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VOLUME LXXVIV, NUMBER 13 SHEVAT 27, 5753/THURSOAY, FEBRUARY 18, 1993 35¢ PER COPY ABC Spotlights Bigotry at Brown by Omar Bradley even harder to overcome the Zucker said she is very sur Herald Assist.int Edilor stigma of being singled out by Two Brown University stu prised it happened at Brown. her unknown antagonist. In " I think that anyone who dents who were the targets of spite of an inspiring letter in ,mti-Semitic acts last semester comes to Brown would be so the Brown Daily Herald ap educated and open-minded were spotlighted recently on pealing for remorse, no one the "ABC Nightly News." [that this "'ouldn't happen. has stepped forward Despite the school's tough (Continued on Page 18) stance against bigotry of any form, Carrie Zucker and Deborah Gordon were victims of anti-Semitic graffiti last Children Who Hate semester by an unknown antag by O mar Bradley on Feb. 4. onist. President Varian Gre Herald Assistant Editor " My G·d will return before gorian has vowed to expel any Jennifer Kreis, 14, red-haired the end of the millenium and one found committing any act and green-eyed, sat opposite lay your ashes upon those of of racial or religious bias her sworn enemy, a Jewish my forefathers," Pastor Mark against Brown students. teen-aged boy, and vowed to Thomas ominously warned. For Zucker, a 19-year-old He is a member of a Christian freshman from South Orange, Despite repeated efforts to fundamentalist movement N.J.. this promise offers little which believes all Jews are the reassurance. She is the victim crack the stubborn veneer of followers of the devil and are of two separate incidents in Sep hate, the young racists held to be dealt with when the mes tember and December involving siah returns before the mil steadfast to their twisted LOOKS ARE DECEIVING - Sarah Thomas, 9, a young racist, swastikas drawn on her memo lenium. Yet most of their ideol board outside her donn apart ideology. ogy was based on their own faces her opponents on the Jerry Springer show telecast from ment. ..When my roommate interpretation of lhe New Tes Chicago. Asked why she hates Jews and blacks, she responded, told me what happened while I kill him and his race on the tament which is not adhered to "The Bible tells me so." He,-11/dphoto byOma,Bradley was visiting my parents during day of reckoning. Jennifer is by Jews. Rosh Hashanah, I was very one of a group of children, Nonetheless, when Jerry upset," she remembered. " I some as young as 9 years old, Springer, who is Jewish, asked want to find this person and who have been brought up by 9-year-old Sarah Thomas, the Torah Tutors Taking shake them and ask them their parents to hate blacks, pastor's daughter, why she 'Why are you doing this to me? Jews and whoever fits their hates blacks and Jews, she hesi Time Out To Teach Get to know me as a person,"' definition of an inferior race. A tated awhile before answering, she said angrily. disturbing program on the "The Bible tells me so." by Ka mmie Kettelle The program, called Torah The fact that Zucker is only group aired on the Jerry Jews, blacks and others in Spuial to the Herald Tutors, is the brainchild of Can a freshman made her fight Springer show out of Chicago (Continued on Page 9) Local students who have al tor Brian Mayer of Temple ready become bar and bat mitz Emanu-El in Providence. Ac vahs started sharing their cording to Mayer, the students Secret Society knowledge last week with oth range from grades eight to 12 ers who are preparing for and take a training course of re in Addis Ababa theirs. view with him on a volunteer " I was taught by someone so basis during the fall semester. by Mike Fin k I wanted to help out and give He said the tutoring is also Herald Contributing Reporter back a little bit of what I done by the students during "They're quiet and cour learned," said Michael Rose their own time. teous. They show great respect man, an eighth-grade student "They have really taken to for their elders. Israelis think at The Alperin Schechter Day heart the notion that all adult the world of them. The kids School. (Continued on Page 20) learn very quickly in schools. But all these virtues will drop off very quickly without sup Christopher Trip May be Mistake, port." Says Former Mideast Adviser Barbara Ribakove Gordon spoke at Sayles Hall on the b y Deborah Kalb Richard Haass, who until Brown campus last week about States News Service last month served as director the plight of the Ethiopian WASHINGTON (JTA) of Near Eastern and South Jews in Israel. Hillel sponsored Secretary of State Warren Asian affairs on the National the talk and slide show as well Christopher may be making a Security Council, also said he as an appearance at Johnson & big mistake by traveling to the believes it is now up to the Wales. Middle East this week, accord Palestinians to make a conces "Because of economic straits, ing to the man who served as sion to help resolve the contra· school programs have been cut George Bush's top adviser on versy over Israel's explusion of back. Their rapid progress the Middle East. {Continued on Page 22) slows. Courses on the history of the Beta Israel are shown .. to the Falashim, so that the youngsters will develop pride in their past, not just shame at being different," she said in her Feb. 8 talk. Gordon has flown to the villages in the mountain passes of Ethiopia 15 times to rescue, study and keep up ties with the families "A TRUE MIRACLE" - A you ng Falasha is emb raced by the and communities of the hands of her mother during Operation Solomon. African Jews who have come l'ho1obyMiltfink (Continued on Page 23) 2 - T!-JE RHOQE ISLAf1D.JE))IJSH H,E~ALP, 1\'URfDAY FJ,BRUARY / ,8, 1993 INSIDE THE OCEAN STATE URI Hosts First 'Men's Gathering' DEA To Process \-~ S? Men celebrating men. Education Center at URl's W. \-~ S? That's the theme for Rhode Alton Jones Campus. "Women ID Cards ::}NEWS~ Island's first men·s gathering working on women·s issues The Rhode Island Depart ~NEWS ~ e> BRIEFS t-:r:, - an opportunity for men isn't enough. Men have to ment of Elderl y Affairs (DEA) e> BRIEFS t-:r:, from all walks of life to get focus on their own work, re processes identification cards ~ ~ together to explore and affirm lationships, power and per for people 60 or older and peo The Department of Cogni Dinah Lynch, Rhode Island the unique gifts each brings to sonal growth to ,achieve a bal ple with disabilities age 18 to the male experience. ance in our society." 59 every Friday from 9 a.m. to tive and Linguistic Sciences School of Design graduate, at Brown University will is currently exhibiting her The weekend, slated for Feb Situated on 2,300 acres of 3 p.m. at 160 Pine St. in Provi 26 through 28 at the Univer forests, lakes and farmlands, dence. host an international confer hand-painted and hand· ence, "Signal to Syntax: sity of Rhode Island's W. Alton URl's W. Alton Jones Campus Anyone 60 and older must dyed T-shirts at the Bootstrapping from Speech Cranston Public Library, 140 Jones Campus, will provide an has miles of hiking trails as present proof of age, such as a open, trusting and noncompeti well as opportunities for cross birth certificate, driver's license to Grammar in Early Ac· Sockanossett Cross Road, quisition," Feb. I 9 to 21 on through Feb. 24. Her shirts tive environment for partici country skiing and ice skating, or Blue Cross Plan 65 card pants to share their journeys, weather permitting. The People with disabilities must the Brown campus. The con reflect an influence from ference will take a multi-dis African art, the natural learn from each other and center, accessible to those with present verification in the form play. Through conversation, physical disabilities, features a of a Social Securi ty Disability ciplinary approach to the ba world and from personal ex sic question of whether periences. The exhibit is free hikes, music and workshops lodge with fireplaces, warm award letter or Veterans Ad (on such topics as divorce, cabins with hot showers, and a ministration disability card. prosody (the melodic as and open to the public dur pects of speech) can assist ing library hours, Monday fat her/ son relationships, homo dining hall famous for its The DEA identification cards phobia and reconnection to hearty, home-cooked meals - contain the owner's photo children in learning the through Thursday, 9:30 a.m. structure of language. For to 9 p.m.; Friday and Satur· nature), participants will gain including vegetarian options. graph, date of birth, Social support and discover new The weekend begins with Security number, address and more information, call 863- day, 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., and 2616. Sunday, 2 to 5 e_.m. friendships and a greater sense check-in on Friday from 6:30 signature. DEA identification of self-understanding. to 7:30 p.m. and ends Sunday cards may not be used for free "Many of the issues ad dt 2 p.m. Because enrollment is transportation on RIPTA Th e Harlem Globetrotters, Child care for school-age dressed by the women's move limited, preregistration is re buses. A $2 donation per ID in their 67th season as ch ildren is available Mon ment that have helped women quired. Fees for the weekend - card is requested. America's ambassadors to appear for day through Friday from see themselves as full human which are between $65 and State [aw requires financial the world, will 2:45 to 5:45 p.m. at the East beings must also be dealt with $95 depending on salary institutions to honor the DEA one show at the Providence Side • Mt. Hope YMCA's by men," says Joseph R. Slot ranges - include workshops, card as sufficient identification Civic Center on Feb. 20 at 7:30 p.m. Reserved seats are School's Out Program, serv nick, program coordinator and meals from Friday evening for the cashing of checks and ing children in grades director of the Environmental snack to Sunday lunch, lodg other banking transactions in priced at $14.50, $12,50 and kindergarten (afternoon ses· ing and custodial services. volving municipal, state or fed $9.50, with a limited number of VIP seats at $22. Tickets sions only) through six who For more information about eral funds in amounts less than attend Martin Luther King the men's gathering, write to $750, are available at the Civic Center box office. School, Nathan Bishop, Fox Are you celebrating a Men, W . Alton Jones Campus, In addition, the DEA mobile Point, Holy Name and Flynn University of Rhode Island, JD unit will be at the Coventry schools. For more informa major event in your life? Senior Center, 50 Wood St., on 401 Victory Highway, West The Warwick Historic Dis tion, call the YMCA at 521- Let us know about it! I. 02817 or call Feb. 23 from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m Greenwich, R. trict Commission will con 0155 and speak to Judith Black and white Joseph Blatnick at 397-3304 Senior housing units, senior duct a half-day conference Manocchia. centers and other agencies photos welcome. (days) or John Blakeslee at on archaeology and local 272-4374 (evenings). interested in hosting the DEA mobile JD card unit at their site p lanning on Feb. 20. The should contac-t Larry Grimaldi conference, which is free ,ind open to the public, w ill at 277-2880 take place in the Council Join thousands of readers who know what's Chambers of the Warwick Volunteers Needed City Hall in Apponaug. Reg going on in the Rhode Island Jewish Community. .. istration begins at 8:30 a.m. for R.I. Food Bank The conference runs from 9:10 a.m. to I p.m. For more The Rhode Island Commu nity Food Bank, which prop information, call 738-2000, Su~,c1ai~e to tke vides food for more than ext. 289. 106,000 hungry people every month, is in need of volunteers The URI Nurses Alumni to help sort donated food prod Association will begin to ucts. The Food Bank is now plan the college's 1995 50th open for volunteers on the first anniversary celebration at its and third Saturday of every next monthly business meet Rhode Island month, in addition to its regular ing Feb. 22 at 5 p.m. in weekday hours. White Hall on the URI More than 40,000 pounds of Kingston campus. Dinner salvage food items (unsalable will follow. A quilt to com yet perfectly wholesome) are memorate the 50th anniver donated to the Food Bank every sary \Viii be discussed as a Jewish Herald week. This food needs to be possible project. Those inter sorted and checked very care ested should contact Nancy "IN TOUCH WITH THE JEWISH COMMUNITY" fully for quality before it can be Risio, '63 ,ind '78, Pam Hol distributed to the thousands of ley, '69, or Donna Du hungry people who are served mouchel, '88, c/o URI TIMELY FEATURES, LOCAL & SOCIAL EVENTS, through more than 400 social Nurses Alumni Association, EDITORIALS, BUSINESS PROFILES, AND OUR service agencies, such as soup White Hall, Kingston, R.I. kitchens, homeless shelters and 02881. For more informa "AROUND TOWN" SECTION HIGHLIGHT EVERY ISSUE! emergengy food pantries. tion, call BetS)' Nield, '62, These agencies depend on the '78, at 822-0233. Food Bank for a large portion of their food supply. l>ok 't ,-i~~ 4 ~ikta& Okel Volunteers are also needed during the week to help with The Bryant College Center Return the coupon below to subscribe, Just $10 in Rhode Island sorti ng, pulling food orders for Management Develop ($14 out of state) brings you 52 issues that will inform and entertain you. from the warehouse, clerical ment 1.-ill offer a number of I ------, work and assisting at the front seminars between Feb. 22 desk when agencies come in to and 26, from 9 d.m. to 4:30 shop for food. p.m. They include "Getting : ~ei! ~kaie l.e4m HtV iu&ic~iptiou lo~ : For more information on any Your Compdn}' on Board for of the volunteer opportunities : 0 $10 per year (RI resident) 0 $14 per year (out of state) : ISO Certific,1tion,'' "Devel at the Rhode Island Communi oping Management Skills for I Name ______I try Food Bank, call Jo Ryan at Secretaries dnd Administra 826-3073. tive Assistants,'' ''St,llistic,11 I Address ------I Process Control 1'.1ade I ______I E.1sy," " Documentation and I ______I Auditing of Quality Sys When you announce the binh tems" and "Effective Office I I of a child why not include M,111,1gem,mt." For more m ~ ~~ :_h:c~I".: ~h~d,: ':l:"d_J:w.'..'"._H_"r~~ ~!~' ~0~3!'.'.'".'.d:n:_•:_A~ 0~9~0 _I a black and while photo? form,llton, call 232-6200 ··-- ..... ------. ____ -··· ______. ______--· ~'ill-R'¼o~Lml-lo'fE\lnsel!/kR:.hd!1'1IUiis'oA'-l1i!al(tlA'k'v'I~: ,1m __ J. INSIDE THE OCEAN STATE Martial Arts IRS Is Holding ~~ SJ> Workshop Set Small Business ::f NEWS ~ The Martial Arts Center will Tax Workshops present a one-d,1y demonstra ~ BRIEFS h:i The Internal Revenue Serv tion/workshop in nine differ ice is sponsoring small busi ~ ent marti.11 arts on Feb. 27 at ness tax workshops. Partici The Mental Health Associa· the Martial Arts Center in the pants will also include the tion of Rhode Island will 1\1,rnskuck Mills, 725 Branch Rhode Island Division of Taxa sponsor a video/discussion Ave., Providence. tion and the U.S. Small Busi program Feb. 23 at 7 p .m. at Admission is a $5 donation, ness Administration. the North Providence Senior ,rnd ,111 proceeds will go to ben Workshops will be held at Center Inc., 2240 Mineral d1t the Meeting Street School. the IRS office, 60 Quaker Lane, Spring Ave., North Provi Till' demom,trations begin at third noor, Warwick, from 9 dence. A video-drama origi noon and run until p.m. 5 ,1.m. to I p.m. Topics covered nal play written about peo Visitors will be able to see ple with panic attacks and will include state and federal ,rnd p.irticipate in workshops tax obligations, how to fill out agoraphobia designed to 011 aikido, karate, kung fu, appropriate tax forms and in help people understand the kl•mpo, wing chung. tai chi, formation on financing. meaning of panic and how it ,ind iujibu. Thert' will abo be The dates and types of busi can be treated will be Jl•n10n'>tra11ons 111 shiatsu ,rnd SMOOTH SKATING -Teaming up lo plan for the "Skating shown. A discussion will fo l nesses follow: j,1p,llll''>l' c,1lligraphy with the Stars" fund-raiser for the Providence Pub lic Library on Feb. 2-l, S Corporations, and low. Fo r more information I or more information, call April 10 is (from left) Ed Anderson,chief executive and owner of March 3, Sole rroprietors. on this free program, call J"lw 1\l.irti,11 Art~ Center ,l t the Providence Bruins, Clark Donatelli, Providence Bruins center To register for either of these 726-2285. -15-1 )325 iceman, Jojo Starbuck, world-class figure skater and two-time ,._.orkshops, call the IRS at 528- O lympian and Mark Kumpel, Providence Bruins winger. 4276. Jean Caya Bancroft will ad l'hotobylsabfl/aTaft dress Career Connections VA Benefits Inc. on Feb. 23. Her subiect will be "Cracking the Code Are Tax-Exempt Library Breaks for Spring with Bruins Patronize of Corporate Cullure." The Veterans benefits are program begins at 7:30 p.m. exempt from taxation and need "Skating with the Stars" is book budget. our at the Johnson & Wales Air not be reported on federal in this year's theme for the Provi General ticket admission is advertisers! port Hotel on Post Road in come tax forms according to dence Public Library's second $3 for children and $6 for Warwick. The cost is $15 per John Montgomery, director of annual fund-raiser scheduled adults. Patron tables of 10, program. For more informa the Providence Regional for April 10 at the Providence which will be given preferred tion, call 885-7200. Office Civic Center. seating around the ice, will be Major tax-exempt VA bene· Lacing up for this skating available for purchase for be fits are compensation, pension extravaganza will be the Provi tween $ 1,000 to 5,000. Com Ready for Change? Children will gather Feb. 24 and educational assistance. dence Bruins, world-class panies or individuals inter from 3 to 5 p.m. and Feb. 28 The latter includes subsistence figure skater and two-time ested in purchasing tables from l to 3 p.m. to listen to CJ'fie (jentfe warm and funny tales dur payments for vocational reha Olympian, Jojo Starbuck, should call the library immedi bilitation trainees. Overpay world-class precision skating ing " Friendship Stories" at ately at 455-8003/8055. A ments of these benefits which teams and ice dancers. In ad commemorative program book the Children's Museum of J'l.pproacfi have been waived by VA are dition, a special performance will be published and is now Rhode Island. The stories subject to taxation, however, wilt be given by local college accepting ads. Individuals and will be accompanied by a Consultalion and Relaxation and must be reported. The De hockey teams. WJAR Channel companies looking to place an piece of " friendship bread." 723-4925 IO's sportscaster Frank Car advertisement are asked to call For more information, call partment of Veterans Affairs will send IRS Form 1099 show pano will be the master of cere 455-8090. the museum at 726-2591 be· ing the amount of income in monies for the event. tween 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. cases where the waived debt is The event's sponsors are the greater than $600. Providence Bruins, city of " Big Bird and the ABCs," a Also exempt from taxation Providence and The Provi 90-minute show of music, are VA grants to service disa dence Civic Center. REFLEXOLOGY songs and dancing featuring bled veterans for specially Highlights of the event, THERAPEUTIC FOOT MASSAGE life-size replicas of the adapted homes and automo scheduled from 2 to 5 p.m., Stress Reduction, Back & Neck Pain Sesame Street Muppets Big biles and clothing allowances will be a skills demonstration - Bird, Cookie Monster, Bert paid to disabled veterans who by the Bruins, a peewee/Bruin ~ ..,. Mig~i~:!t;ec;~~!~~ ·-~~t~~f ~r~;f!~~ing and Ernie, The Count, and use prosthetic appliances, or face-off and performances by :ii · HOME TREATMENTS • COURSES OFFERED• LECTURES others, will run at the Provi· ointments. champion figure skaters. A raf dence Civic Center Feb. 25 Dividends and proceeds fle for season tickets to the ii· Yechiam Ben-Ari through 28. Tickets are on from government life insur· Providence Bruins, along with Professional Reflexologist sale now at the Civic Center ance policies are exempt from autographed hockey sticks and (401) 331-6012 box office. For more infor federal income tax, but the pro hockey pucks will take place mation, call (800) 828-7080. ceeds are subject to federal during the event. estate tax. Montgomery said The fund-raiser's goal of The second annual Rhode that interest accrued on govern $ 150,000 would be used for Island Mot hers of Twins ment life insurance dividends the Providence Public Library's Clubs Conference will be left on deposit with VA is also held Feb. 27 from 8 a.m. to 4 exempt and need not be re Have a story idea? Know p.m. at the Holiday Inn, ported . someone in the community Providence. One workshop For more infonTiation, con with a story to tell? The R.1. will focus on the Systematic tact the VA Regional Office, Jewish Herald welcomes Training for Effective Par 380 Westminster Mall, Provi your ideas and suggestions. dence, R. I. 02903 at 273-49IO Sf CUllllY enting (STEP) program and Call the Editor or Assistant a twin panel featuring twins or toll-free (800) 827-1000. Editor at 724-0200. CLEANSERS, INC. of all types will discuss what they liked and disliked about being twins in school. The. Professiondl Dry [ledners Since 1g41 guest speaker is Mark Patinkin of Tl1e Providence Is proud to announce the opening of its Jo11rual. For more informa· Hails by Debbie at Strands tion, contact Linda Petrarca 8th convenient location at at 828-496 1 or Susan Depot at 783-9339. 771 Hope Street
