. beginning_ June 4, volunteer Field Manager for 1990. a t three specified times (our secret), we will d~aw a Rhode Island," is a wonderful table number from our dining room. The lucky winners Mr. Jakoulov, who recently dejected way to participate in the excit­ will receive their current check total on us. It could be ing changes now taking place just cocktails or it could be your entire dinner - drinks to from the Soviet Union, has written around the world." desserts. It's all in the luck of the d raw. musical scores for over twenty Soviet For details, please call Grant Are you feeling lucky? We hope you will join us. Vitale at 1-800-872-0200 or stage and screen productions. Marilyn Brown at (40 1) 884- 5arnsider's Mile 0 fl O!!_arler 1646. performed and directed numerous 375 South Main Street ensembles. choirs and orchestras. His Let the community know Providence. Rhode Island about your organization's 351 -7300 program will include works by J. S. functions. Announce them HOURS Monday-Thursda y 5-10 pm 1lALL MAJOR CREDIT Bach as well as his own composilions. in the Herald. Friday & Solurdoy 5- 11 pm • Sundoy 4 30-9 pm CARDS ACCEPTED 11 - I HL KI-IODE ISLAND JEWISH HERALD.THURSDAY. MAY 31. 1990

United Cerebral Palsy Of R.I. Cranston Senior Casino. Five days, four nights. To Host Conference "From A day at Hoover Dam with Guild lunch and cruise on Lake Vision To Reality" The Cranston Senior Guild Mead. Nightclub show and United Cerebral Palsy of R.I which have become realities in will hold its annual Installa ­ many more extras. Beverly will host a conference titled other areas of the country tion/Paid-Up Membership Jacobson, 274-9586. from Vision to Reality on June They include: Allan Bergman, Luncheon on Wednesday, June • September 26 · North 8, at the Providence Marriott. Director of Governmental 6, at the Venus de Milo, Shore Music Theater. " Fiddler The one-day conference, co­ Relations at UCPA; Michael Swansea, Mass. The "Seniors on the Roof" buffet luncheon at sponsored by The Rhode Callahan, Director of a Na­ in the Pink" will provide the Augustine's. Janet Richman, lsland Development Disabili­ tional Supported Employment entertainment for this special Leonard Lyons, the new 461-7108. ties Council and Workforce project; Jay Kline, In stitute on day. Cranston Senior Guild Presi­ • October 30-3 1 through 2000, will focus on the latest Disability at the University of The slate of officers and dent, will be installed on November 1 - Beacon Resort advances in the areas of sup­ New Hampshire board for 1990-1991 are as Wednesday, June 6, during Hotel, Lincoln, N.H. Three ported employment, housing Participants will have an follows: the annual installation lunch· days, two nights. All meals. and technology for people with opportunity to join in small President, Leonard Lyons; eon at the Venus de Milo in Entertainment nightly. Side severe disabilities. groups to discuss how to make vice president, Louise Lyons; Swansea, Mass. trips. Ida and Phil Woled, 861- Several of the nation's top their visions become realities recording secretary, Ruth Calendar of Events 2784. experts in the field of develop­ for people in Rhode Island. Rotenberg; treasurer, Trudy • Sunday, July 22 - Newport • Sunday, November 11 - mental disabilities will discuss Some of these groups will con ­ Rotenberg; financial secretary, "Star Clipper" luncheon train - Buffet lunch and musical show the many visions of independ­ tinue to work throughout the Helen Forman; and chaplain, three hour scenic tour. For in ­ at Tremont House, Boston, ent housing and satisfying jobs year under the guidance of the Samuel Cleinman. The board formation call Evelyn Brodsky, Mass. Show is " Hollywood Developmental Disabilities of directors are: Claire Ernstof, 467-6179. after Dark. " Dorothy Fox, 272- How high Council. The conference is Benjamin Gilstein, Lillian Gil ­ • August 8 - Matunuck 2767. geared toward people with stein, Leo Greene, Beverly B. Mame with luncheon at the 108 As you can see, there is will your estate laJces disabilities, professionals, fam ­ Jacobson, Hyman W. Jacobson, House. Lillian Gilstein, 941 - something for everyone!! Ca ll be? ily members and employers. Melvin Levin, Sylvia Tippe and 4298. the chairperson of the activity " From Vision to Reality will Sayra Weiner. Program chair­ • September 9-13 - Las you are interested in. Don't Ask Metropolitan Life. be an interesting and informa­ man will be Harry Portney. Vegas, La Mirage Hotel & delay!! Space is limited!! tive conference fo r all partici­ pants," said Jennifer Ondrejka, The Roaring Twenties Come To Alperin Schechter ------~ UCP of R.L 's Executive Di­ rector. "Furthermore, it will " It all began with a few the turkey trot. Second grade addition, they wrote series in provide immediate, hands-on, songs," said second grade parent Bill Tilchin visited the the vernacular style of the practical applications on the teacher Denise Marciano. " I class to discuss the Presidents twenties, incorporating period advances in jobs, housing and introduced my students to of the twenties, their problems slang. Art, music, and dance some of the popular music of and accomplishments. Metropolitan Life can technology for people in have all been integrated into 1 the twenties, which I really Assistant teacher Catherine this unit as the students have help protect your family Rhode Island. Clearly, From from sky-high estate Vision to Reality represents an enjoy, and they loved it too! Key brought in tapes of radio designed period costumes and taxes. Because we'll give important step toward increas­ We just took off from there!" broadcasts of the 1920's and jewelry, and learned the you a complimentary ing independence, productivity Mrs. Marciano and her stu­ discussed the art of sound charleston and songs. Estate Conservation and integration for individuals dents harnessed their enthusi­ effects and the role of radio as The second grade will also Analysis before you buy with disabilities in the state." asm and plunged into a study popular entertainment and be visiting Newport for a tour our life insurance. That From Vision to Reality will of the period including history information source. of the Breakers, learning about way, you know how and politics, clothing and The students have engaged many of the people who filled much coverage you really be hel d on Friday, June 8, at the Providence Marriott. jewelry, the forces that led up in a wide variety of activities the gossip columns during need. to the Great Depression, the centered on the twenties: for those years. So call your Metropoli­ Check-in will begin at 9 a.m. Discussions will run from 9:30 Jazz Age, radio programs, and example, looking at the econ­ All of · this culminated in a tan Life sales representa­ much more. tive today. When you a.m. until 4:30 p.m. A recep­ omy and the price of a variety presentation for parents and need great insurance. tion will follow. Registration Doing independent research, of common products, they each first graders on May 7. For a we're on the ball. fee, which includes luncheon, students discovered informa­ made graphs comparing prices brief, shining moment, the buffet and breaks, will be $10 tion about gangsters and dance of seventy years ago with their Roaring Twenties roared again! marathons, the charleston and contemporary counterparts. In Steve Eichholz for individuals with disabilities Account Representative and $35 fo r others (some schol­ Cranston/ Warwick Hadassah (401) 272-0780 arship funding is available). Checks should be payable to UCP of R.I. Registration dead­ A delightful evening was models were aided by Muriel V.P.; Evelyn Wasser, Record­ GET MET. IT PAVS .:- line is May 25. held on May 14 at the Shera­ Davis, Florence Hanzel, Hope ing Secretary; Norma Fried­ ton-Tara Hotel in Warwick for Mellion and Rhoda Schwartz. man, Treasurer; Trudy Ro ten­ Metropolitan Life For further information on the annual Donor Dinner and The fashions were introduced berg, Financial Secretary; 0 ANO AFFILIArED COMPANIES From Vision to Reality, please installation of officers of the by the Program Chairperson, Sheila Miller and Libby Kel ­ Metropolitan U1e Insurance Company contact the United Cerebral New York. NV Palsy of R.I. office at (40 1) Cranston /Warwick Chapter of Irma Sil verman. man, Corresponding Secre­ 728-7800. Hadassah. The pink and white decor taries. Shirley Schreiber and Ruth was enhanced by pink, white Members of the Donor Com­ Ross co-chaired the event and silver balloons as center­ mittee were Goldie Green, 32 Goff Avenue, Pawtucket, RI 02860 whose theme was the The Year pieces. Sylvia Taubman, Edna Gil­ HOPE Tel 1 401 · 728-3600 of the Woman. The evening fea ­ The installation was per­ stein, Ruth Fink, Irma Silver­ 1-800-367-0013 tured a Fashion Show with formed by Frances Sadler, man, Lynn Silverman, Libby TRAVEL FAX 1 401 -724-8076 striking clothes by "The Added Western New England Region Kelman, Dorothy Kramer, Touch" of East Greenwich and Vice President and past presi­ Sheila Miller, Sara Frank, INC. fabulous furs and leather jack­ dent of the Cranston/Warwick Stella Pollock, Evelyn Wasser ets by "' Tolchinsky Furs of Gar­ chapter. The follow ing officers and Lillian Lewis. den City," modeled by mem­ were installed: FOR FLIGHTS , CRUISES or TOURS • . , bers Goldie Greene, Beatrice Shirley Schreiber, President; FDR BUSINESS or PLEASURE + Sydney, Marlene Greene, Ruth Ross, Membership V.P.; Anne Berger, Linda Gersten­ Evelyn Snow, Ed ucation V.P.; Pioneer FOR ALL YOUR TRAVEL NEEOS blatt and Frances Sadler. The Dorothy Prosnitz, Program Women Na'Amat-Pioneer Women ­ Club One wi ll hold their instal­ The Absolute Finest in lation meeting at the Jewish Home, 99 Hillside Ave., on Northern Italian Cuisine i.naturat Monday, June 4, at 1:30 p.m. It has become traditional for ~oSCAlVo-;r Skin Care & Cosmetics Pioneer Women Club One to Welcomes host one meeting a year at the Home. This enables members Sheri DiMascio who reside there to attend and Na il Technician remain an informed part of our formerly of organization, and up-date their Total Image knowledge of current activities. .p~S'l'AUlt,-t-~ The fo ll owing slate of of­ ficers have been nominated RECEIVE A 20% DIS~OIii :11 &p4resJUM30. 1990 Chaya Segal and Mollie manicure • pedicure • wraps • gel • acrylk • tips Sklut, Presidium; Celia Brown, Vice President-Membership; 265 Atwells Avenue • fl.'deral Hill SKIN CARE • FACIALS • WAXING Mildred Backman, Vice Pres­ NAILS • PEDICURES • COLOR ANALYSIS ident-Spiritual Adoption; Bertha Gershman, Treasurer; 274-8820 THE VILLAGE AT GARl">EN CITY By appt. Martha Sonion-Financi,;il and CRANSTON 942-2000 Recording Secretary. THE RHODE ISLAND JEWISH HERALD. THURSDAY, MAY 31. 1990- l.l Milestones

