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VOLUME LXXVI!, NUMBER 5 THURSDAY, DECEMBER 27, 1990 35< PER COPY AIDS Rate Climbs Testing Debated by David Landau JERUSALEM OT A) - The AIDS, said that in Israel there singling out immigrants from number of cases of acquired were presently about 2,000 car­ Ethiopia, where AIDS is ramp­ immune deficiency syndrome riers of HIV, the virus that ant in the general population. in Israel has increased dramati­ causes AIDS. He said about 80 According to a report in the cally in recent years, though percent of the HIV carriers Jerusalem newspaper Kol Ha ir, the Jewish state still has one of would come down with the random testing of a single the lowest incidences of the deadly disease within 12 years. planeload of Ethiopian immi­ disease in the Western world, Hendzel called for signifi­ grants found 12 percent in­ members of a Knesset panel cant increases of government fected with HIV. were told recently. funding for education and in­ But committee members said Dr. Moshe Mashiach, direc­ formation campaigns about the that if Ethiopian olim were tor general of the Health Min­ disease. He also urged more tested, American immigrants istry, told members of the funds for the treatment of should be, too, since the AIDS Knesset Labor and Social Serv­ AIDS victims and the establish­ rate in the United States is ices Committee there have ment of hospices for advanced much higher than in Israel. been 137 diagnosed cases of cases. Labor Knesset member Amir AIDS in Israel to date. Eighty Committee chairman Ora Peretz called for "action to patients have died, 76 of them Namir of the Labor Party and clear the name of the Ethi­ men. several of her colleagues opians. First their Jewishness Professor Ze'ev Hendzel, recommended testing new im­ was impugned and now their chairman of the National Com­ migrants for the HIV virus. But health," he complained. mittee for the Prevention of they were finnly against Germany Reunited? A Holocaust Survivor's View

by Ray Eichenbaum era of catacylsmic evolution, As one Holocaust survivor tration camps which included would have undergone a true Auschwitz and Mauthausen), I Miriam Breaks New Ground! who attempts not to be venge­ and genuine regeneration. I ful and prejudicial, I would like would like to believe that the hope that they have gotten rid new, reunited Gennany will to answer the following ques­ of, or are in the last stages of by Kathy Cohen tion. What does German reuni­ emerge as a different nation. Herald Associate Editor disposing of the dogmatic, The German people can con­ fication mean to me? moralistic, Prussian influences It is with a shudder that 1 tribute so much to other inhab­ By mid-summer 1991, Miriam Hospital's employees and so predominant in their life­ itants of this planet. Although I examine my innermost feelings style. For it is this colonizing, other area workers will have a day-care facility for their chil­ that surfaced on this important despise the Gennan nation for dren (from ages three months to fi ve years) while they work to authoritative, proselytizing all those tendencies mentioned matter. Having suffered ter­ tendency in their national bring home the bacon. ribly firsthand from German before, I must express my ad­ Last Thursday, December 20, several "Miriam children," al­ makeup which allowed them miration for some of the typical cruelty and barbarism, all my to interfere in the affairs of ready signed up for placement, with shovels in hand, officially inner fears and apprehensions Gennan traits such as order­ broke ground for a child care center to be located at a construc­ other people. This tendency, a liness, cleanliness, love of come to the surface, and I residue of the era of the Teu­ tion site next to the RISE building between Third and Fourth strain to maintain a degree of music and the arts, and, above Streets, just east of North Main Street. tonic knights, has to disappear all, their industriousness. They fairness since I profess to be a forever from the collective psy­ The new center will cost the hospital approximately fairminded person. also possess a great civility, $500,000. Tiny Tots Komer, Inc, of 260 W. Exchange Street, che of the modem Gennan excepting the repetitive devia­ It is my sincere wish and man and woman. Providence has been alloted by the hospital board of directors desire, and this is probably tions in their history, culminat­ to run the center where 100 children will be cared for. Yes, as a person who suf­ ing with the Hitler times. shared by a majority of all sur­ fered much and barely sur­ 25 children are already on the waiting lisl, says Joe Wolasky, vivors, that the German nation, Yes, they can contribute so vice president of corporate development at Miriam Hospital. vived the Nazi terror (after much to all of us, yet I am in after having gone through an being an inmate of five concen- He says the hospital acted in response to a plea from the hospi­ (continued on page 5) tal's workers and other area businesses. "There's a need for a day-care center in this area," says Israeli Travel Industry In Dire Straits Wolasky. "That's why the idea for the center was put into action three years ago. It took a while to find a site and finalize by Kathy Cohen emotional attachment to Israel. "Come to Israel...Be a Friend! things." Herald Associate Edilor When American Jews avoid a Israel is Safe - Israel is Sound, The hospital has not yet appointed a contractor to do the Thanks to Saddam Hussein's troubled Israel. it portrays a Israel Will Be Strengthened By message that Americans only Your Visit." building and the board of directors has not officially named the invasion of Kuwait, the period center. of rising tourism in Israel has care when it is convenient to Last month, Yehzkel Landau, come to a fast halt and has them. If there is static, they stay executive director of OZ ve steadily slid backwards. Ac­ out. Let the Israelis handle the Shalom/Netivot Shalom, a re­ cording to Alan Singer in the dirty work by themselves; after ligious Zionist group, visited Long Island Jewish World 's De­ all, it is their country, not ours. Temple Emanu-El as part of a cember 7-13 issue, tourism There are so many threats to five-week tour to discuss and dropped 46 percent in the pe­ Israel's security one would convince people of the possibil­ riod from August through imagine that a shortage of ity of a peaceful solution and November. tourism is hannless. This is not the future between Jews and To ask why this is may strike true. The greatest threat to Is­ Arabs. many as a moot question, but it rael is if American Jews give up If there is such a terrible needs to be addressed. There and desert their ethnic home­ threat to the people in Israel, are many American Jews claim­ land. then why did Landau, a man ing loyalty to the Holy Land Jewish travel agencies' adver­ with a wife and several chil­ and also barking about others tisments are renecting the dren, risk leaving his family be- who do not hold a spark of times. For elCample one reads, (continued on page 14) 16- THE RHOOJ: 1<:. 1 41\tn 1c,.,,,... ,, ,,... .., • . _

2 - THE RHODE ISLAND JEWISH HERALD, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 27, 1990 Inside the Ocean State International House Begin the New Year learning advanced levels. ning and advanced beginning a new language at Interna­ Under the direction of Aida Spanish classes will meet on tional House of Rhode Island, Sahakian, advanced beginning Tuesdays from 5 to 6:30 p.m. 8 Stimson Avenue, Providence. French classes meet Tuesdays with an advanced class from Courses are available in from 4 to 5 p.m.; intermediate 6:30 to 8 p.m. Intermediate French, Spanish, German, and classes are held Mondays from Spanish is scheduled for Mon­ Russian at the beginning level 6 to 7:30 p.m. and the ad­ days from 5:30 to 7 p.m. and French, Spanish, and Ger­ vanced class meets Mondays Classes in beginning or inter­ man at the intermediate and from 4:30 to 6 p.m. The begin- mediate German, and begin­ ning Russian, Japanese, Italian, Chinese, and Portuguese classes will also be scheduled Jewish Television in Rhode Island duri ng the day or in the eve­ ning if there is enough interest Jewish Programming On and as soon as sufficient enroll­ Interconnect Channels ment is attained. Classes will The Song Of The Sea Channel 49 in every city except those served by begin the week of January 14 I love the song of the sea Heritage Cable (Lincoln, Woonsocket) and continue for 10 weeks. The It sings of eternity fee for the classes are $60 for Ages ago I came out of the sea Heritage Cable Station 57 members and $70 for non­ The sea calls "Come back to me" Air Times: members and includes the use Some day soon Thursday evenings 7:00 pm, Sunday morning I0:30 am of the language lab. Yearly I will return to the sea membership fees are $5 for stu· Together we will dents; $20 for individuals; and Sing for all eternity. $30 for families. For further information about any of the above pro­ Futile Spray grams, call 421-7181. ~ (@!/id !!ff/)1/f!/ From the distant horizon The huge waves thunder in Spent in futile spray ~ Is Closing Upon the waiting shore. From my innermost being My endless grief wells up 50% OFF EVERYTHING Spent in futile tears Remembering you. CASH ONLY No Credit Cards or Checks Accepted Winter Is Coming 4 DAYS ONLY DEC. 26th - 29th Winter is coming 394 Wickenden Street • Providence, RI The days grow colder The north wind doth blow 351-7404 Bolder and bolder Wednesday & Thursday 10-8 • Friday & Saturday 10-6 Brown leaves from the trees Fall with nary a sound Birds w\nging southward To escape snow on the ground I miss my love deeply The Rhode Island Jewish Herald Presents Lingering over his photos In loneliness night comes quickly And wraps me around. 6 You Walked Away Shabbat Shira You closed the door And walked away Without one backward glance The Sabbath of Song You walked away. I stood by the window And watched you walk away ~ January 17, 1991 Too stunned to cry I watched you walk away. Others have entered my home We welcome advertisers and contributors to But none my heart \ Since I stood by the window join us in celebrating Shabbat Shira. " And watched you walk away.

Deadline for advertising and editorial copy is Dancing A Dream Friday, January 11, 1991, at noon. \ I dream we are dancing To our favorite Straus waltz Your arms hold me close FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL 724-0200 We dance as one Suddenly the music stops The lights grow dim And I'm all alone Lost in an empty hall.

Life Is So Confusing Life today is so confusing History and math Politics and Plath Nothing really is amusing, Parker, Perelman, Thurber and Nash Filled our days with wit and dash. 1f I were king, I would decree A daily dose of gaiety.

Lillian Kline is a resident of Massachusetts and a fre­ quent contributor to the Her,1fd. THE RHODE ISLA ND JEWISH HERALD, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 27, 1990 - 3 , Nathan Bishop rises up beyond fo r a picnic. Whenever a speed common. I look at the school its curved entranceway and its demon cruised by, Lily like a "palimpsest" - a black­ grand tall evergreens, a brick grabbed the rope and held on board where you erase and castle outside, but a g loomy for dear life. She didn't want then write on top all over FINK brown study, something of a our small craft to be pulled again. I drop Lily and her crew dungeon, inside. away by the wake. The mix of off on a rainy day and see I watch my Lily do her home­ alarm and concern that crossed myself in the mist, a fine ghost work, the math contracts, the her face stays there when she skipping up the walk to the THIN reports, the cello practice fo r heads for the challenge of doors. orchestra. She doesn't have a Bi shop. She won't be left For me, Bishop came the ooo@JllfJdl f re@J[]rj[jrt(E§ great gift of patience, but she behind. She doesn't want to year just after VE and VJ days. does have persistence. And like miss her boat. It sat like a giant teapot that By Michael Fink the lady in psalms worth her People say she looks ju st steeped early teen tea. The wa r weight in rubies {Lil y's birth­ like her mom. I also try and of good vs. evil was done, like Lily stone) she "\augheth at the track traces of my own mom in my childhood. Postwar time to come." She flashes a Lil y's traits. I search for an brought in a peck of problems. My little girl Lily met with she got the best report ca rd in merry smile and keeps you expression of calm, sweet dig­ Kids ga thered in from other success in grammar school. She class. quiet, cheerful company. The nity, a child's wisdom. I seek a neighborhoods. Some scared hated to leave and go on to Lily used to be a plump and other girls wait at their doors soul in her eyes. me. I made allies of others. Bishop. She's a middle kid, not rosy baby, but she's lean at for her to lead the hike to But I want to sketch her Richer kids mixed in with wilful or wishful. She muddles eleven. A mass of freckles, a Bishop, backs laden over with within the walls or en route to poorer ones. Refu gees from through the puddle at middle mop of wavy reddish hair, bookbags and lunches. Nathan Bishop. Lily has a wartorn Europe began to step school. All the same, she takes greenish grey eyes, and if she In each family, one gesture group of Jewish teachers there, into our classrooms. home straight A's. Well, she hits a spel l of bad moods, a sag tells your fortune. It keeps you li ke Mrs. Zexter (Mais non.~ Mr. In those days we weren ·1 got one B in gym, but so did and a droop of her figure . I in a pigeonhole your fo lks and Brown, Mr. Malin, Mr. Burt. matter of fact about the facts of everybody else. She's not sat­ slouched that way in candid schoolmates never let you These sidewalks make up a life. We told jokes and bit our isfied. Some others got a scat­ shots at the same age. And at squirm out of. For me, the sign kind of eruv, in this shtetl nails. tering of A+ 's. Those darn the same school. of Lil y's character showed up where we all know a lot about The other day on Sessions plus and minus signs can really Unlike the cozy classrooms on a day off from school. We each other. Bishop is the only Street hilt I bum~wrl into Dick mess up a dean record. Still, that follow after kindergarten, pulled our skiff onto the beach school my kids and I have in (continued on page 15) Parents' Plights and Rights------warded to parents to alert them Dr. lm/>rr 1s a Profrssor of S11tcilll Ed- cr11 1s u•ith lrami118 or brliav,oral prob- by Dr. Steve C. Imber nior high school levels makes of these considerations. If such 11,,111<111 at R/iodr Island Collrgr, a past lrms ca11 br mailtd rohim al 145 Watrr-

