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KATHARINE HENDERSON, PRESIDENT of the Presbyterian Church USA's Auburn Theological Seminary, helped facilitate a compromise resolution at the assembly on July 9. Presbyterian Church manages a compronnse. A more inclusive approach?

Editor's note: See sidebar on page AT WORDEN' S POND in Wakefield, these young girls are all set to catch some fish at Camp JORI. 23for more about local activity. The camp believes that a "catch and release· approach is the most humane.

BY RON KAMPEAS Camp JORI: From trailer park to treasure WASHINGTON (JTA) - U.S. A day in the life ofa 'very old camper' Jews and Presbyterians say they BY NANCY KIRSC H have salvaged a fragile unity of What camp would welcome a the only middle-aged adult who visitors. And Howie Labitt, Camp purpose from an assembly that [email protected] SO-something visitor who's not a loves camp. Camp Director Ronni JORI's waterfront director, is just parent? Camp JORI, Gurtin is the mother one of several adult staffers who was poised to create a rift between WAKEFIELD - "You're going to that's who. Shortly of college-age provide valuable reassurance and the two faiths. camp - at your age?" My teenag­ FIRST PERSOX after I arrived at the children. Guttin's guidance for the high school- and The outcome of the recent ers - one a camp counselor and one former site of a trailer park on July mother, H arriet Saltzman, whom college-aged counselors. "You're General Assembly in Minneapo­ in a leadership-training program - lis of the Presbyterian Church 1 - a gorgeous, if windy, summer campers and counselors call hooted in disbelief1 JORI, Page 17 (USA) was remarkable in that all day - I discovered that I wasn't "Grammi," warmly welcomes sides in the contentious debate - PRESBYTERIAN, Page 23 Opposition to Israeli What's Inside: Business ...... 24-26 conversion bill mounts Calendar ...... 10 E ditor's note: See sidebar on page The controversy over the bill Community ...... 3, 7-9, 11,17-18, 22 12for infonnation on local actions. erupted last week when its main Education ...... 13-14 sponsor, David Rotem of the Yls­ Food ...... 19 Is Jewish unity rael Beiteinu Party, unexpectedly Obituaries ...... 21 , 30 put it to a committee vote. The Opinion ...... 4- 6 at risk? measure passed by a 5-4 margin, Seniors...... 20, 28-29 sending it to the full Knesset. Simchas/ We Are Read ...... 32 Bv SARAH FREISHTAT Meant to give would-be converts World...... 12, 16, 23, 31 WASHINGTON OTA) - Oppo­ more leeway in choosing where sition to a proposed Israeli conver­ and how to convert in Israel, the Look for our sion bill is mounting, from the bill also would consolidate control Aug. 6 Issue - U.S. Congress to the Israeli prime over conversions under the office it will be filled minister. of the Israeli Chief Rabbinate. Non-Orthodox Diaspora Jewish With stor/e51 /Alisa Grace Photography Meanwhile, the bill is likely to I NATASHA CONNOLLY, ISAAC Rich and Henry Eberman, Early be put on hold while the Knes­ movements and the leadership of photos atta ~.__,....,.-.1 Childhood Center (ECC) students, sit with Stephanie Albanese, set adjourns this week for a two­ news about Jewish fam/1/es. an ECC teacher. READ MORE ABOUT THE ECC ON PAGE 9. month recess. JEWS, Page 12 PAGE 2 Jewish Voice &{_,Herald July 23, 2010

