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VOLUME LXXI, NUMBER 29 IY AR 3, THURSDAY, APRIL 26, 2001 35, PER COPY Beth El Women's Palestinian Seder Celebrates 'They Chose Life - Stories and Terrorists 'Merits of Songs From _the DP Camps' 'Will Bear the Righteous Responsibility' for Women' Violence, Says by Jon Rubin Israeli Consulate Herald Ed itor Wall-to-wall women filled the by Seth T. Bromley auditorium at Temple Beth El on Editorial Assistant April 12 for a special celebration Commenting on last week's of the sanctity of women in both Israeli incursions into the Gaza in the story of Passover and in the Strip, Consulate General of Is­ Jewish tradition. Led by Cantor rael to New England Itzhak Judith Seplowin and Deborah Levanon said Israel had no Waldman, the group sang songs choice but to respond to the in­ that were both tradi tional and creased level of Palestinian vio­ modem. The absence of men left lence. " It is no longer the only dozens of sweet voices that Intifada ... " he said about the carried tunes beautifully and ef­ Palestinian terrorist attacks, "it fortlessly, and the room had an is clear-cut violence." He said empowering feeling of openness, that the blame for the escalati on camaraderie and friendship be­ of the conflict lies with the Pal­ tween all those assembled there. estinians and their leader Yasser The seder was split up into a Arafat. "We're not talking multitude of poems and respon­ about kids with stones any­ sive readings to fuel individual more," he said. The Palestinians involvement in the seder. There are now shooting at Israeli civil­ were readings for young girls, ians, and using mortars and for grandmothers, for women missiles against Israeli commu­ who swim and even for women nities as well as military forces, who have green eyes. The Levanon said. "[Israel] cannot women's seder spotlighted the tolerate this violence anymore," biblical figure of Miriam, and he said. paid respect to her deeds On Monday, April 16, mortar through song and a special shells fired from within the Pal­ Miriam's Cup set on the table estinian controlled area of the next to El ij ah's. The women Gaza Strip landed in Sderot, a gathered there sat at tables town "deep inside Israel," ac­ adorned with names of famous cording to Levanon. The fol­ Jewish matriarchs and heroines, lowing day, Israel Defense Force including Tzipporah, Deborah, troops took up positions inside the Gaza Strip that were under the jurisd iction of the Palestin­ ( Continued on Page 5 ) ian Authority in order to quell these attacks. This move was quickly referred to by U.S. Sec­ retary of State Colin Powell as "excessive and disproporti on­ A MAN takes a yarzeit candle after the Yorn HaShoah service at Temple Emanu-El ate." Shortly thereafter, Israel with drew the troops, bu t they on April 18 Herald photo by Jo" R,ibin The Shirim Klezmer Orches­ returned briefl y on Wednesday, tra, Naftule's Dream and cal churches, and was co-spon­ often harsh living conditions, April 18. Lev anon said Israel's Prime Meshuge from Verona, Italy Temple Emanu-El holds sored by numerous Jewish and the inhabitants of the DP Yam HaShoa seroice Christian reli gious organiza­ camps did their best to make Minister Ariel Sharon had no played at AS22ci on April 18. choice bu t to respond to the by Jon Rubin tions. life manageable. "Quasi-gov­ Page 15 April 16 attacks. "Israel pen­ Herald Editor It is believed by many that ernments" were established etrated the Gaza Strip in spots On Yorn HaShoah, Jews once Jews were liberated from by the communities, and li­ Jewish War Veterans where people were shooting bring the horrors and trag­ the concentration camps they braries, synagogues, hospitals from, " he said, and added that The Jewish War Veterans of edies of the Holocaust into our simply returned to their homes and yeshivot were built as Israel's action should not be seen Rhode Island are in the fi nal present Ii ves for a time of re­ and did their best to pick up well. Once a foreign financial as an invasion. "This [action] is stages of planning a war membrance and reflection. On where they left off. In reality, backer was found, some DP not a retaliation. The only aim monument for all of the April 18, Temple Emanu-EI traveling home was often im­ camps even had real currency is to stop the violence and go held its annual Yorn HaShoah possible or undesirable, and to be used among their inhab­ fallen Jewish Veterans in back to the negotiating table," he service, whose theme this year many times "home" did not ex­ itants. Rhode Island. See how you said. Levanon also said that the was "They Chose Li(e - Sto­ ist anymore. Liberated survi­ Holocaust survivors Leah can help. move was brought about by "a ries and Songs from the Dis­ vors often found themselves Elisash, Edward Adler and Pages 10 to 13 cumulative effect." "The Pales­ confined for months or years Lisa Sonnenschein all told sto­ placed Persons Camps." The tinians changed the paran1eters service was held in the Main inside ghetto-communities ries of the struggles in the DP Opinions of the conflict [by using] heavy Sanctuary at Emanu-El to a called "displaced persons camps and the blessed few weapons, aimed inside Israel, to A critique of the U.S ca mps." who were able to assist them. large audience. At this year's kill civilians. We have an obli­ service, survivors and the chil­ Aron Trachtenberg, w ho Edward Adler described in Holocaust Memorial Mu­ gation to protect our people." lived as a young child in the great detail the pains and suf­ seum by Rabbi Daniel dren of su rvivors who had ng the statement by Degendorf DP camp, described ferings that survivors en­ Concerni Lapin, an analysis of Israeli li ved in the DP camps spoke Secreta ry of State Powell, in the inner workings of camp dured even after the war - geopolitics by Debra Delee, about the special hardships Levanon said "I don't see it as a they faced in these makeshift li fe . Despite the fact that people the eternal hunger, the end­ and ''Torah Today" by the criticism." Powell also stated communities. The service was fro m numerous countries and less fear and the total uncer- Chabad CHAI Center. an interfa ith event that had communities were thrown to­ Page 3 participants present from lo- gether into unpredictable and ( Continued on Page 9 ) ( Continued on Page 19) 2 - THE RHODE ISLAND JEWISH HERALD,1 THURSDAY, APRIL 26, 2001 HAPPENINGS

,t- Ertt=trtairtm=.¢11:t f@r Calendar: April 27 fhrough May 3 27 The Rhode Island Chapter of Hadassah is sponsoring the Oneg Shabbat at Temple Torat Y1srael at 7:30 p.m. Hadassah members will be leading the services to celebrate Shabbat and Childr=trt Yorn Ha' atzmaot. Temple Torat Yisrael is located at 330 Park Ave., Cranston. Call 463-3636. Stars of David, an international support organization for Jewish adoptive families, hosts its The Providence Children's Museum, 100 Sou th St., Provi­ Open Door Society armual conference in Milford, Mass. Call 728-4428. dence, announces the following activities. Call 273-KIDS. Socks for Sox Night, sponsored by Project Undercover, at 6 p.m. at McCoy Stadium in Paw­ April tucket. Admission to the game 1s free w1th a packaged donation of new children's socks, 29 Welcome May. 1 to 3 p.m. Celebrate spring! Kids age 5 underwear, or diapers to be distributed by the Rhode Island Donation Exchange Program. and up make colorful paper baskets filled with beautiful For more information, call 331-4500, ext. 415. paper flowers. · 28 The Rhode Island School of Design Art Sale will feature work for sale such as ceramics 30 Creative Studio. 3 to 4:30 p.m. Kids 3 and up use their jewelry, clothing, glassware, paintings and more. Free and open to the public, the sale is fro0-: ingenuity to create works of art with foam, pipe cleaners 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at RISO on Benefit St., between College and Waterman streets. Call 454- and other reusable materials. 6342. May . The RISO Museum presents "Corpus," expressing the human form through art. From 11 1 Play & Learn. 1 to 2:30 p.m . Preschoolers, age 2 to 4, play a.m. to 4 p.m., take part in a free day of art activities for kids and families. Have your portrait games and explore the nooks and crannies ofLittlewoods. sketched, see art brought to life through mime, learn how to draw faces and bodies and 2 Strong Bones. 3 and 3:45 p.m. How bendable are bones? more. The RISO Museum is located at 224 Benefit St., Providence. For more information, call Are yours brittle or broadly bowed? Kids age 5 and up 454-6674. explore the science of bones and discover how to keep Ray Charles performs with the Rhode Island Philharmonic at 8 p.m. at the Providence Per­ them strong. forrrung Arts Center, 220 Weybosset St., Providence. Tickets are $30 to $40 with discounts for 3 Get into Shape Space! 3 to 4:30 p.m. A day long celebra­ groups, seniors, and students. Call 421-2787. tion of the newly renovated Shape Space exhibit. Explore 29 H.elen Fremont, author of After Long Silence, will speak at Temple Beth El, 385 High St., Fall the wonders of 2- and 3-dirnensional shapes and get a River, Mass. on the topic "Searching for a Jewish Identity." Raised as a Catholic, she discov­ giggle out of geometry. Learn the secret language of ered in adulthood that her parents are Jewish Holocaust survivors. The program starts at sh apes. Kids age 5 and up join sto ry teller Clare 9:30 a.m., call (508) 674-3529 for information and reservations. Vacleboncoeur at 4 p.m. for a shape safari filed with sto­ The Food Network Live, at the Rhode Island Convention Center, One Sabin St., Providence. ries, songs and games. For information, contact the Food Network at (800) 949-CHEF or visit . 4 Stories Aloud. 9:40 a. m. to 1:50 p.m. The museum's Pre­ Camp JORI will host an orientation for families that are considering sending their children school Friday series (March 30 to May 25) continues as to the camp at 2 p.m. at the JCCRI, 401 Elmgrove Ave., Providence. There will be a short preschoolers, age 3 to 5, listen to stories about bugs by presentation and a question and answer session. For information, call 521-2655. author Eric Carle and make a colorful bug that won't Templ.e Torat Yisrael hosts a marrow donor drive for Max Dwares of Cranston. The drive crawl away. Take a bug catcher home for summer insect will run from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The public is encouraged to participate. Temple Torat Yisrael is study. Each session is 20 minutes long. Pre-registration is located at 330 Park Ave., Cranston. For more information, call 453-8564 or (800) 283-8385, ext. recommended for this popular eight-week series. Please 564. call 273-KIDS, ext 234 for enrollment information. There 30 "Celebrating Bernstein," the 23rd armuaJ Bicho Family Scholarship Concert, will be pre­ may be space available for walk-in registration fo r indi­ sented by the Rhode Island College Symphony Orchestra and Chorus, Edward Markward vidual sessions. There is a $1 fee above the price of ad­ and Teresa Coffman, conductors. Bernstein works "Missa Brevis" and "Symphony No. 3 mission for walk-in registration. Check at the admissions (Kaddish)" will be performed at 8 p.m. in Sapinsley Hall at Rhode Island College, Provi­ desk. dence. General admission is $10, seniors and students $8, R!C students free. Call 456-8144. 5 Crime Lab. 1 and 2 p.m. Kids age 5 and up meet a real May crime fi ghting forensic scientist and try to figure out "whodunit." Meet Dr. Carl Selavka of the Massachusetts 1 "Coffee Talk" with Perspectives, fea tu ring Rabbi Mitchell Levine. Is there something you State Police Crime Lab and learn aJJ about DNA and how always wanted to know about the Jewish tradition but were afraid to ask? Now's your chance! authorities use science to help nab criminals. E-mail Jamie at and he'll compile the questi ons a nonymously. The even! takes place at 106 Angell St., Providence, at 7 p.m. Call Michael Simon at 861-9973. Arlene Violet, WHJJ talk show host and former Rhode Island attorney general, will speak at the JCCRI, 401 Elmgrove Ave., Providence at 1:30 p.m. Her visit is sponsored by the FY.I. program, a co lJ abo,ration of the Jewish Seniors Agency and the JCCRI. Call 861-8800. 2 A gala performance of Stravinsky's "L'Histoire de Soldat" will benefit the Nature Conser­ vancy of Rhode Island, and begins at 8 p.m. in the R!SD auditorium, Market Square, Provi­ Join thousands dence. Tickets are $150, $250 for patrons; $50 for students. Call 331-7110 or e-mail of readers who know Subscribe to the . Robert Zelnick, former ABC news correspondent, will discuss the topic of "Open Govern­ what's going on in the ment vs. Privacy Concerns" at 7 p.m. in the Salomon Center for Teaching on The College Rhode Island Jewish Green. Zelnick, now a professor at Boston University, spent 21 years covering politics in Washington, Moscow, and Tel Aviv. The lecture is free and open to the-public. Call 863-2201. 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Hope St Toure Synagogue, Newport THE RHODE ISLAND JEWISH HERALD, THURSDAY, APRIL 26, 2001 3 OPINION Politics Trump Preservation at U.S. Crossed Lines Holocaust Memorial Museum By Debra DeLee security matters. by Rabbi Daniel Lapin here that speaks to the sacred task of the politics of the day. It must Over the past several Similarly, Israel violated the months, Israel and her Arab Few Jews know that the of memorializing the 6 million. constantly weigh the impera­ second basic line of understand­ United States Holocaust Memo­ The current firestorm around tives of the current culture with neighbors have crossed some ing when it moved ground rial Museum, located promi­ the museum erupted when the the memories of the past that it important lines of understand­ forces into areas that have been ing that had hitherto prnvided nently on government property Wall Street Journal revealed that the is charged with preserving. Of­ turned over to complete Pales­ a degree of security, predictabil­ near the mall in Washington, chairman of the Museum's Coun­ ten an unholy mix results that tinian control under the Oslo ity, and normalcy to their un­ D.C., gets 60 percent of its $56 cil, Rabbi Irving Greenberg, had is more profane than sacred. Accords, otherwise known as easy relationship. These lines, million operating budget from written to President Clinton in the A look a t the museum' s Areas A These territories com­ while far from perfect, collec­ the U.S. Treasury. It's no wonder last days of the administration, on board instructs us here. Ap­ prise 80% of Gaza and just a ti vely comprised a basic blue­ then that the U .S. Holocaust museum stationery, urging Clin­ pointments to its board tend to fraction of the West Bank, yet print from which regional actors Memorial Council, the commit­ ton to pardon tax cheat Marc Rich. show more concern w ith the they are home to the vast ma­ tried to build a more permanent tee that runs the museum and is Rabbi Greenberg said that to let current secular liberal emphasis jor ity of the 3 million Palestin­ and stable peace. Although it appointed by the president,-has Rich return to the United States on racial and ethnic diversity ians who live there. In these is perhaps unrealisti c to expect stumbled from one controversy without criminal penalty from his than with the commemoration areas, the Palestinians have es­ Israelis and Arabs to return an y to another dragging that institu­ luxurious fugitive's life in Switzer­ of an event that so historically tablis hed a government, a t­ time soon to negotiations that tion into the political arguments land would be "one of the most d e vasta ting to on e people. tempted to create a functioning could finally settle their diffe r­ of the day while at the same time G-dlike actions that anyone could Maya An gelou, Pr eside nt economy, and built the basis for ences, it is nonetheless im pera­ dramatically altering its purpose ever do." Unfortunately President Clinton' s last appointment, is a self-sustaining country. tive fo r both sides to step back and mission. Being patronized Clinton accepted this advice along not the first to join the board Israeli willingness to reenter across these lines in order to by the public budget does that. wi th generous contributions from w ith a tenuous connection to Areas A not only violates writ­ stop events on the ground from The museum's mission state­ Rich's ex-wife Denise. Now there the events of 60 years ago. More ten agreements to respect terri­ quickly spinning out of control ment d escribes i-t as " this are reports that causes linked with often than not it is the board tory under full Palestinian con­ into a broader regional confH ct. country's memorial to the mil­ Rabbi Greenberg had received members political or symbolic trol, bu t further undercu ts any The fi rst basic line of under­ lions of people murdered during something like $5 million from connection that b rings them fa ith that the Palesti nians have standing between Israelis and the Holocaust," but it gets en­ Rich. Though the museum now there rather than their profes­ had in their ability to negotiate Palestinians was that the Green meshed in one problem after an­ claims that the letter was sent out sio nal affilia ti on o r life long their future state into existence Li n e (i.e., th e 1967 border ) other that has little to do with that on its stationery in error, the mix­ dedicati on to the issue. There and any willingness they have should be respected . Although objective. For example, the mu­ ing of politics with the museum's are too many prominent names had to cooperate with Israel in Palestinian and Israeli negotia­ seum recently screened a film business is a constant problem that who are important in Jewish or the meantime. tors have yet to reach agreement that blames Nazism on Christian­ could be avoided by a ruling Holocaust scholarship missing Third, despite their outstand­ about where the exact bound­ ity; it tried to appoint as a direc­ board were singularly dedicated from the li st. Where is Ruth ing differences over the status aries between them should be tor of its Holocaust Studies Cen­ to guarding the memory of the Wi sse o f H ar vard, Deborah of the Golan Heights, Israel and drawn, it had been an accepted ter someone w ho compared Holocaust's victims and not other Lipstadt o f Yal e or a Nazi­ Syria had an unspoken under­ part of the Oslo process that the President Reagan's election with pursuits. hunter / attorney like Alan standing that, for the most part, Palestinians would not pursue the rise of Nazism; it celebrated a The U.S. Holocaust Memo­ Ryan? Yes, there are several who avoided direct confrontation. It cla ims to territory inside the book charging Israel with "ethnic rial Museum was well inten­ serve that truly belong there, was understood that the line Green Line. Indeed, one of the cleansing"; and sponsored a tioned, but it faces an impos­ but many do not. separating Israel and Syria major arguments they made in pane) that accused the CIA of siWe task in tending to its pur­ The solution is clear. Jews along the Golan Heights would insisting on the entire West "genocide." There's not much pose as long as it is a prisoner should hold the commemora­ remain quiet. At the same time, ti on of the Shoah close to their Bank and Gaza as the site for Israel understood that it could bosom and memorialize it in Palestine is that their position expect a tta cks from Syria­ their own place with their own implied recognition of the exist­ aligned gue rrilla groups in Like something? Don't like resources. Yad Vashem in Israel ence of the Jewish state inside Lebanon, part of which Israel is the primary memorial, but the 1967 borders. occupied until May 2000, but something? Let us know. the re are m any heartfe lt Mortar and terrorist attacks Israel would not respond di­ originating ·from Palestinian ter­ The Herald welcomes Letters to commemoratives in Jewish in­ rectly against Syria, eve n sti tu lions and synagogues ritory into Israel proper, there­ though Syria still controls the the Editor and opinions on subjects across the world too. Once in fore, can be seen as moving be­ security situation in Lebanon the public square though, the yond this understanding, which through some 35,000 troops it of interest to the Jewish commu­ Holocaust, can sometimes lose included a Palestinian renuncia­ its uniqueness to the Jewish tion of violence and commit­ nity. All letters must be signed and ( Continued on Page 19) people. ment to cooperate with Israel on include a phone number. Future Jews RHODE ISLAND JEWISH We're accustomed to think- this? To find out how we really how Aaron felt to see this hap­ ing of Jewish life in the 21st feel. We don't wish or pray for pen right before him. Does HERALD century as part of a historic such conditions, but Aaron lose his faith? Does he progress. We moved upward marginalization, persecution turn away from G-d, or even (USPS 464-760) from ghettoization in Europe to and holocausts have come be- express anger? Torah tells us Publlshed Every Week By The Jewish Press Publlshlng Company a wary interaction with various fore, and we should never be that "Aaron held his peace." cultures to a mixed blessing of too certain that they can't hap- This does not mean his sadness HERALD EDITOR JONATHAN RUBIN Candlelighting freedom for most Jews in the pen again. So how would you was any less. But it shows us 20th century. feel if even the least oppressive that, as someone who un- EDITORIAL ASSISTANT SETH T. 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Each genera­ cepts have also triggered fie rce Elliot Stevens, CCAR execu- Union College-Jewish Insti­ manual and spiritual guide that tion, she adds, has adapted debate wi thin Judaism, tute ?f Reli gion in New includes advice for those plan­ wedding and marriage tradi­ including current contro­ York, calls it "the defini­ ning an interfaith marriage, tions to fit its own time. versies fueled-by a surge tive guide to what Re­ same-sex union or remarriage The reader, for example, is in interfaith marriages form Judaism teaches has just been published by the reminded the polygamy was and same-sex unions, abou t m a rriages and CCAR Press, a division of Re­ normal in Judaism until the writes Rabbi Wiener. 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There will be dancing in the aisles when Striar Jewish Commu­ Yisrael, located at 330 Park Av­ nity Center (JCC) hosts its annual Evening at Pops at Symphony enue· in Cranston, there will be Hall on Sunday, May 20, at 7:30 p.m. Conductor Bruce Hangen a marrow donor drive from 9 will lead a program entitled, "Best of Broadway," filled with famil­ a.m. to 1 p.m. Max Dwares, a 17- iar tunes from popular Broadway shows. year-old student at Cranston Evening at Pops tickets are priced at $100 and $75, and al.l tick­ West and member of Temple ets include orchestra seating. Bus transportation is optional. Pro­ Emanu-El, was recently diag­ ceeds from this event support programs and services for every­ nosed with chronic myelog­ one who comes through the doors at Striar JCC. enous leukemia. 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THE RHODE ISLAND JEWISH HERALD, THURSDAY, APRIL 26, 2001 - 5 JEWISH COMMUNITY

