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VOLUME LXXII, NUMBER 24 FRIDAY, MAY 17, 1985 30c PER COPY Operation Redemption Providence Native Maurice Finegold Arrests Continue To Design U.S. Holocaust Memorial by Arieh Furman t reatment of Jews: an increase in (JSPS) - Thirty-five Operation emigration,-., now slashed by 98 percent Redemption demonstrators we re arrested since 1979; an end to suffering of the at the official residence of the diplomatic prisoners of conscience; the cessation of staff of the Soviet Union in the Bronx on persecution of unofficial teachers of April 14. They were taken away in one Judaism; and the end of virulent bus, one van, and New York State Senate anti-Semitic attacks in the Soviet media. Limo f/7. New Yo rk State Senator Abe The demonstrators, who say they are Bernstein, Rabbi Av raham Weiss, working to prevent another Holocaust Chairman of the Student Struggle for from happening to Jews trapped within Soviet Jewry (SS~). other rabbis, college the Soviet Union, also demand help from students, grandmothers, young women, the U.S. Government. They specifically and observant Jews wearing talisim and ask "that the Gorbachev regime not sounding shofars were among those receive the seal of approval that comes arrested. with a summit meeting with the U.S. Operation Redemption is an ongoing President unless (Gorbachev's regime) campaign of peaceful civil disobedience by shows adherence to minimal standards of Providence native Maur ice FinegoJd's firm, Notter , Fine_gold and Alexander, American Jews to help gain freedom for human rights." Soviet Jewry. In the words of an The horrendous situation of the two to has been selected to design the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum, pic­ tured above, to be built in Washington, D.C. anonymous demonstrator, "We break the three million Soviet Jews is evidenced by law, quietly, to adhere to a higher law." last year's emigration statistics which by Robert Israel two major architectural challenges, the Weiss, who besides being patriarch of show that only 876 Soviet Jews were Providence native Maurice Finegold, place where the museum will be located Operation Redemption is the spiritual allowed to emigrate. According to SSSJ's son of the late Ruth and Samuel Finegold, and what it is designed to do. Where it will leader of the Hebrew Institute of Henry Gerber, "Even if it doubled, is a member of the architectural firm of be located, near the Mall, it will be clearly Riverdale and vice-chairman of the emigration would be insignificant - Notter, Finegold and Alexander, Inc., visible from all the other memorials in the Coalition to Free Soviet Jews, says to the except to those allowed to emigrate. which has been selected to design the city, the Washington, Jefferson and Soviets, "You seek trade; we demand Hebrew teachers are arrested and beaten United States Holocaust Memorial Lincoln lllemorials. Even from the freedom. You seek technology; we demand up ... Josef Berenstein was left 99 percent Museum to be built in Washington, D.C. outside, the power and dignity of its shape human rights." blind (from a beating in prison). He can Finegold is a graduate of Classical High will function as a memorial and draw Operation Redemption demands four School in Providence. He later attended people in. Because of its location near the substantive changes in the Soviet (Continued on page 9) Harvard University and the Harvard other museums which are visited by University School of Design and has lived millions of people a year, this proje<:t does in Newton, Mass. for many years where he contain a major exhibit opportunity. is a member of Temple Emanuel. His firm There is an obligation to present the Andrew Feldman, A New Breed is best known fo r its work with historic awesome realities and the eternal human buildings in urban areas: the Old City Hall issues of the Holocaust to all Americans. in Bost.on, Mechanics Hall in Worcester, Most museums celebrate the Of Physician In The Making and Ellis Island in New York Harbor. accomplishments of history. In this They have won three national honor museum, we will bear witness, through awards from the American Institute of pictures, texts and audiovisual techniques, Architects and 35 other design awards. through the words of survivors, liberators "Creating the United States Holocaust and bystanders, mankind's capacity of Memorial Museum is a great professional barbarity, of history's greatest tragedy. It challenge and a great moral obligation. It will be a museum of a lost people, a lost has historical importance from a social, culture." education and architectural standpoint. In addition to the permanent exhibits, We are deeply committed to its success on supplementary materials will be presented every level." in changing exhibit galleries, libraries, and Toward that end, a state dinner, hosted archives, so that even repeat by Governor and Mrs. Michael Dukakis, knowledgeable visitors will deepen their will take place on May 23 in Boston, Mass. understanding. Films, lectures, research, Preceding the dinner, there will be teacher training, and ·curriculum several featured speakers in front of the development will be ongoing features of State House on Beacon Hill. Coordinator the Holocaust Memorial Museum. for the dinner is another Providence "The United Stales Holocaust native, Ethel (Klineman) Chinitz. Mrs. Memorial Museum will be unique in this Chinitz said that over 1000 participants country," Finegold said, "in both its are expe<:ted for the event. T he goal for the conception and exe<:ution. It will offer evening is to raise $500,000 for the profound and disturbing insights into the Holocaust Memorial Museum. Elie possibilities of human relationships - Wiesel, Chairman of the United States and through education, help us resolve Holocaust Memorial Council, will be that such a tragedy will never come again.~• keynote speaker for the evening. Wiesel, a Further information about the dinner or Andrew Feldma n Holocaust survivor, is an author and the Memorial Museum can be obtained by scholar who teaches at Boston University. writing the office of the United States by Susan Higgins be, with the Buxtehude Award for A Special Project Holocaust Memorial Campaign, 20 Park There's an exciting new philosophy demonstrating musical excellence. "This has been a special project fo r me," Plata, Statler Office Building, Suite 480, towards medical education at Brown Andrew, who's bright and articulate, Finegold said in a telephone interview last Boston, Mass., 02116, or by telephoning University and Andrew Feldman is the became exceedingly interested in music in week. "It has been a ~oal to incorporate (617) 350-5343. embodiment of the new breed of doctors in his senior year in hig h school. He was the making. A member of the innovative accepted into this trend-setting medical seven-year medical school program, program at Brown and immediately Andrew has been allowed to pursue his immersed himself with music theory and broad interesUI and develop a sense of his lessons. After only one year, he was own uniqueness as a person. This awarded the Marjorie McCall award pacesetting program encourages total recognizing his musical achievements. development of the person by eliminating But, Andrew's achievements do not st.op the anxiety and incessant competitive there. At Brown University, he was strain of seeking admission to medical encouraged to pursue his fascination with school. Students are free to pursue a computers. He is now involved in a project li beral arts curriculum for the first three graphically simulating human movements yea111 and focus on medical stuclies for the on computers. This information is next four yearB. Presumably knowledge of important in anticipating long range other disciplines will enrich their erfe<:ts of strains that afflict musicians. underBta nding and compassion for their This summer he will be working at ultimate service to humanity. University Hospital in Boston. as a So, how is it working? Well , the fa culty computer programmer inveatigating the Participanta in &he May 3 11ervlce a& Dachau, Germany, concentration camp in of the music department haa just honored complex me<: hanisms of hearing. memory of the •b: mUllon Jew• who died in I.he Holocal.dt. ServiCN wen Andrew Feldman, college junior, doctor to (Continued on page 9) organised. by the American Jewlah Con..--.. w - THE RHODE ISL.ANO HERALD F •• , RIDAY M ,,,,e;, Rosenn,:, r- .,. _ _. AY 11, 1985