TWO FACES OF Israel: Left, a beautiful view of Eilat at night. At right, members of the Israeli Defense Force's Homefront Command and civilian authorities search the rubble of a collapsed three-story building in Nazareth, Israel, on April 8, 2008. ] ERUSALEMjOURNAL Three years after aliyah Israel's media enemies are still ally unaware of so many of these ago with an optimistic view and seeing Israel through rose-col­ Pride in Israel one step ahead of the game when situations, including when Israel, pride in the state of Israel. Now, ored glasses. If that's the case, continues they use methods (such as Twit- during its Gaza campaign last my opinion has not changed. then you're welcome to follow ter) that convey news to the gen- year, air-dropped flyers and sent I believe that I am living in a up with me in seven years when HREE YEARS. It's era! public more instantaneously, text messages warning civilians country whose high morals and I will have met the cab driver's hard to believe that it's even though they come without when an anti-terrorist raid in humanity should be emulated measure for a successful aliyah. T been that long since I the visual evidence to back them their area was imminent. What by others, and the world would packed up my life and up. other country in the world does be a better place if every country Daniel Stieglitz, a native of made aliyah to Israel. As a citizen Therefore, these enemies still something like that? Yet still, took a page from Israel's book of Providence, made aliyah to Israel of the state ofisrael, I'm entitled have the louder voice, and their the world continues to be igno- ethics. This is one of the main in July 2007. H e currently lives in to privileges side of a story is most always rant of this and remains criti­ reasons I chose to move here. 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PAGE 4 Jewish Voice c'l(_,l-lerald !July 23, 2010 OPINION FROM THE IT SEEMS To ME ExEcUTIVE EDITOR Why Nasr Abu Zayd matters Frustrating fihn Future belongs to those inquiry, which characterized Islam for centu­ rect to use the phrase, "clash of civilizations," editor ries. especially if these civilizations happen to irks with open minds To quote from Karen Armstrong's widely be the Muslim world and the secular West. BY NANCY KIRSCH acclaimed A History ofG od, "During the ninth Nevertheless, I would insist that there is today [email protected] and hearts century, the Arabs came into contact with a most serious and challenging clash of civi­ Greek science and philosophy, and the result lizations - not between Islam and the W est, FTER I VIEWED "Crossing was a cultural florescence which, in European but rather between those who are afraid of o Safety" (see story on page 3), I HAD NEVER heard of Dr. Nasr Abu terms, can be seen as a cross between the forward-looking thinkers like Abu Zayd and tarted thinking more about why I Zayd until I read of his death in a Cairo Renaissance and the Enlightenment." those who applaud his efforts to build bridges found the evening such an exercise in frus­ Ihospital this past July 5, just five days Indeed, the renowned Muslim philoso­ among all of us citizens of the world. Now is tration. before his 67th birthday. It was quite by phers, Ibn Sina (Avicenna), 980-1037, and the time for those of us who cherish freedom Before you leave venomous messages on accident that I came across a briefarticl e about Ibn Rushd (Averroes), 1126-1198, paved the of speech and freedom of thought to say to my office voice mail (and I have received such this Muslem academic on page A-20 of the way for Judaism's Maimonides and Catholi­ those who cannot tolerate any opinion other calls!), please understand that I don't disclose July 6 issue of 1he New York cism's Thomas Aquinas. than their own: Enough! The future is not my views about Israel. Readers' efforts to Times. The entire piece, Abu Zayd's relatively liberal approach to the with your closed minds and closed heans; the learn those views by deconstructing which under the headline, "Nasr Koran and other foundational Islamic texts, future belongs to those of us with open minds op-eds or political cartoons appear in Abu Zayd, 66; Stirred 1he while-drawing upon the depths oflslamic tra­ and open heans. The future belongs to indi­ will not be enlighten­ Debate on Koran," was only Jewish Voice & Herald dition, opens up promising avenues for future viduals like Dr. Nasr Abu Zayd. a few column j nches; never­ ing. dialogue among Muslims, Christians and theless, there was enough James B. Rosenberg is rabbi emeritus of I found the documentary frustrating, as Jews - avenues that have been largely blocked it failed to address, much less answer, these said to spur my desire to Temple Habonim in Barrington. Contact him at learn more. by the uncompromising absolutism of more [email protected]. questions: conservative interpreters of the Koran. Rabbi Jim A brief Internet search • Have Muslim student groups grown in I acknowledge that it is politically incor- number and/or anti-Zionist activity in the Rosen6erg has reinforced my convic­ past several years? What was the situation, tion that the Islamic world LETTER say, 10 or 15 years ago? needs more scholars like Abu Zayd. The • Are there no Muslim student groups Wikipedia entry on him sums up his work as J Street: Not in Israel's best interest who talk with Hillel groups on college cam­ follows: "The aim of his research was to sub­ WONDER HOW intelligent individuals Waskow, a very far left political activist. He puses? stantiate a theory of humanistic hermeneu­ !like Judith Kaye ("The blame game is tire­ provides much of the thinking that surfaces • If, in fact, Hamas is responsible for the tics [interpretation of sacred texts] that might some," Kaye's letter in the June 25 issue) and in J Street's policy prescriptions. Waskow . rise in Muslim-led college organizations, the enable Muslims to build a bridge between other supporters of "pro-Israel" J Street can is highly critical of Israeli policies in the connection should be made more explicit. their own tradition and the modern world of be recruited to support a cause that may well Gaza Strip and West Bank. In a recent • Why did the filmmakers feel the need freedom of speech, equality (minority rights, women's rights, social justice), democracy and not be in Israel's best interest. posting (http:Y/www.theshalomcenter.org/ to present evidence of Israel's technological The public agenda of this organization may node/1563) at the W eb site for his leftist contributions to the world? Israel is a sov­ globalization." sound reasonable to American Jews. But it's Shalom Center, Waskow strongly defended ereign state and including this information the hidden agenda that's my problem. My the U.N. report penned by South African - more appropriate for a marketing presenta­ measure of the true agenda ofan organization judge Richard Goldstone that claimed both tion on "why Israeli technology is meaning­ "Abu Zayd reclaimed is the people who support it. H amas and Israel were guilty of war crimes. ful" - put the film on defensive footing, as if The first is Stephen Walt, co-author with And blame for the tragic outcome of the to say, 'Whatever you might say about Israel, the richly nuanced John Mearsheimer, of the controversial book, recent flotilla incident was squarely and solely look at all its contributions." and tolerant tradition 1he Israel Lobby and US Foreign Policy, which put on Israel by Waskow. • Why did the filmmakers fail to note revived the canard that American support During my upbringing, I was told I'd be that millions of dollars have poured into col­ of intellectual inquiry, of Israel undercuts U.S. international inter­ known by the company I keep. With respect, lege campuses for centers ofJudaic studies or ests. In September 2009, 1he Washington Post I hope the J Street members here in Rl\ode Holocaust studies, just as Saudi and other which characterized lslam published an op-ed in which Walt clearly Island understand that, too. foreign funds have established Middle East­ endorsed J Street. Howard Brown ern centers? And, is every single one of those for centuries." The second example is Rabbi Arthur Middle Eastern centers rabidly anti-Israel? North Kingstown • Given that the U.S. and Israel are both nations that espouse free speech, civil rights, Do Providence schools discriminate? What is particularly significant about Abu etc., what would Stand With Us want for Zayd's approach to Islam is his attempt to A S AN ORTHODOX Jew with two because they miss still more class time to take these Muslim student groups? To shut them place the Koran in an historical, cultural and .r-lchildren at Classical High School, I am the make-up tests. For some of the Jewish down? To stop their claims? To convince linguistic context. While not denying that extremely concerned about Rosh Hashanah students, this means missing fast-paced AP them, "No, no, you're wrong, we're right?" If the Koran is "a nass (text) given by God to and Yorn Kippur not being scheduled as days classes thai potentially affect what schools the so, good luck with that. the Prophet Muhammed," Abu Zayd argues, off in the 2010-11 Providence public school students will be accepted to and how much The film - and the post-film conversation "that text is put into a human language, which calendar. college credit they get before even enter­ - felt intellectually flabby and much like pro­ is the Arabic language." It's bad enough that the New England ing college. In these tough economic times, paganda. It should come as no surprise that Abu Common A ssessments Program (NECAP) that is a big consideration for everybody. For Changing focus, from the film to 1he Voice Zayd's teachings have generated consider­ tests have been scheduled for the Jewish Jewish students in special education, it means & Herald, our editorial board recently for­ able hostility. Despite his prodigious output of holidays of Sukkot, Simhat Torah and/or Sha­ a huge disruption in their schedules and the malized what has been our informal policy books and articles in both Arabic and Eng­ vuot for the past three years. The P rovidence possibility offalling very far behind and being all along. Our editorial policy, which will lish - many ofwhic h have been translated into school system is not supposed to discriminate unable to catch up. Right now, I feel like a be included in the paper on page 4, simply German, Dutch, Indonesian, French, Italian, on the basis of religion. second-class citizen in Providence. reaffirms our deep desire to include as many Persian and Turkish - in M ay 1992, Abu Zayd Jewish children who miss the NECAP tests vibrant and vigorous voices as is possible in Barbara Willner-Klein was denied promotion to the rank of full pro­ for religious reasons are put at a disadvantage the paper. W e encourage honest dialogue Providence fessor at the D epartment of Arabic Language and debate and, even, a willingness to search and Literature at C airo University because of for some common ground with those whose what one professor called his "clear affronts to opinions we heartily dislike. 1he Jewish Voice the Islamic faith." Even though this decision Our editorial policy reserves the right to: & Herald was reversed in 1995, in that very same year, • Limit the number of letters or unsolic­ WANT OUR OPINION for publication or refuse publication. Abu Zayd and his wife, Dr. Ibiihal Younis, ited op-eds we publish from any one indi­ ages to represent our readers' Please send letters (250 words, at most) who was at Cairo University teaching French W vidual or on any specific topic. v,brant diversity of ideas and and op-eds (700 words or shorter) to literature, were forced by death threats to flee • Edit those letters to the editor or op-eds opinions. Thus, our editorial policy is as Nancy Kirsch at [email protected] (Sub­ to the Netherlands after a Cairo sharia court follows: 1he Voice & Herald may publish ject Line: OPINIONS) or Nancy Kirsch, we decide to publish. declared their marriage null and void because • D ecline to publish letters to the editor thoughtful and informative contributors' 1he Voice & Herald, 130 Sessions St., Prov­ Abu Zayd was deemed an apostate. or op-eds. columns (op-eds) and letters to the editor idence, RI 02906. Please include your In a certain sense, Abu Zayd was more on issues ofint erest to our Jewish commu­ name, city of residence and (not for pub­ W e hope that you continue to send conservative than his conservative tormen­ thoughtful and thought-provoking pieces. nity. At our discretion, we may edit pieces lication) a contact phone number or email. tors; for in his writings he reclaimed the richly nuanced and tolerant tradition of intellectual wwwjvhri.org OPINION Jewish Voice &t_,Herald July 23__, 2010 PAGE 5 FROM THE OLD OLIVETTI What makes a Jew a Jew? Must we be Zionists? Promised Land/Palestine/ Israel. that was then. With the rise of the cling to old ideas even when they are and pleading to return to Egypt." Now obviously one can be a Zion­ Nazis, a lot changed. repudiated by new realities. Such But this is an absurd understanding ETTER BE CARE­ ist and not a Jew. Many gentiles fall I consider it a form of blasphemy people open up buggy whip facto­ of the text. Yes, the Bible is replete FUL here, Josh. When into this category. I wrote a book, to argue that God brought on (in a ries and then wonder why there are with examples of the followers of Bwalking into a minefield Our Great Solicitor, about one such variant that He allowed) the Holo­ no customers. In America we have Moses rejecting his leadership and things can go KA­ man, Josiah Wedgwood, who in caust so as to advance the ingath­ the American Council for Judaism, pleading to return to Egypt, but BOOM in the night. And in the the 1930s and '40s strongly advo­ ering of His people. But while the the current president of which, Ste­ that crowd was always pictured as day. And I enter this particular field cated for the Jews in Parliament. phen Naman, was recently profiled the weak and cowardly, the slaves because? Some fundamentalist Protestants in 1he New York Times. who were free of their old masters So, here's my question, one that make a religion of their support "Jews can be Like the haredim who continue but not of their fears. It was that I've been thinking about for the for Israel, though their motivations to deny the existence of the Israel crowd that God in His despair past half-cen­ sometimes give us pause. pro-lsrael and upon which at the same time they almost destroyed (on several occa­ tury. "To be a But let's stick with the question pro-peace and try to impose their values, Naman's sions) opting instead to allow it to Jew, must one of Jews. In the beginning of the group has perverted the old Reform die out over 40 years. It's with that be a Zionist?" movement to create a Jewish state, pro-lsrael and anti­ concept that Jews are members of a crowd that the Council looks to The key word many Orthodox opposed the idea, religious group, not a people. I say inspiration? Pshaw. here is "must" arguing that only with the coming withdrawal from perverted because he goes farther So, I return to my original ques­ as in "I must of the M essiah would it be appro­ than the old Pittsburgh Platform tion. Must a Jew be a Zionist? breathe to live." priate. Concurrently, many in the the West Bank." which was merely non-Zionist. His Well, Jews can eat pork and still And what is Reform camp were also hostile group, founded in 1942 in the midst be Jews. They can vote Republican Josh meant by Zion­ to the idea most famously in the of the World W ar II, is adamantly and still be Jews. They can be pro­ theory may be obnoxious, the real­ Stein ist? Until some- so-called Pittsburgh Platform of anti-Zionist. Israel and pro-peace and pro-Israel ity is that the H olocaust allowed one suggests a better response, let 1885 which declared that they no 1he Times' article purports and anti-withdrawal from the West Jews and Gentiles to re-think their this suffice: A Zionist believes, as a longer expected Jews to return to a (Naman must have been the source, Bank. All are Jews, but if to be a attitudes toward the creation of a minimum, that there is something national homeland in Palestine. though what follows is not directly Jew requires stating "Next year in Jewish state. Ironically, then, the called "the Jewish people" which This was an American version attributed to him),"The rejection of Jerusalem" and meaning it, at least attempt to destroy the Jews cre­ combines a unique combination of of the still older claim of Jews in Zion goes back to the Torah itself, for the moment, at least for others ated a climate in which the State of genetic and historic heritages and Napoleonic France that they were with its accounts of the Hebrews' who are persecuted, then maybe Israel could be born. has a right to create a state of its Frenchmen. of the Mosaic persua­ rebelling against Moses on the being an anti-Zionist is incompat­ As always there are those who own in (here's the tricky part) the sion, not a separate people. But journey toward the Promised Land ible with being a Jew. Ka-boom. ------REFLECTIONS OF/IN ISRAEL------The wandering Jew(ish name) Plenty ofprecedent way back to the Spanish expul­ Our reply: "That's their decision." and·travels of the Jewish people. H ebraicize their names, e.g., former sion - and in Spanish, "Espe­ (Actually, the Spanish have sur­ • Nothing is ever static for Jews, Chief of Staff Amnon "Lipkin­ for changing ranza" means "hope." Later, in names that run up to nine names not even something as fundamen­ Shahak" (Lipkin, a name from his Austria, the name morphed into long.) tal as one's "family identity." This is pre-diaspora roots, and Shahak is ones' name the Yiddish "Sprinz~," and then to Our oldest son got married last an irnPortant lesson, especially for an Israeli name). Of course, I can't "Sprinzeles." Unfortunately, by the year, and sure enough he turned to American Jewry living in relative (and don't) blame my son for chang­ AT'S IN A 1930s, Austria had become rabidly us with some trepidation, asking security. ing his name - I did and so did the ame? The follow­ anti-Semitic, and my father-in-law, if we'd mind if he "Israelified" his • Israel and the rest ofworld Jewry previous generation! Yet, I wonder W g personal jour­ who wished to study for a doctor­ last name (his first name is Boaz are in danger of growing apart. how much my Zeevi grandchildren ey of my surname ate at the University of Vienna, - no problem there). To make a True, Israeli Jews do try to remem­ will have in common, if anything at and that of my wife's reflects a lot decided to change his surname to long story shorter, he and his wife ber their diaspora roots, but the all, with their Wilzig and Lehman about Jewish history over the past the more generic name "Lehmant decided on "Ze'evi" -Hebrew for ... memory is fading (other than the cousins overseas. century- and per­ after Marcus Lehman, the famous "little wolf1" Holocaust, exploited by the authori­ That's assuming that their sur­ haps even offers 19th century rabbi and children's There are several moral lessons ties in Israel for ideological-Zionist name will remain Zeevi.... some hints as to book author. here: purposes, i.e. "never again.. ."). Of Professor Sam Lehman-Wilzig where the Jewisn My father-in-law completed • Don't try to be a Jewish gene­ course, Israeli name changing is teaches at Bar-Ilan University in people will be his Ph.D. (in Jewish history) and alogist working with surnames. On not something new; for instance, · Israel. In 2008-09, he was Schuster­ going from here. immediately afterwards had to the other hand, for a Jewish histo­ former Prime Minister David Ben­ man Visiting Professor at Brown Uni­ My side is escape to the United States. There, rian, surnames are a gold mine to Gurion forced all IDF officers to versity. Visit www.profilw.com rather simple. he was promptly drafted into the understand the trials, tribulations My father's Army where he managed to get Sam family name was some perks - officers mistakenly Lehman­ "Vilchek" - Polish thought he was related to Herbert for "little wolf" Lehman, then the governor ofNew Wilzig (remember this York! as you read on... ). In the 1970s, I met my future Actually, his birthplace, Krojanke, wife; after our engagement, we was on the Polish-German "border" decided to combine our last names that kept being conquered or freed; (she was an only child; I, for femi­ depending on what era we're talk­ nist reasons), ergo, the "Lehman­ ing about, my paternal ancestors Wilzig" you see above. I went to lived either in Poland or Germany court in Boston and the Jewish - which explains why the language judge sitting among all the Irish in my father's home was German. Catholic personnel (cops, stenogra­ When my dad made it to the phers, etc.) declared out loud to me United States after World War II, as he signed off: "Mine is not to ask it became "Wilzig"- a mild Angli­ why.. . but you're meshugga!" cization of the name. Soon after, off we went on aliyah REFORM My wife's surname story is to Israel and settled in Petach Tikva, far more engaging. Her father "the Gate of Hope." Don't even ask CONSERVATIVE was Viennese, and his "maiden" what the Interior Ministry thought and SECULAR surname was "Sprinzeles" (pro­ about our hyphenated last name(s)... nounced Shprintzelis) - a variation Throughout the years, many Israelis JEWS ONLY of the personal name "Sprinze." would ask us: "So what happens if My father-in-law succeeded in your sons marry girls with hyphen­ tracing his family heritage all the ated names?" .com wwwjvhri.org PAGE 6 Jewish Voice ~Herald July 23, 2010 OPINION ANOTHER PERSPECTNE Our Jewish legacy for energy and Israel Reflections on Tisha around us and think about how to the time of the ancient Temples, use 30 percent of the world's oil, energy, be more energy efficient protect it from such desolation. and the wreckage it engendered. double the amount that our nation in our daily lives, and take actions B'Avandthe After Noah survived the Flood Putting ourselves in the shoes possesses. Half our oil comes from today to achieve energy security that threatened to wipe out our of our ancestors, we ponder our abroad, and historically, from while preventing further destruc­ Gulfoil crisis species, God told him, "So long as responsibility to stop it from hap- countries that are extreme human tion of our environment. the earth exists, seedtime pening again. Relating rights violators and oppose Israel's The Jewish Energy Covenant BY DAVID MARKS and harvest, cold this to modern right to exist. Chavez's Venezuela Campaign provides us a way to and heat, summer times calls and Ahmadinejad's Iran are not HE WELLBEING personally make a difference; visit and winter, us to con- the kind of places we should sup­ www.coejl.org/covenant to read of future generations is and day and sider the port with our business. COEJL's Jewish Energy Covenant necessary for our legacy T night shall moral­ Short-sightedness and igno­ Campaign Pledge. to survive us. With this not cease." ity of rance about energy consumption The Book of Lamentations said, in mind, we must ask ourselves If the our own in an oil-centric economy have "Jerusalem hath grievously sinned," every day, "How do my actions world will actions, contributed to the destruction in but ends on a hopeful note: "Thou, affect our future generations?" As not cease the Gulf, the local 0 Lord, art enthroned forever, Jews, we further ask, "How do my economy and the Thy throne is from generation to actions affect the Jewish people environment, while generation." We must mourn the and Israel?" Finally, putting the "What can we do also fueling the fires destruction, but then do some­ two questions together, we think, by our pres­ of rogue states and thing about it. It is incumbent "How can we use this awareness personally and ence. We the terrorist orga­ upon us to protect our planet, and to ensure a better life today and a must there­ communa11y as nizations they sup­ make our Jewish energy legacy one more se~ure future tomorrow?" fore ask port. Yet, we still that provides health and opportu­ These questions are on our Jews to stop ourselves, rely on oil to provide nity for our children, Israel, and all minds at a time when Jews are "What more than one-third of God's creation. theologically contemplating our environmenta1 kind of of our energy. The collective responsibility in creation David Marks is the program direc­ world will and human connection between and destruction and are relevant tor for the Jewish Council for Public our children oil tyranny and the when drawing a parallel to the oil Affairs' Coalition on the Environ­ inherit - will tragedies from Gulf oil disaster lies disaster in the Gulf of Mexico. ment and Jewish Life (COEJL). the Jewish state within us as con­ We have just observed Tisha recurring?" Contact him at [email protected]. of Israel exist as sumers of that oil. B:Av, the day that Jews mourn a safe haven for all ------What can we do per- Ifyou have a burning desire to get the destruction of the ancient Jews now and in the future, specifically our use of sonally and communally as Jews to involved in energy-efficiency issues Temples in Jerusalem nearly 2,000 or will tyrants dominate world energy and how our dollars end up stop environmental and human from a Jewish perspective, contact years ago. On that day, Jews sing politics because they control our in the hands of those who oppress tragedies from recurring? Marty Cooper, directoroftheJFRl's a mournful melody from the Book source of energy?" the marginalized and seek the As we contemplate such ques- Community Relations Council, at of Lamentations: "How lonely ... During these weeks before Tisha destruction of the Jewish people tions, we must keep the interests [email protected] or 421-4111, sits the city, once full of life, now B:Av, many of us think about the and state. of future generations and our secu- - ext. 170. desolate." collective evil that dwelled witliin The U.S. constitutes 4.5 percent rity today in mind. We must seek Today we look at the beauty the whole of the Jewish people at of the world's population, yet we alternative methods of producing LETTERS Remembering Esther Elkin East Bay Citizens for Peace is not a hate group READ WITH sorrow of the much. Instead of scolding or belit­ N THE JUNE 11 issue of 1he tioned as one of the participating hatred and persecution. Ipassing of Esther Elkin at age tling the latecomer, she would I Voice & Herald, Nancy Kirsch's groups at that peace protest. As Any. criticism that members of 100. Mrs. Elkin was my very first praise the student for showing up. photo essay, "Days of hatred and a peace and justice group which the peace movement may have of Hebrew School teacher at Temple She had a rare gift for making a anger in Rhode Island," mislead­ endorses peaceful solutions to the Israeli government is not to Emanu-El. I was a puny 7- or youngster feel welcome and cher­ ingly conflates the recent racist conflict through open and respect­ be confused with anti-Semitism. 8-year-old at the time. I am almost ished. and unconscionable defacement ful dialogue, we object to any There is a, world of difference 58 now and I still think about her Therefore, in tribute to my favor­ of Temple Am David with a inference that a peaceful protest between graffiti-scrawling racist often and about how she influ­ ite Hebrew School teacher, I say peace protest held in Providence could be connected to such a hate punks and peace activists who are enced me. thank you. Thank you for being against the deadly Israeli raid of crime. We stand with the Jewish genuinely concerned for the safety I can remember my teacher like it so kind. Thank you for being so a Gaza-bound aid flotilla. East · and African-American communi­ and well-being of all people. East was only yesterday. Mrs. Elkin was generous of spirit. Thank you for Bay Citizens for Peace was men- ties in solidarity against acts of Bay Citizens for Peace, www. always a joyful and enthusiastic teaching me the ale[ bet. And eastbaycitizens4peace.org, is a teacher. She always seemed to be best of all, thank you for passing WATCHING TV AT grassroots organization committed smiling. I still remember the times on your love of Judaism and for GRANDPA'S HOUSE to peaceful solutions to conflict when a student would arrive late to not making Hebrew School an and to social and economic justice class. In her inimitable wisdom unpleasant experience, but a fun through the promotion of open, and her thoughtful way, she would one born oflove and inspiration! respectful dialogue. say "better late than never." This Sheila Max Lederman Nancy Hood phrase has always stuck with me Parkland, Fla. Bristol - a simple gesture that meant so Hood is afounding member o/ Follow the facts East Bay Citizensfor Peace HE JUNE 11 edition of 1he There is no such denial by age T Voice & Herald has a letter today in Great Britain, although, from Michael Frank who speaks like in this country, there can be Errata: of rationing health care, "Let's go denial due to health reasons. It's In the June 25 issue, a cap­ with Orwellian double-speak." He easy enough to check this out, that tion in a picture about South must have gotten his facts straight is, if you really want to know the County Hebrew School's from Glenn Beck, Sarah Palin or facts, and not deal in bubbiemeis­ initiative with Hasbro Hospi­ the great Rush Limbaugh. ters. tal mis-identified Maryanne He states that, "For instance, in I won't even bother responding Cooney, the director of Child the United Kingdom, kidney dial­ to "death panels;" you can go to Life Services at Hasbro Chil­ ysi~ is generally denied to patients Sarah Palin's blog to get informa­ dren's Hospital, as Karen older than 55." tion about those. Hodges. 1he Voice & Herald regrets That is a perfect example of a Marvin Greenberg the error. bubbiemeister, a long story or some­ Riverside thing a grandma would tell. wwwjvhri.org COMMUNITY Jewish Voice ~H €rald July 23, 2010 PAGE 7 New lift provides mobility to those with disabilities Ribbon-cutting for providers offer a physical fit­ old man with cerebral palsy, is cur­ ness benefit?" rently unable to receive the physical the ]CCR!pool lift (To view or participate in therapy and exercise he needs, as the survey, please log on to no local facility can accommodate www.jvhri.org). him. Walsh's sister, Lucille Walsh, Bv BRIAN SULLIVAN said, "Aquatic therapy is very ben­ LIFTING PEOPLE AND [email protected] eficial to my brother - he is buoyant SPIRITS PROVIDENCE - Imagine your and his muscles are loosened and Paul Roberti started corning active lifestyle changed forever by relaxed. When Richard is in the to the JCCRI four years ago a debilitating accident or disease. pool, he can stand by himself, walk after an accident during a tri­ Where would you go to increase and swim." athlon rendered him a para­ your physical strength and keep Walsh has a difficult time staying plegic. He joined the JCCRI your muscles from atrophying? active, which may result in a weight to use the pool, but when he What if you needed to keep vital gain. "This new pool lift will give found a facility in Quincy, tissue alive so you might benefit Richard the opportunity to get Mass. that better met his from a future cure? back into some semblance of physi­ needs, he stopped corning to The Jewish Community Center cal condition," said Lucille Walsh. the JCCRI. When Mongeau of RI OCCRI) is a community "It's such a benefit for my brother to noticed Roberti's absence, she resource for everyone, including be more independent and manage called him. A s a result of their those who might have physical his weight. I'm overwhelmed by the conversation, Roberti and challenges or disabilities. "There's generosity and the speed at which Mongeau went together to the a difference between a facility being this installation has taken place." facility in Quincy. Impressed, compliant and being accessible," ''We have a long way to go, but Mongeau knew there was said Lisa Mongeau, the JCCRI's we needed to start somewhere." room for improvement at the health and fitness director. "We are said Mongeau. "The specialized JCCRI. . working to make the JCCRI acces­ equipment is very expensive; it's "There are rehab facilities sible to everyone." something we can't afford to do on and fitness centers, we envi­ That's one reason why the JCCRI our own." sion the JCCRI as a hybrid ... a is replacing its current pool lift with "The JCCRI should be a place place where everyone can a new state-of-the-art lift. "The old where people with physical dis­ come, regardless of their dis­ lift was suitable for certain people, abilities can come to improve their abilities," said Mongeau. but not ideal for all weights and / Brian Sullivan health and fitness," said Roberti. Four years later, Mongeau physical disabilities," said Mon­ STEPHEN WILLIAMS, a physical therapist assistant with R.I. Rehab, helps Donors Paul Roberti, RI Reha­ and Roberti have developed geau. "The new lift will allow lower Richard Walsh into the pool on July 20. R.I. Rehab's Jennifer Davis, bilitation, Dr. Peter Sardella and a friendship and a passion people with all types of physical a physical therapist, operates the new pool lift. Dr. Felicia Meila-Predoviciu for making JCCRI accessible disabilities to enjoy the pool and use helped make the new lift possible. to all. Roberti has donated it for physical therapy." providing equipment and programs the community of those with dis­ several pieces of equipment to For more infvrmation about The JCCRI and the Rhode Island that can accommodate individuals abilities in Rhode Island and assess the JCCRI, including a rower New Horizons Fitness, contact Lisa Rehabilitation Center joined forces with a wide range of physical limi­ their interest in using the JCCRI. and a NuStep machine that offers Mongea u at 861-8800, ext. 210 or to develop New Horizons Fitness, tations. Survey questions include these: advanced support for users with [email protected]. a new fitness program for individu­ With the help of a grant from "Do you or a family member have lower body deficiencies or weak­ 7he JCCRI is a ]FRI partner als currently unable to participate the Rhode Island Foundation, one or more physical conditions nesses. Roberti is also helping to in standard fitness exercises, classes New Horizons has commissioned that limit your ability to complete agency. make the new pool lift a possibility. or programs due to physical limita­ a study, now underway, called, daily tasks? How would you get to Brian Sullivan isaJFRI marketing Richard Walsh will benefit from tions. New Horizons Fitness elim­ "If we build it, will they come?" and from New H orizons? Did you associate. the new pool lift. Walsh, a 69-year- inates barriers to fitness activities by This study is being used to survey know that some health insurance Fun - and tzedakah in the sun Canned drive tunities for play for the remainder of the summer. competition benefits Not only are the campers having fun but with the help of the creative The Full Plate minds of the counselors, they are learning Jewish values like tudakah BY BRIAN SULLIVAN and tikkun olam. Tzedakah is being [email protected] taught through a summer-long PROVIDENCE - Whether or not ·food drive benefiting The Full Plate you like it, the end of summer is kosher food pantry. a!Jeady on the hot and steamy hori­ The food drive is an incentive for zon. Don't worry, there's still time to the campers to earn points during enroll in J-Camp, the Jewish Com­ "team games," one of the only munity Center of Rhode Island's mixed age group activities at camp. OCCRI) summer camp. The camp­ The teams receive points for the cans ers have had a great summer so far, they bring in; the team that collects filled with activities like swimming, the most cans each week receives baseball, art, basketball and dance, the most points. At the end of the all while forming invaluable friend­ week, the team with the highest ships with their fellow campers. points wins a prize and "bragging "Camp is going great, the kids rights." These team games also teach are having so much fun," said problem solving and encourage a Leslie Sax, the interim director of sense of community, togetherness and friendly competition among the the JCCRI. The experienced staff, 0 COUNSELOR JERRY REILLY and camper Baya Ginsberg cool off at J-Camp. /Jeffrey Alde" " in combination with the energy of campers. The concept of tikkun olam will Shannon Boucher, the new director Cruelty to Animals. Through proj­ and tikl