Aiken-Freedman Temple Shalom Sterns Annual Meeting Announce Birth The twenty-ninth annual Vice President, Gerry Seigel; meeting of Temple Shalom, the 2nd Vice President, Brad Barry; Brenda and Scott Stern of 48 Conservative Congregation of Recording Secretary, Amy Westminster Road, Scarsdale, Newport County was held on Lasky; Corresponding Secre­ N.Y., take great pleasure Monday evening, May 21. tary, Eva Seigel; Financial in announcing the birth of Rabbi Marc S. Jagolinzer, Secretary, Arlene Hicks; Trea­ their third child and first son, spiritual leader, delivered the surer, Stephen Schneller; Zachary David, born Thursday~ invocation and his "State of Trustees, William Soforenko, May 10. the Congregation Report," in Emily Anthony, Brian Gillson, Grandparents are Frances which he challenged the mem­ Michael Mendell, Ruth Ziegler. and Norman Pomarantz of bership for the fu ture. Presi­ The installation for the new­ Hyannis, Mass. dent Rick Kadet presided and ly elected officers of the Con­ delivered his annual report, as gregation, Men's Club and Sis­ did all committee chairs. terhood will take place on Sun­ The following were elected day morning, June JO at JO a.m. to serve the Congregation for and will be foll owed by a the 1990-9 I year: br.unch. President, Rick Kadet; !st Barbara Long National capacities for NCJW, R eceives Award Barbara has served as an active Our Jewelry volunteer in the R.I. Historical Repair Prices National Council of Jewish Society and the R.I. Jewish His­ are New England's Women, Rhode Island Section, torical Society. will honor Barbara Long with The May 23 meeting will besl kept secret! its Hannah Solomon Award at begin with a petit luncheon at its Annual Meeting and Instal­ 12 noon and the meeting will TASCA lation on Wednesday, May 23, follow at 12:30 at the Jewish JEWELRY COMPANY 1990. The Hannah G. Solomon Community Center. Victoria SINCE 1928 Award is NCJW's most presti­ Lederberg, State Senator, will '"'" ' "'"'·"'""""' Lo,,is,,.,.l,,n« Ml N,a, (·,~,..,,,. r.,.. , ... ., .,.. I"" ".....,""'" gious honor and is named for· be the Installing Officer of the Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Aiken of North Miami Beach, Fla., an­ !he founder of the~ organization day. Marion Goldsmith is ~AS l~~~~r~i;i~~ 9l0 5 nounce the engagement of their daughter, Maxine Hope Aiken of which has been in existence Chairwoman of the program. Cambridge, Mass., to Elliott J. Freedman, son of Mr. and Mrs. since 1893. Irwin Freedman of Newton, Mass. Barbara Long is a past presi­ Maxine's maternal grandmother is Mrs. Gertrude Newman of dent of the Rhode Island Sec­ Warwick, and her paternal grandmother is Mrs. Lee Aiken of tion and the longtime Chair­ North Miami Beach, Fla., formerly of Providence. woman of its Thrift Shop. She Elliott's paternal grandfather is Morris Freedman of Brookline, also serves in District and Optical Mass. Thayer Maxine who is a senior account executive with City Marketing in Boston, Mass., received a B.A. degree in Liberal Arts and Sci­ Kolbs Announce Birth ence from the University of Florida. Ivy and William Kolb Elliott is Vice President of Finance with Micros Unlimited in of 14 Greenview St., Cumber­ Woburn, Mass.; he received his B.S. Degree in Business Adminis­ land, R.I. are delighted to share tration from the University of Massachusetts. the news of the arrival of their MAKE YOUR OWN MUSIC VIDEO The couple will wed August 5, 1990 in Marblehead, Mass. first child, Jeffrey Daniel Kolb, born 6:49 p.m. on May 11, At Your Bar / Bat Mitzvah Party I 990, at Women's & Infants Astrachan Receives Messing Hospital. Personalized, affordable, at1df1111 entertainment. Maternal grandparents are Law Degree G raduat es Benjamin and Temma Furman Each child receives a tape of 1heir perfonnance - SPRINGFIELD, Mass. - B ran d eis of Warwick, R.I. Paternal grand­ Bruce R. Astrachan, the son of parents are the late Florence makes a memorable occasion even more special. Rita and Rabbi George Astra­ Debra Messing of East and William Kolb, who resided chan of Warwick, R.I., was Greenwich graduated Brandeis in New Seabury, Mass. and Bob Lerner A greal way 10 keep among the 249 law students University on May 20 and re­ Palm Beach, Florida. Maternal your guests occupied who were awarded degrees ceived a Bachelor of Arts great-grandparents are Syd Photographer from the Western New Degree Summa Cum Laude and Abe Danis of Hyannis, (401) 467-4686 & cruenained. England College School of Law with highest honors in Theatre Mass., and Max Furman of at the commencement cere­ Arts. During the school of arts Pembroke Pines, Florida. mony on Saturday, May 19, at commencement exercises, she Call now for a demonsrrarion rape. performed a Steven Sondheim Springfield Symphony Hall. When you send a wedding Astrachan received a Juris medley with two other grad­ Doctor degree from Dr. Beverly uates. or cngagemcm W. Miller, President of Western Debra will be attending the announcement. why no1 New England College. Tisch School of the Arts at include a photo? 36 YEARS OF OUTSTANDING SERVICE Astrachan holds a B.A. New York University this fall, Black and white only. pursuing an MFA Degree in degree from Drew University. please. Astrachan participated in Acting. Energy Saver! intramural sports while at the Vinyl Western New England College Replacement School of Law. LESTER KUSHNER wants to take you The Western New England Windows College School of Law is a pri­ out to the BALL GAME! vate school that serves ap­ proximately 800 full -time and • Storm Windows part-time law students. • Sturm Doors •Sturm Panels WIN!!! • A"ninizs • Cellar Sash Goldstein Honored 2 BOSTON • Slidin~ l'alio Doors At the annual meeting held recently by Volunteers in Ac­ RED SOX tion (VIA) at Moseby Center, URI Bay Campus, Narragansett, TICKETS a special award " In Recogni­ ~ To register, stop by 600 PARK AVENUE tion of Outstanding Voluntary CRANSTON, RHODEISLAND Service for 14 years to VIA and and see Lester at ._+-+--+--+-+-< FEATURING Volunteerism through Excep­ tional Media Events" was pre­ ELMWOOD sented to Doris R. Goldstein of DODGE Pawtucket. Goldstein was re­ elected to the board of directors ' 625 Taunton Avenue o for another three terms; she is East Providence, RI ~ Chair of the Nominating Com­ 438-0400 l--+-+----+--+--+-..41LcAN, PLEASUREVIEW SUNROOMS mittee and their Public Rela­ OEAOLtNE FOR ENTRIES: 8/15190. lnd us last In the NYNEX Yeltow Pages tions Specialist. 14~ T HE RHODE ISLAND JEWISH HERALD. T HURSDAY, MAY 31. 1990 Obituaries