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People who study nutrition convent at Auschwitz three Just up from Birkinau's infa tell us that the Japanese have a and-a-half-years ago, we could mous main entrance, where very low rate of heart disease. not have realized that our many railroad tracks merge When the Japanese began to action and the Polish attack on into one, within the camp, lay buy property in Hawaii, they us would become a watershed the SS's administrative section, One in Favor of Dr. King began to eat more fatty foods event m post-Holocaust protected from their prisoners common in the western diet. Jewish-Catholic relations. by a ditch and electrified fence. Their heart attack rate went Now that the nuns may Of the approximately 20 To the Editors: This week is also the birth up. After some Japanese finally move in 1993 - four buildings in that section, one, Self-proclaimed moralist day of another great American, moved to California and be years after their promised the largest - the comman- Rabbi Avi Shafran wrote to the President Abraham Lincoln, came more westernized, they removal - from the building dant's headquarters Providence Journal-Bulletin ex and especially these days we had even higher rates of heart which the Nazis used to store remains. pressing his opinion that the have to be proud of having problems. their deadly zyklon-B canisters And that structure is today a late, great Dr. Martin Luther countrymen like Abraham Lin However, scientists were for the gas chambers, a collec church. King should not be •·lionized ' coln and Dr. King. puzzled because some of the tive sigh of relief might be ex Long and brown-bricked, as he put it. because he was an By the way, does anyone Japanese in California did not pected. The explosive issue of two crosses top its roof. A giant alleged womanizer. know what President Eisen have any heart problems. The an official church presence on 20-foot cross in front echoes How wrong could the good hower had in common with scientists analyzed the statis the site humankind has the 23-foot cross next to the rabbi be? Or. King was always President Lincoln when Ike tics and concluded that the dif deemed most emblematic of its convent. Flyers on an announce speaking out for minorities, bought his retirement farm in ference between the two 01~·n inhumanity would be ment board in front show that that included not only blacks Pennsylvania? They both had groups had nothing to do with settled. the church also houses class· but also Jews. I, for one, know a Gettysburg address. cholesterol, smoking or other But the controversy isn't rooms. what it means to be discrimi· Hans Heimann risks. The only difference was over yet. How long has the 55 head nated against and shall always Cranston that the heart-healthy group Three short kilometers up quarters been used as a be counted to lionize Dr. King. was traditionally involved in the road from Auschwitz I. the church? When my colleague Japanese culture. convent, and the new inter Henry Gerber and I photo It would be interesting to faith dialogue center with its graphed and videotaped the study two groups of Jews - new convent, is Auschwitz 11, site at the end of November, those involved in Torah and known as Birkinau. Ninety we were told "a long time." ~ Rhode Island Jewish Herald /2'JJ mitzvos and those who unfor percent of those murdered at In Jerusalem, Yad Vashem's tunately, are not involved. Auschwitz were Jews, and Auschwitz specialist Gidon SUBMISSIONS POLICY Keeping the Torah and mitz most were exterminated at Grief told us the same, adding vos has many beneficial Bi rkinau. Allied reconaissance that it predated the 1984 advent of the nuns to the The Rhode Island Jewish Herald welcomes any written results. Jews are protected photos from 1944 reproduced from many diseases and other both at the Auschwitz museum convent. submissions from its readers on Jewish concerns. problems plaguing the general and the Yad Vashem Holo Why no protests before? Articles must be typed and double.spaced. ~lease public. As our sages tell us, caust museum in Jerusalem include a daytime telephone number. Anything "Torah is our life and the depict a vast killing ground. (Continued on Next Page) longer than 500 words may be edited for space length of our days." restrictions. The Torah informs us in Devarim 32:47: "The Torah is Islamic Fundamentalism: Send to: not an empty thing for you, The Threat to Peace Letters to the Editor, RI Jewish Herald because it is your life and P.O. Box 6063, Providence, RI 02940 through this thing you will live by Gad Yaacobi ceeding in spreading their in long upon the land which you UNITED NATIONS OTA) - fluence throughout the region. Or fax ro: 401 /726-5820. are going over the Jordan to The spread of militant Islamic As Thr New York Timts re possess it." Obedience to the fundamentalism poses a grave ported on Dec. 21, 1992, "well Torah has a tendency to threat to the stability of the over 20 ideological and mili lengthen a person's life be Middle East. tary training camps in Sudan, RHODE ISLAND JEWISH cause it keeps a person away The growing power of the Lebanon and Iran are being from sin which shortens a per Islamic fundamentalists, along run by Arabic-speaking Iranian son's life. A life led in harmony with their uncompromising Revolutionary Guards.'· HERALD with the Torah is a life of and inflexible fanaticism, The Iranian Foreign Min health, cheerfulness, and holi endangers the entire region. (USPS464·760) istry, according to the Timts P,.,bllshedEveryWeekByThe ness. The fundamentalists are article, " has a division to man JewlshPressPubllshlngCompany Perhaps we can take a les using two methods to further age Arab fundamentalists." EDITOR: son from those Japanese who their goals: ballots and bullets. With financial and spiritual ANN E 5 . DAVIDSON maintain their tradition and From Jordan to Algeria to support from Iran, the fund ASSISTANT EDITOR Candlelighting are healthier. Some of the Egypt to Tunisia, Islamic amentalists are able to carry OMAR BRADLEY benefits of keeping Torah and fundamentalists have been out well-trained and well aJNTAl8UTlNG REPORTER mitzvos are closer family and MICHAEL FINK striving to undermine the rul financed operations from one OJLUMNIST February 19 community ties, and of course ing regimes in order to estab end of the Arab world to the DOROTHEA SNYDER better health. lish militant theocratic states. other. ADVERTISING ACCOUNT REPS· Rabbi Avraham Antokol JEANETTE HIDALGO 5:06 p.m. Backed by Iran and Sudan, • Fundamentalists in .Egypt Providence MYRNA H . DRESS the fundamentalists are sue- (Continued on Next P,1ge) GRAPHICS: JOHANNA B ULICH MAILING AOOAESS: 6o•6063,Provldence,Al02940 TELEPHONE: (401) 724-0200 PLANT: Fifty Years Ago This Week In The Jewish Herald Herald Way,ottWebster Street Pawtucket,Al 02861 WEEK OF FEB. 19, 1943 Dies Denies that OFFICE: Prejudice Evidence 117SWarrenAvenue Jews Suffer Less Under Anli·Semites Are Fascists Eas1Provldence, RI02914 WASHI NGTON - Leaders llali.µ, Rule WASHINGTON - A denial of selected Negro, Jewish, Secondclasspostage~atPrCl'llld&noe,Rhode WASHI NGTON - The en· that persons who express lslilnd?os1mas1er. send.,;li;lrn1etianges 10lhll church and other interested forcement of anti-Jewish anti-Jewish vie\VS are neces AI.JewishHa,ald, POBo,6063,ProYideflce,RI organizations will have a 0~ ·6063 laws is Jess severe in those sarily pro-Nazi or pro-Fas· Slibscriploon Ra111s Tn.rty·li FACE TO FACE- Jennifer Kreis, 14, a sworn "Jew-hater," confronts a Jewish boy recently on the Jerry Springer s how in Chicago. (Ser story on f'11ge /) Ht rt1/dphotobyOm11rBr11dl"!f When you see a donkey - effort to help it - purify the when you carefully examine body, refine it, but not to break your materiality, your body, it. The Church at Auschwitz you will see your enemy - Thus the "enemy" is trans (Continued from Previous Page) any attempt at sanctification, for your materiality hates your formed into an ally, an instru Probably because the church no matter how well-meaning, divine soul since it is the ment through which to per today lies just beyond the re fails. They should remain as is, SOAR divine soul which longs for form mitzvot. In great measure maining barracks within for us to understand today as OUR 47TH g-dliness and spirituality. the mitzvot employ gross Birkinau, and most visitors best possible. That's why the Furthermore, you will see that physical matter to fulfill G-d's limit their attention to the crematoria remain in stark ANNIVERSARY SALE it is lying under its burden - it will, e.g. leather for tefilin selection platform and crema ruin. That"s why the nuns ulti 1993 9000 CS 5-D00R is overwhelmed and over thongs, wool for tzitzil, etc. We toria near the main entrance, mately must move. And that's loaded with the command must care for our physical after having first gone to why the headquarters of the placed upon it by G-d, namely, selves in order to fulfill G-d's Auschwitz I. What's out of Nazi monsters should be left as that it should become refined commandments. Indeed, it is a sight is out of mind. it was. through the study of Torah commandment to watch over Yet the same argument Gie1111 Richter is press liaiso11 #8685,-PT? ABS Ekakes. Ail Bag. &n-004. and performance of mitzvot. the health of one's body. which applies to the convent is of Amelia, and 11atio11al coordin 6 But, the body, like a donkey, is Adapted from Hayom Yorn, certainly true of the church. ator_ of tire Student Struggle for S23,988w:~ lazy and stubborn to fulfill by tire previous Lubavitcher Rabbi Weiss has often argued Soviet Jewry. these commands. rebbe. Submitled by Rabbi that when the mounds of hair, s377 ~,Mo-•t6.99'" It may then occur to you Ye!ros/wa Laufer with per111is shoes and valises displayed at 20%downea$1l0 FREE GIFT WRAPPING Q SPECIAL ORDERS WELCOME Q WE SHIP ANYWHERE 727 H op• Str••t, Provldem.,e • 421..0309 • Mond•1- Thur•d•'JI 9:30-5:30, Frid•)' 9:30-.2, Sund•)' 10-2 BenJomfn fl$enbe'"fl • Elle n f l,en berg S hofner WORLD AND NATIONAL NEWS Coalition Calls on U.N. Gaza Violence Increases Amid To Document Crimes in Bosnia Frustration with Peace Process by Deborah Ka lb the commission, rape as a war by Gil Sedan States News Service crime with unique conse JERUSALEM UT A) of deterioration in the ter WASHINGTON (J TA) - A quences may not be given Hardly a day passes now with ritories. broad-based coalition of proper consideration," the let out Palestinians dying in the Army Chief of Staff Lt. Gen groups headed by the Ameri ter said. administered territories of the Ehud Barak disputed B'tselem's can Jewish Congress delivered West Bank and Gaza Strip. report, saying the group's fig a letter last week to Madeleine U.S. Protests The intifada, now more than ures were higher than army Albright, the U.S. ambassador five years old, has experienced figures. He noted, however, to the United Nations, urging Detention of a dramatic increase in violence that the army did not include INTERNATIONAL full funding of a U.N. commis during the last few months. in its statistics wanted Pales JERUSALEM UT A) - Six sion to document war crimes, And Israel's grip on the territo tinians shot by soldiers in Arab Americans Palestinians were shot dead including rape, in Bosnia ries - particularly the Gaza pursuit. last week and dozens of ot h Herzegovina. by David Landau Strip - has gotten weaker. In response to the recent kill ers wounded in bloody The coalition, consisting of JERUSALEM UTA) - Israel For the time being, the con ings, Israeli ministers from the clashes with Israeli soldiers, <1bout 40 religious, women's, said last week it was "giving troversy over the deported left-wing Meretz party com as tensions remained high in ethnic, and relief groups, full and serious consideration" Palestinians now in southern plained about the rising num the Gaza Strip during the pushed for Albright to "work to formal representations made Lebanon and efforts to resume ber of fatalities and demanded ongoing cri sis over Israel's with the United Nations to by the U.S. State Department the peace talks have pushed at a Cabinet meeting Feb. 7 deportation of Arab activists. document and prosecute, regarding the three U.S. citi Gaza into the background of that the army make efforts to Israeli soldiers killed three under an international war zens arrested here in connec the peace talks. reduce the number of deaths. Palestinian gunmen who crimes tribunal, cases of rape tion with alleged ties to the But even though Gaza Rabin insisted that there was were about to ambush an as a tactic of warfare" in the Islamic fundamentalist group seems to have faded from the no change in the standing army uni t in the Gaza Strip former Yugoslavia. Hamas. top of the peace agenda, condi orders to soldiers about when on Feb. 5 and fatally shot The members of the coali "The three are being ques tions on the ground continue and how to open fire, but Min three other Palestinians in tion wrote that they were tioned regarding serious secu to deteriorate. ister of the Environment Yossi separate stone-throwing "united in their horror at the rity offenses involving the These are the grim facts that Sarid noted that even if the clashes during the weekend. reports of systematic rape and Hamas terrorist organization," Israelis are confronting after a orders are the same, the situa forced impregnation of women an official statement issued by bloody four days in which 10 tion in the field is not - and and girls, and we call in a sin the Foreign Ministry in Jeru Palesti nians were shot to death thus a re-evaluation was war JERUSALEM UT A) - An Is gle voice for immediate action salem declared. by Israeli troops. The Palestin ranted. raeli citizen was murdered to prosecute those responsible Many of the 415 Arab activ ian deaths between Feb. 5 and The truth of the matter is last week while driving his for these crimes against hu ists Israel deported to Lebanon 8 were the highest four-day that both Rabin and Sarid are car through the Gaza Strip. manity" in December had ties to toll in two years. right The standing orders may An Israeli Arab who was Jewish groups, many o( Hamas. Capping the violence on not have changed, but the situ with him was slightly which see parallels between On Feb. 7 the United States Feb. 9, an Israeli civilian was ation certainly has. wounded. Their names were the human sufferings in Bosnia lodged a formal protest regard shot to death in the Gaza Strip. The stalemate in the peace not immediately made pub and the Nazi Holocaust, have ing the three arrested U.S. The B'tselem human rights process and the growing lic. been active in recent months in citizens, specifically citing a association reported last week power of the anti-peace camp pushing for stronger U.S. lack of consular access. an increase of 20 percent in the in the Palestinian society - JERUSALEM UT A) - Thou action on Bosnia. U.S. officials have also said number of fatalities in the terri led by the Moslem fundmental sands of Palestinians The coalition noted in its they feel the three are being tories in the first six months of isl Hamas movement - have mourned the loss of two of Feb. 8 letter that a commission condemned by Israeli leaders Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin's reignited the intifada, which their leaders in a joint fu to document war crimes has in public statements before government as compared with last year seemed paralyzed. neral last week that was one been established, but has yet even being formally charged, the last six months of Yitzhak It is a more violent intifada, of the largest Palestinian let alone convicted. Shamir's government. with armed gangs roaming al to be funded. gatherings to be held in east In formation from that com The Israeli statement said In the last six months under most freely in the remote Jerusalem in recent years. Mohammed Omar was ar Shamir, 63 Palestinians were neighborhoods of Gaza City mission could then be used as The two men buried were killed, as compared with 76 in the dense refugee camps in the evidence in war crimes trials rested Jan. 24, and was visited Sheikh Sa"ad a-Din-al the first half-year under Rabin, Gaza Strip and West Bank, and The letter also expressed the by a consular official on Jan. Alami, the mufti, or senior 28. Mohammed Jarad was ar the report said. the windy alleys of the Nablus groups' concern that no Moselm clergyman, of women currently serve on the rested on the 25th, and visited B'tselem also pointed out casbah. Jerusalem, and Anwar al that a greater number of chil Armed gangs have left commission. on the 29th. And Mohammed Khatib, who was governor of "We are concerned that with Salah was also arrested on the dren were being killed under stone-throwing for the kids Jerusalem during the Jorda out (emale representation on 25th, and visited on the 31st. Rabin's regime, a further sign and are now using guns and rifles which they have managed nian regime to collect in the past five years (Continued on Next Page) JERUSALEM (JTA)-When U.S. Sen. Patrick Leahy (D Vt.) arrived on a visit here Immigration for last week, Israeli officials 4 feared he would warn the Some Falash government it could not ex <> pect to continue receiving $3 Mora Approved billion in U.S. assistance by Gil Sedan each year. JERUSALEM UTA) - After months of public debate and NATIONAL government deliberations, the ~ is coming!!! Cabinet voted to back a plan that would allow the Falash NEW YORK (JT A) - Senior Mora to immigrate here fro m Catholic officials have The Rhode Island Jewish Herald wlll be publlshlng a Ethiopia as individuals, but not pledged that the Carmelite as Jews under the Law of nuns occupying a theater special section for the Purim hollday on March 4, 1993 Return. building at Auschwitz will The move would apparently va(ate their convent shortly, block the chances for a mass probably by the end of We invite our readers and immigration of the Falash March, but indicated that advertisers to participate by right-wing nationalists con a~ "~" Mora, Ethiopians whose ances f submitting editorial copy and ll.t., tors were Jews who converted tinue to threaten the pl.m <> ·advertisements for this .., and consider it an affront to . special section. to Christianity. Et hiopian Jewish groups in Polish national sensibilities. Israel have generally attacked In a meeting two weeks ago 4 4 EDITORIAL AND ADVERTISING DEADLINE: " the plan as not goi ng far with Jewish representatives, enough to bri ng the entire Cardinal John O "Connor, MONDAY, FEBRUARY 21, AT NOON Falash Mora community to archhishop of New York and moderator of Catholic-Jew Send edltorlal or advertising copy to: Israel. Rhode Island Jewish Hera.Id Many Ethiopian Jews in ish affairs for the National P.O. Box 6063, Providence, RI 02940 Israel have relatives among the Conference of Catholic Bish Falash Mora who remain in ops' Committee for Ecu For more lnfmmatlon, call Africa . The group is variously menical and lnterreligious estimated to number between Affoirs, said that the nuns' .. (401) 724-0200 20,000 and 40,000. new convent is complete Some 4,000 Falash Mora are and ready to lie Hlh,,liited now wailing in Addis Ababa . '------' WORLD AND NATIONAL NEWS Peres Meets with Jackson at Beginning of U.S. Visit b y Larry Yudelson A 'First' For Peres NEW YORK UT A) - After a "This is the first time for me meeting with the Rev. Jesse too, meeting with Jesse Jackson Jackson that kicked off his in the morning and you in weeklong visit to the United stead of going first to UJA and States, Israeli Foreign Minister [Israel] Bonds.'' said Peres, Shimon Peres said last week who has already infuriated that relations between Jews some American Jewish com and African Americans munity activists by criticizing showed "new promise, not just the fund-raising leadership. a new beginning:· The meeting with the Afri The discussion, Peres said can-American leaders fit in afterward, "focused on the well with the main purpose of future, rather than the past. the foreign minister's trip, an The main item was the grow address at the annual plenum ing understanding between of the National Jewish Com African American and Jewish munity Relations Advisory life. Council. .. We hope to arrive at a NJCRAC. more than other fuller understanding," he said. umbrella organizations in Jew Jackson said it was "a joy, ish life, is concerned with inter really, to talk about a range of group affairs. Black-Jewish rela concerns. tions is a topic high on the He praised Israel's " rather organization's agenda. aggressive policy of bridge· building," including its aid pro A Blue-Ribbon Event grams to Africa and its decision Accompanied by the beaming smiles of AMIT Women National President Norma Holzer last week to accept I 00 Mos (left) and his wife, Sima, Dr. Harry Ginsburg cuts the ribbon al the dedication of the new AMIT lem refugees from Bosnia Rose K. Ginsburg Technological Institute (formerly the AMIT Technological Institute, Gush Herzogovina. Dan), which is named in memory of his mother. The dedication marks a new era for the school, Jackson has met previously is an advanced technological high school on thegrou ndsofBar !Ian University, which wast he first with Peres, as well as with secondary school in Israel to offer a full Torah studies program alongside a curriculum of Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin. available advanced mathematics and sciences. Housed in prefabricated units since its inception in 1978, Peres extended an invitation to for the school was forced to dose during the Gulf War because it could not be secured agains t Jackson to visit Israel. High School chemical attacks. As a result, a planned $5 million build ing campaign was accelerated, culmi· Jackson accepted the invita· nating in the recent dedication ceremony. The new state-of-the-art facility opened its doors to tion in principle, but said no and students in September. time has been set for the trip, College Students which would be his first to Israel since 1979. with Gaza Violence Peres met later on Feb. 11 learning Rabin Says No Reason for Bias with a group of 50 African disabilities (Continued from Previous Page) American leaders, who ex Against Gays in the Military The gangs have frequently pressed how pleased they were turned the guns against their to be setting this precedent. by David Landau for further own people, murdering fellow i11formatio11 call JERUSALEM UT A) - Prime action. Arabs on suspicion of collabo Minister Yitzhak Rabin has Rabin made a special point in ration with the Israeli author· gone on record as saying he his brief discussion of the sub ities. And in recent months, Dr. Steve C. Imber sees no reason why gays ject to commend a senior Israel the armed nationalist cells Uncertain? should be discriminated Defense Force medical officer have increasingly turned their 145 Waterm an St. against in the army. who is gay. Rabin noted that guns against the army, in a Providence, RI 02906 The comment from Rabin, this officer's homosexuality series of daring commando 'The (jent[e 401-276-5775 who also holds the defense had not stood in the way of his attacks portfolio, came in response to promotion or otherwise af Regular army patrols in the Jlpproach the recent disclosure that a fected his career. heart of Arab cities and refugee leading scientist working on a The Israeli army position camps, let alone remote vil Consultation and Aelaxalion top-secret defense project was stands in contrast to that of the lages, have been cut to a mini 723-4925 dropped because he acknowl U.S. military, which has been mum. edged he was gay. waging a fierce battle recently However, in the fight 1811 Professor Uzi Even, head of against a proposal by President against guerrilla warfare there the chemistry department at Clinton to allow homosexuals has been no choice but to use Tel Aviv University, was to serve in the armed forces. anti-guerrilla tactics. This has ousted from a project he had Rabin and senior officers meant a larger emphasis on worked on for 10 years on the conceded that homosexuality is intelligence work, and counter grounds that his homosexuality a matter of concern in the army, terrorist operations, mostly by was a security risk. mostly in connection with se undercover units. Villa Del Rio Even shocked lawmakers curity clearance for sensitive The army's new tactic has and the general public when he duties. But being gay was not been to avoid confronting recounted Feb. 2 to Knesset necessarily an issue in drafting mass demonstrations and con· "Where you can have it all for less" members in dry and somber soldiers, they said. centrate instead on hitting the tones how he was forced off the hard-core elements of