Mark Tseytlin Marries Zoya Leyderer

On March 17, Mark Tseytlin and Zoya Leyderer were happily married in a ceremony in Massachusetts. Those lucky enough to attend were treated to fine champagne, unbelievable amounts of food, and lots of dancing to Hebrew, Russian and English music. Maza! Tov and best wishes to the happy couple! Herald Photos by Jon Rubin

Beth El Women's Seder Celebrates Rabbi Bolton Featured 'Musica' Host 'Merits of the Righteous Women' Artist at Congregation at Cranston ( Continued from Page 1 ) Agudas Achim Rabbi Elizabeth Bolton, lights of her classical career Senior Guild director of the Music and Lit­ was a gala concert for the The monthly mee ting of urgy Project, Jewish Prince and Princess of Wales. the Cranston Senior Guild Reconstructionist Federation As a rabbi and cantor will be an interesting after­ and rabbi of Congregation Rabbi Bolton has served noon as always. It will be Beit Tivah, Baltimore, will congregations in Philadel­ he ld on M ay 2 at Temple present a program enti ti ed phia, New Jersey, Madison, Torat Yisrael, 330 Park Ave., "Jewish Liturgical Music: Wisconsin and Toronto. She Cr-anston, R.I., at 1 p .m . Past and Present" on May 11 has also worked for the Cen­ Come at 12:45 p.m. and bring at 7:30 p.m. The program will ter for Jewish Learning and a friend. Claire Ernstof, vice follow the regular Friday Leadership and served on president for programming, night service at Agudas the faculty of the RCC. In announces that Paul Pagano, August, 1999 she became the vocalist/musician (a part of Achim and will include lee- A TIENDEES at the Women's Seder at Temple Beth El raise their ture, performance and dis- first full-time rabbi of Bet Al Conte's famous trio) will cups in a blessing over wine. Herald photos by /011 Rubin cussion. Tikvah. be our guest entertainer. Rabbi Bolton is a rabbi, Rabbi Bolton's appearance Pagano is the host of a Pub­ Rachel and many more. cantor and educator as well as at Agudas Achirn is part of the lic Access TV program called Passover dinner included gefilte fish, kugel, vegetables, and, a professionally t;ained congregation's series on Jews "Musica" and is a most talented of course, lots of wine. The seder highlighted many different singer, voice teacher and cho­ and Music which is funded in individual. Passover traditions, including the Sephardic custom of hitting ral director. She holds a BFA part by the Massachusetts Cul­ Refreshments will be served. (lightly) your neighbor with scallions during Dayenu. An or­ degree from Concordia Uni­ tural Council and the Yad Nancy Berman, president, urges ange was also placed on the seder plate, in reaction to a story versity, Montreal, and studied Mordechai Education Fund, your attendance for "Guild about a rabbi claiming that "A woman belongs on the bimah voice and opera at McGill Jewish Reconstructionist Fed­ Gelt." like an orange belongs on a seder plate." University the Banff Centre eration. Call 738-2282 for more infor­ for the Performing Arts, The public is cordially in­ mation. Vancouver, and in Graz. Aus­ vited to services which begin tria. Before being ordained as at 7:30 p.m., followed by the Modern Wedding Stories a rabbi at the Reconstruc­ Rabbi Bolton's presentation. tionist Rabbinical College, An Oneg Shabbat will follow. fresh and innovative vicleography W.IX\.H.HARRJS 508.252 .4299 she pursued a career in clas­ For more information, call sical music in Canada, the (508) 222-2243. The synagogue' United States and other parts is located at 901 N. Main St., Time to Protect of the world. One of the high- Attleboro (off exit 5, U.S. 195). Your Furs ♦ Storage ♦ Cleaning Susan Hunziker at East Greenwich Photo _,....,,.,. ♦ Repairs ♦ Restyling East Greenwich Photo and Studio presents in our Upstairs Gal­ lery, "Recent Paintings" by Susan Hunziker. Show dates are May 1 until May 31. The opening will be May 5 from 2 p.m. until 4.p.m. Everyone is welcome. GalJery hours and store hours are: Monday through Friday, 8 a.m . to 6 p.m.; and Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. East Greenwich Photo and Studio is located at 631 Main St., East Greenwich, R.I. Call 884-0220 or visit . 6 - THE RHODE ISLAND JEWISH HERALD, THURSDAY, APRIL 26, 2001 JEWISH COMMUNITY