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PAGE 10 Jewish Voice ~Herald July 23, 2010 CALENDAR Sunday Main Rd ., Tiverton Midsummer celebration with (made out to Congregation Beth Camp St., Providence 10:30 a.m. - noon music before and during lunch David) to Ethan Adler, 60 Nep­ 9 a.m. - breakfast, 9:30 a.m. from Generations, a barbershop tune St., Cranston, RI 02920. - lectures and learning. A July25 More info: Susan Adler at 621- quartet After lunch, stories and 5374 or [email protected] More info: Ethan Adler at 946- small donation is requested for Dedication of Miriam's Gar­ discussion on Jewish life and 2605 or Cantor Rick Perlman for breakfast. dens living with Ethan Adler. carpool assistance at 463-7944, More info: 621-9393 Congregation Beth David Wednesday Temple Torat Visrael, 330 Park ext. 1. dedicates Miriam's Gardens, Ave., Cranston followed by music and dancing July28 11:15 a.m. - program; noon Thursday by Mike Monahan, and light Sunday Senior Cafe at JCCRI -:- lunch; bus leaves JCCRI at refreshments. August 12 "There's No Place Like Home" 10:30 a.m., returns at 1:30 p.m. Augustt South County Jewish Center - Stay healthy and at home $3 lunch donation for 60+ and Tamarisk Concert Series Blood Drive and Hebrew School, 375 with Quality Partners of Rhode under 60 disabled Enjoy refreshments and an Kingstown Rd ., Narragansett An opportunity to observe the Island. More info: Neal or Steve at evening of classical guitar and mitzvah of pikuach nefesh (sav­ 1 p.m. Jewish Community Center of 781-1771 woodwind featuring guitarist ing a life). Matthew Kearns. More info: Denise Rubin at Rhode Island, 401 El mg rove The Torat Yisrae/ Senior Cafe Temple Torat Visrael, 330 Park [email protected] or 480-8837. Ave ., Providence meets every weekday. Tamarisk Community Room, 3 Ave., Cranston Noon - lunch; 12:45 p.m. - Shalom Dr., Warwick Service Under the Stars program 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. 6:30 p.m. Monday Enjoy a BBQ and lakeside $3 lunch donation for 60+ and More info: 785-1800 Shabbat service with Cantor More info: Jo-Ann at 732-0037· July26 under 60 disabled Rick Perlman and members of JERI Satellite Office Hours: More info: Neal Drobnis or Temple Am David . Sunday Calendar Submissions Lucy Flam at861-8800, ext. 107 "Celebrating Our Indepen­ South County Jewish Center August8 Please note: Our next issue of dence" The JCCRI Senior Cafe is held and Hebrew School, 375 Kings ­ 1he Voice & H erald will be pub­ JERI Director Susan Adler and every Wednesday and Friday. town Rd., Narragansett Morning of Learning lished on Aug. 6. Please send Assistant Director Ethan Adler 6 p.m. - BBQ; 7:30 p.m. - ser­ "Informed Consent in Ha/­ calendar items for that issue by will be available to counsel Friday vice akhah" with Rabbi Aryeh July 26. seniors and their families. Ethan Klapper and the Fellows of Calendar items for the Aug. $10 per person, maximum of $18 20 issue are due Aug. 9. will also be available for pasto­ the Center for Modern Torah July30 per family. USY members and Send all calendar items to ral counseling . Leadership. Senior Cafe at Torat Yisrael potential members are free. [email protected] with the sub­ Sakonnet Bay Manor, 1215 RSVP required, send checks Congregation Beth Sholom, 275 ject line of"CALENDAR."

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COMMUNITY Jewish Voice &__,Herald July 23, 2010 PAGE 11 Special Shabbaton at Beth Sholom Cantor provides music During the Shabbaton, he deliv­ ered classes on several subjects, to congregants' ears including the history of Jewish music and liturgy, the music ofbibli­ BY ELLY LEYMA ' cal instruments, the Nusah Wilder­ Special to Ihe Voice & Herald ness (prayer chants) and renditions of the musical styles of famous can­ PROVIDENCE -Congregation tors from the early 20th century. He Beth Sholom, Rabbi Asher Oser, also conducted a workshop on lead­ and community friends welcomed ing prayers. Cantor Yehoshua Redfern, guest cantor and scholar­ in-residence, at a special Shabbaton on Shabbat Rosh H odesh, the weekend of June 11-13. M embers of the syna­ gogue heard the inspiring hazzanut of the sh'liah­ tzibbur. D r. Michael Hein, a synagogue vice president, recited the Torah reading in memory of his late grandfa­ ther, Michael David Hein, Chabad of West Bay hosts dinner and eloquently delivered poignant commentary on ON THURSDAY, JUNE 24, 60 women from 'around the state, including all the Chabad Parashat Korab, citing many centers, came to the Chabad of West Bay in Warwick for an evening of inspiration, song noted rabbis and Torah and dance. Through songs they composed, Chanaleah Nunez and her daughter Simcha CANTOR YEHOSHUA REDFERN texts. described how they were inspired by the teachings of Judaism to convert to Judaism. A lyric tenor, Cantor Redfern sang with strength, clarity Gene and Ellen Sucov, synagogue and melodic richness. His diverse members who reside in Providence Congregation Beth David repertoire included cantorial, and Jerusalem, sponsored Cantor hasidic, operatic, and nee-classical Redfern, who came from Baltimore for the weekend. Dr. Michael and J EFFREY B. PINE, PC melodies, noting his innovative Attorneys at Law approach to Jewish music. Kayla Hein of Providence spon­ Cantor Redfern is known for his sored the K.iddush luncheon. musical capacities and the spiri­ - A testimonial by EleanorE pstein, tuality and power of the songs he artistic director for Zmer Chai, August 6, 2010 - 6:45 p.m. chooses. His rendition of Kabba/at Washington, D.C.'s Jewish Com­ Shabbat· and the Shabbat shaharit munit Chorus, sums it up. "Cantor 102 Kingstown Rd. - Narragansett Redfem's dedication to hazzanut and musaf prayers, including new Prospective members and the entire community are and to the preservation and per­ melodies · and traditional, familiar invited to join us for light refreshments beginning at 6:45. ones, was inspiring. petuation of the Jewish tradition through the liturgy is unparalleled. A graduate the Philip and Sarah Jeffrey B. Pine Belz School of Jewish Music of His singing is filled with warmth Meet our spiritual leader, members of and reflects a deep understanding Attorni!)'Gl'l'ltral 1993- 1999 Yeshiva University, he studied at the • Criminal Defense the Congregation and learn more and love of Jewish prayer." • Ner Yisroel Yeshiva in Baltimore, • Personal Injury/SeriousAc cidents about us in an informal setting. As the daughter of a cantor, I Lincoln Square Yeshiva, Hebrew • Civil and Business litigation know a remarkable hazzan when I Arts School of Music and Dance • Divorce/Family Law hear one! Join us for a Kabba/at Shabbat Service at 7:30 p.m., and other institutions. Cantor • Probate/Estate Planning Redfern is skilled in relaying a vast To learn more about Cantor • Real Estate conducted in English and Hebrew. knowledge of the history of hazza­ Yehoshua Redfern, contact him at For informationa bout our many programso r,to learn about our high holiday nut and liturgy. [email protected]. Attorneys )F.FFREl' B. PINE schedule,call 789-3437 or e-mail HarrisCh orney at [email protected]. BRIAN G, GoLDSTEIN

