***************CAR241 01/31/':jg .. . ~T' 'SOR T**C-0'.27 ~~I. JEWISH HI§iORICAL ASSOCIA 1:30 Sessions St Providence RI 02906-3444 lll,,.,, l, 11, l,,I L,,,ll ,, ,, ll,,l,,1 ,l, ,1,l ,,l,,1 1,11,, ,, 1,l,1 Rhode Island Jewish Education HERALD PAGES 10 & 11 The Only English-Jewish Weekly in Rhode Island and Southeastern Massachusetts
VOLUME LXVIII, NUMBER 48 TISHRI 25, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 15, 1998 35« PER COPY Israel and Palestinians Near Accord by David Landau rael will redeploy from a fur JERUSALEM ()TA) - Ase-· ther 13 percent of the West Bank riesof intelligence warnings that in return for stepped-up secu Hamas terror attacks are immi rity arrangements with the Pal nent is providing the best proof estinian Authority. that Israel and the Palestinians During a Sept. 28 meeting are near an agreement. with Netanyahu and Arafat at Further proof is also coming the White House, Clinton pro from right-wing members of posed a summit in the middle of Prime Minister Be njamin October in Washington to sign Netanyahu's coalition, who the accord and to agree on meth have renewed their threats to ods for pursuing the permanent bring down the government if status negotiations, which are the premier agrees to transfer already long overdue. additional West Bank lands to Albright, who visited the re the Palestinians. gion recently to lay the ground But despite the flurry of dip work for that summit, told re lomatic activity surrounding porters that Arafat and Netan U.S. Secretary of State Madeleine yahu made "significant and sub Albright's visit to the Middle stantial progress" on a host of Korean War Veterans Dedication East-aiid recent visits by Net issues, including security ar Providence Mayor Vincent A. Cianci, Jr., unveils the bronze monument dedicated to the anyahuand Palestinian Author rangements and the further Is Korean War Veterans at the Oct. 8 ceremony. The monument stands in Memorial Park at the ity Chairman Yasser Arafat to raeli redeployment. comer of College and South Streets in Providence. · Herald photo by Kim A. Orlandi New York and Washington - CIA Director George Tenet there are still plenty of skeptics was reportedly instrumental in who doubt that a deal will be the security talks that are now an agreement at the Washing explosion recently of a car bomb still functioning despite the concluded. focused on concluding a memo ton sUinmit, which is slated to near Ramallah. Monica Lewinsky sex scandal. Some cite Netanyahu's coali randum of understanding on begin Oct. 15 at the Wye Planta Recently, Israel imposed a Official spokesmen on both tion difficulties; others point to Israeli-Palestinian security co tion, a conference site on the closure on the West Bank and sides who carefully played the premier' sreluctance to aban operation. For months, CIA of eastern shore of Maryland. Gaza Strip after security offi down .expectations contributed don tracts of the biblical home ficials have participated in meet "ltisimperativethatwemove cials warned that Hamas is plan to a general sense of wait and land. ings between senior Israeli and on" to final-status talks, Clinton ning to carry out a major terror see. And even among the more Palestinian security officials. added. attack against the Jewish state. Bu tone group that is not will optimistic observers, there are But Albright also cautioned Speaking with reporters af The army chief of staff, Lt. ing to wait is the Israeli right. warnings that even if Netan that much work remains to be ter he met with Arafat on Oct. 7, Gen. Shaul .Mofaz, and senior After his return from Wash yahu and Arafat sign an agree done after she met with Arafat Netanyahu agreed with Shin Bet and Mossad officials ington, Netanyahu faced angry ment under the watchful eye of and Netanyahu for more than Albright's assessment of have all warned the Cabinet that hard-liners in his Cabinet. President Clinton, there is no three hours at the Erez Crossing progress in the talks. militant Palestinians are plan Rabbi Yitzhak Levy, the min guarantee it will be imple between Israel and the Gaza But he added a cautionary ning major terrorist attacks to ister of education and National mented. Strip. note. derail the peace process. Religious Party leader, report Israel and the Palestinians, Clinton said recently that he "Although we have climbed Indeed, the terrorists' efforts edly warned him at a Cabinet nudged on by American offi believes the Israelis and Pales up on a steep hill, the hill is still represent the gravest danger to meeting that if he returns from cials, are inching closer to a long tinians are "close enough" in ahead of us," Netanyahu said. the process. A terror attack in the proposal mini-summit with elusive accord under which Is- their stances to be able to reach Looming ever closer is May side Israel '<0th heavy civilian Clinton and Arafat having di 4, 1999, the end of the five-year casualties could instantly tum vested Israel of more West Bank interim period provided for Clinton'.s best-laid plans to land, he would find himself di under the Oslo accords. ashes. vested of his government. While Arafat was dissuaded It is perhaps the understand Levy and his NRP colleague, by American officials from ex ing that this is the case - Transportation Minister Shaul plicitly stating before the U.N. coupled with a healthy dose of Yahalom, demanded that the General Assembly recently that skepticism based on almost two premier submit any accord to he would declare a Palestinian years of diplomatic stagnation the Cabinet before signing it on state on May4-a move Netan - that has left the Israeli public Israel's behalf. yahu insists would destroy the skeptical about the latest diplo Netanyahu refused to give peace process-he reiterated in matic activity. this commitment. his U.N. speech that the Pales TheNetanyahu-Arafatmeet The NRP minister and other tinian people expect to establish ing in New York on Sept. 27, Cabinet hawks are now focus an independent state. their first in nearly a year, left ing their efforts on the issues of And he urged the interna many Israelis unimpressed as security and reciprocity that re tional community to support they made their preparations for main outstanding in the nego this aspiration. Yorn Kippur. Indeed, the Israeli tiations. The extreme tenseness and media were almost indifferent They acknowledge, reluc fragility of the situation is ex in reporting the meeting. tantly, that Netanyahu has al emplified by security incidents And the two leaders' White ready acceded to the American New Year - New Library thathavebeenoccurringalmost House meeting and photo-op proposal for the 13 percent re daily. the next day with Clinton were deployment. Mrs. Coleman, the new librarian at Providence Hebrew Among them were a grenade widely dismissed here as the "If the government decides Day School, reads about the holidays to a kindergarten class attack on soldiers in Hebron on president's attempt to demon to undertake any further with- in the newly refurbished library. Photo courtesy of PHDS Yorn Kippur and a mysterious strate on camera that he was (Continued on Page 19) 2-THE RHODE ISLAND JEWISH HERALD, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 15, 1998 HAPPENINGS .... Ent=.t·rt&inm=.t·nt Calendar: October 15th to 21st 15 Rhode Island College, Roberts Hall Auditorium, presents "Wayang/ Listrik Electric Shadows, part of the Jim Henson Foundation Tour," $18 seniors, $17RIC faculty/ staff, non f@r ~idg students $14, $5 RIC students. Not recommended for children under 12. 8 p.m. Call 456- 8090. _ October 15 Oop! Contemporary Gift Gallery, 297 Thayer St., Provi Rhode Island College Symphony presents internationally renowned violinist Arturo dence, presents National Grouch Day. 10 a.rn. to 9 p.rn. Get Delrnoni. Roberts Hall Auditorium. 8:15 p.rn., $7, with discounts for seniors and students. Call 456-8090. a Polaroid taken of your grouchiest face at Oop! The one with the best scowl chosen by our Oop!sters wins prize that National Watermedia Show, R.I. Watercolor Gallery, Slater Memorial Park, Pawtucket. will surely bring a smile to their face. Oct. 15 to 30, Tuesday through Saturday, 10 a.rn. to 4 p.rn., Sunday 1 to 5 p.rn. Call 726-1876. Providence Children's Museum, 100 South St., Provi University of Rhode Island Theatre department presents "Extremities," by William dence. "Littlewoods," pre-schoolers play matching and Mastrosirnone, Leeds Theatre, Kingston Campus, Oct. 15 to 17, and Oct. 21 to 24. $10 dexterity games specially designed for young learners. general, $8 students/seniors/children. 8 p.rn. Call 874--5843. Ages 2 to 4. Call 273-KIDS. R.I. Holocaust Museum presents the film, "The Long Way Horne," a 1997 Academy A ward 17 "The Reluctant Dragon," Oct. 17, 18, 24 and 25. All winner tracing the stories of courage between the end of WWII and the formation of Israel. · Children's Theatre Ensemble, Vartan Gregorian School 10 a.rn. Call 453-7860. Theatre, 455 Wickenden St., Providence. For ages 5 and 16 Rhode Island School of Design, 224 Benefit St., Providence, "Federal Period Furniture." older. 2 p.rn., $8, children $5. Call 331-7174. Learn how furniture design mirrors the beliefs and pretensions of an independent post "Once Upon a Time," Oct. 17 at 6:30 and Oct. 18 at 2 p.rn., revolutionary America. 12:15 p.rn. Free with museum admission. $5. Stadium Theatre, Monument Square, Main Street, G. Wayne Miller, Journal reporter and author of Toy Wars, for an informal buffet lunch. Woonsocket, Call 762-4004. Noon at Quonset 'O' Club, Quonset Point, North Kingstown, 294--6823. Cost $15 and reservations are requested. "The Great Gilly Hopkins," Oct. 17 and 24, 1st Stage Providence, Bishop McVinney Auditorium, 1 Cathedral Barnes & Noble: Book discussion with Edward J. PenehanJr., author of The Lion's Pride, a Square, Providence, 7 p.rn., $6, $8; group rates, free park biography of Theodore Roosevelt. ing. Call 467-0215. 17 Waterfire, downtown Providence. 6:03 p.rn. Waterplace Park. 18 Providence Children's Museum, 100 South St., Provi Bowen's Wharf Waterfront Seafood Festival, Newport. Entertainment, activities for kids, dence. "Hunting Day." If it's gold, green, purple or begins food. 11 a.rn. to 6 p.rn. Call 849-2120. with M or S, super sleuths will find it throughout the Fall Foliage Paddle, Ninigret Pond, Charlestown. Pack a lunch and experience fall in New museum. Ages 3 and up. Call 273-KIDS. England from a kayak. Call 295-4400. Rhode Island School of Design, 224 Benefit St., Provi Roger William's Zoo celebrates Triton's first birthday, A Polar Bear Party. Guided tours, dence, presents a family workshop,"Animal-Shaped Ves musical performances and a birthday cake. Events scheduled throughout day. Raindate sels." Explore how animal shapes were used to adorn Oct. 18. Call 785-3510. functional objects in Ancient Egypt, and sculpt a vessel. K&S Ballroom Dance, UCT Ballroom, 1530 Atwood Ave., Johnston. 6 to 8 p.m., dance Ages 5 to 12.Free with museum admission. 3 to 4:30 p.rn. lessons, 8 p.rn. to midnight dancing. $10 per person. Call Kathy, 821-4108. Call 454-6342. 18 Blacksmithing demonstration, Great Road Historic District, Lincoln. 1 to 4 p.rn. Call 333- Festival Ballet's "Snow White," Oct. 18 and 25, Rhode 1100. . Island School of Design Auditorium, South Main Street, Cranston Historical Society's "Authors Day," Sprague Mansion, 1351 Cranston St., , Providence. Family Series. Children will have a chance to Cranston. Meet local authors and have the opportunity to purchase their books and have learn the dwarves' dance and talk to Snow White, 3 p.rn., them signed. 1 to 4 p.rn. Call 944-9226. $9, children under 3 free. Apple picking with Perspectives. Meet at Jaswell's Farm at 12:30 p.m., 50 Swan Road, 25 Rhode Island Philharmonic Happy White Family Con Smithfield, 70¢ lb. Call 231-9043 for directions or 863-9357 for carpooling. cert, Veterans Memorial Audi tori um, ~rownell Street, Provi Kulanu Brunch. Temple Ema nu-El's Kulanu, a group that works toward building a strong dence, 3 p.rn., $12, youth $6. Call 272-4862 or 831-3123. Jewish community through social events. 9:30 a.rn. Call 331-1616 to R.S.V.P. Join Gesher staff and teens for an evening which will introduce you to what Gesher is all about. The Secondary Education Department of the Bureau of Jewish Education, R.I. Join thousands sponsors Gesher as an outreach program of the Harry Elkin Midrasha Community High Subscribe to the School. 5:30 to 7:30 p.rn., U.R.I. Hillel. Call 331-0956, ext. 178. of readers who Providence Art Club, 11 Thomas St., Providence, presents artist Jan Baker Swearer. Oct. 18 know what's going through 30, Monday through Friday, 11 a.rn. to 4 p.rn., Saturday, noon to 3 p.rn., Sunday 3 to 5 p.rn. on in the Rhode Save The Bay, "Bay Adventure Cruise" with historian Everett "Tall Oak" Weeden. A Island Jewish HHODI member of the Warnpanoag tribe, Weeden will take passengers onan educational cruise of Narragansett Bay, Wickford Shipyard, Wickford. Noon to 3 p.rn., $15 members, $17 non Community ... members. Call 272-3540. 19 URI Family Wellness Clinic. Mondays from 6:30 to 8 p.rn. for six consecutive Mondays. Learn survival skills for a healthy family. Designed for families with children over the age Timely features, local ISlAND of 8. $30 per family. Call 874--5551. R-1. Holocaust Museum presents the film, "Looking Into the Faces of Evil," 10 a.m., and and social events, editorials "Liberators," 1:30 p.rn. Call 453-7860. and business profiles RIC Symphony presents a concert with renowned violinist, Arturo Delrnoni as soloist in highlight every issue ... the Brahms Violin Concert in:D Major, Roberts Hall Auditorium, RIC. 8:15 p.rn., tickets $7, i you also get special holiday JIWISH with discounts for students and seniors. RIC students free. Call 456-8090. i and seasonal issues. Rhode Island Philharmonic at University of Rhode Island, Kingston. Fine Arts Recital Hall, 7:30 p.rn. $15 general, $12 seniors, $5 students with an identification. Call 874--2431. The Wilbur Theatre, 246 Tremont St., Boston, presents Jackie Mason, "Much Ado About t Don't mi55 o5ingle one! Everything," Oct. 19 through Nov. I Charge tickets (617) 931-2787 orTicketmaster (617)423- I 4008. , Re/um the form be/Qw to subscribe ... HIHAlD 20 The Shubert Theatre, 265 Tremont St., Boston, presents "Jolson: The Musical." Oct. 20 through Nov. I .Call Tele-charge (800) 447-7400. PL~ BEGIN MY SUBSCRIPTION TO ~HE 21 Temple Beth-El, 70 Orchard St., Providence. Adult Enrichment Series continues with I 7 "Desserts of Milk and Honey I - Milk." 7 p.rn., $10. RHODE ISLAND JEWISH HERALD FOR... Rhode Island Mailing* 0 I year$ I5 0 2 years $30 Out-of-State Mailing O I year $20 0 2 years $40 Copies of the Herald are available at. .. SeniorCitiren (62+), R.I.Mailing• 0Iyear$l2 02years$24 Directory to this week's Herald ~ nior Citiren (62+ ), Out-of-Stale Mailing O I year $16 0 2 years $32 ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT ••·•·•····•·•··•···•·•·••· ...•...... •...... • 15-17 Barney's, Oaklawn Ave. Name ______Borders Book Shop, Garden City Ctr. CLASSIFIED ···•········ .•...... •.•...•.•..•.....••...... •. ··•·· .... 19 Brooks, Reservoir Ave. Address ______Rainbow Bakery and Cafe, EDUCAITON ..•.•..••....•.••.•••.•.•..•.•.•.....•••.•.•.•. ·•·•· ..••.••.••.•. 10 -11 Reservoir Ave. Providence FEATURE •.••••.•••.•..•.••• .•..•...••.• .•.•.•..•...•....•..•..•..••...... 5, 12-14 and Vicinity
