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VOLUME LXXVI, NUMBER 48 THURSDAY, OCTOBER 26, 1989 35¢ PER COPY ----Images of the Diaspora--­ Aid, Jewish at Beth-El by John Chadwick 1 he colonel and the· rabbi are Working for the better part of Interests Imperiled, by In 19 I 8. the president of an gone now but their pa rticular two years. Goodwin has taken obscure Rhode Island synagogue brand of valor is still one of the great pains in the selections, Budget Cuts ~at alongside President most enduring signatures of the striving to present a chronicle of by Howard Rosenberg Woodrow Wilson and the American-Jewish experience. temple history that comes alive months of full funding, with one leaders of Europe during the The two men are part of a series with the sights. sounds and WASHINGTON (JTA) - month reduced by 5.3 percent, the Paris Peace Talks which of vivid images captured by smells of Diaspora Judaism - Lobbyists on Jewish issues were AIPAC official added. It is also concluded the first world war. local art historian George W. American style - with some sent scurrying to see how their not immediately clear how Israel's His name was Colonel Harry Goodwin who has wrapped up good humor thrown in as well. favorite programs would be af­ military aid, $1.8 billion in cred­ Cutler and his empathy for an ambitious gallery project A young man's religious fected by President Bush's order its to be spent on U.S. weaponry. European Jewry led him from called "Visions and Voices of school report card - .. P' for to make across-the-board budget will be affected by the cut. Temple Beth-El. in Providence. Beth-El." effort. ·-p· for attention - is cuts to meet deficit-reduction Bush's "sequestration" of fed­ to France where he participated juxtaposed with a letter from an targets. eral programs came after Congress in the negotiations which led to The gallery, known as the elderly woman asking for a new The cuts ordered are 5.3 per­ failed to agree on its 1990 deficit the Treaty of Versailles. Bernhardt Gallery of Temple seat - one farther away from cent in non-defense programs and reconciliation bill. That bill, for Nearly fifty years later, Rabbi History. is actually a tapestry of the temple organ which she 4.3 percent in Pentagon programs. the fiscal year that started Octo­ William G. Braude. also of American-Jewish folk history claimed hurt her ears. While they may very well be ber I, brings total spending for Temple Beth-El. left the Ocean that features clothes, There's a letter from a restored within a few weeks, it is the fiscal year in line with the State for a journey south - to correspondence and photo- Providence woman visiting not immediately clear how U.S. Gramm-Rudman-Hollings defi­ Selma. Alabama. There, he graphs culled from the temple what was then Palestine. She aid to Israel and other items of cit target of$ I 10 billion for 1990. To make it easier to negotiate joined Dr. Martin Luther King storage closet. The display is noted with dismay that her usual interest to Jews may be affected. the reconciliation bill. lawmak­ Jr. in one the most memorable open to the public and a room at the For example, Israel had been ers decided to remove non­ days of the Civil Rights dedication is scheduled this was not available - that section scheduled on October 30 to re­ essential items that would take a Movement. the Freedom March Friday. October 27 at the of the hotel had been blown up. ceive its $1.2 billion in economic long time to negotiate, including to Montogomery. temple. aid for the fiscal year. An official (continued on page 19) at the American Israel Public catastrophic health care. federal Affairs Committee said it has not aid for child care and a reduction yet been determined whether in the capital gains tax. Arguments Israel will receive the full figure But landmark child-care legis­ Sukkot Lubavitcher Style and be asked to refund 5.3 per­ lation is still expected to be ham­ Heard in cent of it, or if it will receive all mered out soon in a House-Senate but that $63.6 million. (continued on page 20) lnvoca · Israel could also receive 11 · Case Final arguments have been Women's Law in Israel: heard in the lawsuit brought by Daniel Weisman against the Emerging from the Wilderness Providence School District and a decision is expected shortly, by Ginni Walsh The Legal Center is indeed officials close to the case, say. UJ A Press Service bombarding the courts with µrc• Weisman, along with the cedcnt-setCing legal cases. More­ American Civil Liberties Union, J ER USA LEM, Israel - Attor­ over, it is just as active in pro­ sued last spring claiming the ney Judi AlayotT. 33, administra­ posing legislation for the Knesset. recital of an invocation at his tor of the Israel Women's Net­ The Center, initiated by Dr. daughter's graduation from the work Legal Center, is a striking Frances Raday, a lawyer and Nathan Bishop Middle School, example ofa generation of wom­ lecturer at the Hebrew Univer­ violated constitutional bans on en determined to make historic sity. receives most of its funding prayer in school. changes in Israel's legal system. from the Jewish Agency. The The school district has denied Surroundejd by law books and Agency is funded largely by the charge saying the invocation reams of research material. Alay­ American Jews through the was not meant to foster prayer otTsits in the Network's crowded United Jewish Appeal/ Federa­ resource library. Rabbi Yeshoshua Laufer's annual sukkot bash nearly raised the roof and was akin to invocations tion Campaign. Says AlayotT. of the Chabad House last Thursday. Pictured here is the Chabad before meetings of legislative "'We're making bigjumps now "Thanks to the Jewish Agency band which set many a foot tapping. bodies. but we're still about 20 years be­ we've been able to expand all of Because there was no question hind the United States," AlayotT our activities, including litiga­ over the facts of the case, the explains. "It's an uphill battle tion and legislative work." In (continued on page 20) and we know that we're going to fact, the Center 1s the only organ­ have to keep bombarding the ization in Israel to focus solely courts." (continued on page 20) R.I. JEWISH HERALD presents "Women In Business" PART/ Here's one for the record - Attorney Judy Alayoff (third from left) Read their stories discusses a precedent setting legal case with co-workers at the lsrud in this week's Herald Women's Network's Legal Center. The only organi1.ation in Israel to focus solely on promoting landmark legal cases for "omen, the Cenlcr receives most of its money from the Jewish Agency, the major r.-cipi­ ent of funds from the UJA/Fed.-ratlon Campaign. - UJA Pre~~ Service Photo by Zeev Ackerman - ,- 2 - THE RHODE ISLAND JEWISH HERALD, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 26, 1989 World and National News Tensions Rising Between NCJW Publishes Jewish Braille Institute V. P. Wins U.S. And Likud Choice Guides State Dept. Approval For Blind by David Landau NEW YORK. N.Y. -As part To Serve In Foreign Service have every right to refuse to talk of its public education campaign (JTA)- Prime lo the PLO." Shamir declared. on a woman's right to choose A landmark State Department Minister Yitzhak Shamir had In Washington, State Depart­ abortion, the National Council decision lo permit qualified blind what his aides described as a "very ment spokeswoman Margaret of Jewish Women has published people to serve as Foreign Serv­ friendly" telephone conversation Tutwiler issued a sharply worded six Pro-Choice Strategy Guides. ice officers has been handed down rcrentl) with President Bush. statement calling those remarks in response to persistent efforts But however cordial the cx­ "unhelpful, and we are dis­ The guides offer information by a Jewish Braille Institute leader diangc may have been. it ap­ appointed." on Pro-Choice ranging from gen­ to expand the rights of the blind parently did not soothe Ameri­ But she emphasized at the same eral background information and visually impaired. can irritation over the Israeli time that the Bush administra­ and public education program premier's sharp remarks rejecting tion does not want a confronta­ ideas to strategics for social Avraham (Rami) Rabby. vice .\.merican and Egyptian efforts to tion with Israel. action and community service, president of JBI and an inter­ promote an Israeli-Palestinian In fact. Tutwiler stressed that public relations. membership nal ion a ll y rccogn ized authority on dialogue. the administration is continuing and fundraising. the employment of disabled per­ Shamir surprised opponents to work for the success ofShamir's sons. initiated the campaign after and supporters alike by telling own proposal for Palestinian elec­ In addition to education. the his personal application for Likud Knesset members that he tions in the West Bank and Gaza Guides are intended to help non­ appointment to a Foreign Serv­ would risk a confrontation with Strip. profit charitable organizations ice post was rejected. Avraham {Ramil Rabby the United States sooner than conduct Pro-Choice campaigns. Neither White House spokes­ Mr. Rabby, a blind New negotiate with the Palestine Lib­ Supplementary materials also man Marlin Fitzwater nor Tut­ sons to participate in Jewish reli­ eration Organization. available include a brief history Yorker. passed the State Depart­ wiler would reveal what was said ment's writlcn examination three gious and communal activities in He did stress that he does not of reproductive rights in the in the 20-minute conversation the U.S.. Israel and more than 40 want a confrontation with Israel's U.S .. strategies on how to change times and the oral exam twice. between Shamir and Bush. He was turned down after a other countries. greatest ally and that the pros­ the debate from anti-choice rhet­ But Shamir'saides in Jerusalem departmental task force ruled that pect ofsuch a clash "worries" him. said the prime minister and presi­ oric 10 Pro-Choice language. and But he insisted that the United background information on blind candidates could not be State Department Reversal dent had agreed that direct con­ appointed to diplomatic posts States is trying 10 push Israel into recent attacks on abortion rights. The State Department decision tacts were useful lo clarify their because they would be unable to negotiations with the PLO. "We to reverse its former policy of bar­ deal with original documents will stand firm to the end. We (continued on page 20) Materials can be ordered from ring blind Foreign Service candi­ the National Council of Jewish "effectively and independently" dates was disclosed recently al a Women. Contact the NCJW without braille translations or the joint hearing before the House Feminist Judaism JWRC Library is available for Order Department for an NCJW services of readers. subcommit1ee on the Civil Serv­ Choice Order Form at 53 West ice and International Operations Feminist Jewish actions tor learning and research about Jew­ Mr. Rabby, a graduate of Ox­ the future will be the subject of a ish women at NCJW, NY Sec­ 23rd Street, New York, N.Y. by Under Secretary of State for ford University and the Univer­ Management Ivan Selin. who full day conference sponsored by tion's Council House. 10010 or by calling (212) 645- sity of Chicago and a Fulbright the Jewish Women's Resource Registration to the conference 4048. announced that in the future the Scholar. is a mangemcnt consult­ department will accept qualified Center of the National Council in the form of pre-paid reserva­ ant who works with corporations blind applicants. of Jewish Women New York tions arc requested before Established in 1893, the Na­ and government agencies on the "If the Administration has Section. Long involved creators. November 21. For a registration tional Council of Jewish Women skills and techniques required by indeed made a 180-dcgrcc turn. and the newly interested will par­ form or full questionnaire, please is the oldest major Jewish handicapped applicants for pro­ ticipate in plenary sessions and contact Alicia Driks. National women's volunteer organization this is a tremendous decision," fessional positions in the private Mr. Rabby said when informed panels to envision specific areas Council of Jewish Women. New in America and the leading Jew­ and public sectors. for continuing innovation and York Section. 9 E. 69th Street. ish organization on Pro-Choice. of the State Department change. scholarship. The event will be New York. N.Y. 10021. (212) NCJW's 100.000 members in As vice president of JBI. Mr. The State Department said it held on Sunday, December 3. 535-5900. General admission is 200 Sections nationwide are Rabby has been in the forefront would work on a case-by-case 1989, al Congregation Emanu­ $25. with rates for students. active, through education and of efforts to open up employment basis 10 accommodate the needs EI. 10 E. 66 Street, N.Y. seniors. and members. To honor community services. in the opportunities for college­ of the disabled - including blind The JWRC was founded in the Bat Mitzvah of JWRC $100 organization's priority areas of educated blind persons in Israel - Foreign Service officers. One 1977 in response to the goals of sponsorships are being sought. women's issues, children and as well as in the United States. possibility. one official indicated. melding Judaism and feminism. The conference invites all who youth. Jewish life, aging, Israel Founded in 1931. the JBI offers was to hire spouses of Foreign till' secular and the religious. The arc interested. and constitutional rights. wide-ranging services. including Service officers as readers. The materials in braille and large print department already employs read­ and on audio cascttes. to enable ers for blind Civil Service person­ blind and partially sighted per- nel who work in the United States. A Rabbi's Return by Edward Serotta ,o strengthen ana enhance Jew­ UJ A Press Service The caterer ish life. In Santa Fe. Argentina. BUDAPEST. Hungary - His he was the Grand Rabbi to a movements are slow and elegant, community of 10.000 Jews. In his speech measured and precise, between. he continued to teach and when 75-year-old Rabbi and set up home-base in Professor Karoly Jolesz speaks. of choice. Rchovot, Israel. and also spent students at the Budapest Rab­ three years in Cluj. Romania. binical Seminary listen intently. "But of all my travels. it means After all. he is a former pupil so much for me to be here in himself and sat at the same desks Budapest," said Rabbi Jolcsz. more than five decades ago. This His sentiments were echoed by renowned Talmudist, who left the Seminary's director, Chief Nowina Hungary in 1957. has returned to Rabbi Jozef Schweitzer. who lecture at the Budapest Seminary said, "What is important for our thanks to the American Jewish students is that they have the Joint Distribution Committee, chance to hear directly from a which receives the majority of its choice new man who studied with some of funds through UJA/Federation the great teachers of this century. Campaigns in the United States. Before the war. this seminary Born in the waning years of the was like a magnet for scholars. Austro-Hungarian empire in the and Rabbi Jolesz is a direct link town of Poroszlo. Rabbi Jolesz location. between those great minds and came to Budapest in the mid the young men who study here I 930's. when a quarter-million now." Charles Gilbert & Davis is now in Stoughton. That's right, after 33 years of Jews lived in the city and the you coming ro us, we're now coming to you. We've expanded our offices to make seminary was crowded with 100 Aside from his duties at the it more convenient for you to visit with us. In addition to our new office, we also have many new menu ideas. Innova­ . students. Upon graduation, he Seminary. Rabbi Jolesz is teach­ tive and affordable ideas which continue to make Charles Gilbert & Davis New was sent to Nyiregyhaza. where ing an introductory course to the England's premier kosher caterer. 