HERMAN AISENBERG I 990, at the Jewish Home for and Rebecca (Schultz) Aisen­ Sinai Memorial Chapel, 825 gogue in Providence. PROVIDENCE - Herman J. the Aged. He was the husband berg. Hope St., Providence. Burial In Miami he was a member Aisenberg, 87, of 95 Mount of Olga (Schnieder) Aisenberg. Mr. Aisenberg was a mem­ was in Lincoln Park Cemetery, of Mizrachi, Temple Adath Ave., a lawyer for 60 years, Born in Worcester, Mass., he ber of the Rhode Island and Warwick. Yeshurun, Young Israel of died Wednesday, May 23, was a son of the late Samuel Massachusetts Bar Associa­ SYLVIA KRAKOWSKY Skylake where he taught tions. He was president of Hebrew and several Adult Card Of Thanks CRANSTON Sylvia Temple Emanu-EI, and presi­ Education classes. T he fami1y of the late Ruth Gordon acknowledges w ith sin­ (Rose) Krakowsky, 62, of 110 dent of the Jewish Home for He leaves two daughters, Dellwood Rd., died Monday, cere thanks the kind expressions of sympath y from fam i1y an d the Aged. He was a trustee of Ruth (Herbert) Gold of War­ friends. May 28, 1990, at home. She the B.B. Lederer Sons Founda- wick, Lea (Charles) Solomon was the wife of David Krak­ tion, and was instrumental in and a son, Harold (Lory) of owsky. Born in Providence, she providing Trinity Theater with Miami, Fla; ten grandchildren, was the daughter of the late MT. SINAI MONUMENTS $300,000 to purchase the Jerry (Bonnie) Gold of Paw­ George and Fannie (Foxman) tucket; Rhonda (Anthony) Our owner, Mitche ll ... his fathe r and grandfather. .. have Le~:re:::~~!:r,director of the Krakowsky. She had lived in Cohen of London, England; Cranston for 30 years, pre­ been privileged to provide over 8,000 monuments in RI Plantations Bank of Rhode Eric Gold, Alan Barlis, Jeffrey viously residing in Providence. J ewish Cemeteries since the 1870s for 2 reason s ... the Island until its sale to Old Barlis, Richard Barlis, Danny Mrs. Krakowsky was a credit quality is the finest and the price is the lowest. Stone Bank. He was a graduate Mermel, Robbi Mermel, Sarnh manager for Allied Business Rebecca Mermel, and Shayna Call 331-3337 for assistance. of Harvard College, and re- forms in Providence for 12 Mermel all of Florida. Great­ l'======~~~~=~~===='I ceived his law degree from years. Boston University. grandchildren are Rachel Besides her husband, she Cohen, Sarah Cohen, Rebeccca Besides his wife he leaves leaves two sons, Arnold Kra­ two daughters, Gloria A. kowsky of Cranston and Mark Gold and Emily Gold. Sonnabend of Weston, Mass., Services were held Thurs­ Krakowsky of Johnston; two day, May 17 from the Levitt­ and Carol A. Schneider of brothers, Max Rose of Provi­ Weinstein Funeral, Miami. Memphis, Tenn.; eight grand­ dence and Morris Rose of children and nine great-grand­ Delray Beach, Fl.; three sisters, PHYLLIS A. SALK children. in the finest xranite and hmnze. Lillian Dressler of Providence, WARWICK - Phyllis A. The funeral was held Friday, Toby Sandler of Miami, Fla., Salk, 58, of Kristen Court, a fn-lw111·,, r·,,11.rn//a1i111n /Jy a111m11111111•111 May 25, at Temple Emanu-EI, and Esther Waterman of schoolteacher at the Mary LETT ERING • CLEANING • REPAIRS Morris Avenue. Burial was in Lowell, Mass.; one sister-in­ Fogarty Elementary School, Sharon Memorial Park, Leon J. Ruhin law, Lillian Gilstein of Crans­ Providence, for 22 years until Sharon, Mass. ton, and three grandchildren. retiring in 1989, died Thurs­ 726-6466 SAMUEL COHEN Funeral services were held day, May 24, 1990, at Kent County Memorial Hospital. WEST WARWICK - Sam ­ Friday, June I , at the Max She was the wife of Norton E. uel Cohen, 79, of 4 Tangle­ Sugarman Memorial Chapel, Salk. wood Court, manager of retail 458 Hope St., Providence. Born in Providence, a shoe stores for more than 30 Burial was in Lincoln Park daughter of the late Samuel May all your loved ones years, died Monday, May 21 , Cemetery, Warwick. and Rose Moverman, she had 1990, at home. He was the REBECCA LIMMER lived in Cranston for 25 years husband of Helen (Yuloff) live to a hundred and PROVIDENCE - Rebecca until moving to Warwick two Cohen. Limmer, 94, of the Jewish years ago. Born in Providence, a son of twenty years. Home for the Aged, 99 Hillside Mrs. Salk was a graduate of the late Charles and Ethel Ave., died Wednesday, May Rhode Island College. (Loeber) Cohen, he moved to Would that this cou ld be. 23, 1990, at the home. Besides her husband she West Warwick 19 years ago. Born in Romania, a daughter leaves a daughter, Li nda Heck­ Would that we never had to face the sad prospect of Mr. Cohen had been man~ arranging for the funeral of a Loved One. of the late Harry and Hannah man of Pawtucket; a son, ager of the Florsheim Thayer (Smilovitz) Limmer, she lived Howard Salk of Charlotte, Because we can never truly be prepared for this. McNeil Store at Wayland in Providence for 70 years. N.C.; four sisters, Estelle Square, Providence, until retir­ It is a time of overwhelming grief...when we are most She leaves several nieces Friedman and Jean Jaffa, both ing 12 years ago. He previously vulnerable... when thoughts of "arrangements" and and nephews. of Cranston, Shirley Dauer of "costs" seem almost demeaning to the memory of the managed the former Children's A graveside service was held Maples, Fla. and Evelyn Finger Loved One. Shop, Wayland Square, and Thursday, May 24, at Lincoln of Bristol; a brother, Gerald It is a time when the strongest of us needs a haven of the Kay's Newport Shoe Stores Park Cemetery, Warwick. Moverman of Warwick; and in Providence and Cranston. trust. four grandchildren. He was an Army veteran of MOLLIE A. MARGOLIES Where ca11 we find this hnm•11? PROVIDENCE - Mollie A. The funeral was held Sun­ World War II and was a mem­ day, May 27, at Mount Sinai Margolies, 88, of Highland First, in the counsel and guidance of a Rabbi. ber of the Jewish War Veterans. Memorial Chapel, 825 Hope Then, in the integrity of your Funeral Director. He was a member of the Touro Court, IOI Highland Ave., a field investigator for the Rhode St., Providence. Burial was in Fraternal Association, and had Lincoln Park Cemetery. MICHAEL D. SMITH been a member of the former Island Department of Labor for EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Temple Beth Israel. 