Phone ______HAPPENINGS ....•.••.. ·····•· .•.•••.••.•...... •.•...••...... •••.•..• 2 Barney's. East Avenue, Pawtucket Books on tfie Square, Wayland Square Mail check to: R.I. Jewish Herald, P.O. Box 6063, Providence, R.I. 02940·6063 J EWISH COMMUNITY .•..•.••• .••.•.•..••.••...... •...•..•.•.••...... 3, 6-9 {on Angell) The Little Place. Hope St I •If you are a Rhode Islander and wish to have your subscription fonvarded to an Lower East Side Deli & Marke~ Hope St OBITUARJES ·····•··········•···········•···•·•····•··••·•·····•······•·········•·· 18 EastSide Marketplace. Pitman St Lo'.'.t:_o~ta~~~f~~~o~~~'.'.'.'._ m~t~y ~ ~t-~s~~e~ OPINION •...... •...... •...... •...... 4 East Side Prescription Center. Hope St Rhoda·s Judaica. Burlington St - THE RHODE ISLAND JEWISH HERALD, TI-it.iRsDAY, OCTOBER15; i998 .:.= 3 - JEWISH COMMUNITY New·Continent-Wide JCCRI Early Childhood Department Hebrew Crash Course Opens New Toddler Room to Come to Local Sites by Emily Torgan-Shalansky by Emily Torgan-Shalansky duction to Hebrew will make a Jewish Community Reporter Jewish Community Reporter meaningful difference in their Although its students may Now that the Days of Awe knowledge of Judaism or its be small, the Ea rly Childhood have ended, members of North unique language. Department at the Jewish Com America's Jewish community According to Notkin, the munity Center of Rhode Island are facing some statistics that NJOP has designed the course is growing. have generated awe of another with realistic expectations that This fall, the department's sort-on the holiest days of the prospective students should Infant Toddler Centeropened a Jewishyear,approximatelytwo share. new classroom designed fo r thirds of America and Canada's "Our goal is not to prepare those in the 2-year-old age range. 6 million Jews did not attend our students to read the Israeli "We did it to meet the needs synagogue. newspapers," said Notkin. "Be of our clientele," explained ITC While some say it's terrible cause of today's tight schedules, Interim Direc tor Kathy Novick. and others say it's hopeless, the 6-month ulpan type of course "A lot of people were asking Manhattan-based National Jew would be daunting and impos about programs for 2-year-olds. ish Outreach Program is saying sible. Within the fiveweeks,our Because we've been getting a that it's partially because more goal is to bring the American younger clientele and also be than 80 percent of North -J ew into the synagogue fi ve cause we have been able to offer America's Jewry is unable to more times than he or she would more scholarships, the demand MAX MITCHELL, 2, takes a time out at the JCCRI toddler room. read Hebrew, the language of normally attend, and then to for places has increased." Herald photo by Emily Torgan-Sha lansky Jewish prayer and holiday ser teach him or her the skills that Faced with a rising demand, vices. will make reli gious services JCCRI staff members began to In an effort to stimulate syna easier to follow." turn their attention toward an the new toddler room has raised and the kids need to have their gogue attendance and offset the Although Notkin admitted ITC classroom that had been the number of students in the needs met on an individual ba ongoing continuity crisis, the that it is difficult to measure the used on a part-time basis this ITC to 55 and the number of sis," Novick said. "When they're NJOP has developed Read He effectiveness of such an ap spring. children enrolled in the Early 2 years old, they need to have brew America/Read Hebrew proach, she said that high par Over the summer, with the Childhood Departmenttoabout those needs, be they for a bottle Canada, the first continent-wide ticipation rates in the Hebrew help of a grant from OHS, staff 150. or a blanket at nap time, met program designed to introduce Reading Crash Course and its ri ght away." a generati on of Jews to the He graduates' ensuing demand for Therefore, said Novick, dur brew language. a level two course show that the ing every time segment, at least According to NJOP spokes class affected them. three teachers will work with person Richard Polt, the com "About 77 percent of those no more than 16 children. plimentary crash course will who took level one wanted to Linda Coningford, the ITC's begin in November in hundreds move onto level two," she said. new Head Teacher, will lead of synagogues, Hillel houses, "There's no doubt that it brings the toddler room staff and serve Hebrew Day Schools, Jewish them towards a more invo lved as a li aison between the new Community Centers and other Jewish li fe and increases their room and the ITC. Jewish organizations across the motivation to learn more." Other Toddler Room teach U.S. and Canada. NJOP founder and Director ers include Sue Lemek, Barbara For Rhode Islanders, Polt Rabbi Ephraim Buchwald has Melucci, and Karen Walsh. said, the program wi ll be of been encouraged by the re According to Novick, the fered at Touro Synagogue in sponse to his previous far-reach Toddler Room students will Newport and at the Chai Center ing programs, fo r by offering have regular access to other in Warwick as well as many lo courses at more than 2,100 loca parts of the )CCR! and Early cations throughout Massachu tions across North America and Childhood Center. setts. in 27 countries, the NJOP has "The whole program does "Participants are still signing become one of the world's larg not take place in one room," she YOUNGSTERS PLAY in theJCCRI early childhood department's up," Polt said. "Those who est Jewish outreach organiza explained. 'The children will new toddler room. Heraldpl1otobyEmilyTorgan-Shala11S ky are interested can get further in tions. have access to the gym, the play formation by calling (800) Therefore, Buchwald decided ground,and another classroom Hebre(w)." to revamp his Hebrew Reading for special activities like music The complimentary program Crash Course into a continent members reconfigured the room Programming within the new and art." is a series of 2-hour modules wide campaign designed to· by installing a child-friendly toddler room has been designed Like the rest of the Early that are usually divided into five spread widespread awareness bathroom and by adding chang to meet the needs of the very Childhood Center, the Toddler class sessions. of Hebrew among North ing tables and cubby holes. young, said Novick. Room curriculum has been d_e According to NJOP Market America's Jews. According to Novick, the "People need quality care, (Continued on Page l 9) ing Director Melanie Notkin, "We plan to spend $600,000 schedule of classes in the new these new classes are modeled in advertising and promotional room was also specifically de after the NJOP's Hebrew Read costs for this program," said signed for the youngsters and ing Crash Course, which has Notkin. "Because some may their families, who may arrange introduced more than 105,000 think that Judaism is somethi}'.lg its time slots according to their SAAB Jews to Hebrew since its 1987 that their grandparents did in needs. inception. Europe, we have designed an "The toddler room is open Level one, which has been advertising campaign that fea weekdays between 8 and 6 created for Jews with little or no turessymbols they can relate to. p.m.," she explained. "There are background in Hebrew, concen The Aleph is shown along with about20full-timeslots,and they trates on teaching the Hebrew the American flag or the Cana can be divided along part-time .. BIG SAVINGS NOW alphabet and basic reading dian maple leaf." and partial and/or full-week '99 9-5, 5 Speed, Blue, Only 4,485 mi...... SAVE skills: A level-two program is Through publicity and by lines. That way, a toddler who '98 900 SE TURBO SON., 1Ok mi .• Auto, Black, Leather & More ...... $25,885 also available· for those· inter seeking the support of private needs to be here on Monday, '98 900 SE TURBO COUPE, 6k mi., Leather, Roof & More ...... $25,485 '98 900 TURBO COUPE, 7k mi .• Red, Auto, Roof & More ...... $23,585 ested in enhancing knowledge organizations and businesses, Wednesday and Friday morn '98 900 S SEDAN, 1k mi. , Black. Leather, Roof & More ...... $25,885 they have gained from level one the NJOP hopes to reach more ings can come then while leav '98 900 S SEDAN, Blue, 6k mi., Roof, Auto ...... $24,985 or other sources. than the 105,000individuals that ing other time slots and days '98 9000 CSE TURBO, 11 k mi., Green, Leather. Loaded ...... $30,885 '98 900 S, 13k mi., Green, Roof, Leather ...... $23,585 Although some may hurry to the Hebrew Reading Crash available for other youngsters '97 9000 TURBO, ANNIVERSARY SPECIAL, 14k mi., Loaded ...... $31,550 sign up for the classes, others Course drew. and families." '97 9000 CSE. V6, Auto, Loaded, 13k mi ...... $27,585 may wonder if a IO-hour intro- (Continued on Page l 9) A satellite program of the ITC, '97 900 S COUPE, 7 k mi. , Red, Auto, Roof & More ...... $20,585 '95 9000 CSE TURBO, 23k mi., 5 Speed, Silver, Roof, Leather ...... $19,885 '95 900 SE SEDAN, 25k mi.. Auto, Ruby, Leather & More ...... $18, 885 '95 900 SE, 28k mi., Black, 5 Speed, Roof & More...... $18,885 '97 900 S SEDAN. Bk m, • Ruby, Auto, Roof & More...... $23,785 '97 900 TURBO SE SE DAN, 9k m, , Cayenne, Leather. Loaded $26,585 '97 900 S CONVERTIBLE, 11 k mi., filed. Auto, Leather ...... $27,585 '93 9000 CSE, 5 Speed, Black, Tan Leather, Roof ...... $12,985 HODA'S JUDAICA '97 900 TURBO CONV., 14k m, , 5 Speed, Lots of Extras ...... $29,995 '97 900 TURBO CONV., 4k mi., Violet, Auto, Loadec ...... $30,985 IS MOVING SOON TO LARGER QUARTERS AT '96 900 SE TURBO CONV., 21 k mi ., Red, 5 Speed, Loaded ...... $27,285 '96 900 S SEDAN, 30k mi., Black, Roof, 5 Speed ...... $18,785 0 0 6.5% APR UPTO 60 MO. ON MOST VEHICLES :~.;y 775 HOPE STREET ¼~: REMAINDER OF 4 YEAR OR 50,000 MILE WARRANTY • • Please pardon our appearance • 0 at 77 Burlington St. during the transition. o • WIGWAM SAAB 915 Charles Street 353-1260, 722-5700 MON.-THURS. 10-5:30 - FRI. 9:30-2 - SUN. 10-2 454-4775 <· -- 3";') J ,;::- ! ;.l~\ \"'ll •: ,· , .'.' , .. , ( l_,"'i_ • , I I' I ' ~-, l ,' , /, I I ; I ~I•: I • r I \. i •, 11 - 1? t .-,,1; ; i '\ t,t ,l \.. I T 4-THE RHODE ISLAND JEWISH HERALD, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 15, 1998 OPINION The Essence of Soul 'Will The Real Vasser by Velvel 'Wally' Spiegler tells of the turnings and yearn into the unconscious and bids "Like a hind crying for~wa ings of the soul. The Jewish us to pay attention and listen Please Stand Up' ter, my soul cries for You, 0 · mystics tell how, if the soul's· carefully to the subtle by Rabbi David Eliezrie When Ben Ladin sends ter G-d; my soul thirsts for G-d, the mission on earth is left incom murmurings of the body, those Will the real Yasser Arafat rorists to bomb American em living G-d" (Ps. 42:2). Refer plete, it reincarnates for another little feelings that try to tell us please stand up? That's the cen bassies we respond with missile ences, like this verse, regarding round until it gets it right. The what the soul craves. tral question plaguing the on attacks. When Hamas members the soul in Jewish literature are doctrine of Gilgul reveals why The soul is in a precarious again, off-again talks between join the PLO police we respond countless and far too numerous souls are born into certain fa mi situation. It is caught in a trap the Palestinian Authority and with silence, afraid to come to to list. We glibly speak about lies and it explains differences between two opposing forces. Israel. Recently we saw another grips with a fact that is not what the soul as if we all know how it in thought and behavior among One is that Judaism sees each example of this recurring ques Oslo had promised. operates and what effects it has people. This theory describes soul as a spark of the Divine, tion. As Arafat met in Washing The United States has so on our lives, but surprisingly no how life-cycle events - bar that made its way to earth at ton with Netanyahu and much invested in the Oslo pro rabbi or Jewish teacher that I mitzvahs, weddings and fu ner birth, and that yearns to return Clinton, the head of his elite cess that it can't see a better way ever knew helped me to under als -mark off key moments for to its source. The other is that Preventive Security Force told to proceed. Living on hope in stand the mechanics of the soul. the soul, and recaps our re the soul temporarily d wells in the PLO offi cial paper Al Haya/ s tead of reality, American We find the shelves of booksell sponsibili ty to aspire to the heal the body and seeks spiritual sat about some of the more recent policymakers are pushing Israel ers fi lled with such ti tles as Seat ing of our own souls. isfacti on (joy, love, bli ss), enlistees in this police force. to give up more land. They ar of the Soul, Ca re of the Soul, Hand The soul is that aspect of each throughthepleasuresofthebody Some 25 members of Hamas, gue that eventually the PLO will book for the Soul, all by non-Jew human being that vi talizes and and earthly existence. When the many wanted for terrorist activ act out of own self-interest and ish writers. Could this burgeon animates life. It receives its en soul is denied such pleasure, it ity have joined this crack group. live in peace with Israel. ing interest in soul ensue a basic ergy from spirit and in turn trans responds through the feelings of The PLO was motivated to en The argument defies logic. dissatisfaction with our mecha mi ts that energy to empower the the body. Fear and anxiety, for list them because Israeli Secu Israel was doing much better nistic and technological society? mind and body. Each soul is a example, are the physical symp rity is looking for them. Accord before Oslo. Since thesigningof With this in mind, the urgency complex of energies with par toms that indicate that the soul is ing to the fo rce commander the accords, the number of Is ofaJewish perspective becomes ticular positive and negative at clamoring for attention. The Muhammad Dyalan "we made raelis killed by terrorism has clear. tributes. Its task in life is to re physical pleasures the soul de a historic national decision to gone up by 300 percent. The Jewish mystics particu store balance and purity in order sires is compensa tion for the au protect them." There where as many Israelis larly those of 16th-century Sa fed for that soul to ultimately re thentic, joy of attachment to the The week of the Washington killed in the last five years as in gave us most of what we know main eternally and blissfully at Creator. Shabbat is one example meeting, attacks continued as the prior decade and a half. To regarding the soul. They saw tached to the bosom of G-d. of the soul taking delight in the before with violence emanating day instead of a neutered PLO each soul subdivided into fi ve The Jewish concept of soul body: elegant clothing, luscious from PLO controlled areas. On sitting in Tunis, Arafat's army dis tinct le vels : Cha.ya a nd provides us with a complete foods, and intimate, quiet mo Yorn K.ippur, the holiest day of of 50,000 heavily armed men Yechida, an aspect of spirit; psychology, an understanding ments in prayerand with fa mily. the Jewish calendar, grenades patrol just 20 miles from the Ruach and Neshama refl ect the of the workings of the mind. Perhaps we don't receive the thrown at soldiers and civilians Knesset with a promise to make emotions and the higher mind Our emotions, antiseptically extra soul on Shabbat, as we've wounded 14 in Hebron. A day Jerusalem their capital. respectively;and Nefesh, which known as the stresses of life, been taught, but we certainly can earlier a woman was shot. Dur Giving Arafat more land will gives vitality to the bod y. They emanate from theinvisibleethe experience a higher level of ex ing the prior week there was a not bring peace. !twill only give also saw each soul as a branch real worlds that we initially per istence, if even for a day. bomb at Hebrew University him more ground to stage fur on the Tree of Life that reaches ceive as thoughts. Whether that Velvel "Wally" Spiegler lives in adjacent to the dorms that house ther attacks. Oslo was a good from heaven to earth, from body thought is received as good or Rehoboth, Mass. He is a Certified hundreds of American students. try. Its time to face facts, it is not to soul. The Jewish mystics knew evil is determined by the par Polarity Therapist and a student In all of these cases the ter working. the soul was in need of correc ticularenergies of the soul. Good and teacher of Jewish Mysticism rorists hightailed back to PLO As Abba Ebansaid, "The Pal tion and healing so they por thoughts register in the body as whose pri111ary interest is in Jewish contrblled area never to be heard estinians never miss an oppor trayed this idea metaphorically pleasurable feelings (happiness, approaches to the healing of mind, from again. Who should catch tunity to miss an opportunity." in the doctoring of Shevira t relaxation, contentment) and body, and spirit. He can be reached the terrorists, the Ha mas bomb Arafat had a chance to show HaKelim (the shattering of the evil thoughts manifest as emo for comments or questions by call ers who are now part of the PLO that he had transformed him- vessels) and its subsequent re tional pain (fear,anxiety, worry). ing (508) 252-4302. security poLi ce? (Continued on Page 19) pair in Tikkun Olam. Rep air of The Jewish concept of soul as , the wodd implies, according to cribes to a therapy for healing the Zahar, that the world gets the soul. It's somewhat differ renewed as we individually re ent than traditional psycho A Trust Fund is Established For Ben Houston-Ponchak store and purify our souls. therapy whose aim is to help us Benjamin Houston-Panchak is a 9-year-old Cranston child who has recently been diagnosed Gilgul, the Hebrew word cope in this world. The Jewish with a very aggressive form of children's leukemia. He has begun a radical treatment of meaning 'to revolve' or the route, takes a different twist, chemotherapy, which must be administered seven days a week. transmigration of souls, the Jew providing a more permanent In an effort to keep the child as (omfortableas possible, his mother has taken a six-month leave ish way of saying reincarnation, and lasting effect. It blazes deep of absence from her nursing job so she can administer the chemotherapy at home. Houston-Ponchak's mother is also a single mother of five and the family is in dire need ofour financial help. A trust fund has been established, "Benjamin Houston-Panchak Trust," c/ o Citizens Bank, RHODE ISLAND JEWISH 2191 Broad St., Cranston, RI 02905. Also, two fund-raising events have been scheduled for this month. A golf tournament on Oct. HERALD 16 and a family bowl-a-thon on Oct. 28.
