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VOLUME LXXVIII, NUMBER 35 TAMUZ 22, 5752 / THURSDAY, JULY 23, 1992 35¢ PER COPY Hope Shines Through A Renaissance Man Gloom Comes To Pawtucket Born in Manchester in the By Anne S. Davidson north of England in 1955, Worch Herald Editor is a Hasidic Jew. He li ved in Hershy Worch wears many Tz fat, Israel, for two years a fter hats - artis t, philosopher, fa­ leaving England in 1983. ther, rabbi. And until last week, "I did different things there," he was a lso a New Yorker. he says with asmile. In the small Rabbi Worch has come to "artist-type place" o f Tz fa t, Pawucket to share his many ta l­ Worch painted the loca l scenery ents with the Jewish commu­ and a rchitecture; but he a lso nity as the new rabbi at Temple tarred roofs. "Then I thought, Ohawe Sholam. ' I' ll come to America - sell a ll Worch is a Renaissance ma n my pieces,"' he said. He moved of the '90s, as he explained to a to New York. Rabbi Hershy Worch visitoron his second day in town Looking back on the past last week: "I' ve done different seven years in the Big A pple, things. Anyone who's tried to Worch now hopes to see an make a living as a fine artist improvement in his painting. "If "I'm hoping that the does a lot of things." I' m not as dependent on selling synagogue here in For the p ast seven yea rs, A detail from the statue of Raoul Wallenberg in Budapest. my work to sustain body and Worch li ved in New York work­ Pawtucket will become a soul, I feel my work will prob­ ing as an artist in waiercolors, a center for people on a by Mike Fink terious silhouette looms there ably be better," he observed . photographer and writer. To A conversation with Worch spiritual journey." Herald Contributing Reporter against the skyli ne, of a figure make ends meet, he sold his ebbs and flows like the tide, one I had an aliyah in the running against the wind. It works and did rabbinical teach­ -Rabbi Hershy Worch minute close to home, focusing Neoloz synagogue of Buda­ recalls the brief earl y commu­ ing. pest, on the site of the birth­ nist period of the regime of (continued on page IS) place of Theodore Herzl, with Bela Kun, a Jew. a Jewish museum next door. " Maybe this explains why This is where I met Emu Laza­ people think of communists as rovich. " Zionism was a taboo Jews. Though they don't go word. You never spoke the together, or course. Com­ name of Israel. But now, with munists are atheists, and Stalin­ J_ communism gone and all its ists are anti-Jewish." j monuments smashed, people The benevolent spirit of even talk about going to Jeru­ Raoul Wallenberg hovers like a salem . Israelis show up here. kindly presence over all Buda­ Zionism is back." pest. You know his story. The / Emu Lazarovich, newly gallant young Swedish dip­ elected head of the Jewish com­ lomat who printed fake pass­ munity of Budapest, brought. ports to rescue and redeem me his notes of the grim ac­ Jews from transport to Ausch­ count of the fates and fortunes witz. of Hungarian Judaism . He Andras Solyom, a Hun­ visited the lobby of my hotel. garian Je w who survived the " Horthy, the fascist leader of ghetto as a boy, now serves as collaborationist Hungary, was a a city guide. He drove me to genteel anti-Semite. He see the blocks where Wallen­ wouldn't receive a Jew into his berg did his noble work. home, but he wouldn't have " There!" He points to one of set out to kill all Jews. That his offices. " He kept many would be vulgar. He looked headquarters and moved from down on Hitler. Under the in- one to another, to escape his 0uence of Raoul Wallenberg, own death threats. But there! is he even tried to save a rem ­ where a group of Jews were nant of his Jews from Eich­ shot and thrown into the mann's wrath. He slowed river down the deportations, at the He extends his arm from our very end of the war. But the boat tour to show where on Arrow Cross, a group of cruel the banks the executions took and fi erce young men, they place, and where Wall enberg rounded up all the Jews in the hid other groups in " Swedish" outlying regions - fast and houses. In the postwar period, furious. ,O nl y Budapest Jews a statue was put up, but then had a chance to hide. The de­ the communists swiped it struction of Hungary's Jews away. It just va nished over­ happened so quick, just as the night. Wallenberg as a hero war was nearly finished. Now, embarrassed the Soviet regime. although anti-Semitism comes One porti on showed up on the back with the revival of fas ­ site of a school of pharmacy. cism and fanatic faiths, people The snake, once a symbol of are also coming back to Juda­ Nazi racist evil , now was re­ The U.S. Brig Niagara, the last remaining vessel from the War of 1812's Battle of Lake Erie, was the ism. The head count keeps duced to the emblem of medi­ first of the tall ships to arrive in Newport on Thursday. Captain Walter P. Rybka's mission is to changing." ci ne. But a new statue went up broaden awareness of this war by presenting living history in the sailing of the vessel. Thousands Few statues from Stalinist recently - not in the down- swarmed the ships, which occupied Newport Harbor this weekend. times still stand." But one mys- (continued on page 12) 2 - THE RHODE ISLAND JEWISH f-!ERALD, THURSDAY, JULY 23, 1992 INSIDE THE OCEAN STATE IRS Gives Tips to Rhode New Benefit Rates Golf Tourney Islanders on Swindlers Go Into Effect Will Benefit Each year impersonators the financial info rmation ob: Big Brothers swindle taxpayers out of thou­ tained by the impersonator. New maximum weekly billion with an average weekly The Michelob Classic Golf sands of dollars by posing as IRS investigators and U.S. benefit rates of $294 for wage of $439.43. Sixty-seven Tournament for Big Brothers of Internal Revenue Service em­ postal inspectors arrested both Unemployment Insurance and percent, or $294.42, was Rhode Island, Inc., sponsored ployees. These individuals gain men at a post o ffice while they $374 for Temporary Disability rounded to the next lowest by McLaughlin and Moran access to confidential records were attempting to pick up the Insurance went into effect for dollar amount, or $294, the Inc., will be held on Aug. 17 at through illegal schemes. fraudulent credit cards. They claimants whose benefit years new maximum for unemploy­ the Wannamoisett Country These impersonators do not were indicted on charges of began on or after July 5, it was ment insurance. Club in Rumford with shotgun stay in one place. Their success fa lse personation, obstruction announced recently by John The maximum weekly bene­ start at 1 p.m. depends on moving from place of mail, fa lse statements and M. Robinson, director of the fit rate for temporary disability Hon. John E. Moran, a mem­ to place to find new individuals theft by deception. They are Department of Employment insurance is set at 85 percent of ber of the board of directors to swindle. awaiting sentencing. and Training. the average weekly wage paid and the 1980 recipient of the Fortunately, the Inspection The Providence District di­ The previous maximum to workers covered by the Big Brothers prestigious Service of the IRS catches and rector, Malcolm A. Lieberman, rates were $285 fo r unemploy­ Employment Security Act. Humanitarian Award, is hon­ prosecutes many of these indi­ says if you are approached by ment insurance and $342 for Rhode Island law requires that orary chairman. viduals. Many schemes go un­ anyone claiming to be an IRS temporary disability insurance. an individual's temporary disa­ Golfers will eat a steak reported and victims often wait employee, remember: Claimants who had estab­ bility insurance benefit rate, as dinner, and trophies will be too long to call authorities and • All IRS employees carry lished claims prior to July 4 well as the maximum benefit presented for low net and low the impersonators escape. identification and are required wi ll continue to be paid their rate payable, if not an exact gross. Each player will receive The IRS, other federal agen­ to show it to taxpayers when present benefit rate for the multiple of a dollar, be raised a gift that includes a hat, golf cies and local authorities are they visit their homes or of­ duration of their benefit year. to the next-highest dollar. Ac­ balls, towel and tees. successful at catching and stop­ fices. A benefit year is the 52-week cordingly, the new temporary Many other prizes will be ping some of these imperson­ • The IRS Providence Dis­ period from the date a person disability insurance maximum awarded, including putters, ators. Recently in the midwest trict office is located at 380 establishes a new claim. weekly benefit rate is $374 (85 umbrellas, sweaters and sweat­ an impersonator called taxpay­ Westminster St. in Providence; The maximum rate for un­ percent of $439.43 rounded to shirts. One golfer could win a ers and identified himself as an (800) 829-1040. employment insurance bene­ the next highest dollar new automobile for a hole in IRS agent conducting audits of • IRS employees never have fit s is set at 67 percent of the amount). one on a designated hole. their tax returns. During the their names placed on payment average weekly wage of There will also be a sports calls, he obtained their social checks. Make checks for federal workers covered by the Em ­ auction. security numbers and financial taxes payable to Internal Rev­ ployment Security Act. Rhode information relating to their enue Service - not IRS. Island la w requires that an Search Continues for Cars to credit cards and checking Spelling out the name makes it individual's unemployment accounts. The impersonator harder for criminals to alter the insurance benefit rate, as well Benefit Kidney Foundation contacted the credit card com­ check. as the maximum benefit rate panies and requested replace­ If you suspect you are being payable, if not an exact multi­ The National Kidney Foun­ By calling 33 I -9757 arrange­ ment cards under the victim's victimized by an impersonator, ple of a dollar, be rounded dation of Rhode Island contin­ ments can be made to pick up name and had the new cards immediately call the local in­ down to the next lower dollar. ues its search for unwanted the vehicle free of charge. sent to a bogus address. An ac­ spector at 528-4041 or call the Total wages paid by em­ cars, trucks, motorcycles, boats, The proceeds provide much­ complice later entered a local Inspection Hot Line (800) 366- ;'!oyers subject to the Employ­ etc. After a few short months, needed funding fo r the Na­ bank and stole $850 from one 4484. ment Security Act in calendar the Ki dney Car Campaign, tional Kidney Foundation's victim's checking account using year 1992 amounted to $9.34 which has been proven suc­ multifaceted programs of re­ cessful throughout the nation, search, patient services, organ has procured 200 vehicles from donation and public as well as generous donators in the state professional education. The of Rhode Island. National Kidney Foundation Owners may donate their helps more Americans prevent, The Rhode Island Jewish Herald unwanted vehicle, whether it treat and cure kidney and uri­ Announces Its 1992 be a mint or a lemon, and nary tract disease than any deduct the fair market va lue of other voluntary health organi­ the car from their income tax. zation. Nurses' Group Provides BA.Cl-TO-SCHOOL Scholarships to R.I. Students The Long-Term Care Nurses ployed in long-term care for at Section of Rhode Island Health least two years (not necessarily Care Association has created a at the same facility). scholarship fund, providing For further in fo rmation and FALL FASHION • three $500 scholarship awards· an application, contact the to students who are contribut­ Rhode Island Health Care Special Issue ing their nursing education Association, Barbara Notte, and who are presently em­ R.N., D.N.S., Bayberry Com­ ployed in long-term care. mons, 1 Davis Drive, Burrill­ The applicant must be em- ville, R. I. 02859; 568-0600. Thursday, August 20 Judaic Literature Section Featured in New Cranston Book Store The Herald welcomes its readers and Basset Book Shop, a new pertormances. advertisers to participate in this._special issue. "superstore" bookstore open­ " Basset will be almost a com­ Editorial deadline is Monday, August 10, at noon. ing this month in Cranston, munity cultural center within a Advertising deadline is Wednesday, will feature a section of Judaic bookstore," said Susan Carpen­ August 12, at noon. literature. The 15,000-square­ ter, a store manager. " We will foot bookstore is located in the sponsor a wide variety of pro­ Village of the Garden City grams and also invite people to For more information, call Center, at 79 Hillside Road, seek us out: Our door will with hours from 9 a.m. to 11 always be open to talk with p.m. Monday through Satur­ local community groups about 724-0200 day and noon to 6 p.m. on Sun­ program ideas they might day. Basset grand-opening have. We want consumers of weekend festivities will take all ages and backgrounds, ded­ place July 30 through Aug. 2. icated readers and occasional Book shelves and aisles have readers alike, to view Basset as been laid out to encourage a center for information, rec­ browsing and comfortable reation and personal enrich­ chairs and furnishings invite ment. " shoppers to lounge. Customers Basset's flagship store in can linger over a cup of coffee Stamford, Conn., hosted a and pastry purchased from the Judaic discussion series, and in-store coffee bar. recently featured Rabbi Daniel The children's section fea­ A. Syme, who discussed his tures kid-sized furnishings and book, Why/ a111 a Reform few. an amphitheater for in-store THE RHODE ISLAND JEWISH HERALD, THURSDAY, JULY 23, 1992 - 1 FEATURE Katzovicz Brings Young Judaea to Rhode Island by Sara Coen from their town, region, and and lead regional Bogrim con- _ Special to the Herald other parts of the United States ventions. Four years ago, after Ka ren and world. The regional