close home/school communi­ 1 1 1 Dear Dr. Imber: a procedure were established ~!1;·,~:~~~','i' ;;'.,;;;··;;;;;7,;;::~;'.:0~;;~II!,;; ;~~; _1;;~;;751_P~~;"::,:::·~~ui~-tio~lt~ While I appreciate that this cation rather difficult. ;;t~o~r~~es°r~~~::::~~~~emd~~:: ,, ,,msultaut 10 pamrts a,1d schools Ill' hr/J m sine/ co u/idr11Cr is a time of year for Thanks­ From a parental viewpoint, culties which you experienced Q11,·,11m1, n/1n111 d1ildmr and ado/rs- giving, my enthusiasm for the situation that you describe home/school communication is certainly not one which would have been addressed has been dampened! My hus­ would inspire thoughts of much more positi vely and effi­ band and I are fortunate thanksgiving! Unfortunately, ciently. At one time, I sug­ enough to have a very bright most schools do not have an es­ gested to chairmen of a school and academically skilled thir­ tablished monitoring proce­ board that such monitoring teen year old daughter. Al­ dure designed to identify sig­ procedures might be a most though she has not worked to nificant deterioration in pro-active step towards identi­ her potential in the past, last academic performance or in fying and addressing problems year she made Honor Roll ev­ classroom behavior. As a result, in an aggressive and forthright ery quarter. She was very ex­ either teachers need to initiate manner. While I received ver­ cited about her accomplish­ telephone communication to bal assurances that such a pro­ ment and we were most ensure communication of con­ posal made sense, further ex­ pleased. This year, we have cerns or parents must assume ploration of this program was had a few surprises. Despite the position of vigilant monitor. never accomplished. her assurances that her home­ As a result, many pa rents are My advice to you is to as­ work was done and that she shocked to receive the first sume a positive and vigila nt re­ was "up on her studies," we quarter report card which may sponse wit h regard to the mat­ inadvertently learned that reveal significant academic or ter at hand, viz., meet with she was not doing well at all. behavioral difficulties which your daughter's guidance In fact, we learned that she were not brought to their atten­ counselor and all of her teach­ was not completing h er tion either by their child, class­ ers, discuss the nature of your homework in most of her room teachers, or other school concerns, and ask fo r their co­ classes and that she was fail­ personnel. operation in completing some ing two or three major sub­ It would seem to me that in type of brief written form. 1 jects. While we are quite up­ this age of computer tech nol­ would also advise you to seek set with our daughter's lack of ogy, tha t it would not be such a consultation regarding the de­ honesty in this matter, we are difficult thing for school per­ gree to which your daughter particularly upset about the sonnel to develop an effective deceived you. I believe that her fact that no one from her monitoring procedure wherein persistant attempt to thwart school contacted me. We significant discrepancies in aca­ home/school communication wo uld appreciate you r demic work or behavior could may not be totally atypical for A FESTIVE thoughts. be targeted by teachers and an adolescent, but warrants Upset communication could be for- further exploration. CELEBRATION C/_,//einviteyourfamily AT THE CONCORD Dear Upset: /'/' to join our family FOR OVER It 's time to talk turkey about for a week ol festive home/school communication! remembrance amidst FIFIYYEARS Good gravy, I can understand the beauty of our country resort. your concerns. You are not the first parent to share these con­ Jntemationallyrenovmed Cantor Shimon Farkas. cern s with me. For a very long accompanied by the Concord Symphonic Chorale, will add time I ha ve advocated home/ his inspiring voice to the Services and Sederim. school communication for Enjoy nightly holiday entertainment. a fulldaycamppro­ problem prevention, problem gram, goif, tennis. health clubs, swimming. and more- plus solving, and monitoring. While 3 delicious kosher mealssern::d daily. I can understand that you'd like Come to the Concord Hotel this to knock the st uffing out of ' ~ Passover. Letuscelebratetogetheras some school personnel, I think one family. that the unfortunate lack of communicatgion which you ex­ perienced needs to be per­ ceived within context. There are many fine admin­ C o~oRo

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who doesn't change is actually lights." Rashi explains this to in their totally spiritual life­ House Dictionary of the English PC going down an imaginary lad­ mean that Asher would have style, concerned with marrying Language defines "p.c." as per­ an abundance of olive-oil. He beautiful women? Undoubted­ Not too long ago, if someone der whose top is life's goals. cent, petty cash, postal card also notes that: " Moses blessed ly, the beauty spoken of here is threw the initials " p.c." your For, having lived and learned a nd price current. In language, the tribe of Asher in a like man­ a spiritual beauty, which is way, you knew they were today, tomorrow we should be culture, societal ethics, defini­ ner - "and he will dip his foot indeed related to the office of a talking about personal com­ at least one rung highe r. If we tions are always cha nging. in oil." High Priest. For, when G-d puters. Today, colleges or peo­ aren't, we've descended. From a Jewish standpoint, Spiritually speaking, oil al­ declared that He was going to ple who are "p.c." have not There is one thing, though, change is expected, almost ludes to wisdom, the highest make a help-mate for Adam, necessarily e ntered the com­ that never changes. The ninth taken for granted. We are of Moses Maimonides' part of a person, while the foot He referred specifically to help puter age. They are doing what Thirteen taught that one who stays in Principles of the Jewish Faith, is the lowest part of a pe rson. in man's spiritual mission. In is "politically correct." The the same place stagnates. the definitive creed of Judaism, " He will dip his foot in oil" the case of a High Priest this is 1967 edition of the Random Worse yet, it is as if the person states that Torah and its Jaws indicates that the foot makes especially true; his service on are unchangeable, immutable, use of the oil. This implies that the day of Yorn Kippur, in the RHODE ISLAND JEWISH and constant. the foot is greater than wis­ innermost chamber of the "That's not right!" we argue. dom-oil. In terms of one's Sanctuary, required that he be HERALD "Judaism expects change. To married and make atonement be a vibrant, growing, non­ for himself and his family. (USPS~760) stagnant lifestyle, there must Without a wife, the High Priest Publl1MdEnryWN1< 8 yThe would be unable to perform his Jew11hPreuPubH1hlngComs-ny be change." Torah is the compass of Jew­ service. CO-EDITORS: KATHY COHEN ish life. When you're out there The daughters of the tribe of SARAH M. BAIRO Candlelighting in the boondocks, lost or just Asher were beautiful. The true CONTRIBUTING EDITOR: trying to figure out which way beauty of the Jewish woman is MICHAEL FINK December 28, 1990 to go, the compass always contained in the concept of, ACCOUNT REPS: points north. Wherever you "The whole glory of the king's JEANETTE HIDALGO 4:04p,m, are, whatever your destination, MYRNA H. DRESS daughter is within" - i.e. as long as you know which modesty. How are the different GRAPHICS: way is north, you can easily JOHANNA BUUCH explanations of Asher's bless­ LORAINE BRAGA figure out south, east and west. ing, that of simple acceptance North never, ever changes. It is spiritual mission, the foot and "beautiful daughters" MAIUHOAODAESS: unchanging, immutable, con­ signifies divine service based Bo1606l. Provlde11c:e, AI 02MO whose children would wear TELEPHONE: stant. on simple acceptance, while the priestly garments, con­ (.i)1)724-0ZOO wisdom-oil signifies Torah and Pl.ANT: Torah, with its steady reli­ nected? HereldW• y,oflWebllUSlreet ability, is always there for us. mitzvot motivated by intellec­ It's always pointing in the right tual understanding. A foot, Later in the Torah, it says, ~::~:~;:: direction, and from there, we that is, simple acceptance does "Asher is most blessed of EHt P,ovldence,AI02914 Secondclasspostagepaidat P,ovidence. can figure out how to get have an advantage over the sons." None of the tribes were Rhode Island. Pos1maste1 send address wherever else we need to go. head-intellect; it is the founda­ blessed with children as was chariges to 1he A.I. Jewish Herald. P.O. Bo1 Asher. But numerically the 6063, Provider.ce, RI02940-6063. Getting back to one's roots, tion for and support of the total Subscription Rates: Thirty-live cents pe1 letting Torah be our compass, structure. tribe of Asher was not larger copy By mail $10.00 per annum. Olllside RI might not be "p.c." today. But, The first part of Asher's than the other tribes. The tribe andSOl.ltheastemMass. $\4.00per annum. of Asher outweighed all the Bulk ra1as on request. The Harald assumes as Robert Frost said so suc­ blessing, "Asher's bread shall subscriptionsarecontinuousunlassnot1lied cinctly, "Most of the change be fat," can be interpreted dif­ other tribes by virtue of the tolhe00fltrary in wri!1r'lg we think we see in life is due to ferently. Since the word great joy derived from their The He1ald assumes no financ,aJ ,esponsi· children. By virtue of conduct bility ror typ0graphical e,rors ,n advef1isements. truths being in and out of s/1emei11a - fat, has the same butw1Hrepnnttha1par1ottheadVenisementin fa vor." Hebrew letters as shemona - based on simple acceptance, wtilch the typographical e,ror oc:c::urs. Adver­ and educating them in this tisers will please notify the management eight, the Midrasli explains that ,mmmectla!ely or any erro1 which may ocw1. Asher's children would wear spirit, one merits children who Unsotic,1ed manuscripts: Unsohc,1edmanu· "Asher's Bread the eight garments of the High follow the Jewish path and scr,ptsare walcome. Wedonotpaytorcopy Priest. The priests, though, bring deep joy and satisfaction p1inted. A.ll manuscrip1Smustbetyped,doubla· Shall Be Fat" spaced Enclose a stamped, seH-add,essed came from the family of Levi! - much more than is normally envelopedyouwantthemanuscriptretu1ned This week's Torah portion, Rashi, therefore later explains derived from the sum total of Lette1stothaed11orrepresenttheopinionsot Va yechi, contains Jacob's bless­ an even greater number of chil­ thewrote1s, noll~ed1to1s.andshouldir.cluoo th<1t "the daughters of the tribe ::':;!t91' wntafs 1elephone number for venli· ings to his children before his of Asher were beautiful ... dren. Notice: The opinions presented on passing. To Asher Jacob said, married to High Priests who Adapted from the worA-s of the TheHeraldisamemberott~NewEngLand thispagedonotnecessarityrepresenl " Asher's bread shall be fat, he wore the eight garments." Lubaiiitclrer Rebbe. S1,bn11tted by Press A.sSOCla1ion and a subscnbe1 to the .t~~ opinions of this establishment. Jewish l elegr1phlcAgenc~ s hall supply the king's de- Were the priests, immersed Rabbi Yelloslwa Laufer. THE RHODE ISLAND JEWISH HERALD, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 27, 1990 World and National News