Palestin FREE HEAT, FREE Hor WATER, FREE C ooKJNG GAs, job. Even's testimony was later ian resistance. walk-in closets, 9 spacious floor plans, closed aired on television. circuit monitoring system, elevators, laundry, At a Cabinet meeting Feb. 1, Rabin promised that Even's fitness room, swim ming pool, clubhouse, case would be investigated DONALDS.HOROWITZ 2 lighted te nnis cou rts, 24-hour maintenance .. with an eye toward reinstating CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT him to his former position. Even went public with his formerly a panncr with Lavcnlhol & Horwath, C.P.A.'s OPEN HOUSE DAILY story at a special seminar deal now associated with First Financial Group ing with gay and lesbian rights 1020 Park Avenue, Suite 102, Cranston, RI 02910 issues held at the Knesset at the initiative of Labor Knesset LARGE FIRM EXPERIENCE, SM ALL FIRM FEES member Yael Dayan. The semi nar was held despite vociferous Let me save you money on your 1992 Income Taxes protests from Orthodox mem EXECUTIVE & BUSINESS INCOME TAX bers of Parliament. Two Cabinet mmisters from PLANNING ANO PREPARATION the left-wing Meretz bloc, Am ALSO SERVICES FOR ELDERS, INCLUDING BILL 738-8333 non Rubinstein and Yossi PAYMENT, RECORD-KEEPING AND f° ILING FORMS. Ask about Sand, said they were particu our specials larly disturbed by Even's ac CALL NOW FOR A FREE CONSULTATION counl and urged Rahm to take Ofnce 946-8080 • Home 725-3089 rAID.Wd:::nnvN ~;o" "'TK;~her' Southern-Style I Mi ldred L. Covert and Sylvia P. back to vignettes of the city of New Gerson are perfect partners in the pur Orleans that precede sections in their suit of satisfying the palate southern Kosher Creole Cookbook. The co-authors s tyle! KOSHER take readers on a tour of the Acadian The New Orleans coauthors just pub country of South Louisiana in Kosl1er lished theirthird cookbook Koslier South Caj11n Cookbook. cm-Style Cookbook following Kosher Ca An attraction to historical research j1111 Cookbook and KoslierCreo/eCookbook. addsanotherdimension in their newest Mildred and Sylvia animatedly told SOUTHERN-STYLE cookbook. While scouting patiently of events leading to their culinary col through old books and women's jour laboration during a three-way phone nals, they located pre-Civil War reci interview. COOKBOOK pes, which are inserted after the states' Gelling the pin rolling, Sylvia spoke histories. of her Pittsburgh roots and marriage to "Kosher Southern-Style Cookbook" a fi fth-generation New Orleans native containssomanygoodiesbesidesacom and observant Jew. "When I came to prehensive collection of recipes for ap New Orleans, I kept a kosher house and petizers, beverages, blintzes, breads, would ask people for recipes. It was candy, desserts, eggs, fowl, frostings, invariably withshrimp, ham or pork, so gravy, grits, icings, kreplach, kugels, I learned to adapt the recipes for kosher macaroni and noodles, meat, rice,salad cooking. dressings, salads, sauces, seafood, "I became a creole cook without real soups,stuffingsand fillings, vegetables izi ng! was one," she says. "When people and a miscellaneous mix. came to my home fordinner, they found In New Orleans, there's a Yorn Tov it hard to believe my recipes were ko· each month, the coauthors say. Fea sher. They thought I ought to write a tured in all three of their books are cookbook." Jewish holiday recipes. Their newest For Chanukah gifts one year, Sylvia book focuses on Shavuot and Sukkoth copied 12 of her recipes and presented fare. them to friends. One o f the recipients A wonderful and whimsical ingredi was Mildred Covert, a manuscript typ ent in Mildred and Sylvia's cookbooks ist whose clients include authors. is great illustrations by Sylvia's son, Lying on Mildred's desk, the catchy artistAlanGerson,anartist-turned-law batch of Sylvia's creole recipes was no· yer who returned to his true love, art. ticed by an author who thought it a His proud mom says his sense of hu "fabulous idea," and told Mildred she mor is depicted in his drawings. Alanis ought to call up her friend and write a currently experiencing the success of a book together. "Mildred told me what the author f we~;~C:1~~~~ ~:~:i:~ both families. said," recalls Sylvia." 'You want to write [ Mildred's son is a journalist with the a cookbook?' I asked her. 'We've done ~ New Orleans Times Picayune. She de everything else. Let's write a cookbook.' g fines the word "picayune" as a pre And that's how ii got off." ~ Civil War 10-cenl coin. The "everything else" Sylvia refers > Besides coauthoring cookbooks, !he to are temple sisterhood plays wrillen ~ delightful duo write columns for differ by the pair, who have known each other [ entJewishnewspapersaround thecoun· for more than 40 years. Unlike Sylvia, Mildred is a third· ------'-======----=..c__._:_____ tryt:;:}~~:~:1 r::~en~~ii;:;\~,~~e generation New Orleanian. " I wanted sausage in place of pork sausage. like Fency·Schmency Fruit Pie, two women pretty much go their own lo keep a kosher home, but married a They can't emphasize enough how Cockamamy Chicken Salad, Yu mmy separateways,Mildredsays. "But when husband accustomed to eating a lot of their cookbooks observe the laws of lhe Yam Kugel, GalitzianerGoysters, Mem we get together, we call ourselves the creole food. I had to learn to please my kashrulh. To confirm that, a preface is Fish, Chattanooga ChewChew (candy). Rodgers and Hamme rs tein of the husband's palate and keep kosher at written in their book by Rabbi Gavriel "You don't even have to cook," they kitchen set." the same time." Newman of Beth Israel Congregation in say, getting a kick out the humor both Sy[ via's voice chi mesgood-na lured ly, With ingenuity, Mildred adapted New Orleans: "I delight in seeing the care have employed and enjoy. "Mildred, let me interject here. We're so recipes as did Sylvia. "Having worked and attention that the authors havegiven In keeping up with their tradition of different that Mildred can't ride across on projects writing together, we con to our sacred tradition and dietary cus historical write-ups in their cookbooks, the river without getting carsick. tributed to each others' talents and tom.Therecipesarecarefullyconstructed Kosher Southern-Style Cookbook contains "And I'm a world traveller. My last flairs," Mildred notes. to conscientiously guarantee that the tra· lively data oftheConfederacy's 11 states trip was to Tibet, so that will give you Both authors have worked diligently ditiona[ and nontraditional alike can pre highlighting special ties from each state. an idea of our lifestyles and us." lo create recipes in Kosl1cr Southern-Style pare these dishes, without infractingbib "We did a lot of research and really Re-enter Mildred: "Like Rodgers and Cookbook that captures the flavor of the lical or rabbinical law." went into those 11 states to find out Hammerstein,"shesays,smilingthrough South. By using subs ti tutes,Sylvia Gerson Visually, Kosher So11then1-StyleCook what was indigenous to diets and to the air waves, "we go our own way." and Mildred Covert use beef fry instead book is beautifuUy planned with recipes foods. We wanted to see what each state However, both agree, they do get of pork. Birming "Ham" calls for corned easy to understand and to read with was famous for," says Mildred. along "unbelievably." beef. jambalaya's richness grabs the chuckles along the way from titles An enthusiastic tour guide for the Pelican P11blishingCompa11y, 1101 Mon tastebuds by using d uckor kosher smoked Mildred and Sylvia have dreamed up city of New Orleans, Sylvia reflected roe SI., P.O. Box 189, Gret11a, La. 70053. Recipes from Kosher Southern-Style Cookbook PALMETTO HUSH PUPPIES PRISSY'S PEANUT SOUP YUMMY YAM KUGEL 2 cups yellow cornmeal 2 tbsp. pareve margarine 2 cups shredded raw sweet potatoes 1 tbsp. sugar 2 tbsp. grated onion 1 cup shredded apple 2 tsp. baking powder I rib celery, sliced thin 3/ 4 cup margarine, melted 1 tsp.salt 2 tbsp. flour 3/4 cup packed brown sugar 1 / 2 tsp. baking soda 3 cups chicken broth I cup flour 1 egg, beaten 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter I tsp. baking soda 2 tbsp. vegetable oil 1/4 tsp.salt 1/2 tsp. cinammon 1 cup bullermilk 2 tsp. lemon juice 1/2 tsp. ground nutmeg 1 large onion, finely chopped 2 tbsp. chopped roasted peanuts 1/2 tsp. salt vegetable oil for deep frying I /2 cup raisins Melt the pareve margarineina saucepan over low 1/2cup chopped nuts Combine lhe dry ingredients in a mixing bowl. heat; then add the onion and celery. S.1 ute for about Combine the egg and 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil; 5 minutes. Add the flour and mix until well blended. Combine the sweet pota toes, apples, margarine, then add them to the dry ingredients along with Stir in the chicken broth and allow it to simmer for and sugar, mix well. Combine the dry ingredients; enough of the milk to make a very thick baller. Add about 30 minutes. then add them to sweet potato mixtun.\ mixing jusl the chopped onion and stir just until d ry ingredients Remove from heat, and strain the broth. Stir the until moistened. Fold in the raisins and nuts. Pour into 10x6-inch baking dish. Cover with foil. Bake at 0 0 peanut butter, salt, and lemon juice into the strained ;;;;t~!;n,:,at Jt~a~f~~r:~~~r;~i;~i~~~~'. broth until well mixed. Serve hot In cups, garnished 350° forl hour. Uncover,continue baking for IO min turning once. Makes about 2 dozen. with a teaspoon of chopped peanuts. Serves 6. utes. 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ARTS & The ball will be held at Rhodes on the Pawtuxet, 60 ENTERTAINMENT Rhodes Place, Cranston, from BRIEFS 7 p.m. to midnight. Noel Coward's comedy A portion of the evening's "Blithe Spirit" will be proceeds will go to benefit staged at the RIC Theatre Very Special Arts Rhode from Feb. 18 to 21 with an Island, a nonprofit organiza afternoon and evening per tion dedicated to giving men formances. All performances tally and physically challenged will be in Roberts Hall audi Rhode Islanders the oppor torium on the RIC campus. tunity to develop and fulfill For more information, cal! their artistic potential. 456-8060. Providing the musical enter tainment will be progressive 2nd Story Theatre's Short Cajun band, Michael Doucet & Attention Span Theatre re Beausoleil, the new Zydeco turns from a short hiatus to group, Chubby Carrier & The combat the winter doldrums A MUSICAL HISTORY- Cast members for "Beraysheet," a musical fantasy to be presented at Bayou Swamp Band and local Temple Habonim in Barrington March 6 and 7, rehearse a scene from the play. They include: with the first crop of show traditional Cajun band, Mag cases beginning Feb. I 8 and Andrea Schacane (from left),Temma Holland, Fem Hirsch,JeffreyJacobson and Richard Backman. nolia. That's choreographer Cheryl Berkovitz in the front right. running Thursday through Tickets are $19 in advance Saturday at 8 p.m. and Sun and $22 at the door. Advance day at 2 p.m through April tickets can be obtained by 11. The opening showcase Habonim Will Present History in 'Beraysheet' sending check or money order features Joyce Carol Oates' with a stamped self-addressed "Tone Cluster," " Did You " Beraysheet," a musical fan dler on the Roof" will be used Rachel Salloway, Andrea envelope to Lagniappe Produc Ever Go to P.S. 43" by tasy on 30 years of change and to relate this history with origi Schachne, Becca Shansky, Sara tions. 255 Holly Road, Wake Michael Schulman, "Can growth of the Barrington Jew nal lyrics and dialogue written Shansky, Josh Stein, Natalie field, R.I. 02879. For further Can" by Romulus Linney ish community and the estab and directed by Joseph Shansky, Stein and Ira Warshaw. information, call 783-3926. and Christopher Durang's This will be a costume-op- lishment of Temple Habonim, a Temple Habonim member Backstage and technical " Naomi in the Living in Barrington, will be pre and Barrington resident. crews inside: Jan Feldman, Sey 11onal ball in the spirit of the Room" Feb. 18 to 28. The sented at the temple on March Cast members (in alphabeti mour Clantz, Barbara Heller, Mardi Gras season. Patrons are theater is in residence at cal order) are: Richard Back Clifford Karlen, Allan Klepper, encouraged to come either 6 at 8 p.m., and March 7 at 2 School One, corner of Hope p.m., as part of its 30th an man, Sammi Backman, Jeanne Victor Lerish, Michael Little, masked or in full Mardi Gras and John streets on Provi niversary year celebration. Chaika, Fern Hirsch, Temma Ann Waterman and Niles regalia. A panel of celebrity dence's East Side. For more Music borrowed from "Fid- Holland, josh Israel, Jeffrey Welch. Musical instruction is judges will award prizes for information, call 421-5776. Jacobson, Rozanne Jacobson, by Jolie Shushansky and chore best costumes in a variety of Bob Kemp, Lisa Kemp, Linda ography is by Cheryl Berko categories. Klepper, Dennis Krauss, Jeffrey vitz. Cajun and creole cuisine will A short introductory talk on Get the facts! Krauss, Greg Krauss, Ron For more ticket information, be available for purchase from the Rhode Island School of Read the Herald! Kurtzman, Toby Liebowitz, call Temple Habonim, 245- renowned Baton Rouge, La., Design Museum's master Sandy Little, Molly Phipps, 6536. caterer Mike Arnone. work of the month, a desk and bookcase crafted by John Goddard in 1761 , will 'The Magic Flute' To Be be given at the museum on Feb. 20 at I p.m. As always, there is no admission fee on Performed at Brown Saturdays. "The Magic Flute," con Brown University Orchestra, sidered by many to be Wolf produced the opera and wilt Dr. Elizabeth Henshaw of gang Amadeus Mozart's finest serve as conductor for the two Rhode Island College will opera, will be performed at performances, which will fea discuss African Women's Brown at 8 p.m., Feb. 26, and ture the Brown University Role, Past and Present at at 7:30 p.m., Feb. 28, ~n Sayles Orchestra, the Brown Chorus the Roger Williams Park Zoo Hall on the College Green. and a cast of lead singers that Feb. 21 at I p.m. as part of its The fully staged production, includes students and faculty winter lecture series. For which will feature an ensemble members as well as profes more information, call 785- of more than 140 performers, sional musicians from Massa 3510 or (TDD) 75 1-0203. will be sung in English using a chusetts and Rhode Island. recent translation by Andrew Tickets to "The Magic Porter. Flute," priced at $JO, may be Danny Clover will present The production is under the purchased at the Orwig Music " An Evening with Langston guidance of award-winning Building, 1 Young Orchard and Martin," as part of an director Robert Bailey, a mem Ave., weekdays during regular exclusive tour. Glover, team ber of the Brown Class of 1970 business hours. For additional ing with actor/ director Felix and a former visiting faculty ticket information, call 863- Justice, brings new life into member at the University. Paul 3234. the words and lives of Phillips, music director of the Langston Hughes and Or. Martin Luther King Jr. The pair will perform Feb. 22 at 8 p.m. in Edwards Audito THURS., FEB.25 -SUN.,FEB.28 Announce your graduation, new job rium, Kingston campus. The or promotion in the Herald. • PROVIDENCE CIVIC CENTER evening is limited to URI Black and white photos welcom e. students, staff and faculty. However, it might be 7:00 PM 7:00 PM opened to the community * closer to the performance date. Beginning today, Feb. 18, graphic works by Laurie Slo,1n, assistant professor o( printmakmg ,rnd drawing at the University of Cormecti cut, Storrs, will be featured H1 th(' Corridor Gallery, Fine Art~ Cent('r Galleries a! URI Buying & selling single items or estates G,11lery hours an'.' 9 ., m to 5 p rn. da,l) 69 Governor Street. Providence, RI 02906 401·421-3080 --, THE RH ODE ISLAND JEWISH H ERALD, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 1993 - 11 ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT 'Night of Lights' Brass Quintet Will Feature Comes Back to Classics, Lasers Cranston Library The Rhode Island Phil The Ocean State Brass Quin ARTS & harmonic under the baton of tet will present a winter con Music Director Zuohuang cert at the Cranston Public ENTERTAINMENT Chen will present "Night of Library, 140 Sockanosset Cross Road , on Feb. 21 , at 3 p.m. BRIEFS Lights" the final Celebration Series Concert of the 1992-93 Last year's concert was a Linda Spaight. East Provi season on Feb. 20 at 8:30 p.m. standing-room-only event for dence artist, is exhibiting her at Veterans Memorial Audito the group's lively performance. latest works in a show at the rium in Providence. This year's program will Cranston Public Library, 140 A unique laser light show feature such selections as five Sockanosset Cross Road, will bring to life an evening of dances from "The Danserye" now through Feb. 26. titled classical music's greatest hits, (Susato/ lverson), ''Rondeau'' "Classical Elements: Earth, providing dramatic atmos (Mouret/King) and the "Wash Wind, Wa te r," the show pheric displays and colorful ington Post March" (Sousa/ features acrylic seascapes, animation synchronized to the Battles, Holcombe). landscapes and nautical concert music. This concert is .._ The members of the quintet scenes. The library is acces sponsored by Cookson Amer are Robert Greenawalt, horn; sible to people with physical ica. Rollin Bartlett, tuba; Craig handicaps. Music to be performed in Leonard, trombone; Michael cludes Rossini's popular "Wil Cameron, trumpet, and Peter David Henry Hwang's new liam Tell Overtu re,'" Tchaikov Williams, trumpet. romantic comedy "Face sky's romantic "Overture to Festival Ba llet of Rhode Island's Patrick Notaro and Jenni The program is free and Value," directed by Tony Romeo and Juliet,'' the familiar fer Ricci will perform in "To-the-Point" on Feb. 27 and 28 in open to the public. The library Award winner Jerry Zaks, is " Dance of the Hours," excerpts Roberts Hall at Rhode Island College. General admission is is accessible to people with now showing at the Colonia l from Bizet's dramatic Opera $10 for students and $8 for seniors. For more information, call physical handicaps. Theatre through Feb. 28. For "Carmen," Barber's poignant the Festival Ballet at 353-1 129. information, call or write the " Adagio fo r Strings" and Tchai Colonial theatre, 106 Boyl kovsky's spectacular " 18 12 ston St., Boston, Mass. Overture." Selected members ticket per person is offered and 4577, or in person Monday 02116; {617) 426-9366. of the Rhode Island Philhar identification is required. The through lriday, 9 a.m. to monic Youth Orchestra will orchestra will maintain an 5 p.m. On the day of the per Our advertisers join the Philharmonic for the updated list of people re formance, tickets will be avail The dance group The Art of able only at Veterans Memor would like to Black Dance and Music will performance of the'' 1812 Over ceiving " Be Our Guest" tickets. The second policy is "Stu ial Auditorium Box Office from perform " African Roots," a ture." Regular ticket prices for the dents at Seven." The Philhar- 10 a.m. until curtain time at serve ou! collection of dances, on Feb. concert are $15, $25 and $30 manic will set aside up to 100 8:30 p.m. 22 from 9:30 to 11 a.m. in the Arts Center Theatre on for adults, depending upon $15 tickets, depending upon the Bristol Community Col seat location, with a $2 dis count for students, seniors and :~~en~~b~eofat:t:r~~:~ill;v:~I~ lege campus as part of the j ~ people with disabilities. college's monthlong obser rs In addition to regu lar ticket vance of Black History ~~~~'.'i7!~'?~~d.:;:,:~a:::: I ~~DD~r@ /s\ availability, the orchestar also Month. For more informa may purchase these tickets on ~ ~ L_Q,_;L.5 tion, call Professor Deborah offers two opportun"ities for a first-come, first -served basis new people to attend Philhar beginning at 7 p.m. Feb. 20 for "-"=;:;______...;;::= a...1 Jones at (508) 678-28 11 , ext. monic concerts. as long as the tickets last. 2205 or 2207. The first is the Philhar Again, the offer is one ticket monic's "Be Our Guest" op per student, and it applies to " A Chorus Line," Broad portunity. The orchestra will full-time students only. It is not way's most successful and set aside 50 tickets to this con available for continuing educa longest-running theatrical cert to be given away on a tion students. production, ends its Broad first-come, first-served basis to Free pa rking is available for OPEN NIGHTS way tour of America this anyone who has not bought a all Philharmonic concerts both spri ng, and will say farewell ticket to hear the Phil harmonic on the streets near the audito to Boston in a two-week en at the orchestra's new home, rium and at designated parking gagement at the Shubert Veterans Memorial Auditor lots. Complimentary shuttle Theatre Feb. 23 through ium. This includes people who bus service is available to and March 7. Performa nces are did not purchase tickets last from these parking lots fo r Phil Tuesday through Saturday season or have not yet pur harmonic patrons. Tickets may evenings at 8 p.m. Matinees chased tickets th is season. be pu rchased only at the Phil are Wednesdays and Satur These tickets will be available harmonic office, 222 Rich days at 2 p.m. and Sundays Feb. 20 beginning al 10 a.m. at mond St., Providence, by at 3 p.m. Tickets cost be the Veterans Box O ffi ce. O ne phone 83 1-3 123 or fax 83 1- tween $30 and $55. For tick II ets, ca ll Telecharge at (800) 233-3 123. Learning Center Celebrates With P·A· S· T· I· C ·H · E FINE DESSERT S & CAFE An upbeat adaptation of the Grimms fairy tale "Hansel a 'Literary Masquerade Ball' and Gretel" will be pre On Feb. 26, frie nds and sup reservations, call Carol Drowne Gppuccmo.~rew,&E.umpranS1ylePas1ry 92SpructS1 .. FederalH1II.Prov1Jence 861-5190 sented fo r grades kinder porters of the Providence Fam at 351-1310, Monday through New fa!enJeJ Hours Tuei.-Thur... 111111 pm/Fri.& Sac. 1111 llJOpm/Sun. 11119rm garten th rough three at the ily Leaming Center wi ll gather Friday. