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VOLU ME LXXIV, NUMBER 22 THURSDAY, APRIL 30, 1987 35¢ PER COPY Close Up: Demographic Study Mais Expresses Concern Over "Americanization" Of Holocaust by Aviva Cantor wiping out all the people of one Holocaust's uniqueness as the NEW YORK (JTA) - Israelis group without exception - "just watershed event in history that it involved with Holocaust research because they existed thev had to be is, you are dealing with it and are becoming concerned about the killed" - is what makes it avoiding it at the same time," he current tendency to go too fa r with significant and fundamentally said. "Americanizing the Holocaust" - diffe rent from the many other Avoiding the Holocaust making it accessible to the inhumane events in world history, eliminates the necessity to American experience by he said. confront the philosophical "packaging" it within a list of The Holocaust, Mais continued, assumptions it calls into question fam iliar evils, thus robbing it of its needs to be presented both as a such as the inherent goodness of uniqueness in hu man history. uniquely Jewish event and as one people, the belief in progress, the Characteristic of "going too far" having universal significance. value of education in forming good in "Americanizing the Holocaust" Making it accessible and relevant character, and the superiority of are statements such as "the to the American reality is valid. If Western civilization. Holocaust shows what prejudice, it is inaccessible, 1'one can't learn Early post-war ways of avoiding discrimination and intolerance can from it - it remains in an the Holocaust involved seeing it as lead to" and "the Holocaust is part archive. If it's placed on some an aberration, an idea that still inapproachable metaphysical Calvin Goldscheider (left) and Sidney Goldstein, professors of of the long history of man's exists in the popular mind, said pedestal" the questions it raises as sociology at Brown University in Providence, are directing a inhumanity to man," which make Mais. Statements such as "the it possible to avoid confronting its an event that happened on this Nazis were insane" and "Germans demographic study of Rhode Island's Jewish population. Herald earth cannot be confronted. editor Robert Israel interviews them in a report on page 4. quintessential difference and the were brainwashed" allowed people basic questions it raises. Authentic And Unauthentic to "pay lip service to the Holocaust This view was expressed by Approaches but to avoid confronting the basic Y itzhak Mais, director of Yad However, Mais said, there are fact that good husbands and good LaRouche Group Causes Vashem's Museum, in an interview authentic and unauthentic ways of fathers carried it out." with the Jewish Telegraphic making the Holocaust accessible. T he Eichmann T rial of 1961, Concern In Canada Agency here. American-born Mais, An authentic way of after which Hannah Arendt wrote who has been involved with "Americanizing the Holocaust" is of "the banality of evil," gave (JTA) - Despite its problems polled only .06 percent of the total Holocaust studies since his aliya in to deal with the American impetus to serious historical with the federal government in the vote, but it ran candidates for 1973, recently visited the U.S. participation in the event: showing research. But it was the period of United States, the organization of provincial, municipal and where he served as a consultant to the role of American liberators, the late 1960's that saw a real ,.. Lyndon LaRouche is currently school-board elections in four the United J ewish Appeal on its bringing in the experience of change in the Holocaust currying concern in Canada. provinces - Quebec, Ontario, Auschwitz exhibit, now being survivors, discussing what the U.S. consciousness of American Jews. According to Prof. Frank Chalk of Saskatchewan and British shown in Los Angeles and government did and did not do. "This was a time of ethnic pride Montreal's Concordia University, Columbia. What is of particular touring the country. Unauthentic ways in which and one when questioning and who is chairman of B'nai B'rith concern in Canada, Chalk told the To Mais, the uniqueness of the "Americanization of the protest were accepted," Mais said. Canada's (BBC) social action Jewish Telegraphic Agency, is the Holocaust lies in "the singling out Holocaust" is carried too far Feeling permission to question the committee, the LaRouchites in presence of LaRouchites at major of Jews to be killed because they involv_e placing it on a list of the establishment on civil rights and Canada ·are following a different airports, including Montreal, were considered racially horrors of human experience. "If Vietnam, American Jews came to strategy than in the U.S. and Ottawa, Toronto and Calgary, dangerous." T he Nazis policy of you don't acknowledge the ((·11n t i11 uf'd 11 11 paK<' Jil l constitute possibly more danger where they staff tables filled' with there. innocent-looking literature that Last month, BBC launched a travelers are rather easily Pentateuch Shipped To USSR nationwide "public awareness convinced to read. T his includes campaign" to counter the growth the Executive Intelligence Review, Five thousand copies of a 1902 of the U.S.-based LaRouche a Washington-based weekly Hebrew-Russian Pentateuch organization in Canada. At that magazine with European (chumash), originally printed in time, they released a report, "The headquarters in West Germany, Vilna (now Vilnius, capital of Lyndon LaRouche Network: T he which Chalk said looks like an Lithuania) in I 902, were Canadian Connection," which ordinary business publication. air-shipped to Moscow last week describes the activities of the "You might very well not perceive by the Appeal of Conscience rightwing, very eccentric group the ideology of the LaRouche Foundation, it was reported by that advocates mandatory AIDS organization by looking at it," Rabbi Arthur Schneier, ACF testing for all, the colonization of Chalk said. president. Mars, and has accused Queen He said that the organization Arrangements for the shipment Elizabeth of England and former has been fu nctioning through the were completed by Rabbi Schneier Secretary of State Henry Schiller Institute, which was in a meeting with Konstantin Kissinger of international drug founded in 1984 by LaRouche's Kharchev, chairman of the trafficking. German-born wife, Helga-Zepp Council of Religious Affairs, However, it is their racism, LaRouche, "for unclear purposes." USSR Council of Ministers, in anti-Semitism and revisionist The Institute has been trying to Moscow last February. version of the Holocaust, couched recruit students at Montreal's four Commenting on their discussion, in obscurantist allegations and universities, said Chalk, setting up Rabbi Schneier said: frequently self-contradictory, that tables on campus labelled "For a "T here is increasing recognition have garnered the attention to the High Culture." by Soviet authorities that 'religion group as a danger that must be They have tried to register at is here to stay' in the USSR and A Hebrew-Russian Chumash for Soviet Jews. Rabbi Arthur watched. the schools as a student that the government must meet Schneier holds a copy of a Chumash (Five Books of Moses) In the U.S., the LaRouche organization, but have been the needs of religious believers." originally printed in Vilna in 1902 - one of 5 ,000 copies of the candidates entered state primaries deterred till now fr.om doing it. At He cited ' among other Pentateuch just air-shipped by the Appeal of Conscience on the Democratic ticket, Concordia, said Chalk, a student developments the granting of Foundation for distribution to Jews in the USSR. confusing voters, particularly in complained to the school permission by Soviet authorities last year's gubernatorial primary authorities that the group was in February for two young Russian seminary - the only rabbinical to Rabbi Shayevich in Moscow, in Illinois, when Democratic anti-Semitic, and the school did men to study at the rabbinical training center in Eastern Europe who will supervise their candidate Adlai Stevenson III was not accredit them. seminary in Budapest beginning - were completed by Rabbi distribution to synagogues in forced to quit his party's ticket and Chalk said it is better to risk this fall, one to train as a kosher Schneier with the Soviet and various parts of the USSR. run independently after two giving the LaRouche people a little slaughterer (shochet), the other as Hungarian governments in 1974. Previous Shipment Sent LaRouchites won the primary as free publicity than to allow a cantor (hazzan). Rabbi Schneier also disclosed 10 Years Ago his running mates. Canadians to continue ·being T wo Russian students at the that a shipment of 5,000 Last week's shipment was part Nature Of The Concern largely unaware of what the seminary will be graduated next Hebrew-Russian prayer books of a total printing of I 0,000 copies In Canada, however, the organization stands for. 11 Some month and be ordained as rabbis (siddurim) was now being readied of the Vilna chumash completed LaRouche candidates have run on people who don't know what they to serve synagogues in the USSR, for delivery to the USSR by the by the Appeal of Conscience their own registered political are might vote for them," he said. he said. T hree other graduates of Appeal of Conscience. Both the Foundation in I 977, Rabbi party, the Party for the U.S. Federal Agents the seminary - including the chumash and the siddur will be in Schneier said. The books were Commonwealth, known in Quebec Shut Down Organization rabbi of Moscow's Choral Soviet synagogues in time for reproduced in the United States by as Le Parti de la Republique du In contrast, in the U.S., federal synagogue, Adolph Shayevich - Shevuoth, the Feast of Weeks, the photo-offset process from the Canada. In the last national agents have effectively shut down are currently serving which falls on J une 3, he said. original 1902 volume in Hebrew elections in Canada in 1984, the the organization by occupying its congregations in the USSR. The 5.000 copies of t.he with an accompanying translation party fielded 65 candidates offices in Leesbu_rg, Va., and Arrangements for Russian Hebrew-Russian Pentateuch by ,Joshua Steinberg. then direct.or nationwide, 4 7 in Quebec alone. It kunl 11 1111 •d 11 11 pHg-1· Hit students to study at the Budapest shipped last week were addressed :l .,_ THE RFIODB ISLAND HERl\'1..D, THURSDAY., 1APRll'. '30; 1981 · Rabbi Gutterman Selected For ARZA Slate Local News Rabbi Leslie Y. Gutterman, spiritual leader of Temple Beth-El in Providence, has been selected as one of more than 200 leaders nationwide who will represent Reform Judaism on the ARZA Documentary slate in the World Zionist Cranston Senior Cranston-Warwick Congress elections. He is past Guild Hadassah On Homeless president of the Rhode Island Board of Rabbis. The next meeting of the A documentary put together by Rabbi Gutterman was named to Cranston-Warwick Hadassah Cranston Senior Guild will be held a group of Brown University the ARZA slate in recognition of will hold its annual Donor Dinner on Wednesday, May 6, at Temple students on "The Hungry and his commitment to Israel and his and Installation on Wednesday, Torat Yisrael, 330 Park Avenue, Homeless in Rhode Island" will service to Reform Judaism. ARZA May 20, 1987, at 6:30 p.m. at the Cranston at 1 p.m. The 1987-88 premiere at 8 p.m., May 4, in - the Association of Reform Hospitality Center, I I 50 slate of officers will be presented. Sayles Hall on the College Green. Zionists of America - is the Israel Narragansett Blvd., Cranston. Luggage tags for the trip to the Robert Kates, University arm of the Reform Movement. Mrs. Frances Sadler, ex-officio, Nevele Country Club, May 3 I to professor and director of the ARZA works to strengthen Israel and Mrs. Goldie Greene are Rabbi Leslie Gutterman June 5, will be distributed. If you Feinstein World Hunger Program politically and financially. As a co-chairwomen. Serving on their cannot attend, please have a friend on campus, wi ll begin t he evening Reform organization, it is recently on the Governor's committee are Treasurer, Mrs. pick yours up. Due to a couple of with a brief statement. · A panel particularly concerned with Commission on Business and Shirley Payton; Donors' Book, !ast minute cancellations, anyone discussion will follow the showing promoting religious rights and Ethics. Mrs. Harriet Koslow and Miss interested in joining us on this of the video, featuring: Kates; Progressive Judaism in Israel, and His many community activities Ruth Snyder; Publicity, Mrs. Nevele Country Club vacation Sean 0. Coffey, state senator equitable funding for Israel's include membership on the boards Helen Abrams; Telephone squad, please call 438-2634 or 274-9586. ' representing district 2; and James non-Ort hodox religious institu­ of Miriam and Butler Hospitals Mrs. Evelyn Wasser, Miss Complete details and cost of all Tull, director of Amos House. tions. and the Jewish Federation of Norman Friedman, Mrs. Dorothy the scheduled trips and events will Susan Stroud, director of the Associated with Temple Rhode Island. He is a special Kramer, Mrs. Betty Adler, Mrs. be announced at this meeting. An Center fo r Public Service on Beth-El since his ordination in lecturer in Religious Studies at Nellie Lobello, Miss- Lillian entertaining musical program will campus, wi ll moderate the 1970, Rabbi Gutterman is Providence College. During the Goldstein, Mrs. Frances be presented by "The Happy discussion. Honorary President of the Jewish city's 350th Anniversary Fershtman and Mrs. Shirley Notes." All members should make Family Service. Former chairman celebration, Rabbi Gutterman was Schrieber. Directed by senior Catherine every effort to attend this all of the Rhode Island Committee for chosen as one of the citizens who For any information call Mrs. Greene, the video takes a look at important meeting. the Humanities, he has also served has most improved the quality of Goldie Greene, 738-6956 or Mrs. the reality, causes and potential Reservations for the installation on many state commissions, most life in Providence. luncheon, June 17 at the Venus De Frances Sadler, l)42-7796. solutions to the problem of hunger Milo, are being accepted by and homelessness in this state. It chairperson Helen Forman at attempts to examine the issue Improving Your Shalom Chorale 521 -0455. from various perspectives and includes interviews with political Marriage At JFS To Perform figures, relief organizers and The Shalom Chorale, a group 'of A workshop designed to help actual victims. T he video is about 25 men and women that has 30 minutes long and was created couples understand how a Departure marriage works will be offered by presented concerts throughout for the Brown Cable TV Network. New England for several years, will Family Life Education at Jewish make its premier Rhode Island From The Fuss " I began with studying the issue Family Service. ''Enriching Your Marriage," a appearance Saturday, May 16, at of hunger in the world, and Temple Am David, 40 Gardiner discovered that the problem exists proiram for couples of any age and stage from newlyweds through the St., Warwick. right here in Rhode Island," said The Chorale will present an middle years, wi ll be held on Greene, who volunteers in a local evening of varied selections, soup kitchen, is a member of Tuesday, May I 2 from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. at the Jewish Family Service including current musical comedy Students Against Starvation, and favorites, light classics and popular PROFESSIONAL MASSAGE is taking a seminar on hunger in offices at 229 Waterman Street in Providence. The fee fo r the Israeli and Yiddish songs. The Rhode Island this semester. evening's program begins at 9 p.m. one-session workshop is $15 per Surpassing Respite Champagne and hors d'oeuvres "Some of my friends think I'm couple. will be served at intermission and a crazy for spending so much time Workshop leaders, Ivy Marwil sweet table at the conclusion of the on something I won't get course and Ruth Berenson, both social credit fo r, but this project was a workers on the staff of Jewish concert. The Shalom Chorale was way to pull together all that I've Family Service, will focus on the organized in 1975 by Sylvia R. House calls only Gift certificates studied and thought about on the skills necessary to make a Pitnof, musical director and issue of hunger and marriage work, techniques for 781-1792 organist at Temple Shalom in Licensed, N.Y. & R.I. homelessness." communicating effectively and Milton, Massachusetts. She is a methods of resolving conflicts. The event is sponsored by the graduate of Brown University, has Preregistration is required. To Center for Public Service and the been a piano soloist with the register or for further information Brown Cable TV Network. Brown University Orchestra and call ,Jewish Family Service at has presented many piano 331-1244. Providence programs in the area. So. In recognition of its past Hebrew Free performances and as an Adult Education encouragement to continue its Bay Loan Officers At Beth-El State community-oriented The South Providence Hebrew programs, the Shalom Chorale has " Where Are We Going?" will be received a grant from the Milton 4''Ji:7 Rainbow Free Loan Association held their the title of the final program of Arts Committee of the Annual Convention and Election "The Learning Encounter, of Officers and Board Members on Massachusetts Arts Lottery 1986-1987" to be presented by the Council. Among its projects is Sunday, April 26, 1987. Bakery Adult Education Committee of sponsorship of a scholarship -to a if< The following officers were Temple Beth El in Providence on woman student at the Cantor's re-elected for one year: President, 800 RESERVOIR AVENUE, CRANST..oN, RI. 944-8180 Friday, May 8, at 8: 15 p.m. Institute of the Jewish Theological Herman Wallick; !st Vice Part of a three-part seminar on: Seminary in New York. President, Isadore Krasnoff; 2nd "What Is a Reform Jew?", the Vice President, Charles Goodman; Proceeds of the champagne WEEKEND SPECIAL program will feature as guest concert at Temple Am David will T reasurer, Louis Sacarovitz; speaker Rabbi Norman Koch of FRI.-SAT .-SUN. Financial Secretary, Irving Adler; benefit the Temple's Concert and Temple Sholom in New Milford, Music Fund. Advance tickets are · \ Recording Secretary, Bernard Conn. Rabbi Koch will discuss the $7 .50 per person, $6.50 for seniors Schneider; Past President, Joseph CHOCOLATE ECLAIRS growing family of Reform J ews, and students. · Tickets will be Rottenberg. their problems, both at home and available at the door for $10 each. 49c each Board members re-elected for abroad, and their future. three years are: Myles Dworkis, Tickets are available from Gail A graduate of the C. W. Post Adler (884-1304), Elaine Bolvin Regularly 65' Samuel J amnick, Max Kerzner, College of Long Island University, (739-4651), Janis Brown Samuel Nash, Louis Rottenberg, Rabbi Koch studied and was We Use Only The Finest Of Kosher Ingredi,ents and Alan Walker. (739-2548), Alan Corin (738-5856), ordained at the Hebrew Union Ada Richman (781-6216) or the College - J ewish Institute of Temple Office (463-7944). Religion and worked extensively with Jewish youth in several areas before assuming his post in Art Auction Connecticut. · At Temple -Habonim Admission to the program will be open to all adult members of Temple Habonim of Barrington Temple Beth El, their guests and presents its second art auction on interested adults in the Saturday, May 2. The art community. collection will be auctioned by Or. Henry Litchman, chairman Sakal Galleries of New York and of the Temple Beth El Adult Florida. Featured artists will be Education Committee, noted this Moulton, Mazur, McNight, week that. this relatively new Boulonger, Calder, Delacroix, format for such a program has met Miro, Vasarely, Appel, Agam as with great success at the Temple well as many other famous and this year. He stated that a similar soon-to-be famous sculptors, format is already in planning for constructionists and assemblag- tlw 198?-fl,8_~e,as'?')· • .• _. _. __ ists...... '.' · • THE•RHODE ISLAND HERA>Llil, THURSDAY, AfRIL 30, 1987 ,-- 3 Prov. Hadassah Chapter of Hadassah Women's R.I. Holocaust Memorial Evening Group in the evening on JFS Asks The Providence Chapter of Wednesday, May 6, at 7:30 p.m. at For Your Reponse Hadassah announces a most the home of Claire Bell, 376 Slater Once again, as ,Jewish Family Groundbreaking exciting speaker for its Donor Avenue, Providence. All members Service plans its Family Life Luncheon to be held on T hursday, of the Women's Evening Group May 7, 1987 at the Ledgemont Education programs fo r the next ,,,..,,_ are invited. ~ Country Club in Seekonk. season, the agency is asking that Shirley Blumberg represents Scholarship the community communicate their 385,000 members of Hadassah, the requests for workshops. world's largest Jewish Available Paul Segal, Executive Director organization. She serves as The Advisory Commission on of ,Jewish Family Service, says, Washington representative for Women in Rhode lsland (ACW) "Our programming has been most National Hadassah in the capital. will be awarding its fifth successful when we listen to the In addition to her lobbying duties, educational scholarship for needs of our constituency. This Mrs. Blumberg is a member of the women according to Dr. Rita past year our Family Life National Leadership Development Clark-Chambers, ACW Executive Education workshops were Department, the National Director. The Women's Equity designed on the basis of the results Membership Department Task Scholarship Program recipient of the previous year's responses. Force otherwise known as Project will receive up to $300 to be used We ask that each person who "2002," and the National for child care, travel, materials takes a workshop fill out a needs Committee of the Young and/ or other support services. assessment.. In the spring of each Leadership/ Volunteer Resources. The scholarship is provided year we tabulate the results and Formerly a National annually for a woman who has plan our programming Vice-President and past chairman demonstrated a need for accordingly. Our workshops fill of the National Service supplementary financial rapidly and our evaluations are rewarding. A large crowd assembled last Wednesday for the Committee, she also served as assistance to pursue educational "Our concern is that there are groundbreaking ceremonies of the Holocaust Memorial at the President of the Southern Region or job training. "The program constituencies that we are not Jewish Community Center in Providence. (Herald photos by of Hadassah. addresses needs not met by reaching. We are asking for Robert Israel) While residing in Oak Ridge, existing scholarships, such as Tennessee, she was involved with transportation, child care, suggestions from the community the J ewish community and was a introductory courses to a program, for workshops that they would like Board member of the Jewish tutoring and other such costs to see our Family Life Education Congregation of Oak Ridge, as particularly affecting women program offer." well as chairman of the southeast students," stated Roberta To fill out a needs assessment, nonfederated communities of the Richman, Chair of the Women's or to offer a suggestion, call Jewish Women's Division of the United Equity Scholarship Committee. Family Service at 331-1244. Jewish Appeal. Shirley Blumberg "The Commission is was appointed to the Governor's particularly interested in helping West Bay Commission for the Status of Rhode Island residents who are Jewish Center Women in the state of Tennessee. seeking non-traditional education The West Bay Jewish In Washington, she is a member of or training; teenaged parents or Community Center is pleased to the Washington Zionist prospective parents who need help announce the appearance of Federation Board, the Jewish to finish high school; prisoners in Steven Zenofsky, a children's Community Council of Greater a state correctional institution or magician, on Tuesday, May 12, at Washington Israel Committee; the ex -offenders who want to the West.minister Unitarian Executive Board of Greater undertake vocational and/or Church on Kenyon Avenue in Washingtion Area United Nations career training, or women who East Greenwich. Association and serves on the have been absent from the labor The performance fo r children Seaboard Hadassah Zionist Youth market for a substantial number aged 4-7 will take place at 3:30 Commission. of years and need to acquire skills p.m. Tickets are $2 and are The Blumberg family resided in to re-enter the workforce," said available at the door. For Oak Ridge twenty-five years Margaret L. Barrett, Chair of the additional information, call where Mr. Blumberg was a reactor ACW. 885-5573. development engineer at the Oak Application forms may be Ridge National Laboratory. Mr. obtained from the ACW office at Blumberg was invited to the 220 Elmwood Avenue, Providence, Weizmann Institute of Science in and must be submitted by May 30, Rehovot, Israel. The family spent 1987. For more information or thirteen months in Israel. Upon help in completing the forms, call their return to Oak Ridge in 1974, 457- 1802. Mrs. Blumberg became a board member of the Oak Ridge Human Computer Lecture Resources Commission. In 1978 and 1982, she attended the first Joseph ·Raben, a leading Lunch and second National Hadassah proponent of computer use in the Time Convention in Israel, and was humanities, will give a lecture delegate in 1972 to the World entitled " Why Humanities Need AMARA'S Zionist Congress held in Israel. Computers" on May 7 at Brown Naturally Co-chairladies for the Donor University. Event will be Beatrice Udin and Claire Bell. Committee members ~------i2s-0FF ______l are: Janet Richman1 Treasurer; Roberta Blum, Reservations; Madeline Gurwitz, Decorations. Your Next Tour to Israel with this coupon Diane Silk and Anne Bercovitz, ·coupon valid for passengers ages 12 & up I Ad Book Co-Chairladies; Nellie Gov. Edward DiPrete addressed those attending by telling of ·not combinable with any other discounts Silverman, Ad Book Treasurer; I his own visit to the Nazi concentration camps in 1952. Seated Claire Bell, Ad Book Editor; Doris "tickets must be purchased by June 30, 1987 I behind him were Father Edward Flannery a nd Maj. Gen. (Ret.) McGarry, Program; Helene Leonard Holland, (left to right). Bernhardt, Arrangements; and Call Dorothy 272-6200 I Mrs.Diane Silk, Invocation. •,JJ• Special arrangements have been ~r.• UtMolh~ Ann , t.,t L'0'HSTIL WORLD .', Ol · made for Mrs. Blumberg to meet 1ener t.,::··' '· (11-<"'- C. RUISt"<... TCllld'- with members of the Providence 766 HOPE STREET PO B(lX 6B45 PROVIDENCt RHODE '~LAND 02940