Zamir Chorale to Play International International Catholic• at Tifereth Israel News Jewish Meeting To Tifereth Israel Congregation 1999 Zamir celebrated its 30th IDF apens Gaza, Roads is pleased to announce that the season, with performances Minister of Defense Ben­ Address Repentance Zamir Chorale of Boston will be across New England and a 30th jamin Ben-Eliezer recently performing at the synagogue, anniversary Concert Tour of ordered the Israel Defense an_d Reconciliation located at 145 Brownell Ave., Eastern and Central Europe. Forces to open th~ m a in New Bedford, Mass., on May 20 during this concert tour of Eu­ roads in Palestinian areas in A four-day international meeting is the Internati onal at4p.m. rope, performances were given the Gaza after they were meeting designed to explore is­ Catholic-Jewish Liaison Com­ Zamir means "nightingale" in synagogues and churches, cl osed off on Monday due to sues of common concern and mittee which meets every two in H ebrew, an appropriate concert halls and museums, Palestinian mortar attacks review progress in a 35-year­ years and consists of official del­ name for a choral ensemble spe­ cemeteries and concentration on the tow n of Sderot, long Catholic-Jewish dialogue egates from the Vatican's Com­ cializing in the fu ll spectrum of camps. In Warsaw, Lodz, Ha'aretz, reported. The TDF will be held in New York City, mission fo r Religious Relations music arising out of the various Auschwitz, Krakow, Prague, lifted roadblocks at . May 1 to 4. The colloquy be­ With the Jews and members of Jewish traditions. Since its for­ Terezin and Vienna, honor was Netzarim and on the Gush tween the two faiths was ini­ the International Jewish Com­ mation in 1969, this SO-member given to the dead and hope to Katif-Kisufim road. Mean­ tially envisioned by the late mittee on Interreligious Consul­ adult chorale, dubbed a "vir­ the living. This concert tour was while, the Security Cabinet Pope John XXIII and fostered by tations which represents major tuoso outfit'' by the Boston Globe featured in a PBS documentary, approved a proposal by the Second Vatican Council. Jewish organizations through­ has remained committed to the "Zamir: Jewish Voices Return to Ben-Eliezer on Thursday re­ The participants will focus out the world and the three lead­ highest quality performance of Poland." The chorale has also garding IDF strategies for on issues of repentance and rec­ ing branches of Judaism. music spanning thousands of toured Great Britain and Israel, combating Palestinian ter­ onciliation and are expected to Delegates at this year's meet­ years, four continents, and a appearing with the Jerusalem rorism . Ben-Eliezer said issue a major statement on the ing, the first held in New York variety of styles, both popular Symphony and Israel Philhar­ that "Israel has not given up preservation of religious liber­ City, will include Vatican and and classical. monic Orchestras under Zubin its policy of no longer re­ ties and the worldwide protec­ American Catholic officials, The Chorale's repertoire i'n­ Mehta and Daniel Barenboim. garding the Area A_ delinea­ tion of religious sites at a press Jewish leaders and scholars of cludes Jewish liturgical pieces, Tickets for this performance tions as a barrier to IDF ac­ conference on May 4, at the both faiths. Some public offi­ major classical works, music of of the Zamir Chorale are $15 in tions against mortar attacks. Catholic Archdiocese of New cials are also expected to attend the Holocaust, newly commis­ advance and $20 at the door. But future IDF actions wi ll York, in Manhattan. Another as guests. sioned compositions by contem­ Tickets may be purchased by carry a small signature, and session will fea ture presenta­ The program chairman for porary Jewish composers, and calling Tifereth Israel at (508) will not include large-scale tions by members of a joint the meeting is Rabbi Gary M. Israeli, Yiddish and folksongs. 997-3171 . (Major credit cards are troop movements." Senior panel of Catholic and Jewish Bretton-Granatoor, spiritual Zamir currently has 12 record­ accepted.) military officials said the scholars that is studying pub­ leader of the Stephen Wise ings on the HaZamir label, rang­ TJ.fereth Israel is an egalitarian IDF is "not going to put up lished volumes of Holy See ar­ Free Synagogue in Manhattan. ing from Baroque masterworks congregation affiliated with the with mortar attacks," chival material on the role of the Rabbi Doctor Leon Feldman to seasonal celebrations. United Synagogue of Conserva­ whether inside or outside of Vatican during World War IL serves as executive secretary The Zamir Chorale has per­ tive Judaism. Located on the cor­ the Green Line. In addition, The sponsor of the four-day of IJCIC. formed at concert venues nerof Brownell Avenue and Haw­ they said the IDF faces a se­ throughout the -northeastern thorn Street in New Bedford, rious problem wi th intensi­ United States, including Mass., it is a house of worship, a fying Palestinian attacks on Boston's Symphony Hall and source of education and a place to IDF patrols a long the Is­ Hope High School Class Tanglewood's Ozawa Hall. In celebra le all occasions. raeli -Egyptian border, op­ posite Rafiah. In a separate of 1956 to Hold Reunion incident, acco rdin g to Haddash Applauds Bush Decision on The Hope High School Class of June, 1956, extends a cor­ Hatzofeh. The IDF discov­ dial invitation to the Class of January, 1956, to join them in ered that the Palestinians Medical Privacy Regulations celebrating their 45th Class Reunion on Nov. 3. Hadassah, the Women's Zionist Organization of America, con­ are using 60 millimeter U.S. For more iriformation, contact Sandy (German) Goldberg made mortar shells after ex­ gratulates President Bush for allowing the medical privacy regula­ at 944-9405, Norrene (Shugrus) McGeary at 884-4805 or Dottie amining shell s that were tions issued by the Clinton administrati on to go into effect. These Monteiro at 272-6855. rules establish comprehensive federal standards for medical privacy. fired at Gush Katif that Bonnie Lipton, national president of Hadassah, the country's failed to explode. A senior largest women's and largest Jewi~h membership organizati on, ap­ IDF official said that these plauded the President's decision. "We are extremely pleased that particular mortar sh ells President Bush has taken this important first step toward protect­ could have only been sup­ AFSI: U.S. State ing the privacy of medical information. As the administration con­ plied by the Palestinian Au­ tinues to review the regulations, we urge President Bush not to thority and used in past in­ Department Policy Denies soften the requirements. stances. Israel's Sovereignty While Hadassah is concerned about medical privacy in all fac­ ets, a special imperative exists in the Jewish community. ISRAEL, EU INCREASE In response to Secretary of Jews killed. The hundreds of se­ "Studies have shown that certain populations experience he­ State Colin Powell's surprising verely wounded and trauma­ reditary susceptibility to genetic mutations, possibly leading to TRADE attack on Israel, calling its take­ tized in this battle cannot go un­ their corresponding diseases," Lipton explained. "If this informa­ Trade between Israel and over of a mile-long area in Gaza recognized. The economic loss to tion is used indiscriminately, it could create genetic-based discrimi­ the European Un.ion grew sig­ "excessive and disproportion­ both Arabs and Israelis has been nation by insurance companies and employers. This is a real dan­ nificantly in the past three ate," Herbert Zweibon, chair­ enormous. Israel has a potential ger. Today's extension of the medical privacy regulations repre­ months, according to figures man of Americans For a Safe Is­ loss of at least a billion to a bil­ sents a step in the right direction for protection against this kind recently released by the Central rael / AFSI, asserts that, "Once lion and one-half dollars in tour­ of medical iriformation abuse." Bureau of Statistics, The Jerusa­ again the State Department has ism, construction, and agricul­ lem Post reported. In the first taken the wrong tack when it ture. The Arabs have lost their quarter, exports to the EU comes to Israel." jobs in Israel and the economy in surged six percent in annual Zweibon continues, "The the PA controlled areas is in terms after decreasing five per­ 'even-handedness' that charac­ shambles. Finally, there is the in­ C!hina lnn cent in the latter half of last year. terized the Clinton creased potential for an escalat­ Excluding diamonds, exports administration's dealings with ing war in the Middle East. If Is­ to the EU totaled $1.83 billion. Israel and the PLO was totally rael had terminated the violence Last year Israel exported some dishonest. The constant use of from its inception, we believe the $6.9 billion to Europe while im­ terror by Arafat's soldiers, in present dire situation could have porting $11.8 billion. Currently, violation of all the accords be­ been avoided." the EU is Israel's largest trad­ ginning with Oslo, was ignored "SJJpporters of the Bush ad­ ing partner accounting for 32 by the Clinton administration. ministration and Israel have the percent of exports and 41 per­ Instead, Israel was pressured to right to expect that Israel will 285 Mai" St.eel, Pawt~cket, "RJ ~ 723-3960 FAX 722-9224 cent of imports. use restraint and patience, and treated with the same respect continue with the fraudulent and dignity that any sovereign "peace" efforts." nation commands/' asserts AFSI, chairman maintains, Zweibon. "State Department in­ We will Buy or "The situation in Israel today is sistence on shackling Israel's de­ '"HOPE FOR YOUR -NEXT TRIP P-1 Consign One Item marked by three distinct ele­ terrence emboldens the PLO in TRAVEL WITH HOPE! or a Full House ments to which the U.S. State the use of violence and sends a TRAVEL w Department contributed by its message to Israel's neighbors. 51k e.o.n,.,ifJnnwrt refusal to allow Israel to safe­ Restraint signifies weakness, and INC. guard its interE:5ts by whatever weakness is an invitation to con­ 728-3600 or 1-800-367-0013 :JJwm force is necessary. There has tinued confl ict. We urge the Bush Pawtucket, R.I. 02860 394 FALL RIVER AVENUE been a disastrous loss of life. If administration to recognize SEEKONK, MASSACHUSETTS 02771 we look only at the number of Israel's need to safeguard its citi­ FOR FLIGHTS, CRUISES or TOURS Nancy Rasmussen• {S08) 336-3228 deaths since September, 2000, zens and its sovereignty, and to FOR BUSINESS or PLEASURE be a true ally in assisting lsrael OAILY 10 TO 5, SUNDAY 12 TO 5 there have been 381 Palestinian .._FOR ALL YOUR TRAVEL NEEDS '""'n1rU1r,,, ... 1 + Arabs, 13 Israeli Arabs, and 71 in accomplishing tl,at goal." THE RHODE ISLAND JEWISH HERALD, THURSDAY, APRIL 26, 2001 - 7 JEWISH COMMUNITY

Gallery 401 Presents 'Four Views/The Holocaust'

Gallery 401, located in The gland. Jewish Community Center of Caroline Novak, of Toronto, Rhod e Island, is pleased to Cana d a, has worked exten­ present a new exhibit "Four sively on the theme of Holo­ Views/The Holocaust," featur­ caust art for many years. Her ing fo ur exceptional artists on oils reflect her interest in the May 6 to 31. documentation and interpreta­ Harriet Goldman Caldwell, ti on of the Holocaust and Jew­ of Connecticut, h as focused ish culture. She has exhibited her art on the effects o f the throughout Toronto. H olocaust on children. An in­ The_o pening reception will structor a t the Univer- sity o f H a rtfo rd, H a rt­ ford Art Schoo l, Caldwe ll h as p a rti c i­ p a te d in m a n y H o lo ­ caust related exhibitions through o ut the Eas t Coast. Berta R. Golahny, of Massachusetts, came to h er curre nt " painterly dia log u e" afte r a trip through the Sinai Desert. She uses oil on linen and eng raving on boxwood a nd cop per to express how form and color unite. Her work may be fo und in public collections in the Library of ·Philadelphia, MIT, H arvard, and Bos­ ton Athenaeum, as well as in· many publica ti ons. Sandra Aarons Krupp is from Rhode Island and has fo und herself creat­ ing H olocaust theme art­ work in resp onse to the need to evoke true feel­ ings of horror and gri ef. Deeply a ffected by the "NUMBERS - 20TH C." - Engraving p oetry o f Paul Cela n, monoprint. 28" x 18". By Berta R. Golahny. Krupp's work reflects the cruelty of the Nazis. Her work be May 10, 5 to 8 p.m. Gallery h as been seen throughout hours are Monday to Friday, 9 "AUSCHWITZ" - Etching and softground. 24" x 18". By Berta R. Golahny. Rhode Isla nd a nd N ew En- a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is free. Plrotos courtesy of Gallery 104, The Jewish Co mmunity Center of Rhode ls/a,id

Wheeler Clothing Sale Offers Spectacular l~ )J,;)1,, 1,. 0he)j) fie Bargains for Four A BREATH OF FRESH AIR D self from the commll11ih, Days Only!!! 0 11ot separate 4our ., Hurry on d own to the Wheeler School during its mas­ Pleasejoin us in celebratio n as our children grad uate sive 53rd annual Clothing and More Sale from April 25 to 28. W hen the t rom the Harr_L:J E:lkin Midrasha Communit_L:J High School The event w ill b e he ld a t memory­ o t t he Bureau ot Jewish E:ducation o t Rhode island. Wheeler's gymnasium, located impaired unit at 407 Brook Street in Provi­ Temple A m David.• +ci Gardiner Street, Warwick dence, during the fo llowing at my wife's times: ass isted li ving Sunda_L:J , Ma_L:J 20 , 2001 • 27 I_L:J ar 5761 • April 25, noon to 9 p.m.; center closed, • April 26, 10-a.m. to 8 p.m ., I was in somewhat of a Seven o'clock in the evening half-price day; • April 27, 10 a. m. to 8 p.m ., pani c. I used the center fo r half-price day; and respite care, and I didn't know where A d essert reception will ta llow • April 28, 8 a.m. to noon, fill to turn. That's when I fo und the Bridges - The parents o t the C lass o t 200 1/5761 a 30-gallon bag fo r $25. program at EPOCH. I kn ew the Program Highlights of the highly an­ Director, and I knew there were good people ti cipa ted sale include more Daniel Abrams .Ezra Lipp items than ever before in the there, but I didn't expect the high level of hospitality and care Noah Marwil baby boutique and d esigner that my wife received . It was such a relief. I am still ab le to l',enclark dress boutique, as well as in lead an acti ve life, thankfu-fl y. And when I am away from her, Max D-.vares c l9ssa Monzack the w omen 's, m en 's a nd I have no worries about her care. Bridges is her home away Jessica Fain Kira Neel children's d e p a rtme nts . A snack bar offers refreshments. from home and my breath of fresh air. Jesse Goldbe<3 Danielle Ostrowsk9 Admission is free. Johanna Goldberg Louis Ostrowsk!:f All cl othing and items re­ David Greenbe<3 Michael Radparvar maining after the sale are do­ nated to area shelters, charities Eliana Gutman Manna Sha9ev1ch

and community servi ce organi­ ASS I S T ED LI V I NG llanaGuttm Stephanie Ste,ngold zations. o n the East Side E:itan Hersh Joshua Sw,ft For informati on about the One Butler Avenue • Providence, RI 02906 53rd annual cl othing sale, con­ 401-275-0682 Adam Kaplan Enca Tevcrow www.epochsl.com tact The Wheeler School at 421- Rachel Lieberman Andie Wachtenhe,m 8100. }' I i l \ I [l I'- c I 111 RI'- 1 ll I '- r I tl I ( \I ( l I ( 1 Ir J h '-, I '-Ii\ 1-:" 8 - THE RHODE ISLAND JEWISH HERALD, THURSDAY, APRIL 26, 2001 ·JEWISH COMMUNITY Three Cheers for Volunteers - National Volunteers Month

by Seth T. Bromley On the Roof," "Tzena," and rican songs, we do them all," Editorial Assistant "April Showers." Since se­ he says. April is National Volunteers niors of any religion or ethnic A retired music teacher, Month, but don't tell that to background are welcomed at Freedman k·eeps busy leading Mary Crawford or Stanley the JSA day center, Freedman sing-alongs at the JSA and at Freedman. Frankly, they're tries to pick songs that will ap­ the Jewish Community Cen­ not looking for any extra rec­ peal to a variety of taste!;. ter, as well as teaching Hebrew ognition for their efforts, thank "Jewish songs, Irish songs, Af- classes for children and adults. you very much. The responses they get --..-----,-----,------,--.------~----, from the people they interact with at the Jewish Seniors Agency are a ll the validation they need. "If he doesn' t tell you all the wonderful things about him, we w ill! " exclaims Lillian Tolman, a participant in Freedman's weekly sing-alo n g program at which Freedman plays the piano and leads the crowd in s ing ing standards such as the Stanley Freedman (left), tickles the ivories and the funny bone at the theme from "Fiddler J'-S_A_d_a..,_y_c_e_n_t_e_r.______

He c;racks jokes incessantly, Mary Crawford (left) holds everyone's attention as she draws and always keeps the audience the bingo numbers. Heral pltotos by Seth T. Bromley RESTYLE on its toes. He says the secret is to "always leave the audi­ with seniors, but after a short reading off the numbers, even ence wanting more or else they time felt right at home. She though she admits that before NOW! won't come back," to which comes in for two days a coming to the center she was his fans reply, "Yes we will - week, and does "whatever never a bingo fanatic. Now, again and again and again and they need me to do ... " De­ however, the seniors know her again." scribing her duties, she says as the official "bingo queen." "We want people to know "We mostly talk together, Crawford says the JSA is al­ we're ali ve here," said one par­ laugh together, play bingo, ways looking for new volun­ ticipant. "And Stan is one of make crafts .. " Crawford teers, and that anyone who the things that keeps us alive." looks forwa rd to volunteer­ does it will never regret the de­ Freedman's musical and co­ ing, she says, because "when cision. " Especially young medic ta lents can be heard on you come here, you forget people," she said. It gives Fridays at the JSA senior day your problems." them a chance to see where center in the United Way Crawford says that s he they came from, and to give building on 229 Waterman loves working with the eld­ something back to an older Street in Providence. The cen­ erly, since "they have so much generation. ter a lso fea tu res physical to offer, and it's important not The Jewish Seniors Agency therapy programs, games, to forget about them." She provides services for seniors of arts, crafts, and hot kosher says volunteering is one of the different faiths, and incorporates meals. best things people can do, not some interfaith acti vi ties that Mary Crawford, w ho only for others, but for them­ appeal to all of its participants taught elementary school in selves. "Just try it," she says. without abandoning its Jewish Cranston until fo ur years "Everyone has a skill, it might core values. "Honor thy mother ago, was referred to the JSA be working with the elderly, or and thy fa ther," the mitzvah Fur_..;;...;;;;...-.______by a friend and it didn' t take it might be working with chil­ says. These volunteers don't do long for her to fit right in. I dren ... If you're thinking about just that, they honor everyones' fell in love with the place," it, do it; if not, start thinking mother and father, and you can Restyle Trunk Show she said. After working with about it." too. To find out more about how children all her professional During our interview, to become a volunteer for the JSA Monday through Saturday, life, she said she was "a little Crawford was in the middle of and make a difference in your n ervous" coming to work officiating a bingo match, community, call 351-4750. April 30th through May 5th

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'They Chose Life - Stories and Songs From the DP Camps' 100 Feet: ( Continued from page 1 ) Kindergarteners tainty of life during those years. deserving member of the com­ He ended not on a mournful munity who has exhibited the Celebrate 100th Day note, however, but with uplift- drive and the passion to take ing assurance. "Remember," he significant steps in fi ghting the of School at ASDS sajd, "life must go on." forces of racism and bigotry. Songs in Hebrew, English and Pere!, who is a professor of En­ Yiddish were led by Cantors glish and women's studies at Brian Mayer of Temple Emanu- Providence College, has taught