(USPS 464-760) Published Every W eek By The J ew ish P r es s Publlshlng Company HERALD EDITOR What's Hidden in Your Lulav? KIMBERLY A . ORLANDI CONTRIBUTING REPORTER Candlelighting We are used to the plenitude together - palm (luJav), myrtle neither learned nor active in MICHAEL FINK of symbolism in Judaism. The and willow - stand for differ pursuing mitzvot. JEWIS H COMMUNITY REPORTER October 16, 1998 Ner Tamid that represents the ent kinds of Jews. The study of Knowing this, one might rea EMILY TORGAN-SHALANSKY eternality of G-d. The vari Torah is likened to taste, and sonably assume that it ADVERTIS ING ACCOUNT REP 5:43 p.m. is most desirable to be DIANA FLORIO ous elements of the Pass the performance ofcommand- MAILING ADDRESS: overseder thatstand for joy, like the esrog. But the Box 6063, Providence, A.I. 02940 sorrow, plagues and numer sages explain that the TELEPHONE: (401) 724-0200 ~ ous other emotions and lulav' s height represents PLANT: a loftier spiritual qual Herald Way, off Webster Street events. Pawtucket, R.I. 02861 But we normally take a ity. How can this be? 1 OFFICE: break from this philosophiz ents to fragrance. And so: Performance of mi tz 1000A Waterman Avenue East Providence, A.I. 02914 ing duringa holiday likeSuccot. • The esrog, with a pungent vot shows a subservience to This is a harvest festival, a time taste and fragrance, stands for G-d, but one still remains a sepa Periodical Mail posl age paid at Providence, Rhode Island. Postmaster, send address changes lo 1he of rejoicing and feasting in the the Jew who has Torah learning rate entity. However, when you Rhode Island Jewish Herald. P.O. Bo:,c 6063, Provi succah. The most memorable and performs good deeds. are dedicated to an understand dence. A.I. 02940-6063. Subscription rates: Thirty-live cents per copy. By symbol most people associate • The palm branch, associ ing of Torah, you become "One mail $15.00 per annur:1. Oulside Rhode Island and with Succot is the open lattice ated with the succulent dates with G-d Himself." southeastern Massachusetts; $20.00 per annum. Senior citizen discount available. Bulk rates on re work of the succah roof itself, that grow on its tree, is like Jews And so the "lulav Jew" quest. The Herald assumes subscriptions are continu who veer more towards Torah achieves a greater attachmen ous unless notifl0d 10 lhe contrary in w riting. representing our proximity to The H8fald assumes no financial responsibility for heaven. study than observance of the to G-d . Nevertheless, we stil typographical error, in actY811isements, but will reprinl that part of the adv811isement in which the typographical On the other hand, it prob mitzvot: more taste than aroma celebrate Succot with all fo u error occurs. Advertisers will please ootify the manage ably won' t surprise you to learn • The myrtle has a lovely elements in a unity. Why? Be menl immmedialetyof any en-or which may o.xur. Unsolici1edmanuscripts:Unsolicitedmanuscriptsare that, lurking in the earthy ac smell but little taste. This is akin cause we recognize that it is th welcome. W e do not pay tor copy printed. All manu coutrements of this holiday, the to Jews who lack formal Torah community of all fo ur types o scripts musl be typed, double-spaced. Enclose a stamped,sell-addressedenvelopeif)'OUwanlthemanu- luJav and the esrog, are em study but are dedicated to good Jews that defines us, and always scrl)1 returned. Letters to the edilor represenl the opin blems of a more serious signifi deeds. will. ionsof the writers, noHhe edilors, and shouki include the The opinions presented on this letter writer's telephone number for verification. Notice: cance. • The willow, alas, has nei The Herald is a member of the New England Press page do not necessarily represent the The citrusy esrog and the ther pleasant taste nor fragrance, Submitted by Chabad of Wes Association and a subscriber l o lhe J ewish Tele opinions of this establishment. graphic Agency. three branches that are bound and stands for the Jew who is Bay, CHAI Center, Warwick. _,_.__~-----~---~--~---~---~------~- --~--- •
THE RHODE ISLAND JE_WISH HERALD, THUR?DAY , OCTOBER_JS, !99? 5 FEATURE
Marc Hit Within and Above by Mike Fink small, custom design made from table. Our gardener gives us the His Mark Herald Contributing Reporter the original leftover timber lum last rose of summer. At twilight Abe Martinez called me to ber of the house itself, and it has wake me up to the time of year. a unique magic and charm if I "We have to putupyoursuccah. do say so myself. It even sports by Mike Fink I' ll come this Sunday morning open windows to take in a view Herald Contributing R~porter and give you a hand." of the fading fall garden. It It's become a tradition by boasts both a biblical aspect and " A Jewish boy from the sense of that word: the zealous a tiny Rhode Is nd, Indian ap Bronx-" that's the way Marc· work of true poet-artists. In due la Harrison described himself to time I rode with Diana in her peal. We drive out to his daughter Natasha. She told chariot drawn by fine steeds in his story to a memorial gather their forest while she was ex the nearby coun ing of the late RISO industrial tryside for sheaves we bless the bread and wine. pecting their first child. There Friends come by later for tea d esign professor' s family, of corn husk for the was always something spec served in full moonlight as well friends, colleagues, students and roof, the "schach," tacula r about the Harrison as intimatecandlelightfromour partners. Harrison has been asEliezarnamesit. household, from llamas to open heirloom silver service, along heaped with honors, including Tiny ears of corn carriages. with a pie just baked from that a recent honorary doctorate, for still cling, and we "The other side of miracle is pick up the last of Mcintosh harvest. his distinguished professional ca tastrophe. Marc met his mor the harvest to "I've had a nice day," said career - he designed Cuisinart tal match with courtesy and shuck for supper. my wife that evening. S_uccoth - his commitment to creating style. Fate designed the disease. We got so caught brings the loveliness of the sea for the handicapped, his teach Marc fought with weapons of son of fulfillment right within ing, and his battle against Lou up in decorating spirit. the tight walls of your minia Gehrig's disease, which con we forgot the "This day is for me the eve of ma ize: it will ture outdoor room. As my gar- fined him to a wheelchair of his the spiritual new year, the in own devising. scribing of tomorrow's desti "He suffered a terrible sled nies. To avert a severe decree, ding accident as a child, had to you take a fresh pathway, you relearn skills using undamaged aim for a true target. The music parts of the brain, haunted the that starts the fast is a plaintive museums of Manhattan, and song of forswearing fa lse vows. brought from the experience a Marc always aimed upward. He philosophy about helping the brought out the best from within Eliezar Martinez disabled, the mission he invested himself, the college, the com in the college." Natasha and her munity. He made us all look sister D' Arcyjoined thei r mother good. He died in our love. now. Avraham brings his son turn to more Diana and her brother Neal "Natasha, who had been my Eliezar. They come by in a small ornament. The Rantoul to present a family uni student, had filled me in on some red car fi lled with toys: a horse, darned hornets fied by their love and pride in the things about her fa ther's vari a boat, stuffed pets to have and from the rose of life of Marc. Mickey Ackerman, ous roots. He had a tap into the to hold while waiting for this Sharon bus h current head of the industrial wartime Europe that had writ mi tzvah, this sacred chore, to pester us in the Reuben Fink design department, labelled him tenoff the handicapped,design get done. Little Eliezarmunched afternoon sun Herald plrotos by Mike Fink a role model and father figure, ing not to heal but to destroy, apples in the kitchen, once he shine, but by who inspired his own career. It instruments of death and de has washed his hands and said supper-time they will retreat to dener who picked her his prize was Mickey who asked me to struction. the barucha, while Abe and I set the shadows. blossom declared, with his Por speak last among the guests. I "Those who pass beyond our to work. I take out my camera and tuguese accent, "This is the time tried to sum up and bring back sphere become our angels. They First, we take out the walls study our humble hut, in vari of year when you can prune, itis images of Marc as I have known watch over us and bear mes and doors from the shed, and ous light all day and evening. a month for healing wounds him over the years since 1959 sages. Marc's legacy leaves les the glass jar of nuts and bolts. Branches of the bush poke even in grasses and trees. Your when he first settled on campus sons in the design of living well It's heavy hauling, but the through. The ivy has spread far festivals always seem to get it and in this his adopted state. and leaving well." weather is fine and the errand and wide. But from indoors the just right." "Marc appeared on the scene The condolences and acclaim keeps us all both cheerful and garden lies out and beyond like I thank my friends Avraham like some pied piper, nature boy, given to Marc Harrison and his focussed . Once we figure it out the great world. and Eliezar Martinez for their flower fellow, complete with a fa mily p ortray a nechama and get it done right, this succah Our next door neighbor, ·cu good words and efforts in rais pet skunk in tow. He was the steeped in the essentials of makes the perfect booth for the rious and cordial, leaves a bag ing this small temple to the great wizard ofindustryin the Aesop yiddishkeit. week of booths. It's a singular, of fresh-picked apples on the spirit above and within us. Notes From a Naciaqu by Mike Fink rituals, milk for their blessings. a look through the lens of my prophet. They can also cast warder or punisher of western Herald Contributing Reporter I witnessed the bleeding of the camera. We shared tea, laugh curses. The laibon cleansed his thought, but a force everywhere A remarkable exhibit of col cows. Warriors tie a piece of ter, eye gaze, no longer sepa client with water, blessed him and most clearly felt at day's orful close-up portraits of an el hide around the neck till the rate, but equal. with sacred ash and buried the end on hilltop. As the sky faded egant, unnamed African tribe of artery bulges forth. Another "The climax of my visit en heart of a sacrificed goat into a into an aurora of hue behind the men, women, children, elders _warrior shoots an arrow at the tailed a healing by a laibon, a pit with him, bringing off the d ar kening figure of the and youths will rivet your at spot, sending blood gush- removal of bad spirits. Samburu, the softly falling shad tention as you sip your coffee in ing forth. Two pints are He also read the en ows lulled the great rock to sleep the 729 gallery cafe on Hope drawn into a gourd. They trails and events in the and my small mind to rest."_ Street at Rochambeau Avenue. stir with a stick until it co future. This healer You will be startled by the Jennifer Kilberg, the photogra agulates, adding milk in madeanamuletforme, sheer beauty of the faces and pher, sentalong an equallycom the process. " a charm made from the figures of these so-called primi pelling account of her journey. The photographer also tips of thorns of an aca tive people, and by the thought "Their name-Samburu watches the flirt and jump cia tree, a pinch of ash fulness and respect which the comes from the Masai word for scenes o f the young from blacksmith fire, a artist brings to her task. 'butterfly.' Their small village, people, the clouds of dust, bit of root and a touch We spoke on the phone, Ms. far from isolating me, has d rawn the pulsing and vibrating of dung. Sunlight must Kilberg and I, while I expressed me closer to the panoramic scope calls. "Stacked beads clack penetrate all ingredi my shock at the mixing of blood of the human condition. In their together in a slapping ents, that is the power and milk so directly, the very territory I was met first by a rhythm as the wo men source. The mix is thing the first rule of kashrut herd of zebras. Children came thrust their bodies back nestled in a small cow forbids. And yet, the ram's horn to the plane wanting to look at and forth. The young men hide pouch and hung and the spirit of the high hill strangers with chunky equip slap their ochre-colored around my neck. A suggest the universality of all ment. The group of about 30 hair against the girl they sublime repose settled spiritual searches. "Some of the people who inhabit the nkang, desire. Their taut and effi upon me. pictures come from Papua, New or village, li ve in huts made of cient physiques connect "Onset of evening Guinea - yes, I am a well-trav woven twigs and cow dung, them to the land itself. I saw me climbing with elled person," said Jennifer. with ca ttle in the center of the felt the reins of my ties slip an elder to the peak of a Presently a Manl1attanite, but clearing. as a bond formed with the mou ntain, where I with Rhode Island East Side "Goats and sheep for meat, Sa mburu. A n elder watched him blow a roots, Ms. Kilberg promises that ca mels for milk, cows fo r blood, woman na med m e kuduhorn, the calling her show will stay up through donkeys fo r transport- they 'naciaqu' 'onewhosmi les' upon an omnipotent the autumn. This reporter highly incorporate animals into thei r as l invited people to share God, ngai, not the re- recommends your visit. .- I JEWISH COMMUNITY Claims Conference Names New I I ! Executive Vice President i Rabbi Israel Miller, president in World War II and subse I it was formed in 1951. For more of the Claims Conference, an quently with the U.S. military than50 years, he has represented nounced that Gideon Taylor has government, Kagan was ac Holocaust survivors in their been chosen to serve as execu tively involved in tracing and r rightful claim to some measure r tive vice president, effective Jan. restoring Jewish assets through of material compensation for I 1, 1999. Saul Kagan, who will be out West Germany. He was cho their suffering. He directed the I retiring from the post after 47 sen as executive secretary of the Claims Conference efforts to I years with the Claims Confer Conference on Jewish Material rebuild Jewish life in Europe I ence, will continue to serve as Claims Against Germany when following theShoah, and to help special consultant. keep alive the memory of that Taylor is currently assistant tragic period. Under Kagan's executive vice president of the professional leadership, the American Jewish Joint Distri Conference on Jewish Material butionCommittee, where he has Claims Against Germany as been overseeing the JDC's res sists hundred of thousands of Pre-Yom Kippur Prep cue activity and International Holocaust survivors obtain Bringing Jewish traditions alive is part of the Providence Development Program. He also compensation from the German Hebrew Day School program. Children participate in a cer serves as treasurer of the World government for suffering d ur emony of Caparos led by Rabbi Jakubowicz and Mrs. Lipson. Jewish Restitution Organiza ing the Holocaust through the Photo courtesy of PHDS tion, where he is deeply in Hardship and Article 2 Funds volved in the restitution ofJew and the Central and Eastern Eu ish assets in Europe, and works ropean Fund for Holocaust Sur extensively with Holocaust sur vivors. In addition, the Claims First-Ever Gathering vivors worldwide. He is from Conference has allocated more Dublin, Irela nd, where he was ·than $200 million to institutions of Former Scouts an attorney. A graduate of Trin throughout the world provid ity College and Oxford Univer ing shelter and social services sity, Taylor now lives in New to needy Holocaust survivors, of Jewish Faith York City with his wife a nd and to organizations engaged The Jewish Committee on asked to bring wi th them a ny daughter. in research, docurnenta tion and Scouting of Narragansett Coun photographs or other memora After service in the U.S. Army Gideon Taylor education about the Holocaust. cil, Boy Scouts of America, is send bilia of·their days in Scouting to ing out a call to all Eagle Scouts share with others. and former Boy Scouts and Scout Those a ttending will hear ers of the Jewish faith to attend a about the building and later ex 'Life After Loss' Workshop first-ever gathering at Temple pansion of the Jewish chapel at Family Life Education at Jewish Family Service is holding a workshop, entitled "Life After Loss," Beth-El in Providence, Nov. 1. YawgoogScoutReservation,the for those who are experiencing grief. A free breakfast prepared by Temple of the Ten Command The eight-session workshop will begin Oct. 20 and will be offered at two separate times: Tuesday the Brotherhood Temple Beth ments, which has been dedi afternoons from 1 to 2:30 p.m. at Temple Torat Yisrael in Cranston, and Tuesday evenings from 6 to El, one of the major supporters cated to the memory of the late 7:30 p.m. at the Jewish Family Service office, 229 Waterman Ave. in Providence. JFS clinical social of Jewish scouting in Rhode Is Abraham Aron of Warwick, a worker Daniel Kane, who will lead the workshop, said "Grief is real. !tis individual. With work, there land, will precede a program of former Scout leader. The com is life after loss." "reunion and fellowship." mittee also directed the build The first session willintroducea basic understanding of what grief is and how it affects people, why In addition to several skits by ing of the new Jewish chaplain's we grieve and w hy it is so hard to let go. Subsequent sessions will explore ways to cope with loss, current Boy Scouts, the Shofar quarters during the past camp emotional factors, handling grief during the holidays, understanding that grief is a normal process, A ward will be presented to some ing season. Chaplain Rina sharing our grief with others, moving on, making plans and goals for the future and learning to let -adults in recognition of out Wolfgang is expected to attend. go. Participants will be asked to keep a journal of their feelings as they process their grief and learn standing service in the promo Those planning to attend the. to cope with loss. tion of Scouting among Jewish Nov. 1 gathering at Temple Kane said of those who have lost a loved one, "They are experiencing a change so profound it takes youth. Stanley Turco of Cran Beth- El are asked to call Ryan time to adjust." ston, a past president of Nar Haimer, advisor to the Jewish The fee for the workshop is $75. Adjustments can be made for those with financial need. Call ragansettCouncil, will make the Committee on Scouting at Boy Jewish Family Service a t 331-1244 to register or for more information. Preregistration required. presentations. Scout headquarters in Provi Those planning to attend are dence, 351-8700.