Israeli Envoy Has A Dream Of Peace by David Friedman said. WASHINGTON OTA) - At the same time, Shoval While attention if focused on Israel's new ambassador to the urged continued assistance Saddam Hussein's aggression United States, Zalman Shoval, from the United States to allow in the Persian Gulf, " we are told President Bush that, like Israel to maintain its qualitative acutely aware of the serious military edge, in view of the the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr., danger posed to Israel," the increasing weapons of mass Israel also has a dream: one of president said. destruction in the hands of Iraq peace with its Arab neighbors. Bush told Shoval the United and other Arab states. " We, too, have a dream that States remains committed to But the ambassador stressed Arab and Jew, and all other maintaining Israel's qualitative that Israel " will assume the fu ll peoples of the Middle East, will edge. "I assure you that we burden of its defense without one day live in peace and har­ consistently take Israel's secu­ requesting the aid of a single mony," Shoval said in present­ rity requirements into account (U.S.) soldier to figh t on its when considering any transfer ing his credentials to Bush at behalf." the White House. of American military equip­ Shoval also said that while "We dream of a peace which ment into the region," he Israel and the United States Sailors in the Red Sea in support of Operation Desert will enable all of us to pool our said. have to do some "fence-mend­ Bush also said that while Shield light the Chanukah menorah on the first night of human and physical resources to the mutual benefit of all in­ ing" because of occasional Iraq will not be allowed to link Chanukah aboard the USS SARATOGA (CV 60), led by Lt. differences, " fundamentally, habitants of the region." its aggression to the Arab­ M.S. Kaprow, Jewish Chaplain. Chanukah supplies, includ­ we are always on the same side Shoval urged Bush to "con­ Israeli conflict, progress needs ing menorahs, candles, dreidels, and gifts for crew members of the fence." tinue to support the govern­ to be made in this area. were provided by the JWB Jewish Chaplains Council, a Bush replied that he wants ment of Israel in its quest for " We cannot allow Iraq's service of the Jewish Comm unity Centers Association of to work closely with the Israeli peace with all its neighbors." adventurism to distract us from North America, and the JWB Women's Organizations' government to deepen and He blamed the lack of progress our longstanding efforts to Services. strengthen the relationship achieve peace between Israel on " Palestinian intransigence between the two countries. and the negative role" of the and its Arab neighbors and Survivor s Of Austrian Concentr ation "Our relationship is firm and between the Israeli and Palestme Liberation Organiza­ open, and our commitment to Camps Sought tion. Palestinian peoples," Bush cooperation is unshakable," he said. The United States Depart­ Specifil.illy, !he Department Erd- und Steinwerke, Steyr­ ment of Justice has requested is seeking to locate persons Daimier-Puch, and Mes­ the assistance of the World who were imprisoned in Loibl­ serschmitt. Correspondents Wanted Jewish Congress in locating Pass during the period of the Individuals who can be of Jr you would like to correspond for the Herald survivors of two subcamps of summer of 1944 to May 1945 assistance in this investigation by writing about what is happening in your communily. the notorious Mauthausen con­ as well as Gusen I during the are asked to contact: contact the editor at 724-0200. centration camp in Austria. period of June I 942 to August Miss Bessy Pupko The Department's Office of of 1944 . World Jewish Congress Special Investigations, which is The Department points out 501 Madison Avenue the government agency re­ that because there were a num­ New York, NY 10022 sponsible for prosecuting Nazi ber of camps designated Gusen (212) 755-5770 criminals and their collabora­ it seeks to identify Gusen I by tors, is currently pursuing a noting that it contained several case relating to the Mauthau­ Austrian and German com­ sen subcamps. pany plants including, Deutsche Germanv------­ which almost always leads to were probably tolerated, with­ Reunited? dictatorships of one kind or out exacting terrible retribution fear(f~ ~ ~i~~f&tt~emof ~g~~ier- another. They must learn that a on the German nation, for the ful, economically dominant highly cultural, well educated, last time. Let the "new" Ger­ man nation put the value of life Germany in the middle of :~:o;~~a~~t:al:~: h:e~~i~;; - anybody"s life - on a high ~hu:ot!!fn f~aa;i ~~e s~~~7!e~ ultimate leader. They must pedestal. and humanity so necessary for attempt to separate their I myself cannot forget and a peaceful coexistence in the mythological heroes of the past forgive the Germans. My losses were too great; my hurt too 21st century. The Germans ~:~; c 1t;aede:PJr0 :~~l~at1i;;~; deep. I do not hate them, ~~n!:o~ ~~l ~:~;::c:~~e~~:~:~ present. But mainly, they because I consider such hate to be blind hate. Nazi Germany excessively utilitarian. This, in ~~~ !~is%ri";hi~~ ~sc\~r~~~~ hated the Jews with a blind : ~~alt~~~~\~~~~ t~i~~~l:~d needed to live in peace with hate. For me to hate the Ger­ allows for ideas permitting other nations, and prevents the man nation, would amount to euthanasia, cloning and a "mighty" from annihilating the emulating the Nazis. This trait severe lack of respect for the powerless, as. was the case of humanity should be erased elder\ whom the call "the when the Nazis allowed them­ forever. I also hope and pray usele!s resources ~evourers." --- selves to treat other peo_ple that my children or their chil­ They should finally realize that such as Jews, Slavs, ~yps1~s, dren will be able to forgive the the life cycle makes all of us a blacks an~ others as mfenor Germans in their lifetimes. useless heap in the end, and human bemgs. Such excesses (continued on page 10) any degree of rational, existen­ tial reasoning will not erase this fact The Germans must develop an attitude of benev­ olence, which other nations seem to possess in regards to older parts of populations, as well as what they label inferior races. Once and for all, it should sink in to them that everyone has a right to exist on this earth. Also, I am wary of the exces­ sive national competitiveness and pride. I hope and pray that finally, the German people will J a11uary l , 1991 lltm, to 6pm be engaged in a healthy, eco­ nomic type of competition - A New Yet1 r's t,-t1ditio,1,feat11ri11g amongst themselves, and leave m o re tha11 JOO quality a ntique the nationalistic competitive­ det1lers fro m tliougbout New ness on the soccer field, in the Eng lt1,ul, o.[feri11g a fine selection realm of sport, where it belongs. For this we shall all be of t111tiq11es t1 nd collectibles - grateful. t1dmission $2. 75 It is also my belief that the w it/J I /J ls ,ul, m l niU 2 al $2.50 eac/J German people would be well ,mrly b 11yers p review · 10am c,t $10.00 et1c/J advised to abandon, or at least to lessen, their herq worship, 6 - THE RHODE ISLAND JEWISH HERALD, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 27, I 990 Public Elementary School Accreditation In recent years there has so doing, for the first time in The 1990 annual Association been a plethora of newspaper New England's history, public Roster of membership of Ac­ articles and radio/television elementary schools have an credited Schools and Colleges announcements castigating the opportunity to conduct a com­ includes the following Rhode quality of education through­ prehensive school self-assess­ Island public elementary out the country. Some seg­ ment, host a four-day visit by a school that is now in accredited ments of American society team of peer professionals, and status: place education in a "doom be assessed for quality in Narragansett - Narragansett and gloom" category. How­ regard to publicly stated Elementary School ever, in these turbulent times regional accreditation stan­ In this period of fiscal con­ responsible and active leaders dards. The concept of the straint it is well to recall the recognize that education can­ educational "seamless web" words of Abraham Lincoln not be separated into isolated has, in fact, been addressed by who observed, " If we could components but rather should NEASC. just know where we are and be viewed as a seamless web. The fruits of this effort, now what we are tending, we could Elie Wiesel, at microphone, reads citation to Holocaust sur­ Positive reform measures to in its fifth year of operation, are better determine where we vivor Harry Wilf of Hillside, N.J., recipient of this year's strengthen education can and becoming quite evident. One want to go _and how to get Holocaust Remembrance Award. Applauding at lower left must visualize schooling on a hundred and eighty-four (184) there." is Ambassador Meir Rosenne, formerly Israel's envoy to the broad spectrum - from the public elementary schools com­ It is not an easy task for a United States who is now president of State of Israel Bonds. pre-kindergarten years through pleted the fifteen (15) month faculty and administration The presentation was made at the annual International Elie post-secondary education. required rigorous self-study, deeply involved in a public ele­ Wiesel Holocaust Remembrance Dinner in New York, spon­ Much more of this broader assessing themselves in rela­ mentary school, to take time to sored by State of Israel Bonds. On the dais were some 100 vision of education is going on tion to identified student look within, and determine Holocaust survivors, each of whom had purchased at least today in New England's needs, and NEASC Standards where they are and where they $100,000 in bonds. Mr. Wilf, a noted builder, was cited as schools and colleges than is of Membership. They opened want to go. The New England one "whose profound dedication to the survival of the Jew­ ever reported in the press. their doors to an outside As­ Association is convinced that ish p eople is reflected in h is quiet, consistent s upport for The New England Associa­ sociation appointed team of no group is better qualified to the building of Israel and for the welfare of its people." tion of Schools and Colleges, qualified and experienced peer assess forthrightly the Nobel laureate Wiesel told Mr. Wilf: "It's not because of the nation's oldest and highly educators for validation and strengths and weaknesses of a your suffering that you deserve to be honored - it's what respected regional accrediting evaluation of their findings. school and its program than you did with that suffering that deserves h onor." In his body, has amended its by-laws Subsequently, each school's the teachers and administrators remarks, Ambassador Rosenne warned that while Israel and made it possible for public visiting committee report was who work in the school on a has adopted a "low profile" in the Persian Gulf, its interests elementary schools now to thoughtfully reviewed by the daily basis. This in-house are not a "commodity" to be traded off in settling the crisis. take part in a formal evalua­ Association's Commission on process, coupled with the peer Photo by David Karp tion/accreditation process. By Public Elementary Schools. review visit to validate and evaluate self-study findings, is not unique to the education pro­ fession. Lawyers, physicians, Soweds were held incommuni­ Leather Etc. East accountants and other skilled Syrian _Jews cado for almost two years. professionals also value the Sixty-six Senators have Finally, in June 1989 the Syrian • Expert Alterations process of self renewal via written to President Bush ex­ government acknowledged • 20 Years Experience similar approaches. pressing their serious concerns that they indeed were alive, • Expert Tailoring For Men & Women Courageous, thoughtful, con­ about the plight of the 4000 but it was not until September • Leather & Suede Repairs cerned and visionary public member Syrian-Jewish com­ 1989 that any family member • All Work Done On Premises school educators with school munity. Senators Joseph was permitted to see them. The X committee/board support are Lieberman (D-CT), Richard senators wrote that the Sowed HOURS: Mon.-Fri. 9-5:30 791 Hope Street exploring new ways and ap­ Lugar (R- IN), Kent Conrad brothers have never been Sat. 9-4:30 421-9663 Providence proaches to maintain and to (D-ND), Mitch McConnell granted legal counsel and have improve the quality of educa­ (R-KY), Daniel Moyniham never been legally tried. The tion for your people. Large (D-NY), and Arlen Specter health of Eli and Selim Sowed numbers of schools are turning (R-PA), are the lawmakers who has deteriorated. Eli suffers to the New England Associa­ initiated the letter. from tuberculosis contracted tion of Schools and Colleges to "The Jews of Syria live in a from being held in dark under­ ~ Temple Beth-El ~ bring to the attention of local climate of fear and insecur­ ground cells. taxpayers unbiased, profes­ ity. They have freedom to As a result of pressure from through the generosity of the sional judgements as to where conduct their daily affairs, the Bush administration, Con­ Joseph Herman Cohen Music Fund their school(s) stand in relation but they are still denied fun­ gress and human rights organ­ to accreditation standards of damental civil and human izations, some single Jewish cordially invites you quality. rights. Most importantly, women have been allowed to School leaders interested in they are deprived of the leave Syria and the Soweds and your family to a learning more about the pro­ right to emigrate." were moved to aboveground gram of evaluation and accred­ This statement was echoed cells and permitted to have vis­ ita..tion should direct their by the senators who signed the its for the first time in 2½ inquiries to Ellen M. Smith, letter to President Bush. Facts years. Director of the Commission on bear out that Jews suspected of Earlier this year, 131 House CONCERT Public Elementary Schools, travelling "illegally" or even members, led by Rep. Wayne NEASC, The Sanborn House, planning to do so have been Owens (D-VT) signed ,1 letter FOR THE NEW YEAR 15 High Street, Winchester, arrested, interrogated, and to President Assad demand­ MA 01890, telephone (617) subjected to possibly lengthy ing the Soweds release. 729-6762, imprisonment, as noted by the Most of the credit fo1 publi­ This article was submitted by senators. Further, the now in­ cizing the plight of Syrian Ellen M. Smith, Director of tire famous case of Eli and Selim Jewry must go to Alice Harary, featuring Commission of NEASC. Sowed who were arrested in a Manhattan attorney, who late 1987 on suspicion of travel­ heads the Council for the Res­ Mark Tukh, violist ling illegally to Israel. was also cue of Syrian Jews. noted by the senators. The November 30, 1990, was Aram Ta/a/an, cello proclaimed "Syrian Jewry Day" by New York City Mayor Diana Smirnov, piano David Dinkins, where 30,000 Jews live who trace their ori­ Irina Bykova, piano gins to Syria. (Congratulations Happy New Year to Mayor Dinkins.) Mayor Dinkins noted in his proclamation " New Yorkers of Sunday, January 6 Decorations • Hats • Noisemakers diverse cultural, ethnic, and Blowouts • Plates • Napkins • Cups religious backgrounds realize that no person is free until all 3:00p.m. Etc. ,., At Discount Prices people are free and support Syrian Jews in their struggle for Temple Beth-El is pleased to showcase NEW YEAR'S PARTY KITS FOR 10, 25, 50 AND freedom. " 100 PEOPLE. . SPECIAL 20% DISCOUNT Want to help or inquire for four talented Russian-born musicians, addresses to send assistance? Call Sons of Jacob synagogue! 50% OFF CHANUKAH & CHRISTMAS three of whom recently arrived in Rhode Or write to or call Alice Harary Island. Corne and relax in the comfort of YOUR ONE STOP SHOP FOR ALL YOUR PAR1Y NEEDS in New York City directly. the Temple's Silverstein Meeting Hall for (Council for the Rescue of THE "Only" PARTY WAREHOUSE Syrian Jews, East 46th Street an afternoon of beautiful music. 31 OEast Avenue • Pawtucket • 726-2491 (2 12) 867-0500 or West 34th Street (212) 967-5300, New + There is no admission charge. + H0U0AYH0UAS: hl!lay.DecemDer28 9J0·7 • Satur

