***************CAR-R T SO RT**C-027 24:l 0l/

VOLUME LXVI, NUMBER 50 CHESHVAN 18, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 31, 1996 35, PER COPY Assassination of Rabin Spurred Teens to Be More Active in Politics by Michele Chabin have coped in the yea r since the JERUSALEM (JTA)-For 14- assassination has depended on year-old Gavriella Lazar of their political and reli gious iden­ Jerusalem, life has never been tities, Ravi v said . quite the same since the assassi­ Before the assassination, he nation of Prime Minister Yitzhak said, right-wing teens had a Rabin one year ago. stronger sense of ideological "I've become more active po­ identity than their left- w ing litically," said Lazar, the daugh­ counterparts. ter of a Conservative rabbi w ho "Theassassinationhelped the describes her politica l views as doves define their identity, and left wing. served as a ca ta Iyst for group "Before the assassina ti on, I identification. Once the initial was somewhat involved, but grief wore off, they experienced since then I've started going to a relative sense of optimism be­ more d emons trations. I' m a cause they felt they had a cause, member of Peace Now Youth, a legacy to fulfill." and I pay a lot more attention to Conversely, teens who op­ what's going on in the coun­ posed Rabin's poli cies "felt very try." pessimistic. They thought that Convinced that intolerance the assassination would ruin VIA Honors Carol J. Grant a nd an atmosphere of hate led them as a cause. It weakened Carol J. Grant (right), vice president of Rhode Island NYNEX, is shown receiving the 1996 to the assassination of Rabin by their identity because they Award for Commitment to Volunteerism, conferred each year by VIA-The Volunteer Center Yigal Amir, La zar said, "Now, didn' t want to belong to what for Rhode Island, from Frankie Wellins, president of VIA's board. The award was presented at instead ofsayingthe first some people ca ll ed a VIA's annual ce lebration party on Oct. 18. thing that comes to 'camp of killers."' mind,I thin.kabout Regard less of the repercus ­ their political sions. A lot of stripe, however, Beth Sholom to Install Rabbi Levine kids I know all the teens in­ are more ca re- terviewed for ful now." this article and Host Scholar-in-Residence Last week said their Congregation Beth Sholom, Nov. 9 - 9 a.m., Shacharit, tling core of Jewish educational ma rked the lives had 275 Camp St. , Providence, will Dvar Torah on Parshat Chaye and spiritual insl"itutions. first yahrzeit i$ been person- observe the installationofRabbi Sarah delivered by Riskin; New York Magazine wrote, "In of Rabin's ally touched Mitchell C. Levine as the Kidd ush to follow services; 3:30 the 1960s a new brand of Ortho­ death, who by Rabin's congregation's new rabbi, and p.m., Risk.in meets with young dox rabbis appeared on the was gunned death. Rabbi Dr. Shlomo Risk.in, as a adults, high school and up; 4:10 American scene, stressing the down Nov. 4, " It was the scholar-in-residence, on Nov. 8 p.m., Minchah; 7 p.m., installa­ relevance ofJewish law for mod­ 1995, after a worst day of my and 9. tion service for Levine; Risk.in, ern life, and willing to take to peace rally in Tel life," said Ari, a The schedule is as follows: keynote speaker. the streets when Jewish inter­ Aviv. soldier from Haifa. Nov. 8-4:lSp.m., Mincha/ Ri sk.in dispels preconceived estsseemed at stake. As the lead­ According to a new "l was too young to Kabbalat Shabbat; 5:30 p.m., notions of what an Orthodox ing figure of the "reach out" survey - and what emerged vote for Rabin during the pre­ Family Shabbat Dinner, reser­ rabbi "should" be like. It's com­ school of Orthodoxy ... Rabbi from interviews with youths vious election, but I supported vationsrequired by Nov. 6. (Call mitment to the modern applica­ Riskin serves as a model for across the political and reli gious his peace process 100 percent." Beth Sholom at 621-9393); 7 p.m., tions of Jewish law has brought scores of rabbis and rabbis-to­ spectrum-theRabinassassina­ Mahmed, a young Israeli lecture and discussion by him to the forefront of a new be. He draws inquiries from in­ tion left a strong imprint on the Arab from Acre who also de­ Risk.in: "Modern Jew's Search · movement towards Orthodox tellectuall y inclined youth on li ves of most Israeli teen-agers. clined to give his last name, said, for Faith." Judaism, as he oversees a bus- (Continued on Page 19) "The vast majority of teen­ "The Arabs in Israel were just as agers were affected by the as­ affected as the Jews, perhaps sassination in one way or an­ even more so. other," said Ami ram Raviv, a "Rabin gave us the first glim­ New Jewish High School Signs Lease psychology professor and re­ mer of hope that Israelis and Now Accepting Applications be accessible from all parts of will offer a mechina (prepara­ Palestinians could one day live searcher at Tel Aviv Univer­ The New Jewish High School the greater Boston area. tory) program that will provide together in peace. I' m a Pales­ sity, who conducted the sur­ recently signed a lease for space "The New Jewish High intensive courses in these areas, tinian, but also an Israeli, and vey before the May elections. in a two-story brick building School is a major achievement as well as classes geared towards In the year since the assassi­ Rabin made it seem like the two near the Brandeis ca mpus. The of the Boston Jewish commu­ students with advanced day nation, Raviv said, "kids have aren' t mutually exclusive. He school, a plura listic school for nity," said Brandeis president school backgrounds. become more involved ." treated us with respect. the Jewish co mmunity of greater Jehuda Rei nha rz. "Brandeis Faculty will also reflec t the "lwantJews loknow thatwe "They a re reading more, Boston, wi ll integrate intensive University looks forward to spectrum of reli gious perspec­ wa tching more .TV news and are hurting, loo." Judaic studies wi th a ri gorous many years of coopera l"i on." tives. Yonalan,a 19-year-old yeshiva are more open to discussion," co llege preparatory program. It Thus far, the school has rai sed The school is currentl y ac­ Ra viv sa id . "On the other hand, student, sa id, "The worst part will open nex t fall for ninth-and more than $1 million. Its tar­ cepting appli ca tions from stu­ was recalling al l the bad things there has not been much politi­ 10th-graders. geted goal is $2 1 / 2 million, dents entering ninth and 10th ca l movement. Very few of those I'd said during Iri ght-wing!d em­ The school wil l use some of achieved by next fa ll. grades. ll will provide financial who opposed the peace process onstrations. Sometimes, I said Brandeis' faci lil ie5 (dining hall, The school will serve young aid to eli gible famili es, and the became neutral, bu t som e things out of a nger and frustra­ library, gym, etc.), enabling it lo people from every Jewish de­ head master is co mmitted to en­ people who were neutral be­ tion, not rea li zing that a fanati c have a bell erinfraslruclure than nomination. Since entering stu­ suring that "tuition wi ll not de­ ca me supporters and more in­ like Yigal Ami r would bestirred many establi shed hi gh schools. dents wil l va ry greatly in their ter any qualifi ed student from volved 1n po!Jl1 cs." by all the shouting. Loca teJ al the juncti on of the 1 lcbrew language skill s and al lending." The de.id linc for Just how 1nd1 vidual teen, (Continued on l'ag1._· 19) Ma ss l'ike and Roule 128, it will Jewish knowled ge, the , hool (Conl11W l>tl on l'agc 19) INSIDE THE OCEAN STATE Miriam Women Focus on Skin Treatment for No matter our age, we all· The Annual Equipment Schizophrenia desire the healthy glowing skin Event will kick off at this meet­ A free program about olan­ that is a mark of youth and ing. As in past years, monies zapine, the latest treatment for beauty. raised by this event will pur­ schizophrenia, will be presented On Nov. 4, Dr. Lori Polacek chase state-of-the-art medical on Nov. 12 from 6 to 10:30 p.m. will speak about "Micro Peels equipment fo r the Miriam. at the Ray Conference Center on and Laser Peels-Youthful Skin Julianne Galkin, Susan Gastel the Butler Hospital campus, 345 in the '90s" at The Miriam Hos­ and Arlene Hertzberg are chair­ Blackstone Boulevard, Provi­ pital Women's Association's fall ing this year's efforts. dence. health education seminar. Cheryl Blazar a nd Harriet This program is for clinical The community is invited to Granoff, vice presidents of the professionals who want to know come and learn the most up-to­ Women's Association, coordi­ the latest on this new medica­ date facts and fallacies regarding na ted the health educatio n tion for severe psychosis. The the popular use of acid peels and program; Nancy Schottland is program wi ll feature a three­ laser skin resurfacing. When is directing luncheon arrange­ ho ur national satellite the best time to treat skin? How ments; publicity is by Patricia videoteleconference which wi ll often can it be done? Are there G. Cohen. Morrisa Zwetch­ be broadcast simultaneously to any dangers or complications? kenbaum and Harriet Samors 39 cities. Polacek, w ho speciali zes in a re presidents of the Women's The program includes a buf­ cosmetic and breast surgery, Association. fet dinner (6 to 7 p.m.) and pro­ graduated from Brown Univer­ The open meeting and pro­ fessional educa tion credi ts. sity and Boston U ni versity gram begin at 12:30 p.m. in the Parking is free. School of Medicine. She is a staff Miriam's Sopkin Auditorium. Seating for this program is physician at The Miriam Hospi­ A petite lunch precedes the pro­ limited and registration is re­ ta l and has a private practice in gram: Formoreinformation,call quired by Nov. 5. For reserva­ Johnston. '.)31-8500, ex t. 32520. tions or more information, ca ll the public relations office at Bu t­ How Old Are Your Lungs? ler Hospital at 455-6265. If you smoke, your lungs may a t two different locations: Nov. be older than you think. During 6 and 13 at The Miriam Hos­ Get Your Shots November, w hich is Grea t pital's Fain Health Center; and Ameri can Smokeout Mo nth, Nov. 19 and 26 at the George at CVS IN HER HONOR-The child development center located at URI Lifespan is offering four free Clinics at Rhode Island Hospi­ To help area residents com­ Providence is named in honor of Dr. Pat Feinstein, a child testing sessions to determine tal. bat the flu this fa ll and winter psychiatrist. Feinstein,shown here,attended the recent dedication your lung age and damage due All four clinics will run from season, CVS/ pharmacy is host­ ceremonies. Pl, otography by Nora Lewis to smoking. 5:30 to 8 p.m. ing flu shot clinics in selected Informa tion will also be There are a limited number stores through Nov. 30. available about methods to he! p o f screening appointments Flu shots will be adminis­ Openings Available at Child you quit smoking. available, so register earl y. Call tered by representatives from The free lung health screen­ 444-4800 or toll-free long dis­ the Visiting Nurses Association Development Center ing clinics will be on four dates tance, (800) 927-1230. and will cost from $10 to $15, The University of Rhode Island, Providence, has opened a depending on the store loca ti on. childca re center for youngsters 3 to 5. The licensed facility will give No appointment is· necessary, URI students opportunities to work in the childhood specialti es but participants must be 18 years fi eld, as they learn, and will provide parents with a fl exible, ATTENTION LANDLORDS AND HOMEOWNERS: of ageorolder. Medicare B ca rds modern situation fo r their children. Originally designed as a re­ SOLVE REPAIR PROBLEMS must be presented at the time of source for URI personnel and students, it also welcomes the Carpentry • Painting • Wallpapering • Small Household Repairs the flu shot. children of others working in downtown Providence. For a complete schedule of The center has been named the Dr. Pat Feinstein Child Develop­ EAST SIDE PROPERTY SERVICES Call 24 hours - 725-4405 flu clinics in your area, ca ll (800) ment Center in honor of the doctor, a child psychiatrist. For more FLU-4428. information, call 277-5264. 'Opera at Audrey's' Managing 'Difficult' Behavior Moves to Sundays Join thousands of readers Bradley Hospital will offer ment credits for educators and Opera at Audrey's, the weekly two programs in November by Continuing Education units for dinner-theater production of who know what's going Subscribe to the Dr. Peter D' Amico on Manag­ social workers. Johnson& Wales Uni versity and ing Difficult Behavior-one for D' Amico will demonstrate on in the Rhode Island Opera Ad Hoc, has moved to parents and the other for class­ how to teach children new be­ Sunday ni ghts a t 6 p.m., a t Jewish Community ... room teachers. ha viors, give effecti ve com­ Audrey's restaurant, part of the The parent program will be mands and manage aggressive HHODI J&W Inn in Seekonk, Mass. offered on Nov. 7 from 7 to 9 behavior. He will suggest ways Opera at Audrey's features a p.m. in the Ruggles Gym on the to · provide effective conse­ fi ve-coursedinnercrea ted by the East Providence campus. quences and use "ti me-outs" students-chefs of J&W and light Timely features , local and social The program Managing Dif­ wisely, a nd will also recom­ opera and Broadway vocals by events, editorials and business ISlAND fi cult Behavior in the Classroom mend strategies to help parents members of Opera Ad Hoc. Se­ will be presented to teachers on and teachers deal with stress. profiles highlight every issue ... lections vary, and often include Nov. 14 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Both programs are free and you also get special holiday and compositions by Webber, Verdi, Bradley School, 915 West Main the community is invited . Reg­ Gershwin and Mozart. Opera seasonal issues. Road, Middletown. ister in advance by ca lling 444- JIWISH Ad Hoc is an affili ate of Ocea n Both programs have been 4800 or (800)927-1230. Yo u may Sta te Light Opera . approved by the R. I. Depart­ request a sign language inter­ The price for dinner and per­ Don't miss asingle one! rnentofEducationand National preter by calling Health Con­ forma nce is $32.95 per person. Associa ti on of Social Workers nection through the Rhode ls­ Return the fonn below to subscribe ... For reserva tions, ca ll (508) 336- HIRAlD to offer professional develop- land Relay: (800) 745-5555. 8700 . ,------7 I PLEASE BEGIN MY SUBSCRIPTION FOR ... Copies of the Herald I Rhode Island Mail ing• 0 I year $15 0 2 years $30 Directory to this week's Herald are available at. .. I Out-o f-State Mailin g O I year $20 0 2 years $40 In Cranston ARTS & ENTERTA IN MENT ...... • ...... •...... •...... 13, 14, 15 I Seni or Ci tizen (62+), R.I. Mailin g• 0 I year $12 U 2 years $24 Barn ey·s, Oakl awn Ave . CLASSIFIED ················· ···· ·········· ············· ···························· 19 Borders Book Shop, Garden City Ctr. I Senior Ci tizen (62+), 0ut-of-State Mailing O I year$ 16 02 ycars $32 E DITO RI AL ...... 4 Bro oks, Reservoi r Ave. I Name ______Cameron·s Pawtuxet Pharmacy. F EATURE ...... 5, 11 , 16 Broa d Street I Address ______Rainbow Bakery. Reservoir Ave . I JEWISH C OMMUNITY ...... 3, 7, 8 ,9 I MILESTONES ...... 10 I Phone O BITUARI ES ...... 18 Barney·s, East Avenue . Pawtucket I Mai l check to: R.I . Jewi,h llerald , 1(0. llox 6063, Providence, H.I. 02940-6o6.l 0cEAN STATE ...... 2 Boo ks on the Square, Wayland Square (on Angell I I *If you arc a Rhode Island er an d wish to have yo ur subsc riptio n forwarded to an SCI IOOLBEAT ...... 12 Hope Street Bagel. Hope St. Lout-of-state address fo r any part of the year, yo u must pay the out-of-stale rJte~ S PORTS ...... 6 East Side Prescription Center, Hope St. Swan Liquors. Hope St W ORLD & N ATIONAL ...... 17 Rhoda Judaic a. Burlington St THE-JEWISH COMMUNITY Special Ed Helps 'Stepping .Stones' Program Special Youn.gsters Reaches Unaffiliated Intermarried by Emily Torgan mi ssion of the Jewish Federa­ Jewish Community Reporter tion of Rhode Island in the fall A group of about 70 adults of 1995. In the winter, the co m­ Learn Judaism learned some old Jewish con­ mission awarded them a grant b y Emily Torgan dedica ted and concerned people cepts with new enthusiasm on to bring in the program, w hich Jewish Community Reporter who are doing a job that com­ Oct. 27. was developed by the Union of n a Sunday school classroom bines academics a long wi th "WhatistheTalmud?" asked American Hebrew Congrega­ at Temple Beth-El, most stu­ building self-esteem and confi­ Rabbi Michael Cahana as he pre­ tion for implementation across I sented the material in an inter­ dents are paying attention to d ence," said Zenofsky. the country. the word scramble game their Inside the temples where the active discussion at Temple The complimentary Stepping teacher is helping them with. In program is operational, each Beth-El in Providence. Stones program is a one-year sma ll groups, lyi ng on their temple gives Zenofsky a special Using answers from mem­ course to be offered at Beth-El stomachs on the rug or si lting classroom. bers of the audience, Cahana on alternate Sunday afternoons up a t their d esks, they busil y "We handle their Hebrew, and the group fashioned an an­ between 2 and 4 p.m. check their answers, crowing in and our curriculum is a little swer. The yearlong course provides triumph when they are right and different because we are work­ And many me mbers of an introduction to the basic parts screaming when they are not. ing with these kids," Zenofsky Rhode Isla nd 's Jewish co mmu­ of Jewish life. Participants will Rabbi Michael Cahana Bu tone little boy in the room expla ined. " Some things are nity hope that the new "Step­ explore Jewish holidays, hi story, Herald photo by Emily Torga,r is notconcentratingonthegame. omitted if we think it will be ping Stones to a Jewish Me" life-cycle events, culture, reli­ His gaze and hi s mind wander, better for the students. But basi­ program will provideananswer gious symbols a nd practices a nd the aide nea rby occasion­ ca ll y, we follow along with the to the problem of Jewish educa­ throughJewishart, music, food, ference went to people on the ally needs to quiet him. temples' curriculums." ti onal opportunity for young­ literature and language. federation's mailing lists as well. Barbara Zenofsky d oes not In many instances, if sters from interfaith families Children and their parents "Some friends of ours told us appear to mind, for she is a spe­ Zenofsky hears from a Sunday who are not affiliated with any w ill receive a non-pressured about this program," said Neil cial education teacher. The little school or Hebrew school teacher temple. overview of Judaism. Steinberg of Pawtucket. Stein­ boy's a ttention problem is the that a child is experiencing dif­ 'Tm very committed to out­ Sponsors were d eli ghted by berg, who was born Jewish, was reason why she has been ca ll ed ficu lties, that child will remain reach to interfaith families," ex­ the larger-than-expected turn­ at Stepping Stones with hi s wife, into the room, and she feels she in the regular classroom. How­ plai ned Julie Gutterman, chai r­ out of about 66 youngsters and Genie Shao, and their two sons, ca n help him. For 15 years, spe­ ever, Zenofsky and her staff will person of the Stepping Stones their families. ages 8 a nd 12. cial educa tion teacher Zenofsky observe the situation and make committee at its first meeting. "This is fa ntasti c," Gutter­ According to Steinberg, the has had faith in the noti on that d eterminati ons about how all "Statisti ca lly, we knowthereare man said . " People have come couple decided to attend Step­ educationall y challenged Jew­ involved can be best served. many intermarried couples who from all over the state, from ping Stones when thei r elder ish children can indeed learn " Sometimes, a stude nt with are unaffili ated out there." towns like Ja m estown a nd son Jason expressed an interest their faith. a n a ttention problem will have According to Cahana, the Cumberland." in being bar mitzvahed. On Oct. 27, Zeno fsky ex­ a hard time li s tening, but will SteppingStonescurriculum was According to Gutterman, "We know there is a Friday plained her program a nd do very well with a rt activi­ familiar to both him a nd to outreach committee members school, but that's a less struc­ shared some of the many suc­ ti es," Zenofsky expla ined . Gutterman. were initially confused as to how tured environment," said Shao. cess s to ries tha t have led to " We teach teaching strategies "This is a really special pro­ to reach the course's audience. Then their son Jason ap­ her beli ef. tha t w ill help tha t child keep gram, because it focuses on get­ " We went all out," said peared to tell hi s parents about " I have helped children w ith up a nd tha t will decrease the ting Jewish educa tion for the Gutterman. " Because we knew the chi ldren's first class. Down's syndrome ma ke their likelihood that he or s he will kids," Cahana said. Now direc­ this audience probably would " I saw one of those things bar mitzvahs," Zenofsky de­ be disruptive." tor of the program, Cahana not be reading the Jewish pa­ you hang on the wall," said Ja- clared proudly. The process is also helpful wrote a grant to bring 'Stepping pers, we advertised in small son. · Zeno fsky, w ho has been a for helping special needs stu­ Stones' to Rhode Island and pre­ presses across the state." "That's a mezuzah," Shao specia l educa ti on teacher in the dents sociali ze better. sented it to theContinuityCom- Flyers advertising the con- said. Cranston school system for 25 "Kids are very competitive, years, decided to take her expe­ and that can be hard," Zenofsky ri ence into the Jewish commu­ said . " If one kid is reading He­ nity. brew a mile a minute, and an­ At that time, she became an other is going very slowly, that's employee of the Bureau of Jew­ a hard situati on socially." ish Ed ucation of the Jewish Fed­ Therefore, Zenofsky has a era ti on of Rhode Island and special Hebrew class where stu­ helped the bureau to implement dents may lea rn at their own its p resent program, now in pace. place at synagogues across the " In a couple of cases, stu­ state. dents have resisted being taken " We are at Beth-El, Emanu­ out of a regular classroom, but EI, Temple Sinai, Temple Torat that is a very rare exception," Yi srael,and Temple Habonim," said Zenofsky. " In a different Zanofsky said . Soon, she hopes class, they can work in a sup­ Congregati on B' nai Is rael in portive environment, and they Woonsocket will be adding the reall y like it." bureau's program. At Be th- El , several students According to Zenofsky, the were grouped in a room around program helps children with special equipment to help them beha vioral disorders, Downs learn the difficult language. syndrome, lea rning problems One listened to a tape re­ that include auditory a nd vi­ corder wearing earphones, an­ sual processing problems, d ys­ other worked one-on-one wi th HHI, NEIGHBOR. HAVE YOU lexia and more. a tutor, and a third stared in­ " We d on' t classify a chi ld tently a t a large card wi th a He­ as specia l need s," Ze nosfk y brew word on it. TRIED OUR CHEESE?" said . " We observe the child " Hebrew is phonetic, and a Cabot cheddar cheese, butter and other dairy foods are a nd see if he or s he ex hibits lot of the time, the kids pick it cha racteri s ti cs o f the prob­ up," Zenofsky explai ned. " If offered with pride by you r nearby dairy far mers. The sam e lems. Then, we ta lk to the par­ not, we can help them memo­ farm ers who, together, own the Cabot Creamery. ents a nd teachers to d etermine ri ze enough to make a baror bat And what that mea ns is, every lime you bu y a Cabot w hether the child could do mi lzvah that is tailored lo their product, you're helping to support 20 famil y farm s nea r you better in a s ma li er class. In our needs." sma li er classes, we have situa­ Zenofsky hold s that no dis­ in Rhode Island and throughout the Northeast. You're help­ ti ons w here we can teach ac­ ability should prevent a child ing to preserve a wa y of life that 's bee n import ant here for ' cording to indi vidua l s tyles, from receiving Jewish educa ­ generati ons. And you're getting so me of the fr es hest, pures t, one o n one if necessary." tio n. bes t-ta sting dairy products made an ywh ere. To help w ith the s pecia l " It can be wonde rful," needs teaching, Zeno fs ky has Zenofsky said . " I love coming Sin ce 1919, your nea rby fa rm ers have bee n working a nothe r s ta te-cerli fi ed teacher lo their bar or ba t mit zvahs, and this land , tending th e herd s and gatherin g th eir milk. working wi th her, as well as seeing these children wi th their And as long as you keep bu yin g, sharin g and enjoying fo ur mai n teachers. They a lso parents. I rea ll y qvell. And some Cabot products, th ey' ll kee p right on doin g it. have a seri es o f aid es working of them even go on wi th their with the m. Jewish educa ti ons. That's a grea t "They a re a bunch of ve ry feeling." EDITORIAL Two Outs, Bottom of How Strange The Ways of Providence by Richard S. Sarason izes G-d's choice of the people Abraham's intercession on the 10th Inning ... Parashat Vayera ("And Israel, though they are but late­ behalf of Sodom - "Shall not G-d] appeared [to Abraham]") comers to the land of Canaan. the Judge of all the earth deal by Rabbi Avi Weiss Red Sox would win. forms the critical midpoint of So Ishmael and Hagar must be justly?" - provides a powerful ew York has gone Yankee This week's Torah portion the Abraham narrative. Its di­ banished (though they, too, model for arguing with G-d in Ncrazy. That's because the comments on this phenomenon. verse episodes all display a come under G-d's providential subsequent Jewish tradition. Yankees are baseball's 1996 After the binding of Isaac epi­ single theme: the miraculous care and are saved from death We often imagine that the World Champions. sode, the Torah tells us that ways of divine providence. in the wilderness). "truly" religious person's atti­ So enthusiastic did Yankee Nachor, Avraharn's brother, We are repeatedly made Then G-d seemingly imper­ tude toward life is one of quiet fans become, that in my syna­ was blessed with eight children. a ware of the precarious situation ils the promise by demanding confidence and faithful convic­ gogue there was even a move to The listing of Nachor' s progeny ofG-d's promise to Abraham that Isaac's sacrifice on Mount tion. Indeed, Abraham in our offer prayers for a Yankee win. seems anti-climatic - corning he will be the progenitor of a Moriah. Only at the last mo­ parasha is often held up as the Ten years ago, when the Mets as it does after an event of such great nation. To begin with, ment, once Abraham's faithful­ model. wontheWorldSeries,NewYork dramatic import. Abraham and Sarah have no son: ness has been displayed, is it Yet, listening deeply to both was no less crazed. Right after Perhaps, said Rabbi He is an old man, and she is long revealed that G-d does not de­ the words of the Torah and its their World Series victory, I re­ Soloveitchik, the birth of past the age of childbearing. sire the sacrifice of the firstborn silences, we perceive as well ceived a letter with a check of Nachor's children is recorded But G-d appears to them, an­ but that a vicarious animal sac­ moments of profound anguish $500 from someone who had to contrast A vraharn and nouncingthatSarah will indeed rifice will serve in his stead. and despair, of anger and argu­ attended our outreach free Yorn Nachor's lot. Avraharn, the bear a son. (Is it any wonder that In each of these paradoxical mentation. Kippur service. pathfinder of a new faith, the she laughs at the thought, as narratives, the waysofG-d defy These, too, are an authentic The writer of the letter indi­ absolute believer in G-d memorialized in the name human convention and expec­ part of Abraham's pilgrimage, cated he was sending the dona­ struggled to have a child with Yitzhak?) And, miraculously, tation: They are truly miracu­ and our own. It is precisely in tion in the wake of the miracu­ Sarah. And once born, Isaac al­ this comes to pass. lous! the paradoxical character of the lous game six victory by the N .Y. most dies in the akeda story. Twice more in our parasha, Another major episode re­ Torah's narratives - their con­ Mets over the Boston Red Sox Nachor on the other hand, a man G-d's promise to Abraham counts a different aspect of tradictions, supreme ironies, (the famous Bill Buckner game). of questionable faith, is blessed comes under threat, first from G-d's providence; punisher of sudden reversals, and defiance ''This check," he wrote "is the with child after child. Ital! comes Hagar and Ishmael, then, para­ human offenses. · of conventional expectations­ fulfillment of a promise I had so easy to him. doxically, from G-d. The cities of Sodom and that their truth lies. made at the bottom of the 10th Avraharn could have chal­ Abraham now has two sons, Gomorrah are destroyed because Therein we both recognize inning with two outs and two lenged G-d: Why should I each the firstborn to his mother: of their moral depravity. This is ourselves and perceive glimpses men on. In closing, all I can say struggle while Nachor reaps re­ Which will"inherit the promise? typified by their violation of the of the Divine. is thatasaJew and a Met fan I've ward? Despite the unfairness, Throughout the patriarchal basic code of hos pi tali ty to strang­ Rabbi Richard 5. Sarason, learned to believe in miracles." Avraharn neverdoubtsG-d. He narratives, it is against social ers (and pointedly contrasted Ph.D., is a professor of rabbinic I couldn't help but think of remains a staunch believer. convention, the younger son with Abraham's gracious hospi­ literature and thought at Hebrew the countless synagogues and The test of faith is to believe w horn G-d chooses: Isaac, Jacob, tality to the same strangers, who Union College-Jewish Institute of churches which had lost out in G-d not only when our Joseph, Ephraim. Each symbol- turn out to be divine). Religion , Cincinnati. when Boston fans made simi­ prayers are answered, but when lar type commitments if the they're not. We Should Act Like First-Class Passengers Jewish Book Month by Rabbi Maurice Weisenberg no more tickets left for third or proached the Jew and de­ Congregation Agudath Achim second classes. manded, "Let me see your This year, Jewish Book Month is from Rabbi Bernard Berzon tells As he had to be in Warsaw ticket." Nov. 6 to Dec. 8. The Herald will be run­ the story of how in early years of the next day on a n urgent mat­ The frightened man ning special features during the month. the century the passenger trains ter, he bought a ticket for the fumbled in hi s pockets and fi­ To submit an article, mail copy to: in Europe were divided into first. nally produced it. The conduc­ Rhode Island Jewish Herald three classes. One could pur­ The splendor of the car and tor examined it carefully, and P.O. Box 6063, Providence, R.I. 02940. chase either an expensive first­ the luxurious dress of the pas­ finding it in good order, said To place an ad, call 724-0200. class ticket and travel in luxury, sengers dazzled his eyes. His to him, "Mister, you have a or a second-class ticket and shabby dress and his empty first-class ticket; why don't travel in relative comfort, or a pockets made him self-con­ you act l/ke a first-class pas­ RHODE ISLAND JEWISH cheap third-class ticket and go scious and ill-at-ease. Feeling senger?" with the poor. out of place, he fidgeted and Many live their lives as if they HERALD There was a poor Jew who trembled in his seat. were third-class passengers had to travel from Bialystock to The conductor, noticing the when in reality they own first­ (USPS 484-760) Warsaw. He stood at the end of peculiar behavior of this pas­ class tickets. If we have first­ Publlshed Every Week By The a long line to purchase a third­ senger, eyed him with suspi­ class tickets, why not act as if we Jewish Press Publlshlng Company class ticket. By the time he cion. The official thought he are worthy of being a first-class EDITOR reached the window, there were had no ticket, so he ap- passenger. ALISON SMITH ASSOCIATE EDITOR NEIL NACHBAR Candlelighting CONTRIBUTING REPORTER MICHAEL FINK November 1, 1996 JEWISH COMMUNITY REPORTER The Power of the Down-to-Earth Woman EMILY TORGAN 4:22 p.m. This week's Torah portion, Abraham and Sarah. Man Abraham that He would fulfill ADVERTISING ACCOUNT REPS QIANA FLORIO Vayeira, hints at a spiritual yet and woman. When Abraham His covenant specifically and STEPHEN DUBOIS mundane aspect of Abraham found out that his wife, Sarah, exclusively through Yitzchak, MAILING ADDRESS: from Abraham's perspective it Box 6063, Providence, R.I. 02940 and Sarah's relationship. was to bear a child, he prayed. TELEPHONE: (401) 724-0200 The rabbis of the Talmud From the lofty, detached view­ seemed that Ishmael should stay PLANT: teach: "Howdoesa woman help point of his great saintliness he in the house. Only in his own Herald Way, off Webster Street a man? ... If a man brings wheat, asked, "Would that Ishmael home could Abraham hope to Pawtucket, R.I. 02861 OFFICE: does he chew the wheat? If he might live before You!" He influence Ishmael in a positive 1175 Warren Avenue brings flax, does he wear the hoped that Ishmael would con­ manner. East Providence, R.I. 02914 flax? It follows, tinue to live in fear of and wor­ But G-d declared Periodical Mail postage paid at Providence, then, that she ship G-d. Abraham saw in to Abraham, Rhode Island. Postmaster, send address brings light to his "In all that Sa­ changes to the Rhode Island Jewish Herald, P.O. Box 6063, Providence, A.I. 02940-6063. eyes a nd puts rahsays toyou, Subscription rates: Thirty-five cents per copy. hi rn on his feet! " li s ten to her By mail $15.00 per annum. Outside Rhode TORAHTOD:AY voice, for in Island and southeasJern Massachusetts; A person's $20.00 per annum. Senior citizen discount mission in life is Yitzchak shall available. Bulk rates on request. The Herald descendants be assumes subscriptions are continuous unless to elevate and notified to the contrary in writing. refine the mate- Ishmael, future father of the called to yo u." The Herald assumes no financial responsi­ The commentator, Rashi , ex­ bihty for typographical errors in advertise­ rial aspects of the world, imbu­ Arab nations, the potential for ments, but will reprint that part al the adver­ ing them with spiritual content. living a G-d-fearing life. plains that this statement indi­ tisement in which the typographical error oc­ But man brings only wheal and ButSarahsaw reality. She saw ca tes that Sarah's power of curs. Advertisers will ptease notify the man­ agement immmectiately of any error which fla x; he is concerned with raw Ishmael'sdevastating influence prophecy was s upe rior to may occur. materials, with generaliti es. He in the home, particularly over Abraham's. fl was Sarah, the Unsollcited manuscripts: Unsolicited manu­ scnpts are welcome. We do no1 pay for copy is somewhat removed from the her so n Isaac (Yitzchak). She down-to-earth woman, the pnnted. All manuscripts must be typed, double-­ down-lo-earth rea liti es, the de­ demanded that Abraham re­ foundation of the home, who spaced. Enclose a stamped, sett -addressed - - tails. move the harmful influence of recogni zed the harmful influ­ env~ope ,t youwanl the manuscript returned. - - Letters to !he editor represent the opinions ol fl is woman who transforms Ishmael from the home. ence. the wrtters, not !he editors, and should include Abraham could nol find From A TI1ought for the Week, the letter writer's telephone number for verih­ the wheal in to food and lhe fla x cahon. Notice: The opinions pre sen ted on this into clothing, who tangibly peace with the idea of sending Detroit. Adapted from tire works of The H8faki 1s a member ol !he New Err page do not necessarily repre se nt the implements our lifetime mi s­ hi s old est son away. Although tire L11ba vitclr er Rebbe. Submilled gland Press Assoc,a1ion and a sut>scnber lo opinions of this establishment. the Jew1Sh Telegraphtc Agency. sion. G-d had a !ready informed by Rabbi Yelros /111a Laufer. - THE RHODE !SbAND JEWJSH HERALD,-'TI:IlJRSDAY, OCTOBER 31, 1996.-5 FEATURE Serving the Needs of Jewish Inmates Assoc. Ed. Nole: Recently, while around the country. We are in­ fi lling constitutional guarantees try. Among other things, the three-way calljng. Establishing "surfing" the Internet at a friend's stituting new programs all the of religious freed om. We work Aleph Advisory provides institu­ a three-way connection violates house, I stumbled across the Web time to serve the spiritual needs to obtain kosher food for Jewish tions with notice and d irection most prison's policies, and may site of The Aleph Institute, which of our brothers and sisters in inmates, defend Jews' rights to about the religious requirements subject you and Aleph's pro­ helps serve the needs of Jewish in­ distress and their families. own religious articles, books and ofJewish inmates. Aleph is also grams to sanctions. mates across the country. I knew While we would like to sat­ clothing, and insure that they developing a Handbook of Jewish • Aleph CAN try to arrange that there were rabbis and cantors isfy every request for assistance, can observe the sanctity of the Practice and Procedure for insti­ visitations by a staff or local who visited Jewish inmates, but I wearesomewhatlimited by our Sabbath and holidays. tutional staff. rabbi. Aleph currently coordi­ never realized that there was an mission statement and budget While most prison chaplains The handbook is designed to nates approximately 60 rabbis organization which acted on behalf considerations. a nd wardens seek to accommo­ be a reference guide fo r chap­ w ho visit approximately 150 of the Jewish prison population. Here is a general overview of da te requests, they often lack lains and institutional staff as to institutions per year. We are The following is Aleph's mis­ what Aleph can and cannot d o the manpower, highly special­ the daily and seasonal religious expa nding our network of staff sion statement, followed by an ar­ for you right now. ized knowledge and resources needs of Jews. and volunteers every day, and ticle written by Isaac M . • Aleph CAN help you touch necessary adequately to meet Aleph is expa ndi ng its library soon hope to be able to provide Jarosla wicz, Esq., titled "What your heritage. Aleph ships thou­ of Judaic and contemporary law more visitations even to remote Aleph Can and Cannot Do For sands of Jewish publica tions, - comprised of texts a nd locations. You," which appeared in The Na­ videos and religious books CD-ROM d iscs. The Ju­ Wherever possible, we reach tional Liberator, Aleph's news­ to inmates and prison li­ daic law section assists out to rabbis a nd Jewish com­ letter to Jewish inmates. braries a rou nd the Aleph's rabbis in an­ munities close to the institution country. Inmates also swering the many to providesupportservices, visi­ Mission Statement request and receive inquiries regard­ tations, religious fu rloughs, and The Aleph Institute, founded religious articles such ing religious laws assistance with job placement. at the express direction of the as prayer books, To­ tha t we receive • Aleph CAN sometimes as­ Lubavitcher Rebbe, is a not-for­ rah volumes, prayer from wardens and sist with various emergency profit organization serving the shawls and tefillin. cha plai ns across situations for inmates and their unique needsofJewsofa ll back­ • Aleph CANNOT the country. fa milies, includ ing medical grounds in prison, the milita ry he!p you wi th legal ad­ The secular con­ emergencies. a nd anywhere else they a nd vice pertaining to your temporary lawsec­ • Aleph CAN ship you mate­ their fa milies may become iso­ individual offense. Ev­ tionassistsAleph's rials for each Jewish holiday. lated from their heritage. ery month, we receive legal staff and vol­ We currently supply educa­ Aleph also creates programs many requests fo r as­ unteer lawyers in tional, religious and food mate­ as alternati ves to incarcera tion sistance with inmates' addressing (or, rials to about 4,000 inma tes a nd d evelops u nique educa­ cases, motions and ap­ w hen necessary, around the country. Note, how­ tional programs for the general peals. Weare attempt- litigating)constitu­ ever, that p rison policies va ry public. Aleph receives no fund­ ing to organize a na- tional issues of free around thecountry withrespect ing from traditional American tionwide network of attorneys to the complex spiritual needs of exercise of religion. to food items. Jewish organi zations, the gov­ provide pro bono legal services Jewish iruna tes. Asa result, reli­ And, of course, Aleph con­ For more info rmati o n o n ernment, or other non-profit for indigent Jewish inmates but gious requests are sometimes ti nually meets wi th senior sta te Aleph's services, or to d iscuss agencies, and is supported by are not, unfortunately, yet in any rebuffed, delayed in channels, a nd federal corrections officers planned giving opportunities, private donations. position to provide legal assis­ or dismissed out of hand. to assist in the implementation contact Ra bbi Sho lo m D. ta nee with respect to the merits To better add ress these prob­ of programs tha t protect a Jews' Lipskar, chairman, or Isaac M. What Aleph Can a nd of your case. lems, Aleph has taken various right to exercise his/ her reli­ Jaroslawicz, executive director, Cannot Do For You • Aleph CAN try to help you steps. Before this Passover, gion in an appropriate manner. The Alephlnstitute,9500Collins Each month, Aleph accepts practice your Jewishness w hi le Aleph faxed and mailed more • Aleph CAN accept your Ave., Surfside, FL 33154. Tel.: approximately 600 collect calls in prison. We have always been than 700 copies of our Aleph collect telephone calls from any­ (305) 864-5553; fax: (305) 864- a nd receives approxima tely in the forefront of pursuing strat­ Advisory to chaplains and insti­ where in the country. 8269; e-mail: [email protected]. 1,500 letters from Jewish inmates egies to assist institutions in fu l- tutional staff around the coun- • Aleph CAN OT arrange