ASDS kindergarteners celebrate 100 days of learning and fun at ASDS with activities to mark the day: including popping 100 balloons, making a floor graph of 100 obj ects, and guessing whi ch basket contained 100 objects in it. Here students cut out feet to tape to the floor, 100 footprints to walk in from the kindergarten room to the Head of School's office, Dr. Penney Stein. Pho to courtesy of ASDS Rev. Ed Farrell Starbuck and Rev. Theo Wilson recite a Psalm as part of the Yorn Hashoah service. Herald photo by THE FIRST RHODE ISLAND APPEARANCE OF ITS KIND! El and Juruth Seplowin ofTemple numerous courses on the Holo­ Beth-El, and Rev. Sharon Key, in­ caust and has tutored many stu­ terim executive minjster bf the RI dents on a personal basis on the Congregation Am David Qf Warwick, Rhode Island State Council of Churches. Ex­ significance of Holocaust edu­ presents cerpts were read from the cation. Upon receiving the "Surivors' Hagaddah" and a spe­ award, Pere! thanked the nu­ cial version of the Passover song merous influences in her life as "Dayenu" was sung, in which the well as the Jewish community ~ many terrible misfortunes that as a whole, and concluded by have befallen the Jewish people reading two personal poems were recited. After each tragedy about the Holocaust and the ef­ was read, the word "Dayenu" fects, both profound and subtle, j/f~ was spoken, this time meaning that it has had on her life. "enough already," expressing the Normall y the service is con­ near rusbelief of the magnitude cluded with a walk down to the of Jewish suffering. Jewish Community Center for Maxine Richman, area vice a rughttime candle vigil inside president of the the Jewish Fed­ the Rhode Island Holocaust ~nhM eration of Rhode Island, pre­ Memorial Museum. Due to the sented Jane Lunin Pere!, PhD, cold weather, however, candles with its annual Never Again were instead· handed out as Award. The award is given to a people exited the temple. bh ~.neeP~ Sunday, May 6, 2001 3:00 pm Congregation Am David 40 Gardiner Street Warwick, RI 02888 Tickets: $50.00 • $36.00 • $18.00 RESERVE YOUR TICKETS TODAY Call Congregation Am David at (401) 463-7944 Visa/MasterCard accepted

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JWV Asks ·That You Check Names of Fallen Jewish War Veterans for Correct Spelling ¢~ The Jewish War Veterans of the United States of America, Department of Rhode Island, asks that you Robert Brown Harry Dannin check names for correct spelling and/or correct initials. Contact either person listed below to report any Russell Brown Morris E. Dannin errors or omissions before June 15. · William Brown Robert Dannin Contact Irv Levin at 941-6032 or Charles Abrams at 941-6032. Frederick S. Brunschwig Victor Dannin We have made every effort to list all the names of the departed Jewish War Veterans from Rhode Island David Buckbinder • Oscar Z. Dashef who served in the U.S. armed forces, including their correct spelling. In the event that the list is incom­ David H. Buckbinder Samuel Dashoff plete, the names of any Jewish War Veterans are missing or any of the names are misspelled, including Bernard A. Buckler Allan S. Da tz any wrong initials, the Jewish War Veterans of the USA, Department of Rhode Island and the Jewish Ralph M. Buckler Samue l C. David Maynard S. Burt War Veterans of Rhode Island Memorial Wall of Honor Inc., their respective officers, members and A. Edward Davidson Robe rt M . By ron tru~tees shall not be liable or responsible for any such errors or omissions. Alfred Davis Sidney Cantoff Frank Davis Freeman M. Cardoza Harry S,. Aaron A. Lloyd Bazelon Arnold Blazar Henry Davis Harold Carter Philip Davis Jacob Aaron Jack 0. Bazzle Casper Bla zar Samuel Castleman Donald N. Decof Abraham L. Abel Morris Behar Irving Bla zar Louis I. Cedar Benjamin Abelson Irving A. Beck Leonard H. Blazar Morty Decof Murray L. Cerel Lowell Delerson Hyman Abelson Milton N. Beck Morris Blazar Mitchell Chalek Samuel Abelson Nathan J. 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Aron Bertha Bernstein William Boslovitz Herbert A. Cohen George E. Bernstein lrving Botvin William Ehrlic William Aron Howard R. Cohen Raymond Eichenbaum Edward Aronson Harry W. Bernstein Morris Botvin Isadore Cohen Israel Bernstein Herman Braff Harry J. Ei lenberg Isidor Auerbach Jack Cohen Lionel Eilenberg Leslie August Jack Bernstein Joseph M. Braff Joseph J. Cohen Jack M. Bernstein Max M. Braff Ira Einhorn Herman Austern Judith W. Cohen Edward Eisenberg Frank Averbach Milton Bernstein Mitchell Braff Lawrence G. Cohen Stanley J. Bernstein Irvey Brainson Henry Eisenberg Paul S. Axelrod Lawrence J. Cohen Irving Eisenberg Walter Axelrod Arthur Bernstingle Oscar Brauman Leonard Cohen Jerome Berry Louis Braverman Grace T. Eisendorff Benjamin Baker Martin Cohen Herbert M. Eisenstadt Joslin Berry Robert R. Braverman Louis E. Baker Max Cohen Lester EisenStad t Morton Baker Melvin T. Berry Samuel H. Brenner Max A. Cohen Sidney Berry Benjamin Brier Lazur Eks tein Leon H. Bakst Max W. Cohen Augustus F. Elias Allan Berson Julius Brier Joseph G. Balow Meyer Cohen William Elboim Hai'ris Berson Maurice Brier Abraham Bander Na than Y. Cohen Henry B. Elkind Jacob Berstein Richard L. Brier Howard M . Bander Samuel Cohen Arthur E. Elman Perry Berstein Stanley J. Brier Louis H. Bander Samuel H. Cohen Arthur H. Elman Maurice H. Bander Louis Bessell Jacob Brill Stephen M. Cohen George B. Bezan Norman Brill Joseph J. Elowitz Morris Bander Sumner A. Cohen Charles L. Emers Max Bezan Abraham Broadman Samuel Bander William Cohen Harry Engle Jacob Biderman Haskell Broadman Hyman L. Banks William B. Cohen Herbert E. Epste Morris I. Biderman Richard Brodsky Alexander Barad Abraham Cohn Burton Epstein. Frank W. Barad Norman Bienenfeld Benjamin Brody Jerome. B. Cohn Benjamin H. Bro,dy Charles Epstein John J. Barad Sam Biern Sydney Cohn Gerald G. Epstein Aaron A. Bilgor Aaron Broomson Morris Baram Arthur A. Cohen Irving L. Epstein Albert Bilik John Bronski David Baratz Bernard Coken Maurice Epstein Richard I. Barber Bi ll y Billig Samuel Brooks Herman E. Colitz Alexander Bi llincoff Louis Broomfield Harlan J. Espo Solomon C. Barber Harry Coppel Sydney Exter Joseph Billincoff Joseph Brosofsky ' Saul Bard Barney Coren Frederick Factor Harris Barkan Howard Billingkoff A. Arthur Brown Benjamin Corin Sheldon A. Bilow Edward Brown Morris N . Factor Martin M. Barnes Barney Cramer Allick Factoroff Albert Bilstein Elliot Brown Philip Baron George Cranson Henry Factoroff Benjamin Blacher Gertrude Brown Robert J. Barrie Matthew Curran Alexander Fain Donald L. Blacher lssac Brown Fred Barry David B. Cutler Barney A. Fain Alden Blackman Maurice Brown Max Basseh Harry Cutler Bernard I. Fain Ellis E. Blackman Morris Brown Arthur J. Bazar Martin Cutler Harry Fain Martin L. Bazar Harvey Blake Morris I. Brown Alec Cutner Clarence M. 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Irving J. Fain Sylvia Galkin Philip Goldstein William P. Herman Morris Karten Jacob Fain Earle Gallup Samuel D. Goldstein Maurice Hermann Alvin Kasie Louis Fain Henry Gallup William D. Goldstein Joseph Herr Henry Katz Simon Fain Nelson Gandelman Arnold Collis Harry Herz Herman L. Katz Mary K. Falstein Emanuel Gantz Bennett G. Golmbuk Joseph Herz Jerome J. Katz Herbert Fanger George Ganz Aaron Gomberg Abraham Herzon Morris Katz Samuel M. Feer Sidney S. Garber Charles Gomberg Harold S. Hillman Nathan Katz Banice Feinberg David Garfinkel Albert S. Goodman Carl Hirsch Nathan Katz Edwin Feinberg Louis Garfinkel Berel Goodman Harry H. Hirsch Samuel Katz Jerome Feinstein William Garfinkel Charles Goodman Norton Hirsch Bertram Katzanek John Feinstein Evalyn Garrick Louis Goodman William Hirsch Abraham Kaufman Jordan Feinstein Irving G. Garrick Nathan Goodman Robert Hochberg Abraham Kaufman Peter Feinstein Charles Gates Samuel Goodman James Hochman Charles Kaufman Samuel Feital Harris M. Gederman Hyman S. Goodwin Louis R. Hochman Eli Kaufman Harry Felderman David G. Geffner William B. Goralnik Leonard Hodosh Howard M. Kaufman Abraham Feldman Lester D. Gelb David G. Gorden Nathan Hodosh Raymond Kaufman David Feldman Jacob Geller Harry Gorden Charles Hoffman Everett Kauffman Gerald A. Feldman Marvin Geller Morris H. Gorden Harry Hoffman Howard N. Kay Irving Feldman Max Gellerman Zelig A. Gorden Jacob Hoffman Maurice N. Kay Isadore Feldman Samuel Gellerman Abram Al Gordon Jordan S. Hoffman Max A. Kay Jacob Feldman Charles Genter Alvin Gordon Joseph Hoffman Samuel Kay Lester Feldman Albert Gerber Ethel Gordon Melvin D. Hoffman Sylvia A. Kay Lewis Feldman Charles Gerber George Gordon Manfred Hohenemser Daniel Kaye Louis Feldman George Gerber Gerald Gordon Julian Holland Burton E. Kelman Samuel Feldman Aaron Gershkoff Jack Gordon Leonard Holland Fred Kelman Saul Feldman Isadore Gershman Jacob Gordon Herman Holzman Sophie Kelman Sidney Feldman Bertram Gersten Maurice Gordon Laurence Hopfenberg Edward Kemich Arnold S. Fellman Harry Gerstenblatt H. Lewis Gorfine Abraham Hopp Richard Z. Kenler Herbert M. Fellman Samuel Gerstenblatt Isadore S. Gorfine Charles S. Horenstein Arthur Kenner Benjamin Ferdman Benjamin Gertz Gilbert R. Gorman Errol R. Horenstein Barney Kenner Max B. Fershtman Jacob Gertz Rubin Gorman Sheldon Horenstein Harold Kenner Charles Fidler Nathan Gilden Ed ward Gorodetsky Herman Horn Julius Kenner David L. Field Andrew Gilstein Albert Gould Morris Horovitz Max Kenner Joseph Field Cyrus S. Gilstein Stanley Graboyes David Horowitz Milton Kenner Robert Fierstein Howard Gilstein Stanley W. Graff Harry Horowitz Paul I. Kenner John B. Fierstone Irving Gi lstein Herbert Gratt Max Horowitz Samuel I. Kennison Milton Fi ll er Harris Ginsberg Sigmond Grebstein Mitchell Horowitz Maurice Kessler Edward S. Finberg Maurice Ginsberg Stanley Grebstein Wolfe Horowitz Abraham Kestenman Milton I. Finberg Morris Gi nsberg Bernard Green Earl Horvitz S. Samuel Kestenman Gerald A. Fine Benjamin Gittle man Ira E. Green Ruth E. Horvitz Norbert L. Kie(er Samuel Fineberg Louis Gladstone Joseph Green William Horvitz Charles Ki lberg Saul S. Fineberg George Glantz Lo uis Green Manuel Horwitz Gerald Kilberg Louis Fink Irving J. Glantz Sidney Green Norman Horwitz Jack Ki lberg Samuel R. Fink Philip Glascocn Albert L. Greenberg Julius H. Howitt Abraham Kimel Philip D. Finkle Irving I. Glass Arthur H. Greenberg Samuel Hunter Bernard Kittner Charles Finklestein Israel Glass Herbert H . Greenberg Harry Huttler Nathan J. Kiven Robert I. Finklestien Louis Glass Irving Greenberg Donald L. Hyman Ch~rles M. Klapman Morris Fi re m an Irving Glassberg Isadore Greenberg Steven R. Hyman Max Klein Herbert Firestone Benjamin G. Glasser Max D. Greenberg Benjamin ldelson Morris Klein David Fischer Albert B. Glassman Morris Greenberg Morris Irv ing Norman H. Klein David J. Fish Wi lliam Glassman Selig Greenberg Be rt E. Israel Ruvain Klein Jerome Fish Harold Glatt Simon Gre'}llberg Cyril Israel Walter Klein Martin Fish Harry Gleckman Julian Greene Samuel J. Israel Max M. Klibanoff Richard Fish Morton A. Gleckman Leo Greene Simon Israel Robert A. Klibanoff Jay N. Fishbein John Gli ck HarolcLS. Greenfeld Henry E. Jacober Henry Klitchner Joseph G. Fishbein Alexander Gl uckman Leo Greenfeld ol Jacober Robert A. Klitzner Sydney Fishbein Arthur I. Gius-kin Sydney I. Greenfeld David Jacobovitz Nathan Knaiger Barnett I. Fisher Alvin Goff Jacob Greenman Joseph Jacobivitz Louis R. Knasin Harvey Fisher Benson E. Gold Benjamin Greenstein Bernard Jacobvitz Charles Koffler Sidney G. Fisher Jack