Holocaust Writing Contest ETHEL - The Fictional Autobiography - The United States Holocaust the National Mall in Washing­ Memorial Council recently en- ton, D.C. All winners will A novel of Ethel Rosenberg couraged the nation's junior receive books on the Halo­ by Terna Nason (Delacorte Press, New York, NY, 1990). and senior high school stu- caust. dents to learn about the Halo- The schools of all winners Sarah Baird caust and to reflect on its Jes- will receive a matching set of Herald Associate Editor sons for society and for them- books, and winners and their In the never-e nding search to rat1ve draws the reader close, readers. The story and world selves as it announced its teachers will receive a certifi- reexamine and learn from the closer than ever before possi­ created by Nason come vividl y, seventh annual National cate. past, students of history de­ ble. The danger remains, how­ seductively, urgently to life in Writing Contest on the Halo- The format is open: entries velop means to make the past Pver, that the necessary distinc­ Ethel. Beware, though, the facts caust. may be fiction or nonfiction alive and a part of themselves. tion between fact and fiction have faded into fiction . Who's The contest, which in 1990 and may be written as prose, We, as readers, are only too fa ­ may be hopelessly blurred. to say where one begins and received 4,300 entries from 47 poetry or drama. All entries miliar with those historians, Nason masterfully captures the other ends? states, is open to all students in must represent the independ­ who remain "objective" and the convincing spirit and tone grades 7 through 12 and will en! effort of the writer. Distin­ aloof from their subject matter. of a doomed (and wronged) be judged in two divisions: guished Holocaust educators The works of these historians woman and mother. Whether Division I - grades 7 and 8; and authors will judge finalist are as bland and cumbersome this spirit resembles that of the Division II - grades 9 through entries on originality, content as ancient boulders. late Ethel Rosenberg is impos­ 12. The deadline for contest and quality of expression. Other researchers try to un­ si ble to determine. entries is February 22, 1991 ; Ent ries must not exceed 2,000 derstand past lessons from per­ Therefore, although I com­ the winners will be announced words. sonal, involved standpoints, by mend Nason for her empa­ in April. The subject for 199 1 is Entries must be typed or bringing the past into their spe­ thetic, poetic vision and voice, I "What Are the Lessons of the printed, double spaced, on one cific spacial and temporal sound the warning for future Holocaust fo r Americans?" side of the page and must be spheres. Of course, the poten­ First place winners and their accompanied by a title page tial for excessive sentimentality parents wi ll receive a free trip which contains the following and drama looms large for the to Washington, D.C. to attend information: student's name, "involved" historian. the 11th annual national civic grade. home address and tele­ Terna Nason tangles with the Days of Remembrance cere- phone; school name, address technique of engaged, histori­ mony sponsored by the Coun- and telephone number; cal review. With her new "fic ­ cil on April 11 in the Rotunda teacher's name. The entries tional autobiography" of Ethel of the U.S. Capitol, and for the must be mailed to: Rosenberg, Ethel , Nason enters award presentation. Second a murky academic realm. place winners will receive a Writing Contest U.S. Holocaust Memorial Originally begun as an over­ framed artwork copy from the Council all study of Ethel Rosenberg collection of the United States and the Rosenberg case, Et/tel Holoca ust Memorial Museum, 2000 L Street, N.W., Suite 588 Washington, D.C. 20036 evolved into a first person nar­ which is under const~uction on rative. Finding herself increas­ ingly understanding the events If you are celebrating a special anniversary. of the trial from a woman's announce it in the flerald. (Ethel's?) point of view, Nason Include a photo with the announcement. found this approach suitable and effective. Black and white only, pl ease. Indeed, the first person na r-

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" Roast beef, turkey or chicken?" B'rith volunteers after four years. It's not the corner deli, but inside They've adapted well to the use of the Providence Police Department on computers. "Though the equipment is Christmas Day. The clock has struck more up-to-date, the police say it's I 2 noon and the food committee of becoming antiquated," he added. If Plantation Unit, B'nai B'rith rustles up future changes enter the picture, the sandwiches and coffee to serve a members will undergo brief hungry crew. orientation. and get into the hang of 25 years ago this B'nai B'rith Unit things. began a tradition. "We wanted to do The food served to the entire police something special for the police department, detective division, those department," Larry Waldman said in lock-up and others working in the along with his brother Marty. building first requires advanced That ''something special" was to preparation. Deli to make sandwiches relieve police personnel in the and other items such as soda, coffee, Communications Department so they paper goods and cups are donated by could spend time with their families the organization. on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. "We are grateful to the donors who The hours B'nai B'rith volunteers contribute food to help our cause," work are 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. on Larry said. They are Chuck Wagon Christmas Eve and 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Caterers, Fellini's Pizza, Fellini's Cafe, Christmas Day. In the Communica­ Johnson & Wales' Culinary Division, tions Room, police dispatchers rotate K~plan'~ Bakery, Mark's Deli, on two-hour shifts to solve problems Michael s Catering, Party Warehouse, Patrolman Mark Cabral and Patrolman Richard Lonergan are served 25th , the volunteers can't handle. There is a William Davies Vocational School. anniversary cake by Sam Shlevin and Jack Wilkes at the front desk of th'e light crew on at the station that day, a To celebrate their 25th year Providence Police Department's central headquarters. few detectives, a full-time dispatcher volunteering at the Providence Police and a patrolman. Station, the Plantation Unit cut into a Asked about d ifferences this year, silver anniversary cake and served Larry replied, " We had a first! police personnel and volunteers. Normally, we don't serve food on Coincidentally, 25 B'nai B'rith Christmas Eve, but Ann Gaffin was members were on duty in the able to assemble food and pastry for Communications Room, each one Christmas Eve as well as Christmas symbolizing one of the 25 years of Day." service to the police department. The other change is old hat to B'nai

A quiet mom ent in the Commun ications Room with Larry Waldman, Ann Caffin, Carole Millm an, Marty Waldman, and at lower right, Mel Levin.

Howard Sch achter receives an incoming call.

Howard Rabinowitz assists Gloria Williams on an incom ing call.

Michael Caffin, lower right, contacts police assisted by dispatcher Gloria Ken nedy while Marty Waldman and Alan Caffin look on. C1i;;l c::12:; '"CJ Photos by Dorothea Snyder ''CJ Harvey Millman and Patrolman John Lagasse reach in fo r .i deli s.indwich served by Larry W .ildman .ii left . THE RHODE ISLAND JEWISH HERALD, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 27, I 990 - 9 ======Arts and Entertainment