Temple Sinai Upcoming Events of Touro Fraternal Association The upcoming events ofTouro Fraternal Association are as GOODS & SERVICES AUCTION follows: Oct. 28, kosher fried chicken; Nov. 18, membership/ open $1250 per person Advance house/ and deli dinner; Dec. 20, Chanukah party; and Dec. 28, in joke off/ spaghetti and meatballs. $15°0 per person at the door Includes Full Dinner & Admission Children's Clothing Sale The Jewish Community Center of Rhode Island announces its annual Fall & Winter Children's Clothing Sale Oct. 19 through 26. Shop for the newest fall and winter children's fashions made by Gift Certificatee E-J-E-1-O and The Lorilyn Collection, clothes usually only sold in the finest stores and catalogues. Reetaurante The sale preview grand opening is Oct. 18 at 1 to 4 p.m. Vacatione For more information or to arrange an appointment, contact Debbie Blitz at 861-8800, ext. 116. Sale will be held in the JCCRI Art Jewelry Gallery, 401 Elmgrove Ave., Providence. Clothing Toye& Much Morel Love To Shop? TURN YOUR SENSE OF FASHION INTO AN ENTREPRENEURIAL OPPORTUNITY. Represent an exclusive New York designer collection. Flexible hours. Send check for RESERVATIONS ($12.50 per person) to: Sell via home trunk shows. NORMAN TOBIN, 70 Timberland Road, Warwick 1 (800) 658-7015 • I
UJE.RHGQE JSL.AND JEWISH HERALP,:fli~DAY,, QCJ'Ol;l'ER ·15, 199~."-e--7 JEWISH COMMUNITY Volunteer Helps Russian Revival
Back to The Future Jewish Service Corps program. The bride and groom stood The Jewish Service Corps sends under a chuppah, the ketubah individuals with strong Jewish was read, a glass was smashed, backgrounds to a variety ofJew the bride and groom were joy ish communities overseas for a ously lifted up in chairs and the year, with the assignment of festivities went on past mid enriching Jewish life. night. Sounds like the last fam Cahan was excited about ily wedding you attended at spending the year in Ruisia your nearby synagogue? where he felt he would have a Wrong! rare chance to watch history The "bride," age 6, was unfold. When he received his named Sonya, the "groom," age assignment of serving in 8, was named Dimitri and the Ykaterinburg, he had to look it "officiant" was Josh Cahan, age up on a map. 24, from Rockville, Md. These Cahan, the son of a conserva "mock" wedding festivities took tive rabbi, describes himself asa place at a Jewish summer fam "liberal, educated, observant, ily camp program in Ykaterin American Jew." Armed with burg, a remote Russian city in two years of college Russian, a JOSH CAHAN, a JDC Jewish Service Corps volunteer, leads a "mock" wedding celebration at a the Urals with a Jewish popula "can do" attitude and his pas Jewish family camp in Russia. Photo courtesy of the American fewish foint Distribution Committee, Inc. tion of 12,000. This was the first sion and knowledge of Jewish time most of the "guests" had traditions, Cahan had quite a witnessed the rituals and de challenge in front of him. ning bar mitzvahclass toa group lies try it and thought it would lasting ties with the Jewish com lights of a Jewish wedding. When Cahan first arrived in of 13-year-olds and he helped last about 30 seconds. The fami munity in Ykaterinburg. This How do you help Jews who Ykaterinburg, many members launch the family camp pro lies were so touched by the mo coming year he.will make sev have been denied their Jewish of the Jewish community were gram. Cahan's infectious spirit ment that their blessings lasted eral return trips back to help culture for more than 70 years suspicious of him. Cahan said, slowly spread. five minutes," said Cahan. "It with high holiday celebrations rediscover their heritage? How "They had never met anyone During the week of the fam was amazing how everyone re and again for Chanukah. Six do you help show them that Ju like me-'' A young, kippah ily camp, Cahan felt a constant alized at that moment how Jew adult couples have asked him if daism can have a meaningful wearing modern Jew who can pull. Like busy families every ish traditions could add depth he will help organize real wed placeintheirliveswhentheywere feel at home both praying on where, many of the attendees and meaning to their family dings for them under a chuppah. weaned onstrictcommunistathe Shabbat and drinking vodka were happy to just have time to life." The mock wedding the WhatamazedCahanmostabout ist doctrine and when the most with buddies on Sunday relax together and enjoy the followipg nigh tended the camp his time in Ykaterinburg was dedicated enthusiastic members evening. camp setting. Cahan was eager week with another eye-opening "that even when irreparable of the Jewish community have Cahan was tireless in his ef to infuse the camp and the fami Jewish family experience. damage is done to Jewish com already immigrated to Israel? forts to bring Jewish content and lies with as much Jewish spirit "Often we are overwhelmed munities, somehow there's an Cahan, a recent graduate of meaning to Ykaterinburg and as possible. by the enormous difficulties in indelibility to the Jewish spirit." Yale University, just returned the surrounding communities. The highlight for everyone the world around us and feel JDC is currently selecting in from a year of working wit_h the He taughtJewishsongsata new came on Friday night, when helpless," said Melissa Polen, dividuals to serve in the 1999 Jewish community of Ykaterin Jewish kin<:lergarten, he helped Cahan led KabbalatShabbat. He coordinator of the Jewish Ser Jewish Service Corps. For more burg under the auspices of the energize a Hillel program at the explained the traditional Birkat vice Corps. "What Josh's expe information, call (212) 687-6200, Joint Distribution Committee's university, he taught a begin- Habanim (blessing of the chil rience in the Jewish Service write to the American Jewish dren) and showed how parents Corps shows us is how one per Joint Distribution Committee, place their hands on their son can make a huge difference." 711'Third Ave., New York, NY children's head and bestow a After his yearlong experi 10017 or check out the JDC web Women's League For blessing. "I suggested the fami- ence, Cahan feels he has forged site at
Providence. The cost is $225 per end of January. There will be a American G.I. and ultimately Statement of Ownership, M1n1gement, end Clrcul1tlon semester, which includes tuition vacation from Dec. 27 through held a long-term position with tR~t,,J9/JSC J!la5J and materials. Jan. 3. The second semester is the U.S. Defense Department. Ruth Ben Yehuda Adler is scheduled to begin on Feb. 1. How could one man have had both director and instructor of TAMAR is a program of the such diverse experiences in one the program. Adler is a senior Jewish Learning Exchange of lifetime? Schroder has docu lecturer at Brown University Congregation Beth Shalom. Bu mented his extraordinary life in and the Hebrew coordinator at reau of Jewish Education certi his book Stars and Swastikas - the Alperin Schechter Day fication credit (8 units for one the Boy Who Wore Two Uniforms . School in Providence. She has semester, 12 units for two se He will share his fascinating both bachelor and master de mesters) is available for teach life story with us. Now retired, grees from the Hebrew Univer ers. BJE stipends ($100 for a se Schroder lives with his wife, sityinJerusalem, where she also mester, $150 for two semesters) Lora, in Jamestown. was head teacher in the Sum are available upon course mer Ulpan for Intensive Hebrew completion. Studies, and a Hebrew language Call Ruth Adler at 273-1505 Tell Them instructor. She· also was to register and arrange for place You Saw It 99 \l~b,tu St . Pawtucht ll 02861 pedagogic director for the divi ment. lnl,h Prus Publlsbtn, Co Ins 1 ...... 9<1 \l~batu S treet Pevtudtetll 0286t sion of adult education for ORT In the Herald in Israel. Adler states, "A com mitment to the Ulpan is a com mitment to really put in the ef rt:~~m1:1111P11lrT1lm~mm~m~mm:tn1l'111f~~~:J7 fort. That is why I have designed a yearlong program. It is only Ii 11·6'.13 I•)jg;t·P 4;iJ1d4;\'At1fJ gl throughsuchacomrnitmentthat I! CARPENTRY • ODOR FREE INTERIOR PAINTING 21 a person can gain the skills to I ii WALLPAPERING • SMALL HOUSEHOLD REPAIRS ii I t,! S 0/4 OFF ALL .10B5 • 725-4405 !J ,1.,__ __ ,,__ _,_.,...... ------,o.co-, .,._ ..,. .... _ ...... , .. ,_.. ..._ i .. DYNAMITE MASONR·. o-a-0.....--..---.,,_,..___""'-~---.,.... a-.,-a.,..,.-....,,- , __ ,,,_,.. __ ,_,_ We Do Some General Work P. 0. Box 41476, Providence, RI 02907 Demo, Brick, Sidewalks, Stone Walls, 0..------...... 11_.. --~-..... - Block, Pavers. Concrete, Restoration ·--- Tired Legs? We Can Help!!! - J9'}0 1600 Tcl. (401 )35 1-09M4 . : P-.i.~cr7M6-6993 1015 10 15 Visit Us on Leg Health Day c_,_._,.,.__ ,,..., .. ,.. , _,_ 36 11 • Featuring JOBST Support Hosjery ·=---..::.=..---· JO )0 For Women and Men
Saturday, October 24th - 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. , )662 CUSTOM PRINTED WITH __ lt! O'lcoVM t __ YOUR NAME AND/OR l CUSTOM DESIGN Refreshments - Prizes - Gifts - Special Savings o.- \m-...... ,_ _ _.. SPECIALIZING IN _____ .... _ )9'0 BAR/ BAT MITZVAHS & TOR.BOT GROUP INC., CORPORATE SCREENING ,,.. ,,,..,_ 1185 Jefferson Blvd., "' "' 421 -3268 ··-----B=~·-·- -1.Qllilll _ _ ___ 1158- 1164 NORTH MAIN ST. Warwick, RI (401) 739-2241 PROVIDENCE, RI 02904 rTORBOT·~ 10-THE RHODE ISLAND JEWISH HERALD, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 15, 1998 EDUCATION EQUALS ACHIEVEMEN'r Family Uniting Through .Reading Some Wonderful nations of G-d's creation of hu at her, learn the true meaning that the group of people these ter who longs to be a great de Books to Help mankind and vividly colored · "of being a pilgrim," escaping men wish to battle are the Isra tective. Throughout his mys by Kimberly Ann Orlandi illustrations of the creatures one place to find religious and elites. But instead of a curse, G tery-solving adventures, which Herald Editor which assist man in his devel personalfreedominanother.It's d speaks through Balaam who take him on vacation with his Before television, and radio opment, children of all ages will a story that will, no doubt, touch blesses the Israelites. Angry, family to Yellowstone Park in were introduced to the Ameri enjoy reading this book with those who read it. Balak tells Balaam to go home, the hunt for bears a movie the can population as a form of en their parents. The message that but as he does he stops to re ater where he discovers, what tertainment and information allofG-d'screaturesmustwork mind Balak that "what the Lord gathering, families read to each together and live together har says, that I must say," for Balaam other. Today, it seems a forgot moniously is one that, unfortu is a prophet of G-d. The story ten practice, much like writing nately, often falls by the way has a wonderful message con letters. But with the literacy rate side. Swartz creatively brings it cerning greed and the impor in the United States on the de to the forefront. tance of not being swayed by n:The d·· cline, reading, whether it be a Molly's Pilgrim, by Barbara material possessions. 'LJlillilOO I book, a magazine or newspa Cohen, 1983, 1998, Lothrop, Lee The Diamond Tree, by Howard per, should be reintroduced to & Shepard Books, is a touching Schwartz and Barbara Rush, 1ree the American family before fu story of a young Jewish immi 1992, HarperCollins Publishers, ture generations ask the ques grant girl and her quest to fit is an eclectic collection ofJewish tion, "What is a book?" into her new surroundings. It's fairy tales from as far back as the always difficult to move to a third century. Stories like "The new place and to make friends, Giant Og and the Ark" and but when Molly is mocked and "Katanya," a Jewish version ridiculed by two little girls in of the cl assic fairy tale her third-grade class because she The Donkey's Story, by Bar "Thumbelina." These are fairy speaks English with a Jewish bara Cohen, 1988, Lothrop, Lee tales with a moral message, as accent and wears old-country & Jm,i.,~ T.b ft,., A~....i .11::t I¼,\/ Shepard Books, recounts the in "A Tale of Two Chickens," 5-fUCTID AN' O tlFrOU> cl othes, the humilia ti on be story of Balaam, w hich appears where a rabbi named Hanina Bf HOW t\W.D i C£iWAltTI: Af"O 1:/I R.lA.l:A. RUSiff comes more than she can bear. in the fo urth book of the Bible, ben Dosa is rewarded by G-d lllUSTR.A.TfD t:Y UJI S:H UU','fT2: That is until she brings a pilgrim Numbers, Chapters 23 and 24, for his honesty, or " A Palace of doll, that her mother created fo r in a serious yet humorous way. Bi rds Beaks," in w hich a small, he beli eves to be a "bomb," and her, to school fo r a Thanksgiv Balaam had a reputation as a hoopoe bird challenges King back home to the streets of New ing project. She, along with the prophet, and when a large group Solomon in an effort to save the York where he finds a $100 bill two youngsters w ho poked fun of men from the ruler Balak, li ves of all birds who have been which leads him on a search for king of Moab, come to see him summoned to the palace to give its rightful owner. David's vivid one day, he is never quite the up their beaks for the queen's imagination often gets him more same. Thegroupdazzles Balaam castle/palace to be made of. than he bargains for. But, in the with gold and silver and then beaks. In the end, Solomon end, he learns a valuable lesson These are just a few books asks that he travel with them to learns that even a king isn' t im in the meaning of responsibility that you and your family can sit Moab to put a curse on a great mune from making mistakes. and that responsibility has its down and read, together. many people who have settled Ali Baba Bernstein, Lost and rewards. David's adventures In Our Images, God's First Crea there before Balak does battle Found, by Johanna Hurwitz, not only reinforces the impor tures, by Nancy Sohn Swartz, with them. G-d eventually 1992, Morrow Junior Books, tells tance of nuturing a child's imagi 1998, Jewish Lights Publishing, speaks to Balaam and tells him the whimsical story of 10-year nation, but, in the end, also em brings the Book of Genesis to to travel with the delegation old David " Ali Baba" Bernstein, phasis that in all of us, lives a life through the thoughts and back to Moab, where he finds Hurwitz's mischievous charac- child with many questions. words of the animals them selves. In a playful new twist to the Genesis story, G-d asks all of nature to offer gifts to human The Education IRA is Good kind-with a promise that hu mans would care for creation in News For College Savers return. Through simple expla- by Denise I. Kowalewski dren. Grandparents, other rela child himselfor herself may also Beginning in 1998, there is a tives or friends may also estab withdraw funds; however, the new way to save money for col lishan Education IRA for a child. portion of the distribution that lege costs - the "Education In fact, anyone, including the · represents earnings accumu Temple Emanu-EI IRA." Unlike the Individual Re child, who meets the income eli lated in the account generally is tirement Account you may hold gibility requirements may con subject to income taxes. The tax-_ now, the Education IRA has tribute to help a child build a able portion of the withdrawal Offers Courses nothing to do with retirement. nest egg for college. Keep in is also subject to a 10 percent mind, however, that $500 per premature distribution tax pen Temple Ema nu-El's Institute Beginning at 9:10 p.m. However, the concept is similar. The Taxpayer Relief Act of child per year is the maximum alty, unlessanexceptionapplies. of Adult Jewish Studies will be • Hebrew Reading Fluency 1997, which created the Educa aggregate amount that may be With the rising cost of higher offering 19 courses in the fall - Beyond Aleph-Bet with Lea contributed from all contribu- education, now may be the time semester, beginning Oct. 20. The Eliash tion IRA, allows eligible indi viduals to contribute up to $500 fors. to look into opening an Educa semester lasts for eight weeks. • Becoming a Master of each calendar year on behalf of If a child does not need or use tion IRA for each of your chil Prayer with Cantor Brian Mayer any child under the age of 18. the Education IRA for college, dren or grandchildren. Selection of Courses • Meeting Maimonides with Any earnings will then grow on the account balance may be This article does not consti Tuesday evenings, beginning Rabbi Alvan Kaunfer a tax-deferred basis. When rolled over to the Education IRA tute tax advice. Investors should at 7:30 p.m.: • Israeli Folk Dancing (be money is taken out of an Ed uca of certain family members who consult their individual tax ad • Talmud study with Rabbi ginners) with Mara Sokolsky tion IRA, the distribution is tax may use it for their qualified visors before making any tax Wayne Franklin • Introduction to Yiddish free as long as it does not exceed higher education expenses. The related investment decisions. • Choral Club with Cantor with Dr. David Kaplan the child's qualified higher edu Brian Mayer • The Book of Numbers with cation expenses (including tu Beginning at 8 p.m.: Rabbi Saul Leeman ition, fees, books, and basic room • Ben/ Bat Torah group - In addition, the Adult Insti Eat Your Cereal To Support ASDS and board). JewishPrayerwithRabbiAlvan tute has a number of offerings Once again, General Mills is supporting Alperin Schechter Kaunfer other than on Tuesday nights. How the Education Day School with its annual "General Mills Box Tops for • Visits From the Heart - • A Sunday Brunch series be IRA Works Education" campaign. This program allows our PTA to raise Visiting the Sick and Jewish ginning Oct. 18 on Interaction money to purchase items for the school. Many students are In 1998, single taxpayers with Medical Ethics with Rabbi An of Jews and Other Cultures currently collecting box tops from more than 60 General Mills adjusted gross income less than drea Gouze, the new chaplain at • A weekly Torah portion products, but this is also an easy way for members of the $95,000, or couples filing jointly Miriam Hospital study group on Friday morn community to pitch in as well. wi"th AG! less than $150,000, are • A TasteofTradition-Pre- · ings at 7:45 to 8:35 a.m. We are urging parents, neighbors, relatives and fri ends to eligible to make the maximum paringShabbatRecipeswithDr. • A Midrash study group on take advantage of this great way to raise money for children's contribution to an Education Anne Franklin Wednesdaymorningsatll a.m. education. The school receives 15~ for every qualifying Gen IRA. The permissible contribu • Who Wrote the Bible? - • Shabbat afternoons at the eral Mills cereal box top collected and 10~ for every qualifying tion gradually phases out for with Professor Judith Romney clergies' homes General Mills snack and Yoplait Yogurt multipack box top single taxpayers as their AG! Wegner • Yad B'Yad - Indivjdual collected. A qualifying box top is labeled with the General rises from $95,000 to $110,000 • Pirkei Avot - Jewish Eth mentoring program Mills Box Tops for Educational Symbol and is located on the and for couples jointly filing as ics with Rabbi Saul Leeman Registration for classes will side panel or top flap of the General Mills products. their income rises from $150,000 • Seminar on American Life begin at 7 p.m. on Oct. 20 and Forward your qualifying box tops to the Alperin Schechter to $160,000. for New Americans with Jeffrey classes begin that evening. For Day School PTA , 85 Taft Ave., Providence, R.I. 02906 and help Parents may establish an Edu Newman and Judge Howard more information, call the us support our school and its worthwhile programs. cation IRA for each of their chi!- Lipsey temple at 331-1616. I