Lincoln School Thanks Dorothea YOU 'RE LEAVING? Take time to let us know. CUSTOM PRINTED WITH Whenever and wherever you go, YOUR NAME AND/OR Leonhardt Foundation we want you to tell us about it. CUSTOM DESIGN Us. Not t he Post Office. They Specializing in On Oct. 16 Lincoln School used to restore the stone wall at Joanne Cass u llo a nd the don't t ell us everything, you Bar / Bal Mitzvahs & Corporate Screening recogni zed a nd tha nked The the corner of Butler and East Dorothea Leonhardt Founda­ know! Call us at 724-0200, and 421 -3268 Dorothea Leonhardt Founda­ Orchard avenues directly in tion to inspire us all." (Cassullo keep in touch. tion ofNewYorkCity ina morn­ front of the school. represented the Leo nha rd t 1158·1164 N. Main St. ing ceremony. A $20,000 grant In acknowledging the grant Foundation at the ceremony.) Providence, RI 02904 was given by the foundation in by the foundation, Wasserman Wasserman is a member of ho nor of the David D. said, "We are lucky to have as the board of overseers, co-chair­ Wasserman fa mily. It will be good and genuine a fri end as man of the development com­ judys studio ltd. mittee, and a member of the buildings and grounds commit­ F~ We~~ Cle~ tee. His mother, Ina Dwares Wasserman of Providence is a Just Wear it...... Anywhere! Lincoln alumna, class of 1953, and his daughter Martabel is a (!~,,., third-grade student, class of 6S0 O~ A-v~, RI 2006. H-T-W-f 1:30-S:30, T~. 1:30-g, 5..t.1:30-4 (401) 1~-3$22

What othe r --- -·· ... - ...... , ...., camera store in Providence offers the Artistic Alternative? ELECT None. Come on by and see fo r yourself what sets us apart JOHN from the rest.