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Pollard spy case will not have a lasting Gallup's team found that, among the PROVIDENCE - T he demographic Like most modern studies, this one effect on ties between Washington and general public, the top six countries in study of the Rhode Island Jewish relies on the wonders of the computer. Jerusalem, nor will it increase which the United States is perceived to community, directed by Professors There is no printed questionaire. anti-Semitic feeling in this country. have a vital interest are (in order) Sidney Goldstein and Calvin Questions are read by telephone One reason, perhaps, is that only 18% Great Britain, Canada, Japan, West Goldscheider of Brown University for interviewers from a computer screen. of the non-Jewish respondents knew Germany, Saudi Arabia and Israel. But the Jewish Federation, is a project The answers are punched into a that Pollard, a U.S. Navy civilian for the leaders, the top six are West designed to determine the computer data bank. When the survey intelligence analyst, spied for Israel, Germany, Japan, Mexico, Canada, characteristics of a community in flux. is complete, the computer tape will while 62% of the Jews surveyed knew. Great Britain and China. Saudi Arabia Twenty-five years ago, Prof. Goldstein become available to Goldstein and The Times reported that "only 8% of placed seventh, Israel eighth. conducted the first survey and the Goldscheider, who will then interpret Jews and 19% of non-Jews thought the The public ranked Israel sixth on a findings have not been updated since the findings. affair would hurt relations (between list of countries for which it had "warm that time. In an interview at the two countries) in the long term." feelings" - behind Canada, Great Goldstein's Brown University office Similar demographic studies have Fifty-four percent of the Jewish Britain, West Germany, Japan and last week, Goldstein and Goldscheider been conducted across the country, respondents thought that the Pollard Mexico. Saudi Arabia, the first Arab discussed the scope and importance of with Boston and Worcester, Mass. case, and Israel's involvement in the country on the list, placed 15th. At the the project. being two communities close to us who Iran-arms sales scandal, would same time, 54 % of the public opposed have conducted surveys this year. The increase anti-Semitism in America. sending U.S. troops if Arab states telephone calls - which have already Only 33% of the non-Jews agreed. invaded Israel, while 57% of the "There are two basic reasons why we The survey suggested that leaders supported sending Gl's in that need the demographic study," Sidney been taking place - will be treated as anti-Semitism remains relatively low. situation. Goldstein said. "One is that we need confidential. There will be no solicitation of funds. Asked "do you think Jews have too Of the general public, after the facts. The last time we had facts about much power in the United States," disclosure if the Iran-contra affair, 42% the community was a quarter of a 21% said yes while 64 % answered no. wanted to maintain military aid levels century ago. Any business that spends "We've met with a large number of In the mid-1940's almost 50% of to Israel and another 8% supported an the kinds of money the Federation groups over the past several months," non-Jews thought Jews had too much increase, compared to 25% in favor of spends needs to know what their Sidney Goldstein said. "We've talked power. stopping it altogether and 16% market is and where best to allocate with synagogues, educational groups, A Harris Poll, taken in February and supporting cuts. Among t he leadership that money. Secondly, when questions boards of directors and brotherhoods released in March, also dealt with a sample, asked only before news of the come up by organizations seeking to and sisterhoods. I think members of national cross-section of adults. It deal broke, 20% favored cutting make plans for the future agendas, the community understand what we're found that 68% considered Israel military aid to Israel and 2% wanted it these organizations have been using an trying to do, which is to gather data for either a close ally or a country friendly stopped. Seventy-one percent thought outdated report. Not only do they not planning purposes, to make more to the United States, while only 18% it should be kept constant and 5% have correct information - current effective use of the community's saw it as an enemy or unfriendly state. favored an increase. information they have wrong resources." However, in 1981 Harris found 84% Of course, the modern fascination information for today's population. who saw Israel as either a close ally or with surveys bears some resemblance T he Jewish population of Rhode Island The calling that has taken place friend and only 11 % who viewed it as to the ancient habit of consulting has dispersed. Back in 1963, it was already has been to screen potential an enemy or unfriendly country. oracles and soothsayers. Whereas located in Providence; now it is Jewish households in the area. Names Fifty-eight percent of the participants kings and commanders once sought dispersed around the state. Yet we have been furnished from the said that in the Arab-Israeli dispute guidance from the reading of animal don't have current facts indicating the Federation's lists and from synagogues they sympathized more with Israel; 8% entrails, today politicians, marketing extent of that dispersion." and other organizations. sided more with the Arabs. analysts and academics turn to public The time schedule for the survey is In the latest Harris survey, 79% opinion polls. Calvin Goldscheider added: "The use as follows: Gathering of data through to agreed with the description of Israel as Although the current method is of the analogy to business is an the end of June, with preliminary "a small, courageous, democratic neater, it is not infallible. If - after all appropriate one, because if you are results by the end of this year. nation which is trying to preserve its the coverage - the Times and CBS going to serve the community, you have Goldstein and Goldscheider hope to independence," while 12% disagreed. found that 82% of the non-Jews and to know how that community has have a full report by spring of 1988. Yet this category, too, showed some 38% of the Jews did not know basic changed and is changing. Since 1963, And what if the findings of the erosion; in 1976, 86% agreed while only details of the Pollard affair, perhaps people have been born, people have survey are not as positive as one would 6% disagreed. one should be cautious of making too died and many have moved from one like? In Worcester, Mass., for example, More ambivalent were the findings much of the polls. city or town to another. The nature of the Worcester Telegram, a daily of a Gallup Poll done last October and Eric Rosenman is editor of Near East the issues facing the community has newspaper, reported that the Jewish November for the Chicago Council on Review. changed, too. T he State of Israel was community's demographic survey not the most important issue back in revealed it had grown in size and 1963, but Israel's survival is important wealth, but that while it may be richer, to most Jews in the community today. fewer Jews are giving to tzedakkah, and Intermarriage in 1963 was a minor fewer are involved in Jewish issue, but today has taken on a organizations. T he Telegram report, ,; .- different meaning. T here is also the considered negative by the Federation > ', 1J ~~~x, ~ ~ changing nature of the religious professional I spoke with, differed in ! community to consider, too. We only tone fr.om a report published in the - - - ~, _- _ ,tk' had one day school in 1963, and now we bi-weekly Worcester Jewish have two. Twenty-five years ago, there Chronicle-Leader, which presented a _, Publehec:IE¥9rJ'- -1'0)WN11ByThe was a distinct population of Jews in positive view of the survey, conducted ___ ·1 , this state that were Yiddish speaking. by Dr. Gary Tobin of Brandeis ' That's not true anymore. The second University, last month. • EDITOR: generation that has grown since that ROBERT /$RAEL time is living in a different world. Older I) Jewish residents are going South for Will Goldscheider and Goldstein !)( report both the favorable and ( • ADVERTISING DIRECTOR: the winter - something that didn't p BRUCE WEISMAN happen twenty-five years ago." unfavorable findings of the Rhode ~ Island Jewish demographic survey? -- Goldscheider refers to the changes-as • ACCOUNT REP.: the "transformation" of American Jews "We will present the evidence in an ~ ~ MARY FITZPATRICK (also the subject of a bopk he wrote honest way," Calvin Goldscheider said. - "We are social scientists and we will recently on the American Jewish ( ' M.-.,g AddrNa: Boa IOU. P'rowidlnc9, A.I. experience). interpret the evidence and offer 02940' "How do you invest in the future?" comparisons on our own data and our PLANT: ..=t:::<:1),;::oSt.. Pnt.. own research. For a community that ' 'R.L02111 Goldscheider asked, "unless you know OFFICE: 172 Taunton A.. ., Eat P'rowldlnc9, the facts about what the present has to wants to serve its own community, R.L 02914 offer?" there are no negatives. T here are no Second class postage paid at Providence, absolutes." RhOde Island. Postmaster Nnd adlhss ' Jl Chal"lges to The A.I. ...-.act, P.O. Box 6063, • Providence, A.I. 02940-6063. Sidney Goldstein added: "Calvin and By~~c:-:::::i;.~~-.~ T he demographic study is being I are involved in trying to understand ' conducted by telephone from a firm in the dynamics of the JejVish American r, ~r:·~4u.=:;:: ' sc:r1Jti(Jns are oontlnuous uiless noti1'lld to the Ariwna hired for the purpose of . community. By conducting a survey, oontraryThe Herald " - asumn· no &wOII r-.,onsl- interviewing 1,400 randomly selected we will hopefully show this community t:iatytor~emnlnec:tverttN- Jewish households throughout Rhode how to operate more effectively, ments, but wll repmt thlt '*1 of the .,.,.... Island. in 1963, when the first study thereby enhancing and strengthening Candlellghtlng :'~w11the--~= was conducted, Sidney Goldstein Judaism and Jewish identity in the egenw,1 lmmecletety or -, error wNc:h may utilized the volunteer efforts of 100 community we live and work in," . """'· people, considerably more economical Calvin Goldscheider r concluded: May 1, 1987 ~ .. ~~do~ than t he cost presently allocated for the "We're not planners, but we're trying to . - . 7:26 p.m. <*wNd~ enYelope. ..~ If you Wint··=·r .. ~ ~ ' survey. Due to the changes in the help those .that are .working as ~ . l..n.w to a. edtor .....,. u. ==-oflha~.nothedllora,and population and the work force, to planners. A change has occurred here lndudeh--W'rtf91''1t-.pt,one assemble a similiar staff of volunteers and we want to know the nature of that runbertorverfflcatior\. The ...., ii • memb.- of h New England today is difficult, if not impossible· change." Pren AMOCiation and h Anw1cwl JrewWI ;, Pren Aaoaatlon, end I lllblcrl,er 10 h ==:=:.~ and Iha JrewWI -~- ' alum obrrnmmo:i ~rl, m 1toU 'JHiJ"i.!l, • I- THE RHODE ISLAND HERALD, THURSDAY, APRIL 30, 1987 - 5 Israel Independence Day May 4 Celebrate Israel's 39th Birthday At JCC by Susan Bass of the British army. On the (WZPS) - May 4, 1987 marks afternoon of May 4, dressed in a Na'Ama t Club One, Plan­ not only the 39th independence British captain's uniform, Cohen tations Lodge No. 2001 of day of the State of Israel, but the commanded what appeared to be a B'nai B'rith, Providence Chapter 40th anniversary of one of the British army convoy travelling of Hadassah, Providence Chapter most dramatic events in the north towards Beirut. As the of Mizrachi Women, Providence struggle against British co nvoy passed British soldiers Section National Council of Mandatory rule in Eretz Yisrael heading south, they exchanged Jewish Women, Rhode Island - the Acre prison breakout in smi les of greeting and waved. Federation of Orthodox Jewish which 41 IZL members and 251 When the convoy reached Ac re, Organizations, Rhode Island other inmates escaped. small groups dispersed in all J ewish Historical Association, At fou r o'clock in the afternoon directions. 27 lrgun members - Rhode Island Post No. 23, Jewish on May 4, 1947, a commando unit including two women War Veterans of the U.S.A., of IZL (lrgun Zvai Leumi, participated in the assault. The Rhode Island, Southern National Military Organization) co mmandos planted mines and Massachusetts Region Women's attacked the British prison housed shell ed nearby army camps, both American O.R.T., Shaare Zedek inside the massive acre citadel and to create a diversion and to Sons of Abraham, Sisterhood of freed 25 1 prisoners - 131 Arabs pre've nt reinforcements from Temple Beth-El, Sisterhood of and 120 Jews. Contemporary reaching the citadel. Temple Am David, Sisterhood newspapers described the assault The main assault group Temple Am David, Temple Beth as "the greatest jail-break in approached the southern wall ol El, Temple Emanu-EI, Temple history," while British defense the fo rtress. Climbing on the roof Emanu-El Men's Club, Temple experts described it as a "military of an adjoining Turkish Habonim, Temple Habonim masterpiece." bath-house, they attached Sisterhood, Temple Sinai, Temple Executions explosives to the citadel wall . The Torat Yisrael, Temple Torat The attack came in the wake of explosion created a breach in the Yisrael Sisterhood, and West Bay the British executions of four two meter thick wa ll , large enough Jewish Community Center. Jewish freedom fi ghters at the fo r the prisoners to escape. lrgun prison, members of IZL. The commandos fired at British guard Special Bri tish authorities carried out towers in order to secure the exit t~ese executions in virtual secrecy, of the escaping prisoners and their Diet without notifying even the approach to waiting ve hicles. 