Young Judaea Katzovicz had completed her Young Judaea has estab­ office is in Boston, so she got to freshman year at the Wheeler lished summer camps around take the bus back and forth on School in Providence, she the country. During her first weekends. In February she packed up her trunk to head summer at Tel Yehudah, she was sent as a delegate to the off to Camp Tel Yehudah in met people from all over the national convention where she Barryville, N.Y. Katzovicz had United States and from Israel. got to make decisions concern­ heard about the camp from a Katzovicz took part in a leader­ ing _goals of Young Judaea, friend but she did not know ship program during her sec­ money and changes in the much more than that it was ond summer at camp. Constitution. sponsored by an organization " It was really then that I Some of Katzovicz's most called Young Judaea. realized Young Judaea wasn't memorable Young Judaean ex­ " I didn't reall y have an just camp," she said. " I knew periences occurred at the con­ understanding of what I had right there what a great oppor­ ventions. Like the camps, con­ stepped into," she now com­ tunity it was not only for fun, ventions offer Young Judaeans ments. but also to gain leadership from all over an opportunity to After her first summer at ski lls and do new things." gather. camp, Katzovicz was a devoted At the time · there was no Most conventions and over­ " Young Judaean." By the end Rhode Island Young Judaea nights are regional, and each of her senior year in high chapter. Katzovicz felt em­ has a theme that is organized by school, she not only held a powered by her experience at the regional board. Karen men­ Karen Katzovicz position on the regional board camp, and looked into starting tioned Russian and Ethiopian o f Young Judaea, but ~he had a Rhode Island movemen t. Jewry, the Arab/ Israeli con­ The conventions are student who has never heard Hebrew also succeeded in bringing a " It was the first time that I flict and racism as examples of ru n, but a full -time staff is also spoken before or spent time Young Judaea chapter back to had really taken a stand. I themes. The themes always always available to Young with an Israeli," Ka tzovicz com­ Rhode Island. The chapter is wanted some thing and was relate back to Judaism and Judaeans. The staff includes a mented. still enjoying tremendous suc­ going to go after it," she said. often to Israel, and the board "Shaliach," a delegate from She cannot say enough good cess a year after Katzovicz left " It was a really exciting time." plans activities to. get the Israel who comes with the ex­ things about her experience to attend Bryn Mawr college. Katzovicz met Miriam Green­ theme across. press purpose of giving per­ with Young Judaea. Young Judaea is often re­ blatt, Rhode Island's second "The idea is not so much to specti ve, insight and a physi­ " J am really thankful for ferred to as a national peer-led Young Judaea president, dur­ teach, but to offer a lead into cal connection with Israel. such a unique experience," Zionist movement. ing her second summer at Tel discov~,ry concerning the "Such a delegate offers a Katzovicz said. "So many peo- " That definition is sort o f a Yehudah. Greeblatt was mov­ issues. real opportunity for someone mouthful and I often get blank ing to Rhode Island from Ohio (continued on page 12) looks when I use it," says Katz­ and she and Karen set out ovicz. "Y.J. is basically a youth together to establish a chapter. movement for Jewish kids At camp they were able to around the country to get to­ meet with the regional director gether and to learn and dis­ who arranged for Rhode Island cover their connection with Young Judaea advisors from Israel and their connection and Brown and RISO - former responsibility to the American Judaeans who still wanted to Jewish community and the be involved. American community as a "The advisors are great," whole." she commented. "They have The movement is sponsored lots of funny stories about their by Hadassah and has been days in the movement, and we around since the beginning of became good friends with the twentieth century. Member­ them ." ship peaked in the 1940s and During Katzovicz's junior S0s, with all of the enthusiasm year in high school, she set up concerning Israel. Katzovicz's an Ofarim-Tsofi m Young current next-door neighbor, Judaea chapter, which is Eva Zucker, led a Rhode Island geared towards third to sev ­ Young Judaea chapter in the enth graders. 1950s. The Jewish Community Cen­ There are several aspects to ter of Rhode Island helped her Young Judaea. Its major goal with materials, rooms, and and motto is " Education for phone lists. the Service of the Nation ." She remembers her senior "That motto really attracted year as getting " extra com­ me to the movement," she plicated" when she decided to said. " People involved actually add a Bogrim club for high had an understanding of Israeli school kids. She faced a dil­ At Pocasset LQdge's AU--American politics and the Diaspora, and I emma between getting young­ was impressed." er kids as a base for the m ove­ Dessert Extravaganza. Katzovicz was born in Israel, ment and her desire to include so the club has a special rele­ older students. She decided to vance for her. Yet besides their juggle both. educational objectives, Young At this point Katzovicz was :J Judaea offers wonderful social also working on the regional opportunities. The movement level as · programmer for all DATE: Sunday, July 26, 1992 gives its members a chance to Ofarim-Tsofim groups of New TIME: 1 :00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. meet other Jewish students England, and she helped plan PLACE: Pocasset Lodge Retirement Residence 12 Old Pocasset Lane, Johnston 421-6610 Complimentary • RSVP •••• Indulge your sweet tooth at our Dessert Extravaganza. ~benetton Seniors, their families and friends are garden city center invited to sample wonderfully ({) tempting dessert treats. Annual Summer Clearance You'll also enjoy the live entertain­ ment we have planned for you! /Jn,VCaSSe( rLiJ,,.C.,e Call 421 -6610 for more SAVE! SAVE! SAVE! 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in Sara Halper's Pre-K at the Letters Providence Hebrew Day School. I a m sure you remem­ David Ben-Gurion---- British government to let Pales­ ber the fuss Robin made each to the tine Jews from the Jewish Bri­ and every time her visit with EDITOR 1886-1973 gade fight the Nazis under a Reuben had to end. In fact, Jewish nag. And later he led Robin that she was vowed by Harold Silverman their exile and return to their the poli tical fi ght against the To The Editors: going to marry Reuben some­ President ancient homeland. And at once Bri tish who failed to keep the Allow me, if you will, a day. Congregation Sons of Jacob - as he was to do all his life - promise given Jews for a na­ short comment about your fea­ But, as fate would have it, David Ben-Gurion died on he put this theory into practice, tional home in Palestine. ture editor's essay about the Robin and Reuben went down December I, 1973, at the age going to Eretz Israel as a The supreme achievement of so-called super-soakers, toys separate paths. Robin would o f 87. Jews continue to mourn Halutz (pioneer). His name Ben-Gurion's life was the which are ever so popular with occasionally see Reuben and the loss of one of the greatest Hebraized (son of a lion), he establishment o f the state o f our younger set. would fondly ask about him statesmen of modern times. joined the Kibbutz Sedjera Israel. O ur government, in its infi­ whenever our families' paths Those 87 years - action­ where he devoted himself to The people followed his in­ nite wisdom declares these would cross on the East Side of packed, history-making years - farming. Soon he was per­ spired leadership as their spritzers illegal, but under the town. made Da vid Ben-Gurion world suaded by the Zionist leader­ ancestors had fo llowed that pressure of the National Rifle Then the test of growing up fa mous. His name is known in ship to leave the Kibbutz other David, the king. In 1948 Association of which Mr. Bush and growing apart happened. every country. Photographs of where fa rming was his first the state of Israel was estab­ seems to be a proud member, Just the other day, Robin and his face, crowned with a mane and lifelong love. The great lished, and Ben-Gurion was keeps on condoning handguns, Reuben's paths crossed again. o f white hair are recognized gifts of leadership could not chosen as prime minister. rifles, etc., which kill and Alas, Robin didn't greet her everywhere. He will always be long be suppressed . He was to World Jewry was mobilized to maim people every day. One former flame. remembered as a great leader, dedicate his labors to all the share the burdens of responsi­ cannot help but wonder why. Since I am strong on senti­ the architect of the state of political negotiations and bili ties. Hans L. Heimann ment, when I saw Reuben's pic­ Israel and its first prime min­ statesmanship so essential to Ben-Gurion had learned the Providence ture appear in the Herald, I ister. He is often described as a rebuild the old homeland into art of warfare although his sole couldn't resist cutting it out for modern prophet of Israel. a new homeland. desire was for peace. When he To The Editors: a keepsake for Robin (and me) He was never ordinary. As a B.G., as he was popularly resigned from office, con­ Thank you, Michael Fink, to remember her first love. child David Ben-Gurion stood known, realized that in order vinced he had done his job, he for the wonderful article en­ Robin looked at the picture of out: he was thoughtful, keen­ to attain and maintain the sta­ and his American wife Paula titled, " High Noon," about Reuben and philosophically re­ minded, a nalytical, earnest. tus o f free men living in their went to li ve not in their home your son, Reuben. But your marked to me," Now I will Acti on, based on thought and own country, the Jews o f Israel in Tel Aviv but in Sdeh Boker, article took on a significance always remember Reuben convicti on, was the chief char­ would have to learn to use a kibbutz in the Negev, where Fink." A secret tear rolled you hadn't intended. acteristi c throughout his life. arms to defend themselves. he lived simply, combining As you know, Michael, my down my eye. My little girl is He always knew what was im­ While on the kibbutz, noting some farm work with his writ­ daughter Robin, now a mature growing up' portant and never wasted time that the Turkish government ing of history. age of 6, was madly in love Cindy Halpern on the unimportant. Standing gave no protection to the Jew­ David Ben-Gurion was the with Reuben since their days Providence, R.I. firm ly on his con victions, ish settlers from attacks by embodiment of Jewish courage, working fearl essly for what he marauders, he organized the fai th, pride and dignity. He has believed, never pausing or first defense unit; this de­ been called the living con­ ~ Rhode Island Jewish Herald 6 deviating, fi ghting against a ll veloped into hagana and ulti­ science of Israel. In a special odds for the future and free­ mately into zahal, Israel's cele­ memorial session of Israel's SUBMISSIONS POLICY dom of his people - that is the brated army. ca binet, Premier Golda Meir li fe story of Da vid Ben-Gurion. During the first world war once spoke of David Ben­ David Ben -Gurion signed he was instrumental in recruit­ Gurion as the nation's chosen The Rhode Island Jewish Herald Send to: Israel's' Declaration of Inde­ one. welcomes any written submissions ~ ing young American Jews and Letters to the Editor May his memory be a bless­ from its readers on Jewish _,,;;,. RI Jewish Herald pendence, May I 948. When forming the "Jewish Legion" to concerns. Articles must be typed /// P.O. Box 6063 o nl y I 7 he reached the conclu­ help the British free Palestine ing. and double-spaced. Please Providence, RI 02940 sion that in order to li ve as a from Turkey. In the second A man of vision, of dreams - include a daytime telephone r§l~·_ _i free people the Jews must end world war he persuaded the a fi ghter and builder of Israel. number. Anything longer than , , 500 words may be edited for Or fax to: space restrictions. 401 / 726-5820. ciate, some very remarkable Bush/Baker: Not Just achievements. First, of course, is the peace RHODE ISLAND JEWISH a Couple of Haimishe Guys process. For 44 years Israelis have wanted to sit across the HERALD by Rudy Boschwitz My summary is the same table and negotiate with their (JT A) - The Israeli elections but stated a li ttle differently. neighbors. It wasn't achieved create the opportunity to The achievements of the Bush/ before, but it has been now. (USPS 464-760) Published Every Week By The renew the spirit of American­ Baker team exceed, by far, the And all of Israel's precondi­ Jewish Press Publishing Company Israeli relations. accomplishments of any other tions were met. I sat for an EDITOR: Many say they are at a low American administration since hour with Jim Baker in his ANNE S . DAVIDSON point. The spirit may be, but the birth of the state of Israel. office in mid-May. " It was like ASSISTANT EDITOR: Candlelighting substantively, I believe the But are President Bush and pulling teeth to get the Arabs KAMMIE KETTELLE * relationship is, and has been, Secretary of State James Baker there," he said. " Everyone of CONTRIBUTING REPORTER: as strong as ever. a couple of haimishe guys who them wanted a freeze on settle­ MICHAEL FINK July 24 Leslie Gelb, the former as­ know how to stroke Jewish ments, insisted that Jerusalem­ COLUMNIST: sistant secretary of state under angst and sensibilities (a full­ DOROTHEA SNYDER 7:54p.m. ites be represented on the Jimmy Carter and now an edi­ time job under even good cir­ Palestinian delegation and that ACCOUNT REPS: tor of the New York Times, cumstances)? There the answer JEANETTE HIDALGO Israel commit to territory for MYRNA H . DRESS summed up American-Israeli is clearly " no." peace, and I said ' No,"' Baker GREG MURPHY relations and the Bush/ Baker Let's look at the lyrics first, told me. GRAPHICS: impact on it by writing, in because many of my fri ends As we spoke, Israelis were JOHANNA BULICH effect: the lyrics are great, but just can't get by the music and MAILING ADDRESS: the music is terrible. recognize, much less appre- (continued on next page) Box 6063, Providence, RI 02940 TELEPHONE: (401) 724-0200 PLANT: Herald Way, off Webster Street Pawtucket, RI 02861 Fifty Years Ago This Week In The Jewish Herald OFFICE: 1175 Warren Avenue East Providence, RI 02914