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Zeiterion Theatre, 684 Pur at the Roger Williams Pa rk chase St., New Bedford, Casino from 8 p.m. until mid Mass., Feb. 23 at lO a.m. and night fo r the "Literary Mas 12 :30 p.m. and Feb. 24 at querade Ball" to cap off the 9:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. For center's yearlong celebration of more information, call the 15 years of service to the com box office at (508) 994-2900. munity. Guests will be encouraged to The Leipzig Chamber O r· attend dressed as their favorite ehina chestr.i of Germany in its literary character. Many local lnn first North American tour, authors have been invited and #1 Chinese Restaurant in Rhode Island wilt be al the Zeiterion The there will be valet parking, SZEC HUAN • MANDARIN atre, 684 Purchase St., New dancing to the Paul Borrelli Or Bedford, Mass., on Feb. 25 at chestra, catering by Galli UNDER LOUIS YIP'S MANAGEMENT 8 p.m. For more information, maufrey, photo opportunities and costume judging with Warwick: 823-3355 call the boll: office at (508) 1557 Ba ld Hill Ro;id (former Golden lanl<"rn, next to lnskip) 994-2900 pri1:es. Tickets cost $50. For information and ticket Pawtucket: 723-3960 205 Main Street, Oownlown P.1wluckct P.1 ... tudet fJirrdiom: from Soufll- 95N to C•il 27, ld1 "' Jrd lig'11, Jlr,1/ght Correspondents wanted· 724-0200 to ffld. rrom North- 95S lo C1il 17, righl ,1/ frrsl lighl, str.1ighl ro tnd. 12-THE RHODE ISLAND JEWISH HERALD, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY JS, 1993 CETAVVAV ~ El Al Offers 'Milk & Honey' Tours Tourism Minister Sums Up 1992 For those seeking a vacation limited mileage (Category and end in Is rael. In a recent press conference south of Eilat. that offers the best of every " A"). Additional nights are For those who prefer to take held in Israel, Uzi Baram, Baram said that he expects th ing from flights to accommo available starting at $45. an escorted tour and learn Israel's minister of tourism, more than 2 million tou rists to dations and extras, El Al Israel For those looking for about the wonders of ancient summed up 1992 and an visit Israel in 1993. He stated Airlines makes it easy with its beaches and night life excite and modern Israel, El Al offers nounced the ministry's aims that his office would target in 1993 "Milk & Honey" pack ment, a ne>w extension to Eilat several escorted " Milk & for 1993. particular Christian pilgrimage ages to Israel. Ranging from six can be added to any "Milk & Honey" tours ranging in The past year set a record for to the holy land. The Ministry to 22 days, "Milk & Honey" Honey" package. For as low as length from 12 to 22 days. tourism to Israel, with 1.75 mil of Tourism will commence vacations allow travelers to ex $279, travelers fly round-trip The " Israel Discovery Tour" lion visitors, up 60 percent preparation to mark three im perience the wonders of Israel from Tel Aviv to Eilat and stay is a l2-day/10-night trip with over 199 1. Of these visitors, 29 portant upcoming dates: either on their own or with one Sunday through Thursday five nights in Jerusalem, two percent came from America, ac 3,000th year of the founding of of many escorted tours. (four nights) or Thursday nights in the Galilee and three cou nting for about 425,000. Jerusalem by King David, to be The five night "Sunsational through Sunday (three nights) nights in Tel Aviv. Prices start The number of tourists from celebrated in 1996; the celebra Israel," from as low as $20 a in accommodations at the King at $749. the United States grew 47 per tion of SO years of the state of day, lets travelers explore the Solomon or Laguna Hotel. The " Israel Plus Tour" in cent compared with 1991. Israel in 1998, and finally, the exotic cities of Jerusalem or Tel Daily buffet breakfast is in cludes eight nights in Jeru Sixty percent of the visitors celebration of 2,000 years since Aviv and sample the country's cluded. Among the attractions salem, two nights in the Gali came from Europe, 7 percent the birth of Jesus. sunny beaches. The package in in Eilat are the Coral World lee and three nights in Tel from Asia, and the remainder Eli Gonen, director general cludes accommodations in Underwater Observatory, pro Aviv or seven nights in Jeru from the rest of the world. of the Ministry of Tourism, Jerusalem or Tel Aviv, daily viding visitors with a view of salem, two nights in the Gali The government of Israel, stressed the importance of Israeli buffet breakfast and a the area's deep sea life and lee> and four nights in Tel Aviv, Baram sa id , had become well developing popular-priced free Hertz car rental for five King Solomon's Mines, a short both starting at $859. aware of the importance of hotel vacation rooms, and said days. Hotel upgrades are avail distance away. El Al's longest escorted tour, tourism to Israel's economy. that the ministry would join able. With El Al's " Eastern Med i "' Is rael at Leisure," gives Accordingly, th ree main geo forces with the country's vari El Al's " Arrive & Drive: terranean Tour," if you fly El travelers the flexibility of graphic areas of activities for ous tou rism boards to promote Israel" is designed for inde Al round-trip to Israel from the spending 22 days/20 nights ex the ministry will center around and oversee bed and breakfast pendent travelers, allowing United States, for an additional ploring Israel in-depth with 14 the areas of Eilat, the Dead Sea accommodations. He added them to experience Israel at $326 per person, a ticket can nights in Jerusalem, two nights and Jerusalem. that the city of Ashdod, south their own pace, starting at be purchased to two of the fol in the Galilee and four nights The ministry plans to add of Tel Aviv, would have six $ 137. This package includes a lowing three cities - Athens, in Tel Aviv. Prices start at 3,000 hotel rooms in Jerusalem new hotels constructed with an four-night stay at a kibbutz Cairo and Istanbul. For an $1,169. in the very near future . By the investment of$140 million. hotel, daily Israeli breakfast other $126, you can travel to Travelers can take advan Dead Sea, a new tourism site For additional infonnation, and a Hertz car rental with un- all three. Flights must originate tage of a three-night extension will be developed in the region contact the Israel Government to Cairo sta rting at $299. This between Masada and Ein Gedi, Tourist Offices: Northeast trip includes hotel accommoda and more hotel construction is Region (212) 560-0600 ext. tions, daily continental break planned for the area. In Ei\at, 245; Midwest Region (312) I agree ... fast, airport transfers, tou ring the possibility of opening a 782-4306; Western Region and lunch on days of sight casino will be explored, par (2 13) 658-7462; South-Central EL AL is the best way to go to Israel. seeing. Sites included are ticu larly in view of the pros Region (214) 991-9097 /8; Flor Memphis, Sakkara, the ancient pect of some tourism competi ida Region (305) 539-1919; Call Dorothy Today - 272-6200 pyramids and the Sphinx in tion faci ng Eilat when a casino Southeast Region (404) 875- P.S.: We have "Milk and Honey" packages too. Giza. The city tour visits the opens in Taba, Egypt - just 9924. LOWEST PRICES Egyptia n Museum, Old Cairo, YOUR DOMESTIC/WORLDWIDE the Citadel, Mohammed Ali e Dotothy Ann. TRAVEL FLIGHTS CRUISES TOURS Mosque, the Jbn Ezra Syna Teen-Age Trips to Israel: '\v1 i,2-s200· gogue and the Bazaa r. ener ·~-~·, Travelers can also choose 766 HOPE STREET PO BOX 6845 PROVIDENCE. RI 02940 A New Rite of Passage (Continued on Page 23) by Charles R. Bronfman profound a learning experience NEW YOR K QT A) - Two as that which is obtained in main findings underlie the schools and classrooms - and decision of the CRB Founda that a well-planned and well tion to join with four major implemented Israel trip can Jewish groups in sponsoring have a powerful impact on what we hope will become a young people, often changing new rite of passage for Jewish their lives. young people in the United As a result of this research, States and Canada - the op the CRB Foundation has com- portunity to participate in an " Israel experience" whi le in A we/I-planned and well thei r teen-age years. These conclusions, based on implemented Israel trip can experience and research, are: have a powerful impact on I) Wal king the land of young people, often chang Israel, meeting its people and experiencing the culture of ing their fives. Israel leaves a deep and endur ing impression that can change mitted itself to a major pro the lives of North American gram aimed at improving the Jewish youth. ln effect, Israel quality of existing trips and has become the cognitive and encouraging more yo ung emotional resource center of adults to enjoy Israel. the Jewish people. It effectively Our partners in this venture serves as our informal class are the United Jewish Appeal, room. Council of Jewish Federations, 2) The Israel experience af Jewish Community Centers As fects all children who take p,ut sociation and Jewish Educa in it - secu lar, observant, tion.,! Service of North Zionist or unaffiliated. If you America . .ue Jewish and between the Over the years, a dedicated ,1ges of 13 and 19, your first cadre of people - some visit to Israel makes you a dif Israeli , some North American ferent person, heightening h.ive worked hard to convince your Jewish awareness and our young people to take ad st rengthening your Jewish vant,,ge of the Israel experi Enough said . identity. ence trip. These principles were estab Yet the number of young li shed on the basis of five yea rs people visiting Israel today is of study by the CRB Foundd· only about 8,000 per year. Our DIRECT FLIGHTS FROM BOSTON AND NEW YORK - ALL YEAR ROUND tion into all aspects of youth goal 1s to increase that figure to trips to Israel . 50,000 annually. We found thdt informal edu To carry out th1s bold plan, EL7J/AL7NZ c,ition frameworks, such as the sponsors will be askmg the TheAlrhneol lsr1:1el travel and meeting other Jewish communities of North young people, often provide as (l,•nunu~·d on Ne,t r,1ge) THE RHODE ISLAND JEWISH HERALD, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 1993 - 13 ilGETAWAV Reform Women To Sponsor AJ Congress Mission To Israel March 3 to 14 Offers Free Tours To celebrate the American Learning about Israel from Beit Daniel, Israel's newest Jewish Congress' 75th anni that nation's foremost women Reform congregation, and the versary, the organization's will highlight a unique 12-day group will visit the kindergar International Travel program is mission to Israel under the ten at the Reform movement's offering free tours for the first aegis of Women of Reform World Education Center in Jeru 75 12-year-old girls and 13· Judaism - the National Feder salem before welcoming the year-old boys who register to ation of Temple Sisterhoods Sabbath at the Western Wall. celebrate their bar or bat mitz from March 3 to 14 . Visits to the Museum of the vah in Israel as part of the Mission participants will Diaspora, Yad Vashem and the organization's 1993 " Israel for meet with women members of museum honoring Hannah Families" tours, departing in the Knesset. speak with new Senesh, plus tours of the June, July, August and Decem immigrants at an absorption Golan Heights and kibbutzim ber. To qualify for a free tour, center, meet at the Leo Baeck in the south, will feature the celebrants must be accompanied School, participate in a pro touring portion of the mission. by full paying tour partici gram on Israeli women at Con These visits are specifically pants. gregation Or Hadash and visit designed for first-time visitors, A]Congress· " Israel for Fam a shelter for battered women, as well as those who have ilies" tours, among its most according to Judith Hertz, been to Israel before. Men as popular, are designed for NFTS president. well as women are invited to families, with members of all The mission also will visit participate, said Ellyn Y. Rosen ages, and particularly for fami Kibbutz Lotan and Kibbutz be rg, NITS executive director. lies celebrating bar/bat mitz Yahel, the two Reform kib The cost of the mission, in vah ceremonies. butzim in Israel, and will be cluding air fare from New York Full details of AJCongress' dinner guests at Har Halutz, to Tel Aviv and return, land " Israel for Families" tour, and Guide Dogs Take to the Skies the Reform free enterprise set transportation by private on all of the organiz.ation's El Al Israel Airlines has lent a helping hand to the Israel tlement in the Galilee. motor coach, English-speaking tours to Israel and 40 countries Guide Dog Center for the Blind. Recently, the national airline In keeping with the mis guides, entrance fees, accom on six continents, appear in the of Israel carried four Labrador Retriever puppies to Israel - sion's theme, there will be a modations, daily breakfasts, 80-page American fewisli Con two from New York named "Charles" and "Di" (seen above) seminar on "Women's Role in two lunches and four dinners grrss Worldwide Tour Catalogue and two from South Africa. The Israel Guide Dog Center for Israeli Society," a session on is $2,199 per person (single 1993, available gratis from the the Blind, headquartered in Kfar Yedidya, Is rael, is a no nprofit " Israeli Women's Involvement supplement available). AJCongress International o rganization dedicated to improving the q uality of life for in Agriculture" and a seminar For information and reserva Travel Program, JS E. 84th St., blind Israeli veterans and civilians, who envision the promise with women members of the tions, contact women of Reform New York, N.Y., 10028; (212) of independence through the eyes of g uide dogs which are Knesset on "Women in Politics Judaism, NFfS, at 838 Fifth 879-4588, (5 16) 752- 1186, given free of charge to blind Israelis. in Israel." Ave., New York, N.Y. 1002 1; (914) 328-0018, or nationwide Prior to take-off, llan Jarus (left), El Al's cargo manager in Purim will be celebrated at (212) 249-0100. toll-free (800) 221 -4694. the United States, and Norm Leventha l, inte rnational presi dent of the Is rael Guide Dog Center for the Blind, ta ke timeout with "Charles" and " Di." Teen-Age Trips 32Gotf Avenue, Pawtucket. RI 02860 (Continued from Previous Page) AIR FARE ALERT HOPE . 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These staff people, who will have the strongest influence on our youth-trips participants, must be committed to Israel, E Kapc on a Holland Amenca lmc Canbocan sensitive to North America youth and able to correlate the Israel experience to broader Je wish issues. wann sun of oohc ports without m1\51f18 We will also need to dis a second of thc trad,1,onal holiday cclcbra- seminate information on exist ing high-quality l~rael . trips 1,on Seven to tcn days of luKUI)' starting on a nd to e ncourage direct inter change between youth from Israel and North America. I believe we can do it. (kosher meals ava,lablel) of Holland Amenca Plus all the rituals and obser Fo r me, this is a time of great optimism . Our generatio n ~as vances of l'as~over lnclud,nii: a Seder conducccd by our guest Rabb, Allowmii: been entrusted with something that for 2,000 years seemed yCMJ to cnio)' both vacauon and lml,day tut:cthcr And truly d~crvmg of 115 impossible - the creation both in Israel and throughout the Ck,n" and C,,.,1t N,ws 1,tlc "lkst Crur,c Value 1992," th,, Cml.ibcan vacatoon ,tam Diaspo ra of a united Jewish society, one that can realize at Just $1,101 "lm..ludmga,rfare Rc$<:rve your s1>0t today and take advantaii:c many of the dreams and ambi tions of o ur peo ple o ver the of a 11ew l'aswver tr~d111on The Canbbean ages. Together we can achieve this goal. When we do, we will @ Holland America Line have created powe rful human A A DI TI O N EH£ L l {NC P links that bind our people - a n or people living in freedom, both m the land of Israel and the Diaspora, whose souls are for ever in Jerusalem. 1 can think of no more excit CALL THE WORLD'S LARGEST NETWORK ing visio n a nd no more 1mpor ta nt m1ss1o n OF CRUISE SPECIALISTS Claar/t s R Bro,1fm1rn rs clrn1r 0 /,cn Seven Doy.s A Weck mau of tlie Mo,1/rta/-bastd CRB RI 1,800-947-2929 • MA l -800-772,0847 Fouuda/1011 - 14 - -THE RHODE ISLAND 1Ew1sH HERALD, TH uRsDA v, FEBRUAR·v 1s. 1993 MILESTONES • Garber, Bozek Are Engaged Raskin Is Named elude: vice president, Noble Dr. and Mrs. Perry Garber of Brocato of Westerly and the President of East Shipp; second vice president, Cranston announce the engage late James Brocato. He is a Alvin Green; secretary, Eliza ment of their daughter, Stacy graduate of Westerly High Side Housing beth Carson, and treasurer, Rebecca Garber, to Adam Scott School, Boston University and Thomas W. Pearlman. Bozek. will graduate in May from The New England Academy East Side Housing was The bride-to-be is the grand New York University School of of Torah Inc. announces that founded in 1984 by the Cong daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Law. Russell D. Raskin has been in don Street Baptist Church and Da vid Licker of North Miami An August wedding is stalled as president of the East the New England Academy of Beach, Fla., and the late Mr. planned. Side Housing Corp. The cor Torah, Inc. to provide low-cost and Mrs. Louis Ga rber of Provi poration, a unique interfaith housing for the elderly, handi dence. She ls a graduate of !ow-income housing project capped and the disabled. The ly Lincoln School, Providence, Second Son Is between the Congdon Street corporation owns and operates ,e and Boston University. She is Baptist Church, the oldest an 82-unit apartment building employed by the Museum of Born to Goldsteins black church in Rhode Island, in the University Heights' Mt . Modern Art, New York City. Helene and Brian Goldstein and the New England Academy Hope section of Providence. It Her fiance is the son of of Cranston announce the of Torah Inc., the dormitory was founded and led by the Linda Cloutier of Bradford and birth of their second son, division of the Providence late Edward Duffie [I[ and the late Brian J. Bozek of Benjamin Lewis Goldstein, on Hebrew Day School. installed Pearlman. Westerly. He is also the step Ja n 23 . Benjamin·s older its new officers for 1993 on Providence. For further information, call son of Pa tricia Autencio of brother is Adam Robert. Feb. 3 at the Marriott Hotel in The ot her new officers in - Gertrude Taylor at 35 1-3220. Oakdale, Conn. His grandpar Maternal grandparents are ents are Mr. and Mrs. Gene Lillian Lewis of Warwick and Bozek of Westerly, Alice the late Benjamin Lewis. Pater Goldstein Receives Achievement Award nal grandparents are Barbara Sidney Goldstein has been and currently serves as chair American Jewry, Goldstein Goldstein of California and the honored by the Association for man of the Technical Advisory serves as cochairman of the late Abraham Goldstein. Ida the Soci al Scientific Study of Committee on Population International Scientific Ad HEALTH CARE TIP: Shushansky of Warwick is Jewry for a career of dis Studies sponsored by the visory Committee on 1990 Cen A nursing home alternative .. Benjamin's great-grandmot her. tinguished scholarship. Council of Jewish Federa tions, sus Su rveys of World Jewry, stayathomewith StaffBuilders At its annual meeting in which conducted a compre sponsored by the Jewish Home Health Care Services Announce your gradua1ion. Boston earlier th is winter, the hensive National Jewish popu Agency in Jerusalem. Association for the Social Scien lation study in 1990. Attention to the Jewish pop SWtkfmN'.#'11thbif U /loul11Hr.lH,ci1wttl: new job or promotion in the tific Study of Jewry awarded According to Goldstein, the ulation is part of Goldstein's CALL 273-2280 Herald. Black and white Sidney Goldstein, the George study's findings have been the larger research agenda, which FOR A FREE ASSESSMENT photos welcome. 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CERTIFIED MOHEL cally studying the Jewish pop survey will be analyzed in a Goldstein, a member of the (508) 532-6068 ulation in the United States series of research monographs Brown faculty for more than 35 Goldstein has di rected or co focusing on American Jewish yea rs, has received several Trai,uiJ at Bik ur Cbolim H o.Jpita l, Jer11..1a lem directed a number of commu society in the 1990s. Goldstein prestigious awards for his nity studies, including two sur is preparing a monograph work among them the I 992 veys of Rh ode Island Jewry, about geographic mobility medal for distinguished service whi le concurrently serving as from the University of Mahi coeditor of the fu ll series. dol, Thailand. In addition to his studies of Scholarship Sends Solod to Netherlands Lynne A. Solod, a senior al Lynne is the daughter of the University of Wisconsin, is Phyllis B. Solod and the late an exchange student at the Arthur J. Solod of Warwick. 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From the first call until !he last guest leaves. we'll be there, and at the most competitive pnces around CALL FOR FREE BROCHURE OR SITE INSPECTION SHMUEL TAITELBAUM CERTIFIED MOHEL 274 -3298 521-2498 I THE RHODE ISLAND JEWISH HERALD, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 1993 - 15 ! FEATURE I A Touch of Technion in Town by Mike Fink Herald Contributing Re11orter "Technion professors and nion?" I queried Raquel research scientists come to " More likely from the Weiz rrovidence from Haifa. The mann Institute," she offered. 'M.I.T .' of Israel serves as a "The bio-chemical genetic great reSource to Brown. The engineers will figure out a way exchange program makes a to go right inside the diseased valuable asset to the Medical cell and restructure it. All we School and to our hospitals." do is attack from the outside." This gracious hostess didn't Zvi is a Sabra, born in Israel want me to write about her - like his dad. His mother got to only to welcome her guests, Palestine just before the war Ors. Raquel and Zvi Bard from Germany, where some of eroma (and thei r charming tod her family perished. Raquel dler, ltai). But I just can't leave came from Uruguay. "[ was a out Pearl Nathan. She has the Zionist. I went to Israel already Rehearsal taste, elegance, dignity and speaking a good Hebrew. The Rabbi Chaim Shapiro rehearses Shabbat services at the Touro Synagogue wi th children. quiet shimmer of a Pearl. Li ke ulpan language retreat just pol Hn-aldpholobyOmarBmdlty another famous Pea rl, she per ished it up a bit. We met each forms the role of diplomat at other at Technion." large in the great world. Her " The reason I asked about parlor opens up as a salon for cancer," 1 went on boldly, "is Why No T-Bone? thename " lsrael." PATRONIZE OUR artists, and for scientists. You that I know Israel needs tech by Harold Bloom In memory of this miracu ADVERTISERS. step into her vestibule and nology for its future. But the Sped i l totheHeri ld lous event, the Bi ble states, enter prewar Berlin, early Tel country was born from a Has it ever occurred to you "Therefore, the children of Aviv , anywhere you can dream of return to land, to that we Jews are being dis Is rael eat not the sinew of the dream of, right here among the nature. I ki nd of hoped that if criminated against in the steak thigh-vein which is upon the stately homes of our city. hi-tech can create risks and department? Think about it! hollow of the thig h, unto this "You remind me of Dame maladies, it might also cure Here we are, limited to ri b day." Gladys Cooper, of London and them." steak, shoulder steak, blade As you see, the Bi ble does Hollywood," I murmured. Zvi said the Russians are steak (if you can convince your not prohibit Jews from eating " Who?" she rejoined. bringing sophisticated skills kosher butcher to make this meat from the hindquarters of OPEN TO THE PUBLIC Pearl asked us over to meet with them. The Ethiopians cut, and you are willing to pay cattle; only specifying "the Thursdays&Fridays9am - 4:30pm Dr. Raquel, who teaches radio retain agricultural traditions. the price) and chuck steak (if sinew of the thigh-vein which therapy and works both at " But how can they keep them you can call that steak). All of is upon the hollow of the J. Uinqi &Son. Inc. Roger Williams Hospital and at in the press of today's events?" these come from the forequa r thigh." 