The Music School Talent Scholarship "Starlight Express" Competition March 9, 1991, from 2 to 6 p.m. Broadway's high-tech, The Music School is pleased at The Music School. Final roller-ska ting musical about a to announce its second annual auditions, which will be open cross-country competition to Music Talent Scholarship to the public, will take place on determine the fastest and Competition (originally called Sunday, April 14, 1991, at 6:30 greatest locomotive of all, is the Merit Scholarship Compe- p.m. at The Music Mansion, 88 brought to life with laser lights titian). Annual scholarships are Meeting St., Providence. Dead­ and video action for a limited awarded by competitive audi- line for receiving applications engagement at the Wang lion to students with demon- is February l, 1991 . Center, 270 Tremont Street, on strated talent in music without The Music School is a non­ Tuesday, January 8 through regard to financial need and profit community based school Sunday, January 13 for eight who are at least twelve years of offering a comprehensive pro­ performances. age but have not yet begun gram of musical study. Now in Inspired by his long-time their final year of high school. its fourth year, The Music fascination with trains, Tony The Scholarship is used to pay School currently has over 700 and Granny Awards-winning "Lend Me A Tenor" -A Zany for lessons, classes, or ensem- students involved in its pro­ composer Andrew Lloyd bles at The Music School. Up grams. The purpose of the Webber wrote the music with Zuccess to three scholarships may be Music Talent Scholarship is to by Dorothea Snyder lyrics by Richard Stilgoe. awarded. acknowledge students with Arlene Phillips, who Old-fashioned fun, the slapstick humor of Ken Ludwig's The competition is open to demonstrated talent in music "Lend Me A Tenor'' is a funny-bone tickler that wi11 liven choreographed ''Starlight any student nominated by a without regard to financial Express" in London and on up the transition into 1991 now on stage at the Colonial professional musician, music considerations. Theater in Boston. This Feydeau fatale farcical fuss is about Broadway, has directed the teacher or a person who has Applications can be obtained touring production, based on I Tito Merelli, a renowned tenor known to his fans as II significant involvement in the from The Music School, 75 Stupendo, who arrives in Cleveland to perform Verdi's the original direction by Trevor fieldofmusic. Preliminary audi- John St., Providence, R.I. 272 - Nunn. "Othello" at the Grand Opera Company, but not without a tions will be held Saturda y, 9877. \ series of mishaps, mistaken identities, and double The National Tour is entendres. The show stars a master of comedy, Ron Holgate, Diary of Anne Frank At Lyric Stage produced by Concert who won a Tony Award for his performance as 11 Stupendo Productions International On January 2, the Lyric at 3 p.m. Ti cket prices are (C PI), The Neaderlander in the Broadway production. He is shown above with Stage will present Tile Diary of $13.50 to $17.50, depending D'Jamin Bartlett, who plays his nutty-as-a-fruitcake wife Organization, Pace Theatrical A11 11e Frank by Meyer Levin, for on the day. Discounts are avail ­ Group and Columbia Artists with flair. The one-liners and jump-back retorts keep the only the second time in able for students and senior show moving with an ounce to every bounce. Keeping the Management, Inc. America. citizens. Substantial discount Performances are Tuesday momentum going are rip-roaring performers wh~ l~nd Mr. Lev in's play received its rates for groups of ten or more. humorously to the tenor. Patrick Garner, as the smgmg Thursday, Friday and Saturday American premiere at the Lyric Theatre parties and special at 8 p.m. and Sunday at p.m.; bellhop, is an unexpected charm who enter~ at the right 7 Stage eight yea rs ago and was shows also available. Tele­ press performance on time with a heaping spoonful of spoof. Valene Leonard as acclaimed by both crltic and phone 742 -8 703 fo r reserva­ Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. Maggie, Max's girlfriend, and Kate Skinner as Diana, a audience. tions. Tickets also available at Matinees are Saturday at 2 soprano, are two willowy beauties who add ~irth and Mr. Levin, who was instru­ the box office. The Lyric Stage p.m. and Sunday at 3 p.m. merriment with pizazz. Justine Johnston, garbed ma gown mental in the publishing of is located at 54 Charles Street, Tickets: $25.75-$45.00. Wang like the "Chrysler Building" is a perfect exaggeration of an young Anne's diary, began his on Boston's historic Beacon Center Box Office (617) Opera Guild's chairman. Wonderful is Michael Waldron, construction of the play with Hill. 426-6444. transformed from nerd to nugget as Max, assistant to the close assistance of Otto Saunders, manager of the Cleveland Grand Opera Frank. Prior to the Lyric Stage Company. Even though Barry Nelson doesn't quite cut .the production in 1983 this version dijon as Saunders, he still manages to keep the pace ~o!ng. of Tlie Diary of A1111e Frank has Tony Walton's brilliant white 1934 art-deco set and Wilham been staged only in Israel. Mr. Ivey Long's dazzling costumes take the breath away. Jerry Levin granted the Lyric Stage DONALD J" .fHEIN Zaks masterfully directs the zany goings on. "Lend Me A permission to stage his play Tenor" continues at the Colonial through December 31. through local professional CONSTRUC-r'l9'N actress, Miriam Varon, who Governor-Elect Bruce Sundlun appeared in the Lyric 's 1983 production, as well as many does ff Resigns :~;r:t a;y th~:stna:1io;ee~i1~ other plays at the Lyric Stage. Governor-Elect Bruce Sund- wonderful experience for me TIie Diary of A1111e Fra,ik will "'1:a ' lun, president of the Provi- and I am pleased with all the be performed through Feb ­ dence Performing Arts Center Board has accomplished." ruary 10. Performances are Board of Trustees, has resigned Sundlun will take the oath Wednesdays, Thursdays and from that position, effective of office as Governor of Rhode Fridays at 8 p.m.; Saturdays at immediately. He will remain Island on January 1, 1991 . 5 p.m. and 8:30 p.m.; Sundays on the board, however, as an ex-officio director. A new board presid ent has fl,c Trvist not yet been named. \ Sundlun has served as the l\,e Sl(o\ J first and only President of the Boa,d of Trnstees since 1978 BAND OF GOLD and has led the organization For: Be Honest Now ... through its transition from a Your D./. Re-live the Music · So(k Ho ps struggling entity to its present Stu Kortick 1950s - 1960s : ~;;:i:i;·.,~:~;!s Didn't You Make The Same 73 241 8 Resolution Last Year? statusstable aparts a ofvital, the important Rhode Is landand , ___S-_ _ _iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii~------arts community. During his tenure as presi­ dent, he has led major fund­ ···- ··---·-·-.···--·in And th e year before th at? raising efforts to continue the Northern Italian Cuisine At th e Center, you'll learn much about how restoration which began in the 10 :-. lay on your diet w ithoul defeating your ... clf. mid-1970's to bring the theatre back to its original splendor. ~oSCAIVo:s, How to .... hop and prepare your menu..,_ Further, the theatre under And how to order in rc .... tauranl'o and ..,urvive the Sundlun's leadership has been tem ptation:,., of a part y. In .., hort, we'll help you profitable each year and now to deve lop and maintain good ea ting habit.., has a net worth of approxi- mately $4.6 million. and 10 make hea lthy ea ting a part o f your Sundlun recruited current eve ryda y life. To ..,d1L:dt1k' ,m appointment Executive Director J.L. Single­ "'~srAull"'t\~ for y our fr,'(' n111..,1d1.1 1ion. c, ill (-lfll) 454- 1920. ton who ha s broadened the Cijr C errificares A ,•atluhh• scope of the facility and • Delicate Veal • Wild Came • Fresh Seafood • dramatically increased the «)'l,,;,;S; JE 11,,~o, number of event days. ~ Oi 1t·rlooki11g tl,c fo1111t11i11 ! ' Under Sundlun 's auspices, the Board of Trustees has ex­ i11 Dcspt1sq1111ft> Pla:a panded from its original seven \ ,j members to the current roster 265 Atwells Avenue • federal Hill of 22, and now includes several \fmc1ilm111111<1,h..i women Judi th Jaff-e. M .S .• Dircc1or In a stat ement to the Board 274-8820 K2 P 11 \ I \' SI kl 1 1, PtuJ\ 11)1 ,1 1 . R.11t Jl)I I\I I'll ll:!lJ0(1 !·Ill I )--l'i-1 I lJ~O of rru<;.tees, Sundlun said, " I 10 - THE RHODE ISLAND JEWISH HERALD, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 27, 1990 Local News

Chanukah At West Bay JCC Temple Beth-El News Movermans Announce Birth Shabbat For Tots - January 12 Aram Talalan, cello, Diana What better way to spend Smirnov, piano and Irina Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Mover­ some time with your family Bykova, piano. man are happy to announce than on a ~habbat morning. There is no admission the birth of two grandchildren: Many of the families at Temple charge and members of the Rebecca Sarah Moverman, Beth-El have already dis­ community are welcome to at­ daughte r of Paul and Esther covered that participating in a tend. For more information, Moverman of Nashua, N. H., Tot Shabbat is a perfect way to call 331-6070. born on October 5, 1990. Ma­ spend their sabbath morning. Cups For A Cause ternal grandparents are Lionel The next Tot Shabbat will be Sponsored by Beth-El's and Rose Harsfield of Peabody, held on Saturday morning,Jan­ Young Adult Group Mass. uary 12 at 11 a.m. in the Temple Beth-El's successful Michael Adam Moverman, Temple's Bennett Chapel. young adult group, MATIV, son of David and Hagit Mover· man of Taunton, Mass., born Members of the community will begin a very special month on November 23, 1990. Mater­ ,,. with young children a re in­ in January with a coffee tast­ vited to attend. ing/ brunch at Cafe La France nal grandparents are Joseph Are you a grandparent of a on Weybosset Street on Sun­ and Esther Swisa of Israel. ( ~ toddler? Do you have young day, January 6 at I l:30 a.m. On Monday, December 10, during the West Bay Jewish Com· Glantzes Announce children at home? Then plan to This first event of the New Birth munity Center's Chanukah party children and their families join Rabbi Sid Helbraun and Year begins a month long cam­ were hard at work making mezzuzahs. the Family Times Program paign to collect used ceramic Mr. and Mrs. Jonathan by Lois Lury to decorate cards, a menorah Committee on January 12 for a mugs to distribute to area shel­ Glantz of Cranston are proud " I have a little dreidel, I with candle stickers, a Juddah special, casual service for ters and food pantries. "Cups to announce the birth of their made it out of Wood, a latke Macabee puppet, a Dancing young children and all of those for a Cause" is based on a simi­ second child, Andrew David plate and candles, which all are Dreidel Man, or even a real who a re young at heart. lar program initiated by the At­ Glantz, on November 1, I 990. very good!" If we could change ~pm111ng wooden dreidel. Family Times, a sub-commit­ tleboro Sun Cliro11ic/e last year. Maternal grandparents are the words slightly to the ever Fusing plastic beads together tee of the Temple's Sisterhood, The newspaper discovered that Mr. and Mrs. Seymour Davis of so familiar Chanuka h song, to form dreidels and stars sponsors a variety of family most people have an embarras­ West Warwick. Paternal grand· this is what we would have seemed to be the favorite activ- activities. For more informa­ sing wealth of coffee mugs on parents are Mr. and Mrs. heard at West Bay Jewish Com- ity for older children. Other tion, call Rabbi Helbraun at their shelves and that they Ronald Glantz of Providence. munity Center's a nnual Chan- crafts such as wooden shaped 331-6070. can't wait to get rid of them! Andrew is named after the ukah party this year. mezzuzahs, latke plates, Cha- Concert For The New Year, If you would like to donate a late David Jacobs, and the late On Monday, December 10, nukah ceramic magnets, and Sunday, January 6 used coffee mug for MA TIV's Henry Davis. He has a sister, the social hall of the Westmin- making your own candles were Tt'mplc- At'th-FI cordially "Cups for a Cause" you can Jessica Ashley who is 20 ister Unitarian was trans- popular too. Some children invites you and your family to drop them off at Temple Beth­ months old. formed into all sorts of Chanu- dipped e nough candles in the a "Concert For The New Year" El during the month of Jan­ Kirk ' 5 Odyssey kah delights. Children and hot wax to last them all eight featuring four local Russian uary. The mugs will be dis­ Puppets At Beth their pare nts were encouraged days! born musicians. The concert is played in the main lobby and to explore different mediums of The evening was brought to made possible through the then d eaned and distributed to Sholom art and create wonderful Cha- a dose by each family lighting generosity of the Joseph community programs such as Beth Sholom Sisterhood is nukah decorations and gifts. their own me norahs and bless- Herma n Cohen Music Fund of those run by Macauley House. proud to present its Children's Younger children were able ing the candles. Each child also Temple Beth-El. For more information on Vacation Program on Monday, received some Chanukah gelt The concert begins at 3 p.m . Temple Beth-El's MATIV pro· December 31, 1990, from 1 to and a dreidel before leaving. in the Temple's Silverstein gram, call Rob Goldberg at 2:30 p.m. at the synagogue, The children's faces were defi­ Meeting Hall. The program 331-6070. 275 Camp St., Providence nitely glowing brighter than fl'atures r-.1a rk Tukh, violist, (corner Rochambeau). The fea­ the candles' names as they all tured entertainer will be left , with their Chanukah Fazzano, Higgins, Weisberger Elected "Kirk's Odyssey Puppets." At Rhode Hospital Come on a voyage into fantasy with "stubborn Whiskers" and Louis A. Fazzano has been National Bank and exE'rntive " friendly Kip"! Following the re-elected to chair Rhode vice president of the bank's performance, which encour· Island Hospital's Board of corporate parent, Fleet/Nor· ages audience participation, Trustees. In addition, Justice star Financial G roup. He joined there will b~ a craft activity and Joseph R. Weisberger was re· the hospital board in Septem­ a delicious dairy snack. Cost elected a vice chairperson, ber 1987, a nd serves as chair· for the entire program is $3.00 along with Robert J. Higgins, man of the trustee finance per child. who was elected to his first committee. All children in grades K-5 term as a vice chairpe rson . Weisberger, associate justice are invited to attend. Any child Officers of the hospital's of the Rhode Island Supreme younger than 5 who also Board of Trustees were elected Court, has served in numerous wishes to participate must be by the board following the capacities on the hospital accompanied by an adult. hospital's annual meeting on board since December 1968. Don't miss this opportunity December 12. He has been vice chair since for a fun-filled afternoon to Fazzano served as president December 1975, a nd chairs the round off school vacation! of Rhode Island Hospital from board's quality assurance Please R.S.V.P. to Sharon BATHROOMS January 1989 until the arrival committee. Groh-Mintz at 751 -1251. Let a specialist in bath remodeling take care of your of William Kreykes as presi­ needs ... you'll get prompt & professional service at a fair dent and chief executive officer I wish the "new" reu~ited price whether it's a complete room or a modest repair. on October 1, 1990. A member Germany Germany well. I would like to of the hospital's board since (continued from page 5) envision a time when Germany EXPERT TILE• PLUMBING• ELECTRICAL• NEW FIXTURES December 1974, Fazzano is a becomes a great "enlightener'' form,•1 vice chairman of the This wuuld be the sweetest to the other nations of thE 14 Years Experience thing of all, since it would sig­ 'WAYNE ~J ~~~ hospital's board. He was world. They do have this greal nify that the German nation elected chairman in December potential to become such 2 Fr:t~tsl' oooouN • ::::-;,::.,. has finally learned to live 1989. people. FREE ES TIMATE 401~5 8-4141 Higgins is chairman and peacefully and tole rantly with Hence, to the democratic chief executive officer of Fleet other peoples. civilized, tolerant "new' r;,,,======,e:i .~------~ Germany of the future: al, TREAT YOURSELF! o rder your holiday party p latters at ~~~;W~~;;-.r:":;;:;,~:~1:;:;

