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VOLUME LXXV IV, NUMBER 17 ADAR 25, 5753 /THURSDAY, MARCH 18, 1993 35¢ PER COPY Arab Attacks Against Jews Could Increase, General Warns by Gil Sedan To make his point, Yatom 49, was attacked by a 19 -year­ and Cynthia Mann observed that recent murders in old Palestinian who reportedly JERUSALEM (JTA) - Is­ the Gaza Strip have been at­ worked on Sagi's farm in Re ­ raelis reeling from a st ring of tributed to the Fatah Hawks, an hovot for three years. terrorist attacks against civil­ armed group affiliated with the Near one of Sagi's hot­ ians in recent days heard an un­ Palestine Liberation Organiza­ houses, the assailant appar­ settling prediction last week tion's mainstream faction led (Continued on Page 23) from one of their top generals. by Yasir Arafat, who suppos­ Palestinian attacks against edly supports the peace talks. Jews will likely increase as the The wave of Palestinian at ­ The Rights Middle East peace process re­ tacks on Israeli civilians contin­ sumes, Maj Gen. Danny ued March 11, when Pales­ of Stones Yatom, the outgoing comman­ tinian workers from the Gaza der of the Israeli army's central Strip stabbed and wounded by Mike Fink front, warned March 10. two Israelis in separate inci­ Herald Contributing Reporter Attacks will be encouraged dents. Aaron Roitman poured me both from opponents of the The attacks were only the out a glass of excellent cham­ peace talks as well as support­ latest in a series of incidents pagne. " It's more yours than ers who want to use terror "to over the past three weeks that mine, now:· said the puckish push Israel into the corner," have left four Israelis dead former owner of the furniture Yatom said On March 11. Moshe Sagi, store and Danish consulate on South Main. We were ju~t kid· ding. I didn't sign the check. Invitations To Talks Are Issued, RISO bought the landmark structure across from Cable Car Cinema. I may teach my classes But PalesUnians May Not Show among the salesroom display by Gil Sedan is resolved to their satisfaction. spaces. JERUSALEM UT A) - The American officials are hoping Many's the time I would United States and Russia have nonetheless that the Palestini­ climb its spiral steel stairway to formally invited Israeli, Pales­ ans will eventually agree to join hunt for the perfect wi ng chair. A SMILE OF SATISFACTIO N - Duffy Page, Israel Desk tinian, Jordanian, Syrian and the talks. In the old days, I shopped with chairwoman and Adult Education coordinator for the Bureau of Lebanese negotiators to return An invitation asking the Is­ my dad. Aaron and Moe both Jewish Education of Rhode Island, smiles in appreciation of the to Washington on April 20 fora raelis to attend the bilateral sold home furnishings. Each students at the Nesiya presentation at the Jewish Community ninth round of bilateral peace talks was handed to Deputy had a territory on opposite Center of Rhode Island on March 11. Herald plioto by Omar Bradley talks. Foreign Minister Yossi Beilin banks of th e river. They never But the Palestinians say they last week by the U.S. ambas­ competed. Aaron offered ele­ will not show up unless the fate sador, Wi lliam Harrop, and his gan tly severe Danish sets, of some 400 Palestinians de­ Russian counterpart, Alexander while Moe kept warehouses Students Journey to JCC for ported by Is rael last December (Continued on Page 23) (Co ntinued on Page 24) Program on Nesiya in Israel

by Omar Bradley about the Nesiya seminar, the Herald Assistant Editor circle gre w larger. Roth told the A warm smile spread across group how American and Is­ the fa ce of Ruth ·· Duffy" Page, raeli high school students Israel Desk and adult education tra vel in groups of 40 to explore coordinator for the Bureau of Israel in the seven-week pro­ Jewish Education, as she gram. Every two weeks, the watched and listened to the group explores a new region of students. Wi thin the senior Israel, including the Negev, lounge at the Jewish Commu­ and interacts with native artists nity Center of Rh ode Island last and musicians along the way, week for med a circle of co llege she said. and high school students at­ The Nesiya Institute offers tending a Nesiya Institute pre­ grants to each student as well sentation. Nesiya means taking as donations fro m private a trip or journey in Hebrew. sponsors to help students af­ As Julie Roth, a Brown stu ­ ford the trip, Page added. dent, recall ed her experi ences (Continued on Pa~e 19)

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Checkmate! Spring 1993 Home and Garden Topher Patch, 6, need les And rew Cerni, 7, afler bea ting him in a chess ga me at a chess class Issue held weekl y at the Jewish Community Center of Rhode Island . Hm,ldplwtol,yOmorBn,d/ry 2 - THE RHODE ISLAND JEWISH HERALD, THURSDAY, MARCH 18, 1993 INSIDE THE OCEAN STATE Pottery, Photographs by Freund IRS Sponsors \.~ s~ Now Showing at Library Small Business 2JNEWS~ A dual exhibit featuring both lures primarily functional pottery and photography by wheel-thrown pieces in porce­ Tax Workshop c:::> BRIEFS n-:, Coleen Freund will be in place lain and stoneware. Frequently, The Internal Revenue Ser· ~ at the Barrington Public Library both the form and decoration of vice is sponsoring a Small Busi­ during the months of March these pieces are based on plant ness Tax Workshop on Em­ The Rhode Island Crimi­ forms. ployment Taxes on March 24, nalisl Associates invite and April. A potter for many The Kn itting Lodge will years, Freund has recently be­ Freund has been a resident of from 9 a.m. to I p.m. at the IRS members and graduates of Barrington for 23 years. She is a office, 60 Quaker Lane, third present knit wear designer the URI Criminal Investiga­ gun work in photography as and author Kaffe Fassett, well. graduate of Illinois State Uni­ floor, Warwick. tion course to attend its 40th who will conduct a week­ The subject matter of her versity, and has taught art in Presentations by representa­ anniversary meeting on Illinois, East Providence and tives from the state of Rhode end knitting workshop March 19 at the Larchwood work in photography to date is March 20 and 21 from 9 a.m.· drawn from nature-plant Barrington. At the present time, Island, Department of Employ· Inn in South Kingstown. For to 4 p.m., and an evening forms, natural settings and she teaches ceramics at Provi­ ment & Training and the Inter­ more information, call 792- lecture March 19 from 7 to 9 landscapes. dence College. She is also a nal Revenue Service will 2893. graduate student in Fine Arts at include an overview on record­ p.m. at Moses Brown Nature is also a theme in her School, Alumni Hall, 250 work in ceramics, which fea- Rhode Island College. keeping requirements and in· The Langston Hughes Cen­ struction on how to complete Lloyd Ave., Providence. ter for the Arts is looking for federal and state tax forms used Reservations for the work­ mentors for its Rhode ls­ Newport Mansions Open for Season by employers. The federal tax shop and ticket sales are land Children's Crusade deposit requirements will also available through the store for Higher Education Pro­ by calling 946-YARN. The mansions of The Preser­ cote and Hunter House will be be covered. gram. 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centers, carried messages, English at Boston University. like all romantic languages of a dialed calls." She brought to " He gave us so much of his hundred years ago, kept a fo r­ the editors at Shocken Publish­ time, and of his good judg· mal grace. We have grown ing a long list of people to ment.' more frank, more blunt. But The Book of Legends thank for helping, even in I glanced through the maga· Bill wanted to hold fast to small ways. zine and journal critiques and some of their stately attitudes. Friends would listen on their then picked up the handsome They put women upon ped· phones to various versions of a volume. I held it in my hands, estals, in the late Victorian phrase or passage. Neighbors· opened up and looked among mode. He couldn't just yank by Mike Fink and colleagues would come the pages. I met a few old them off. It took us many years Herald Contrib11ti11g over and read, aloud or to friends and familiar notions and distant journeys to make lfrporter themselves. "Every word was among the notes. A Jewish all the decisions and bring our passed over and over again by father must teach his children book into its final form. " Pen the ears and eyes of clerics, to swim, just in case. Pa y no speaks with strength and pride The Braude homestead spent more than a decade scholars, poets. Translation is mind to words of anger. Slander of her husband's will to work, stands proud, just across from bringmg out. Th(' modern Eng­ is the worst of crimes. despite his stroke and his long a thick high stone wall that lish version of the Aggadah, Other footnotes and com­ illness. He believed in nourish­ used to hold the fields and folklore from the Talmud, car­ mentaries caught me off guard ing the wisdom and grace of orchards of d farm. ries forward the rendition of and charmed me. You say a these legends and myths, for It's like the wall round the Biahk and Ravnitzky from BOOK special barucha when you step future generations to have and Torah, a re<1ssuring, almost a Aramaic into modern Hebrew. REV)j EW ,1long to the outhouse. Evil hold. If the achievement is his metaphysical, kind of wall. Reviewers call the contribu· demons haunt a privy. dnd that of his colleagues, it is The house keeps generous tion of William G.2. Braude, On the other hand, you sing also the fulfillment of a family. spaces indoors, defined by "leading interpreter of rabbinic an art of balance. You have to a happy prayer if you bump The foreward contains a letter golden oaken timbers. The literature," and longtime rabbi put literal sentences on one into a lovely sight from nature from son Benjamin, who des­ Arlington Avenue place looms of Temple Beth -El, "superbly side, and paraphrasing on the or glimpse a beautiful person. cribes his father's heroic effort. up like a lighthouse of learn­ ,rnnotated, innovative, elegant, other, and pick and choose." Praise G-d for creation! ln fact, "l didn't want that paragraph ing, a beacon of beauty. Pen felicitous.·· Pen Braude really doesn't nature and healing form some to be placed so prominently, Braude brought in wondrous Pen's English name 1s Pearl. want to leave out anybody of the topmost topics among but the editors put it there up things from her travels and her Rabbi Bill called her " Pen," as who helped Rabbi Bill . She these lovely legends. Jews did front," says Pen studios to furnish and decorate a nickname for " Peninah." But shows me the original draft of not only keep tribal laws. They Even so, it's written in Ben's this ship of spiritual state the pun " Pen" suits her as their acknowledgments and spun lofty yarns that still stay name; "Son of my Right I stopped by to look in on well , as she helped put this makes me compare it to the up-to-date in time and in tune Hand." Rabbi Braude earns Pen and pore over reviews and project onto paper. She dis­ pages printed in the text. One " Bialik and Ravnitzky every word. notices of the great work of claims credit. "[ just ran er­ of the names that stayed in worked with a Hebrew that, translation that Rabbi Braude rands, took sheets to Xerox was Ed Brookner, who taught

machines of pleasure that maybe some guy in a hurry will winter break, just to thaw out glorify the death of Jews. All About make off with the wrong tool, for a weekend. We lost track of ASecond Look In our increasingly violent your favorite old staff that kept lime and dashed off to the air­ by Cindy Halpern society, where the Twin Tow· Umbrellas you company halfway round port by cab. Maybe somebody's Special to the Herald ers is the scene of terrorist combing the idyllic beach or My mother was born and bombing, it is essential that the by Mike Fink browsing the market on a raised in Vienna, home of anti· next generation smother the Herald Contributing Reporter sunny day using our Paris para­ Semitism, a subject taught, flames of hatred. Bounce your red ball against pluie as a parasol. Everything learned and practiced at the There are hopeful signs that the waU and say, " U my name's finds its destiny, its proper im­ bookstores, on the streets and the flame flicke rs at times. On Uriah, and we sell Umbrellas." age sooner or later. playgrounds, in the schools the local level, public school Kids hate 'em. Brits love 'em. My brother, too, once bought and homes, and especially in children tour the Holocaust Antique shoppes peddle stands an umbrella in Paris, a big politics. She su rvived the Museum on Elmgrove Avenue for 'em in shapes from elephant chunk of our century ago. He flames of hatred that engulfed on the East Side of Providence, feet to tree trunks. Umbrellas, picked out a lovely piece of lux­ European Jewry, spread like a where they explore the past to love 'em or leave 'em. ury goods, with a rococo ster­ forest fire, turned Jewish com­ shape the future. March wi nds blow too strong ling handle and a pointed tip munities to ashes and left be­ This year's Yorn Hashoah for 'em. You 'll make a wreck of crafted of tortoiseshell and hind burnt bones as its legacy program at Temple Emanu-El your fancy silk or sturdy nylon ivory. Before the politically cor· from that generation to the will be held on April 18. This parachute. It'll drag you down rect an imal rights campaign of next. service provides another op­ to the gutter. It'll crash into the world on your business · Brigitte Bardot, the great cities Unfortunately, the fire was portunity for the greater com­ debris like a shot-down Fl ying trips. of the continent depended never extinguished. I was 12 munity to reflect deeply about Tiger. I picked up a tan umbrella in upon colonialized wi lderness years old when I first smelled the past, and to pla nt a seed fo r By late March-early April Paris for my wife. We carried it for raw materials. My artistic the strong odor of prejudice. the future by cu ltivating an in­ you get a day built just right for to Bermuda years ago on a mid· (Continued on Page SJ Other students in my class tolerance toward prejudice. an umbrella - a soaking, mild, threw pennies at me and On the national level, on sti ll spring rain, like a soft old­ taunted me with the phrase, April 22, the National Holo­ fashioned outdoor shower. You "money-hungry Jew." [ wasn't caust Museum, a permanent skip along the sidewalk and TROffER. FOR THOSE WHO born in Germany or Austria. I commemoration for the 6 mil­ murmur, 'Tm just a fella, a fella CONSIDER EXERCISE A was born in Providence 15 lion Jews who perished, will be with an umbrella." But another years after the Holocaust ended dedicated. Its existence will danger than nature faces you MAffER OF PRNACY. in Europe. help discredit the revisionists when you drag your raingear The flames of bigotry con­ who have tried to deny the out of its dusty retreat in the Call it exclusive, call it a privilege-but some tinue to be fed by the oxygen of Holocaust as a historic occur­ vestibule stand or ra ck. You go people just don't like to sweat with 1he masses. ignorance. In Germany and rence. out to lunch at a crowded cafe. Austria, the Jewish blood that I will attend the dedication You hook it up out of the way. 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FREE DELIVERY IN RHODE ISLAND 4 - THE RHODE ISLAND JEW ISH HERALD, THURSDAY, MARCH 18, 1993 OPINIONS Keep Your A Rock, A Child, Head Aloof One of the opening sen­ Another Funeral tences of the Torah portion, Vayakhel, gives expression to by Herbert Zweibon never mentions Esther Ohana, the basic theme of Shabbat: In the dizzying swirl of Mid­ the young Israeli woman who Pope Couldn't Jeopardize Position .. Six days shall work be done dle East diplomacy, military was stoned to death by Arabs and the seventh day shall be clashes and political maneuver­ while she was on her way to To the Editors: Item: Italy was the only holy to you, a Sabbath of Sab­ ing, it is all too easy to lose sight deliver invitations to her wed­ Time magazine of March 8 country in the world that al­ baths to G-d " of the human dimension of the ding in January, 1983. That's has an article about the pro­ lowed German refugee Jews in It might seem strange that a conflict. The names of states­ why they never reported what posed canonization of the late without any visa or permit of passive form, "shall work be men and cabinet members are happened to Haim Sharabani, Pope Pius XII and the flak it is entry. And those who did enter done," is used. Might not the all too visible, but the names of the reserve soldier who was hit drawing from Jewish leader were issued " permessi di sog­ more direct and simple .. shall the individual victims of vio­ in the head by Arab rocks in the Marvin Hier, dean of the giorno" residence permits. you do work" be clearer or lence are usually invisible. Gaza Strip in August, 1988 and revered Simon Weisenthal Item: We, the Jewish more appropriate? To that long and tearful list two weeks later died of his Center. refugees from Germany and The phrase, "shall work be of little-known Israeli victims wounds. That's why they won't The esteemed rabbi contends Nazi-occupied Austria and done," suggests that the Torah of Arab violence, two more be doing any human-interest that the pope was silent during Czechoslovakia with the red advocates a " passive'" attitude names were recently added. stories on the ordeal of little the years of the Holocaust ")" for Jew stamped across the to work; although man must la­ Chava Eliahu, age 1, was Ahikam Simantov, 6 months when, indeed, should have face of our passports could bor, he should be withdrawn strapped in her infant seat in old, who was severely injured spoken against it in public. work and do whatever we and aloof from the actual toil. A the back of her parents' car when Arab rocks shattered the While this is, perhaps true, wanted. man's entire interest and en­ when Arab rock -throwers at ­ windows of his parent's car in one must take several th ings Item: After internment in so­ thusiasm should not be cen­ tacked them near Jerusalem on northern Jerusalem in May, into consideration. It was the called "campi di concentra­ tered solely around his busi­ Feb. 15 . One of the rocks struck 1990. time of the so-called "Axis" be­ mento," concentration camps ness activity. her in the head, fracturing her The "harmless rocks" theory tween Berlin and Rome, be­ that is, we still were free to skull. She Jived, but what per­ is not the only myth that crum­ tween Hitler and Mu ssolini, be­ roam the tittle town and even manent damage she suffered bles when the truth about ,Arab tween Naziism and Fascism. go to the movies and swim in remains to be seen. rock-throwing is published. Everyone who spoke openly the ocean. Chava Wechsberg, age 11, There's also the " if they hadn't against it risked his or her life Item: We were fed three was a passenger in her gone there, it would not have and could have done more times a day and given "sus­ mother's car as they drove happened"' theory. That's the harm than good to those who sidio," pocket money for inci­ through the Gush Etzion re­ one that is heard when Israelis were persecuted. dentals. Also, we were permit­ gion, south of Jerusalem, on are attacked in heavily Arab As a Jew who lived during ted to work and earn money. An amusing, yet deeply -illu­ Feb. 24 . As they rounded a areas. It shifts the focus of those years from I 939 to 1943, Item: After leaving the camp minating anecdote illustrates steep curve, Arabs attacked. A blame to Israel, insisting that it let me make a few things "per­ (a requisitioned hotel), we lived this point: A gifted and brilliant large rock s hattered the front is the "occupation·· and the fectly clear," as a former politi­ in a small town on our own. follower of .Rabbi Dov Ber of windshield, and sent the auto­ presence of ,.settlers," that pro­ cian might have said. (Continued on Page 24) Lubavitch entered into the mobile careening down the hill vokes Arab violence. management of a factory pro­ on the side of the road. Two But the car in which Chava ducing overshoes. It was soon days later, Chava died from her Eliahu was traveling was in apparent that his mind was injuries. Jerusalem, not "occupied terri­ ~ Rhode Island Jewish Herald Jl':n more and more preoccupied The terrible suffering in­ tory," but Israel's own capital. SUBMISSIONS POLICY with the administration of the flicted by rock-throwing sav­ The car in which Chava Wechs­ business. ,1ges upon these two little girls berg was travelling was in Send to: Rabbi Dov Ber once re­ is only multiplied by the bitter Gush Etzion, a bloc of Jewish -U :~~t:~~~i~~~i~~0:~~~~r~~~c%~~c~~j::i~~ Letters to the Editor marked to him: " Feet en­ realization that very few people villages that are regarded even concerns. Articles must be typed and double­ RI Jewish Herald veloped in overshoes are com­ will ever know what happened by Israeli doves as "security '° spaced. Pleaseincludeadaytimetelephone P.O. Box 6063 -4 monplace, but imagine a 'head' to them. Neither of the two at­ settlements,"' not "political set­ number. Anything longer th~n 500 words Providence, RI 02940 tlements;'" in other words, a re· 41 may be edited for space restrictions. Or fax to: 401 /726-5820. sunk into galoshes!" tacks was deemed newsworthy -,. by the major American media. gion so close to Jerusalem that g, The Torah is not trying to dissuade us from being respon­ Worse, the manner of their suf­ it will not be surrendered to sible, competent employees or fering was politically incorrect. Arab rule, even in exchange for RHODE ISLAND JEWISH employers. However, we Western journalists insist a peace treaty. shouldn't become so com­ that rock-throwing does not The savage assaults on those HERALD pletely submerged in our busi· qualify as terrorism. Arabs who two little girls cannot be de­ ness li ves that we have no time throw rocks at Jews are por­ scribed as harmless "symbolic" -,, trayed as courageous Davids stone-throwing and the victims (USPS464-760) for anything or anyone - least [! O PublishedEve,yWffkByThe of all, for ourselves. However, battling evil Israeli Goliaths, cannot be blamed for venturing -d JewlshPrHs PublishingCompany spending all our time thinking desperately using a weapon into hostile territory. And so ,,, EDITOR business. sleeping business, that inflicts no real damage but the journalists, and the pundits Su A NNE S. D AVIDS ON and relaxing business is cer­ has considerable symbolic and the Jewish doves, have re­ ASSISTANT EDITDR Candlelighting /48 tainly not the ideal. value. To admit that rocks can mained silent, in the hope that O M AR BRADLEY the names of Chava E\iahu and CONTRIBUTING REPORTER To warn against this com­ kill - and have killed - is to MIC H AEL FINK I plete preoccupation comes the shatter the neat little anti-Israel Chava Wechsberg wit\ be for ­ COLUMNIST March 19 divine order: ,.Six days shall myths that American journal­ gotten. But we will not fo rget DOROTHEA S N YD ER work be done,"' a posi tive com­ ists and editors so eagerly pro­ Herbert Zwr1b,m is c/1a1r111a11 of ADVERTISING ACCOUNT REPS, Americans ForASafr/srarl. " J EAN ETTE HIDALGO 5:38 p.m. mandment. stating the princi- mote. M YRN A H . D RESS (Continued on Page 24) That's why the U.S. press GRAPHICS JOH A NNA BULIC H MAILI NG ADD RESS: Box6063, Provldence,RI 02940 TELEPHONE: (401)724-0200 PLANT: Fifty Years Ago This Week In The Jewish Herald HeraldWay,ottWebslerS1ree1 Pawtucket,RI02861 JO\ OFFICE: Casablanca Jews Return WEEK OF MARCH 19, 1943 Institutions Benefit By 4,e 117SWarrenAvenue /4q EastProvldence,RI02914 TANGIERS - The dis­ Q ueen Wilhelmina Hassenfe ld Will -uo Secor> received this lelepl>onenum1>e,to,11911hca1oon found their houses occupied testator, are n,1med execu­ th1s pagedonotnecessar1lyrepresen1 week from Queen Wil · The~ald,samitmbo,,otlheNawEngland tor~ of the mstrument P"nsAs,;oc,atoonar,ctasubscnbe,totheJew,sh lheopiriioriso!1h!sestabhshment by French Nazis. hehmna '""'9•1UhM:Agency THE RHODE ISLAND JEWISH HERALD, THURSDAY, MARCH 18, 1993 FEATURE Warsaw Ghetto Uprising - 50 Years Ago