146WestRiverStreet.Providence Brown in a post funded by sev PC'arl had picked up among ters of cattle. Interpretation by the sages (oneblockfromCorlissStPostOfficel eral agencies, partially includ her treasures a curved Arabic "Goyim," on the other in olden days suggested that 331 -9666 ing Pearl herself, whose late dagger that lay on the glass hand, can buy all of these (if removal of the sciatic nerve husband Ernst had kept strong and certain arteries, veins and GREAT table among the sherry and they so desire), plus T-bone, QUA LI TY, SELE CTION, PRICES ties with Technion brussels sprouts. I toyed with Porterhouse, sirloin and round tendons from the hindquarters Zvi is an aerospace com its fancy shape and inlay. 'Tm steaks (all from the hindquar of the slaughtered an imal puter expert, but ltai summons a hopeless Romantic, but I ters of the same cattle). rendered that part of the ani up his skills as "Abba." We know I should outgrow it and Is that discrimination, or mal fit for Jewish consumption. drank each other's health over face facts. The arts and crafts of what? Indeed, my Zaydee Bl oom, a bottle or two of a kosher Cali yesterday can't cope with the If this situation has never who came from a family of kos BLOOD PRESSURE fornia wine called " Hagafen." crises of tomorrow." come to you r attention, then her butchers in Russian Poland, "A lot of Israeli aerospace German Jews get bad press the rationale for its existence gave me some insight into that PILLSON LYWO RK whizzes live out there on the sometimes. We stuck the anti has probably never been ex process when I asked him west coast," said Zvi. German images upon the "yek plained to you. Perhaps I can about it many years ago. IFY OU TAKETH EM. " We used the classified sec k('s" who got out. But th('y car clear up some pieces of this He told me that, as a you ng tion of the Providence papers ried the best qualities of question. man in Slonim, a town near to find a place to live. We set Europe with them like a torch The origi n of this inequity Bialystok, he remembered that tled in for the year at Univer of light and energy, to Israel, to goes back, way back to Bi blical there were people (shochets?, si ty Heights. We mostly rented America, wherever they go. days - to ou r patriarch, Jacob. rabbis?) who knew what and ;1/1r~'- our furnishings from the " Irving Fain built University Yo u will reca ll, I'm sure, the how to "trayber" (rituall y ex Brown Warehouse." Heights to help people. These story of Jacob wrestli ng with cise) those parts from the hind t{) I/J / ~ My wife asked the Israeli scholar-physicists should be an angel, as related in the book quarters. r_____/ couple if they ate the big salad able to get low -rent apart Bereshith [Genesis], the chap He could not ex plain why breakfasts of the Mideast each ments. I just want people to ter Va hyishlac h. such knowledge did not cross day in our town. "Actually, know how resourcC'ful and As it is wri tten, "And when the Atla ntic during the great American Heart +~ we've gotten used to corn helpful our guests are," Pearl he (the angel] saw that he [the emigration of the late 1800s Association , nakes," Raquel and Avi said. angel] prevailed not against and early 1900s, and this has agreed. Pearl Nathan b('lieves in him [J acob), he [the an~el] remained a mystery to me all " My mother-i n-law insisted people, in democracy, in art, touched the hollow of his these yea rs. I make hot cereal," added culture, family, in Is rael and in [Jacob's! thigh; and the hollow Pearl. Providence. And Technion has of Jacob's thigh was strained." "Do you think the cure for a staunch ally over here on the Jacob was subsequently cancer will come out of Tech - banks of the Seekonk. blessed by the angel and given Pastoral Counseling Degree Offered of concern within the contem to Both Christian and Jewish Clergy porary religious community !~~h f;~it!ir~~~;~s :~;i~~= Sunday, February 28, 1993 • 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. The Graduate Studies Pro of the 21st century. search for spirituality among Caterers • Florists • Photograph ers • Invitations gram of Hebrew Union Col Its focu s is a concentration others. linens • Ca lligraph ers • Enterta iners • Balloon Experts lege-Je wish Institute of Re on pastoral counseling and per Increasingly, congregants N O ADMISSION CHARGE · · .:> ligion, New York, is offering a sonal ministry, combining the ace seeking ,p,,itual guidance '.',_~: .c;.,, postgraduate program in pas curriculum in pastoral counsel from their clergy to help focu s -,,. 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Doors open weekdays at 10 a.m., with casual City ______State __ Zip ____ conversation in the lobby for an hour. Wedding Dale ______Exercise is scheduled during the week at 11 :15 a.m. Seniors can try their hand at bridge on Monday afternoon from noon Your Name ______until 3:45a.m Address ______On Tuesday a Women's Forum is held from 11:15 a.m. to noon and a bingo game runs from 12:45 to 2 p.m. City ______State __ Zip ____ Wednesday, the Men 's Group meets from 11 :15 a.m. to noon. '" Friend to Friend" meets Thursday from 11 a.m. to Mai l tl,is coupon lo: noon, and bingo is played from 12:45 to 2 p.m. Rb~c Island Jcwi sl, I leralcl , P.O. Box 6063, Providence, R. I. 02940 Shabbat traditions are observed on Friday. Sunday begins with tea, coffee and hot muffins at 10 a.m., followed by a variety of movies or VCR programs. For more information, contact Sandy Bass at 861·8800. THE RHODE ISLAND JEWIS,H t-;fERALD, THU~SDAY, FEBRl,JARY 18, 1993 17 THE JEWISH COMMUNITY Temple Museum Tour Is Part of Next Hadassah Meeting The Cranston/Warwick hibits will be on display, and Group of Hadassah will hold Gershman will lead the group its monthly meeting on March through the creation of a beau I at Temple Emanu-EL tiful and unique Passover Lynn Silverman, program centerpiece vice president, has planned a Lorraine Webber, president, double-barrelled event for the asks that the meeting be well afternoon, to start at I p.m. attended, to hear about all the Abe Gershman, a former future plans for the coming decorator in fashion for several months. department stores in Rhode Refreshments will be served. Island, will serve as host for a (Guests are asked to use Taft tour of the Temple Museum. Street entrance, to the left of Many Sephardic and Judaic ex- the main doors.) Classes Offered for Winter /Spring The Adult Enrich ment Com from a feminist perspective. Judith Plaskow·s book, mittee at Temple Beth-El has Stand INTERESTED - David Ru bin, 90, and Kim Garvin, a caretaker, listen to Rabbi Arnold Samlan ing Again at Sinai: Judaism from announced its upcoming at the Jewish Community Center of Rhode Island last week. llmddphotobyOmarBradl~y winter/spring program. Classes a Frmi11ist Persprctivr, will be are open to the community, used as a text. Deborah Hel One audience member asked although Temple Beth-El mem braun will lead this class which about the current situation of bers will have priority if space will meet on April 25, May 2, 9 Samlan Returns Upbeat from Israel the integration of the Et hiopian is limited. and 16 from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. There is a $20 materials {Continued from Previous Page) portion when the educational immigrants. Call the Temple Beth-El Samlan said that he saw the offi ce at 33 1-6070 fo r more in fee. system is in trouble. .. Tefillah I: The Worship cation right away, he said. Most .. , think Israel knows it has schools were integrated, but formation or to register for a while he looked down from the Service:" This two-session go into the army; if they decide that problem," Samlan added. class. upstairs to the playground, it Classes to be offered at the class, led by Rabbi Sidney M. to go to college, they start be An exciting new develop didn't appear to be the case. temple at 70 Orchard Av~. Ir! Helbraun, will explain the tween the ages of 20 and 22. ment, he reported, is a route While he does not cla im to be parts of the Shabbat worship One of the flaws Samlan students can take called ta li. Providence include: an expert on the subject, an at service. It is designed for those pointed out is the overempha This track allows a secular Is "This Week in Tora h" will mosphere of hope is starting to who would li ke to fee l more al sis on the matriculation exams raeli to spend a certain amount meet on Saturdays, Feb. 27, unfold about the peace process, home during a Shabbat ser - tests ta ken before one enters of ti me on prayer and learning March 20, April 24 and May 15 he added. A meeting with the vice. This free class will meet college. He said while he was about Jewish holidays. The from 9 to IO a.m. The Torah ed itor of The frrusalrm Report on Feb. 17 and 24 from 7:30 to there, he learned there are 700 rabbi said it doesn't require stu partion of the week will be dis gave Samlan a strong feeling 8:30 p.m. educational professionals mak dents to take the "either/or" cussed. Registrants are wel there will be a solution. "Times and Seasons: A Jew ing up these tests - something approach to religious or public come to come to any or all of The rabbi said it was a plea ish Perspective for Interfaith the rabbi said seems out of pro- school. the sessions. There is no fee. su re to see a lot of Rhode Island Couples:" In a marriage be .. Introductory Hebrew Crash connections when he was in Is tween a Jew and one who is of Course, .. offered in conjunc rael. Also, Samlan added, there another faith, concerns such as Photo Exhibit Highlights Polish Jewry tion with National Jewish Out is no adjusting to things you separating from family, estab reach, will meet on seven con have to work hard adjusting to secutive Thursday evenings lishing a home, working out a A photographic exhibit of dence. 19th and early 20th century The exhibit is funded in part here. from 7 to 8:30 p.m. beginning balance between the need for " It is a Jewish country.'· he closeness and individuation Polish Jewry will be on display through a grant from the on Feb. 18. This free class in said. "There is nothing to com are often complicated by dif at Temple Emanu-EI, Provi· Rhode Island State Council on Hebrew reading begins with pare to that feeling." the alphabet and ends with a ferences in background and dence, through the end of the Arts and the Beatrice and prayer. By Passover, pa rtici experience. On seven Sunday March. Among the more than Joseph Fishbein Family Cul pants will be able to read the mornings from 9:30 to 11:30 50 images presented will be tural Arts Fund of Temple Hebrew in the Hagaddah. a.m., Julie Gutterman, M.S.W., photos by the renowned Emanu-EL In addition, reprints D 8 MANTIQUES " Intermediate Hebrew" is a will facil itate an open discus Roman Vishniac. of several photographs are sion of the different concerns This thoughtful and nostal courtesy of YlVO in New York Single Items. class for individuals who can or Estates read Hebrew, but wish to about children, fam ilies and gic look at the world which The synagogue is handi capped-accessible, and docents Appraised or improve their reading speed expectations unique to inter was lost is a poignant reminder Purchased fait h couples. Space is limited of a light which had flourished Me available by appointment and accuracy. The course, Furniture • Paintings • Clocks which focuses on both modern to eight couples. There is a for centuries. but by the end of For more information, con tact the temple office at 331 - Do!ls • China • Glassware vocabulary and prayer book materials fee of $50 per couple. World W.1r II, had been extin _Oriental Rugs guished. 1616 Hebrew, will meet for seven "Jews in Transition: From 337 NO BROADWAY weeks on Saturdays from IO to the Soviet Union to America:" In addition, Jewish ritual art EAST PROVIDENCE 11 a.m. starting on Feb. 20. Michael Shporki n and Irene from Poland. from Temple Emanu-El's own collection, as C READ THE HERALD! ) IOl.t FREE ~ ~ J.;!.!!!.,s-lZ:JO There is a$ IO materials fee . Yurovska will speak about . . L.;._ M_;=_ ""_ oo_· - ~--'-'--'--,'---~ --"-' "Jewish Spirituality and Jews in the fo rmer Soviet well as art and artifacts belong Ethics" will meet on Wednes Union and the changes in their ing to members of the Temple day evenings April 7, 2 1, 28 lives after its collapse on Emanu-El community, will be and May 5. Rabbi Lawrence M. March 31 from 7:30 to 9:00 on display. Silverman will lead this semi p.m. Michael and Irene are sci The exhibit is located in the nar exploring Jewish spiri tual entists who immigrated to the Bohnen Vestry of Temple ity and ethics. Discussion will United States 18 months ago. Emanu-Et, 99 Taft Ave., Provi - The Miriam Hospital center around matters relating to fa ith and belief and finding Gift Shop meaning in prayer and mitz Our vot. Participants should bring a MED ICARE & MED ICAID copy of the Bi ble; no Hebrew =NURSING PLACEMENT= CERTIFIED ANO LICENS ED Gifts to remember readi ng is required. - HOME CARE INC - - H eallbC.r-e "The Bible: Understanding SKlllfP NURSING STAFF and Exodus:" Rabbi Leslie Y. Gut CASE MANAGEMENT terman will lead a group study "Homecare Yo u Can Rely On" flowers by Mount Fuji S~r,.,i,igM a.i.,ad1uJd t.laniJRbt,iJt J.,faniJ • RN Assessment ing the Book of Exodus, con 0 2,.ttour SupeMsion cluding just before Passover. Providing Qualiiy Healt hcare fo r 17 ~ · " •Reg iste red Nu rses The class will meet on four •Licensed Nursing Assistants All rMjo,ardlt cMds « ccprN Wednesday evenings in Ma rch •Physic1I Th er1py from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. Partici • Occup1tion1! Ther1py ComplhMntMY Jiff wr,rp • Speech Therapy pa nts should bri ng a copy of • IV Therapy the Bible to the class whic h • MasterSoci1IW01k starts on March IO. • Pediatrics .. Standing Again at Sinai" is Wtmn pn11~·ih yo11 ..,itb a course fo r men and women nro"'{H°!INi,.,;,., which will explore Judaism ProvHl1nc1 North 1(1ngs1own Brook!mt, MA llf'09'VI!'' to kip~ Imp (4011 4!1.J.4414 (4011885-6010 1617]138·Sll30 !f'>IU' lowiJ onunt '-n.i. '•! -- r_u 1 ,P,[ 'i' ,L\1},V-i",-1 J!-,t1r:~, '-' l1T ,(JJ;\t, _' 11 1i2J /, ,\ ~7 ',,',\fr' J -_j(_l\Jl- i -, -:, 1·1 is°--:.=_-'f H-E RHODE ISLAND JEWISH HERALD, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 1993~ ~ ------·------THE JEWISH COMMUNITY ABC Spotlights Bigotry at Brown (Continued from rage I) counsel has helped consider This is] supposed to be a liberal, ably. Yet her life will never be understanding and tolerant the same until the graffiti cu l community here, that it was prits are found. definitely a shock." To this day, Chief Dennis Boucher of the Brown Univer "If we can't communicate sity police has no idea why any one has singled out Zucker or and unite with other cultures Gordon for harassment, but he in a learning environment, doesn't like it. " I view any act then society will be the of racial, religious or sexual loser.·· bigotry as cowardly," he said Since 1989, all acts of bigo - Dennis Boucher, try, or " hate crimes," are sys chief of Brown police tematically documented and forwarded to stale and federal authorities, Boucher explained But the battle against its per Grenadier admires Zucker petrators has been a frustrating, for standing up to her at· fruitless effort, he said, citing tackers, but she hopes the man power and ignorance as Brown student body will unite his major obstacles. "If we against future acts. " I think it's can't communicate and unite a cowardly act in view of the with other cultures in a learn school's position," she main ing environment, then society tained. FRUSTRATED - Carrie Zucker, 19, of South Orange, N.J., looks at her memo board that was will be the loser," he said. Yet regardless of increased vandalized with swastikas last semester at Brown. lfmlldphotobyOmllrBradlry Although Zucker is puzzled security, sensitivity discussions as to how ABC knew about her and multicultural rallies, anti dilemma, she is grateful to Semitism has escalated on col Proposals Are Being Sought Leisure Club have been a part of it and be lege campuses, according to an lieves tal king about her feel Anti -Defamation League sur for R.I. Holocaust Memorial to Hear About ings wi th Rabbi Alan Flam, vey which states that Jews are The Rhode Island Holocaust and complement the museum's Mary Grenadier, dean of stu the victims I 7 percent of the Memorial Committee is cu r existing structure and State Debt dent life, and her resident time. rently seeking proposals for an programs. The Temple Emanu-El appropriate and suitable way Consideration wi ll be given Leisure Club program on Feb to memorialize the victims of to those proposals that educate 21 at 2 p.m. will feature Linda the Nazi Holocaust. the community concerning the Kushner, whose topic will be Proposals should suit the horrors of the Nazi Holocaust "Talking Big Numbers - Con context of the existing Holo and memorialize the relatives troll ing the State Debt." As caust museum, located on the of members of the Rhode chairwoman of the Budget grounds of the Jewish Commu Island Jewish community who Commission, she is well-quali nity Center of Rh ode Island, perished in the Holocaust. fied to discuss this subject. The project's maximum cost Kushner is a full -time leg is$35,000. Correspondentswanled: 724-0200 islator. She retired from the Proposals are due by April practice of law in 1989 to con 25 and may be submitted to centrate on her legislative Chairman, R.l. Holocaust Com activities. During the five terms Announce your child's mittee, c/o Jewish Federation of Rhode Island, 130 Sessions in the R.l. House of Represen bar or bat mitzvah tatives, she has been vocal in St., Providence, R. I. 02906. in the Herald. support of ethical clarity amid For further information, and Black and white photos the mirky swirl of Statehouse are welcome. to schedule a site visit, contact Steve A. Rakitt, 42 1-4111. politics. Last year, she received the Common Cause award for out standing legislative leadership. She was commended for her in sight and legislative skill and for her determination to make Rhode Island government more open and honest. Besides her devoted activities in poli tics, she has also contributed to L many cOmmunity projects. Kushner was a key member of the Rhode Island contingent H SINI• SS Pl-<<>J• II I S during the inauguration of President Clinton. A social hour will follow the program. DOES YOUR BUSINESS PROVIDE West Bay JCC CONCERNED - Dennis Boucher, chief of Brown University OUTSTANDING OR UNIQUE Police, shows a visitor crime statistics on college campuses Plans Busy Year recently. HtrllldphotobyOmllrBradlry SERVICES TO THE COMMUNITY? Chanukah parties, Passover Why riot let our readers know about it? potlucks, progressive dinners and PawSox baseball games The llllode Island Jewish Herald lakes are just a few of the va ried JFS Workshop To Address "A CLOSER LOOK" activities for adults, child ren at business In RhOde Island and and families sponsored by the Intermarriage Problems Soulheastem Monochusetts West Bay Jewish Community As part of the " Decisions ions" will be offered in three In every Issue. Center of Rhode Island. and Directions" series, Family sessions on Ma rch 9, 16 and Currently, a group of 60 Life Ed ucation at Jewish Fam 23, from 7:30 to 9 p.m. at the A sto ry o n yo ur bulineu, complete with photos, fami lies participates in these ily Service is once again offer Jewish Family Service office, will let o ur readers know all about yo ur work year- round activities. The cen ing a discussion workshop to 229 Waterman St. in Provi and what you hove to otter the community. ter is now in the process of explore the impact of interfaith dence. Cost is $35 per couple. FOR MORE INFORMATION ON planning a ca lendar of events marriages on the fami ly. Issues Family Life Education work for the upcoming year. addressed will include cele shops are open to all who wish "A CLOSER LOOK" For more information about brating holidays, raising chi l· to attend; preregistration is re· CALL MYRNA OR JEANETTE AT the organization and its up dren, interacting with in -laws quired. For registration or ad 724-0200 coming events, call 885-4545 and belonging to a community. ditional information, ca ll Jew or 885-5972. "One Marriage, Two Relig- ish Family Service at 331-1244. THE RHODE ISLAND JEW ISH HERALD, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 1993 - 19 ''•'• ,.,, _,._,, .,,-,·n _,.,,1,~ ur r, •.,;-.11, H,.