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Bernard Kusinitz Sidney S. Lozlow Sanford Mi lls Peter Phillips Arthur H . Rosen Samue l A. Kusinitz Abraham Luber Harry Mincoff Richard J. Pick Arthur S. Rosen L. James Kwasha David Luber Abbot C. Minkin Bertram Pickar Gabriel Ro sen Herman Lacher George Luber Arnold H . Minkin George H . Pickar Harry J. Rosen Murray Ladd Imie Lubusky Barney Mirman Leo Pickar Irvi ng E. Rosen Paul Ladd Samuel Lubusky Wa lte r Misch Newman Pincus Irvi ng M. Rosen Hyman Lampert John J. Lury Samuel Mistowsky J. Wil li am Pinkos Morris Rosen Eli Landa Joseph Lury Joseph J. Mittleman Marvin Plushner Noah Rosen Harry Landes H yman M. Lyon Harry Mittleman Wi lliam M. Pockar Philip Rosen Isadore Landes Leonard Lyon George I. Malasky Henry Podrat Robert H. Ro sen Samuel Landes Milton Mack Harry I. Malasky Otto Politzer William Rosen Albert Landesberg Sydney Mack Eli Monzack George A. Poll Samuel Ro senbaum Robert L. Landsman Louis Macktaz Harry J. Morein Paul Poll ack Adolph Rosenbe rg Herman T. Lantner Peter Y. Macktaz Samuel J. Morein Max Pollins A Ian Rosenberg Samuel La p.atin Abraham Make Paul Morganstern Bernard Pollock David Rosenberg Philip Lapides Malcolm R. Makowsky David Morse David Pollock Irving H . Rosenberg Benjamin Latt Raymond J. Makowsky Robert Morse Harvey Pollock Israel Rosenberg Samuel E. Lavine Leo I. Ma l Morris Moseff Morris Pollock Maurice A. Rosenberg Harry Law Morris Malatt Is rael Moses Reuben Pollock Nathan Rosenberg Leo Lazarus Ger ald S. Maldavair Maurice Mosko) Michael I. Polofsky Sadye Rosenberg Samuel P. Lazarus Joseph Malmet Barney Moss Leonard Polson Wi lli am J. Rosenberg Irving I. Leach David Malvin Morton Moss Joseph Pomarans Alfred L. Rosener, Jr. Maurice Leach George Mandell Alfred Mossberg George Popkin Harvey Rosenblatt Oscar A. Leach Peter Mantell Irving Mossberg Jerome L. Port Charles Ro senfield Robert S. Leach Nathan Marcu Jacob Mossberg Bradford Portnoy Hyman Rosenfield Milton Leand Bernard Marcus Be nj amin Movsovitz Harold S. 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Torgan Mars all Winograd Meyer Halprin Nathan Shapiro Benjamin Soli sh Nathan Torgan Harry Winoker Charl es "Jack" Jacobson Sidney Shapiro David J. Solish Samuel Torgan Eske Winsberg Frank Kassed Benjamin S. Sharp Israel Solish Seymour Torgan Sa ul Winsten Milton Kaufman Perry Shatkin Louis L. Solmonson Berry Torgan James W. Winston Bernard Klemer Simon Shatkin Charles Solomon Samuel Torgen Saul A. Wittes Harry Kohl Philip Shaulson Edwin Solomon David Torman Gi lbert Woiler Bernard Kram er Irving Shechtman Elliott M. Solomon Herman Tarman Harry A. Wo lf Jack Kramer Simon Shechtman Levi Solomon Jacob Tarman Sidney Wolf Dr. Herbert Charles Ezra H. Sheffres Abraham Soloveitzik Norm an Torman Abraham Wolfe · Lichtman Philip Sheffres Samuel S. Soloveitzik Judah Touro Harold D. Wo lfe Louis R. Liss Harvey M. Shein Samuel Sondack Benjamin Trager Marshall G. Wolfe Arnold Lovett Miles L. Shein Abie Sondler Bernard J. Trinkel Eli Wolk Thomas Marks Joseph Shepard Jake Sondler Max L. Troob All en L. Woolf Dr. Milton Marks Sydney Sher Saul Sonion Charles L. Troup David Woolf Louis Millen Barney Sherman Hyman Sonkin Ethel Troup Earl L. Woolf Charles Henry Miller Bernard I. Sherman Nathan Sonkin Joseph S. Troup Hayvis Woolf Norman Miller Samuel Sherman Aaron Soren Wa ll ace L. Trust Leopold D. Woolf Douglas W. Mushnick Murray Shindler Robert Soren Henry Turoff Maurice Woolf Mi chael Myers Samuel M. Shlevin Benjamin Sorgman Irvin Unger Sumner L. Woolf Arnold Rosenfield Sau I Shocket Frederick Sperling Nathan Udell Daniel Wortman Malcom S. Rosenthal Sampson Sholes Max Spivak William Udell John D. Wyner Gilbert Sachs Joseph H . Sholovitz David Spunt Meyer Vascovitz Benjamin Wyzansky Kenneth Sackett Abraham Shore Arthur Stambler David Vecker Abraham Yanku Hyman Schachter Hyman Shore Harold Stanzler Lieb L. Vecker Leonard Yanku Stanley Moses Schertz Joseph Shore Elliott K. Stein William Vecker Bennett L. Yetra Elias Schwartz Melvin L. Shuman Harry Stein Harry Vengerow Louis Yoken Alex Seligman Nathan Shuser Harvey D. Stein Philip Vi lker Maurice Yosinoff Lew Shaw Tevis Shusman Mort Stein Maxwell Villar James Young Mark Spilka Abraham Shuster Ronald Stein Joseph A. Vinacco· Manuel D. Young Herbert M. Stolzberg Herbert V. Shuster Solo mon Stein Charles 0. Vine Alfred Zacks Sidney Stone Sam Shawtz Edward Steinberg Victor Vine Clinton Zacks Morris Sweet Arnold M. Side! Abraham Steiner Benjamin J. Viner Florence I. Zacks Louis J. Weiner Abraham Sief Harvey M. Steiner Eli Viner Abraham A. Zaidman Irving Weitz Philip Siegal Joseph I. Steiner Jacob W. Wachter Abraham Za le Irving J. Weitzner Samuel Siegal Charl es J. Steingold Morris B. Waitsman Milton M. Zalk Bernard P. Wexler Arthur Siegel Charles W. Stern Harvey R. Waksler Edward Zamil Harry Yoken Harry N. Siegel Daniel S. Stern Lawrence Waldman Oscar 2. Zaretsky Paul Young Irwin M. Siegel Fred Stern Leo D. Wa ldman Julius Zawatsky William S. Zelnicker J. Sanford Siegel Joseph Stern Joseph Wallace Ma xwell B. Siegel Sidney Stern Irving H. Wall ac k Frank A. Silberman Harold Sternbach Gilbert G. Wall enstein Leon Si letchnik S. Marvin Sternbach Haskell Wallick If you have any questions about the Jewish War Bernard J. Silk Kirby Stewart Jacob Wallick Veterans Memorial, or if you would like to make a Nathan Sil k Albert Stone Sa muel G. Wallick donation th e cause, call Irv Levin at 941-6032 or Harry S. Silton Arthur L. Stone Harold Warren Alfred Silver Ira M. Stone Jacob. B. Wasser Charles Abrams at 944-0539, or write to J.W.V. Abner Sil verman Jack Stone Allen Wasserman Memoiral Wall of Honor, P.O. Box 3699, Allen Sil verman Jacob Stone Charles J. Waterman Cranston, RI 02910. Charles L. Silverman Nathan Stone Raphael Wa x 14 - THE RHODE ISLAND JEWISH HERALD, THURSDAY, APRIL 26, 2001 FEATURE Brown Exhibit Focuses on Howdy and Hello Power and Weapons Technology Phans "Death, Defense, Distinc­ the world's cultures. They are the Americas, Africa, Asia by Richard Suls should be enough for you. High tion: Weapons and Power," a tools for hunting or conryt. and the Pacific. It is recog­ This is the start of what may speed Internet access is mainly new exhibit focusing on But in success warriors or nized as one of the leading become a biweekly technology beneficial to individuals that weapons and curated by hunters also may gain eco­ anth ropological teaching column. There are many things use the Internet for extended Brown University museum nomic resources, social pres­ museums in the Northeast. out there in the world of tech- periods of time each day, down­ studies students, will open on tige, or political power. Thus The museum's four intimate nology that just aren' t explained load files often, play games April 29 at the Haffenreffer weapons become symbols of galleries offer a stimulating fully or very well. This column online, are an advanced user, or Museum of Anthr,opology, power and often are featured. setting in which to learn aims to help solve these prob- need to be connected at all 300 Tower St., Bristol. in the iconography of leader­ about other peoples and their !ems. I hope it can eventually times. The opening, which w ill ship. Weapons also can be de­ cultures. The Haffenreffer be entirely based on Let's begin with a brief be followed by a reception, fensive, promoting secu rity, Museum is currently located your questions and 'D overviewofwhatbothare. will begin at 4 p.m. Admis­ predictability and control. in Bristol, R.l., on tractitional needs, so please, e-mail \1 I?,. cable modem is a sion fees are $3 for adults, $2 The display of weapons, redo­ lands of the Wampanoag me with any computer I hardware device that con- for seniors, $1 for children; lent with power, always pro­ peoples. On June 1, 1999, the questions or quanda- nects a co-axial (cable) m embers and Brown stu­ vokes a reaction - come re­ university announced that ries. This week, we ~ wire from your ser- dents are admi tied free. act to what the students have the museum will be moving are taking a look at ~ vice provider to Every other spring, done with arrows a nd to Brown's main campus in cable modem vs. DSL. your house. It Brow n 's Haffenreffer Mu­ swords, clubs and throwing Providence, where its collec­ Currently, in this area, ' usually requires a seum and department of an­ s ti cks, even scepters a nd tions will become the corner­ if one wants high-speed one-time hardware thropology collaborate to shrine figures. Curated by the stone of a new museum. Internet access, there are two installation, by the provider teach museum studies, a next generati on of museum The Haffenreffer Museum main choices: cable modem or to your house. Data travels via graduate seminar whose pur­ professionals, this exhibit offers school programs for DSL. Both services provide cti- the RF cable wire to your home. pose is to put into practice an­ gives us a new way to look at grades kindergarten through reel "high-speed" connections Cox@Home advertises speeds thropological approaches to weapons, as well as a view 12, public lectures, perfor­ to the Internet. Both services "Up to 500 times faster than a material culture in museum into the future of museum an­ mances, symposia, festivals require you to purchase or rent modem." This is an advertise­ contexts: collecting, "making thropology. and a broad range of related an expensive modem-like de- ment of "burst speed," the mea­ sense of," and ctisplaying it. Curated by the 17 members programs and events. The vice (it is really more akin to a surable speed of a piece of in­ Over the past 12 years, semi­ of Brown University's An­ museum is open from 11 a.m. router or hub) that stands next formation sent as fast a possible, nar participants have chal­ thropology 255, museum to 5 p.m. on Saturdays and to your computer and interprets but not continuously. Generally, lenged museum visitors with studies seminar, the exhibit Sundays from September the signal from your carrier. you can expect a constant/ con­ seven ground-breaking ex­ was planned and executed through May; d u ring the Both services offer prices that tinuous speed of approximately hibits, · bring ing the over the past four months. surnrner (June to August), it are much higher than the aver- l00k/ second. For the average museum's galleries alive with The seminar was taught by is open during the same hours age56kmodemservice,(nowat user, this will appear to be at masks and costumes, shadow Dr. David Gregg, associate every day except Monday. $19.99 I month or more). Both least four to five times faster puppets and diviners' curator of the Haffenreffer Anyone interested in learning services also require a hardware than a 56k modem. However, charms, even a coffin in the Museum. more about the Haffenreffer and software installation, which when a user is sending data, or shape of a giant sawfish. The Haffenreffer Museum Museum, may call 253-8388, usually comes with a fee of uploading, a cable modem can The latest student exhibit of Anthropology, Brown's "uni­ or may visit the museum on some kind as well. I cannot be a problem. A cable modem's is "Death, Defense, Distinc­ versity museum," holds collec­ the World Wide Web at stress the following enough: if upstream (or upload) capacity tion: Weapons and Power. " tions of more than 100,000 arti­ . your e-mail and occasionall y shared amongst local groups. gather information from Web Therefore upload speeds can si tes a few times a week, a mo- dem and a $19.99 / month price ( Continued on Page 19) Primo Hearty Soups Recall YMCA Offers Yoga Patricia A. Nolan, M.D., MPH, director of the Rhode Island De­ The Pawtucket Family partment of Health is warning consumers not to eat Primo Hearty YMCA will offer a six-week FIFTIETH Soups Clam Chowder or Primo Hearty Soups Cream of Mushroom Yoga course for ages 16 and up with portabello mushrooms due to several illnesses reported to the ANNUAL MEETING starting May 7. manufacturer and the potential for illness due to botulism. At trus The class will be held on time, it is reported that these soups were sold in Job Lots in Rhode Mondays at 7 p.m. Island during 2001 and possibly during 2000. There are many health ben­ Consumers should dispose of the cans immectiately, but can re­ efits of Yoga . Practicing Yoga tain the labels for reimbursement by Primo Foods. Consumers can can help in~rease your strength contact the Consumer Response Centre at (877) 554-3577, from 9 a.m. BUREAU OF and agility, tone your muscles to 5 p.m. (DST). Consumers cah forward the original label ctirectly to and joints, improve your over­ Primo Foods Company at 2150 Lakeshore Boulevard West, Toronto, JEWISH EDUCATION all health, gain a sense of calm Ontario, M8V 1A3. as you let go of stress and bring OF RHODE ISLAND It has been reported that these soups may have been underprocessed balance, poise and self-confi­ and several bacterial infections eould result from underprocessed foods dence into your life. consumed without adequate heating. Typical symptoms may include The cost for one class per diarrhea, vomiting, and fever hours to days after consumption. Food­ week is $35 for full members, borne botulism is caused by a chemical toxin produced by bacteria $50 for activity members, $60 potentially also present in underprocessed food. Early signs of intoxi­ for non-members and $55 for cation may appear hours to days after ingestion and consist of marked senior citizens who are non­ fatigue, muscle weakness, dizziness, usually followed by double vi­ members. sion and progressive difficulty in speaking and swallowing. Anyone Yoga's simple and relaxing experiencing these symptoms after consuming these products should techniques can help create a seek mecticaJ care. No cases of illness have~ yet been reported in Rhode healthy body and a wonderful Island. sense of well-being. Other questions ·may be directed to the Office of Food Protec­ For more information on tion at 222-2749. this class, or any other fitn~ss TUESDAY, MAY 8, 2001 class, contact Fitness Director 15 IYAR 5761 - Gift Certificates Available - Sue Jack a t the Pawtucket Family YMCA, 20 Summer 7:00PM St., Pawtucket, R.l. Call 727- 7900. ATTHE JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER OF RHODE ISLAND

<}f'v1✓1(''l. •• Selma Stanzler, Annual Meeting Chair Best of "Award of Excellence" for 9 years running ... Erica Teverow, Annual Meeting Chair - Wine Spectator Magazine Gloria S. Feibish, President Minna Ellison, Executive Director 762 Hope Street • Providence, RI 02906 • 401-421-4114 THE RHODE ISLAND JEWISH HERALD, THURSDAY, APRIL 26, 2001 - 15 ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT ~ Three Klezmer Bands Rock AS220 by Jon Rubin klezmer music (which is prob­ you are witnessing some sort of Herald Editor ably like all of the klezmer mu­ carnival, a grand musical circus On April 18 three back-to­ sic you've ever heard), Shirirn, of sorts. One of their final songs back klezmer bands converged who were dressed in brown and was inspired by the New York on AS220, located at 115 Empire white tie-dyed shirts, brought trinkets that are sold near the Street in Providence. The audi­ the Jewish world of Eastern Eu­ Statue of Liberty, and at a cer­ ence was at first moderately rope alive. Besides the normal tain part in the song, they had sized, and grew throughout the klezmer instruments of clarinet, the whole audience yelling night as the sounds of Eastern drums and horns, Shirirn also European Jewish music trickled had a tuba and a banjo as well. out in the night and pulled in Because klezmer is a music When Shirim played, new customers. Rather than composed of the many styles you fel t that a dozen have three similarly sounding picked up by migrating Jews bands, the nights line-up had over a long period of time, you countries were put in a three entirely different styles, can hear influences of many blender, with one coun­ each magnificent, moving and countries inside it. And when dripping with Jewish spirit. Shirim played, you felt that a try after another froth- The first band up wa·s the fa­ dozen countries were put in a ing and rising to the top mous Shirirn Kl.ezmer Orches­ blender, with one country after briefly, only to sub­ Members of the Sh;;im Klezmer Orchestra at AS220. tra, who come from Boston and another frothing and rising to are well-known in New En­ the top, only to submerge and merge and then return composers. gland. Playing "traditional" then return again. You feel like Their style was much more a funk again. / jazz / rock type of klezmer, and NaftuJe's Dream was more was extremely upbeat. They even "futuristic" and also contained had some people dancing around more electric instruments. The "chachkes! chachkes!" to the the room for their final few songs. main deviation was their treat­ beat. Visit Shirim at their Web The final band to take the ment of the music - they took si te at . stage was Naftule's Dream. their artistic liberties with both Next up was Meshuge, a Their appearance may have klezmer standards and with klezmer band from Verona, Italy. caused the audience to rub klezmer itself, throwing in in­ Playing a more "modern" their eyes for a moment, be­ strumental solos (even drum so­ klezmer, Meshuge had a violin­ ca use they very closely re­ los) where you'd think wouldn't ist, electric bass, electric guitar sembled the members of fit at all. They are truly some and saxophone as its more Shi rim. In fact, all of the mem­ marvelous musicians. unique instruments. Hearing bers of Shirim also comprise At one point in the evening, klezmer with a guitar soloing Naftule's Dream, but both the lead clarinet p layer of with a "waa waa" effect may take groups play entirely different Shirim said that "klezmer mu­ some getting used to at first, but styles of klezmer. This tre­ sic is the ultimate fusion music." it quickly becomes an engrossing mendous amount of variety is To say the least, the three bands experience. The high-tech instru­ made possible by the fact that broke the klezmer mold that Two of the members of Meshuge from Verona, Italy. ments added a touch of mystery Shirim / Naftule's Dream evening, and if you weren't Hera ld µlt otos by /011 Rubin that was extremely entrancing. possess no less than three there, you missed a great show.