41 Everyone is welcome to Miriam Hospital, The Miriam AMARA'S families of the executed men. On members of IZL and Lehi escaped. celebrate Israel's 39th birthday on Hospital Women's Association, Naturally April 15, 1947 they imposed a Eitan Livi recounts that they Monday, May 4 at 7:30 p.m. T he Parents of North American llestawant sudden curfew throughout the travelled in waiting trucks for an Independence Day celebration wi ll Is raeli s, Pioneer Women· country, and surrounded the hour and a half, then walked all take place at the Jewish fortress at Acre with troops and night. In early morning they Community Center, 401 Elmgrove armored vehicles. In t he pre-dawn arrived in Benyamina, 35 Avenue in Providence. hours of April 16, Dov Gruner, kilimeters south of Haifa. Rosalie and Friends will be the Dov Rosenbaum, Mordecai featured entertainment. Lead Outcome Alkoshi and Eliezer Kashani were singe r, Rosalie Gerut and her J.W.RIKER taken from their cells and Two unforeseen ci rcumstances talented group weave the many executed by hanging on the prison seriously marred the lrgun's elements of the Jewish experience ga llows. They went to their death victory in this operation. Earlier into a lyrical, musical blend as 1l.EALESTATE singing 'Hatikvah.' in the day, a group of British they present thei r unique One week after the executions soldiers and police had gone interpretations of Yiddish, swimming south of Acre, carrying -Residentia{ in Acre, the British authorities Hebrew and original songs. prepared to hang two Jewish their weapons with them. When Rabbi Dan Liben's Israeli -Condominiums - Commercial prisoners held in Jerusalem: Meir they heard the explosion, t hey Dance Group will perform and rushed to the main road and set up Feinstein, a member of IZL, and teach Israeli dance. Israeli food Moshe Barazani, a member of a road block inside the security and wine will also be served. Lehi (Lohamei Herut Israel, belt of lrgun posts with which the Sponsored by the Jewish Dan Saltzman, Mgr. Anthony Vincent Freedom Fighters for Israel). At commandos had encircled the Community Center of Rhode citadel. Furthermore, the fi ghters Island, the Bureau of Jewish the last moment, these two young at one of the IZL forward posts did Education and Community Alex Bolvin Rhoda Swartz men committed suicide by exploding a hand grenade which not receive the signal to board Relation's Council of the Jewish Maggie Dalpe Evvy Saltzman had been smuggled into their cell. their truck, and they remained Federation of Rhode Island, this encircled by British troops. event is free and open to the In the wake of these executions, Elien Kasle the lrgun decided to carry out a As a result, lrgun forces suffered public. daring operation to free Jewish numerous casualties. Ten Organizations , who are prisoners held by the British in members of the assault fo rce - co-sponsors include: B'nai B'rith 200 South Main Street, Providence, Rhode Island the fortress at Acre. IZL prepared including commander Dov Cohen Hillel ·Foundation at - were killed, as were five for the assault with a careful Brown-RISO, B'nai B'rith Hillel escaping prisoners. Several of the 751-1113 reconnaissance of the fortress and Foundation at URI-Hillel, Camp men who died of their wounds its surroundings. As former IZL JORI, Congregation Beth Sholom, could have been saved if the leader Menachem Begin wrote in Congregation Sharah Zedek, his account of the attack, British authorities had allowed Congregation Sons of Jacob, "sometimes the reconnoiter them to receive medical aid. But Cranston Chapter of Hadassah, appeared to be 'Arab,' sometime the British forces left the wounded Hadassah Chapter of Pawtucket Thu are cordially invited 'British' .. . But always they were men to bleed for six hours on the and Central Falls, Jewish Family lrgun fighters." floor of the Acre Police Station Service, Jewish Home for the Aged before a doctor arrived to treat Originally built by the of Rhode Jsland, Jewish War them. There were no British Veterans of the U.S.A., Crusaders, and later restored by Department of Rhode Island, The the Turks, the citadel in Acre had casualties. to the withstood a siege by Napolean Three of the captured Bonaparte's artillery. With two commandos were brought before "I Can Cope" meter thick walls, surrounded by the Military Court in Jerusalem. At RIGHA British army camps and encircled On June 16 - the same day that Grand Opening of by British troops, the citadel was the United Nations Special RIGHA and the American considered to be an impregnable Committee on Palestine began its Cancer Society, RI Division, Inc. bastion. For this reason, the work - the court sentenced these will join forces in May when they British Mandatory government men to execution by hanging. In begin a free "I Can Cope" had no qualms in using the citadel the pre-dawn·-hours of July 23, the educational program. as one of -Palestine's two central British authorities in Acre Prison The 7 session course, running prisons. carried out this sentence. The next from May 6 through June 24, will The Escape day the Irgun - which had given be held each Wednesday, from IO IZL was in close contact with its the authorities prior warning - a.m. to noon at 530 North Main members imprisoned in the hanged two kidnapped British St.,. Providence, R.1., Conference fortress, who were constantly sergeants in retaliation. Room "A," Level 1. alert, preparing to take an active part in their liberation. A small quantity of explosives had been smuggled into them and when the attack began, they blew up from within the two heavy iron gates To Better Serve which separated them from the assault group. Eitan Livni, who was serving a 15-year sentence, The Community Spectacul.arly decorated rrwdel homes commanded the Irgun members imprisoned in the fortress. He recalls, "We knew for a fortnight The R.I. Herald's new Priced from $275,000 ahead of time. Everything was planned down to the smallest publication day is THURSDAY. detail. We received about seven The Estates at High Hawk is an exclusive collection of con terr pounds of explosives which we .Editorial and Advertising deadlines porary homes located in East Greenwich. Fmm Frenchtown ! would need for the day of the Road go west approximately I mile to High Hawk Drive. Turn assault." Dov Cohen, who used the code are Tuesday 12:00 noon for right and follow Deerfield Drive. The sales office is located at name Shimshon, headed the I 10 Deerfield Drive and is open daily from l0-6. For further , assault force. During World War Thursday's Edition. information, please call 885-6464. · II, Cohen had served with J distinction in the commando units ~•1-...;;..------+--;-----_, i/,.., .;.,..,J,.s~r;JJ.V;DD.i.!J.UID 9.llli~·a;•~ ., u~ '-----~·-·-·----.-iW,. ...,..,... ,.. , .. ., .... ~ ~-'*·""·· rr.r_.,.1-,r . • "• • '"• •• ~ • ••', • •••• •• • ••• ...... ,.,~._-..__ •• ~._,..._w,.-.._...._,...,..~ 6 - THE RHODE ISLAND HERALD, T HURSDAY, APRIL 30, 1987 Bernard Lightman To Be Installed President Of Temple Emanu-EI Social Events Bernard Lightman will be install ed as the 14th president of Temple Emanu-El at its 62nd meeting on Wednesday evening, May 20th. Chairpersons fo r the N.E.A. T. Students evening are Mr. and Mrs. Edward Flamers Announce PHDS Scholarship Aronson. Birth Enter Essay Contest Event Bern ard Lightman is a native of As part of the act1v1t1es Chelsea, Massachusetts. He came Mr. and Mrs. Marc Flamer of Plans are well underway for the to Rhode Island with his family in Lakeworth, Florida, happily scheduled across the nation to Annual Scholarship Event of the 1967 and is currently executive announce the arrival of their thst celebrate the United States Constitution's 200th birthday, Providence Hebrew Day School to vice-president. of Blackstone child and son, Ryan Scott on be held on Tuesday, May 19 at Webbing in Pawtucket, March 8, 1987. eight students from the New 7:30 p.m. at the schoo l. During the manufacturers of elastic and Maternal grandparents are England Academy of Torah have course of the evenin g, Robert nonelastic webbing. The company Russell Long of Stuart, Florida entered the National Bicentennial Starr wi ll be presented with the also has sites in Stoughton and and Sharon Baumgarten of Writing Competition contest. The coveted Amudim Award. Springfield, Massachusetts. Waterford, Wisconsin. Paternal essay topic, "The U.S. The Scholarship Event is held A long-time member of Temple grandparents are Howard ¥Id Constitution: How Does the each year by the sc hool to help Emanu-El , Mr. Li ghtman has Kayla Flamer of Pawtucket. Separation of Powers Help Make It Work ?" was chosen by the raise funds fo r children in need been in volved in its numerous Commission on the Bicentennial who wou ld otherwise be denied a committees and events. He has of the U.S. Constitution, headed Day School education. T hose who served on the Religious School by for mer Supreme Court Chi ef cannot attend the fu nction on Commit tee, has bee n a member of Justice Warren Burger. Contest May 19 may send their the Board of Trustees, has held deadline was April 15, and the contributions to the schoo l. the positions of secretary and Mel A. Topf. students we re guided in their Robert Starr, president of C.J. vice-p resident of the Temple, and Members of Mr. and Mrs. research and wri ting efforts by Fox Company, has long been has most recently chaired the Aronson's committee include: Mr. their Am erican history teacher, affiliated with the Providence Temple's Oantor Search Abe Ge rshman, Dr. and Mrs. Mrs. Barbara DeRobbio, and their Hebrew Day Schoo l. He has Co mmittee. Along with his wife, Ri chard Kumins, Dr. and Mrs. Engl ish teacher, Ms. Shoshana se rved on numerous co mmittees, Barbara, Mr. Lightman also Mayer A. Levitt, Mr. and Mrs. Karewsky. has bee n vice-president of the chaired the Temple's Israel Bond Irwin Spa rr, Mr. and Mrs. FREE Three winners wi ll be selected school and a member of its Dinner. Manfred Wei l, and Mr. Edward MOTH from each state, territory, and the sc holarship co mmittee. He also Also to be installed with Mr. Feldstein, ex-officio . Proofing District of Columbia to receive serves on the boards of many Lightman are the fo llowing T here wi ll be a reception at 6 community organizations. prizes. T he top pri ze 11. in ners will officers: Vice-Presidents, Mrs. p.m. at the Temple, fo llowed by ON ALL DRY In receiving the Amudim CLEANING receive $1000 plus an all -e xpense Bernice Kum ins, Richard dinner at 6:45 p.m. The meeting paid trip to Washington, D.C. to Awa rd, Mr. Starr is joining a Mittleman; Mrs. Estelle Klemer; will begin at 8 p.m. in the Alperin meet with President Reagan and notable group of past recipients T reasurer, Elliott Brodsky; Meeting House. For further tiKENT CLEANSERS Chief Justice William Renquist. including: Rabbi William Braude, Financial Secretary, Mrs. Sheila in formation, call the Temple at • WAYLAND SQUARE On September 17, the date of the Rabbi Eli A. Bohnen, Max Alexander; Recording Secretary, · 33 1-1616. PROVIDENCE U.S. Constitution's 200th Alperin, the late Benj amin Brier, birthday, the grand prize winner The Honorable Frank Licht, An Assortment Of Events At JCC .TOWN & COUNTRY wi ll be awarded $10,000. Martin Lifland, the late Samuel Rosen, Samuel Malkin, J oseph W. Participants from New England The Jewish Community Center held at the Jewish Com munity ' CLEANSERS Academy of Torah include: Suri Ress, Malcolm Bromberg, Manfred Weil, the late Ada S. is sponsoring a volleyball for Center, 401 Elmgrove Avenue, • 220 WILLETT AVE. Levine, Stacey Wilson, Yehudit singles aged 21-35 on T hursday, Providence on Thursday, May 7 at Vegh, Suellen Brown, Diane Sydney, Samu el Shlevin, the late RIVERSIDE Mr. Louis Sandl er, Mrs. Louis May 7 at 7 p.m. at the Center, 401 7:30 p.m. Free and open to the J acobs, Tanya Vegh, Menucha Elmgrove Avenue in Providence. co mmunity, the forum will focus • 1550 WARWICK AVE . Mendelson and Kendra Szenes. Sandler, Mr. and Mrs. Lewis ... WARWICK Korn , Leonard J. Sholes, Arthur Participants need to wear gym on sexual mores and legal, fa mily S. Robbins, Mr. and Mrs. Sheldon shoes. Refreshments will be served and ethical issues. Soll osy, the late Ida E. Pearl man, fo llowing the games. Admission is The panel of local specialists Co ngregation Adas Israel, Howard $2 fo r members and $2. 75 for includes T oby Simon, Director of Schachter and Edward 0 . Ad ler. nonmembers. Health Education at Brown; Dr. Dr. Maye r A. Levitt will be the For fu rther information call Bruno Borenstein, Oncologist, MARTY'S Judith Jaffe at 861-8800. Master of Ceremonies for the formerly with Hospice Care of KOSHER MEAT MARKET evening and Dr. Ri chard Rosen Rhode Island; Robert Hitt, Rhode Island Project A IDS; Tom Rossi, wi ll present the Amudim Award to On Sunday, May 3, the 467-8903 88½ Rolfe St., Cranston Mr. Starr. Commi ttee members Rh ode Island State Preschool Department of the Representative and Rabbi Arnold include: Jill Robinson, James J ewi sh Community Center, 401 Resnicoff, Chaplin U.S. Navy. Koshered Meats For You Tobak, Dr. and Mrs. Richard Elmgrove Avenue in Providence, Rosen, Professor and Mrs. Alan The moderator will be Marlene will hold its annual Springtime Fishman Wolpert, Epidemiologist, CHICKEN LEGS 75¢ lb. Zuckerman, Professor and Mrs. Breakfast. T he family event will David Gottlieb, Dr. and Mrs. Infection Control Coordinator for take place from 10 a.m. to noon St. Joseph Hospital. A short film VEAL BRISKET $1.39 lb. Ri chard Kumins, Mr. and Mrs. and includes a book fair. Edward Adler, Mr. and Mrs. entitled "Sex, Drugs and AIDS" Preschoolers, their siblings and will also be shown . T he fo rum is Gi lbert Sachs, Mr. and Mrs. parents will be able to sample the FRESH HAMBURGER $1.79 lb. Arthur Robbins, Dr. and Mrs. free and open to the public. cooki ng of the young chefs and Co-sponsored by the Youth Joseph J . Fishbein, and Dr. and will be entertained with a small departnent of the J CC and B'nai CORNED BEEF $2.59 lb. Mrs. Michael Ryvicker. presentation. For further information about B'ri th Youth Organization, the The fee for the program is $2.50, forum is limited to those of high GO SEE MARTY FOR the Scholarship Event, call Sam adults; $1.50 children; $8 IN ·STORE SPECIALS Shlevin at the school, 33 1-5327. school age and older. Concerned maximum per family. For further parents, teenagers, singles, information, call Carolyn teachers, school principals and Roseman at 861-8800. r-:---·-·-·-·---·-··-·---··-··-··-·-·--·-·-·-··--··-··-·-··-·-·--· - ~-, social workers are encouraged to attend. For further information ! KNOW SOMEONE . Last summer, the Jewish call Rob Haber at 861-8800. Community Center, the J ewish Federation of Rhode Island and Plants needing basic treatment I H~~~~~ GETTING the Bureau of Jewish Education or repotting can now receive I sponsored the first Stern Street experienced care by the "Plant 1HE HERALD • Youth Exchange. Doctor" at the Jewish Community l R.I. MARR[ ED ? I Center sponsored by the Green This summer Rhode Island and l Israeli teenagers will once again Thumb Club. This fundraiser for i lBl. US 11iIIR l participate with a group of young the Senior Adult Department will NAME AND / people from Rhode Island going to treat individual plants for $2.50 every Wednesday from 10 a.m. to ADDRESS AND / Israel to work with the children in 12 p.m. in the Club Dining Room WEU. SEND 11iEM Stern Street's summer camps, to I at the Center, 401 Elmgrove ASUCBSCOMPUMENTRIPTION ARY / learn Hebrew and to travel. For three weeks in August, six Avenue in Providence. Arrangements for housecalls young people from Stern Street can be made for an additional fee. ,------, l will come to Rhode Island to work / ·with the children in the Jewish For further information call Sharon Lee Custis at 861-8800. Couple's Name · l: Community Center's summer Address ______I camps. For a short time Eli, Koby, The Jewish Community Center Yifat, Dorit, Shlomo and Meir will is featuring Jon Howard of Zip ---- 1 become a part of the Rhode Island Amnesty International as the Wedding Date l Jewish community. guest speaker at a brunch for Your Name ______If you have teenage children and singles on Sunday, May 3 at 11 Address ______would like to share in an exciting a.m. at the Center, 401 Elmgrove human and cultural exchange, Avenue, Providence. His topic will ZiP---- please consider hosting an Israeli be "The Amnesty International for three weeks this summer. To Approach to Human Rights." participate or for further All singles aged 21-60 are information, call Rob Haber at welcome to attend. The fee is 861 -8800. $3.50 for members and $6 for nonmembers . ~ For further information call