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Haimishe Guys Operation Solomon got Torah which refer to the sub­ done last spring only because ject of the Temple and the re­ (continued from previous page) George Bush was involved The Three Weeks demption of the Jewish people. negotiating with 12 Arab coun­ every step of the way and the It is also advisable that the giving of Tzedakah and the tries in other parts of the State Ethiopians knew it. Ever since the destruction of The wall of Jerusalem C. study of Torah be accom­ Department building on arms As I sat and negotiated with the Bais Hamikdosh - The was breached and the city cap­ panied by Tfilah - prayer, so control. One of the negotiators President Haile Maria m Holy Temple in Jerusalem - tured. that the " three pillars of wh ich was Bradley Gordon, now as­ Mengistu, the brutal Ethiopian and the exile from our holy D. Apustmus, captain of the the world rests" stand beside sistant director of the Arms dictator, I thought what a dif­ land, Eretz Yisroel, the Jewish occupation fo rces, publicly us to bring about the blessing Control and Disarmament fe rence 50 years makes. There people have always faithfull y burned the Torah. of the A-mighty, the end of Agency and for fi ve years di­ we were - a fo rmer U.S. sen­ anticipated and yearned fo r E. An idol was placed in the exile, and the coming o f Mash­ rector of m y Mideast sena te ator, high -level personnel from their redemption, the return to Bais Hamikdosh. iach and rebuilding of the sta ff. the White House and State De­ Israel and the rebuilding of Temple speedily in our days. The peace process is an partmen t fu lly supported by the Temple through Moshiach The Role of Children extraordinary achievement and the president - negotiating Tzedkeinu - the Messiah. " V'haishiv laiv ovos al the most hopeful sign in the for the poorest of the poor, the On the 17th day of the Jew­ bonim" - and (as a prepration Middle East since Camp David black Ethiopian Jews. ish month of Tamuz, 68 CE., to the true redemption through - for which President Carter Fifty years ago nobody the wall o f Jerusalem was Mashiach) the A-mighty will (another guy not too good with spoke out for our people in breached. Three weeks later, return (to Him) the hearts of the strokes) deserves much Europe. What a difference 50 on the 9th day of Av, the Holy A Course of Action parents through the child ren. credit, though he was aided by years makes, the state of Israel Temple was razed. These three " Zion wi ll be redeemed with Children are earnest, natural two remarkable statesmen: makes, a strong well-organized weeks have since been called mishpot and her captives with and receptive to what they are Menachem Begin and An war American Jewish community Bain Hamatzorim - days of tzedokah - charity." (Isiah I - told and to what they feel is Sadat. makes. semi-mourning. 27). " Mishpot," which means the truth. They are ready to act Bush and Baker have had no But it would not have hap­ The nine days from the be­ " justice" or " law," also refers im mediately upon sensing that such assists. pened if there were not a presi­ ginning of Av until a fter Tisha to Torah study. Thus, the wha t is presented to them, is Second , there are multi­ dent who understood and was B'Av are called " Nine Days," meaning of the biblical verse is indeed, good. la teral ta lks as well as bilateral willing to take the risks and signifying an even greater that the Jewish people and negotiations occurring. The push it. And when, as I under­ We, the parents, are obli ga­ period of sadness. Zion will be redeemed and re­ ted to provide our children Bush/ Baker team made it clear stand it, some at the State A Mourning Period built by the merit of our study tha t anyone that wanted to Department wanted to abort with a fu ll and acti ve Jewish As Jews we celebrate, and of Torah and by our act o f giv­ educa ti on so that they adapt play had to establish fu ll d iplo­ the mission, Jim Baker wouldn't thereby participa te in, the ing Tzedokah - charity. it is matic rela ti ons with the state let them. a nd incorporate Torah in their happy events o f our history. therefore of great importance lives. Through them we, too, of Israel. Israel, which had Yet some call, or intimate, And as Jews loyal to our heri­ that we, during the "Three often been left out in the cold, that the president and sec­ are moved to learn and adapt tage, we also mourn the tragic Weeks" a nd the " Nine Days," ourselves to a total Jewish life. suddenly became recogn ized retary o f state are anti-Semites. events of our history. The holi­ intensify our Torah study and by Russia, China, India a nd What chutzpah. That, in prepara ti on and set­ days help us strengthen our give additional Tzedokah. ting the ground for the coming others and is now truly among A fi fth achievement ,s the faith in G-d and our ties to The mitzvah of Tzedokah the fam ily of the world's recent negotiations concerning of Mashiach speedil y in our Jewish tradition and Torah. can easily be done by putting days. nations. the Syrian Jews who are now some coins into a pushka, char­ The mourning is to help us Submitted by Rabbi Yehoshua Israel had sought d iploma tic permitted to sell their property ity box. The study of Torah can abstain from the cause of the Laufer of R.I. Chabad Lubavitch acceptance, but historically and travel with their fa milies sad event. be accomplished by learning a found diplomatic isola ti on. It is out of Syria. Th is is pretty cur­ with per111issio 11 of L'Chaim Thus, these days remind us few passages o f the Bible, a Publications. Bush / Baker that fin ally pro­ rent and sensiti ve stuff. But of the sorrowful happenings of mishnah, or a passage from the vided the muscle to accom­ few thought it was any more the destruction of the Tem ple Code of Jewish Law, etc. plish this fundamental ob­ possible than getting the Arab and our present exile, as well Since the study of Torah and jective that Israel had had Finall y, of course, there is as of many other sorrowful the giving of Tzedokah during TR.4 \IE11NG since her birt h. the Persian Gulf War and the events in Jewish history. It is these days are related to the By the way, the broad, removal o f Israel's most potent also the time when our rebuilding of Zion - the MANICURIST worldwide recognition - not opponent, the defense of Israel thoughts and hopes are raised Temple, it is suggested that isolation or rejection - is also in its hour of need, and hope­ toward the ti me when the this Tzedokah be given to a formerly of an re fl ected in a third great ac­ fu ll y a decade's delay at least A-mighty will redeem us, re­ shul - synagogue, or to a East Side Salon complishment: overturning the in the introduction of the most turn us to our land, and rebuild house of Torah study (such as insidious 1975 U.N. resolution sophisticated weaponry to the Temple - Bais Hamikdosh a day school, or yeshiva), each tha t Zionism is racism. Th is is Israel's foes. - through Moshiach Tzed ­ of which is called a " minia ture To have your nails done in the comfort something that everyone Consider also that George keinu, our righteous Messiah. Bais Hamikdosh." Another sug­ of your own home, please call talked about, but no one else Bush is the fi rst president not Tragic Events gestion is that the study of 354-5513 could achieve. To quote Jim to look at the Arabs as a mono­ of the 17th Day of Tammuz Torah be in those chapters of Baker: "That took a lot o f arm­ li thic landscape. He built a A. Moses broke the tablets twisti ng." Having served as a coalition of Arabs to fight other with the Ten Commandmen ts. congressional member of our Arabs, thereby weakening 8. The daily sacrifices of the U.N . delegation, I can attest to Arab nationalism and the uni­ Temple were stopped. Native Produce the difficulties that were in ­ fied threat it can pose to Israel. volved . I even believe that George and Sweet Corn A fourth achievement, and a Bush is the fi rst president since Baker deserve a resounding Arriving Daily wonderful one, was Operation Kennedy not to have used or " yes." Solomon, the dramatic airlift of threatened to use the availabil­ But are these a couple of 50 Cliff Street Ethiopian Jews to Israel in ity of U.S. defensive weaponry haimishe guys who address (behind Benny's on Main Street) which l was so deeply in­ as a tool to affect Israeli policy, Jewish sensitivities well? Re­ 884-3467 volved as the president's emis­ as the Reagan administration gretfully not. sary. did by suspending the sale of Former U.S. Se11 . Rudy Open: Monda y- Friday 9--6. Saturday 9-5 What few remember is th'at F-16s following Israel's 1981 Boschwitz is a Rep11blica 11 fro m this was the second great airlift strike on Iraq's nuclear reactor Mi1111esota. of Ethiopian Jews. The fi rst site. was personally arranged by When I spoke to m y grand­ then-Vice President George mother about politics, she Bush in 1985 when he made a would always ask me " !st das trip to the Horn of Africa simi­ gut for die Juden?," a question lar to mine of last spring to essential in the old country of STEPHEN BROOMFIELD Ethiopia. her youth. I believe Bush / CANDIDATE FOR SENATOR THE DEMOCRATIC P RIMARY DISTRICT 3 YARNourLET (Providence East Side/Pawtucket) AT OUR N E W LOCATIO N "IN TH E MILL YA RD" 280 RAND STREET, CENTRAL FALLS, R.I. A New Broom, SUMMER HOURS: Monday- Friday 9 am-4:30 pm (Closed Saturdays) SUPER SUMMER SALE! A Clean Senate 20%-50°/o OFF EVERYTHING 453-0880 • 723-9878 DIRECTIONS: From South: 95N to Exit 26. lefl on Lonsdale, go 1 mile to Rand St From North: 95S to Exit 30. right al 2nd ligh1C entral Ave. (becomes Cross St ), follow to end. righl on Pine. 1st lef1 on Rand SI. Paid for by the committee to Elect Stephen Broomfield. 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Charles Mandell, Finance Chairman. 6 - THE RHODE ISLAND JEWISH HERALD, THURSDAY, JUL y 23, 1992 1 WORLD AND NATIONAL NEWS Jewish Democrats and Red Cross Says its Inaction During Republicans Pleased with Holocaust Was its 'Greatest Failure' Perot's Pullout Red Cross inaction during most infamously of all, the 6 The World Jewish Congress by Cynthia Mann live development," is still the Holocaust represented its million Jews who perished in said the Red Cross, w hile tak­ "greatest failure, one which ing an honest look at its past, States News Service widely expected to try hard in Nazi concentra,tion camps." still causes soul-searching in could during this period of NEW YORK UTA) - Jewish the next four months to win " So why did the Red Cross, Geneva today," Red Cross offi­ self-examination right a Democrats and Republicans back the Jews he lost to Perot one o f the oldest and most cials said. present-day injustice - admit alike are hoping that Ross over his hard-line policy on respected humanitarian organ­ According to the World Jew­ Israel's National Society, Perot's dramatic withdrawal Israeli loan guarantees and his izations in the world fail to ish Congress, a I 2-page article Magan David Ado rn, into the from the presidential contest perceived insensitivity to Jews. speak out publicly against the to appear in next month's Red federation and Red Cross will boost the fortunes of their " As it gets closer to the elec­ barbarity?" the article asks. magazine, movement. parties' respective presidential tion, Jewish voters wi ll become Cross/ Red Crescent According to Irvin, " the com ­ the official journal of the inter­ Principally as a result of ca ndidates. more aware o f the positive mittee was con vinced that a national organization, con­ Arab pressure, the Israeli While each side claims that achievement of the Bush ad­ public appeal would achieve cedes, " w hat li ttle was National Society has not been the Texas billionaire's support­ ministration with respect to nothing. They also feared a achieved for Jews in German admitted into the Red Cross ers will now flock to their Israel," said Cheryl Halpern, denunciation would endanger, concentrati on camps seems in­ and Red Crescent movement party, another outcome seems co-chairman of the National possibly end, its work with significant compared to the out o f refusal to recognize its at least as likely: that Perot's Jewish Coali tion, a Republican Allied prisoners of war in Red Star of David as a valid backers will feel so betrayed group. scale of Hitler's Final Solu­ Germany." tion." protecti ve emblem . and disappointed that they will Halpern, who stressed she The current deputy director The congress announced it opt out o f the campaign alto­ was speaking only for herself, The magazine represents the o f the ICRC, Francois Bugnion, was mobilizing an interna­ gether. expressed confidence that international Red Cross move­ reproaches the committee ment which comprises three ti a nal campaign among its The withdrawal clearly Perot supporters " will feel members for having " lacked components: the Geneva­ firmness and conviction of member communities in 84 leaves Pe rot·s Jewish support there are shared values be­ based In ternational Committee countries to secure admission up for grabs. Polls have shown tween the Perot and Bush cam­ their own moral strengths," o f the Red Cross (ICRC); the adding, "they were convinced o f Israel's National Society, the that Democratic nominee Bill paigns and feel comfortable individua l