- THE RHODE ISLAND HERALD, FRIDAY , MAY 17 , 1985 BJE To Graduate Elkin Midrasha Students Local News

:hachter To Receive Amundim Award

fhe annuaJ--Providence Hebrew Day level. He has also held positions as an hool Amundim· Award will be bestowed advisor on Development Technology for on Howard E. Schachter on Sunday, third world nations at URI, an advisor to ay 19, 1985 at the Marriott Inn in the Midwest Research Institute in Kansas u vidence. City, and has been a guest of the People's Schachter, his wife Ruth {Samuels) and Republic of China Technical Exchange .eir children David, Bernard, Steven and Mission to Peking in 1982. lJ'Olyn arrived in Providence from their Schachter has been a life member of the 1tive Chicago in 1971. All four children B'nai B'rith and the NAACP. At Temple ,tended the Providence Hebrew Day Ema.nu-El, he has servE:d on the Board of chool. Directors, on the Youth Commission and First row (seated L-R) Lisa Stern, David Blank, Allison Page, Susan Gold, and In those 14 years of residence in Rhode as a USY Basketball coa-ch. For the Jewish 1land, Schachter has pursued a life's Mark Swerdlow. Second row (standing L-R) Evelyn Brier, (Education Director, Federation he has been a co-chairman of Elkin Midrasha) Michael Glucksman, Mark Robbins, Katayoon Barlavi, Eli ourse of activity and service to the the Super Sunday fund-raising drive and om.munity, both Jewish and general, that Neusner, Marjorie lngall, Stephanie Goldfine, Nancy Ross, Gilda Ross, Elliot at the Jewish Conimunity Center he has Schwartz, (Director of BJE). Not pictur~. Linda Nulman. ' ,as a sure route to the Amundim Award. been a vice-president for three years. Schachter, who created his own 1 At Providence Hebrew Day School, he Graduation -Ceremonies will mark the Linda Nulman, Allison Page, Mark netallurgical consulting firm known as the has been chairman of the Tuition Grants successful conclusion of the first Robbins, Gilda Ross, Nancy Ross, Lisa ~nvironment Corporation in East Committee for the past ten years. ?rovidence serves the metallurgical anniversary year of the Harry Elkin Stern, and Mark Swerdlow. Midrasha. The occasion will be celebrated Students will participate in the service, mgineering industry on an international during Shaharit Services at Temple led by Rabbi Richard Leibovitz and Am-David, Warwick, on Sunday morning, Cantor Steven Dress. Evelyn Brier, May 19 at 10 a.m. Educational Director of the Elkin The Elkin Midrasha, a merger of the Midrasha, will address the graduates. Harry Elkin High School of the BJE and Elliot Schwartz, Director of the BJE, will the Midrasha of Temple Emanu-El, is the distribute special awards and prizes. Community Hebrew High School that Chairperson of the graduation is serves over 120 students from throughout Sanford Gold. His committee includes: the State. Stimulating courses, a creative Reva Stern, diplomas; Sandy Ross, and talented faculty, and a varied invitations; Sanford Gold, Carol lngall tor true elegance informal program agenda have combined and Naomi Swerdlow, refreshments; Judy to make the Elkin Midrasha the success it Robbins, Ruth Ross and Reva Stern, the is. mailing; and publicity, Ruth Page. ,j,,-- fringe benefits Fourteen students will graduate from The community is cordially invited to this intensive program of Judaic and the Midrasha's first graduation of Hebraic studies they have attended, five ceremonies, at Temple Am David, at dressing up hours a week for five years. They are: Shaharit Services, 10 a.m. on May 19, and Katayoon Baria.vi, David Blank, Michael for brunch following. Help us pay tribute Glucksman, Susan Gold, Stephanie to these future leaders of the J ewish Goldfine, Marjorie Ingall, Eli Neusner, community. Evelyn Brier Cranston Hadassah Receives JTS Degree To Meet l~1 s. Evelyn F. Brier of Providence, R.l, Cranston Hadassah will have their receiVed her Master of Arts in Jewish annual installation of officers on Monday Education from the Graduate School of evening May 20, 1985 at 7:30 p.m. at the the Jewish Theological Seminary of Sprague Mansion, 1353 Cranston St., America in New York on May 15 and also Cranston. received a principal's certificate for the Elected officers for the 1985-86 year Jewish Day School. will be: President, Frances Sadler; Vice Ms. Brier plans to continue her work as President - Education, Alice Schneider; the educational director of the Harry Vice President - Membership, Helen Elkin Midrasha of the Bureau of Jewish Abrams. Treasurer - Shirey Frank; Education of Rhode Island. She and her Financial Secretary -Charlotte Primack; Mastercard. v,sa. husband, Alan, have four children, Recording Secretary Ruth Fink; American Express Michael, Matthew, Jonathan and Rachel. Corresponding Secretary Beatrice Ms. Brier's mother, Helen Fessel!, is a Feld.mar. resident of Providence. Susan Mayes, Vice President of New England Region of Hadassah, will be the JWV Memorial Services installing officer. Dessert. will be served W&.H.HARRIS and the pourers will be Arline Buckler and May 19 Sara Rosenthal, past presidents. The Department of Rhode 1s1ana Jewish War Veterans will hold their Theo Bike/ At annual Memorial Services on Sunday, May 19, 1985 at Lincoln Park Cemetery, Boston's Hatch Shell Incurably Romantic ... Post Road, Warwick at 11 a.m. Pure charm All veterans, their families, and the public is invited at attend. Cantor Ivan E. Perlman, Department Chaplain will conduct the services. NCJW Scholarships Available Scholarship applications are available from Providence Section, National Council of J ewish Women. NCJW is offering partial scholarships to high school seniors entering college in the Fall of 1985. T hese grants are awarded on the basis of individual qualifica tion and needs, in addition to the high school guidance teacher's recommendations. Further information and application bla nks can be obtained by contacting Mrs. Theodor e Bike l Walter Adler, 33 Stadium Road, T heodore Bikel, en entertainer knowr Providence, R.i., 02906, 33 1-2 122. for his interpretations of Yiddish enc Hebrew fo lk songs, will be performing or Majestic Seniors To Meet Sunday, May 19 fo r the 18th anniveTM.I""! A regular meeting of the Majestic of the reunification or Jerusalem at thl Senior Guild will be held Tuesday, May Hatch Shell, Charles River Esplanadt 21, at 12:30 p.m. at Temple Torat Yisrael, Boaton, beginning at 2 p.m. Also feature Park Ave. , Cranston. T here will be a are the Aviv Band, dancing, craft.e, lsrae nomination end election of officers. food and more. Pre-concert activiti1 Chairperson or the Nomi nating bell'.in at 12:30 p.m . Committee i!I Miria m Mi'ler, assisted by All evenU! are free and open to the pu Martha Goldsmit h, Li ll ian Gladstone, lie. For mnre information, telephone (61 P hillip Rosenfeld. Money for the trip to 7;14 -0800. The event, to celebrate lsra the '" Pines" must be paid by May 15. A Independence Day, is spon!IOred by .Jewish Community Center of Gres .f\QM.U. a•• .'l!~lf.J{. , , W/'A!j1Jf.,¥lPLAND MAL.L 821 -6000 trip to Hawaii for 16 days is scheduled fo r L,.;::,:;::;_..;,,:::,;:,:.~=::!!::::.:.:.:.:.~:::.:.