t. ~'!Slp_e~_F'?!).l!!'7 .~~_A!DS_will.~.e~, Ndith.Jaf(\1- a~ 861 -BJ!OO. , . 8 - THE RHODE ISLAND HERALD, THURSDAY, APRIL 30, 1987

Around Town Just A Willing Spirit by Dorothea Snyder

"Please join us for this opportunity to to help women. T he women who are give of ourselves," implored the chairman helping are good models for the women of Temple Beth-El's Social Action who li ve here. They can see that women committee in a letter to the congregation. can do things like this, and take care of "Some Temple members," Scott Wolf each other. So that's another piece of it. wrote, "have been volunteering at the Of course, t here have been men from the Women's Center, a shelter on the East · Temple here too." Side for battered women and children. Discussing the "direction in which the "Several rooms need a fresh coat of Social Action Committee had been paint. The kitchen is in dire need of heading, Nancy said, "A lot of us felt it organization, and donated clothing and was very important for Jews to not only houswares need to be separated and help each other, but to be able to arranged. demonstrate in the community that we do "We're planning to spend April 26th care about our neighbors. The Jewish way helping the residents freshen up the is to be helpful. That is part of our Center. We're asking you to give us a hand heritage .. . to get beyond our own selves for two hours. You don't need painting and our own needs." talent or carpentry expertise, just a The Committee's plan for next year is willing spirit!" several projects located in other I arrived at the Women's Center on communities besides the East Side. East Transit Street in Fox Point last Droplets of paint on her clothes and Sunday to the smell of fresh paint, to kerchief, Linda Waldman, another social sounds of rolling paintbrushes and action committee member, enters the Sara Coen scrapes paint residue off the window pane. (Photos by Dorothea rattling venetian blinds readied for kitchen and adds input to our Snyder) hanging. conversation. Giving hearts and willing spirits poured " I feel very close to things that have to forth from volunteers at work on the steps do with women and children because I leading to the basement, the laundry area always think back to my grandmother below, the kitchen, an office, and on the who was an immigrant. She came to third floor. America homeless with a child. Quite Nancy Gewirtz and Judith Lubiner, frankly, I don't think any of us are that far who belong to the Social Action from it. Lily Tomlin did a whole Committee since its formation two years production on that subject. ago, were team painting a room on the "We're all just that close from being in third fl oor when I walked in. When I similar situations, losing our families, our probed their feelings about their project, houses burning down, losing our Nancy spoke first. resources, or sorhe trauma . . which is " It's a great opportunity fo r people to what's happen to every woman here at the give in a way that's more than monetary Center." or supported indirectly. It's a very direct Praising Temple Beth-El's service way to help. project, Lodi Lambright, Women's Center "Judith and I were just talking how very director, said, "They have my heartfelt concrete it is. When you finish, a room and most sincere appreciation. It's just has been painted, and it feels good to see marvelous. your effort. " It's overwhelming that people care "What has been good too is the that much, and take their time to come involvement of my family, especially my and do something as wonderful as this. Painting in perfect harmony are Nancy Gewirtz, left, and Judith Lubiner, children who are able to help people not as I'm sure that the current residents, as well rig ht. fortunate as they are. as future residents, will appreciate this. " I hope we have more opportunities to T he staff and I certainly do. work together, to help people who need "Words fai l me, and when words ·rail our help, and to continue to get the good me, then I know something very turnouts we've gotten this year." important has been accomplished." Judith Lubiner agreed with "everything Nancy said. (Volunteers for the Women 's Center are " One of the things t hat has been very always needed weekends, holidays and nice is the number of Temple women weeknights from 5 to 9 p.m. Lodi helping. I think it's important for women Lambright can be reached at 861-2 760.)

Adjusting a venetian blind in the kitchen at the Women's Center are Linda Maxine Goldin intently finishes an area on the basement stairs. Waldman and Edward Goldin.

Dipping their brushes into pain_t coutQiJl.ers are Joan Gelcli, le(t, a~J:i,l~~,::, .. • ' Arlene Zisserson dabs her paintbrush over a hard-to-reach area while Alan Solod, right. ' • • • • ; ' , ' ' ' ' ' · • · • • Axelrod pill'd't111>'e1bw . • • THE RHODE ISLAND HERALD, THURSDAY, APRIL 30, 1987 - 9 They have the potential, she said, Report From International of making a contribution to NCJW Luncheon Conference On Women & Judaism Judaism comparable to Hassidism. She defined The National Council of Jewish Friedman; . publicity, Mardelle by Diane Greenberg courts do not automatically spirituality as a process, and Women held the kick-off for their Berman; invitations and program, JERUSALEM (JSPS) - A advocate divorce - even in cases suggested such practices as birth annual Community Service Award Lynn Markoff; kick-off, Ellie generation ago, a scholarly of wife beating. Even if a woman ceremonies, women speaking luncheon on March 31 with a Frank; hostesses, Beth Weiss and conference on Jewish women and comes to the court with hospital Torah at their weddings, weaning coffee hour at the Seekonk home Caryl Feibelman; awards. Phyllis Halacha, Jewish law, probably records showing she was beaten ceremonies, and celebrations for of Mrs. Melvin Frank. The Goldberg; Treasurer, Claire wouldn't have thought to invite two or three times, he said, he Rosh Chodesh, the new moon. The luncheon will be held at noon on Ernstof; typists, Kay Abrams and any women. But the past few would try to teach the couple what latter is a revival of an existing Wednesday, May 13 at the Anne Pelner; advisor, Sylvia decades have transformed the marriage is all about, and keep tradition; two Rosh Chodesh Marriott Inn, Providence. Brown; ex officio, Marilyn position of women in society. them together in the name of groups meet in Jerusalem's This year's honorees will be the Friedman; Program, Kay Kaplan When 500 women gathered here shalom bayit, peace in the home. Orthodox Mea Shearim quarter, 15 past presidents of the Rhode and Doris McGarry; and Vice for the recent International While wife beating is against both as well as several in the United Island Section including: Pauline President of Community Service, Conference on Women and Halacha and Israeli law, the States. Bernstein Berger, Marcia Blacher, Marion Goldsmith. Judaism, the complaint was that rabbinic courts do not treat the Rifka Haut of New York Naomi Brodsky, Gloria Brody, Reservations are open to the the male rabbis were unprepared husband as a criminal. According ·described the development of Caroline Brunschwig, Barbara public and can be made by calling and patronizing. The women, in to Blu Greenberg, an Orthodox Orthodox women's prayer groups. Coen, Sylvia Galkin, Helen 725-9006 or 781-5681. Categories contrast, were scholarly and feminist from New York, there are Because women cannot count for a Gerber, Adele Goldfarb, Irma are: Special Gifts, over $50; serious as they discussed how between 60,000 and 100,000 cases minyan, they generally omit Gross, Elaine Hoffman, Muriel Angels, $50; Benefactors, $35; millennia-old Jewish law could of battered women in Israel. prayers such as the Kaddish which . Leach. Barbara Long, Fannie Patrons, $25 and Sponsors, $20. take their changes into account. Rabbi Shlomo Riskin, who left are only recited with a minyan. Shore, and Audrey Yasha r. Women across the religious his New York pulpit to move to This is not a revolutionary Proceeds from the major spectrum were represented. Efrat, Israel, told the conference phenomenon, she said, tracing its fundraising event will benefit the Despite the boycott of the he was acutely aware of the roots back to the Exodus, when NCJW Scholarship Fund which conference by the Israeli religious injustices, but felt that halacha Miriam led the women in song offers financial assistance to women's organization Emunah, was capable of responding after the miracle of the Red Sea. college students and summer which took out an ad on the front sensitively to human problems. He But the women prayer groups campers and other community page of the Jerusalem trumpeting criticized the rabbinic courts for have been heavily attacked by service projects sponsored by the their withdrawal, there were many placing too much emphasis on the some Orthodox rabbis, though organization. representatives from Orthodox sanctity of the union as against they have been permitted by the Charing the event are Lillian circles. Conservative and Reform the rights of women. His long term late Rabbi Moshe Feinstein, a Bernstein and Jacqueline women rabbinical students came, goal, he said, was to establish an renowned halachic authority, and Nemzow. Members of their as did teachers and writers from Orthodox rabbinical school to Rabbi Shlomo Goren, former committee are: reservations, Candlelit around the world. produce rabbis with a different Chief Rabbi of Israel. Gertrude Hak and Beverly Dinner The most vexing halachic kind of voice. Throughout the conference Sugarman; Scholarships, Celia problem dealt with was marriage But in contrast to Lubelsky's morning, afternoon, and evening Adler and Irma Gross; luncheon, AMARA'S and divorce. In Israel marriage call for the elimination of halachic prayers were held in the ironically Adrean Botvin; decorations, Janet Naturally and divorce are entrusted to the control over all Jewish marriages named Delilah room. As a · rabbinic courts, so the system's in Israel, Riskin said that halacha compromise between the inequities affect everyone, had kept the Jewish people Orthodox and non-Orthodox whether or not they choose to through centuries of dispersion participants, morning prayers observe Jewish law. and persecution. were held as an Orthodox women's Masha Lubelsky, president of Rabbi Haim Brovender of prayer group. While the Torah Na'amat Pioneer women, Jerusalem urged women to was read, prayers requiring a passionately highlighted the continue to involve themselves minyan were omitted. In the 243 Reservoir Ave .. Prov. 1near Cranston L,neJ 461-0425 tragedy of the many aqunot, · deeply in the study of Torah. Only afternoon and evening, the women RHODE ISLAND 'S ONLY COMPLETE KOSHER DELI long-term divorce cases, women when they speak the language of prayed as a minyan, with some who wait literally years for a Talmud and Torah and are aware choosing not to participate. 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But he in no of proceedings, and a regular Sliced to order imprisonment) a recalcitrant way suggested women should halachic journal, edited hy women, husband to grant a divorce. avoid areas of known male to be published in Jerusalem. While the law itself is expertise. For him, Halacha has Hand Cut Salmon $9.99 lb. inequitable - a missing or insane the capacity to face the challenge Am David's Zeidman husband obviously cannot be of reality. As founder of Michlelet School compelled to grant a divorce - the Bruria, the only Orthodox Looking fo r a religious school Bridgton, Maine enforcement is even more institution in Israel that teaches program for your pre·schoolers? discriminatory. 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10 - THE RHODE ISLAND HERALD, THU RSDAY, APRIL 30, 1987 Theatre Review: "Quartermaine's Terms" At Trinity Rep Arts & Entertainment

Zamir Chorale To Perform Trinity To Present In Fishbein Concert "Lie Of Mind"

Rehearsals are underway for the final production in Trinity Repertory Company's I 986-87 season, Sam Shepard's A Lie of the Mind, which begins performances in the Upstairs Theatre May 8 and continues through June 7. A Lie of the Mind is directed by David Wheeler, who directed Hurlyburly this season at T rinity I Rep, and who in previous seasons I directed Fool for Love and True '(' West, also by Sam S hepard. The scenery is designed by Robert D. Soule, lighting by J ohn F. Custer, and costumes by William Lane. Musical direction is by William Damkoehler, who will also perform live music in the production with Daniel Von Bargen and Paul Sedgwick. The cast of A Lie of the M ind includes Company members Temple Emanu-EI is pleased to Mehta, Theodore Bike), and Richard Kavanaugh, Becca Lish, present t he Zamir Chorale of Herschel Bernardi. They have Andrew Mutnick, Barbara Orson, Boston, one of New England's performed a range of works from David PB Stephens, and Cynthia fi nest singing companies as the Beethoven's Ninth Symphony to Strickland, with Dan Welch, and, Howard London and Ed Hall in Quartermaine's Terms now attraction for this year's Fishbein Arnold Schoenberg's Kol Nidre to in her Trinity Rep debut, Jane playing at Trinity Rep. concert. This year's concert wi ll be Leonard Bernstein's Chichester Loranger. held on Sunday, May 3 at 4 p.m. in Psalms. Hauntingly poetic and dramatic, the Main Sanctuary. The concert A member of t he Chorale this latest play by America's most review by Robert Israe l who has her trials and tribulations is made possible by the Dr. Joseph Emanu-EI members will recognize important contemporary with her mate, but nonetheless is G. and Beatrice Fishbein Family is Jules Rosenberg, our talented playwright is a st riking tale of two T rinity Repertory's production attentive to her daily duties; Mark Endowment for cultural Hazzan who davens in t he families bound by a difficult of Quartermaine's Term~. a play Sackling (David Kennett.), a programming. Meeting House fo r the High marriage, two brothers bound by by British playwright Simon Gray, struggling novelist who has The Zainir Chorale of Boston is Holydays. blood, and the dreams and is a quiet and contemplative st udy ignored his family in t he process; an ensemble specializing in the For the Fishbein Concert t he nightmares that inspire them. of six teachers in Cambridge, Derek Meadle (Keith Jochim), a full spectrum of music arising out Zamir Chorale will be performing With his own special blend of high England, and two headmasters, long-winded dullard: Melanie of the various J ewish traditions. a number of liturgical works, humor and tense passion, Shepard one of whom is treated as an Garth (Barbara Meek), a put-upon Since its formation in 1969, the Israeli music, and other light turns love and hatred loose in t his off-stage character. While not daughter to her off-stage mother, Chorale has remained committed numbers. warm and funny play. much happens over t he course of who later deteriorates into to t he highest quality performance The concert will be a treat fo r With more than forty plays to the two acts (which represent alcoholism; and Eddie Loomis, of this literature which spans t he entire family, so please plan to his credit, Sam Shepard ranks as three years passing), t he played by Howard London, whom t housands of years, four attend on Sunday, May 3 at 4 p.m. one of America's greatest understated nature of the play will we assume is gay, partner and continents, and a variety of styles, in the Main Sanctuary. playwrights. Many observers call A leave you with more impressions lover to the off-stage character, both vernacular and cultivated. Lie of the Mind his best play yet; than are immediately obvious. Thomas, the founder of the school. Zamir's programs reflect its certainly, it contains some of his You will leave t he theatre touched Ed Hall gives a strong, sad and commit ment to both t he musical best writing and most vividly by the pathos of the play and ultimately winning performance. and Jewish communities, with "Cats" On The Prowl conceived characters. Shepard's movecl hy most of t he performers. When he stares off into the projects ranging from free Again At PPAC work is characterized by its A marked contrast to the other net her world, one feels for his concerts for school children and mixture of t he down-to-earth Trinity Rep offerings this season plight, for the sense of elderly groups, to appearances at Miss "Cats?" when it was in detail and the larger-than-life Quartermaine's Terms does not purposelessness t hat has significant choral-orchestral Providence this past February? myth, and these elements are deal with profound insights or consumed him. Barbara Meek repertoire in J ordan Hall. T he The whole kit and kaboodle are blended in a way t hat makes his linguistic breakthroughs. T here is gives a strong performance and it Chorale regularly holds contests stalking t heir way back to t he plays distinctly American yet for a sense of English reserve that is is remarkable to watch her from and commissions new works. Providence Performing Arts all t he world. at once charming as it is repellant, the first scene to the last, her face, Pieces have recently been acquired Center for another round of A Lie of the Mind is rich in because you sense that the voice and body movements by such noted composers as Andrew Lloyd Webber's humor and pathos, a tender yet intimacy these teachers profess to revealing her t ransformations. Robert Starer, Dan iel Pinkham, international award winning strong look at the nature of love, of one anot her is superficial at best, Margot Dionne gives a st rong, Tzvi Avni, David Burger, and musical. the ties of family, and of the which ultimately is heartbreaking. intelligent performance as Anita Merry) Goldberg. Eight performances are spoiled if noble dreams of common The play is directed by Tony Manchip, as does Keith J ochim The Zamir Chorale has scheduled to run from May 5 Americans - for understanding, Giordano, with a set by Robert and Howard London. 1 had t rouble appeared throughout t he world, through May 10 with available for a future, fo r simple recognition. Soule and lighting by J ohn Custer. with Richard Ferrone's Derek and with many famous performing seating at t his time. Sam Shepard has made his mark T he atmosphere of the play is a Meadle: Ferrone, as in other groups and artists, including the P leased t.o be one of a select on American theatre but also in dreamy Gothic world. The school productions, lacks dimension and Israel Philharmonic, Zubin number of theatres offered a motion pictures. He is now has seen better days, but it is plays his characters on the I second week of "Cats," J L. considered one of our most hanging on, despite a dwindling surface. David Kennett, while not l Singleton, executive director of enigmatic and accomplished enroll ment. Ed Hall plays St. John totally satisfyi ng as Mark ************* the Providence Performing Arts screen actors. Quartermaine, known as Sackling, ultimately leaves you Cent.er, said, "This second week Performances of A Lie of the "Sinjean" to his colleagues. T he with strong impressions. : THE:ATRC4tf.-~: will enable those who couldn't M ind are T uesday through oldest employee of a school t he T here is a problem with t he use obtain tickets fo r t he first week to Saturday at 8 p.m. and Sunday at 2 headmaster refers to as a " family" of accents in t he play; only Dionne AUDITIONS Jf, see it this season." and 7 p.m., with selected place, _he is friendly, but a and Hall seem convincing in t his • Wednesday and Saturday milquetoast., who is used as a Sat. May 9 ,. ( Evening performances are May regard. The play is somewhat slow • 5- 10, Tuesday through Saturday at matinees at 2 p.m. For doormat by his colleagues and in its unraveling, and t here are a • Singers - 10 AM-12 Noon >t reservations and ticket ridiculed by his students. few loose ends that do not imbue • Dancers - 2-3 PM ,t 8 p.m., and Sunday at 7 p.m . • Musicians - 4-5 PM Matinee performances are information, call (401) 351-4242. His colleagues are a mixed lot: you with t he same understatement Visa and MasterCard accepted. Anita Manchip (Margot Dionne) the other "clues" leave you with, • Ad~ i~~:~t~n/"'i,~ical : Saturday and Sunday, May 9 and 1 5 JO at 2 p.m . T icket prices are t herefore coming off like • US Rt. 1 Matunuck Beach, Rd. ,t $27.50, $29.50 ci nd $31.50, arid are unfinished business. And there is • . Exij, Matunuck, RI ,. on sale at PPAC Box Office, (401) the overall problem of not much of • Further Info: (401) 789-1094 >t 421-ARTS and Ticketron anything happening in the locations. Leonard Slatkin To Conduct production that is particularly ************* engaging, as the other T rinity Rep · d ·Ji S The crit ically acclaimed tit. one of the t wo top orchestras in productions have been this season. EXper,enCe fBVe/efS ay: Louis Symphony. Leonard the United States. Under the Yet the thread that wi ll pull you in "Satisfaction Begin's wi'th a Slatkin, conducting, will perform leadership of Leonard Slat ki n, the is t he humanity the play explores at Boston's Symphony Hall on St. Louis presents more than 200 and the sensitive t reatment of that . . Call 'lb Hope~' Sunday, May :l, at a p.m. concerts each season. The humanity by the actors. And the Presented hy Walter Pierce in the orchestra presents a 26-concert contemplative tone of t he play, Sheryl Bernstein Joel Bernstein Wang Celebrity Series. the St. broadcast series t.hat is heard on with its somber moods punctuated Bob Bernstein Louis will play works by Haydn more than 200 radio stations here and there by hitter-sweet · · and S hosta~ovich as well as the acr.oss the nation, and records comedy, u ltimately works in the .. ,...... ~I~ ,.---... Boston premi~re of a new work by actively on t he Telarc, Vox, Angel, end. •'''~!!,!!r,,._,, 32 Goff Avenue American composer ,Joan Tower. Nonesuch and RCA labels. T heir (Lois D. Atwood is in Italy on :-r.w .)~. L Pawtucket, RI Founded in 1880, the St. Louis recent recording of the Prokofiev vacation and will return next 41.•c... ·~•~1 • • • •I :r,ri::1 ng_-u:nrr'1 ·was' 'rece',id y · .~~iled-. b);; Time . ' p)'IH syryj',Mr\.v. \von' two'Gra1n r\1y tn'ot1th ' Jd .'f'l'l)ieu> , ~'rinily)Mfinal I 1 1 1 t·:· -~-f.4i~,~~~:-··~··:_-:_·:_·~·~-~-~·-:··::;·r~-~~-1'~,:~·:-~:"~·' ~-::=,...,~-~''"~·-:-~~-~!!!!I!!!~ .maga zi'ne r'rid/ Mi~haei' W8 1Sh' 8s av/~'rd ~·. Jf.' , ~ · ' ' ·, ' .. ' ~,"I; , .. ju'miLGtiont1A -tilvof t he; Nliitd.). • 12 - THE RHODE ISLAND HERALD, THURSDAY, APRIL 21, 1987