by Ron Hollander is that heroic moment of brav­ in newborn republics. They Fifty years ago next month, ery of the people of the book hear the call for "ethnic cleans­ starving Jewish teenagers and that we will commemorate on ing," see the slaughtered chil­ young people in the Warsaw April 18. dren, the gaunt figures staring Ghetto, fighting with a handful once more from behind barbed of revolvers and homemade wire. weapons, counting their bullets They know that what hap­ one by one, held off the Ger· 50 Years Later pened once as a precedent can man Army for over a month. In the intervening years, the happen again as a renex. And Supported by the 50,000 Jews survivors of the ghettos and so they sound a call to be on remaining in the ghetto who cattle cars and camps have guard and vigilant, to listen for had built a network of more prospered in America. They the alarm bells warning of a th,m 500 bunkers and hiding have helped build the world"s new era of old hatreds. They places, these fighters - the greatest democracy. Their sons know that the unthinkable has oldest was 24 - became a sym· and daughters and grandchil­ happened and the next time it bol of Jewish resistance to Nazi dren are doctors. lawyers, pro­ will be easier. tyranny fessors, government officials. They were abandoned by the world, and especially by their Polish neighbors. They had no 50 Years From Now government-in-exile to para­ Fifty years from now, will the chute supplies to them or send world remember the Warsaw them encouraging radio mes· Ghetto uprising and the affir­ sages that help was on its way. mation of Jewish dignity it rep­ They were on their own, sus­ resented? Will the world still tained only by their sense of honor this symbol of human Jewish pride and their deep courage, or will it be indiffer­ conviction to end their days on ent, as it was during the flam­ their own terms. ing days of April, 1943? While they created a chapter It is our task to speak and to in courage unequalled by the bear witness, to honor and to I well-armed resistance move­ memoralize those days, so that ments of nationally supported they may never recede from the ~- undergrounds, they were but world"s consciousness and con­ the most visible form of Jewish science. We must testify now resistance. There was Jewish They are American through for the sake of our children and QUEEN ESTHER - 3-year-old Brahna Kessler portrays Queen resistance before the Warsaw and through, but Americans grandchildren and generations Esther at Congregation O hawe Sholam in Pawtucket recently at Ghetto uprising, and resistance with a difference. Their past yet to come. Havdalah ceremonies during which the Megillah was read. after it for the duration of the was consumed in the fires of We will never forget. The Hrra/d photo by Omar Bradlry war. Only a fraction of it came " racial purity" that stained world must never forget. from the barrel of a gun. To their history. They saw the un­ A lt'ac/irr from Nru-ark. N.J.. Rou smuggle turnips was resistance. seeable, survived the unsurviv­ Holland,·, u•as a parlicipaut in 1/u To pray in hiding was resis­ able. In doing so, they deve\· 1992 pro8ram 011 /rad1i1tg thr Holo­ tance. Merely to stay alive was oped acute antennae. caust and /rw,sll rtsis1a11u spou­ resistance. And to die with And so today they speak to sorrd by tJ11· Amrrica11 Gathrriug/ Frdrratiou of /rlPiSh Holornusl arms around children and loved America and to the world with Surt•it•ors. /rwis/1 Labor Committrr CatMeen 'J{g,ugfiton .!itssociates ones, that was resistance, too. a warning. They see the conta­ ~ml 01/rrr /ru•ish or8a11izatio11s Yet it is the Warsaw Ghetto gious virus of anti-Semitism uprising that has come to sym· spreading once again in the • Private Duty Nursing in your home or hospital bo\ize the unninching determi­ new democracies of Eastern • Extended care or as needed nation to say, "We are proud Europe. They see ancient tribal • Nurses, Home Health Aides, Companions Jews and we will leave this hatreds against Jews and others world with dignity." And so it of the " wrong" religion kindled

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Military Presence Still Vital, In Trade Center Bombing Chaney Tells the JUF by Elizabeth Bernstein NEW YORK OT A) - The FBI Ayyad was the driver of a red JUF News I feel that it is essential to recog- last week arrested and charged General Motors sedan that ac- CHICAGO OT A) - In his nize, as this fil m did, that we a third suspect in connection companied Salameh when he first speaking engagement still live in an extraordinarily with the Feb. 26 bombing of arrived at the Ryder truck since leaving office, former Sec- dangerous w?rld." . New York's World Trade Cen- rental agency to pick up the retary of Defense Dick Cheney Chene~ said that_dunng the ter. yellow Ford Econoline van that told members of the Jewish past election campaign both the Nidal Ayyad, 25, a chemical allegedly was used in the trade United Fund here that despite Republicans and the Democrats engineer living in Maplewood, center bombing. the end of the Cold War, the ignored the strife in the world NATIONAL N.J., was arrested at his home It was reported that both United States still needed to and failed to address ade­ in the early morning hours of Salameh and Ayyad had access maintain a strong military pres- quately international issues. He WASHINGTON UT A) March IO without incident and to a New Jersey locker contain- ence around the world. said President Clinton would The United States will push later arraigned before a federal ing chemicals similar to those He said the two most impor- be making a serious mistake in the Syrian government to magistrate in Newark, N.J. that caused the massive blast, tan! issues facing the new ad- thinking that he could put aside ensure that Syrian Jews are He was charged with " aiding which killed at least five people ministration are the unfolding foreign concerns and focus only being granted visas to leave and abetting" the bombing at and injured more than 1,000 developments in the former So- on issues here at home. the country, a high level the Manhattan landmark others. viet Union and the need for a " I believe that the complex- State Department official skyscrapper. 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Nor was there any early a JUF public awareness film tougher, than anything we had the assistant secretary of He was described by govern- word on whether Ayyad has that was shown before his to deal with during the four state for Near East and ment officials as an associate of any connection to El Sayyid speech. years of the Bush administra- South Asian affairs, said the Mohammed Salameh, the 25- Nosair, the Moslem fundamen- It featured the rescue of Jew- lion," Cheney said. United States was "now fol­ year-old Jordanian national ta list serving a jail sentence for ish refugees from the former " And I believe that the single lowing up to determine if the who was arrested March 4 as a charges connected with the Soviet republics, Yugoslavia most important issue that his pace of giving exit visas can prime suspect in the bombing. November 1990 assassination and Ethiopia as well as local administration, and the nation, be increased." Among other things, the two of Rabbi Meir Kahane. Chicago Jews in need of help. will face in the decade to come have a joint bank account. Elgabrowny is a great uncle " l believe that this film is the continuing unfolding set NEW YORK UT A) - Israel's Also being held is Ibrahim of Nosair's, and Salameh was shown on the behalf of JU F of developments in the former new ambassador to Wash­ Elgabrowny, 42, who is said to have visited him more captures the reality of the way Soviet Union. ington, ltamar Rabinovich, charged with obstructing jus- than once in jail. All three men the world works," Cheney (Continued on ra~e 23) last week found himself de­ tice. Elgabrowny assaulted fed- worshipped in Abdel Rah- said. fending his governmenfs eral officials during a search of man's mosques in Brooklyn "So, while we can welcome readiness to withdraw from his apartment, which Salameh and Jersey City, N.J. and be encouraged by the at least part of the Golan had listed as his own address. changes that have taken place Fowl Foes Heights. His challenger was According to FBI officials, since the end of the Cold War, not a member of an Israeli Fight Foul opposition party but a Jew­ ish leader from Houston, by Debra Nussbaum Cohen one of more than 30 commu­ Join thousands of readers who know what's NEW YORK OT A) - You nities participating in a na­ could call it a chicken fight. tionwide satellite broadcast going on in the Rhode Island Jewish Community... Perdue Farms is suing Em­ arranged by the Council of pire Kosher Poultry for al­ Jewish Federations and the legedly infringing on its trade­ National Jewish Community mark. Relations Advisory Council. Perdue has long based its ad­ Su~,etai~ to tke vertising campaign on a slogan made famous by owner and WASHINGTON OTA) - spokesman Frank Perdue: " It While many people in the takes a tough man to make a United States may think the tender chicken." problems of anti-Semitism Now Empire, in a new adver­ in the former Soviet Union tising campaign, is using the died away with the Commu­ Rhode Island tag line, "'It takes an even nist regime, they are wrong, tougher man to make a kosher according to human rights chicken" under a picture of a experts testifying on Capitol baleful Moses holding aloft the Hill last week. A group of tablets of the Ten Command­ human rights activists, most ments. of them from the former So­ Jewish Herald According to Perdue's law· viet republics, testified be­ suit, filed in federal district fore the Congressional Hu­ "IN TOUCH WITH THE JEWISH COMMUNITY" court here, Empire's campaign man Rights Caucus on constitutes an infringement of March JO that while official Perdue's trademark and false government-spansored anti· TIMELY FEATURES, LOCAL & SOCIAL EVENTS, advertising. Perdue also says Semitism is no longer a ma­ EDITORIALS, BUSINESS PROFILES, AND OUR the new advertisement will jor problem in Russia and confuse consumers. Ukraine, anti-Semitism still "AROUND TOWN" SECTION HIGHLIGHT EVERY ISSUE! But the court did not agree, exists among mt::ch of the and on March 5 refused to issue populace. a temporary restraining order against Empire. WASHINGTON OTA) - In ))ok 't ,._i~~ e.. ~ikfk Okel The ad campaign, created by a series of meetings with Clinton administration offi­ Return the coupon below to subscribe. Just $10 in Rhode Island New York advertising agency Falis, Devito & Verdi, is ap­ cials and members of ($14 out of state) brings you 52 issues that will inform and entertain you. pearing in local newspapers Congress last week, Israeli I ------1 and subway stations. Finance Minister Avraham Empire says it plans to fight Shohat discussed the touchy : Z,e,! 'J)tu.,e i.i, ,ut.,cfaiptioll to lawsuit. issues of foreign aid and U.S. k4u. lo1o : According to Jim Geisz, Em­ loan guarantees to Israel. : 0 $10 per year (RI resident) 0 $14 per year (out of state) : pire's in-house legal counsel, Shohafs visit is being .. if Frank Perdue insists on pur­ played out against a back· I Name ______I suing this, we may have to fea­ drop of ciuestions relating to 1 ture him in our n<>xt set of ads, U.S. foreign aid practices. I Address ------I in a David and Goliath theme.'" And the meetings came at a I ______I Geisz declined to disclose the time when Israel is about to I ______I privately held Empire's rev· receive the first installment enue, but described the Mif­ of the once-contrO\•ers1.1l I I flintown, Pa.-based kosher package of U.S. loan guar.in­ ~ '.:1~1 :h:c~t~ ~h.'.'_d_: ~~':_J'.'_w_i_S~ H_: r.:I~ ~ :_B~x ~0~3:_:'.'.'".'._d'.'_n:e:_R~ D_:9~0 I poultry producer as substan­ tees for $ 10 billion. tially smaller that Perdu<>. THE RHODE ISLAND JEWISH HERALD, THURSDAY, MARCH 18, 1993 WORLD AND NATIONAL NEWS Congressman Introduces Bill To Crack Down on Terrorism