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From Page 1 The JFNA said it supports tl the Jewish Federations of North U.S. Senate letter opposing tl America QFNA) and Jewish Israeli bill. uwe welcome any expression Agency for Israel QAFI) all have commitment from influential Jev warned that non-Orthodox con­ to maintain verts would be put at risk of being the unity of the Jewi, people and the dangers posed I disqualified as Jews by the Ortho­ this divisive legislation," said Wi dox-dominated Chief Rabbinate. liam Daroff, vice president fi In recent days, a Jewish U.S. public policy and director of d senator unhappy about the bill, JFNA's Washington office. Sen. Ron Wyden (D-Ore.), began In Washington, U.S. Sen circulating a letter asking fellow Frank Lautenberg (D-N.J.) an lawmakers to join him in con­ Carl Levin (D-Mich.) have signe demning the controversial Israeli the Wyden letter. measure. Wyden's letter is cir­ "I am troubled by a propos: culating among the Senate's 13 which I believe would make Jewish lawmakers for more sig­ I more difficult for many peopl natures before it is delivered to DAVID ROTEM of the Yisrael Beiteinu Party SEN . RON WYDEN (D-Ore.) who want to convert to Judaism t Israel's ambassador to the United do so," Levin told JTA. States, Michael Oren. · sions and thereby make it easier can Jewry but have only a small The letter's text has not bel Meanwhile, in Israel, Prime for Israelis to convert - including In the United States, the Rab­ presence in Israel. Opponents are made public. Minister Benjamin Netanyahu those who don't intend to adhere binical Council of America concerned by the bill's clause that I Jewish members of the U.~ said he opposes the bill in its cur­ to Orthodox observance. But (RCA), an Orthodox organiza­ converts will be recognized as Jews House of Representatives also ha~ rent form. The bill "could tear in giving the rabbinate ultimate tion, said, "While the legislation only if they "accepted the Torah expressed support for Wyden apart the Jewish people," Netan­ authority over conversions, the in question may not be perfect, we and the commandments in accor­ letter. Rep. Nita Lowey (D-N.Y.j yahu told his Cabinet on Sunday. bill puts non-Orthodox converts who live in North America must dance with halakhah," which could chairwoman of the State and For Following its passage last week at risk and may make it more dif­ recognize that it does contain exclude some converts from being eign Operations subcommitte• by the Knesset's Law, Constitu­ ficult for non-Orthodox converts much to commend it." eligible to obtain Israeli citizenship that oversees the State Depart tion and Justice Committee, the to make aliyah, critics in the Dias­ The RCA called on Dias­ under the Law of Return because ment and international programs bill must pass three readings in the pora warn. pora Jews not to interfere with they would not be considered Jews left a message for Netanyahu am Knesset for it to become law. The Rotem says the bill should not the internal Israeli legislation, by Israel. spoke directly to Oren to voice he prime minister said he would try concern Diaspora Jews. noting, albeit incorrectly, that Rabbi Julie Schonfeld, executive objection to the bill. to remove the bill by consensus, "It has nothing to do with Jews "North American Jews have long vice president of the Conservative "Congresswoman Lowe1 but if that fails he will ask mem­ in the Diaspora," Rotem told JTA embraced the principle that the movement's Rabbinical Assembly, believes Israel should continue t; bers of his Likud Party and other last week. "It is only an Israeli duly elected leadership of the State wrote an open letter to Netanyahu be a welcoming place for Jews, as i coalition members to oppose it in matter." of Israel should not be subject to explaining why the bill will divide has been through its history," saic the Knesset. With the Knesset on Shas Party Chairman Eli Yishai, outside interference or pressure the Jewish community. Matthew Dennis, Lowey's spokes­ the cusp of a long recess, the bill a member ofNetanyahu's coalition by other governments, religious "The way to really 'solve this man. "She is concerned that thi: is unlikely to come up for another government, said he supports the bodies, or communal entities." problem' is to have options for bill would alienate Jews arouno vote until the fall. bill. The chorus of American voices multiple streams and for the indig­ the world and risks weakening th, Rotem says the bill aims to "The absence of a conversion law against the bill is growing, par­ enous Israeli expressions that sense of unity within the Diaspon simplify the conversion process, is the greatest spiritual danger for ticularly in the Conservative and will only flower in a non-coercive that is critical to Israel's security." empowering local Israeli com­ the people of Israel at this time," Reform movements, whose mem­ system/' she wrote. munity rabbis to perform conver- he told Ynet. bers make up most of Ameri- Local rabbis urge congregational action BY MARTY COOPER Temple Torat Yisrael's officers [email protected] and board members sent a letter to Netanyahu, with a copy to Ambas­ /\ NUMBER OF congregations sador Michael Oren, expressing .l"lare expressing concern about deep concern about the legislation, the Rotem legislation that would, said Rabbi Amy Levin. At Temple if enacted, change the definition Am David, Cantor Richard Perl­ of "who is a Jew." As part of that man sent a letter to congregants process, they are encouraging com­ and encouraged them to write to munity members to contact Prime Netanyahu, as well. Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The R.I. Board of Rabbis, whose At Temple Emanu-El, Rabbis current president is Rabbi Peter Wayne Franklin and Joel Seltzer Stein of Temple Sinai in Cranston, sent an email alert to congregants recently sent a letter to Netanyahu in mid-July. It encouraged them with a copy to Oren. The letter, to read an open letter from Rabbi which is available at www.jvhri.org, Julie Schonfeld, director of rab­ was signed by 22 clergy, all mem­ binic development for the (Con­ bers of the Rhode Island Board of When a stroke hits, seconds count. servative movement's) Rabbinical Rabbis. Individual synagogues may Assembly, to Netanyahu urging continue to initiate synagogue-spe­ his opposition to the bill, and to cific actions. read the English translation of In the moments fol lowing a stroke, This designation means our staff has And, on July 19, the JFNA and Rotem's bill to fully understand the Jewish Agency for Israel issued you want to be treated at a hospital been specially trained to treat stroke its impact. It also encouraged a statement applauding Netan­ that recognizes the importance of patients. At the Stroke Center at Roger members to visit www.masorti. yahu's stance against the passage each second. Roger Williams Medical Williams, the care you receive can org where those who wish to of the conversion bill in its present may sign a letter to Netanyahu Center is proud to be recognized as a improve your chance of recovery while form. expressing concern about the leg­ Thei, may be new developments Stroke Center and a participant in the reducing the nsk of a secondary attack. islation. by the time the paper reaches you. For American Stroke Association's "Get In a phone interview, Rabbi oge, To learn more about the Stroke more information, contact your dergy Seltzer said, "Israel needs to be a With The Guidelines" Stroke program. Center at Roger Williams Medical or Marty Cooper, dimtor ofthe Com­ ""=• Jewish state for all Jews across the l munity Relations Council, al 421- Center, please visit www.rwmc.org world." 4111, ext. 171 or [email protected].

wwwjvhri.org EDUCATION Jewish Voice <\,Herald July 23, 2010 PAGE 13 Megan Nesbitt trades two local universities for one in D.C. Hillel leader relishes chosetoconverttoJudaism, by a student com­ tual awakening - people are figur­ M N: I knew I wasn't a Chris- mittee. Each year, ing out who they are in that age conversations of tian when I was 12; I was spiritual the students review group. There are many conversa­ and talked with God every day, governance, and tions of self-discovery and aware­ influence but I didn't define it as a Christian every two or three ness. M y relationship with the or other religious relationship. I years, revisit poli­ students ... was one of the reasons Bv NANCY K, RSC H thought about converting to Juda­ cies on Shabbat and I' cl get up in the morning and go nkirsch@JFRiorg ism when I was 18 and did convert kashrut. In the ti me to work. PROVIDENCE -After stints as when I was in college. The people I I've been here, there VH: What do you hope for the assistant director, interim direc­ met (at Ann A rbor) and the classes have been four itera­ Brown-RISD Hille/for thefutur e? tor, associate director and, most I took led me to Judaism - it just tions of the student What adv ice do you have for Mar­ recently, executive director at added up. It wasn't an intellectual executive board. shall Einhorn, Hillel's executive the Brown-RISD Hillel, M egan decision, but I took a lot of classes This winter, H illel director? Nesbitt will begin her studies for before I started studying with a students tutored MN: I learned at the University . a doctorate of professional psy­ rabbi. students at the CVS of M ichigan Hillel not to push my chology at George W ashington H ighlander Charter own ideas onto the students. Dis­ University. School in Provi­ cuss, don't direct. Two days before Nesbitt's last "lt's a student­ dence as an alterna­ I believe that Marshall is the day at Hillel, she talked with 1he driven community tive winter break. right person to take H illel to the Voice & Herald about career high­ They designed a next step. It's poised for growth lights, the past and the future. - their ideas, their Friday assembly and he could take it there under about confl ict reso­ his leadership. VH:. Were you active in Hillel as passions and their lution fo r the kids VH: What will you miss about a college stude11t? - it was a great expe- Rhode Island? MN: I grew up in Ann Arbor, work bring Hi11e1 rience. MN: I love Providence, it feels Mich., and I attended the Univer­ VH: Is this stu­ like a unive rsity town, but it's also sity of Michigan where I majored to life." dent-driven focus a capital. I love the ocean, and in E nglish literature and Judaic typical at Hi/leis Providence is a charming town studies. Rabbi Rich Kirschen across the country? with a lot of history. (By keeping (who had been at the Hillel in Ann VH: What are some ofyour Hillel MN: I think some her condo, paying taxes and voting Arbor when Nesbitt was a student career highlights? are more profe ssion­ here, she will maintain some local and worked later at the Brown­ MN: This community is an ally d riven. Part of ties, and hopes to spend summers RISD Hillel) suggested that I amazing place - I am so proud that is the character here or in Ann Arbor.) D.C. is apply for the position here. I came of what the students have accom­ of Brown and RISD MEGAN NESBITT horrifyingly hot in the summer. in 2002. · plished here. It's a student-driven - these are places As a student, I wouldn't have community- their ideas, their pas­ that have a uniquely Brown-RISD H illel is a partner defined myself as active in Hillel; sions and their work bring Hillel self-motivated expe- feel that students could come and agency ofthe]FRI. I served as a teaching assistant for to life. For example, (in the new rience; Brown's open curriculum talk. There are moments of spiri- a basic Judaism class, raised money " Brown-RISD Hillel building), attracts students who want to ,.J from students and attended major there were plans to have art on maintain and develop their own lectures. I didn't have a leadership the walls, but there was n't going experiences. As one of my col­ position and didn't go to minyan. I to be an art gallery with curated leagues said, "W e're not here to tell attended synagogue in Ann Arbor, art works and rotating exhibits. A them what to do. W e have conver­ ~ Temple Beth-El's my hometown. small group of students advocated sations ofinAuence." VH: Will you tell us why you for that, and now, the gallery is run I have an open door and always Sizzlin' BBQ For NEW and Prospective Members Friday, Au1us1 201h GOLDEN CREST NURSINGC ENTRE BBi a15:iO p.m. Experience counts. 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- l PAGE 14 Jewish Voice <\_Herald July 23, 2010 EDUCATIO~ Visiting RISD, Israeli professor looks to future It is better understanding. forces f,;r more than 11 years. "I Without the continuous ba "The important fought in an outfit with Arab­ "We move forward we could spend more monei to find peace thing is not to divide I s ra e 1 i Muslims and schools and hospitals, the the issues into what Christians. to build, to create, and the humanities, the pun BY M ICIIAEL FINK is right and wrong," They of peace!" Special to The Voice & Herald said Aviran. "Every­ have the not backward Although my visitors one thinks his or her s a m e sabras, born in Israel, their fa PROVIDENCE - He wore a own point of view rights in thoughts of lies had come from many pla long-sleeved white shirt, crisp is correct. Never- that we vengeance." Rumania and Germany, Tun and clean and fresh, with a navy­ theless, it is better h a v e and Poland. But their anceSJ blue jacket, but he took off the to find concord, as Jews, Aviran Lerer had never forgotten theJerusa1 coat and rolled up the cuffs as for the sake of and we of their prayers and songs. he started his talk. Aviran was the children, the "My grandfather lost visiting our Rhode Island School future, the rest entire family in the Holocau of Design (RISD) of the human their co-religionists in other said Aviran, "and yet, Israel I class during the world." countries within the area." excellent relations with the g last month of his I asked Maya The map he displayed on the ernment of Germany. We m, Newport sojourn at t h a n screen showed the immense size forward to build, to create, 1 the Naval War College of the neighboring states and backward in thoughts of v, in the international stud­ nations. "Egypt and Jordan have geance. My heritage mi, ies program. done well through peace and both Sephardic and Ashken: He brought his wife, recognition. It is Syria that roots. I don't even speak Freno an assistant professor of j dominates Lebanon, and Iran although my mother came fro Near Eastern history that funds the H amas intran­ Tunisia. We live for the futu, at a college of sigence. I agree with former Really, we are, in our valU< Tel Aviv. Maya Prime Minister Golda Meir, quite like America, a melting p wore an elegant in his pre­ who declared that when these of peoples and languages." outfit with silver se ntation, leaders love their children more H e showed a brief clip from accessories. but she pre­ than they hate the Jews, there Palestinian schoolroom drarr "They were a handsome pair!" ferred to sit would be prosperity and the featuring a boy caught cheatin declared a student in our E nglish in the back of end of warfare. In fact, most on his exam. The child blam, class, where we were reading The the classroom. people everywhere want only the Jews, who have destroyed h1 Casefor Israel by Alan Dershowitz. "This is his to raise their families with house. H e makes excuses for h1 The Lerers told their life sto­ program hope and without pain and fear, own failures by blaming others. ries, showed maps of the Middle today," she sa id. and, mostly, we share that same I write this to thank the Lerer East, displayed images of the Aviran told dream." for their visit from Newport am anti-Israel and anti-Jewish pro­ us he had Aviran was the Naval War College to RISD paganda taught in Palestinian been deter­ After their academic year i, classes and confided their own in the mined Rhode Island, I hope the Lerer• views of the hopes for peace and armed to elicit take with them, in their spiritu comments luggage, the blend of Georg, from the students, who Washington's promise to giv, come from all the corners of the "bigotry no sanction, persecution world. "You, as artists, think no assistance" and Roger Wil­ 'outside the box,' so feel free to liams' pledge to receive all those 3 J:hings You Should Do ask anything at all of me, of us," "troubled in conscience." urged Aviran. The Lerers' talk was a great One young design disciple way, in a creative studio world, to asked, "Is there an economic ben­ close the school year! efit in the manufacture of weap­ Michael Fink, an English pro­ ons?" fessor at RISD, received the john if you're struggling to "No, quite the opposite, Frazier Award for Excellence in Aviran said. "We have to spend Teaching in 2009. Contact him at pay-your mortgage... a third of our national budget [email protected]. on tanks, guns, military goals. • Act immediately. Talk to your lender. The earl ier you act, the-more options you have. IHEATRI BY ,THE ~IE4 • Seekhelp. If you're not making progress, call a ~01 O Children s Fesh"cal l'l NOON, $ 10 PER TICl(E HUD - approved counseling agency. ALL SHOWS Al 10 AM p.ND _ _...__ T.