8,500 Jews were living. When the Talmud at Budapest University. So, next rime you're planning a special affair, call us. And now, insre<1d of German Army occupied Hung­ where he has 12 gentile students. going miles, yoll only have to go around the corner. ary in the spring of 1944, the A noted author who writes in entire Jewish population of the Hungarian. the Rabbi produced city was deported. The rabbi was . I L<'xicon o( Dailr Jewish Li(<' in among ten Jews who survived 1985, and . the book's run of and made their way home in 11.000 copies sold out almost ~ 1945. immediately in Budapest. He went to Budapest and Another book on observing CrarlesGlbert&Dovis stayed there until I 957. when he mourning rites is currently being AN EXPRESSION Of ELEGANCE IN KOSHER CAlfRING made alil'Gh. Since then he has readied for distribution and 1580 V.F.W. Parkway, West Roxbury, 325-7750 294 Pleasant Street, Stoughton, 344-4477 traveled ·throughout the world. when he returns to Rehovot he M teaching Talmud to scholars. Hebrew to childr~n and working (continued on page 20) THE RHODE ISLAND JEWISH HERALD, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 26, 1989 3 U.S. Jewish Leaders Buddhist Group Alternative to Civil litigation At Hebrew A new organiza11on has been· manner. Positive About Bishops' formed for Jewish individuals or The founders of ?'SHARA are University businesses who seek an alterna­ three experienced Washington. Statement tive 10 civil litigation for the D.C., a11orneys - Ira Kasdan resolution of their disputes. and Edward Tolchin, both part­ by Allison Kaplan more on Nov. 6. JERUSALEM - Students of The service, called ?'SHARA ners in Ginsburg, Feldman and NEW YORK (JT A) - Ameri­ The document will be the firs\ Japanese at the Hebrew Univer­ Jewish Dispute Resolution, Inc., Brcss, Chartered, Washington, can Jewish leaders have gen­ statement on the Middle East sity of Jerusalem will benefit offers mediation or arbitration D,C., and Avrom Landesman, erally welcomed a draft policy conflict issued by the American from a scholarship fund estab­ which takes into account both formerly Deputy Special Coun­ statement on the Middle East Catholic hierarchy since a two­ lished at the University by a Jewish and civil law, as well as sel at the U.S. Department of released recently by the National page document on the subject Japanese Buddhist religious general considerations of equity Energy. Rav Yitzchok Breito­ Conference of Catholic Bishops. was drawn up in 1978. Rabbi A. James Rudin and group lo honor the memory of its and fair play. (?'SHARA is the witz, the Rabbi of Woodside But several of them have ex­ recently deceased leader. Synagogue, Ahavas in Sil­ pressed concern over the state­ Judith Banki, respectively the Talmudic term for mediation/ director and associate director of Two priests representing the arbitration. and also means ver Spring, Md., and an assistant ment's call for the establishment group, known as the Shinnyo-En, professor of law at University of of a "' Palestinian homeland with intcrreligious affairs for the compromise.) American Jewish Commillee, recently visited the Hebrew Uni­ The concept for ?'SHARA Maryland. acts as the Rabbinic its sovereign status recognized Counsel to ?'SHARA. called the statement "an honora­ versity to take part in a cere­ evolved from actual cases in by Israel." mony in which a plaque on the A fact sheet on ?'SHARA will ble and compassionate a11emp1 which Jewish individuals re­ At the same time, they have University's Wall of Life was solved their business differences be sent on request. For addition­ applauded language in the state­ 10 represent the various parties' al information about ?'SHARA. concerns for justice. recognition, dedicated 10 the memory of the without resorting 10 civil litiga­ ment reflecting concern for the group's late leader. Lord Shinjo tion. ?'SHARA helps people and call (202) 637-6484 or (301) 588- Jewish state's security, its affir­ and security." Siegman, Rudin and Banki Ito. The visitors were the Rev. corporations sel\le their dis­ 7962, or write to: mation of U.S. government sup­ Shigeo Yoshida and the Rev. ?'SHARA. Suite 800. 1250 were among seven Jewish leaders agreements in a cost-effective, port for Israel and its demand Koji Sugiyama, who spoke of the Connecticut Ave., N.W., Wash­ who reviewed the draft recently impartial. prompt and private that "'the Arab states enter into depth of the impression made ington, D.C. 20036. -I in a five-hour meeting with the full diplomatic relations with upon Lord Ito when he visited I Catholic bishops who crafted the Israel." the Hebrew University in I 967. I statement: Cardinal John O'Con­ Veterans Have New Time limit ·· I! is a fair and balanced state­ The Shinnyo-En group has nor of New York, Archbishop ment." said Henry Siegman, ·about one-quarter of a million Roger Mahony of Los Angeles On Cashing Benefit Checks executive director of the Ameri­ followers in and about 3 and Archbishop William Keeler can Jewish Congress. million total in the world. The U.S. Department of with the private sector, requires of Baltimore. The voluminous 40-page draft East Asian studies, including Veterans Affairs (VA) announced that checks issued by the U.S. During the session, the draft is titled "'Toward Peace in the the study of Japanese and that, effective October I, 1989, Treasury Department on or after was gone over line by line, and Middle East: Problems and Chinese, have grown steadily in recipients of VA benefit checks October I, I 989 carry the nota­ Principles." I! will be voted on have one vear in which to cash tion "Void after one year." (continued on page 13) popularity at the Hebrew Uni­ by bishops from across the coun­ versity in the past few years. This them. Previously, there was no Also affected are uncashed try when they convene in Balti- past academic year, some 120 time limit on cashing govern­ checks issued prior to that date. students were enrolled in Jap­ ment checks. The new check-cashing deadlines anese language classes and some John Montgomery, Director of do not affect an individual's en­ Congress Kills Grant 400 in classes on Japanese the Providence Regional Office titlement to the benefit payment. cu lture. said the new policy, the result of Also not affected are direct For College in Israel legislation bringing federal deposit of government checks. check-cashing policies in line by Howard Rosenberg Hamilton. who chairs the WASHINGTON (JTA)-For House Foreign Affairs subeom­ 50 Years Ago the second time in two years, a mi11ee on Europe and the Middle The Holocaust: October 1939 ------U.S. Jewish group has failed to East. and Obey, who heads the lot. obtain federal funds for its ed­ Appropriations subcommi11ee October 26 - A second trans­ Army introduces Star-of-David ucational facilities abroad, despite armbands for Jews in the city of During the month the intern­ overseeing foreign aid. generally port of Jews from Vienna, ment and transit camp at Wes­ enlisting significant support from Wloclawek in northern Poland. support the American Schools and Moravska-Ostrava and Katowice terbork in northeastern Holland members of Congress. Hospi tals Abroad program, from is taken 10 the Nisko concentra­ This practice, designed to hu­ The two rejections appear 10 miliate and isolate the Jews, will is opened. II was used at first to which the grants would have been tion camp in Poland. house 750 German Jews who have set a limit on how far Jew­ become widespread in Nazi-held funded. The German governor of the had fled across the border into ish institutions can go in trying But in this case. they agreed General Government issues a Europe. October - Early in the month, Holland illegally. Later, after 10 secure special grants from with critics who charged that the decree for forced labor for all Holland falls under Nazi rule, Congress. $35 million program is an inter­ Jews aged 14 through 60. In this the Jewish Community Councils (Kehillot) in Warsaw and Lodz thousands of Dutch Jews, in­ In both cases, the grants were national "pork barrel" from which period Jews are seized by SS men cluding Anne Frank and her ultimately rejected by Congress groups with the greatest influence to clean streets and carry out are disbanded by the Germans. Jewish Councils (Judenrate), family, are held in Westerbork after some lawmakers felt their in Washington receive funding. other demeaning acts of menial pending deportation 10 the death colleagues had unfairly intervened consisting of Jews appointed by Critics included many major labor. camps. in the government's grant review October 28 - The German the Germans, replace the Kehil- (continued on page 13) process. In late I 987, Sen. Daniel Inouye (D-Hawaii) introduced an amend­ ment 10 a $600 billion spending bill lo give $8 million in refugee funds 10 Ozar Hatorah 10 build schools for North African Jews in France. Both houses of Congress ap­ proved the grant. but opposition generated by members of Con­ gress. newspaper editorials and major U.S. Jewish groups led Inouye 10 rescind the grant in early 1988. The money was "ear­ marked"' from the U.S. refugee budget, which traditionally is not spent in Western countries such as France. The latest controversy sur­ rounds a $ 1.5 million grant 10 build dormi1oriesa1 the Sha'alvim Teachers College in Ayalon. Israel. Although a Sha'alvim proposal for such a grant was rejected by State Department officials earlier this year. Sen. Robert Kasten (R-Wis.). Rep. Dante Fascell (D-Fla.) and others intervened and successfully urged the Agency for International Development 10 fund it. Love Thy Neighborhood But on September 14, Reps. Lee Hamillon (D-lnd.) and David Theres a lot to love about the new Winchester Wood apartments. You'll cherish the privacy of Obey (D-Wis.)cffcctively ordered a two or four unit building. You'll be captivated by the design of the interior, with atrium doors, Al D's acting administrator, Mark European cabinetry, a whirlpool, contemporary appliances, and cathedral ceilings. And you'll Edelman, 10 ki ll the grant. Hamilton told the Jewish Tele­ adore the spacious patio and convenient garage ' graphic Agency that the original parking. In short, if your heart's desire is gra- • evaluation by AID staffers was cious apartmentlivingminutesfromdowntown "not favorable," as were the evalu­ Winchester Wood ations by external AID grant Providence, you'll love Winchester Wood. New Rental Apartments , 401-438-3990 reviewers. Directions: From Providence take 1-195 East to Exit 4, Riverside. Follow Veterans Parkway for three miles to Pawtucket A\'t~nue. Ori\'e one-quarter mile. Turn left on Vi llage Green South. Followthesigns to Winchester Wood. Model Hours: !0AM -6 PM ~·eekdays l0AM-4 PM weekends orby appointment. READ THE HERALD. A development of The Kofner Corporation.T ·Local News Congregation Sons Of Jacob Scholar Julius Lester dt Beth-El Friday, October 27 - 28 days suit the Jewish calendar. It tells According to tradition our fore­ Author and scholar Julius of Music from the Jewish Litur­ in the month ofTishrei. Candle- the date of every Jewish festival. fathers who lived too far from Lester will be the guest lecturer at gy." On Sunday morning, No­ lighting 5:27 p.m., Minchoh In the early days of our his- Judea to be reached by signals the annual Freda and Louis vember 19, The Temple's Broth­ services at 5:30 p.m. tory. in the day of the patriarchs added an extra day to Passover. Kaufman Memorial Weekend at erhood will host a breakfast fea­ Saturday, October 28 - 29 Abraham. Isaac. and Jacob. the Shavuot. Sukkot and Rosh Temple Beth-El on November turing lester in a program on days in Tishrei. The Torah read- Jewish people were shepherds Hashana. 17-19. Author of Lo,·e Song: " Blacks and Jews in American ing today is Breshis. Also. today who wa ndered in search of green From the moon they had ar­ Becoming a Jell', an autobio­ Hi story." plcasc be reminded that we are pastures for their flocks. They rived at a month of 29½ days. graphical account of his conver­ A member of the University of saying in our services th e bless- had no lamps. They often went Twelve moon months added up sion to Judaism. Professor Lester Massachusetts Judaica and Near ing of the new month of Chesh- to bed at sunset and got up at to 354 days. But following the will lead three unusual programs. Eastern Studies Department. , an. l ast month. the A-mighty sunrise. They were concerned moon calendar could end up On Friday evening. November Lester has published I 5 books and did this11 Rosh Chodeshn is Sun- only with the seasons. When it celebrating · · 17, Lester will speak from the pul­ has received numerous awards. day and Monday. October 29 was warm they would shear their By wa tching the sun more pi t on .. My Spiritual Odyssey to He has recorded two albums of and 30. The Moiled is Sunday sheep to have wool to make gar- closely. they discovered that a Judaism." An Oneg original songs and has served as L'vcning I 0:09 p.m. with 13 men ts for the winter. yea r calculated by the sun has sponsored by the Kaufman fam­ host on both radio and live televi­ Chalokem. Morning services The shepherds of Palestine 365 days. (The reason for this is ily will be held following the sion in New York. Members of 8:30 a.m. follows were filled with wonder by the that the earth revolving once service. the community are welcome to immediately. Minchoh is at 5:20 moon·s changes. Sometimes it daily on its axis. takes 365 days On Saturday evening, No­ attend any of the three events. p.m. The Third Meal follows was full and round, sometimes to go completely around th e vember 18. Lester will perforrn a For more inforrnation. call 331- with Zimirot. The Sabbath is only half its size. and sometimes su n.) mini-concert called, '"An Evening 6070. over at 6:25 p.m. serv- it seemed to disappear. They There is a new moon every 29 ice at 6:30 p.m. didn"t know that the moon has or 30 days. Twelve such months Temple Emanu-EI Sunday, October 29 - Rosh no light of its own but is lighted make up the normal Jewish year. Chodcsh Cheshvan (First Day). like the earth itself only by the To make up the differences a It's not too late to register for 7:30-8:50 p.m. Morning services 7:30 a.m. rays of the sun. Jewish Leap Year was incor- courses in Temple Emanu-El's 8. Modern Hebrew Literature, Rcfreshmcnts follow morning In the Talmud, the legend of· porated. with an additional Institute ofJewish Studies! Class­ Malka Savin. services. as usual. the moon is that it was created month after Adar, called Adar es, on 8 consecutive nights are 9. Ben and Bat Torah Pro­ l\londay, October 30 - Rosh equal to the sun. But the moon Sheni. The Second Adar month $IO for the semester, unless gram, $125.00, for full year. Chodcsh Cheshvan (Second was not satisfied to share her comes every 3rd. 6th, 8th, 11th, otherwise noted. The com­ Second Hour 9:10-10:00 p.m. Day). Morning service 6:30 a.m. glory with the sun. She com- 14th, 17th, 19th year. This was munity is invited to participate. I. Conservative Movement promptly. plained. To punish her for being the ca lendar arranged in a cycle For further information, call the Responsa, Rabbi Wayne M. Tuesday. Wednesday. and Fri- jealous the A-mighty shrank her of nineteen years, and seven of Temple office at 331-1616. Franklin. day morning services at 6:45 down to the present size. But the nineteen years are leap years. Following is a listing of First 2. Many Images - One God, a.m. Thursday morning service then He took pity on her and In the year 359 C.E. Hillel the Semester Courses which began Rabbi Alvan Kaunfer. at 6:30 a.m. Minchoh for the promised that someday the Second - so called to set him on October 24: 3. The Book of Genesis, Rabbi entire week is at 5: 15 p.m. Israelites would celebrate the apart from the famed Hillel who First Hour 8:00-8:50 p.m. Saul Leeman. "' new moon" and build their cal- li ved in the days of the Second I. The Elijah Saga, Rabbi 4. Seven Journeys: Jews, DONT FORGET TO MOVE endar on her movements. Temple - set down the rules fo r Lawrence Silverman. Modernism, and Visual Arts, THE CLOCK BACK. TO making a written calendar. This 2. The Many Levels of Jewish George Goodwin. STANDARD TIME, ONE Committees were set up to great Jewish scholar who lived Prayer, Rabbi Daniel Liben. 5. The Congregational Choral HOUR. SATURDAY NIGHT track the times and sizes of the about 1600 years ago, took a 3. Understanding the Calen­ Club, Cantor Brian Mayer. (October 28). moon appearances. They pre­ quill in hand and wrote down the dar, Rabbi Saul Leeman. 6. Israeli Folk Dancing, Rabbi sented their findings to the length of the Jewish month, 4. The " Big Three" Cantorial Daniel liben. Everything Starts Sandhedrin. Then the Jewish which is the time it takes the Composers, Cantor Brian 7. His Majesty's Jews: The With A Calendar High Court proclaimed a new moon to go around the earth - 29 Mayer. Jews of England, Prof. Joshua B. We are very accustomed to the month. Jews of far-off countries days. 12 hours. and 44 minutes. 5. Perusing the Periodicals: Stein. conveniences of civi li zation' Is it like Persia. Italy. Egypt could not To be practical Hillel reckoned Jewish Issues Discussion Group, Courses at Other Times. too cold' Fix the thermostat. Do rely on messages which often the months by full days (some to Carol Shore. A. Hebrew Reading I, Abbott we have to get up early' Set the arrived very late. They decided have 29. others to have 30). Our 6. Hebrew Reading I (A), Ed­ Lieberman, Sundays 9-11 a.m. electric alarm. How do we know to observe the thirtieth day and calendar has remained the same ward 0. Adler. B. Judaism and Christianity, when to buy gifts? Con- the day after as the new month. since that time. 7. Hebrew Conversation I (A). Leonore Sones. $15.00, Mon­ Fania Gross, $15.00, Tuesdays days 4-5:30 p.m.