Join Us Wednesday May 2, 2001

for a Gala Performance of StraviNsk'i# s L'Histoire du Soldat (A Soldier's Tale) to benefit The Nature Conservancy of Rhode Island Produced by the College ofVisual & Performing Arts, UMass. (Dartmouth) Francisco Noya, Conductor Dan Butterworth's Puppet Theatre

Invitations: R.I.S.D. Auditorium • 8:00 pm .Y. • Patrons: $250 each ., . Market Square, Providence, RI ., . Ho1101wy [IJ,1ir Tickets: $ 125 each Mn. Linco/11 D. Cl,afi·e Student: $50 each Committre mt'1nhers: The evening also includes: Aler/,, Goldstein E-mail: [email protected] Waterfire on the river by Barnaby Evans Ded<' Coht'11 or call 401.331.7110 Private reception and exhibitions in to reserve your tickets by credit card Market House Gallery

Sponsors: FLEET Private Clients Group, CVS/Pharmacy 16 - THE RHODE ISLAND JEWISH HERALD, THURSDAY, APRIL 26, 2001 @j ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT Music on the Hill Free Wurlitzer Organ Concerts at Presents Gideon PPAC Rubin, Pianist The free Wond ers o f the Wu rlitzer organ concert series On April 29 at 4 p.m-., Music a nd re turns th is s p r ing to the on the Hill proudly presents the . He is also fea­ Provid ence Per fo rming Arts fo urth concert of the 2000-2001 tured with the New World Sym­ Center. PPAC and the Annual season, with Gideon Rubin, pia­ phony on an upcoming CD re­ Fund Donors invite everyone nist. lease on the RCA/BMG label to enjoy magnificent music Rubin gave his first perfor­ w ith Mich ael Tilson Thomas. during these free lunch-time mance as soloist with an orches­ Rubin will soon be recording concerts . Wonders of the tra at the age of 12. He attended solo and chamber music of Dan Wurlitzer is a time-honored the Mannes Sch ool of Music, Welcher on the Koch label. He tradition in the city of Provi­ graduated with a bachelor of is presently working on his doc­ dence, where people of all ages arts d egree cu m lau d e from toral degree in piano perfor­ bring their lunch and enjoy H arvard, and then acquired a m ance a t the University o f local organ artists demonstrat­ master's in music from Boston Southern California in Los An­ Rehearsing for 'Little Shop ing the d azzling sounds of this University. geles. ra re instrume nt. Beverages of Horrors' Rubin has performed as solo­ Rubin's program offers a va­ wi11 be provided by the Provi­ David Almeida rehearses with musical director, Ula Kane, ist with the New England Con­ ri ety of 20th Century repertoire; dence Performing Arts Center. a member of Providence's Jewish community as they pre­ servatory Youth Philharmonic, . however, all music is accessible The free organ concerts a re pare fo r The Community Players' production of the glee­ the Boston Symphony Orches­ to a wide audience. Among his sch eduled this spri ng from full y gruesome musical '.' Little Shop of Horrors" to be pre­ tra, the Mannes Orchestra, and p ieces w ill include: " China noon to 1 p.m.; please see the sented at Jenks Juruor High School in Pawtucket until May the Boston Classical Orchestra. Gates" (1983), John Ad ams; schedule listed here which in­ 6. For ti ckets, call 726-6860. . His teachers have been Wha "Va ria tions and Fug ue on a cudes the perfo rming artis t. Photo by Bill Donnelly, D01111elly Pl1 otograpl1y Kyun Byu n, Russell Sherman, Theme of Handel," J. Brahms; Fo r addition a l information, Edward Aid well, and Benjamin "Hommage to Faure" (1972), call 421-ARTS or v isit Pasternack. He has performed Robert Helps; "Nocture #4 in E­ . solo and chamber music recitals flat Major Op 36," G. Faure; and Pianist Robin Spielberg in • April 30 - Bob Legon with throughout the United States "Gasp a rd d e la N uit (Artful silent movie and in Europe, and has recently Dodger of the Night, 1908)," Concert at Belcourt Castle • May 14 -Alden Mitchel] left his position as resident pia­ Ravel: I. Ondine; II. LeGibbet, The Royal Arts Foundation will present a concert with one of • May 21-Len Beyersdorfer nist for the New World Sym­ Ill. Scarbo. • May 30 - Patrick Aiken Ameri ca's most respected contempor";y pianists, Robin Spielberg phony under the direction of The concert w il1 be held at St. Organ music was an in te- on May 4 at 7 p.m. m Belcourt Castl e s French Gothic Ballroom. Michael Ttlson Thomas. Luke's Episcopal Chu rch lo­ Admission is $22.50 for adults and $19 fo r seniors. Reservations gral part of perfo rmances .in Rubin is an acti ve supporter cated a t Peirce and Church th e early years w h en the are necessary and can be made by calling 849-1566 or 846-0669. of new music, where he has per­ streets in East Greenwich, R.I. Admission mcludes a guided tour of the historic mansion and Providence Perform ing Arts fo rmed with n ew music en­ Tickets will be available by mail m useum for all patrons beginning at 6 p.m. Belcourt Castle is lo­ Center was known as Loew's sembles in New York, Harvard or at the door. Admission is $15 cated at 657 Be11 evue Ave., Newport, R.I. Movie Palace. The theater 's University, Boston University, fo r adults, $10 fo r seniors and firs t o rga n, a Morto n, re­ Robin Spielberg, one of Ameri ca's fa vorite pianist/ composers and the New World Symphony. students, and children 12 and mai"ned wi th the theatre until on the contemporary music scene, will be makin g a return concert He has recently recorded a CD under are welcome and admit­ appearance to Belcourt Castle as part of her 25-city "Dreaming of it sustained severe damage of solo piano music by Ameri­ ted free of charge. For further Summer Spielberg recently did a national news segment with from the fl oods in downtown Tour."_ can composers, which is avail­ information, cal1 884-8297, or ABC News which focused on Spielberg's work with music and heal­ Provide n ce, ca used b y th e ab le for purchase on 884-4116. mg and her grassmots music business of touring, publishing, pro­ hurricaes of 1938 and 1954. duction and recor_dmg; the segment aired nati onally this March. The M o rto n was re m oved This very special performance will resemble one of the "salon­ fro m the Th eaters in 1956, style" concerts reminiscent of Alva Belmont's musical soirees of the ending the era of organ mu­ 19th century. The piano on which she will perform is an 1891 Meals to Go Featuring sic. On Jan. 28, 1982, the lost Stem way concert grand which was built fo r Paderewski, one of the era was reborn w ith the pur­ Shepherd's Pie and finest pianists of all time. Belcourt's French Gothic ballroom offers chase of the 5 / 21 Wurlitzer wonderful natural acousti cs and a memorable setting for Spielberg's Chicken Pot Pie. organ that resides in the the­ natural fo r storytelli':g; her concerts are always an exchange of a ter tod ay. Origi n ally from gift_ beautiful piano music rruxed W1 th anecdotes, humor, and insights 776 Hope Street Chicago Marbro Theaters, the about her songs of love, loss and hope. Providence, RI Providence Performing Arts Since signing with the East Greenwich-based North Star music Center's Wurlitzer organ was label in 1994, Spielberg has recorded nine CDs (selling more than 351-4851 built in 1927 a nd is o ne of 300,000 copies of her piano-based recordings), has perfo rmed two Fax 351 -4931 three of its type. sold-out concerts at Carnegie Hall's Wei11 Recital Hall, and has Jonnerly Reuben's Deli toured the country, making numerous television appearances in­ cluding "CBS This Morning'' and a PBS Christmas special. "As a popular pianist, Spielberg has one of the best sets of hands go­ The Community Players ing," says the All Music Guide. "Her touch is perfect ... she plays proudly present stellar pieces ... most expressing intimate emotional edges that will move memories in the listener. 11 Judy Garland Film Series at the Library ''Miss Show Business: A Film Series Celebrating Judy Garland" will be featured at the Barrington Public Library during the month of May, on Thursd_ay evei_ungs, at _7 p.m. Librarian and film enthusiast Doug LIVE JAZ.Z EVERY Book and Lyrics by Howard Ashman SwtSzcz will prov,de pre-film commentary. The schedule is as follows: Music by Alan Menken May 3 - "Biography: Judy Garland" A 100-minute documen­ Based on the fil m by Roger Corman tary from the Arts and Entertainment cable network television se­ WEDNESDAY NIGHT Screenplay by Charles Griffith ries, detailing the highs and lows of Judy's life and career. Direc ted by Brian Mulvey M?Y 10 - "Strike Up the Band" (1940) Busby Berkeley musi­ with ''The Innovations" 8 pm to 12 am Musical Direction by Lila Kane cal with Judy as lovelorn singer to Mickey Rooney's energetic high school band leader. Featuring the Paul Whiteman Orchestra. April 27* .. 29 May 17 - "Meet Me in St. Louis" (1944) Director Vincente ~ ~din_ing room: May 4 .. 6 Minnelli' s rose-colored homage to early 20th-century America in­ wednesday and thursday 5pm - 1Opm cludes classic songs like "The Boy Next Door," "The Trolley Song, Frid ay and Saturday and "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas." friday and saturday 5 pm -11 pm evenings at 8:00 P.M. May 24 - "Easter Parade" (1948) Dancer Fred Astaire chooses Sunday Matinees at 2,00 P.M. chorus girl Judy as his newest dance partner. Ann Miller and Pe­ at Jenks Jr. High Auditorium, ter Lawford co-star in a film that boasts 17 Irving Berlin songs. ~ _ECJ_r/lounge hours: Division St. , Pawtucket (across from McCoy Stadium) May 31 - "A Star is Born" (1954) Garland's greatest film suncloy 8pm - 1am Adults$1Z achievement features James Mason as a screen legend whose career Students (through high school ) $8 fades as wife Judy's star is on the rise. Restored to its original 176- monday - thursday 5pm - 1am nunute length and shown in widescreen format with digi tal pic­ friday ond-SO!urdoy..5pm -2 am RESERVATIONS: ture and sound. Enjoy this film as it was when first released . ( 401) 726-6860 _Th e programs are free and open to all. The Barrington Public Library 1s locate_d at 281 County Road, Barrington, R.l. Ca 11 247- 99 che stnut street o providence, ri o 621.8888 http://membcrs.home.net/dgillis2 1920 for information. THE RHODE ISLAND JEWISH HERALD, THURSDAY, APRIL 26, 2001- 17 ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT ~ -- Drama Workshops Midori Concert Rescheduled at the Library The Zeiterion Theatre an­ Tickets, which still remain for Two four-week drama nounces that the make-up date the concert, are $15, $25, and workshops will be offered to for the Midori / Robert $30, with Zeiterion members students in grades five through McDonald concert has been receiving $4 off tickets (up to 4) eight at the Barrington Public chosen. and seniors students, and teach­ Library. The first workshop se­ After consulting their respec­ ers receiving a $3 discounts. ries will take place on Tuesday tive touring schedules, they They can be purchased by evenings in May at 7 to 8:30 have chosen May 5 at 8 p.m. The visiting the Zeiterion box office p.m., beginning May l. The performers have changed three (Tuesday to Friday 10 a.m. to 5 second series will be offered on of the selections they wi ll be p.m., Saturday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.) Thursday evenings in June, playing. The program now in­ or calling (508) 994-2900. beginning June 7. cludes Johann Sebastian Bach's The Zeiterion Theatre is sup­ Drama coach Angela "Sonata No. 4 in C minor," ported, in part, by grants from Brayman returns to the Beethoven's "Sonata No. 10 in the cultural councils of Barrington Public Library to G Major," Saint Saens' "Sonata Acushnet, Barnstable, Berkley, lead the workshops, each of No. 1 in D minor," and Webern's Bourne, Brewster, Carver, Dart­ which will culminate in an in­ "Four Pieces, Opus 7." mouth, Fairhaven, Harwich, Madelyn Macedo Shows formal presentation in which Patrons holding tickets to the Marion, Mashpee, Mattapoisett, fam il y members will be in­ original Jan. 20 concert date can New Bedford, Orleans, Roches­ Hand-Crafted Art at CenterCity vited to participate. Besides use these same tickets for the ter, and Swansea, local agencies This month's featured artist presents ceramic containers, leading workshops at the li­ May 5 concert. supported by the Massachusetts hanging planters and ear.thenware vessels hand-crafted by brary for several years, An­ Patrons unable to attend the Cultural Council, a state agency. Madelyn Macedo. The show runs until May 14. gela has studied theater arts May 5 concert have a few op­ It is a !so supported by the CenterCity Contemporary Arts has a full range of unique, in New York City and per­ tions. They can either exchange City of New Bedford, the one-of-a-kind gifts fo r special occasions in their gift gallery. formed in several local pro­ the tickets for a Zeiterion gift Acushnet Foundation, COM/ All artwork and items are hand-made by R.I. artists. ductions. certificate, good for two years Gas & COM / Electric. The CenterCity Contemporary Arts is located on the second floor The Dra ma Workshops from date of issuance on any FIRSTFED Charitable Founda­ of The Arcade in downtown Providence, 65 Weybosset St. Gal­ are fr ee and are sponsored Zeiterion show; receive a full tion, FleetBoston Financial lery hours are Monday through Friday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and by the Friends of the refund; or apply the tickets to a Foundation, Lucent Technolo­ Saturday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Ba rrington Publi c Library. show remaining in the 2000- gies, The National Endowment Register for either series by 2001 season. for the Arts, The New Bedford phone (247-1920, ext. 2) or in It is important to note the Day Nursery Board of Manag­ person at the Library's Ref­ Zeiterion cannot grant refunds · ers, New England Foundation erence Desk. Participation is beyond May U, when the current for the Arts, the Olive Higgins City Nights Announces limited to 10 students per season ends. The box office needs Prouty Foundation, the Orchard workshop. the Jan. 20 tickets in order to ac­ Foundation, and our Friends Auditions commodate patrons' wishes. and Business Partners. There will be auditions for magnified by Charlotte's deaf "Moon Over Buffalo" by Ken mother who manages the the­ Ludwig on April 30 and May ater! Get Into Shape Space Close Encounters 1 at City Nights Dinner The­ City Nights provides a sti­ With atre, 27 Exchange St., Paw­ pend payment to all cast, at Providence tucket at 7 p.m. For informa­ crew and production staffing. Michelangelo tion, call 723-6060. Inquiries are always welcome Children's Museum Robin Richmond, author of Needed are one man, 40s for all areas of participation. Michelangelo and the Creation of to S0s; two men, early 30s to Apprentice positions are of­ On May 3, Providence "we thought it was the perfect op­ the Sistine Chapel, will present