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We also glimpsed the Arab our departure, we (20 people areas of Nazareth and the towns in participated in the Temple Am the western part of Galilee. David-led trip to Israel from June 20 O ur spiritual needs were fulfilled to July 2) were always going up - or with a visit to the M asorti Synagogue down. Even the so-called plains (the (M oreshet Yisrael), Yad LaKashish Sharon, Jezreel Valley) had heights (Lifeline for Aged), The Lone Sol­ in the background. SeeingJerusalem diers' Program (assistance to soldiers from M t. Scopus, the D ead Sea from without any relatives in Israel), Na Laga'at (where those who are deaf or M asada, the city of Tiberias lit up / Provided by Temple Am David from our boat ride on the K.inneret, blind have an acting ensemble), the DON'T LEAVE HOME without The Voice & Herald. Temple Am David-ers at the Kotel looking down on Syria from Mt. G'vanim Cafe (employing and train­ in Jerusalem display a copy of The Voice & Herald. Hor in the Golan, and going up to ing mentally ill adults), the Emek Galilee) were sights beyond descrip­ M edical Center in Afula (which has tion. Everywhere we went there was received support from the Jewish Our hearts remain in Israel another hill or another staircase Federation of Rhode Island) and the B Y CANTOH RICHARD E. P EHLM - in Israel - we helped the economy ral in the IDF; since then, he has leading us higher and higher. Emunah Sarah H erw g Children's Special lo 1he Voice & Herald of our beloved eretz Yisrael. been promoted to staff sergeant. Of course, sometimes we went Center (which works with orphans After we returned home, our last Before we left Israel, we visited U RING OUR T RIP, we down. Swimming in the D ead Sea and abandoned children). act as a group was to tie a yellow the Shalit family, which was hold­ Ddelivered more than $1,000 was certainly an experience, but We learned how kibbutzim have ribbon on Temple Am David's ing a vigil outside the Jerusalem to Yad LaKashish, Congregation walking through the 2,700-year-old survived by branching into organic flagpole in honor of captive Israeli residence of Prime Minister Benja­ Moreshet Yisrael, Fuchsberg Jeru­ Hezekiah Tunnel with water up to fa rming, industry, social programs, soldier Gilad Shalit who remains in min Netanyahu. The yellow ribbon salem Center, Joan Kedem (the our thighs, and only a tiny penlight wineries and candy making. We H amas' hands. that we tied onto Am David's flag­ coordinator of the M asorti IDF to illuminate our path, will remain sampled the local cuisine- and keep­ Shalit was captured on June pole came from the Shalit fa mily Outreach Program), the Lone Sol­ with me forever. We also went down ing kosher throughout the trip was 25, 2006 (when several Am vigil. As we tied the yellow ribbon, diers' Program, the Emek M edical into the tunnel along the Kotel, into easy. A visit to the shuk in Jerusalem D avid members were in Israel) we sang "Hatikvah" and prayed for Center, and the Emunah Sarah the fabulous caverns of the Soreq on a Friday afternoon was a wall-to by Palestinians in a cross-border Shalit's safe return. Herzog Children's Center in Afula. Caves, and participated in an arche­ wall madhouse, while Yad Vashem's raid. Abducted near the Kerem While it's good to be home, our We also delivered lots of ological dig at Tel M aresha. Valley of the Lost Communities Shalom crossing in Israel, Shalit hearts remain in Israel! toys (many donated by H asbro) Then there was rafting down the offered time for silent reflection. has been a prisoner in the Gaza and plenty of toothbrushes and Cantor Richard E. Perlman is the upper Jordan River, and the cable Israel today has many problems: Strip by H amas ever since. toothpaste (donated by Dr. Melvin spiritual leader ofTemple Am David. car ride up the M anara Cliffs, going A hostile environment, water short­ At the time of his capture, Shalit H anzel and Lisa Freeman) and Contact him at [email protected]. down to the firing range at Ayelet ages, unfriendly neighbors, enmity was 19 and held the rank of corpo- Hashahar, and up to Golan Heights from the world community and a plenty of smiles! By shopping locally Winery in Katzrin. conflicted political system. But Israel We went back in history to Kfar has scaled these obstacles, prospered Kedem where we briefly experienced and survived. the life of a villager in the period of So, we have gone up to the land the Second Temple, and the D avid­ of our fathers and come back down Olt,~ son Archeological Garden on the to our homes in Rhode Island. Ifw e south wall of the Temple Mount. missed a hill or staircase to climb, We saw models of the Second there is always the possibility of a ERRY Temple and some of the original return trip. D ead Sea Scrolls. We observed Steven H. M usen is a Warwick GET THERE FAST on our HIGH-SPEED FERRY H erod's building acumen at Cae­ resident and member of Temple ONLY 30 MINUTES TO BLOCK ISLAND sarea and M asada; we visited the Am David. Contact him at Roman/Byzantium city ofTzippori, M [email protected]. original sections of Tel Aviv and the home of David Ben-Gurion.

/ Provided by Temple Am David F~OM LEFT, CANTOR Rick Perlman gives a check to Larry Rich, director of development for Emek Medical Center. With them are Ruti Elkana, head of the Emek School for Hospitalized Children and Am David's trip coordinator, Lisa Rudolf of Kosher Journeys etc. r .....

PAGE 16 Jewish Voice ~Herald July 23, 2010 'Hatikvah' Wars destruction, :--...._.'--:r------w..... re_ddm~- As a member of JFRI's Com­ munity Development Committee, damage still evident I am pleased that our federation partnership with the JDC supports Editor's Note: In the June 25 issue programs such as this senior center. eflhe Voice & Herald,Jay Strauss We also visited the city of Gori, wrote about his recent trip to Kiev. in Georgia, the birthplace of Joseph As a board member of the Jewish Stalin. During his World War II Institute of National Security era regime, Stalin was responsible Affairs {JINSA"), a Washington, for the murders of some 20 million D.C.-based nonprofit organization citizens. that focuses on issues of U.S. and We toured Gori with some local Israeli national security, he also vis­ college students who showed us ited Georgia. Here, Strauss recounts bullet holes in buildings from the some ofthose experiences. Russian aircraft attack during the war in 2008. As I remember the BY JAY STHAUSS fear on these young people's faces, I Special to 1he Voice & Herald am grateful that our children do not FTER FIVE DAYS know of such a life. n the Ukraine, it was The Georgian army, which has A me to fly to Georgia. more than 1,000 troops in Afghani­ ix times larger than stan, is being trained by a group of Israel, Georgia is a beautiful country /Jim Colbert United States M arines. Our mili­ of 5 million people, of whom some As guests of honor at a Christian wedding in Tbilisi, Georgia, Jay Strauss (far right) and his JINSA tary has such a large presence in the 3,500 are Jewish. I call the country, colleagues gave a toast to the bride and groom. world that you can never wander off which occupies a very strategic loca­ the beaten path without seeing our tion, "the Panama of the Caucuses." soldiers. It makes me proud to sup­ Georgia, which has excellent rela­ Georgian minister of defense, and At the sa me party, the French Georgia in 2008. It took Russia port our all-volunteer soldiers. Yitzhak Gerberg, Israel tions with Israel, also has many citi­ 's ambassa- Ambassador to G eorgia, Eric only two days to conquer Georgia, After leaving Georgia, I flew to dor to Georgia. Fournier, tried to persuade me that I said, and with the aircraft carriers, zens who are Orthodox Christians. Munich where I was grounded for At a party at Gerberg's home, no harm would befall Georgia from it can accomplish the same goal in One night, members of our JINSA three extra days, due to the volcano another diplomat, Revaz ______15 minutes! We agreed to stay group were the guests of honor at a in Iceland disrupting air travel. Gachechiladse, taught me in touch with one another, via Christian wedding. The band played Although the hotel was in a very the history of Georgia and email . "Hatikvah" and everyone sang "Our military has such a nice German village, the street sign the words in Hebrew! I was both the people's fear of being ] • h ]d On a less political note, our near the hotel read "Dachau, 3 km." taken over by Russia. The group also visited a Jewish shocked and pleased. arge presence ln t e WOr Given that, I thought I might have David Smith, the former U.S. Russians, who established a that you can never wander seniors center in a suburb of trouble sleeping, but I didn't! permanent military base in Tbilisi that is funded by the ambassador to Georgia, was our Upon my return to the U.S., I guide on this trip. Smith appar­ Georgia, have also renamed off the beaten path without Joint Distribution Commit- visited the Pentagon in Arlington, South Ossetia, a province tee, (the "JDC"), which, with ently loves the country of Georgia Va., and two days later, I was Gen­ that had broken away from its partner agencies, works so much that he still lives there part­ seeing our soldiers." eral John F. Mulholland's guest at a Russia in the ea rly 1990s. ______to bring relief to needy Jews time, when not at his home in New special Memorial Day ceremony at Thousa nds of residents of and provides non-sectarian Jersey. He arranged meetings for us Ft. Bragg in North Carolina. I was South O ssetia fled and now live in France's sale of three new aircraft disaster relief around the world. with several government officials, proud to represent JINSA at this Georgia as displaced persons. carriers to Russia, which invaded The Jewish Federation of Rhode including Nikoloz Vashakidize, the ceremony. Island QFRI) is one of the JDC's many partner agencies. The visit Jay Strauss is a member of The Voice Herald's revealed that the program was well & editorial board and run, the building was in good condi­ the chair of the newspaper's business committee. Contact him at strajly@aol. e e ::::Jae Save the Date! tion and the elderly Georgian Jews s e .J " com. who participated were well cared The Alef List: Happenings for Hir Jews

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JORI is a camper's dream From Page 1 den's Pond is too shallow fo r water skiing; Want Comfort? never too old [for Camp JORI]," Guttin in addition to lakefront water activities, the reassured me at lunchtime. camp's two pools host free and instructional swims. FILLED WITR ACTIVITIES • WRAT MAKES JORI J EWISH? Molly Tobin, one of JORI's long·time The Feeling IS campers and counselors, showed me around With swimming, fishing, theater, soccer, the theater - a familiar venue for her, as she basketball, tubing, kayaking, canoeing, arts teaches theater and improv - and one of the and crafts, BBQ§, corn-husking contests, girls' cabins. Though I adored the camp I birthday cakes for the birthday child and "Mutual"! attended for six years in northern Wiscon· his or her cabin-mates, one might wonder: sin, Camp JORI's cabins are, well, palatial What makes Camp JORI Jewish? Just as by contrast! four Jews might have five opinions, each This year, she said, JORI will host two person I talked with found something "Jew- shows - one cabaret event by and for the older ishly meaningful ." campers, while "Joseph and the Amazing Andrew Qyackenbush, now in his third • Air Conditioning • Technicolor Dreamcoat," ------year as a counselor after is the all-camp show. "A ] three years as a JORI Before she left to teach, t UTIChtime, One camper, didn't deny that she pointed me in the of the lsrae1i staffers the wide array of sports • Heating • Heat Pumps • direction of Worden's and physical activities Pond. At the water- teaches campers JORl offers is important front, Howie patiently to him. So, too, are the instructed some of the a Hebrew word Jewish songs and prayers • Roof Top Systems • youngest - and newest - f h d , interspersed throughout campers in water safety, 0 t e ay. ' the Camp JORI day, espe- knot tying and fi shing. dally after he attended Clad in bathing suits Alperin Schechter Day and life jackets and clutching their ubiquitous School and then Bishop Hendricken for We Provide Complete Air Conditioning, Gas Heating and blue and white Camp JORI water bottles, high school. Heat Pump Service and Installation they chose different activities - some went Adin concurs. "I like Shabbat, the songs out in kayaks while others fished from the and the [Hebrew] cheers," he said. "I'd still Residential • Commercial dock. As Howie drove the motorboat, with be connected to my Judaism even without me as a passenger, in small circles, I heard Camp JORl, but those activities [are signifi- squeals of"Adin, help me. Howie, help me." cant]." Keeping you comfortable since 1934! Once they caught their fish, these young And more than one counselor credits Ira girls giggled and screamed, "Oh, it's slimy. I Kitrell, one of two assistant directors (Ronda can't take the fi sh off the hook. Help!" French is the other assistant director) with AFULL IN-HOUSE DESIGN, Adin Zuss man, a longtime camper, coun· infusing Camp JORI with even more jv,sA j Iii INSTALLAllON & SERVICE COMPANY selor and, this year, an endlessly patient Jewishness. For example, camp cabins now lifeguard, helped the girls unhook their fi sh have Hebrew names, and bilingual (English - as catch and release is the camp's approach. and Hebrew) signs appear throughout camp. W orden's Pond is actually a lake stocked At lunchtime, one of the Israeli staffers Call David Epstein at 401-3S 1-3900 l with perch and big-mouth bass, said Howie. With a maximum depth of four feet, Wor· JEWISH, Page 18 wwwjvhri.org r PAGE 18 Jewish Voice <\_Herald July 23, 2010