Touro Fraternal Association News ROGER ARANSKY'S A lot of fantastic new events Wednesday evening association arc now being held at Touro Fra­ meeting. ternal Association·s new home at Sunday, December 17 annual 45 Rolfe Sq. in Cranston. Octo­ chi ldren·s Chanukah party for CHRISTMAS STORE ber 25 a·t 6:30 p.m. A Frank 'N' children and grandchildren of Stein evening for all association Touro members, soda. cake. ice members. We will be serving hot cream. gifts. en tenainment. The NEW ARRIVALS DAILY! ,dogs, beans, beer, soda, chips children always ha ve a great time :and cote slaw. Free, an initiation at this special holiday event. ,of new members will be held, Young Jewish men. ifwe look along with an old-fashioned fea­ like the fraternal association for 50% off and more!! nure film on a large screen T.V. you contact us through any October 29 a special event for member of Touro. approxi­ Featuring the entire Touro family. Spend mately 800 of your Jewish Sunday afternoon with us, a friends are members. or call our great ice-cream social and a spe­ office at 785-0066 and you will cial event. entertainment by the be contacted by a member of our Designer Gloves Name Brand Boots & Sneakers R. I. Judo Association. A great membership committee. Find family afternoon starting at 1:30 out why since I 918. Touro Fra­ llame Brand Sweaters Orpax 14kt. Gold & Diamond Jewelry p.m. Do not let the kids miss ternal Association has been the Toys High fashion Boutique Jewelry this. largest independent Jewish Saturday, November 11 . A men's fraternal association in Don FIiied Ski Jackets Stocking Stutters spaghetti and meatball dinner New England. We are located at Flaanel & Cllmnols Shirts Designer Leather Handbags with our own brother. Major our main office at 45 Rolfe Sq .. General Lenny Holland, Ret., as Cranston. or our southern Flor­ speaker. If you have ever been to ida chapter. Come grow with an event that has Gen. Holland Touro Fraternal. as a speaker you will see why they always sell out. Since this AND MUCH, MUCH MORE! event is to honor all war veterans from Touro. we urge you to at­ Chanukah Gifts For Sale! tend. but send for your tickets early as seating is limited and LOCATED AT THE will go fast. You need not have been a veteran to attend. This is for members and their spouses. ,t, American Heart AMERICAN LEGION HALL Watch for flyer on this in the ~ Association mail. Route 1A, Plainville, MA No,·ember 29 a regular

HOURS: Rte. 95 North to South Attleboro exit which puts Low Rates, High Recognition Mon.-Fri. 9:30 a.m. - 8:30 p.m. youonRte.1 North. Stay on Rte. 1 until you reach Saturdays 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Rte . 1A (about 1 mile past the old Jolly Cholly) . - GET THE FACTS - Sundays 12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Follow signs to Plainville. Advertise Your Business in ...... ,. mi..-4• r=w• • --...,--~...... ---~M THE HERALD. THE RHODE ISLAND JEWISH HERALD, THURSU! Y. OCTOBt:R 26, 1989 5 Torat Yisrael Honors Three College Seminar Sukkot Project Helps Homeless On Simhat Torah The Youth Department of the Temple Torat Yisrael was tal in the financial revitalization Jewish Community Center of The URI Hillel Foundation dropping change and doliar bills proud to honor three of its most of the congregation over the last Rhode Island, 401 Elmgrove sponsored its second annual into a soup pot in front of the distinguished members on Sim hat three years. Bingo, Temple Ave. in Providence, is sponsor­ "Sukkat Shalom" Project on Sukkah. The Catholic Student Torah Day, Sunday, Oct. 22. Auction, and the Twenty-Week ing two workshops to aid parents Monday, October 16 on the Quad­ Association helped out by stand­ Honored as Hatan Torah Club have each benefitted from and their teens in choosing and rangle at the Kingston campus. ing out on the Quad with the (Bridegroom of the Torah) was her dedication and effort. making funds available for In one day, Hillel topped its two­ Hillel members, urging people to Sheldon Sollosy, a past president The first of the new college. day record of$220 by raising $364 give generously. and vice president of the con­ year was chanted by honoree Max Workshop I will be held on in just one day for the South The members of Hillel came gregation. Active in numerous Rothkopf, our Ba'al Maftir. The Sunday, October 29, from 11 County Shelter for the Homeless. away from this project feeling Jewish organizations in Rhode congregation's Ba'al Keriah and a.m. to 2 p.m. to help assess The Hillel Foundation erected good about doing a great "mitz· Island, including the Providence leader of the daily minyan, Max needs, develop priorities and a Sukkah on the Quadrangle as a vah" for those less fortunate for Hebrew Day School, Ya'ad is a man who has earned the evaluate eligibility for college. symbol of the holiday of Sukkot themselves and having the sup­ Hakashruth and Jewish Federa­ respect and admiration of the An attempt will be made to make and as a symbol of temporary port of the campus community. tion, Sheldon was called to the entire congregation. The honoring some sense out of a sometimes housing. The goal of Hillel was to Hillel will continue todo this proj­ Torah as the Book of Deuter­ of this "Man ofTorah" on "Sim. complicated and frustrating educate the campus to a less­ ect annually, continually striving onomy was brought to a close. hat Torah" was well-deserved. process. known Jewish holiday and to to raise more money for the Shelter. The South County Shel­ As the Book of Genesis was The entire congregation joined Workshop II will be held on show the Christian community on ter for the Homeless, called the begun, Hope Pearlman was called in the honoring of these three spe· Sunday, November 12 from 11 campus that Jews care about peo-­ ··welcome House," is a 13-bed to the Torah as Kallal cial individuals who have con­ a.m. to 2 p.m. to deal with the ple in need, other than them­ (Bride of Genesis). A person of tributed so much to the well-being financial resources needed to pay selves. The campus community facility located at 8 North Road extraordinary enthusiasm and of Temple Tora! Yisrael. for the increasing costs of higher wa~ verv~upportive oft he oroiect. in Peacedale, R.I. energy, Hope has been instrumen- education. Valuable tips will be provided and a thorough over­ view of the financial aid process Cranston East Teacher Selected BJE/RI ______will be examined. On Wednesday, October 25, Wednesdays at 11 a.m. Oc­ The fee for each program is for Evaluation the fall session of the Senior tober 25-December 13 (no class $15 for students and $30 for nonmembers. Preregistration for Linda Lorenzo. a teacher at The Associati on is a voluntary Adult Film/Discussion Series, November 22) Jewish Family Cranston High School East. was league of over 1,690 public and sponsored by the Bureau of Jew­ Service Mcalsite at Torat Yis­ Workshop I must be made by Wednesday, October 25. invited to serve on the visiting independent schools. colleges and ish Education of Rhode Island racl, Cranston. committee which evaluated Fal­ universities, and vocational. began. This seven-week series, Thursdays at 10:30 a.m. Oc· For registration information call Michele Bram at 861-8800. mouth High School in Massachu­ technical. and career insti1111inns. conducted by Ruth Page, will tobcr 26-December 14 (no class setts on October 22-25. have as its theme, "The Jewish November 23) Jewish Home, Founded in 1885. the New An English teacher at Cranston Experience Around the World." Providence. Congregation England Association of Schools High School East for 23 years. By viewing films about Jews in Thursdays at 12:30 p.m. Oc­ and Colleges is the oldest regional Lorenzo previously served on the Israel, Russia. Arab lands and tober 26-December 14 (no class Ohawe Shalam accreditation association in the Steering Committee for Cranston the United States, and then by November 23) Jewish Commu­ Services this Friday night will country and is recognized by the High School East's last evalua­ discussing common bonds and nity Center, Providence. begin at 5:35 p.m. at this Young U.S. Depanment of Education as tion and chaired a sub--committcc individual differences of Jews in Thursdays at 1:45 p.m. Octa· Israel affiliated congregation. Sat­ the sole agency to award aceredita· of the team that evaluated Ja. all corners of the globe, one can ber 26-Decem ber 14 ( no class urday morning Dr. Barrie and tion to educational institutions in maica Plains High School in pose an interesting question: Are November 23) Charlesgate Annette Weisman will be spon­ New England. Boston. Jews the "melting pot" model? North, Providence. soring a Kiddush, in memory of or are they the "symphony?" This provocative and informa­ Annette's father, immediately The universality and the variety tive series is open, free of charge, after 9 a.m. services. Rabbi Jacobs that is the Jewish people co-exist to the community at the above will give his class at 4:45 p.m. to make each culture uniquely designated locations. The Bureau Minchah will be at 5:25 p.m. Jewish. of Jewish Education urges all to followed by the third Sabbath The schedule for the series is come to examine " the tie that meal. Ma'ariv will be at 6:25 p.m. as follows: binds." Havdalah will be at 6:35 p.m. This Sunday morning. services Cultural Arts Film will be at 7:45 a.m., the first day Series - International Jewry ______of . On the second of Rosh Chodesh, Monday, Octo-­ The Jewish Lommunity Cen­ ol the millions of Jews ·who have ber 30 services will be at 6:30 a.m. ter of Rhode Island Cultural Arts fled their native land, in this case Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday Film Series, to be held on Octo­ Egypt, escaping with only their morning services will be at 6:50 ber 29 and November 5, at centuries' old culture. a.m. On Thursday services will 2 p.m. in the Center, 401 Elm· To Bea Jell' in Arab Land; will be at 6:40 a.m. grove Ave. in Providence, will be the film featured on Novem­ Since we turn our clocks back­ feature two moving and inspira­ ber 5. This film examines the life ward this Saturday evening, eve­ tional true stories about Interna­ of Jews in Arab countries, before ning services during this coming tional Jewry. and after the Independence of week will be at 7:30 p.m. On October 29, The ]ell's of Israel in 1948, and the pogroms. On Thursday, November 2 at Alorocco will be featured. This persecutions and oppressions 8 p.m. there will be registration film is authentic in capturing and from which the Jews suffered as for adult education classes for this recording the dissolution of the coming fall . 2000-ycar-old Jewish com­ second class citizens. munity. There will be discussions foJ. Miss the Sun, filmmaker Mary lowing the showings. Both films Interfaith Dialogue Halawani uses her own back­ arc free and open to the com­ The Orchard Avenue Study ground and that of her grand· munity. For more information Group, an interfaith dialogue that mother to tell the storv of some call Lisa Goodman at 861-8800. focuses on ethical issues common to different faith communities and sponsored by St. Martin's Episco­ PINE GLEN Temple Shalom ______pal Church and Temple Beth-El, will sponsor its first program on IS READY FOR YOU! The opening session 01 1 cm­ commence at 8 p.m. on October November 15 at 8 p.m. at St. pie Shalom of Middletown's 27. The Congregation will observe Martin's. This year, the group will Adult Education program will Red Ribbon Week. dedicated to include Central Congregational Distinctive Condominiums take place on Thursday evening, not abusing legal drugs or using Church. October 26 at 7: 15 p.m. During illegal drugs. Special prayers will The program will be "Personal from $255,000 the first hour. the following be offered for the rehabilitation Encounters with Scripture." The courses will be offered: Beginner's of those addicted and for the pre­ Reverend Rebecca L. Spencer, Hebrew with Sylvia Slater; Em­ vention of more becoming in­ Senior Minister of Central Con­ IMMEDIATE OCCUPANCY bracing Judaism. An Adult Bar­ volved with drugs and alcohol. gregational will moderate the first Bar Mitzvah program taught by An Oneg Shabbat program will forum which includes comments Rabbi Marc S. Jagolinzer and A be held following the service on OPEN DAILY from Professor Edward Bizer, (401) 884-7443 Creative Prayer Writing Course the topic of drug education and James Byers, and Rob Edwards, 11:00 am to 4:00 pm with Mary Wright as instructor. drug free healthy lifestyles. Esq. Members of the panel share Following the break, David Offer, Services for Shabbat Bereshit personal interpretations of Micah Editor of the Ne1rpor1 Dai/_1• News will begin at 10 a.m. and will be 6:8 "He has told you, o Man what will speak on, "All the News followed by a Kiddush. graciously is good and what the Lord re· That's Fit to Print, Or ls It?" A sponsored by David and Lori quires of you: only to do justice question and answer period will Gross in honor of their new son, and to love goodness and to walk follow the presentation. For more Adam Michael, who will be for· humbly with your God." Mem· information concerning the five­ mally welcomed into the Congre­ bcrs of the community are invited week series. please contact Rabbi gation during the course of the to attend. For more information, Pine Glen Drive Jagolinzer at the Temple. morning's services. call 331-6070. Fridav evening services will East Greenwich, RI 02818