The Camera Werks PATTERSON 764 Hope Street Providence, RI 02906 State Senate, District 23 "On th is happy occas ion ... " (from the left) David D. Wasserman, 273-LENS Joanne Cassullo and Kris tina Wasserman pose togeth er on ((Working fo r North Kingstown" Oct. 16. 6-THE RHODE ISLAND JEWISH HERALD, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 31, 1996

RWU Student Adapts to Life at College by Neil Nachbar house. It's usually a good oppor­ ishstudents was one reason why Herald Associate Editor tunity to spend time with cous­ I didn 't want to come to RWU," hen students enter college, ins that she doesn't get to see too said Lebowitz. "It was a big Wthey must adapt to many often. But last year, Chanukah thing with my fa ther. He would changes in their life. Beth did not coincide with school va­ have been happier with a higher Lebowitz, a sophomore at Roger cation and Lebowitz missed out percentage." Williams University in Bristol, on the family festivities. Lebowitz went on to say that has had to make her share of To cheer her up a little, her certain things, such as the beau­ adjustments. parents sent her a gift package, tiful campus, the faculty, Corning from a Jewish house­ which included a menorah. Al­ strength of her major and that hold in Edison, N .J., to a college though it wasn' t the same, she she wanted to be able to play which only has 5 percent Jewish was able to share the holiday volleyball, swung the pendu­ students (in a town which prob­ with her [gentile] friends. lum in favor of RWU. ably has a lot less than that), has "I received special permis­ On the volleyball court, been a difficult transition. sion from my RA [resident as­ Lebowitz has had to make an­ "It's hard to be observant in sistant] to light candles in the otheradjustment. AtWardlway­ school," said Lebowitz, who at­ dorm, because it was for reli­ Hartridge High School, she was tended Hebrew school for eight gious purposes," said Lebowitz. a setter, w hich is similar to the years and was bat rnitzvahed at "I lit the menorah with my role of a quarterback in football a temple she described as some­ friends. They were very recep­ or a point guard in basketball. where between Conservative tive. I like teaching people about At RWU she's had to learn a and Orthodox. my religion. " new position - weak side hit­ According to Lebowitz, RWU For Passover, Lebowitz's ter. "doesn' t do much" to recogni ze household usually hosts the "I never really hit in high the needs of Jewish students. family seder. This year, she school," said Lebowitz. "At first, And since it would take her four hopes to drive home on the 1 found it to be a difficult adjust­ and a half hours to get to Edison, weekend a nd at least share ment, but it didn' t take long (to goinghomefortheholidaysisn't part of the holiday with the get used to). 1 liked it.'' always an option. family. "She's adapted well," said This year, Lebowitz, who is a Between holidays, the corpo­ third-year coach Tamara Sutton. starter on the women's volley­ rate communication major finds "I saw a tape of her in high ball team, had to decide between it just as difficult to stay involved school and I thought because of observingYom Kippurand join­ in Judaism. her height (S' 10" ), she would be BETH LEBOWITZ has been one of the most consistent players ing her teamma tes. "Hillel at RWU is small and a good hitter." on the RWU volleyball team this year. Hera ld photo by Neil Nachbar "My team had a conference inacti ve. Meetings or luncheons Sutton was correct. Lebowitz game and I felt as though 1 consist of only three or fo ur is currently second on the team goali e her seni or year and all­ editor. She's also been a deejay wouldn't be able to get to a people," said Lebowitz. "It's in kills and kills per game. state for volleyball her junior at the school radio station for temple," said Lebowitz. "What tough sometimes, especially if "Last year she was learning and senior years, as well as be­ the past two years. do you do in that situation? It you want to date someone who the positi on," said Sutto n. ing the most valuable player and Academi cally, Lebowitz has was hard for me." is Jewish." "This year she's having a great captai n of her team. two minors: computers a nd After much consideration, RWU's small Jewish student season. She's a lot more confi­ In college, she's been just as marketing. During the second Lebowitz chosetojoinherteam­ population has not only been dent.'' involved in school activities. semester of next year, she'll do a mates. frustrating, but it weighed in Asi de from volleyball , Last year she played on the soft­ communications internship. Traditionally, the Lebowitz her decision as to which school Lebowitz also played softball ball tea m. This year she's a staff In every regard, Lebowitz has family gathers for a hugeChanu­ to choose. and field hockey in hi gh school. writer for the school newspa­ adapted quite nicely to li fe at kah celebration at her aunt's "The small percentage of Jew- Shewasanall-statefield hockey per; next year she'll be the sports college. Brooke Rubin Wins State Singles Tennis Tournament by Neil Nachbar Singles Champion. didn' t get burned out." With her matches easi ly in Herald Associate Editor Rubin, a junior at Cranston Although she's played in hand, Rubin spent a lot of time rooke Rubin knew she West, won the championship by numerous local, regional and this year helping her teammates. Bwanted to play tennis since beating Lisa Francazio of national tournaments, Rubin "Even while I was playing, I she was 4 years old. Now, at Wheeler 6-4, 7-6 (5-0). That was didn't play high school tennis would talk to my teammates age 16, she's the fo urth best by far her toughest match of the until this year. next to me," said Rubin. "I player in New England and as year, as she dominated her op­ "I should have played last would try to help the other of last week, she's the Rhode ponents en route to an unde­ year, but I needed some time off gi rls." Island Interscho lasti c State fea ted season. to regroup and get my mind "She wanted her teammates Rubin'sinterestin the together," said the 16-year-old . to do well," said Corvi. "She sport began when she Rubin lead Cranston West to would always ask how every­ watched her fa ther play. a second place finish in Class one else was doing. It wasn' t a When she was All this year. Despite always one-man show fo r her." 6 1 / 2, she picked up a being matched up against the According to Corvi , Rubin's racquet for the first time opponent's best player, she skill s a nd work ethic often and started hitting the rarely lost more than one game brought the best out of her team­ balls over the net. At age out of the entire match. mates. 8, her father began Playing high school tennis "She inspired the other kids coaching her, but her may have been less competitve to do better," stated Corvi. "She BROOKE RUBIN warms up ski lls progressed so than what Rubin was used to, wasalwayswillingtowork with before the championship quickly, he could no butwhatshegainedsociallywas some of the younger, less expe­ match. Herald photo by Neil Nachbar longer help her. invaluable. Being an only chi ld rienced players." "Whensheturned 12, and having rarely played on a Si nce her matches were usu­ and kept Rubin at the baseline she knew more than team, the interacti on and sup­ a ll y finished q ui ckly, Rubin by hitting deep returns. me," said Larry Rubin, port of others was a refreshing rarely got much of a workout Rubin overca me a 3-1 deficit Brooke's fa ther. change. during competition. Therefore, in the first set to win 6-4. In the Unlike many players, "It was good for her to bond she did a lot of running on her second set she trailed 4-2, but her strength as a child with other young women. I'm own, and once a week, Corvi battled back to win 7-6 (5-0 in was her backhand. She not sure she had that before," would all ow her to practice with the tiebreaker). learned to develop a said Cranston West coach Sue a private coach. Although Francazio lost, she forehand at Camp JORI Corvi . "She needs sociali zati on, Rubin'sdorninancecontinued played one of her best matches when she was 8 or 9. rathe r than just practicing right through the state singles ever. Rubin on the other hand, Although she played against men." tournament, agains t Rhode was disappoi nted with the vic­ more tennis than most Rubin immediately appreci­ Island's best players. In the round tory. kids, a thle ti cs took a ated thedynamics ofplaying on of 32, she won 6-1, 6-0 . In the "I haven't been seeing co m­ back seat to educa ti on. a team. round of 16, she also won 6-1, 6- petition like that and I haven't "First came school, "Playing on a team is a lot 0. In the quarterfinals, she rolled been pushing myself like I second came Hebrew different than playing tourna­ to a 6-0, 6-0 victory. She won her should," sa id Rubin. school (a t Temple Sinai ments," said Rubin. "Your team­ semifinal match 6-1, 6-0. An observer would think that in Cranston) and then mates are all owed to cheer for In the fina ls, Rubin was tested Rubin has been pushing ex­ came tennis," said Larry. you and your coach can talk to for the first lime this year. The tremely hard . But when you're BACK AT YOU - Brooke Rubin "She never had time to you. At tournaments, you're all sophomore from Wheeler ran the fo urth best player in ew returns a shot in the finals of the state play, but that helped her by yourself. My fa ther can't even down several ba lls that looked England, yo u hold yourself up tournament. H,rald photo by Nell Nachbar d o wn the road . She talk to me." like they would besure winners to hi gh expectatio ns. THE RHODE ISLAND JEWISH HERALD, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 31, 1996 7 THE .JEWISH COMMUNITY JCCRI Has Something For Everyone Mishnah Study Class to Meet Ever wish you had more code of Jewish law based on the egistration for classes and nine sessions; tennis and swim, to adult, 18 sessions, Nov. 12 to hours in the day for study? Do Torah and spells out the rabbinic progra ms at the Jewish Tuesday 1 to 2:30 p.rn., nine ses­ Jan. 23. R you wish you could learn more laws for Jewish life. The class is Community Ce nte r of sions, Nov. 12 to Jan. 21 . • Line Dancing - Adults, about Judaism but can' t find the studying Tractate Brachot which Rhode Island has begun for the • Basketball-League 1, ages Thursday 10 to 11 a.m., on-go­ time to learn? teaches about prayers. 1996-97 fall / winter session. 6 to 7; League 2, ages 8 to 9; ing program. Congregation Agudas Achirn Learning the Mishnah will en­ There are programs for all League 3, ages 10 to 11 (20 ses­ Registration can be done by in Attleboro has a solution! A hance your knowledge of Jewish ages such as: sions, starts Nov. 10); junior mail or in person on Nov. 5, 8:30 morning Mishnah study class prayer life and practice. All texts • The New Parents Club - high, junior varsity and varsity to 9:30 a.m., noon to 6 p.m., for meets at the synagogue every are in translation and no previ­ For newborn to I-year-olds and basketball games, ages 12 to 18, JCCRI members only; Nov. 6 Thursday from 7:30 to 8:15 a.rn. ous background is required. their parents on Thursdays, 9:30 Tuesday, Thursday and Satur­ and 7, 8:30 to 9:30 a.m., noon to Much can be accomplished in All are welcome to join the to 11 a.rn.; for nine sessions, day, starting Nov. 12. 6 p.m. for members and nofl­ regular, focussed study of Jew­ Mishnah class. For more infor­ Nov. 14 to Jan. 23. • Cartooning-Grades three mernbers. ish texts. mation, contact Rabbi Gail Dia­ • Pee-Wee Tennis (a nd swim to six, Tuesday 3:45 to 4:30 p.rn., Program guides are available The Mishnah is the earliest mond at (508) 222-2243. options) - For ages 4 to 5, ten­ nine sessions, Nov. 12 to Jan. 21. by calling the JCCRJ at 861-8800. nis only, Tuesday 1 to 1:45 p .rn., • Wa ter Workout - Ages 16 Informational Meetings for Prospective Parents What's Cooking at Beth-El? Adoption Options, the com­ Waterman St. in Providence. The counseling, post-adoption coun­ prehensive adoption program next meeting will be held on seling and supportive counsel­ Chocolate chip-almond-co­ further taste-tested by the ofJ ewish FarnilyService, is now Nov. 7. ing with parenting concerns. conut-macaroons for Passover. Cookbox Committee. These tra­ offering informational meetings Adoptio n Options offers a Services are available regard­ Cranberry chicken fo r d itional reci pes are user-friendly about adoption for anyone in­ broad range of choices for any­ less of reli gious affili ation. Ros h H asha na h. versions of Bubbie's (Gra nd­ terested in exploring the choices. one considering adoption, in­ For more information or to Apricot ha rn a n­ ma's) mouth-watering deli ca­ The meetings, w hi ch are free, cluding services fo r birth par­ arrange a co nfidential consulta­ tashen fo r Purim. cies. will' be held the first Thursday ents, adoptive parents and chil­ tion, ca ll Toby Zaitchik, Adop­ Enjoy the fa m­ The purpose of this project is of every month from 6 to 8 p.m. dren: information, referrals, tion Options coordinator at 331- il y trad iti ons of to preserve a nd enhance the • at the offices of JFS at 229 home studies, pre-adoption 5437. Jewish cooking wonderful trad iti onal Jewish with a new, corn- foods fo r future generations. prehens,ve recipe "We wanted to remove the collecti on now of­ intimida tion fa ctor for the fa m­ fe red by the ily member who has never pre­ What do these two people Temple Be th-El pa red a ho liday mea l," ex­ ICo okbox Commit­ plained Melba Meister, Cookbox tee. chairperson. "Whether a young "Wha t's Cook­ married person familiar withour have in common? ing in our Family" cuisine, or one w ho has chosen features six special recipe card to fo llow our culture, the menu packets spanrung the major holi­ selec ti on with each packet eases days of the Jewish calendar, in­ a ll ki tchen anxieti es." cludingShabbat, Rosh Hashanah, Members of the Cookbox Break-the-Fast,Shavuot,Sukkot, committee are Rita and Wiley Chanukah, Purim and Passover. Archer, Ja net a nd Bob Packejs come complete wi th a DeRobbio, Susan and Michael festi ve menu and deli ghtful tale Markus, Herb Meister, Anita highlighting some aspect of the So lomon and Ga il Solomon. holiday. The "What's Cooking in Our The cookbox presentati on is. Family Cookbox" is available quite unique. The six packets, for $5 for each packet or $30 for each wrapped and tied with a a set of six, including the box. metallic ribbon and gi ft tag, fit Add $1 for shipping and han­ nicely in a custom-designed dling per packet or $5 for the Representative David N. Cicilline recipe box or "cookbox." This complete set. Senator Rhoda Perry recipe collection makes a per­ Make checks payable to fect Chanukah, hostess, house­ Temple Beth-El and mail with warming or bridal shower gi ft. your order to Temple Beth-El, Both East Side Legislators have: The recipes represent the best 70 Orchard Ave., Providence, of more than 500 submitted by Rl 02906. For more information, temple members w hi ch were call 331-6070. Earned endorsements from Received top ratings from • Vote Choice the American Civil Liberties Rabin Drive to be Dedicated • Vote Environment Union* in its annual legislative There will be a p rogram Following the dedication, • Progressive Leadership Fund survey. ca lled A Roa d to Peace, honor­ there will be a commemorative ing the memory of Prime Minis­ a rtisti c p rog ram featuring ter Yitzhak Rabi n on Nov. 3 at 7 Moshe Waldoks as master of Been rated Top Democrats in p.m.attheGosmanJewishCorn­ ceremonies; Jubal's Lyre, the Effectively blocked efforts to muni ty Campus, 333 Nahanton Boston Li turgica l Dance En­ increase tax on non-profit House and Senate by Common St., Newton, Mass. semble of Boston College, the Cause* in its 1995-1996 The highlight of the event will Sax Quarte t, and selected po­ hospitals. be the dedication of Yitzhak etry readings. legislative scorecard. Rabin Drive, by Mayor Thomas For more info rma tion, ca ll B.ConcannonJr.,cityofNewton. (617) 558-6050. This event is Successfully fought to keep A candleli ght ceremony, with sponsored by Boston College, d ignitaries and clergy presiding the city of Newton, the consu­ P.I.L.O.T. fully funded enabling Sponsored and voted for bill and special guest,Camelia Sadat, late general of Israel to New Prbvidence to receive millions providing income and sales tax will be held . The Prozdor Choir England, the Jewish Commu­ withCantorCharlesOsborneand nity Rela tions Council, and the of additional revenue for tax­ exemption for artist's district in Laetitia M. Blain, Boston College Leventhal-SidmanJewishCom­ exempt properties. Providence. soloist, wi ll perfo rm. munity Center. ON NOVEMBER 5m, VOTE TO RE-ELECT DavidN. ou110\ce QCII.LINE Perry $8ft1\8'""'8 - Democrat - e.\\OUS8 - Democrat - Senate District 3 House District 4