11 years before retiring in WILLIAM J. SCHERTZ MAX SUGARMAN Besides his wife he leaves a 1972, died Thursday, May 17, BALTIMORE, Md. - Wil­ MEMORIAL CHAPEL daughter, Arlene Weinstein of 1990, at Miriam Hospital. liam J. Schertz, 34, died Hopkinton, Mass., and two Born in Hungary, she was a 4S8 HOPE ST.• PROVIDENCE• Cor. IIOJ><' A. Ooyl• Sunday, May 20, 1990, at grandchildren. daughter of the late William Rhode Island Hospital. 331-8094 O utofstatecall 1-800-447-1267 The funeral service was held and Sadie (Grossman) Braun­ Born in Ellenville, N.Y., a LEWIS J. BOSLER, R.E. Wednesday, May 23, at Mount stein. She had lived in Provi­ son of Stanley Schertz of Provi­ dence for more than 70 years. dence and Johanna (Weinraub) She was a graduate of Bryant Schertz of N.Y.C., he had been College, and was a former a resident of Baltimore, Md., member of Temple Beth -El. U.S. Federal law now requires all funeral homes for many years where he was She leaves a sister, Mildred an office manager of a law to provide itemized pricing. Mount Sinai Memorial Cha pel Novogroski of Providence. firm. has provided this courtesy for over fifteen years. A private funeral service was He is also survived by a held May 18 at Mount Sinai sister, Jacqueline Schertz, and Memorial Chapel, 825 Hope three brothers, Randy Schertz, St. Scott Schertz and Stacey MOUNT SINAI DAVID A. MERMELSTEIN Schertz of Providence. NORTH MIAMI BEACH, Funeral services took place MEMORIAL CHAPEL Fla. - David A. Mermelstein, Tuesday, May 22, at Mount 81, of Miami Gardens Drive, an Sinai Memorial Chapel, 825 The only RI Jewish funeral home that is a member of employee of Hasbro in Paw­ Hope St., and burial took place the Jewish Funeral Directors of America. tucket before retiring in 1968 at Li ncoln Park Cemetery, died Wednesday, May 16, Warwick, R.I. The Rhode Island Jewish funeral home that 1990, in Clearwater, Florida. MOISEY SHTEYNBERG can be trusted... for its honesty ... integrity... He was the husband of the late Florence (Markel) Mermelstein CRANSTON - Moisey and compliance with the highest standards of who died on January 24, 1990. Shteynberg, 70, of 225 New Jewish ethics and conduct. Born in Kiviajd, Hungary, he London Ave., died Friday, May Over 110 years service to R.I. J ewish families was a son of the late Jacob and 25, 1990, at home. He was the by our dire<.1or. Mitchell, his fathe r Fanya (Goldberger) Mermel­ husband of Sarah (Temkin) and grandfather . stein. He had lived in Provi­ Shteynberg. Born in Poland, he dence 14 years before moving was the son of the late Meyer to Miami. Previously he re- and Matyle Shteynberg. He HOME OF YOUR FAMILY RECORDS. sided in West. Warwick for 25 had lived in Cranston for one 331-333 7 From out-of-state years and was a member of the year, previously living in Providence. 825 Hope Street at Fourth Street ca,11 : 1-800-331 <3337 ~~;~/:~!~t~;/J::it;~~~ l!aa!.' -la'.,·'~·._•al '~'·aa·a.·~··~··!;a' ::,•~'·aa"a:;.;' '~'·a.·a:··~·' ;;:;' =·~~=..a::~;;:a#a,,.i..:.;;;;a;-a=====-i.1 ------·-· -··- · · · --· --- · -·-- -- ·· (continued on pag~ ~5~ ======Classified

Registration for Mother's Group AUTOS FOR SALE (continued from page 14) Summer Day Camps Offers Obituaries GOVERNMENT SEIZED vehicles from $100. The Jewish Community Cen­ Mr. Shteynberg was a tailor Funeral services were held CorveUes.Chevys,Porsches, andothercon­ Encouragement Friday, June I , at the Max hscated p1opert1es. For Buyers Guide 1-800- ter or Rhode Island, 401 Elm­ in Gout, Russia, for 43 years, 624-6934 ext 4160. Also open evenings & grove Avenue in Providence, is New mothers and mothers retiring 15 years ago. He was a Sugarman Memorial Chapel, weekends. 5/31/ 90 accepting applications for its six of small children will find member of Congregation 458 Hope St., Providence. summer day camps. Camp sea­ support, ideas and friendship Shaare Zedek. Burial was at Lincoln Park at a six-session group work­ Cemetery, Warwick. son is from June 25 through Besides his wife, he leaves ENTERTAINMENT shop, " Mothers and Infants," August 17, 1990. Transitional two daughters, Faina Bron­ put on by The Parent Exchange Camp Days are also being of­ shtein of Cranston and Maya STEVE YOKEN ENTERTAINMENT - Protes­ of Jewish Family Service, 229 Rozkova of Vitebesk, Russia; East Side Residents sIonal Mastei of Ceremornes and Disc fered this year for the three Waterman St., Providence. Jockey Bai/Bat M1tzvah spec1ahs1s. Radio weeks between school end and four grandchildren and two Graduate From St. " Mothers and Infants" offers Station Pnzes (Oplional - N.Y. Laser Llglll the camp season. Registration great-grandchildren. Show) BostOfl Party Planners· #1 Enter­ a forum for new mothers to A graveside funeral service Dunstan's tainer 508-679-1545 1/ 11/91 for these days is separate and apart from regular summer discuss and share about the was held Sunday, May 27, at Two East Side residents, camp. growth and development of Lincoln Park Cemetery, War­ who are students at St. Duns­ their babies, themselves and tan's School, Providence, were HELP WANTED Camp K'ton is for preschool­ wick. Arrangements by the their family life. Mothers are Max Sugarman Memorial among those honored recently ers ages 2 L/2 to 3. Camp encouraged to bring their in­ ATTENTION: EASY WORK EXCELLENT PAY! Yeladim is for children ages 3 Chapel, 458 Hope St., Provi­ during the school's annual Assemble produc1s a1 home Details (1) to 5 years. Children in grades fants up to eight months old. dence. Athletic Awards Program. 