national Red Cross MDA, into the Red Cross move­ Clinton has a solid majority of moving over." of their impotence." and Red Crescent Societies and ment. Jewish votes, and he has But Tom Smerling, head o f a He noted, " From the the International Federation " Israel's exclusion from this worked assiduous ly in recent dovish Jewish group called Pro­ autumn of 1942 onwards, it acting as the umbrella body for international movement is a wee ks to shore up that sup­ ject Nishma, said he doubted was clear that the IC RC had these national societies. continued act o f bla ta nt dis­ port. The sa me surveys, mean­ such a migration would take enough information to be Authored by Rebecca Irvin, awa re of the genocide." The crimination," Congress execu­ while, have show n most Jew­ place, noting the bitter public deputy head o f communica­ ICRC "should have issued a tive director, Elan Steinberg ish Republicans read y to de fect feuding between Perot a nd tions at the ICRC, the article to Perot in November. Bush . strong appeal to the very said. examines the activities of the highest level o f the Nazi The Je wish vote had been " The a nimosity had reached Red Cross during the second government," Bugnion argued, considered pivotal in a three­ such a pitch, it is hard to imag­ worl d war and identifies some as " the onl y way to prove that IMPROVEYOUR way contest, w hile in the ine Perot supporters returning newly con figured two-way to the Bush fold ," he said. of its successful operations but an appeal would have failed LOOKS, HEALTH AND race, it may decline in impor­ Democrati c Party Chairman notes the ICRC " was power­ would have been to try." less to stop the systematic kill­ Aft er the war, Nazi crim­ POPULARITY ta nce. Ron Brown told reporters short­ But President Bush, w ho ly a fter the Perot announce­ ing of gypsies, homosexuals, inals falsely made use o f Red communists, pacifists and, C ross travel documents to called Perot's departure a " posi- (continued on page 16) escape ca pture. " Adolf Eich­ ~' \ mann, Joseph Mengele and ~ . ______.,.. . ) Kl aus Barbie all escaped to ~ . /"> Join thousands of readers who know what's South America using Red ,>~ Cross documents," the arti cle going on in the Rhode Island Jewish Community... noted. " Clearly, the ICRC was deceived by these people w ho were fl eeing justi ce under fa lse identity papers obtained from local authorities. The ICRC QUIT SMOKING. ~"~'etai~ to tke would never have gi ven them the travel documents if it had 1)Ameri can Heart Association known their true identity." 1992 American Hean Assoc,a11on r-~ Rhode Island L~ING FOR ij6J Jewish Herald SOMEONE SPECIAL? 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Union for Traditional Conference Held in Paris Judaism Offers New Home~ for Conservatives, Orthodox by Jonathan Mark are wi ll ing to step out of our Conservative Judaism was The New York Jewish Week politi cal boundaries," he said, fou nded in 1983 by rabbis and NEW YORK (JT A) - An " to embrace Jews" that are scholars seeking to be a con­ interdenominational merger of " philosophi ca ll y, virtually servative influence within the two rabbinical groups, uniting indistinguishable from us." Conservative move ment. The several hundred right-wi ng Some members of the fort h­ founders were particularly dis­ Conservative rabbis and left­ coming rabbinical association mayed by what they said was win g Orthodox rabbis, wi ll said it wi ll be a home for those the steady erosion, laxity and soon be fo rmalized under the who are committed to halacha democratization of the Conser­ umbrella of the Union for Tra­ (Jewish law) but remain frus ­ va tive halachic process, par­ di tional Judaism, according to trated by denominational poli­ ticularl y rega rding th e ordina­ a union offi cia l. tics, extremist trends and the tion of women. Rabbi Ronald Price, execu­ coll apse of the center within In the spring of I 990, the An international conference, "Educating fo r Tolerance: The ti ve vice president of the Orthodox and Conserva ti ve un ion dropped the Conserva­ Case of Resurgent Antisemitism," under the joint sponsorship union, said at the group's Judaism. tive label and establ ished a of the United Nations Educa tional, Scientific and Cultural recent conference in Mount "Our spiritual center has new seminary, the In sti tute for Organization (UNESCO) and the Simon Wiesenthal Center, Vernon, N.Y., that an agree­ shifted to a new location," said Traditional Judaism, that onl y was recently held at UNESCO world headquarters in Paris. ment to bring the Fellowship Novak, who was ordained as a ord ains men. of Traditional Orthodox Rabbis Conserva ti ve rabbi. The " rem ­ Among the leaders w ho participated in the Conference The institute is led by Rabbi were: Vernon Walters, fo rmer U.S. ambassador to the United into the union will be an­ nants" of right-wing Conserva­ Dav id Weiss Halivni, the inter­ Nati ons (standing); Federico Major, director general of nounced shortl y. ti ves and left -wing Orthodox nationally renowned talmudic UNESCO; Rita Sussmith, president of the German Parliament; Although it was th e group's Jews " reali ze that th eir spirit­ scholar, who is the spiritual Per Ahl mark, former deputy prime minister of Sweden; Arch­ ninth convention, it was only ual home now has to be in a mentor of the union. Nobel bishop Jorge Mej ia, chairman of the Pontifical Council fo r its second sin ce asserting its new pl ace that th ey have to laureate Elie Wiesel and Har­ Justice and Peace at the Va tican, and fa med Nazi hunter Simon I 990 decl arati on of independ­ begin , with G-d's help, to con­ va rd Uni versity Yiddish Pro­ ence from the Conservative stru ct themselves." Wiesenthal. fessor Ru th Wisse are among Pictured with Ambassador Walters are (from left): Shimon movement. According to Price, the the institute 's academic ad­ The theme of the gathering union has 8,000 fa mil y mem­ Sa muals, European director of the Simon Wiesenthal Center; visers. Rabbi Marvin Hier,centerdea n and fo under;Simon Wiesenthal; was best expressed by Ra bbi berships and 350 member rab­ There are 17 rabbinica l stu­ Da vid Novak, a union vi ce bis; the fell owship has be­ Federico Mayor, and Sylvie Corrin-Zyss, attorney on behalf of dents at the IT), which just con­ the Corrin fami ly. president. " We have to do tween 50 and 100 rabbis. cluded its first year of opera­ something that indicates we The Union of Traditional tion. Gore Welcomed by A/PAC, -- ~.-c,I(~~,.--

Fails to Mention Israel ' . . by Cynthia Mann the speech was not about Isra el "The fu ture of Israel and th e . . States News Service to avoid the appearance before occupied territori es will be for NEW YORK (JT A) - The a national audience of pander­ the parti es to determine," he Democratic Party's vice presi­ ing. "That's not the way to ad­ said . "Our poli cy should not be "A FIRST RATE, to make that decision in Wash­ dential nominee got a resound­ dress a vital issue," he said. But ington but to create the condi­ SUSPENSEFUL, ing welcome July 13 at a recep­ " I don't believe Al Gore is re ­ tions that are conducive to the FUNNY AND tion for delegates to the lu ctant to be out-front on Is­ party' s convention here that rae l. " pa rties themselves." TOUCHING was sponsored by th e Ameri ­ Sources inside Arkansas ffiM," _,.,., Gov. Bill Clinton's presidential / 'I can Isra el Public Affairs Com­ Correspondents Wanted - Paul Ktnh HtE JEWl~H \\'f.EK mitt ee. ca mpaign said th e Gore speech was meant to be broad and to If you would like to "MR. LUMETS Sen. Albert Gore (D-Tenn.), correspond for the Herald PICTURE who has a staunchl y pro-Israel energize Democrats to " roll up record, was introduced by com­ their sleeves" and go to work by writing about what is CELEBRATES mittee leaders with extravagant for the cause. It did not have to happening in your JEWISH LIFE IN accolades. spell out Gore's "credentials" community, contact SPLENDED DETAIL" " He is a great leader and one on Israel because they are so the editor at 724-0200. .,, - llrnr Ro...-n;wr1 i,: THE FORWARD '- of the best fri ends of the pro­ well-known, they said. Israel community," said David In a recent appearance on the Steiner, president of the pro­ ABC News program "This That's all Israel lobby. Week With David Brinkley," it costs to But Gore then proceeded to Gore refused to be drawn into reach our deliver a speech that made no some of Israel 's sensitive politi­ $5.60 readers. cal intricacies and reiterated the mention of Israel, surprising CALL 724-0200 FOR MORE INFO many listeners. party's support for the Arab­ Instead, in one of his first of­ Isra eli peace process. fi cial appearances at the con­ vention, Gore issued a standard SURFSIDE MOTOR INN rallying cry aimed at galvaniz­ 334 Narrow Lane • Charlestown, RI • (401) 364-6726 ing the rank and fil e to work for Motel rooms & efficiencies. Beach privileges & fine restaurants. new presidential leadership. Quiet family atmosphere. 1.5 miles from ocean. Casino packages. "The stakes are very high, '92 RENTALS STU..L AVAILABLE! make no mistake about that," the senator said . "The words of the Scripture are tru e. Where there is no vision, people shall COMPLETE LAWN SPRINKLERS peri sh. " Part of the legacy of the We Install the Best & Service the Rest fail ed leadership of the Bu sh­ RESIDENTIAL • COMMERCIAL • CONDOMINIUMS Quayle ad ministrati on is that so many Ameri ca ns have been 1'0RO Irrigation Specialists tempted to give up," Gore said. Malcolm Hoenlein, executi ve Startu p • Win te rization director of the Conference of Boring Under Driveways Presidents of Ma jor America n Su pply • Pipe-P uller Rentals Ca ll for a FREE 011-Site Cons11 /t ntio11 Jewish Organizations, ca ll ed the fai lure to mention Israel "a bad oversight or a mista ke in 1,£'fE LANDsc,1 judgment. " . O~Y Services of R.l. Inc. PfJv-. But he said it is far fro m ir­ C,; Stanl ey Gli ck, PR ESIDENT G repa rable, "given Gore's out ­ standing record and th e strong [pro -Israel] party pl atform ." 100 Be llo\\ , Stree t, IV .u\\ick 944•1142 RI l icrn,r #&7H Hoenlein said he had hea rd ,------»------8 - THE RHODE ISLAND JEWISH HERALD, THURSDAY, JULY 23, 1992 ABOUND TOWN All Things Are Attainable Story by Dorothea Snyder

"This has been a heck of a year for Last month he was one of eight to famous musician and songwriter. His was fine in the show." me! It's been the most exciting year of receive the nation's highest inventor father had another idea in Years later, Dr. Kelman met her my life1" exclaimed Dr. Charles technology award, the 1992 National mind. " Fine, but first you'll become a again when he needed a singer to Kelman, whose string of accomplish­ Medal of Technology by President doctor." record a song. He told her he was ments is enough to bowl one over. Bush in the White House Rose His father was a very bright man, dying to write a musical; she told him Garden. Dr. Kelman told a news reporter. " In of a man who needed help with a But first, let me introduce Dr. My introduction to Dr. Kelman fact, I would say he was a genius. My musical. Kelman to you if you haven't already didn't come about by way of sharing a father wanted me to use my talents That was Mel Mandell. " l liked his seen him on the Tonight Show with guest spot with him on the Johnny for the good of humanity. idea of a story about Christopher Johnny Carson, The Barbara Walters Carson Show, or being his back-up " He hoped I'd become a research Columbus. Instead of bringing in so Show, The Merv Griffin Show, The singer in Atlantic City, or being one of physician and scientist. I'm glad I much about Columbus, I tried to bring David Letterman Show, The Oprah the seven others to receive a Medal of listened to him. If I had followed my in material about the Marranos and Winfrey Show or .. Technology in the White House Rose own dictates, I would never have Simon Wiesenthal's story. Little by Perhaps you caught the jazz Garden. gotten into medicine." little we came up with a pretty good saxophonist in concert with Lionel It was by the way of a new musical, When Dr. Kelman was given The book. Mark Bramble came in as Hampton and Dizzy Gillespie, or in The Marrano, composed by Dr. Distinguished Service Award from director. concert at Carnegie Hall, Las Vegas, Kelman. Tufts, he reminded his listeners that "The whole thing happened," he Atlantic City with The Spinners, Glen Last week, The Marrano made its he had initially been turned down by says, " because I did a favor way back Campbell, James Darren, Regis world premiere in North Dartmouth the college. In fact, his high school for a girl when she was auditioning!" Philbin and other headliners. at U. Mass's Massachusetts Repertory principal told him he wasn't college Mel Mandell worked seven years Or still, perhaps you or someone Theatre. The script, inspired by Simon material and wouldn't give him a on The Marrano. Dr. Charles Osias you know had a cataract removal Wiesenthal's book, Sails Of Hope, letter of recommendation. Kelman got involved 10 months ago procedure performed by Dr. Kelman. explores the theory that Christopher and wrote all the music. You see, the Doctor title isn't just a Columbus was Jewish. Most of the music was written on a musical moniker. He's a real life I met Dr. Kelman briefly after last portable keyboard high in the sky on doctor, a New York City ophthalmol­ Friday night's performance; he had airplanes taking him to cities, where ogist, who in 1962 devised the cryo­ just arrived after a three-hour flight he lectured to doctors on how to probe, a freezing instrument for the delay from New York. I postponed perform his specialized surgery. extraction of cataracts within their our scheduled interview for the next Asked why The Marrano premiered capsules. morning over the phone. at the Massachusetts Repertory That -became the most widely-used His office had sent a myriad of Theatre, Dr. Kelman said, " Again my method for cataract removal in