I hr \t'l.l and t'nmmnn l'aust· dn 11111 endorse rnndidalcs 8-THE RHODE ISLAND JEWISH HERALD, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 31, 1996 THE JEWISH COMMUNITY JWV New Bedford Post 154 Cranston Senior Guild The next meeting of the Cran­ ing and confirmations, call Sam Announces Events and Services ston Senior Guild will be held or Selma Price at 943-3427. Nov.13atTempleToratYisrael, On Feb. 20, for members win­ The Jewish War Veterans, the 100th anniversary of JWV. veterans and their families; 330 Park Ave., Cranston, and will tering or visiting in Florida, the New Bedford Post 154 an­ Turn out to march and celebrate Agent Orange information and be called to order at 1 p.m. all Gershwin, Tony award-win­ nounces the following upcom­ this once-in-a-lifetime event. medical referrals; assistance In addition to being informa­ ning musical, "Crazy For You," ing events: • Nov. 5 to 11 - National with V.A. benefits; alcohol and tive, program chairman, Ben wi ll be held at the Royal Palm • Nov. 2 -60th anniversary convention celebrating the cen­ drug education and employ­ Gilstein, has arranged a pro­ dinner theatre, Boca Raton, Fla. dinner dance at the Venus de tennial at the Omni Shoreham ment assistance. gram of professional entertain­ Make checks out to the Cran­ Milo, Swansea. Hotel in Washington, D.C. All • Veterans benefits office on ment, w hose varied repertoire ston Senior Guild for $41 per • Nov. 10 - Dedication of a the details are in the Jewish Vet­ Hillman Street for assistance has been thoroughly enjoyed person (includes state tax and monument in memory of all eran Magazine. JWV will host the with the Veterans Administra­ throughout New England. all gratuities) and send to: Hy World War II veterans, located ceremonies at Arlington Na­ tion, financial assistance and In addition, there will be a Jacobson, 3850 Washington atthegreaterNewBedford Vet­ tional Cemetery on Nov. 11 - transportation to Providence or cash raffle, a social hour and St'reet, #607, Hollywood, Fla. erans Building in Buttonwood Veterans Day. Brockton V.A. Hospital. refreshments. 33021-7355, (954) 964-1451. Seat­ Park. JWY's colors w ill be The following services are • Boston JWV national ser­ On Dec. 11, the annual Cha­ ing is limited. Make your ar­ posted. Color guard in uniform available to veterans: vice officer, Dr. Harvey Berger, nukah party will be held at the rangements as soon as possible. will be present. As most of the • The V.A. clinic has moved has office hours 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., West Valley Inn, West Warwick. For all occasions, glad or sad, members are World War II vet­ from the government building Monday through Friday, at the The cost, which includes the remember the Sunshine Fund. erans, the organjzation is trying to the former Blue Cross build­ JFK building, room E 314, Gov­ choice of a three-entree full Sylvia Tippe, chairperson, at for a good showing. Time will ing on Elm Street. It is a much ernment Center, Boston, MA course dinner, is $13 per per­ 738-2282, will send your re­ probably be 12:30 p.m. Watch larger facility with more ser­ 02203. Call (617) 565-2587. All son. quests, each in an original mes­ newspaper for exact time. vices, so that you will not have recordsoftheRhodelslandJWV The afternoon will include sage on a beautiful note. Your • Nov. 11 - Veterans Day to go to the Providence V.A. service office are now at the entertainmentbycomedianJoey donations help support Cran­ parade will start at9:30 a.m. The Hospital for x-rays etc. There is Boston office. Russell, who has performed stonSeniorGuild'smanyworth­ groupwillmeetoppositethecor­ no charge for your health care. As of Oct. 11, the national from coast to coast as well as while charities. ner of Union Street in Button­ • The Yet Center, located at colors of )WV are on permanent from Broadway to the Catskills. To join the Cranston Senior wood Park at 9 a.m. The march­ 468 North St., New Bedford, display in the Hall of Flags at For more information, direc­ Guild, call Rose Portney, finan­ ing banner will lead. This is still provides counseling services to the Massachusetts State House. tions, reservations, table seat- cial secretary, at 467-4964. Justice Department- Briefing Give Thanks And Do a Mitzvah Launches Campaign to Stop Abuse For the fourth consecutive effort: We all have so much to be Consumers who would li ke Bonnie Campbell, director of During Chanukah, the week year, Empire Kosher Poultry will thankful for, and most people to join Empire's Pound for Pound the Justice Department's Vio­ of Dec. 6 to 13, the member orga­ help feed the hungry during the want to share their bounty with promotion should send the lence Against Women Office, nizations will host forums and harsh winter season. During the those less fortunate," said an weight label (indicating the num­ met recently with representa­ distribute posters and brochures last three years, tons of Empire Empire spokesperson. ber of pounds of your Empire tives ofThe Leadership Confer­ across the country to educate poultry have been donated to Last year's drive for the hun­ Thanksgiving turkey) by Dec. 31, e nce of National Je wis h women about domestic violence food pantries and organizations gry yielded weight tickets from to Pound for Pound, Empire Ko­ Women's Organizations. in the Jewish community, how to who serve those in need. The hundreds of Thanksgiving tur­ sher Poultry, Inc., P.O. Box 165, The meeting, which took recognize the signs of abuse, and program is very simple: Empire keys, totaling 5,740.89 lbs. or al­ Mifflintown, PA 17059. place at the Department of Jus­ w here they can turn for help. Kosher will match the weight of most three tons of turkey. They Weight labels will be tal­ tice, launched the Leadership The Leadership Conference any Thanksgiving turkey, pound were sent in to Empire by a 95- lied in January, a nd con~um­ Conference's national cam­ is comprised of the following for pound, when the consumer year-old widow, second-grade ers will receive a certificate of paign, "Women's Action to Stop organizations: American Jewish sends the label from his or her school children, synagogue sis­ their mitzvah along with com­ Domestic Abuse." Congress Commission for Empire turkey to the company. terhoods, and fami lies from 18 plimentary COt!,pons for Em­ Campbell briefed the women Women's Equality, AMIT Each year, hundreds of fami­ states. pi re products. about the Justice Department's Women, Emunah of America, lies and individuals, as well as efforts to combine tough new Hadassah, Jewish Women In­ sisterhoods and grade school federal criminal laws with as­ ternational, Na' Amat USA, Na­ classes, join the company in the Israelis Break Law in Jericho sistance to states and localities ti o n a l Council of Jewish Pound for Pound program. by Naomi Segal to fight violence against women. Women, National Ladies Aux­ "Part ofour responsibility as a JERUSALEM OTA) - The Jerusalem Magistrates Court has The 12 constituent organiza­ iliary - Jewish War Veterans food company is to help alleviate extended the detention of four Israelis arrested on charges of tions of the Leadership Confer­ of the U.S.A., Inc., Women of hunger when possible. And be­ illegally entering the West Bank town of Jericho recently and ence-representing 1.5 million Reform Judaism, Women's cause we are a kosher company, praying at a Palestinian restaurant. Jewish women across North American ORT, Women's we have a particular obligation Six other Israelis involved in the incident were released on bail America - have joined forces Branch, Union of Orthodox to do a 'mitzvah' (a good deed) of some $300 each. to increase awareness about do­ Congregations of America, whenever we can. The Thanks­ Posing as French tourists, the 10 Israelis entered the self-rule mestic violence in the Jewish and Women's League for Con­ giving season is especially ap­ area, which has been declared off-limi ts to Israeli citizens si nce the community. servative Judaism. propriate fo r this type of joint outbreak of Israeli-Palestinian violence in late September. They intended to worship at the ancient Jericho synagogue, reports said, but finding it locked, they went toa nearby restaurant, where they began to pray. The restaurant manager called the Palestinian police, who sum­ moned Israeli security forces. The four in custody are thought to have organized the grol!P· The judge said their actions could have sparked a disaster. NEW HEALTH INSURANCE IDEA SAYS ... "Your Home or Nursing Home Either Way, We Can Pay!" Call for details ... No Obligation Gus Mills 172 Taunton Avenue East Providence, RI 434-1214 BANKERS Life and Casualty Company Chicago, IL S-5219 .. --~-= -·-· "---" ~

THE RHODE ISLAND JEWISH HERALD, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 31; 1996 -9 THE-JEWISH COMMUNITY ASDS Humash Ceremony a Special Experience

by Rabbi Vicki Lieberman their own child's Humash. This year's grade three Everything came together Humash Ceremony at the Ruth beautifullyattheceremony. The and Max Alperin Schechter Day students performed their He­ School was emotional and in­ brew play and led the Shaharit spirational for all who partici­ service. For this occasion, the pated - students, faculty, par­ Torah was fully unrolled while ents and family members. the children and parents stood In preparation for the event, in concentric circles. The par­ students learned a play in He­ ents held the open Torah facing brew about Abraham and the their child, so that each family idols. They also learned to lead could share the gift of Torah the Torah service. With great together. Parents then listened enthusiasm, the students devel­ with pride as the children re­ oped skills in chanting in tradi­ ci ted the Torah blessings and tional cantillation (trope) the chanted Lech Lecha. first three verses from Parasha The ceremony, organized by SINGING AND REJOICING, Debra Lipof, Dena and Stuart Levine, Mark Galing and Shelley Lech Lecha. Judaic studies coordinator Rabbi Katsh, Neal and Arlene Royal, and Barbara Klein join with their children in the Hu mash ceremony Parents also prepared for this Andrea Gauze and third-grade at Alperin Schechter Day School. Photo courtesy of ASDS milestone in the lives of their Judaic studies teachers Rina Sky­ children by attending special Wolfgang and Nachama from generation to generation as gogue skills which will enable continue to use this Humash for sessions in which they learned Weisenberg, underscores the the children demonstrate to fam­ them to participate fully in any the remainder of their years at about Parsha Lech Lecha, and beauty and strength of Judaism. ily, friends and community their service they attend as adults. Alperin Schechter. This delight­ made a unique bookplate for TheTorahis literally beingpassed acquisition of valuable syna- Parents then presented their fu I ceremony ended with a sweet children with their first Hebrew dessert, a reminder that the Humash, personally inscribed study of Torah should always by the parents. Students will be sweet. Klezmer Kabaret To Entertain Professional Women Judy Bressler's Klez mer Kabaret will entertain the Business and Professional Women's Affiliate of the Jewish Federation of Rhode Island on Nov. 7 at Temple Beth-El, Providence, at 7:30 p.m. Bressler wi ll answer questions about the origin of Klezmer music and the meaning of each song she sings. The event is open to all professional Jewish women and is free. Refreshments will be served. Bressler, born and raised in New York, is a third-generation Yiddish performer following in the footsteps of her mother and grandfather. Most recently, as a vocalist with the Klezmer Conser­ vatory Band in Boston, Bressler performed with ltzchak Perlman on the tour of "In the Fiddler's House." IN A TOUCHING MOMENT, Jay Aron, Debra and Fred Siegel-Reamer, and Phyllis and Harris Harnick participate in the ASDS Hu mash ceremony on Oct. 21. Photo courtesy of ASDS S.A. V.E. With Salvation Army Coupon Book TheSalvationArmyofRhode personal purchase or to give as Island is introducing Salvation a gift. S.AVE. books will be Providence Army Value Extravaganza, a available beginning Nov. 11 at pocket-size coupon book Rhode Island Wal-Mart stores, Hadassah to packed with 170 offers to save participating Hospital Trust on local dining, merchants and branches and in-store locations, Hear Lev entertainment. and The Salvation Army Thrift The Providence Group of S.A.V.E. offers thousands of Stores in Rhode Island. Hadassah will hold its annual dollars in coupon savings for For information, call the paid-up membership petite lun­ only $10, making it ideal as a S.A. V.E. Hotline at 334-4457. cheon on Nov. 6 a t noon at Temple Ema nu-El, Bohnen Ves­ try. Goalie Makes Nazi Salute Holiday Boutique The featu red speaker, by Simon Rocker committed in a game two years TEMPLE BETH-EL- 70 ORCHARD A VE, PROVIDENCE Yehuda Lev, former news edi­ London Jewish Chronicle ago against a German player. tor, Israel Radio in Jerusalem, LONDON ()TA) - A British The club for w hich Bosnich Sunday, Nov. 3 • 10 am to 3 pm will talk on "Update: Israel and soccer player has apologized to plays has a significant Jewish Jewelry, Handbags, Baked Goods, etc. - PUBLIC INVITED the Middle East." the Jewish community for giv­ following. All life and paid-up annual ing a Nazi salute during a recent Politicians, including a mem­ members are invited . Reserva­ ma tch. ber of the European Parliament, tions required by Nov. 4. Call Goalkeeper Mark Bosnich condemned Bosnich's actions. JACK M. MINKIN dba/Tile-Set 272-2856. Dues may be paid at gave a Nazi salute - he said he He also faces a police probe and the door. A raffle drawing will was clowning around - after the a misconduct charge by the soc­ CERAMIC TILE INSTALLATION AND REPAIRS be held; tickets are still avail­ crowd rattled him for a foul he cer club. Cleaning, Regrouting, Sealing - Leaks Fixed able. ALL AROUND HANDYMAN r------, LEGAL COVERING OF ASBESTOS PIPES GRASSLEY ROOFING AND All High Quality Guaranteed Work "A TROUBLESHOOTER WITH IDEAS" PAGER# 763-66 11 C ARPET C L E AN I NG CONSTRUCTION, INC. INSU RED • R.L LICENSE NO. 42 10 • REFERENCES • 789-2322 I RICHARD GRASSLEY I Roofing • Siding • Gutters • Slate Repairs NATIONAL ttatll I AUTO I TRANSPORTERS, Inc. tili, I Ship Your Car For Ae Little Ae ~ $325.00 Coaet to Coast l "" TRUCK AND DRIVEWAY We Deliver Anywhere TRANSPORTATION SERVICES "One Call - Ooee It All" FOR ROYAL TREATMENT, ASK FOR ED (508) 761-9044-ASK FOR BOB 1077 Washington SL, (Rt 1) South Attleboro, MA 02703 iiit 732-9234ilit (on Rt 1, 100 yards from Pawtucket, RI) 10 - THE RHODE ISLAND JEWISH HERALD, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 31, 1996 -· MILESTONES Eleven Mothers Receive Feinstein Scholarships Engraved on one of the housed in the URI Providence Feinstein, when the child de­ Westminster Street windows Center, loca ted in the renovated velopment center was offi­ of the Dr. Pat Feinstein Child Shepard building. cia ll y dedicated. Development Cente r a re Whilethemothersareinclass, The scholarship recipients words by Alan Shawn their chi Id ren are enrolled in the a nd their hometowns are as fol­ Feinstein: "To better one life is new Dr. Pat Feinstein Child De­ lows: Teodora Monteiro, Provi­ to better the world." velopment Center, a licensed dence; Priscilla Jones, Provi­ For 11 mothers who are taking high-quality early childhood dence; Teresa Warren, Provi­ coursesatthe UniversityofRhode education program designed for dence; Mary Ell e n LaFazia, Island's College of continuing children ages 3 to 5. Providence; Sherry Jones, Provi­ Education this semester, life was On Oct. 16, the moms and dence; Maria Ra gas, Tiverton; made much easier thanks to the the youngsters got a chance to Heather Gonsalves, Ri verside; generosity of the Feinstein Foun­ meet thei r be nefactors, Alan Alisa Cassiere, W. Warwick; dation. The women are the first Shawn Feinstein, his wife Dr. Bo ni ta Fowlkes, Newport; recipients of a Lillian Feinstein Pat Feinstein, a child psychia­ Brenda Leverett, Pawtucket; scholarship. Both facilities are trist; and his mother, Lillian and Sarah Theroux, Pawtucket. : 1 l ,.' :1 rt

1_' 1; 1t I( ,I l Erica Kamin to Marry Kathryn Edward Kaiser Elizabeth Mr. and Mrs. Fredric S. North Providence, R.J., and Mr. Kamin of East Greenwich, R.J., and Mrs. So l Kamin, of Cran­ Levin announce the engagement of ston, RI. their daughter, Erica Kamin, of Her fiance has a B.S. degree in Atlanta, Ga., to Edward Kaiser, ryotel and restaurant manage­ Harvey and Karen Levin of of Atlanta, Ga., son of Dr. a nd ment from the University of Greenwich Ave., Warwick, R.l., Mrs. Charles Kaiser, of Charles­ Houston, Texas. He is an assis­ announce the birth of their sec­ ton, S.C. tantd irector of food services with ond child and daughter, The bride-to-be has a B.A. the Aramark Corp. He is the Kathryn Elizabeth, on Oct. 9. d egree in communication from g ra ndson of Mr. and Mrs. She was welcomed home by her the University of Pennsylvania Manfred Hammelbur ger, ofW est big brother, Kyle James. In The Best Jewish Tradition and is a teacher in the DeKalb Palm Beach, Fla.and Mrs. Jeanette Maternal grandparents are The American Heart Association, R.J. Affiliate presented its County School System, Atlanta, Kaiser, Coconut Creek, Fla. Sally Bird, of Warwick, R.J. , and 1996 Volunteer of the Yea r Award to Miriam R. Plitt recently. Ga. She is the granddaughter of The date of the wedding has the late Fred Bird. The award recognizes a volunteer whose contributions have Mr. and Mrs. Paul Goldfine, of been set for July 1997. Paternal gra ndparents are advanced the American Heart Association programs. Plitt has Norma n and Sylvia Levin of become a model of community involvement. The award was Warwick. presented by Lawrence B. Sa d win, on the left, a nd David A. Great-grandpa rents are Chatel. · Fanny Hassenfeld and the late Mr. and Mrs. Charles Levin, Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Hovey and Mr. and Mrs. Frederick Bird. How About Stopping Now? Would you like to stop smok­ behavioral programs,and the lat­ ing? Almost everyone who still est medications. There will also smokes would be delighted to be informa ti on on "over the Jeffrey be free of the addiction. Help is counter" aids, including nicotine on the way from The Miriam skin patches and nicotine gum. Allen Hospital during Great Ameri ­ The session will be Nov. 7, Redman can Smokeout Month from 7 to 8 p.m. in the Sopkin A free lecture will focus on the AuditoriumatTheMiriam Hos­ different methods available, and pital. Mr. and Mrs. Paul Redman, which seem to be the most effec­ Sea ting is limited, so pre-reg­ of 90 Greenwich Ave., East ti ve for the way you personally istration is necessary. Call 444- Providence, R.l. , announce the smoke. These methods include 4800 or toll-free long distance birth of their first child, Jeffrey hypnosis, group and individual (800) 927-1230. Allen, on Oct. 8. Maternal grandparents are ShirleyGold,ofEast Providence, Samuel Tobias Ackerman To The Man of Steel ... and the late Robert Dwares. Paternal grandparents are Barry and Mia Ackerman of 703 Woodhaven Robin Williams presents Dana Reeve with a Humanitarian Court, Cranston, announce the birth of their first Award for her husband, Christopher Reeve, on behalf of the Mr. and Mrs. George Redman of East Providence. child, Samuel Tobias, on Oct. 11. American Committee for the Weizmann Institute of Science at Maternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. the New York region's gala dinner, held on Oct. 20 in New York Great-grandparents are the late Morris and EstherGoldand Sigmund Yurman of Merrick, N.Y. City. The dinner, attended by more than 750 people, raised more Paternal grandparents are the late Selwyn than $1,300,000. Photo cou rtesy of the Weizmann In stitu te of Science the late Adeline Oliveira and John Souto. Ackerman and Max and Gloria Kolodoff of Warwick. Jazzy Fall Trunk Shows ... Rhode Island's Newest Mark Your Calendar! Designer Resale Boutique Featuring Designer Clothes. Women·s. Men's ~ Also Fine Jewelry. Furs. Special Pieces Monday, October 28 thru Saturday, November 2 Magnificent Russian Sable. Designs by Givenchy in coa ts, Tues.-Sot. 10:30--5:30.Fridoy 10:30--7:00 strollers and wraps. All incredibly va lue priced for gift Buyers, Sellers and 7300 Post Rood. North Kingstown. RI giving to someone special - even yourself! Appraisers of 295-7179 • 885-4152 Come see the largest & finest sable collection in New England. ESTATE ~ J t; WELRY

AUntENTIC ANTIQUE JEWELRY Is Your Wedding Insured? Courlesy chauffeu r service available. Lower Level Antique Gift Gallery (The average nonrefundable deposit is $1~8,000!) 3228 Post Road Call 800-735-LOSS o r 401-274-0303 WA\..H.HARRIS Apponaug Vi ll age - ask for Roy, he'll te ll you how you New England's Largest Exclusi\'e Furriers Warwic k, RI can make s ure your wedding goes "' (401) 738-05 1 I j tt sl as pla nned ! - 641 Bald Hill Road (800) 910-4869 Warwick, Rh ode Island 02886 Lie. #92165 Abedon & Finkelman Wedding Insurance (401) 821-6000 or (800) 422-FURS 8 1 South Ang1..·ll Stn..-cl , Prov1dcncc, RI 02906 ht1p.//www.f1r1kclm.rn com THE RHODE ISLAND JEWISH HERALD, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 31, 1996 - 11 FEATURE

A Museum Sylvia, Sit! by Mike Fink Herald Contributing Reporter of Musing You may havea dogathome, and laugh with familiar feel­ by Mike Fink ings as you watch the Trinity hit Herald Contributing Reporter "Sylvia ." Or, if not, you will roar with relief that you never brought your own stray into Some of us chisel a name in simple sentimental ti e but a your quiet parlor. Th.is theatri­ granite to recall the passing of complex connection. cal gem uses a simple drawing a parent. Ada Jill Schneider Illus tra tions by Marcy room setting, a cast of four, and has written, desig ned, and Dovholuk, a foreword by dean a poised transition from a sketch published a book of verse of medicine emeritus, geron­ into a script and a full play. called The Museum of My tolist a nd Brown professor The story takes us from the Mother to narrate the life a nd David S. Greer, M.D. and su­ day a middle-aged chap steps times of Lillian Benedon Jill, perb proofreading by Hannah into his front door with a run­ and especially her sojourn Evans all add up to a charming away pooch through his loss with her daug hter at the end and impressive achieve­ of job and wife, to an easy of her career a mong us. ment."Paintings in words," comical happy close d own the ltisa beautiful volume, with notes critic Gloria Goldreich. road of time. Perhaps Bob a cover photo by Sheila And "Pebbles left at a Grave­ Colonna steals each scene from Olivei ra, of a field of black­ si de," adds Faye Moskowitz, a sta rs William Damkoehler, eyed Susans. Author Ada, a fellow writer and editor of Jew- Barbara Orson and Katie ish Women on Mothers MacNichol, as he plays in turn and Daughters , a coll ec­ a weird dog owner in the park, ti o n which includes an alcoholi c Vassar grad a nd sonnets by Ada former roommate of wife Sc hneider. Orson, and a marriage coun­ As for the poems, selor named Leslie, perhaps KATIE MACN ICHOL, WIL LI AM DAMKOEHLER AND they are elegant state­ man, or maybe woma n. BARBA RA O RSON in Trinity Rep's pro duction of "Sylvia." ments, with small iro­ Colonna just gets up and Photo by T. Charles Erickso,i ni es, lo w-key reassur­ walks round the stage and some­ ances, and melancholy how commands your total atten­ recognitions. They are tion, with the aplomb of Jacki e checks her messages by sniffing gimmicks of grea t cinema pal­ worth listening to, pe­ Gleason and the verve of Zero the edges of the stage, or trans­ ace pretensions. As Trinity rusing, and admiring. Mostel. Anybody who remem­ lates canine thoughts into hu­ Theater, it must use each space What is poetry? ask the bers h.i s dad,Jerry manoid phrases or gestures. to craft illusion in three di­ theoreticians. They Colo nna, will r Does such a slight mensions. "Sylvia" is superb may center on the lan­ offering me rit a small theater. You can learn guage of metaphor and f~~ke n~fct z!t f deeper dig? Well, something about how to make paradox, or the emo­ fromtheirpres- ';;; thi s play is about a play out of a joke. Playwri ght tional charge of pas­ ence. Colonna ;rt~.- ..-,;a ~ our loneliness, our A. R. Gurney, director Neal sionate conviction. has contributed search for love Baron, producti on manager Surely, the pursuit so much to the the- and meaning, Ruth Sternberg all deserve ap­ of truthful phrasing ater world of th.is city the hopeless plause for a terrific show, more and bright moments for more than a gen­ ironies of satiri c than sentimental, as sad must count among the eration. our quest as itis funny, painful and co m­ signs of poetry. Per­ MacNichol does for fulfill­ forting, thoug htful and easy­ haps the bird watching her doggy routine with bright­ ment as individuals. A dog can going, a brew of Cole Porter, hobby of Ada Jill eyed bounce, whether she jumps help only so much and no Bill Shakespeare, a nd E.B. poet among us who combines Sc hneider has taught her as on a sofa, challenges theauthor­ n1 ore. White. Whether dog stori es are commentaries and insights, much as her word guides about i ty of her human mi stress, flirts As we a ll recall, the Majes­ your taste or not, hark to the clearly lays out the la ndscape how to keep a keen eye upon the with other dogs in the park, ti c Theater once held the fa ncy bark of "Sylvia." of mother a nd daughter, not a landscape of one's migrations. iNEW ENGLAND DRIVING SCHOO~ Mike Schein wants to keep 1 (401)397-5525 : I Now Taking Appointments For I I November I our neighborhood safe. I Insurance Discount • R.I. Certified Instructor I I Dual Control• Pick U p / H om e/Work/ School : IL Special Sunday Hours Available _J ------Not the criminals. My opponent's record is criminal.