a late 30s; one man, 50 to 60; ten available. Children's Museum will reveal portunity to enrich Shape Space slide lecture entitled "Close En· one very attractive woman, Those auditioning for the the newly renovated look of with a variety of new activi ties," counters with Michelangelo" on mid 20s; one woman, mid 20s first time are encouraged to Shape Space, the museum's in­ explains Louisa Kile, director of May 3 at 7:30 p.m. at the Carna­ to mid 30s; and one charac­ bring, if possible, a resume teractive exhibit exploring the education for the museum. tion Public Library, 140 ter woman to play 60+. The and a recent photo to be kept wonders of geometry. A "geo- The exhibit receives a shot of Sockanosset Cross Road. role of "Charlotte" is cast. on an acti ve file (or a form color with· new illus­ The talk, sponsored by the Readings from the script will and photo can be taken at the trations to highlight Friends of the Cranston Public be required. thea ter). Auditions for new the fun of discovering Library, is bei ng held in con­ Performance d ates for shows are approximately ev­ shapes.Anew interac­ junction with Richmond's own "Moon Over Buffalo" are ery six weeks. tive counter will art exhibit at the Peck Gallery, July 14, 20-21, 27-29: Aug. 2- City Nights is located at change regularly, fea­ 424 Wickenden St. in Provi­ 5. the center of downtown turing hands-on fun dence. An acting couple - not Pawtucket, next to the Paw­ from tangrams to Richmond, currently Jiving exactly the Lunts - are on tucket Times Newspaper sm all kaleidoscopes in England, is also the author of tour in Buffalo in 1953. Char­ Building with easy access that encourage chil­ two children's books, The Story lotte is the wife of George from Route 95 by ex it 29 (at dren to notice geomet­ in a Picture: Animals in Art and Hay, an often inebriated, the end of the ex it ramp, ric patterns. Kids and Introducing Michelangelo as well womanizing actor. Out of the turn left onto Broadway, grown-ups create wild as another adult book, Frida blue, Frank Capra wants to then at the first traffic light geo-patterns of their Kahlo in Mexico. She was one of scout them for his latest turn right onto Exchange own at a nearby mag­ the few people allowed to view movie. Will Charlotte appear Street). The theater is on the net board with color­ the restoration project of the or run off with their agent? left side of Exchange Street ful triangles, squares Sistine Chapel. Will George be sober enough at the intersection of Broad and rectangles. The program is free and open to emote? Can he stay out of Street, with several parking The opening cel­ to the public. Richmond's talk trouble long enough? They lots on the right side of Ex­ ebration begins on will begin after a brief business might have a shot at the big change Street across from May 3 at 4 p.m., when meeting of the Friends. Light time! Hilarious misunder­ the theater and one diago­ storyteller Clare refreshments will be served at standings pile on madcap ad­ nally behind the newspaper Vadeboncoeur leads the conclusion of the program. ventures, all of which are building. STORYTELLER and educator Clare children age 5 and up Copies of Ri chm ond's Vadeboncoeur will kick off a shape eel- on a shape safari Michelangelo and the Creation of ebration on May 3 at 4 p.m., as the newly through stories, songs the Sistine Chapel will be avail­ renovated exhibit Shape Space is un- and ga mes. Explore able for purchase and signing The Jewish Theatre Ensemble veiled at Providence Children's Mu- the wonders of 2- and by the author. For further infor­ proudly presents seum. She.will lead children age 5 and 3-dimensional shapes mation, contact John Fox Cory, up on a shape safari through stories, and get a giggle out of 943-9080, ext. 101. Hello MuddaH, Hello FadduH! songs and games. geometry. Kids learn The Allan Sherman Musical Plt oto courtesy of Prov idence Cl,ildreu's Museum. the secret language of THE Music and Lyrics by Allan Sherman shapes and even use Conceived and Written by Douglas Bernstein and Rob Krausz mazing" kickoff and a seri es of their own bodies to make some PURPLE CAT Di rected by Don Kieffer spectacular shape programs shapes of their own. RESTA ...... ,,. Musical Direction by Marc Trachte nberg throughout May will mark the On Wednesdays throughout IN CHEPACHET SINCE 1929 April 26, 28, & 29 and May 3, 5 & 6 unveiling of the renovated ex­ May, kids unlock the mY.steries Fine Dining in a Relaxed Thursday Evenings* at 7:30 PM • Saturday E,,enings at 8:30 PM hibit. of tangrams, build giant shapes Country Atmosphere Sunday Matinees a1 2:00 PM The exhibit has been a visitor using only dowels and rubber YOUR HOSTS, THE LAVOIES Jewish Community Center, 401 Elmgrove Avenue, Providence favorite on the second level since bands and even construct paper Chepachet Village, R.t. Advance Tickets: Adults: $10; Seniors & Chi ldre n ( 12 and under): $8 the museum opened in pyramids and cubes. For more (401) 568·7161 At the door: Adults $ 12; Seniors & Children ( 12 and under): $10 Providence's Jewelry District in information, call 273-KIDS or AT THE JUNCTION OF ~ Forticketscull : (401) 861-8800 1997. With the recent addition of visit . 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ANITA BERMAN was assisted with the arrange­ cate of honor for volunteers at CRANSTON - Anita B. ments by Sugarman-Sinai Me­ Memorial Hospital in Holly­ Berman, 80, of Park Forest morial Chapel, 458 Hope St., wood, Fla. She was a member of Road, Cranston, formerly of Providence. the National Council of Jewish by Michael D. Smith F.D./R.E. Providence, died April 17 at Me­ Women, Temple Beth-El and its Shalom Memorial Chapel morial Hospital, Pembroke FRIDA DORINA Sisterhood. She was also a mem­ Pines, Fla. She was the wife of PAWTUCKET - Frida ber of the New York chapters of Bernard I. Berman. They were Dorina, 77, of 75 East Ave., an B' nai B' ri th and Hadassah. May I visit a mourner on Shabbat? M.V., married for 59 years. engineer in the building indus­ She was an avid quilter. Pawtucket Born in Fall River, Mass., a try in Russia before she retired, She leaves a daughter, Nan Since Jewish law prohibits sitting shiva on daughter of the late Jacob and died April 22 at home. Levine, and a son, Martin J. Shabbat, it may appear that the mourning fam­ Fannie Zeldes, she had li ved in She was the wife of Anatoly Goldstein, both of Providence; ily would be violating halachah Gewish law) by Providence for 40 years. Geyshes. Born in Russia, a fi ve grandchildren and five receiving guests. Therefore, strong custom has Besides h er husband, she daughter of the late Georgy great-grandchildren. She was resulted in the general prohibition of Shabbat leaves three daughters, Ferilyn and Golda (Dorin a) .Dorin, she the sister of 10 late brothers and shiva visits. So the final answer is no. Kaplan of Cranston, Linda immigrated to Providence in sisters. Why are the first three days of shiva considered to be the Ochsman of Potomac, Md., and 1992. The funeral was held April 20 most in tense? B.B., Cranston Barbara Kempner of Boca She was a m ember of in Temple Beth-El, 70 Orchard Modem psychology has demonstrated that the first few Raton, Fla.; a sister, Mae Weiss Te mple Emanu-El, the Jewish Ave., Providence. Burial was in days after the death of a loved one are a time of shock and of Forest Hills, N.Y.; five grand­ Family Service, and the Jewish Temple Beth-El Cemetery, Provi­ disorientation. However, time can never really be a factor be­ children, Stacey, Jody, Andrew, Community Center. dence. In lieu of flowers, contri­ cause there are several stages of grief one goes through and Steven and David and a great­ Besides her husband, she butions may be made to Temple all people react differently to the loss of a loved one. granddaughter, Emma. She was leaves a son, Igor Geyshes of Beth-El Endowment Fund, 70 What is the meaning of the Hebrew term "nichum the sister of the late Eva Zeld es. Pawtucket; a siste-r, Mila Orchard Ave., Providence, R.I. avelim"? E.F., Providence Funeral services were held Demidov in Israel; a brother, 02906 or Jewish Eldercare of R.I., "Nichum avelim" is a Hebrew term meaning "comforting on April 20 in Shalom Memo­ Georgy Dorin in Russia; and a 401 Elmgrove Ave., Providence, mourners," and refers in part to the rnitzvah of visiting the house of mourning during the shiva period. rial Chapel, 1100 New London grandson. R.J. 02906. The family was as­ Ave., Cranston. Burial was in The funeral was held April sisted with arrangements by the After I have preplanned and prepaid my funeral arrange­ ments, what should I do? G.D., Providence Lincoln Park Cemetery, 24 in the Sugarman -Sinai Me­ Sugarman-Sinai Memorial Notify one or several family members, your attorney, your Warwick. Arrangements were morial Chapel, 458 Hope St., Chapel, 458 Hope St., Provi­ made by Sh a lo m Memorial Providence. Burial was in Lin­ dence. accountant or perhaps a friend (if you have no immediate fam­ ily) that you have made a prepaid funeral agreement with Chapel. coln Park Cemetery, Warwick. The fa mily was assisted with BETTY KANOPKIN your funeral home and let them know where the contract is located. The funeral home can also provide a copy of the con­ GLADYS BERNSTEIN the arrangements by Sugar­ PROVIDENCE - Betty tract to any person that you may designate to receive one. PROVIDENCE - Gladys man-Sinai Memorial Chapel. (Kaplan) Kanopkin, 84, of 41 (Brudner) Bernstein, 84, of 100 Pinehurst Ave., a saleslady at the Questions are welcomed and encouraged. Send your ques­ Randall St., died Aug. 22, at BEATRICE GOLDSTEIN former Shepard's d ep artment tions to: "Ask The Director," c/ o Shalom Memorial Chapel, Charlesgate Nursing Home. EAST PROVIDENCE - store for many years before re­ 1100 New London Ave., Cranston, RI 02920, phone: 463-7771, A lifelong resident of Provi­ Beatrice (Fields) Goldstein, 97, tiring in the late 1970s died April e-mail: or write The Rhode Island dence, she was a daughter of the of 1440 Warnpanoag trail, died 17 at home. Jewish Herald, PO. Box 6063, Providence, RI 02940. late Leon and Anna (Epstein) April 18 at East Bay Manor. She She was the wife of William Michael D. Smith is a licensed funera l director and owner of Brudner. was the wife of the late Alfred H . Kanopkin. They were mar­ Shalom Memorial Chapel. She was a former member of L. Goldstein. ried for more than 65 years. Born Temple Ernanu-El in Provi­ Born in Sheboygan, Wis., a in Central Falls, a daughter of the man-Sinai Memorial Chapel, dence. daughter of the late Nathan late Harry a nd Annie (Wax) KAY NOVOGRODSKI 458 Hope St., Providence. She was a sister of the late and Sarah (Slatkin) Fidds, she Kaplan, she had lived in Central CRANSTON Kay had lived in Chicago, New Fall s before moving to Provi­ (Wegner) Novogrodski, 91, of Arthur Brudner. LILLIAN B. SCHWARTZ dence about 65 years ago. Strathcona Road, a former jew­ A graveside service was held York and Florida before mov­ FALL RIVER, Mass. - She was a member of Temple elry carder, died April 19 in April 24 at noon in Lincoln Park ing to East Bay Manor in 1990. Lillian B. Schwartz, 91, of 41 Arn David, the former Temple Rhode Island Hospital. She was Cemetery, Warwick. The family She was awarded the certifi- Sarah Ave., formerly of 931 Beth Arn, and the former Jewish the w ife of the late Aron Madison St., died April 22 at Horne for the Aged . Novogrodski. home. She was the wife of the She was an avid reader and Born in Poland, she was the late Joseph L. Schwartz, former enjoyed the companionship of daughter of the late Leib and owner of Schwartz Lumber her Weimaraner, Reckless. Celia (Katz) Wegner. Company in Fall River. Born in Besides her husband, she She worked as a jewelry New Bedford, a daughter of the Unveiling leaves a daughter, Pam carder for the former Brier Mfg. late Barnet and Bes·sie (Alberts) A traditional unveiling service will take Kanopkin of Providence. She Co., Providence. She was a Baskin, she had lived in Fall place at Lincoln Park Cemetery in memory of was the sister of the late Ida member of Temple Torat Yisrael. River for 70 years before mov­ Dr. Joseph Jay Fishbein z"l on Sunday, April 29, Kanopkin, and Samuel a nd She leaves two sons, Henry ing to Somerset 1 and 1 / 2 years · 2001 at 11 a.rn. Solomon Kaplan. Novogrodski of Cranston and ago. Everyone is welcome to attend. Morris Novak of Sayville, N .Y.; A graveside service was held She was a 47-year breast can­ The Fishbein Family April 19 in Lincoln Park Cem­ four grandchildren and three cer survivor and participated in etery, Warwick. In lieu of flowers, great-grandchildren. the American Cancer Society contributions may be made to the A graveside funeral service "Relay for Life" until 2000. Af­ American Heart Association, 40 was held April 20 in Lincoln ter her marriage at age 21, she Broad St., Pawtucket, R.J. 02860. Park Cemetery, Warwick. In lieu devoted herself to her husband The family was assisted with the of flowers, contributions may be The Worst Time To made to your favorite charity. and family and was known as arrangements by the Sugarman­ an incredible cook, baker, pia- Sinai Memorial Chapel, 458 Hope The family was assisted with Arrange A Funeral St., Providence. the arrangements by the Sugar- ( Continued on Page 19 ) It may sound strange, but the worst time to make a funeral ar­ rangement is when a family member has just died. We believe that surviving family members should be spared the heavy burden of making funeral arrangements immediately after UGARMANn· a death has occurred. MEMORIAL That's why we stand ready to help you plan and fund a funeral SINAI CHAPEL .- long before the need arises. You can make most of the important decisions while time pressures and emotional stress are not so overwhelming. . Newly Remodeled Chapel Call or come by to discuss funeral prearrangement. .. a caring with over a century thing to do for your family's peace of mind, and your own. of tradition and service to the Your Only Local Family-Owned Jewish Funeral Home Jewish Community of Rhode Island ~~;,-:•,,_ (e,,;fi,d by•f the~bb is and Southeastern Massachusetts. Member of the Jewish Funeral Directors of America • EMORlAL CHAPEL Certified by the Rhode Island Board of Rabbis Jill E. Sugarman , Director Shelly Go ldb erg, Associate 1100 New London Avenue Cranston, RI 02920 458 Hope Street, Providence, RI (401) 331-8094 Michael D. Smith, R.E. Tel. : 463-7771 OUTSIDE RHODE ISLAND CALL TOLL FREE 1-800- 44 7-126 7 Member National and Rhode Island Toll-free: 1-877-463-7771 Funeral Directors Associations Pre-Need Programs Available lortm•r/\ \101111I \111,H .111cl \f,1, \t1t:,1r111 .1t1 \tcmor,,1/ ( h,1pc/., THE RHODE ISLAND JEWI?H HERALD, THURSDAY, APRIL 26, 2001 - 19 FEATURE