the articles written about him over the life has always been entwined world until about 1978. Then, it was years. I got a kick out of the titles, between medicine and entertainment supplanted by extracapsular cataract " Doctor leads a double life," " Dr. and show business." extraction with irrigation and aspira­ Charles Ke lman, An eye & ear man of With the show almost finished, Dr. tion, a technique introduced by Dr. note (s)", "Cast an eye at doc's sax Kelman attended a meeting in Spain, Kelman and used by a majority of cat­ appeal." where he played the music for an aract surgeons today. Obviously, the press had ophthamologist, who told him he In 1963 Dr. Kelman pioneered the recognized this multi-talented knew a London show producer, use of freezing for the repair of retinal personality! Ashley Herman. detachments. In 1967, he introduced How can one single individual have " He came to the United States, Kelman phacoemulsification, the multiple capabilities? Dr. Kelman, heard the music and said, 'Let's put it impetus for today's out-patient wonderfully modest in manner and on in a workshop production and see surgery. tone, professes "a capacity to work how it looks, and then maybe we'll "The most exciting year" of Dr. this way. Dr. Charles Kelman, renowned New take it to London.' Kelman's life has brought him the " It's not talent," he says. " It's hard York opthalmologist, jazz musician, " Again it was through the back Distinguished Service Award from work!" composer, author, and more. Photo door, my meeting an ophthamologist Tufts University and the Inventor of At a very young age, Dr. Kelman Martha Swope. who knew Ashley Herman." the Year Award from The New York was fill ed with musical ambitions. He By this coming weekend, Th e Patent, Trademark and Copyright was a regular on the Horn & Hardart The point Dr. Kelman says he made Marra110 will have been seen by Law Association for his development Children's Hour at six playing the in his Tufts speech is that " All several New York, Florida and of the Kelman phacoemulsification harmonica. children are born creati ve. Watch a Chicago theatre owners and procedure. Growing up, he aspired to be a child playing with his toys, and you producers. see how creative he is. " Hopefully," says Dr. Kelman, " He tries this and he tries that. He "one of them will say this production puts blocks where they don't belong. is good for their audiences." He does all kinds of things. And hopefully, one day the "Then he gets to school where he beautiful music and staging of T/1 e learns if he's right 90% of the time, he Marra110 will make its way to gets an A; 80% of the time, a _B; 70% Broadway, where Dr. K. indicated I'd of the time, a C; 20% of the t,me, he have front-row seats. (And an eye gets a note to his mother. exam I threw in.) "Creative people don't mind being " And that, too," he quips, "a11d a wrong. They can be wrong 8 or 9 out helicopter ride." Dr. Kelman pilots a of 10 times, but if that one ti me helicopter. No end in sight to what they're right turns out to be this amazing superman does' something creative or unusual, it's a One could write a book about Dr. wonderfu l thing! Charles Kelman but it's already "Somehow, I didn't mind making been done by none other than Dr. mistakes when I grew up. I didn't Kelman, author of Through My Eyes. mind getting a 70 average in high His biography begins with a quote school because I was trying this and by T. F. Buxton: trying that, and experimenting here 'I hold a doctrine to which I owe not and there. much, but indeed all the little I ever " I think that's the difference had - namely that with ordinary between most people. They block out talent and extraordinary their creativity in order to memorize perseverance, all things are things and succeed in life: Those w_ho attainable.' made their mark by being creative found out they weren't the greatest The Marrano at Massachusetts memorizers in school." Repertory Theatre through July 26. The evolution of The Ma rrano Showtime through Saturday at 8 p.m.; proves another point, said Dr. Sunday at 7 p.m. Matinees Saturday Kelman. at 2 p.m. and Sunday at 3 p.m. "The world is a circle. When you Tickets: $15.00, $10.00, $5.00. (508) help other people, you really end up 999-8893. helping yourself." Five years ago, Dr. Kelman auditioned back-up singers for his one-man show as stand-up comic and singer in Atlantic City. He was "; opening for either Glen Campbell or The Spinners. He thought one girl had a lot of A scene from The Marrano at Massachusetts Repertory Theatre, talent and pizazz, but the director UMass-Dartmouth, through July 26. From left are Michael Lange, didn't like her. " I prevailed upon him Sarah Downs, Mark McGrath, and George Charbonneau. Above is Ed to hire her because I thought she had Dixon. something special. He did, and she I

Tf-iE'i~HODE ISLAND JEWISH HERALD, THURSDAY, JULY 23, I99i 9 ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT 'Picturing Providence' Whale Discovery Center Comes to Plymouth Comes to RISD Museum The Whale Discovery wood's portrayal of whales The natural features of Prov­ providing a historical overview Center, an adjunct of the New through the years in the idence - its location at the head of Providence's ever-changing Bedford Whaling Museum, is museum's theater. Movies of Narragansett Bay, its rivers waterfront. New England's first hands-on from " Moby Dick" to "Star and hills - as well as its promi­ ARTS & During the summer (through museum devoted to the Trek IV" are shown. nence as a maritime, industrial Aug. 3 I), the Museum of Art, ENTERTAINMENT world's largest mammal. According to Anthony Zane, and financial center made the 224 Benefit St., Providence, is Located on Plymouth's his­ director of The New Bedford BRIEFS city a frequent and attractive open Wednesday through Sat­ toric waterfront, the Whale Dis­ Whaling Museum, " the Whale The "Summer Concerts by­ subject fo r paintings, prints, urday from noon to 5 p.m. Gen­ covery Center is a premiere Discovery Center was de­ the-Bay" series at Blithe­ and drawings from the late eral admission is $2 for adults example of educational hands­ signed to focus the public's wold Gardens & Arboretum, 18th through the early 20th 19 and over; $ I for senior citi­ on, interactive displays and attention on the magnificence 101 Ferry Road, Bristol, con­ centuries. " Picturing Provi­ zens; and 25 cents for children videos. Through sight and of these giant creatures and the tinues on July 26 at 7 p.m. dence 1790-1930," an exhibi­ 5 to 18. Admission is waived sound, young and old alike can imperative need by all of us to with a duet performance in tion on view at the Museum of on Saturdays. Group rates are learn how whales play, eat, learn how to preserve them." the mansion by piano duet­ Art, Rhode Island School of available and voluntary dona­ communicate, swim and most The Whale Discovery Center tists Barbara and Gerhardt Design from July 17 through tions welcome. The museum important survive. is open daily from 10:30 a.m. Suhrstedt. Their program Aug. 29, traces the city's route receives partial support for its As you begin your voyage to 5 p.m. (last ticket sold at will include selections by from a bustling port to a power­ activities and programs from through this center you are 4:30) and weekends from De­ Mendelssohn, Wagner, ful financial center through an Institutional Support Grant immediately immersed into a cember through May. Admis­ Faure and Gershwin. Tickets panoramic scenes in oil and from the Rhode Island State total whale environment that sion is $5 for adults, $3. 75 chil­ for the concert are $7.00 and watercolor, streetscapes, maps Council on the Arts and from allows you to help unlock dren 6 through 12, and $4.50 are sold at the door. Call and " bird's-eye" engravings. the Institute of Museum Ser­ many of the mysteries of the seniors (62 + ). Group rates are 253-2707 for more informa­ The exhibition, drawn from vices, a federal agency which miraculous world of whales. available. For more informa­ tion. several Rhode Island collec­ offers operating and program Film buffs can see Holly- tion call (508) 747-00 15. tions, offers an introduction to support to select museums Andrew Lloyd Webber's The the Providence Riverfront nationwide. Pha11t o111 of the Opera, di­ Festival in earl y September by rected by Harold Prince and presented by Cameron Anne Frank Musical Comes Mackintosh and The Reall y Useful Theatre Company, to Newport Inc., will open at the Wang Center for Performing Arts for a limited engagement. [ Performances begin Aug. 4, and the official opening is is pleased to Aug. 9 at 6 p.m. The sched­ THE PIER ule will be Mon. through announce that its Sat. at 8 p.m. with matinees Howard Wharf expanded banquet Wednesday and Saturday at Newport facilities now 2 p.m. There will also be per­ accommodate up formances on Aug. 16 at 3 Rhode Island p.m. and Sept. 13 at 3 p.m. J., to 100 people. Ticket prices are $27.50- 849-3100 GIFT CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE $60.00. Tuesday-Sunday 5-10:30 pm 847-3645 .... 461-0330 • 781-4420

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Jerry and Shei la Shau Ison of Cranston announce the en­ gagement of their son, Joseph, to Beth Arnold, daughter of Bernie and Karyl Arnold of Upper Sa ddle River, New Jersey. Beth, a 1985 graduate of Northern Highlands Regional High School, is a recipient of a Bachelor of Arts degree and a master's degree in landscape architecture from the Univer­ sity of Pennsylvania. She is currently working in Manhattan as an apprentice landscape architect. Joseph, a 1983 honors graduate of Cranston High School West, received his Bachelor of Science degree, magna cum Mr. and Mrs. Harlin Adelman Dr. Irving Fradkin laude, from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsyl­ va nia, and received his Juris Doctorate, cum laude, from the Temple Emanu-El in Provi­ Winkeler and Ellen Adelman, date entries of about 3,000 University of Pennsylvania Law School and his MBA from dence was the setting for the sisters of the groom, and Dr. noteworthy Israelis, as well as the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania. Jo­ June21 wedding of Dr. LauraG. Marion Brown. Best man for his hundreds of biographies of seph isan associate with the law firm ofSkadden, Arps,Slate, Reiff and Harlin Adelman. The brothe r-i n-law was Paul Jewish public figures all over Meagher and Flom in Manhattan. bride is the daughter of Mr. and Winkeler. Ushers were the the world. He is the first person Beth is the granddaughter of Dan and Lee Arnold of Mrs. Robert Reiff of Cranston, groom's brother-in-law, Stuart in the Fall River area to receive Manhattan and Joseph is the grandson of William and Etta and the granddaughter of Mrs. S. Bergen,James Whitcomb,and this honor. Gerstenblatt of Cranston. Rae Young of Cranston. The Rick Zappala. Fradkin, who was born in A November wedding is planned. groomisthesonofMr.and Mrs. The bride is a graduate of Chelsea, Mass. in 1 921 , is the Joel Adelman of Beachwood, Boston University and the Uni­ husband of Charlotte Sheinfeld Rabbi William E. Kaufman, and is the father of Marlene Sil­ Ohio and the grandson of Mr. versity of Pennsylvania School spiritual leader of Temple Beth Katz And Chaika and Mrs. A. Milton Cohen, also of Dental Medicine, and is a se­ verman, Robert and Dr. Russell El, stated, " Dr. Fradkin is an of Beachwood, and Mrs. Shirley nior resident in pediatric den­ Fradkin. He is an optometrist in outstanding optometrist and To Wed Adelman of South Euclid, Ohio. tistry in Cleveland. The groom, private practice in Fa ll River. humanitarian who is in the The engagement is an­ Rabbi Wayne Franklin and a graduateofBoston University Fradkin has held many posi­ forefront of all worthy secular nounced of Aliona Katz of Cantor Brian Mayer officiated and Boston University School tions of leadership in the com­ and Jewish causes. It is there­ Providence, daughter of Mr. at the ceremony, which was of Law, is an associate with the munity including that of presi­ fore fitting and proper that he Slava and Dr. Elena Katz of immediately followed by a re­ la w firm of Benesch, dent of the Fall River Jewish be named to "Who's Who in Is­ Westport, Conn., to Daniel ception at the Omni Biltmore Friedlander, Copland and Community Council, vice­ rael. " The entire world de­ Ethan Chaika, also of Provi­ Hotel in Providence. Aronoff in Cleveland. president of Fall River United serves to kn ow about this dedi­ dence, son of Mr. William and Serving as matron of honor The couple honeymooned in Jewish Appeal, chairman of cated servant of humanity." Dr. Elaine Chaika of Foster. was the bride's sister, Susan Portugal, and will reside in Israel Bonds, area coordinator Fradkin is known as the "op­ She is a graduate of Staples Bergen. Attendents were Beth Cleveland Heights, Ohio. for the National Conference of tometrist with a vision. " He is High School, Westport, and Christians and Jews and co­ widely acclaimed for being the Rhode Island School of De­ chairman of Interfaith Council founder of Citizens' Scholar­ sign. He is a graduate of Moses of Greater Fall River. He has re­ ship Foundation of America. Brown, Providence College, ceived much acclaim for found­ He has written a book, soon to and Suffolk University School ing the Citizens Scholarship be published, entitled, How to of Law and practices law with RITUAL Foundation. Build a Better America Through the firm of Chaika and Chaika. Education. She is the granddaughter of CIRCUMCISION Helen Babin, Executive Di­ Mr. and Mrs. Simeon Dobrov of Abakan, Russia, and the late BY A.S.A.P. rector of the Jewish Commu­ Upholstery & Wmdow nity Council states, "Irving Mr. and Mrs. Mikhail Katz of CERTIFIED MOHEL Treatments, Inc. _Fradkin is a person who be­ Moscow, Russia. He is the RABBI lieves in helping human beings grandson of Mrs. Rose Ostrach • Full Service • to improve the quality of life for of Delray Beach, Fla ., and the SIMON MIARA • Licensed & Insured • themselves and for others. He late Harry Ostrach and of Mr. JOEL SEGAL never says "no." and Mrs. Sol N. Chaika of (617) 277-2249 728-1770 At the age of 71 years, Frad­ Cranston, R.I. kin continues to be involved in An October 11 wedding is many community services. He planned at Toure Synagogue, is currently the chairman of the Newport. Brotherhood Interfaith Council and Holocaust Memorial Pro­ grams. Free makeover w ith this coupon. 187 Main Street, East Greenwich, RI • 884-8010 Ca ll for an (508) 532-6068 appointment. Good thru August 31, 1992. (,,;;;;;,\ SUMMER CRAFT CLASSES ~ / Ages 2 and Up Co me in and get Drawing • Ceramics • Bird House Decorating & Painting Cantor Sam Pessaroff beautfful! Jewelry Design • Puzzle Painting • Troll T-Shirt Painting * Certified Mohel Paint Anything - Sneakers, T-Shirts, etc . Crossroad Commons Jean-Jacket Decorating• Children's Clay Building 1395 Atwood Avt= nue, Su it e 204 'lP Tie-Dye • Puzzle Jewelry J Johnston, l{I 029 19 J1 (401) 9 1j -jli 1.l __j I ADULT CLASSES IN _T-SHIRT PAINTING ! L ------1111 ,