BEGINNER'S WORKSHOP In jus t 2 yea rs. Davi d C icilline has: in • Proposed erasing convictions, eve n violent fel onies from criminals' records immedi ately after completion of their sentences JEWISH GENEALOGY • Proposed amending_t he C hild Abuse Legislation in a way that T wo~evening program presented by would severely lessen it's impact and im portance The Jewish Genealogical Society • Voted against requiring prisoners to serve 85% of their sentences • Voted again st mandatory minimum sentencing fo r cases of of Greater Boston domestic violence Tuesdays, November 12 and 19 • Voted agai nst registerin g sex offenders. 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm Non-members $20 - Members $ 17 It's time for a change. Temple Reyim 1860 Wa shington St. (Route 16), W. Newton between Rt. 128 and Rt. 30 Mike Schein AJvance reservation aJviseJ ( 6 17 ) 283-8003 Looking Ahead for District 4 * Republican http://www.Jcwi; hgcn .org/hmton/jg;gh. h tm I Pol(l/or by ,lit Cornmi1ttt ,o Eftc, Mib Scli,1n S,a,t Rtp,.tstn,a,n·e D,s,ric, 4 12-THE RHODE ISLAND JEWISH HERALD, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 31, 1996 9 SCHOOLBEAT PHDS Students Study Graphs Preschool Program Offered at Judy Deutschs' second-grade Congregation Agudas Achim class at Providence Hebrew Day A monthly preschool program for3-,4-,and 5-year-olds is being School studied bar graphs in a offered at Congregation Agudas Achim in Attleboro. The class unique way recently. teaches Jewish holidays and customs with an emphasis on hands­ Each child received a sack of on learning for youngsters. jelly beans and asked to graph The preschool program meets the first Monday of every month the distribution of colors in the from 3 to 5 p.m. and is open to all children of this age group. sack. The students also each re­ For more information, contact the synagogue at (508) 222-2243, ceived a large piece of graph pa­ or come to the next class on ov. 4 at 3 p.m. per with 1-inch squares. After tallying the numbers they trans­ posed the information onto the Open House Scheduled at ASDS graph putting the numbers along On Nov. 15, the Ruth and the Schechter program. Topics to theverticalsideand thecolorson Max Alperin Schechter Day be discussed include: the appli­ the horizontal side. School of Rhode Island, 85 Taft cation procedure; academic cur­ A lively discussion followed Ave., Providence, will host its riculum; extracurricular activi­ about w ho had the most red s annual recruitment open house ties; busing; and opportunities and le;st w hites. from 9 to 11 a.m. in the Bohnen for financial aid. Fortuna tely, the graphing Vestry of Temple Emanu-El. The school with grades ki n­ took place as soon as the jelly Tours of the school will be led dergarten through eight is fully beans were distributed because EPHRAIM SHAFNER sorts out his jelly beans as he learns about by school director, Myrna Rubel; certified by the state of Rhode they soon began to disappear. assistant director, Marcia Island and is one of a network of graphs. Photo courtesy of PHDS How sweet it is to study math Kaunfer; and admissions direc­ Conservative Jewish day by counting jelly beans. tor, Penney Stein. Visitors will schools across the United States. haveanopportunitytomeetwith It is a member of the Indepen­ administrators, fa cul ty,and other dent School Association of 'Ten Commandments' of Lessons parents, and get an overview of Rhode Island. Learned ·from Assassination High Court: End Gender Bias in The 91,000 s tudents attend­ "This terrible assassination ability to change one's opinion. ing ORT schools in Is rael should be a catalyst for educa­ 6. Each educator in the class­ Grants For Yeshiva Students joined fellow s tudents across tors to pass on to their students room must present the full spec­ this country on Oct. 24 in com­ the values of peace and democ­ trum of opinions that exist in by Michele Chabin Nishmatalso pointed out that memorating the death of racy," Goralniksaid,addingthat society. JERUSALEM (JTA)-Israel's women students are funded un­ Yitzhak Rabin. The official day he hoped the principles learned 7. We must teach students to High Court of Justice has or­ til the age of 30, while male stu­ of commemoration, declared would find expression in the differentiate between fac t and dered the Ministry of Religious dents are eligible to receive a by the Israeli government, cor­ course of day-to-day school life. reality on the one hand, and Affairs to take steps to elimina te stipend until the age of 65. responded to the Hebrew cal­ HereareGoralnik'sTenCom­ rumor and interpretation on the gender discrimination in grant­ The ministry had argued that endar d a te of the fo rmer prime mandments: other. ing stipends to yeshiva students. men who defer their army ser­ minister's d eath. 1. The value of human life is 8. We m ust refrain from stig­ Sunday's ruling came in re­ vice in order to study are pro­ ORT students spent a con­ holy and paramount. matizing or categorizing ei ther sponse toa petition by Nishmat, hibited from working, and siderable portion of their time 2. One must listen with pa­ individuals or'groups. a women's stud ies center in therefore need a larger stipend studying the ''Ten Command­ tience and respect even to an 9. Political decisions in Israel Jerusalem, which said the min­ than women, who are permit­ ments" of lessons learned from opinion that is not agreeable to are made only by those who are istry allots female yeshiva stu­ ted to work and study. It also the assassination. Compiled by you. its democratically elected rep­ dents living in dormitories $45 said that because men, and not ORT Israel Director General Is­ 3. Every a t tempt to resentatives. per month, while granting $125 women, are obligated by Jewish rael Goralnik, who was a com­ delegitimize the other side, es­ 10. We must learn to inter­ to male yeshiva students. law to study Torah, preference rade in arms of Yitzhak Rabin pecially through the type of nalize the principle that it was The petition said male stu­ must be given to male students. during the War of Indepen­ verbal abuse that was exercised because of baseless hatred that dents w ho are married and d o Finding the ministry's fund­ dence, the commandments were against Yitzhak Rabin prior to Jerusalem was destroyed. not live in dormitories receive ing procedures discriminatory, distributed throughout the ORT his death, leads to violence. American ORT helps sup­ about $163 monthly, while mar­ the judges ordered it to revise its network of 151 primary and sec­ 4. Wemustroot out anybase­ port the 151 ORT schools and ried women students receive system and present new criteria ondary schools, junior and four­ less opposition to the rule oflaw prog rams in Is rael, p lu s just $40. to the court within two months. year colleges. and democracy and be alert to schools and programs in the ideological crime. United States and 58 o ther 5. We must teach students to countries arou nd the world. One-Stop Shopping at Gift Fest Isenberg Goes acquire a critical social aware­ For more information on the ness and an approach to social organization, call Ame rican The seventh annual Moses Shopping hours are 10 a.m. to the 'Quarters' issues characterized by both an ORT at (212) 353-5800 or (800) Brown Holiday Gift Fest will be to 5 p.m. on Nov. 2 and 11 a.m. Rachel Isenberg of Wheeler openness to dialogue and an 364-9678. held on Nov. 2 and 3, in the to 4 pm. on Nov.3. Adult admis­ Sch ool m a d e it to the Waughtel-Howe Field House. sion is $2, senior citizens are quarterfinals of the Rhode ls­ Gift Fest features the works admitted at no charge. land High School singles tennis Chess Tournament To Be Held of more than 40 local artists, All proceeds from the event tournament recently. crafters and potters, offering an will be used for faculty enrich­ On N ov. 5, s tudents will In the round of32,she won3- Volunteers in Providence original assortment of holiday ment and scholarships. Schools is a non-profit agency have an exciting opportunity 6, 6-3, 7-5. In the next round, she gifts including jewelry, arts and For more in fo rmation,call w hich has provided tutorial ser­ to d emonstra te their skills a t a won 7-6 (5-4), 6-3. She was elimi­ crafts, antiques, children's cloth­ the Moses Brow n school at 831- vices and academic enrichment tournament arranged in a col­ nated in the quarterfinals by her ing, beauty products and toys. 7350. activities to Providence public laborative effort of VIPS, a lo­ teammate, and eventual runner­ school students since 1967. cal community member, a nd up, Lisa Francazio, 6-2, 6-1. Last semeste r, VIPS ex­ the libraries. Isenberg also p lays on the UMass Offers Co-Operative panded its academic enrichment The tournament will be held basketball team. She was pro­ programs to includechessclubs at the Washington Park branch filed in the Herald two years ago. Education for Engineering Majors for Providence public school stu­ library with registration begin­ dents. This year, the clubs are ning at 9 a.m. The event is free Attention fu ture engineers: efforts to provide students with meeting at Classical High School for all. Refreshments wi ll be UMass Dartmouth now offers alternative learning methods. and the Was hington Park served and prizes awarded. "Co-op." Students who major Co-op opportunities increase a branch library, and will soon be If you would like to volun­ in engineering at the University student's sense of the relevance starting al the Nathaniel Greene teer for the tournament or for of Massachusetts Dartmou th of his coursework. This not only Middle School and the Rocham­ one of the clubs, contact Sarah now have the option of earning improves graduation rates but beau branch library. at the VIPS office at 274-3240. significant income while they also provides students with in­ are also getting marketable ex­ creased financial assistance and perience working as apprentice an improved understanding of engineers. the workplace." LEARN MORE ABOUT YOUR COMPUTER On Oct. 28 a t UMass Dart­ The program will take five Heated Alarmed Storage mouth a press conference on years to complete, but the aver­ EXPERT SERVICE AT REASONABLE RATES Personalized instruction on every aspect of the computer this subject was held which was age engineering co-op student RESIDENTIAL & C OMMERC I AL In your home ... Daytime or Evening appointments I attended by representatives of will be able to earn almost the A-1111 I major local industries who have entire cost of his undergraduate Improve basic computer skills while learning popu lar soft ware programs urged UM ass Dartmouth to pur­ education, including room and .RIDBALL Gel on the Internet quickly and download great shareware and freewa.re ...,.,,,,.,,,""""" Learn how lo chan£e a hard drive, add a CD-ROM or add more memory sue the co-op model for engi­ board." Some engineering stu­ I I dents will earn over $40,000 to­ PUASE CAU FOR A FREE ESTIMATE neering students. Chancellor Peter 11. Cressy tal during their five work ses­ ~ MOWN IWe es,eoaly ION lorw1dto wonilg ~ begies Cal MICHAll MARKUS at 723·5896 \ said, "Cooperative education is sions," Aassislant Dean of engi­ ns-om an important extension of our neering Pendergrass said ;::.L I I ( 7 •J•,.- , ..v 1·r ,1-,' (/.), 1 ,)", If ',,. 1•;"" 1f1-!I,-.l ,tl > f '1f , .,,>l~ 1 ~ , , 1 \ f ,i , 1.1 , ,.-,. , THE RHODE ISLAND JEWISH HERALD, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 31, 1996 - 13 ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT Boston Jewish Film Festival Opens Nov. 7 The eighth annual Boston mentary "Oskar & Jack" (Ger­ Jewish Film Festival is sched­ many, 1966), a fascinating explo­ uled for Nov. 7 to 17 at the Mu­ ration of the nature of identity seum of Fine Arts, the Coolidge and the roots of racism. Twins Corner Theatre, and the newly Oskar and Jack were born in 1933 renovated Somerville Theatre in in Trinidad to a German-Catho­ Davis Square. lic mother and Jewish father. The festival has also moved Infant Oskar returned to Ger­ to the North Shore. Sponsored many with his mother; Jack re­ by the Jewish Federation of the mained in Trinidad with his fa­ North Shore Endowment Com­ ther. Oskar joined the Hitler mittee, the festival will screen youth; Jack was brought up an four films at the North Shore Orthodox Jew. The film traces General Cinema in Peabody, the twins' separate lives and from Nov. 10 to 14. records their late-in-life reunion. This year's festival features 27 The documentary "Baba films from nine countries - in­ Luba" (Israel, 1995), directed by cluding Russia, Israel, Germany, Julie Shies, features another France, the Netherlands, Pales­ unique family reunion. Israeli tine, and the United States -and rock singer Dani Bassan jour­ a diverse selection of programs, neys to Brazil to find the father forums, and special guests. who abandoned him when he Audiencescanexploretimely was 5 years old. Bassan combs and compelling topics such as through old letters of his grand­ Israeli / Palestinian Co-Exist­ mother ("Baba") Luba, Rio de ence, Jewish Id entity, Nature Janeiro police files, and his own Versus Nurture, Israeli Women dim memories of childhood to on Film: Lives and Challenges, discover the truth about him­ "GOODBYE, BOYS" (1966), a Russian classic, tells the story of three friends - two Russian, one _ and Post World War II German self a nd his family. Jewish-on the eve of World War II. The film will be shown on Nov.11 at 7 p.m. atthe North Shore Cinema and The Aesthetics of • On the Edge: Israeli/Pales­ General Cinema. Photo courtesy of tire Boston /ewislr Film Festival Jewish Victimization. tinian Co-Existence. Is co-ex­ istence possible? Will the peace Highlights process be reversed? This first • Film Forum on Israeli entertaining fi ction illustra tes Classic. "Goodbye, Boys" (1966) • OpeningNightattheMFA Israeli-PalestiRian production, Women on Film. From their the real-life plight of thousands has been called the Russian 'The with Gila Almagor. "On the Edge of Peace" (1994) unique perspectives as artists of Israeli women known as the 400 Blows." This lyrical and "Passover Fever" (Israel, chronicles the first year's im­ a nd activists, Israeli actress Gila "agunot," or chained ones. haunting film by director Mikhail 1995) afflicts a modern Israeli pact of the Israeli-Palestinian Almagor; Chair of the Israel • More on Israeli Women. Kalik ('The Wind Retumeth") is family as children, in-laws, and Accords upon ordinary people. Women's network, Alice Shalvi; In "Song of the Siren" (Israel, set on the eve of World War II out-laws return home for the Three Israelis and three Pales­ a nd moderator Gail Reimer, co­ 1995), it's New Year's Eve 1990, and tells the story of three friends holidays. Smart a nd wry, with a tinia ns were given video cam­ author of Reading Ruth, explore and as Tel-Aviv prepares for - two Russian, one Jewish - dash of magic realism, this comic eras for six months to document the challenges facing Israeli the Gulf War, 30-something whose loyalties and friendship drama makes the case that even their lives and the lives of their women today. Talila Katz is juggling the threat are tested by the hardships of if family is often ';tough love," con;tmunities_during this turbu­ The forum is preceded by a of scud attacks with her equally battle. Wartime newsreels lend a home is where the heart is. lent, dramatic period. screening of "Divorce" from pressing love life. The epitome gritty reality to this seldom-seen Directed by Shemi Zarhin, Directed by Palestine's fore­ "Tel Aviv Stories" (Israel, 1992), of a sophisticated, modern Tel­ Brezhnev-era "thaw" work. "Passover Fever" featui:es a fine most director Michel Khleifi three lively tales about the prob­ Aviv woman, Katz tries to fo l­ General admission for festi­ ensemble cast headed up by (Cannes prize-winner for his lems facing three modern young low her smarts and her heart. val films is $8 and $7 for stu­ leading Israeli actress Gjla "Wedding in Galilee"), 'Tale of women in Tel Aviv, directed by Each air-raid siren finds her in a dents, seniors and Museum of Almagor who '1ill be present at The Three Jewels" (Palestine/ two women, Ayel et Menachami sealed room with a different cast Fine Arts members. (MF A mem­ the screening a nd reception Belgium, 1995) isa feature filmed a nd Nirit Yarona. In "Divorce," of characters. Based on the best­ ber discount applies only to which follows. Dan Kyra m, con­ entirely on location in the Gaza a young civil serva nt goes selling novel by one of Israel's screenings at the MFA). sul general of lscael to New En­ Strip. Youssef, a 12-year-old Pal­ "rambo" when she cannot get a hottest new writers, this roman­ Tickets for the opening night gland, will introduce the film. estinian boy with a father in "get" (a writ of divorce) and tic comedy was a box-office film and reception at the Mu­ • Nature vs. Nurture. From prison and a brother in hiding, takes Jewish law intp her own smash in Israel. seum of Fine Arts are $18 and the separated at birth file comes falls in love with a young gypsy hands, high jacking an elevator "Song of the Siren" is pre­ $15 (for MFA members, seniors director Frauke Sandig's docu- girl and attempts to win her love. full of Orthodox rabbis. This ceded by "Home" (Israel, 1994), and students). Group sales (20 a short film by the talented or more) are available for $6. A young director David Ofek, festival pass is available for $100 a bout inter-generational conflict and is good for admission to all Yef im Bronfman to Play Rhode Island and connection at their most festival events (including open­ Yefim Bronfman, the pia­ charming and poignant as an ing night and the North Shore) nist who packed in audiences Iraqi-Israeli family, gathered and priority seating. at Boston's Symphony Hall during the Gulf War, watches To purchase advance tickets, last March, will sta rt the sea­ television reports on the bomb­ receive a festival brochure, or son on Nov. 6 for R.l. Cham­ ing of Baghdad. sign up to volunteer, contact the ber Music Concerts. His pro­ • Restoration of a Russian festival office at (617) 441-3355. gram will include works by Scarletti, Schumann and Prokofiev. P.C. Dance Company to Perform Born in Tashke nt, in the The Providence College Dance Company will presents its fall former Soviet Union, Bronfman concert on Nov. 2 at 8 p.m. and on Nov. 3 at 2 p.m. in '64 Hall on immigrated to Israel at age 15, the PC campus. The performance will include works by faculty and then to the United Sta tes. and students in modern and jazz styles. Since 1989 he has been a U.S. Music and theater faculty will collaborate on one of the works, citizen. He studied at The enti tled "Scenes from Provence," a work of five sections, each a Julliard School, Marlboro and vignette reminiscent of some aspect of Provence, in the south of the Curtis Institute. In 1991 , he France. won the prestig ious Avery Student performers will be Kimberly Errato,Gretchen 1-lummrich, Fisher Prize. The same year, he Jamie Magnani, Kaitlyn O'Brien, and Nicole Pelaggi-Dyer. gave a series of joint reci tals with The performa nce is free and open to the public. Isaac Stern in Russia. He records for Sony Classical, and has been nomina ted for Grammy and Gramaphone awards. No Music Lover Should Miss He played last year with Yefim Bronfman, Piano ...... N ov. 6 leading o rchestras in New Atlantic Brass Quintet ...... Dec. 11 York, Los Angeles, Montreal, Baltimore, Pa ris, Toronto, To­ Moscow Conservatory Piano Trip ...... Mar. 19 kyo, Ba rcelo na, Be rlin and Shanghai String Quartet ...... Apr. 16 Londo n. Subscriptions $70, $60, $45, and $ 14 (student} This Ja nuary, the Vancouver ( Box office price for Bronfman: $25, $20, $ 16, $5} S un s p o ke of Bronfma n's Presented by R.l. Chamber Music Concerts "almost s upe rhuma n tech­ nique" a nd re marked: "By the at Alumnae Hall, 194 Meeting Sc., Providence Call 863-2416 for information e nd the keys were practi ca ll y Yefim Bronfman, Pianist Extraordinaire .. smoking." '