OBITS Cont. Palestinian APARTMENT WANTED WANTED TO BUY nist and friend to all. late Diane (DeDonato) Weiner. Terrorists GENTLEMAN SEEKS Wayland Square/ CENTRAL EXCHANGE ANTIQUES is She was a member of Temple Born in Providence, the son of East Side furnished , air conditioned , stu­ always interested in buying older items - Beth El and it's sisterhood, Adas the late Samuel and Eva ( Continued from Page 1 ) dio/one bedroom apartment for month of china , glass, furniture , jewelry, etc. 29 Israel Synagogue, Brandeis (Weiner) Weiner, he moved to August. Please call 27 4-0793 and leave years same location. (781) 344-6763. Women's Association, The Fall Cranston 25 years ago. that the U.S. views the Palestin- a message. 4/26/01 • 4/26/01 River Jewish Home for the He worked at Fain's Floor ians as responsible for the Aged, and Hadassah, all in Fall Covering and Ruggierei Floor- provocation and the escalation HELP WANTED River. ing, Inc. He was an active mem- of violence, and Levanon said A.I. Jewish Herald classified ads cost $3 for Sh e leaves a son, Robert ber of the Kiwanis Club fo r 35 that is the important thing. HIGH HOLY DAYS 15 words or less. Additional words cost 12 years, and a former president. "There was no change in the - CANTOR or SOLOIST cents each. Payment must be received by Schwartz of Fall River; a daugh­ Monday at 4 p.m. pnor to the Thursday when ter, Judith Berg of Somerset, He was a member of Temple U.S. position," he said. "It is -TORAH READER (may be one person or two people) the ad is scheduled to appear. This news­ Emanu-EI, and Jewish War Vet- clear to the international corn­ paper will not, knowingly, accept any adver­ with whom she resided, six ALSO LOOKING FOR A YOUTH grandchildren and five great­ erans Post No. 23, and a life munity that Arafat is not inter­ tising for real estate which is in violation of ADVISOR FOR SEPT. the A. I. Fair Housing Act and Section 804(c) grandchildren. She was the dear member of the Providence He- ested in a peaceful solution." Call Laurel Silverman (508) 238-6833. of title VIII of the 1968 Civil Rights Act. Our friend of Isabel Domingos. She brew Free Loan Association. He said that due to what he 4/26/01 readers are hereby informed that all dwell­ was the sister of the late Alyce He leaves a stepdau ghter, · called the "clear-cut Palestinian ing/housing accommodations advertised in Debbie DeDonato of Cranston; policy to hurt Is raelis indis­ this newspaper are available on an equal B. Jacobs. PHOTOGRAPHY opportunity basis. Funeral services were held a sister, Ruth Weiner of East crirninately," the Israeli govern­ April 24 at Temple Beth El, 385 Providence; several cousins, ment must act to protect its SKORSKI PHOTOGRAPHY: Specializ­ Send Classbox Correspondence to: High St., Fall River. Burial was and many friends He was the people. ing in Weddings & Bar/Bat Mitzvahs. Use Class Box No. · in Beth El Cemetery, Fall River. twin brother of the late Sylvia He said that self-defense was us for your next event & receive FREE The A.I. Jewish Herald Weiner. also the motivation behind the 11x14. 821-7639 5/31 /01 P.O. Box 6063 In lieu of flowers, contributions Providence, A.I. 02940 in her memory may be made to The funeral service was held recent airstrike against a Syrian Temple Beth-El "Tree of Life" or April 23 from the Sugarman-Si- radar installation. Lev anon said JOB WANTED the American Cancer Society. nai Memorial Chapel, 458 Hope that since Israel's military forces Arrangements were made by St., Providence. Burial was in Lin- with drew from Lebanon, it has FEMALE COMPANION, personal care or Shalom Memorial Chapel, 1100 coin Park Cemetery, Warwick. In been Syria's responsibility t~ private duty assistant available. Please Lieu of flowers, contributions may deter the activities of Hezbollah call Martha at (40) 276-0690. New London Ave., Cranston, · 5/12/01 R.l. be made to Temple Emanu-EI, 99 terrorists operating near the ls­ Taft Ave., Providence, R.I. 02906 rael / Lebanon border. "Syria IRWIN J. 'SONNY' WEINER or Kiwanis Foundation of NE, must understand that they must WANTED CRANSTON - Irwin J. Hasbro Children's Unit, P.O. Box control the situation ... they must 613,Frarningham,MA01702. The stop terrorism." Syria's Presi­ SILVERPLATE AND STERLING "Sonny" Weiner, 78, of Hyde trays , pitchers, tea sets, etc. Doesn't have Street, who worked with floor­ farnily was assisted with the ar- dent Assad publicly vowed to to be polished. (781) 344-6763 ing, died April 20 in Miriam rangernents by Sugarman-Sinai retaliate against Israel "at the 5/17/01 Hospital. Memorial Chapel, 458 Hope St., appropriate time." Levanon re­ He was the husband of the Providence. £erred to these threats by the Syrian government "simplistic rhetoric." Crossed Lines Need to Come to See Us? ( Continued from Page 3) Howdy and Hello Directions to the Jewish Herald are: Technology Phans From Points South: 95 North to Exit 29 (Broadway Cottage St.) has stationed -there. Israel also or Syrian forces retaliating di­ take Broadway (which is Route 1 North) up to third light, take thought it had an understand­ rectly against Israeli targets. ( Continued from Pa ge 14) right on to Webster Street. Go through one light over railroad ing with Syria that guerrilla at­ In the Middle East, the line track, within 100 feet look for an overhang sign Herald Press, R.f. vary greatly. This is mostly im­ Herald. Take driveway to second building. tacks against its occupation of between war and peace is nar­ portant to gamers, users of south Lebanon would cease row, fragile, and all-too-easily From Points North: 95 South to Exit 1 which is Broadway, video/ audio conferencing, and Route 1 South. Go to third light, turn left on George Bennett once th_e occupation ended. But crossed. It is therefore incum­ those who are running a server even after the U.N. verified the bent upon Israel and her Arab Highway, then take third left to Webster Street. Look for (Note: If you intend to run a overhang sign within 100 feet on right and take driveway completion of Israel's with­ neighbors (with the active assis­ server over a cable modern con­ to second building. drawal, anti-Israel hostilities tance of the United States, nection, please ch eck your have continued anyway, leav­ Egypt, and Jordan) to immedi­ terms of service agreement first ing three Israeli soldiers dead ately reestablish the fundamen­ as some providers specifically r--~------7 and another three abducted tal lines of understanding that ' disallow servers). from the Shebaa Farms region. have served them well over the DSL stands for Digital Sub­ RHODE ISLAND JEWISH HERALD Syria's unwillingness to rein years. scriber Line. DSL makes use of in these guerrilla attacks from Otherwise, support for any the already existing telephone Lebanon after the Israeli with­ sort of negotiations will disin­ wires in your house. A tele­ drawal violates Israel's under­ tegrate, other ongoing disputes phone cord contains four wires. standing of what should be tol­ in Israeli-Arab relations (such as Two wires are used by the tele­ erated from Arab states once an incitement to violence, settle­ phone to send and receive outstanding grievance has ment expansion, and economic voices. The other two wires CLASSIFIEDS been addressed and raises inequities) will become exacer­ were usually left unused, until 15 words for $3.00 • 12¢ each additional word questions about what Israel bated, and more regional play­ recently. With a DSL connec­ should expect even if all its dif­ ers will get drawn into the situ­ tion, you can utilize those two Category ferences w ith Syria and Leba­ ation, whether they like it or extra wires. The result: a con­ non are resolved. not. If events unfold in this nection faster than a 56k-mo­ Message At the same time, Israel's manner, not only will Israelis dem, that does not cause a busy willingness to strike at Syrian and Arabs fall victim to a new signal, and adds to the current fo rces in Lebanon violates an round of warfare, but so will phone bill. There are some is­ understanding about how Is­ American interests in regional sues involved in determining raeli-Syrian confrontations stability, secure energy supplies, your exact DSL connection should be contained and mini­ and cooperation in containing speed. For one, the speed (and mized. Such Israeli attacks Iraq. availability) of a DSL connec­ could lead to Hezbollah strikes Debra DeLee is President and ti on can vary greatly, b ased at targets inside Israel, Iran in­ CEO of Americans for Peace Now. upon your distance to the near­ creasing support for Hezbollah, est junction box. Which to choose, you ask? Both types of high-speed Inter­ The Bureau of Jewish Education net access have been known to Celebratesat 50th Annual "crash", or come down, unex­ pectedly for undetermined pe­ I Name Meeting on May 8 riods of time. From my prior I Address experience with both types of "high-speed" Internet, I have The 50th Annual Meeting of the Bureau of Jewish Education I my reservations about DSL. I Phone of Rhode Island will be held on May 8, at 7 p.m. at the Jewish Cable modems h ave been No. Words Date(s) Run ______Community Center of Rhode Island. I around longer and have more Gloria S. Feibish will be installed to serve a second term as To include a box number, send an additional $5.00. All responses sophisticated technical sup­ I president of the bureau. The meeting will also fea~ e the pre­ will be mailed to the Herald via box number, and forwarded to clas• port, and are often faster as I sified advertiser. Payment MUST be received by Monday afternoon. PRIOR to sentation of the Annual Educator Awards, recognition of Israel the Thursday on which the ad Is to appear well. Although DSL lines may Travelers and Honoring of Past Presidents. I eventuall y eclipse cable mo­ The Program Chairs for the evening will be Selma Stanzler I dems in terms of performance, RHODE ISLAND JEWISH HERALD and Erica Teverow. For additional information, contact the BJE/ P.O. BOX 6063, PROVIDENCE, R.I. 02940 for now cable modems seem to : Thank You. RI at 331-0956. · be the winne.. L------~---~ 20 - THE RHODE ISLAND JEWISH HERALD, THURSDAY, APRIL 26, 2001 FEATURE

Dr. Bernard Wax to Speak Peace Now Finds Jewish Author to at RIJHA Meeting April 29 Appear in Lincoln Discrepancy in Israeli May1 Settlement Figures Eve Eliot, au­ thor of Insn­ On April 16, Israeli grassroots remain unsold. Furthermore, of tiab/e: The Com­ organization Peace Now re­ the 2,200 apartments offered for pelling Ston; of ported that according to new sale in Har Homa Four Teens, Food, Housing Ministry data, there between 1999-2000, 1,670 . and its Power, will appear are 2,400 unsold apartments in (76 percent) remain unsold. at Waldenbooks in the Lincoln the settlements of Maale 3. Moshe Eilat, a spokesman Mall on May 1 at 7 p.m. Eliot, Edumim and Givat Zeev. This for Sharansky, comrnurucated who is from New York, is a psy­ data contradicts the claim that the survey to reporters at the chotherapist and addictions the construction authorized meeting. On April 15, a report counselor who is an expert in earlier this month was within on the survey appeared in Globes . eating disorders. Her visit to the limits of "natural growth". On April 16, reports on the Rhode Island is the first stop on This communique is being survey appeared in the econom­ a book tour through the North­ sent in response to the Housing ics sections of Yediot Aharonof east. Ministry denial of the andManriv. · In sntinble is a fictionalized validity of this data. Peace Now concluded account of four teenage girls Peace Now called attention with the following: whose shame, fear and confu­ to the following: 1. If the data is true: The ten­ sion compel them to use food - 1. On Sunday, April 15, der for construction of 496 hous­ or the refusal of it - in mis­ Hous ing Minister Natan ing units in Maale Edurrurn is­ guided attempts to feel safe and Sharansky met publicly with sued on April 5 ilid not cater to in control of their lives. the "Forum of the Heads of the "natural growth" because there Eliot herself battled and over­ Real Estate and Construction -are 1,670 unsold apartments in came anorexia and compulsive Sector." the settlement. Therefore, eating when she was a teenager. 2. At the meeting the minis­ Sharansky and Sharon have not Her story has been featured on ter presented a plan to subsidize been honest with the Israeli pub­ the Sall y Jesse Raphael Show D r. Bernard Wax, director emeritus of the American Jewish housing purchases in 13 locali­ lic, his Labor partners in the coa­ and she has been interviewed Historical Society. ties where demand was ex­ lition and the US adrnirustration. by Barbara Walters. Photo courtesy of Rhode lslaud Jewish Historica l Society tremely low and large amounts Furthermore, a strict freeze on Insatiable will be available in of u nsold apartments where construction in Maale Edurnim The Rhode Island Jewish Historical Association invites you bookstores or can be purchased by available. A detailed survey of and GivatZeev must to be imple­ to its 49th annual meeting on Sunday, April 29, at 2 p.m. at calling (800) 441-5569. For more in­ the localities was presented. mented in order to comply with Temple Beth-El, 70 Orchard Avenue, Providence. The meeting formation on Eliot's scheduled Two of the localities were the the commitment to " natural marks the first event in the Association's celebration of its 50th appearan~e, call Waldenbooks at West Bank settlements of Givat growth" only. anniversary. A special ceremony will honor archivist/ librar­ 333-2120. The Lincoln Mall is lo­ Zeev and Maale Edurnim. The 2. If the data is false: Sharansky ian Eleanor Horvitz for her 29 years of devoted service. cated at 622 George Washington survey showed that of the 3,470 has personally based an execu­ Highway, Lincoln. · Guest speaker will be Dr. Bernard Wax, director _emeritus of apartments offered for sale in tive plan on flawed data and the the American Jewish Historical Society, who will speak on the Maale Edurnirn between 1994 credibility of all Housing Minis­ Is Yo ur Child Becoming topic: "RIJHA Makes a Difference: The Global Importance of and 2000, 1,610 (47 percent) re­ try data and statements is Local Jewish History." For many years, Wax has had close ties to main unsold. circumspect. Bar/Bat Mitzvahed? RIJHAand just recently found unique primary source documents During the same period, 810 Didi Remez, Peace Now Send in your bar / bat in its archives for his research. Wax is the recipient of the Max apartments were offered in Givat Spokesman, can be contacted at mitzvah announcements, along 0 Friedman Award Medal for distinguished service to the field of Zeev. Of these, 790 (98 percent) with a picture, to The Rhode Is­ American Jewish History. land Jewish Herald, P.O. Box 6063, Providence, R.I. 02940.

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