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Book Review: "No Charge For Looking"

Obituaries No Charge for Looking, Esther authenticity, and my inclination matter," and that she works " for a Cohen, Schocken Books, New towards self-hate and destruction. newspaper that nobody reads." York In reviewing No Charge for Mr. Adjami, currently the jeweler by Norma Miller Looking, I must determine the and formerly the mayor of (JSPS) - In reading Esther value to me as a Jewish woman Nazareth, who thinks that Carl Cohen's No Charge for Looking, I and to posterity of the Sandburg is a "Jewish man," CARL ARBITMAN HARRY RUBIN discovered t hat I was the crystallization of the type. because of the sound of his name, CRANSTON - Carl Arbitman CRANSTON - Harry Rubin, stereotypical or historical (for as The novel is about Melanie tells Melanie to keep away from of 825 Pontiac Ave., founder and aged 79, of 22 Ruskin St., died far back as I could remember, at Markowitz, a reporter for the Mordecai: "About you and proprietor of the former Carl's Monday, April 20, 1987, at R.I. least) Jewish urban bohemian leftist American Journal. She is on Mordecai. Stay away from him. Department Store, Atwells Hospital. ·He was the husband of female. I sympathized with the a three·month assignment to write He suffers from a bad macho Avenue, Providence, which he the late Mrs. Rose (Adelman) victimized "pinkos" of the an article about Arabs in Israel. complex. He thinks he is king of operated for 45 years before Rubin. McCarthy era; I envied the She is staying with an old friend, the mountain." Yet Melanie retiring in 1979, died Tuesday, Born in Cambridge, Mass., he courage, abandon, and ability to Shari, who is one-half Jewish, and writes to William Hall: "Oddly April 21, 1987, at Kent County was a son of the late Louis and live in squalor of the flower her husband, Fuad Hassan, an enough, I find it so easy to identify Memorial Hospital, Warwick. He Annie (Make) Rubin. He had lived children of the sixties; I accepted Arab, and Fuad's taciturn mother with everyone here. There's who lives with the couple. was the husband of the late in Cranston for the past 30 years, the abuse of Jesse Jackson during something about this place, some Elizabeth (Felderman) Arbitman. and previous to that had lived in the last presidential campaign Shari, who had a Great Neck deep and timeless hold it has that Born in Russia, he had lived in Providence 10 years. because he too was a member of a childhood, reveals to Melanie that makes me wonder what I've done Providence over 55 years before He was founder and proprietor long-suffering minority group in a she is in love with another woman, until now. It's a good thing, not a moving to Cranston two years ago. of Standard Sheet Metal Works of sadistic society, and while he was Yale, a kibbutznik whose leanings bad one." He was a member of the Touro Providence for 30 years, retiring no longer willing to accept me as a are largely Marxist. Shari is Unfortunately, Ms. Cohen does Fraternal Association of Temple 10 years ago. kirrsperson, or fellow (w hat shall I outrageous; she shocks; she not get close enough to her Torat Yisrael, the Jewish He had been Gabbai of Temple do with this, William Safire) experiments. Fuad, in the characters or the Palestiniane Federation of Rhode Island, the Torat Yisrael for many years. He sufferer, my own generosity of meanwhile, is writing about a culture to enable us to understand Jewish Home for the Aged, the was a member of Touro Fraternal, spirit was sufficient to keep us in Palestinian who lives under her attraction. Much to the Providence Hebrew Day School Knights of Pythias, and Orpheus the symbolic circle of a occupation and the daily chagrin of Melanie's editor and and the Faband. Lodge F&AM. compassionate barrier.free humiliations that make up his life. Ms. Cohen's readers, the He is survived by a daughter, humanity - or marginality. In A close friend of Melanie, Cleo characters are cartoons, He leaves two sons, Albert Mrs. Carl Kortick, Cranston; a addition, my college roo mmate Joan Ginzburg, has been married caricatures. Little is revealed Arbitman of Cranston and son, Gerald R. Rubin, Warwick, and close fri end married an artist fou r times and ,uns a cafe, the Abu about human nature, or religion, William A. Arbitman of and five grandchildren. and has been living in a garret-loft Nassar, with Agram, a big and or politics, not even in the light Scottsdale, Ariz.; and two Graveside funeral services were for 20 years in a building reserved strong Arab street ve ndor. Cleo satire that suddenly takes hold grandchildren. · held Wednesday at Lincoln Park for artists under the West Side li ves with Nathan, an Indian Jew, midway in the work, the point at Cemetery. Arrangements by in the Jewish section of Nazareth which the author herself realizes A funeral service was held at Highway. Oh, by the way", I adore Mount Sinai Memorial Chapel, which is modern, new, and clean that she has created stock types Mount Sinai Memorial Chapel, Woody Allen. 825 Hope St., Providence. with very wide streets much like who are zany in their extreme 825 Hope St., Providence. Burial 1 co uld go on with other more personal traces such as my permed those in Kansas City. Cleo postures. Melanie's men, Agram was in Lincoln Park Cemetery, changes her identity regularly, and Mordecai, are controlling and Warwick. ESTHER WASSERMAN hair, my penchant for dangling earrings, my (pseudo) taking on foreign affectations and lustful. Her women are vulnerable, HOLLYWOOD, Fla. - Esther in tellectuality, my intensity, my dress; sometimes she is Balinese; foolish, and confused dreamers. Is Wasserman, 68, died Tuesday, sometimes she is an Indian bride, this all that we are to learn about PAUL LINCOLN April 21, 1987, at Washington or African tribeswoman, or Palestinian men and American Manor Nursing Home. She was Japanese geisha; sometimes she is Jewish women abroad? PAWTUCKET Paul ROSE TUBMAN Lincoln, 64, of 150 Dartmouth St., the widow of Herman Wasserman. ve ry English. Melanie meets To fo rtify the old stereotype Born in Providence, she was a MIAMI, Fla. - Rose Tubman, Mordecai Ben-Samech, a Jew, Melanie wrires to her editor: died Sunday, April 19, 1987, at 91 , of the Miami Jewish Home for Pawtucket Memorial Hospital. He daughter of the late Joseph and whose family came from Morocco; We fa ll in love, I think, with Mollie (Soren) Kotlen. She had the Aged, died Wednesday, April he is in army security. painters in Paris, or serious was the husband of Shirley 22, 1987. She was the widow of (Greenberg) Lincoln. lived in Cranston many years Throughout the novel Melanie leftists who can argue their beliefs before moving to Florida in 1975. Arthur Tubman. writes to her editor William Hall. convincingly; with filmmakers and Born in Fall River, a son of the Mrs. Wasserman was a past I Born in Russia, she was a It is in these letters - written sculptors in Milan; with graceful late Charles and Anna (Bloom) officer, director and a life member daughter of the late Kopel and more and more apologetically as men on Greek islands who can Lincoln, he had been a resident of of the Ladies Association of the Clara Mayberg. She was a Melanie gets more and more held fo lk -dance; with holders of ancient Pawtucket for the past 40 years. Jewish Home for the Aged in Providence resident for many in emotionally by the culture and wisdom and seekers of truth in Mr. Lincoln was a World War II Providence. She was a volunteer years before moving to Miami the people - that Melanie reflects India or Tibet; with doctors and Army veteran, serving in the worker at the John Fogarty Beach 28 years ago. on what is happening to her in lawyers and manufacturers in Philippine Islands. Center Providence the Veteran's Mrs. Tubman was a member of Israel. Nazareth, for Melanie, is America; with Middle Easterners Administration Medical Center the Providence Fraternal He owned Paul's Sandwich beautiful and overwhelming. of uncertain professions who like and Kent County Memorial Association, Hadassah and B'nai Very quickly, both Agram, the soft foods and poems about trees. Shop, located in Pawtucket on Hospital. B'rith. Summer Street, for over 20 years, Arab, and Mordecai, the Israeli, Esther Cohen's first novel She leaves \ a son, Arnold She !_eaves a daughter, Renee claim and win Melanie. She announces the birth of a new retiring 10 years ago. He was a Wasserman of Cranston; a Goldstem of Bal Harbor, Fla.; and member of Jencks Lodge F&AM. spends the days with Agram, American Jewish expatriate. We daughter, Marilyn Cantor of Plays a br?ther, Abraham Mayberg of Besides his wife, he leaves two whom she admires for his strength think we like her because she is Del Ray Calif: a brother Arthur Providence. daughters, Roberta Levin of and self assurance; she spends the intelligent, rebellious, sensitive, Kotlen 'or H~uston, T~x.; two _A graveside service was hel~ at Pawtucket, and Debbie nights with Mordecai who is decent, and, above all, moving sisters, Shirley Goldblatt of Lincoln Park Cemetery, Warwick. equally sexual and undermines her Fitzpatrick of Wallingford, Conn.; towards originality but in the Providence and Marian Rothman Arrangements were by Max assignment by telling her that no a sister, Marion Lincoln of Fall spirit of Melanie's editor, William of Randolph, Mass.; and three Sugarman Me~orial Chapel, 458 River; and a grandson. one cares about what Palestinians Hall, we must know more, if only grandchildren. 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16 - THE RHODE ISLAND HERALD, THURSDAY, APRIL 30, 1987 r Book Reviews: Two Views Holocaust (continued from page }) Of Arab-Jewish Relations feel they could also question the country and worked for it in the The Seed of Abraham: J ews and Author Patai documents in system and shown them to be establishment about the 1890's, in the 1920's and 1930's, he Arabs in Contact and Conflict. luxuriant detail how this guilty of stereotypic thinking in Holocaust. The Six-Day War of told JTA. Raphael Patai. University of Utah efflorescence of Jewish the depiction of Arabs - a sin 1967, replete as it was with Zionism Preceded Press, Salt Lake City, UT 84112. intellectual life occurred in what once considered the exclusive Holocaust analogies, was also an The Holocaust 1986. 394 pages. $29.29. has been commonly called the preserve of the Arab educational important factor. Using the Holocaust to Arab ond J ew: Wounded Spirits Golden Age of Spain. It was in the system. legitimize Israel makes Zionism Factors Jo Holocaust in a Promised Land. David K. city of Cordoba especially that the Equally insightful are Shipler's Consciousness appear to be a post-Holocaust Shipler. Times Books, 20 1 East great Jewish philosophers, well -researched comments about But what finally got the response and phenomenon, "and if 50th Street, New York, NY 10022. historians, and Bible scholars such the flight of the Arab re fugees Holocaust into American so, where did the infrastructure 1986. 596 pages. $22.50. as Hasdai lbn Shaprut and his from Palestine in 1948. The consciousness, he said, was the that allowed the survivors to be Reviewed by Arnold Ages colleagues burst forth onto the author shows that slowly and miniseries of that name which absorbed come from?" It is also The twentieth-century conflict Jewish scene. reluctantly Israelis are beginning aired on U.S. television in 1978. ideologically dangerous, Mais between Jews and Arabs has no The emergence of such Jewish to concede that the Arab exodus Even with all its problems, 220 continued, because Arab precedent in fo rmer times because creativity under Islam was not was precipitated by both official million Ame~icans "came to terms propagandists can and do argue Jews and Judaism were, until accidental, acc_o rding to the and unofficial pressure on the part with the word Holocaust." that "Europe spit the Jews up and recent times, of only peripheral author. Under the Arabs Cordoba of the fledgling Israeli army. Because it would not have been we have to pay the bill." interest to Islamic civilization. was the most advanced and Shipler even produces pages from aired had receptivity not been However, he said, there is a The fact that Jews li ved in enli ghtened European city of its Yitzhak Rabin's autobiography anticipated, the series was an direct historical connection Islamic cultures did, however, time. Its urban amenities such as (pages which were removed from important "signpost," he said. between the Holocaust ending in influence the development of street li ghting and cultural the original Hebrew text) which While Israelis has long hoped 1945 and Israel's creation in 1948 Judaic modes of thought, folklore, facilities provided an intellectual confirm this unhappy historical the Holocaust would penetrate in that the need for a refuge for and cultural habits. Raphael Patai stimulus which redounded to the event. American consciousness, they are 300,000 D P's the world would not shows, nonetheless, that there was adva ntage of Jews within that In his conversations with Jews 1, concerned about its being accept eventually led to the UN some cross- pollination: the society. and Arabs author Shipler trivialized and misused. "We can't partition vote of 1947. Hebrew Bible and particularly the In his survey of Jewish life in discovered a depth of passion and be blind to the Holocaust or be Furthermore, "one cannot Midrash were digested (somewhat va ri ous Arab lands Patai reviews hatred between the two blinded by it," Mais said. One understand Israel without imperfectly it would seem) by both the incivi lities encountered communities which appear to be instance of being blinded by it understanding the Holocaust," early Muslim theology. by Jews and the positive unbridgeable. This is clearly seen occurs when people say, "You have Mais said. " It's part of our The major portion of the experiences as well. He is careful in encounters he had with Arab to be Jewish because of what the co ll ective memory." Israelis share civilization traffic went the other to note that Jewish· destiny West Bank residents who told the Nazis did to the Jews." Here the co nsensus that Jews cannot way. Despite the inequities for depended a great deal on which New York Times man that they everything is "seen through the afford to be in a situation of Jews living in Muslim lands there Arab country Jews settled in and applauded the terrorist attacks on prism of the Holocaust and it is "hopelessness, helplessness and was much opportunity fo r the in what period. Throughout his Jewish civilians. Shipler contrasts overemphasized to the point of powerlessness" and that "there's "dhimmis" or protected people, to narrative Patai illustrates the this with a similar attitude he becoming a surrogate Jewish only one country in the world that flourish within the Islamic milieu. ways in which Islamic folk culture, detected among Israeli Jews who identity or religion." puts Jewish survival as its number superstition and religious doctrine spoke in defense of the Jews who Another instance of being one priority." penetrated Jewish consciousness. had been convicted of terrorism. "blinded" by the Holocaust occurs This is reinforced, said Mais, In the latter part of his book Throughout his book the author when people say, "Israel has the when you walk out of Yad Vashem. Pentateuch (continued from page I) Patai deals with the anomolous tries to balance the conflicting right to exist because of the "You walk out of the building, out situation of Arabs living under historical, political, religious and Holocaust." This "obliterates of the darkness, and you see the of the faculty of Jewish studies at Jewish hegemony - a startling social claims of Jews and Arabs. Zionism and its tangible sun. You see Israeli soldiers and the University of Vilna. That city reversal of the historical The resulting portrait suggests expression," ignoring the fact that you walk into the sunlight of was a major center of Jewish continuum. That anomaly, the that there is an equality of justice Jews havt a ri~ht to their own Jerusalem." religious and cultural life before case of Israel today, is the subject World War I. on both sides. This is not a of David K. Shipler's lengthy and position which will be welcomed The first 5,000 copies of the penetrating look at the tensions LaRouche Hebrew-Russian chumash were by strongly partisan people. which animate Israeli society Shipler's book deserves a careful (continued from page I) shipped in 1977. Permission to today. send the remainder of the printing reading because it echoes the several other cities in their efforts and international bankers. Shipler, a non-Jew, was a New candid voices of Arabs and Jews. to collect fines totaling over $16 An Extremely Rare Move was delayed by the deterioration of York Times correspondent in million. On Monday, a federal Lawyers for the LaRouche U.S.-Soviet relations, Rabbi Israel for several years. His book is Journalist David bankruptcy judge in Alexandria, organization were reportedly Schneier said. part reportage, part polemic and Va., placed three unaware of the proceedings, a Making religious books available part interview. He successfully Shipler At Beth-El LaRouche-related organizations in move described by legal experts as to Jews in the Soviet Union meshes these modes of The Benefactors Fund of Tem­ involuntary bankruptcy at the extremely rare. The government conforms with the objectives of the approaching a complex subject in ple Beth-El is pleased to welcome Justice Department's request. named a temporary trustee, Appeal of Conscience Foundation an artistic tour de force. The author and journalist David K. Involuntary bankruptcy, labeled Norman Oliver, over the "to strengthen religious freedom in author has delved into the psyche Shipler on Wednesday, May 6 at 8 "Chapter 7" of the federal companies with LaRouche ties. countries around the world," of both the Israeli Arab and the p.m. Chief Diplomatic correspon­ bankruptcy law, calls for · Henry Hudson, U.S. attorney in Rabbi Schneier said. The Israeli Jew. dent in Washington for the New liquidation of a company's assets, Alexandria, told reporters that the Foundation is composed of While many of the pathways York Times, Shipler received criti­ differing from the voluntary move was · "somewhat b;,,.iness and religious leaders from explored by Shipler have been trod cal acclaim for his book: Arab and "Chapter 11" filing which gives a extraordinary," necessitated by the the Roman Catholic, Protestant, by others, there are a number of Jew: Wounded Spirits in a bankrupt firm time to reorganize LaRouche's oganization's refusol Jewish and Eastern Orthodox fresh and original insights in his Promised Land. Shipler joined in order to pay off its creditors. to pay a $21 million judgment by communities. essays. He is among the first The Times as a news clerk in 1966 Rabbi Schneier is the senior writers known to this reviewer, to and has served as a foreign corre­ LaRouche organization the U.S. government against the organization for contempt of rabbi of Park East Synagogue in have thoroughly analyzed spondent in Southeast Asia, the representatives vigorously Manhattan. Soviet Union and the Middle East. protested the government's court, besides the millions owing textbooks in the Israeli school actions, claiming that they have to private individuals, mostly almost no funds. elderly, who have charged being defrauded by the LaRochites. 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Robert brael. editor Broce Wei1man, adv. director Mary Fitzpatrick. account. rep. 334 WESTMINSTER MALL t DOWNTOWN PROVIDENCE, RI t 421 -1033 Mailln1 addr-: f.0. Box 8063, Providence, R.I. 02940 Tel, 724-0200 THE RHqD~ ISL!\ND HER,ALD, THURS~AY, Af RIL,30, ,1987 - J\3 "Puffins" Takes You On A Picnic French Blue, Tea Rose, Iris, Today's Busy Mothers Appreciate Peach, Cornflower, Stone Grey, Touches Of Elegance Truffle. Taupe and Black. T his is a 1 gift that lets everyone know mom L~~.f More than ever before, today's subtle fashion shades: Twilight is feminine right down to her mom wears many hats. Blue, Burgundy, Dusty Rose, fingertips. Organization helps her keep it all together, but fashionable, elegant touches help her make it look easy . and feel good about herself. Let's face it, mom not only runs the household, she meets deadlines in the office. She bakes brownies, entertains dad's business associates, does most of the shopping, gets the TV fixed and the laundry done, and still finishes a vital report fo r her boss on time. She moves effortlessly from PTA meeting to condominium board meeting, from the needs of her customers and clients to taking care of you when you're sick. She's a whiz. But most of all, she likes to be thought of as fe minine. Underneath all of that executive-like efficiency, there's still the memory of a little girl who once dreamed of becoming a ballerina. For Mother's Day, give her .~ something that shows you appreciate her femininity, ' something that says "quality" and thoughtfulness in terms 'of her individuality today. And it doesn't have to be expensive. Think in terms of finishing touches that will complement her wardrobe and contribute to the good impression she makes with her well coordinated appearance. Puffins at Corliss Landing in Providence and East Pick something that matches her favorite new outfit, like a Greenwich Marketplace, East Greenwich is now Sheaffer Fashion Pen, in one of 12 featuring picnic baskets and wine baskets by Picnic Inc. designer colors, with a color of California. They're great for the next tailgate party or coordinated purse pouch. to take your mother on a picnic! Also pictured are some lt is the first quality ballpoint wonderful friends - Puppets by Velvet Stable Inc. of pen designed especially to complete a woman's fashion Conn., featuring Geese, Ducks, Rabbits and black statement. She'll enjoy using it, V1s1t us on 1he 2nd Floor. Briggs Ltd., 6 1 W eybosset St , Providence Labrador Retrievers. and she can use it every day. Open Weekdays 9-5:30 & Thursday till 9 At $13.75, Sheaffer's Fashion (40 1) 331 -5000 Pen is at once practical and Free Park,ng Ac1oss From Arcade and all M eyers and Brom Lots. Now It's Your Turn To Tell beautiful. It is available in 12 • Briggs Ltd. • V isa • American Express • M asterCard Mom The Facts Of Life

