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VOLUME LXIX, NUMBER 22 NISAN 29, THURSDAY, APRIL 15, 1999 351! PER COPY Sharing Pride, Prayer and Matzoh at Temple Beth-El Women's Seder by Emily Torgan-Shalansky "Why a women's seder?" vice rife with symbols of how Jewish Community Reporter Cahana began, reading from an modem women could represent he first of the Four Ques especially compiled Haggadah. themselves within an ancient tions is usually asked as "Something very special hap tradition, the guest found them Tfollows: Why is this night pens when women come to selves facing seder plates lhat different from all other gether to form a community. bore the requisite karpas, nights? While we are part of the larger charoset, egg and shankbone as The familiar, beloved answer community of Kial Yisrael, we well as a large orange. goes like this: It's different be have a distinct voice, a voice Twenty-five years ago, Pro cause it's Passover, the time that wants to be heard in its fessor Susannah Heschel, the when we remember our libera uniqueness. As bearers of Jew daughter of the renowned Jew tion from Egypt. ish tradition, we want to expand ish scholar Abraham Joshua However, this traditional re on, inspire and deepen the in Heschel, was speaking at a syna sponse does not fully explain a terpretations of that tradition." gogue on the controversial sub Mom, Can I Take It Home? Passover gathering that drew In an unusually high-pitched ject of Jewish women as leaders The first and second grades at the Providence Hebrew Day 230 women to Temple Beth-El rumble that seemed to become and rabbis," Cahana read. "A School recently took a'most interesting field trip to Biomes, a on April 5. that oft-overlooked voice, the man jumped up and shouted marine education center in North Kingstown, RI. Biomes is a So, why was this seder dif that a woman belonged on a hands-on marine biological learning center where children ferent from all other seders? bimah as much as an orange be can see and touch various marine life. The highlights of the day As explained by Cantor and longed on a seder plate. Profes were the shark petting station and the salt marsh touch tanks. seder leader Ida Rae Cahana, sor Heschel responded that The bus trip home featured a detour over the Jamestown this was a seder organized for 'womenbringtothebimahwhat Bridge and swing around the Island of Conanicus (better and by women. According to an orange would bring to the known as Jamestown) which brought us by a 1780 windmill, Cahana, these gatherings, which seder plate - transformation, Beavertail State Park and its historical lighthouse. As the bus celebrate Jewish womanhood not transgression." · followed the shoreline, the children chanced getting a glimpse by presenting the Passover story This spirit of transformation of an osprey (an eagle-like sea bird with a 6-foot wing span) from a fenµnist perspective, are continued as the participants and they were successful. Beverly Hall, a second-grade teacher rapidly gaining national popu- followed a version of the Pass who lives in Jamestown, said "Watching it soar around its . larity. over story that focused on the enormous nest was a sight to behold! The day was complete." " I had experienced a essential roles of its female char Photo courtesy of PHDS women's seder at my previous acters. pulpit in Toledo, Ohio, and it As Jewish men suffered as was wonderful," she said. slaves in Egypt, their Jewish "when I came here four years wives fed, loved and nurtured ago, I started one at my house them, read the participants. with 17 guests. I thought it When Pharaoh's advisor, would be something small, but Bilaam, suggested that the Jew there was tremendous interest." ish midwives be forced to kill Three years later, with the Cantor Ida Rae Cahana the newborn infants, Shifra and women's seder well on its way Herald photo by Emily Torgan-Slialansky Puahrefused to comply despite to becoming a community insti great risks. tution, Cahana worked with women read that the Passover After the Jewish leader Deborah A. Waldman, singer/ story shows that Jewish women Amram divorced his wife, • songwriter Laura Berkson, and acted with courage and wisdom Yocheved, because he felt that it a women's seder committee co to ensure the survival of their ~as useless to bring children chaired by Gloria Feibish and people. into the world only to see them ,; Selma Stanzler. As they moved through a ser- slaughtered, it was his daugh ter,Miriam, who persuaded him , to reunite with her; it was · 'One by One' Miriam who hid her brother Moses amongst the bullrushes; by Lenka Rose Survivor, Auschwitz-Birkenau, Bergen-Belzen it was Pharaoh's daughter, Batyah, who retrieved him. Remember and "never" forget the6 million Jewish men, women Sharing food, music, and the and children who perished during the Holocaust at the Persian custom of lashing each , hands of bloodthirsty Nazis in Germany. other with scallions to com Tremendous brain power lost to humanity. Hitler's willing memorate Egyptian whips, the executioners blinded by hate. Sadistic rage in a blitz of hate women sang, laughed, and lis rounded up the victims i•n a cage, like cattle for slaughter. tened to tributes to Miriam, Dr. Mengele in Auschwitz alone, on a whim, with a wave of his Leah, Rachel and Sarah. hand in command with his cohorts, kept cutting young lives At the end of the seder meal, down, "One by One" to the bitter end. Cahana again faced the all-fe Using the Holocaust as a base for fantasy, deludes and distorts male crowd. the unspeakable horror that actually took place. "We have remembered who It sends erroneous information to the present and future gen we are and seen who we can erations. be," she read. "Oh G-d and G-d They said: "They died, so we can live." of our mothers, G-d of Sarah, It is the whole world who let them down and so they died Rachel, Leah and Miriam, a heri alone "One by One." tage of faith and learning has What a tragedy that was. What a shame. It bears forever, a come down to us out of the life constant refrain. To preserve their sacred memory, we must create an everlast of our own people. We go forth ing shield as if protecting a most precious yield. tonight in strength, our faces turned toward a futurewhenall Remember. Israel, and all the world, shall be free." 2 - THE RHODE ISLAND JEWISH HERALD, THURSDAY, APRIL 15, 1999 HAPPENINGS
,t- Ent=.t·rtAinm=.t·nt Calendar: April 16th thru April 21ST 16 Daffodil Days at Blithewold Mansion & Gardens, 101 Ferry Road, Bristol. Scilla, crocuses, and more than 50,000 naturalized da,ffodils and hundreds of tulips bloom in the gardens. I' 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., April 16 through May 16. Call 253-2707. · . f@r Childr=.t·n The Newport Art Museum, 76 Bellevue Ave., Newport, exhibits works by Robert Greenberg. Monday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Sunday noon to 5 p.m. Call 848-8200. The Providence Children's Museum, 100 South St., Provi 17 Student Spring Art Sale at Rhode Island School of Design, 224 Benefit St., Providence. Call dence announces 'the following activities. Call 273-KIDS. 454-6100. Pawtucket Red Sox takeonSyrc1cuse at 1 p.m. at McCoy Stadium, Pawtucket. Call 724-7300. April April 17 and 18. Dan Moretti brings the smooth jazz sounds of his quartet to CAV, 15 Imperial Place, 16 Preschool Friday: Stories Aloud. From 9:40 a.m. to 1:50 Providence at 9:30 p.m. Tickets $5. - p.m. preschoolers ages 3 to 5 listen to the beastly favorite The Bindlestiff Family Cirkus and Autonomadic Bookmobile Road Show. AS220, 115 Where the Wild Things Are. Kids celebrate the beasties Empire St., Providence. 8 p.m. Call 831-9327. within and create creatures of their own, using an assort-, K&S Ballroom Dance, UCT Ballroom, 1530 Atwood Ave., Johnston. 7 p.m. Call 821-4108. ment of bizarre, recycled materials. Pre-registration for an 18 Service of Comfort offered by Temple Beth-EI, 70 Orchard Ave., Providence, 5 p.m. Call eight-week series is recommended for this program. Call 331-6070. 273-KIDS, ext. 234, for enrollment information. There may Brown professor Kenneth Sacks speaks on "Jews Among the Greeks and Romans: be space available for same-day registration. There is a $1 Resistance, Assimilation, and Accommodations" at the monthly Kulanu Brunch of Temple fee above the price of admission for same-day registration. Emanu-El's Kulanu. $1 to $2 donation suggested. 9:30 a.m. Call 331-1616. 17 Stories On-Stage: At 1 and 1:30 p.m., children ages 5 and 19 Conservation Week and Earth Day Celebration at Roger Williams Park Zoo. April 19 to 24. older watch an animated environmental show, performed A weeklong celebration to teach youngsters and adults about the environment and by special guest, Looking Glass Theatre's Diane Postoian. conservation. Animal interviews, and crafts. Postoian brings animals and nature to life with her spirited Singer Samuel Ramey will perform at Veterans Memorial Auditorium, Brownell Street, show and musical accompaniment. These two, 30-minute Providence, to benefit Beavertail Opera Productions. 8 p.m. Call 272-4VMA. performances are free with museum admission, and are 20 The Women's Division and Business & Professional Women's Affiliate are sponsoring sponsored by BankRI. a choice of two workshops: "Jewish Women's Rituals" and "Jewish Women's Genealogy." Two sessions 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. Cost$10 (includes breakfast or dinner with the speaker). Call Other Activities 421-4111, ext. 172. _Birthday Cake for Israel! On this date in 1948, Eretz Yisrael officially became the state of 16-18, 23-25 and 27 "Charlie and'The Chocolate Factory." Join Israel. Celebrate Israel's 51st birthday with cake at the Memorial Union, URI Kingston Charlie Bucket in his adventurous tour of Willy Wonka's Campus, booth 3, between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. Sponsored by URI Hillel. world famous chocolate factory. Vartan Gregorian El 21 Yorn Ha'atzmaut Picnic on the Quad. The URI Hillel is celebrating Israel's birthday with a ementary School, 455 Wickenden St., 7 p.m. and 2 p.m. Call picnic lunch on the Quad. Bring lunch and share your favorite Israel pictures. Noon to 1:30 331-7174. . p.m. The Cleveland Signstage Theatre presents "Peter Rabbit" at the Stadium Theatre, Monu 22 The All Children's Theatre performs "I Never Saw An ment Square, Woonsocket. 10 a.m., tickets $4; 7 p.m., tickets .$5. Call 762-4545. other Butterfly" at the Providence Performing Arts Center, Jazz vocalist Rose Weaver performs at Roberts Recital Hall, room 138, Rhode Island 220 Weybosset St., 9:30 a.m. Call 421-ARTS. College. Free admission. Call 456-9504. See The Beauty of Ellis Island Join Rhode Island Hadassah On April 25, the Jewish 49ers are going to Ellis Island. The day For Their Spring Events trip includes round-trip bus fare from Framingham, Mass., snacks, April 19, 10 a.m. -Rhode Island Chapterof Hadassah, Cranston/Warwick Book Club, The book, ferry, tour, and supper on 2nd Avenue,N.Y. The bus leavesat6:15 The Ghost of Hannah Mendes, by Naomi Ragen. Call Shirley Zeir, 738-0785. · a.m. and returns at 10:30 p.m. Tickets are $60 members, $65 non April 29, 7 p.m. - "Saving the Children - the Kinder Transport." Sponsored by Rhode Island , members. Seats are limited, so please call Mimi, (508) 875-6855, or Chapter of Hadassah. Speakers are Peter Wegner and Albert Silverstein. Open to the public. At the Corrine, (617) .254-5292, for reservations. Warwick Public Library, 600 Sandy Lane, Warwick. Call the Hadassah office at 463-3636. May 12, 7 p.m. - "Jewish Mysticism." Sponsored by Rhode Island Chapter of Hadassah. Speaker is Rabbi Alvin Kaunfer. Meeting will be held in Temple Emanu-El, Sisterhood Lounge. Open to the Join thousands Subscribe to the public. Call Hadassah office at 463-3636. of readers who May 25, 7 p.m. -Annual Meeting and Installation of Officers, Rhode Island Chapter of Hadassah. Speaker will be Dr. Stanley Aronson. Meeting will be held at the Village at Hillsgrove, 75 Minnesota. know what's going Ave., Warwick. Call Hadassah office at 463-3636. on in the Rhode Island Jewish RHDDI April is The Month of The Young Child Proyidence Children's Museum highlights the needs of children and honors caregivers as heroes Community ... _during two programs in April. 