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.. It's going great! I'm not tired of it. thought it would lead to Les Miserables. "She closed it to study dramatic It 's still fun!" He loves the theatre. literature at New York University. It was 11 a.m. and Andrew Harrison "And he's been lucky, being in the When Andrew went to New York for Leeds had only been up 15 minutes. right place at the right time. Two years auditions, Tracy was able to take him Touring the country as Gavroche in Les ago, auditions were held in Tampa for around. Coincidentally, she graduated .\liscrables. the eleven year old usually an understudy in a play headed to last December and told me she doesn't get to bed before midnight. Broadway, Teddy and Alice. The play wouldn't mind travelling with him." In the past year. Andrew has was scheduled for seven weeks in That has pleased Kathy Leeds, for it performed in 35 ci ties. Thinking about Tampa and four weeks in Baltimore. wou ld have been difficult travelling his favorites places. he blurted over the "The children for the New York with her son because of responsibilities phone from hi s hotel room in production had already been chosen, at home. She has an eight-year-old Schenectady, .. Denver and Jackson­ but they wanted a local kid to daughter, Joanna. and owns a medical ville. I had the most fun ." understudy for the role of Quenton. co ll ections and marketing business. He explained that he does n't really Teddy Roosevelt's youngest son. When " I don't have to tell you what it's like get tired of playing Gavroche " because An drew got the part, he asked if he being a Jewish mother." Kathy sighs. at every show something happens ... could go on to New York with them. "The child wasn't even cutting his own like the turntable sometimes stops. They said 'yes' and he played at the meat when he left home. And now. he They have a computer and all they have MinskofTTheatre on Broadway for five can pay his own hotel bills .. . with to do is press start and stop, but then if months. After the play closed. we Diner's Club. He's really grown tremendously and has benefited so it stops, then they have to get out their returned to Clearwater. ' ~ manual equipment and line up certain "Andrew's agent in New York much from his experiences." /" numbers." planted a seed in his head for Les Miz As far as the length of time Andrew That's exciting to Andrew. "It's just because she knew the type of look they will remain on tour, Kathy says, "If you !/i neat. One time, the turntable was wanted. a kid that's sort of tough ask him. the answer is forever." supposed to turn around when I died. It looking and one who could handle it Of course, she'd love to have him Andrew Harrison Leeds stars as didn't, so I did half of my death scene vocally. She took one look at Andrew home soon. "Had he not been so happy Gavroche in Les Miserables, which singing and nobody could see me." and knew the role was for him. .. . Sometimes it gets a little boring opens at the Providence Performing When the curtain comes down, he "When I took h,m to see Les Ali= in doing the same show night after night, Arts Center on Tuesday evening, isn't tired and says he could do it again, January, 1988. he was mesmerized. He but I can truly say once he gets there, October 31, and runs through Sunday, so it's not so easy to get right to sleep said. 'I'm going to be Gavroche. I don't he's fine. He loves the people. They're November 5. after a performance. The show is over know when. but it will be sometime this like family." around 11 p.m. year.' Other than changes in voices. what is What thrills Andrew about being on "After auditioning in New York a written in the contract for the Les Miz stage is "getting to si ng and act." What year ago September, he got the part. children is a two-inch limit. "When he doesn't like about it is ... We don't get Rehearsals were held in New York. The they grow the two inches. they must to go outdoors a lot and play games. It's show opened in Tampa last lea ve the show," relates Kathy with my "It 's been qune a year. As I said, you more fun to play in the theatre than do November." own visions of the tape measure making could ne ver buy this education he's homework. but we get it done there." Andrew's ability to handle it all is the rounds. "Andrew hasn't grown the getting .. . and meeting the people he Would he like to do this forever? "better than his mom," she says wi th a two inches so far. When he does, he has. Many of the cast are writing their .. No," he replies with a multi-ambitious laugh. "He's fine. A wonderful friend of then will give them four-weeks' notice." own plays and music and Andrew has answer. "Only for a little while. When I mine. Tracy Miller, is accompanying Relatives and friends back home started writing lyrics and music." grow up, I'd like to be an actor for 10 him on the tour. She once owned a think Andrew's career is great. his mom Being on the road makes it difficult years, an architect for roller coasters dinner theatre and gave him his first says. "It's nice because Andrew still is for Andrew to prepare for a Bar and water slides for five years, an paying job when he was seven as Andrew. He enjoys playing with Mitzvah in two years when he's 13, but he's learning some Hebrew from two of inventor for 21/, years, a scientist for 21/, Winthrop in The Music Man. marbles and he's happy playing with the Les Miz cast members, Ann years, an interior designer for 21/, years, toothpicks just about. He has a quiet Nathan, who graduated from Yeshiva, a magician for 211, years, and an nature and he's a good sitter. That's and Joshua Finkel. Kathy says he'll archaeologist for 21/, years." why I think he does well in the theatre." probably be a little older than 13 when To accomplish all of this, he figures As part of their educational studies he'll need 30 years of schooling. his Bar Mitzvah comes. with their teacher. Jody Greene. the Les Tracy Miller, who has been Andrew's "How does it feel to have a son in A,fiz yo ungsters take field trips to show business?" I ask Andrew's tra veiling companion for the past year, museums of science and industry in the says, " It is a tough life. The kids don't mother, Kathy Leeds, on a separate ci ties they're performing. "You could phone call to Clearwater, Florida. ha ve the same freedom the adults do never buy this education. He has had to during the day. They ha ve to go to .. Quite unexpected, though Andrew keep a journal of his travels. which is could sing before he could talk. He school and be responsible for that work. nice. Twenty years from now, he'll get a Then, at night they're responsible for always loved to sing when he was little. kick out of reading through it." When he was five, I enrolled him in a performing before 4000 or 5000 people. singing and movement group at the Andrew's sister. Joanna, 8, misses "That's why the show administrators local recreation center. He performed in him, but is very proud of her brother, are very careful to choose well-balanced little shows at mobile home parks, Kathy says. "It's been hard. She's the kids with a flexible personality." nursing homes, and malls. I never only child now. We just got back from "The Les Miz children are all special Champagne, Illinois, where we visited kids. Andrew has a special talent for him. Once a month, we travel to where getting along with adults and being able he is. Our next visit will be in New lo fit into the group. He is a very Haven. charming and social person."

Andrew performs his Gavroche role in a stirring scene from Les Mi::.. THE RHODE ISLAND JEWISH HERALD, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 26. ll!!i,J Spotlight on Hear Ye, Women in Business Hear Ye! Jane Asprinio O'Brien, M.S .. C.C.C., is the President of her Spotlight on own private corporation which has been in business for the past Women in Business year here in Warwick. Jane has been an audiologist profes­ What's New at the Rue sionally, however, for the past 4 The audiological field is pre­ with her husband. If you are by Adam G. Gertsacov years. The services Jane offers dominately a female profession, Rue De L 'Espoir is located at are quite in-depth and complete. interested in finding out more You've heard of the expanding with the exception being that 99 Hope St. on the East Side. She does total audiological (hear­ about Jane and the work she universe. and the expansive most university and audiological does, call her at (401) 738-7004. Luncheon hours are 11 :30 a.m. ing) evaluations and rehabilita­ plains. and attempts at mind ex­ directorship positions are held Her office is located a, 220 Toi/­ to 2:30 p.m. Tuesday-Sunday tive services to clients including pam1on. right'' Well. at R11e De (Sunday brunch). Dinner hours by males (who also tend to make gale Rd., Warwick. 1.1:\fJmr. th,· 99 Hope St. eating. pediatric and geriatric assess­ more money than the females). are Sundays-Thursdays 5 p.m. to ments: meeting. and greeting place. the IO p.m .. Fridays and Saturdays 5 (Jane's only other feeling of dis­ a. Hearing tests to determine crimination that she oftentimes universe is not the only thing p.m. to 11 p.m .. closed Mondays. the extent and nature of the that's expanding. Beginning May Rue De L 'Espo1r is handicapped experiences is that when she calls deficit. a physician or a business office I. the thirteen-year-old restau­ accessible. takes all credit cards, b. Vestibular and evoked po­ rant renowned for its French and is available for private func­ with test results or information, tential testing to rule out the the secretary is always assuming food is expanding its menu to tions. Call 7 51-8890 for more involvement of pathology affect­ include dishes from around the information. that she is the secretary ofa com­ ing the patient in the brainstem pany not the owner, and when world, in what is sure to be Repri111ed from East Side and brain region. known as the "global vi llage ap­ Monthly. May 1989. offices call her office they assume c. Hearing aid sales and serv­ she is the secretary.) proach" to the dining experience. ices. A Rhode Island native, Jane In the restaurant business d. Tinnitus (ringing in the ear) th,·rt· 1s an old axiom. "If it ain't received her formal education at evaluations. URI, graduating with a B.A. in broke. don't Ii~ it." Yet. for Deb e. Provide patients with as­ Norman. owner of The Rue. the Speech Pathology, and her M.S. sistive listening devices such as in Audiology. She is currently restaurant business must always amplified telephones and tele­ be flexible and adaptable to the pursuing her Doctorate degree in caption television decoders. Audiology from Boston Uni­ changing times" ... and continue f. Lipreading services. to be a creative experience." In versity, which she anticipates Jane decided to enter a private receiving in May, 1991. recognition of this, Deb has de­ practice rather than work in a When not working or study­ cided to keep the things that were group or industrial setting after ing, Jane enjoys spending time Jane Asprinio O'Brien working ( in her rn~t·. nearly every­ she realized that she had essen­ thing - H'I") 1111k has been Deb Norman tially reached a level of educa­ dropped from the menu but Deb tional and practical expertise and The Rue have decided to that could no longer be put to full At your sen,fc~ ... adopt themselves to the chang­ use due to time and money con­ ing tide of Rhode Island's restau­ straints often found in group & MAID AR

Creative Cooking • Styllob Dining 99 Hope St, Providence (401) 761-8890 10 - THE RHODE ISLAND JEWISH HERALD, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 26, 1989 personal or private life, my first reaction is to answer. "Whal per­ Doris Feinberg S1,otligbt on Women in Business sonal life?" Because of the nature ofmy business and its smallness, Of "Kirby Real my business takes an enormous amount of time. I have never been Estate'' a 9-to-5 person. If I get an idea in as well as Doris Feinberg. who had a I K!:~~ei~~~:~h~~ti?a:d~:::2:ee~c., the wee hours of the morning. I creative thinker, was most re- many radio talk shows. Ms. Stem brilliant nursing career. decided work on it then. My husband, one night al dinner with some cently President and Principal of has also made personal appear­ Paul. has been supportive every the Karen Stein Collectton, Ltd., ances at Specialty and Depart- friends that it was time for a step of the way and understands change. That was five years ago. Boston, Massachusetts, an up- ment Stores. my unorthodox style of working. scale, children's clothing manu- Ms. Stein owns and merchan­ and Doris has never looked back. The type of business I'm in is She has taken on the title of facturing company with annual dises the trendy clothing store, extremely competitive. Until sales of almost two million Daydreamer. in Newton. Mass .. sales associate and field trainer. recently very few women achieved With a strong. skilled hand in dollars. The company sold na- specializing in preteen. Junior top positions. I have had role tionally to over 800 Specialty and adult clothing. Her sclcc11 on fund-raising. Doris feels that her models lo follow, however. To be selling skills enable her to suc­ / and Department Store accounts. of part) dresses has brought in honest. I think very little about The Karen Stein Collection, custonwrs from R.l. and Conn .. ceed in business. gender. There is a job to be done Doris. originally from New Ltd., employed 22 people and as \\Cll as all ends of Mass. Frc­ and the person who does it best had a national sales force total- qucnt tnps to N.Y. and Cali­ Jersey. has for the past 18 years and in a timely fashion will gain made her home in Newport and ing 14 reps. fornia arc c, idcnt "ith the a reputation for excellence and Ms. Stein started the company do1h1ng mix. Video screens. is a loving wife and dedicated will succeed. mother 10 her twins. a boy and a as a "'kitchen table" craft idea tapes. neon all add to the excite­ Roherta Segal. Marketing/ seven years ago. In her spare 111en1 of shopping at Dai­ girl who are 81/,. Puhlic Relatio11s/P11hlications Besides her family. and her time she made ribbon hair ac- dr,·amcr. (401) 245-185 7. cess~ries for her daughter. This growing career. Doris is also a quickly caught the public's atten­ very busy woman in the Jewish tion and was the start of the community. Karen Stein Collection, Ltd. The Roberta Segal She is currently on the Board busi ness mushroomed into the of the Bureau of Jewish Educa­ manufacturing of brightly I have owned my own market­ tion. is the campaign chairman colored children's clothing (sizes ing/public relations firm for the of the Women's Division of the 2-14) accented by her whimsical past seven years. For many years - Jewish Federation, and sits on registered ribbon motifs . . . I had been doing freelance work the Executive Committee on the which is her signature. Her in the area. Council of Jewish Federation's choice of fabrics and vivid colors I have a staff of two, that National Commillee for leader- formed the foundation for her includes Lisa Guillod-Hilss, a ship development. . Karen Stein totally coordinated head-to-toe graphic designer, and Jane Doris. who sees her role in clothing and accessories. Haynes, a writer. Because of our business as a positive one. hopes Ms. Stein is extremely proud smallness and our frantic pace, that she is an inOuence for her of her unique fashion se nse and we all wear many hats. We are a children and other young people. her hands-on work ethic, and full service agency which offers a not just in the busi ness sense. but was involved in the fashion complete program of concept and as members of the Jewish world design, marketing, production, planning. writing, graphic design, and as people. distribution. and administration purchase of print and _talent an_d of her company ... from concept supervision of production, med ta through shipping. . placement, etc. We do it all - As her business grew, so d id from brochures, annual reports her local and national reputation and other collateral material to as a designer and business Roberta Segal, Lisa Guillod­ publicity campaigns, multimedia Hilss, Jane Haynes woman. Ms. Stein has received presentations and comprehensive numerous awards and recogni­ marketing plans. We have also tion for