THE'RHODE ISLAND JEWISH HERALD, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 15, 1998 - 11 EDUCATION EQUALS ACHIEVEMENT Students Help Others Kennedy Library Joins Campaign Nineteen teen-agers spent the West Bay area's poorer between 2 and 7 hours at War population. Providence Journal Introduces Students to wick Veterans Memorial High Bulletin writer C. Eugene Em Importance of Voting ernor and lieutenant governor, "Education is the cornerstone School on Oct. 3. They were there ery shared insights on writing a attorney general, secretary of of democracy," Kennedy said. To help combat voter apa voluntarily to help raise money press release. The students then state, treasurer, auditor,and the "The classrooms of today are thy among the country's young for West Bay Community solicited donations from area four referenda questions. Stu educating the voters, the mem est citizens, theJohnF. Kennedy Action's Holiday Adopt-a-Fam businesses, wrote press releases, dents will also be asked to make bers of congress, and the presi Library and Museum an ily Program and Emergency made and hung posters, and recommendations on several dents of tomorrow. I urge every nounced that it would serve as Fund. distributed flyers announcing key national issues, such as school district to participate in the Massachusetts state head During the past few weeks, the yard sale. crime and drugs, education, the 1998 National Student/Par quarters ina national campaign Paula Goldberg's Community Their efforts culminated in the poverty and homelessness, and ent Mock Election." designed to introduce students Service Learning students have yard sale held at the school re managed care. In the 1996 presidential elec to the importance of voting. planned and organized a yard cently. Thanks to their hard work Students at all levels (l FEATURE I . Living the American Dream-Growing Up in Hollywood by Kimberly Ann Orlandi father and uncle and told them tling the cages of the studio ex because the opportunity to fill a Hitler had escaped to Argen Herald Editor that he believed it to be a good ecutives and political groups. void that had been missing by tina after the war.Unfortunately Imagine being a young boy idea for them to change their · The brothers set out to break the not knowing my Jewish back for Epstein, this would be the growing up among the palm last name," said Epstein. ethnic rules which seemed to ground wouldn't have needed only example of his creative ge trees and sunshine of Holly Constantly at odds with govern their career and for the to be filled. " nius that his father would wit wood, Calif., hanging around Warner, according to Epstein, first time, in the history of film, Writing was something ness, he died a short time aft~r. the family swimming pool on a Phillip and Julius flatly objected introduced the word "Jew" to Epstein always knew that he "I think it was just in my Sunday afternoon with some of to the idea. Their names would the silver screen. It was the wanted to do, from the days of blood," said Epstein, director of the most famous actors and ac remain the same. movie "Mr. Skeffington," and following his father to work, but the creative writing program at tresses of the day, including the backlash was felt on all sides, it wasn't until he got to high Boston University. Elizabeth Taylor. For author and but the movie ran, with the school that he began to turn his He has published six books educator Leslie Epstein, this was word Jew. dreamintoareality. During that of fiction, most notably King of his life. Growing up on the . As a boy, Epstein did the Jews, which has become Warner Brothers movie lots as not grow up Jewish. Al a classic of Holocaust litera the son of one of the most well though it was never de ture. His articles have ap known movie writers of the nied, at the same time, it peared in such places as Es time, Phillip G. Epstein. was not publicized either. quire, The Atlantic Monthly, Phillip and his twin brother One day, while Epstein Playboy,Harpers, The Yale Re Julius wrote dozens of films for was playing with a group view, Triquarterly, Tikkum, the Warner Brothers dynasty, of friends, he was asked The New York Times , The Bos including "The Man Who Came by one, "What are you?" ton Globe, Partisan Review, To Dinner," "Yankee Doodle Leslie Epstein His reply echoed what all The Na tion and The Wash Dandy," "Arsenic and Old of his friends had said be ington Post. Lace," and possibly the greatest fore him. "Catholic, yeah, On Oct. 15; Epstein will movieofall time, "Casablanca." In 1947, after yet another ar that's what I am too." give a lecture at the Univer The lat!! '30s and early '40s in gument with Warner, both When he returned home sity of Massachusetts Dart Hollywood were a jubilant time Phillip and Julius were named, to his mother, he told her mouth on what it was like to be involved in movie mak by Warner himself, to the House what had happened at "Growing Up Not So Jew ing, but behind the large golden Committee on Un-American school and she replied, ish in Hollywood," the title gates of the major studios, re Activities, the committee estab "No Leslie, we' re Jewish." of his latest novel. His lec sided an ethnic silence on be lished by Senator McCarthy to That was the first time ture begins at 7:30 p.m. in half of actors, writers, produc uncover Communism in Holly he heard the word. Up the Recital Hall (Room 153) ers and executives. Understood, wood. When the two appeared, until that point, the family of the Visual and Perform but not always spoke, was the they were asked two questions; had a Christmas tree like ing Arts building. His prior fact that publicizing one's Have you ever been a member everyone else, went on novel, Pandaemonium, is set ethnicity was political suicide or associated with a subversive Easter egg hunts, like ev in Europe and Hollywood for anyone who wanted to make organization, and what was the eryone else. It wasn't until just before World War II . It a career in the movie business. name of the organization. he went to Yale and had a is dedicated to both his fa "As a Jewish family in the Both replied, "Yes, Warner knowledge of the Holo ther and uncle, who, at 88 film business, we were living Brothers." caust that Epstein became self years old, was still doing the American dream," said "My father and uncle were conscious about his religion. year, he wrote a story involving some writing until a stroke a Epstein. "But, in most cases, you known on the movie lot as Today, although he is not a reli a crowd that seemed to become year ago forced him to lay down weren't going to find them be jokesters," said Epstein. "Al gious Jew, he does have a Jew larger and larger as time went his pen for good. The collabora ing Jewish." though I don' t believe Mr. ish sensibility and 'his writings on. Above the roar of the crowd, tive efforts of the Epstein broth Epstein recalls an instance Warner found it too amusing." reflect his Jewish ethnicity. the reader hears a few Spanish ers brought to the silver screen where his father and uncle were According to Epstein, Warner "If I had been brought up a words and their eyes are drawn one of the greatest movie end confronted with the situation of had said of the brothers that Jew, I don' t think I would have to a balcony where Hitler ap ings for one of the greatest films i denying their ethnicity for the they "were always on the side been a Jewish writer," admits pears to the cheers of the crowd, of all time, "Casablanca." i sake of the bottom dollar. oftheunderdog." And,sticking Epstein, who is also a Rhodes "Viva Hitler." The story As Epstein retells it, the two i ' ':Jack Warner approached my to their ideals, often meant rat- Scholar from Oxford. "Probably stemmed from the belief that (Continued on Page I 9) Names From Fame & Obscurity - The King of Swing by Kimberly Ann Orlandi ing to city clubs where swing player, he found himself on the pendently wealthy jazz pro dazzle audiences of all ages, he Herald Editor nights are all the rage. Great White Way performing in moter and critic named, John began to branch out into other The year is 1937, and the ButitallbeganwithBenjamin the orchestra pi ts of some of Hammond. (Goodman would forms of music. His 1938concert United States is slowly recover Goodman, born on May 30, 1909 Broadway's most legendary later marry Hammond's sister). at Carnegie Hall brought thou ing from the '32 depression in the Maxwell Street ghetto of shows, including George The duo of Goodman and sands of screaming bobby which put more than 12 million Chicago, Illinois. The ninth of Gershwin's musical Girl Crazy. Hammond began to take on a soxers to their feet dancing in men out of work. But despite twelve children, Goodman's Surrounded by other notables life of its own, and with the the aisles. He formed a chamber the economic uncertainty of the parents were Eastern European of the day including Jimmy guidance of Hammond, jazz ensemble which allowed time, and the political events immigrants who always insisted Dorsey, Jack Teagarden, Glenn .Goodman began to fine tune his him to play the smaller, inti just beginning to unfold in Eu on bringing the family to syna Miller, Red Nichols and Gene ensemble to include some tal mate rooms he enjoyed. The trio rope, the mood is jubilant in the gogue for special musical events, ented jazz musicians. As he be included drummer Krupa and city tonight. And why not, "it's where he played in The Kehelah gan to recruit these men, he pianist Wilson, then as a quartet Saturday night. Men' and Synagogue band. Because found that more and more of with Hampton. His innovative women dressed in their finest Goodman was the smallest of them were African-American. style and ability to create music evening attire line damp streets his brothers, he was givenaclari The simple act of hiring black that appealed to the masses, was waiting to get into The Para net to play because itwas lighter musicians during a period of what led to the bebop revolu mount Ballroom. to handle. He began studying bigotry and segregation had a tion of the postwar era. As couples pass through the seriously at age 12 when he stud dramatic influence on the way But, as the years progressed glass entrance doors, the en ied with the first clarinet of the society treated and viewed and events overseas brought the thralling sound of a high pitched Chicago Symphony Orchestra. these musicians. In Goodman's United States into World War II, clarinet emanates from the But, classical just wasn't where opinion, "itdoesn'tmatterwhat the exultant _swing era which room. The anticipation grows it was at for Goodman. He opted color they are as long as they rescued a nation from the depths with each couple that is let in. for the jazz scene, pla}'ing in can play." of the Depression, was soon re As the doors become more vis dance bands as a teen and meet One year later, he unveiled p laced by music centered ible, the sound of the band grows ing several influential jazz mu his permanent band, many of around patriotism, then to the with intensity. Listen carefully. sicians of the time, including the members would later go on soothing sounds of vocal jazz Can you hear it? BG is hot to the great cornet player Bix to independent careers, with the backed by the melodious efforts night. Beiderbecke. likes of Lionel Hampton, Harry of Dizzy Gillespie and Charlie BG is none other than the As the 20's progressed, Chi James, Teddy Wilson, Gene Parker. The music scene was King of Swing himself, Mr. cago saw an influx of New Or Krupa,Patt;iPageand Peggy Lee changing, leaving Goodman in Benny Goodman. In 1935, the leans musicians converging on to name just a few . With the its wake. Although he reverted swing craze was in full swing. It the Windy City, and as Benny Goodman band assembled and arrangers back to his classical roots in his was music you could not only Goodman studied the styles of Fletcher Henderson and Benny later years, Goodman's swing dance to, but sit and listen to, these jazz musicians, his play Carter at the helm, a new period beat and classical background although who cau Id sit sti II with inggained maturity. For the first Krupa, that production of Girl of music was on the horizon. laid the ground work for jazz that cool swing beat playing. five years of the Depression Crazy must have been memo Music that included whole sec artists yet to come. Artists like Today, swing is enjoying a re (1929-1934), Goodman free rable for both the performers tions of instruments playing as Wynton Marsalis and flutist birth of such. New swing bands lanced around New York Ci ty and audience alike. one. Orchestration set to vibrant James Galway still perform seem to be emerging daily, and trying to make a name for him As the Depression years jazz rhythms. The birth of swing. Goodman's work, as fresh as if people young and old are flock- self. As · a free-lance clarinet ended, Goodman met an inde- As Goodman continued to Goodman himself was playing. I FEATURE Jewish Prosecutor Harassed Israel Eager to Avoid by National Front Conflict Between by Lee Yanowitch The prosecutor, who is Jew National Front?" his lawyer, Turkey, Syria PARIS (JTA) - Ever since ish, has been placed under in Alain Jakubowicz, said in an the extreme-right National Front vestigation for "violating judi interview. by Douglas Davis subsidiary. won control over the Mediter cial secrecy." He is suspected of "Heis the victimofa political LONDON (JT A)-lsrael has "The Syrians," said one se ranean port city of Toulon, giving a local journalist court vendetta. They are not only try sent clear signals to Damascus nior source, "use the PKK as a French prosecutor Albert Levy documents suggesting that ing to get revenge and keep him indicating that it has no aggres proxy force against Turkey just has been working in a war zone. members of the National Front from pursuing his work, but' sive intentions against Syria. as fhey use Hezbollah as a proxy But after police showed upat municipality took bribes from a they want to destroy him. The message was delivered force against Israel," referring his home there early one Sun company awarded a contract to "If every magistrate, prosecu as Israel's close regional ally, to the Islamic militant group in day morning last month and supply city school cafeterias. tor or lawyer who violated judi Turkey, warned that it was con southern Lebanon. dragged him off to jail, he has Breaking judicial secrecy is a cial secrecy was banned from sidering military action against The long-running dispute been living a ni ghtmare. misdemeanor, although it is doing his work, the law courts Syria. between Syria and Turkey - A determined enemy of cor general practice in France, par would be empty," Jakubowicz Israeli Defense Minister which centers on Syrian sup ruptionin thearea ofFrance with ticularly in political corruption said. Yitzhak Mordechai said Israel port for the PKK and Turkey's the highest rate of white-collar cases, with confidential court The left-leaning Magistrates' was underlining its message of control of the flow of water from crime, Levy's work over the last papers frequently appearing in Union issued a statement sup non-belligerence by scaling the Euphrates River to Syria - eight years has often resulted in newspapers. porting Levy and denouncing down some routine military ac has been exacerbated by the in his establishing links between It is