I I ' I • (" t ' I " , , \ , , , -. ,, 1 1 · 1 , , , 14-THE RHODE ISLAND JEWISH HERALD, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 31, 1996 ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT URI Hillel Hosts 'Voice of the Turtle' Gervais Exhibits in Cranston Most recently, Gervais com­ OnNov.3, VoiceoftheTurtle . Stephen King, Dean Koontz, pleted work on an illustrated will give a performance at and Clive Barker write the books, Edwards Auditorium on the but who illustrates the covers? special limited edition of Rich­ ard Bachman's (a.k.a. Stephen University of Rhode Island cam­ Warwick resident Stephen pus Gervais is one such artist, and King) latest book, The Regula­ The concert is co-sponsored his pencil and colored pencil tors, published by Dutton Books . by the South County Center for . works will be featured in an art Gervais has now turned his the Arts and the Hillel Founda­ exhibit at the Cranston Public interests from commercial and tion. Library, 140 Sockanosset Cross editorial drawings to rendering Voice of the Turtle performs Road, from Nov. 2 through 30. portraits and producing his own a special, exotic form of folk Gervais, a fine arts major at original art. His exhibit can be music that has survived for the Art Institute of Boston, has viewed in the Central Library's more than 500 years. illustrated special lirni ted edi­ Rear Gallery throughout No­ Born of the pain of exile, it is tions of Dark Rivers of the Hea rt vember during library hours of the music of the Sephardic Jew. by Dean Koontz, Christine by opening. Banished from Spain at the time Stephen King, Ghost Story by For more information on this of Columbus' discovery of the Peter Straub, and Reborn by F. and other art exhibits, call the library at 943-9080. New World, these people scat­ Paul Wilson. tered throughout the known VOICE OF THE TURTLE will present the music of Sepi:;dic world, taking their music and Jews at URI on Nov. 3. Academy Players Present New language with them. Photo by Susan Wilson, courtesy of Joanne Rile Artists Management, Inc. A Turtle concert is a journey Version of 'Babes in Arms' through song and stories about The Academy Players of East love, beauty, and the joys a nd than 20 exotic ins truments Curtain time for this concert the 41st season of Academy sorrows of life. This is music which include saz, bombard, is 4 p.m. Tickets are $12, $10 for Greenwich will present "Babes Players. in Arms" on Nov. 1, 2, 3, 8, 9, 10, from many countries. Songs are vielle, shawm, oud and chalu­ students and senior citizens, $9 "The show is-now set in the a cultural blend from Arabic to meau. for Arts Center members, and 15, 16 and 17 attheSwift Center early '60s," said Michael. "The in East Greenwich. Spanish to Eastern European Partial funding for this ap­ $6 for children under 12. language is much more direct, "Babes in Arms" was written folk music. pearance comes from grants Tickets are available by call­ taking the action of the story at in the late'20sby Richard Rogers Internationally acclaimed, from the Jewish Federation of ing the South County Center for a quicker pace. Overall it's a the four musicians who com­ Rhode Island Continuity Com­ the Arts at 783-1018. They are and Lorenz Hart. Many of the much jazzier version of the hit songs in the score have be­ prise Voice of the Turtle - mission, the New England also available at URI Hillel, as show, with all the charm of the come standards we still hear Derek Burrows, Lisle Kulbach, Foundation for the Arts, and well as Wakefield Music and at original story." today: "My Funny Valentine," Jay Rosenberg and Judith Wachs the Rhode Island State Council Saywells, both on Main Street in Performances are Friday and "Where or When," "The Lady is - sing and perform on more on the Arts. Wakefi eld. Sa turday at8 p.m ., Sundays at 5 a Tramp." p.m. Tickets are $12 wi th reser­ John Michael has updated vations or $15 at the door. For Watercolor Workshop in Saba this production, which opens reservations, call 885-6910. Wickford Art Association eludes round-trip airfare from Not included are dinners, will sponsor a watercolor work­ Providence, van transporta­ tips, transportation to locations, Going From 'Rags to Riches' shop on the Caribbean island of tion to hotel, hotel accommo­ and personal shopping. Sla ter Mill His toric Site's rary rugmakers use thei r old Saba. The workshop will be led dations a t the Captain's Quar­ Reservations must be made newest ex hibit, "Rags to techniques with new vision. by Newport watercolor artist ters (double occupancy), taxes, by Nov. 25. For more informa­ Riches," begins Nov. 4. "Rags to Riches" may be seen Natalie Pfanstiehl. full American breakfast and tion, call the Wickford Art As­ While most contemporary at Slater Mill Historic Si te, 67 Dates for the one-week box lunch daily, workshop tu­ sociation Gallery at 294-6840. textile exhibitions focus on Roosevelt Ave., Pawtucket, sec­ workshop are March 18 to 25, ition, and welcoming and fare­ quilts, this show highlights an­ ond floor, through Nov. 30, be­ 1997. The cost of $1,395 in- well receptions a t the hotel. Oop! Event otherdecorative folkart-rugs. tween the hours of 10 a.m. to 5 Artists use recycled materi­ p.m., Monday to Saturday, and Oop!, 297 Thayer St., Provi­ als to create stunning rugs, rep­ 1 to 5 p.m . on Sundays. dence, will present a contempo­ resenting a variety of techniques Admission is free and open rary jewelry show from Nov. 4 (woven, braided, hooked, etc.) to the public. Call 725-8638 for to 30. handed down from generation more information a nd direc­ Local and national artists will to generation. Thesecontempo- tions. ~©l DINING GUIDE be featured, including Thomas Mann, Meryl Waitz, Terri Logan, Lisa Fidler, Martina Two Artists to Exhibit Work Windels, Eli se Moran, Lisa East Greenwich Photo will from 7 to 9 p.m. The public is Jenks, Georgianna Koulianos present a photography exhibit welcome. Chef Wcuh!¥ P~Pr~ and Beth Orduna. by two artists: "Recent Works Gallery hours: Monday and the,C~ of the, Itoliarv-JewWvtler~ - European Images" by Chris­ Tuesday, 8 a.m. to 6 p .m .; topher Clancy and "Local Land­ Wednesday through Friday, 8 scapes" by Cindy Horovitz Wil­ a.m. to 9 p.m.; Saturday, 9 a.m. son. to5 p.m.;and Sunday, noon to5 .,THE The exhibit will show from p.m. Nov.5to Dec.5. There will bean For more information, ca ll SUNFLOWER Susie Dittelman at 884-0220. v¼lter's CAFE opening reception on Nov. 7, 265 ATWELLS AVENUE, 162 MAYFIELD STREET, Don Bousquet is Coming DePASQUALE PLAZA CRANSTON, R.I. Rhode Island cartoonist Don Bousquet will sign copies of his PROVIDENCE, R.I. 273-2652 4-63 -6444 new retrospective, Rhode Island Album: 16 Years of Don Bousquet (Douglas Charles Press, $24.95 hardcover), on Nov. 1 at 7:30 p.m., The Art of Terra Cotta Cookery at the Books on theSquare,471 Angell St. in Providence. Bousquet's renditi ons of Rhode Island speech, mannerisms, and mores have had Rhode Islanders laughing at themselves for nearly two de­ Every Wednesday Eve Every Thursday Eve '7 Orwmic Coffo1.~ cades. The volume contains many previously unpublished car­ Beginning Nov. 20 Beginning Nov. 21 Coffee Cdd,.,_-,. toons, as well as a number of old favorites, and a personal and K., l,~i Dinner consisting of Dinner consisting of six family history. Exchange Co~•mhi.,n This event is free and open to the public at Books on the Square, six degustation degustation Roasting Coffee Daily Gu;u,:m,11.m 471 Angell St., Wayland Square, Providence. sa mpling menu courses sampling menu courses Kl·ny;, AA Mc!licm, _rR hode Island Dining Rhode Island Dining Rh ode Island Dining ~ Prix fixe $32.00 Prix fixe $ 3 2.00 i'l"ni\•i.m excluding tax and gratuity excl uding tax and gratuity ~ M.. ch., ~ Rhode /f;/and Dining wh,11,: ht-rin ciilh'I:) • J\1~1m°'$ ! M.,rnm l~rn:~, • carruccmo Eillh'('l,111 ~ "The Ocean State and Nearby [ Menu Mai l Order/ Gift Bo.1ec5 Srn n,ur., ]" Massachu setts' Foremost Dining Club" ~ T111nuu.m ~ ~ Rebecchini Di Gerusalemme - fried herb-fiavored polenta with anchovies sauce Amwcan Ruhl • Full Cuy Rm~ V,l·nn:i R,'(l~I • bprt·~, R,ia~ Cu..i,,Ric,m f f untlrai6er6 655 Main Street, Suite 204 Corporate ~ Minestra Di Esau' - Lentil soup with ground veal and hard-boiled eggs Fn:nch Rua,;t M"d1.,J1w., a East Greenwich, RI 02818 Rates ~ lt.,n•liun Ravioli Di Purim - Ravioli filled with spi nach, in capon broth and parmigiano Swh,:. Watt·t Pr1 ict·» 0-.·ull:. ] fol. (401) 886-7000 • Fax (401) 886-7017 ~ Trancio Di Salmone Con Pise lli - Salmon steak poached with peas and potatoes fbvmn.lG.olln• C 11m,u11o111 V,u,tll,, 207 W1 ch ·nJl.' n Stn.'t" I Single Memberehipe Group Ratee Arrosto Di Agnello Con Erbe Mist, - Roasted leg of lamb, with rosemary, garlic and pist.chio Or.,11~'\.· ~ and ~ Pn1v 1Jt'nct·, HI Ol 90J Tort, Del Re' - Asponge -like cake served with fresh fruit and orange liqueur f\l..11,J. 1? ~ 401-IJ J 119H A ~ Rh ode Island Dining Rhode Island Di ning Rhode Island Din ing& THE RHODE ISLAND JEWISH HERALD, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 31, 1996 -15 ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT Community Players Host Musical 'Annie Get Your Gun' The Community Players will filled with captivating tunes in­ open their 76th season with the cluding "They Say It's Wonder­ classic musical" Annie Get Your ful," "I Got The Sun In The Gun." Morning" and "There's No Directed by Peggy Pires with Business Like Show Business." musical direction by G. Frank Produced at Jenks Junior Meekins, "Annie Get Your High School, located on Divi­ Gun," is celebrating its 50th an­ sion Street in Pawtucket, across niversary this year. from McCoy Stadium, perfor­ Set in 19th-century America, mances are scheduled for Nov. the musical presents the roman­ 1, 2,3, 8, 9, 10, 15, 16and 17, with tic competition of Annie Oakley Friday and Saturday curtain and Frank Butler at Buffalo Bill's times at 8 p.m. and Sunday mati­ Wild West Show. nees at 2 p.m. Offering som e of Irving Tickets are$10 for adults and Berlin's most memorable mu­ $8 for students under 13. For sic, "Annie Get Your Gun" is reservations, call 726-6860.

Early Spring Landscape Ida Schmulowitz will exhibit her la ndscapes at the Hunt-Cavanagh Gallery, on the Provi­ dence College Campus, from Nov. 3 to 29. A reception will be held Nov. 3, 6 to 8 p.m. Call 865- 2401 for gallery hours. 'The Worcester Account' Re-issued After 40 Years Actress Maureen Stapleton will be served. For information, Goldman in the movie, "Reds." will attend a publication party call (508) 756-7644. The son of Lithuanian immi­ celebrating the re-issue of the late The stories collected in The grants, Behrman grew up in a S.N. Behrman's classic memoir Worcester Account first appeared Worcester triple-decker and of immigrant life in turn-of-the­ in the New Yorker magazine in went on to become a successful century America, The Worcester the 1940s, and were later pub­ essayist, Broadway playwright Account (Tatnuck Bookseller lished in book form in 1954. and Hollywood screenwriter. FROM LEFT, BRIAN MULVEY OF WARWICK, Doug Cameron Press, $25 limited edition hard­ In the book, Behrman (1893-- Because of his talent for writing of Pawtucket and Elliott Fox of Smithfield star in The Community cover; $13.95 paperback). 1973) devotes a chapter to the d ialogue, he was in demand for Players' production of "Annie Get Your Gun." Stapleton, who appeared in famous anarchist Emma the new "talkies," and he wrote Photo by Bill Dom1elly, Donnelly Photography the 1958 Broadway play based Goldman' s stint running a more than 20 scripts for such on the book, will also sign cop­ Worcester ice cream parlor in stars as Greta Garbo, Gary Coo­ ies of her autobiography, A Hell 1892. Stapleton won an Oscar in per, Clark Gable, Vivien Leigh of a Life (Simon & Schuster $24). 1981 for her role as Emma and Myrna Loy. Musical Comedy Workshop The event will be held at 8 p.m. on Nov. 2atTatnuck Book­ Offered by Academy Players seller Marketplace, 335 Chan­ dler St., Worcester and is free Two years ago the Acad­ Broadway veteran, John and open to the public. Mem­ emy Players began an infor­ Michael Richardson, a graduate bers of the Behrman family will mal workshop to develop their of North Caroli na School for the also attend and refreshments actors in musical comedy tech­ Arts. His credits include the first nique. What started as an ex­ national and Broadway compa­ Rhode Island's Oldest periment has blossomed into nies of "A Chorus Line." Stamp/Coin Dealer an intense 12-week course for Class resumes in November Catalog Blowout Sale its members, set in a studio with a 12-weekcourse. The class New 1996 to 1997 is free to anyone who has a sea­ a tmosphere. Scott Catalogs Each actor prepares a new son membership. Deeply Discounted Specializing in song each week to present to the For information, call Acad­ Breads • Bagels • Pastries • Cakes class. It is then critiqued by the emy board member Denis WARWICK COIN group as a whole. Pelletier at 294-2159 or John 613 Warwick Ave. Through positive direction, Michael Richardson a t 885- FALL SPECIALS e:~f~K~~~:~i~o each singer develops an emo­ 5274. A $25 season member­ Warwick, RI 02888 tional as well as physical life to ship provides tickets to three (401) 467-4450 800 Reservoir Avenue, Cranston the song, bringing it to perfor­ major productions and free 944-8180 mance level. admission to any of the work­ The class is conducted by a shop classes. THE Auditions Announced COMMUNITY The Community Players will hold auditions for Agatha Christie's PLAYERS Fast Friendly Service murder mystery, "Ten Little Indians" on Nov. 4 and 5 a t 7:30 p.m. at Jenks Junior High School, Division Street, Pawtucket (across proudly present from McCoy Stadium). Director Ronn Marshall is looking for one woman and two men FRESH BAKED BREAD between the ages of 20 and 30 and two women and seven men between the ages of 45 a nd 60. All roles are open. For further information, ca ll 433-2396. ANNIE YOOI ANNOUNCING """ ..,, ,.• ,,, IYIII B!Rl~ 1.. 11 , Klilil llll!lllllllllll MICHAEL JOSEPH November I, 2, 3, 8, 9, I 0, NOW AT 15, 16, and 17 ~ - Friday & Saturday Eves at 8 PH 15 SO. ANGELL STREET Sunday Matinees at 2 PH V1NCENZ01S at Jenks Jr. High Auditorium Division St., Pawtucket PROVIDENCE, RI 461 Angell Street, Providence, RI 02906 (ACROSS FROM McCOY STADIUM) (401 ) 277 -9500 Tlclrets $ JO (Under JJ, $8) 274-2295 Reservations: (40 I) 726-6860 ...... FEATURE German Towns Restoring Ancient Jewish Site by Olivia Maxwell of Germany brings the traveler Synagogue, in a moving torch­ ne of the many tragedies re­ to many small towns with poi­ lit ceremony, was rededicated 0sulting from the Holocaust gnant, and intrigtting stories. as a Cultural Landmark of the is that, after World War II, Take Kippenheim, for in­ State of Baden Wiirttemberg. Jewish life did not revive in lit­ stance, not much larger than a Interestingly, the horrors of erally hundreds of small towns big village southeast of Baden­ Kristallnacht were not echoed and villages across Germany. Baden, in the part of Germany in the tiny village of Schmie­ - Today, almost all of the more closest to France to the west and heim, just two kilometers fur­ than60,000JewishGermanslive SwHzerland to the south. Jews ther east. Here one of in major cities, all of which have lived in Kippenheim in substan­ Germany's oldest and most Jewish sites to interest the trav­ tial numbers from the mid-17th beautifu!Jewishcemeteries(its eler. century until 1940. Its elegant old est grave dates from 1703) Yet it is in many small towns synagogue, dating from 1851 , was s urrounded on and villages - particularly far was wrecked and burned dur­ Kristallnacht by the towns­ off the beaten track in the south­ ing the Kri stallnacht pogrom of people, insistent that Nazi wes tern r egion of Bad e n­ 1938, but its shell remained in gangs not enter. Wiirttemberg - that dozens of use as a prison and, after the The cemetery ca n be visited old synagogues and Jewish sites war, as a farmers' storehouse. today, and its gravestones say have recently been restored and In the 1980s a local group much about the 20th century either preserved as memorials, ca lled the German-Israel Work­ German-Jewish experience. At or co nverted to other tasteful ers' Circle, appealed for state the entry, a large memorial applications. funding to restore the building's names the more than 20 Jewish A tour through the bucolic exterior as a memorial, and in villagers who died in the uni­ fa rmland, pine forests and half­ 1989 on the 50th anniversary of form of the Germany army in ti mbered villages of this region Kristallnacht, the Kippenheim World War I.