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JCCRI Events Planned Hillel Unveils Action Plan Touro Hosts for July 24-30 for Campuses, Communities Seed Program leaders who are already in­ Touro Synagogue of New­ begin with tea, coffee and The Hillel National Task The Jewish Community Force on the 1990 Cj F Popula­ volved in Jewish activities port will be hosti ng a series breakfas t cake at 10 a. m., fol­ Center of Rhode Island must be provided with high of special free guest lec tures lowed by a variety o f movies tion Survey has issued its located at 401 Elmgrove Ave'. report , " A Defini ng Momen t: impact, intensive Jewish pro­ as part o f the national or VCR programs. This week in Providence, is a valuable re­ gramming and leadership de­ S.E.E.D. p rogra m , a n­ wi ll incl ude the foll owing activ­ The Campus Community in source to members of the com­ velopment opportunities. Noth­ nounced Rabbi Dr. Chaim ities and programs: the 21 st Century." Task Force munity, young and old alike. chairman, Dr. Seymour Martin ing less than the viabili ty of Shapiro. Whether it be a place to ex­ July 24 - VC R program, fut ure generations of American This project is being " Cl ass of the 20th Century - Li pset, calls it a " planning ercise, to attend enrichment document and call to action" Jewry is at stake. " join tly sponsored by the 1952-1955," 11 a. m . classes, to learn English or to fo r American Jewry. Other national imperati ves synagogue's Adult Educa­ July 26 - VCR program, enj oy fin e art, the Center offers outlined by the report's editor, tion Committee, in conjunc­ " The Man Who Made Radio, " Noting that " 85 percent of a wide variety of exci ting pro­ Dr. Ru th Fredman Cernea, in­ tion with the National Part 2, 11 a. m. young Ameri can Jews will be gramming. The foll owing list on coll ege campuses in the cl ude: ' Tora h Umesorah organiza­ July 27 through July 31 - highlights acti viti es that will be next decade," the Hill el Na­ • Enabling students to ti on and the Providence­ Yiddish Elderca mp - no pro­ held during the upcoming tional Task Force on the I 990 assume as much responsibility based New England Rabbin­ grams, mealsite open except week. For further information, CJF Populatio n Survey and the ("ownership" ) for campus pro­ ica l Coll ege. Rabbi Moshe for Tuesday (trip) . call 861-8800 and ask for the Campus convened this spring grams as possibl e. Feuer is coordi nating this July 28 - Ch icken barbecue person indicated. to analyze and in terpret th e • In volving community lead­ program with Rabbi Sha­ on the Gosman Campus o f the Seniors/Kosher Mealsite survey, with specific reference ers, as well as faculty, in crea­ piro. Seni ors are invited to join a Leventhal-Sidman Jewish Com­ tive partnerships with Hi llel. The lectu res wi ll be open munity Center. Betty Sil ber­ to strategic poli cy and plan­ va ri ety of acti vities and to ning impli ca tions for fu ture • Substantiall y increasing to the publ ic, in th e Touro share a hot kosher meal at man wi ll entertai n with Kl ez­ program fu nds and the num­ Community Center, on Sun­ mer music. Leave the JCCRI at ca mpus work. noon at the JCCRI Kosher " It is imperative that we ber of quality professionals days at 10 a. m. (Jul y 26, 9:30 a.m.; return approxi­ Mealsite. The doors open week­ 'mass market' Jewish quality to serving campus agencies. Aug. 2 and 16) and Wednes­ days at 10 a.m., with casual mately 4 p.m. Golden Age • Strengthening the collec­ day evenings, in th e main Club members $4 .50, nonmem­ this concentrated population," conversation in the lobby for said B'nai B'rith Hillel Interna­ ti ve culture o f campus work sanctuary, at 7 p. m. (J uly 29, bers $5.50. The event is spon­ an hour. Exercise is scheduled tional Director Richard M. Joel. through continuing profes­ Aug. 5, 12 and 19) . d uring the week at 11: 15 a.m. sored by Campus Retired Men. " We cannot afford to miss th is sional education and a com­ These lectures will touch For further information or Seniors can try their hand at unique opportunity, when mitment to implementing qual­ on a broad spectrum of Jew­ details, call Sandy Bass. bri dge on Monday afternoons these students are re latively it y assurance measures. ish themes and wi ll be pre­ JC CRI Singles from noon until 3:45 . A accessible • Researching all issues th at sented by several scholars Th e Great lmpasta special­ and easy to locate. women's group meets every " Coll ege yea rs are a time of affect Jewish ca mpus li fe on a associated with the Provi­ izes in tasty sea food and Tuesday morning from 11 : 15 decision, when indi viduals co ntinuing and ce ntrali zed dence Yeshi va Gedola. Ita li an selecti ons. join other to noon. Fri end to Friend make personal as well as pro­ basis, with the resul ts dissemin­ '. Rabbi Eli ezar Gibber, Rosh singles on July 26 at 4:30 p.m. meets Thursdays from 11 a.m. fessional commi tments, " ob­ ated regularl y. Yeshi va (Dean) of th e for dinner. The restaurant is until noon. Bingo is played on served Joel. "Two student con­ The task force report pre­ co ll ege wi ll be one o f th e located on 1201 Warwick Ave­ Thursdays from 12:45 until sti tu encies must recei ve serious sents findings on demograph­ featured spea kers. nue. Ca ll Laura at (5 to 9 p.m.) 2 p.m. Shabbat trad it ions are attention: programs should be ics and Jewish identity of th e For furth er information, for reservations. observed on Frida ys. Sundays designed to reach students Jewish student population, co ntact th e Touro office at who identify as Jews but who identifi es areas of concern and 847-4794 are marginally in volved in special needs, and li sts plan­ Sons of Jacob Announces Jewish acti vity - the apparent ning materials available from majorit y o f Jews on ca mpus the B'nai B' rith Hillel National Events today. In addition, student Center.

July 24 - Twenty-three by Mr. and Mrs. Israe l days in Ta mmuz. Candleli ght­ Sc hwa rt z who will be leaving ing is 7:52 p. m. for Israel in a few short weeks B'nai B'rith Welcomes - Go safely 11 July 25 - Twenty- four days Shabbos is over today at Rabin's Call for Peace in the month of Tammuz. The 8:59 p.m. Havdalah is at 9 p.m . Torah reading is Parshas Pin­ July 26 - Morning services B'nai B'rit h greeted warmly response from Syria, Jordan STAFF BUILDERS chas. Today we wi ll be bless­ at 7:45 a.m . Today we will Israeli Pri me Minister Yitzhak a nd th e Pa lestini ans wi ll be HEALTH CARE SERVICES ha ve a " Friendly Gatheri ng" positive, a nd th at progress will "PROFESSIONAL NURSING FOR HOME OR HOSPITAL . ing the coming month of Men­ Rabin 's inaugural Knesset ad­ RN s • LPNs • Horne Health Aides achem AV, which fall s on Jul y with the Sch wartzes. Pl ease d ress, stressing the Jewish soon be achieved towards Homemakers • Companions • Therapis t s CAS E M ANAGED SERVICES STATE LJ C[NS[D 3 1. The Molad occurs on Jul y join us! ! state's determination to seek autonomy and a final sett le­ Available 24 hours a day/ 7 days a week 29 evening (Thursday accord­ Morning services fo r Mon­ peace with its Ara b neighbors. ment. " 530 Broadway, Providence • 273-2280 ing to Jewish observing) at day and Thursday at 6:3 0 a.m. " We are pleased that Mr. 11:07 p.m. and 37 seconds. and for Tuesday and Wednes­ Rabin and his newly installed Morning services are at 8:3 0 day at 6:45 a. m. For Friday, government have moved so a. m . foll owed by our custom­ Rosh Chodesh, we will begin quickl y to in vite Arab leaders ary Kiddush, gi ven this week at 6:15 a.m. to pursue peace," said B'nai B'rith 's International president, Stephen E. Broman Kent E. Schiner. CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT AJCongress Hails Monitoring " We are buoyed by the gen­ eral mood, and Secretary of 810 Reservoir Avenue. Cranston, Rhode Island Foreign Gifts to Universities State [James] Baker's renewed involvement in the peace pro­ (401) 467-3740 Ameri can Jewish Congress recognizes th e valu e of thi s cess. We are hopeful that the President Robert K. Lifton re­ reporting requirement and AccouNTING SERVICES· TAX PREPARATIONS ce ntl y hail ed passage of a pro­ reauthori zes th e provision this Correspondents Wanted yea r. " vision requiring Ameri ca n uni­ If you would like to ve rsities to report large gifts He added that Rep. Nita from foreign sources. The Lowey shoul d be co mmended correspond for the Herald by legislation req uires th at any for her leadership in maintain ­ writing about what is MED ICARE & MED ICAID coll ege or university receiving ing thi s provision, and that he happening in your Federal grants report to the looks forward to rapi d ap­ c:NURS/NG PLACEMENT~ CERTIFIED AND LICE NSED community, contact -= HOME CARE INC. =-= government any foreign gift or proval of th e bill by President the editor at 724-0200. SK IL LED NURS IN GSTAFF contract of more than $250,000. Bu sh. CASE MANAGEMENT The report must note any • "Homecare You Can Rely On" conditions attached to th e gi ft. • usetts and RJ,ode Island • AN Assessments Lifton ca ll ed th e provision • 24 Hour Supervision • Registered Nurses ·· an importa nt means of pre­ • licensed Nursmg Assistants ve nting intrusions upon aca­ • Physical Therapy demic freedom by foreign • Occupational Therapy Oormerly of lnccp.,e li ne·,} • Speech Therapy sources that attempt to ti e • IV Therapy politi cal or propaganda strings • Master Social Work i§ JHD W ml to their monetary gifts." • Pediatrics Notin g th at the" Am eri ca n Jew­ We can provide you with a is h Congress began the fi ght romprehe11sive pro!{Y'Om to help you keep your for this legislati on in I 982,°. 962 ll op.- S1m-1. P,",.,1,.,""· Ill 02 1)06 · (,10 1) c"/2-:rno Providence North Kingstown Brookline. MA Lift o n said th a t he was 1401) 453-4474 140 1I 885-6070 16171738-5030 loved ones at home. " pleased to see th at Congress • • 12 - THE RHODE ISLAND JEWI SH HERALD, THURSDAY, JULY 23, I 992

Yad Vashem to Inaugurate its 'Valley' Yiddishcamp to Offer Yad Vashem, Israel's Holo­ largely successful in sensiti zing stone on rock formations, some Language, Literature Courses ca ust and Remembrance a major part of the civi li zed o f whi ch are over 30 fe et high . for Limited Group Authority, wi ll formally inau­ world to the Nazi atrocities Its history will be housed in gurate and open to the public which resulted in the deaths of the Bei t Ha Kehillnt, the House The seventh annual Yiddish­ 10 a.m. to noon . Lunch will be its major new educational proj­ six million men, women and o f Communities, where any camp, cosponsored by the held from noon to 12:30 p.m. ect and facility - "The Valley children, horrendous as that visitor ca n quickly lea rn every Bureau of Jewish Education of (Stud en ts should bring a dairy of the Destroyed Communi­ was bit o f available h istorical infor­ Rh ode Island and the Jewish brown-bag lunch . Coffee wi ll ties" - this year during the He also stressed " The Val ­ mation on any gi ven com ­ Community Center of Rhode be provided.) Afternoon Sukkot Festival on 6½ acres of ley's" significance in the past munity. Thus, future genera ­ Island, wi ll be held from Jul y lecture wi ll be from 12:30 to its grounds of the Mount o f a nd futu re of Jews. tio ns of visitors - whether they 27 to 31 from 10 a.m. to 2:30 1:30 p.m. From I :30 to 2:30 Remembrance in Jerusalem. " It is also incumbent upon consist of descendants of sur­ p.m. at the JCC/ RI , 401 Elm­ p.m ., there wi ll be such acti vi ­ The lnaugura1 Ceremonies, us to impress upon the worl d - vivors, scholars or others eager grove Ave., in Providence. ties as cooking, Eastern Euro­ in w hi ch more than 3,000 Jews and non -Jews alike - for in formation on w hat tran­ This nationall y recogni zed pro­ pean fo lk dancing and discus­ people, including foreign dig­ that Hitl er succeeded in de­ spired duri ng the most fateful gram has attracted more than sions based on Yiddish theater nitaries coming from 25 coun­ stroyi ng the major core of an days in Jewish Hi story - ca n 300 adults over the last six videos. This modified schedul e tri es on all continents, wi ll entire civilization, a Jewish learn more o f the life, the years. This year's enroll ment is ca n accommodate adults who participate, will be held over a civili zation ri ch in a herit age problems, the sufferings and limited to 60 participants. maintain varied personal and three-day period beginning on encompassing our spiritual the sacrifices of those w ho Classes in Yiddish language work schedul es. Use of the O ct. 13 . It will commemorate va lues, our cu lture and a way perished . and li terature, in three levels, JCC/ RI pool is avail able to the destruct ion of more than o f life w hi ch stressed moralit y Yad Vas hem was esta b­ and courses in hi story and cul­ Yiddishca mpers throughout 5,000 flourishing Jewish com­ a nd human va lue. That civili ­ li shed