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A Disease With No Local Federation Assists Ethnic, Ra.cial or in Relief Effort Religious Boundaries The Jewish Federation of Rhode Island is making an emergency grant of $10,000 for non sectarian relief in aiding the hundreds of thousands of refugees fleeing the war-torn province by Emily Torgan-Shalansky Shortly after his return to of Kosovo, it was announced by Edward D. Feldstein, President of the Jewish Federation. Jewish Community Reporter Rhode Island, said Paige, he re "We cannot be silent in the face of hatred. Because of our memories of the horrors of the Nazi Cranston resident Marc Paige alized that there was a great Holocaust, itis incumbent upon us as Jews to respond to the needs of the refugees of this terrible is Jewish. He is also an AIDS deal of work for a Jewish AIDS crisis," said Feldstein. "It is fitting that we make this announcement on the eve of Yorn HaShoa patient And he is not alone. activist to do here. - Holocaust Commemoration Day," he added. "Unforhmately, I know many "It's very important for "Our contribution on behalf of the Rhode Island Jewish community will help with the shelter, Jews with AIDS," said Paige. young Jewish people to see a medical, food and clothing needs of the refugees. We urge all members of the Rhode Island . "They are gay and straight, young Jewish person who is community to personally contribute to any of the dozens of charities now collecting funds for young and old, male and fe battling this disease," he ex this emergency, said Feldstein. male. Jews am a part of the hu plained. "It makes it very real The Jewish Federation of Rhode Island, anon-profit agency established in 1945, serves as the man condition like any other for them, and they understand central fund-raising, community relations and leadership development address of the orga- group." An AIDS activist and that they must take this disease nized Rhode Island Jewish community. · educator who is active within seriously. When they hear that I the Jewish Federation of Rhode was involved in B'nai B'rith Island's AIDS Task Force, Paige Youth, they understand that no Touro Fraternal Association spends much of his time urging one is immune." According to Discovery Jews and non-Jews alike to dis Paige, the greater Jewish card the false notion that they community's response to AIDS Comes to is Thinking Golf cannot be infected. has changed from one of fearful The winds and the cold are steak-fry dinner, full locker "Being Jewish does not make denial to support. Providence still hanging around, but Toure room facilities, use of a cart and you immune," he explained. "A "I think in the early 1980s, the The renowned Discovery Fraternal Association is think unlimited practice time on the virus does not make determina Jewish community was slow to Seminar will be corning to Provi ing golf. Kirkbrae driving range. tions about your religion, sex, respond," he said. "It was very dence on April 25. The seminar The association, with head The shotgun tee-off time is or color. This virus only looks hidden - it is a sexually trans will be held at the Lincoln quarters inCranston,announced scheduled for 1 p.m. A scramble for a warm bloodstream to turn mitted disease - and families School,301 Butler Ave. in Provi details for the first of what it format will be used. into a cold one. It's not about whoweredealingwithittended dence, R.I. expects to be an annual golf tour Advance reservations are re who you are, it's about what to isolate themselves." Presented around the world nament to be played for the ben quired. Cost of the complete you do." According to Paige, the to audiences of all ages and back efit of the association's Welfare package is $75 for Touro Frater community's initial denial may grounds, the Discovery Semi Fund, which helps underwrite nal members and $125 for non have been cultural in origin. nar gives participants the op the cost of many of the members. Dinner - only reser "We have a common expres portunity to critically analyze association'scharitableactivities. vations are available. Checks ''Being Jewish does not sion that Jews don't drink, but many of the fundamental claims The kick-off event will be held should be made payable to the make you immune," he we all know of Jewish alcohol ofJ udaism and evaluate the evi May 24 at the Kirkbrae Country Toure Fraternal Association ics," he said. "Similarly, we are dence that supports those Club in Lincoln and is open to all Welfare Fund and must be re explained. "A virus does just as vulnerable as everyone claims. Touromembersand their guests. ceived no later than April 24. not make determinations else to societal problems." Discovery's spellbinding lec The day's activities begin at Information about the tour At present, said Paige, just turers include scientists, lawyers 11:30 a.m. and include a full deli nament may be obtained by call about your religion, sex, about every large-scale Jewish and mathematicians, who take lunch buffet, 18 holes of golf, a ing Toure at 785-0066. or color. This virus only organization has an arm or of the audience on an edge-of-the fice that deals with AIDS and its seat-exploration of questions looks for a warm blood. ramifications. About five years such as, "What objective evi Summe ~rog!f!ms by The Wheeler School stream to turn into a ago, in response to community dence is there for the existence cold one. It's not about members who requested sup of G-d?" and "How do we ac 'I port on a local level, the Jewish count for the bizarre course of who you are, it's Federation of Rhode Island cre events in Jewish history?" Us about what you do." ated its AIDS Task Force. ing state of the art computer "It's a problem, in many techniques, as well as investiga many places" Paige said. "Also, tive methodology adapted from Many, said Paige, do not the faith urges compassion and the Israel Mossad, Discovery is bother with AIDS precautions support for the sick and their an intellectually charged yet because they feel that they are families." highly entertaining presentation outside of the major risk groups. Although Paige admits that of "the case for Judaism." A variety ofprograms for ·children ages 4-18 "AIDS is appearing amongst it is very hard to track AIDS "Discovery's rational ap the elderly in Florida," he cau within America's Jewish com proach has been like a breath of June 21 -August 20 tioned. "Many of them are re munity, he was very encour fresh air for today's university WWW, WHEELERSCHOQL.ORGfTENCAMP/SUMMERHOMEPAGE.lllML tired and have losnheir spouses, aged by what he witnessed educatedJew, who tends to view so they date and have sexual whenhespentWorldAIDSDay Judaism as set of quaint rituals Call the Summer Programs Office at 401-528-2100. relations. They think that be 1998 in Israel. at best and, at worst, as an un • 2 I 6 Hope Street • Providence RI 02906 • cause they're white, straight and "There are about 1,000 AIDS wanted burden," said Eric older, they can't get AIDS. And infections per year in Israel," he Coopersmith, director of Dis some of those Florida retirees said. "That's about three per covery North America. are Jewish. As news of how day." To pre-register and to get AIDS is proliferating in more information, call 351-5752 uto Shov--- America's black community and or e-mail
Temple Beth-El Presents Miriam Hospital Sholes Installed as Leader 'By George! A Gershwin Celebration' Will Honor Temple Beth-El presents a cel of Chased Schei Amess ebration of the musical magic of Roberta Steven Sholes, of Warwick, It is comprised exclusively of George Gershwin. This concert leads a group of members of the volunteers. pays tribute to the unique diver Loebenberg Jewish community who serve Organizations owning land sity of Gershwin's music. The Roberta Loebenberg will be as officers and directors-of the at the cemetery also are repre concert features Cantors Ida Rae honored as the 1999 recipient of Chased Schei Amess Associa sented on the board. They are Cahana, Evan Kent and Heather The Miriam Hospital Women's tion, which is responsible for Aaron Davis, Temple Torat Yis Peffer. They will be accompa Association Annual Recogni the operation and care of Lin rael; Sruel Oelbaum, Temple nied by pianist Philip Martorella, tion Award. The award will be coln Park Cemetery. Emanu-El; Michael Mitchell, bass player Dennis Frati and presented at a luncheon during Sholes and his line of officers Temple Beth Shalom; Irving Kevin Plouffe on the drums. the association annual meeting and board members were in Lake, TempleArnDavid;Sloane The concert will be presented on May 12 at the Ledgemont stalled recently by Rabbi Leo Taube, Cong. Ohawe Sholom on April 25 at 4 p.m. The pro Country Club. Abrami of Temple Am David at Pawtucket; Samuel Rotkopf, gram will be followed with a Loebenberg has been an ac ceremonies in the cemetery's Cong. Mishkon Tfiloh; Harold reception. The concert is free tive member of The Women's newly renovated Samuel Priest Silverman, Cong. 5ons of Jacob; and open to the public. The con Association for more than 40 Memorial Chapel. He succeeds Joe Margolis, Cong. Shaare Cantor Ida Rae Cabana cert is funded by the Benefac years and has served as asso Rodney Locke, who served as Zedek; David Brandt, R.I. Jew tors Fund of Temple Beth-El and ciation secretary for much of president for the past two years. ish Fraternal; Harold Fink, Jew the Dorothy and Jay Isenberg Cantor's Music Fund. that time. A native ofBrookline, The non-profit association ish War Veterans, Joel Pressman, Mass., Loebenberg moved to was founded 91 years ago to Touro Fraternal Association, P d F Providence in 1952, when she operate the area's largest Jew and Michael Sugarman, Loyal resent an ormer Jewish Boy Scouts married Dr. Stanley Loeben- ishcemetery(at1469Pos_tRoad). Family Circle. Will Gather at Temple Beth-El berg,adentistonthestaffofThe Miriam. She had enjoyed her The Jewish Committee on Scouting of Narragansett Council, involvement with the associa Boy_Scouts of America, is sending out a call to all present and tion and has attended nearly former Boy Scouts and Scouters of the Jewish faith to attend a first- every meeting of the board in ever gathering at Temple Beth-El, Orchard Avenue, Providence, , her capacity as secretary. on April 25 at 9:15 a.m. She also has long served as A complimentary breakfast, prepared by the Brotherhood of secretary of the Rhode Island Temple Beth-El, will precede a program of reunion and fellowship. Chapter of the National Coun In addition to skits by current Boy Scouts, theShofar Award will cil of Jewish Women and on the be presented to several adults in recognition of "outstanding boardoftheTempleBeth-ElSis service in the promotion of Scouting among Jewish youth." terhood in Providence. She is a Thoseplanning to attend are being asked to bring with them any prolific and gifted knitter, and photographs or other memorabilia of their days in Scouting to is proudest of all of her role as · share with others. grandmother to 16-year-old Those planning to attend the April 25gatheringatTemple Beth- Rachel. El are asked to call Ryan Hai mer, advisor to the Jewish Committee To attend the luncheon, or on Scouting, at Boy Scout headquarters in Providence, 351-8700. for more information, contact the association at 793-2520. Rhode Island Hadassah VOLUNTEER OFFICERS and board members (seated, from left): Nutritionist to Sidney Goldman, first vice president; Irving Zaidrnan, treasurer; Sponsoring Lecture on Steven Sholes, president; Susan Vederman, financial secretary; Speak at JFS and Stephan Goldman, second vice president. Standing, from left: WWII Kindertransports Norman Elman, Sam Mendelowitz,} oel Pressman,Harry Katzman, The Rhode Island Chapter of might never see their parents Kosher Mealsite Ken Resnick, Gerald Sherman and Ernest Schleifer, board Hadassah will sponsor a free again, and growing up with fos "Sensory Stimulation," a nu members; Ralph Rottenberg, Rodney Locke and Murray Gereboff, lecture on the Wor.ld War II ter parents in wartime England. trition program offering touch past president;Sruel Oelbaum, Nathan Lury and Arthur Poul ten, Kindertransports on April 29 at Afterthewarabout2,000Kinder and taste exploration of several board members, and Simon Chorney, past president. 