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/Nancy Kirsch THE "RULES OF THE ROAD" at Camp JORI CAMP JORI CAMPERS navigate the floats on Worden's Pond. JEWISH values and joy are infectious at JORI From Page 17 (though I looked forward to des­ When the weather cooperates, ser­ is a counselor and son Alec is a is addressing the needs of one teaches campers a Hebrew word sert - one of the best parts of my vices are held outdoors surrounded "LIT" or leader-in-training. And, child with diabetes, another with of the day, and Israeli dancing is camp's meals - Camp JORI is by the physical beauty of nature. Lisa, who runs "Reaching Up," a celiac disease. clearly more health-conscious), ever-present, as is a beloved Israeli A FAADLY AFFAIR JORI program for children who Throughout the day, I was struck Ronni greeted everyone and made might need a bit of extra attention by how united and collaborative game called "gaga." I didn't get to At 73 years of age, the camp has announcements. H eartfelt shouts due to special needs, laughs about campers appeared, even after only see "gaga," though campers and earned a well-deserved reputation of "hoorays" and applause greeted the counselors who stay on and two or three days at camp. Maybe counselors alike assured me that among Jewish campers and their her announcement that Lily Klay­ on, even as graduation from law it's because so many campers and the game, which involves a ball families. In many cases, several man had caught the season's first school or other graduate programs counselors have years of experi­ and several players, is great fun! members of the same family attend large mouth bass - a seven-i nch approaches. Lisa said, "Some of ence at JORI or perhaps it's the The motzi and the birkat ha­ JORI - sisters, brothers, cousins, long one! those parents say, 'Come on, you've tender, loving care shown by the mazon are chanted before and parents and children - and most of Later, when I asked some of got to get a job in your field. You counselors and staff. after meals; then, campers spring the counselors I interviewed have the campers what they'd change need some real-world experience.'" Lisa, who has seen several other into action. "O!iiet please/' is the years of longevity with the camp. about JORI, they requested, Even ifyour children aren't great Jewish camps, said about JORI, good-natured roar from one table And, it's not just Ronni and her "More grilled cheese." "No grilled correspondents, you will still know "This is a family - it's so much or another, as campers launch into mother who work at JORI - her cheese." "More candy calls." "More what they're up to, as counselors more intimate [than other camps] ." rousing renditions of songs and son, Aaron, is a waterfront assis­ junk food." send postcards with information And Madi Bader, 16, and a first­ table thumping. tant. Howie and his wife, Lisa, Friday night services and a lazier about the children to parents every year counselor (after six years as a After a lunch of broccoli soup, "followed" their children to JORI Shabbat schedule are part and other week. camper at JORI), said of her cabin, stuffed baked potatoes and salad several years ago; daughter Dana parcel of keeping JORI Jewish. JORI, on the site of a former "We're not a bunch of girls, we're a trailer park, goes to great lengths bunk - we take care of each other. to give everyone what they need, We are sisters for the summer." said Guttin. "Fair isn't equal," she Camp JORI. Rhode Island's only said. "Fair is when everyone gets overnight Jewish camp, offers a vari­ what they need." In an effort to ety ofcamping opportunities, includ­ minimize differences in socio-eco­ ing day camp and shorter sessions for nomic status, JORI offers a candy first-time campers. Visit the Web site call, rather than a canteen, and at www.campjori.com or call 783- doesn't allow the campers to bring 7000. cell phones, computers or money to camp. This year, she said, JORI

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TAKE OUT 272-3618 or 621-3618 or 621-9190 40 I. -23.3960 I 2K5 Main Street Pawtucket, RI 02N60 I w"w.chin.tinnri.com N wwwJvhri.org PAGE 20 Jewish Voice &(,Herald July 23, 2010 SENIORS REMEMBER THE p AST From the Archives oft he R .L Jewish Historical Association Founders Women address the Rhode Island had its share of T B patients. In 1904, before Wallum scourge of TB Lake Sanitarium opened, Miriam Society No. 1 contributed SSO to Bv GrnALDINE SEGAL FosTEH St. Joseph's Hospital to maintain Special to 7he Voice & Herald tents on their land for Jewish TB UST AS THE W OMEN'S patients. Other women's organi­ Hebrew Free Loan Society zations, like Montefiore Lodge, (7he Jewish Voice & Herald's South Providence Ladies Aid and JFeb. 19; 2010 issue included a Ladies Union Aid Association, member the Past" story called offered some funds to families of ''A peculiarly Jewish organization") TB patients as part of their mission recognized that when their work to provide help for those in want. was done, it was time to close their These women's groups had other books, so, too, did another Jewish priorities to fill, and TB patients women's group. Unlike the Wom­ were not their focus. As these were en's H ebrew Free Loan Society the days before public assistance, it MEMBERS OF THE R.I. FOUNDERS for Tuberculosis Patients gather w it h an unident ified man, center. however, this group left no records fell to private organizations to care of any kind, save that which may for those who were ill during and Sanitarium and Denver H ospital. former officers. The members could Geraldine Foster is a past president be gleaned from back issues of 7he after their hospitalization. On their monthly visits to Wallum direct their energies to other orga­ of the Rhode Island Jewish Historical Jewish Herald and two articles by In 1935, 10 women formed the Lake, they were never empty­ nizations and other good work, Association. my father, Beryl Segal. R. I. Founders for Tuberculo­ handed, and always brought gifts which they did. The organization bore the rather sis Patients. They decided not to of coats, shoes or sweaters. There unwieldy name ofR.I. Founders for become an auxiliary to a particular was the young patient at Wallum _J L Tuberculosis Patients .. sanitarium, as was customary. It Lake who wanted to become a bar Tuberculosis (TB) was a feared was also their policy to care for the mitzvah, but was too ill to leave the Fall River disease, particularly among Jews, in patients during and following hos­ grounds. The women arranged a the first half of the 20th century. In pitalization, help with their rehabil­ proper celebration for him. Jewish Home no other illness were they so invested itation and provide food, clothing Twenty-five years later, in 1960, in the care and support of its vic­ and even cash allowances when the membership, still in the hun­ 538 ROBESON ST., FALL RIVER, MA tims. Since clean and preferably needed. These patients remained dreds, voted to disband. Their mountain air, and plentiful quanti­ anonymous; only two people at any work and all the fundraising was A skilled nursing facility ties of nutritious food were the pre­ time knew their identity. no longer necessary. Advances in providing complete rehabilitative service and spiritual support scribed treatments, they built and A decade later the 10 grew to medicine and treatment, ·as well more than 400. 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wwwjvhri.org OBITUARIES Jewish Voice ~Herald July 23, 2010 PAGE 21 Sherman Berger, 92 and his wife, Sue Mayes, of Middle­ Contributions may be made to Born in Chelsea, Mass., a son of The co-owner of the former Temple Am David or the National the late Frank and Goldie (Patik) Crawford Garden Supplies until PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. - Sherman town; her grandchildren, Kristie (Mayes) Borges and her husband, Parkinson Foundation. www.par­ Gold, he had lived in Warwick for 10 retiring in 1988, she was a lifelong Berger, a resident of Port St. Lucie, years and previously lived in Cran­ member of Temple Emanu-EI and Fla. for 10 years, died on June 30. David, of Southington, Ct., and kinson.org. Keith J. Mayes II of Newport; and ston. He was owner of the former of Hadassah. Before relocating to Florida 15 years Lillian C. Gilstein, 89 her sister, Marguerite P. McCauley, Sugarman's Meat Market, Provi­ She is survived by her children, ago, he was a long-time resident of CRANSTON - Lillian Gilstein died dence. Harriet Miller of Providence, and Rhode Island. of Jamestown. She was preceded in death by her husband, Dr. Nathan E. on July 7. She was married for 69 A World War II Army Air Corps Edward Grossman and his wife, He was preceded in death by his Feigleman, and her brother, William years to Benj amin Gilstein. ~ veteran, he was a member Ann, of Narragansett; 5 grandchil­ wife of 48 years, Lillian, and his Born in Providence, a daughter dren and 7 great-grandchildren. wife of 18 years, Ada; his daughters R. McCauley. She was the great­ ~ of Gemelith Chesses of the late Abraham and Gussie and Hebrew Free Loan Contributions may be made to Nancy Kaplan and Bonnie Perler, grandmother of Bethany Patri­ cia Borges and Benjamin Nathan (Dress) Krakowsky, she had lived Association. the charity of your choice. and his brother Milton Berger. He in Cranston for 35 years. She was is survived by his grandchildren, Borges. He was the father of Robert Evelyn Hendel, 99 She loved to play bridge and to a former member of Temple Torat Gold of Cranston, Edward Gold Donna Kaplan Figueroa of Crans­ Yisrael and a member of the Cran­ PROVIDENCE - Evelyn "Evey" F. ton, Gary Perler of Weston, Mass., paint. She derived great pleasure of Warwick, Barbara Dwares of from the many works that she cre­ ston Senior Guild. Cranston and Nancy Baker of Falls (Berger) Hendel, of West Chester, Lori Kaplan Selsberg of Mansfield, She was the mother of Barry Ohio and formerly of Providence, Mass., and Amy Perler Strom of ated and shared with her family. Church, Va.; brother of Freda Bach Contributions may be made to Gilstein and his wife Roberta, of Margate, Fla. and the late Rose died on June 26. She was the wife I Sharon, Mass., 8 great- grandchil­ the American Cancer Society or the and Andrew Gilstein and his wife Fishbein; and grandfather of Jake, of the late Maurice (Moe) W. Hendel dren and his sister, Miriam Novak of Sharon, all of Warwick, and the late for almost 65 years. New York . Jamestown Ambulance Association Rachel, Matthew, Sarah, Michelle at 11 Knowles Court, Jamestown, RI. Alan Gilstein. She was the mother­ and the late Max. Born in New York City, she was When he wasn't working as a in-law of Suzanne Gilstein of the daughter of the late Dr. llie and self-employed . retail broker, he Irwin Galkin Contributions may be made to Providence; sister of the late David Max·s Lunch Bunch, c/o Temple Am Annie Berger. dedicated his time to his com­ BOYNTON BEACH, Fla. - Irwin Krakowsky; grandmother of Adam, She is survived by her sons, Rich­ I munity and its seniors. In 1981. he David, 40 Gardiner St., Warwick, Galkin died on July 17. Born on Debbi, Stephanie, Michael, Amy and RI 02888 or The Tomorrow Fund, ard and his wife, Vicky, and Eugene j became a member of the Silver­ March 17, 1924, he had lived in Amanda; and great-grandmother of and his wife, Susan; her grand­ Haired Legislature and within one RI Hospital Campus, 593 Eddy St., Boynton Beach, Fla., Providence 6. Providence, RI 02903-4947. daughters, Lisa and her husband, year, he became Speaker. In 1986, and Boston. Contributions may be made Andrew Petty; Katharine and her I he was appointed by then-Senator He was the husband of Carol ; to the Alan and Suzanne Gilstein Ruth Grossman, 97 husband, Bill Jennings, and Kerry Claiborne Pell as a one-week intern father of Jeffrey, Lisa, Bruce, Todd Nursing Symposium Fund, c/ o The PROVIDENCE - Ruth (Abedon) Hendel. She also leaves her three in his Washington office, and also and Barbara; brother of Arnold and Miriam Hospital, or Steere House. Grossman died on July 11. She great-grandchildren, Alexander, appointed to a 12-person regula­ the late Herbert Galkin; brother­ was the wife of the late Morton Charlie and Rebecca who made her tory agency created to review the Sumner Gold, 85 in-law of Gertrude Galkin; and the Grossman. A daughter of the late smile every day. medical profession. During his ser­ uncle of Paula Waser, Harris and WARWICK - Sumner I. Gold dled Harry and Jennie (Volpe) Abedon. Donations may be made to the vice with the agency, he served on David Galkin. on July 12. He was the husband of she was a lifelong Providence the licensing examining and hearing Estelle (Suganman) Gold of War­ OBITUARIES, Page 30 A graduate of Hope High School, resident. committees. he attended Wentworth Institute wick for SB years. He participated in a medical and was a 1949 graduate of URI. internship with the Rhode Island He owned Associated Agency in Medical Society, was appointed Boston before retiring to Florida. to the Warwick Tax Committee, He will be remembered as a phi­ served on the Governor·s Advisory lanthropist. humanitarian, business Committee on Aging and was also leader and friend. appointed to the Consumers Coun­ Contributions may be made to cil of Rhode Island. Jewish Federation of Palm Beach In 1986, Michael Traficante, then County or Hospice by the Sea. the mayor of Cranston, proclaimed Dec. 1, 1986 as "Sherman Berger Philip Geffin, 84 Recognition Day." TEMECULA, Calif. - Philip A memorial service will be held at (Pinchos) Geffin died on June 11 a.m. on Sunday, Aug. 8, at Temple 29. He was the husband of i Beth El, 70 Orchard Ave., Provi­ Joan (White Aronson) Geffin of .j dence; all are welcome to attend. Temecula, Calif., and the late Eileen Contributions may be made to (Sawyer) Geffin. ·J Treasure Coast Hospice, 10360 Born in Boston, he was the son S. Federal Hwy, Port St. Lucie, FL of the late Abraham and Etta (Ball) 34952 or www.tchospices.org. Geffin. He had lived in Temecula, Perry J. Deitch, 86 Calif. sinEe 2002, previously living in Warwick and Boston. He was a PROVIDENCE - Perry Deitch died manager at Robert Hall Clothing on July 4. He was the husband of Store and Snyder Leather, before Selna (Konovsky) Deitch for 55 retiring 20 years ago. years. Born in Middletown, Ct., he A World War II Anmy was a son of the late William and • veteran, serving in Rose (Berman) Deitch. He had lived Europe, he was a prisoner in Providence and West Warwick. of war and held in Germany for 15 An avid golfer and tennis player, months. he enjoyed his family and time with A former member of Touro Fra­ his grandchildren. ternal Association and a former He was a World War II Air Force member and past president of veteran. Temple Am David and its Brother­ • He also leaves his chil­ EPOCH Senior Living ... hood, he earned a masters degree dren, David Deitch and in education, with honors, from Providing Quality Lifestyles in Your Neighborhood 10 Years & Counting. his wife, Eve, of Long Island, N.Y., Harvard. and Judy Pozzi and her husband He was the father of Linda Geffin Anthony of Madison, Ct.; grandchil­ of Houston, and Anne Leland and dren William, Leah, Matthew, and Assisted Living on the East Side her husband, Bradley, of Water­ Sarah; and brother Gerald Deitch of town, Mass.; brother of Frieda yne Butler Avenue • Providence, RI Providence. He was the brother of ~ Domaigne of Stoughton, Mass., 401-275-0682 the late Elaine Stone. Mildred Hauser and her husband, Donations may be made to 1EPOCH® Arnold, of Silver Spring, Md., and Senior Livitig o,i Blackstone Boukvard the Alzheimer"s Association, 245 the late Lillian Cohen and Samuel 353 Blackstone Boulevard • Providence, RI Waterman St., Ste. 306, Provi­ Geffin. He was the brother-in-law dence, RI 02906. 401-273-6565 of Al Cohen and Shirley Geffin, both of Providence Mary Louise Feigelman of Florida; grandfather of Melissa www.epochsl.com JAMESTOWN - Mary Louise Hood Goldberg of Lee, Mass .• and Jennifer Leland of Watertown, (McCauley) Feigelman died on July Assisted Living Short-Term Rehabilitation • Long-Term Care 6. Mass.; and great-grandfather of She leaves her son, Keith J. Mayes Delila Dot Goldberg. Skilled Nursing Memory Care • Respite • Fitness Center wwwjvhri.org f