in 1953 by a vote of the ture of Eastern European Jewry the week. munities in Europe: shtetl s, vil ­ za ti on in that part o f the worl d Kn esset of Israel. It is the Jew­ w ill be offered . Staff for Yid ­ Cost for the week wi ll lages, towns and citi es. is never to return. The " Valley" ish people's central memorial dishca mp includes a ta lented remain at $42 as it has been for This announcement was is a memoria l that embodies to the Holoca ust, the worl d 's group o f professionals. Among the past three years. Carpools, made recently by Eli Zborow­ the heart and soul o f our past. most complete repository of the teachers are Eva Gutman, if necessary, may be arranged . ski , chairman of the Interna ­ It is the place to w hi ch future documents a nd ex hibi ts detai l­ Dr. David Kaplan, Lea Eli ash Yiddishca mp is open to adult ti onal Society of Yad Vashem, generat ions of Jews will come in g the destruction o f Euro­ and Va rda Stiegli tz. lovers of Yiddish and Yiddish­ as well as its mai n branch, the to pay homage to the spirit and pean Jewry. It has been ca ll ed New scheduling will allow keit of all ages. For appli ca· American Society for Yad vita li ty of Jewish life," Zborow­ " the monument o f a nation's students to participate in an tions and for more information, Vashem (The societ ies, whi ch ski said . grie f. " abbreviated program whic h wnte or ca ll Ruth Page at the fun ction worldwide, raised "The Valley," an open-a ir, ca n end al 1: 30 p.m. The morn­ BJE / RI , 130 Session St., Provi­ For more informa ti on on more than $12 million to con­ wa lk-through exh ibit of rock ing Yiddish language and denc~ R.l. 0290~331-0956. how to participate in th is hi s­ struct " The Va ll ey"). for mation, had been dug out li terature classes will run from In making the announce­ among the hill s surrounding tori c event, ca ll Linda Green­ ment, Zborowski said , " World the memorial site. Every de­ man at the American Society Jewry ca nnot rest on it s laure ls stroyed Jewish community will fo r Yad Va shem at (212) 564- Also, she met some Young Judaeans at coll ege this year, simply because we have been have it s name engraved in 9606. Katzovicz and felt an instant bond. (continued from page 3) " I th ink that made my con· necti on with the people at Orthodox Union's Role in Rich's Scandal, Nestle's pie don't re li sh Ju daism, and school even stronger," Katzo· it 's hard to understand w hy. vicz said. Kosher Switch Is Questioned Part of w hat was important to Al so, she worked at a Young me about bringing the move­ The Union of Orthodox Jew­ 11tss newslett er reported this neit her meat nor dairy pro­ Ju daea con vention and over­ ish Congregations of America, month. ducts. ment to Providence was the night this year. the nation's largest kosher In stories about the im­ ·· 11 the OU didn' t know opportuni ty to involve local " It was lots of fun to be people who might not other­ food certifier, is facing tough minent swit ch to the O rthodox what was goi ng on, it wasn't back, see friends, and make wise have done so themselves. questions about whether it Union's ce rtifi cation by ca ndy doing the job it should as a new ones. It was nice to see It offers a new way to connect used strong-arm tactics on two maker Nestl e USA and the kosher certified," Abbey sa id . that not much has changed, with Judaism " of America's largest ca ndy huge scandal surrounding Ri ch " If they knew that 's even more but it was de finitely tough to When Karen graduated from makers and about the rol e it Products, the newsletter re­ of a problem." be more on the sidelines," Wheeler, she handed the presi­ played in the scandal that vealed detail s of behind-the­ The union has won the ri ght Katzovicz said. dency of Yo ung Judaea over to rocked food giant Rich Pro­ scenes acti ons by the union . to supervise ca ndy products However, always positive, Miriam Greenblatt, w ho also ducts Corp., the Kosher Bu si- " The OU has the reputation made by Nestle's, and Hershey she simply sees college as a of being the premier kosher Chocola te U.S.A. wil l soon served as regional president new experi ence, and the next this past year. · certifying agency," says Alan place the union symbol on stage of Young Judaea. This At the mid-winter conven­ D. Abbey, publisher of Kosher candy products, which are al ­ year she learned about a uni­ D 8 M ANTIQUES tion this yea r, Providence sent Bu si11ess, adding that the ready under its supervision. versity continuation called the la rgest club, and they spon­ Single Items stories present " a side of the Kosher food industry sources Hamagshimim. With the confi­ or Estates sored the largest overnight. OU most people never see." said the union pressured dence and drive that she Appraised or Nestle's to switch to its certifi­ " It felt good to know that I gained in high school, she and Purchased. Government investigators ~ said " a major breakdown" in cation. had made a lasting impact," a friend are thinking of starting Katzovicz said. Furniture • Paintings • Clocks quality-control by Ri ch and the a chapter at Bryn Maw r. Dolls • China • Glassware Oriental Rugs union played a rol e in the mas­ sive fraud apparently perpe­ ful portraits spoke intimately This statue of Wallenberg 337 NO. BROADWAY to me. But in fact the com­ spreads an air of hope rather EAST PROVIDENCE trated for years at Ri ch . Rich Hope Shines memorative tablets and faces than of gloom. You feel moved 431•1%:U was charged with using a dairy (continued from page 1) TOLL FREER .I. •-7S-IZ30 bear a date of birth, but not of to tears, but also to a smile of MaNin Rubin. Proprietor ingredient in foods labeled as pareve, w hich should contain town area, but hidden in the death. Hungarians will not pleasure at the beauty of the outskirts. I climbed all over it permit an inscription of a post­ city in which he li ved and did ";;,h my camera, to try and cap­ humous memorial. It would his wildly romantic task. Of ture something of its poetic strike them as a concession to course, his reward was im· quality from the right angle. ·communist li es about his fate. prisonment by the Soviets. But ~pigrl's This work of art by a sculptor Andras said to me, " His soul among statues of generals on ,wf ,wf lives. There is a Wallenberg horseback, all victors and win­ named Varga, is a study of the 243 Reservoir Avenue. Providence (near Cranston line) • 461-0425 look of gentle courage. He Society which refuses to ners, Wallenberg's soul turned VITA Lox (3 oz. pkg.) ...... ,,,, ...... $1.99 pkg. holds out a hand to help. An­ accept his death . They wi ll tear to metal and stone, permits other image of Wallenberg, a off any notice put up with any you to beli eve, just a little, for Beef Patties ...... ,, ...... $2.29 lb. profile under a tophat, marks date of death. They use his just a while, in humanity - Lamb Patties ...... $2.39 lb. the street named in his honor, name to fight not onl y for him Mike Fi11k is jusl back from a among those houses he desig­ as a person, or even tor the tour of East Eu rope. He will Fresh Broilers ...... $1 .35 lb. ~~ nated as " Swedish." ri ghts of Jews, but also of write his i111press io11s of Au sch ­ 95 N & S: Exit 16 (Rte. 10) to Rte. 2 North, left atlightonto Reservoir Ave. We named our son for Raoul Gypsies, a~.d for all humanitar­ witz and of Th eresie11s tadt in Wallenberg, so these wonder- ian causes for th co 111i11g issues.

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BJE Celebrates the Year BUREAU OF JEWISH EDUCATION in Jewish Education OF RHODE ISLAND The Bureau of Jewish Educa­ Celebrating Our Fortieth Anniversary tion celebrated its 40th anni­

versary with its awards cere­ A MEMBER AGENCY OF rHE JEW ISH FEDERATION OF RHODE ISLAND mony and annual meeting on May 14. The program, at­ tended by more than 200 people, featured the presenta­ tion o f awards, certificates and scholarships to a select group of teachers a nd students. A feature of the annual meet­ ing was the installation of the 1992-93 board and officers of the bureau, conducted by Jerry Foster, a past president. In her installation, she described importa nt points of the history of the bureau and noted how its current leadership and pro­ grams reflect the development of the agency over its 40 years. Each year, the Perelman Family Endowment of the SECOND TERM - Jerry Foster installs Alice Goldstein for her bureau recognizes excellence second year as president of the Bureau of Jewish Education. in the development of new cur­ ri culum projects. This year's GOLDBERG AWARD RECIPIENTS- Receiving the Goldberg awardees were Carol K. lngall, Award at the May ceremony were Ruth Imber, Temple Sinai; former executive director of the Lorilynn and Marcia Kaunfer, Alperin Schechter Day School; BJ E, now teaching at Harry Hana Berman, Temple Tora! Yisrael, and Rabbi Martin Fried, Elkin Midrasha, and Susan Providence Hebrew Day School. Not pictured: Helena Adler of the Alperin Schechter Friedmann, Temple Habonim; Rabbi Marc Jagolinzer, Bazarsky Day School. Ingall's curricu­ School; Charli Lurie, Barbara Kahn, Debbe Fate, Anne Presser lum, entitled " Who is a Jewish Franklin, David Wider, Victoria Healy, Beth Brown, and Barbara Hero," is a high school unit Jacobson, teachers at Temple Beth El. using heroes to teach Jewish values. Adler's curriculum, manson Endowment Fund of This year's annual meeting " Kindness to Animals" is a the Jewish Federation of Rhode was co-chaired by Judy Green­ unit integrating Jewish values Island. In addition, one blatt and Lynn Rubenson. The wi th the teaching of Hebrew teacher, Fraidel Segal of Al­ awards ceremony was chaired language ski lls. perin Schechter Day School by Terry Lavalla. The Edward and Florence and Agudas Achim in Attle- ~-.~.•.,P!la•1,;;\lll,jirl'll,l"ail"illlll•li~il,l"a;ri.ll'~ill'1,1r;,it'11,1!11,;19.. W. Goldberg Memo ri al boro, Mass., received a grant to Awards, recognizing creati ve enable her to study in Israel teaching, were given to: Hana this summer. Berman for "Summer Sefer Pro­ A number of Israel awards gram ," a library program at were given on the basis of spe­ '/ Temple Torat Yisrael; Rabbi TEACHERS' CERTIFICATE - Deborah Helbraun, teacher at cial achievement and merit. Martin Fried for " Parashat Temple Beth El, was presented a Teachers' Certificate. Pictured This year, Joram Borenstein re- .• Kedoshim," a text study and above is Rabbi Chaim Marder, chairperson of the BJE Teacher ceived the Youth Leadership ~o~ video unit he directed at Provi­ Training Advisory Committee, and Bob Young, chairperson of Award, Sam Kaplan received - dence Hebrew Day School; the Certification Subcommittee, presenting the certificate to the Rabbi Joel H. Zaiman _ Helena Friedmann for " L,ettuce Helbra un. Scholarship Award and Ketshup on Our Jewish Danielle Sarao was given the / \ Arnold D. Samlan, Penney ' Heroes," a famil y-education ices coordinator. Lillian and Sidney Ross project she initiated at Temple Stein and Barbara Zenofsky, A high point o f the evening Award. Habonim; Ruth Imber for Seph­ were also recognized for their was the recognition of high involvement in the success of SUN ardic Journey," a unit on school and college students Sephardic Jewry she taught to the program. who will participate in Israel students and parents at Tem ­ The bureau has an active programs this year under the ple Sinai; Rabbi Marc Jago­ teachers' certification program. auspices of the BJE Israel Desk, FUN linzer for " Holocaust Penny This year, Deborah Helbraun under the direction of Ruth Project," a Holocaust educa­ of Temple Beth El was granted Page. The 44 students partici­ ti on project of the Bazarsky certification. The teacher crea­ pating in 27 different programs School; Marcia Kaunfer and tivity and training programs were recognized during the RUN Lorilynn for "Waterways," an are all coordinated by Minna El­ evening and were awarded integrated Judaic/General lison, bureau educational serv- grants from the Leonard I. Sal- If you're looking Studies curriculum they imple­ for a fi ne summer camp mented a t Alperin Schechter Day School, and the Temple in action, give us a ca ll. Beth El Relgious School Staff We'll set up an for " Gemilut Hasadim." PATCHES ap pointment for you to The bureau also recognized INCORPORATED a group of eigh t teachers for TOUR OUR CAMPS, their completion of the Morim meet our staff and program, a yearl ong commit­ see how we run. ment to professional growth through workshops and men­ Camp Pembroke toring. Sandra Abrams Pembroke, MA • Girls, ages 7-1 5 (Temple Sinai), Meryl Levin­ 6 17 - 294 - 8006 son Dziok (B'nai Israel), Marlo Everything you need for Picnic, Harrison (Temple Sinai), Beach, Barbecue and Boat! Camp Tel t-loar Megan Karlen (Temple Beth "Unique Personalized PARTY SUPPLIES FOR ALL OCCASIONS! 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IRENE COKELY She leaves a son, Kenneth A graveside service was held Arrangements by the Max fo r the School House Candy WARWICK - Irene Cokely, Cokely of Warwick; a daugh­ Jul y 16 at Lincoln Park Ceme­ Sugarman Memorial Chapel, Co., Pawtucket, for 25 years 90, of 2426 Post Rd. , died Jul y ter, Selma Lamensdorf of West­ tery. Arrangements were by 458 Hope St. (corner of Doyle), before retiring in 1980, died 14 at Ken t County Memorial port, Conn.; three sisters, th e Ma x Sugarman Memorial Provid ence, R.I. Jul y 15 at the home of her Hospital. She was the widow Zeld a Hansen of East Provi­ Chapel, 458 Hope St., Pro vi­ daughter. She was the widow of Merton Cokely. dence, Florence Paull and Cora dence. of Frank Rabold Jr. Born in Providence, a daugh­ Schenck, both of Warwick; PHILIP PAIGE Born in Providence, she was ter of the late Samuel and seven grandchildren and fiv e BESSIE R. GELFOND PROVIDE NCE Philip a daughter of the late Jacob Annie (Maker) Kotler, she great -grandchildren. She was NEW BEDFORD, Mass. Paige, 89, of 102 Colonial and Clara (Geller) Weisenger. moved to Warwick 65 years sister of the late Max Kotl er, Bessie " Betty" R. Gelfond, 92, Road, fo under and owner of Rabold was a member of the ago. Albert Kotler and Mollie of 180 Bryant Lane, died Jul y the former Paige-Young Furni­ Ameri can Guild of Variety Kotl er. 18 at St. Luke's Hospital in that ture Store fo r 43 years before Artists. She was a member of city. retiring in 198 1, died Jul y 13 at the Sisterhood of Congregation Born in Russia, a daughter of Miriam Hospital. He was the Mishkon Tfiloh. She was a the late Aaron and Miriam husband of the la te Eli zabeth member of the Hamilton (G reenstein) Goldman, she " Lee" (Young) Paige. House Bridge Club. had been a New Bedford resi­ Born in Ru ssia, a son of the She leaves a daughter, Joan Connell of Acton, Mass., with Monuments and memorials dent for over 30 years having late Simon and Sophie (Ka z­ previously li ved in Dorchester, archi an) Paige, he settl ed in whom she made her home; in the finest i ranite and bronze. Fall Ri ver and Brockton. Montreal as a child. two sons, Frank Rabold of In -house consultation.