her special talents. In conducted several fundraisingand "That Impressive I 985, she received the Boston membership campaigns for area Maga=ine award for one of the nonprofit agencies. Little Restaurant five Best Dressed Women tn We pride ourselves on ap-, Boston. In I 984, Boston Maga­ proach i ng each client with an eye On Broadway" Roberta Segal zine highlighted her as one of"84 for individual needs and our work Faces To Watch in '84." In 1980, renects this. Each logo design. Maggie Longo is the Assistant Marketing Ms. Stein received the Boston each piece, each style of writing Executive Chef of Leon ·s on the Maga=ine's Accessory Designer 11 'est Side. which is the restau­ Public Relations is tailored for the singular needs of the Year. of that client. We are proud to rant division of Catering on Publication Ms. Stein has appeared on tele­ say that we have two national Broadway. vision many times ... the Good awards. As a matter of fact, when Maggie's entire career has Doris Feinberg 401 /245-1857 Day Show, the Tom Bergeron this issue is published, I will be at been spent in the kitchen or tn Show, Money Sense, New Eng- a conference accepting our third some form of restaurant atmo­ lions as well as supplying govern­ land Today, the Sharon King award. From over 300 entries in sphere for the past I 5 years. ment contracts. Maggie came to Show. Barbara Brilliant·~ For the United States and Canada we Maggie was the co-owner of_a Rhode Island in the fall of 1987 were selected to receive the Award cooperatively run whole gram to attend RISD School of Cul­ of Merit for Special Events from bakery in Washington, D.C.. It inary. Maggie was strongly at­ Family Service America. was the Women's Community tracted to Rhode Island due to Before I was married. I worked Bakery. which is one of the the positive statement Provi­ in New York and Boston, in the largest and oldest collectively dence was making on the na­ "big time." I always wanted to run food businesses in the tional food scene. While Maggie return to my profession. but country. was auending school. she delayed full time work until my After all this culinary back­ worked as the dessert/ pastry chef family was almost grown. The ground. Maggie went off _the al a local restaurant. Upon time was right seven years ago. track for a while and did a typical graduation. Maggie took a job The first clients I worked for were 9-5. suit and pumps job. She with her current employe r. "The satisfied. referred others and we designed office automation sys­ nice part about my job is that my The T-shirts just grew. 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"intellectual embarrassment." of Palestinian rights for a "home­ nects the different places Jews gationally-based this situation is Think of the yawns the Catholic In their letter to AID. Hamilton land" with "territorial and politi­ occupy on the various spectrums unlikel y to change. Church provokes in some areas and Obey said Sha'alvim does not cal sovereignty." of ideology, observance, knowl­ In any event, Judaism gains by of its monopoly as opposed to its meet the "criteria or purposes" In Washington. the State edge, and status. Although it the competition among the vibrancy in. say, those areas of of the ASHA program. ASHA Department recently criticized is popularly thought t' , the movements. Ideological protec­ South America where it con­ grants are supposed to be awarded that portion of the statement as Sl'michah-granting inst.tUtion tionism no more creates a better fronts competing ideologies. competitively to high schools, col­ "not helpful." Department plays the key role in rabbinic at­ spi ritual product than economic Poland is even a better example leges and teaching hospitals spokeswoman Margaret Tut­ titudes. sociology can point to protectionism creates a better of how a state supported ideo­ abroad sponsored by private U.S. wi ler said . "We don't favor any the nature of the congregation as commercial product. In the late logical monopoly chafes at com­ groups. and be used in ways that unilateral steps or declaratio ns." being the decisive factor. Any seventies, President Carter was peting with the vibrancy of the " rcn ect American ideas a nd Several Jewish organizati ons rabbi who is more than I 5-20% asked by the car industry to limit Catholic Church in winning the practice." also criticized the call for a at variance with his congregation the number of foreign car im­ hearts of the Poles. It is not by Hamilton said in the interview homeland in statements they will have trouble at contract re­ ports. Failing to compete. the car happenstance that American that he was concerned that some released. newal time. A pulpit message industry sought to eliminate the Protestant churches have histori­ cally been so vibrant in compari­ of th e ASHA grants may be going The Anti-Defamation League which is consistently jarring to competition. What would have son wi th their European counter­ to institutions that violate ASHA of B'nai B'rith said the policy its hearers will not be anended happened had Can er caved into parts who. forming part of the guidelines that prohibit grants statemen t contains "many posi­ to. There is hardly an Orthodox the pressure? First-rate cars official state religion. function as from being used to train persons ti ve and constructive elements." rabbi who could maintain his \\Ould ha,e been available quasi-monopolies. Or even for religious pursuits or to cvn­ But it call ed the recommenda­ orthodoxy and serve a Reform \\Orldw1dc while the American st ruct fac ilities intended for tion o n territorial sovereignty constituency or vice-versa. The consumer would have been left closer to home: how many Israe­ li s of European origin not having worshi p or religious instruction. "fundamentall y flawed" and point is that whereas all rabbis wi th second-rate options. Not Religious institutio ns. said said it could "obscure the willy-nilly ta ilor their message only would the consumer have experienced a religious educa­ Hamilton. arc not "best suited" positive." and educational thrust to their lost, but ultimately the American tion frequent a synagogue regu­ larly? In an open society, ideo­ for ASHA. He said the program's Such a recommendation "runs constituency, the effective ones car industry would have lost its logical monopolies lose not only origi nal purpose was to support counter to American policy and arc careful to keep only ten per­ share of the world market. Presi­ centers of excellence in medicine can only retard the chances for cent ahead of them. Otherwise dent Carter's policy induced the credibility, but often-times pro­ voke resentment just for being. and re lated fields. peace." said Kenneth Jacobson. they are likel y to share the fate of industry to upgrade their prod­ A significant portion of the director of ADL's international a famous nineteenth century uct in order to compete on the ASHA program is directed toward affairs division. who participated rabbi who when asked why a American market. The result was institutions in the Middle East, in the meeting with the three man of his learning and prestige an increase in America's market and particularly Israel. "I want bishops. had had so many congregations, share \\Orld" 1de. The fact that to get away from that perception" "Whether intended or not. the responded, "Tell the truth and ~o me American car companies Ennui? of the program, he said. statement appears to be calling see the world." Rabbinic mobil­ have recently registered record In its ASHA application. ity among congregations is as earnings speaks for itself. for a sovereign Palestinian state Introductions offers Sha'alvim stated that its main as the end result of negotia­ much due to ideological mis­ Even more important is the purpose is " to develop a corps of match as to any other single realization that competition you an extremely unique tions." concluded a statement successful formula for male scho lars. educators a nd released by the National Jewish factor. Psychology. law, comput­ among car companies has stimu­ meeting new people. teachers who are encouraged to ing. and business are full of erst­ lated more consumers to buy Community Relations Advisory Our clientele are ma­ pursue their careers in develop­ Council. while rabbis who were "too more cars. A monopoly in the car ment towns and border senle­ (rum" for their congrega tion. If industry would have sorely re­ ture and sophisticated Twen ty-five representatives of people who are looking mcnts." NJCRAC agencies held a consul­ this be true within movements, strained the expansion of the car for a very special person Rabbi Philip Singer, chairman tation on the Catholic draft how much more so between market. One has only to look at to spend quality time with. of American Friends ofSha'alvim movements. In other words, it is the Soviet Union for an example document to determine how We take the time to Educational Center. criticized local bishops who will be voting not so much that rabbis create of the impact of monopolies on ensure personal and cour­ Hamilton and Obey for quashing on the statement should be ap­ Orthodox, Conservative, Recon­ the quali ty of products. The teous attention to each his group's grant, saying they proached by the Jewish com­ structionist, and Reform congre­ Soviet Union hardly manufac­ client in an atmosphere of "don't know what they're talking munity. gations as much as the fact that tures a finished product that trust and confidentiality. competes on its own in world about." NJCRAC is the umbrella Introductions has ac­ markets. Product shoddiness He said th e funds would be group for national Jewish organi­ is cess to the finest resources used to construct dormitories. not zations and community relations while the Israel i government was the flipside of monopoly. available in this area. We to train rabbis or teachers. In the still studying the draft. it appears Ideological monopolies as well cater only to a discerning councils around the country. few. 1986 fiscal year. Sha'alvim re­ To many observers. the lang­ initially that "the document is tend to produce second-rate ceived $400.000 from ASHA to uage of the Cath olic statement goi ng into detai ls as to the fin al products. Wherever ideologies construct dormitories. seems painstaking in its efforts to outcome of negotiations in a n are protected monopolies there t0r more 1ntorrnof1on pleose Hamilton and Obey, to stress be even-handed. unbalanced way." A Middle East is a relaxation of effort, a waning coll their displeasure with the Sha'al­ It states that the Palestinians peace senlement "should be left of enthusiasm. a fal ling off of ad­ Introductions herents, a nd a deterioration in vim grant. on September 14 should be "willing to discuss to the negotiating parties." he (401) 739-7754 the quality released their July " hold" on two secure boundaries and stable said. of spiritual life. This as much as any factor helps ac- l(l s Most f xclus,vc other ASHA grants for Jewish political relations with Israel" Savir met with O'Connor re­ lntroduct,on Service institutions in Israel for the 1989 and that Israel must be willing to cently and told him that "any fiscal year. "discuss territory and sov­ statement that would take sides They include $ 1.5 million to ereignty wi th Palestinians." would be counterproductive to build dormitories at the Machon However. particularly when the peace process." Sisterhood of Temple Beth-El Alic Institute. operated by the discussing the Palestinian upris­ In response, according to is pleased to announce our third annual Lubavitch movement in Safed. ing in th e West Bank and Gaza Savi r. the New York archbishop and $500.000 to build classrooms Strip. its sympathies clearly do said that "after going through at the Or Hachayim Girls Col­ not lie with the Israeli govern­ some of the drafts, that a provoc­ HOLIDAY GIFT BOUTIQUE lege in Bnci Brak. ment. ative and one-sided statement Sunday, October 29 Sha'alvim. unlike the other two, " The central theme which would not be constructive both lO a.m. - 4 p.m. was named in a suit filed last year needs to be lifted up and re­ fo r the peace process and for by the American Civil Liberties Catholic-Jewish relations." peated is that the intifada is a cry Terri.fie Treasures/or your Union alleging that many ASHA for justice; it is a cry for personal Savir said that his Israeli grants violate the constitutional and political identity." the docu­ diplomatic counterparts in Los Holiday Gift Giving: separation between church and ment reads. Angeles and Washington had • jewelry • toys state. Rudin and Banki of AJCom­ similar conversations with • baked goods • handbags Jewish groups have yet to sign mittee called that description Mahony and Keeler. • painted sweats, etc. o n to the suit, although they are " unbalanced," saying that it fails In addition to addressing the considering filing friend-of-the­ Arab-Israeli conflict, the draft to take into account the Israeli Temple Beth-El court briefs when the suit reaches view of the intifada as a con­ statement tackles the com­ a n advanced stage. tinuation of the violent attacks plicated situation in 70 Orchard Ave. Hamilton said his action "was launched by Arabs against the and contains a forceful call for 331-6070 ccessary to get people's anen­ Jewish state since its creation. " full Syrian military with­ tion to this program. We could Those who took part in the drawal" from that country. ha ve blocked everything. but that conference with the Catholic of­ Archbishop Mahony, who tlocs not seem to be the right thing ficials indicated that the bishops chaired the commitee that put Camp Ramah in to do." together the draft, issued a state­ appeared to welcome their input. New England U.S. Jewish groups that saw "They were most receptive to ment upon its release. saying that heir ASHA grants cleared by our cri tiques and criticism," said he, Keeler and O'Connor all will hold a Recruitment Meeting a m ilt o n and Obey in early Rabbi Henry Michelman, execu­ "sense the fear. hope and vulner­ for the Summer of 1990. ~ugust, as well as by their Senate tive vice president of the Syna­ ability of the diverse people of ounterparts, were the Israel Arts gogue Council of America. which the region - Jewish, Christian Time: 2:00 pm nd Science Academy. which represents the congregational and Muslim." Date: Sunday, November 5 ccived $1.5 million to construct and rabbinic bodies of Ortho­ Mahony added. perhaps antic­ Place: Temple Am David Lormitories. and the Feinberg dox. Conservative and Reform ipating criticism of the draft , raduate School of the Weiz- Judaism. from the Jewish community, Presentor will be a nn In stitute of Science in Michelman said that his mem­ that the three bishops " believe Mrs. Civia White, Steering Committee Member chovot. whi ch received$ I mil­ ber organizations would contact constructive dialogue does not Prospective Campers From 3,d - l 0th Grades on to buy scientific equipment. congregati onal rabbis across the require silence or avoidance of In addition, $ 1.5 million was country to offer guidance in dis­ differences. but an understand­ And Parents Are Invited To Attend cared fo r the Hadassah Medi­ ing that people of good wi ll can cussing the statement with bish­ for more information call: I Center in Je rusalem. and ops in their communities. sometimes disagree without 00.000 for the Sanz Medical Uriel Savir, the Israeli consul undermining fundamental re­ Rabbi Scott White 463-7944 nter in Netanya. general in New York, said that lationships of respect. " THE RHODE ISLAND JEWISH HERALD, THURSDA~. OCTOBER ;6, 1989 Congress Kills Leaders Positive (continued from pai,:e 3) (continued from pa~e 3) Taking Risks Ccun, ;,u,d ""mp,,, 6)======Jewish groups 1hat oppose gov­ Jewish leaders offered their this theory of Jewish accommo­ Jews formmg communities seek count for the lack of enthusiasm ernment aid to religious groups criticism, which was largel y di­ dation and Jewish self-affirma­ out congenial leadership. As long for communism among Russian, and who consider the program an rcc1ed at the draft's affirmation tion? The variety of rabbis re­ as American Judaism is congrc­ not to mention Chinese. youth. ··in1cllcc1ual embarrassment.'