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THE RHODE ISLAND JEWISH HERALD, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 27, 1990- 11 ------JCCRI------Senior Programs For January • VCR program, " The Sun­ a.m., this is time for fellowship until I p.m. and offer a stim­ Rhode Island, will be on dis­ The Kosher Mea\site at the shine Boys" with old and new friends, fol­ ulating way to spend a Sunday. play at the JCCRI, 401 Elm­ Jewish Community Center of Tuesday, 15 lowed by an exercise program A kosher lunch is served at grove Avenue in Providence Rhode Island, 401 Elmgrove • Visit to Rhode Island at 11:lS or other activity. noon. Transportation may be from January 6 through the 24. Avenue in Providence, offers School of Design Museum. • BINGO on Tuesday morn­ available in your area. There will be an opening re­ seniors activities Monday Participants will leave the Cen­ ings at 10:30 a.m. For further information on ception on Sunday, January 6, through Friday at 11 a.m. and ter at 10 a.m. and return for • Friend to Friend on Thurs­ programming for seniors or for from 1-3p.m. Sunday at 9:30, followed by a lunch at noon. Tour the days, 11 am. to noon transportation, call Sandy Bass With posters on loan from hot kosher meal at noon. The museum and enjoy a special • Shabbat traditions on at 861 -8800. the R.L Black Heritage Society, meal is sponsored by Project exhibit, " Between the Wars: Fridays there will be study guides for Hope. Photographs and Prints." • Israeli VCR programs, fil m "Martin Luther King And self tours for adults, and a For the month of January, Thursday 17 series, health checks The Jews" Exhibit video and activity booklets for the following special activities • Max Riter will share his • Senior Jewish Sunday " Martin Luther King and the children. are planned: experience in Israel through Programs - Every Sunday, hot Jews," an exhibit brought to The exhibit and opening re­ Sunday, 6 slides. 12:30 p.m. muffins, tea and coffee are the community as a joint effort ception are free and open to • VCR program, " Visit Sunday, 27 served at 10 a.m. before our of the R.I. Black Heritage the community; special ar­ Spain" • VCR movie, " Driving Miss Senior Jewish Programs begin. Society, the Black/ Jewish rangements can be made for Friday, 11 Daisy" Music, discussions, films, nos­ Forum, the R.I. Jewish Histori­ groups. For additional informa­ • Senator Rhoda Perry will The following activities are talgia projects, Gallery 401 art cal Association, the Bureau of tion call Vivian Weisman at Jewish Education and the Jew­ speak on " Living Will~" ,md 1 l'gularly c:rheduled: show openings, study sessions 861-8800. Medicare 11:15 a.m. • "Conversation Pit" or VCR programs continue ish Community Center of Sunday, 13 Scheduled daily from 10 to 11 But lers Lecture Am David Fund-Raiser Series Supporting Temple Am even on your dry deaning bills! "Chemical Dependency: David's winter fund-raiser is a The synagogue is offering Dual Diagnosis" - second in­ perfect way to solve this them at the discount price of stallment in the Butler Hospital season's gift giving needs. Am $30. The books make great 1990-91 Winter Professional David is selling Rhode Island gifts for friends, relatives, Lecture Series in Psychiatry; Entertainment books to sup· clients and - yourself! To Wednesday, January 9, 1991, port its religious schools. These order call 463-7944. There are from noon to 1:30 p.m. at the books offer 2 for l and half­ pickup locations in East Green- Ray Conference Center, 345 price savings on dining, snack­ wich, Warwick and Cranston. Blackstone Boulevard, Provi- ing, theater, sports hotels - dence. Speakers will be J. Stephen Clifford, Ph.D., chief psychologist at Edgehill New­ N'Shai Chesed Upcoming Event port, and Timothy Rivinus, M.D., director of Butler Teenage members of Temple Am David's Hug T'fillah A concert by Rhode Island to enjoy an evening of beauti­ Hospital's substance abuse in­ assisted Rabbi White and Cantor Dress in conducting Philharmonic, playing Dvorak ful music and to help with the patient and partial hospital Shabbat Chanukah services. Pictured left to right are a few Symphony #6 with guest con­ fundraiser for N'Shai Chesed. programs. CMEs and CEUs of the participants who were photographed at a rehearsal: ductor Catherine Comet, will We need a minimun of 20 available. Fee of $20 includes Brian Schneider, Michael Blitzer, Cheryl Olivieri, Daniel be held on Saturday, January participants. Please call to lunch. For reservations, call Silverman and Yael Efreom. Missing from the photo are: 26, l 99 I, at 8:30 p.m. The cost make your reservation by De­ 455-6265. Evan Bookbinder, Shira Fink, Deann Forman, Risa Paull, will be $15 per person. cember 13, 1990. Call Barry or Judah Phillips, Nancy Scheraga, Adam Smith, Jeremy The purpose of this event is Jennifer, 273-5571. Smith and Tracey Tebrow. Sons Of Jacob Congregation Friday, December 28 - 14th century manuscript Nazi activities. His expression ~ LEISU RE TOUR TO ISRAEL Eleven days in the new month with its ornate calligraphy and of guilt is a powerful reminder ~t; v• February 20 - M arch 20, I 991 of Teves. Candlelighting 4:02 opulent illustrations - was of our responsibility to speak p.m. actually published in Spain. up for freedom: \,,C,~\,, DON'T BE LEFT HOME! Saturday, December 29 - When the Jews were expelled " In the 30's in Germany, We Are Going ... Are You? Twelve days in Teves. Today's in 1492, someone took the when they came for the Torah reading is Parshas manuscript, but it did not re­ communists, I didn't speak up Call Jack Mossberg Now Vayechi. When the Torah is appear until 1894. During the because I was not a com­ concluded with "chazak Holocaust, it was entrusted to a munist. When they came for WINKLEMAN TRAVEL chazak, venis'chazeik" this local priest and is now kept in a the Jews, I did not speak up 720 Re~ervoir Avenue. Cran'.-.ton, RI phrase should not be said by museum. Facsimile editions because I was not a Jew. When 943-7700 • Outside RI: 1-800-234-5595 the man called to the Torah. have been published so others they came for the trade union­ The Haftorah is read from Melo· may use and admire this pre­ ists, I did not speak up because chim I (2:1· 12). cious document. I was not a trade unionist. Shacharis (morning) services Speaking Up When they came for the Catho­ at 8:30, followed immediately Pastor Martin Niemoeller, a lics, I did not speak up because with Kiddush. Mincha at 4:15 German theologian and resist­ I was a Protestant. Then they ®®l!Jl@(ff !J'@~i p.m. with the "Third" meal, ance leader, was arrested and came for me and there was no '®oml(I9 Se'udah Shelishis and Z'mirot sent to Dachau for his anti- one left to speak up." ESTABLISHED 1931 to follow. Ma'ariv services at 5:05 p.m. End of Shabbos 5:09 Cranst on Historical focus in on Rhode Island's Nar­ ON BEAUTIFUL LAKE ATTITASH ragansett Tribe which lived for p.m. Havda\ah 5: 15 p.m. Society Amesbury, Massachusetts 01913 A special note and reminder centuries on the islands and "The Vanishing American along the shoreline of the bay (sponsored by the Community Centers of Beverly, Chelsea, - the day's are slowly getting Lawrence and the North Shore) longer. Please take this into Indian" will be the subject of a named after them. Mr. account when preparing to talk presented at the January Hopkins will also have on dis­ attend services. 15 meeting of the Cranston play artifacts that show how OUR 61 st SEASON Sunday, December 30 - Historical Society at 1351 the Indians lived back in Colo­ Give your son a s um mer he will never forget ! Morning services at 7:45 a.m. Cranston Street. nial times. Mincha for the week is at 4:35 Mark Hopkins of Warwick, A brief business meeting will ALL ATHLETIC FIELDS ARE LIGHTED FOR p.m. Morning services for who is a Providence school precede Mr. Hopkins lecture. EVENING PROGRAMS Monday and Thursday at 6:30 teacher, is an authority on local Refreshments wilt conclude the a.m. and Wednesday and Fri­ Indian lore. His lecture will evening Softball • Baseball • Football • Soccer • Volleyball day at 6:45 a.m. Basketball • Hockey • Tennis • Dramatics Waterskiing • Canoeing • Sailing • Swim Instruction Tuesday, January 1, 1991 - 1"\"1,' RESTAURANT Morning services at 7:45 a.m. Weight Lifting • Archery • Mountain Climbing What's In A Name? JNJY I NC. Camp Trips • Photography • Computers • Radio Lag Ba'omer, like Tu Indoor Facilities for Gym, Arts and Crafls, and Rec. Hall B'Shevat, gets its name from numbers. Hebrew letters have numerical equivalents. Lamed ~ ~ Fine~~:.~:::, :~oking I KOSHER FOOD l is 30, gimmel is three. Put ra Mandar111 Cmsm e FOR BOYS FROM 3RD-10TH GRADE them together and you get the L-C. or l'lrct dav of the Omer. \J-~. Ser ving Choice Call for brochures and videotapes Similarly tel i,; nine and vav is if·r Cocktails six. Tet-vav or T·U i,; 1-i Tu ,___ Ne " · 0/11111~ Fm l/111e.1 Mark Casso Eight (8) Weeks B'Shevat 1s the 15th day of 39 Banks Road $1 950 Shevat. ~~~ T 1511 ATWOOD AVE. Swampscott, MA 01 907 Hagg.adah In History o,,., 7d•> ' JOHNSTON (617) 592-9421 Four (4) Weeks One of the oldest existing -r ll· ¾lam.- llOOpm TAKEOUT ORDERS Director 9 $1075 Haggadahs is that discovered ACCREDITED m SarajevQ,. Yµgqs lavia. t h~ ~~!rt~ ~~~!:~J '.11 273-6220 ~-~M!~...... " ...... 12-THE RHODE ISLAND JEWISH HERALD, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 27, 1990 Zachar - Touro Celebrates 227th Birthday------

Touro Synagogue of New· reviews from both children and Dr. Irving Nemtzow. A profes­ cial tour and talk of the able experiences to our youth, port, R.I., the oldest synagogue parents who attended. They ex­ sional program of Jewish music Sanctuary, by Rabbi Shapiro, a to help them gain an apprecia­ in North America, passed pressed their appreciation for was presented by Fishel Bres­ guided walking tour, including tion of their roots and our Jew­ another landmark, the 227th the Rabbi's efforts to explain sler of Providence, a skilled a visit to the Colonial Jewish ish traditions. "birthday" of its sanctuary. Jewish traditions to a Christian and entertaining performer on Cemetery and the waterfront All of these events were felt The synagogue building was audience. several instruments. Also, Mrs. attractions, and a special tour to be expressive of the goals of dedicated on Chanukah 1763, Rabbi Shapiro and religious Anita Trubitt of Hawaii, a of the famous Vanderbilt the congregation's Colonial after a period of fi ve years of school students also conducted skilled musician visiting New­ " Breakers House" mansion. founders and therefore suitable construction and more than a a special program at a local port, presented a mini-concert Toure Synagogue, serving as activities to be sponsored in century after the congrega­ senior citizens' home. Students on her accordion. She also ac­ host for this event, demon­ conjunction with the syna­ tion's original formation in of the United Hebrew School companied the religious school strated its desire to assist in gogue's birthday. 1658. "This year's activities presented " The First Chanu­ choir in the presentation of national efforts to provide suit- were more 'low key' but , kah," a skit written by Rabbi Chanukah songs. The original indicative of the role of Toure, Shapiro, as well as singing sev­ skit, "The First Chanukah," both in our local community e ral traditional Chanukah was also presented to the and on the American-Jewish songs. This project was part of congregation. Delicious latkes scene," stated Rabbi Dr. Chaim the congregation outreach ef­ and other traditional foods Shapiro, the congregation's forts for those who are " home­ were served by a gracious spiritual leader. Rabbi Shapiro bound" especially during the corps of volunteers, under the pointed out that the Gematria winter season. Rabbi Shapiro direction of Mrs. Donna Pi­ (Hebrew numerical system) of also delivered candles to many mental, the chairperson of this the number "227" is equiva­ of the community's home­ event. A special treat was a gift lent to the Hebrew word bound members, so they could of a book with a religious "Zachar," which means "re­ light candles during the holi­ theme for each child attending membrance." There were sev­ day. {approximately 50 children). eral Chanukah related pro­ Chanukah Shabbat services This party was co-sponsored grams, sponsored for various in the synagogue featured a by the congregation, the Ladies segme nts of the community, as unique sermon by Rabbi Auxiliary of the congregation, well as a major "birthday Shapiro, comparing the efforts and the religious school. party" in honor of the syna­ of Touro's founders to The final event of this period gogue. establish religious freedom in was the hosting of a National A special Chanukah Gift and Rhode Island and the United Council of Synagogue Youth Cafe De-Lite, Rhode Island's first and only kosher res­ Book Fair was held for two States, to the battle of the Shabbatone, on the post­ taurant, is scheduled to open Sunday, January 6. Pictured weeks, both to provide local Maccabees, for their right to Chanukah weekend of Decem­ above are Ephraim and Rhonda Gerber and their children, residents with holiday items, serve G-d freely. " Our ber 21 through 23. A large con­ Rafael, 5, and Eliezer, 4, Cafe De-Lite's leading family. and to increase community founders were merely re­ tingent from the New York awareness of the celebration of newing this battle started over region of the NCSY, about 150 Chanukah. The Book and Gift 2,000 years ago in Modin," teenagers and leaders, traveled Ohawe Shalam Fair was jointly sponsored by stated Rabbi Shapiro. "The to Newport, and were sup­ This Friday evening services Wednesday and Friday serv­ two organizations of the lights of the menorah, which plemented by some of the at the Young Israel of Paw­ ices will be at 6:50 a.m. Mincha-Maariv is at 4: 10 p.m. congregation, Touro's United serve as a kind of birthday can­ congregation's teenagers. The tucket will be at 4:10 p.m. Hebrew School, and the Soci­ dles for our synagogue, aim to youngsters participated in the Shabbat morning a Kiddush when possible. ety of Friends of Touro Syna­ teach all who see them of the synagogue services, ate their will follow services which Item One - The Sisterhood is gogue. Besides being financial­ importance of religious free­ meals in the Toure Center begin at 9 a.m. Rabbi Jacobs selling a cookbook with kosher, tasty recipes. To pick ly successful, it received dom for all people," he said. Social hall, joined in religious will give his Mishnah class at favorable reactions by all who The major event of the birth­ discussion groups and enjoyed 3:20 p.m. Mincha Saturday one up call Nita at 725-3886 or Linda at 726-6633. {It's only came to view the extensive day celebration was a commu­ the various social activities con­ afternoon will be at 4 p.m. Ma­ $8.95 a copy.) selection of items that were dis­ nal party in Touro Community ducted during the weekend. ariv will be at 5:05 p.m . fol­ Date - January 27 - Super played and available for Center on Chanukah Sunday They were treated to the lowed by Havdalah. Bowl Sunday. We will have a purchase. afternoon, December 16. Rabbi unique highlights of the Sunday morning, December pizza dinner, beer and soda Rabbi Shapiro conducted a Shapiro performed the candle­ historical and religious attrac­ 30, services will be at 8 a.m. and watch the Super Bowl special talk and display for pre­ lighting service for the large tions of Newport in addition to Tuesday morning, New Year's from a gigantic T.V. screen. teen youngsters, many non­ assembled group, in a new the usual exciting and spirited Day, services will also be at 8 When you receive nyer, make Jews, at the Newport Public artistic menorah presented to activities of a NCSY Shab­ a.m. Monday and Thursday reservations early. Library. He received excellent the congregation by its creator, batone. These included a spe- services will be 6:40 a.m.;