602-8J8-8885Ext W-8124 6/ 14/90 The group will meet every Douglas Oelbaum, grade 12, K-4 can enjoy Camp Haverim RUTH ROTENBERG TEACHERS:ol HebrewandJuda1caforBJE­ or Sports Camp. For preteens Tuesday, June 5 through July received the Hustle Trophy in afhhated schools. Cati Bureau of Jew1shEd­ 10 from 12:45 to 2:15 p.m. PROVIDENCE Ruth varsity soccer. He is the son of ucat1on. 331-0956 5/31/90 entering grades 5-7, Camp Rotenberg, 72, of 1 Chestnut Bogrim is beginning its second For further information, call Mr. and Mrs. Sruel Oelbaum of The Parent Exchange at Jewish St., died Tuesday, May 29, Everett Avenue. year. CIT Camp is for high 1990, at home. She was the schoolers entering 8-10 grade. Family Service, 33 1- 1244. The Deborah Feldstein, grade IO, HOUSE FOR SALE Parent Exchange workshops at daughter of the late Max and For information and applica· was recognized for her work as Jewish Family Service are open Annie (Schwartz) Rotenberg. a statistician for the varsity CRANSTON: HOUSE FOR SALE OR LEASE/ tions on both the regular camp to all who wish to attend. Ms. Rotenberg was a lifelong PURCHASE. NearTempleT01at Y1sraet Pic­ season and Transitional Camp basketball team. She is the lure-pretty, sun-cl1enched stone 1fom co!o­ resident of Providence. She daughter of Mr. and Mrs. rnal, 3 bedrooms. 11/t baths. formal dining Days please call the Center at was a department manager 861-8800 and a brochure will Edward Feldstein of Taber room.hreplace. porch.garage, appllancecl. with the former Outlet Co. in Avenue. Great neighborhood. Owner Florida DOund. be mailed out to you. Sale Providence for over 45 years, Le1stalk! Asking$134,900. 781 -7285. Giant Yard retiring eight years ago. 5/31/90 Letter to the Editor Changed Ms. Rotenberg was a mem­ (continued from page 2) Dvorah-Dayan Club of ber of Temple Torat Yisrael, SERVICES RENDERED Nazis used for homosexuals. Na'Amat has changed the secretary of the Cranston Sen­ Both groups were first discrimi­ upcoming date of the GIANT ior Guild and a volunteer at the A referral service CLEANING: Aes1den11a!/Commerc1al. 1 nated against and then system­ YA RD SALE they are plan­ Providence Public Library. for babysitters. weekly opening available. Get One 01 The atically rounded up for exter­ ning. The rescheduled date will She is survived by a brother, ~ since 1967 Best - Get M A D 726-3766. 6/22/90 mination simply because of be Sunday, June 10 from 9 a.m. Joseph "Josh" Rotenberg of COMPLETE LANOSCAPING: Mainlenance. their membership in a class to 3 p.m. at the home of Ceil West Warwick and three ·~ 401 421-1213 clean-ups, dethatching.newlawns, planting, nephews. fert1ltzat1on.rototilhng,commerc1al.res1den­ which was deemed by the and Seymour Krieger, 381 Cole ra1 Free estimate 751-5530. 5/31/90 Nazis as degenerate. Ave., Providence. (The prev­ I hope that we in Rhode ious date had been June 3.) FOR YOUR RUSSIAN FRIENDS who may Island will work to insure that Again we ask for volunteers need the service or Metropolitan Insurance: TIME SHARE bilingual licensed agefl!. N1kolar Besedm no person in our community is to work on that day as well as Calllorconhdenl1a1quotesonau1o - hte ­ denied employment, housing, merchandise which we can SrNT M AARTEN - P ELICAN R ESORT home 401 ·272-0780 5/ 31 /90 public accommodations or sell. We will be grateful for any HANDYMAN - Expeuenced. all around credit simply because he or she help from Na' Amat friends. Several Prime-time winter work. Get your home work done 11ght Call is a member of a class which Please call Ruth Garber, Chair· Scon 728-3034 6/7/90 may be different from that of person for the event at 725- weeks available (new 1990) NEED HELP WITH YOUR CHILDREN while the majority. 3728 or the Kriegers at 351- In studios and 1 bedroom units vacat1ornng? Hue Classical 1urno1 as Linda J. Kushner 2139 if you have merchandise mother'shelper. Laura274-2665. 5/31/90 Representative 4th District to be picked up. including Christmas and New Year's PAINTING: ln1eno,. exterior. wallpapering, expert work. fully insured. rree es11mates. from $6,500-$ 10,000 per week Mercu110 Pamt1ng - 461 -3813. ··our work (30%-40% of list p rice) speakslo111se11 -- 5/31/90 Mishkon Tfiloh (conHnued from page I ) SEAL COATING, asphalt sealing and crack Call 75 1-2010 1epa1r. Comrne1C1al. residential. free estJ­ I got to know Mishkon Tfiloh at first as the survivors' mates Alpine 751-5530 or 521 -1821 shut. Among these fields and m·eadows, remnants of farm­ Monday-Friday 8 am-5 pm 5/ 31 /90 land, the remnant of Europe's Jewry raised their American children. But now I see the shul and its neighborhood as the or 434-8757 evenings world of all our fathers. When I sat in Sam's parlor and CLASSBOX CORRESPONDENCE TO: talked with his daughter, Harriet, I felt she was my sister. ClassBox No Sam is a widower now, but his wife, Rachel, left nourishing The RI.Jewish Herald plants that cover the shelves, sills and tables by the win­ P.O. Box 6063 dows. Their lively parakeet warbles on the dining room Rhode Island Jewish Herald Providence. RI 02940 table and keeps us company. Sam put on a yarmulke when Classifieds This newspaper will not. knowingly, accept people come. A landsman from over there, Mr. Kaufman, any advertising for real estate which ,sin dropped in to chat in sharp Yipdish. I am ashamed to admit 15 words - $3.00 violaoon or the RI. Fair Housing Act and I don't really get Yiddish. For me it just makes a familiar 12 C each additional word Sect100804 (C)olT1tleVlllofthe1968 Civ1l music. In American English he explains to me. The congre­ R1ghtsAcl.Ourreadersareherebymforrned that all dwel!ing/ hous1ng accommodations gation wants new members. They are open, not dosed. I Category ______I advert1sed mlh1s newspaperareava1lableon Many families who helped build the structure lived nearby, anequalopportun1tybas1s neighbors whose kids were classmates of mine. But jews : Message.