· o f Palestinian rights for a "home­ fl ec1s the different places Jews gationally-based this situation is Think o f the yawns 1hc Catholic In their lct1cr to AID. Hamilton land" with "territorial and politi­ occupy on the vanous spectrums unlikely to change. Church provokes in some areas and Obey said Sha'alvim docs not cal sovereignty." of ideology, observance. knowl­ In any event, J udaism gains by of its monopoly as opposed to its meet the ··criteria or purposes" In Washington. the State edge. and status. Although it the competition among the vibrancy in, say, those areas of of the AS HA program. ASHA Department recentl y criticized is popularly thought t' e the movements. Ideological protec­ Soulh America where it con­ grants arc supposed to be awarded that portion of the statement as Jrmichah-granting inSl1tut1on tionism no more creates a better fronts compe1ing ideologies. competiti vely to high schools.col­ "not helpful... Department plays lhe ke y role in rabbinic at­ spintoal product than economic Poland is even a better example leges and teaching hospitals spokeswoman Margaret Tut­ titudes. sociology can point to protectionism creates a better of how a state supported ideo­ abroad sponsored by pri vate U.S. wiler sa id , "We don't favor any the nature of the congregation as commercial product. In the late logical monopoly chafes at com­ groups. and be used in ways 1ha1 unila1eral steps or declara1ions." being the decisive factor. Any seventies. President Carter was peting with the vibrancy of the American and ·· rcncc t ideas Several Jewish organizations rabbi who 1s more than 15-20% asked by the ca r industry 10 limit Catholic Church in winning the practice." also criticized the call fo r a at variance wnh his congregation the number of fo reign car im­ hearts of the Poles. It is not by happenstance that American Hamilton said in the interview homeland in statements they wi ll have trouble at contract re­ ports. Failing to compete. the car that he was concerned that some released. newal ti me. A pulpit message industry sought to eliminate the Protestant churches have histori­ of the ASHA grants may be going The Anti-Defamation League which is cons1Slen 1l y Jarring to competition. What would ha ve cally been so vibrant in compari­ to institutions that violate ASHA of B'nai B'rith said the policy its hearers will not be a11ended happened had Carter caved into son with their European counter­ guidelines that prohibi t grants statement contai ns "many posi­ to. There is hardly an Orthodox the pressure? First-rate cars parts who. forming part of the official state religion. function as from being used to train persons tive and constructive clements." rabbi who could maintain his ,,ould haH' been a,atlabtc quasi-monopolies. Or even for religious pursuits or to cv~­ But i1 called 1he recommenda- orthodoxy and serve a Reform ,,orld"1dc wh1k the American closer to home: how many Israe­ struct faci1Lt1cs intended for 1ion on tern1orial sovereignty const1tuency or vice-versa. The consumer would have been left li s of European ongin not ha ving worship or religious instruction. "fundamentally fl awed" and point 1s that whereas all rabbis wnh second-rate options. Not experienced a re Religious institutions, said sa id 11 could "obscure the wi ll y-nilly tailor the1r message only would the consumer have ligi ous educa­ Hamilton. arc not "best suited" positive." and educational thrust to their lost. but ultimately the American tion frequen t a synagogue regu­ larly? In an open society, ideo­ for ASHA. He sa id the program's Such a recommendat1on "runs constituency, the effective ones car industry would have lost its logical monopolies lose not only ongmal pu rpose was to suppon counter 10 American policy and are careful to keep only ten per­ share of the world market. Presi­ credibility, but often-ti mes pro­ centers of excellence 1n medicine can only retard the chances for cent ahead of them. Otherwise dent Carter's policy induced the ,oke resentment just for being. and related fields. peace," sa id Kenneth Jacobson, they arc likely to share the fate of industry to upgrade their prod­ A significan t portion of the director of AOL's international a famous nineteenth century ucl in order to compete on the AS HA program isdirected 10ward a1Ta1rs d1v1s1on. who participated rabbi who when asked why a American market. The result was mst1tut1ons in the Middle East. in the meeting with the three man of his learning and prestige an increase in America's market and particularly Israel. " I want bishops. had had so many congregations. share ,,orld,, idc. The fac1 that to get away from that perception" "Whether intended or not, the responded. "'Tell the truth and \0mc Amcncan car companies Ennui? of the program, he said. statement appears to be calling sec the world." Rabbinic mob1l - have recently registered record In us AS HA applicauon, for a sovereign Palestinian state 1ty among congregations is as earnings speaks for itself. Sha"alv1m stated th at 11 s main much due to ideological mis­ Even more important is the Introductions offers as the end result of negotia­ you on extremely unique purpose is ·· 10 develop a corps of tions.'' concluded a statement match as to any other single realization that competition among car companies has stimu­ successful formula for male scholars. educators a nd released by the National Jewish factor. Psychology, law, comput­ meeting new people. teachers who arc encouraged to Community Relations Advisory ing, and business are full of erst­ lated more consumers to buy pursue their careers in develop­ wh ile rabbis who were "too more cars. A monopoly in the car Our clientele ore ma­ Council. ture and sophisticated ment towns and border settle­ T wenty-five rcprescntauves of (rum" for their congregation. If industry would ha ve sorely re­ ments.'' NJC RAC agencies held a consul­ this be true within movements, strained the ex pansion of the car fo~0l~et~ge~~r ig~~i~~ Rabbi Philip Singer. chairman tation on the Catholic draft how much more so between market. One has only to look at to spend quality time with. of American Friends ofSha'al vim document to determine how movements. In other words. it is the Soviet Union for an example of the impact of monopolies on We take the time to Educational Center. criticized local bishops who will be voting not so much that rabbis create ensure personal and cour­ Hamilto n and Obey for quashing on the statement should be ap­ Orthodox. Conservative, Recon­ the quality of products. The teous attention to each his group's grant. saying they proached by the Jewish com­ structionist, and Reform congre­ Soviet Union hardly manufac­ client in an atmosphere of "don't know what they're talking munity. gations as much as the fact that tures a finished product that trust and confidentiality. about." NJCRAC 1s the umbrella competes on its own 1n world Introduc tions has ac· markets. Product shoddiness is He said the funds would be group for national Jewish organi­ cess to the finest resources used to construct dormitories. not zations and com munity relations while the Israeli government was 1he flipside of monopoly. avail able in this area. We to train rabb1 s or teachers. In the still s1ud ying the draft, it appears Ideologica l monopolies as well c ater only to a discerning councils around the country. few. 1986 fi scal year, Sha'alvim re­ To many observers, the lang­ 1nit1atly that " the document is tend to produce second-rate products. Wherever ideologies ceived $400.000 from ASHA 10 uage of the Ca1holic statement going into details as to the final const ruct dormitories. seems painstaking in itsclTorts to outcome of negotiations m an arc protected monopolies there Hamil!on and Obey, to stress be even-handed. unbalanced way." A Middle East is a relaxation ofeffon , a wa ning of enthusiasm. a falling off of ad­ their displeasure wi th the Sha'al­ It states that the Palestinians peace settlement "should be left lntroduct1ons , 1m gra nt. on Se ptember 14 should be "willing to discuss to the negotiating parties." he herents, and a deterioration in (401) 739-7754 the qualuy of spiritual life. This released their July " hold" on two secure boundaries and stable said. ,1,1 ,. , other AS HA grants for Jewish as much as any factor helps ac- poht1cal rela110ns with Israel" Savir met with o·connor re­ )/ )l )l\L( institutions in Israel for the 1989 and that Israel must be will ing to cently and told him that "any fiscal year. "discuss territory and sov­ statement that would take sides They include $1.5 milhon to ereignty w11h Palestinians." would be counterproductive to build dorm11ones at the Machon However, particularly when the peace process." Sisterhood of Temple Beth-El Alie In stitute. operated by the In response, according 10 discussing the Palestinian upris­ is pleased to announce our third annual Lubav 11 ch movement in Safed , ing m the West Bank and Gaza Sav1r. the New York archbishop and $500.000 to build classrooms St rip. its sympathies clearly do said that "after going through at the Or Hachayim G1rls Col­ not lie with the Israeli govern­ some oft he drafts. that a provoc­ HOLIDAY GIFT BOUTIQUE lege in Bnei Brak. ment. ative and one-sided statement Sunday, October 29 Sha'alvim. unlike the other two. "The central theme which would not be cons1ruc1ive both 10 a. m. - 4 p. m. was named in a sun filed last year needs to be lifted up and re­ for the peace process and for by the American Civil Liberties Catholic-Jewish relations." peated is that the intifada is a cry Terrific Treasures for your Union alleging that many ASHA for justice: it is a cry for personal Savir said that his Israeli grants violate the constitutional and political identity.'' the docu­ diplomatic counterparts in Los Holiday Gift Giving: separation between church and ment reads. Angeles and Washington had • jewelry • toys state. Rudin and Banki of AJCom­ si milar conversations with • baked goods • handbags Jewish groups have yet to sign mittcc called that description Mahony and Keeler. • painted sweats. etc. on to the suit, although they arc "unbalanced." saying that it fails In addition to addressing the considering filing fricnd-of-t hc­ Arab-Israeli confli ct, the draft to take into account the Israeli Temple Beth-El court bnefs when the suit reaches view of the intifada as a con­ statement tackles the com­ an advanced stage. tinuation of the violent attacks plicated situation in Lebanon 70 Orchard Ave. Hamilton said his action "was launched by Arabs agai nst the and contains a forcefu l call for 331-6070 necessary to get people's atten­ Jewish state since its creation. "full Syria n mi litary with­ tion to this program. We could Those who took part in the drawal" from that country. have blocked everything. but that conference with the Catholic of­ Archbishop Mahony, who docs not seem to be the right thing ficials indicated that the bishops chaired the commitce that put Camp Ramah in 10 do." appeared to welcome their input. together the draft, issued a state­ New England U.S. Jewish groups that saw "They were most receptive to ment upon its release. saying that their ASHA grants cleared by our critiques and criticism," said he, Keeler and O'Connor all will hold a Recruitment Meeting Hamilton and Obey in early Rabbi Henry Michelman, execu­ "sense the fear. hope and vu lner­ for the Summer of 1990. August, as well as by their Senate ti ve vice president of the Syna­ ability of the diverse people of counterparts, were the Israel Ans gogue Council of America, which the region - Jewish. Christian Time: 2:00 pm and Sc ience Academy. which represents the congregational and Musli m." Date: Sunday, November 5 received $ 1.5 million to construct and rabbinic bodies of Ortho­ Mahony added. perhaps antic­ Place: Temple Am David dormnorics, and the Fernberg dox, Conservative and Reform ipating criticism of the draft Graduate School of the Weiz­ Judaism. from the Jewish community. Presenter will be mann In st itute of Science in Michelman said that hi s mem­ that the three bishops "believe Mrs. Civic White, Steering Committee Member Rehovot, wh,ch received $1 mil­ ber organizations would contact constructive dialogue does not Prospective Campers From 3rd - l CJ" Grades hon to buy scientific equipment. congregational rabbis across the require si lence or avoidance of In add1tion. $1.5 m1lhon was country to offer guidance in di s­ differences, but an understand­ And Parents Are Invited To Attend cleared for the Hadassah Medi­ mg that people of good will can cussing th e statement with bish­ rOf more information call: ca l Center 1n Je rusa lem. and ops in their communities. sometimes d isagree without $900,000 for the Sanz Medica l Uriel Sav1r, the Israeli consul undermining fundamental re­ Rabbi Scott White 463-7944 center in Netan ya. general in New York. said that lationsh ips of respecl." 