~::;.;;;.,;;;.;;.;....,...;...,______,. ,, the end of October.I 1 ·'1 ~ 1.-, , , , ,,. Boston THE RHODE ISLAND HERALD, FRIDAY, MAY 17, 1985 - 3 Older American Month Cantor Freedman At Jewish Home Inducted For PHDS Torah Freedom Run Winners Special activities taking place at the Cantor's Assembly The Seventh Annual Providence (women); David Mittleman, 2nd; Jewish Home for the Aged during the Hebrew Day School Torah Freedom Run Meredith Wernick, 2nd; Shlomo coming week include a singing and · was again a great success. The weather Mernielstein, 3rd; Aviva Miller, 3rd; dancing performance, the start of the was perfect for running or walking (as Masters Tom Pearlman. And for the residents' bocci season and a program for some of us did). Ages ranged from a baby Rabbi Run, Rabbi Aurum Kaufman. Mini high school volunteers. The activities are (being pushed in a carriage) to youngsters Mile, 1st Ari Miller; 2nd Penina Strajcher; part of the Home's celebration of Older in their 70's. One nine-year-old runner 3rd Aviva Jakubowitz. Maternity Mile, Americans Month. finished the race with a 103 temperature Elisheva Pearlman. 3 Mile Run Winners The Rising Stars, a Rhode Island youth but wouldn't quit. People all felt they were were Michael McKenna, 1st; Stephanie group, will entertain residents with accomplishing something for freedom - Valvo, 1st; .Roger Pearlman, 2nd; Ellen singing and dancing acts on Sunday, May and that's why everyc;,n.e felt like a winner. Nadler, 2nd; Daniel Marwil, 3rd; Sandra 19, at 2:00 p.m. Approximately 20 youths Russell Raskin, who originated the Reinbold, 3rd; Masters· Norton Salk. 6 ranging from five to 20 years of age will event, was again in charge. He was very Mile Winners were 1st Jeff Winesberg; 1st perform. Providence Mayor Joseph enthusiastic about this year's turnout. Elizabeth Rinden; 2nd Dennis Bode; 2nd Paolino organized the Rising Stars to Winners in the,J-miie race were 1st Carl Ivy Marwil; 3rd Yossi Friedman; 3rd entertain shut-ins and senior citizens Sweeney (men): 1st Bracha Pearl Sharon Groh-Mintz. throughout the state. Paolino is scheduled to attend the performance, along with Gilbert Morse, master of ceremonies and Rising Stars' \ organizer, and Ann Carr Rising Stars' choreographer. The performance will Canlor Slephen Freedman include Spanish hat dances, popular jazz numbers and selections from Broadway Cantor Stephen Freedman of Teml)le shows. Torat Yisrael, Cranston, Rhode Island, The Mayor recognized the Home for its was inducted as a member of the Cantors leadership in delivering services to the Assembly at its recently held convention. ~ Mile and a elderly by proclaiming Friday, May 3, The Cantors Assembly is the largest it Jewish Home day in the City of association of cantors in the world, with ~f' Quarter Providence. ·its constituent members holding full -time The residents will honor approximately positions on Conservative, Orthodox, and Q Restaurant & Lounge 30 student volunteers from St. Xavier lwform pulpits. Cantors from the United 375 South Main Street, Providence, R.I. High School, St. Raphael's High School, States as well as Canada, Israel, and other LaSalle Academy and Shea High School countries make up its ranks. Serving daily from 4:00 351-7300 for their visits during the school year on Cantor Freedman is in his third year of Monday, May 20 at 1:45 p.m. The service at Temple Torat Yisrael. In "The East Side's Gathering Place" students volunteered at the Home as part addition, he currently serves as Secretary of the community service programs at of the Jewish Ministers Cantors CATERING TO YOUR "UNIQUE" BANQUET NEEDS their schools. Association of New England. Cantor Bar Mitzvahs, Wedding Receptions/ Rehearsals , Business Dinners, The residents will sing and recite poems Freedman writes about the cantorate and they have written for the students. Jewish music in his bi-monthly "Cantor's Cocktail/Hors d'oeuvres, Parties, and so much more. Stop by or call for details. Refreshments will follow with students Comer" column in TM Jewish Advocate. Top Sirloin Dinner Special and residents making their own sundaes. Bonnie Ryvicker, director of volunteers Students Celebrate Every Day 4:30-6:30 Reg. s11 11 Now s715 at the home, said, "The community Bar/Bat Mitzvah service program is an intergenerational and interfaith program that both the At Emanu-EI TRAVEL GIFT CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE. students and the residents enjoy. The Six students in Temple Emanu-El's poems and songs are the residents' way of Institute of Jewish Studies will .celebrate Give Yourself A Treat!! saying thank you and a nice way to .. .,- their Bar/Bat Mitzvah on the First Day of Fly Business Class culminate the year." Shavuot, Sunday morning, May 26. - On Monday, May 20 the residents' bocci They are graduates of the Institute's El-AL ISRAEL AIRLINES direct from Boston-Tel-Aviv-Boston (lawn bowling) season begins at 2:00 p.m. Ben and Bat Torah Program, a program on the Jewish Home lawn. The residents designed to provide adults, who never had I Will Give You One Week Deluxe Hotel look forward each year to bocci season the opportunity to prepare for a Bar/Bat when they compete for trophies and prizes Mitzvah, with a basic comprehensive FREE awarded when the season ends in late Jewish education. Studen~ in the Cost ..... $2818" August. program are required to take credits in the We have all economy flites, too. All tours. Go Wiefler! Go Israel! following core areas (each one semester Let's support El-Al's flights direct from Boston! Hassenfelds To Receive course is 11/2 credits): Honorary Degrees A. Jewish History, 3 credits call Dorothy today 272-6200 8 . Basic Jewish Practices and Bryant College in Smithfield, R.I. will Observances, 3 credits ye llolofh, Ann RA~'"" .JOMESTIC NORLDWIDE award honorary doctorate degrees to C. Biblical Literature, 3 credits Hasbro toy manufacturers Stephen and D. Rabbinic Literature, 3 credits ''t.ener A.,['-' FLIGHTSCRUISESTOLJRS Alan Hassenfeld on Friday, May 17. Also E. Hebrew Language 3 credits ~56 HOPE STREET PO BOX 6845 PROVIDE NCE RHODE ISLAND 02940 receiving honorary doctorate degrees will F. Haftorah Cantillation, 11/2 credits be Arthur Ashe, tennis st.ar; Lillian G. Elective, I½ credits Vernon Katz, mail order executive; and "' Beginning in the Fall of 1985, people insurance magnate Maurice Greenberg. interested in participating in the Ben and Would you like a In addition, 1,200 undergraduate and Bat Torah Program will be able to fulfill graduate degrees will be conferred by Dr. course credits through Temple William T. O'Hara, President of Bryant Emanu-El's Leis'ure Club classes, on KOSHER RESTAURANT College. Monday and Thursday mornings, as well as through the Adult Institute. which in Temple Shalom To Honor meets on Tuesday evenings. Students may Student Graduates enroll at any time. Courses completed in PROVIDENCE? the past may be applied retroactively for A special Sabbath Eve Service will Ben and Bat Torah credit, with approval. If so fill out the questionnaire below: honor graduating high school students on This year's Ben and Bat Torah Friday, May 17 at 8 p.m. in the Main graduates are: Gershom Barros, Gabriella 1.) Would you support a Kosher Restaurant by eating there at Sanctt;ary pf . Temple Shalom of Barros, Shelley Parness, Abe Gershman, least once a week? Middletown. Rabbi Marc S. Jagolinzer Carolyn Turcio, and Cindy Kaplan. w,ill officiate, assisted by the following □ Yes ci No graduates: Ken Kadet, Portsmouth High; 2.) Should this restaurant be glatt? Rachel Hovermale, Middletown High; Bike-A-Thon For Aaron Schmier, Middletown High; Elaine Solomon Schechter □ Yes □ No Goldberg, Middletown High; Judy 3.) Which meals would you be most likely to eat there? Chamock, Middletown High; Rita School Feldman, Rogers High; Tod Margolis, The Solomon Schechter Day School □ Lunch □ Dinner □ Both Riverview School; and Jonathan Cohen, Parents Association will hold a 4.) If this took the form of a NON PROFIT club would you join St. George's School. Bike-A-Thon on June 2, 1985. The event and pre-pay meals to provide start-up money? An Oneg Shabbat will follow the service will begin at 11:30 a.m. at the Jewish in the social hall, graciously sponsored by Community Center parking lot. David □ Yes □ No the parents of the graduates. Ellison, who is heading the Bike-A-Thon 5.) Would you be willing to serve on a committee to manage has scheduled three different events. The Joan Nathan Cited first is an escorted group ride to Hampton such a NON PROFIT community service? Meadows, Barrington, R.I . This is a □ Yes □ No For Award 20-mile loop and no unescorted children If you are interested please send this questionnaire American Folklife Cookbook by Joan under age 11 will be permitted. Minimum Nathan, daughter of Ernest and Pearl pledge is S5.00. The second choice is a and any comments with your name and address to: Nathan of Providence, wu named the beat supervised cycling around Blackstone collection of American recipes in the Boulevard. The riden will leave the parking lot is 12:30 p.m. Each lap is Sol Resnik Tutemaker competition. Ma. Nathan, AddreH ------who also writes for the Waa hin,ton Po•t, approzimately 3¼ mile,. No unescorted 41 Westford Rd . children under the age of 8; minimum lives in Chevy Chue, Md. Her book, Providence, RI 02906 Cl~ ---- State --- Zip: __ published by Shock.en Books in New York, pledge is SS.00. The third event is a Bike haa a chapter about Joe's Acom Market on Safety Rodeo. Children from agee 3 to 10 relephooe: ------Federal Hill, Providence. She is the author will be able to participate in this safety Comp/el/ng lh/1 lorm put, you under no oll//gal/on. of two previous boob on Jewith cooking. rodeo. There are four eeparate counea. The rodeo wiU begin at 2 p,m. The , II /1 proPQ•ed ro pror/dM Ml;fO!J"f',,ri•I ~I V.~·S20 per couple. minimum piedae it $3.00 .,· ,•-••'-I',) 1 •• ,,,,.,. ~•, ...... ·,,, \. , ...... - •••~.- ...., .....ot"..iConservative Judaism into up, although it was primarily an sometimes contend with registrations, Young Democrats and Republicans told the twentieth centUry. Rabbi Franklin, Orthodox J ewish community and we examinations, and graduations that the audience that while they disagree on coincide with days of religious observance. unlike Rabbi Kroopnick, welcomed the attended Congregation Sons of most things, they were in full agreement decision and told me he had Abraham where women sat apart from Many campuses receive regular visits from on the need fo r young Jews to be active sermonized about it at services and had men at services, women, at home, took missionary groups seeking to convert and involved in the campus political Jewish students. gleaned a positive response from his care of everything. There was nothing I process. congregation. could get away with as a youngster that The campus is particularly important An ADL conference at Georgetown I also recall the reaction at Temple didn't get reported back to my mother for at least three distinct reasons: first, it University brought together black and Torat Yisrael, a Conservative via the clothesline-hotline. The motto is the training ground for future leaders - Jewish students for a dialogue on the Presidents, U.S. Congressmen, synagogue in Cranston, when the news of the neighborhood was "Big Mother black-Jewish relations. Despite the came out. At the time, the synagogue ls Watching You." If it wasn't my. senators, governors and cabinet difficulties that were presented by the was without a rabbi. Would the mother, it was someone else's mother. secretaries. Second, the world view that attendance of a contingent of Black now prevails on campus can come to congregation welcome a woman in the , Eyes were everywhere. It was an Muslims, the beginnings of a genuine and role of a spiritual leader? Some extended family. It was like growing up dominate public poliCy debates in the open dialogue emerged. Many of those members of the staff felt the with several mothers, not just one years to come. Third, the academic present said that the session was among congregation would be split - some mother. community has become a major target of the most memorable of their what has come to be called "new undergraduate career. would be in favor, some would be It seems only natural to me that opposed. It would be a matter of women in the Conservative Jewish anti-Semitism." The fringe left has a The dialogue among the faiths is an campus constituency that has adopted the education to enlighten the movement be ordained as rabbis. In my important part of the campus agenda. Palestinian issue as a central part of its congregation about this new role for mind, women have always been leaders, Christian clergy who make up the campus women, a role many of them were not spiritually and politically. agenda. Issues such as Central America, ministry serve as role models for young U.S.-Soviet relations, and U.S. defense comfortable with. At that time, a Bet It will take a gradual process for the people as well as active theologians. Many Talmud adult education class entitled policy become inextricably linked to an go on to serve in. highranking offices novelty of the first woman Con­ anti-Israel perspective. Simultaneously, within their churches and denominations. "Jewish Women" explored this and servative rabbi, Ms. Eilberg, to parts of the extremist right, illustrated by Last summer, in association with National other issues regarding the woman's wear off. Soon, a column like this will the Liberty Lobby and the Institute for Hillel, ADL sponsored a Campus place in the Jewish religion. Yet the seem outdated. The Reform movement class was small and was attended only Historical Review, have representation on Ministers Seminar Tour in Israel. The has been ordaining women as rabbis for the fringes of academia. program sensitized the participants to the by women seeking to explore the ' some time. In many congregations in changing role of Jewish woman today. Far too many Jewish students have a complex issues of the Middle East and, by our community, women take an active, limited view of Jewish history and a extension, to the concerns of the You cannot get a consensus when only vital role in the running of a temple, myopic understanding of the Middle East, American Jewish community. It will be ten out of eight-hundred are voicing like in Middletown at Temple Shalom often shaped by the visual simplifications repeated with another group of campus their opinions. The senior meal site which has a woman president. The of television. The formative events that ministers this summer. participanj".s discussed it - and I was reverberations can be felt in the invited to listen and add my opinion. shaped older generations, such as the Reacting to the needs of Jewish Orthodox community, too. It was not Holocaust, the founding of the State of students coping with the challenges of the The elderly men and women were too long ago that a woman was mostly in favor of it. But they felt that Israel and the Six Day War, are not an campus environment, AOL-sponsored president of Congregation Beth integral of the shared experience of pre-college orientations were set up for the congregation would prefer a man as Sholom in Providence . . part today's youths. They are open to graduating Jewish high school seniors in spiritual leader. The debate turned out The inclusion of women in a religion manipulation by a sophisticated and Denver, Houston, and Briarcliff Manor, to be purely academic: Torat Yisrael as humane as Judaism speaks of our needed a rabbi then and there, and at well-organized anti-Israel campaign that NY. The programs are part of a