part of a strategy by jus "the psychiatric alibi and the tivities along its border with creasingly close military ties that an organized corruption network tice officials to publicize diffi professional ban. Such measures Syria. have developed between Tur and local poljticians. cultand complex investigations. are a troubling reminder of the Not only did Israel have no key and Israel over the past two When the xenophobic and But violators are rarely pros practices used in authoritarian interest in a conflict with Syria, years. _ anti-Semitic National Front won ecuted, and few, if any, have regimes." he said, "we are looking to re Under the terms of their rela controloftheToulonmunicipal ever been punished. Moreover, when the court store talks wi th the Syria'ns." tionship, Israel and Turkey con ityin 1995, Levy began receiving Nevertheless, Levy has been psychiatrists examined the 47- Israel's strategic ties with Tur duct joint military exercises and death threats and the extreme subjected to a series of humiliat year-old prosecutor recently, key "are not aimed against any have a reciprocal agreement to right press launched an anti ingmeasuresentirelyoutofpro their questions focused on the other party," he added. use the other country's air bases Semitic campaign targeting him. portion with the accusations fact that he is Jewish. The Turkish defense minis and air space for military train Yet he persevered in his work. against him, including a ban on "How do you experience ter, lsmet Sezgin, denied media ing. When 'the wife of National practicing his profession pend your Judaism?" they asked. reports that some 10,000 addi Israel has been accused of Front mayor Jean-Marie Le ing trial, his lawyers say. "Did any of your relatives die in tional troops and convoys of using Turkish facilities to spy on Chevallier was found to be dis He has been released from the Holocaust?" armored vehicles had been sent military activities in northern criminating against non-Front jail but is under judicial surveil While there is no clear proof to the Syrian border. Syria, which are "invisible" to membersinfillingcityjobs,Levy lance, and has been ordered to regarding who may have or Turkish military leaders said Israel's early warning systems refused to turn a blind eye and consult court-appointed psy chestrated the campaign against recently that any military move on the Golan Heights. won her conviction. chiatrists following an initial, Levy, his lawyers believe the ments in the border area were Israel· captured the Golan Earlier this month, a local summary examination which National Frontis behind it, with part of NA TO exercises. The from Syria during the 1967 Six magistrate succeeded in doing found he was "paranoid because justice officials simply giving in Turkish media said the NATO Day War. what the anti-Semitic diatribes he sees fascists everywhere." to political pressure. forces would be simulating con In addition, both Syria and had failed to: taking Levy out of "Is it odd to see a lot of fas "Thesepeoplearesaying he's flict with an "enemy," marked Iran have accused Turkey and action. cists in a city controlled by the paranoid because he's Jewish. as "Yellowland" on NATO Israel of conspiring to launch So what they really mean to say maps. The area represents Syria. joint military attacks, charges is that there shouldn't by any In London, Western sources that have been vigorously de Jewish prosecutors in cities con said _they do not believe the es nied by both Jerusalem and An California Assists trolled by the National Front," calating rhetoric from Ankara kara. Jakubowicz said. indicates that military action is Syrian-Turkish tensions Holocaust Survivors "It's mind-boggling." imminent, but they do believe reached new heights recently that Turkey might be preparing after a stream of statements by on recovered Holocaust-era as , by Tom Tugend public opinion for such an even Turkey's political and military LOSANGELESUTA)-Cali sets from banks, insurance com tuality. - leaders served notice that their panies or return of looted art. fornia will aid Holocaust survi Recently, both Syria and Tur patience is runningoutoverSyr vors and heirs of Holocaust vic In addition, low-income re key called for a peaceful solu ian support for the PKK. tims in their claims against Eu cipients will not lose any public Dating Service tion to the crisis as Egyptian TheTurkssaid that while they assistance benefits as the result ropean insurance companies President Hosni Mubarak hoped to resolve their differ under two bills signed by Gov. of such restitution payments. Ruled Legal sought to mediate the dispute. ences through diplomacy, mili Some 3,000 survivors living be by Jeremy Jones Pete Wilson. The level of rhetoric from tary action against Damascus is $4 low the poverty line are in the SYDNEY (JTA) - An Aus One bill provides million Ankara increased after Turkey's now being considered. Los Angeles area, according to tralian panel has ruled that a to enable state insurance depart National Security Council dis "We are trying to be patient," State Treasurer Matt Fong. dating service catering exclu ment investigators to go to Eu cussed Syrian support for the Gen. Hussein Kivrikoglu said. rope and comb the files of major Wilson vetoed a third bill, sively to Jews is legal. After the tribunal ruled in Kurdish WorkersParty,or PKK, "But that has a limit." insurance companies that have strongly opposed by insurance which is based in Syria. His remark followed a threat been unwilling to honor Holo companies, that would have re June that the service, run by a Melbourne woman, violated The conflict between the PKK by Gen. Atilla Ates, commander caust-era claims. quired insurance companies to and Turkey is estimated to have of Turkey's ground forces, that reveal within six months the the country's laws that prevent The new law also makes it costthelivesofmorethan34,000 Syria could face military action names of all European policy discrimination based on such easier to suspend the licenses of people since 1984. "if it does no tend its support for holders from 1920 to 1945, or factors as ethnicity or religion, European insurers operating in According to well-informed the terrorists.'.' California, if they fail to honor lose their California operating the executive council of Aus tralian Jewry, the umbrella or Middle East sources, the PKK is The warning was echoed by valid claims. licenses. immensely wealthy as a result President Suleyman Demirel in In a Sacramento, Calif., cer In addition, insurers would ganization for Australia Jews, submitted an affidavit on her of "compulsory taxes" that are a recent speech to the Turkish embny hours before the start of have had to check the names of unofficially extracted from tens Parliament. Yorn Kippur and attended by their policyholders and benefi behalf. The council's affidavit em of thousands of Turkish "I declare once more to the Jewish leaders, Wilson also ciaries against the names-pro Kurdish workers in Europe, world that we reserve the right signed a complementary bill. vided by Yad Vashem in Jerusa phasized the size and structure of Australian Jewry and the dif particularly in Germany. to retaliate against Syria, which Underitsterms,recipientswill lem - of all known Holocaust However, the sources noted has not abandoned its hostile nothavetopaystateincometaxes victims. ficulties that members of Australia's Jewish community that the PKK's heavy depen policies despite all our warn have in meeting potential Jew dence on logistical support from ingsand peacefulinitiatives,and ish partners. Syria has reduced the movement that our patience is nearing an Anti-Semitic Comic Book Recalled Approximately 100,000 Jews to a "wholly controlled Syrian end," Demirel said. NEW YORK (JTA)-Marvel Comics has recalled a comic book live in Australia. that contains an anti-Semitic slur. The Anti-Discrimination Tri The latest issue of Wolverine, which went on sale on YomKippur, bunal said it had received includes a scene i\1 which a character refers to an adversary as "the enough information that there kike known as Sabretooth." was a "clear need in the com JACK M. MINKIN dba/file-Set A spokeswoman for Jl:larvel said it was a "grave mistake," munity for a service that this addmg that the passage should have read "the killer known as agency would provide." CERAMIC TILE INSTALLATIQN AND REPAIRS Sabretooth. The deputy president of the Cleaning, Regrouting, Sealing - leaks Fixed "We' re very, very sorry it happened, and we' re taking measures tribunal, Cate McKenzie, ALL AROUND HANDYMAN to make sure nothing like this ever happens again," she said. stressed that the tribunal had She added that the slur was discovered recently, after the issue taken into account the need of LEGAL COVERING OF ASBESTOS PIPES had been sent to retailers. religious Jews to marry Jewish All High Quality Guaranteed Work The incident comes just three months after the rival DC Comics partners. was criticized for an issue that depicted Superman fighting the The Anti-Discrimination Tri "A TROUBLESHOOTER WITH IDEAS" horrors of the Holocaust, but which omitted any references to Jews bunal exemption will last for INSURED • R.I. LICENSE NO. 4210 • REFERENCES • 769-2322 in the story. three years. FEATURE Ben & Jerry's Angers Jewish Groups _Capit~I Campa~g!1 Fund by Mica Schneider New Yorkers for a Just directoroftheAnti-Defamation ~ece1ves $1 MI I I 1on WASHINGTON(JTA)-The Middle East, a loose interfaith League,saidsuccumbingtoboy The Heritage Harbor Mu conflict in the Middle East has coalition, was one of the first · cotts only strengthens them. region, bringing together the seum Capital Campaign re givenBen&Jerry'sseveralchilly groups to contact Ben &Jerry's, AlthoughBen&Jerry's "may stories of 14 or more Rhode Is cently received a $1 million do licks recently. urging Odak in a recent letter to have been well-intended and are land historical and cultural or nation from Gov. Lincoln Al ganizations through interactive Under a hail of protest from "ter)Uinate any existing con- supportersofthepeaceprocess, mond and the Rhode Island exhibits, festivals, theater, and anti-settler groups, the ice cream tracts" with the mineral water this is a very serious matter. It General Assembly. Edward S. manufacturer's Israeli franchise company. shows peace is not around the art. The India Sub Committee Sanderson, executive director canceled a contract last month "Should an agreement in- corner," he said. of the Rhode Island Heritage of the Rhode Island Historical to purchase water from Mei deed exist between Ben&Jerry's Foxman wrote in a recent let ·Commission is the most recent and Heritage Preservation Eden, a mineral water company and Eden Springs, and should ter to Ben & Jerry's that the Eu entity to join the Heritage Har Commission, presented the based in the Golan Heights, to you continue this agreement, we ropean Union is considering bor Museum partnership. In check on behalf of the governor make sorbet. will consider calling for a boy- excluding Israeli products June, the governor announced and General Assembly, push But some Jewish organiza- cott of Ben & Jerry's products," manufactured in disputed terri the museum's affiliation with. ing total funds raised to date to tionsconsider thernoveto break the group wrote. tories from preferential trade the Smithsonian Institute, al $19,250,000, and enabling the thecontract-andendorsecalls Nathan Krystall, a 33-year- benefits. He added that Arab lowing the museum to borrow museum to break ground in for boycotting certain Israeli old Jewish founder of the coali- organizations and countries are artifacts from the Smithsonian's Spring 1999. The donation national collections for long products-a slap in the face of tion, said members are con- urgingboycottsoflsraeligoods. matches a $1 million grant the peace process. cerned that none of the profits "Unfortunately," Foxman term display. A 13,500-square from the Federal Economic De The president of the Zionist from businesses like Mei Eden wrote, "Ben & Jerry's has given foot Smithsonian Gallery will velopment Administration be constructed within the mu Organization of America, are reaching the Arab popula- the appearance of acquiescing awarded to the museum last seum to house the collections. Morton Klein, said Jewish en- tion in the Golan. to this campaign against Israeli year. trepreneurs Ben Cohen and Arab American groups also products." The museum itself will be Scheduled to open in 2001, housed in the Narragansett Jerry Greenfield have sent a criticized the popular ice-cream TheZOA'sK.leinalsowrotea the museum will serve as Rhode Electric Company's former messagetoallJewishbusinesses company. le,tter to Odak, cautioning that Island's first statewide heritage South Street Power Station in to boycott Israel. In a recent letter to Odak, the Ben & Jerry's should be careful center and a resource to the downtown Providence. Criticism of Mei Eden began American-Arab Anti-Discrimi- about "delving into historical in September 1997, after an Is- nation Committee's president, areas with which it is obviously raeligroup,GushShalom,urged Hala Maksoud, said it was ap- unfamiliar." consumers to boycott goods pro- palling that a company that "has Ben & Jerry's opened its first duced in Israeli settlements in prided itself" on promoting hu- Israeli ice cream shop 10 years the West Bank and Gaza Strip, rnanitarian and environmental ago in Tel Aviv. Sweet Fifty, a and in the Golan. The group issues is "essentially legitimiz- flavor developed to celebrate published a list of Israeli corn- ing Israeli violation of interna- Israel's 50th anniversary, and panies, including Mei Eden, that tional law and illegal. occupa- other Ben & Jerry's favorites are operate in those areas. tion of Arab land." now sold in eight shops across Israel captured the Golan Maksoud threatened to rec- Israel. Heights from Syria in the 1967 ommend a boycott of Ben & Bram Kleppner, the interna Six-Day War - and annexed Jerry's products if it did not end tional products manager for Ben theterritoryin 1981,a move that the water contract. & Jerry's, said on an Israeli ra- isnotrecognized bytheinterna- Last month, Ben & Jerry's dio show that Ben & Jerry's de- tional community. announced that its Israeli sub- cided to "upset less people Perry Odak, the chief execu- sidiary had changed water com- rather than more." He added tiveofficerofBen&Jerry's, was parties. that many countries "have oc inundated with letters and e- Jewishorganizationsarepro- cupied the Golan over the past mails criticizing the company testing the decision. 3,000 years, so who are we to EDWARDS. SANDERSON (LEFT) PRESENTS $1 million check after the Mei Eden contract was Abraham Foxman, national decide who is right?" to Albert T. Klyberg, executive diretor of the Rhode Island revealed in Israeli newspapers Historical Society and the Heritage Harbor Museum, and David in June. A. Duffy, Capital Campaign chairman and president of Duffy & Shanley, Inc. Photo courtesy of Constance Brown Brazilian Commission Hunts For Artworks Looted by Nazis Uzbekistan Refuses by Rochelle G. Saide! He added that he has lists of origin extremely well docu SAO PAULO (JTA) - The suspect works that are housed mented, and the major part of Rabbi's Visa hunt for artworks looted by the in the Museum of Art of Sao the collection was attained be by Lev Krichevsky Some 30,000 Jews live in Nazis is pressing ahead. Paulo, the Museum of Modern fore the war. Therefore, I don't MOSCOW (JT A) Uzbekistan, most of them in the A commission created by the Art in Rio de Janeiro and the think there is any problem," the Uzbekistan has refused to re capital. Brazilian Justice Ministry in Museum of Art of Rio Grande president of the museum, Julio new the visa of an American The visa controversy comes 1997 is using leads supplied by do Sul in Porto Alegre. Neves, told a local newspaper. rabbi who serves as the head of in the wake of the country's the World Jewish Congress to He named two paintings in · "At any rate, until now no the Jewish community in the new law on freedom of con search for more than 100 such the Porto Alegre museum, origi one questioned anything, and I former Soviet republic's capital science and religious organiza works sold in the country be nally bought by families in the don't know anything." of Tashkent. tions, which .came into force in tween the 1940s and 1970s. region in the 1950s, and later The director of the Museum Rabbi Abba David Gurevitch, May. In addition, two artworks donated to the institution. One of Art of Rio Grande do Sul, whowasborninRussiaandholds Under the law, all religious oil paintings by Claude Monet is "The Small Black Lake" by Paulo Amaral, told the newspa a U.$. passport, has worked in groups need to re-register with and Pablo Picasso - have been Rose Bonneur, and the other is a per, "I have the utmost sympa Uzbekistan since 1990. the authorities. At least one Jew placed under the protection of small untitled landscape by thy for the work of the commis His visa was regularly re ish group-the Tashkent-based the Special Commission to Ex Bruxton Knight. sion, but it is very much in the newed until it expired a month Jewish Education Center of Cen amine the Nazi Legacy in Bra The sale of looted artworks air, without papers, without ago. The Foreign Ministry de tral Asia ~ has reported diffi zil. had the purpose of filling the proof." clined to give a reason for reject culties in obtaining permission According to Rabbi Henry coffers of Kamaradenwerk, an According to him, the works ing his renewal application. to operate because of the law. Sobel, a member of the commis arm of the Odessa network, in the museum by Bonneur and Gurevi tch, the chief emissary Human rights activists have sion, the oils were in the posses which was dedicated to helping KnightthatSobelrnentionedare of the Lubavitch movement for described the law as harsh and sion of two Sao Paulo families. Nazis hiding in Latin America having their purchase docu Central Asia, said he hoped the discriminatory but the Uzbek They were sold for $2.2 million after the war, Sobel said. ments evaluated. matter was merely a bureau government argued that such in 1939 and are worth consider Odessa was deactivated in But he does not believe there cratic snafu. provisions are necessary to pre ably more today. 