14 - THE RHODE ISLAND ,JEWISH HERALD, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 26, 1989 Arts and Entertainment Jewish Composers George Carlin At The Windjammer Humorist to Be Highlighted in Moshe Waldocks to Speak at SMU Concert Series Moshe Waldocks, Jewish A special concert series of lo singers and instrumentalists humorist and lecturer on Jewish \\Ork by Jewish composers wi ll in the major concert halls of culture, will give the annual bl· prese111ed at the Brookdale New York and throughout the Rusitzky lecture for the South­ Center of Hebrew Union College­ United States. Canada. Israel eastern Massachusetts Univer­ Jewish lnslilule of Religion. One and Austria. sity Center for Jewish Culture at West Fourth Street in Manhattan. The final program in the 7: 30 p.m., November 15, in the The first program. on No­ \t-ries. on November 15. features first floor browsing area of the , ember I. will fea ture the Bloom Manja Stroke on piano perform­ SMU library. Duo performing the work of ing the work of Ernest Bloch. The lecture. "A Short H istory Ernest Bloch. Kurt Weill. Paul Sheila Silver. Dalit Warshaw. of Jewish Humor," is free and Ben-Haim and others. Equally Paul Bcn-Haim and others. Ms. open to the public. distinguished as a duo and as Stroke began playi ng the piano at Waldocks has produced and individual soloists. twin sisters. the age of six and has performed hosted more than 200 programs Claudia and Madeline Bloom. ,n concerts. solo recitals and on Jewish arts, culture, politics, have been noted for their rare chamber music in the U.S.. Can­ and religion. He is founder of the beauty of ensemble playing as ada and Europe. Aleph Network, president of the well as for their musicianship All concerts wi ll be held at 7 Corporation for Jewish Broad­ and stylistic in1erpreta11on of p.m. and admission is free. To casting, and is media consultant the classic and contemporary reserve scats call (2 I 2) 6 74-5300 for the Combined Jewish Philan­ repertoire. Ext. 28 I. This project is made thropies of Greater Boston. The program on November 8 possibk (in part) w11h public He is co-editor and annotator will feature Mallhew Goodman funds from the New York Stale of The Big Book ofJewish Humor, on clarinet and Joyce Rosenzweig Council on the Arts Deccnlrali­ now in its eighth printing, and is on piano performing the work lation Program administered in compiling a major collection of of Aaron Copeland. Leonar New York County by the Cul­ contemporary American humor, Bernstein and Darius Mulhaud. tural Council Foundation. Inc. to be published next year by Mr. Goodman made his Carne­ Hebrew Union College-Jewish Harper & Row. gie Recital Hall solo recital debut Institute of Religion is the na­ For further information, call in the Spring of 1986 as a winner• tion's oldest institution of Jewish (508) 999-8204. of the Artists International higher education. National comedy favorite, George Carlin, will perform two all­ Competition. seated shows (early show 6 p.m.; late show IO p.m.) on Saturday, Former Mill Comes Joyce Rosenzweig has per­ We want your opinion! November 4, at The Windjammer Concert Club in Misquamicut Alive formed as solo recitalist. cham­ Beach, R.I. TeU it to the editor. . Tickets are available at The Windjammer Box Office (401) ber musician and accompanist The Pawtucket Arts Council in 322-0271, Looney Tunes, Strawberries Records, all Ticketron outlets cooperation with Blackstone or to charge by phone, call 1-800-382-8080. Both shows are General Landing Condominium Associa­ Admission and no I.D. is required. Call The Windjammer for further tion is sponsoring a unique art information. Jewish Television in Rhode Island exhibit at the newly developed narrator; Rivka Isachar, soprano; condominium site from October Jewish Programming On Memories of the Martha Warren, soprano; Isaac 15 through October 25. Black­ Interconnect Channels Kriger, tenor; Elizabeth Brahm­ stone Landing is the former Channel 49 in every city except those served by Heritage Cable Yiddish Theatre Kriger, contralto; Mary Wolf­ Greene and Daniels Mill which (Lincoln, Woonsocket). An original musical documen­ man Epstein, soprano/ narrator; Heritage Cable station 57. was built in 1860 and produced tary covering I 00 years of Yid­ William Merrill, piano. thread and yarn for many years. Air Times dish Theatre in America; songs Temple Kehillath Israel, 370 Thursday evenings 7 p.m., Sunday Morning 10:30 a.m. The Pawtucket Arts Council in Yiddish, narration in English. Harvard St., Brookline. Saturday will be creatively displaying over Written by Mary Wolfman­ evening, November 4 at 8 p.m. 75 works of art by talented Epstein, the ensemble includes Tickets $5 in advance, $7 at the Rhode Island artists. The work Cantor Alex Zimmer, baritone/ door. Telephone 277-9155. to be displayed in one of the tower units at Blackstone Land­ ing includes: paintings in oils, pastels, and watercolors; draw­ ings; photographs; pottery; ceramics; glass work; jewelry; fiber arts including woven and KNOW SOMEONE quilted items; and sculpture. Most of all the work is for sale. " This historic mill building GETTING MARRIED? provides the Arts Council with a superb environment in which to display art, and we look forward to showcasing the fine work of our member artists," says Ruth TELL US THEIR NAME AND ADDRESS Wolf, a member of the Arts Council Exhibition Committee. AND WE'LL SEND THEM A ONE YEAR According to Harry Schoening. COMPLIMENTARY SUBSCRIPTION one of three owners of Black­ stone Landing, "The archi­ 1D THE HERALD tectural integrity of the building has been retained in the restora­ tion process. Original brick walls, twelve-foot high wooden ceilings, seven-foot double hung r------, windows remain intact in the Couple 's Name______converted mill building. Our site is a natural for this type of art Address,______exhibit and we are pleased to be working with the Pawtucket Arts ______Zip, ____ _ Council." An opening reception to kick­ Wedding Date.______off the exhibit is planned for Sunday, October 15, 2 to 4 p.m. Your Name.______at Blackstone Landing, 300 Front St., Pawtucket. Entertain­ Address,______ment will be provided by \ ., ______Zip,______Anthony Evangelista, guitarist, " ,\ and refreshments compliments of the Biltmore Hotel will be ~- served. The reception is free and I_ ', ' , ~ - Mail thls coupon to: open to the public. The exhibit is '.!\_J '"-::-.:-.::- I Rhode Island Jewish Herald also open for public viewing ' - .;:b I P.O. Box 6063 Rhode Island Jewish daily Monday, October 16, through Wednesday, October 25, -~ - - · J • ...,:-- -;,I Providence, RI 02940 c::::::===i HERALD noon to 4 p.m. Contact the L------~ Pawtucket Arts Council at 725- 1 I 5 I or Blackstone Landing at 722-1510 for further details. THE RHODE ISLAND JEWISH HERALD, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 26, 1989 - 15 Benny Goodman Medal Peter Nero To Perform The All Children's Theatre Issued by Jewish­ With R.I. Philharmonic Ensemble Opens Its 1989-90 Peter Nero, pianist. arranger, American Hall of Fame composer and conductor, will Season with The Ghostchasers Benny Goodman will be in­ Swing" made a successful jazz perform with the Rhode Island ducted into the Jewish-American tour of the Soviet Union: one Philharmonic on Saturday, Hall of Fame this month. A por­ newspaper reporter quipped October 28, at 8:30 p.m. in the trait plaque will be installed at that "Khrushev would trade Providence Performing Arts the Magnes Museum in Berkeley, three Sputniks for a Russian Center. Calif., joining past honorees that Benny Goodman!" Nero, whose repertoire runs include other musical greats - The Big Broadcast of /937 was the gamut from jazz to rock to George Gershwin, Isaac Stern the first ofa long list of movies in pops to classical, will be both and Irving Berlin - along with which Goodman appeared, and featured pianist and conductor distinguished personalities in of course he supplied all of the for the performance. Together other fields such as Albert Ein­ clarinet solos for the 1956 hit with Nero, bassist Richard stein, Golda Meir, Jonas Salk, et The Benny Goodman Story Hanista, drummer Steve al. At the same time limited edi­ starring Steve Allen. Anyone Pemberton, and the orchestra tion bronze, silver and gold min­ who was lucky enough to see will perform standards by Cole iature medallic versions of the Benny Goodman in person, lis­ Porter, hit tunes by Andrew Benny Goodman plaque will be ten to him on the radio, or dance Lloyd Webber, and variations made available to his devoted to his records, knows why he has on some of the light classics. The fans around the world. been called "America's Number concert will be sponsored by Benny Goodman made history One Musician" by musicologist Cookson America, Inc. at the Palomar Ballroom in Los Hal Davis. Peter Nero was chosen by the Angeles on August 21, l 935 The Goodman medal has been International Society of when the crowd of jumping, created by one of America's most Performing Arts Administrators cheering youngsters surrounded distinguished sculptors, Marika as its 1986 Honoree "for the bandstand during a swinging Somogyi, whose previous medal­ extraordinary achievement and arrangement of Sugar Foot lie sculptures have commemo­ an outstanding contribution to Stomp ... and the swing Era was rated the Statu.e of Liberty Cen­ pop music in America." born! History was made again on tennial, Johann Sebastian Bach Single tickets are on sale at the a day in March 1937 when more Tricentennial, as well as the hun­ Philharmonic office, 222 than 21,000 people jammed their dredth birthdays of Marc Chagall, Richmond Street, Suite 112, way into the New York Para­ Eleanor Roosevelt and Sherlock (401) 831-3123, and at the PPAC mount Theater to bounce in their Holmes. Somogyi has been in­ box office. Prices are $38, $25, Poltergeist, Emmanuel Tannenbaum-Schanzer, Scott Anderson seats and dance in the aisles to vited twice to submit coinage $20, $15, and $12 for students and Emily Fournier in the All Children's Theatre Ensemble produc­ the Benny Goodman Band. And designs to the United States and senior citizens. tion of Tim Kelly's Ghostchasc>rs. performing October 20 through his 1938 Carnegie Hall Jazz Con­ Treasury, and six of her works October 28 in the Parish House of the First Unitarian Church, I cert has earned an honored place were selected as part of the Martha Graham Benevolent St., Providence. in America's musical folklore. United States exhibit at the 1987 Ghostchasc>rs is directed by ACT Artistic Director, Wrenn Good­ Less known is that the Benny convention of the Federation Dance Company rum. with a cast of 27 ACTors, members of the ACT Ensemble. Goodman Quartet, featuring Internationale de la Medaille. To Perform Performances are scheduled: Friday, I 0/20 at 7:30 p.m.: Saturday, Gene Krupa on drums, Teddy This summer, Marika Somogyi I0/21 at 7:30 p.m.: Sunday, I 0/22 at 3 p.m.: Friday. I 0/27 at 7:30 Wilson on piano, and vibra­ received The Numismatic Art After an absence of nearly a p.m.: and Saturday, I 0/28 at 7:30 p.m. phonist Lionel Hampton, made Award for Excellence in Medallic decade, the Martha Graham Ticket prices are $6 for adults and $3.50 for children. (Photography the first dent in the color barrier Sculpture from the American Dance Company returns to by Al Weems. that had until then kept bands all Numismatic Association. Boston for a three-day white or all black. Hampton re­ The obverse design is a tour de engagement, October 27-29, at Let the community know about your organization's cently said that "the Benny the Wang Center for the force in its simplicity, featuring a functions. Announce them in the Herald. Goodman Quartet was the fore­ dynamic portrait of Benny Performing Arts. runner ofgetting Jackie Robinson Goodman deeply absorbed in his Tickets range from $28.50 to into baseball'" playing; with his signature along­ $ I 5.50. Call (6 I 7) 482-9393. Benjamin David Goodman side. On the other side, Somogyi r SPEND A MONTH THIS WINTER IN ISRAEL -, was born on May 30, 1909 and has skillfully transformed a mas­ February 21 - March 21, 1990 grew up in a tough Chicago sive ballroom into a small space, Escorted by Jack and Rhoda Mossberg of Winkleman Travel ghetto. His father took Benny without sacrificing any of the and two brothers to a local syna­ excitement. The graceful figure New Novel $1889.00 per person, double occupancy gogue where they received in­ of"The King of Swing" has been Depicts from Providence, El Al , 2 meals a day, sightseeing struments and lessons. Benny sculptured in high relief, con­ later studied with Franz Shoepp, trasting with the explosive energy Struggle Call for brochure a clarinetist in the Chicago Sym­ of enthusiastic jitterbuggers phony, which undoubtedly ac­ etched below the medal's surface. To Touch a Dream, a sweep­ WINKLEMAN TRAVEL counts for Goodman's love of Authorized mintages of the ing, tumultuous novel, is set 720 Reservoir Ave., Cranston, RI 943-7700 classical music individually serial numbered against a conflict as enduring as Outside RI 1-800-234-5595 Goodman was equally at Benny Goodman medals are the Bible and as timely as to­ home playing Mozart with the strictly limited to 500 antique morrow's headlines - the strug­ Boston Symphony or jamming bronze, 250 pure silver and only gle for Palestine. It will be pub­ at Harlem's Savoy Ballroom. 50 I0-karat gold pieces, available lished October 15 by Donald I. Bela Bartok dedicated his clari­ for contributions (half tax­ Fine, Inc. net trio Contrasts to Benny deductible) of $20, $85 and Aviva Hellman's historically Goodman in 1938, later Good­ $ 1000 respectively, sent to the detailed story of the heroes and man commissioned Aaron Cop­ non-profit Magnes Museum, heroines who helped build the land's Concerto for Clarinet and Dept. · "J", 2911 Russell St., State of Israel, who fought the String Orchestra in 1947, and Berkeley, Calif. 94705. These wars and fought for love and Morton Gould's Derivations unique commemoratives are won, was suggested by real peo­ for Clarinet and Band in 1955. rounded-trapezoid shape, meas­ ple and events from the author's He was also a composer, hav­ uring a full 2 inches diameter, own life in Palestine and Israel. ing co-written standards such and weigh over two troy ounces. Covering four generations of as Stompin' at the Savoy and Because of the very tiny author­ strong men and brave women, Swingtime in the Rockies. ized mintages and the great her novel rings with authenticity. Benny Goodman was elected worldwide popularity of Benny Marek and Marucia, founders to ihe faculties of the J uilliard Goodman, early orders are high­ of the clan, travel from Europe to School of Music and Boston ly recommended; early orders settle in the Holy Land. Through University. Many thought that will also receive the lowest serial the eyes of their youngest daugh­ Goodman was the best U.S. ex­ numbers. Allow four to six weeks ter, Deborah, the drama unfolds hibit at the 1958 Brussel's World for deliverv. ... her sister, Tamar, a spy who Fair, and in 1962 "The King of helped the British topple the Ottoman Empire, tortured to death by the Turks for refusing to betray her compatriots ... Uri, the grandson for whom his homeland can do no wrong ... Alexandra, sweet and gentle, who falls in love with an Arab youth and joins him in a Leban­ ese refugee camp, Shatilla, scene of a slaughter that becomes front page news around the world ... Yariv, today's Israeli, ready to embark on a new path in search of peace.