commitment to change and to a seeks to weaken their commitment to the continuing outreach so that students will t he time, no woman had yet become healthy examination of the ethics and ordained. Jewish state by systematically twisting know where they can turn for materials principles of our faith. both facts and values. and help in meeting anti-Jewish threats of Moreove r, Jewish faculty often tend to all kinds. avoid specifically Jewish issues and At Stony Brook (AOL Bulletin October, concerns for fear of being seen as overly 1984 issue, "The Dube Affair"), AOL parochial. Jewish numerical strength on leadership was central in the successful campuses has diminished as the overall battle to establish a precedent-setting JMl'HERALD Jewish population produced progressively faculty mechanism through which the (USPS464-760J smaller families. academic community could police its own Publl•hedEve,yWeekByTI,e Je,.l1hl'futPubllthingCompeny These pressures have put Jews and curriculum. All around the country, the Jewish issues increasingly on the League has helped Jewish students and defensive in the academic realm. Jews are faculty resolve scheduling conflicts. At Editor Associate Editor often excluded from what Alan Arizona State, ADL played an important Robert Israel Susan Higgins Dershowitz has called the campus "circle part in calming a troubled campus and in Advertising Director of civility." Thus, while overt anti-black, faci litating a creative reaction that Ka thi Wnek anti-feminist, anti-Hispanic, etc., feelings completely defeated the GUPS campaign. are properly taboo on campus, it is not This reaction involved the collection of seen as inappropriate to voice the funds for Israel from the campus Malliflg,t,ddrHt: ao,6063,Pro""'•-· R.t.02!MO Te~hone: (401)724·0200 equation of Zionism with racism. And community for each d~ that the PU.NT: tt.,11<1W1y,ot1Wab1MtSl., P1"1., A.l,02H1 those who challenge this view are often offending GUPS poster was displayed. CWFICE : 112Ttun1on,h1., EutP,oYict.ne1, A.I. 0291' denounced as enemies of academic Faced with the reality of providing freedom, academe's most cherished, tangible support for Israel, GUPS =~r=='!~❖·o~:T~t:~ceR ~~.~~~;ng though most hypocritically-applied, value. abandoned its harassment. The list goes While the Jewish community must - on. !.=.'1)1:1:1•~ I T::i ~:~~~i'!~T J1.~~~S~ ~0~ :: and does - react to campus problems, its Much is being done and much needs to annume

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Isadore Dworkin and Mrs. Martha Members of the community are urgt Exchange Wedding Vows · Schwartz of Pawtucket and the late bring their contributions to the home Morris Schwartz. Mr. and Mrs. Seymour Krieger, 381 ( Paternal grandparents are Cantor and Ave., Providence, R.I. (351-2139), or Mrs. Ivan Perl man of Providence. and Mrs. James Shapiro, 178 Heml, Great-grandparents are Mrs. Katherine St., Fall River, Mass. (617) 674•1024. Perlman of Providence and the late Henry Perlman and Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Herman of Lauderhill, Florida. Lustbaders Announce Birth Salute To Israel On May IO, Ors. Joyce and Jerr Dance In Newton Lustbader or-Bayside, New York, becam parents of their first child and daughte1 The Adult Singles Group of Temple Brandy J ill . Joyce is the daughter o Emanuel, Newton will hold A Salute to Estelle and Edward Weiner of Cranston Israel Dance on Sunday evening May 19. R.I., and Jerry is the son of Ingrid anc The dance wi ll take place in the Carl Lustbader of Union, N.J. Paternal Community Hall of the Temple, 385 Ward great•grandmother is Gussie Weiner of Street, Newton Centre, from 8 p.m. to 12 Cranston. midnight. Dancing will be to the music of an outstanding orchestra. There will be a "Violence Against cash bar, door prizes and coffee and pastry. All singles 36 years of age and over Women" Discussed are invited to attend. Admission is $6.00 per person. At CCR/ For further information on the dance, Community College of Rhode Island is call Chester Rubin, Director of Youth & co-sponsoring "Violence Against Women Adult Activities of Temple Emanuel, in the Media" on Saturday, May 18, from 617-527-6906, 617-527-78 10. 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the college's Lincoln campus. The fee is $3 for the morning session and $5 for both the morning and Shalom Singles afternoon sessions. Sponsor Pam Wright, lecturer on women's studies at Clark University in Worcester, Mass., is the scheduled speaker for the "Brunch Plus" program. The one-day seminar will Shalom Singles (40-55) of the South include a slide presentation, question and Area Jewish Community Center, is answer period, and brainstorming session. sponsoring "Brunch Plus" on Sunday, Mercy Coalition, a women's group of the June 2, from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Sisters of Mercy, have organized the Center, 1044 Central St., Stoughton. program. Other sponsors of the seminar Following a delicious brunch, we are proud are the Coalition of Adolescent Health Mr. and Mrs. Richa rd Weisberg to present favorite local musician, Izzy Services and Education, Elizabeth Buffum Doveburd, who will entertain with fo lk Chace House, Congregation of Notre Debra Lee Kah: and Richard Alan white roses, orchids, and lilies. and country music for your listening Dame, Dorcas Place. Feminist Resources Weisberg, both of Chestnut Hill , Marcia Katz, sister of the bride, was pleasure. Unlimited, Providence Family Learning Massachusetts exchanged wedding vows maid of honor. Her floor length, V •necked Since space is limited, you must Center, Inc., R.l. Health Collective, R.J. on April 14, 1985, at3 o'clock. The bride is lavender chiffon gown was accentuated pre-register for "Brunch Plus." To Rape Crisis Center, Sojourner House, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jordan Katz, with long sleeves and padded shoulders. pre-register, send a check, payable to the Women of Faith, R.l. National of Lake Worth, Florida. T he groom is the She carried lavender and magenta roses, SAJCC, to the Center. The fee is $3 for Organization of Women, Women's TV, son of Mr. and Mrs. Abraham Weisberg of orchids, and lilies. members and $5 for non-members. T he Women Against Violence Against Women, Providence, and Newport, Rhode Island. Dorie Zackin, the bridegroom's niece, deadline for pre-registration is the YMCA of Greater Rhode Island and Rabbi Arthur Starr was the officiating was a bridesmaid. She wore a floo r length Wednesday, May 29. CCRl°s Campus Ministry Office. rabbi. white taffeta gown accentuated by a For further information, contact CCRI's For more information, call Liz at the Campus Ministry Office in Lincoln at The ceremony was held at the Copley lavender bow. She carried lavender and Center, (617) 341-2016 or (617) 821-0030. Plaza Hotel, in Boston, Massachusetts. A magenta roses, orchids and lilies. 333-7013. reception at the same location, Larry Rifkin, friend of the bride and immediately followed the service. Jordan groom was best man. Ushers included, ~ah:, fa~her of the bride, gave his daughter Lewis Zackin, and Charles Blank, both THE BEST m marnage. brothers•in•law of the groom. For Just Pennies A The bride's white satin gown was After a wedding trip to Maui, the couple Day designed by Priscillas of Boston. The will reside in Chestnut Hill, Massa: bodice and train were trimmed with tiny chusetts. Each week in the Rhode Island Herald, you'll find editorial views seed pearls and sequins. Her bouquet was and opinions From the Editor, feature stories from the Jewish Student Press Service (JSPS), news dispatches from the Jewish Tele­ graphic Agency (JTA), recipes for delicious kosher .cooking, pages devoted to Social Events, Education, and Arts and Entertainment, providing the most complete listing of activities state-wide.