If you could only anend one party all year this would acclaimed theatncal groups, mus,ciansaod performers Buttons are being sold at retail outlets every.,,here. have to be tl Ifs actually 164 parties In one rnght First Night Providence The biggest fam1ly-or1ented, Just look for the purple in-store signs. Buttons are $6 until The setting 1s the entire c1tyof PrOV1dence The guests alcohol-free and substance-free cultural event of the December 24 and $8 December 25 - December 31 O range from the zany 819 Naze l>uppets to 1nternat1onally Rhode lslancl year Culm1nat1ng 1n the most spectacular can First Night at 521-1166 display of fir~ this state has ever seen :·i~°)\ FIISTMICiHTPROVIDENCE1991 ·-~ ...... ~' THE RHODE ISLAND JEWISH HERALD. THURSDAY. DECEMBER 27. 1990 - 13 Synagogues Receive Guidance On Resettling Soviet Immigrants The Program Department of gogue, " Now that ~ve a re privi­ hasadim, acts of ki ndness, and The United Synagogue of leged to be w itness to the the value of ko/ Yisrael arevim America, The Association of miraculous, massive escape of ze /J bazeli, that all Jews are re­ Conservative Congregations, Jews from the Sovie t Unio n to sponsible fo r each other, com­ has anno unced the publication freedom, and the large-scale pel us to work closely with re­ of " Welcome: A Guide to Syna­ immig ration of Soviet Jews to settlement agencies so tha t the gogue Outreach Efforts on our North American communi ­ o rganized Jewish community Behalf of Jewish Immigrants ties, it is incumbent upon us to can successfully absorb these from the Soviet Union." meet the enormous cha llenges new immigrants." Besides providing specific that this stirring develo pment But, adds Rabbi Epstein, " We program ideas that can be used presents. The purpose of this (also) have a duty to fulfil l a by individual synagogues, the g uide is to help our member role which will not be filled by guide presents a list of re­ synagogues successfull y meet othe r types of agencies, name!}' sources that can enhance these these challenges." reaching out to the ne wcomers e ffo rts - fro m printed materi­ Whi le synagogues do not in order to integra te them into a ls to " w ho to call " re ferrals on generally have the primary re­ the Jewish religious community specifi c topics. Al so incl uded is sponsibili ty fo r the resettle­ and Conservative Jewish li fe. " an appendix containing sam­ ment of Soviet Jews, they nev­ Copies of the booklet may be ples of materials developed by ertheless have two vital obtained fo r $1 from the Pro­ two congregations to galvanize responsibilities, according to gram Department, The United the part icipation of their mem- Rabbi Jerome M . Epstein, Exec­ Synagogue, Rapaport House, . bership in this a rea. utive Vice -President of The 155 Fifth Avenue, New York, According to Alan J. Tichnor, United S}'nagogue. Fi rst, he NY 100 10. president of The United Syna - notes, " the mitzva~ of gemilut

Rabbi Arthur Schneie r, center, spiritual le ader of Man­ hattan's Park East Syn agogue and president of the Appeal B ·n ai B · r ith Supports of Conscience Foundation, is seen with actor Telly Savalas Waiver MARTY'S and TV-radio personality Casey Kasem following an Ellis Of Jackson-Vanik Island award ceremony. T he three were among the recipi­ KOSHER MEAT MARKET WASH INGTON. D.C. ents of Ellis Island Medals of Honor. For m illions of B'nai B'rith International ex­ immigrants, the island was th e first stop o n the ir arrival in 467-8903 88 ';, Rolfe St., Cranston pressed its suppo rt fo r the America. Rabbi Schneier was born in Austria; Mr. Savalas waiver of the Jackson-Vanik is of Greek descent, and Mr. Kasem is of Lebanese extrac­ amendment announced by Frozen Barbecued Turkeys ...... ' 1.49 lb. tion. Th e medals were awarded to distinguished represen­ ~ tatives of the many ethnic backgrounds represented in the President Bush. The Jackso n­ ~ Fresh Broil ers ...... ' 1.59 lb. United States. Rabbi Schneier was the only Jewish reli­ Ya nik amendment restricted gio us leader to be ho no red. He was selected for h is con­ U.S. trade with th e Soviet Fresh Ground Ha mburger ...... ' l.90 lb. tributions to th e cause of human righ ts and interreligious Unio n so long as freedom of cooperation. Th e rabbi has also served as United States emigratio n from the USSR was alternate representative to the 43rd United Natio ns General de nied . Turkey or Chicken Franks ...... ' 1.49 lb. Assembly. He came to the U.S. in 1947 as a Holocaust sur­ B'nai B'rith In ternational vivor. President Kent E. Schiner said, "Official Soviet actions and Wishing you a Happy & Healthy New Year! attitudes of la te ha ve spoken Call For Athletes lo uder than words. If a condi­ PH ILADELPHIA, Pa. Spi tz, gymnast Mitc h Gaylo rd , tional waiver of the Jackson­ United States Committee Denver Nuggets basketball Yanik amendment can help Spo rts fo r Israel (USCSFI) is player Dan Schayes, and tennis insure the continuation of FAMOUS now accepting athlete, coach, star Brad Gilbert have com­ recent progress in the areas of and tra iner applications for the peted in previous Games. Soviet Jewish emigration and DESIGNER SHOES seventh Pan American Mac­ For more information freedom of education and eth­ (We Can 't Mention 111cm By Name} cabi Games, to be held in contact USCSFI national office nic identification in the Soviet Montevideo, Uruguay, July 1926 Arch Street, Philadelphia, Union, then we stand behind 3-16, 1991, anno unced Barry T. PA 19103. (215) 561-6900. the administration's decision." % Gurland, Pam Am Maccabi General Chairman. The Pan American Maccabi GET T HE FACTS - REA D THE HERALD ! 0~!!1 Games are held every fou r low price years in a city in Central or 0 on all South America. More than women's 2,500 athletes from Argentina, WE EXPERTLY CANE shoes. Bo livia, Brazil, Chile, Colom­ bia, Israel, Mexico, Panama, E,~,y ,l)lt', <"<•l•>t a11d _,,.. m ,,.,, lad,.., · u,-cn1,,ry ,,on , ak You""'"'"' up1n1«r, on ,~~uldr4 M~,I P'""'' ,._, fa"""'' mah·r Jn,._-, All...,"·"'"''"' 1<11.hxl<.~I ,n lh" -..:,k' Peru, and the United States CHAIRS will join their host Uruguay, in 2J lkxler Street. Pawtuc ket, RI 72H-2840 M. T. w. F. S.01 .,,., 10 f,.._,, lh .,,, 1.,~,· f'.,,..,..._ ~~, 1:~11 27. ~, lnd l,~hl lal c kfl. Thur-.. y.~ competition. rnu,,,..",.,,,11<,.,,,.,1,~.,. 11111 .M< "The Montevideonos are extremely excited about host­ ing the Games," said Gurland. Fiber Rus h Seats -~ · '~ ·. - D ESIGN E R " We are looking forward to Furniture Repair these 7th Games to be the most Re-silver Mirrors S HOES exciting e ver." The Pan Am Maccabi Games o ffer a unique o pportunity for Jewish athletes to participate in athletic competition, promo te GOURM[l NOR!HtRN llAllAN CUISIN[ friendship and unity among 463-8262 Jewish youth and promote the opportunit y for cultural ex­ change. Some of these athletes FEATURING may then be chosen to repre­ 20 Pasta Dishes sent the U.S. in the World (Fresh a Dry Pasto> Ma ccabiah Games in Israel two Do you have a Loved One years later. ALSO FEATURING: The World Maccabiah suffering from a Veal, Chicken a Seafood Games a re O lympic-style com­ Chronic Emotional Di sability? petition held in Israel every fAJIIILY RESTAUIWIT DINNEII SPECIALS NIGHrlY four years, in the year foll ow­ in g the Olympics. In 1989, Privale medication management. counseling. a nd skill s more than 4,500 athletes from training will be a vailable for these disabled pt!rsons 43 countries participated in th e beginning in J anuary, 1991. 16 Josephine SlrHt (olf Char1es StrNt) • Norin Providence two-week competition. Ath­ letes such as swimmer Mark If you would like more informa tion. ca ll fo r a free consultation. 724-2131 Let the community know OPEN FOR LUNCH a DfNN£R about your o rgani /ation\ B e h avio r a l M a n agem e n t A ssociates, I n c . BonQuet FocMtttes Avollobfe FOf up to 120 ~ functi on<,. Anno unce 1hcm 40 J. 728-2280 m the lle1ald NOW TAKING NEW YEAR'S RESERVAnONS 14 -THE RHODE ISLAND JEWISH HERALD, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 27, 1990 Obituaries