1954, but Kamaradenwerk con will be any conclusive evidence "I hope everything will be . vent the spread of Islamic fun The sale was supposedly tinued operating until 1968, ac that can relate them to the settled soon," Gurevitch said in damentalism. made through art dealer cording to the commission. Fischer Gallery. a telephone interview from The Jewish center, which is Thadeus Grauer, who repre Controversy has surrounded The commission has come Tashkent. head by Gurevitch, has served sented the Switzerland-based the commission's search, as lo under criticism for the secrecy Some members of the Uzbek in recent years as an umbrella Fischer Gallery in Sao Paulo. cal art dealers have questioned surrounding its searches, but Jewish community said they for Lubavitch activities in Many of the artworks looted by the ability of the commission to Sobel said it protects both the were alarmed by Gurevitch's Uzbekistan and neighboring the Nazis from their Jewish document whether any of the investigations and the indi visa problem. states. owners found their way to Swit art had, in fact, originally been viduals and institutions in Since his arrival in this Cen The authorities said the cen zerland during and after the stolen by the Nazis. volved. tral Asian state, Gurevitch has ter could not be registered be war. Museum officials, mean "The truth is that we have played a crucial role in the re cause it did not have members The families who owned the while, are defending themselves indications, but we don't have newal of Jewish life in the re in eight Uzbek regions as re two oils did not know the works from charges that they are hous proof, and it is necessary to take gion. He hasopened severalJew quired by the law. But Jewish had been stolen and they have ing looted art. precautions so that this does ish educational institutions, in officials claim it is impossible been cooperating with the com "The works in the Museum not become sensationalist," he cluding a Jewish day school in forthemtocomplybecauseJews mission, Sobel said. of Art of Sao Paulo have their said. Tashkent. live in only six regions. I ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT More Than a Geographical Place - a Homeland by Kimberly Ann Orlandi stories were horri fie, others up Herald Editor lifting, but he was very con hrough the lens of a cam scious not to get into any "po era, one man hopes to de litical" reverences. Tstroy the physical and emo Sharlin and his wife heard tional barriers which di many stories about how the Is vide the Palestinians and Israe raelis were treating the Pales lis and put an end to the sense tinians much the same way Ger less destruction of the beautiful man Nazis treated the Jews in countryside and its innocent in concentration camps. "With habitants. No, he is not a politi such hatred, it's a hard pill to cian, in fact he has no political swallow. How do you reconcile motives at all. He is and artist, that when you' re a Jew and you an his name is Jonathan Sharlin. see your own people behaving For the last 18 years, Sharlin the same way their torturers did has been taking pictures of Jew 50 years before?" said Sharlin. ish people and places and juxta You get a distinct sense of posing those photos with sto SharJin's emotions as you walk ries of the people whose photo through the exhibi t. It's in the he snapped . The idea of creat faces of those particular subjects ing a piece of work w hich cc;mld he chose for the project. An eld convey the message of accep erly Israeli woman who has seen ta nce no matter wha t the too much in her long life, or the ethnicity first came to him while Israeli man who lost his son at he was on vacation in Germany the hands of Palestinian soldiers, visiting his sister. or the Palestinian woman forced "As soon as I got off the from the place she and genera plane," said Sharlin, "I began tions before her called home. thinking about what had hap The viewer, like the artist, be pened here just 50 years prior. gi ns to ask the questions, "I And I asked myself, are there wonder what their story is." echoes of the past in present day "There is no right or wrong OPPOSITES -A photograph of a Palestinian (left) and an Israeli man (right) hang side by side Germany?" in this situation," said Sharlin. in the exhibit "Israelis and Palestinians: Letters From the Middle East." Shown is one of the letters As a photographer, Sharlin "The events are not black and the men wrote. Plloto by fonatllan Sharlin thinks of himself as a note taker, white, the roots of this conflict quietly making quick sketches lie within group identities, as of events he sees. Although he well as individual experiences." For Sharlin and his wife, it seemed to be answered by one to life. They become more tan admits that some of w hat he In Sharlin's opinion, those was difficult to cleanse their of his photographs. The faces gible as you put a face with an sensed in Germany may have experiences are influenced by minds of those American myths on these 48"x60" portraits are experience. For those of us in been paranoia, he was also very the preconceived beliefs and and have an open mind when it also very blatant, very in-your terested in Israel for either po sensitive to the events that had ideas we as Americans have, as came to these two groups of face. According to Sharlin, the litical or personal reasons, this transpired before him. well as the preconceptions the people who call Israel home. enormous nature of the project exhibit will bring to light those His recent body of work in Israelis and Palestinians have of Sharlin arrivecUn Israel sympa was done purposely to imp ress issues the evening news seems volves images he and his wife, each other. thetic torthe traditional Ameri upon the viewer the human side ignorant to - the humanness. Olivia, witnessed on a six-week "We realized after speaking can point of view that "Jews are of the images and to make the "I hope that it acts as an edu trip to Israel last year. The ex with the people, that there is so always right and they're always viewer feel as if he is a part of cational component. That the hibit, "Israelis and Palestinians: much myth about them and so the victim." What he realized the exhibit. stories will elicit some compas Letters from the Middle East," much of it has to do with the was that the myth wasn't al But, without the stories, there sion in the listeners and they'll which will be on display Oct. 29 American media. What I'm try ways fact, but it has been culti would be no project. Although beable to hear, without any pre through Nov. 29atthe H. White ing to do through this exhibit is vated as such for so long, it be each photograph evokes a par conceptions, some of these sto Gallery at St. Andrew's School share the complexity of the situ comes an assumed fact. ticular emotion, the stories bring ries and have some empathy for in Barrington, consists of 30 ation," said Sharlin. One of the more disturbing the human side of the subjects one another," said Sharlin. large-scale, black-and-white "America sends more foreign scenes Sharlin witnessed was of head portraits on transparen aid to Israel than anyother coun a Jewish settlement in occupied cies. The images are shown in try," said Olivia, "you'd think Arab territory. It became evi two rows, one behind the other. that we would take a greater dent to Sharlin the frustration On one side are photographs of interest jn the country and its the Arabs feel because it is land Israelis, on the other Palestin struggles." that has been in their families ians. Hauntingly echoing from Unfortunately, many Ameri fo r generations, land they:ve speakers situated throughout cans, other than Jewish Ameri cultivated. the room are the voices of those cans, suffer from the "it's-not-in "There is a constant struggle men and women whose photos my backyard syndrome." The for land and there is just so much are displayed, each re-telling a starting point for understanding of it left and everyone wants it. personal experience about liv the situation is for Americans to I just kept asking myself why be ing in the occupied area. Ac free their minds of the myths so blatant about it," said Sharlin. cording to Sharlin, some of the and search for the reality. Each question Sharlin asked Sink·a Basket Win $10,000 A randomly selected lucky fan could win $10,000 if they sink a shot from half court during half time of the New England Blizzard women's basketball game at the Providence Civic Center on Oct. 18 at 1 p.m. . RAVENS NEST "There are a number of firsts for this event, says Lee Esckilsen, executive director of the Providence Civic Center. Led by former University of Connecticut standouts Kara Wolters,Jennifer Rizzotti and Carla Berube, the New England Blizzard is coached by NBA Hall of Fame member and former Celtic Address Hours - May Change great K C Jones. 155 Main Street Monday-Friday 9a-7p The New England Blizzard take on the Columbus Quest. Ticketsareon sale now at the Civic Center Wakefidd, RI Saturday 9a-6p box office anp all ticketmaster locations. To charge by phone, call 331-2211 in Rhode Island and in PH: {401) 783.NEST Sunday lla-6p Massachusetts (508) or (617) 931-2000. Urban League's Annual Black and White Ball One of the most elegant galas of the season - the Urban League of Rhode Island's annual Black and White Ball - will take place on Oct. 24 from 8 p.m. to midnight. The festive black tie affair, which will be held at Rosecliff Mansion in Newport, benefits the programs of the Urban League. The Rodney Rose Band will provide the music and Blackstone Caterers will cater the gala. Tickets for the ball are $75 per person, with silver patrons at $150 per person (one ticket and an invitation to the pre-party), gold patrons for $1,000 (four tickets and an invitation to the pre-party) and platinum patrons for $3,500 and over (a table and an invitation to the pre-party). The pre-party for patrons will be held at the Newport Art Museum. For ticket information or to be a sponsor, call Jilda Hazzard, director of development for the Urban League at 351-5000, ext. 129. I f!!J ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT Blackstone Valley Sponsors Family Information Day The Blackstone Valley Chap joys answering questions on a be presented by a panel of rep ter R.I. Arc is sponsoring their variety of topics. resentatives from R.l. Legal Ser fifth annual Family Informati on Four different workshops vices, Blackstone Va lley Com Day forindivid uals with disabili will be held during the day. munity Action, Department of ties and their families. The theme Guardianship, Blackstone Va l Human Services Economic and for thisyear'sconferenceis "Shar ley Chapter RI Arc Supports, Social Services, and RIPTA. ing Life's Journey." The confer Understanding Benefits and The Mental Health Services enceisscheduled forOct.24from Enti tlements,andMentalHealth and Supports workshop will be 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., and wi ll be Services and Supports are the presented by several mental held at the chapter's location on four workshops to be offered. health professionals who will 115 Manton St. in Pawtucket. The guardianship workshop explain mental health service for This event is free of charge wi ll be presented by Kate people with developmental dis and open to the public, but pre Sherlock, an attorney from the abilities. registration is required. To pre R.l. Disability Law Center. In addition to the keynote register, call Barbara Lindsay at Sherlock will present informa speakers and the workshops, 727-0150 or Anne Rule at 727- tion on the guardianship la w as exhibits will provide informa 21 70. it pertains to people with devel tion about the Blackstone Val The featured speaker for the opmental disabilities. ley Chapter as well as provide day will be Kim Peek and his The Blackstone Va lley RI Arc opportuniti es fo r fami li es to father, Fran Peek. Kim is the Supports workshop will be pre learn about and experience vari individual who was the inspira sented by a panel of individuals ous center programs. Coffee and tion for the Dustin Hoffman with developmental disabilities pastry wi ll be available in the character in the Academy and their support staff. morning and a lunch wi ll be Award winning movie "Rai n The Understanding Benefits provided for all participants. Man." He and his father travel and Entitlements workshop will around the country speaking at be presented by a panel of indi various events about their life viduals with developmental dis experiences. Kim is a fascinat abilities and their support staff. Celebrate Books ing individual, possesses a The Understanding Benefits wealth of information and en- and Entitlements workshop will and Meet the Authors The Rhode Island Festival of Brown Performs Murder Children's Books and Authors will be held at Lincoln School, 'Camelot' Mystery Concert 301 Butler Ave., Providence, on Robert Goulet stars in "Camelot" at the Providence Per Oct. 24 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. forming Arts Center Oct. 15 to 18. Call PPAC at 421-ARTS fo r The Bear Necessities, an en Last year's concert, entitled and Oct. 25 from noon to 5 p.m. tickets. Photo courtesy of PPAC ergetic all-male a ca ppella group "Dick Clark's Rockin' All Souls The admission is $3 forone day. at Brown University, will be per Day," saw the ex-Ameri ca n The authors are R.W. Alley, forming a murd~r mystery con Bandstand host slain, leaving Maryjane Begin, Andrew certon Oct. 17 at4 p.m. in Sayles the boys in the group to solve Clements, Joanna Cole, Bruce 'Rugrats' Live at PPAC Hall on Brown's Main Green. the crime before the concert's Degen, Kevin Henkes, Ted "Rugrats" will perform live on stage at the Providence Perform The concert takes place dur end. This year's concert, centers Lewin, Emily Lisker (Sunday ing Arts Center on Nov. 6 to 8. Six shows are on sale now! For ing Brown's annual Parents' around a different kind of pop only), Janet Taylor Lisle (Satur information, ca ll 421 -2997, ext. 3121. Weekend. For the Bear Necessi icon and is cryptically entitled, day only), David Macaulay, ties, putting on a murder mys "Martha Stewart's Living ... or Chris Van Allsburg, and Paul tery show has become a Parents' is She?" 0. Zeli nsky. Weekend tradition. Said Mark The show is expected to There will be a book sale, Artists! Know Your Legal Rights Zonfrillo, one of the group's crowd Sayles Hall. The Bear autographing, and presenta On Oct. 28, The Center for Design & Business, a joint venture members, "Parents love them Necessities invite their Provi tions and activi ties throughout between Bryant College and Rhode Island School of Design at every year because we provide dence neighbors to attend. the day. And don't forget to have RISO, will sponsor "Legal Considerations for Artists & Design clues in our concert programs, For more information, con your picture taken with Lilly ers." Learn the basics about patents, trademarks, copyrights and we weave hints throughout the tactJoe Pinto, the associate busi the Mouse and Ms. Frizzle. licensing and how, when and if they should be used for your new performances. The audience re ness manager of the Bear Neces product or design. This hands-on session will provide an overview ally becomes involved in the si ties, at 621-8651. of the different legal considerations to address when protecting Whodunnit? aspectof theshow." Sculpture and marketing a design and/or a new product design. There is a $50 fee and the time is from 9 to 11 a.m. Call 454-6108 to register. To Be Unveiled Arts Consortium Sponsors Community Ravens Nest Fine Art Gallery will be installing an incredible Lecture by GIJss Sculptor 7-foot Michael Braden stone Duncan Laurie will deliver the"first Arts Consortium guest artist sculpture a t 155 Main St., lecture of the fall 1998 season on Oct. 26. The talk, accompanied by Wakefield, R.l. ~ Barnsider's slides of the artist's work, will be held at 7 p.m. at the Cross Mills The unveiling will take place Library, Charlestown, R.I. on Oct. 21 by Chamber of Com A. Mile (6 A Ou_arter Laurie, who holds a BFA and MFA from the University of merce executive director, Carol Pennsylvania, is principal and founder of his own architectural Wilcox at 5 p.m. This will imme BANQUET MENU PIANS glass and design firm with major commissions throughout the diately precede a gathering of ALL OPTIONS ARE ACCOMPANIED BY SOUP DU JOUR, GARDEN world. Working on his own or in collaboration with artists and members of the South Kings SALAD, W ITH A CHOICE OF RICE PILAF OR BAKED POTATO architects, Laurie's sculptures transfigure and enhance the areas town Chamber of Commerce at OPTION 1 • $19.95* PER PERSON they occupy in public and private spaces. Business After Hours, hosted by C/10icc of C hicken Te riyaki, Baked Doslon Scrod