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THE RHODE IoLAND HERALD, FRIDAY, MAY 17, 1985 - 7 Lisa Waldman Children's Museum Of R.I. Mark Patinkin To Speak Barbara Coen Receives Award Encourages Drop-Ins Mark Patinkin, columnist for the Provi­ dence J ournal, will be guest speaker at the Lisa Beth Waldman, daughter of Mr. The Children's Museum of Rhude Hope Lodge of the B'nai B'rith's member­ Re-elected President and Mrs. Martin E. Waldman of 51 Island invites Museum visitors to create Stadium Road, recently received the Gold hand puppets and learn hand games and ship drive breakfast on Sunday, May 19, at 9:~0 a.m., at Temple Sinai, 30 Hagan Av­ Star of Deborah award, which is the songs during next week 's drop-in enue, Cranston. highest personal achievement award given activities. Other dates to remember for the Hope to B'nai B'rith girls at the recent regional The Fariiily Workshop on Sunday, May 19 will present friendly "creature" hand Lodge: Annual Dinner Dance and Installa­ convention which was held at Camp tion of officers, Sunday, June 9. Las Vegas Bourndale in Plymouth, Mass. She also puppets on the Storymakers stage and will give visitors an opportunity to make their Night, June 22. For more details call Bob was co-recipient of the I.S. Low award for Wuraftic, 941 -1718. out.standing youth leadership which was own hand puppets. All materials will be presented to her at the Jewish Community provided at this activity wn,ch takes place Centers 60th Annual meeting which was from 1:30-3 p.m. Bruce Grossman Is lield on May 8. Lisa will graduate from Local area junior and senior high :.chool Classical High School on June 18 and will Girl Scouts will join Museum staff J.A. Instructor attend U.R.I. in the fall. members in teaching hand games and songs in the Giant's Playroom on Students in the fifth and sixth grade at Shavuot Celebration Wednesday, May 22 from 2:30-4 p.m. and St. Dunstan's Day School, University Friday, May 24 from 10-11:30 a.rn. Avenue, Providence, have completed a Planned Children of all ages will enjoy learning r course in ''Business Basics," a four-week these games and songs! program designed by Junior Achievement The Home Start Committee. of the Bu­ There is no charge for these drop-in to introduce basic economic concepts to reau of Jewish Education and the West activities beyond the regular admission fee elementary school children. Bay Jewish Community Center are spon­ of $2 per person, Museum members Bruce Grossman, a ninth grade student soring a Shavuot celeliration on Sunday, admitted free. The Children's Museum, at St. Dunstan's, presented the course May 19. 1985 from 2:00 - :l:00 p.m. at the located at 58 Walcott St. in Pawtucket, is after qualifying as a J .A. instructor by Fireman and Veterans' Association of East open Tuesday-Thursday and Sunday from participating in the J .A. program at Fram Greenwich. The program will include 1 to 5 p.m. , Friday 9:30 a.m. to noon and Corporation and completing the J .A. songs, crafts, games & refreshments. Saturday, 9:30 to 5 p.m. Call 726-2590 for instructor program. Barbara Coen R.S.V.P. by May 17 to the Bureau of Jew­ more information. Bruce presented lessons on assembly Barbara Coen will be installed for a ish Education. 331-0956. line production, marketing, and stocks. He second term as President of the is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Providence Section of the National Handicapped Assoc. Grossman of Upton Avenue, Providence. Council of Jewish Women at the annual installation to be held on Wednesday, May Makes Exciting 29, 1985, at the Jewish Community St. Dunstan's Center, 401 Elmgrove Ave., Providence. Summer Plans Notable Graduates The featured speaker for the afternoon The Summit Association of R.I. fo r the the victors. On April 22, the R umford will be Ms. Freda Goldman, Chairwomen Handicapped, a non-profit organization Junior Women's Club held a night of St. Dunstan's Day School, University of the Advisory Commission on Women in lv' hich serves the needs of the physically entertainment for the Association Avenue, has announced the acceptance of Rhode Island. She will speak on the future rnd mentally handicapped citizens of the members, by having the "Gingham Guys members of the senior class to .the plans of the Commission, and the status of ltate of R.I., will participate in the & Gals" perform. Refreshments were following colleges and universities for women in our state. In addition to her "Community Fair" at Lincoln Mall on served afterwards. The Annual Dance was September, 1985: work with the Commission, Ms. Goldman vtay 17 and 18. A cake and craft sale will held on April 13 at the Riverside Post #IO. Lisa Grossman, daughter of Mr. and is employed as an educational consultant with New Direction for Continuing 1e held at this time. The new "King," Ed Sirois, was crowned, Mrs. Edward Grossman of Upton Avenue, Recently, the Association members and the " Queen," Lois Stuns, was crowned has been accepted at Russell Sage College, Education. She also serves on the Board of 1ave been busy with a wide assortment of also. Troy, New York; Wheelock College, Directors of R.I. Lung Association and ·ve nts. On April 21, the Jewish Bowling At present, the members and volunteers Boston; Lesley College, Boston; and Vice Chairman of the F,qual Opportunity :ongress held a bowling tournament with are looking forward to their bowling Franklin Pierce College, New Hampshire. Center Advisory Council. he Summit Associat io n at Langs banquet in June, and a summer full of Todd Greenberg, son of Mr. and Mrs. All members who joined the Providence ~owlarama. T rophies were presented to various and exciting activities. Irwin Greenberg of Emeline Street, has Section of NCJW during this past year been accepted at the University of will be honored at the installation. Coffee Hartford and the University of Rhode and dessert will be served at 12:30 p.m. Claudia Deutsch New-President Of Island. and the meeting and installation will begin Miriam Hospital Women's Assoc. Mit<:hell Greenberg, son of Dr. and Mrs. at 1:00 p.m. The following women will be Melvin Greenberg, of Sargent Avenue, has installed as Officers and Members of the Simply Delicious. Last year, Mrs. Deutsch been accepted at Northeastern University Board for 1985-1986: chaired the Annual Equipment Event. and the University of Hartford. Mrs. Deutsch is a member of Temple President, Barbara Coen; V.P. of Beth-El and its Sisterhood, the Council of May Breakfast At Administration, Marilyn Friedman; V.P. Jewish Women, and ORT; she is also a of Community Service, Marion supporter of the Jewish Federation of Amos House Goldsmith; V.P. of P rogram, Doris Rhode Island. McGarry; V.P. of Membership, Beth Continuing in the tradition of The Women's Shelter Weiss; V.P. of Ways & Means, Sylvia Miriam Hospital Women's Association, Brown; Recording Secretary, Roberta Mrs. Deutsch expects to "preserve and Mrs. Edward D. OiPrete, Chairperson of Lobenberg; Corresponding Secretary, Eva enhance the qua1ity of medicine in these the Amos House-Women's Shelter project, Sapolsky; Treasurer, Blanche Revkin; changing times, through a total effort on announced today that there will be a May FinanciaJ Secretary, Esther Share; Asst. the part of The Women's Association." It Breakfast on May 19, 1985, at Amos Financial Secretary, Marion Rosenberg; is Mrs. Deutch's hope that the entire House to benefit the Women's Shelter pro• Mailing Secretary, Sylvia Denhoff; Asst. community will benefit from an exchange ject. Mailing Secretary, Sara Cokin. of information between t healt h-care professionals at the hospital and the Trustees fo r Term Ending 1987 are: eventual consumers of their services: the Summer Jewish Mardelle Berman, Toby GaJli, Susan patients and their families. Odessa, Betty Pinchos, Shirley Rotkin, Mrs. Deutsch is married to Dr. Allan Festival At Brandeis Karen Seeche, Eleanor Shepard, Joanne Deutsch, Radiologist-in-Chief at T he Musical performances, films, lectures Summer. Trustees for Tenn Ending 1986 Miriam Hospital. T heir son, Jason, is a and tours of the Boston area are only a few are: Lillian Bernstein, Phyllis Corwin, student at Brown University. His twin of the activities offered in the third annual Sylvia Denhoff, Zelda Goldman, Norma sister, Jennifer, attends Smith College. A Summer Jewish Festival at Brandeis Good.man, Bernice Gourse, Dorothy new member of The Women's Association, University July 7 through 1 I. Schwartz and Doris Scher. Jennifer had the honor of installing her Claudia Deutsch mother as President. Beryl Meyer and Rachel Rakatansky 1udia Deutsch was installed continue as Vice-Presidents