7 p.m. at the Warwick Public emigrated from England to the different foods will be presented Library. Special guest speakers United States and 1,000 to Is by Annette Catalfano, COASI will be Professor Peter Wegner rael. Many later enriched our nutrition director, at the Jewish Historic Lecture at Touro of Brown University, who is the culture by their achievements. Family Service Mealsite in Cran "The Eighteenth Century Wooden' Synagogue of Eastern Eu New England regional coordi This lecture is free and open ston on April 29 at 11 a.m. rope" will be presented by Professor Tom Hubka, School of Archi nator of the Kindertransport As to the public. The Warwick Pub Along with a hot kosher meal tecture, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, on April 28 at 7:30 p.m. sociation, and Professor Albert lic Library is at 600 Sandy Lane. every weekday, the Mealsite of in Touro Synagogue. A reception will follow at Levi.Gale House. Silverstein of the University of Take Rte. 95 to exit 12A (Rte. fers a variety of activities and The lecture will be co-sponsored by Roger Williams University Rhode Island. Both were chil 113E) follow to the end. Take a entertainment throughout the School of Architecture, Department of Historic Preservation, and dren during the war and will left onto West Shore Road (Rte. month. The Society of Friends of Touro Synagogue. speak about their personal ex 117) and stay in the left hand The April periences. lane. At the next light take the schedule includes: Wegner and Silverstein will left fork (Sandy Lane). Library describe their experiences in is on the right. Parking and the • Bingo - April 19 and 26 cluding the trauma of being tom library entrance are at the back • Tai Chi -April 27 at 11 a.m. from their families at an age of the building. Light refresh • Writing Class - April 21 at when they could not understand ments will be served. For more 11 a.m. what was happening, the information, call R.I. Hadassah • Exercise Class -April 22 gradual realization that they at 463-3636. and 28 • Nutrition Meeting- April 20 at 11 a.m. • Blood Pressure Screening with the Registered Nurses from Jewish Family Service -April22 • Men's/ Women's Discus sion Groups - every Friday • Weekly Shabbat Meal - every Friday Programs usually begin at 11 a.m. and a nutritious, hot ko sher lunch is served at noon. Every Friday, there is a special Automa tic. air conditioning. a larm, power locks, power windows. much more. Shabbat meal, complete with candles, challah and kiddush. Drivers wanted:@ The JFS Kosher Mealsite in Statehouse Visit Brings Cranston is located at Temple Rl's exc lusive VW dealer Rhode Island History Alive Tora! 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8 -1HE RHODE ISLAND JEWISH HERALD, THURSDAY, APRIL 15, 1999 JEWISH COMMUNITY National ·Center For Jewish Film Releases Israeli Video Series In honor of Israeli Indepen- Tzur) armed with a pneumatic vessel which nearly sparked a dence Day on April 19, the Na- drill proceeds to wreak havoc ci'(il war in 1948. "Dreamers and ' tional Center for Jewish Film at on the streets of Tel Aviv. Builders" (1997), a restoration Brandeis University (Waltham, In "The Policeman," Kishon produced by NCJF and the Is Mass.) has released a series of confronts the foibles of his ever rael Film Achive-Jerusalem video tapes celebrating the turbulent adopted homeland Cinernatheque, documents the nation'spastandpresent.Among from the ironic perspective of early history of Palestine and its thehighlightsofthecollectionare an aging, inept beat cop. As he pioneering Zionist founders three features directed· by ac- approaches retirement, the be through rare footage shot in the claimed satirist and seminal Is- leaguered officer Azoulay 1920s by cameraman Ya'akov raelifilmmakerEphraimKishon: (Shaike Ophir) has a series of Ben'Dov. "Arbinka" (a.k.a. "Ervinka", misadventuresduringwhichhe The National Center for Jew 1967), "The Big Dig" (a.k.a. befriends an enigmatic prosti ish Film is a non-profit archive ''Blaurnilch Canal," 1969), and tute and unwittingly solves a and resource center established 'The Policeman" (1971). These crime staged for his benefit. in 1976 to preserve and restore titles are available through NCJF In addition to the Kishon the cinematographic records of What Makes A Natural Leader for the first time in English-Ian- films, NCJF is offering a diverse the Jewish experience. The cen guage subtitled versions. array of Israeli documentaries, ter is the largest Jewish film Acting Up from left: Nathan Weissburg, Susan Landau, The Hungarian-born Kishon features and shorts. The Ameri archive outside of Israel and Raya Gabry and Abraham Aron perform with the Looking made his directorial debut in can-made"Exodus 1947" (1996), distributes the largest collection Glass Theatre group in their production of "The King's Great 1964 with the Academy Award- directed by Elizabeth Rodgers of Jewish-themed film and video Disguise." Photo courtes y of Liz Goldberg, ASDS nominated "Sallah," a comedy and Robby Henson, examines in the world. aq_out the chaos of Israeli immi- · the history and impact of the The Israeli videos may be gration and resettlement that - famed steamer ship which at mail-ordered directly from introduced actor Chaim To pol tempted to run the British block NCJF. The archive can be ("Fiddler on the Roof") to audi- ade to Palestine. Another his reached at (781)899-7044, by fax Medication Evaluation Clinic ences worldwide. toric ship is the subject of Ilana at (781) 736-2070, or e-mail In 1982, Dr. Albert Taubman initiated the !'Brown Bag" "The Big Dig" offers a color- Tzur' s documentary" Altalena"
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Redpolls, Siskins, Gold FOR MIND, BODY AND SPIRIT" FEATURES AN ELEGANT DINING trees. Gray fruits early winter attract finches, Grosbeaks, Crossbills, AREA, HIDDEN CEDAR LOUNGE, CHAIRS AND FLOWERING PLANTERS Different species prefer dif myrtle warblers. Titmice, Tree Sparrows, Juncos TO PROVOKE THOUGHT, FULFILLMENT AND INTERACTION WITH ferent habitats. Redosierdogwood-Cornus eat seeds of these: NATURE. THE DISPLAY, CONSTRUCTED BY THE RHODE ISLAND Birds feeding attract even stolonifera. Native shrub, red Trees-Birches-seeds in NURSERY & LANDSCAPING ASSOCIATION, JOHNSTON, WAS more birds. twigs, white fall fruit. winter, aphids in summer. RECENTLY FEATURED AT THE R.I. SPRING FLOWER & GARDEN GI Water is always attractive to Wifiterberry or Black Conifers, especially SHOW HELD IN FEBRUARY AT THE R.I. CONVENTION CENTER. Ot birds. alder llex firs, red cedar, Sl Grosbeaks, Robins, Cedar G1 verticillata. Decidu spruces and hem Waxwings, Orioles, Catbirds, ous red-berried lock. Shelter and ab Brown Thrashers, Flickers, holly. Fruits in early seeds. de Purple Finches, Bluebirds, winter. Likes moist Shrubs Ten Free Shade Trees Vireos, Myrtle Warblers, Tree. sites. Shrubby St. John's Swallows are some of the birds *Tatarian honey wort, weigelia. Will Be Given Away F attracted by berries of the fol suckle - Lonicera Vines - Grape, lowing plants: tatarica . Deep red flow- Vitis sp.; and Ten free shade trees will be postpaid at the right time for t Deciduous Trees ers and abundant fruit in early virginia creeper, Parthenocissus given to each person who joins planting in April to May with Flowering crab - Ma/us flo summer. Provides nesting quinquefolia. the National Arbor Day Foun enclosed planting instructions. ! ribunda. Best all-around decora cover. For Hummingbirds-trum clation during April The 6- to 12-inch trees are guar tive small tree. Fruits in early Viburnums - Arrowwood, pet vine, honeysuckle, nicoti 1999as part of the non anteed to grow or they Fo fall. Pine grosbeaks! Viburnum den ta tum ana, larkspur, columbine, bee profit foundation's will be replaced free of Gi Cherries - Bird, Prunus Nannyberry, V. lentago- High balm, red salvia. Trees for America charge. ia1 pensylvanica - Black, P. serotina de bush cranberry, V. trilobum . V. Remember, a weedpatch campaign. To become a mem Ge -Choke,P. virginiana . All these lentago, blue fruits in fall; V. (poke berry, goldenrod, sun The 10 shade trees ber of the foundation ce are native cherries. Fruits in trilobum, red winter fruits. Vig flower, pigweed, mead are red oak, sugar and receive -the free th summer. orous native shrubs that will owsweet, etc.) attracts winter maple, weeping wil trees, send a $10 contri A, Dogwoods - Flowering, stand some shade. birds. low, green ash, thornless bution to Ten Free m Corn us florida - Pagoda tree, C. Elderberry - Sambucus *The Rhode Island Wild Plant honeylocust, pin oak, Shade Trees, National In alternifolia. C. florida,spring flow er ·canadensis. 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URI's Master Gardeners Have One Windo-w: T-wo Very The Dirt on Plants Oneindicationthatthepopu URI has a cadre of 350 active Different Vie-ws larity of gardening isn't wilting Master Gardeners. Most are is the la test class of Master Gar Rhode Island residents, al The window is one of the tapestry pattern on a natural wrought iron bar with speared dener wannabees at the Univer though a few are rooted in most important focal points of a background, spectacular loop finials. sity of Rhode Island. nearby Connecticut and Massa- . room, and to a greater extent, top panels and valance. Behind "This room design focused Thissemesterthereare120stu chusetts. your home. Window treatments the main window treatment are upon the bright outdoor sun dents enrolled in URI' s Plant Sci Sherry said only the cream of add drama, style and atmo beautiful tab top sheers in the shine. We accessorized with ence 222, the prerequisite toward the crop answer URI's Garden sphere to the entire room decor. same natural shade. The look is light-hearted appeal - over earning a Master Gardener cer ing and Food Safety Hotline, While well-dressed windows fabulous - elegant, light, daz sized martini glasses in a tor tificate. Eighteen members of the (800) 448-1011. The toll-free are vital to the overall room de zling. Natural colors such as toise shell pattern, animal print class are traditional URI students, hotline operates from 9 a.m. to 2 sign scheme, homed wellers are ivory and white work well in and tasseled pillows. Also, one mostly juniors and seniors, many p.m., Monday through Thurs often overwhelmed by the many most rooms, depending upon of our favorite additions was of whom are studying landscape day. choices in window fa shions. the decor. And the prices are showcasing the lion figurine architecture or plant sciences. The In addition to answering the From swags to jabots, with the wrought remaining 102 students are hotline, Master Gardeners have balloons to Roman iron plant stand, re green-thumbed Rhode Islanders designed and continue