______: don't always stay put. They move on, away. Other Jews move in. The block shifts but stays cozy. 1------11 ______1 Students Take Trip to Sam remembers Siberia, vast and bleak. Like his wife, Rachel, he got through the war in Russia. Rachel lost her 1 ______1 Science Museum family. But now the Russian Jews are coming here. There 1 ______1 used to be a ladder. The longer you were here, the higher Fifth and sixth graders of the you climbed. I never felt that way. I always thought the new I I Providence Hebrew Day School groups brought style and substance with them, to us all. At 1------1 travelled to the Boston Mu­ a recent funeral, the hearse and cortege, en route from the I Name______Phone ______I seum of Science for a day of funeral to the cemetery, made a special tum to pass by fun and learning. The sixth Mishkon Tfiloh. An honor guard stood upon the balcony : Address ______: grade trip was financed by to offer a salute to one of its special ones, its own. You join Parents, Teachers and Friends Mishkon Tfiloh, you are counted, you count. I ------1 group for the class selling the I No. Words ___ Date(s) run ______I most candy during the recent candy sale. Included in the trip ------I PAYMENT I was a visit to the planetarium : Payment MUST be received by Monday afternoon, PRIOR : where they watched the show If you are celebrating a special anniversary. to the Thursday on which the ad is to appear. 10% entitled " Planet We Call Home." announce it in the Herald. l discount for ads running continuously for one year. : Students, teachers, and par­ Include a photo with the announcement. : Thank You I ent chaperones thor9ughly en­ L.______a_1_a c_k_a_n_d_w_h_i1e_o_n_,_;,l y:_'.:.p_1c_as_e_. -----' L RI JEWISH HERAW, P.O. BOX 6063. PROVIDENCE, RI 02940 ..J joyed the day. 16-THE RHODE ISLAND JEWISH HERALD. THURSDAY,MAY 31, 1990

atric Specialists in Providence, At one point she was director of Bar Mitzvah chanting laughter abounds. Lifestyles Cohan deals with victims of a a branch of Jewish Family Ser­ (continued from page 1) (continued from page 1} " This is · the highlight of my host of disorders and problems vice. She met husband Elliot in some interesting results. With glasses - the kind with the includ ing sexual abuse, sexual week," says Little. an elevator at a Jewish Federa­ similar groups reported around huge plastic frames that over· disfunction and marital prob­ tion convention. To replace the bar mitzvah the country, the concept could speech or essay, the members lap onto the forehead and lems. Her show gives the " Like many women I'm con­ be re-defined into something are involved in a number of ac­ cheeks ("I had them before lonely person at home a chance stantly juggling roles, I often go that is no longer exclusively tivities. A volunteer tzedakah Sally Jesse Raphael," she says} to call in for advice or help, and from therapist to mother to youth-oriented. The bar mitz­ project helping resettle Soviet - Cohan is a congenial and also functions as a gallery of in­ wife in one day - what we're sympathetic host using her pro­ teresting and innovative people vah boy or girl typically learns Jews is being planned; students (wo~~n) looking for is a bal­ responsibility and religious fessional skills to help callers and their views. Past guests ance are completing research pro­ duty; the adults are using their and to extract insights from her have included representatives She credits her husband with jects in Jewish history and will maturity to further religious also have some creative input guests. from The Women's Center, helping her achieve that bal­ and self discovery. "We're tak­ into the service. " How many women have Project AIDS and the Depart­ ance. " He's the most wonder­ ing these prayers and we're Gone are any pre-ceremony that feeling that their husband ment of Children and Families. ful, mature person I know," she delving into them, we're not jitters as well. Says lemma is having an affair with another A recurrent theme on the says. just memorizing them; a 13- Holland, 49: " I don't even care woman?" she recently asked show and in the Jives of her pa­ The encounter with the un­ year-old learns them by rote, if anyone attends, we will all be her audience before relating a tients is often broken relation­ known, the experience of talk­ story of a couple who are cur­ ships. "The divorce rate is the class is really investing up there doing it for ourselves." ing with people who have dif­ themselves in this," says Lei­ rently working out their differ­ nearly 50 percent," she says. ferent mindsets and lifestyles is bowitz. Cranston/ ences in therapy. " SO to 55 percent of men are a thrill for Cohan and is also a Rosenberg's monthly ap­ Cohan is not trying to titilate having extra-marital affairs and key to the show's success. " I Warwick listeners a la the current practi­ women are not fa r behind." pearances combine biblical am a party to human drama scholarship and soul searching Hadassah tioners of shock radio. She sees Much of her time is spent coun­ that most people never are, I to create a provocative discus­ The Cranston/ Warwick her role as educational and in­ seling couples on achieving see everything from marital sion group. Recent lectures chapter of Hadassah will be finitely "more important than better emotional intimacy. problems to