of The 1ent of The Miriam Hospital Women's Association. Other officers are Is one phone call en's Association at the Annual as follows: Mollie Fishbein, Recording !ng and Installation of Officers on Secretary; Elaine Rakatansky, worth an $8,000 ,esday, May 15. The open meeting Corresponding Secretary; Dorothy •ed a luncheon at the Providence Gozonsky, Mailing Secretary; Shirley tax write-off? ott Inn. Kestenman and Shirley Young, Mailing !!!ident of Rhode Island for 12 years, Assistants; Sylvia Brown, Financial ith just one phone call you can become a real estate investor. Deut.ech is a graduate of the High Secretary; Janet Friedman and Helen WSave thousands on your taxes. Own a real property asset. Rosen, Financial Assistants; Selma •I of Performing Arts in her native EAN I, a nationwide residential investment company, can York City. Her interests in Fishbein, Treasurer; and Elaine Hoffman provide you with everything you need. ~logy and business have been and Barbara Rosen, Auditors. These officers and members of the Board were • 1 year renlalguaran1ee ned with creative instincts refined • 5% down payment .. lier participation in New York at the installed by Past-P resident Tovia Siegel. • Below market Investor financing .. borhood Playhouse, the Art During the meeting, Beryl Meyer was • Prolesslonal property management .. Its' League, and the J uilliard School presented with the Annual Recognition • lnvenlory ol over 16.000 investment tic. Awa.rd, a tribute to her years of dedication properties nationwide Deutach became committed to the to The Women's All80Ciation . In addition, Discover the benetil1 of tHI Htete lnvHtments. of voluntary service through The Life Members of The Women's n's AMOCiation nearl y 7 years ago, Aseociation were honored. A check for ng a auccessfol experience with $76,000, representing fonds raised by the 401 -273-1700 ~ surgery at T he Miriam Hospital. AnnuaJ Equipment Event and Gift and OR TOLL FREE pent aeveral hours each week Coffee Shop, was presented to Edwin J affe, Chairman of the Board of T rustees efnt EXT. 110 epic re:side:ntial 1-800-USA-ERNI r!c~~:~~~:~i~~:ee:~ard of The of the Hospital. The new President of the network, inc. Hospital, Daniel Kane, addre&sed the 2 Oavol Square, Providence --opoon,1 &fll"V'ICes ~r c~:!~nior t:':!:tboo~~ women during the meeting. 8-THE RHODE ISLAND HERALD, FRIDAY, MAY 17, 1985 Around Town by Dorothea Snyder ·A Kid From Brooklyn

''You name anybody in sports from $18 a week ... which was all I was worth. between 1925 and 1975. I knew them. I But I was making $100 a week as a wrote about them,'' Lenny Cohen says correspondent for all these papers so how with a tinge of nostalgia. could I make $18 a week? I kept on with He triggers off my mind's video of fast the papers, one of which, The Evening pace press scenes in movies of the Thirties World, offered me a job for the summer. I and Forties. Sports writers in their press accepted and then was asked to stay on the type type typing away in their "press only" staff and write college football. Two years penthouse far above the grandstand. later I got a better offer from the New Tucked under their hatbands are their York Post. exclusive ticket of admission ... the press "When I left the Evening World, my pass. Off goes the story via West.em assistant managing editor said, "Who are Union. you going to work for? Cyrus Curtis? He'll Lenny Cohen brings all this to mind. I hire you on Monday and fire you on could probably write a book about the Friday." former New York Post sports Identifying Curtis as the owner of the writer-columnist. The material is endless. Saturday Evening Post, Lenny relates Actually, Lenny did write a book about his that the Evening World folded two years life's work, though it hasn't been later. "I was with the New York Post 48 published. years." The New York Post is still going to "I had two and a half strikes against press. me," he says. He left out the negatives that "I had an interesting and long career," sell a book. Ezpo~s sell a sports writer's Lenny says. " I was very unhappy about autobiography. Lenny's ethicaJ standards giving it up. I didn't have to. We had no far outweighed that sensationalism. His mandatory age of retirement." friendships with sporu illuminaries and One disadvantage he notes is "The athletes weren't worth it. "You couldn't hours were weird. Long before we had the buy the friendships I had," he remarked at Guild, there was no such thing as hours. The sports writer, Lenny Cohen, at work. (Photos by Dorothea Snyder) one point. With the Guild, you could have overtime. Counting Lenny Cohen's college days, The hours were tough on the family. For he totals 55 years as a sporu writer. While IO or 15 years, every sport event was at ly.'' He commented how he would like to "When you think of highlights in you an economics major at N.Y.U., a high night. see a better control of boxing, closer super­ life," I asked Lenny Cohen, "what are th school friend who was a half semester " I was hardly at home. Racing was at vision. On the issue of whether it should be most touchingmoments you remember? behind him was a correspondent for the night. Baseball was at night. Basketball abolished or not, he said that it's a living •·A very touching moment," he quick!! Brooklyn Daily Eagle. He pushed Lenny was at night. The only sport that wasn't at for a lot of people. answered, "was when Lou Gehrig retired to Jim Murphy at the Eagle to see if he night was football. "My favorite sport has always been foot­ That day was one sad sentiment.ru could be the N.Y.U. correspondent. "To have that kind of a career, you have ball. I travelled with the Yankees and the moment." Giants. Baseball trips would last 2112 to Expanding into the sphere of exciting three weeks. My first trip was in 1926 with moments, Lenny lists them "Don the great Yankee teams. I was on cloud Larsen's perfect game for the Yankees. I nine. What kid my age (24) went with saw the Knickerbockers win two world Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig and those kind championships. That was exciting for of fellas? New Yorkers. "Babe Ruth was quite a guy and a ladies' " I travelled with the New York Rangers man. Called me "Kid" for 30 years. Never to Montreal and Toronto on hockey trips. knew your name. Called everybody kid. That was exciting for a kid from " I once wrote a column about him after Brooklyn." he underwent surgery. At that time I was Eleven years ago this month Lenny collecting autographs. My son was IO or Cohen, New York Post sporu 11. I wrote the column and brought it up writer-columnist, retired. He and Gladys to him in the hospital. I asked, "George, moved to Lauderdale Lakes, Florida in would you mind autographing this for my August, 1974. son." He said, "Sure, what's his name?" " f was very unhappy about retiring," he "George, the same as yours," I replied. says softly. "My wife had raised the issue " He wrote for my son, 'To George, of how many more years could I keep you're dad's a great guy.' Gee, Babe, I said, working nights. The night life, she said, is I didn't ask you to say that. He quipped, going to get you sooner or later. " I'm saying that. Your kid will have more "It was tough for me to adjust. I missed respect fo r you.'' That's just how he said my work. I lacked the excitement, I lacked it." my work, my contacts. I missed my Lou Gehrig was a different kind of friends. I missed my family to a certain gentleman altogether, Lenny said. extent, too. "Steady, quiet, homegoing type of boy. "But the fact remains," he agrees. "My Played bridge. I remember when Gehrig wife feels better here. That was very "She's the greatest!" Lenny and wire Gladys surrounded by a pictorial essay played football and baseball at Columbia." important. Gradually. I began to feel of his career. Lenny brings up the name Sacher better myself. I say you can't have Werner. "one of the few good harness everything. I can't have my job. I can't "I kind of shrugged," Lenny says. "I to have a very understanding wife.'' he con­ racers in the Seventies," and Stan Musial, have better weather in New York than wasn't interested, but to get him off my tinues. "Gladys brought up the kids by her• "a wonderful guy." Pee Wee Reese, Sandy here. back, I went back. I was a 17-year-old kid self. She was alone by herself many a time. Koufax, Casey Stengel. "I knew them all." "So you adjust. I do several things. I like at that time. Jim Murphy pulled out a big You have to have a gal that will go along He shows me a picture in which he and to give lectures on sports. There isn't a diary, noted that he didn't have a with that kind of