>,' -in,,.,. r->, c,r,,.,,,,.. ,,,." ~, THE JEWISH COMMUNITY Israel Business Expo Coming to Temple Israel of Sharon " The Israel Business Expo: ,ech to food cosponsoied by Trade and Investment Oppor the Israel Affairs Committee of tunities in Israel Today" will Temple Israel and the Ameri be held March 2 I, from noon can Jewish Congress, the expo to 4 p.m. at Temple Israel of is open to the public. Sharon, 125 Pond St.. Sharon, General admission is free Mass. The regional event fea with a $2 donation requested tures expert panels and a show for panel attendance. case of Israeli products and For more information, call services, from travel to high- the temple at (617) 784-3986. Nursing Home Teaching Conference Is Set The monthly Henry F. Ize P.T. , P.C.S., assistant professor man, M.D., Nursi ng Home in the physical therapy pro Teaching Conference, a multi gram at the University of disciplinary conference open to Rhode Island, and Faith Davis, anyone interested in elder care, P.T., chief physical therapist at is slated for Feb. 22 from 11 :30 General Hospital and Zam a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Jewish barano Memorial Hospital. Home for the Aged, Chase Speakers will discuss normal Memorial Auditorium. aging versus hypokinesis and " Expa nding Rehabilitation the implications for rehabilita Services to the Elderly" is the ti on. topic fo r this month's confer For more information, con ence, which will feature tact the Jewish Home at 351 - Having Fun Deirdre E. Robinson, M.S., 4750. Ada Bander (from left)and Celia Gilmanjokearound with Nada Weisburgduring her drama therapy session at The Jewish Home last week. Herold pllotoby Kommit Kttttlle U.S. Senate Designates Am David Will Jewish Heritage Week Host Boy The weeks of April 25 ested orga nizations to observe Scout Ceremony through May 2, 1993 and April such a week with appropriate Boy Scout Troop IO War JO through 17, 1994 have been ceremonies, activities and pro wick is holding its second designa ted "Jewish Heritage gra ms." annual spaghetti dinner and Week." Court of Honor ceremony on " It is a tradition of the United Feb. 21 at 5:30 p.m. States," sa id Sen. Cl aiborne Singles To Gather The public is invited to this Pell (D-R. I. ), a cosponsor of the For Ladies Night fund-raising event , adults $5 Senate resolution, "to recog and children $3. nize the heritage and the ac United Jewish Singles will The dinner is being held at complishments of the many present a " Ladies Night Gala" Temple Am Da vid, 40 Gard ethnic groups that each had a Feb. 27 for interested singles iner St., Warwick, near Gover role in our country's ric h his ages 21 through 35 at the Hyatt nor Francis Shopping Center. tory. Regency Hotel, 575 Memorial Tickets are available at the "This tradition not only leads Drive, Cambridge, Ma ss. door. r to a greater unity between di The evening will feature a verse groups but it also helps to disc jocke y and a cash bar. Ca teach others about the va rious sual or formal attire is sug cultures that ha ve helped to gested. Parking costs $5. Ad shape this country." mission is $5 fo r ladies all night That'sall,t April 1993 and April 1994 and $12 for men. costs to United Jewish Singles reach our mark the 45th and 46th an $5 adve:rtrsm niversaries of the founding of charges no membership fee. 60 For more information, call UJS ca111n-0200 the state of Israel. In addition, I fofmorelnk>. the heritage week periods mark at (617) 232-4085. other events and holidays. Passover, one of the holiest days in the Jewish religion, is Pawtucket 724-3114 celebrated in April and the 50th anniversary of the Warsaw JACK M. MINKIN ghetto occurs in Apri l this year. dba/Tile-Set OPTIMISTIC - Mary Grenadier, dean of student life at Brown The resolution, introduceci University, talks with a visitor about anti-Semitism on campus by Sens. Alfonse D' Amato (R CERAMIC TILE INSTALLATION AND REPAIR S last week. /Su st ory 011 rnxr I) HtraldpllotobyOmorBrodley N.Y.) and Daniel Patrick Cleaning, Regrouting and Sealing - Leaks Fixed Moynihan (D-N.Y.), calls upon the president "to issue> a procla KITCHEN and BATH REMODELIN G Young Judaea Plans Its Convention mation calling upon the people Electrical and Plumbing of the United States, depart "A TR OUBLESHOOTER WITH IOEASH New England Young Judaea, fu rther information, ca ll Julie ments and agencies of state and IN SURED • R. I. LICENSE NO. 4210 • RffERENCES the youth movement spon at (6 17) 734-4838 local governments, and inter- sored by Hadassah, wi ll hold a midwinter convention from Feb. 26 to 28 for eighth- to I 2th-graders at the Greater HAMENTASHEN Hartford Jewish Community Center. apple • raspberry • prune • poppy • apricot Cathleen 'J../gugfiton ..9lssociates Young Judaeans from New York Ctty and Long Island wi ll • Private Du ly Nursing in your home or hospit al al so be in attendance, focusing • Ex tended care or as needed on the topic of " Israel and the Diaspora" and celebrating the • Nurses, Home Heall h Aides, Compani ons 25-year relationship with the Israeli Scouts. Transportation will be> pro vided from Providence. For 24'JW1ckcndcnS1 121 BcllcYucA,cnuc llJ MJmS1 PrornJcncc. RI 02903 Nc"'pon. RI 021140 WaJ.cliclJ. RI 02117'} breads • bagels • desserts • soups • salads • sandwiches 751 -9660 849- 1233 78)-6116 727 East Avenue Phone 727-1010 We want your opinion! Pawtucket Fa• 724·0075 Tell it to the editor.. HOURS MONDAY FRIDAY 7·6. SA TURDAY 7·5, SUNDAY 7· 1 Che erleaders (Continued from rage I) Jews have a primary responsi Qualify for bility to educate younger Jews," Mayer said. "These kids Competition are really terrific role models for the kids coming up through Coventry High School var the ranks." sity cheerleaders qualified to The cantor explained the compete in the finals of the Torah Tutors have to pass both National High School Cheer leading Championship in Or a written and an oral exam at the end of their after-school lando, Fla., Feb. 19 to 23. classes at Temple Emanu-El to The squad won the honor by qualify. Mayer matches up the competing at the New England children and tutors, who will Regional - one of 31 regional now assist him in bar and bat tournaments being conducted mitzvah classes. nationwide by Universal Cheer Mayer said during the recent leaders Association Polish weekend at Emanu-EI, The Entertainment & Sports Programming Network (ESPN) the 16 students were called up T?RA~ T~TO~S- Jenni~er Rakilt (front row, from IC'fl),Ari Alexander, Rachel Isenberg, Lily Fmk,M1m1 Ryvicker and Eri ca Newman, Ruth Kaplan (back row, from lefl),Josh Ellison,Gordon will televise the championship and recognized in the middle of the Torah service. Tutor Ruth Liss and Matthew Bromberg. Photo bi, Cantor Brian Mayer nationwide. Kaplan chanted the haftarah af Coventry is the only team in ter the Torah reading. They School and Torah Tutor, said He stated the postive reinforce Rhode Island to receive a bid to compete in this competition were all given T-shirts de she has always been involved "I wanted to help out and ment he received in the pro The cheerl eaders are cur signed by Temple Emanu-El in various aspects of the tem gram was probably one of the give back a little bit of what rently trying to raise the member and Brown University ple. Erica said she will start early factors that led him to I learned." $10,000 needed to cover the artist Katherine de Boer. helping some adults who are in cantorial school. costs of attending the competi Lily Fink, an eighth-grade a bar/bat mitzvah program. - Michael Roseman Mayer said part of the reason tion by holding various fund student from Nathan Bishop Mayer emphasizes that Jew he decided to start the Torah School in Providence, has al ish education does not stop at Tutor program was "to keep raisers. They include a winter sports guide, a breakfast and a ready started tutoring some age 13 - but the biggest battle congregation takes part in these kids connected in a reli steak fry, as welt as soliciting one. She said one of the rea of keeping it up starts after that them, he noted gious, educational way, partic donations from corporations sons she decided to join this age. For example, Temple The cantor said the congrega ularly so they could retain and the people of Rhode Island. program was because she likes Emanu-El offers all kinds of tion he grew up in had a similar these skills they worked so For information, call 823-1059 to teach. Also, she added, she adult education courses, but program to the one he designed hard to attain." or 397-5921 or write to: Cov feels she accomplished a lot only about 10 percent of the and he was one of its members. entry Cheerleaders, Coventry during the first session. High School, 10 Reservoir Erica Newman, a tenth Road, Coventry, R.I. 02816. grader from Classical High Cultural Enrichment Programs Schechter Names Offered at Alperin Schechter Winners in RIC Offers Summer The Ruth and Max Alperin tional techniques. Science Fair Schechter Day School wel On Feb. 10, the All -Chil Middle school students at Program in France comed two distinguished per dren's Theatre Ensemble per PAJTCffL~ the Ruth and Max Alperin Rhode Island College is forming groups as part of its formed the "Biography of So INCORPORAT ED Schechter Day School recently making a first -time offer of annual Cultural Enrichment journer Truth." ' Sojourner Truth, born into slavery, participated in their annual sci summer language study and Program last month. ence fair. Experiments covered sports activity in France for Paula Hunter and dancers became an ardent supporter of civil rights after she was sold a wide range of scientific prin students, and workshops for visited the school on Jan. 26, ciples and issues. Congratula teachers on the French lan when the troupe presented to a Quaker named Isaac Van ti ons were extended to all who guage and culture next June various dance styles from the Wagner. She was later set free by him. She joined the Abo participated for their thought and July under a recently Western Theatrical Dance provoking entries. Winners in developed agreement with tradition, including classical litionist movement and later the seventh and eighth grades Trefle International, which is ballet, modern dance and tap attended the first women's "Unique Personalized rights convention in Worcester, are eligible to compete in the associated with the French Children's Gifts" dance. Rhode Island State Science government's Division of "Dance exists in time, like Mass. Encouraged by leaders PRICES STARTING AT $5 music, in space, like art and it such as Harriet Beecher Stowe, Fair. Sports Camps. The winners of the Ruth and Dix Coons, chairman of the RockingChairs Wa!IMirr0 by Ka mmie Kettelle the ends of the wimpel, [ put Spedal to the Herald Jewish stars, and I like to dance Third·graders in Julie Kor so I put a person doing a pirou tick's Aleph class of Temple ette." Torat Yisrael spent some time Marisa Del Pico said she en recently reflecting on what joyed making her wimpel be their wimpels mean to them cause she likes doing artistic from their Aleph Consecreation things. She said she included called, "A Time to Blossom, A her family and a rabbi on hers Time To Bind," held on Feb. 5. because her great-grandfather was a rabbi . 'Tm proud of myself because "f'm proud of myself be I'll get to wrap the wimpel cause I 'II get to wrap the around the Torah at my bar wimpel around the Torah at mitzvah," Aaron Hoffman my bar mitzvah." said. Kate Rosenfeld said she en - Aaron Hoffman joyed finding out things about her family she never knew. Lonna Picker, educational di When describing her wimpel, rector of Torat Yisrael School, Jesse Davis said she liked said this is the time ch ildren spending a lot of time on it. ARTISTS - Julie Kortick's Aleph class of Temple Torat Yisrael stands in front of the wimpels learn to read Hebrew and enter " I have a Jewish side and a they made for the Aleph co nsecration, "A Time to Blossom, A Time to Bind." into the world of higher Jewish Christian side so I put my birth Hera ld photo by Kammie Kettelle learning. Also, she said, from day [on it] in both ways," she the very early stages of their said, adding that she crocheted lives they concentrate on bind the borders because she likes to Lincoln To Honor Schechter Names Winners in Science Fair ing them to the Torah. crochet. Amit Aronson said, "It was Woman of the Year "We try to teach them how to (Continued from Previous rage) Bugs: Surf and Turf"; second live in the ethical, respectable neat to put down all the things The public is invited to attend a special convocation on Feb. third place, Sari Peiser, " Trash place, Josh Rubin, "" Tryi ng to and proper way," Picker said. about my religion and my fam Write"; third place, Amy Sa rah Orlick explained: ··on ily." 24 when the Lincoln School ... Treasure?", and fourth honors Leslie A. Ga rdner as the place, Leonard Sherman, "The Peiser, "Silence ... Symphony ... Screech." and fourth place, Professional Woman of the Effects of Nicotine." Camp JORI Offering Basketball Clinic Year. The event will take place Sixth Grade Samantha Braverman, " Hot or in the school auditorium at 2 First place, Jeff Rakitt, "Pill Cold?" To prepare a child to be part and follows kosher dietary laws. Enrollment is open to p.m. of a championship basketball For additional information, boys and girls ages 7 to 13 team, you need the right peo c,111331 -9696. ple to teach him or her the regardless of race, religion or basics. That is just what Camp ethnic background. JORI has in mind with the an There will be two four-week nouncement that this sum sessions over the summer: June I Advertise in the HERALD! mer"s new basketball clinic will 29 to July 25 and Jul y 27 to be taught by North Providence August 22. The fee for each ses High School basketball coach sion is$995. Donald Pastine and Mount For more information, call Celebrating an eve nt? Pleasant High School basket 521-2655, or write: C.1mp Tell us about it. has ball coach James Ahern. JORI , 229 W,1terman St., Provi Registration opened for Pastine, who has also dence, R.I. 02906 JCCRI Summer Camps coached Central and Classical High School teams, and Ahern, a former Providence c,.... ?~...,.i- College basketball player, have Day Camp 'f.;ton taken their teams to a total of nine state championships and at are well-prepared to show chil B?£ dren how to play winning _camp JORI basketball. ages 2 1/2-3 tages 3-5 The basketball clinic is just Not ready for overnight camp? Boys and one of the new additions to girls ages 6 to 13 can come to day camp at Camp JORl's summer schedule Camp JORI and enjoy the same sports, refiecting the camp's ultimate games, arts and crafts and Jewish warmth goal of exposing ch ildren to a that our ove rnight campers love. It's just a half-hour away in southern Rhode Island, so ~·-- well-rounded variety of activi J!JSpot\.• ties and interests. One such why not car pool with your friends to day Jddition, basic computer in camp at Camp Jori? grades K-4 grades K-4 struction, is aimed at sparking children's interest in this rap • sli one-week sessions idly growing element of • 9:45 am to 5: 15 pm weekdays today's society. • $165 per session 0 Also new this year will be Registration is open to all who wish to apply. ~~ karate instruction by black belt TRJP I : July 5-9 TRIP IV: Aug. 2 -6 ~ Steve Babock of the Narragan TRJP D: July 12-16 TRIP V: Aug. 9 - 13 gndaS-7 grades 8-10 sett Karate Academy. This TRIP 111 : July 19-23 TRIP VI: Aug. 16-20 activity, a well-rounded disci ' : Fo.- Information: plme in itself, provides chil A of gym, dren with a workout for body (401) 521-2655 full program swtm. arts and crafts and mind. improving strength, Camp JORJ, 229 and special events for children in Preschool coordination and concentra Waterman Street, PTovidence. RI to grade 10. tion Already boastmg an exten 02906 Don't wait to register! Last year JCCRI sive curriculum including camps ftlled up quickly. Call Ruby soccer, volleyball, swim m struction and mmiature golf, Shalansky at 861-8800 for Information. and special events such as scavenger hunts, track meets, Jewish Community Center .••••••') talent nights and camp f1re s, Marsh;,11 Grr',1enbla11. [)lr,:-,·tor o( Rhode Island ; A 1 Camp JORI 1s Rhode Island's 246Cl:,rkr !toad 401 El.mgmvc Avenue ~ V ': only Jew1<,h overnight camp N,1rr,1~:,n ~<:'ll. l MA X MILL ER leaves a daughter, Minam DANIEL S. ST ERN Stern was a member of Tem of the late Shirley Harris. NEW BED FORD, Mass. [vans of North Arlington; a PAWTUCKET - Daniel S. ple Emanu-El, Providence. He The funeral service WdS held Max Miller, 73, of New Bed son, Eric Johnston of Mount Stern, 67, of 120 Sayles Ave .. was an Army veteran of World Feb. 17 at the Max Sugarman ford and Quincy, died Feb . 11. Holly, and a grandson. owner of Dan Stern Inc., Cen Wa r 11, and served in the Memorial Chapel, 458 Hope He was a son of the late The funeral service was held tral Fall s, wholesalers of busi Pacific Theater. He was a mem St., Providence. Burial was in Samuel and Anna (Shapira) today at Mount Sinai Memorial ness machines for 40 years be ber of the Class of 1950 of Sharon Memorial Park, Sharon, Miller. Chapel, 825 Hope St., Provi fore ret iring in I 990, died Feb. Brown University. Mass. He died at St. Luke's Hos dence. Bunal was in Lincoln 15 at Miriam Hospital. He was Besides his wife he leaves a pital. Park Cemetery, Warwick. the husband of Gloria (Rosen son, Evan Stem of Pawtucket; Islamic He was a lifelong resident of stein) Stern. a daughter. Tracy Webb of Fundamentalism New Bedford. YEVGENIY SHA GAS Born in Providence, a son of Boston; two sisters. Helen (Co ntinued from rage 5) A member of the Congrega PROVIDE NCE - Yevgeniy the late Jacob and Eva (Rosen) Shein of Providence, and Hal tion Ahavath Achim, Miller Shagas, 59, of 71 William Stern, he moved to Pawtucket landale, Fla., and Doris Popkin its regional power. At the same worked as a composer at th e Ellery Place, died Feb. 11 at 30 years ago. of Hallandale. He was brother time, Iran is also engaged in a Quincy Patriot Ledger news home. He was the husband of massive arms build-up. Be paper for more than 20 years, Maria (Braginsky) Shagas. Christopher Trip May be Mistake tween 1989 and 1991, Iran retiring 10 yea rs ago. Born in Come], Russia, he (Continued from rage\) He added that " rushing out" signed weapons contracts He was a World War II was a son of the late Lev and 415 Moslem fundamentalists to the Middle East "reinforces worth $6 billion with China Army veteran serving in the Ida (Shevtsov) Shagas. He to Lebanon the notion that all the answers and the former Soviet Union for MIG-29 planes, Sukhoi-24 Eu ropean theater in the 101st moved from Russia to Provi Haass made the comments lie in Washington." It would Infantry Yankee Division dimce a year ago. about the deportation issue be more producllve, he said, Bombers, three submarines Survivors include a brother, Shagas was a staff sargent in and the timmg of the Chris for the United States to stress and 800 modern tanks Harry Miller of Randolph; sev the Soviet Air Force for 25 topher trip in a wide-ranging that the answers lie in the In addition, during 1991 , eral nieces and nephews, and years before retiring in 1978 interview with the Jewish Tele region. Iran obtained some 50 to 70 :,everal great-nieces and great He was a member of the Jew graphic Agency m which he Haass, who served four Scud missile launchers. Iran is nephews. ish Community Center of assessed the current Middle ye.us on the N.llional Security also working very hard to Arrangements were made Rhode Island East situation and renected on Council staff. said he feels the develop its nuclear military by the Max Sugarman Memo Besides his wife, he leaves a the often-turbulent yea rs he next move to resolve the capability, spending $800 mil rial Chapel, 458 Hope St., son, Vitaly Shagas, and a spent as Bush's White House impasse over the deportees hon annually. It is conceivable Providence. daughter, Anna Corkm. both adviser on the region. should come from the Palestin that within five to seven years, of Providence, and two grand Christopher was scheduled ians and other Arab partici Iran might have nuclear weapons. SYLVIA J. SCHWARTZ children to visit the Middle East from pants in the peace talks, MOUNT HOLLY, N.J. - A graveside funeral service Feb. 17 to 24 to push for some bec.iuse Israel has already Regarding Iran 's weapons Sylvia Joan Schwartz, 60. of 64 was held Feb. 12 at Lincoln movement in the stalled Mid made a major concession. purchases, The Nrw York Times Regency Drive, a social worker Park Cemetery, Warwick. dle East peace negotiations. Israel, in a deal worked out commented in an editorial on for the Burlington County Arrangements were made by But according to Haass. "the with the United States, has Nov. 16, 1992, " In the hands Adult Welfare Services for 15 the Max Sugarman Memorial jury is out" on whether the trip agreed to take back 100 of the of a regime that sti ll sponsors years before retiring fi ve years Chapel. 458 Hope St.. Provi will result in progress. deportees almost immediately international terrorism and ago. died Feb. 15 at th e Leeder dence. "The danger in going now," and shorten the terms of exile exports Islamic revolution, this Nursing and Rehabilitation Haass said, "is that almost the of the 300 or so others dramatic bui ld-up could Center, Cherry Hill. She was LILLIAN SIM O NE entire trip could be consumed" The Palestinians have re develop into a world-class the wife of Louis Schwartz. PROVIDENCE - Lillian with trying to resolve the con jected this offer, saying that problem." Born in Providence. a daugh Simone, 87, of the Jewish troversy over the Palestinian they will not return to the Islamic fundamentalism well. ter of the late Jacob and Sadie Home for the Aged, 99 Hillside deportees, who were expelled peace table with Israel until all poses a threat to Israel, as The fundamenta list groups (Bookbinder) Rothenberg, she Ave., died Feb. 8 at Miriam from the administered territo of the deportees are allowed to Hamas and Islamic Jihad have lived in south New Jersey fo r Hospital. She was the widow ries in December. return to the territories. been waging a campaign of 30 years. She had also lived in of Anthony Simone. Haass considers the issue But Haass believes Is raeli terror and violence aimed at Boston. Born in Providence, she was peripheral to the more impor Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin murdering Israelis and others Schwartz \Va s a graduate of a daughter of the late Abraham tant question of advancing the has now "gone about as far as and murdering the peace the University of Rhode Island. and Anna (Cohen) Marks. peace process. he can go or should go," given After retiring, she coordinated Simone was a volunteer for 'T m not sure in a sense it's Israel's domestic political sit process. Hamas and Islamic Jihad programs for distributing sur many years for the Cray the best use of the secretary's uation. " It's up to the Arab have been responsible for at plus commodities to the poor, Ladies. a former unit of the first trip to the region," he said side to meet him halfway." he least 157 attacks against Israe and also coordinated transpor American Red Cross. in an interview at the Carnegie said. lis whic h have killed 36 Jews tation for the disabled in She leaves a daughter, Endowment for International " It 's reall y up to the Palestin and wounded 148. They have Mount Holl y. Terrie Feldman Mancoll of Peace, where he is now a sen ians and the Arab side whether She also worked with multi Narragansett, and West Hart ior associate. they want to work with the also brutally murdered at least 107 Palestinians in the ter cultural education groups for ford, Conn.; three sisters, Et hel Going to the Middle East Israelis in finessi ng this so that ritories. black and Jewish dialogue Phenes of Providence, Sylvia now, with the deportation everybody can get back to the Gad Yaacobi is the ambassa through the Strength to Love Sarazen of East Greenwich. issue still a major concern in table, or not," he said. Mildred Sach of Los Angeles, the region, could result in the dor of Israel lo the U11ited organization in Mount Holly. Nations and a former mrmbrr of In 1991 , she was appointed Calif., and two grandchildren. Palestinians and possibly other to the Human Services Ad A graveside service was held Arabs urging Christopher to Ku essel. visory Council of Burlington Feb. 9 at Lincoln Park Ceme continue to pressure Israel on County. She al so was a mem tery, Warwick. Service was the issue, Haass said. And that ber of the Go-Getters in Bur coordinated by Mount Sinai is not a situation that Chris Pastoral Counseling Degree Offered lington County. Memorial Chapel, 825 Hope topher "wants to put himself (Continued from Page 15) The entire program requ ires Besides her husband she St.. Providence in." a basic time commitment of one day per week over two 1r======,;i ~l\:anct~ to :~ed cli n;~a~gnr:~~sn~! years plus a demonstration th roughout the life cycle. project. Tuition is $6,000 plus Fo r over 40 years, the o wner of Mount Sinai Graduates may expect in ancillary fee s. Memorial Chapel... 