by Deborah Kalb mittee hearing examining Schumer's bill would make like dynamite, in the event of a States News Service whether recent events possibly such crimes punishable by terrorist bombing. WASHINGTON OT A) - In tied to terrorism were isolated death when they result in And the legislation would es­ yet another demonstration of incidents or part of a growing death. tablish "pre-inspection sta­ growing concern here in the trend. The bill would also require tions" in international airports wake of the World Trade Cen­ The proposed legislation, the "taggants," or easily identifi­ to help keep illegal aliens out of ter bombing in New York, Rep. Terrorism Prevention and Pro­ able chemicals, to be used in all the country. NATIONAL Charles Schumer (D-N.Y.) last tection Act of I 993, would "es­ explosives manufactured and Schumer said in a statement tablish a new federal offense sold in the United States. This that his concern was sparked DENVER OTA) - Vandals week introduced legislation for domestic terrorism and an~ would aid in tracing explosives (Continued on Page 23) managed to bum a symbol aimed at cracking down on do­ other for providing material of hatred into the grass of mestic terrorism. support to terrorists," Schumer Beth Shalom Congregation's Schumer, who serves as chairman of the House Judi ­ said in a sta tement. Military Sources Dismiss Report lawn recen tly but fail ed to Currently, there is no sepa­ cow the synagogue's mem­ cia ry subcommittee on crime and criminal justice, introduced rate federal offense for engag­ bers, nor to deter their chil­ ing in domestic terrorism. Israel Plotted to Murder Saddam dren from celebrating the his bill Ma rch 9 at a subcom- holiday of Purim. A London Jewish Chronicle tion." passerby first noticed that a LONDON OT A) - Military Instead, Colvin wrote, the swastika had been burned Israel and Germany Ink Accord sources here dismissed as soldiers who died in the acci­ into the grass of the Conser­ " pure speculation" a report in dent had actually been rehears­ vative congregation near the To Expand Economic Cooperation The Su11day Times of London ing the assassination of Hus­ Denver suburb of Littleton by David Kantor German and Israeli delega­ that claimed five Israeli soldiers sein, using what one source on the morning of March 6 BONN OT A) - Israel and tions, headed by the foreign killed in an army base accident told her was a highly sophisti­ and notified the Arapahoe Germany signed a joint decla­ ministers, discussed a number last November had been train­ cated " body heat-seeking mis· County Sheriff's Depart­ ration last week for economic of topics, notably incentives for ing to assassinate Iraqi Presi­ sile." ment. and technological cooperation, German investment in Israel dent Saddam Hussein. As a result of the accident, WASHINGTON OT A) - A including an agreement to in­ and joint research projects on The author of the article, the assassination plot was can­ broad-based coalition of reli­ crease the funds of an existing protecting the environment. Ma rie Colvin, wrote that earlier celed, since it was planned for a gious groups joined together joint research foundation to In remarks after initial meet· reports saying the men were specific time and place, she re­ last week to support the in­ $ 180 million. ings, Kinkel described German­ training for the assassination of ported. troduction in Congress of Israeli Foreign Minister Shi­ Israeli rela tions as being a Hezbollah leader in Lebanon The soldiers were all mem­ the Religious Freedom mon Peres was in Bonn for a smooth. were "elaborate disinforma- (Continued on Page 23) Restoration Act, a bill that two-day visit following meet­ Kinkel added that Bonn fully would make it harder for the ings in Strasbourg with the Eu ­ understood the Israeli concern government to encroach on ropean Parliament and in about gains made by German free exercise of religion. Geneva with United Nations far -ri ght groups in recent local Sponsors of the bill, intro­ officials. elections in the state of Hesse. duced March II in the House Peres signed the cooperation Kinkel said that everything and Senate, predicted early agreement with his Germany passible should be done to con­ passage. counterpart Klaus Kinkel. front popular support for the INTERNATIONAL Peres also met with Presi­ extremists. dent Richard von Weizsacker, • (Contributing lo /Iris report was LONDON OT A) - British Chancellor Helmut Kohl and /TA "cor rrspondrnt Joseph Kopel in Brnssrls .) 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Wealways spending $60 for a Broadway seat, you barrier of sorts 30 years ago. the theater, technical rehearsals begin have a sufficient backup of spares." don't want to work at anything. You He paved the Broadway theater path in full blast. AbeJaco b asserts sound design is the want it to be given to you. for sound designers, equating their im­ A good sound designer attends act­ most subjective experience in theater. "We've become a little bit more ac­ portance to costume,sceneryand light­ ing rehearsals to check on his own vital "A costume show can be visually customed to being handed things rather ing design. list of things, he explained, citing in one gorgeous, but people will complain than trying to search them out for our­ Until Jacob came along and made an instance" whether it's a mistake to have about sound. Two persons will hear the selves. When we paid $9 to see a musi­ impetus on production, sound design­ the choreographer position the star of same thing lotallydifferent and express cal, ii wasn't quite as difficult!" ers simply didn't exist. The stage de­ the show singing and dancing upstage, those differences quite specifically. What sound designers have accom­ signer and electrician functioned in that while the musical orchestrator has the "Sound today, especially for young plished, Jacob said, was to bring the capacity. brass up at full volume." people, is based on what they've heard electronics world into the theater and AbeJacobwasaninnovator. He made The master of introducing sound played back through mechanical means, receive the nod of acceptance. sound waves by introducing them to design to the Broadway theater, Abe by Sony Walkman, compact discs, mov­ "What will happen in the near fu­ the Broadway theater. Jacob knows well how to correct mis­ ies or television," he said. ture is the a vai labili ty of higher technol­ Because of him, sound designers are takes, "by balancing and blending "All of these things give a remem­ ogy in digital field, control and commu­ credited for their work. sounds of the star and the orchestra." brance of sound based on reproduc­ nications to allow the sound designer, In the early stages, he broke through These errors are solved by going to the tion, on mechanical aspects. Years ago, engineer and artist to achieve the ends the sound barrier by negotiating and being done now with greater ease and meeting with producers and managers greater security of repetition so that of various shows. you can do the same performance eight "I always felt sound design was one times a week. Once set, the procedure is of the four creative clements of a pro­ much simpler." duction along with costume, scenery The miniaturization of equipment and lighting design," he said over the over the past five years has enabled phone from his New York office. "We sound designers to do "a lot more things wanted to receive the same notice they effect-wise and clarity-wise today," he did." said. While some managers held back Describing the dashing production their acceptance of sound design ini­ coming to the Providence Performing tially, others welcomed ii. Arts Center this weekend, Jacob said Times have changed. Today, all "Evita" is, in all definitions, an opera, a shows with sound designers are given sung speech in which the story line is title, poster and program credit, thanks progressed through musical forms to Jacob's pioneer efforts. rather than spoken dialogue. His first venture into vibes began "The musical numbers in the show with road companies of "Hair" through­ are in forms of arias, solo performances out the United Stales before Broadway, or duets so in that concept as an opera, followed by "Jesus Christ Superstar" in as all operas are in English, there's dif­ New York in 1971. ficulty in understanding all the words, Abe Jacob was the original sound especially in touring situations where designer of the musicals "Evita," "A the show goes to areas where people Chorus Line," " Pippin" and aren't as familiar with the story or "Beatlemania." He also desigrys sound haven't heard the production before. for the New York City Opera. "Since 'Evita' is written in the En­ One may wonder what prompts glish idiom rather than the American someone to engulf a career In sound. language idiom, we try hard to keep the Was it a fascination for the sounds of lyric tine a little bit above what it really waterfalls and waves, trains streaming needs to approach the clarity of lyrics over tracks, the demolitionist's wreck­ we'd like the audience to understand." ing ball? Sound can be so different from the­ Though I didn't proceed on that ater to theater, said Jacob. Costume and course with Jacob, I did learn from the scenery design remain the same. "One sound expert that his interest in sound theater may play 1,000 seats; the next rooted in boyhood. night, 4,000 seats." When it came to piano lessons,Jacob Jacob stressed how vital itisforsound joined the ranks of kids who hated to designers to have a musical b.1ckground. practice, except he aspired to be a pro­ "Evita" comes to the Providence Performing Arts Center March 19 through 21. "Theycanbetterunderstand what's try­ fessional musician. "There were more Shown are David Brummel as Peron, Donna Marie Asbury as Eva, and John ing to be done in the world of musical exciting things to do," he reasoned. Herrera as Che. Plroto by Cliff Lipson theater." Balking from practice blockaded his So, if there are sound design hope· musician's career, but his musical back­ people involved and bringing it to their people heard sound through their fuls out there who don't like to practice ground tunneled the way for another attention. imagination when they went to live but love music, stay with it. zone - sound. "Usually, they know and work it out performances and listened to the live "That expertise helps to maintain the Originally from Tucson, Ariz., Jacob by making changes in the orchestra­ voice, the live musician or li ve speech, quality of your work night after night," and his family moved to the Bay Area l-ion, perhaps doing thedance part later, and you heard that voice." he said. when he was in sixth grade. After high which is what sound design is all about, Whether it was great or not made no About critics reviewing sound de­ school, he went to Los Angeles and bcsidesthephysicaloperationand tech­ difference,Jacobsaid. "It was the fact that sign,Jacob always feels the best review studied at Loyola at the time the univer­ nical equipment. you heard ii. In your mind it became sound design should gel is no review or sity began its communication arts pro­ 'The technical part is getting the right what it was supposed to sound like. mention at all. gram. equipment to do the work you want it "Today, what It's supposed to sound "If you've done your work properly. Jacob majored in film, writing and todoand hopefullymakesureitworks like is based on another person's inter­ ii all contributes to the good of the 1V and took whatever else related he eight times a week," Jacob said. "A film pretation by putting it on magnetic tape production. There are times, of course, could. His expertise wasn't learned al or record has to be done once. Theater or compact disc. So when people go to when you do special effects and things Loyola since no schools taught sound sound is a bit more complex, and some li ve performances in the theater, their out of the ordinary such as the helicop­ design when he was in college. That compromises must be made." idea of sound is what they heard on the ter landing in 'Miss Saigon,' " he said, changed dramatically. Sound design The principals in "Evita" use 17 compact disc of the recording or of the noting he wasn't involved with that eventually became an integral part of radioless and wireless microphones. opera soloist with a microphone di­ show. "Then, ii would be nice to be theater arts studies. "What goes wrong especially in a tour­ :e::~:~~.front of the face rather than in mentioned. The blueprint for sound starts pretty ing show like 'Evita' is th,1t as we travel "What I found happening quite a bit much the same way as other creative from city to city, the frequency varies Our experiences, he believes, are was that sound was being reviewed clements in thealer,hesaid. "If it's a new with differences in local broadcasting based moreonreproductionralherthan and criticized simply because it existed, show, you meet with the director to see stations, local telephone systems, cellu­ imagination. whether it was good or bad." how he wants to interpret the text." lar phones and local taxicabs. Looking b.1ck years ago to a produc­ Jacob adds another exception to his Together with the lyricist and com­ "We can run into problems when we tion like "South Pacific," I tried to remem­ "no review" feelings and that is re­ poser, the sound designer studies the may think we're clear, but on a particu­ ber how s.1tisfied I was with the sound. gional theater where one may not be music and script to determine what lar performance as the star starts to All I know is tha t I waited months lo see making the most money in the world or mood or sound should be created. He sing, you hear a squawk. It happens it in Boston and loved every minuteofthe no money al all. "A notice about the al!,() observes thecasl at rehears.1ls. The and there's no way to be completely show. It was a total joy and my p,irenls' work done for the love of your craft is work really begins when the sound de­ assured it won't." 18th birthday gift to me. exceptio1,ally import,1nt." signer moves into the theater for the To remedy these problems, the show Back then, Jacob S."lid, the sound of The forerunner of sound design re­ first series of technical rehearsals. carries sufficient spares, Jacob s.1id. Broadway was merely microphones sumes his season,,[ work with the New Sound design, Jacob defines, is de­ Electronic equipment is moved from across the stage. York City Opera in July. Al th,it same termining what sound equipment to week to week and not al ways treated as "We demand more in sound today time, Abe Jacob he,ids lo Houston where u!>e and preparing and submitting properly as it should be. than what we heard yesterday at live a new musical version of James dr,1wings and lists for the show's vari­ "Wedo run into mech.1nical and elec­ performances," he said. "I think part of Michener's "Sayonar.i" will premiere ous production shops. Once the sound trical difficulties, which you hope your it is, and rightfully so, that if you're and try out. THE RHODE ISLAND JEWIS H HE RALD, THURSDAY, MARCH 18, 1993 .. ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT Concert Will Tribute Ken ton The Brown University Jazz showcase our state's continu­ Band will join colleagues and i~g,,ctose ties to Kenton's mu­ fans of the late Stan Kenton, one of America's best-known Stan Kenton bandleaders, to honor the man ARTS & Described by Frank Sinatra and his music in a concert at as " the most significant figure ENTERTAINMENT Brown University at 8:30 p.m. of the modern jazz age,'' Stan­ March 20, in Room IOI of the BRIEFS ley Newcomb Kenton (1912- Salomon Center on the college 1979), spent his youth in Cali ­ green. fornia, where he earned a living The Big Nazo Puppet Studio Guest artists will be the playing piano in local saloons and the RISO Creature Cre­ Rhode Island-based Gene Mil­ and at the same time began e)(· ation Group will present ton Orchestra, a group which perimenting with new sounds "The Me n with the Lu mps performs Kenton's music ex­ in jazz. on their Faces" March 18 clusively, and trumpeter Mar­ Described as a volatile but through 20 at 8 p.m. at the vin Stamm, an acclaimed jazz talented musician, he con­ Perishable Theatre, 124 musician and a former member stantly invented slogans to de­ Washington St., Providence. of the Kenton O rchestra. scribe his arrangements and his For ti cket information, call Additionally, the concert will manner of conducting, such as 331-2695. feature arrangements by Joe "progressive jazz" and "inno­ Coccia, a Rhode Island resi­ vations in modem music." The Rhode Island Commit­ dent, and will include an infor­ Although commercially suc­ tee - National Museum of mal talk by Kenton e)(pert An­ cessful, Kenton suffered ner­ Women in the Arts will thony Agostinelli, a faculty vous breakdowns and had been present "Anna Ri chards member at Roger Williams Uni· known to weep while perform­ Brewster, An Issue of Fate: versity. The concert will be ing. The Education of Women open to the public without " Kenton has always felt that Artists at the Turn of the charge. Doors will open at 8 music is food for the emotions, Century," on March 20 from p.m. and that greater demands are 9 a.m. to noon at the Rhode "With people like Joe Coccia, being made of it continuously Island School of Design Tony Agostinelli and Gene Mil­ because we are reaching deeper Main Gallery. The program ton, Rhode Island has very into our emotional selves," strong musical ties to the Sin atra once said of the band­ will feature a lecture by Su­ "CAMELOT" - RQbert Goulet stars as King Arth ur in Lerner & san Brewster McClatchy. For Stan Kenton tradition," said leader. "As time moves on, Loewe's musical, "Camelot," coming to Boston's Wang Center Matthew McGarrell, director of Kenton fee ls that this emo­ more information, call 751- for the Performing Arts March 30 through April 4. 2628. Brown's Jazz Band and Wind tional hunger can only be satis­ 1'/,otobyScottWindHS Symphony and organizer of the fied by music that constantly The Fine Arts Center Gal­ Kenton concert at Brown. 'Tm says more. leries, University of Rh ode pleased that this concert will Island will present " In The 'Camelot' Comes to Wang Center Eye of The Beholder: Re­ 'Camelot' is coming to call or write the Colonial The­ cent Photographs by Nancy Boston's Wang Center for the atre Subscription Series, 106 Bu rson" March 23 through Performing Arts for a limited Boylston St., Boston, Mass. CORRESPONDENTS WANTED April 10. For more informa­ engagement March 30 through 02116; (617) 482-8555. Tickets If you would like to correspo nd fo r the Herald tion, call 792-2131. April 4, starring Robert Goulet are available directl y at the b y w riting ab out what is h appe ning in your as King Arthur. Wa ng Center Box Office, 270 community, contact the editor at 724 -0 200. The Preservation Society of The Emmy and Grammy Tremont St., Boston. Newport County invites the Award winner originated the public and its members to at­ role of Sir Lancelot in the origi­ tend a talk on '1rish Land­ nal 1960 production. The new scap e Painting. 1750-1930," production features Patricia March 25 at 8 p.m. at The Kies as Guenevere, Steve Blan ­ Elms. The program will fea­ chard as Sir Lancelot, Kenneth ture Patrick Meade of the Es­ Boys as Mordred and James Touro Fraternal ~iation Presents tate and Appraisals Depart­ Valentine as both Merlin and ment of a New York auction Pellinore. house. For more informa­ Performances and prices for tion, call 847-1000. 'Camelot' are Tuesday through 5ffnv Saturday at 8 p.m., Sunday at 7 p.m., with matinees Saturday "The Jose Limon Dance and Sunday at 2 p.m. Tickets Company" will perform cost $55, $50, $40 and $30. For next in the Rhode Island ticket charges, call (6 17) 931- College Performing Arts Se­ 2787. For all other information, ries March 25 at 8 p.m. at Roberts Hall auditorium. For more information, call 456- Local Playwrights 8194. ~ Chosen For Festival The New Jewish-American Sound The Ocean State Light Rites and Reason Theatre an­ Opera will conduct open au­ nounces that two of the four Veterans Memorial Auditorium• Brownell Street, Providence !across from the State Ho use) ditions for the 1994 sum­ plays chosen for the second an­ mer season March 27 nual George Houston Bass Sunday, May 2, 1993 2 p.m. through 29 at Wheeler Play-Rites Festival, scheduled School, 216 Hope St., Provi­ for March 20, are by Provi­ Th is concert is presented to celebrate Touro Fraternal Association's dence. For more informa­ dence residents. Michael Dou­ 75th Anniversary and the 45th Anniversary of the State of Israel tion, call 421-SIO0. glas Hummel and Darlene Jones, a 17-year-old student at The following organizations are participating with Touro Fraternc1I Association in this celebration. Mount Pleasant High School, • Temple Am David, Warwick • Temple Beth·EI Brotherhood, Providence • Warwick Senior Guild The Providence Performing • TempleToratYisraelSisterhood, •CongregationB'nailsrael.Woonsocke! • Majest1cSeniorGu1 ld Arts Center will present will have their plays "All at One AM" and "Let My People Cranston • USY,Providence,Cranston.Warwick •C ranston Senior Guild "Beauty and the Beast" •CongregationOhaweSholam • CongregationBethDavid,Narragansett • BBYDofRhodelsland March 27 at I p.m. at 220 Free," presented in staged • TempleBeth·El,FallR1ver • B'naiB'rithPlantation/RogerWilliams • Brown- RISO Hillel Weybosset St., Providence readings at the festival. • TempleAdaslsrael,fallR1ver • AlperinSchechterDaySchool • URI Hillel This year's festival will ta ke For more information, ca ll LIMITED SEATING• ORDER YOUR TICKETS NOW 421 -ARTS. place in the George Houston Bass Auditorium at [lites and ------PLEASECUTCOUPONHERE ------Reason on March 20 starting at 02910, The Rhode Island College 2 p.m. The theater is located at Complete and mail to Touro Fraternal Association, P.O. Box 3562, Cranston, A.I. or contact one of the participat111gorganizations.Makesuretowriteinnameoforganizationyouwishtoreceivecred1tforyourpurchase. Theatre is announcing open 155 Angell St. Doth plays deal 11 udilions for the 1993 sum­ with such timely social prob­ Name ______mer musical reviews Ma rch _ RegularTicketsatSlS ..... lems as racism, homophobia, 27, from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. _ Seniors(653over)o1Ch1klren poverty and e)(aminations of Address'-----~------in Roberts Little Theatre al C,1'{ ______State __ Z,p ___ )123under1Ticketsat$12 self-worth. _ Upper8alconyTicketsatS10 , Roberts Hall. For more infor­ For reservations, ca ll 863- Nam eolsponsoringorganization toreceivecredit mation, call 456-8639. 3559. For more information, Tottl 011S call 863-3558. 10 - THE RHODE ISLAND JEWISH HERALD, TH URSDAY, MARCH 18, 1993 GETAWAY Israel Program Is for 18- to 24-year-Olds Filling a vacant niche in the the Negev and Tel Aviv. array of tours and programs '" One of the trip"s most fasci ­ available to Israel, the Ameri­ nating elements is a three-day can Jewish Congress is intro­ archeological dig at Tel "1 ducing '" A Total Adven_ture in Maresha, first fortified by the Israel"' for four weeks this sum­ Israelites in 920 B.C.E. : · says mer, designed particularly for Weill, " where we've made it 18- to 24 -year-olds. possible for our travelers to '" This new program ... con­ take part in an activity usually trasts the experience of living open only to those prepared to and working on a kibbutz, with volunteer for an entire season.'' an adventurous yet luxurious The four-week program runs tour of Israel. '" says Geoffrey from June 20 to July 18. Weill, director of the human AJCongress' "A Total Adven­ rights organization·s Interna­ ture in Israel" costs $3,345, in­ tional Travel Program. Weill cluding round-trip airfare, the added that the program is ideal 11-day kibbutz stay, 17 nights as a college graduation gift. in first -class hotels, most meals, This new trip, which begins the archeological dig, as well as on June 20, starts out with a A)Congress's comprehensive get-together in Tel Aviv, a~d program of touring throughout \I I continues with 11 days at Kib­ Israel. butz Gonen in the Upper Full details on this and the Star of the Day Galilee, where participants are organization's tours to 40 coun­ The Moriah Plaza Jerusalem Hotel recently hosted a most unusual evening for some 190 top accommodated in kibbutz tries on six continents are con­ travel agents from the United States, seen here posing with a guest camel. 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Gould's Book Speaks of Man's Mismeasurement In this book - Tlie Mismea­ surement of Man - he dissects by Michael F. Sheff both areas, but as an essayist he ously guarded, it is rare for an the reverse phenomenum; that Special to the Herald has shown a range of knowl­ individual scientist to use the there are always individuals TIie Mismeasurement of Man edge and interest far outside raoOKl methods of his field to analyze who are willing to distort their by Stephen Jay Gould is a care­ the boundaries of his depart­ everyday concerns. science in order to lend a facti­ ful but passionate indictment of ments. Through his essays in natural tious support to popular social the perversion of scientific tools In the 19th century, he history, and the books in which and political positions no mat­ in the service of racism and so­ would have been a professor of ~ these essays are collected, ter how vile. cial policy. Gould is many natural philosophy and it specialized knowledge to com­ Gould has not so much popu­ Blacks, Chinese and Jews are things; a Harvard professor of would have been taken for ment on social issues. larized science as he has inferior? Of course; all that is both zoology and geology, he granted that he not only had a In our times, when disci­ demonstrated that good science required is to devise the right has done distinguished work in right, but also a duty to use his plinary boundaries are jeal- can be popular. (Continued on Page 13)

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by Anne S. Davidson lander wear this season, ac­ "grunge" look " unattractive" Herald Editor cording to a number of fashion and " unappealing." " I look at it That loud, 1970s flashback experts who spoke to the Her­ this way: You don't have to look that's splattered across the ald this week. scream to be noticed," said Pe­ pages of women's fashion mag­ One local merchant called ter Blieden, owner of Peter azines is not necessarily what the '70s bell-bottoms and hip Blieden's in Wayland Square. you'll see the average Rhode Is- huggers and the latest " I don't think my customer[s] ... who lived in the '70s want to duplicate that style." "Frankl y I think it was ugly the first time around,'" Barbara Sydlowski, owner of T re Sorelle in Providence, said of the "grunge" look. ··1 think it's a fad. I can't see anybody spending a lot of money for anything they could go into Salvation Army and get for $3." But in the world of shoes, a hint of that '70s look is defi­ nitely back in the form of plat­ form - yes, platform - shoes " It's a look that I feel that the younger kids who never expe­ rienced it are going [to go for)," noted Don Carcieri, owner of Krystal Fashion Shoes in War­ wick. " But,'' he added, "not ev­ erybody is going to wear plat­ forms. They went through it once - they're not going through it again." 'The Prevailing Theme Sitting Pretty is Softness' Maggie Lydecker (from left) poses with Madeline and What is in this season? "The Morgan Laliberte at Sara's Children's Boutique in Wayland prevailing theme is softness, in Square. Maggie is wearing a Briged flower dress and the every sense of the word," sisters are wearing Alfred Sung dresses. Blieden said. "Whether it's in Hera/dphotobyOmarBradley jackets for career wear or dresses ... it's a much softened very soft, pastels and neutral vests and jackets, are more fit­ look - much softer look than colors are popular this spring. ted this season. " It's nice to see we've had for years - and that Fair said wide-leg pants are a people in a little more fitted lends itself into the softer col­ key item for any woman's things versus a year ago when ors." wardrobe this season. " Bell­ things were very big," noted Likewise, said Diane Fair, co­ bottoms are in - we won't be Susan Bollens, owner of Village owner of Gabrielle stores in carrying them,'' she added. Renections in Wickford. But, Jenna Yglesias wears a rayon flower print spring d ress with Warwick and Wayland Square, Many clothes, including (Continued on Page 13) a matching straw hat al Tre Sorelle Lid. in Wayland Square. Hmlld,,S.,toU!JOmarBnulley WAYLAND SQUARP

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Winter can't The Environment Council of Rhode Island will sponsor last forever! "Issues Day 1993" March 20 at URl's Campus of Contin­ uing Education, corner of TRE Park and Promenade streets in Providence. Sen. John H. Shoes from Europe have arrived. Chafee will be the guest SORELLE speaker. For more informa· LTD. tion, call 621-8048. GIRLS• 'Bi PRETEEN• The Government Account­ SARA'S ability Project will hold its JUNIORS CHILDREN'S BOUTIQUE annual meeting March 21 al 489 ANC[LL Sruu, .¼J11CtNCE • 521-6640 • tuguese Club, Second Av­ Wayland Square, Providence • 331-0495 enue, Cranston. For more in­ MONOAY-SAT\JRDAY 10-5 ~r-So-..doy 10-S. Clo-' Sunday • Vol.Jo,edPo,l,ngorfv'edwoy!ol formation, call 274-4427. Gorden City, Cranston • Q44 04Q5 Motdoy. l~,dc,y. Sotu-doy 10-0 • Wl'dneidoy. 11,.,.,ooy fr.day 10-Q • Sunday 12-S THE RHODE ISLAND JEWISH HERALD, THURSDAY, MARCH 18, 1993 13 IIC SPRING FASHION JII 1970s Look " (Continued from Page 12) she added, comfort and easy­ care fabrics are important to to­ day's shoppers. "Women want clothing they can wear that looks good on them, fit s well, that is good quality at a price that is not go­ ing to break the bank," Syd­ lowski stressed.