to main shades, it's difficult to inforcing the play who have shown an interest in tain the President's Garden lo choose the right treat ful mood." the Master Gardener program. cated at the URI president's ment foreach room. The Window Style - Students learn the basics of residence on Upper College answer is as complex as Your Way - window treat gardening, including such Road. Other Master Gardeners each homeowner' s taste, things as botany basics, soil com complete their volunteer hours and of course will dra mentsshould never position, pruning, pest controls, by maintaining a vegetable matically vary depend overpower the turf, vegetable and floral gar demonstration garden at the ing upon the room' s room; instead they should catch the dening, perennials, and water Cooperative Extension Educa view, privacy, sunlight quality. The curriculum as tion Center which also is on and decor. viewer' seye and in sumes some background and campus. Transforming terest. The formal window projects a knowledge of gardening. "The About two dozen Master A Room soft, relaxed mode class digs deeper," said Sherry. Gardeners are involved in an One window can be of living. This Completing the three-credit, ongoing project at the Bristol transformed into two photo, emphasiz semester-long class is the first Veterans Home, raising plants very different styles ing sheer window step toward a Master Gardener in its greenhouse and working solely through window treatments and accent t z:.ea tments, en certificate. The other require with some of the veterans and a hances a sunny ment is to commit to 50 or more few Mount Hope High School pieces. room and imparts volunteer hours within a two class members to beautify the The Elegant, Formal . Window a senseofspiritand year time span. grounds. "With its beautiful fun. The sheers are view of the landscaped beauti~ully dis- grounds this particular played on one of Buying and Selling window was meant to let the equally as noteworthy at today's most popular home outside landscape shine in. HomeGoods, each panel is fashion accents - window Ouality Antiques. 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Everything revolves frequent testing after the heavier or centuries, the Japanese window, you should be able to has an eye for what goes into around the cleanliness of the rains. Hermann provides a free have incorporated seren view your garden from that spot. designing a back yard, accord water. water chart to customers to track Fity into their lives by in The next step is to determine the ing to Hermann, they [her and "Everything is curable," said their water quality. stalling simple, and some size, and Hermann suggests her staff] are the only ones who Hermann, "if you have a good "It does take a commitment," times elaborate, water gardens. placing a hose on the lawn and are knowledgeable when it filtration system." said Hermann, "but with the The calming effect water has on outlining a pattern which best comes to the actual installation Once the water fi!i:ra tion sys proper filtration system, you're people is astounding-those fits the dimensions of theyard of the water garden and the tem is up and running, you may looking at 15 minutes a week." who have undergone a stressful all you have to do is tell building of its filtration system. not introduce any fish into the Now, according to Hermann, situation, surgery, divorce, etc .. Hermann the longest length and The filtration system is the pond for six weeks-and this is is the time to get your existing find that when they come in widest width of your design. most important part of the wa- for both new and existing ponds. pond up and running and also contactwithwater,manyoftheir "The size· you The system, each time to think about installing a physical and emotional ailments choose determines season, takes five to _ new pond. The Koi, which have seem to subside. Over the last 10 the filtration system, six weeks to get up remained in the pond all winter years, garden aficionados and the ultraviolet light and running, and, because they are cold-water fish novices alike have been riding and also dictates the according to who have remained dormant on the water pond bandwagonand amount of fish and Hermann, this is the bottom of the pond for the installing these water paradises plant life you are al when the pond isat season, are now beginning to in their yards. That makes Gail lowed to have within its weakest point. a waken and poke their heads to Hermann, of Koi Villa Ultimate the pond," said When you are the warmth of the surface sun. Living, Inc., in Foster, Rhode Hermann. "If you ready to introduce But, DON'T FEED TI-IE FISH, at Island, very happy and very don' t have the pond fish, it is very im least not until the water has busy. balanced, it won't portant that the reached 50 degrees and has re "Today, everyone works and work. When the amount of fish mained there for at least one they're working a minimum of pond is dug, it goes doesn't exceed the week. The reason, according to 50 to 60 hours a week and when down about 10 gallon capacity of Hermann, is that their digestive they get home, this is their envi inches and that's the pond. Accord systems have not fully recov ronment," said Hermann, as she where the first shelf is for ter pond and insuring a long ing to Hermann, the rule is one ered from their winter nap. spanned her backyard, complete plants--so decidingwhaty~u' re and healthy life for both plants fish per 100 gallons, and with "Koi are wonderful therapy," with two water gardens. "Their going to do before you dig will and fish because it rids the pond the average pond size 1,100 gal said Hermann, speaking from deck, their immediate backyard not only save you money, but of toxins and redistributes fresh, lons, that means only 11 fish. personal experience. Several and all of the gardening around headaches." clean water back into the pond. "If fish are in a healthy envi years ago, she underwent sur it, and what they're doing is When deciding where to put The filtration system consists of ronment," said Hermann, "they gery and was confined to the incorporating water into their the pond, remember that if you a pump at the bottom of the will grow 2 to 3 inches a year house. During that time, daily life." choose a spot with full shade, pond which is attached to a so purchase fish small to mod Hermann found solace in her Hermann, along with hus the pond will have a shorter life prefilter, which should never go erate in size with the anticipa Koi, often bringing a smile to band Kirk, have immersed because it will warm up lat?r in in the water because it lacks the tion of growth." her face and a wash of relax themselves in water. Their Fos the season and will close earlier capacity to rid the pond of toxic Over population of fish can ation over her body. "They'll ter home at 8 1/2 Jenks Road, in the fall. When that happens, gases [leaves, soil, bird drop ca used isease, and when the fish jump 3 feet in the air and eat has been transformed into a there are fewer plant varieties pings]. The contaminated wa grow over 6 inches in length right from your hand. They're water garden paradise complete that will fare in the shade. Nor ter passes through a hose to the they produce more toxic gases wonderful entertainment." with four beautiful water-gar mally, when you have a pond in ultraviolet light where the poi which causes the filter to work dens, and two separate ponds full shade, you're designing a sonous bacteria is killed, pass even harder. It's important to be Reach Koi Villa Ultimate to house their Koi, the elaborate Japanese meditation garden be ing then through the filter, which faithful in testing the quality of Living on the web at CJU Celebrate Earth Day '99 and Pr~serve Our Future arth Day was founded in mental concerns as well as the vation Week, Providence. April 24 • Earth Day Celebration - in 1970 by former Gov. and opportunity for communities to Activities for each day. Con • Earth Day Festival 1999, troducing Tencel: fabricmad1 ESen. of Wisconsin, Gaylord focus on their uniqu·e environ tact Sharene Zaki, 785-3510, Goddard State Park, 11:30 from natural fibers. Talbots Nelson. The first Earth Day mental problems. ext. 320. a.m. to 6 p.m. Free entrance, Cranston, Garden City, 1( in 1970 rallied more than 20 mil Because Earth Day obser April 22 free parking, free concert, and a.m. to9p.m. Wardrobesemi· lion Americans from around the vancesand celebrations broaden • Arlene Violet Show, broad free exhibits. Official festival nar, gift certificate drawing country and on college cam the base of support for environ cast from the R.J. Mall, 3 to 6 sponsors-RIDEM/OSCAR Contact: Robin at 946-0965. puses to get involved in envi mental programs, rekindle pub p.m. Speakers will take call and Environmental ·Council April 25 ronmental " teach-ins." This lic commitment, and enroll par ins from listeners. Earth Day ofR.J. • Maple Seedling Planting and event, which was the largest ticipation from every social and display and information • Household Hazardous Waste Cleanup, East ProvidencE grassroots mobilization in U.S. business sector, they can be used available. Contact Eileen drop-off. at ECO-DEPOT, 8 H.S., 3 p.m. Sponsored by history, created what has come to implement widescale pro Marino, 222-3434, ext. 4409. a.m. to 12:45 p.m. (appoint Reps. Denigan and Rose. to be known as the environmen grams that bring-people together ment only). Residents can Volunteersneeded,331-2929. tal movement. It was out of this to act for the common good. bring hous'ehold hazardous May12 event that came the first envi products, oil-based paint for * North Kingstown, French• "ronmental legislation - the Local Earth free disposal Those dropping town Park, 9 to 3 p.m. Free. Clean Air and Clean Water acts. Day Activities off may also visit the swap Nickelodeon's Big Help-mo In 1990, more than 200 mil April 17 table for free products, paint, bile arrives, fishing, cleanup, lion people in141 countries par • Roger Williams Park, WHJY etc. Contact: (800)-Clean RI, plant seedling. Contact ticipated during Earth Day's Cleanup, 9 a.m. to noon. ext. 4434. Catherine Bradley 886-8626. 20th anniversary. Due in large Cleanup of Roger Williams part to the efforts of hundreds Park. Contact Eileen Marino oflocal organizers, "Earth Day" 222-3434. Birdathon '99 .- May 15 is now an anticipated annual • Textile Recycling, Bob's Store, For birding enthusiasts, there is no better way to enjoy the birds event. Earth Day observations Cranston, 1 to 3 p.m. Spon of Rhode island and to support the Audubon Society at the same and celebrations now include sored by Environmental time than joining in Birdathon. all social sectors, nationalities Council of R.I., WBRU, and Again this year the society will have two divisions of competi and cultural groups. Earth Day R1 DEM OSCAR program. tion, the regular teams seeking the Robert A. Conway Birdathon has become perhaps the most Residents can bring used ~'1 a... ~ ~(--e.-t.:<' Trophy that goes to the group identifying the most species of birds prominent catalyst for ongoing clothing, shoes, etc., for recy on May 15, and a second, lower-keyed event for beginners and environmental education, ac Artwork by cling. First three people to .more casual birders that will be held the same day at Caratunk tion and change. Antonia Putman bring in the most materials Wildlife Refuge in Seekonk. In response to this wins a prize. Contact Eileen Entry forms and more details will be provided in the next issue groundswell of activity in hun Marino, 222-3434, ext. 4435. of the Audubon Report. Meanwhile, for information, contact Laura dreds of U.S. communities, • Megaport Rally, R.I. State Smith at 949-5454. Gaylord Nelson, Bruce Ander House Lawn, 2 p.m. Urge • University of Rhode Island, son and Claes Noble incorpo Gov. Almond not to allow Kingston campus, Earth Day rf}LIP & SAVE COUPON • OFFER EXPIRES 5/31/99 • PRESENT COUPON W/PAYMEIIO-, rated Earth Day U.S.A. to help the Quonset/Davisville Festival on Quad, noon to 10 facilitate the continuation of the megaport. Contact 521-4734. p.m. Local bands, food, crafts, Ii I :fit-31-3 I •JI~ it•) ~4ii i'•-3 4ii'A t3 f-1 ti1 Earth Day process. In doing so, • Keep Providence Beautiful speakers. URI Students for I!!! 