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Show interest rather than have attempted unsuccessfully Second-quarter report M1ger. tu address concerns wit h ca rds have jusl been issued. • Listen without comment, school personnel My teen-age son seems to be especially when what you hear • Keep curent, think posi slipping. I don't wanl to be a is distressing or unbelievable tively, and don't give up nag or a worrywort, but I am • Cont.1et your son's guid Dr. Imber is a professor of concerned . Can you suggest ance counselor or teacher(~) to Spcfial Edufalim1 at Rlrodr some guideli nes for parents schedule a mutally convenient Island CollrKt', past prrsidrnt of about when il's time to take appointment Explain the t/11' hit1•r11atio11a/ Corrncil for actio n? Could you also sug nature of your concerns. Ask C/11/drcu ll'it/J Bd111uioral Dis- gest some options fo r parents for specific information to be 1mfcrs. a 111c111ba of /Jrt profes to pursue if their child or gathered prior to the confer si()lta/ advisory /Joard of the teen is experiencing difficul ence (e.g. record of accurately Rlwdc Island Association for ti es in sc hool as the year pro com pleted homework assign Leaming Disal1i/itics a11d prcsi gresses? Thank you. ments, number of missi ng class drnl of Psydw1·,focatio11al Con On the Ve rge or homework assignments, ex srdtau/s /11c. Q11rs1iousonleam- Dear Verge: amples of problematic be 111K and behavioral pro/Jlt'lus It's time to take action when: havior, quiz or test grades dur 1111111 bt· fom•ardcd to /11m at 145 • You notice that your ch ild ing the past quarter, dates and Watcr111a11 St., Promdc11c1•, R.I has become increasingly un expectations for any tong-term 02906; 276-5775. All fo1111111111ica motivated, uninterested, fru s assignments). ti1m will bt• held striclly co11fi- trated, anxious, tired, un • Listen to your child's guid 1/e11tial. communicative or beJligerent. ance counselor or teacher • You learn that your ch ild 's Seek their opinion and weight REVERE NT - Michael Smith of the Max Sugarman Memorial academic performance de information before reacting. Have a story idea? Know Chapel. llmildplwtobyOmarBradlty creases one full letter grade in • Suggest to the teacher or so.meone in the community two or more subjects or more coun selor that a joint home with a story to tell? The RI. significantly in one subject school effort might resolve con Jewish Herald welcomes Family Values Important To Smith area cerns. Consider developing a your ideas and suggestions. • You see " red 0ag" com written plan. Obtain con Call the Editor or Assistant by Omar Bradley plied Arts and Sciences at ments on a report card, parent sensus. Then implement the Editor at 724 -0200. Heu.ldAss ist• nt Editor Mount Ida College in Newton, notice or other written school plan. For eight years, Michael D. Mass. He is also a board mem communication. Such com • If necessary. involve the Smith has been the compas ber of the Rhode Isla nd Fu neral ments include: classwork or school principal. sionate and competent force Directors Association. He feels homework not done, fa iling • Should the problems identi- .------ behind the Max Sugarman Me very st rongly about family val test grades, not working to po fied seem serious, request that Too tired lo shop? morial Chapel on the corner of ues in a time of tragedy and tential, disciplinary action your child be referred to the Hope and Olney streets on the offers funeral service of no requ ired, not paying attention school's Classroom Alternatives No time to clean? East Side of Providence. A charge to Russian immigrants in class, inappropriate conduct, Support Team (CAST). Hate to cook? father of three children, he who cannot afford it and for marked change in behavior. • You may also wish to refer • You sense that "something understands the needs of his deceased children up to 16 ii~~r sl{eci~~r:du~:; For me, ll's all tn a day's u"Mk! is wrong" about school but :~~~u!~i~~ years of age. been a dramatic decrease in Professional Domestic Services Although running the have received no notification funera l chapel is a full -time to that effect. academic performance and/or '--•4.;,34.;.;,·;,;2;,;8;,;5;,;2;..,_,.1 A Closer job, Smith still finds time to • You are contacted by a coordinate Friday services at the Jewish Home For the Aged and serve as a board member for the Providence Hebrew Correction Free Loan Association, a A p hoto caption on page i~; ~pigrl' s ,~~ mason with the Redwood A1 8 in our latest Bridal issue 243 Reservoir Avenue. Providence (near Cranston line) • 461-0425 Lodge as well as board mem contained several errors. The ber of the Jewish War Veterans bridegroom pictured on the EMPIRE " Fresh Broilers... .. $1.39 lb. to list a few . Yet Smith enioys far left of the page, Lowell Fresh Ground Hamburg...... $1.89 lb. & up his work and personally sees Oelerson, was incorrectl y E. National Midget Salami I12-oz. pkg.) ...... S2.69 ea. to whatever needs the family identified later in the cap Whole Ribs, Prime or Choice ...... $1.99 lb. community and offers un desires. " [ can only offer my tion. He and his bride, Flo (Sandwich Steaks, Short Ribs, Rib Roast, etc.) selfish service and dependabil complete expertise to help the rence, were married at Com· Beef Fry {&.oz. pkg.)...... $2.79 ea. ity - a quality he adopted as famil y through this difficult mercial Travelers Ha ll in DIRECTIONS: TAKE !15 NOATII OR SOUTM TO EXIT 11 - ROGERWIWAMS BRIDGE IS NOW OPEN! owner of an ice cream fran time," he said. Along with his Providence. 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Start hancingsocial skillsand increas other forms of shelter and par- Travel and trip camps provide day hike through thebackcoun ing now can help ensure that ing self-esteem, that's what ticipale in a variety of super- si milaractivitieswithoneexcep- try into a primitive-type envi- nothing has been forgotten. camp is all about. vised activities. tion. Participants at trip camps ronment at a trip camp. Some camps offer partia l or Part of the growing-up pro To prepare your child for his transport themselves to sites by While camps provide facili- fu ll scholarships to a percent cess for young prople often in firsl resident camp experience, hiking. horseback, canoeing or ties and services for a broad age of their campers. When you volves spending time away from you may want to have him stay other self-propelled means. They rangeofchildren, there are some narrow your selection, ask the home. Camp consistently proves overnight at a grand- ,------, camps that provide director if financial assistance is lo be a great place for children to parent's or friend's specialized services available. strike out on their own. home.To help incondi- for people with dis- Refund policies should be II's a very special environment tioning for the outdoor abilities. These camps clearly understood before en where they learn more about environment, a trip toa may be sponsored by roll ment. Each year directors of themselves and how to relate to nearby park or forest socialserviceagencies ACA Accredited Camps sign a others and to their surroundings. may help. or religious grou ps. code of ethics which requires a lneyalsodeveloptrust,leamnew Outfitting for the Others are operated dear statement of fees. skills, accept responsibility and natural surroundings by public agencies or It's important to know a simply have fun. mayrequireashopping privately owned en- child's personality and identify Today there are camps for what camp programs will ben children, adults, fdmilies and ~~i~~~~:rr;;~~~-e f tert~~~-can fit within efit her most. When looking at seniors. They come in a wide DAYCAMPSAcross ~ i any fami ly's busy camps, include your child in the variety of styles and formats. decision-making process. Work Activitiesareessentiallywhat ~~~~~uc:~;::~:: t :~~e~~~:h;r:ss;r:: ing together can help ensure a everyone goes lo camp for and toincrease.Today,many f several days to a fu ll camp experience that will be there area variety to meet many offer a variety of pro- t eight-week session. cherished for a lifetime. interests. Mos I offer genera 1pro grams for children ages ~ Some camps havesea- Selecting and getting ready grams, including a wide assort 5 to 15. Al each age, activities are usuall y stay in group camp sites sonal and year-round programs. for camp is a physical, mental ment of outdoor activities, designed lo increase the child's innationalorstateparks,orother Camp still remains a very af and psychological process for sports and games. What makes personal and social ski lls. outdoor surroundings, carrying fordable, viable option for any- both the camper and the family. c,1mp unique and specia l is the ~ost are coed and their pro- tentsand sleepingbagswiththem one regardless of their back At first, youngsters may be ap emphasis placed on developing grams are similar to resident on their excursions. ground or where they live. Cer prehensive about participating group-livingskil ls inan outdoor camps,but withoutsleepingquar- Al travel camps, groups are lain camps, with unique pra ma summer camp program. selling. ters. They offer a great way to transportedbycarorbustogeo- grams,medicalfacilitiesorspe As you begin ('Xploring the RES IDENT CAMPS Camp spend theday.Campersare usu- graphic and topographic places cialized staffing, mayrun higher arrayofcampingoptions,show ers stay for extended periods ally transported, often by bus or of interest. than others. ing photos and sharing the joys anywhere from several days to van, to camp each day and re- Often these two types of Feesvary,butgenerallyrange and benefits of camping with eight weeks. They sleep over- turnedhomeinthelateafternoon. camping blend together. For from$15to$55perdayatcamps your child can help ease any example,a group of travel camp- operated by nonprofit agencies, stress. ers may ta ke a bus from New youth groups or public agen With a variety of programs Stationery and lnvilalions for Featuring York to the Rocky Mountains, cies.Atprivatelyrunoperations, and activities, summer camp every occasion al discount prices spending the evenings in na- costs are between $35 and $80 offers fun and meaningful ad a complete tional parks along the way. per day. ventures to match a child's in line of When they reach their destina- Camp expense can easily fit terests and maturity level. boxed and IR.SV.P. personalized ORT Sponsors 8th Annual Camp Fair Lynne Grant CAMP An event thatannually signals ganization for Rehabilitation puters, preschool, sports, teen, By appointment only 943-2979 stationery the coming of spring to this area, Through Training) once again travel and theater camps. The the Women's American ORT reminds parents that it is never length of sessions available in Camp Fair will be held on March too early to start thinking about clude one-, two-, three-, four 7, from noon to 4 p.m. at the plans for your child's summer and eight-week programs. Jewish Community Center of vacation. The Camp Fair will also pro The Providence & Elmgrove Rhode Island, at the corner of The Camp Fair provides pros vide area high school and col Elmgrove Avenue and Sessions pective campers and their fami lege-age students the opportu Chapters-At-Large of ORT Street in Providence. lies with the unique opportu nity to apply for summer em This year's·event, sponsored nity to interview summer camp ployment as lifeguards, coaches Present~ jointly by the Providence and directorsand representatives of and counselors at attending Elmgrove Chapters at-large, camps from throughout New camps. Women's American ORT (Or- England. Information on how Women's American ORT counselors are screened, the members Sherry Cohen, Sherri kinds of activities offered and Klein and Jill Sholes are co-chair summ~tti safety precautions taken al each women of this public service to camp will be available to insure the community and admission • parents that they are making a is free for the whole famil y. confident choice of !h('irchi\d's Women's American ORT, a camp experience. fund-raising organization with camp fair A representative from the chapters throughout the United American Camp Association States, is part of World ORT will beon hand to guide parents Union, an international charity MARCH 7, 1993 in the kind of camp setting ap that runs vocational / technical propriate for their child's needs sch()('lts in countries all over the EX HI BITS INCLUDE DIR ECTO RS FROM: and interests. Ca mp exhibitors world.ORTschoolstrninstudcnts will include displays and direc toJx,self-supportingandareopcn Residential Camps Pre-School Camps tors from the day, residential, to students of all religions. Day Camps Computer Camps all-boy, all-girl, coed, arts, com- Forinformalion,call9-U,-620 1. Teen Travel Camps Sports Camps Art Camps Theatre Camps Girls, Boys, Co-Ed Don't mils chis unique opportunily to decide firsthand what Hikin g • Swimming• Canoeing CAMP PLACEMENT Fa rmsteading • Rock Climbing kind of experience your child will be having this summer. ECOLOCY CAMPS• TUN U P(OlflONS INTERNATIONAL FREE ADMISSION FORAGES8--16 We can !ind the perlect calll) for you · a FREE service- No cosl lo you Spor1s specialty carll)s, traditional boys I girts I co-i!d camps. BRING THE ENTIRE FAMILY! FROM 12-4 PM AT TH E NEW! DAY CAMP lravelprograms.academicprograms FORAGES5-9 JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER Personal inleNiew w~h you and your child W. ALTON JONES CAMP FOR BROCHURE AND INFORMATION, CONTACT: Elmgrove Avenue, Providence Universi ty of Rhode Island Steve Feinstein L0 by Eleanor F. Horvitz Camp JORI is the only Jewish Special to the HcrJld overnightcampinRhodelsland. This delightful photograph Campers come from the entire portrays the children of Camp stale and the Northeast. The JORI at their flag-raising cer- twofour-weektripseachsum emony. The name of the camp merofferavariedprogram from was derived from lhe Jewish drama to sports to Jewish cul Orphanage of Rhode Island. It ture. There is now a day camp was opened on July ,---;======;:, program which is of- ~~~ ;~~?~i~~ ;u~~l~.p @~,"'1, ,•' :~0i;tx weeklong Prior lo this date, The camp has summer recreation grown considerably for these children overtheyears.ln 1979, consisted of outings 4.5 acres of land were atRocky Point,Cres- acquired which were cent Park, Tower Hill OUT OF adjacent to the origi- ~'re~. ~~ r;:~~~s;!~ Il-lE PAST ~~~~i~;;~~~~~; riod, the orp hanage fortheRhodefs/a11dJew- had rented houses at Cronin's ish Herald, that the acquired land Beach(nearScarboroughBeach) would be used for three tennis Rumpler's 90th bi rthday. about Sam Kadsivitz-Kay that camp. Benjamin Brier was a on the Point Judith Road in Nar- courts,a basketball court, a track, Rumpler's devotion to Camp he was a man who loved young founder, his son Milton a past ragansett. This had proven so a baseball field and soccer field. JORJ had becnconsiderableover sters and who loved life. In this president, and his grandson, successful that a permanent fa- Recorded in the history of the years of his involvement. hall his family envisioned fu Jeffrey, a past president for sev cility was established through thecamparethenamesofmany When Samuel Kadsivitz-Kay ture generations of Camp JO RJ eral years. generous contributions. individuals of the Rhode Island died in August of 1988, his fam child ren would put on plays, It is good to know that the In 1942, the year that the Jew- Jewish community whose in ily provided the funds for the dance, relax and have fun. camp which provided summer ish Orphanage w,1s closed, the volvement in the camp have much-needed renovation of the Therearetoomanyindividu recreation facilities to the chil camp was opened to the entire made its s uccess possible. camp's recreation hall. Mr. als to single out each one's in dren of the Jewish orphanage is community. The tradition of Through the generosity of the Kadsivitz-Kay had assumed the volvement and devotion lo still in existence,and that it con providingasummeroffunwas Alperin Foundation, the Ruth role of protector for his seven Camp JORI over the 56 years of ti nues to provide a "home maintained, and as refugees and Max Alperin Dining Hall brothers and sisters when his its existence. However, it is in away-from-home" atmosphere from war-lorn Europe arrived was built in 1984. fatherdied,and sent five of them teresting to note that the Brier to generations of campers as in the mid-1940s, many young- By 1987, renovations to cab to Camp JORI: the children of fa mily has the distinction of be they participate in sports, Jew sters spent their first moments ins were made through funds the next generation also at ing the only one in which three ish culture, arts and crafts, dra of freedom at Camp JORI. donated in honor of Alexander tended the camp. It was said generations have served the matics and field trips. Camps Pembroke, Tel Noar, Tevya Discover Eli and BessieCohen believed More than 60 years later, the youth and to helping them in young people and understood legacy continues. The Cohen achieve their creative, physical h how important it was for them Foundation Camps serve more and spiritual potential. to have fun through new experi than l ,OOOyoungsterseachsum The three Cohen Foundation ences, while maintaining a sense mer, enriching their lives by camps-CampPembroke,Camp t f Meaning of their Je\vish identity. They cre subtly weaving a joyful experi Tevya and Camp Tel Noar - a ted the Cohen Foundation ence in Jewish living into a var share common goals, while each Camps to provide affordable, ied and exciting camp program. program has a unique personal o Sumll}.er exciti ng camping and cultural Under the leadership ofPr esi ity and setting. Each is situated opportunities, whicharecompa dent Arnold Cohen and Execu on a beautiful lake within about rable to those offered in the most tive Director George Marcus, the one hour of Boston. expensive private camps. camps are dedicated to today's All provide skilled, mature Warmth staffs, innovative programs and 4&8WkSesslons ElecUves Program trips to nearby attractions. Each ELI AND BESSIE COHEN FOUNDATION has modern facilities, which are spansors of Mature Stall Judaic Culture constantly being improved and Camps Pembroke, Tel Noar, Tevya upgraded. The camps observe These leading New England Jewish Cultural resident camps Kashrut and Shabbat in a mean Water Sports Kosher f ood anticipate the following staff openings for the 1993 season: ingful way and, serve fine food, Department Heads for Judaica, Music, Drama, emphasizingheallhychoiccsthat landSports ACA Accredited Arts & Crafts, Cooks and Nurses. children enjoy. Anyone interested is invited Excellent salary and working conditions. to visit the camps during the Drama&Muslc Allordab1eFm Contact: Mr. George Marcus, Executive Director summer or to call directly with 30 Main St., Am 16 questio ns or to schedule an ap Ashland, MA 01 721 • (508) 881- 1002 Atls &Cratts ScholmhlpAld pointment. You may also obtain additio nal information from George Marcus, (508) 881-1002. At Camp Tevya, the largest of Still confused? the Cohen Foundation Camps, the camp experience is an impor !cAMP Camp ~ Order the tant part of a youngster's matur "GUIDE:' ing process,and throughthesum F£MBRCKE Tel Noar mer activities, children are en· couraged to d iscover their indi LAU 0 lOHA M LAU P OUllll'O SUN S£! LAU Over2100 Pembroke. MA Brooklme,NH Hampstead.NH vidual patential. Girls Ages7-15 CoedAges8· 16 Coed. Ages8-15 ramps to Former campers share the Apply now to Apply now to Apply now to enthusiasm for the camp: in Pearl Lourie Shelley Shapiro MartyWiad10 choose from 1989, 1,000 ,ilumni returned to 508-788-0161 603-868-5544 508-443-3655 the 50th reunion. for only $12.95 Thec,1mp is located on L.1ke l'otanipo in Brookline, N.11 ForF11rth11lnlo1mIllon, ContI cl: Cont,,ct Shelley Shapiro, direc GtoroeMarcus.Execu1iveD,rec!or TtieE!,andBtssleConenfouMa11onCamps. JO Mam51rut, floom 16.Aslllomd MA 0172I, (508) 881·1002 tor, for morcinformallon ;.1 t win l,~~l(lftlt,, 1he Collen FounOIIIOII Campi loll ii,,ur;~ We eor.o,uagri JOU IOCill the OoretlO! OI ut~ ter: (603) 868-5544; c,unp: (603) r;,rr,p-!o~or11boulrourg'l+IOJ~l;)!lfleu,pr.om,og$umme, Call 1-800/427-CAMP 673-4010. -=-- r--"""7--=~------TH_ E_R_H_o_o_E_,s_L_A_N_D.;J_EWISH HERALD, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 1993-AS ~· ¥~UMMERC Keeping Camp Avoda Celebrates its 67th Year in Touch Camp Avoda, located at the The health of each camper is Tispaqu in, Avod a provides ability and interest of each boy. Many directors encourage gateway to Cape Cod, in Mid under constant supervision. An well-screened cabins with built 'll1e boys also have an opportu theircampersto write home dleboro, Mass., is a private non experienced registered nurse in closets, small chests of draw nity to choose activities on an regularly lo their par-~ profit resident camp for Je'Nlsh Ii ves in the large, well-equipped ers and modern bathrooms. electlve basis according to ind i ents,brothersand sis- \40. boys 7 to 15 yearsold,rurrently in infirmary, and three local pe· There is a shower facility with vidual interests. ters. To he lp your grades one through nine. Our diatricians are always on call. hot water, two large recreation All swimming activities are child adjust to camp camper-counselor ratio is ap Two months prior to the open hallsforindoorgames,dramatic supervised by Red Cross-certi and encourage correspon proximately 4-to-1, 'Nlth eight or ing of camp, campers will re productions, movies and var fied instructors, and follow a dence, here is a bit of ad nine campers in each bunk and ceive a medical form to be com ied evening programs, a well Red Cross program. Rowing, vice from the American two or three staff members. The pleted by C'ach parC'nl and your equipped arts ,ind crafts build canoeing, kayaking, sailing, Camping Association. camp offers a full program of son's physician. ing, a photographic darkroom, windsurfing and waterskiing water and land sports, as well as Well-balanced kosher meals a video game room, and a camp are also taught according to Red DO ... numerous nonathletic, noncom are prepared in a fully equipped radio station, WPCD:6-l0on the Cross standards. ... give your child pre-ad petitive activities. kitchen by the kitchen staff and AM dial. For more information, call dressed, stamped envelopes or served in thespaciousdining hall. Paul G. Davis, director, at (617) postcards so that they can keep Located on theshoresofL1ke 334-6275: you informed of camp activities . ... send a note or postcard in advance to the camp so there will be a personalized touch when your child arrives. It lets the young camper know that their family has not forgotten them. In your correspondence, assure them that you kno w they're having a good time and express enthusiasm for the camp's activities. DON'T ...... go into great detail since the young adventurers might feel they're missing something back home. Directors advise parents not to mention how much they miss their children, and don't tell them "the dog and cat miss you." .. worry. Your natu ral reac The qualiiy of the camp is tion is to ca lion the fi rst day just determined to a large extent by about bedtime to sec how your its st,1ff. Camp Avoda selects camper is doing - maybe not counselors who are young even to talk with your child, but enough ii') spirit to be friend ly just to talk with the camp direc companionsof the campers, but tor. Counselors are trained lo matureandexpcriencedenough recognize and deal with symp to be able to give guidance and toms of homesickness. direction. All campers partici As one experienced ca mp pateina varied program geared director noted, "We have few to the utmost cultural and physi homesick children, but we have ca I development of Jewish boys homesickparentsbythedozen." 