For 79 years, Americans have by each child in the family or a celebrated Mother"s Day. Sunday, rose for every year of his or her age May IO, 1987. will be no exception would be a great gift from a to this loving tradition. Each year, youngster. By helping the COME CELEBRATE this one special day is set aside just youngest child select a gift, the for her. family has a chance to enjoy a It is a time when you have a special outing together. OUR chance to tell all the mothers in your life the facts about the love • Be personal: One and respect you feel for them. tried-and-true way of showing 1st ANNIVERSARY There are millions of moms in your morn how much she is the United States, and no two are appreciated would be to place a The first 500 customers who visit our alike. Each has her own set of single rose in a bud vase on the unique characteristics. nightstand or dresser in her room. Corliss Landing or East Greenwich shops will Finding The Perfect Match This thoughtful gesture will get Finding a gift to complement her special day off to a rosy start. RECEIVE A GIFT!* her personality and, one that Presenting mom with a corsage expresses your heartfelt at the breakfast table can make the sentiments can sometimes be celebration last all day long. Select a pair of fashion earrings with exasperating, even for the most Roses can also add something proficient shopper. extra to your personalized gifts. surgical steel posts (a $ 15.00 value). Rich in tradition, roses pay For instance, put a rose and note O ur way to say thank you for making tribute to our mothers' beauty year inside a gift such as a jewelry box, o ur first year a success. after year. A gift of roses on a crystal bowl or a kitchen Mother's Day signifies how special canister. we feel about our mothers. This ~ • Be creative: T o the year, the Floral Index of Chicago, traditional ribbon and bows, Ill., estimates that over 30 million adding a rose or two on the roses will be given in their honor. wrapping makes the gift extra Each One Is Special special. Like mom, each rose is an original. Its beauty can take on Be.Creative various sizes and shapes, and carry · If a gift can't be boxed or bagged many different meanings. T he - how do you tie a bow around a variety of rose gifts you can bestow spring vacation? - here are two on your mother, grandmother or alternatives. Give the lucky mom a mother-in-law is limited only by dozen, a half dozen or even a single ,t~ff.['1§ your imagination. rose along with a card describing Roses Incorporated, the trade your "unwrappable" gift. Or, wrap association of America fresh cut the gift card in an innocent looking rose growers, offers these few box topped with roses. AUnique Shop. "Experience if' suggestions on how you or your No matter what the number of family can start a Mother's Day roses needed, it is best to order tradition with roses. your Mother's Day gift early from • Make it a family affair: a reputable florist. For guaranteed ~ 4~~. . One. three or five blooms can carry freshness and long-lasting beauty, many glad tidings. Roses always specify "American grown" ~ EAST GREENWICH MAR KETPLACE purchased in various numbers - a roses. few or many - can be priced to fit It is the spirit of love that makes Two Bridge Street East G reenwich Marketplace any budget or occasion. With a Mother's Day memorable. While Corliss Landing 5600 Post Road little assistance, even the smallest you are out shopping, remember Providence, R.I. 02903 East Greenwich, R .I. 02818 your mom is an original and children in the family can show Telephone 401-274-11 22 Telephone 401-884-0100 mom they care. you know the gift that best Accompanied by dad, or an older expresses the "facts" of how you Exit 2 off Rt. 195 Open Mon.-Wcd. 10-6. brother or sister, the youngsters feel. This Mother's Day, start your Open Mon.-Sat. 10-6 Thurs. & Fri. 10-9. Sat 10-6. Sun. 12-5 can choose just the right own tradition. Give her fresh cut •No purchase necessary - limiled supply arrangein_ent. Perfiap~,a,rose gixen , rpses . . J_ A4 - THE RHODE ISLAND HERALD, THURSDAY, APRIL 30, 1987 A Short History Of Cool, Durable And Inconspicuous "Andriana Boutique" Creates Cotton Khaki The Perfect Look For You In 1846, an ot herwise obscure, the inventor of khaki. in which Western man reached a Punjab-based Britisher named Genius does not need to plateau of evolution wherefrom he _.. •&iliiiii111811a I 1111 UI I Lieutenant Harry Lumsden came proselytize, and Harry Lumsden, could see that it was absurd, to the realization that there were having made his breakthrough, did unnecessa ry and pathetic to be i'ew greater idiocies in the world nothing more t han go a bout his outshone, incommoded a nd tha n hlunde ring through India in a business unchafed a nd tyrannized by one's clothes. uniform o f sweltering a nd unconstrained. But so clearly Khaki. The word derives from peacockish bright red fe lt. superior, albeit in the quietest of t he Hindustani word fo r dust. Not Protocol aside, he therefore cast ways, was his at.ti re t hat other a very romantic association, but aside his scarlet. tunic and reached far-flung Englishmen groped then, khaki never set out to be into his st.earner trunk for the one toward emulation. romantic. Still, just as style had garment in his entire kit t hat was Not privy to t he secret of beaten a path to Harry Lumsden's suited to the oppressive climate - mazari, however, Lumsden's door a round l 846, so romance his pajamas. imitators tried to color t heir came to khaki, a round t he turn of Borrowing a t rick from the cot.tons with coffee, tea, tobacco t he present century, la rgely locals, he dyed the natural cotton juice, ink a nd mud. It wasn't until through its adoption by a new with an extract of a native plant l884, in fact, that a standard breed of journa lists known as ,, called mazari, and from that day tawny dye was patented back fo reign correspondents. forth he distinguished himself as home in Manchester. In peacetime, correspondents the only comfortable Anglo-Saxon But no matter - 1846 will were suave a nd worldly devils, a nd -- south of Liverpool. He sta nd as the year in which the in wa rtime they were heroes. distinguished himself, as well, as spirit of kha ki was made manifest, Decades before Hemingway Andriana Boutique of Loehmann's Plaza, Warwick. defined guts as "grace under Experience wardrobing, color analysis, and a passion for pressure,'' front-li ne scribes were fashion. Visit Andriana Kayrouz, proprietor, Andrea already t urning out dispatches DeSimone and Annette Amaral and allow them to use wi thin spitting distance of their expertise in retail to create the perfect look for you. A WEDDING exploding shells. During the Spanish-American Now, in t he eighties - well, it's the crux of its delicate magic. Not IN YOUR FUTURE? Wa r, no less a wordsmith than not exactly that. khaki has that one worries unduly t hese days Stephen Cra ne was reporting on reemerged, since it was never about Punjabi ambuscades or • Mother-of-the-Bride Dresses the hostilities in Cuba. For C rane, gone; rather it's that the gla re a nd looking dusty after a grueling day a red badge might have been just of facing the haboob. (Long & Short) blather have subsided around it, the thing for proving courage; for letting khaki's mild merits shine On the other hand, one has • "Going Away" Outfits demonst rating common sense in serenely through. more cause than ever for concern extremi,;;, however, it could only be Which leads us to ponder the a bout being upstaged by, and lost We Offer F:.:lexant, Affordable ClothinK kha ki cool, durable, and hottomline reason fo r kha ki's wit hin one's clothes. Shrouded in for All Seasons sensibly inconspicuous against t he rema rkable persistence. Alone designer labels, manacled by PERSONAi. SERVICE sandy backdrop of Havana. among the world's myriad of someone else's notions about what AN() ALTERATIONS What worked in Havana cloths, cotton khaki has goes with what, the individual worked, too, in the savanna h, as transcended a ll its associations, pe rsonality shrivels like a n Teddy Roosevelt would amply whet.he r Imperial, venatical or ancient pumpkin. illust rate in his sanguineous East cinematical, to remain precisely T he spirit of khaki lies precisely African expeditions. wha t. it is, nothing more and in the recognit ion that dra ma But T .R. did more t han bring nothing less. inheres not in clot hes but in the khaki to a new part of the world. And this, in turn, has intimately personality of the wearer. Either Under his squinty yet visionary to do with the sane and simple t he wearer is the star of the show, aegis, kha ki cloth reached it.s purpose for which khaki was first or the show isn't worth anything. apotheosis by be ing wedded to the devised: From t he moment that Khaki seems, somewhere in its out line oft he safari jacket. mazari fi rst touched Ha rry cotton soul, to know t hat. Like milk and cookies, like Lumsden's p.j.s, t he whole idea Editor's Note: Mel and Patricia Burns and Allen, t his was a match was to achieve a garment that Ziegler founded Banana Republic that had to be1 a nd, by the l940s, would blend in, a bsent itself a nd Travel & Safari Clothing Co. eight Hollywood, with its splendid come as close as possible to year,.,· ago. Banana Republic Guide Central Avenue (Benny's Plaza) knack fo r trivializing an epic to disappearing. One didn't want. to to Travel & Safari Clothing Seekonk/Pawtucket Line foster a myth, had made the draw fire; one didn't wa nt to show (Ballantine) is a fu ll-fledged guide 761-7567 epauletted khaki jacket a staple in grime. to the Ranana Republic philosophy the wardrobes of its mega-ma nly Well, khaki still disappears, a nd of fashion and travel. The above is Open Tues.·Sat. 10-5:30, Thurs. Nites til g P.M. romantic leads. ils disappearance still constitutes an excerpt from the book. VISA MC