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Lucia trip was a recommendation by balcony. We embarked in Ath pointed out her father's name my husband, Sidney, as a cel ens and did sight-seeing in on a memorial plaque listing ebration of his recent 80th birth Ephesus, Crete, Cyprus, Israel, members ofSynagog Kahal Sha day - and a celebration it was and Istanbul, but for us the most lom Rodos who had perished for both of us. memorable place was our visit during the Holocaust. The terri We have been fortunate to be to the Island of Rhodes. bly sad story is that the Nazis Insteadofgoingona tour, we took away 1,673 Jews from the decided to explore on our own. Island. When the war was fi After visiting several shops and nally over, only 151 returned. LUCIA SULAW (left) poses with new friend Dorothy Kramer buying some T-shirts where Today, there are only five Jew inside Kahal Shalom Rodos Synagogue (January 1999). Rhodes Island looked so much ish families living on Rhodes like Rhode Island, we went look Island. ing for the synagogue we had Of course, there are not duct regular services in the syna such as weddings, bar mitzvahs, heard about. We reached the enough Jewish people to con- gogue. However, on the High etc., which had taken place on area a little before lOa.m. Holy Days in the the island before the Nazis de Sunday morning, and a fall, many descen scended on the population. My neighbor indicated__, dantsand friends of eyes were filled with tears with someone would meet us. the original families this additional reminder of the soon. The building fac return. A rabbi is horror which befell our people ing the street had not engaged and ser in our lifetime, in so many areas even a suggestion of a vices are con of the world. After a hug to religious institution. ducted. It is our Lucia, and a monetary gift to the There was a staircase of understanding that temple, as well as to our new two stone steps and two Kahal Shalom friend, Lucia, we left, hesitat large doors with Stars of Rodos is the oldest ingly. David which had been synagogue in Our wish - if you go to the GUIDE LUCIA SULA W stands painted over. This build Greece. Island of Rhodes - is that you outside the door of Kahal ing abutted the street, so In one of the ad will go to the synagogue to pay Shalom Rodos Synagogue in unless you were looking joining rooms of the yourrespects toa community of Greece (January 1999). for the synagogue, you synagogue there Jews who were wiped out by could pass by without SIDNEY KRAMER pauses at the bimah in the was a collection of the Nazis - and that you will able to have traveled a great knowing. Kahal Shalom Rodos in Greece (January 1999). photos showing look for our new friend Lucia deal and have also been on sev- A few minutes after family celebrations Sulaw. R.I. Hospital Honors Providence UMASS Dartmouth to Host Journal Donates Cultural Heritage Program Hearts of Gold/Ives The University of Massachusetts Dartmouth Islamic Society $1 Million to will be sponsoring a day-long cultural heritage program April 17 Society Recipients from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. The programs theme is "Discrimination-the Museum Western World and Islam." The Rhode Island Hospital vehicles and municipalities with The Heritage Harbor Mu Five topics will be covered through exhibits and lectures given Foundation recognized Alan M. life-saving automatic external seumannounced that the Provi in the main auditorium: discrimination in America, impacts of Gilstein of Warwick, and Will defibrillators. Trained state po dence Journal Company and discrimination on women and children, the Israeli-Palestinian iam H.D. Goddard of Provi lice officers, volunteer fire its parent, A.H. Belo Corp., have conflict, racism, and genocide in Iraq. dence, at the annual Hearts of fighters and emergency medi pledged a total of$1 million to Lunch, dinner, and refreshments will be provided. Gold and Ives Society Awards cal technicians will use the AEDs the museum in the form of a A children's program will also be presented, as well as several celebration. The men received to shock the heart back into nor challenge grant to the New En pre-conference activities which are free and open to the public. the Hearts of Gold/Ives Society mal rhythm. gland corporate community. Registration fees are $20 for adults and $15 for UMass Dartmouth Award for co-chairing the $8.5 • Collaborating with the The museum is scheduled students. Those interested can pre-register or register that day. million Lifespan Cardiac Care American Heart Association to to open in the spring of2001 ori For registration and further information, contact Dr. Omar Initiative, which is nearing its distribute HeartPower!, a heart the banks of the Providence Khalil at (508) 999-8443, or visit South County Jewish Collaborative Purchases Property Beanies For Kosovo!· The South County Jewish and Morris Levin, treasurer. - required to complete it. When Collaborative announces the · Other board members are completed, the facility will serve Thanks to The Generosity of Peddler's Pouch purchase of land on which it Stanley Barnett, Congregation the needs of th~ entire Jewish The Peddler's Pouch in Lincoln, R.I., received their March plans to build acommunitycen Beth David; Rose Epstein and community in South County. backorder of several dozen Beanie Babies bears last week. Each ter for the Jewish community of Elaine Silverman, Hadassah; Questions concerning the col bear was sold for $12, with proceeds of $380benefiting the Red South County. The land, pur and Susan Kirschenbaum and . laborative, the proposed faci l Cross Kosovo Relief Fund . chased from the Narragansett JueliPlotkin, South County Jew ity, and future plans can be sent We wish to sincerely thank all of the individuals who parti ci Baptist Church, sits on the Nar ish Community Council. South to P.O. Box 5771, Wakefield,R.I. pated ii) purchasi ng the bears. It is so very hard to know how to ragansett-South Kingstown bor County Hebrew School is rep 02879. help those in need in war-torn Kosovo. Even this smaU gesture der, just off the rotary at resented by Nelson and helps make a difference. No matter what side of this issue one Kingstown and Pier Roads. The · Dorfman.Currently, Congrega- fa lls on, it is undeniable that so many people are suffering so land contains 11 acres, a stone tion Beth David is theonlymem Antoinette greatly, especially the children. Our hearts truly go out to these house, a barn, access to a small ber organization with a perma individuals. pond, and sufficient space to nent home. The synagogue is Stockenberg We would like to urge all businesses to do a little something build a community center. The located on Kings.town Road in Visits Books on for this. There is great potential in these random acts of kind facility will be modest, but will Narragansett. South County ness. initially have classrooms for the Hebrew School rents classroom the Square Hebrew School, a sanctuary, li space while the other two Best-selling author Antoi brary /meeting room, social hall, groups meet in private homes nette Stockenberg will be at kosher kitchen, and offices. and borrowed public rooms. Books on the Square on April 17 While designed to initially Since its establishment, the at 1 p.m. to sign her latest ro Hadassah to Send Aid house the four constituent collaborative has conducted a mance novel, Keepsake (St. groups, Congregation Beth community needs assessment to Martin's Paperback $6.50). .to Kosovo's Refugees David, Hadassah, South Coun determine requirements and Keepsake is a romantic story To help the ailing Kosovan Hadassah has a long history try Group, the Jewish Commu priori ties for the proposed facil about a small Connecticut town refugees, Hadassah is sending of providing international re nity Council of South County, ity, and to identify potential of the same name. Keepsake, desperately needed medicine, lief. During the previous crisis and South County Hebrew funding sources. It also con Conn., is a cozy, peaceful New medical supplies and medical in Bosnia in 1995, Hadassah School, the building design and ducted an extensive search for a England enclave, a haven for equipmenttoregionhospitalsand Nurses' E:ouncils collected 100 property size will allow for flex suitable existing structure and families, friends and old memo the Israel Defense Forces' field tons of pharmaceuticals, medi ibility, based on the future.needs then for appropriately sized and ries. Disturbance threatens the hospital in Skopje, Macedonia. cal supplies, trauma wound of the community. located land. Community mem charming village when form~r The first shipment was sent from supplies, infant supplies and The South County Jewish bers have contributed legal, ac resident Quinn Leary returns to Israel April 12, partofa planeload warm clothing - the largest Collaborative is a non-profit counting, engineering, commu vindicate the murder of his fa of eight tons of supplies. airlift of humanitarian supplies organization, established and nity organization, real estate, ther, which occurred 17 years Checks to assist in the Kosovo to the Balkans by a non-gov chartered by the State of Rhode and construction expertise to earlier. Olivia Bennett has se relief effort can be sent to the ernmental organization. Island in 1998 for the sole pur bring this project to this point. cretlyawaited Quinn's reappear- - Hadassah Emergency Relief "Since the crisis began, Ha pose of establishing and run The newly purchased land is ance, for he is the only man she Fund, General Post Office, POB dassah has received hundreds ning a community center. only the first stage in the pro has ever loved. In a torrid mix of 26035, New York, N.Y. 10087- of phone ca lls from chapters Elected officers of the collabora cess of building a community fierce rivalries and shattered 6035. and members all over the U.S. tive are Lorraine Nelson, presi center. Continuing community dreams, a union shapes between Among the Israel Defense asking how they could help. dent; Vicki Dorfman, secretary; expertise and support will be the two protagonists, an oppor Forces medical teams, there are Hadassah is pleased to join tunity for fresh beginnings. two Jerusalem-based Hadassah other Jewish organizations Stockenberg gradua ted which feel morally responsible 1 Medical Organization physi Your local source for everything Jewish is ... summa cum laude from State cians: Professor Yoe] Donchin, for speaking out against such University of New York at New an anesthesiologist, and Profes egregious violence against hu Paltz and completed all but her sor Dan Engelhartt, of the de manity and working to com doctoral dissertation at Brown partment of pediatrics. Most fort those who are sufferi ng," University where she has taught recently, Donchin assisted the said Hadassah National Presi classes in 19th-century and con relief efforts in Kenya. dent Marlene Post. Religious Items • Books • Gifts • Artwork • Toys temporary fiction. ~ Bar/Bat Mitzvah Items: ~ J: Tallit, Kipot, Kiddush Cups, Etc. ~ JWI Launches Domestic Violence Campaign 0~ Mother's Day this year, spearhead this awareness/ JWI's Mother's Day tribute card NEW SPRING HOURS: Jewish Women lnterna tional, in fund-raising ca~paign on be acknowledging that a donation Mon.