or Petite Top Sirloin Ravens Nest from 5 to 7 p.m. Coffee or Tea/Frcnc/1 ¼mil/a l ee Cream Nationally known arti st OPTION 2 • $21 , 95* PER PERSON Michael Braden from Seattle is C/,oicc o/Top Sirloin , Dakcd Ha DORIS ACKERMAN he moved to MHwaukee, Wis., A graveside funeral service former credit d epartment for the past 30 years, prnviously CRANSTON Doris in 1978. He attended Michigan took place at Lincoln Park Cem worker, died Oct. 8 at the Bay living in Fall Ri ver. Ackerman, 84, of 200 Hoffman State University and University etery, Post Road, Warwick. The State Medical Center. She was He was a machinist and had Ave., died Oct. 8 at home. She of Wisconsin in Oshkosh, Wis. service was coordinated by the wife of Albert Salk. worked for Brown and Sharpe was the wife of Irving He was proprietor of AMC Mount Sinai Memorial Chapel, Born in Providence, a daugh and Gorham Manufacturing Ackerman. They were married Contractors, a division of 825 Hope St., Providence. ter of the late Samuel and Sadie until his retirement 15 years ago. for 62 years. Reynolds Aluminum Corp., of· (Goldberg) Cohen,she had lived He is survived by two broth Born in Providence, a daugh Wisconsin. HAROLD LIEBOVITZ in Providence for many years ers, Irving and Lawrence Smith, ter of the late Max and Gussie He was a sports enthusiast, TAUNTON Harold before moving to Springfield, both of Fall River, and a sister, (Bekelman) Rubin, she lived in especially enjoying golf and fish Liebovitz, 83, of 25 Lester Road, Mass., in 1953, and later to Kitty Smith of Warwick. Cranston for 25 years, previ ing. He was a member of Con Raynham, died Oct. 5 at Marian Agawam. A graveside funeral service ously living in Providence. She gregation Sinai in Wisconsin. Manor Nursing H ome in She was a graduate of the was held Oct. 7 at Beth-El Cem was a former resident of In addition to his wife, he is Taunton. He was the husband University of Rhode Island. She etery, Fall River. Arrangements Hollybrook Country Club, Pem survived by two sons, Brett and of Beatrice Liebovitz. worked for Anderson Paper Co. were by Max Sugarman Memo broke Pines, Fla. Aaron, who resided with him Born in New York City, the and the credit department of rial Chapel, 458 Hope St., Provi She was a member of Temple and their mother, and one sister son of the late Abraham and Multi-Bank, Springfield, for dence. Sinai, Hadassah, Pioneer Cheryl Primakow of Bayside, Mary (Helfan) Liebovitz, he had several years. She was a volun Women and Women's Ameri Wis. owned the former Harold's teer worker at the Jewish Nurs MERYL WOOLF can ORT. An avid golfer, she Funeral service arid burial AutoSupplyinTaunton.Hewas ing Home in Longmeadow, PROVIDENCE - Meryl was a member of Crestwood took place in Wisconsin. Ar a graduate of Suffolk Law Mass. Woolf, 49, of 11 Glenwood Av Country Club, Rehoboth. rangements were by Mount Si School, the chaplain fo r the She was a member of Sinai enue, Cranston, a senior proba Besides her husband, she nai Memorial Chapel, 825 Hope Taunton Lodge of Elks, a mem Temple in Springfie)d, its Sis tion and parole counselor for leaves a son, Arthur Ackerman St., Providence. ber of the Shriners Weary Trav terhood, and Hadassah. the state of Rhode Island since of Warwick; two d aughters, elers Club, Portuguese/ Ameri Besides her husband, she 1971, died Oct. 9 at Rhode Is Elayne Moe of Schnecksville, ESTHER KRIEGER can Club, Metacomet Daylight leaves two sons, Gi lbert Salk of land Hospital, Providence. Pa., and Rayna Pass of Lake SMITHFIELD - Esther Lodge of Masons and a volun Hebron, Conn., and Russell Salk Born in Providence, a daugh Worth, Fla.; five grandchildren Krieger, 91, ofFarnum Pike, died teer at Brockton Veteran's Hos of Windsor Locks, Conn.; a ter of the late Dr. Hayvis and and a great-grandson. She was Oct. 5 at the Elm Brook Nursing pital for more than 30 years. brother, Harry Cohen of Naples, Lillian (Wexler) Woolf, she was the sister of the late Irwin and Home. She was the wife of the Besides his wife, he is sur Fla.; and a granddaughter. a lifelong resident of Cranston. Sam Rubin and Lillian Preblod. late William Krieger. vived by two daughters, Gail A graveside service was held She was a life member of The funeral service was held Born in Brooklyn, N.Y, a BodgeofMiltonMills,N.H.,and Oct. 9 in Lincoln Park Cemetery, Hadassah and a former mem Oct. 11 at the Max Sugarman daughter of the late Samuel and Meredith Chancey of Marsh Warwick. Arrangements were ber of Temple Torat Yisrael and Memorial Chapel, 458 Hope St., Tillie (Dolitsky) Freedman, she field, Mass.; a sis ter, Tillie by Mount Sinai Memoria l its Sisterhood. She received a Providence. Burial was in lived in Providence 40 years be Forma n of Taunton; three Chapel, 825 Hope St., Provi bachelo·r of arts degree from Sharon (Mass.) Memorial Park. fore moving to Smithfield in 1993. grandchildren and three great dence. Lindenwood College and a She was a volunteer for the grandchildren. master'-s from Rhode Island ANDREW DAVID Red Cross in Brooklyn, and at A graveside funeral service EDWARD SMITH College. CHERNIACH the Jewish Home for the Aged was held on Oct. 8 at Mt. Nebo PROVIDENCE - Edward She leaves a sister, Marcia SHOREWOOD, Wis. - An in Providence. Cemetery, Taunton. Arrange Srni th, 81, of 10 Bowen St., Cran Hicks of North Easton, Mass. drew David Cherniach, 43, of She leaves two daughters, ments were by Max Sugarman ston, died Oct. 5atR.J. Hospital, The funeral was held Oct. 11 Shorewood, Wis., died there on Doris Einhorn and Shirley Memorial Chapel, 458 Hope St., Providence. at Max Sugarman Memorial Sept. 12. He was the husband of Levin, both of Warwick; six Providence. Born in Fall River, a son of Chapel, 458 Hope St., Provi Mary (Spahn) Cherniach. grandchildren and 10 great the late Louis and Rose (Katz) dence. Burial was in Lincoln Born in Providence, a son of grandchildren. She was sister of RUTH SALK Smith, he had lived in Cranston Park Cemetery, Warwick. Gerald Cherniach of Mequon, the late Charles Freedman and AGAWAM, Mass. - Ruth Wis.,and the late LeeCherniach, Fannie Pinsker. Salk, 80, of Agawam, Mass., a Trivial Acts - MAx SUGARMAN MEMORIAL CHAPEL Supreme Miracles The se~e of the "miracles which are daily with us," the Over 100 years of professional, dignified and caring service to the Jewish sense for the "continual marvels," is the source of prayer. community of Rhode Island and Southeastern Massachusetts There is no worship, no music, no love, if we take for granted the blessings or defeats of living. No routine of the social, .~ ¾...... , physical, or physiological order must dull our sense of sur tFJ.~I, Certified by the (~·\ Member of the Jewish prise at the fact that there is a social, a physical, or a physi ~(.T?l R./. Board of Rabbis -...¥ _.: Funeral Directors of America ological order. We are trained in maintaining our sense of "~•u••"• wonder by uttering a prayer before the enjoyment of food. 458 Hope Street, Providence Each time we are about to drink a glass of water, we remind (Corner of Doyle Aven ue) ourselves of the eternal mystery of creation, "Blessed be Thou ... by Whose word all things come into being." A trivial act and a reference to the supreme miracle. Wishing to eat bread or fruit, to enjoy a pleasant fragrance or a cup of wine; 331-8094 on tasting fruit in season for the first time; on seeing a Please call for your 5759 New Year calendar. 1-800-447-1267 Lewis). Bosler rainbow, or the ocean; on noticing trees when they blossom; Call for our n One of the reasons why the majority of ' Rhode Island Jewish families call INTHE TIME OF NEED Volunteer! MOUNT SINAI Shiva Trays THERE'S NOTHING ·MEMORIAL CHAPEL Deli Platters MIGHTIER THAN 331-3337 Bagels a Desserts THE SWORD Complete Meals 825 Hope at Fourth Streets IAMERICAN Pre-need counseling with tax-free Please call for your From out of state call: ILQ'C:'..sBl1 _a_ _~-1Q ---,E I WCANCER payment planning available. 5759 New Year calendar. 1-800-33 1-3337 f SOCIETY·· 774 Hope Street Member of Jewish Funeral Directors of America Providence Call toll-free Certified by R.I. Board of Rabbis 1-800-ACS-2345 453-6500 '"":~~ - THE RHODE ISLAND JEWISH HERALD, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 15, 1998 19 CLASSIFIED The Real Vasser Crash Course Wake of Volunteer Tutors GUTTERS (Continued from Page 4) (Continued from Page 3) Opposition Are Needed INSTALLATION, REPAIRS AND CLEANING self from a killer of women and "We know that 105,000 (Continued from Page 3) Volunteer tutors are needed -30 years experience. Call Mr. Gutter, 354- children to a statesman. But, itis sounds like a drop in the bucket, to tutor adults in the greater 6725, Providence, 884-0174. 3/5/99 drawal from the territories of j~st too hard for him to change but those drops go towards help Providence area. Literacy Vol Eretz Yisrael - we will no his nature. He might give the i ng to stem assimilation," unteers of America-Providence HELP WANTED right news bite in the photo op Notkin said. longer be party to your coali will be holding tutor training, tion," they said in the open let portunities in the White House, Buchwald is also enlisting the beginning on Nov. 2, 1998. CUSTOMER SERVICE MANAGER: Immedi ter. "We will make every effort but his police forces, or rather support of private organizations Tutors will be trained in tech ate opening. Showroom and phone sales. army, is drafting the terrorists such as businesses and associa to bring down the government." Emblem& Badge, 331-5444, ext. 4. niques for teaching basic read 10/15198 that they are supposed to be tions to help secure community In the letter, the 10 assert that ing and writing skills to native routing out. involvement in the new pro the Palestinian Authority has born persons, and techniques LICENSED CNA experienced in elderly and The new members of his po gram. not honored "a single one of the home care, will care for your loved one in for teaching conversational En your home. References. Call Ellen 946-3065 lice force are but one of the few Since Buchwald created the commitments it undertook in glish as well as reading and the Oslo accords." 10/15/98 examples of the list of Arafat's NJOP in 1987, the organization writing to speakers of other lan two sides that goes on and on. Be has offered free programs at Netanyahu has said repeat guages. Tutor training includes PRODUCTION ASSISTANT: Hands-on to per edly that once his security con form manual assembly work and quafrty~ it his recent description of sui more than 2,100 sites across goal setting and lesson planning cerns are satisfied he will go ing. Emblem & Badge, 331-5444, ext.4. cide bombers as great martyrs, North America, and has reached as well as tutoring techniques. 10/15198 his protection of more than a more than 300,000 American ahead and conclude the deal, A tutor training workshop RETIREE AVAILABLE to drive your car. Very dozen murderers wanted for kill Jews. despite the political risk. series will be held Monday and Some political observers dis dependable and reasonable . Call (401) 792- ing Americans, or his PLO sum Thursday nights at Literacy 0982. 10/15198 mer camps that teach children to count that risk, pointing to the Volunteers of America-Provi use arms to fight the Jihad to strong support that Netanyahu dence. Pre-registration is re RENTALS liberate their homeland. Let's not American Dream can effectively count on from quired. A $15 fee for materials forget the PLO Covenant calling the opposition Labor Party. may be waived upon request. (Continued from Page 12) But that bipartisan backing FLORIDA RENTAL : Delray Beach. Furnished for Israel's destruction that still For more information, con 2-bedroom condo. Screened porch. Nov. has not been changed. brothers were sitting at a traffic would presumably only be a tact Yvette Kenner at 351--0511. Dec .. March, April. (401) 728-3934. Clinton with all his·domestic light on Sunset Strip in Los An short-term prospect. 10/15198 problems needs a lift before the geles when they both turned to Once the 12-week implemen tation period that is proposed upcoming election to show that each other and said, "That's it!" Volunteers WANTED TO BUY he is still a president that can "Being identical twins, my for the new accord ends, Labor Needed play on the world stage. A Demo father and uncle often finished would doubtless resume its op COSTUME JEWELRY - pre-1 970s; also The Leukemia Society of cratic loss in the election will each other's thoughts and sen position role. autographed letter of well-knowns. Plen, America, is a not-for-profit; vol spur the impeachment process. tences," laughed Epstein. If the hard-liners persist in call in Fall River (508) 679-1545. 4/16/99 Israel doesn't have to relinquish And thus it became movie their attempts to topple Netan untary health agency, dedicated its security for Clinton's sake. Its legend, as Rick, played by yahu - in order to put up their to finding cures for leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin's disease, interests have to be its own citi Humphrey Bogart, standing on own candidate for premier in a Send Classbox Correspondence Ill: and myeloma. Volunteers are zens not the U.S. elections. the air strip in the pouring rain new election - the government Class Box No. needed for light office work, Let's judge Arafat for his ac dressed in a long trench coat would be doomed. The R.I. Jewish Herald data entry, telemarketing and 6063 tions not the image his spin doc and matching fedora says good As a result, politicians and P.O. Box special events. Providence, R.I. 02940 tors portray in this country. As bye to his love, Ilsa, played by analysts are once again assess If you can help out in any of long as Arafat terrorists are join Ingrid Bergman. ing the prospects of a Likud these areas, call Gloria at 943- R.I. Jewish herald classified ad cost $3 ing his armed forces and he re "It doesn 't take much to see that Labor unity government being 15 8888. The office is at 75 Sock for words or less. Additional words fuses to change the PLO Cov the lives of three people don 't created after the redeployment cost 12 cents each. Payment must be anosset Crossroad, Cranston. enant calling for the destruction amount to a hill of beans. If you deal is finally concluded - if it received by Monday at 4 p.m. prior to of Israel, the Oslo accords are don 't get on that plane you'll regret is. the Thursday when the ad is scheduled worthless. it. Maybe not today or even tomor to appear. This newspaper will not, know David Eliezrie is a rabbi in Yorba row, but some day," says Rick. Dial-A-Doctor For ingly, accept any advertising for real Linda, Calif. He is president of the "B ut what abou t us," replies a Arthritis Questions estate which is in violation of the R.I. Rabbinical Council of Orange tearful Ilsa. The Arthritis Foundation will Fair Housing Act and Section 604 (c) of County and writes regularly on the "We' II always have Paris," says sponsor a dial-a-doctor call in title VIII of the 1966 Civil Rights Act Our Middle East. His e-mail address is Rick. JCCRI Toddlers on Oct. 28, 7 to 9 p.m. Callers can readersare herby informed that all dwell Bristol Community College ference to bring together writ workshops led by faculty from· will hold its 13th annual Con ing teachers from middle school, Bristol Community College and ference on the Teaching of Writ high school, and college to ex other regional high schools and ing on Oct. 16 from 8 a.m. to 3 plore effective teaching. Inter colleges. The presentations fo p.m. in the Jackson Arts Center. ested community members are cus on various techniques and INDOOR Each year, the English depart also invited to attend. methods used by the present ment at BCC organizes the con- Author and writing teacher ers, including helping students Dr. Jane Maher will present the write research papers, using technology in the •r=i• conference keynote address. Maher is the author of Mina P. classroom, and WEATHER Shaughnessy: Her Life and writing across the ,C/lemem6e,, the Work. Shaughnessy disciplines. taught composi The conference ends Shepard Clock tion a nd di with a gourmet luncheon rected one of prepared by the stud~nts in the Own a piece of the the nation's first open admis college's culinary arts depart city's historic past! sions programs. Maher will use ment. SALE! herresearchintoShaughnessy's . Registration for the confer "A Carrier high ,.. * • • Call today and work to discuss the challenges ence is $30. For more informa efficiency heating • • discover just how faced todaybywritingteachers. tion, call BCC at (508) 678-2811, system will keep ,t cf 11,. . easy and Also on the program are ext. 2282. affordable you warm & * · * LEADERSHIP Custom Made comfortable all Indoor Weather • IIMWWMM11 • winter long ! And ,t can be! with no down * cast metal mantel · ~,. r payment and no clock, available in ~ "~:,-. payments or interest for six black or green, is ---~ months• you'll be comfortable perfect for home or LAURELMEAD ~,, all winter for free!» office . a great gift to Distinguished Adult Cooperative Living commemorate events. - Aprox. 11 " high Laurelmead ... is much more than a place to live. C USTOM MADE INDOOR WEATHER- It is the heartbeat of life. Your Carrier Leadership Dealer has the experience & training necessary to assure your home comfort. Enjoy your life to the fullest when you live at Laurelmead. Call for an appointment to select your apartment (401) 273-9550 ext. I I I 1-800-244-1252 • (401) 351-7600 "Financing to qualified customers. Sec deakr for details. /~ 355 Blackstone Blvd., Providence, RI 02906 Offer expires 11/30/ 98 ,,- j