" You don't have to scream to be noticed. I don 't think my customer[s} who lived in the '70s want to duplicate that style. " - Peter Blieden

All agreed that this year's line - in color, style and feel - has a very soft and romantic look. "The cuts are softer, they're curvy. In a general sense, in terms of key issues, pants are slightl y wider, jackets are more shaped, slightl y more fitted. It's an easier way of looking," Blieden said. "Silhouettes gen­ erally are slightly more fitted, almost hourglass [shaped], wit h rounded shoulders, with peekaboo lingerie under­ neath." Jumping into Spring Sydlowski added that the high prices of the '80s are out, Lauren Hoye shows off a flora l rayon Palazzo jumpsuit and while good quality at a fair straw hat with ri bbon accent at Gabrielle Apparel in Wayland price is in . Square. HeroldphotobyOmarBrudley (Continued on Page 15) WAYLAND SQUARe=>

COPIES OF THE HERALD ARE AVAILABLE FROM : Gould's Book • Barney's, East Avenue, Pawtucket • Books On The Square, Angell Street, Providence ~£6ack... (Continued from Page 11) • College Hill Book Store, Thayer Street, Providence • East Side Prescription Center, Hope Street. Providence test to demonstrate this well­ • Garden City Drug, Reservoir Avenue , Cranston accepted truth. • Gary's Park Avenue Deli , Park Avenue , Cranston Intelligence is inherited? 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It will be discussed at Books on the Square (Angell Street at There's no time limit, no expiration. Wayland Square) on March 25 Used m hundred-dollar increments. Non·transfmable. at 7:30 p.m. Non- appl1 cableons.aleorclearance. Drop in soon to sign upor ca ll today, 33 1-1070, for your frequent shoppers number. Now's the time to begin adding up those credits for your free outfit. A whole new concep t in shopping. Exclusive ly at '-., Making-­ American Dreams Peter BLIEDEN A Reality Sizes 4- 16 Wayland Sq uare - Providence. 2 73~4 250 U.l. SAVINGS aONDS Wayland Squa re, Providence, Rhode Island• 331 -1070 Garden C ity . C ranston . 946~3566 _ Free Attendant Parking 14 - THE RHODE ISLAND JEWISH HERALD, THURSDAY, MARCH 18, 1993 IIC SPRING FASHION JII though styles change like the weather, children are more The Latest Spring Fashions Are aware than anyone about what's hot and what's not. Yet with a multitude of brand Reminiscent of the Hippie Era names on the shelves to choose Maybe it's because of the thusiasts may find hard to re­ I . ._ .- - from, what do parents and their new president, or because of late to, it is styled in such a way ,f,-t ~~ children look for? many Americans' increasingly that the '90s are evident in the "As far as children's clothes hopeful thoughts about the combination of charmeuse, lace are concerned, parents nowa­ economy, or perhaps we've all and stripes rather than the very days want cotton," noted Dot· just become tired of the materi­ '60s daisy and overabundant tie Cappelli of Sara's Children's alism and power struggles of floral patterns. Boutique in Wayland Square. the ·sos, but whatever the rea­ She claims price doesn't have son, the fashions for spring '93 Loungewear as outerwear as much to do with what par­ reflect the hope for a softer, lf the thought of wearing ents buy because "you get what more relaxed and uncompli­ your pajamas out in public ter­ you pay for." cated year to come. rifies you, don"t be concerned. This new outlook is most evi­ This season "s loungewear is de­ dent in this season's dresses - signed to look as wonderful as Cotton is still king of the flowing and feminine with bell anything you might wear for an fabrics, especially with sleeves and jabot necklines to evening out. For spring, younger children and accent the more relaxed and loungewear comes in bolder babies, due to its non­ artistic mood of fashion. Many patterns and tight\,'eight fab­ of the designs are reminiscent rics, and can easil y be acces­ allergenic skin properties. of the clothes worn by the sorizcd for wearing out~ide. flower children and artist es­ One accessory that is hot for If it's made well and looks tablishment of the '60s - very '93 is the hat - enormous, good on their kids, they'll buy, long, lightweight and, quite of­ floppy, or fun pixie hats were she maintained, adding that ten, sheer. found in every collection. her 2-year-old son is still wear­ Although this is a style that Shown with everything from ing hand-me-downs from her many modern-day clothing en- (Continued on Page 15) 8-year-old son. "Certain things I buy can last for years like the European brands," she shared. Spring Is Coming Almost everyone inter- Believe it or not, spring is coming, so be ready with these viewed agrees that cotton is adorable outfits by Ki testri ngs/ Hartstri ngs, avai lable at Teddy still king of the fabrics, espe­ Bearskins in Wickford, Barrington and Mystic, Conn. cially with younger children and babies, due to its nonaller­ genic skin properties. Even the kids themselves seem to like Cotton is Still King in the variety of colors and com­ fort the material offers. Children's Clothing " A classic look is one of the best looks that never goes out by Omar Bradley " Most parents are buying of style," Cappelli added. She Herilld Assist.int Editor what looks best and fits their claims that trends come and go Names like Flap Doodle, child's personality," stated· but the good traditional styles Monkey Wear and Oshkosh Debbie Semple of Teddy last forever. may sound remotely familiar to Bearskins. It's not so much the A rhinestone sweatshirt that many of us, but in reality they price, because parents are will­ looked great didn't make it represent big business in the ing to spend the money for with Spoiled Rotten owner children's clothing industry. good quality clothes, Semple Sharon Nastari's daughter, be­ The reason for their phenome­ added. cause it was more fun than nal success in a highly competi­ " Parents like cotton because practical, she stated. It's no tive market is simple - cotton it wears better and feels nicer wonder why so many chil­ and quality. on their kids," she said. Al- dren's boutiques are experienc­ ing good sales. Regardless of budget or pref­ erence, there are so many good quality items available that one need only exercise patience and prudence to find the right com­ bination of cotton and quality.

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Willing to Help Advertise Kristen Calenda of Evelyn's Mix and Match displays one of her classic sweaters al her store on Central Avenue in Paw­ ...it works! tucket. Hrrald photo by Omor Bradl,y.

Moving? _. Are you moving in the near future? If so, notify us at the Herald as soon as possible. Be sure to include Spring has sprnngf your current address and your former address so we can keep our files up-Io­ date and your papers on time. Te~~fo~~~~~~ins Call 724-0200 or write a CHILDREN'S CLOTHING STORE g· note to: Circulation, Rhode INfANl TIIRU P RllHN Island Jewish Herald, P.O. My\11c Wickford 8,minglon Bo)( 6063, Providence, R.I. (20J) 'i Jb-0902 1401) 295-0262 (401 I 245-H70J 02940. THE RHODE ISLAND JEW ISH HERALD, THURSDAY, MARCH 18, 1993 - 15 II[ SPRING FASHION Color 1994: Shocking Shades 1970s Look Give Way To Nature's Neutrals May Be Back (Continued from Page 13) Toss out those electric pants casters - a group of experts What's in: long. slim skirts ,md chuck the cherry red who really do sit around a con­ with slits up the side or front; sweater. America's love affair ference table and dream up chiffon scarves and wrap­ with excruciatingly bright col­ how to color our world for any given season. around skirts; mauve, rose, ors is just about over. coral, apricot, cornflower, ba­ But how can we really be Color forecasters can be nana, lavender, pistachio, sure the marriage of black and praised - or blamed - for ev· chalky greens, smokey blues neon pink is kaput? Or that erything from the colonial and teals; lace and lingerie as plum and powder gray have brown and gold stripes of the an undergarment, in place of 1970s to the Victorian mauve become the new match made in a blouse; long and multi­ and blue florals of the 1980s fabric heaven? strands of beads and chunk Consult the color forecasters. Just remember, color fore · jewelry; Western boots, shoes Believe it or not, colors don't casting is like weather forecast­ with straps and clogs; natural, ing - if you don't like the col­ reach the top of our popularity comfortable fabrics and charts out of the blue. They ors you see, sit back and wait a styles; long-lasting quality. have a little image-building while. They'll change. help from national color fore- All agreed that this year 's line - in color, style and feel - has a very soft and romantic look.

What's out: heavily padded shoulders; lycra and spandex; oversized, baggy clothes; high prices. "" The last couple of years [have] been a joy with clothing because people are not keeping so much to [what the fashion magazines dictate]. [ think they're much more inclined to Teddy and I buy the clothes they're com­ Bianca Nastari poses in a "Just Ducky" floral print dress fortable with,'" Bollens added. with bloomers, headband, purse and, of course, Teddy, a t But watch out. While the '?Os look may not overtake your Spoi led Rotten Children's Boutique on Mineral Spring Avenue. closet again, denim is certainly HrraldphotobyOmarBradley back, Fair said. "Denim 's com· ing in strong again. Not only in actually denim, but the color denim is back."

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,-·---..._ \.. AFFORDABLE WOMEN'S CLOTHING FROM f ) '-- AROUND THE WORLD ------OPEN DAILY------(\, t~ 5 West Main Street, Wickford, Rhode Island 02852 Mix and Matched (401) 295-7802 Jenna Yglesia$ sports the latest in chic atti re at Krystal Fashion Shoes Inc. in Warwick Hrmldphoto/lyOmarBrndley ~ THERES NO SUCH THING AS ASTROKE The Latest Spring Fashions Are OF GOOD LUCK. MULTI Reminiscent of the Hippie Era Know the warning signs Early detect1onmaysaveyourhle PAIR (Continued from Page 14) tive or the fun-loving - the American Heart sheer pantsuits to the newly in· '90s promise to be a time of ,/ Association SALE* terpreted rebel look ''grunge,·· change- both great and small. ,992 ~-·o•"'•""'"'"'"" hats make a statement like no • INCLUDES ALL SPRING SHOES • other accessory. The most talked-about addi­ 1st Pair ltegular 1•rice tion to the spring lineup is most $IO OFF definitely the ··grunge·· look. 2nd Pair The nannel- or thermal-shirt/ 3rd Pair $20 Ot'F combat -boot combination is reaching far beyond both @on.ED (§J{_oTTEN coasts, and with some varia­ ALL HANDBAGS 20% OFF tions already can be seen in • • CHILDREN'S BOUTIQUE many of the larger cities. Like the cowboy look, grunge is not a style suited to UNIQUE CLOTHING FOR everyone. Geared more toward 1~':ct~ft:es teens, and the twenty-some­ st~ CHILDREN OF THE '90s Cronston/Warwick line thing genera tion, this trend re­ ~ quires a lot of hair and a special GIFTS• ACCESSORIES 737 -2270 NEW STORE HOURS attitude to carry it off Girls: Newborn-Size 14 • /J oys: Newborn-She 7 But no matter what you r Monday-Friday 10-9 • Saturdoy IQ-6 • Sundoy 12-5 1455 Mincrul Sprin~ Avenue, Norlh l'ruvldcncc, RI 02904 ta'>te, spring ·93 holds some· "SJO ITTn!mum purchase pe, pcm chmg for everyone For the 353-8382 down-to-earth, the conserva- 10 - THE RHODE IS LAND JEWISH HERALD, THURSDAY, MARCH 18, 1993

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This Year's Theme: "HOW MY FAMILY CELEBRATES PASSOVER" Draw a picture illustrating how your family celebrates Passover Please include your name, address, phone number, age, grade, school or synagogue, and a brief description of the scene. NOTE: WE WILL JUDGE THE DRAWING, NOT THE DESCRIPTION ARTWORK CANNOT EXCEED 11" x 17" IN SIZE AGE CATEGORIES: Ages 6 and under • Ages 7 to 9 • Ages 10 to 13

JUDGES FOR THE 1993 PASSOVER ART CONTEST ARE: Rabbi Hershy Worch, Congregation Ohawe Sholam • Lola Schwartz, Executive Director, JCCRI Toby Rossner, Librarian, Bureau of Jewish Education of Rhode Island Hope Pearlman, President, Temple Torat Yisrael • Rabbi Sidney Helbraun, Temple Beth-El

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'Salam Concert Tlckels courtesy ol Touro Fraternal Associallon ''Family membership 10 Roger Williams Park Zoo en111les members to unhm11ed 1ree adm1ss1on 10 AWPZ. tree admission to over 80 01her US ioos, a one•year subscription to the zoo·s exc,1,ng and 1nrorma11ve newslet1er. discounts at Zoo g1f1 shops. discounts on lectures and education piograms. and tree admission 10 01her special Zoo events Family membership 10 !he Warw,ck Museum entitles members 10 mv11ations 10 exh1b11 openings. recept,ons. r,ee programs and workshops. and a 20% discount on Museum Schoo/classes ENTRY DEADLINE: MARCH 22, 1993 WINNERS WILL BE ANNOUNCED IN THE APRIL 1, 1993 ISSUE Prizes will be awarded to the winners at a party in the JCC lobby on April 1 from 4 pm-5:30 pm Send entries to: RI Jewish Herald, P.O. Box 6063, Providence, RI 02940 For More Info, Please Call 724-0200 THE RHODE ISLAND JEWISH HERALD, THURSDAY, MARCH 18, 1993- 17 • THE JEWISH COMMUNITY

Weather Frightful, Bowling Delightful

by Jc-ffrcy L. Goldberg Spe

Week No. 25 saw some very It should make for an interest­ high scores bowled, head-to­ ing race. head competition between the The Nathan Kaufman #2 league's top bowlers and a team is coming back to reality. rather healthy turnout on an The early second half surge evening when most should seems to be a bit short-circuited have stayed home. The as they have gone 3-5 in the weather was frightful, the last two weeks. bowling delightful, the com­ The league notes with sor­ raderie spirited, as usual. row the passing of Lou Bloom. Benny Diaz and Rick Lou was a longtime member of Dressler went head to head. Af­ the league. Thoughts and best ter Benny's strikes and Rick's wishes are extended to the splits, the final result became family. agonizingly clear for Dressler. He had pursued Diaz since the Team Standings Pacified beginning of the season. He A content Shoshona Blitzstein, 1, enjoys the company of Rabbi Gershin Vogel recently at the was perilously close and Tooth Fairies 22 IO New England Rabbinical College, where he studies. HrmldphotobyOmarBmdl,:y breathing down Diaz's neck. Baker Furniture 2 Jlh 101/1 Diaz cha cha chad his way to Trinkle Design 191/i 121/i an impressive win and sits Goldstein Electric 19 13 alone on top \'11ith a comfortable Nathan Kaufman Co. #2 19 13 Woman Author To Speak at Emanu-EI Nursing Home conference five-pin lead in the race for Standard Gass 18 14 high average. In Diaz's con­ Halperin & Lax 16 16 be0 ;~!~t;'~:,~:1::h,~~'t;;.~;~ . , .,. ._. • Planned at Jewish Home quest, a 259 was rolled and a Come Screen With Me 16 16 23 regular meeting of the Sis- \ A Nursing Home Teaching 707 series was rolled for the Shamrocks 15 17 terhood of Temple Emanu-El at Conference will be conducted night. Oakland Mobil 11 21 I p.m. March 22 in the Chase Memo- That same evening, Harry Howie's Hammers 101/i 21 1/i Her topic will be "The Jewish rial Auditorium of The Jewish Rose came up with a 266 game Nathan Kaufma n Co. 41/1 271/i and a 658 series. Woman and Modernity - as Home for the Aged, 99 Hillside Top Bowlers Writer, Social Activist, Revolu- Ave., Providence. Janet Robin- The race for second place is tionary and Housewife. " son, of East Side Clinical Labo- heating up. Harry Rose, Mike Benny Diaz 189.9 " As an author, Kalechofsky's rdtories, will present the March Sugerman and Dave Robinson Rick Dressler 184.5 Mike Sugarman 184.2 work includes six works of fie- t< topic, " Managing Infectious are making a strong bid for sec­ tion, two collections of essays, Diseases and Blood Borne ond and they might have a re­ Harry Rose 182.0 innumerable stories, articles Pathogens." mote chance of catching Diaz. Dave Robinson 179.7 and reviews which have ap- Among the topics to be dis- peared in quarterlies, journals cussed are the incidence and and anthologies. They include: transmission of hepatitis and Epoch, Western Humanities Re- chronic liver disease, and the view, Best American Short Sto- risks of HIV/AIDS to health- rirs, TIie End11ri11g Legacy: Bi/Jli- care workers, as well as precau- cal Dimr11sio11s iu Modern tions.