Advertising in No additional charge for alterations The Herald gets results. Montecello's Pla:z:a Call 724-0200 1375 Mineral Spring Avenue, North Providence for details. (-401) 353-9-400 16 ._ THE RHODE ISLAND'.JEWISH HERALD, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 26, 1989 Social Events Four-Chapter Hadassah Meeting Jewish Home U.S.Y. Helps The Community The Providence, Pawtucket­ Linen Event For the second year, Debbie Feldstein, and Sr. U.S.Y. Central Falls, Cranston and Kent The Annual Linen and Equip­ U.S.Y.'ers helped shut-in and advisor Josh Rotenberg. County Chapters of Hadassah ment Event ofthe Women's Asso­ hospital patients fulfill the milz­ On Sunday afternoon before will hold ajoint meeting on Tues­ ciation of the Jewish Home for vah of hearing the shofar. On Kol Nidre, Sr. U.S.Y. sponsored day, November 7, at 7:30 p.m. at the Aged will take place on Wed­ Thursday afternoon between its first Yorn K.ippur tzedakah the Jewish Community Center in nesday. November I at I p.m. al Rosh Hashanah and Yorn Kip­ appeal. Having asked Temple Providence. Temple Ema nu-El on MorrisAve­ pur, U.S.Y.'ers visited the Jew­ members 10 contribute food or The meeting will feature a dis­ nuc in Providence. Dessert will ish Home for the Aged, the money equal to the amount that tinguished speaker from Na­ be followed by a musical program Miriam Hospital, as well as sev­ they would usually use for food tional Hadassah Headquarters. fcaturingA To11clu!(Classs1arring eral home-bound Temple mem­ in one day. U.S.Y. collected over vocalists Christine Obara and Bill bers. Bringing Hallah, honey, $375, in addition 10 donations of Deborah Kaplan of Bayonne, Lafferty. Magnificent door prizes and of course, a shofar, they food and clothing. The money N.J., is a National Vice President will be awarded. delivered the sounds and tastes was forwarded 10 U.S.Y.'s Na­ ofHadassah, the Women's Zion­ ist Organization of America. At of the New Year to people who tional Tikkm Olam Fund, which . I Touch o( Cla11 will bring were not able to attend Holiday contributes to a range of Jewish present she is serving as Coordi­ Broadway 10 the Linen Event services. Shofar blowers and charitable organizations. nator of the Fundraising Divi­ audience with tunes of top sion. She is also Chairman of friendly visitors included: Ari U.S.Y.'ers took the food to the Broadway shows. Bill Lafferty Newman, Eli Kaunfer, Rachel Rhode Island Food Bank. Special Events. In Bayonne she comes originally from Providence Alexander. Joram Borenstein, served as Chairman of the but is now a Woonsocket resident. Women's Division of Israel Debbie Kaplan He has been master of ceremony Bonds, in United Jewish Appeal at numerous cabaret nights and Drives and other local activities. talent shows. He has appeared in Her topic will be "stimulating, Pioneer dinner theatre productions, ap­ exciting and the latest up-to-date peared in the made-for-TY movie informa1ior1 from around the n,e Ke1111edr 's and the Fit=­ world in Hadassah today." Women gera/d's and appeared in Boston in Catch a R1si11g Star. Christine Mrs. Kaplan has visited Israel Hi again, It's time again for Shalom Obara is a private voice teacher many limes and periodically vis­ in Pawtucket. Her experience in its all ofHadassah's installations Chapter, Pioneer Women 10 have their October meeting. This opera. musical theatre and cho­ in Israel for finance and budget ral literature is extensive. includ­ discussions. is our breakfast/brunch with a great meeting 10 follow. Please ing the annual S1--Mori1z Festi­ This will be an interesting and make it your priority 10 join us val for Chamber choirs in Swit­ enlightening meeting and will be on Sunday, October 29, 1989 at zerland. She has toured through enjoyed by all. 9:30 a.m. to 12 noon at Cape Cod Europe. Restaurant (The Caboose Room), Proceeds from this event go 957 Reservoir Ave., Cranston. toward insuring a happy way of Knight's We are presenting our new life for the Home residents by Limousine board members who are: maintaining the same high levels President, Phyllis Solod; Vice of care and services. Shofar Blowers (1-r): Rachel Alexander, Debbie Feldstein, Joram . Ltd. President and Fundraising, Borenstein, Ari Newman, Eli Kaunfer. Front: Josh Rotenberg. "The knight is yours" Debbie Deletetsky and Anita Chairpersons for this event arc Baye Temkin and Abby Leavitt. • Outstanding limousines and Olinsky; Vice President of Mem­ Cranston-Warwick Hadassah personalized service bership, Jerri Davis; Vice Presi­ They are being assisted by: Sec­ • All Stretch Limousines, TV, dent of Programming, Joan retary. Sylvia Brown: Treasurer. Cranston-Warwick Chapter of Nellie Lobello. Lillian Goldstein. VCR, telerhone, bar, etc. Tebrow; Financial Secretary and Lillian Fellner; Refreshments, Hadassah will hold its annual and Martha Saunders. and Pro­ • All specia occasions Treasurer, Idelle Woolf; Record­ Doris Jacobs. Betty Levy. Miriam Paid-Up Membership Event on gram Chairwoman Sylvia • Personal protection ing Secretary, Sandra Garfinkel; Goldfine; Publicity. Rosalind Sunday, November 5, 1989, al Shockct. • Corporate rates Corresponding Secretary, Bolusky; Door Prizes, Cherise 10:30 a .m. at Temple Sinai, Jerry Colombo, well-known 724-9494 24 hrs. Roberta M. Blum. Samuels Cahill; Hostesses and Hagan Avenue. Cranston, R.I. R.I. singer will be the entertainer. Pourers, Charlotte Goldberg; Membership Chairwoman For reservations members Friends ofth e Home, Esther Alter; Ruth Ross will be assisted by should call Ruth Ross at 781-2478 Decorations. Abe Gershman; Co-Chairwoman Ruth Snyder, or Ruth Snyder at 944-6091 by JEWISH DATING SERVICE Ex-Officio, Edith Bernstein. Hospitality Committee Members Novrmbcr I. ''Personal Service at its Best" Call Bernice 508-998-1233 ---West Bay JCC Annual Sukkot Party ---

by Lois Lury On Thursday. October 12. Doucr,ns I 989. the social hall of the West­ \'fJNITED' minster Unitarian was trans­ SURGICAl O:Nl'ERS HOME HEALTH formed into a harvest of Sukkot CARE CENTER delights. Moms, dads, and chil­ dren of all ages had gathered to­ Warwick Wayland Square gether for West Bay Jewish Com­ 781-2166 421 -6606 munity Center's annual Sukkot : raft party. Future architects were busy Everything for :onstrucling sukkahs out of Japer bags or popsicle sticks. your home Botanists were cultivating their lulavim, etrogim, or fruit-vege­ table paperweights. Welders health care were intent vn forging their II multi-colored chains of fruit, needs vegetables. paper, or macaroni. Finally, our artists and craftsmen Painting the etrogim yellow and letting them dry (on pencils) before were consumed creating mosaic adding the pitom. Jewish stars, and dab-a-veggies. The culmination of all this Sukkot act1v11y was aecorating THE FRUITWORKS our brand new sukkah (courtesy of Mr. Steven Shapiro) with all of our wonderful creations. Rabbi White of Temple Am David led A .Jt A us in blessing our beautiful sukkah with a lulav and etrog. Then the mitzvah ofeating in the sukkah was fulfilled, as we all ~ ~ ~ ' enjoyed the delicious refresh­ fana, Baskets & Produce ments. Sukkot is supposed to be a fes- '/ 751-6257 tive and joyous holiday celebrat- ' ~ ing the harvest. West Bay JCC - · 79 Burlington St. (Off Hope St.) Providence, A.I. hopes that the annual craft party Fruit Baskets Sent Nationwide enhanced the understanding and enjoyment of this wonderful Mon.-Fri. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. • Sat. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. holiday for all the members who attended this year. Making a sukkah out of popsicle sticks. THE RHODE ISLAND JEWISH' HERALD, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 26, ·r989·-'-- 17 Temple Habonim Striar /CC Cranston Senior Perkins Gallery Features Guild Contemporary Jewish-American Quilts The next meeting of the Crans­ and table ~eating. A delightful ton Senior Guild will be held on luncheon. extra special enter­ STOUGHTON - Quilts of Thursday. November 2 (PLEASE many colors, featuring modern tainment. girts to a ll and prizes, NOTE CHANGE OF DAY). at too. Don't miss out - DEADLINE designs with a religious motif, Temple Torat Yisrael. 330 Park are currently on display at the - November 24. Ave .. Cranston at 12:30 p.m. The January 23, I 990 - Group Perkins Gallery, located in the business meeting will start at I Striar Jewish Community Cen­ departure for the sunny South. p.m. Our program is "Ask a Our special holiday winter vaca­ ter. Entitled "Joseph's Coat: Lawyer." John Revens. former Contemporary Quilts with tion at the ocean-fro nt Marco state senator. will be our guest Judaic Themes," this exhibit fea­ Polo Hotel in the sunny isles area speaker. There will be a question of Miami Beach. Providi ng all the tures a fascinating variety of and answer period. Refreshments works by Jewish quilters from services ofa five-star hotel. Choice and social ho ur follow this in­ of five food plans (choice of New England, formative meeting. The public is in vited to attend menu). scheduled daytime activi­ Our futu re plans are: ties and nightly entertainment. a special reception andpllery lec­ November 5 - Sunday matinee Make your reservations now'! ture on Thursday, October 26 at of Les MisC'l'ables at Providence Don't delay!! Don't be left out in Shown at the recent Temple Habonim, Barrington, Rhode Island's 7:30 p.m. Guest artist Miriam K. Performing Arts Center. the cold'! For reservations call Hy installation of officers are (1-r) Paul Segal - Vice President; Janet Sokoloff will speak and present November 14-18 - Bermuda. 5 Shansky - Treasurer; Rabbi James B. Rosenberg, Temma Holland - slides to illustrate her research Jacobson at 274-9586. Now!' days. 4 nigh ts. Hamilton Princess June 17-22, 1990 - The Nevele Assistant Treasurer; Steven Baron - President; and Ronnie Newman - on Jewish sources for quilts on Hotel. Sisterhood President. Absent that evening were Beth Burstein - display at this exhibit. The event Country Club. It's never too early December 7,- Thursday - Our to plan and make your reserva­ Recordin11 Secretary and Rhonda Reuter - Corresponding Secretary. is free to members, $3 for non­ annual Chanukah party (even members. tions. Leonard and Louise Lyons though it isn't Chanukah) at the will once again chair this exciting Volunteers in Action Sowa - Cohen Local quilters whose work is Venus de Milo. Swansea, Mass. displayed include three Sharon trip to the Catskills. Call them at Maryann Sowa of Narragan­ Helen Forman, 521-0455. chair­ 438-2634. Volunteers in Action (VIA) is residents: Laura Rosenspan, person is accepting reserva tions 20 years old! And they are having sett, R. I. , and Lawrence I. Cohen Susan Slater and Jackie Goloboy, a party to celebrate this exciting of Cranston, R.I., will be married who created the Striar Jewish event at the State House on Oc­ on Sunday, October 29, 1989. Community Quilt, designed by SPECIAL! tober 29 from 4-6 p.m. At that The bride is the daughter of Robin Carmody. Other quilters 00 time they will be honoring all the late Mr. and Mrs. Edward P. include Mae Rockland, Sheila H30 set of sculptured nails or nail tips I the past Presidents - Martha Sowa, Sr. of Pawtucket and Groman, and the South Shore (reg. "45"') Livingston, Kathryn Owen, Narragansett, R.I. She is a gradu­ Rosh Hodesh group, which con­ Offer ends Oclohcr 28, 1989 ate of St. Mary's Academy Bay­ Terry Mossop, Elizabeth Law­ tributed a panel for the National Also offering: son, Richard Seaman, Doris view, and Plymouth State Col­ AIDS quilt. Goldstein, Norma Goodman, lege, New Hampshire. where she This celebration of the craft •manicures • pedicures• complete body waxing Diane Disney, and Wm. Lynn earned at bachelor's degree. She Renaissance in America, com­ McKinney, the current president. is a sales representative for bined with themes from the Jew­ Special awards will be pre­ Giovanni Jewelry. ish heritage, was curated by Carol sented to the media for their ex­ The groom is the son of Mr. Ely, founding director of the ceptional support over the years and Mrs. Barry Cohen of Crans­ New England Quilt Museum in for providing publicity for VIA's ton and Narragansett. R.I. He is Lowell. The exhibit runs through programs and recruitment of a graduate of Cranston West and November 13. The Perkins Gal­ 1853 Smith Street, North Prov., RI 02911 volunteers for 750 nonprofit Boston University where he lery is located at 445 Central St., 231-1560 agencies throughout the State of earned a degree in political sci­ Stoughton. For more informa­ Rhode Island. ence. He is the president of P and tion, call 341-2016. The 20th Anniversary Com­ B Manufacturing. mittee planning this event is The ceremony will take place The "Only" Party Warehouse 8 at the Ledgemont Country Club. Temple Sinai Sisterhood Judith Litchman, Chair and 310 East Avenue, Pawtucket members, Charlotte Brassard, Seekonk. Mass. Holly Cohen and Paid-up Roland Desaulniers, Linda Sharon Cohen will be the brides­ Membership Dinner maids. They arc both sisters of Grimes, Doris Goldstein, Norma the groom. Temple Sinai Sisterhood will £11PJrg1/d«g rO'r! Goodman, Charlotte Penn, Lynn hold its Paid-up Membership ra Mitchell J. Cohen. a brother of McKinney, Evelyn Johnson Dinner on Monday, October 30, Moore, and Betsy Garland, Staff the bridegroom. will be the best man. 1989 in the Temple Social Hall. Adviser. There will be a social hour l-l&lllfi . UI Volunteers in Action will con­ Randolph Sowa will give his Halloween Favors• Decorations sister away. beginning at 6:30 p.m. with din­ tinue to serve as a vi tal resource ner being served at 7 p.m. Guest • Balloons • Masks, etc. a for all of Rhode Island, helping speaker for the occasion will be to meet needs by promoting ef­ Camp Ramah Nancy Appel who is currently on .1'..otd- Costumes ' fective and creative volunteering the National Board ofNFTS and ()~ Create-A-Costume '