7 to 15 years of age. Camp* CAMP Avoda At the Gateway to Cape Cod HALF MOON On Beautiful Lake Tispaquin Middleboro, Massachusetts 02346 1922 Founded in 1927 for Jewish Boys 7- 15 years old entering grades 2- 10 Established • Acc,ed;ted REGISTRATION NOW IN P ROGRESS FOR OUR SIXIY-SEVENTH SEASON ~ Camp Avoda. located at the Gateway to Cape Cod, the ability and interest of each boy. 1@1 in Mi Summer Camp Checklist Plan now to avoid on every item a child brings lo a small radio. camp. They may provide a co n Insurance. Ca mper health problems later. venient method ofordering easy and accident insurance may be Whether your child attends a iron-on nametags. All clothing, provided by the camp. It's al day or resident camp, there are bedding, towels, etc. should ways a good idea to ask if there someitems that you will need to have a nametag. is an addit-ional charge for in ga ther before camp. The follow Rai ngear. A durable, li ght surance. ing list wi ll help. weight raincoat or poncho is Camp Store. Yourcampmay Most camps will supply you often recommended. Make sure have a ca nteen service open al a with a list of essentials, bu t it's a it has a hood or supply a sepa speci fi c time each day. If so, good idea to ask them if any rate ra in hat. It's important that spending-money is often sug specific materials are required the rain wear not teareasilysince gested for those ever-popular for special programs. Also, feel camp environments include tree refreshments. The camp ma y free to ask for an itemized list of limbs, bushes, etc recommend a certain amount. charges. Shoes.Comfortable,durable Because children mig ht lose Bedding. Campers usually play shoes are a necessity. Spe track of their money, camps bring their own. At some camps cial footwear is advisable for sometimes collect it from each Forging Friendships this can be either a sle€ping bag activities such as tennis, horse child at the beginning of ca mp Making friends for lifeoutsideofschool is very important to or a combination of sheets, blan back riding or hiking. New shoes and put ii on an account. As your child's maturity. Sending your child to camp provides ket and pil low. At others, linens should be broken in before go items are purchased, the costs many aclivitiC'S and memories - but, more importantly, your are used in camp and sleeping ing to ca mp. are deducted from the account. child has a n opportunity to develop special friend ships with bags are used for trips and out Toiletries. A duffel or ditty At the end of the session, money children he or she might not see throughout the rest of the yea r. ings. Some may provide linens. bag is a handy way for campers remaining in the account is re Maintaining a long-distance friendship most certainly aids in Most beds are single size or to carry essentials such as soap, turned to the child . your son or daughter's emotional growth. smaller and, in many cases, they toothpaste, toothbrush, sham Souvenirs and Special Photo rourlt'S'f of Camp Ai'Oda are bunk beds. poo, comb, brush, deodorant, Items. Camp T-shirts, group Towels. These usually must lip balm, insect re pellent and picturesoroutings may beavail be furnished by the camper, but sunscreen. able. If they are, the camp will For more information JCCRI Camps should not be the best in a Laundry. How often clothes advise you on how much money family's household . are laundered at camp is an im your child should anti cipate on summer camps, Camps are available for the Clothing. Most camps supply portant consideration. This ulti bringing with them. see the SCHOOLBEAT following ages and/or grades: lists of recommended wear.Some mately affects how much lo pack. Transportation. Bus trans Camp K'ton, ages 2 1 /2 to 3; may have their own uniform. If page every week in Generally, camps under two portation may be incl uded in Camp Ycladim, ages 3 to 5; so, the camp 'Nill tell you where weeks in length do not offer laun fees,especially at day c.imps, or the Rhode Island Camp J-l averim, g rades kinder they can be ordered. Generally, dry services. Send along a laun it m,1y beanaddilional expense. garten to four; Sports Camp, Jewish Herald. very durable, wear-resistant, dry bag-an extra pillowcase or This is another reason for ask grades kinderga rten to four; comfortable play clothes are ad heavyweight bag will do. ing that costs be itemized. Some Ca mp Bogrim, grades five to vised - nothing dressy. Some Equipment. Special equip resident camps may offer bus seven, and SIT Camp, grades timesspecialtydothingitemsare ment is often required for cer service from centralized loca eight to 10. needed for "out-of-camp" activi tain progra ms. The camp usu tions, or provide pick-up ser Call Ruby Shalansky for in ties, such as backpacking, canoe ally provides it ems such as vice al airports or train stations. formation or to reserve a space tripping,etc. paddles and life jackets. Camps Medicines. It's vital that all for this summer. Brochures will Nametags. Campseitherrec usually include the costs of gen medicines are correctly labeled be sent in the mail soon. ommend or require nametags eral program supplies, such as and given to the proper camp arts and crafts materials, in their medical personnel. Be sure it's fees. In other cases, the camper understood how much medica may need to bring items like tion is to be taken and al what Camp JORI is rich in tradilion yet tennis racquets, musical instru- time intervals. inexpensively priced. mentsorbackpacks.Check with Physical Examination. All the individual camp to see what ACA Accredited Camps require Boys andg1rlsages 7 to 13can1akepart1n issuppliedand whatthecamper ei ther a health history or physi alar~;~~:\~1 ~;1_11!~!~:~::·!lled need~ to bring. Don'_t forget a cal examination prior to camp. :a5 ReminderofHome. A favor 00 1~~%:~11;~b~o::~ ::1;~;1:~;~nand ~;:~~t:Ji:l~~n~:t~:~:~:,c~;: ite stuffed animal, poster or pil Narragansen. Camp JORI 1s the only Jewish posablecameras are now avai\ low is recommend ed to make overmght camp m Rhode Island and follows able), stationery (pre-stamped the camper's bunk feel like their kosher dietary laws and addressed envelopes) and home away from home. Because they feel happy and relaxed in our family atmosph ere. And we know each ch ild personally, Summer Camp: An That's why boys & girl.s from 7- 15join us American Tradition from New England & all It didn't take long for early fective that it was repeated in over the country each summer. Americans to display their char 1863 and 1865. A more perma acteristic fascination 'Ni th theout nent Gunnery ca mp was estab We offer everyth ing doors. Clustered in cities along lished on an inland lake where you'd expect at a the Easternseaboard, they longed campwasconducted two weeks long established camp each August for 12 years. in the Berkshires for opportunity and the grea t 11lustennis, open spaces that stretched be The ca mp idea soon spread horseback riding, yond. In the mid-lSOOs, Ameri from the Gu1mery experience to gymnastics cans began turning in great num pri vatecampsand churchcamps, r ock e try, a ll sports bers to the outdoors for inspira "fresh-air" camps SpCJnsored by and more! tionand recreation fo ritsrede(>m social service agencies, as well as And your child can stay ing and purifying qualities. those su pported by yo uth groups, with us It was in this sce nario that including the Boy Scouts, the for a whole or half season. American education took a new YMCA, the Girl Scouts and $995per4weeksesSIOr"I turn. Headmaster Frederick W. Camp Fire. Noted former Tr1p1June29 -July25 Call Gunn of the Gunnery School, a Harva rd President Charles W. Tr1p2July27 · August22 private boarding school in Co n El iot commented in 1922, "The Dr. Paul & Linda Krouncr Campersh1psavallablelOfRhodelslanders at617-964-l9 12 necticut, conceived the idea of orga ni zed summer c,1mp is the for more info and a video. FOf1nlOfmat10r"1. call(401)521·26550fwr ,te taking pupils on a summer out most important step in educ,1- Camp JORI. ing. In 186 1,Gunnand his wife tion that America has given the 229 WatermanStreet Abigail led a two-week expedi world ." tion, or "gypsy trip," as it was Today, more th,10 8,5(X) d.1y ca lled, to the beach at Long ls and resident camps of v,1rying land Sound. Hiking, boating, typt.>s, lengths and sponson;hips flourish in all pa rts o( the coun ~·~~i~ft~~~~iting were the or- try. Whichever you ~lt"X:t, there's The experience p roved so cf- a cam p for you and your fam.ily j -=------~~~---~~ - - ~ ----- SCATA - Making the Pieces Fit Different choices ... varying may give rise to quest-ions on All of these are questions to home" is created.Camp should visors is a referral agency for options. These create puzzle the part of your camper. It is be answered in order to com be a positive experience, one to summer programs for children pieces which can be combined to wise to answer these questions plete your special puzzle. which a child looks forward and teens. I nadd ition to its home create a picture that is just right in a truthful, reassuring man Camp is about team sports, summer after summer. In the office in Boston, SCATA in for yourchild'sspecialized needs ner. Speaking with kids and waterfront skills, arts and crafts '90s, familiesaresep,1rated from cludes nine branch offices and desires. With the onset of counselors, or the director can projects, theatrical productions, one another in great numbers. around the United Stat£>S and in spring. and summer just around make these worries disappear. outdoor skills; but theseareonly In a world where change is Canada. SCATA's portfolio ;_s the corner, many a foundation the status quo, camp can fill a comprised of 700 programs. familiesarethink- upon which to void, provide stability and be B(>verly Shiffman, founder and ing about sum build skills that cornea surrogate extended fam president of SCATA, and her mer camp for reach far be ily. Children look forward to branch representatives have their children. yond any par being reunited with the same been helping families select "the Some families ticular achieve director, the same waterfront right program" since 1970. are wonderillg if ment. instructor, the same mainte Whenitcomestoaskingques t heir child is Overnight nance person, their familiar tions, SCATA is relentless. The readytomake the campprovidesa friends, year after year. The ca organization has spent every transition from J,- · hea lthy, non- maraderie and continuity that summer for the last 23 years "·•~-~ ..., . •."'j-, ,, f threatening en- camp can provide is invaluable. visiti ng and revisitlngcampson ...--J vironment for its always expand ing list. ~ih~a;~;.~~~: <~ i A Family Process ~ -~ ~ the important Whether you research pro 7~:~~,:~= ,c ::;; Choosing a camp can be a grams on your own or use the a camp ft-om the ' -~ ~ ~ ~;t:~~e~~ positive family process. It pro resources of a referral agency, many that are j-. i and gaining vides the opportunity for par finding a camp for your child available. ~------~ i self-confidence ents to really listen to theirchild. can be an adventure. Look for lflhissummer and indepen Don't rely on the recommen the most important pieces for is your child's first experience Your puzzle is looking good. dence. It is here that a child datlonsoffriendsorfamily.Chil your child and you will put to with an overnig ht camp, anxi When researching a camp, an learns appropriate ways to win dren are all very different and gether a picture-perfect puzzle. ety may be high for both you important first step is to meet and lose. It is here that a child their needs are different. ll1ere and your camper. the d irector. This is the person learns that a successful experi are rarely terrible camps. lncre, What s hould pa rents be that will have the most interac ence requires sharing, coopera are rather, camps that are right or thinking about to help deter tion and the greatest effect upon l-ion, and a degree of give and not right for a specific child. Do mine readiness for overnight the campers. take. your own research and the re camp? One important issue is Be open and honest with the When the appropriate camp sults will be a happy camper. how com fortable a child is be director with regard to the par is selected, a "home away from Student Camp and Trip Ad- ing away from their own family ticular physical and emotional environment. It may be lime to requirements of your family. Is CHESHIRE begin to encourage short sepa your child a bed wetter? Has ACADEMY rations, such as overnights with there been a crisis in the child's close friends or family members. life which would impact on her BROWN Summe•r Session Children are extremely sen ability to ad just? Share as much UNIVERSITY Sp11ng & Summer 1993 Cheshire Academy offers sitive to the anxieties of their information as possible with the several summer programs parents. director. during a six-week period Make every effort to be posi Differencesamongcampsare l/1Jhe/te tlze kwe o{, ~ u between July 6 a nd August tive and upbeat about the pros not easy to discern al first. Most 14, 1993. THE COLLEGE pect of camp. Often it is the re camps offer some combination ~ ad ~-'UJUl1d, PREPARATORY PROGRAM luctance of parents to "let go" of sports, waterfront, arts and offers courses geared primarily for secondary rather than thechild's own fears crafts, outdoor living. students interested in that create problems. This is an Theater or arts and crafts may making up or advancing important piece of the puzzle. be wonderful forsomechildren, in a -given subject. THE but yours may prefer to partici WRITING, READING AND How to Prepare pal(> in these act-ivities only in STUDY SKILLS PROGRAM What can parents do to pre small doses helps students improve their pare themselves and their new Your task is to ask the ques verbal proficiency :hrough a campers both emotionally and tions that will help you deter structured program in educationally for this su mmer mine the relative importance reading. writing and study adventure? For first-time and emphasis placed on each of skills. THE ENGLISH AS A FOREIGN LANGUAGE camper, a family visit to camp the activity areas offered in the PROGRAM is designed lor while it is in session will afford particular camps you are re international students from the opportu nity to meet the di searching beginning to advanced rector, see the program in full levels of English proficiency. Ques tions to Ask swing, meet campers, and see Share the loveof learmng with us this spring and summer. Our Students attend small the physical facility. Some questions to think classes which allow the There is a language, a set of about are: offerings this spring include 150 Brown Learning Community teachers the opportunily to terms, that relates to camp. It is Does my child havedifficulty non-credit evening and weekend courses 1n a vast array of work individually with each a good idea to make these terms making choices or welcome a student and to tailor a sub1ects for adults and young people. The Brown Community custom educational learning familiar to your camper so that chance to create his own pro for Learning in Retirement is a daytime program with a wide experience. Students hove he or she is comfortable with gram? Is she better in a small or lull use of the Academy's them. Knowing the "camp large group? Is he eager lo try variety of study discussion groups led by members. Special locilities, including a Held lingo" truly helps allay fears. new things or does he need lots Student Programs are available for those who need to take house, indoor swimming An open discussion of terms of encouragement? pool, tennis courts and tor credit or audit regular Brown graduate and undergraduate athletic fields. courses. The Resumed Undergraduate Education Program Boarding students are allows older adults lo pursue a degree on a part-time or full provided with a variety of WHICH SUMMER EXPERIENCE aclivilies both during the IS BEST FOR YOUR CHILD? t,me basis . English as a Foreign Language programs at a week and especially on variety of levels are otfered and there w11! be sporting events. weekends. A professional tenn isclin le ls also ova i \able. • Overnight Camp • Language--Cullural Exchange lectures and special events virtually every night. Look1ng • Specially Camp • Worldwide Touring forward to this Summer at Brown we invite 1nqu1ries about • Teen Camp • Work Project- Internship credit and non-credit programs, athletic camps, teacher • School - US & Abroad • H!kLng- BlkJng-Wlldcmess education programs and other cultural and recreational act1v1t1es STUDENT CAMP AND TRIP ADVISORS, inc, Boys and girls grades 6-12 BOSTON. MA Cheshire Academy BEVERLY SHIFFMAN Summer School For more tnform,mon about all Spcci~I and Summer Piu11-1~ms IOM ain Street 800•542•1233 Urown Lcamin); Community/Spcci~ l S1udic, Ou..- 1945 • Drown University Cheshire, CT 06410 IIOIO OPl'lf% OOSTON. MA 1'1o•·idrncc, IH 02912 (203) 272-5396 BRANCHU ATIAITTA CA • ORU\NDO FL • HOCA RATON Fl. • NEW f-lAVEN CT FAX: (203) 250-7209 W 1.ILOOMFlELO Ml • CHICAGO II. • SAN FRANCISCO CA • MONTREAL CANfJ)A (401)86l•l45l • Fu{401) 116)- 112 1 AS-THE RHODE ISLAND JEWISH HERALD,------, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 1993 RCAMPIN~~ Jewish Teens Meet the Challenge Jewishteenswho'veoutgrown grounds utterly unlike their projectsin40differenlstates,serv conventionalcamping,and want own, campers quickly lTanscend ing migrant workers, Native to take on the challenge of help their differences and discover Americans, poor whites, African ing others, will want to know their common humanity. Americans, Hispanic-Americans, aboutsummerworkcampsspon· WrotecamperMichaelRosen the disabled and theelderly. AJSS sored by AJSS, the American Jew feld, 'When someone fonns this is financed entirely by charitable ish Society for Service. bond with a person unlike one contributions and is the only teen Forthe43rd summerina row, self. .. it isa momentous occasion work camp of its kind operating AJSS will send two coed groups to both the individuals involved. in the United States. of motivated teen volunteers on Friendship, and not the houses Observes Henry Cohn, the supervised service projects in dis we helped build, are the real NewYorkattorneywhofounded advantaged U.S. communities. monuments of the summer." AJSS in 1950, and is its volunteda second summer to assist a Mexi ish community, however small twccndifferent peoples. It's truly can-American communityorga· or remote it may be. ecumenism in action." nization in the construction of Samantha Shapiro remembers: This camper's words say it homes for low income families. "Every morning people from the all: " It IAJSSI has been a real New Israel Camp Over the years, AJSS volun community would be waiting for turning point in my youth. This teers have built, renovated and us.... Cars Would come down to summer has been one of the Forms for Teens repaired homes, constructed 'see the Jews.' Most of the local greatest summers I have had so far. It is an experience which I Nanci Grossman and Shula child-care and community cen· residents had never met any Jews, drink in the Kedusha of Eretz expect will stay with me for the mil Gartenhaus announce the ters, built parks and recreational and before they came they were Yisroel. Shiurim will be given facilities, erected fences, laid worried that we wouJd speak a rest of my life." formation of a new camp in 15- by experienced mechanchim water lines, created ball fields different language. It was a scary Applications are now being RAELfortccn-agegirls between from vario us Yeshivos and and demolished old buildings andexcitingburdenknowing that accepted for summer 1993. For theagesof 13 and 18(completed Seminaries throughout the that were eyesores to the com we were the only Jews these information, contact: llle Ameri the eighth to 12th grade). country. munity. people would see." can Jewish Society for Service, 15 CAMP AHAVA is specifi A select group of applicants Working shoulder-to-shoul Over its 43-year history, AJSS E. 25th St., Room 1304,New York, callydesigned In serve the needs will be accepted from all over the d er with people from back- has conducted 99 work-service N.Y. 10010; (212) 269-4310. oft he true Bas Yisroel from vari United States and Canada. This ous communities throughout unique blend of girls will prom the United Slates and Canada. ise an unforgettable summer. The camp program will in Camp Ahava will be located clude toursofhistoricsightswilh in the majestic city ofJerusale m. professiona I tourguides who wi II Grossman and Gartenhaus For More Information ... explore the length and breadth of have had many years of experi Here are suggestions for find upcoming camp fairs in your may be that several families will Eretz Yisrocl ina Torah-oriented ence working with youth. Most ing addition., ! information about area, contact your local Ameri want to review this book to atmosphere. Fun-filled adven recently they have been co-head camps in your community. canCampingAssociationoffice. gether to select the right camp. tures such as rafting down the counselors at a girls' overnight Camp Fairs: These events are Talk Wilh Yourfriends:Talk Referral Services: Some local Banias, trekking through Bar camp in the Baltimorearea . They held intheoff-seasonata school to your friends and have your offices of the American Camping Kochba's caves and splashing in have also spent many years in or public facility. Directors set children do the same. They may Association provide this as a free the blue waters of the Mediterra education. They currently teach up information booths to intro· have p revious experience in service to parents. Experienced nean will help enrich the total at Bais Yaakov School for Girls duce their camps. Slides or vid choosing a camp and can let you staff take basic information from camp experience. in Baltimore. eotapes are usually shown and know what they found through each caller (age ofth e child, what The girls will have the op· For additional information, brochuresexplai ni ng I hecamp's their research. Many times chil typeofcamp theyare look.ing for, partunity todavenat the Kosel, call the camp office at (410) 486· activities and philosophy are dren want to go to a camp that price range, etc.) and then malch to step back into history, and to 0478 or (410) 764-3914. distributed. To find out about their friends are attending. It the person with camps offering those programs. In some parts of the country there are also private referral agencies. After meeting with ISRAEL. PUT YOURSELF IN THE PICTURE. parents, the fi rm's employees will forward the prospective The Nesiya Institute Summer Experiences for High School Students. campers' names to two or three camps. The camp will then contact the parents. Most refer· ral firms charge the camp a percentage based on the tui tion fee for campers that are actually placed. Other compa· nies charge the family a flat fee. It is very important to under stand the financial arrangement in advance. Here are some queslions to ask a private referral agency: • Are the camps referred by the agency accredited by ACA? • I-low many camps do they represent? Why did they M filiate with these particular camps? • I las someo ne from the agency visited c>ach of the camps and obsc>rved the pro· grams in progress? • Arcrcfcrcnccsavailablefrom c,,mpers ;rnd their farnihes? • C.rn the agency describe the Sp«lal Scholarshlp and Ft llo111·shlp awards :tn availablt for Rhode Island art'.t s1udtnts particl~tlng In The Neslya lnslilute Sumnu~r fa~rlt nces. Contacl Ruth Pll!'eat t/1t Bureau ofJe11'1sh Education .at .B1·09S6 for more lnfom1allon. c,rn1p's progr,um,and goals?