-Thurs 10 am-6 pm, Fri. 10 am-3 pm partnership with Phillip's (800) half of women who suffer from was made in her honor. FLORALS, will deliver flowers physical and emotional abuse. 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COMMUNITY. , j lHE RHODE ISLAND JEWISH HERALD, lHURSDAY, APRIL 15, 1999 15 ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT fff :~~ We Won't Pay! Major Exhibition on Sigmund Freud •~e • We Won't Pay! Opens at the Jewish Museum "Sigmund Freud: Conflict scripts, letters and documents with loans from the Freud Mu Italian Street Theater for purchases and in the ensu and Culture,'' a major exhibi and first editions of many publi seum in London, the Sigmund Right Here in Providence ing struggle, the women flee tion examining the life and work cations from the Library of Con Freud-Museum in Vienna, and Get a taste of Italy at Trinity with smuggled groceries. This of one of this century's most gress' collection of more than other important collections. Rep with "We Won't Pay! We contraband becomes the remarkable and influential fig 80,000 Freud items, the majority Also displayed are home Won't Pay!" by Italian play grounds for a hilarious evening ures, will_open at The Jewish movies of Freud and objects wright Dario Fo, winner of the of comings and goings, mistaken Museum on April 18 and re from his study and consulting 1997 Nobel Prize for Literature. identities, and misconstrued cir main on view through Sept. 9. room - including materials Set in Milan, this outrageous farce cumstances. Few figures have had as deci from his desk, the chair in which examines what happens when "We Won't Pay! We Won't sive and fundamental an influ he sat when listening to patients, average citizens get fed up with Pay!" is performed in the up ence on the course of modern amodelofhisconsultingcouch, the system and take matters into stairs theater at Trinity Rep's cultural history as Sigmund and examples from his own col their own hands. Written in1974 downtown Providence location, Freud. Yetfewfiguresalsohave lection of antiquities. asareactionagainstrampantun 201 Washington St. and runs inspired such sustained contro The Jewish Museum is lo employment and skyrocketing through May 16. Ticket prices versy and intense debate. The cated at 1109 Fifth Avenue at .J prices, "We Won't Pay!" pays range from $24 to $34, with ter exhibition will underscore the 92nd Street, Manhattan. Mu homage to the human spirit in rific discounts for groups of 10 contested legaciesofFreud,and seum hours are: Sunday, Mon thecaptivatingtraditionofpopu or more, students, seniors, and also how notions of the self, day, Wednesday,andThursday, lar theater. disabled. Forinformationabout including identity, memory, 11 a.m. to 5:45 p.m.; Tuesday, 11 The chaos begins when two tickets and the exact perfor childhood, repression and sexu a.m. to 8 p.m.; closed Friday and women are caught up in an up mance schedule, call 351-4242, ality have been shaped in rela Saturday. Museum admission rising at the grocery store. An or visit Trinity Rep's box office tion to his work. "Sigmund is $8 adults, $5.50 students and angry mob of customers have at 201 Washington St., Provi Freud: Conflict and Culture" senior citizens, and free admis decided to set their own prices dence. has been organized by the Li sion for children under 12. On brary of Congress in coopera Sigmund Freud Tuesday evenings from 5 to 8 tion with the Sigmund Freud p.m. admission is free for all. Museum, Vienna,and the Freud For general information, the Good Sports For a Great Cause Museum, London. of which has been donated over public may call (212) 423-3200 The Rhode Island Coalition Against Domestic Violence is hold The exhibition will feature the past four decades by the or visit The Jewish Museum's ing its fourth annual Good Sports for a Great Cause event on April more than 130 vintage photo Sigmund Freud Archives. These web site at Think Globally, Act Locally! R.I. Philharmonic Presents Conservation around the Tropical American Rain Forest. Earth Day spotlights local Classical Concerts world and in your backyard is · Each day's activities include conservation work and the start the theme of April School Vaca docent tours, games and crafts. of the zoo's Conservation Cor The Rhode Island Philharmonic will present a Classical Series tion Week and Earth Day activi Thursday also offers perfor ner. Conservation week wraps concert on April 17 at 8 p.m. at Veterans Memorial Auditorium in ties at Roger Williams Park Zoo, mances in the Event Tent by up on Saturday with the zoo's Providence. Guest conductor Miguel Harth-Bedoya will lead the April 19 through 24. The zoo is children's entertainer, Julie Earth Day Celebration. Several orchestra in a program featuring pianist Alexander Shtarkman in planning a weeklong celebra Garnett, as well as a visit from local organizations will be on a performance of the Shostakovich Piano Concerto No. 1 in C tion of its year-round mission the United States Postal Service exhibit at the zoo, offering in minor. The orchestra will perform Richard Strauss's "Death and - to teach about the environ truck with their new Arctic Ani formation on local and back Transfiguration" and Tchaikovsky's Symphony No. 4 in F minor, ment and the importance of the mal Stamps. yard conservation efforts. Opus 36. This Clas earth's diverse inhabitants. Six Launch of Fun Facts and EarthDayisalsothelaunchof sical Series concert full days of free activities and Feedings offers visitors close the zoo's new on-site recycling is sponsored by special exhibits are planned - encounters with favorite zoo program and the start of the Textron. from learning the how-to's of animals. Conservation zoo's Conservation Cor Tickets for the composting to "making a hat Week also marks the of ner. The Conservation concert are avail out of trash." · ficial launch of the zoo's Corner is a new area of able at the Philhar Weekday events circle the new "Fun Facts and the zoo that will high monic box office, globe and offer crafts, games Feedings" program. Ev light the zoo's conser located at 222 Rich and entertainment. Each day of ery day, zookeepers and vation work - here in mond St., Provi school vacation the zoo will fo zoo·docents will be giv Rhode Island and around dence, and may be cus on a different part of the ing animal presentations the world. Construction of purchased by world and the conservation and feeding demonstrations the corner will begin on Earth phone (831-3123) work being done there. Visitors with such popular zoo residents Day - children are invited to with MasterCard or can learn about animals of the as polar bears, elephants and help build the corner with a spe Visa, or in person African savannah on Monday, sea lions. "Fun Facts and cial tile craft activity. during box office journey to mountainous Asia on Feedings" is a new addition to All Conservation Week and hours, Monday Tuesday or visit Madagascar, the zoo's ongoing conservation Earth Day activities are free with through Friday, 9 the fourth largest island in the program initiatives. These pre regular zoo admission. Roger a.m. to 4:30 p.m. . Miguel Harth-Bedoya world on Wednesday. On sentations will be happening Williams Park Zoo is open ev Ticket prices for the Thursday, it's a journey to North throughout the day, seven days ery day from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. concert are $22, $35 America to explore polar bears a week. Signs in the admissions Activity times for weekday and $40 for adults with discounts for groups of 10 or more, students and bison. Friday, the week plaza will indicate times and events are 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.; and senior citizens (65 or over). warms up with a trip to the locations for each day's talks. Saturday's Earth Day event will be held until 4 p.m. Zoo admis sion is $6 for adults, $3.50 for City Children's Series Providence Public Library children 3 to 12 and seniors. Children under 3 are free. For Continues with Springtime Fund-Raiser more information, phone the A Novel Ball! zoo at 785-3510, ext. 320. Weinerville Live at PPAC The Providence Public Library could invite you to its annual Marc Weiner brings his outrageously silly skits and segments spring benefit to buy books ... but it won't! Maury Klein from his hit television series, Nickelodeon's "Weinerville" to the Instead the library has come up with a novel idea ... simply Speaks at Providence Performing Arts Center for two performances of Marc staying at home and curling up with a good book ... a novel Weiner's Weinerville Live, April 25 at 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. Tickets are evening. Oh, and yes, in exchange for not having to do all the Cranston $6.50, $9.50 and $12.50, and are available by calling 421-ARTS; necessary ball things like buy tickets, find a new dress, rent a tux, tickets are also available at all Ticketrnaster locations. For groups get a babysitter, etc., make a donation to the library. Historical Society of 20 or more, call 421-2997 ext. 3121. Obviously donations of any size are welcome, but for donations One of Rhode Island's pre Marc Weiner's Weinerville Live is interactive fun for the whole exceeding $25 you will receive a Novel Ball kit... filled with miere historians will be guest family. Join Marc and the gang for "That's Not Fair," a fast paced Ii terary goodies. The goodies include reading lists of best novels in speaker at the April 20 meeting and totally unfair game show that pits kids against parents, as they the 20th century from the Modern Library, the 10 best picks from of the Ci-ans ton Historical Soci test their comic ability through a series of trick questions. Be a former librarian to Congress and Senior Administrator for the ety, 1351 Cranston St. witness as two screaming adults, chosen from the audience, enter Smithsonian Institute Daniel J. Boorstin, the 10 best English Maury Klein, professor of the Weinerizer and emerge as Weinerville citizens, complete with language novels of the 20th century selected by the students of the history at the University of human heads and puppet bodies. Watch as they are pelted by kids Radcliffe Publishing Course, and even recommendations from the Rhode Island, will have as his with balloons filled with water and whipped cream. !tall ends with Novel Ball author advisory committee. Also included in thekitare topic "The Great Depression to prizes and "Green Slime" for everyone involved. coupons from Borders Books and Uncle Tony's Pizza, and a lovely the Years of Prosperity." gold tassled bookmark. Klein, has been a member of A private reception will be held on April 16 at the new downcity the URI faculty for 35 years and restaurant Empire for those people donating $250 or more. is the author of many books. He For more information on the Novel Ball, contact the library's also has written several dozen development office at 455-8125. articles in major scholarly jour nals and such popular maga zines as Forbes, Sports Illustrated, and American History Illustrated. A short business meeting at "Atomic Grill supports 7:30 p.m. will precede Klein's talk. Refreshments will be local farmers, fishermen served. and crafters." The Community Players - proudly present the delightful We support locally owned and musif.at~dy operated businesses. When you They~~ au}Sblfg book your next catered affair ,. j .. ·· ,~~ Celebrated Wit ~~ NiIL SIMON Oscar Wilde is portrayed by Ken Ruta at Rhode Island we hope you'll do the same. Musj~ ~y:MA,R\l'INH,\MLISCH College in its Performing Arts Series on April 27 at 8 p.m. in Lyricdv9AR9);E RS6PER Roberts Hall auditorium. The year is 1899. The place is Paris. The most celebrated playwright and wit of his generation is John & Peter Skeffington OIRebO BY AUN GAlL ult fi I ,,"' about to speak. Tickets are $18 with discounts for senior citizens Executive Chef: Kevin Mil/.onzi i 'AptJl 16'..18, 23-25 < BEYERL Y PHYLLIS 'SHEBA' Stephanie, she had begun to cor Israel and Ida (Mines) Pearlman founder and ownerof the former Cranston until moving to Florida ARON ral major listings - including of Providence. Business Interiors in Providence, in 1976. CRANSTON - Beverly one oceanfront mansion. In addition to her husband, died April 9 at Rhode Island She worked as a sales super Phyllis "Sheba" Aron, 64, of As the rental part of her busi she leaves three daughters, Hospital. He was the husband of visor for Apex in Warwick for 12 Scituate Vista Drive, died April ness expanded, she took a spe Melanie Delman and Pamela Pauline(Scheck)Ladd. years. 