PAGE 22 Jewish Voice <\_Herald July 23, 2010 COMMUNITY Cooper elected to executive board

PROVIDENCE Marty Cooper, director of community relations for the Jewish Federa­ tion of Rhode Island, has been elected vice chair of the execu­ tive board of the Rhode Island Disaster Long Term Recovery Group. The purpose of this volun­ teer organization is to address the needs of Rhode Island residents after the M arch 2010 severe storms and flooding and, as needed, other disas­ ters. As its bylaws state, the organization will work to pro­ MARTY COOPER Ever since last spring's / PHOS vide coordinated management of disaster long-term recovery floods, Cooper has participated Arthur Robbins honored and provide additional long-­ as a team member in meetings ARTHUR ROBBINS, at right, is surrounded by members of his family, including his wife, Judy, at far term assistance, as available, to held by the Federal Emergency right, at the June 13 Amudim Dinner at the Providence Hebrew Day School (PHDS). Robbins, whose individuals affected by disas­ Management Agency (FEMA) children are graduates of PHDS, received the Community Service Award at the dinner. He has held ters. In addition, it will advo­ and Rhode Island's Voluntary leadership roles with PHDS, Temple Emanu-EI, PHDS, the Jewish Federation of Rhode Island and other cate for ongoing resources and Organizations Active in Disas­ organizations. preparedness within the faith ter (VOAD). In that role, he community and cooperation helped advocate for and assist with non-governmental and the more than 25,000 Rhode The Voice & Herald "Family" Pages voluntary agencies active in Island residents impacted by disaster relief initiatives. the flood. Where do all things about the Jewish family converge? N the "Family Pages" in The Voice & Herald- the one-stop 0place for news, information and updates - from PJ Library A message from the editor: events to Shalom Baby, from Mother's Circle to after-school d'var Torah will resume in the fall activities, from educational classes to community updates and events. It will be chock full of photos, calendars, recipes, first-person URING THIS PAST interpretations fro m each of the Dyear, 1he Jewish Voice & rabbis who graciously wrote a stories and more. H erald has been blessed d'var Torah. to have a d'var Torah in almost As our clergy need a summer The "Family Pages" will run in the every issue fro m a member of break - as we all do - the d'var August 6 issue of The Voice Herald, the Rhode Island Board of Torah will be on hiatus until after & Rabbis. Thanks to the leader­ the High Holidays. We'll look reserve space by July 26. ship of the Board chair, Temple forward to reading the wisdom Sinai's Rabbi Peter Stein, and from our rabbis then. Advertisers will have the the enthusiasm of.the rabbinical In the meantime, though, opportunity to sponsor an individual volunteers, the process has been be sure to read Judith Romney seamless. W egner's Torah Trivia on the page for $~00; the banner will run We've been delighted to have Book of Deuteronomy on page across the bottom of the page, 3 the diverse perspectives and 27 in this issue. inches tall by 10 inches across.

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Providence-Based.• Recommended by Local Physicians & Rabbis 861-1403 WORLD Jewish Voice ctHerald July 23, 2010 PAGE 23 PRESBYTERIAN Church moderates its stand on Middle East issues From Page 1 eventually passed recognized conBict." Jewish groups and the authors both Israeli and Palestinian There were qualifications: The of a controversial report on the claims in the conflict. JCPA statement noted with dis­ Middle East that had alarmed The consensus encompassed appointment that the assembly Grassroots initiatives the Jews - agreed that the out­ the church's most strident critics deferred for further consider­ come was better than any side of Israeli policy and an array of ation a paper recommending had expected. Jewish groups including organi­ improvements in Presbyterian­ 1n Rhode Island Rather than adopt the report's zations that often lean conser­ Jewish relations that has been BY MARTY COOPER (and president of the Rhode recommendations, including vative on pro-Israel issues, such long in preparation. [email protected] Island Board of Rabbis) and sanctions against Israel and as CAMERA, the Committee Though the Anti-Defama­ I established open avenues of PROVIDENCE While divestment, the assembly revised for Accuracy in Middle East tion League (ADL) credited communication and dialogue the recommendations and many in America were wrap­ Reporting in America. It was the assembly for actions that between the participants, ping up their Fourth of July adopted an amended resolution critical to maintain that consen­ "averted a rupture," it slammed including one minister who that both camps called even­ celebrations, the General sus in the coming months, the the conference's recommenda­ was a voting member at the Assembly of the Presbyterian handed. sides said, in order to keep posi­ tion that the U.S. government conference. One minister who Church held its annual con­ Ron Shive, who chaired the tions from hardening down the consider withholding aid as a had several Palestinian con­ ference in Minnesota. The Middle East Study Committee, road. means of pressuring Israel. gregants in a previous con­ church's Middle East Study released a letter to the assembly Ethan Felson, the director of What made the outcome gregation, expressed concerns Committee had prepared a before the vote urging endorse­ domestic concerns for the Jewish extraordinary, participants said, about Israel's commitment to 170+ page report with a strong ment of the changes that incor­ Council for Public Affairs, the was that the d rafters of the peace and the issues of Pal­ porated some of the concerns Jewish public policy umbrella report saw its effective rejection pro-Palestinian focus. Months before that - as estinian refugees and right of raised by Jewish groups. organization, credited Hender­ as an improvement as well. The return. early as March 2010 - the "It looked as if the Presbyte­ son for facilitating dialogue, assembly endorsed the positive We were able to address Rhode Island Jewish commu­ rian Church (USA) was going to rather than confrontation. elements of the report - promot­ those concerns as well as other nity, working in concert with enact a version of the Israeli-Pal­ "Many people who are pas­ ing hope, love and reconciliation. questions about Israel's deci­ the Jewish C ouncil for Public estinian conflict within its own sionate on all sides live in echo But instead of disseminating the sions, especially around the Affairs, opened dialogue with body, so divided were we on all chambers," Felson, who attended report, the assembly tasked the recent flotilla situation. local Presbyterian ministers sides," the letter began. "Today, the assembly, told JTA on July committee with coming up with The CRC was gratified that in a grassroots effort. we still have disagreements on 12 after hosting Henderson on eight representative, authentic the Presbyterian Church's In early June, the JFRI's items in the report, on methods a conference call with JCPA narratives - four Israeli, four General A ssembly modified Community we should pursue, on arguments constituent groups. "When you Palestinian - for consideration. its posi- Relati o n s we should make. But today, by develop genuine relationships Shive told the L os Angeles tion on Council God's grace, we have discovered with people with contrasting Times that he did not see the Israel and that together, we may actually (CRC) orga­ 1 views, oftentimes you recognize changes to the recommendations we look nized a be more faithful and effective that it's possible for our narra­ arising out of the report as weak­ forward to meeting with in seeking peace with justice for tives to overlap rather than con­ ening the Middle East Study continu­ three local both Palestinians and Israelis flict." Committee's argument pressing ing our Presbyterian than separately." H enderson said the challenge for greater consideration of the interfaith ministers to The president of the church 's was the devolution of the argu­ Palestinians. dialogues, , Auburn Theological Seminac,r, ment into pro-Israel and pro­ "I don't think that's water­ discuss the b O t h report. The Katharine H enderson, instru­ Palestinian camps within the ing down," he said, referring to nationally Re verend mental in facilitating the dia­ church. At an assembly with language recognizing Israel's and here Dr. D onald logue, said the Presbyterians the sides setting up competing security needs. "I think that's in Rhode Island. who favored the Palestinian booths, she and others endeav­ listening to our Jewish partners Anderson of the Rhode Island State Council of Churches 1 cause had been unaware of the ored to get the sides to commu­ and saying, 'This is something Marty Cooper is the director (who facilitated the meeting), prominence ofJewish and Israeli nicate. that needs to be in the report.' " ofJFRl's Community Relations Rabbi Amy Levin of Temple groups that took Palestinian "Over the course of the G en­ Dexter Van Zile, the Christian Council. Contact him at Torat Yisrael and Rabbi needs into consideration. eral Assembly, as people began media analyst for CAMERA, [email protected] or 421- Peter Stein of Temple Sinai Conversely, Jewish groups had to listen to each other, they said it was incumbent on Jewish 4111, ext. 171. not internalized the degree to realized the importance of the groups to recognize Christians' which Presbyterians, and other other narrative and really began deep sympathy for the Palestin­ Christians, are moved by the to learn why people felt the way ians. plight of the diminishing num­ they did," she told JTA. "There really is a genuine con­ bers of Palestinian Christians A coalition of 12 national cern on the part of the activists," who have been squeezed out Jewish groups signed a JCPA said Van Zile, who attended the because of the conflict. statement welcoming the rejec­ assembly. "People who ignore Real World At-Home "I think that people came from tions of the problematic recom­ that concern and dismiss it aren't very polarized· places supporting mendations on Israel prepared by going to get anywhere." the narrative that they had been the church 's Middle East Study Conversing with pro-Palestin­ Dog Training For Life persuaded by, so there was a Committee. ian activists has the potential of pro-Palestinian camp and a pro­ "Rejection of overtures call­ introducing pro-Israel concerns Israel camp," she said. ing for the use of divestment about burgeoning anti- Semitism • Award Winning Intensive Board and She co-authored the letter and labeling Israeli policy as in the Middle Eas.t, he noted. Shive sent. 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Evidence suggests historical Book of Kings (authored point out that the phrase b'ever my point" and "if you're smart, that the school of the Prophet Jere­ the Torah by D), this group, a sub-branch ha-Yarden, "beyond the Jordan" you'll keep this quiet"). miah stands behind Deuteronomy of Levites closely associated with in the opening verse implies that Deuteronomy's vocabulary and and the six boo!i:s that immediately Bv Juo1T11 ROMNEY WEGNE R Moses (Deut. 27:9, 31:9), lost its Deuteronomy was composed by style differ markedly from the follow it in the Hebrew Bible. Special to The Voice & Herald livelihood when (as we learn from an inhabitant of the Kingdom other three Torah traditions, espe­ While modern scholars agree on N JULY 17, the the Book of Kings) a rival group of of Judah long after Moses' time. cially P. (See Encyclopedia Judaica basic points, they differ on the rel­ annual Torah-reading Aaronide priests gained exclusive Only someone living on the west 13:252.) As for the book's date, 2 ative dates of "P" and "D." Many O cycle brought us to the control of the Temple cult during bank would desc ribe the east bank Kings 22 describes the High Priest Jewish scholars argue that "P" fifth and last book, the Davidic dynasty (10th-6th as beyond the Jordan - and Moses Hilkiah finding a "scroll of the reflects an Israelite cult practiced Deuteronomy. The name (Greek centuries BCE). Torah" in in the First Temple well before for "Second Law") reflects its The Deuteronomist frequently the Temple "D " was written; most Chris­ principal contents - an embryonic demands ethical conduct of those in the 18th tian scholars claim that "P" was law code (chapters 12 through 25) in power: Kings, judges, and year of a Second Temple cult instituted thanestates many laws in Exodus, armies (see chs.17-25), but displays King Josiah by lay and religious elites who Leviticus and Numbers. scant interest in priestly rituals. (621 BCE). returned from Babylon to build The book's Hebrew name, He does, however, encourage the Textual evi­ the Second Temple following D 'varim, derives from its opening common people to bring offerings dence sug­ Cyrus the Great's conquest of the words: el/eh ha-d'varim asher dibber to the Jerusalem Temple (ch. 12), gests that Babylonian empire in the mid-6th Mosheh el kol Yisra'el b'ever ha­ above all on the three pilgrim fes­ both Deu­ century BCE (Ezra chs.1 and 7). Yarden, "These are the words that tivals Pesah, Shavu'ot and Sukkot torono my Texts can be interpreted to support Moses spoke to all Israel beyond (ch.16). But D never mentions and the six both positions, and no definitive the Jordan." D 'varim emphasizes Rosh Hashanah, Yorn Kippur or books that answer has yet been found. not the book's contents but its Shemini Atzeret (likewise absent immediately This is the last of a series deal­ form: A deathbed speech convey­ from the two earlier Torah tradi­ .follow it in ing with aspects of the Torah text ing Moses' parting words to the tions known as "J" and "E"). These the Hebrew not usually discussed in Hebrew Israelite people. three festivals may have evolved Bible were school. Anyone interested in wish­ Deuteronomy's author/editor later, after the Aaronide priests written by ing to further explore the subject (whom scholars call Dtr or D for returned from Babylonian exile the Prophet might read Richard Elliott Fried­ short) employs a unique vocabu­ to rebuild the Temple around 500 Jeremiah or man's Who Wrote the Bible? himself never crossed over into lary, and his worldview differs BCE (Ezra, ch.1). Many schol­ a member of his school. Scholars Canaan! The 12th-century scholar greatly from the priestly tradition. ars believe the priest-scribe Ezra claim that the prologue and epi­ A lawyer and retired professor Abraham ibn Ezra comments on While P (the priestly text discussed incorporated Deuteronomy when logue were added by a scribe wish­ of Judaic studies, Judith Romney Deuteronomy 34:1, "if you wish in a previous installment) focused he redacted the Torah text that has ing to glorify the Davidic dynasty Wegner has taught at Williams, to understand the Secret of the mainly on cultic rituals, D is more come down to us. , in general and King Josiah in the University of Massachusetts Twelve [final Torah verses record­ interested in socio-political issues. Deuteronomy includes one particular; significantly, Josiah is at Amherst, Smith, Brandeis and ing Moses' death and Joshua's suc­ Where P's Decalogue ordained important passage that all Hebrew the only ruler whom the Book of Connecticut College. Contact her at cession] consider. ... " [here he lists Shabbat as a cultic observance school students learn by heart, Kings (also written by D) describes [email protected]. several Torah passages that imply celebrating God's completing the namely the Shema (Deut. 6:4-9). in the same glowing terms Deu­ a later author, adding cryptic work of creation, D's Decalogue This appears in a lengthy preamble teronomy uses of Moses (cf. 2 ·c\aims that God instituted the to the Deuteronomic laws, sand­ Sabbath so even slaves might rest, wiched between that prologue and to remind Israelites of their deliv­ an epilogue "predicting" the Tem­ erance from Egypt (contrast Exod. ple's destruction and the Babylo­ 20:10-11 with Deut. 5:14-15). nian exile that actually occurred The Deuteronomist has many six centuries after Moses. Modern humanitarian concerns; he cham­ scholars believe these "prophe­ pions society's most vulnerable cies" were inserted with hindsight members: Widows, orphans, the by the Deuteronomist (who was poor, resident aliens, young girls, still living when the Babylonians even day laborers. He also advocates destroyed the First Temple in 586 for a group mentioned nowhere BCE, and revised the text accord-