David Cicilline is working hard to make THE KIPPENHEIM SYNAGOGUE was rededicated in 1989, the 50th anniversary of Kristallnacht. our neighborhood safe. Photo courtesy of the Gen1ta11 Nn tio11al Tourist Office

Elsewhere, newer double In Freuden ta!, 25 miles north graves have only one occupant of Stuttgart, one of Germany's DON'T LET HIS OPPONENT DISTORT THE FACTS. - who died in the 1920s or loveli est rural synagogues, da t­ 1930s. Their deported spouses ing from 1770, was declared a died far from their loved ones. state la ndmark in 1926. The In just two years, David has supported legislation to: In the north of the province, in building was heavil y damaged the vi llage of Hemsbach, where and burned onKristallnachtand • Increase prison sentences for assaults on children Jews also lived from the 17th cen­ after its relegation to various (Bill# 96-H-7698 SubA, May 1, 1996) tury to 1940, the Romanesque uses,in 1980concerned local citi­ Synagogue, dating from 1845, zens created the Freudental Pa­ • Require surrender of firearms for person violating domestic was restored in the late 1980s tronage and Support Society and is now a state landmark. specifi ca lly to preserve the abuse restraining order (Bill# 96-H-7417, April 4, 1996) Here, as in Schmieheim, the former synagogue, and despite townsfolk stopped Nazi "brown­ there being no community to • Establish procedure for notification of victims when perpetrator shirts" from torching the build­ use it for prayer, to put it to of violent crime escapes from custody (Bill# 96-H-7341, ing, although the contents, in­ meaningful use. April 23, 1996) cluding prayerbooks and fur­ Since the Former Freudental nishings, were burned in a pyre Synagogue Pedagogic and Cul­ in the synagogue courtyard. tural Center was created in the • Prohibit those convicted of sexual assault, child molestation, Today, the restored Hems­ restored building in 1985, it has or arson from possessing a firearm (Bill# 95-H-6135, April 27, 1995) bach Synagogue complex serves become an important regional as a memorial to the former Jew­ center, library and archive used ish community and as a base for for lectures, seminars, continu­ • Define "disabled" and "elderly" for purposes of increasing an organization called the Sup­ ing education courses and con­ penalties for robbery of elderly or disabled person (Bill# 96-H-7405) port Group for the former ferences on National Socialism, Hemsbach Synagogue. Si nee its the history of Freudental Jews • Include 'second degree sexual assault', 'second degree child founding in 1984, the support and anti-Semitism. group sponsors tours, exhibits In tiny Affaltrach, northeast molestation' and other violent crimes to list of offenses which may and lectures designed to "pre­ of Stuttgart, the synagogue (built not be deleted from police record (Bill# 96-H-7678, April 23, 1996) serve the memory of the former in 1856) was part ofa larger com­ Jewish citi zens of Hemsbach." plex containing a Jewish school • Require Parole Board to notify victims of crime 30 days prior to Jewish life in Hechingen, 40 and residences, and was, as a miles southwest of Stuttgart, is result, one of the few such build­ parole hearing (Bill# 96-H-7853, Sub A, April 23, 1996) firs t mentioned in local records ings in Gennany not demolished in 1490; by the mid-19th century, on Kristallnacht. David has also: more than 25 percent of the The actual prayer-room was townsfolk were Jews. The inte­ destroyed, however, and in the • Supported the Domestic Violence Abuse Prevention Act ri orof lhesynagoguedating from 1980s the Society for the Conser­ (Bill# 95-H-5773, April 27, 1995) 1767 was completely destroyed vation of the Affaltrach Sy na­ on Kristallnacht and during the gogue completed the building's 1970s former Hechingen Jews, renaissance as a n1useu1n and • Led floor debate in support of reform of Victim's Compensation now li ving overseas, 1nade an memorial. A permanent exhibit program to provide quicker and better compensation for victims effort to transform the synagogue on "The HistoryoftheJ ews in the of crime (Bill# 96-H-7738, July 31, 1996) into a n1en1ori al. Lowlands" is install ed in !he one­ In 1979, loca l resid e nts time schoolroom and teacher's • Assisted neighborhood group effort to establish community founded The Initiati ve for the apartment, and !he former crime watch. Hechinge n Syna gogue, whi ch prayer-room houses an exhibit in 1982 acquired !he wrecked on "Religious Life in Judaism." building and restored ii as a Restored Jewish si !es can be Re-elect David N. Cicilline, State Representative base for leaching the region's found in many more towns and resid ents abou t Judaism and villages of Baden-Wi.i!temberg, District 4 Democrat Jewish history and culture. The including in Michelbach an der former synagogue is also used Li.icke, Su lzburg, Bopfingen, Paid for by Friends ol David Cicilline, Robert a DiMezza , Treasurer as an auditorium for cultural Nonneweier and Schwiibisch perforrna nces. Hall. ------~-~------!lllllll"!lll!!l!lll'll!'IIIIJ!!lll!--1!!!1""'9!

WORLD AND NATIONAL NEWS Farrakhan Rally Features New Jewish Couple Forms Group Song, But Same Old Tune to Address 'Illegitimacy' by Helen Jacobus was conceived in an adulterous by Debra Nussbaum Cohen The AOL was on an ex­ ti oned in most media accounts London Jewish Chronicle relationship and is a "mamzer." NEW YORK (JT A) - Louis tremely high security alert be­ of the rally, the minister's anti­ LONDON (JTA ) - A couple Jewishlawdictates thathecan Farrakhan may have changed the cause the rally came just days Jewish rhetoric was, as it often from central England whose son only marry another "mamzer" nameofthesong,butthe violinist after an editorial, "AOL: Enemy is, ardent and plentiful. has been deemed illegitimate has or a co nvert. In addition, the and former calypso singer is still to the people," appeared in the In the beginningofhisspeech, launchedasupportgroupto help stigma is passed on to future gen­ playing his favorite tune. Oct. 8 edition of the Nation of which was delivered like a fire­ others in similar situations. erations. Whether the Anti-Defama­ Islam newspaper The Fi nal Ca ll . and-brimstone sermon and The co uple also has left the Non-Orthodox movements tion League "likes it or not, "We are used to demonstra­ fill ed with references to biblical Orthodox Jewish community. have abolished the categoriza­ whether the mayor likes it or tions here and once and a while, characters a nd na rra tive, Jeffrey Kaufman, a nd his tion, calling it unjust. not, I have to tell the truth and if the sponsors are not our best Farrakhan said, "The apple tree wife, Lily Kaufman, said in an Ho w ever, the Kaufma ns you say this is hatred then I say fri ends," said AOL national di­ [ofwisdom]is drying upamong interview recently that they both want their son to feel at home that you are the ha ters," the rector Abraham Foxman, w ho the Jewish people." had been married before and within the Orthodox commu­ leader of the Nation of Islam refused to detail the security pre­ He compa red the Jewish had ended those marriages in nity should he d ecide to join it told more than 30,000 of his fol ­ cautions his organization took people to "the locust, whi ch eats ci vil divorces. someday. lowers at a rally in New York beyond working with the poli ce. away the foliage." But Lily Kaufman had to wait "A person shouldn' t be be­ recently. "This is a little bit new in the He later spoke of Jewish co n­ eight years before her previous holden to those antiquated rul­ Billed as the "World's Day of sense that we were targeted," trol of business and government husba nd would gra nt her a ings," Jeffrey Kaufman said, Atonement," the day was part he said. "The Nation of Islam and said, "The black people and "get," or a Jewish divorce. adding, "The situation oc­ evangelical preaching and part made clear that they really the red [people] are the fulfill­ When she finally recei ved the curred when Lily was 39 and I black empowerment rally, fill ed wanted it at our site, though ment of what is written in the get, she said, she was six weeks was in my early 40s, without a with messages ofblack pride and origi nail y I thought they wanted Torah, the Gospel and the Ko­ pregna nt with Jeffrey Kauf­ child of my own. At that age, white hatred, a desire for peace it at the U.N. and that the AOL ran. man's child. you d on' t wait a round. No and exhortations to warlike re­ was incidental." "We were sold [as sla ves] to According to Jewish law, the child could have been more bellion. Surrounded by a phalanx of Europeans, Arabs and Jews," he Kaufmans' son, who is now 11, wanted ." His followers, eager to hear Fruit of Islam guards dressed in said . Farrakhan explain their margin­ milita ri s ti c black uniforms, "If the Jewish people has alization, fill ed the block that is Farrakhan spoke of U.S. gov­ something to do with our en­ Court: Women Entitled To across the street from the United ernment a nd internati onal co n­ s laveme nt the n the Jewish Nations and against the back of spiracies against blacks and Ar­ people must have something Equal Worship Rights the headquarters of the AOL. abs. Over and over he slammed to d o with our expia ti on," he by Naomi Segal tallitot. Farrakhan spoke for more than w hites, the U.S. government and said in a soaring, angry voice. JERUSALEM (JT A) -Israel's During the group's previous 21/ 2 hours from behind a four­ the United Nations for being "If you accept this judgement," High Court of Justice has in­ attempts to worship at the West­ sided structure made of bullet­ oppressive and unjust. he said, apparently addressing structed the governme nt to ern Wall plaza, the women were proof plastic. He said he had to be But the only ethnic or reli­ the Jewish community, "and turn come up with an appropriate assaulted by fervently Ortho­ shielded from attack because "not gious group he singled out was swords into plowshares, then we arra ngement to enable a group dox men and women. everyone loves me." the Jews. Though barely men- ca n avert all war!" of women to hold egal itarian In addition, the court told the services at the Western Wall. Reli gious Affairs Ministry to pay The grass-roots group, fo r all the legal expenses of Breakdown in Trust Could Lead to Coup Women of the Wall , had peti ­ Women of the Wall. tioned the co urt for the right to In the past, the court has is­ by Naomi Segal the assassinati on of [Yitzha k military were bi ased against conduct services there tha t sued si milar directi ves concern­ JERUSALEM (JTA) - An Is­ Rabin], I d on't think anything is them. would include women reading ing the wall, but they were not raeli analyst has suggested that impossible in Israeli politics," "The politicians currently in from the To rah and wearing heeded. deteriorating relati ons between he told Israel Radio. power suspect the military ad­ Israel's political and mi Ii tary ech­ "If we enter a situation of an visers to be bi ased towards the elons could lead to the unthink­ · internati onal crisis in this atmo­ previous government, because Netanyahu Apologizes to Chirac able: Israel's first military coup. sphere of lack of trust between they were appointed by the pre­ In an interview with the Is­ the military and political ech­ vious government, they took by Naomi Segal now. Do you want me to go raeli daily Ha'aretz, Ze'ev Maoz, elons, there are good reasons part in the negotiati ons with the JERUSALEM (JTA) - Mar­ back to my plane and go home head of the Jaffee Center for Stra­ for worry," he told Ha'aretz . Palestinians and Syrians" un­ ring an alread y strained visit to to France?" he protested in En­ tegic Studies in Tel Aviv, said "The army does not have the der that government, Maoz said. Israel, French President Jacques glish to the head of security. there has been an unprecedented option of playing politics to Maozadded that those mem­ Chirac got into an alterca tion French diplomati c officials breakdown of faith between the change thesituation,so the like­ bers of the current government with Israeli security guards d ur­ submitted an offi cial complaint two groups, adding that it is not lihood ofacoup becomes a more who come from military back­ ing a visit recently to Jerusalem's to Israel's Foreign Ministry. out of the questi on that a coup attractive option," he added. grounds, such as Infrastructure Old City. Prime Minister Benj a min could take place in the event of Maoz said the breakdown in Minister Ariel Sharon and Pub­ Red-faced and elbows fl ai l­ Netanyahu later apologized at an international crisis. relations had resulted from a li c Security Minister Avigdor ing during the visit, Chirac a joint news co nference with "I think the possibility of a sense among government offi­ Kahalani, are out of the deci­ snapped angrily at the security Chirac fo r w ha t he described as coup is very remote, but since cials that top members of the sion-making loop. guards, demanding that they "perhaps excessive zeal in try­ allow him to greet Palestinians. ing to protect a fri end." But the tight ring of Israeli Netanya hu explained that a French Leader's Visit Marked Contrast security forces continued to high level of securi ty arrange­ by force Arabs to remain in their ments had been adopted in Is­ by Naomi Segal thatthe UnitedStates wouldnot excessive zeal in trying to pro- shops and to keep journalists rael fo r visiting foreign leaders JERUSALEM (JTA) - On act as an impartial mediator. tect a fri end." away from the French leader. since Prime Minister Yitzhak Oct. 23 French President Jacques "I see the European and Netanyahuexplained thatls- "Go away," Chirac snapped Rabin's assassination one year Chirac became the first foreign French role in building more rael had adopted a high level of at the guards, clearly angered at ago. head of state to address the Pal­ trust," he said. security arrangements for visit- theirattempts to keepArab well­ Chi rac said that in li ght of the estinian legislati ve council. A d ay before traveling to ing foreign leaders si nce Prime wishers away. apology, heconsidered the mat­ "A Palestinian state is not in Ramallah, Chirac got into an al- Minister Yitzhak Rabin's assas­ "This is provoca ti on. Stop this ter closed . a ny way a danger to the security terca tion with Israeli security sination one year ago. of anyone," he said, adding that g ua rds during a visit to Despite the apology, Netan­ it was indeed the only way to Je rusale m's O ld City . He yahu made it clear that he did insure a peaceful future fo r Is­ sna pped a ngrily at security notsupportgranting France the raelis and Palesti nia ns. guards, who fo rced Arab well- greater role it seeks in the peace Chirac also sounded other wishers away from him. process. "The solution between themes that put him squarely at Prime Minister Benj a mi n the parti es has to be achieved by odds with the Netanyahu gov­ Netanyahu later apologized fo r the parti es themselves," he said ernment. "Cha nges o n the what he described as "perhaps at the news conference. VINYL ground in Jerusalem, like con­ REPLACEMENT fi scation of land and demoli sh­ 'AtM~t; Wa;;; &D--;y------U-Hai R-;ni;J~ WINDOWS ing houses, must stop. There I 24-Hour Se lf Service Wash & Vac (401) 781 -0077 I WINDOWS Tit. T must be economic freedom in I I 0 IN FOR EASY Palesti ne, which means putti ng «11>$148° CLEANING! an end to the cl osure." : EASY CAR WASH ~ ;f : QUALITY PRODUCTS SINCE 1949 Chirac, who has sta ted that he wants Europe, France in par­ I 51.50 OFF I NO O BLIGATION ti cular, toserve ascosponsorsof g WINDOW FASHIONS, INC. BUY NOW & (401)785-2315 : S AVE the Middle East peace process, : SUPER WASH 1195 NORTH MAIN ST., PROVIDENCE said he saluted the U.S. rol e in I With Th,s Coupon. E,p .. es 10/3 1196 250 Warwick Avenu e I ONE BLOCK OFF RT. 95 • EXIT 25 421-3955 the peace process, but added I Cra nston, RI 02905 I Find u • In the Nt"NEX Ye llow Pages R.I. R EG. #3940 that the process was "losing its R_:,'.i~ _<:f~ t.~2 _J Open daily 7 lJ am • Closed Sun & Mon . • Tues. 'til 8 lJ pm • Wed~ Thurs & Fo 'tJI 5.lJ pm, Sat 't,I 4 pm brea th" because of a perception L~p_:_n.:_ ',!_ ~:: - __ - ~~ ,:! ~~h OBITUARIES

LENORA GOLTZ Born in New Bedford, Mass., Aged and the women's division pita!. She was the wife of Ben­ Besides her husband, she LA JOLLA, Calif. - Lenora a daughter of the late H yman of the Jewish Federation of jamin Rosenstein. leavestwodaughters,JoanSa nd­ Goltz, 80, of 710 Rock St., Fall and Sarah (Millings) Cedar, she Rhode Island. With the latter They had been married for 63 man of Framingham, Mass., and River, a teacher of mathematics lived in New Bedford and Provi­ group she participated in two years. Linda Desmond of Providence; a a t B.M.C. Durfee High School dence for many years. leadership missions to Israel and Born in Poland, a daughter of brother, Dr. Adolph Snow of for 25 years before retiring, died She leaves four nieces, Joan was awarded , in Jerusalem, the the la te Moses a nd Sarah Beecher, Ill., and two grandchil­ Oct. 26 at Scripps Memoria l Sloane o f Pawtucket, Paula Prime Minister's Medal for Dis­ (Linder) Snow, she had li ved in dren. She was a sister of the late Hospital in La Jolla, Calif. She Golden of Brookly n, N.Y., tinguished Service to Israel. Providence for the last 78 years. Charlotte Gilstein. was the widow of Philip Goltz. Sharon Lendenbaum and Gail She was a member of the She had been a member of The funeral service was held Born in Brockton, Mass., a H eymsfield, both in Maryland; National Counci l of Jewish Temple Emanu-El. She was an Oct. 23 at Mount Sinai Memo­ daughter of the late Morris and a nd a nephew, H oward Women. She was a longtime ardent lover of the arts, a ttend­ rial Chapel, 825 Hope St., Provi­ Li lly (Zablatsky) Grozen, she Ginsberg of Cranston. contributor to the Massachusetts ing weekly lectures at the Rhode dence. Buria l was in Lincoln moved to Fall River 77 years ago. A graveside service was held General Hospital, The Miriam Island School of Design Mu­ Park Cemetery, Post Road, War­ She was a 1937 Phi Beta Oct. 29 at Lincoln Park Cemetery Hospital, Rhode Island Hospi­ seum for many years. wick. Kappa graduate of Pembroke in Warwick. The family was as­ tal, a nd the Rhode Island chap­ College, now Brown University, sisted with arrangements by Max ters of the American Heart As­ where s h e la ter received a Sugarman Memorial Chapel,458 sociation, The American Diabe­ Preservation of Old European master's degree.Shewasa mem­ Hope St., Providence. tes Association and the Ameri­ ber of Temple Beth-El. She was ca n Cancer Society. Cemeteries Becoming a Priority a member of the American As­ RUTH L. OSTER She was an accompli shed by Heather Camlot struction at the three cemeteries. sociation of University Women. PROVIDENCE - Ruth L. painter in oils and watercolor, NEW YORK (JT A) - On a United Sta tes and Ukrainian She leaves a daughter, Bar­ Oster, 85, of Blackstone Boule­ having studied under the late beautiful day in Kalisch, Poland, officials will meet this month to bara Sheer of Stam ford, Conn.; vard, a teacher, businesswoman Herman Itchkawich. In 1956she children gather at a local fie ld to try to work out an arrangement a son, Edward Goltz of New and philanthropist for many presented a one-woman show play a game. to ensure the preservation of York City; two sisters, Florence years, died Oct. 20 at home. She of her work in Wickford . Underneath that field li es the three cities' cemeteries, and Ucran of Cranston, and Ida was the widow of Aaron). Oster, She leaves two sons, Ri chard Mugan Avraham, a Jewish le­ a Ukrainian commission of Jew­ Appel of Fall River; a brother, with whom she had co-founded M . Oster of Ba rring ton a nd gal scholar who died more than ish and governmental officials Julius Grozen of Fall River, and the A.J. Oster Co. of Providence. Stephen A. Oster of Greenwich, 250 years ago. has reached an agreement to three grandchildren. Born in Providence, she was Conn .; a daughter, Judith "He is buried there and on reclaim the cemetery in Lviv. A graveside funeral service a daughter of the late Harry and Gori nberg o f Providence; a his grave, a foo tball team plays," The agreement includes bans was held Oct. 29 atTemple Beth­ Pauline (Greenberg) Leach. brother, Max Leach of Provi­ said Rabbi Hertz Frankel, vice on construction on the grounds El Cemetery, North Main Street. She was a graduate of the dence, and nine grandchild ren. president of the World Council of the former cemetery. Arrangements were by Mount former Rhode Island College of She was the sister of the late of Orthodox Jewish Communi­ Michael Lewan, chairman of Sinai Memorial C hapel, 825 Education, now Rhode Island Oscar A. Leach. ti es. "They removed a ll the the United States Commission Hope St., Providence. College, where she had won The funeral service was held tombstones, threw them away, for the Preservation of awards for drama and public Oct. 22 at Temple Emanu-El, fl a ttened the ground and made America's H eritage Abroad, ROSE KROUDVIRD speaking. She taughtin the Provi­ Morris Avenue, Providence. it a foo tball field." said the problem of restoring PROVIDENCE - Rose dence public schools before her Burial was in Lncoln Park Cem­ All across Eastern Europe and Jewish cemeteries in Ukraine is Kroudvird, 80, of the Summit marriage. She also taught He­ etery, Warwick. Arrangements the former Soviet Union, traces much broader tha n those in just Pavilion, 1085 N. Main St., a sec­ brewinher home tothoseunable were by Max Sugarman Memo­ of Jewish cemeteries have been three cities. There are thousands retary for radio station WGNG to afford private tutors. ri al Chapel, 458 Hope St., Provi­ disappearingand, insomecases of cemeteri es in shtetls that are in Pawtucket for many years She was a life member ofThe dence. the land is being developed for small and unmarked, he added. before retiring 30 years ago, died Miriam Hospital Women's As­ business or other uses. "There is no one to take care Oct. 24 at Miriam Hospital. She sociation, Brandeis University SYLVIA L. ROSENSTEIN Recent construction digging of the cemeteri es in the outly­ w as the widow of David Women's Di vision and Hadas­ PROVIDENCE - Sylvia L. in Lviv, Ukraine, unearthed ing, rural areas" because the Kroudvird. She was the widow sah. She was a board member of Rosenstein, 86, of 84 Seventh humanremainsata location that people that lived by them were of Paul Morris. the fo rmer Jewish Home for the St., died Oct. 21 in Miriam Hos- is one of the oldest and largest either extermina ted or emi­ cemeteries in Europe. grated, Lewan said. The cemetery in Lviv "was The commission has identi­ razed by the Nazis," said Harry fi ed 700 Jewish cemeteries in MAx SUGARMAN MEMORIAL CHAPEL Reicher, the U.N. representative Ukraine, but beli eves there are of the Agudath Israel World at least twice as many. Over 100 years of professional, dignified and caring service to the Jewish Organization. "The Commu­ The commissio n w ants nists built a market on that cem­ Ukraine to reclaim the land in community of Rhode Island and Southeastern Massachusetts etery. Now they are building each case, protect it with a fence, A additional shops to the market." and erect a plaque or monument Efforts to preserve Jewish stating that a thrivingJewish com­ :,f"+" "''r/Jt\_" Cert ified by the ;/A\ ~/4 ; Men,ber o1 the /="i·~ sh t-7'si R.1 . Board of Rabbis '·::Y,::".-' Funeral Directors of America burial grounds have been fo­ munity once li ved nearby and cused recently on the Ukraine, that this ground is a cemetery. where cemeteries in three ci ties Frankel believes that Jewish 458 Hope Street, Providence are threatened with commercial cemeteries should be declared (Comer of Doyle Ave11ue) development. national landmarks and trans­ One is the resting place of ferred from the jurisdiction of Rabbi Levi Yitzchok, a legend­ local municipalities to federal 331-8094 ary Chasidic figure. "That place governments. Please call for your 5757 New Year calendar. has some storage garages being He was in Poland recentl y Call fo r our no-money-down, pre-need plans. 1-800-447-1267 Lewis J. Bosler built a t the moment and the ex­ for the rededication of the Jew­ cavations fo r those storage ga­ ish cemetery in Dembica. "We rages have also unearthed hu­ just reclaimed it and they prom­ man remains," Reicher said. ised to remove the flowers a nd For over 40 years, the owner of Mount Sinai Memorial Chapel. .. O rthodox Jewis h groups vegetables [that were planted] have spearheaded efforts to stop by the end of October," he said. Mitchell... has served Rhode Island Jewish families over 8,000 times ... construction at these cemeteries In some instances, buildings as a professional Jewish funeral director... as did hi s father and and the Clinton administration have been built on top of Jewish is also protesting. cemeteries. grandfather since the 1870s ... with honesty After meeting with U.S. offi­ "What do we do with these and integrity. cia ls in Washington last month, buildings?" Lewan said. "These Volodymyr Horbulyn, secretary are complica ted issues but at One of the reasons why the majority of of the Ukrainian national secu­ the end of the day, no one dis­ Rhode Island Jewish families call rity counci I, agreed to freeze con- agrees that this is Jewish land." Knesset Honors Moshe Dayan MOUNT SINAI by Naomi Segal pre-state fi ghting forces, and JERUSALEM (JTA ) - The later held seni or co mmand po­ MEMORIAL CHAPEL Knesset took a brea k from its sitions in the Israeli army. routine recently to commemo­ Dayan directed Israel's Sinai 331-3337 rate Moshe Dayan on the 15th Campaig n in 1956, was defense anni versary of his death. minister during the Six- Day 825 Hope at Fourth Streets Dayan, the Israeli mi litary War, a nd was a fo under of the leader and statesman, was recog­ Labor Party . Pl ease call fo r your From out of stale call : ni za ble by his black eyepatch. He left La bor to join the fi rst Pre-need coun seling wi th lax -free Likud government of Men­ 1-800-33 1-3337 During World War II , he payment planning avai lable. 5757 New Year calend ar. fo ught wi th the British and lost achem Begin. hi s left eye during a n Alli ed op­ Dayan was instrumental in Member of Jewish Funeral Directors of America era ti on against French Vi chy a rra nging Egy ptian leader Certified by R.I . Board of Rabbis forces in Lebanon. Anwar Sada t's visi t to Jerusa­ He was a commander in the lem in 1977. ·THE RHODff!SBAND·JEWISitl1 HERA:tlil;.liHIJRSE)A'Y; OC-T0BER-3·1,·1996 '19 CLASSIFIED