11 in the Jane Brown Unit of cial interest in finding apart Hodnett, both of Narragansett, Born in Providence, a son of Besides her husband, she Rhode Island Hospital. She was ments for minorities, at a time and Stephanie Baden of Cathe the late Morris and Liza leaves a son, Allan Schleifer of the wife of Samuel Aron and the when housing discrimination dral City, Calif; a son, Brian (Polnarioff) Ladd, he had lived San Jose, Calif.; a daughter, late Allen Silverman. was not uncommon in Rhode Delman of Newport and Nar in Providence before moving to Marilyn Schleifer of Malden, Born in Providence, a daugh Island. ragansett; four brothers, Alan, Cranston in 1965. He was a 1938 Mass.; two brothers, Edward ter of the late Everett and Dor She continued to operate Lila Thomas, Marc and Leonard graduate of Brown· University, Wasser of Warwick, and othy (Brynes) Zlochin, she lived Delman Real Estate - now run Pearlman of Cape Cod; four sis where he lettered in track. Raymond Wasser of Cranston; in Cranston for more than 25 by a daughter and son-in-law, ters, Adele Curhan of Narragan He was co-owner with his fa and several nieces and nephews. years. and expanded to Newport - sett, Alice Mandel of Washing ther of the former Ladd Furni She was the sister of the late Jack She was an accomplished pia until illness forced her retirement ton, D.C., Anna Shabshalowitz ture and Moving Co. for many Wasser of Florida. nist and often played for pa in 1988. of Fall River, and Caroline years. tients at the Institute of Mental A government watchdog Leighton of Sherman Oaks, Ca He enjoyed playing the piano RUBIN ZEIDMAN health, where she was a volun through the years, she frequently lif.; and four grandchildren. She and was an avid tennis player. WARWICK Rubin teer. attended town council meetings was also a sister of the late Elaine He won several medals in the Zeidman, 81, of Shannon Drive, Besides her husband, she and was a key member in the Barron. giant slalom ski i-aces in the Se owner-operator of Rhody leaves two daughters, Faye Lisa 1960s of a citizens' group that The funeral was private. nior Olympics. Records from the mid-1970s un Silverman of Pawtucket and made headlines by discovering Besides his wife, he leaves two til he retired in the late 1980s, Ilene Beth Vivier of Cranston; a inequities in the municipal tax FRANCES KATZEN daughters, Elizabeth L. Glick of died April 12 atMiriam Hospi sister, Gloria Levenson of Cran rolls. WAR WICK - Frances Holliston, Mass., and Margaret tal. He was the husband ofMay ston; and a grandson. Her love for the community Katzen of Greenwich Avenue, Ladd Kessler of Santa Monica, Ronny (Sarenson) Zeidman and The funeral service and inter and its history resulted in a lawn died April 12 at Rhode Island Calif., and four grandchildren. thelateEunice(Cutler)Zeidman. ment will be private. Arrange replete with classical statuary Hospital, Providence. She was The funeral service was held Born in Quincy, Mass., a son ments were by Shalom Memo from old mansions, and a home the wife of Eugene Katzen. April 12 in Mount Sinai Memo of the late Joseph and Sarah (Sug rial Chapel, 1100 New London office crammed with an aston Born in Tewksbury, Mass., a rial Chapel, 825 Hope St., Provi arman) Zeidman, he had lived in Ave., Cranston. ishing array of period carvings, daughter of the late Benjamin dence. Burial was in Lincoln Park Warwick for 20 years. He previ lamps and clocks. and SarahManheimer, she lived Cemetery, Warwick. ously worked for Beacon LILA DELMAN The Delman name, now fa in Warwick for 21 years and pre Records, Providence, for many NARRAGANSETT - Lila miliar in real estate circles, was viously lived in Bristol. IRENE POLOFSKY years. Delman, 73, of 41 Ocean Road, originally neither hers nor her Besides her husband, she PROVIDENCE - Irene He was a founding member who founded the realty company husband's. leaves three sons, Daniel Jacobs Polofsky was born in Provi of Temple Am David as well as that bears her name and whose Born Lila Pearlman, she de of New Port Richey, Fla., dence, R.I., 87 years ago to a lifetime member of the dynamic style turned her into a scended from an Orthodox Jew Jonathan B. Katzen of Rumford Minnie Peck Green and Isadore temple's board. He founded the public personality, died April 1 ish family that ran the former andJuddB.KatzenofBarrington; Green. She passed away in Mi Eunice Zeidman Pre-School at at South County Hospital, after Sterling shoe store in downtown two daughters, Jane Monteiro of ami, Fla., on April 4, following a Temple Arn David and was a an extended illness. She was the Providence. She met Clement Jupiter, Fla., and Jill Massa of Jong illness. member of the board of the wife of Clement Delman. DeLucia, an Italian-Catholic tool Warren; 10 grandchildren and While in Providence, she Chased Schei Arness Associa She was successful in real es maker from Providence, on Nar nine great-grandchildren. worked fortheOutletCompany. tion, a member of Overseas tate at a time when few women ragansett Beach. The funeral service was held She moved to Florida and lived Lodge of the Mason, Knights of had entered the business. She When they were married in April 14 at the Max Sugarman with her daughter, Dorothy Pythias, and the Jewish War began in the early 1960s by ·1947, the couple decided to Memorial Chapel, 458 Hope St., Mazine and her two daughters. veterans. He was an Air Forces searching out rentals - at no merge their last names, taking Providence. She is survived by her daugh veteran of World War II. commission - for out-of-town the "Del," from DeLucia and the ters, Wilma Walter of Roslyn Besideshiswife,heleavesfive friends who longed to summer "man" from Pearlman to form MILTON LADD Heights, N .Y., Dorothy Mazine sons, Arthur Zeidman in Missis by the sea. Delman. CRANSTON-Milton Ladd, and Irma Polofsky of Miami, sippi, Garrett and Mason Sock, Soon, with her daughter She was a daughter of the late 82, of 51 Community Drive, the Fla.; four grandchildren and both of Warwick, and Jeffrey four great-grandchildren. Other Sock and Arthur Richter, both of surviving family include Sidney Barrington; three daughters, Green of Providence, Ann Guy Patsy Zeidman in Mississippi of GardenCity,andMitzi Baruth and Sharon Sock and Laura Sock, MAx SUGARMAN MEMORIAL CHAPEL of California. both of Warwick; two sisters, Ruth Greenspan and Shirley Over 100 years of professional, dignified and caring seroice to the Jewish CELIA WASSER SCHLEIFER Rovner, both ofRandolph,Mass.; community of Rhode Island and Southeastern Massachusetts CLEARWATER, Fla. -Celia and three grandchildren. He was Wasser Schleifer, 79; of the brother of the late Morris Clearwater, Fla., died March 28 Zeidman. Certified by the f·:A·· --- -·· '; Member of the Jewish at Largo Medical Center. She was The funeral service was held R.I. Board of Rabbis '--~-' Funeral Directors of America April 14in Temple Arn David,40 ".. t.,.,,o" the wife of Jerome Schleifer. 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Fall River (508) 679-1545. No fee ways to address this incipient manifestationsofintoleranceare Margaret Leinen or Dayle Jo This portion reminds us of consultation and set-ups included. 2/18/00 crisis in a meaningful way. not the only threats to Israeli seph or Barbara Brittingham or essential questions we must ask The so-called Orthodox-secu- democracy. Vicious attacks from Jayne Richmond been our deans ourselves as individuals and as HELP WANTED Jar ("so-called" because most religfous and ethnic quarters if p~ople had not been commit a community: Is the progress non-Orthodox Israelis are not havebeenmadeonthecountry's ted to making real a vision of a we perceive real if it is predi FLEXIBLE HOURS- Claims processors for really secular) split, over issues Supreme Court, going so far as better university and a better cated on removing individuals medical facilities. Up to $3,800/month. PT/ ranging from ultra-Orthodox to urge government officials to America for women and for all from our midst? Are we truly FT. No experience necessary. PC required. exemptions from military ser- defy the court's directives - of us. In 1942, Tom Kim could moving forward if we can walk ~all now. (800) 945-7981 4/15/99 vice to restrictions on public ser- and even orders of military com not have come to America from past those along the wayside vices on the Sabbath, is just the manders. The fragmentation of Korea, could not have gone to and not extend a hand to them? WANTED TO BUY most obvious of these cleavages. Israeli society and the pursuit of graduate school, become an out Are we able to act so callously Rapidly growing economic interest-group politics at the standing scientist, a professor because we believe that they are COSTUME JEWELRY - pre-1970s; also inequality, largely along ethnic expense of the national good and the dean of the College of radically different from us? As autographed letter of well-knowns. Please lines, is potentially even more aredirewarningsrgnsthatmust Engineering. John McCray's fa Reform Jews, we affirm the im call in Fall River (508) 679·1545. 4/15/99 explosive. Thebenefitsoflsrael's not be disregarded. ther, a black publisher of a black portance of inclusion. Our com soaring prosperity over the last These are the real challenges newspaper in Columbia, S.C., munities are open to those who Send Classbox Correspondence to: decade have accrued largely to facing Israel as a liberal democ . was sent to the chain gang for would like to join us. Our com Class Box No. its well-educated professional racy. If they are not addressed publishing news that the state munities have extended a wel The R.I. Jewish Herald and entrepreneurial classes, forthrightly through the elec didn't want published, and his come to individuals and groups P.O. Box 6063 while blue-collar. workers - toral debate, the danger is that son today is vice president of who were once permanently Providence, R.I. 02940 largelySephardimandArabciti- they may eventually be ad this university and a leader for outside the camp: intermarried zens of Israel - have fallen fur- dressed in the streets. The Is · all of..Ehode Island. couples, gay men and lesbians, R.I. Jewish Herald classified adscost$3 ther and further behind. Thirty raeli public hungers for leader In 1968, there were about 40 and children born to Jewish fa for 15 words or less. Additional words years ago, Israeli society was ship with the courage and vi students of color at URI. In 1998 thers but not Jewish mothers. cost 12 cents each . Payment must be received by Monday at 4 p.m. prior to nearly the most egalitarian in sion to deal with these vexing them were about 1,400. In 1968, Our efforts toward inclusion are the Thursday when the ad is scheduled the western world (second only issues. we were just starting to offer a reflection of our ongoing com to appear. This newspaper will not, know to Sweden). Today the gap be- There is time for Israel's' courses focused on the issues of mitment to tikkun olam, repair ingly, accept any