1 Cantor Sam Pessaroff ~~:;,~~;:~/J~et~:r;YDi~e~~~~~ Dr. Roberta Kalechofsky th~~en~~h:Wst; b~o~i~~ ~~ tlrology and Bearing Witness to P/roto by Audny Gottlieb March 19. A $4 conference reg- CERTIFIED M OHEL Ille Holocaust. istration fee will be requested at (508) 532-6068 Dr. Kalechofsky is currently a Massachusetts Council on the the door. For more information, Trained at Bikur Cbo/im HoJpital Jeru.Jalem contributing editor of Ou Tlir Arts in Publishing. She is a re- call 351-4750, and ask for Kris Issues, and is editor of Echad cipient of a Fellowship in Cre- at ext. 117, or Bea at ext. 119. Series, Clo/Jal Contemporary alive Writing, National Endow- /rwisli Writiug, published by ment for the Arts. Micah Publications, a company This program is open to the she founded in 1975. She is the public and ~~·ill be held in the author of Global Anthology of Bohnen Vestry at Temple fewisli Women Writers, has pub- Emanu-El, 99 Taft Ave., Provi­ lished 34 books to date, and dence. Refreshments will be Be Part of the New Hadassah ... edited six anthologies. served. Educated in New York, Kale­ chofsky holds a B.A. from Brooklyn College, and M.A. and Ph.D. in literature from New York University. She has "PAlCH£S taught in the English depart­ 11n•m,~~-111 INCORPO RATED ments at Salem State College, Over two thousand members of the Rhode Island chapter of Brooklyn College and the Uni­ Hadassah are part o f the largest Zionist organization in the world. versity of Connecticut. Dr. We offer varied programs to meet the needs of all women. Our Kalechofsky has appeared on A members are a vi!al and positive force working to improve their WCBH-TV and was a guest lives ... their communities ... Israel and the world. Whether you writer and speaker in the Cre· alive Writing Program at Roger actively participate, or just show support, you are inviled to join us . Williams College. She has also Hadassah lectured at Bar !Ian University, Hos pita l s Call today ... (401) 463-3636 Tel Aviv University, and the In­ "U11iq t1e Per so11allzetl Cb lld re11's Gifls" stitute for Contemporary Jewry •J e wis h al Hebrew University, as well PRICES STARTING AT $5 Education as the Association of Jewish Aock1ogCharrs Wall Mirrors Colle g e Studies in Boston. Clo1hesTrees Doll Cradles Training All - Dr. Kalechofsky has been Bulletin Boards Toy Chests Ame rican cited for distinctive writing in Students' Desks Bookends Affairs Best American Short Stories; Clocks Lamps ... andmuchmOfe Together Community • been a finalist in the Massachu­ setts Council on the Arts Fel­ ( 401) 946-8885 S e rvi c e lowship m Fiction; and re­ By appointment only Youth Aliyah Now ceived grants from the Jodi M1lkr ,md M.1rly Gr,inoff r 18 - THE RHODE ISLAND JEWISH HERALD, THURSDAY, MARCH 18, 1993 THE JEWISH COMMUNITY It Was a 'Dog Day Afternoon,' Fraternal Association as Home Residents Enjoy Pooch Invites New Members Anyone who is new to the by Omar Bradley area and would like to meet Herilld Assistant Editor hound. Missy was a gift from other Jewish men to learn Each week, residents of the the Greyhound Adoption about what is going on in Jewish Home for the Aged like Agency which 1places retired Rhode Island Jewish life, social Ruth Meyer, Juliette Alarie and (slow) race dogs in suitable life or just have a nice ti me, Miriam Chouinard congregate homes. It goes without saying contact Touro Fraternal Associ· in the auditorium to hear mu· that Missy was the object of the ation. Touro is the largest inde­ sic, share a meal and enjoy each seniors' affection. "Missy gives pendent Jewish men's fraternal other's company. " It gives the them a feeling of calmness, she association in New England. residents something to look gives them something to love Located on Rolfe Street in forward to," Penny Faich, the and reminds them of their own Cranston, the association's activities director, pointed out. pets," Faich explained, as one building includes a large social But no one could have imag· senior after another tenderly hall, kitchen, card room, board ined that the star of the Thurs· stroked the dog's back. room, offices, etc. Touro is now day afternoon show, the im· Poor Donny Dee was no 75 years old. pressionable Tony "Dee·· competition for the perceptive Members are reminded of DeChristofaro, would be up· pooch who stole the show. Al­ the following events: March 24, staged by a mere dog. though Missy the greyhound nomination of officers, enter­ Anthony DeChristofaro has wasn't talking, many of her tainment and dinner; April 28, been making music for the se· newfound friends did. " I like old-timers testimonial brunch; niors at the home for the last this dog, but I like cats, too," May 26, installation dinner; five years, enchanting the said Juliette Alaria, as she pet­ June 12, dinner, Venus de Milo. crowd with his electronic key­ ted the dog with husband A Boston Red Sox trip is also board and voice. Yet he Ernest. coming up. couldn't understand what was No matter where Missy ven­ The above events are for distracting the attention of his tured, the residents, many con­ members only. audience. That may have been fi.1ed to wheelchairs, made an For more information or to due to the fact that Missy, a 4- effort to stroke the big-eyed join, call 785-0066. year-old greyhound, stands dog. ont1~~/~~~~so~~01::~ht~~i°~r~ co~~!r~: ~~r ~= T:i;eYe~::; ,I Have a story idea? Know· most every senior who met the would be digging a hole some­ someone in the community sleek dog wanted to reach out where - make no bones about with a story to tell? The R.1. and touch the friendly grey- 11. Jewisli Herald welcomes SHOW STEALER-Susan Moon,a recreational therapist,altends your ideas and suggestions. lo Missy the greyhound while Lea Lilchman enjoys hercompany Call the Editor or Assistant Editor at 724-0200. ;;;~,,,.;""'"""~==~""°""'"""~""""""'~""°""'""""""'~°" al the Jewish Home for the Aged. lll'raltlphotobyOmarBrndley

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" By having Israelis on A slide show produced by the trip and Orthodox and Con­ former students gave the audi­ servative American Jews, you ence a breath taking view of the get an idea of your own con­ Negev Desert, Judean Hills and nection to the land," she the Old City to which many added . students expressed a certain " It's a very unique experi­ affinity. ence, very intense experience, By the time the program was not available in America in a almost over, the smile on Duffy normal setting," noted Dan Page's face had grown wider Needleman, a former Nesiya with satisfaction. For she had student. A rock brought back already received five applica­ from the Negev Desert, a neck­ tions for the trip and was confi­ lace given to him by an Israeli dent that more would be forth­ and the passion of Israel are coming. some of the things he cherishes Any high school students or about his stay there. graduating seniors interested in C IRC LE O F FRIENDS - Former Nesiya students share their experiences with high school Jenny Friedman, another Ne­ participating in the program students planning to travel lo Israel at the presentation at the Jewish Community Center of Rhode siya veteran, assured the others can contact Ruth Page at 331- Island last week. llmdd photo by Om11r Br11dlry that " It's not a bus trip," point­ 0956 or call the Nesiya office at ing out that the program allows (216) 831-0956. Sons of Jacob JCCRI Kosher Meal Site The Jewish Community Center of Rhode Island's kosher Conducts Annual meal-site program invites seniors to join in a variety of activi­ Party ties and to share a hot kosher meal at noon weekly, Sunday Purim through Friday. Doors open weekdays at 10 a.m., with casual The Congregation Sons of conversation in the lobby for an hour. Jacob Synagogue held its an­ Exercise is scheduled during the week at 11: 15 a.m. Seniors nual Purim party and building can try their hand at bridge on Monday afternoon from noon fund raffle on the morning of until 3:45 a.m. March 7. O n Tuesday a Women's Forum is held from 11: 15 a.m. to The winners of the rafne noon and a bingo game runs from 12:45 to 2 p.m. were: Matthew Schwartz of Wednesday, the Men's Group meets from 11: 15 a.m. to North Providence, who won noon. " Friend to Friend" meets Thursday from 11 a.m. to first prize, a VCR; Gerry Mamis noon, and bingo is pl-1yed from 12:45 to 2 p.m. of North Providence, who won Shabbat traditions are observed on Friday. Sunday begins second prize, a $100 U.S. Sav­ with tea, coffee and hot muffins at 10 a.m., followed by a ings Bond, and Burton Zitkin of variety of movies or VCR programs. Cranston, who won third prize, For more information, contact Sandy Bass at 861-8800. three bottles of liquor. Jewish Home Sets Monthly Conference The Jewish Home for the Aged will conduct its monthly Jewish Home Residents Have Henry F. Izeman, M.D., Nurs­ ing Home Teaching Confer­ Something To Smile About ence on March 22 from 11 :30 The Jewish Home for the a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in Chase Au­ Aged re-opened its Dental ditorium. Clinic on March I. The clinic, Janet Robinson, of East Side established in 1982 by the late Clinical Laboratories, will lec­ Joslin Berry, D.D.S., and Max ture on " Managing Infectious ii JI Jii Alperin, has, in recent years, Diseases and Blood Borne been staffed by dedicated com­ Pathogens." OCEAN VIEW CHINESE RESTAURANT munity dentists. The home re­ The multidisciplinary con­ Authentic Szechuan & Mandarin Cuisine cently retained the services of ference is open to all inter­ Lisa Lieberman, D.M.D., and ested in elder care. Lunch will Chinese Food Lovers Highly Recommend her assistant, Debbie Garlock, be provided to ·those who re­ who will see residents in the spond by noon March 19. A Over I 00 Ciounnet Dishes , .. Take,Out Scn-·ite: 783·9070 Casual Atmosphere · Serving Lunch&' 0inncr $4 Dental Clinic on Mondays. Ad­ conference registration fee Affordable Quality Closed Tuesday ditionally, the home has also (cash at the door) is requested. hired dental hygienist Kelly For more information, call .39 Mariner Square, I 40 Point Judith Road, Narragansett. Rt Lowengrub to provide routine 351-4750 Opposite Na,ragan~II Sup,:, Slop <'I' Shop cleanings on Fridays. Lieber­ man will also conduct routine screening examinations in the Kelly Lowengrub residents' room and for those unable to go to the clinic. service training programs for Lowengrub will conduct in- staff '-!hina Jnn Jewish Television in Rhode Island #1 Chinese Restaurant in Rhode Island SZEC HUAN • MANDARIN J EWI SH PROG RAMMING O N UNDER LOUIS YIP'S MANAGEMENT I NT E R C O NNECT CHAN N E L S Warwick: 823-3355 C hannel 49 in every city excep t those served by 1557 Bald Hill Road (former Golden l antern, nexl to lns"ip) Heritage Cable (Lincoln. Woo nsocket) Pawtucket: 723-3960 Heritage C able Siation 57 285 Main Street, Oownlown Pawtucket Air Times: Thursday evenings 7 p.m., Sunday morning 10:30 a.m. l'dKludtl Oirt(lions: From $oufh - 9SN to C, il 11, lrfl ,1/ Jrd lighl, J/r,1ighl 10 end. from North - 9SS lo flil 11, rig'11 df fll'll lig'11, Slrdig'11 lo end. 20 - THE RHODE ISLAND JEWISH HERALD, THURSDAY, MARCH 18, 1993 THE JEWISH COMMUNITY The Joker Was Wild as Local Hadassah Group Raises Funds

by Omar Bradley Derry, Ed "The Machine·· Herald Assistant Editor Regine and Ace Aceto, all of It was a rib-tickling, back­ whom are local comedians, ac· slapping night of stand-up cording to Dana Nathanson, comedy as Pawtucket Hadas­ the manager. Most of the per­ sah members and friends con· formers hung out in an old verged at the Comedy Connec­ vault room (the club formerly tion in East Providence last served as a bank and lottery of­ week for fun and games. The fice), hoping to keep their jokes event was planned by Ru th ··safe.'" Shein, president, .1nd Leslie Prior to the comedians, Shein Zuckerman, chairwoman, who and Zuckermann gave away rented the club to help raise prizes during the raffle. Esther money for the Hadassah Israel Schecter of Pawtucket was ec­ Educational Services, a voca­ static after winning a $25 cer· tional school in Israel. tificate from Providence Dia· Reeva Curran, treasurer of mond Co. .. You have to spend Pawtucket Hadassah, said the $2,000 more to get the dia­ group's goal is to raise $3,000 mond," she kidded with through such events as gift· friends. wrapping, fashion shm"s, But Barbara Warren was donor dinners and card selling. pleased with a big nuffy pillow The group received numerous she planned to u~e in a new TRUST ME- Ace Aceto, a stand-up comic from North Providence, works the crowd at lhe Comedy gift certificates anJ mC'rrhan­ house. Connection in East Providence for The Pawtucket Hadassah Croup. The group conducted a raffle dise from local businesses to While Ace Aceto, a slick, and fund-raiser for lhe Hadassah Israel Educational Services school on March 11. raffle off that evening as well, young jokester from North Htt11/d photo by Omar Brtrdlry Curran added. Providence, worked the crowd As members began filing into with snappy one-liners and the comedy club, a giant yellow mild ethnic jokes, the crowd Emanu-EI Putting Its House in Order duck appeared to greet every· was slowly drawn into the Patronize one as the wind blew its head show. our Temple Emanu-El is plan­ save money and step lightly on back and forth. "We wanted Brian Derry, the star of the ning an environmental week­ the earth all at the same time something different. ... A night evening, simply put his job into adverti sers! end around the theme, will be presented. A resource of comedy is something we've perspecti ve. " Play lo your au­ " Putting our House in Order," guide will also be available. never done before," Shein said. dience, give them what they which will be held March I 9 Members of the congregation The event featured Brian want,"' he confided. with an early Kabala! Shabbal have been invited to read ex­ HEALTH CARE TIP: service at 5:45 p.m. in the cerpts from the Bible and other Bohnen Vestry, and March 20 Jewish sources that speak to en­ Torat Yisrael A nursing home alternative .. at JO a.m . in the main sanctury. vironmental issues. stay at home with Staff Builders Al both services, information This environmental weekend Will Present Home Health Care Services on how to "'put our house in is sponsored by the Social Ac· SWtktt11H., v,~1bltl411ours 1albums to his credit, will be joined by the lemple"s own cantor, Shimon Gewirtz, or­ ganist Phillip Martorella and ,1 small musical ensemble Fogel, a nationally known Know someone tenor, is cantor at Congrega· tion Shaare Emeth in St Louis, Mo. In addition to can· torial music, he performs opera and oratorio, Yiddish and liturgical selections. as getting married? and Hebrew folk songs. He well as Hebrew and Yiddish has given concerts in the folk songs. United States, Canada and Is­ - ~ - Tickets for the concert are rael, and recently performed available at the temple office with the Dave Brubeck Quar­ or the concert itself. Admis­ tet, the Saint Louis Pops and sion costs $6; children are ad· ;~ with J0hn Wustman and Eli­ mitted for $3. Refreshments nor Ross of the Metropolitan will be served, with the pro­ Oper<1. ceeds going to the temple's Tell us their name and address and we'll send them a one-year Cantor Gewirtz will join Fo­ United Synagogue Youth gel in the varied musical pro­ chapter. complimentary subscription to the Rhode Island J ewish Herald. gram that will include modern

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The Jewish Community Cen­ teams. Teams must supply ter of Rhode Island is organiz­ their own uniforms. Passover Seder Boston Singles Group United Jewish Singles ing a Jewish Communal Soft­ The league is scheduled to Plans 'Here Comes Spring' charges no membership fee. ball League. begin play on April 18 and play Planned at JCCRI For more information on Games will be scheduled on through July 11 . Games will The community is invited to and 'April Fools' Parties events, call (617) 444-7786. Sunday mornings beginning at not be played on Memorial Day attend a Passover seder on the United Jewish Singles will 9:30 and 11 a.m. Each game or Independence Day week­ second night of Passover, April will be seven innings with a ends. present its " Here Comes 6, at 6:30 p.m. at the Jewish Spring.. party March 25 at I 1/z-hour time limit, and will be The league fee will be $300 Community Center of Rhode J07R officiated by a certified softball per team. A nonrefundable de­ Union St., Newton, Mass. Island, 401 Elmgrove Ave. in The evening, from 5:30 to official. posit of $50 must be received Providence. fresh fruit Each team will play a mini­ by April 5. Persons 16 and 9:30 p.m., will include plenty of The service will feature the parking, music and a cash bar. mum of IO games, and awards older are eligible to play, and traditional readings and will be Casual dress is suggested. Ad­ &Prodnce will be presented to the top two players must be legitimate conducted in both English and mission costs $6. members of the organization OPENTOTHEPUBLIC Russian. Cost will be $ 10 for The group will also conduct they represent. Teams may be Thursdays&fridays9am-4:30pm adults and $5 for children 2 to an April Fools party at the Temple Features coed. 12 years of age, with children ESM'E nightclub at I 16 Boyl­ For more information, con· younger than 2 admitted free. ston St., Boston. J. Uingi &Son , Inc. tact the JCCRI Health Physi­ Guest Rabbi & To take part in this festive It will feature music and a 146WestRiverStreet, Providence cal Education Department at The search committee of holiday, reservations are re­ cash bar; parking is available. loneblockfromCorlissSt. Post0Hice) Temple Am David invites the 861-8800. quired by March 22, with full Admission costs $6 before 9 331-966 6 entire congregation to come payment by March 30. p.m., $8 after. For directions, GREAT and meet the guest rabbi, Rabbi Celebrating an event? For reservations or fu rther call (61 7) 482-3399. Q UA LITY, SELECTION, PRICES Nechama Goldberg, April 2 at information, call Evy Rap· Shabbat services at 7:30 p.m. Tell us about it. poport at 861 -8800. followed by an Oneg Shabbat with the guest rabbi. Sabbath services on April 3 will be at 9:30 a.m. Following COPIES OF THE HERALD ARE AVAILABLE FROM: Saturday's sen•ices, a Kiddush • Barney's, East Avenue, Pawtucket will be served and Rabbi Gold­ • Books On The Square, Angell Street, Providence berg will bC' available to meet • College Hill Book Store, Thayer Street, Providence Please send us your favorite Passover recipes, typed with members of the congrega­ • East Side Prescription Center, Hope Street, Providence and double-spaced, If possible (or neatly prtnted). The tion. • Garden City Drug, Reservoir Avenue, Cranston Herald wlll publish them, giving full credit to the chef, Rabbi Goldberg will also be of course, In upcoming Issues before Passover. the guest at the congregation's • Gary's Park Avenue Deli, Park Avenue, Cranston annual rafne dance to be held • Hall's Drug, Elmgrove Avenue, Providence Send recipes to: R.I. Jewish Herald, P.O. Box 6063, on April 3 at 8 p.m. The com­ • Little Professor Book Center, University Heights, Providence Providence, R.I. 02940, or fax to 726-5820. mittee encourages members to • Tikva Traditions, Hope Street, Providence attend. Pre-Passover IPASSOVER SAVINfiS I SALE Pfates ... Napkins ... Tab(ecollers, etc. ~~~.':/9 Now on1ys1.2s TiKVA TRADITIONS All at our re9u/ar discount prices You r Local So urce fo r J u d aica CHILDREN'S PARTY SUPPLIES Aladdin • Barney • Cinderella • Sesame Street EVERYTHING FOR PASSOVER! 0 S e d e r Plates O H a gga d a h s O Cookbooks The "Only" Party Warehouse 0 M a tzoh Covers O Gift Ite m s O Klddus h Cups 3 10 E ast A v enue , Pa w t u cket • 7 26-2491 B 'not Mitzvah a nd W-cddine Gift Re eiltry FREE GIFT WRAPPING O SPECIAL ORDERS WELCOME O WE SHIP ANYWHERE ALWAYS DISCOUNT PRICES 727 Hop• S tr• •t, Pro11ld• nc • • 421 ·0309 • Mond•y- Thur• d• y 9:30-5:30, F, ld• y 9 :30-2, S und• y 1 0-2 Monday- Thursday 9:30~. Friday 9:30- 7 • Soturday 9:30--5 Be njamin Eisenbe rg • Ellen Eisenberg S hof ner JEANNE STEIN 22 -THE.RHODE ISLA ND JEWISH H,ERALD, THURSDAY, MARCH i·s, 1993 OBITUARIES