hundreds back to Judaism. Beth Sholom The Summer Torah Institute Assassination CONDOMINIUM FOR RENT SERVICE RENDERED (Continued from Page 1) provides intensive summer (Continued from Page 1) PALM BEACH! Ocean front! Garage. Every COPPERFIELD'S PAINTING: Specializing in such subjects as business ethics study for young men and "Don't get me wrong, I'm as amenity! Season or yearly. Reasonable! Meriel older homes, superior workmanship, local and homosexuality, and he has women with limited religious opposed to the peace process Cole, (401) 433-5957. Fla. (407) 585-3952. references. insured. Interior/exterior. 274- awakened other rabbis to the training who are looking for today ~s I was a year ago. The 10131/96 2348. 3/6/97 educational needs of women ... " their Jewish roots. difference is, I keep my opin­ WE CLEAN SO YOU DON'T HAVE TO . Rea­ Growing up in a "not-yet-re­ As an outgrowth of the suc­ ions to myself. If only the CONDOMINIUM FOR SALE sonable rates, free estimates, honest and ligious" household, Riskin was cesses at Lincoln Square, Riskin, peaceniks in the opposition dependable, references. 861-7879. 10131 /96 influenced by an observant together with members of his would do the same." PALM BEACH! Huge one bedroom. 2 bath, grandmother. Enrolling himself congregation, founded the HadasShroeder,a 17-year-old lanai on PR IVATE beach! Heated pool! Sauna! in Brooklyn's Orthodox Talmu­ Leadership Manhattan Hebrew Jerusalemite, said the assassina­ Garage. Every amenity! Asking $78,900. SINGLES d ic Academy High School, he High Schools in Riverdale and Meriel Cole, (401) 433-5957. Fla. (407) 585· tion was "a big shock, especially 3952. 10131/96 later turned down a chance to then Queens, N.Y. because I'm religious. I was so JEWISH PROFESSIONAL DATELINE. Record go to Harvard, preferring in­ In an extension of the phi­ humiliated that someone reli­ FREE Ad 1·800-320-2843 . Listen/Respond ENTERTAINMENT to ads. 24 hr./day 1-900·6-KOSHER $1 .98/ stead to enter New York's Ye­ losophy that has guided him at gious could be a murderer." min., 18+. http://www.bureaucom .com/ shiva University from which he Lincoln Square, Riskin founded Shroeder, who describes jewishpr 12/19/96 graduated valedictorian, a new city in Israel, eight miles STEVE YOKEN ENTERTAINMENT- Profes­ herself as "politically centrist," sional disc jockey. Bar/bat mitzvahs. Pack· summa cum laude in Greek, south of Jerusalem. Efrat is a said that one year later, "I feel age includes-contests, prizes , lightshow, SEND CLASSBOX CORR ESPONDENCE TO: Latin and English literature. sophisticated urban community plus Spice- N.Y. dancers/teachers. (508) as if a cloud overshadows ev­ ClassBox No. He received a master's de­ surrounding a core of educa­ erything wedo in Israel. What­ 679-1545. 5/22/97 The A.I. Jewish Herald gree from the Bernard Revel tional and religious institutions. ever we say, we try to think P.O. Box 6063 Providence. A.I. 02940 Graduate School of Yeshiva Today, 1,150 families live in twice before we say it, we think GUTTERS University. Efrat, coming from the United twice before we d o it. No one R.I. Jewish Herald classified ads cost $3 for 15 words or less. Additional words cost 12 In October 1982 he was States, Europe, South Africa, just yells out loud w ha t they COMPLETE GUTTER CLEANING, repair and cents each . Payment must be received by awarded a Ph.D. from NYU's and Israel, religious and non­ think inside." installation, all size homes. Statewide. Call Monday at 4 p.m. prior 10 the Thursday when department of Near Eastern la n­ religious. There are another 250 Mr. Gutter Clean and Repair. 354-6725, Provi­ the ad is scheduled to appear. This newspa­ dence. 884-0714, East Greenwich. 3/20197 per will not. knowingly accep1 any advertis­ guage and literature. His thesis homes presently under con­ ing for real estate which is in violation of the was enti tied "Women's Right to struction. Jewish High School A.I. Fair Housing Act and Section 804 (C) of (Continued from Page 1) HELP WANTED Title VIII of the 1968 Civil Rights Act. Our Initiate Divorce in Jewish Law." Riskin was elected chief rabbi readers are hereby informed that all dwelling/ He has written many schol­ of the city of Efrat, with 27 syna­ applications is Jan. 31. housing accommodations advertised in this arly articles, journals and maga­ gogues under his religious ju­ On Nov. 24, from 4:30 to 9 FIELD AIDE: Challenging 19-hour position in newspaper are available on an equal oppor­ progressive, girl-centered organization. Posi­ tuni1y basis. zines in America and Israel, and risdiction (including two p.m., the school will host Club tion out-based in Providence or Central Falls. has published two books: A Co111- Sefardi and one Yemenite). He Lo Med, an event designed to Requires organizational skills and background men ta ry on the Passover is the founder and dean of Ohr help current eighth- and ninth­ in youth program and volunteer recruitment. Haggadah and Women and Jewish Torah Institutio ns, which is graders and their parents learn Ability to speak Spanish helpful. Call Girl Scouts Divorce. He writes a weekly col­ comprised of model residential about the school. The program of Rhode Island, 331 -4500. ext. 302. EOE Mi ~opal Qtrest F/D/F 10131 196 umn on the Torah portion for high schools for young men and will be held at the school's new the Jerusalem Post and many women; collegiate programs for location. TEXAS REFINERY CORP. needs mature per­ Anglo-Jewish newspapers students from Israel as well as The first part of the program son now in Pawtucket area. Regardless of Estates worldwide. the diaspora (United States, will be for students only. training , write W.C. Hopkins. Dept. W-02940. Box 711, Ft. Worth, TX 76101-0711 . In 1963, at 23, Riskin was or­ England, Canada, South Africa, At8 p.m., parents are invited 10/31/96 dained and taught at Yeshiva Australia and New Zealand), for an information session and a University, where he continued with and without yeshiva back­ panel discussion with college SERVICES RENDERED as professor of Talmud until ground; a women's college students who have graduated 1977. In 1964, he was offered a w hich combines Torah study, a from Jewish high schools. BOOKKEEPER: For both individuals or small temporary post ministering to B.A. and national service; a The registration deadline for businesses. Help with all of your finances - anad hoccongregationof"not­ women's law school for the Club LoMed is Nov. 18. from balancing your checkbook thru finan- , cial statements. Confidential, personal ser­ yet-religious" High H oly Day Rabbinical Courts in Jerusa­ To learn more, to make a do­ . vice. Reasonable, negotiable rates. 461-2561 . Great location ... close to everything, observers, a grou p of fewer lem (the first of its kind in the nation, request an application, or 10/31/96 yetf11r from the congestion. than 20 people who wor­ history of the sta te of Israel); schedule a personal appointment On Highland Avenue in Fall Rh-er shipped inan Upper West Side a nd a rabbinical and teacher's with Headmaster Rabbi Daniel Studio, One and 1wo Bedroom Aparunents hotel room. semina ry which provides Lehmann, contact The New Jew­ Spacious dosets • Private Balconies Six years later, in 1970, the spiritual and educational lead­ ish High School, 60 Turner St., Heat and Hot Water • 24-Hour Maintenance ~\vimming Pool • Tennis Courts now famous Lincoln Square ers - with secular as well as Waltham, MA02154, phone(617) Acth-e du,bhouse • Health & Fitness Center Synagogue established itself, religious training- for Israel 736-8680, fax 736-8684, email ~~­ Impeccable Landscaping with a new building on and the world. njhs@binah. cc.brandeis.edu Resident Appreciation Program Amsterdam Avenue and 69th Through his ci ty, his writ­ Ope11 daily, i11cludi11g S1111day 9-5 Street, as a permanent resource ings, his synagogues, and his (508) 675-1355 ofJewish spiritual education and leadership training educational Correction 726-6702 t-i'f http//Mvw.rent.nel ·- = \!.,/ Designed. U and Managed by THE FL>,QEY COMPANY observance. institutions, Riskin is spear­ In the Oct. 24 issue of the Today, there are nearly 1,500 heading the movement of mod­ Herald anad for Danco Fund­ ,-~ ------7 Lincoln Square members and ern Orthodoxy for the 21st cen­ ing & Assoc. was incorrect. RHODE ISLAND JEWISH HERALD I 800 regular Sabbath worship­ tury and beyond. The correct address is below. pers; many of the Sabbath ob­ We regret the error. I servers are under 30. Advertise With I Under Riskin's impassioned DANCO FuNDING & Assoc. I leadership, the synagogue de­ The Herald 30 Bayard Street, ve I oped a nursery school, I Providence, RI 02906 I supplementary elementary and 401 -453-1714 high schools, a youth center, a CIASSIFIEDS Antique Rdinishing 15 words for $3.00 • 12¢ each additional word I library,and a uniqueadultstudy I program (the Joseph Shapiro PROFESSIONAL STRIPPING REGLUEING • REPAIRS 1¥ Category I Institute of Jewish Studies), of­ LIFETIME CALL SHAF Message I fering some 50 courses to more 434-0293 • 458-7306 WINDOWS~ than 1,300 students weekly. Free Estimates • Pick-Up, Delivery I Riskin pioneered an exten­ VINYL REPLACEMENT WINDOWS I sive outreach program, i nnova t­ VINYL SIDING I ing the first "Beginner's Ser­ Getting Engaged? 826-7880 LIFETIME WARRANTY I vice," Turn Friday Night Into ON WINDOWS Shabbos, and a host of other Beautiful estate I successful efforts which brought diamond rings available $159"""'" I Call Paulene Je w e lers All o11ui 1ncl110••ns11ll1oon I 274-9460 Any S•lf, 0011bit h~ng •RI UC 12186 WE DO SIDING I I WESIT Name Areferral service for I We will Buy or Address companions to the NEil GREENFELD I elderly, since 1967 Consign One Item I GENERAL CONTRACTOR mor a Full House Phone "" 401 -421 -1213 I 6irnR Date(s) Run ______783-0519 fllie ~igmtwtt No. Words I HOME IMPROVEMENTS To Include a box number, send an additional $5.00. All responses I ·1 h.11 , .di NEW CONSTRUCTION 9Jwui will be malled to the Herald via box number, and forwarded to c l as­ 11 n,,h 10 sified advertiser. Paymenl MUST be received by Monday afternoon, PRIOR to I TAKING CARE OF ALL rc.1d1 ow 394 FALL RIVER AVENUE lhe Thursday on which the ad 1s to appear 10% discount given IOf ads running YOUR BUILDING NEEDS I rc,1dc r, SEEKONK, MASIACHUIITTI 02771 continuously IOI' one year I Non

Experimental, Shorter Trip to Israel Proves Successful by Teresa Strasser demographer Gary Tobin, the into three" on the trip. "We saw ported having few or no Jewish ommendations is that the trip Jewish Bulletin of Kore! trip hoped to a !tract more everything; we justdidn' tspend friends before the trip. On re­ be extended to four weeks next Northern California teens to Israel by reducing its as long." turn, they reported the reverse, summer. In personal interviews, SAN FRANCISCO (JT A) - duration and cost. Josh Weiner, 16, also had saying that they now consider the teens stressed a need for Teen trips to Israel may never "This was a less expensive other plans for his summer. He other participants in the trip more unstructured free time to be the same. alternative. I don't think I was set on attending a tennis their friends, according to the shop, relax a nd socialize with Last summer, a group of San could've gone otherwise," said camp. If not for the shorter Is­ study. Israeli teens and each other. Francisco students went on the Ben Anjo, a participant. rael program he, too, would Discussing the report's find­ The trip's planners hope that first Kore! Israel Teen Trip, an Anjo and most of the other 31 have stayed home. ings, cultural anthropologist major findings from this study experimental program designed trip participants met recently for "I was lucky," said Weiner. and Brandeis researcher Joel will influence the ongoing na­ to encourage more teens to visit a reunion. They swapped pho­ "If there wasn't a shorter pro­ Streicker said, "This group tional debate on how best to con­ the Jewish state. tos,ate burgers and talked about gram, I would have missed out. meshed and meshed quickly." nect American teens to Israel and At 23 days, this trip was far the trip that most would never It was the best three weeks." He attributed that bonding to their own Jewish identities. shorter than the six-week com­ have taken if not for Kore!. Jewish teens have reported the group's small size and pre­ While changes are going to munity trips previously offered. "I thought six weeks was too to Brandeis researchers that vis­ group programs such as a re­ be made by a board of directors, At$2,000, itwasalsoaboutone­ long," said Leah Neary, 17. "I iting Israel was.t_he most signi fi­ treat to a local Jewish camp "to which includes eight teens who third the usual cost. didn't want to be away from ca nt Jewish event in their lives. get to know each other." took the first Koret trip, the re­ The Kore! Foundation, which home for that long." Every year, about 4,500 U.S. Still, the findings were not port found that most of the stu­ is sponsoring this experiment When Neary won a presti­ teens, including some 300 from entirely positi ve. dents would not have gone to with a $60,000 grant, hopes that gious scholarship to a Southern the San Francisco area, tour the One of the study's major rec- Israel on a six-week trip. by the year 2001, 50,000 young California leadership camp, she Jewish state. people nationwide will have felt even more troubled about "We're not competing with taken this streamlined summer spending a summer in Israel. the six-week trip. We're giving Israeli Supreme Court Head trip. But she was able to experience a nother option," said Yossi Employing research con­ both the camp and the Israel Cohen Meidan of the East Bay's Responds to Orthodox Attacks ducted by Brandeis University tour by "cramming six weeks Israel Center. Meidan is some­ by Naomi Segal "This criticism does not af­ thing of an expert,having JERUSALEM (JTA) - Su­ fect our judgment," Barak told previously led 14 teen mis­ preme Court President Aharon the Knesset Law Committee sions to Israel. This one Barak responded last week to the recently. "We will continue to worked well, he said, but it attacks that members of Israel's defend the same principles was not wi thout kinks. fervently Orthodox community which we have protected until Just five more days, he recently launched against him now. said, would round out the and against the court. "There is room for criticism, trip - allowing for an ar­ In speeches and in recent ar­ even harsh criticism, but there cheological dig, more time ticles in the fervently Orthodox is not room for an attack on the in Tel Aviv to experience press, leaders of the community judicial system, which damages modern Israeli life a nd have attacked the court for ex­ the d elicate weave of Israeli so­ seminars on the Arab-Is­ cessive activism and for rulings ciety," Barak added. raeli conflict. that threaten the community's "Ours is a state whose demo­ A report by the Modern way of life and religious values. cratic roots are not deep enough. Slash Heating Bills By Up To 40%! Jewish Studies Institute of Ma ny of the attacks were We are a ll in the same boat, sail­ P lus Put NO MONEY DOWN and Make No J>ay111e11t.e,fect fm fi<'l-lime ins1:ill:Hion .iliiliiiiiiii1, #lff:::r:.~o::.. ,,. Headed byTobin,a team or rc..-pbt:ing your ~11<1 furn:tct'! ~ CO#IIECrlO# OEAH•I • Ex 1ra-qu1t'I o,-x.•r:Hmn! ~ e of five concluded that the • F:~st, t:.'Xpt'rt inst:.i\la1ion! We're llte Inside Guys. trip accomplished thegoals URI Speech and Hearing of Israel travel. 351-7600 Before the trip, 72 per­ Centers Offer Services cent of the teens said they 1-800-244-1252 "feel connected to the Jew­ The University of Rhode Is­ dren or adults who evidence flu­ We Vo It Rigltt Tlte 1st Time land has two speech and hearing ency disorders, voice problems R 1 Lie. ,~ 24 70 Mass Uc. # 0 1442 1 ish people. After the trip, that number increased to centers that will provide speech, or articulation disorders, children • Offf'r :ivail.ible h o m p;u1icipating CarriC'r dcal<'rs to qualifi(' d hNnt'owncr,;. Expirc-s 11 /Jll/1Jll. who have language learning dif­ /\flcr fl m o nth:,. from dat(' o f purcha:,.f'. p;iy full :irnm 1111 "' i lh no intcr c1