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E TIIE t'Alllll.OllS FOICTIES urt· l1t·rc 11 ~ui11 "i1l1 (:hlut·'ti ,·ihnrntly (c 111i11 irlt' \'. 11111'1..t•II 1ln'""· A i-olH)' llu11•1I lm llo m 111111 e11111 rl K•·o11wtric 11r i11~ n.•.cqll \ltc h c.l!'I I OU IM,\\~ '.-> PI.-\L \ I;!? Ii llALI) IIILL ROAD II AR\\ ICK RI O~HXli '~Ill , H~I \~~ll tlt· ti i~11 1ll'lui1 11 of 111111 1•t'lL THE R HODE ISLAND HERALD, T H URSDAY, APRIL 30, 1987 - A5 Flowerful Spring Fashions Italian Geometrics Capture Spring Fashion Scene Capture Feeling Of Romance Always on the leading edge of Sport swear, separates, knitwear, cotton and linen jerseys and high fashion ready-to-wear, eveningwear and leathers all go lightweight , ve rsatile gabardines. leading Italian designers seen at "Back to the Future" in terms of S hapes a_re feminine a nd Little gi rls in pastel dresses, Clubs' '"Operation Wildfl ower" the recent Donna Moda Show in bold. drnmatic patterns, always !fat tering, rounding the curves blooming wi ldfl owers, and project. · New Yo rk. sponsored hy the wi th clean, definit e lines a nd a wi lh body-conscious ease. highway maintenance? Yes!!! This project is a national effort Italia n Trade Commission, predict strong balance in proportion. Shoulders are brdad but not Spring fashions bloom in dedicated to t he beautification of a strong trend toward futuristic Fabrics receive special exaggerated, as t he ti meless sweetly romantic styles for gi rl s in our roadsides with the cooperation geomet ric shapes - both in emphasis, and are cool, natural elegance of classic couture is t he Wildflower Collection of State H ighway Departments. silhouettes and fabrics - for and easygoing - crepe de chine; reint erpreted fort hr '80.;; endorsed by t he National Council T he goal is to provide a spring '87 fashions. cri sp cottons and linens; silk. of State Garden Clubs. panorama of color along t he Delicate embroideri es, m illions of miles of America n renderings of wi ldfl owers, a re roadsides - t he la rgest natural highlighted on softly colored garden in the world. styles, accented wit h sheer ruffles, And, to get. everyone into a lace trims a nd tender touches of fl owerful spring, each dress comes ribbon. wit h a free pack of wi ldflower Pastel organzas seem to fl oat in seeds donated by The Applewood the breeze in puffed-sleeved, Seed Co. T he seeds need little yoked a nd crystal pleated styles maintenance, provide an a rray of fo r the li ttlest ones, while older pretty fl owers, and are a perfect cherubini girls -wi ll also fi nd beaut ifu lly first gardening experi ence fo r styled linentype designs. young children. FINE CLOTHING FOR CHILDREN Fresh as a country garden Every litle girl will fee l like a bouquet, t he Wildflower princess in t hese fl ower-fresh Collection is sold exclusively at romantic dresses, just right for a JCPenney, a nd benefits the special occasion or ga rden party. National Council of State Garden

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Cherubini at Loehmann's Plaza , Warwick. Choose from Loehmann's Plaza 1276 Bald Hill Road a wonde rful selection of imports and quality Warwick, A.I. 02886 401-823-5571 American-made childre n's clothing. P a t Vaughn, proprietor . A6 - THE RHODE ISLAND HERALD, THURSDAY, APRIL 30, 1987 In appreciation of excellence, give mom a treasured present of gold filled jewelry

She works hard for her mone). She work...; hard for her famil y. Mo1her·~ Da) is the perfec1 opponunity to demonstrate jus1 how much you apprec1a1e her. Make 1his year special. with a truly elegam gift. one that will last a lifetime. a gift that will se1 her aglow wi1h pride. In The Bag but won't burden the budget. "Exquisit Handbags at A/fordable Prices" Accordmg to Frieda Forsle). fashion Genuine Leather, Snake Skin. Stones, Denim consultant to the Jewelrv lndu~Lrv Coun­ ALL AT A DISCOUNT! cil . gold fil led jewelry 131s0 referi-ed to as gold overlay) 1~ an affordable ex:1rava­ Sue Roth 943-7683 gance. By Appointment Gold fil led Jewelry is a perfec1 com­ plement to an~ working mom·!. ward­ robe. Fo r the tailored woman. a gold filled pin lend!> style and panache 10 a jacket lapel. Choose a bo ld E!-eome1ric design for coniemporar) na1 r. For a more tradi­ tional look. com,ider Ooral o r circular SEND MOM A BASKET FULL! mo1ifs with touches of pearl or colored stones. ot SILK FLOWERS If her wo rking allire is more casual. gold filled cham!> in a vanety of lengths or A BEAUTIFUL GIFT BASKET and styles a rc gre at wi1h swe aters. blouse!\ and dre~~e!>. (Catered to Mom's Whims) Add-on pendants and drop~ can change the look. And they°re so affordable you We Ship. Anywhere - UPS, Federal Express can add to her collection for birthdavs and other gif1 -g1 ving occasions. • DELIVERY SERVICE AVAILABLE THROUGHOUT R.I. For sophisticated drama. nothing fills 1he bill like a bold gold filled collar. Ag.a m . you get a knock-em-dead look WRAP & PAK Inc. without killmg your bank account. Earring~ and bracelets are always ap­ 236 Meeting Street, Providence propna1e gifts. A r. with mher gold filled Jewelry items. the) ·re available m styles 861-0660 10 fil any fashion mood. Ask your local jeweler to sec a selec- 1ion of gold filled gift ite ms. lt"s a 1,?rcat way 10 1ell mom she "!\ golden. For more mformauon on gold filled jewelr). wrnc to: The Gold Filled A,!>

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C lassic concepts in the arls, in fa shion magenta, gray and slecl - each rcOecl­ C lassic eye shadow combinations, and and in beauty radiate a timdess elegance. ing new interpreta1ions of classic co lora­ provide a clarity of color to enhance the Balanced and harmonious, "classic" im­ tions. face. plies eitcellence and provides 1he founda­ "Our makeup :,hades move in a new Nail lacquer colors rcnec1 this rcde· tion upon which innova1io n is built. direction," no tes Glenn Rohcrls, Eliz­ fined color paleue. ' Manicured to a dis­ This spring. Elizabeth Ankn impro­ abelh Arden's Crea1ivc Beau1y Director, creet medium length in a soft oval shape, vises on a classic theme lO creale new " 1ransforming traditio nal shade~ into nails arc colored with one of three new inspiralio ns in makeup - .. NcoClassic mo dern tonalities with j ust 1hc right Salon Formula Nail Lacquers - Neo­ Colors." amount of freshness." C lassic Red , Pink and Coral. For a more Check color, neither too hright, nor subtle hint of color, NeoClassic Nude up­ Cukuls harmunil.c 100 sharp, bu1 simply true a nd dc<1r, dales peach with new allure . NeoClassic Pink. Red, Coral, Peach moves away from highl ighting .ind For spring and summer, the qualities a nd Magenta lip co lo r s are bolder, sculp1ing. The e ffect is sub1 le1y tha1 is o f classidsm --- rcfi.1c mcnt, harmony clearer and more magnetic . They har­ well-bred, sophis1ica1ed and refined . a·nd balance - are transformed by a modern sensibility that is lively and en­ monize wilh spirited p.is1d NcoClassic Enhance the look Eye Shadows, a lrio palclle of scagrecn, ergetic . ElizaOC1h Arden pays homage IO canary and seamist, as well as the softly NcoClas~ic deck L'.olur:, in Rell. Cor;il past eitcdlcnce by rt:ddining it anJ mak­ bright Graphic Eye Shadows. a 1rio o f and Pink balance with the clcganl Nco- ing ii totally contemporary.

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Complement Spring's Newest Styles These and other exotic and affordable gemstones now Big bright, colorful stones stone discovered in Siberi a in abundantly available from the continue to be the hot look in 1978, has become a popular USSR - provide t he bright colors fashion jewelry - stones in bright fashion alternative to amethyst. women want to complement purples, blues and yellows to Smooth cabochons of charoite today's fashions. complement the bright whites and set in go ld make exciting rings, cool pastels of spring fa shions. brooches, bracelets and T o get this look at an affordable neckpieces. price, women have increasingly Lapis, one of t he most sought. turned to semi ·precious stones after gemstones for fa shion which are now in abundant jewelry, is most fa miliar in its supply. classic deep blue color. Rich deposits in Asian Russia Many of t hese exotic gemstones now provide sky -blu e, green-blue - such as charoite, lapis lazul i and purple-blue shades of this and amber - are now available highly workable stone, too. from a new source, rich deposits in Amber, known and used for Siberi a, the Ural Mountains and jewelry fo r more than 6,000 years, other regions of t he USSR is enjoying a resurgence in Paired with sil ver and go ld in popularity. beaded necklaces, bangle bracelets Using heat and pressure and earrings, t hese vibrant t reatments, Soviet gemologists ge mstones will enhance both have created as many as 200 colors trendsetting spring fashions and and hues of amber stones. And, a traditional styles. " roasting" process transforms Charoite, a striking purple opaque amber into more desirable Decorated Denim Resurfaces As Fashion And Art Leaders Customize An American Denim Classic The current resurge nce in the inexpensive ly, and many people popularity of decorating good old nationwide are doi ng just. t hat. basic denim is bringing out some You can see it on urban streets, of the hottest, most imaginative coll ege campuses, prime time TV and downright za ny fo rms of shows and even among the fa shion self-e xpression in years. fashion -fo rward social set. And the revival is widespread. For a free brochure on There is a lot t hat can be done decorating: denim tips write: J azz to denim. Some of the most Up You r Lev i's Blues, impressive examples have come Depart ment A, P.O. Box 6761, SOPIIISflCATED GOLD JEWELRY from Monet'• ,pring/oununer '87 Ardfad& from more than 85 top fas hion Concord, CA 94520. Exclusively Ours collection interpreta exotic motif8 in oonlemporary detllgn11, complementi113 cvery­ designers and artists, including 3 piece beaded ensemble lhi"f!: from lhe new textured and ethnic-in15plred fahria to lhe f!!08l tailored looks. Yves St. Laurent, Kenzo, Hermes, Andy Warhol and Keith Haring. 187-189 Wayland Ave. Gem-Like Ways To Say They each took a century-old Prov. A.I. 331-9543 American classiL - a Levi's VISA M/C denim jacket - and created "Mother" This Year one-of-a -kind wea rable art, a ll of 0 which was auctioned off recently May I 0th is Mother's Day If engraving is involved, he or at a cha ri ty fund-raising event. one of the most sentimental days she can give you a selection of The creations included glittery of the year, as we pause to styles from which to choose and and elegant evening looks with recognize and reflect on the person more than likely do the job right sparkling rhinestones, sea pearl s, Give Moina who has had the most influence on on the store premises. Why entrust fur, suede and leather trim; jac kets our life ... our mother. such an important purchase to a with fl oral appliques, quilted silk How to best express our deepest non·professional? linings and sil ve r stud work; thanks and appreciation to mom For more information about fine colorful back-of-the-jacket art­ royal treat... at this time each year can become jewelry, write to Jewelers of work; and, in the outrageous frustrating, but Jewelers of America, Inc., 127 1 Avenue of the category, a bolero jacket with fir America (JA), the national Americas, New York, NY 10020. tree sleeves and holly wreath scarf. pearl and organization dedicated to They will be happy to send you - Madonna, one of several celebrity consumer information and free of charge - a series of models, - wore a multi-colored • dia111u11d education, has the perfect solution brochures covering everything you design by Martin Burgoyne. ~ eaning,, ... a gift of fine jewelry._ want to know from "Buying a You don't have to be a fashion After all, there is no gift more Diamond" to "Care and Cleaning leader or an accomplished artist to associated with love, sentiment, of Fine Jewelry." get into the act. quality and lasting beauty than a Virtually anyone can dressup gift created from precious metals their denim easily and galdwring,, and gemstones. ~ Ge A very special way to say g, $168, . '· "mother" is to personalize her fine jewelry gift. Whether you select a karat gold ring with her initials in 8t.1 0pWUJ cAt ... diamonds, or a gold pendant spelling out the word "mother" in block or script style letters, you are demonstrating a desire to individualize her gift, giving it ciW:J ~~ deeper meaning for years to come. Other suggestions include: Maternity Boutique • Having mom's name engraved on a locket containing your picture; • Having mom's first initial or full initials cut from single diamonds and set in a ring or specializing in pendant framed in black onyx and 14K gold; separates for you - • A sterling silver pin for hat or lapel that spells out " mother" or her name; the professional · • A chain link bracelet with name centerpiece in diamond & c,oral and pave; pearl multi-strand gold • A colored gemstone ring fashion conscious 11ecklace, $150. ring, feturing the birthstones of all her $403. children. Where should you go to find the "perfect" personalized Mother's ~ Day gift.? JA urges you to go to a professional .. . your local jeweler whom you know and trust, and who has the widest selection of t 170 Wayland Ave. Reliable Gold, Ltd. styles and prices, as well as the ~, . _ , , l:'rov. 331-4860 Jewelers 181 Wayland /\ve., Wayland Squ:ire ~nowledge to answer =Jfoµ~,3 . 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That suggest ions for successful color only to !ind t hat a new color t rend doesn't mean it's their only look. vacationing: has hit t he racks and 'their' shade We've developed t he color • Locate a cosmetic and is simply not available t his season. vacation concept to show t he wardrobe consultant you can trust Does that mean last year's styles flex ibility of color coding," says to ~ive you color advice and help wi ll have to do? Abby Dyer, Amway Corporation's you determine the color Innovative fashion marketers Artistry® Fashion Merchandise undertones of things you already a re saying " now." Instead, t hey Manager. own. suggest ta king color analysis one Once a woman has selected an • For new purchases, look fo r step fu rther, allowing frustrated outfit in an alternative color cosmetics and apparel items t hat consumers to take a "color pa let le, she needs to adjust her are color coded into warm and cool vacation." makeup colors. A very sheer categories by the manufacturer, to A color vacation occurs when a foundation in t he same color take the guesswork out of woman · decides, fo r whatever undertone as the chosen outfi t is wardrobe coordination. Elan, located in Cranston - Rhode Island's largest and reason, to wear a color t hat she t he fi rst step. • Remember, your color analyst most fashion-forward salon. 3500 sq. feet of heavenly was told is not her best. "Sheer foundations, like was right. You do look best in Reduce Frustration Artistry's® Sheer Moisture colors t hat enhance your natural indulgence. Experience a full day of service - from a Color vacations a liow old Makeup, work best because they skin tone. But wit h careful personalized limo ride to and from our salon, to a favorites to remain in t he closet, create a hint of t he correct compensation you can look good complete body pampering from head to toe. and I a ke the frustrat ion out of undertone without looking in any color! 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The Classic Cardigan: SKJN CARE As Versatile As It is Indispensable BOOKLET IS AVAILABLE The cardigan has always traveling because of its weight and Now is the time to get your skin in enjoyed a certain place of honor in wearability. shape for spring! If you or someone you the fashion world but, this year A cashmere sweater can be worn know suffers from psoriasis, dermatitis and particularly this season, t he with everything from shorts to a or eczema, a free special rcpon, Helping cardigan becomes a separate that chemise, or teamed with a string of Yourself wi1h Emollienr Creams. is avail- no woman should be without. pearls, rhinestone buttons or silk . able. Call or write: h's Relief, P.O. Box 342, A resurgence of strapless shantung slacks for an evening S1a1e College, PA 16804, 814/231-1800. dresses, scarf-tied halter neck look. tops, sundresses, and the latest Last but not least, a cashmere Restaurant shoulder wrapped bandeau tops cardigan sweater is an investment have made the cardigan an that you'll never regret making; it indispensable piece in any will last practically fo rever and SPECIAL MOTHER'S DAY wardrobe. never go out of style. Softer than a tailored jacket, the BRUNCH cardigan can be sporty or dressy depending on fabric, style and Pretty, Feminine Dresses Add Lavish Buffet, Whole Wheat Pancakes, Omelets, Eggs details such as buttons. Romance To The Fancy, Formal Florentine .. . Aside from being very You bring the champagne comfo rtable and easy to wear, the Occasions Of Spring We'll supply the glasses and the strawberries! cardigan has a certain elegance and moneyed look that is hard to Prom-goers will be enchanted the most popular seem to be Sunday,_May 10, 1987 duplicate. In fabrics such as with the many beautiful dresses dresses that can be worn either on cashmere it is truly luxurious. being shown this season. There or off the shoulder." 11 :30-3:00 pm However luxurious, cashmere is are styles, all tell ing romantic White Re ma ins Popular Color also probably one of the most stories, fo r everyone. Whit e continues to be the big practical fabrics you can by in a 63 Warren Ave., East Providence, Pretty, fe minine detailing such prom color, with pink running 434-9506 cardigan. Reservations accepted for large parties as sequined trims, beading and second. Other pastels, such as Warm and lightweight, it can be glit tery lace look sensational on aqua, peach and yellow, also look worn year round. It's perfect fo r satin and taffeta. And tulle, a kind pretty. T here are some brights, of fine netting layered over fabric, but "not too many," says Ms. adds new interest. T hompson, and a few black and How To Choose white combinations. T here are many bodices to suit To-the-floor le ngths are the all types of fi gures and most popular, but tea lengths, personalities. "A young woman . which fall mid-calf, and the should choose whatever she feels exciting new party lengths, which comfo rtable in," suggests buyer end al the knee, add variety. Susan T hompson of Susie's, a Accompanying these·dresses are national chain of women's apparel fuli accessories like faux pearl and st.ores. jewel necklaces and earrings. "There are high necks fo r those Decorat ive hair combs and small who like to keep covered up, and handbags "also add to the feminine bust iers fo r the more daring. But look on that very special occasion.