REGINA BROUTH volunteer in charge of Red OR. BANICE FEINBERG Pacific Theater. LOUIS J. KRAMER NEWPORT Regina Cross campaign activities. PROVIDENCE - Dr. Banice The American Heart Associ­ NORTHAMPTON, Mass. - Brouth, 88, of the Village In Newport, Daum was a Feinberg, 92, died March 10 at ation, Rhode Island Affiliate, Louis I. Kramer, 81, of 44 House Nursing Home, Harri­ member of the Touro Syna­ the Jewish Home for the Aged, renamed the annual Physician Munroe St., former acting su­ son Avenue, a partner of the gogue, the Newport Historical 99 Hillside Ave., Providence. of the Year Award in honor of perintendent of schools in former Rugen·s Store until Society, the Newport Preserva­ He was the husband of the late Dr. Feinberg. Providence, died March 16 at 1953, died March 13 at the tion Society and the Ne.vport Laur<1 (Sydney) Feinberg. Former Gov. Edward D. the West Boca Medical Center, home. She was the widow of Music Festival, of which she Born in Brooklyn, N.Y., a son DiPrete proclaimed March 10, Boca Raton, Fla., where he had Abraham Brouth. had been a patron since it be­ of the late Morris and Ida !985, as Dr. Banice Feinberg been a winter resident. He was Born in Russia, a daughter of gan (Goldberg) Feinberg, he had Recognition Day for his many the husband of Miriam the late Joseph and Mary She leaves a daughter, lived in Providence since 1925. years of caring for children (Krieger) Kramer. Felder, s he came to Rhode ls­ Deborah Santoro of Marble­ Dr. Feinberg was in private with birth defects. Born in Providence, a son of land as a child, and lived in head; a sister. Anna Schonfield practice of pediatrics from He was a member of Temple the late Benjamin and Tillie Providence until moving to of North Providence, and a 1925. He was chief of pediatrics Emanu-El. (Zalk) Kramer, he moved to Newport 5 1 years ago. She was granddaughter at Rhode Island Hospital from He le<1ves two sons, Albert 5 . Northampton 18 months ago. a member of Touro Synagogue The funeral service was held 1955 and was a consultant for Feinberg of Sudbury, Mass., Kramer was il 1932 graduate and Hadassah. March 11 at Mount Sinai departments of pediatrics and Lloyd J. Feinberg of Great Fall, of the former Rhode Island For 15 years she was partner Memorial Chapel, 825 Hope pediatric cardiology at local Va., one daughter, Helen 2 . State College, now the Univer­ with her husband of the former St., Providence. Burial was hospitals Schneider of Delray, Fla.; seven sity of Rhode Island, and Rugens Store in Sharon Memorial Park, He graduated from Tufts grandchildren and two great­ earned his m<1ster's degree at She leaves a daughter, Sharon, Mass. Medical School in 1922 and did grandchildren. He was brother the former Rhode Island Col­ Miriam Sachs of Silver Spring, MUSA EYOES his internship and residences in of the late Saul Feinberg, Nor­ lege of Education, now Rhode Md.; five grandchildren, and PAWTUCKET - Musa Ey­ Beth Israel Hospital in Boston, man Feinberg and Dr. Gerald Island College. He also did five great-grandchildren. She des, 90, of 150 Dartmouth St., a the Boston Floating Hospital. Feinberg graduate work at Brown and was mother of the late Harriet fu rrier in Latvia for 40 years be­ C.V. Chapin Hospital in Provi­ A funeral service was held Harvard Universities. He was a 8. Cohen. fore retiring 12 years ago, died dence, New York Nursery and March 12 in Temple Emanu-EI, member of the Phi Kappa Phi A private funeral was held March 8 at Miriam Hospital. Child'!> Hospital and the Belle­ Morris Avenue at Sessions Honor Society March 16. Burial was in Lincoln She was the widow of David vue Pediatric Service, both in Street. Burial was in Li ricoln He was il Naval officer in the Park Cemetery, Warwick SC'r· Park Cemetery, Warwick. Ar· Eydes. New York City. South Pacific Thl·ater in World rangements were made by Born in Latvia, a daughter of He was on the Certified vices were coordin.Hed by War II. He serwd as acting su­ Mount Sinai Memorial Chapel. the late Abraham and Basya American Board of Pediatrics in Mount Sinai Memorial Chapel. perintendent of schools in Lipschitz, she came to Paw­ 1936, a fellow of the American Providence from 1969 until tucket I 2 years ago. Academy of Pediatrics and a 1972. He had been assistant su­ MARTHA DAUM Eydes was a member of the member of the section of Pedi· perintendent of schools in ROBERT C. HORVITZ MARBLEHEAD, Mass. Golden Age Club of Temple atric Cardiology, American Providence and principal of PROVIDENCE - Robert C. Martha Daum of the Lafayette Emanu-El, and the Senior Citi­ Academy of Pediatrics. He was Mount Pleasant High School. Horvitz, 38, of 555 St. Main St. Convalescent Home died at the zens of the Jewish Community a fellow of the College of Chest He served on the Temple died March 6 at Miriam Hospi­ home March 9. She was the Center, both in Providence. Physicians. Emanu-El board of directors, \Vidow of Bernard Daum. She leaves a son, Alex Eides He was a founder and presi­ tal. and was a member of its Men's Born in Providence, a son of Born in Providence, she was of Providence; a daughter, dent of the Children's Heart Club. He was also on the board David Horvitz of Pawtucket, a daughter of the late Hyman Sonya Zakroysky of Paw­ Association, 1941 to I 943; of d irectors of the Solomon and the late Harriet (Curland) and Augusta (Braider) Kessler. tucket, and four grandchildren. president of the Rhode Island Schechter School. He was a Horvitz, he lived in Providence Daum had lived in Newport, She was grandmother of the Heart Association in 1957; na­ member of Temple Bnai Israel, for the past five years. He pre­ where she was a life-long sum­ late Gita Eides. tional chairman of the Commit­ Northampton. mer resident, from 1965 until Tnf funeral service was held tee of School Health and viously lived in Pawtucket. Kramer was vice president­ Besides his father he leaves emeritus of the Bureau of Jew­ moving to Marblehad five March 9 at Mount Sinai Memo­ Health Careers, - American two sistes, Ellen H. Jagolinzer, ish Education of Rhode Island, years ago. PreviQt1sly, she had rial Chapel, 825 Hope Street., Heart Association, 1958 to and Susan H. Wasserman, both and had been an officer of the lived many years m Newtown, Providence. Burial was in Lin­ 1961; president of the New of Cranston. Rhode Island Public School Mass., where she had been a coln Park Cemetery, Warwick England Pediatric Society in 1961; state chairman, American The funeral service was held Principals Association. Academy of Pediatrics, 1959 to March 8 at Mount Sinai Memo­ Besides his wife he leaves a 1962. rial Chapel, 825 Hope St. Burial daughter, Barbara Gumpert of He was a lieutenant com ­ was in Lincoln Park Cemetery, Northampton, and two grand­ s Rhode Island's only Jewish Funeral Home that is mander USNR serving in the Warwick. children. He was father of the late Richard S. Kramer. A a member of the International Funeral Associates, The funeral was held today, --one of the country's largest consortiums, we are March 18, at 11 a.m. at Temple able to tailor funeral costs to meet every family's budget. MT. SINAI MONUMENTS Emanu-El, Morris Avenue, As w ell as being assured that services are always in Providence. Burial was in Lin­ Our owner, Mitchell ... his father and coln Park Cemetery, Warwick. conformity with the rules set forth by the R. l. Board of grandfather.. . have been privileged to provide Arrangements were made by Rabbis, you w ill know that you will be receiving the most Mount Sinai Memorial Chapel. value for your dollars spent. over 8 ,000 monuments in RI Jewish Cemeteries since the 1870s for two reasons .. . the quality (Continued on Next Page) Rhode Island's oldest and most beautiful Jew ish is the finest and the price is the lowest. Funeral Chapel can be expanded to seat 300 people; our off-street parking facility can hold 40 cars and our valet­ Call 331-333 7 for assistance. serviced elevator- from our parking lot to the chapel - is always available for ou r disabled and elderly friends. No stairs to climb. O r your choice may be a graveside service with our all­ Jewish staff (with over 50 years of combined experience) in For over 40 years, the owne r of Mount Sin a i attendance, as at all our services. Memorial Chapel.. Mitche ll .. has served Rhode Island J ewish Valet service to our offices is always available when families over 8 ,000 times .. . as a professional Jewish funeral direc­ making funeral arrangements, or plans can be completed tor... as did his father and grandfather since the 1870s... with honesty in your home. and integrity. Your family's records, going back to the 1930s, could assist One of the reasons why the majority you in your selections. of Rhode Island Jewish families call Now you know why we have serviced more SATISFIED families for so many years. MOUNT SINAI Michael D. Smith MEMORIAL CHAPEL faeculillfDirtclot 331-3337 825 Hope at Fourth Streets

Max Sugarman Memorial Chapel Pre-need counseling w ith Please call From out of state 458 Hope Street, Providence, RI 02906 tax-free payment planning for your ca ll, (Corner of Doyle A ve1111e) is available. New Year calendar. 1-800-331-3337 331-8094 Only RI Jewish Funeral Home that is a member of the Out of State 1-800-447-1267 national Jewish Funeral Directors of America. Prvfl'-""'"11/ ,,r,· nl'fd w1m~·tmx 1mu/11bk THE RHODE IS LAND JEW ISH HERALD, THURSDAY, MARCH 18, 1993 - 23 I CLASSIFIED

(Continued from Previous Page) Hope St., Providence. Burial was in Lincoln Park Cemetery, APARTMENTS FOR.RENT SERVICES RENDERED SOPHIE N. PIC KAR was in Lincoln Park Cemetery, Warwick. PITTSBURGH, Pa. - So­ Warwick. SPACIOU S THREE -BEDROOM DUPLEX - COPPERFIELD 'S PAINTING & PRESERVA · phie N. Pickar, 77, of the East Side Humbold1 Avenue. Al! appli­ TION . Top·qualItyworkmanshp. Reasonable ances. including dishwasher/ washer/ dryer exte1Ior/ mte11or power washing. carpentry. Riverview Center for Jewish ROBERT L. SC H WARTZ Den has fireplace Formald1mn9 room. pn­ paperhanging License #8884 Insured. Seniors, a social worker in DO ROTHY SCHIFF EAST PROVIDENCE - Dr. vate yard. parking !or two cars $950 per 274-2348 5/ 20/93 month Call421-8392 3/ 25/ 93 Providence for many years be­ PROVIDENCE - Dorothy Robert L. Schwartz, 79, of Four JEWISH MATCHMAKERS INTERNATION AL. fore retiring, died March I at Schiff, 86, of the Jewish Home Seasons East, 36 Arthur Ave., a LargestJew1shsmglesdalabaseinAmerica. the center. She was the widow for the Aged, Hillside Avenue, dentist in Providence for 45 Localandpersonahzed Ca!l(800)234- ENTERTAINMENT of Leo Pickar. a teacher in the Providence years before retiring in 1989, ms 1212;93 Born in Providence, a daugh­ died March 11 at the Pa lm MER CURIO PAINTIN G. lnter101 & Exterior school system for many years STEVEYOKENE NTERTAINMENT -Profes pain11ng. staining. power-washing . Expert ter of the late Esadore and Fan­ before retiring, died March I at Beach Gardens Medical Center, s1onal master o! ceremonies and disc nie {Ballon) Naimark, she lived Palm Beach Garden, Fla. work. prompt seNice and low ra1es . All wmk Miriam Hospital. She was the 1ockey Bar/ bat m1tzvah specialists guaranteed Our work speaks tor 11self. in the city for many years be­ widow of Arthur Schiff. Born in Fall River, Mass., he N.Y. Lase r Ughl Show Plus Male/femal e lnsuredl1c#5264. 461 -3813 • 7/8/93 fore moving to Pittsburgh. Born in West Warwick, a was a son of the late Morris and Da ncing Se nuUons. THE PARTY PLAN­ Pickar was a graduate of the NERS" CHOICE(508)679-1545 TUTORING - Hebrew. Also Bar/BatMItzvah daughter of the late John and Reba Schwartz. He had lived in 2/3/ 94 preparation lnyoorhome References 942- former Rhode Island College of Rebecca {Kessler) Olevson, she the Providence area since the 6539 3/25/93 Education, now Rhode Island lived most of her life in Provi­ end of World War II and for the College. She was a member of dence. last three years was a winter FOR SALE CLASSBOX the Rhode Island College Schiff was a 1926 Phi Beta resident of Palm Beach. CORRESPONDENCE TO. Alumni. She was a member of Kappa graduate of the former Schwartz was a 1935 gradu· ELECT RIC WHEELCH"IR, toldable . [WO· ClassBoxNo Congregation Mishkon T'filoh, Pembroke College, now Brown ate of Alfred University and a speedwI1hcharger Call 722-3713 between The RI Jewish Herald 5pm and8pm 3/25/93 the Pioneer Women, and the University. She was a member 1939 graduate of Tufts Dental P08ox6063 Providence. RJ 02940 Jew ish Home for the Aged, all of Temple Beth-El. School. UNC OLNPARK CEMETERY.Perpetualcaie in Providence. She leaves a son, Dr Michael During World War 11 , he was area#2FamAvenue·beStotter.S1n9eplot RI Jew1sflH~aldclass1hedadscost$3for She leaves a daughter, Fran Schiff of Topsfield, Mass.; a sis­ a Navy dentist, holding the 847-499 1 3/ 25/ 93 15wordsor less AddItIonalwordscos112 Landay of Pittsburgh; a son, ter, Edith Winslow of Provi­ rank of lieutenant commander. cen1seach. Payment must be received by Elliott Pickar in Maryland, and dence; four grandchildren, and He was a member of the Amer­ Monday at 4 pm, prior to the Thursday when the ad Is scheduled to appear six grandchildren. a great-grandson. ican and Rhode Island Dental SERVICES RENDERED The funeral service was held The funeral service was held Associations, and served on the CERTIFIED NU RSE"S AIDE. Knowledoeable This newspaper will not. knowingly. accept March 4 at 2 p.m. at Mount March 4 at Mount Sinai Memo­ staff at Bradley Hospital for 22 & e~perieocedwoman. Days/ mghls - 24 ~· any advert1sIng tor real estate whtch Is m Sinai Memorial Chapel, 825 rial Chapel, 825 Hope St. Bu rial years. He was a member of servicelocalre!erences 461 -4764 violation of the RI Fair Housing Act and Metacomet Country Club. 3/ 18/93 Sec11on604(C)oflilleVlllol1he 1968C iv1I Rights Act Ourreadersareherebymformed He leaves two daughters, "C LAS SI C EUROPEAN CATERING" by Ana tha1 all dwelling/housing accommoda11ons Congressman Introduces Bill Barbara Sines of Southboro, and Fatima Servicing all types o! social advert 1sed mth1snewspaperareava1lableon Mass., and Jane Gates of Van occasions with a touch of class and precI ­ ane11ualopportu011ybas1s (Continued from Page 7) Sessions played down the Nuys, Calif. sIon Formal Ca11Ana438-0952 5/ 7/ 93 by the World Trade Center late events as isolated incidents, The funeral service was held last month, the recent killings while James Fox, head of the March 12 at Mount Sinai of CIA employees outside CIA FBI's New York office, sug­ Memorial Chapel, 825 Hope Invitations To Talks Are Issued headquarters in Virginia and gested more of an ongoing St. Providence. Burial was in (Continued from Page I) reparts of Middle Eastern ter­ trend. Temple Beth-El Cemetery, Fall Bovin. in order to prod them to do so. rorist groups operating in the The attack at the trade center, River, Mass. A similar invitation to the They fe lt the Palestine Libera­ Un ited States. Sessions said, is not "the open­ Palestinians was presented at tion Organization leadership in At the hearing, witnesses dis­ ing act )n a coming wave ofter­ the delegation's headquarters Tunis, which guides the Pales­ agreed on whether the events ronsm U.S. Military in eastern Jerusalem by Molly tinian negotiators, was leaning But Fox sa id that the incident Williamson, the U.S. consul were part of a larger trend (Continued from Page 6) toward resuming the talks with 1oward increased domestic ter­ was "organized by a large, general here. Israel. rorism. FBI Director William well-known terrorist group." " In the end, the United Palestinian spokeswoman In Washington, U.S. Secre­ States leadership of the world Hanan Ashrawi said the dele­ tary of State Wa rren Christo­ will determine whether or not gation " refused to receive the pher said: " I strongly feet we Arab Attacks Against Jews we have a series of the kinds of invitation," while Haidar have not heard the last word crises that were portrayed in Abdel-Shafi, the delegation's from the Palestinians." (Continued from Page I) Palestinians on Ma rch 10, re­ the JUF film. " chairman, sa id he and his col­ " My strong conviction con­ U.S. leadership would deter­ ently pulled out a knife and mained in critical condition at leagues would carefully study tinues to be that the Pa lestini­ Rambam Hospital in Haifa. The mine " whether or not there will the invitation. ans will want to return to the stabbed Sagi twice from be­ be billions of refugees in the nd. The attacker fled, and attack against Liebski nd took The invitation was, in fact, negotiations because they see" hi world, not only Jews, but every Sagi was able to d rive himself place in the city of Nazareth. later returned by messenger to and opportunity to "make real other et hnic group imaginable; to get help. He was reported to Residents there expressed hope the American Consulate. progress," he added. whether or not the world is safe be hospitalized in moderate that the attack would not dam­ Political observers sa id the for societies based on the val ­ condition. age relations between Is raeli Americans decided to extend (Contributi11g to this rtport was ues of the United States and Is­ /TA corrrspoudenl Deborah Kalb of Also on March 11 , Assaf Arabs and Jews living there. the invitations before the Pales­ rael - the belief in democracy, StatesNrwsSeroicein Washi11gt o11.J Dayan, 15, of Ashkelon was Police have detained 28 sus­ ti nians had made up their freedom and individual li berty stabbed by a 17-year-old Pales­ pects, including at least fo ur minds about attending the ta lks - or whether it's a hostile tinian at a factory belonging to Is raeli Arabs, fo r questioning in h~a~:i~r nations such as ours," Dayan's family. The attack took the search for Liebski nd's at ­ I ------· - - __ 1 place near the Erez checkpoint, tacker. : RHODE ISLAND JEWISH HERALD at the northern entrance to the Wit h attacks apparently es­ i calating, Police Min ister Moshe Gaza Strip. r--STA-FFBU-ILDE - RS' I Dayan sustained moderate Shahal convened a meeting of (iwn_fil(.::1(.::lo~,.;J~(.::1 : injuries to the back of the neck. top officers to discuss necessary -=~~!:=~~~!~!- : ~L!!.JW~~ LJ I It was also reported that security measures. LJ L.!JL!)~ The Knesset was scheduled 0 "'-~"·"="·"""~' I 15 words: $3.00 1 David Liebskind, a reserve sol­ "·-:::::~!~="'·.;:.;.::.:::.:"" ; dier who had been stabbed by to consider legislation that •,a.,aoie 24 """" • dlY;/7 Gays• ..oe~ 12C each additional word I would institute the death SlOB,oadway, P,o•lder>ee• 273-2280 penalty for terrorist murderers, Category but debate on the proposal was Me ssage Military Sources postponed till this week. 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American U-2 spy planes that "Three Generat10ns Of Serv,ce· Pa1ment MUST be received by Monday a!terllOOn , PRIOR 10 the Thursday 01"1 wh dl were assisting U.N. weapons lcad1trill9in9 1head1stoappear 10%<11scoun1g1Yenloradsrunn1ngconbnuouslylororieyear inspection teams had been pro­ _,,, ..... ,, viding intelligence information ~MA\Eii%1 Joe Gladstone - Owner Thank You. to an Israeli hit team training to ,...... • Dcllvtry- RI fEWISH HERALD, P.O. BOX 6061, PROVIDENCE, RI 02940 kill H issein. , I - THE RHODE ISLAND JEWISH HERALD, THURSDAY, MARCH 18, 1993