\· hy appoinlment She was the wi fe of the late He was a member of the Jew­ Pace, Fla ., and Gary Rabold of LETTERING • CLEANING • REPAIRS Max Gelfond. ish Legion of Canada, and Midland, Mich.; I 1 grandchil­ Gelfond was a member of served in Palestine in 1918. In dren and 2 great-grandchil ­ Leon J. Ruhin 726-6466 Congregati on Ahava th Achim 1919, he moved to Worcester, dren. Affiliated -with Charles G. Morse Granite Company in New Bedford and Hadassah. Mass., and in I 934 to Provi­ The fun eral service was held She is survived by two sons, dence. Jul y I 7 at Mount Sinai Memo­ David Gelfond of New Lon­ He was a member of the rial Chapel, 825 Hope St., don, Conn., and Al vin Gelfond Touro Fraternal Association. Providence. Burial was in Paw­ of Philadelphia, Pa., a daugh­ He was a member of Congrega­ tuxet Memorial Park, Warwick. MT. SINAI MONUMENTS ter, Elaine Gelfond of Wey­ tion Beth Sholom-Sons of mouth, Mass.; two sisters, Zion. During World War II, he Our owner, Mitchell ... his father and Bella Port er of Brookline, served in th e Rhode Island Na­ HAZEL WARD grandfather.. . have been privileged to provide Mass., and Marion Goldman of tional Guard. PROVIDENCE Hazel over 8,000 monuments in RI Jewish Cemeteries Brighton, Mass.; nine grandchil­ Paige leaves two daughters, Ward, 99, of the Jewish Home dren and two great-grandchil ­ Ruth Levin of Providence, and fo r the Aged, 99 Hillside Ave., since the 1870s for two reasons ... the quality dren. Hope Finkel of Niantic, Conn.; died July 15 at the home. She is the finest and the price is the lowest. Funeral services were held a son, Morton Paige of Crans­ was the wife of the late Isaac Jul y 19 at the graveside at the ton; a sister, Sa ll y Baum of Ward. Call 331-3337 for assistance. Chevra Kadusha Society of West Palm Beach, Fla.; two Born in Woonsocket, a Boston Cemetery in Woburn, brothers, Donald and Max daughter of the late Harris and Mass. Paige, both in Fla.; eight Ella (Goldstein) Fellman, she grandchildren, and 10 great­ li ved in Providence for 10 grandchildren. years. She previously lived in The funeral service was held Miami Beach, Fla., and Brook­ July 15 at Mount Si nai Memo­ lyn, N.Y. ri al Chapel, 825 Hope St., She leaves two nieces, DO YOU KNOW? Providence. Burial was in Lin­ Elaine Fellman Goodman of The records at the Max Sugarman Memorial Chapel of coln Park Cemetery, Warwick. Providence, Yvette Goldberg of Randolph, Mass., and two your family's past funeral practices and preferences are the nephews, Dr. Harvey Fellman only such records dating back to the 1930s. FREDA FA YE RABOLD of Woonsocket, and Harris Fell­ More often than not, our records are the only reliable PROVIDENCE Freda man of New Hampshire. A graveside service was held source of a family's Yahrtzeit dates; Hebrew names; maiden Faye Rabold, 78, of 35 Eighth Jul y 15 at Congregation B'nai names; etc. That is probably why we are asked to provide St., a professional entertainer and acrobati c comedienne who Israel Cemetery, Woonsocket. such information to area Jewish fa milies more than 100 times Michael D, Smith performed throughout the East Services were coordinated by each month. Coast for 40 years before retir­ Mount Sinai Memorial Chapel, Executive Director 825 Hope St., Providence. More than just a funeral home. Lt'wis J. Bosler, R.E. ing in 1975, and a bookkeeper Max Sugarman Memorial Chapel Israel Suspends Building Starts A tradition of service to the Jewish Community for generations by David Landau ongoing pressure from the left past and generations to com e. and from the Palestinians." 458 Hope Street, Providence, Corner of Doyle Ave. JERUSALEM ()TA) - The Benny Katzover, head of the Telephone: 331-8094 Out of State: 1-800-447-1267 new Labor government has Samaria district council, said ) PLEASE CALL OR STOP IN FOR YOUR COPY OF A LIVING WILL announced a two-week suspen­ other settlement acti vity had sion of all building starts in also already fa llen victim to the Israel proper and the terri­ ministry's new policy. tories, while it reviews current He said caravans and mobile housing policy. homes due to have been de­ For over 40 years, the owner of The move is designed to li vered recently had been ef­ Mount Sinai facilitate the government's new fectively frozen, and that com­ Memorial Chapel ... Mitchell .. . has served Rhode Island Jewish approach to the building of panies supplying them had families over 8,000 times ... as a professional Jewish funeral direc­ settlements in the West Bank been told to stand by and and Gaza Strip, without spe­ await orders from the govern­ tor. .. as did his father and grandfather since the 1870s ... with honesty cificall y singling out the settle­ ment. and integrity. . . · · - -- -- ments at this time. Ben-Eliezer was due to con­ In a related move, Housing fer with Finance Minister Avra­ One of the reasons why the majority Minister Bin yamin Ben-Eliezer ham Shohat at the end of last of Rhode Island Jewish families call has issued orders that contracts week on the broader fiscal on 5,000 housing starts due to implications for the govern­ have been signed in the com­ ment of canceling building con­ ing days be voided. This tracts in the territories. MOUNT SINAI despite the fact that these In his Knesset appearance starts were approved by_ the July 13, Prime Minister previous government and that Yitzhak Rabin indicated that MEMORIAL CHAPEL the infrastructure for them is the government's policy or 331-3337 already in place. freezing the construction of Jewish activists in the ter­ " political settlements" would 825 Hope at Fourth Streets ritories termed the move "a be less than total. decl aration of war" on the Jew­ There would be necessary Pre-need counseling with Please call From out of state ish settlement movement. building to accommodate natu­ tax-free payment planning for your call: The Council of Jewish Settle­ ral growth and the popula­ is available. New Year calendar. 1-800-331-3337 ments in Judea, Samaria and tion's needs, he said, and the Gaza issued a statement decry­ government would do " noth­ Only RI Jewish Funeral Home that is a member of the ing the decision as a "gross ing illegal" by way of voiding national Jewish Funeral Directors of America. violation of government norms contracts that were legall y of conduct and a surrender to irrevocable. THE RHODE ISLAND JEWISH HERALD, THURSD'AY, JULY23,' l992 - 15 7 CLASSIFIED

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she employs them full-time as her assistants fo r two years be­ fore they can become full ­ fledged stylists. " It 's quite a training program, but beli eve L~ me, it 's necessary," Lombardi l~11~!:::.: I , aid . Avanti Design has emerged ;, "n' the recession relatively After 5 Years, Avanti Design u ncv !1ed . By changing her hour·, .,nd being extremel y ac­ Is Still Going Strong commnJJting, Lombardi said the salo n did not suffer. " The single most importa nt thing is by Anne S. Davidson fro m 7:30 a.m . to " whenever. " to kn ow the trends," she said . Herald Editor " We don't have a cl osing ti me. " Thi s business is so fast-mov­ The year is 1987. Joyce Lom­ When we're done, we're ing. l thin k you have to stay bardi is a young, single woman done," she said, add ing that it's ahead of it and stay flexible and about to embark on her first usuall y between 8 and 9 p.m . offer something that other busi­ business venture - a hair sa ­ when the shop cl oses. It al so nesses don't offer." lon in a new shopping plaza on now stays open on Mondays, Lombard i is venturing into the east sid e of Pawtucket. and may receive the go-ahead another aspect of hair ca re - But by 1989, her salon, to open Sundays as well. she wants to provid e hai r Avanti Design, was so well ­ Another aspect of her " ser­ pi eces to chemotherapy pa ­ known and well -liked tha t it vice-oriented" busi ness is that ti ents and hopes to get things was named one of the four best Lombardi has a " never-say-no moving in about two months. salons in the country by Cos­ policy . l don't think I' ve ever " I expect this to be a big thi ng," mopo/ita11 magazine. turned anyone away in my she sa id. " It was a real break," Lom ­ life," she said . " We also guar­ A Rh ode Island native, Lom­ bardi told the Herald last week, antee 100 percent every single bardi grew up in North Provi­ as she prepares for her fifth an­ service or product. " dence and attended North niversary, Aug. 24 . Busin ess Attesting to her success is her Provid ence High School and a had been fine before the maga­ staff of 10, fi ve of whom started local cosmetology school. She zine ran the story in October the company with her fiv e also attended the Jingles Inter­ Joyce Lombardi, owner of Avanti Designs Hair Salon in 1989, but it " was an incredible years ago. And when a new nati onal School in London as Pawtucket, consults with Elaine Partridge. thing for busin ess," she said. styli st comes on sta ff, it 's after a part of a continuing education Lombardi owes her success rigorous training session. She program. She is currently en­ junior at La Sall e Academy. said. to the "special things" she and handpicks students from cos­ gaged to be married. She has This ta kes me away from my Avanti Design is located at her staff of 10 provide for her metology schools and starts two children - Tanya, 19, a famil y so much. " It's an incred­ 727 East Ave. in Pawtucket. customers. Recently, she said, them as apprentices while still student at the University of ibl e commitment, but it's my the salon expanded its hours, in school. When th ey graduate, Rhode Island, and Jason, 16, a life and I'm committed," she • Jewish Democrats are deeply disappointed, share Steve Gutow, executive di- to recoup his lost Jewish sup­ that view. rector of th e National Jewish port in th e coming month with and Joe Wouk, self-styled West Democrati c Council, expressed an anticipated visit by Israeli Republicans Pleased Coast Jewish liaison to the confidence that Perot 's ab­ Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin Perot campaign, said he felt sence would be a boon for the (continued from page 6) and a new deal on loan guaran­ betrayed. Democratic ticket. tees. ment recently that his pullout " It 's a disaster for the " Both Perot and Clinton "That gives Clinton a month will be a boon to the Clinton country," he said. " I really represent change, and the vast before Rabin comes to try and ticket. don't know what to do next." majority want change," he (translate) that disappointment HAIR • SKIN • NAILS The latest poll prior to the Rabbi A. James Rudin, na- said. with Bush into support for Perot bombshell already tional director of interreligious " My guess is that Bill him," said Saperstein . If NOW OPEN showed Clinton numbers were affairs at the American Jewish Clinton will have the most Clinton " doesn't do that before climbing, up to 45 percent, Committee, said he was wor- overwhelming number of Jew­ the Rabin visit , Bush could cap­ MONDAYS compared to 28 percent for ri ed about all of the alienation ish votes in history," he added. ture a significant portion of 727 East Avenue Bush and 20 percent for Perot. that had been channeled for Rabbi David Saperstein, di­ that Perot support. " Brown said Clinton should the past few months into the rector of the Religious Action Pawtucket win the hearts of Perot sup­ (/TA staff writer Larry Yudel­ Perot campaign. · Center of Reform Judaism, be- s0 11 co 11t ribu ted to this report.) 726-5566 porters because they want " Now it doesn't have an li eves the situation is very fluid change, and Clinton is the only outlet," he said, "and what I'm now. ------,----lllll!l!!I!"------. credible agent of change. afraid of is that many of the He said a "great antipathy" " Americans want change declared Ross Perot voters, if prevails among Jews support­ desperately," he said. " George they sit it out, will be a disserv- ing Bush because of Middle Bush can't be the candidate of ice to American democracy." East policies that are perceived change. He is the epitome of " We're not going to send his to tilt against Israel. the status quo." check back," AJCornmittee " While Ross Perot was in Though Perot refused to en­ spokesman David Saltman the race, some of that mani­ dorse Clinton, he did claim in added half-jokingly. Saltlllan fested itself in support for his announcement that the was referring to the recent Perot. It will be interesting to Democratic Party "has revital­ $100,000 contribution Perot see if that support now goes to ized itself," a vote of confi­ made to the agency following Clinton," he said. dence that may ultimately an appearance last spring. Saperstein said Bush will try BUSINESS PR<>FILES translate into new Clinton supporters. But it is not clear whether his followers, many of whom DOES YOUR BUSINESS PROVIDE OUTSTANDING OR UNIQUE SERVICES TO THE COMMUNITY? 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