advertising for real tween Israel's rich and poor i~ would-beleaderstotakeadvan women and people of color. In ing the less than perfect world estate which is in violation of the R.I. exceeded only in the United tage_oftheopportunitypresented 1998, we have bachelor's degree that is ours. We are responsible Fair Housing Act and Section 804 (c) of States - and it's getting wider. by these elections. The passivity programs in Women's Studies for affirming that those who title VIII of the 1968 Civil Rights Act. Our For all the progress toward . that has infected a large segment and in African and African stand on the margins of our soci readers are hereby informed that all reconciliation between Israel of the Israeli publicinrecentyears American Studies, and the ety are important members of it. dwelling/housing accommodations ad and its neighbors, the gulf sepa- has fed extremism and produced courses offered in these pro We are respohSible for declaring vertised in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis. rating lsraeli Jews from their division. It is time for Israelis to grams are among the most their readiness to be brought back Arab fellow citizens is as wide pick up the fallen standard of popular on campus. The words into the camp so that they are not as ever. Arab Israelis remain tolerance and social justice un of Malcolm X are on our library, left, forgotten, as the rest of the second-class citizens by every der which their forebears ere alongside those of Thomas world presses forward. Like the socioeconomic measure, not- ated and led the Jewish State. Jefferson. The Multicultural priest in this week's portion, each withstanding guarantees of full Norman S. Rosenberg is execu Center stands as a symbol of of us can be the embodiment of political equality under Israeli tivedirectorof the New Israel Fund, our commitment to continuing holiness. We can move from Volunteer! law. A sobering illustration of an international philanthropy that the work begun by men and within the community of which the reality on ~he ground- was workstostrengthendemocracyand women like George and Alton we are a part and reach out to exposed in a recent survey in promotesocialjusticeinisrael. This Wiley, Arthur Hardge, Leo those who are on the periphery, THERE'S NOTHING which a sizable majority of Is- article first appeared in the Chi Dimaio, Cap and Serena Smith, knowing that our personal sta MIGHTIER THAN raeli high school students ex- cago Tribune. Fran Cohen, Helen White, tus will not be negatively affected Bernice Lott and many more. and that the status of all the en TH~ SWORD In 1942, none of this was tire community will be thereby imaginable. Today, all those elevated. Like our ancestors in I Art'hritis Exercise changes are taken for granted. the desert, we must remember AMERICAN They are givens. But we often and be responsible for remind WCANCER Program to be Offered still believe that we will not see ing others that none of us makes a peaceful, mutually support progress unless all of us partici f SOCIETY~ The Arthritis Foundation's Southern New England Chapter ive, multicultural nation, nor pate, unless all of us matter. and Elmhurst ,Extended Care Center, the nursing home affiliate of even a University of Rhode Is Rabbi Nancy H. Wiener is the Call toll-free Roger Williams Medical Center, will co-sponsor PACE, a recre land where such a reality is pos fieldwork coordinator at Hebrew 1-800-ACS-2345 ational exercise program designed specifically for people with sible. It might be done in South Union College-Jewish Institute of arthritis. The six-week program will begin April 26 at Elmhurst Africa, but not at URI. That's Religion. Extended Care Center, 50 Maude St., Providence. PACE classes just the way things are. will meet on Mondays and Wednesdays 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. There will But they are not. be a $3.50 program fee. ,~------7 What I have learned since , RHODE ISLAND JEWISH HERALD Instructors will lead participants through a series of exercises 1942 is that all things are pos I and activities designed to increase mobility and function. This sible for men and women of I recreational exercise program is designed to help people with good will and courage. That is I arthritis keep joints flexible, maintain muscle strength, and build why we gathered for a Diver I overall stamina. sity Convention last month - I Ten people will be accepted into the class, and preregistration is not for small things but for great necessary. For information or to register, contact Colleen McGee at things. That is the vision with I Elmhurst Extended Care Center at 456-6451 . For more information which we left the convention, CLASSIFIEDS I about arthritis, contact the Arthritis Foundation at 434-5792. not with small minds but with 15 words for $3.00 • 12¢ each additional word I great minds and with great I hearts. We vowed not to allow Category I Johnson & Wales cynicism or despair or other Message I to Hold Open House people without the courage of I vision to drag us down, to keep I Johnson & Wales University will hold an open house for all ing our eye on the prize: A peace colleges on April 24 at noon. ful, loving, fair and just commu I Open house for prospective business, hospitality and technol nity of learners, growing in I ogy students will begin with a general presentation at McVinney knowledge and in wisdom. I Auditorium and will be followed by a faculty presentation at the Name I John Hazen White Center. A tour of the downtown campus will be Address I provided and will conclude with information booths at Xavier I Academic Center. Parking will be provided in the Johnson parking Phone I lot on Pine Street and transportation will be available to McVinney No. Words Date(s) Run ______Auditorium. · YOU'Hl llAVIN61 I The culinary open house will begin with a continental breakfast. Take time to let us know. Whenever To Include ■ box number, send ■ n addltlon■ I $5.00. All ,.sponaes I will be malled to the Herald vi■ box num-, ■ nd •-•Nied to cla• I Staff wi ll be available to answer questions at information booths. and wherever you go, we want you allied advertiser. Payment MUST be received by Monday afternoon. PRIOR to A campus tour will also be available to conclude the open house. to tell us. Tell US - not the Post the Thursday on which the ad is to appear. 10% discount given for ads running I Prospective students interested in the culinary program are Office. They don't tell us continuously for one year. asked to register at the Recreation Center at the Harborside cam everything, you knowl \T, RHODE ISLAND JEWISH HERALD I pus located at 265 Harborside Boulevard. Th ank tOU, P.O. BOX 6063, PROVIDENCE, R.I. 02940 I For information and directions, call Ri ck Dani els at 598-2383. L------~--J 20 -1HE RHODE ISLAND JEWISH HERALD, THURSDAY, APRIL 15, 1999 How Can You Resist These Faces? Scholarships Available For Children of URI Alumni The University of Rhode Island Alumni Association is now accepting applications for the Alumni Chi-ldren Excellence Schol arship. Any son or daughter of a URI alum is eligible, if currently enrolled at the university. The scholarship is awarded on the basis of academic achieve ment for the previous year. All credits and grades must be earned at URI. Six $500 scholarships will be awarded this summer to two sophomores, twojuniors, and two seniors with the highest grade point averages among the applicants in each category. Applica tion deadline is June 15. Applications are available at the URI Alumni office, 12 Davis Black female lab mix has been Hall, University of Rhode Island, Kingston, R.I. 02881. For more at the shelter since 3/15/99. She information, call 874-2242. "Kelly" is a female beagle/ "Bear" is a rather large 2-year has a wonderful temperament, rottweiller mix. She is 3 years old rottweiller. Despite his size, and is very anxious to find a old, black/brown in color.Kelly he is a big lovable baby. He Young Professionals new, loving home. is very friendly and sweet, but needs a home with no small doesn't do well around small children or other animals. Bear Fighting Multiple Sclerosis children and other animals. She has been at the shelter for a MS After Dark, young professionals fighting multiple sclerosis, is house-trained, and a good month. He has all his shots. watch dog. announces the 12th annual wine tasting reception sponsored by WRX 103.7FM and Town Wine on April 22, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Providence Biltmore Hotel. There will also be a hot/cold buffet, silent Many more cats and dogs available. auction, raffle, and live music. Participants will receive a souvenir glass and program. Proper dress is required. Tickets are $35 if pur Come visit and see our selection at the Voll}nteer chased in advance and $40 al the door. Call the Rhode Island Chapter Services for Animals Providence Chapter, of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society at 738-8383 for tickets. MS After Dark is a group of young adult professionals who 7 Service Road, Providence, R.l., 941-6830 volunteer after work hours to organize fund-raising social events in support of the Rhode Island Chapter National Multiple Sclerosis Society and its mission. MS After Dark works to heighten public I• • awareness of multiple sclerosis. t: t.=• ••.: I•• .: ••• 1: ft f.: t.:• •.:• f: Multiple Sclerosis is a devastating and unpredictable disease of ...... • Beautiful female cat, looking the central nervous system. Most people with MS are diagnosed .,r. to give and receive lots of love. between the ages of 20 and 40. The progress, severity and specific ••• EAST SIDE VETERINARY CLINIC She is a domestic, short-haired symptoms of MS in any one person cannot yet be predicted, but breed, calico in color. She is advances in research and-treatment are giving hope to those ••• 265 GANO STREET, PROVIDENCE ·1'· very affectionate and loves to affected by the disease. --- OR. PETER M. COURNOYER, VETERINARIAN--- be petted. ·•· ·W• ••• .,r• Early Age Spaying .,r. and Neutering ·•· 0 Two recent studies show how Lane reported ona 4-1 /2 year spaying and neutering puppies study comparing animals neu ••• 272-2345 ·1'· at an early age could save_mil tered before and after 6 months lions of animals from euthana old that showed no long-term ill ~e~~t414-ad .,r. sia each year. At a recent meet effects from the early procedure. ·•· According to Lane, early-age :~ :':a :) ing of the Ameri.can Veterinary :a =~• -:a.:. =~• :':.:a =~• ,:.:a =~• :) =~ Medical Association, Dr. Lisa spaying and neutering results M. Howe,a veterinarian at Texas in better behaved animals. A&M University, and Dr. Tho "We've seen a decrease in ag mas Lane, a veterinarian at the gressive traits such as running University of Florida, reported away and biting," said Lane. on their studies of early age "Most dog bites are from spaying and neutering. unneutered males." Howe reported that Texas Howe stressed theimportant A&M worked with local humane health benefits for females. organizations to establish an Spaying before the first heat early-age spay and neuter pro cycle decreases the incidence of gram. "Routinely spaying and mammary tumors. In males, neutering has been done on kit neutering prevents prostate tens and puppies more-than 6 problems later in life. months old. This procedure is "Surgery has been found to being done on animals 1-1 / 2104 be less stressful on younger ani months old. We found no sig mals than on older animals," nificantdifferencesinshort-terrn said Lane. "The older the ani complications between these mal, the more likely it is to be patients and animals spayed or obese, take longer to recover and neutered later," said Howe. suffer more pain." 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