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At the To Life Center, individualized plan that serves partner agency ]FRI. ferent. D ad arrived in this country renowned Jewish educator. His we take into account the needs of of every person present, and provides in 1913, penniless, without know­ wife was a Yiddish poetess. ing a word of English. Three years One of Dad's sisters was a union later, he graduated from medical organizer in a sweatshop owned by school, started his medical career, a kind relative who was nice enough and led the Labor Zionists toward to hire this unskilled worker. the pursuit of a Jewish homeland. At some later date, I may describe My. late brother was a success­ the Gouses. (Oy vey!) ful accountant. My sister trained Tema Gouse is a retired social to be an opera singer and aban­ worker. Contact her at nbgtpg@cox. doned it for motherhood. When it net. no longer filled her time, she was

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PROVIDENCE -On July 14, a plaque dedication was held as Dr. Samuel Chester honored the memory of his parents, Louis and Goldie Chester. Through his generosity, the name of the kosher food pantry has been changed to The Louis and Goldie Chester Full Plate, Kosher Food Pantry. Pictured, Providence, RI 02904 from left, are Ken Schneider, Jerry Kritz, Dr. Samuel Chester and Allan Fung, the mayor of Cranston. tel: 401-331-6962 The pantry is a program of AgeWell RI and funded by the Jewish Federation of Rhode Island, the w ebsite: www.jfsri.org Chester Family and private donations. If you know someone who needs food or want to donate, please contact Susan Adler at 621 -5374 or at [email protected]. For a complete list of items to A non-sectarian program of donate, visit www.jsari.org. Jewish Family Service Home Care Solu wwwjvhri.org PAGE 30 Jewish Voice ~Herald July 23, 2010 OBITUARIES From Page 21 for her mother, who lived into her husband of the late Miriam (Wolfe) years. Talan. Born in Providence, a son of 90s, and her daughter who had Rodyn. He was president of The Miriam the late Abraham and Bella (Ross) Hendel Family Association Schol­ cancer. Born in Providence, a son of Hospital Medical Staff, member Ta lan, he was a lifelong Rhode arship Fund, c/o Community She leaves her son, Dr. Alan Mit­ the late Max and Sophie (Bessell) of The Miriam Hospital Execu­ Island resident. Foundation of Southeastern Con­ tleman and his wife, Patti Mittleman, Rodinsky, he had lived in Warwick tive Committee and Chairman of A World War II Army veteran, necticut, PO Box 769, New London, of Allentown, and their children, Ari for many years. The founder and the American College of Surgeons he served in Europe and CT06320. Mittleman of Philadelphia, and Joel president of Merl's Trophies, Inc. in Admissions Committee. A former • fought valiantly in the Lillian Koffler, 99 Mittleman of Washington, D.C.; her Providence, member of Memorial Hospital's "Battle of the Bulge." A PROVIDENCE - Lillian (Riter) late daughter's children, Miles Sarill He was a World War II Coast cl inical staff, he belonged to Provi­ dispatcher for AAA for 24 years, he Koffler, of Palm Beach, Fie., and and Kiera Sarill of Arlington, Mass.; Guard veteran. He was dence Surgical Society, the Rhode volunteered for Meals on Wheels, formerly of Providence, died on their father, Bill; and nieces and a member of Toure Fra­ Island Medical Society, the Ameri­ drove cancer patients to their desti­ June 11. She was the wife of the late nephews. ternal Association and can Medical Association and the nations and drove for the "Gingham Sol Koffler, founder of the Ameri­ Contributions may be made to a former member of Temple Am American College of Surgeons. Girls." can Tourister Luggage Company. a local Alzheimer's Association or David. When he retired, the City of Prov­ He was the father of Beverly Born in Providence on Feb. 19, Meeting Street School. He was the father of Steven idence proclaimed Jan. 14, 2008 Greene of Warwick, the late George Rodyn of Cranston, and Linda Cald­ as "Dr. Stanley Simon Day." He 1911, she was the daughter of the Jeannette Finn Riter, 94 Harris, Shirley Talan Phillips and late Philip and Ida (Zaber) Riter. arone of North Providence; brother received Brown University's Distin­ Freda Talan; brother of the late PROVIDENCE - Jeannette Riter, She and her husband led a phil­ of Judith Ritter and her husband, guished Teacher Award, The Miriam Charles J. and Samuel I. Talan; wife of the late Max Riter and Jerome, of Delray Beach, Fla., and Hospital's Outstanding Physicians and brother-in-law of Lillian Talan anthropic life; their contributions daughter of the late Samuel and were rewarded with a number of the late Ira E. Rodyn and Marvin Award, and Rhode Island Hospital Drescher of West Warwick. He Rebecca (Siegal) Finn, was born in House Officers Association Teach­ was the grandfather of Lisa Levine buildings named for them and their Rodinsky; grandfather of Melissa Pawtucket. She lived in Providence ing Award in Surgery. of Coventry, great-grandfather family at the former Jewish Home Caldarone and Jaymie Rodyn; and 84 years prior to moving to War­ great-grandfather of Zachery Calda­ He served as a captain in the of Jacob, Ryan and Benjamin for the Aged, The Miriam Hospit al, wick. Hasbro Children's Hospital, Brown rone and MacKenzie Patnaude. medical corps (general Levine; uncle of Robin B. Justice of She was a member of Temple • University, Bryant University, Provi­ Contributions may be made to surgery) in the U.S. Army, Wakefield, Diane F. Talan Aronson Emanu-EI and past member of and attended the Univer­ dence College and Rhode Island Rhode Island Community Food of New York City, Michelle E. its Leisure Club. She received the Bank, 200 Niantic Avenue, Provi­ sity of Pennsylvania-Westminster Lawson of Cranston and David B. School of Design. Jewish Community Center Volun­ College, Army Specialized Training Ta lan of Providence; and great­ She received an honorary degree dence, RI 02907 or the charity of teer Award, Jewish Federation of Program and the Medical College uncle of Marisa B. Mara and Travis from Roger Williams University. your choice. Rhode Island Service Award, was of Virgin ia where he received the W. Justice. Her family supported the Jewish Douglas Ross past president of the former JCRS/ Alpha Omega Alpha award. Contributions may be made to federations of Palm Beach County AJH (Denver) and delivered Meals PROVIDENCE - Douglas Ross Born in New York City on Oct. 22, Jewish War Veterans, P.O. Box and Rhode Island and other chari­ on Wheels for many years. She died on July 3. Born in Providence 1924, he was the son of the late Rae 100064, Cranston, RI 02910. table organizations. was a past member of The Miriam on April 14, 1949, he was a son of and Bernard Simon. Contributions may be made to Adele Zuckerman, 81 Hospital Women's Association, the late Irving Ross and lrvina Ross He leaves his wife Sandra and the charity of your choice. Cranston Senior Guild, Sr. Service Katz. his children, Leslie and Rich­ Longboat Key, Fla. Adele Shirley Mittleman, 84 Agency, the former Jewish Home A 1967 Hope High School gradu­ ard Haduch, Laura and Michael Zuckerman, of Longboat Key, Fla., ate, he received a B.S. in business and formerly of Providence, died on ALLENTOWN, Penn. - Shirley for the Aged and the Jewish Com­ Mainelli, Gary and Janette Simon, administration from Roger Williams June 29. L. Mittleman died on June 28. munity Center of Rhode Island. S. Robert and Cathy Oresman and She was the sister of the College in 1971. · She was the wife of the late Born in Providence on Sept. 10, Lee and Suzanne Oresman. He He is survived by his wife of 34 Leonard J. Zuckerman. Born in 1925, she was the daughter of the late David, James, Bessie leaves his grandchildren, Joel and years, Carol; daughter, Beth Faye, Providence, she was a daughter late Dr. Louis Goldberg and the and Gertrude Finn and Sadie Rachel Haduch, Jennifer, Michael and grandson, Elijah Joseph. He of the late Ralph and Clara late Gertrude Goldberg. She was Bloom; mother of Dr. Steven and Peter Mainelli, Pessya, Bayla, also leaves his brother, Dr. Jeffrey (Finklestein) Shuster. married to the late Dr. Joseph Riter of El Paso, Texas, Charles Riter Yonathan, Ysacher, Goldie, ~hayna, of Easton, Md. and Barbara J. Riter Ross, of Houston. She is survived by her ch ildren, Mittleman and was predeceased by Asher Mordechai, and Raisie Simon, of Providence; grandmother of S, Contributions may be made to Kenneth Zuckerman and his wife, her daughter, Sharon Sarill. Daniel, David, Jillian, Kiersten and great-grandmother of 11. the American Diabetes Association. Linda; Robert Zuckerman and his She lived most of her life in Crans­ and Kelsi-Mariah Oresman and Contributions in her memory may wife, Carol, and Debra Zuckerman; ton, as a homemaker, artist, nursery Dr. Stanley Simon one great-granddaughter, Dakota be made to Home & Hospice Care Mainelli. He leaves two sisters, and her grandchildren, Alix, Lind­ school teacher, volunteer and pro­ PROVIDENCE - Dr. Stanley Simon, of RI. Judith Brown and Selma Rapaport sey, Paige and Mikayla. She was fessional cake decorator. She was a a general surgeon, Merlyn Pressman, and was predeceased by the sister of Leona Malkin, Mathew graduate of Hope High School and died on July 4. An Rodyn,89 a brother, Norman Simon. Shuster and Grace Goldberg. of the University of Rhode Island. associate J>rofes­ Contributions may be made to Donations may be made to the During World War II, she worked WARWICK - Meryln sor emeritus at the Winslow Farm Animal Sanctuary, Jewish Community Day School, 85 as a·draftsman. She cared for her "Merl" Roc;lyn died Warren Alpert Medi­ 37 Eddy St., Norton, MA 02766. Taft Ave., Providence, RI 02906 or father who had Parkinson's disease; on July 8. He was the ca l School, Brown the Leonard and Adele Zuckerman University, he taught Francis Talan, 94 Endowment Fund, c/ o Dana Farber medical students for "'----'-'---'-' WARWICK - Francis "Frank" Talan Cancer Institute, 10 Brookline Place more than 30 years and was a sur­ died on July 6. He was the husband West 6th Floor, Brookline, MA geon at The Miriam Hospital for 52 of the late Margaret (Caldwell) 02445. 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/ The David Project Sitting on the ground by custom, Jews recite the Book of Lamentations in The David Project consolidates its mainstream status Jerusalem's Old City on Tisha B'Av to commemorate the destruction of the two Holy Temples in ancient Jerusalem on July 19. Two David Project-educated New York University students participate in an Israeli products "BUYCott" to combat Israel Apartheid Week in March 2010.

/Claudio Papapietro Boxer Dmitriy Salita is humbled, but not down for the count DMITRIY SALITA works out as he eyes a return to the ring, but has -- Life sciences becomel,fg business in Israel involved himself more directly in helping move young Russian Jews LIFE SCIENCE INDUSTRY figures mingle at the Tel Aviv ILSI-BioMed conference, closer to Judaism. which had more than 7,000 people from around the world in June 2010. wwwjvhri.org PAGE 32 Jewish Voice ~ Herald July 23, 2010 CIIA ~ 'E We Are Read Jewish lawyers recognized Where in the world will we go next? ~------~ ,------,

Jeffrey H. Gladstone M . Warwick and Massachusetts. commitment and other character­ Richard Licht, left, and Stephen Silberfarb Gilden, a real estate and corporate/ To prepare its annual guide, istics most valued by clients. OUTSIDE THE PRESIDENT'S HOUSE IN ISRAEL commercial attorney, Jeffrey H . Chambers & Partners conducts In other news, G ilden, a man­ Gladstone, a real estate attorney, extensive interviews with clients aging partner of the law firm, was D ICHARD LICH T AND STEPH EN SILBERFARB visited Israel and Steven E. Snow, a commercial and attorneys to produce and pub­ named to the board of directors of 1'.and Budapest on a Campaign Chai rs and D irectors M ission. Before litigator, have been included in the lish its annual guide. During the the White Family Foundation, the they attended a reception with Shimon Peres, the president oflsrael, they Chambers USA America's Leading interview, people are asked to rank philanthropic arm of Taco, Inc., a posed with their copy of 1he Vo ice & Herald. Lawyers far Business 2010 Client individual attorneys on qualities Cranston-based manufacturer of See page 15 for another Israel image Guide. The three are partners with including technical legal ability, heating and cooling equipment. Partridge Snow & Hahn, LLP, a professional conduct, client service, law firm with offices in Providence, commercial awareness, diligence,

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