The Rights personal perfume of this key lo· bols - electncity and bread. cation. Light spells warmth and of Stones After all, it served its time as knowledge. Bread, too, means the Bond Bread factory. Bond, life and daily good. Yet just (Continued from rage I) with its Gothic icon on a puffy across the boulevard from light full of fancy fake " Mediter­ white package of fluff, formed and bread sprawls the North ranean·· veneers. It will be fun the very essence of the Ameri· Burial Ground landscape of to hold forth with my lectures can dream. Before the radical stately trees and gravestones among famil iar, if not hal­ '60s with its ethnic revivalism, for the rich and poor, voyagers lowed, ground. white bread stood for patriotic of Maynower or steerage. People make much of human loyalty. Wartime posters and When a building vanishes, its rights, even of animal rights. Norman Rockwell Post covers ghosts fl y out. Maybe they take But what rights do stones have, waved the image of our breads refuge ,it the roots or in the and bricks, and timber? I lodge like a flag of cheer and hope. branches of the trees, or among a claim for the privileges o f The place of Bond held guard the letters carved on slate. floors, ceilmgs, arches, walls: next door to the old farm home­ Maybe they just hitch rides off volumes shaped by hands and stead, a building or two away the passing traffic. tools and echoing efforts. from the Armory. The Roitman story found a I liked the shape of the capi­ happy ending over a bottle of tal "B" on the neon. I bonded bubbly. RISO nourishes a fur­ with Bond as my staff of local niture crafting department, an life. mterior architecture program. Round the corner from the 1\11ILER'S The whole school deals with main entrance, a small built-in making life more comfortable booth sold day-old baked 774 HOPE STREET, PROVIDENCE <1nd civilized. goods. Little breadlines formed On the other hand, the late like leftover signs of the Des building on the corner of pression or hints of hungry PASSOVER Rochambeau and North Main, Europe. just a mile up the road, has met l"d almost lost these images a dMker destiny, a sadder fate from my mind bank until the MENU Put up with off-white bricks building came tumbling down and blocks, the structure paled brick by brick, looking toylike Iii' Gefille Fish DR. BUBBLES - Dr. Marc Diamond makes bubbles at the and faded into the hillside. at first, and then, all at once, Iii' Chopped Liver Purim parade last week in Providence. Hl'raldphotobyOmar Bradlry But if you didn't take notice collapsing like a house of cards. with your eyes, your nose Only a cavity of cement re­ Iii' Chicken Soup surely picked it out. The cave mained, like an open crypt. with Matzoh Bolls gave off a unique and pleasant The framework for the show Iii' Roasted Brisket Pope Couldn't Jeopardize Position aroma, like a giant oven, the windows flashed over my with Gravy memory a dazzling sight. Not (Continued from Page 4) ville Baptist Church of Rhode long ago, this chamber held Iii' Roasted Veal lamps and chandeliers like a with H.,.1, Gravy Both my mom and I worked Island. Keep Your and earned money to supple­ Now, the reverend 1s compressed galaxy of stars and Iii' Roasted Capon ment the sussidio, the subsidy famous, or infamous, if you Head Aloof comets. Often I would stop by to look in on proprietors Mur­ Iii' Potato Kugel we received weekly from the will, for his bigoted views and (Continued from Page 4) government. his intolerance toward relig­ ray or Martha Cohen and feast Iii' Farfel Kugel Item: After we were liberated ions other than his own, pie of dignity of labor, yet mak­ my eyes upon pretty lanterns by the Allies and before the fall among them his anti-Jewish ing an essential provision. Man and jewellike fixtures. Or I Iii' Noodle Kugel would step over to the linoleum of Rome, Jews were hidden by views. must keep his " head"' aloof Iii' Carrot Kugel It brought back to mind 47 from complete preoccupation counter in the repair shop to get the Vatican and other Catholic an old attic find rewired. organizations like monasteries, years ago, when Gov. Steven­ with his job. The Torah tells Iii' New this ye_ar for -Panover: 1 put together the two sym- etc. son was running against Presi­ man to develop peace of mind Egg Noodles and When I discussed all that dent Eisenhower. Back then, so that during his leisure hours, Lmguini with Catholic priests, they told author and preacher Norman he will be able to give more at­ Want to reach the right AVAILABLE Vincent Peale came out for lke tention to his own and his fam­ me that they did all that on or­ audience? Advertise in ON ORDER ONLY der from the ··santo padre" the and against Mr. Stevenson. ily's spiritual needs with calm­ holy fat her, meaning the pope. When on " Meet the Press," ness and earnestness. The 1-/erald. They (the church of Rome), Stevenson was asked about his From "A Tho1,ght for tlie Ca/1724-0200. 751-8682 • 521-0368 said that we were all "Chris­ opinion of Rev. Peale, Steven­ W,·t'k" - Df'troit. Adaptt'd from tiani" meaning in the broader son replied, " I am appealed by Ilic works of 1'11· Lubavitcl,cr the apostle Paul, but I am ap­ sense of the word, human be­ rrbb,·. ,------,---.~----· ings, children of G-d, that is, palled by the apostle Peale." Su/111111/fd bv Ral,bi Yel1oslrua but that he (the pope) could not Hans Heimann La11fcraJ1drrpri~11,•dwit/1pa111issio11 jeopardize his position so not to Cranston ,>f L'Chaim public111io11s. put all of us in danger. No one tried to prosetylize. Yes, some people converted, one of them PROVIDENCE BASED a lady by the name of Kohn, of Recommet1ded by local physicians a nd rabbis all names, became a Catholic. She was not treated any better than those of us who remained true to our faith. And after we were liberated JllSINI• SS Pl.t(H• ILl•, S by the Allied forces under Gen. Mark Clark of the American ~ Fifth Army and Sir Bernard SHMUEL TAITELBAUM Montgomery of the British Ex­ C ERTIFIED MOHEL peditionary Forces, the chief of 274 -3298 521 -2498 the police force of Potenza, where we lived, told me, " I DOES YOUR BUSINESS PROVIDE know that there is a Jewish OUTSTANDING OR UNIQUE G-d. He protected you till the very end.'" PASSOVER-STYLE SPONGE CAKES SERVICES TO THE COMMUNITY? Two learned gentlemen from Why not let our readers know about it? the University of Rhode Island macaroons • almond crescent cookies in Kingston, Professor Robert The llllode Island Jewish Herald lakes C. Weisbord and Wallace P. "A CLOSER LOOK" Si la pan a, coauthors of the book at business In Rhode Island ond T/1e Cliief Rabbi, the Pope and Southeastern Mossochusells t/11' Holocaust, will contradict In every Issue. me as they have done before in a letter to The Jrwislt Herald, but A story on your business, comple te with photos, I was there and stand by what I will let our readers know all about your work have stated over and over and what you have to offer the community. again, for in the words of Char­ b1eods • bagels • desserts • soups • salads • sandwiches FOR MORE INFORMATION ON lie McCarthy, I was there .. On another subject, Sunday 727 East Avenue Phone 727-10IO "A CLOSER LOOK" Pawtucket Fox 724-0075 morning, Feb. 28, a Prouidrnce CALL MYRNA OR JEANETTE AT Jo11mal columnist interviewed HOURS; MONDAY- FRIDAY 7-0, SATURDAY 7-5, SUNDAY 7-1 724-0200 Rev. Ennio Cugini of the Clay- U.------....______. ~ ~~§~ ~UlfM~~ 1993 SPRING HOME

GARDEN ISSUE A2 - THE RHODE ISLAND JEWISH HERALD, THURSDAY, MARCH 18, 1993 - if HOME «mtGAROENir Using Doors to Create A New Look in Your Home What's the first thing that homeowners don't tend to think comes to your mind when some­ of doors alone as a remodeling one says "remodeling?" A "project," which is a mistake. kitchen make over? Re-doing Doors can significantly enhance your bathrooms? An addition the appearance of a room, posi­ to the house? tively influence energy efficiency Although these may be some and add to the market value of of the more common remodel· the home, as well as a number of ing projects undertaken by other capabilities. homeowners, they are also One of the most popular door among the most expensive. Ac­ s tyles today is the French door, cording to a recent study con­ which has gained favor over the ducted by Professional Builder & years largely because of its ver· Remodeler magazine, home satility. Commonly used in both builders and contractors esti­ interior and exterior residential mate that the average cost of applications, French doors are -. remodeling a kitchen in 1993 generally available in a wide will be$1 l,600; the average bath­ range of widths (up to 3 feet), --Antique-Modern Look room will cost $6,800 and the heights (up to 8 feet), species average room addition will be (fir, pine and oak) and designs Donald Shein poses in a kitchen he designed. He gave the kitchen restored antique-modern $25,400. (1-, 5-, 10-, 15-lights). look - a popular choice of customers of his contracting business. Herald photo by Omar BradlMf However, to significantly al­ Prized for their ability to add ter the look, feel or comfort of light to a room, interior French also frequently used at the top your home, you don't necessar­ doors are often used to accent or or bottom of stairways as an ily have to commit to such large enhance the eye appeal of cer­ It's Time for Spring Home attractiveway to control the flow and expensive projects. tain areas of the home - such as of air. There are a number of in pairs to create a dramatic en­ Exterior French doors, many Check - Test Water Too smaller, often overlooked re­ trance into a dining room, or to homeowners have discovered, Spring is one of the busiest Many cities chlorinate drinking modeling projects that can cre­ provide visual separation be­ makeexcellentreplacementsfor seasons for home improve­ water, which controls bacteria ate an entirely new look in cer­ tween a living room and den. inefficient sliding patio doors as ments. but often leaves a powerful, al­ tain areas of your home for a lot Interior French doors are also weH as replacements for win­ Most homeowners are accus­ most swimming pool-like taste less time, money and, in many commonly used as replacement dows that don't admit enough tomed to seasonal checks of the and odor. cases, aggravation. upgrades for existing doors, lo light. gutters, roof, and heating and Acids and dissolving gasses Replacing or upgrading doors provide a new passageway "Using French doors as re­ cooling systems. But one area of can corrode enamel on bath· within a home isan excellent ex­ through an existing wall, or to placements is an excellent way the house that might need im· room fixtures, leaving green or ample. Although most remodel­ close-off areas of the home that to add beauty, value and a new provement is the water supply. rusty-looking s tains. While ing projects usua II y involvedoors do not need to be heated or air look to your home - all at the Because water is the universal these are largely aesthetic prob­ in one way or another, conditioned. French doors are same time," said Gregg Hoyer, solvent, it picks up some of ev­ lems, some water can pose a product manager for a Wiscon· erything it touches, according to health hazard if it is contami­ sin door manufacturing firm. the WaterQuality Association. In nated with lead or ether metals "It's a great investment that more than a third of the United that have leached from corroded doesn't require a great financial States, mineral deposits create pipes or pollutants from other commitment and ii can also be "hard water" that may tum laun­ sources. an easy do-it-yourself project." dry gray, leave soap scum on bath­ Quality Varies According to Hoyer, the in­ room tile and produce soap resi­ Water quality can vary virtu­ vestment will pay great divi­ duethatirritatesthefamily'sskin. ally from home to home or tap dends over time because major Othermineralscreatered,brown, to tap. If you suspect your water door manufacturers are build­ greenand blackstainingand "rot­ problems are "cosmetic," such as ing French doors that perform tenegg" odors in drinking waler. unpleasant odoror taste or "hard- better and last longer than ever Unpleasant taste and odor are Perks! before. other common water problems. 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by Larry Schneider Basically, there are three Special to the Herald stages lo reroofing. The first is The most unpleasant part of the "getting-started" stage. This any home remodeling project is p hase of the job includes find­ admitting when you've made a ing a reputable contractor, mistake. The worst part is know­ evaluating job estimates and ing the mistake could have been reviewing contract agreements. avoided with more careful con­ The second stage involves sideration during the planning "selecting a product." During stages. this time, a homeowner decides Too often, homeowners em­ if he or she wants a standard bark on major home renovations shingle or an architectural/de­ without first thinking every­ signer product, evaluates thing through. shingle warranties and reviews Yet, when theconsequencesof product-performance features. hasty judgments cost not only The last stage, "reroofing pro­ time, but also money, you can't cedures," involves such prepara­ help but wonder how it might tions for the installation of the have been handled better the first new roofas obtaining the permit, time around. Reroofing your determining roof slope and in­ home is the perfect example of a stalling proper attic ventilation. Tub Time jobwhichahomeownermayrush The last step would be handled Jenna Ygelsias poses ina spacious walk-in tubal the Robinson's Plumbing Supply showroom through, just to get it done, with­ by a qualified roofingcontTactor. in Fall River, Mass. HrroldphotobyOmo,Bmdley outconsideringthemagnitudeof Some of the most common decisions made during the plan­ pitfalls include not hiring a repu­ ning stages. table contractor, selecting low­ Reroofing a home is a major Spring Water Check prove the water in your home Most homeowners will do the quality products - usually in undertaking. The less it's treated - from simple faucet attach­ wise thing and hire a reputable the interest of short-term sav­ like a chore and more like a Continued from Previous Page ments to an installed whole­ roofingcontractortoinstall a new ings and not knowing proper worthwhile home remodeling house system. Look for prod­ roof on their home. But tha t reroofing procedures. project, the better off the ncss," the Water Quality Asso· ucts that have received a Gold doesn't mean all the decisions Here are some lips: homeowner will be. cialion recommends an in-home Seal from the Water Quality should be left in the hands of the • Don't buy your job by lowest Discuss any concerns you test conducted by a certified wa­ Association, indicating that ii roofer. On the contrary, there are price. may have with your contractor. ter specialist. If you suspect a has met high standards of per­ a variety of decisions that need to • C heck referrals. Also keep in mind that a new more serious problem of con­ formance. A certified water spe­ be made that require careful • Ask for a contract with com­ roof does not have lo be visually tamination, have a water sample cialist can advise you on the evaluation by the homeowner. plete job specifications. boring. The new productsavail­ analyzed by a state-certified or right choice for your house­ Since homeowners may typi­ • Consider bothcontractorand able today can add curb appeal other reputable laboratory. hold's needs. cally have the opportunity to product warranties. and value to your home. Luckily, there's no need to For more information about reroof a property only once or • Discuss both attic ventilation Larry Schneider is president of make do with the water that water treatment systems, write twice in their lifetime, it is not and such special weathercon­ New England Development and ln­ comes from the faucet. There to the Waler Quality Associa­ unusual for them to be unfamil­ ditions as ice dams and high vestme,11 Corp., 203 Promenade are many drinking water sys­ tion, Dept. NU, P.O. Box 606, iar with the whole process. w ind problems. Ave., Warwick; 739-1831. tems on the market that can im- Usie, Ill. 60532.

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Ma­ ] S~(ial to the Herald Exterior Surfaces," is in its final chine sanding is only allowed with those equipped w ith a ~ • .' pal~t~~~;;:9;8~~~;~~~a~~: :~;;i;h~E~\:~~~~:!ta~aJ HEPA vacuum unit w hich im­ • l - that the soon-to-be-released De- state. Twenty days after release mediatelycollectsalldebrisgen-. ' pa rtmenl of Environmenta l by thesecretaryofstatetheregu­ erated by its use. Ma nagement Regulation #24 lationbecomeslaw.Sourcestell In additio n, the regulations willaffect boththemethodsand me that the regula tion will be specify procedures for daily site costs of having your home re- out in time for this year's paint- cleanup, written notification of painted in 1993 and beyond. ing season. owners, managers and residents I say 1978 because most paint Traditionally,old peeling paint of property within 50 feet of the manufacturers drastically re- has been removed from a home's structure from which lead paint ducedoreliminated the amount exterior in a variety of ways: dry is being removed, work area of lead contained in exterior scraping, high-pressure waler preparation requirements and paint products after that year. washing, power sanding, sand­ debris-disposal requirements. The new regulations affect blasting, and combinations of All of these requirements, "lead-based substance," mean- these methods, such as vacuum while designed to make Rhode ing any paint or other material blasting and wet abrasive blast­ Islanders responsible in hand Ii ng containing more than 0.5 per- ing. Chemical paint stripping, of lead paint debris, will add to cent lead by weight. openflamebumingandheatguns the labor time, material, and thus As most paint manufactur- orheatstripspaintremovalmeth­ the cost of repainting any struc­ ersadded lead inamounts rang- ods were also used, although less turecontaining lead-based paint. ing from 1 percent to IO percent frequently. For a copy of the regulation in products manufactured be- The new regulations ban when it is released, contact: De­ fore 1978,manyownersofolder some of these methods and se­ partmentofEnvironmenta!Man­ homes in Rhode Island could be verely restrict others. Banned agement, Division of Air and subject to this regulallon. outright is the open flame Hazardous Material, at 277-2808. Lead wasoriginallyadded to method, "d ry" scraping, a nd David Fenwick is an asset man­ paints for the strength ii gave. It chemical paint strippers con­ ager for the Providence Office ofth e added years of service before taining methylene chloride. Department of Housi11g & Urban repainting was necessary. Lead Abrasive blasting, including Development (HUD), and owner also helped g reatly in mildew high-pressure water blasting of Copperfield's Painting, a Rlrode By Interior Design resistance and in the ability to and sandblastlng, may be sub­ Island-based painting contractor; retain a high gloss for the life of ject to sections of the new regu­ 274-2348. Jenna Yglesias examines some drapery at Randall Paint and the covering. Decorating Center located on North Main Street in Provi­ Since the discovery of the dence. Now that spring is upon us, take the time to spruce up harmful effects of lead on hu­ your home with a new look -- a fresh pattern in wall covering mans, especially children under Central Air Conditioning or new drapes. The store also offers blinds, upholstery and 6, inclusion of lead in all paints other painting supp lies needed to redecorate a home. (except a few industrial paint Heraldplroto/JyOmnrBrndley products) has been banned. vs. Window Units DEM Regulation #24, "Re- by Joe Zorc conditioning contractors. Make If you areconsidering install­ sure they all are licensed to work ing central aircondil'ioning, you in your area and are insured. first should look at all your op­ Ask them how they would run t-ions and weigh the benefits of the duct work and where they both central air a nd window would place the compressor Tak.ea units. (usually outside) and the fan With regard to window units, (usually in theattic,asmall closet determine how much of the orin the basement). Remember, house you plan to cool, ask an the compressor must have ad­ Long look EXPERT MOVING appliance dealer how many equate ventilation around the AND STORAGE square feet of space each unit unit and should not be placed in can condition and add up the LOCAL AND LONG DISTANCE a corner or too close to the house. cost of all the units you will When determining where the Fully Insured have to buy. Also figure in the central-air fan should be put, REASONABLE RATES cost of installing the upgraded keep in mind lhe benefit of in· 785-0lS:t wiring in all the locations. stalling it in the upper part of As a comparison, get three Call For Estimates the house, since cool air falls bids from separate central-air- naturally. In contrast, if you plan to in­ stall central air conditioning Copperfield's Continued on Next Page Preservation Services Top quality workmanship Paint, Wallpaper, Carpentry & Preservation Exterior/lnten·or POUX!r Washing