every type of dis­ the construction on Route A native of Winnipeg, Cohan have dealt with the conse­ holding its first Board Meeting order you can imagine," she quences of modern scholarship 146," she says in a reference to describes her upbringing as ac­ says. I've learned a lot from on Monday, June 4, 1990 at the on faith and on the conception Ramada Inn at 10:30 a.m. pre­ the news content of other area tively Jewish. "I was very in­ each of them and I think it has of choseness. " We've had peo­ sided by Shirley Schreiber, shows. volved in Jewish activities, I made me a more caring and un­ ple who have cried, we have newly elected president. At her position with Psychi- went to a Jewish Day School." derstanding human being." people really open up," says A special Board Briefing will Leibowitz. be held by Susan Smoller, Area Senators Diversity (con,inued from P•,e si Which is not to say that the Vice President of the Western (continued from page 1} JTS was founded by men diary entries on deep religious whole thing isn't at least a little New England Re~ion. She will dedicated to " wissenschaft," or and philosophical questions, fun. Classes are not the agoniz­ bring to each chairperson in· (D-Ariz.). D' Amato withdrew it a scholarly approach to Juda- instead of research papers. ing ordeals that some may re­ formation as to the require­ but later o ffered softer lang­ ism, he said. Judaism, the foun- There will be no grades, but member from their youth. No ments of her particular office. uage critical of Iraqi human ders felt, could be studied in rather evaluations signed by one is put on the spot, nub-ups A Dutch Treat luncheon will rights and calling for enforce­ the same way as any other cul- both student and teacher. are brushed off and between- follow the meeting. ment of U.S. sanctions laws lure or body of literature. " We have to learn how to be against Iraq. This, said Gilman "was passionate believers," Rabbi j Beou Jomes BE-ou Jomes Beou Jomes Beou Jomes Beou Jomes Beau Jomes r But the modified version nothing less than their ticket of Joel Rembaum of Temple Beth could not muster the "suffi­ admission into the Emancipa- Am in Los Angeles said during cient second" necessary for lion, into modernity and into a plenary session on the con­ further consideration. the intellectual community of temporary rabbinate. "We Specter, a longtime sup­ the West." have succeeded in touching the ~ ~ ~ porter of Israel who has re­ But the movement paid a intellect of our congregants, !~=d~sl~??!Specials through Junes~~ ,~ j peatedly called for tough laws price for this achievement. but not the heart." against terrorism, called the According to Gilman, JTS Rabbi Robert Abramson, di- ~ Scrod Veracruz '7.95 D'Amato amendment "a no­ has trained generations of rector of education at United j ~ :~~ ~l~~~ r~~~l~~:~~~ -~hueth'r~~~;r,~~e:ig~~~~oe~to r win situation," that migh t "do Conservative rabbis to be aca- Synagogue of America, con­ considerable damage to the demicians - scholars un- curred. "We're now seeing an J Moa ·Th,~ 11 ·9pm Chicken Apricot '7.95 t 1 1 efforts of the U.S. government" trained to fulfill their role as articulation of a thirst for faith. ~t. ~: 13; ~ A plump chicken breast stutted wIIh wild nee, topped with .. in trying to bring about Israeli­ spiritual leaders and therefore We're seeing renewals of reli­ ~ Sun 12.gpm an apnco1sauce lightly tlavoredw1thginge1 !fl Palestinian negotiations. unable to transmit that spiritu- gion all over," he said. ~ • AboYe d1nnen ..M!llw 11h ~ &~rs.lM:I. Potato orVeQt1,D1e ~ He said Arab diplomats have ality to their congregants. Indeed, rabbis from the four 1 1 told him "the United States With this in mind, the semi- comers of the United States are J &o~~?1sN~ 11~0~ ~J~~.:e!' ~~~!~~n~ 11 ~0!! ~~~mes i does not approach the Arab nary has unveiled a new aca- all telling similar stories of nations with sufficient dignity demic curriculum to emphasize young unobservant Jews re­ and with sufficien t courtesy," the spiritual aspects of Juda- turning to Judaism in search of often treating them instead ism. The rabbinical seminar, a spiritual experience. with condescension. for example, will have students Metzenbaum said the listening to each other's United States should give Iraqi personal position papers and President Saddam Hussein "30 or 60 days to see whether or not he will take a step in the right direction" toward recon­ ciliation with Israel. Metzenbaum, also a long­ time friend of Israel, was the sole Democrat in a five­ member Senate delegation to Iraq and other Middle Eastern countries last month, led by Senate Minority Leader Robert Dole (R-Ka n.). When Dole returned, he criticized Congress for approv­ ing measures that interfered with U.S. foreign policy, such as a resolution approved last month that recognized Jeru­ salem as Israel's undivided capital. In the debate recently, Dole argued that if the sanctions against Iraq were adopted, "we Limited Edition Signed and Numbered would not gain anything at this point." "The Burning of the Gaspee" He said he would prefer to wait 30 to 60 days "when per­ by Karl Dorflinger haps an amendment of this ANTIQUE type or some variation of it Ce/cl,ra tc Ga,pcc Dt111s might be appropriate." JEWELRY 1 Jess Hordes, Washington tu1tl, this co111 mcmorati-i. c print representative of the Anti­ Prices may greatly exceed IH/ /Vwdc Jsla11d artist Defamation League of B'nai B'rith, said recently that he was your expectations. Ka,/ Dorfli11gcr "somewhat disappointed" that the D' Amato language was not 728 PONTIAC AVE., CRANSTON 029IO ,- voted on. His office telephoned 1858 Broad Street • Edgewood 1'2ml... trom HIIIO!k 10 senators urging them to (401) 461 -8500 461-7555 Pewl\,~VUi.g,t support it.