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THE RHODE ISLAND HERALD, THURSDAY, APRIL 30, 1987 - Al3 "Nancy Alan," Fun Fashions A New Kind Of Mom And A New Kind Of Beauty: For Spring And Summer Practical And Sophisticated The woman celebrating jobs done in the least time. " Adva nced technology allows Mother's Day this year has According to Roy Blank, today's best cleansers to gently lift enjoyed " Mother's Liberation," Director of Research for the Olay away dead skin without abrasion. something her mother and Company. ''In response to strong The exfoli ation process helps to grandmother missed out on. This demands for time-saving products maintain healthy skin. new mom has a new lifestyle - a that perform many tasks, our "Washcloths and abrasives busier, more demanding lifestyle research efforts in skin care ex foliat.e your skin much more that requires her to be a ll things to science have yielded cleansers that t han is necessary. You should all people. address a wide variety of needs. never overdo a good t hing. " The most difficult demand is ''An ideal facial cleanser will New Demands that she look eterna lly young. thoroughly cleanse yet not take For Young-Looking Skin despite kids. despite work, despite away essential moisture. The The new mom's more active, the outside environment and ave;age woman understands that demanding li festyle means more despite another mother - Mother th is is now possible and she will exposure to the elements, more Nature. look fo r thorough cleanliness and travel. more work, more frequent According to Mary W. Jaensch. softer skin. She won't stop looking cleansing. Marketing Director for the Olay until she finds it." These demanding activities Company, which has products New Demands For Gentle often lead to great moisture loss used by over 50 million worldwide, Action And Tough Results and thus drier skin in an age when "The new 'mom' of the '80s is Until recently the washcloth was looking yo ung is all -important. much more sophisticated than her as common a bathroom accessory Roy Blank continues. predecessors much more as the toothbrush. Our "Clea nsers and moisturizers have conscious of what she puts on her grandmothers believed that, in become the number one beauty skin, what she spends her money order to be really clean. only a essentials for today's woman." on and what results she expects. heavy-duty scrub that left cheeks " Her kind of beauty is much pink would do. The problem was more practical t han her mother's that the pink was not a healthy and the beauty industry has glow but perhaps a sign of irritated changed radically to accommodate skin. her. The change began with ''Exfoliation is a new concept manufacturers like us becoming t he modern woman has to her serva nt rather than her understand. something new fo r her master." to be concerned about and New Demand co ntrol." Roy Blank fu rther For High Performance explains. Old-fashioned facial soaps lacked the benefits of modern cosmetic technology and could irritate the skin, making it feel dry and tight. HA IR ... as an accessory That familiar yet harsh feeling The latest fashion trend: became synonymous with cleansing and, over time, women hair extensions actua lly strove for a dry, taut braids ponytails Pictured here is Marilyn Wilson, owner of Nancy Alan, feeling, a ll in the name of cleanliness. curly cascades South Main St. in Providence. She is modeling a fun Since today's woman is more and more hand-painted "seascape" silk top and skirt, great for knowledgeable, she knows that spring and summer wear. Nancy Alan also has fabulous taut skin does not connote clean accessories and wonderful strapped sandals to finish the skin. She also wants effective products t hat perform the most Custom Colors look. P.S. The sandals are dyed to match! $35andup Striking stripes Top Off Spring Styles With A Hat both functional and sassy. Also see our f ,ne American women have always selection of had an affinity for hats and Cotton jersey turbans are hair ornaments. although there seemed a time perfect after a day at the beach when hats were thought to be on when hair is wet and you have no the way out, it didn't last long. time or desire to style it. This season, hats - and for Knotted headbands offer the that matter, all types of headgear, solution for keeping hair out of including turbans and wide your eyes v,,_,hen playing sports or headbands in cotton jersey or terry just sunning. - are very much in evidence. Boaters, sailor caps and wide brimmed hats are the perfect ~Personal Care Salon The romantic look of the large foile rs for sun damage. 424 W,ckenden Street circular hat can still be found, but It 's wonderful when fashion can Providence, RI more apparent are the smaller mix function with good looks, and T ouch of Romance Crimped Extension shown 273-9393 scale cap style hats that include this season's array of hats and knotted bands, sailor caps and headgear is a perfect example of Hear our Talking Ad 831-8100#0944 boaters. This newer, smaller hat is t hat. NI\NCY I\LI\N NI\NCY I\LI\N NI\NCY I\LI\N

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Saying "thank you·· In mom with a of line gold jewelry items ;1 vailahlc al al­ lion Center says to huy your Mother·~ The Frill Of It All: Feminine prcscnl each Molhcr·s Day is a wonder­ fortlahlc pri<:cs. o ne of which is sure tn Day rcmcmhrancc from a rcpu1 ahlc es­ fu l. sentimental tradit io n. Mo m : Shc·s n 11nplcmc111 the clothes she wears. Gold tc1hlishment where you a rc as.,urcd or Fashions Demand Dramatic always hecn lhcrc for you. she ·!- alw:iys (;111 be worn at w(1rk or al play. Whatever service. dc pcndahilily a nd quality o f giwn you her best. It's impnrt:mt 1(1 lind her favorite at:livitics are . .,he"ll fed and nan\1llilll'-hip. a gi fl t h:11 cxprt·ssc.s _just how mud1 s ht· look {?TC.it! When i.hopping fur gold jewelry. al ­ Yet Delicate Jewelry m L·ans 10 ynu. Unlike "tmhl-lonc" l·o,ttune jcuclry. ways look lor the karat (K) mark. i.tu.:h a, Fnr a very special "lh:111k you:· karat real guld _jewelry wo11 ·1 c.Ji ..;1,.-1,lur or lme J4K or 18K . stamped on each piece. 11 is Spring is in the air and, this fashion's focal point. As necklines g11ld jewelry is ;1 precious j?ifl she'll never its lustre . In r,u:t. ils bcauly is al·ltlally your guarantee 1ha1 you arc gell ing re.ti year, it's just " frilling." The plunge, so should earrings, to give li1rgc1. one she'll c,tjoy for years to come. enhanced wil h each we;iring. and ii" gold throughout the entire piet·e . 1101 _j11,1 season's fashion stories are balance. Gold filled drops and When choosing a E?.nh.kn memento. value is everlasting:. ,m the surf:1l·c . 24K i, 100 pl'HTnl pun..· floating in on clouds of crinoline, dangles are flirtation at its fi nest. How can you he sure that what you·rc gold . wilh cad1 karat rcpH''-C nlilll,! 1/!-1 conside r mom·s pcrsonalily. li!Cs1ylc and ruffles and lace. Styles range from lighthearted fashion style . The re is a l;,rl!-c assm1111cnt huying ii. real gold? The Gol~ lnfnrma- part !?OJtl . Austere men's wear looks have and airy to strong and assured. gone by the wayside, and ultra They're available plain or adorned feminine frills and fancies are in with pearls, diamonds or colored the fo refront. stones. Plunging necklines and Layering is an important , off-the-shoulder styles make component to this season's earrings this season's most apparel. Ruffles, fl ounces and tiers essential fashion accessory. are strategically loacted to Gold filled earrings (also accentuate the feminine charm. referred to as gold overlay) are an Combine And Contrast affordable yet elegant way to T his effect can be continued at 6 complement spring fashion's the ear with gold filled earrings JEWELRY biggest stories, says Frieda featuring a waterfall effect in like Mother's Day Forsley, Fashion Consultant to or contrasting shapes and Spectacular Savings the Jewelry Industry Council. textures. ,I & Subtly Seductive Graphically speaking, dots and on all Diamond Lacy lingerie is the inspiration flo rals are spring's hottest Graduation and Precious Stone for sexy spaghetti strap and patterns. Look for gold fi lled "cut Jewelry strapless sun dresses. Gold filled outs" over colored stones like Bonanza earrings in delicate filigree or mother of pearl, onyx or lapis to engraved designs pick up this punctuate the mood. "petticoat" theme with a graceful When dressing for spring this Mother's Rings ~ 14 kt. Diamond Cut charm that's at once subtle and year, keep in mind that 10 kt. or 14 kt. Gold ___ -_ _ ~ Shrimp Rings seductive. well·chosen accessories will give starting at Dropped shoulders are bringing the perfect soft edge to today's sag s39 new emphasis to the bosom, spring sexy apparel. ,, "Ricard's Jewelry" 14 kt. Graduation~ Fine Jewelry And Repairs Sterling Silver & Mother's Day / Chains $ SO Charms $ > starting at 2 starting at 11 (Over 600 Charms to choose lrom)

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'Until 5/16/87 Skincare, Learn Easy-To-Master Preventive Steps What do repair lotions, eye, day functions of the skin is to protect Steffan states, "a youthful skin Can you grovv your ovvn nails? and night creams all have in us from unwanted elements in the mirrors a healthy lifestyle through common? The answer is very environment. Imagine for a proper in ternal and external care. simple, according to Richard moment that you r skin did have "For example, sound nutrition If not - caU Staffan, internationally respected the abili ty to absorb moisture provides the energy needed to fuel skincare authority ... it's product from the outside ... then imagine the cell renewal process and helps Connie and Joann of redundancy that is both costly and bathing or swimming. To say that with the body's internal unnecessary. you might become water-logged purification system. In fact, one of the most common would be an understatement! "The body needs natural skincare myths is that various Steffan, who divides his time unprocessed foods that contain creams are needed for different between Newport Beach, Hawaii complex nutrients essential to parts of the face at different times and Switzerland, says, "The health. A small sample of these of the day. average woman has around $300 nutrients includes Vitamin A to Another myth is that women worth of beauty products in her preserve elasticity and Are you going to a wedding, prom or must identify their specific skin home, most of which is unused and smoothness and delay the aging type - dry, normal, oily - in years old1 process, and Vitamin C for the need a special gift for mom on Mother's Day? order to correctly choose products. "The skin's youthful fo rmation of collagen and elastin The truth is that we all have healthiness can be significantly tissue." three skin types. The degree of restored and greatly prolonged Another plus for skincare is the offering combination skin varies with each with continual, yet simple, adequate consumption of quality • sculptured nails • nails to go individual. preventive care. water to provide moisture from In fact, products that claim to "Skincare products must within the only place it can • nail tips • manicures help a specific skin type frequently augment and support the body's truly come from! worsen and exaggerate that very natural functions, working with Steffan recommends six to JO Specializing in condition. the skin to enhance it naturally glasses (8 oz.) a day of purified or airbrushing and handpainted design - For example, many oily skin without interfering with its proper spring water. In extreme humidity, products over-strip the skin of its performance." aim for six glasses daily and In to match any out/it or mood. natural oils, so that the skin The Staffan line consists of four ve ry dry conditions consume 10 becomes even more oily in an products for both men and women: glasses daily. attempt to compensate for this Two facial products - a cleansing Of course, your regimen should 1764 B Mineral Spring Ave. harshness. lotion and a moisture lotion - also should also include moderate North Providence, R.I. 02911 Another popular myth is that and two items for the body - a "natural exercise" for 30 minutes, moisture creams and lotions shower and bath gel and a five days a week, to increase blood magically add moisture to the moisture lotion. The facial circulation needed for oxygen and 353-8840 skin. This is virtuall y impossible. cleanser doubles as a masque, and nutrients to nourish the outer skin One of the most important the gel doubles as a shampoo. tissue. Mr. Steffan defines this as exercise that allows for a cardiovascular workout along with

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THE RHODE ISLAND HERALD, THURSDAY, APRIL 30,- 1987 - Al9 "The 'Only' Party Warehouse," This Spring, Wear Accessor.ies For All Your Party Needs That Have A Rich Look Ri r h and elegant are the key rhinestones or sequins. Na tu ral leat hers, such as wo rds for accessories I hi s spring. • Sophisticated Scarves - crocodile·emhossed, alligator and Graphic shapes. a mix of metals The ri ght touch at the neck call s ostrich. are favorite materi als fo r a nd sophisticated materi als fo r just the ri ght sca rf - from clut ches. combine to bri ng a distinct regal abstracts and florals to stripes and Larger bags such as U>tes, fee lin g to spring's rich looks. ani mal motifs. draws! rings and shoulder bags will Aris lsotoner. the le ading glove Squares and oblongs are t he be popular as wi ll luggage-st.yle a nd accessories manufaclurer, !-hapes 10 look for, as is t he color handbags and ladylike bags fo r t he suggests t hese accessories as some brown, from taupe to chocolate. caree r woman. of !he season's winning looks: • Qualit y Handbags • T he B ig Belt - The foc us on Understated status is the look of 1he wa ist in readv- to-wear means th"e spring - one which gi ves big. beautiful l~ elt s. Loo k fo r quality and ri chness to simple a lli gat or. " moc-croc," metallics, silhouel(es in ready·to-wear. black patent. iridescent snake·skins in pastel colors. and "deni m" leat her. St ruct u re will he important and buckles wi ll be classic or geomet ric. • Oversize Bows As hairstyles grow longe r, call ing fo r Gold &Silver r.ostume Jewelry - '-. roman! ic hats a nd hai r Hats, Belts. Scarves etc. accessories, the ret urn of the big u bow in a range of materials such as silk . ve lvet , taffeta and linen seems natural. lfyou~rit ... ~r~~ Other headwea r growin g in importance this spring are lace headbands (especiall y eyelet ). hai r clips and barret tes, tort oise headbands, ove rsize nat ural st raw hat s and cloches. OONNIE'S: ... ~() • Gorgeous Gloves - The I perfect gloves fo r neat, clean dressing t hi s spring are short - whit e cotton idoves, lace gloves and li ght colored leather gloves in ~ 'fi. Just before Mother's Day J eanne S tein, proprietor, of The Pa rty Warehouse, hone. white and camel. loca ted on East Ave. in P awtucket. J eanne ca rries For those romantic evenings, 0 All New'kndors ever ything for your pa r ty needs, a ll at discount prices. Aris suggests ove r·the-elbow in ~ ~ You pay Wholesale prices! Check out her gr eat selection of graduation supplies, from whi te or black, or any length as long as they're adorned wi th V invitations to decor ations a nd ever ything in between. I JJ /' J Saturday, May 2 • 10-5 The beautiful, versatile cultured pearl is f )( f ".. ll Sunday, May 3 • 12-5 the perfect complement to spring styles

Feminine and nirtatious is an apt de­ longer and resemble culolles with a scfipt ion or ras h ions fo r spring '87. that adopts to any num ber of looks. A ma tching jacket), require jewelry that is single sl rand of pearls can look demu re Standoucs are long, full skirts, bell ed mm11e ii! just as subtle and chic. and classic with one outfit , and sol)hi s1i­ 90/dm ::: waist lines and bared shoulders, for styles A classic single strand matinee lengt h cated and su ltry with another. 0 that are at once glamorous and sophisti ­ cafecl . cultured pearl nCC k.l ace or a pa ir of mabc Beauty coupled wi th ve rsatility makes the cultured pearl the out stand ing jewel , ..... 826 Bald Hill ~. W!rwiti. RI 02lffi Shorl, full crinoline skirts, remini scent pearl earrings edged in gold are perfectl y si mpl e yet sophisticated choices for of fas hion fo r spring '87 ... and fo r yea rs of can-can girls and the Moul in Rouge, to come. 821-5273 are th rown in fo r color and a touch of everyday wear. whimsy. Varyi ng lengths of cultured pearl s, As always. jewelry pl ays an important from the d iscreet choke r to the regal role in achieving a sense of style. And , opera length , paired with the softest the cuhured pearl . whether simple or looks in cashmere sweater dresses (strap· elal:>orate, classic or dramatic , remains less and short sleeved) and sweater sets the perfect accompaniment to this sea­ (wonderful vests in both short and long son's ladylike looks. lengt hs that can be worn with matching cardiga ns fo r business, or alone fo r play) THE "ONLY" PARTY WAREHOUSE Th roughout the ages, pearls hav~ ~ arc in keeping with the clean , simple come to represent regality. It is no won· lines th at cha racteri ze today's fa shion. der then that cultured pearl s arc more .Has everything you need .. popular than ever. Short, flirty, full skirts and dresses are making a comeback. It is a fun , festive A return to "quality dressing.. and clas· sic moneyed looks has put real pearls - way of dressing for evening . These cultured or natural - in the spotlight dresses will be seen in every fa bric from once again . Timeless and elegant, fl atter· taffeta and silk to crinoline and tulle - ing to all skin tones, cultured pearls can all true "party dress" fab rics. he worn for day or evening. For the more dramatic way of dress· This season's strapless dresses and ing, the cullured pearl. once again . shoulder wrapped bandeau tops are per· stands out as the perfect accompani· feet fo r display ing a cultured pearl neck· ment. What could be more striking with lace. Especially pr·cuy is a single strand a short, black crinoline and tulle strapless chokc1· or muhiplc strand "dog collar" dress than a snappy, sophisticated multi· with a gt.:-nslone clasp. pie strand cultured pearl neckl ace! It is a The more ,:'lnservative longer skirts with camisole tops .. d matching jackets , way of dressing that is sophisticated , dra· or cardigans. or the sponie, ;,~:,;,· !!~,:;;,_ matic and assured . walking short "sui ts" (shorts that are The cultured pearl is a true chameleon

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