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Newman coal filters is that they very rap­ ken down into carbon dioxide If you add a room to your talk to your insurance agent or Special to the Herald idly reach their maximum al,. and water - two benign sub­ home or buy an expensive dia­ representati veand be assured that Most of us today areaware of sorption capability and are then stances. Ammonia hydroxide, mond ring or computer system, you have the protection you need. the problems of outdoor air pol­ rendered useless. Constant re­ common in most cleaning prod­ don't forget to cover the invest· It also is always a good idea lution, but only recently has the placement of these filters makes ucts, after oxidation by ozone ment by insurance. to read your insurance policy government begun to focus on for a very costly system. becomes nitrogen and waler. In the case of home improve­ carefull y. inside air pollution, the air most ton Generators: Many stud­ Ozone will also help eliminate ment, be sure the dollar value of Some homeowners policies, of us breathe during 90 percent ies have been completed on the mold and mildew, whether it is your homeowners insurance for example, exclude coverage of our lives. possible health benefits of hav­ floating in air or growing on would cover the cost of replacing of a computer that is stolen from The Environmental Protec­ ing an indoor environment ad­ your wall. Ozone very rapidly your home if it is totally destroyed. an unattended motor vehicle. tionAgency has established that equately charged with negative cleans the air in a room, leaving If you buy a diamond ring Whether your auto insurance indoor air may be up to 20 times ions. For example, outdoors a fresh pure aroma in its wake. that exceeds the maximum limit would cover such a theft would more polluted than outdoor air. there may be4,000 lo 5,000 ions Then it gets into surfaces of car­ for jewelry in your homeowners dei,end, again, on the type of The prime reason is that in an per cubic centimeter; however, pets and furniture,attacking the insurance, you will want to have policy you have. attempt to construct more en­ indoors by mid-afternoon there cause of odors. an endorsement added to your Always feel free to discuss ergy efficient homes and offices, may be only 30 to 40 ions per Most ozone generators con­ policy so the ring would be cov­ these mailers with your insur­ we ha ve created "sealed build­ cubic centimeter, most of which tain negative ion generators to ered. ance representative. They're ings" for ourselves in which to a re positively charged. Beyond help dissipate particulate mat­ The same might be true for a glad to help. live and work. the possible health benefits of ter from theair,allhough this is computer system or certain Lnwe/1 Beck is president of the The following is a brief de­ ion generators, these devices do not its principle function. other high-priced items, de­ National Association of llldepe11- scription of the various types of nothing more for indoor pollu­ The author is marketing ma11- pending on the type of insur­ de11t Insurers, a nonprofit trade air cleaners that are currently tion than a filtration device agerofQua11t11m Electronics Corp., ance policy you have. groupof560 property and casualty available and the pros and cons might do. 31 Graystone St., Wan.vick; 732- The smart thing to do when­ i11s11rancecompa11ies i11 the United of each. Ozone Generators: An effec­ 6770. ever you make a major purchase States. Air Filters: The only func­ ti ve way to remove noxious and tion of an air filter is to remove toxic gases from the indoor en­ particulate matter from the air. vironment is the use of a com­ know they will have to hire unattractive and noisy. They Generally speaking, particulate pact device that generates small Air vs. Windows someone to patch thei r holes. alsoaredifficulttoinsulatefrom matter is invisible ha ze floating quantities of ozone. This is the Continued from Previous Page Also make sure the electrical rodents and have to be stored in in the air in every home or of­ sameozonethat protects us from work will be included along with the winter. fice. (A good filtration system, the harmful ultraviolet rays with a heat pump and do away the controls. You also may want Central air conditioning properl y sized, will remove a from the sun, the same ozone with the furnace for heal, you special directional registers. In probably will cost two lo three good percentage of that haze, be that most of us have smelled may want to put the fan in the addition, programmable thermo­ times that of window units, but it dust, pollen, or mold spores.) outside after a rainstorm. basement and the registers in stats can be installed lo increase overall, the money is probably The problem with a filtration Ozone is a naturally occur­ the flooring. This way,as the air the efficiency of the system. well-spent - not only in terms system, however, is that it can­ ring trace element in our atmo­ rises, you get the best use of the There are many other factors o( personal comfort, but also in not do anything about the nox­ sphere. Ozone is an extremely heat. that should be considered when the higher resale value that cen­ ious or toxic gases that are float­ powerful oxidant which means Also ask central-air·condi­ decidingbetweencentralairand tral air gives to your home. ing in the air along with the dust that almost all pollutant gases tioning contractors how much window units. Central air is ef­ Joe Zorc has been involved in particles,and thesearetheprime that ozone comes in contact with patching of the walls will be ficient, quiet and gives you an home re1101J(lf ion a11d repair for more ingredients of indoor air pollu­ will break down. required and try to get them to even distribution o( air. Win­ tlla11 a decade and has taught car­ tion. 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(for cooking), fragrance and me­ Annual herbs like parsley, Now,asimple,effectiveand in­ dicinal types, will thrive indoors dill, coriander and caraway expensive agrotechnology de­ in a sunny window, under fluo· don't transplant well and should veloped by scientists at Ben­ rescent lights, or using a combi· besownintheconlainersinwhich Gurion University of the nation of both. Your own win· they will remain. Negev's Institutes fo r Applied dowsill herb garden can supply Keep seeded containers in a Research opens up the possibil­ the precious ingredients for ex· warm spot and uniformly moist ity of export of melons from Is­ citing recipes, healthful herbal until the seeds sprout, then move rael in the heart of winter, from teas,natural,gentlecosmeticsand them intoasunnyspot. lfnatural January lo March. fragrant sachets and potpourri to li ght is insufficient (al least four These fruits bring in some$30 useathomeorasthoughtfulgifts. hours of sun per day) supple­ million annually, but Israel has ment it with fluorescent "grow never exported them in winier, Herbs are easy, inexpensive and truly rewarding to grow al lights." Plants growing in strong since the cost of heating green­ home. light need regular watering and houses is prohibitive. Rcsearch­ Here's how: ersal the institute have long been feeding with a good liquid fertil· seeking an efficient and cheap • Whatkindstochoose:Herbs izer. Using this combination, you method of winter heating. are available at garden ccnt...·i:. as can produce a surprisingly large A technique based on utiliza­ seedsorstarled transplants. Gen· harvest indoors. tion of underground geother· erally speaking, herbs are either • Enjoying the harvest: Asa mal water has proved very suc· annuals, which grow fora season general rule, you may harvest cessful, and is being used by or two and die, or perennials, herbs gradually, snippi ng off a farmers in the Arava va lley. But which can li ve for many years couple of inches as needed, but the technique is confined lo and become quite large. never removing more than those areas where geothermal Sweet bay, for example, the about a third of the total plant. water is accessible. secret to savory soups and stews, Some herbs, especially if Professor Dov Pasternak, of wilt grow into a medium-sized grown for seed (dill, is one ex­ the Ins ti lute fo r Agriculture and tree indoors. Other familiar cu· ample) might be allowed to ma­ Applied Biology, believes that linary herbs include annuals ture, then harvested and used the new passive solar heating such as basil,coriander, dill and whole. method could more than double parsley, as well as perennials • Herbal vinegars: Use these export revenue for Israel's farm· such as marjoram, o regano, to add zest to a salad, as a brac­ Ben-Gurion University'sProfessor Dov Pastemak, with a student, ers, since winter melons would rosemary, sage and thyme. ing facial splash, or natural af­ examine the new winter melons. command very hig h p rices. You also can grow catnip, a ter-shampoo conditioner. The system is based on water· perennial, for a nerve-soothing Begin by combining either filled plastic sleeves which are Pasternak. "Human beings keep Plateau and the western Negev. tea and contented house cats. white or red wine vinegars and placed in the greenhouse to ab­ warm in winter by covering Pasternak intends to conduct Lwender, lemon verbena, and your favo rite herbs. Some chefs sorb daylight solar energy. Al themselves with blankets. We experiments on peppers, toma· scented geraniums are all long· like to let the herbs steep in the night, a thC'nna l screen isstretched are using a thermal blanket to toes, flowers and fruit trees,and lived perennials that will lend vinegar for a few weeks, and over the planted area, preventing keep the plants warm during believes that in the not·loo·dis· their ~eady aromas to herbal then drain and rebottle, but this the accumulated heat from es· the night." !ant future the entire greenhouse bathwaters, sachets and pol· is not strictly necessary. For capingand maintaining the tern· The yield in theexperimental agricultureof Israel's south will pourris. Lovage, a hardy peren· added flavor and decorative perature some 7 degrees above areas has been impressive. Next be based on this method. nial that can reach6feet indoors, appeal, you can add garlic the outside temperature. year commercial planting will has long been used tomakenatu­ cloves, olives, jalapeiio peppers "The idea is simple," says begin in the Arava, the Negev ral mouthwashes, while both or pimento on wooden skewers. spearmint and peppermint are Try a few different food col· said tobeeffectiveagainst head· orings for variety,and use clear, aches and indigestion. clean g lass bottles. Fancy liquor Complete Remodeling to Modest Repairs • How to grow herbs in· and wine bottles with corks are t~ doors: Whether you start herbs perfect. 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EASI POOVIOENCE w 336-8383 w 4~1·12~1 uA TROUBLESHOOTER WITH IDEAS ~ TOLL FREE RI , .....,s,1.ue RESIDENTIAL • COMMERCIAL INSUIUD • I( I llClNSE NO. 4110 • KH[IIENC(S MorvlnR\bln,Propnetcx THE RHODE ISLAND JEWISH H ERALD, THURSDAY, MARCH 18, 1993-A7 itHOME,uv/G ENT Allergies Are Nothing 'Grasscycling' is a Natural Process of Renewal To Sneeze At Nature operates in cycles of often enough to cul only one· decay and renewal. When one third of the grass blade. This For some of the 40 million suf­ of pollen a day and the pollen ing and air conditioning con· thing decomposes, it simple mi nimizesshock to the root sys­ ferers in the United Sta tes, aller­ can travel as far as 400 miles on tractor,and they work with your breaks down into more basic tem. Scalping, or mowing too gies may seem like an irrita tion the wind. system's fan to keep your entire components that can be ab· low, causes some of the root but,according tosomeestimales, It's difficult to avoid either house cleaner. sorbed for the growth and re­ sy:,;tem lo die, creating a thatch allergies and related asthma con­ pollen or air pollution outdoors, No one claims that an air newal of something else. Recy· buildup. The depth of the root stitute one of the most serious but many people are using cleaner will eliminate your al· ding grass d ippings is one ex· system is partly determined by and expensive medical com­ whole-house air cleaners to re· lergy or asthma problems, but ample of this natural process the height of the grass blades plaints in the country. move pollen, spores, dust and high-efficiency air cleaners can that occurs all over the Earlh above ground. The Nationa l Institutes of do a good job of reducing the every day. Shallow watering also en­ Health estimale that aOOut 15 amount of particles in your air. "Gras.scycling'' isa term coined courages grass roots to stay near million Americans suffer from Herearesomeconsiderations by the Professional L!.wn Care the soil surface where moisture asthma. According lo the Journal that can help you choose the Association of America(PLCAA) is easy to find. It's better to wa­ of the American Medical A.ssocia­ right air cleaner for your home to describe this process for lawn ter infrequently but deeply, to tio,1, the number of people af­ and lifestyle: care, and lo label a public aware­ encourage grass roots to grow fectecl and lhescverityof asthma • How often must the air ness campaign about home recy· down 6 to 8 inches in the soil. attacks have been increasing for cleaner be serviced? Some types ding ofgrass d ippings. The asso­ AccordingtoTracinski,newer about the past ten years, revers­ of air cleaners must be serviced ciation seeks to inform home­ mowing products now provide ing two decades of decline. every month or so to maintain ownersthat it's OK lo leave grass mukhingattachmentsthatallow dippings on the lawn rather than No one is sure of all the rea­ their efficiency. Some will dean homeowners to chop gr,1ss dip­ sons for the increase, but many your air for a year or more before collect and bag them for disposal pings into tiny bits that are then resea re hers blame increasing ai r the deaning media is changed. in landfills. blown into the turf, down be­ pollution (both airborne par­ If you are the kind of person According lo university re­ tween thegrass blades where they ticles and ozone) as one whosometimesneglectsroutine search, grass dippings are 85 disappear from view. The new likely culprit. Americans household maintenance, look percent water, so they break machines can be fitted with sys­ spend a n estimated $5 bil­ for an air cleaner that forgives if down quickly and return 20 per· tems that even pulverize leaves lion every year treating asthma you forget. cent of their nitrogen content to so that there's no need to rake, that is caused by allergies. • Will the air cleaner catch the soil. The nitrogen fertilizes bag, or burn fallen tree leaves. Allergies and related asthma microscopic dust as well as the root system for healthier, With "grasscyd ing," the tiny ca n be a problem a ll year long larger particles such as pollen more prosperous grass plants. bits decomposed rapidly in a but, for many people, the sum­ and lint? A high-efficiency air "Some homeowners worry natural process of decay and re­ about a buildup of thatch," said newal. The bits release nutrients mer a llergy season begins with cleaner should stop 99 percent tree pollen in the spring and or more of pollen, spores and PlCAAPRCommitteeChairman !hat feed the root system and help doesn't end until the last rag­ similar particles. It should also Bob Trocinski, certified master maintain a beautiful lawn with gardenerandconsumerinfonna­ weed bloom of late fall. A few be effective against the vast lesseffort.Grasscyclingalsosaves facts: Santa Marie Feverfew number of the microscopic par· tionmanager forJohnDeere. "But the cost of plastic bags. And it • Early spring allergies are (Partlie11i1m1 llysteropl1on1s tides that can cause irritation. thatch is mostly dead grass roots. saves landfill spaceduringa time most often caused by box elder, L.), found tl1roflgl101d tl1e • Are you sensitive to ozone? Clippings decompose without of critical shortage. oak, birch and maple. Soutli, lrns been identified ns a Ozone in the upper atmosphere adding lo thatch." A half-inch layer of thatch is • In the later spring, g rasses s ignificn,it cm1se of nllergies. is good. In the air we breathe, it begin to nower and to add their creates an odor that some people beneficial because it helps hold OVER 18 YEARS OF moisture in the soil, and because load of pollen to the air. other microscopic irritants from find irritating. It also can aggra­ PROFESSIONAL it cushions the ground to help • In late summer and fall, the indoor air. High-efficiency, vateaslhmaandallergiesinsome EXPERIENCE prevent soil compaction. But a weeds like ragweed a nd fever· whole-house air cleaners are cases. If you have a problem with thick layerofthalchcanact like a f-l'O!!--clMlM lol'lebec,plng few take over. A single ragweed installed on your home's heat· ozone, look for an air cleaner that plant can release a milliongrains does not produce any. sheet of plastic to block the move­ JARESE ingand cooling system by a heal- ment of air, water and nutrients to the lawn's root system. ~ DSCAPE while the scent blends and fixes, in salads, soups and stews, pasta "Anything that creates a shal· NST. INC. Windowsill Herbs then use uncovered in baskets, sauces, omelets, stuffings, rice low root system also causes a thatch buildup," T racinski said . Newlowns • f>lontlng • Muk.:lr,g Continued from Previous Page jars or sewn up into sachets. and vegetables. Remember that Btlck & Bluestcne WoMtl '1y New E11xla11d Pt'SI a vast neighborhood lawn that othertc)bs. and crack. This is why a good ground-in dirt and mildew stain. Control, 161 O'Co,me/1 St., Provi­ nows down hillsides and swirls Lawn-care experts can talk waterrepellentshouldbeapplied Once this is complete, the en- de11c1•; 9.JJ-5700 around homes.apartment build­ until they're blue in the face ings and condos. Lawns sort of about lawns cooling the sur­ tie us together into a community. rounding air to reduce energy L..1wns surround and unify us. use for home air conditioning Redwood Deck Adds Outdoor Living Space Although we may not have systems, about the lawn's role as much time as we'd like to in replenishing the oxygen sup­ A well-designed deck can be sim ple design may fit best with Here are some ideas: meet new neighbors, we can ply, about lawns preventingsoil a cozy living room, a sunny a modern building, while more • Give a deck an exotic feel­ gain a feelingofbelonging from erosion, filtering dust and pol­ breakfa st spot or a play area for ornate features may be beller ing with redwood planters, lat­ the shared care of a la wn that len from the air, purifying ra in­ the kids, suggests the California fo r an older structure. ticesand screenssurrounded by spills over onto neighboring water and abating noise pollu­ Redwood Association. In either case, redwood can greenery and nowers. Overhead properties. It's something we tion. That's certainly all true. The trick is in th e design. do the tc)b admirably. Its cinna­ trellises further add to the com­ have in common - people in But a lawn also satisfies psycho­ If you're a sun-lover, you'll mon-red color ha s a natural fort and doziness. small towns, suburbs and cities logica I needs. want plenty of open space, pref­ beauty that will enhance the at­ • Use split levels to make the share a concern for their lawns. If you doubt this, try mowing erably exposed to the southern mosphere of your new outdoor deck now and create the sense Lawn ca re is the topic for small a lawn, thenspendinga hot after­ sky. If you want privacy, you room. Redwood is one of the of having several rooms. One talk all across the continent. noon relaxing in a lawn chair with may want tousetreesand shrubs most stable woods. If is easy to area ca n be a children's play­ Perhaps our love of lawns an icy cold soft dri nk just watch­ ora redwood screen. work with and highly resistant room, one a dining area and comes from our greater and ing the green grass grow. For Safety should bea top priority, to decay and insects. Its open­ another a family room. greater isolation from nature. some it ca n be a mystical experi­ especia ll y when children will be cell structure holds a fi nish well . • Build a table and benches With the advent of the attached ence - feeling in tune with na­ using the deck. 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