was a life member of Hadassah Born in Trenton, N.J. , a the former Bryant & Stratton KATE BERNSTEIN and Augusta, Maine. and also of the Women's Asso­ daughter of the late Israel and Business College, now Bryant DIX HILLS, NY -Kate Bern­ She leaves a daughter, ciation of the Jewish Home fo r Rachel Goldman, she lived in College. For 30 years, she was stein, 84, formerl y of Miami Phyllis Braff of New York City, the Aged. Cranston for 20 years previ­ head bookkeeper for the Ameri­ Beach, Fla ., died Thursday, and two grandsons. Besides her husband she ously Jiv ing in Providence can Chemical Works, retiring December 6, 1990, at the home Graveside funeral services since 1925. 20 years ago. of her daughter, Iris L. Bern­ leaves a daughter, Francine Joy were held on Tuesday, Decem­ She leaves three daughters, She was a past president of stein in New York. ber 18, at Sharon Memorial Markle of West Roxbury, Mass.; two sons, Michael 5. Trudy Kramer of Avon, Conn., the Ladies Auxiliary of the Jew­ She also leaves two sons, Park, Sharon, Mass., and were Chasan of Arlington, Mass., Frances Israel of Worcester, ish War Veterans, Post 23 . She Roger Bernstein of Pa. and coordinated by Mount Sinai Mass., and Barbara Gillson of was a member of Temple Beth· Robert L. Bernstein of East and Bradley Chasan of Chelms­ Memorial Chapel, 825 Hope Cranston; a son, Alfred Elman El and its Sisterhood. She was Providence, R.I.; nine grand­ fo rd, Mass.; a sister, Shirley St., Providence. of Warwick; eleven grand­ a Gray Lady at the Veterans children and eleven great­ Moscowitz of Paramus, N.J.; children and twelve great­ Administration Medical grandchildren. and six grandchildren. The funeral was held Sun­ grandchildren. Center. She was a member of A graveside service was held TERRY YETTA CHASAN day, December 23 . Bu rial was Graveside services were the Woman's Associa tion of at Beth Moses Cemetery, Pine­ PAWTUCKET Terry in Lincoln Park Cemetery, held Sunday, December 23 , in the Jewish Home fo r the Aged. lawn, Long Island, N.Y. Yetta Chasan, of 131 Oak Hill Wa rwick. Services were coordi­ Lincoln Park Cemetery, Post She was a member of the Ave., a teacher in the Paw­ nated by Mount Sinai Memo­ Road, Warwick. Services were Brandeis University National tucket Public School System rial Chapel, 825 Hope St ., coordinated by Mount Sinai Women's Committee. She was MARY BRAFF for 35 years before retiring ear­ Providence. Memorial Chapel, 825 Hope a member of Hadassah. PROVIDENCE - Macy lier this yea r due to poor St., Providence. She leaves three daughters, Braff, 93, a resident of the Jew­ health, died Saturday, Decem­ EVA ELMAN Phyllis Bernstein of Providence ish Home for the Aged, 99 Hill­ ber 22 , 1990, at Miriam Hos­ JOHNSTON - Eva Elman, and Lauderhill, Fla ., Maureen side Ave., died Monday, De­ pital. She was the wife of 85, of Cherry Hill Nursing JULIANNA WOLKOFF Durwood of Shawnee Mission, cember 17, 1990, at Miriam Stanley P. Chasan of Paw­ Home, Cherry Hill Road, fo r­ PROVIDENCE - Julianna Kan ., and Marsha Budarz of Hospital. She was the widow tucket. merly of Meshanicut Valley Wolkoff, 90, of 18 Lewis St., Burlington, Vt .; seven grand· of Herman Braff. Born in Brookl yn, N.Y., a Parkway, Cranston, the owner died Saturday, December 22, children and four great-grand­ Born in Russia, a daughter of daughter of the late Morris and and operator with her husband 1990, at Holy Cross Hospital, ch ild ren. the late Mayer and Dora Kap­ Ray (Cohen) Stollar, she had of Mount Pleasant Hardware Fort Lauderdale, Fla . She was The funeral service was held lan, she had li ved in Provi­ lived in Pawtucket 45 years. Store, Providence, for 40 years the widow of William Wolkoff. Wednesday, December 26, at dence for 50 years, previously Mrs. Chasan was a graduate before retiring in 1980, died Born in Providence, she was Mount Sinai Memorial Chapel. living in Pawtucket, Boston, of New York Un iversity, she Thursday, December 20, 1990, a daughter of the late Jacob and 825 Hope St. Burial was in at Roger Wil\iamc; General Fannie (Schwartz) Schmelz. Congregation Sons of Israel & Hospital. She \ ~.l:, the widow Mrs. Wolkoff was a graduate David Cemetery. of Samuel Elman. of one of the earliest classes of Travel Industry being stabbed, shot, gassed or help Israel there may not be of a nuclear wa r. A big deal is one to help in the future. With­ Mm111me111 s and memorials (continued from page 1) made when over twenty Amer~ out Israel, what can the Ameri­ i111he fines, 1!, l'llllite and hro11 :e. hind in Jerusalem in a possible icans visit Israel and they are can Jew call their own? Look at life-threatening situation (as /11 · /uJII I!' I 11111ull111w111 hy 11/1/IOIIIIIIJl' I// treated wit h kid gloves. Why? all the Soviet immigrants. What some people believe) to come are their prospects in the LETTERING • CLEANING • REPAIRS Although there may be a lot of to America? Is it because he so tension in Jerusalem, life in Is­ USSR? Leon J. Ruhi11 726 -6466 deeply believes in his group's rael basically goes on wit hout Identification Affiliat ed with Charles G. Morse Granite Company cause? Or is it that he fe lt that much change. his family was safe in their Recently it has been reported Cards homeland? The latter is correct, that the United States joined The R.I. Department of Eld­ he indicated, when he spoke to the United Nations in passing a erl y Affai rs (DEA) processes the audience at Emanu-EI last resolution condemning any ac­ identification cards for persons MT. SINAI MONUMENTS month. tion towards the Pa lestinians 60 and older every Friday from Another reason American for thei r violence against Is­ 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. at 160 Pine Our owner, Mitchell. .. his father and Jews need to support Israel raelis. This may seem another Street in Providence. grandfather... have been privileged to provide more is that the country expects slap in the face to Israel, but Persons must present proof about 1,500,000 Jews to now American Jews can show their of age, such as a birth certifi­ over 8,000 monuments in RI J ewish Cemeteries into Israel over the next five support with their feet . Now is cate, driver's license, or Blue since the 1870s for 2 reasons ... the quality is years, a population increase of the time to visit Israel. Cross Plan 65 card. The DEA the finest and the price is the lowest. more than 40 percent. This bill Price is the last obstacle one identification cards contain may be well over $30 billion, should worry about, says their owners' photograph, date Call 331-3337 for assistance. and Israel will have a difficult Dorothy Ann Wiener of Wiener of birth, Social Security time finding that kind of Travel. In fa ct, she says, the number, address, and signa­ money. _ _;______, Even with tourism down to- prices have dropped due to the tu re. DEA identification cards Middle East crisis. may NOT be used for free day, the sad truth of the matter Speaking from experience transportation on Rf PTA is that only 30 percent of Amer­ (she spent November 6- I 3th in buses. A $2 donation per ID ican Jews have been to Israel. Israel) Dorothy said, " It was card is required. The Smith family tradition These kinds of statistics prove my 33rd trip to Israel. There State law requires financial The Smith name has been known and how in touch American Jews were no American tourists institutions to honor the DEA are with Israel. If one doesn't there - only missionaries. And identification as valid for the respected by Jewish families for many years. visit Israel, then how can one (American) people were visit­ purpose of cashing municipal, The late Rev. Meyer Smith was Rhode Island's relate to it? ing their children." state and federal checks under revered mohel for generations. Cantor Jacob People stay home for fear of If the American Jews don't $750. '1ack" Smith prepared countless children for Bar and Bat Mitzvah and later sang at their U.S. Federal law now requires all funeral homes weddings. Now, in the true spirit of his to provide itemized pricing. Mount Sinai Memorial Chapel grandfather and fat her, Michael D. Smith has provided this courtesy for over fifteen years. continues his family's tradition of service to the Jewish community as Executive Director of the Sugarman-Smith Memorial Chapel. MOUNT SINAI MEMORIAL CHAPEL Su~-Smith The only RI Jewish funeral home that is a member of Memorial Chapel the Jewish Funeral Directors of America. The Rhode Island Jewish funeral home that can be trusted_.. for its honesty... integrity... and compliance with the highest standards of Jewish ethics and conduct_ Over 110 years service to R.I. Jewish families by our director. Mitchell. his father and grandfather. HOME OF YOUR FAMILY RECORDS. 331-3337 Please call 825 Hope Street al Fourth Slreet for your 458 Hope Street, Providence, Comer of Doyle Ave. Pre-need counseling with tax-free New Year From out-of-state call : Telephone: 331-8094 Out of State: 1-800-447-1267 payme nt planning is available. Calendar 1-800-331-3337 Michael D.Smith. Exec utive Director tLW .. I s.::..1e1, 11 E. THFRHODE ISLAND JEWISH HERALD, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 27, 1990 - 15 Classified

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For meetings of my is sponsoring its Second and master of ceremonies EDWARD This newspaper will not, knowingly, accept common law tort and defama· SHLESINGER "IT'S THE PARTY I CAN 00 .. any advertising for real estate which Is in scout troop, I wore my uncle's Annual High School Poetry Call me 943-9940. 1/4/91 v1olat1onoftheR.I.Fair Housin9Actand tion principles, for example. World War I doughboy uni­ Competition. Each Rhode Section 804 {CJ of Title VIII of the 1968C1v1l In addition, Rhode Island STEVE YOKEN ENTERTAINMENT - Profes­ form with the widebrimmed Isl and student in grades 9- 12 in Rights Act. Ou11eadersarehe1ebyinrormed sional Master of Ceremonies and Disc has also codified a civil statute hat and riding breeches. The that all dwe lling/housing accommodations invited to submit a poem. Jockey. Bar/Bat M1tzvah specialists which specificall y provides for guys laughed at me on Ses­ The competition has been (Oplional . N.Y. LaserUght Show) Boston advertiseclmthisnewspaperareava1lableon anequa!opporturntybasIs an award of compensatory sions Street, but I didn't give a designed to recognize and Party Planners· #1 Entertainer. 508 -679 - damages, including damages 1545. 1/31/91 ca re. reward excellence among for emotional distress, to any I guess Middle School as young, aspiring authors. Cash person who is maliciously sub­ they ca ll it now makes a good prizes of $75, $50, and $25 will FOR RENT Anti-Semitic jected to acts which could rea­ setting fo r costume drama. be awarded in a February 9 cer­ Intimidation sonably be constru ed as in· You're on the brink of the teens emony at which the winners NORTH MIAMI BEACH-POINT EAST. 1 br., 1 (continued from page 4) tended to harass or intimidate but not quite yet at ease with will be invited to read their because of religious or ethnic ba!hlullyfurnished-l}Ool.Min. 4 month group of others without author­ the prospect. Lily gets some poems. Last year, the judges rental Jan. through April or tu!I year . 24 hr background. If you are a victim ization shall be punished by good projec!S to play with. She selected seven poems for hon­ guardedgate. Callevenings944 -4343. of anti-Semitic threats, intimi­ had to act out the role of a great 1/ 4/91 imprisonment in the adult ors from among 200 submitted. dation or harassment, the court historical figure. I took out one Pa ramount Cards of Paw· correctional institution for not system can help you. of my mom's dresses from the more than two (2) years or by a tucket co-sponsors the compe· Fran R. Robins-Liben is a back of a closet. I stuffed it INTRODUCTION SERVICES fine of not more than five thou­ titian. partner at the Providence law fron t and back with pillows sand dollars ($5,000). The deadline for entries is firm of Tillingllast Collins & and did up Lily as Queen Vic­ JEWISH DATING SERVICE - "Personal This statute, like the one fo r Thursday, January 10. For a Service at .its Best. " Call Bernice at 1-508 - Graham. toria. I let her know if the gang verbal intimidation, requires complete set of guidelines, 998-1233. 1/ 3/ 91 made fun of her she should proof of in tent to terrorize and contact the Pawtucket Arts JEWISH INTRODUCTIONS INTERNA· Lily stamp her foot and yell out, to cause fear of actual harm as Council, 4 74 Broadway, Pa w­ TIONAL. Local and personalized. Ages 21 - (continued from page 3) "We are not amused." Lily a result. Consequently, suc­ tucket, R.I. 02860, 725 · 1151. 101. Let us find !hat special 'someone. Kumins. Lily was in tow. I took an A for that scene. Lily Call 1-800-442 -9050. 7/91 cessful criminal prosecutions and I live in a comic strip pursuant to these statutes are ye lled at Dick, " Yo, don't you difficult, depending as they do ever snap a towel at me, you realm, taking each small ad­ venture in stride. She gives my JOB WANTED on proof of a specific state of big bully!" 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