existence. She's been ter­ other sports writers were interviewing Leo condominium down here with people who correspondent and wanted my telephone rific! Durocher on the day Durocher was don't know my name. They know me from number. "That's why I have happy moments of suspended by Commissioner Happy the Post, too.'' "I became N.Y.U.'s correspondent for recollections. She's been a heluva gal. I call Chandler. Lenny's credits at Somerset where he the Daily Eagle. I didn't know how to use her the greatest. I feel like a rich man. I He's proud to be one of the few lives include his role as a member of his a typewriter. I had never written any enjoyed pretty good health most of my life surviving sports writers who "covered the building's board of directors and the stories for anybody in high school. My ... a lovely wife. two nice kids, two nice bench•· in all three Madison Square secretary of the men's club. For years, he friend started at 14. Murphy taught him grandchildren." Gardens. started and wrote the local Somerset He has the highest regard for women in newspaper. . everything and he told me I would be Lenny Cohen, New York Post, sporu taught, too. sports. "Chris Evert," he says, "captured But his favorite sport takes place several writer-columnist and feature writer, cov­ the imagination of New York with her nights weekly with the team of Sam. "By the time I was a junior at N.Y.U., I ered 10 different sports ... football, college had 14 newspapers. I canied around fantastic ability. Billie Jean King? I loved Harry, Jack, Herb and Ezra. This learn and pro, basketball, baseball, golf, tennis, her. Wonderful to interview. He praised isn't sanctioned by any major or even newspapen like other guys carry books." harness racing, hockey, track. Lenny graduated in 1923 and was Althea Gibson and Helen Willis. minor athletic league. offered $18 a week as a sales "I'm putting boxing way down low. It's "John McEnroe? He should have And Lenny Cohen doesn't have to take correspondent for a corporation in New one of my least favorite sports, although I acquired more manners in his stage of life. notes and rush it to the wires that night. York. He turned it down. Surprised, his met such great promoters and people as His ability is there, but his manners leave Lenny is not just an observer. He's one of father said to him,"You don't tum down Jack Dempsey, Joe Louis. Rocky Mar­ much to be desired. It's about time he the players and a good Pinochle player st job&." ciano. The mismatches I saw and the changed his undesirable histrionics to a that, according to a creditable source . "I told my father that I couldn't work at fighters who took a beating upset me great- new performa·nce.'' my dsd, Ezra.

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Operation Redemption Andrew Feldman of medicine to advance preventative (Continued from page I) Planning the demonstrations in measures. His exploration of the (Continued from page 1) humanities has enlightened him to the only see light and dark from one eye." residential neighborhoods is another new tactic. The philosophy is that "The Soviet Andrew says he was inspired by his tremendous impact of patient outlook on Most Soviet Jewish prisoners are charged father, Dr. Martin Feldman a researcher health. with resisting arrest, Gerber said. Government persecutes our people where they live: we must bring our and teacher at Boston University Medical Andrew's ultimate goal is to combine his . We~ss also likens Soviet Jewry's School to pursue a career in medicine. three loves; medicine, music, and s1tuatton to the Holocaust and insists that demonstrations to their homes." While demonstrations in front of Soviet Although there were never any real doubts computers. Recently his ideas on the Jews of America take the about his choice of profession, he feels promoting the integration of these three responsibility to act on behalf of their Embassies and Diplomatic Missions have been going on for years, sit-down strikes in grateful to Brown for allowing him the areas placed him in the finalist category cousins in the Soviet Union. The chance to explore other interests. He for a Mensa Career Scholarship. American Jewish community of the 1930s front of the homes of the Soviet diplomatic staff is something new. commends the Brown community for Andrew's parents are justifiably proud. committed a sin of omission with silence, their dedication to endowing their His mother, Caryl Ann Miller, consultant he noted. "Of this sin of omission, we must Operation Redemption also involves the traditional and 'effective tactic of graduates with a broad perspective on to the Metropolitan Museum in New never be guilty again. I ask my parents, my demanding that the U.S. Government link humanity in addition to technical York, flew into Providence, twice this past grandparents, 'where were you?' I pray expertise. semester to hear the Wind Ensemble that when my children and grandchildren trade with the U.S. with freedom for Soviet Jews. Clearly, Andrew is developing into a present Andrew's musical compositions. ask where I was; I will be able to tell sensitive, understanding individual who His grandmother, Mrs. Beatrice Miller, of them," Weiss said. Basic Satisfaction And Cooperation At The Sit•ln has a sincere desire to communicate with Providence, beams with delight at the Timing, New Tacts Are Important mention of her grandson's The organizers of' Operation his patients as human beings. "There's In the six. demonstrations of Operation accomplishments. Redemption were satisfied with the more to medicine than simply seeing an Redemption, more than 290 people, Andrew is clearly a new breed of number of people at the Bronx affliction, knowing how to treat it and doing so," Andrew says. "There's also a physician. He is bejng nurtured and t;~~~!:go:~~f::!~:•~a::.d~:t~~~::~j demonstration. They said that there is a problem, however, with leaders of the creative aspect to it that can be supported by ·· Brown University's - tactics, Operation Redemption is a new philosophy and applauds their efforts. To Jewish community promising to attend, heightened by studying other disciplines. phase in American Jewry's efforts to free hear Andrew speak so highly of his and not showing up. In medicine there's not always one clear Soviet Jews. path take. It is import.ant to consider positive collegiate experiences, one knows Beyond the 35 people arrested, The April 14 demonstration, the sixth many creative solutions to a problem." that this is a most successful experiment approximately 125 demonstrators in a series, was timed to coincide with Andrew is also looking at the research side which will benefit us all. chanting slogans and singing prayers, 100 several historic events in the Jewish onlookers, 40 police officers, and eight calendar. It was the day after Passover, representatives of the press were at the one of the Jewish festivals of freedom that Letters To The Editor sit-in. Thirty to 40 Russians, in groups of marks the freedom of the Israelites from three to five standing outside the slavery at the hands of the Egyptians, To the Editor: residence building were also watching the I was on several trips of one of the boats ended. It was also timed to occur in the demonstration from inside the fence. Another anniversary is passing, the that shuttled between Italy and Palestine, traditional week of mourning for the six defeat of the Hitler war machine in May There was an atmosphere of respect and but unfortunately we who did not want to million Jews who were murdered by the of 1945 and is, of course much heralded cooperation between the police and the stay and could not go on land. Nazis in World Wa·r II. again in the media. demonstrators. The police looked content The regime in Washington wants us to The brainchild of Weiss, Operation But here, once more, the Italians proved with the conduct of the demonstrators, forget the Nazi period, and - naturally - Redemption involves civil disobedience their goodness and kindheartedness although they would not talk to the press we shall never, but we must also through sit-ins at the official residences of toward the Jewish refugees who, this time remember the good that men have done about what they think about guarding the the Soviet Diplomatic Corps. These came from the camps of the Holocaust. Soviets, or arresting Americans. One toward their fellow men and praise the sit-ins are planned in New York City, Human skeletons who could hardly walk officer said: " It's part of the job, but this Italians forever. Huntington, Long Island, Washington, were sheltered and fed in displaced isn't my regular duty." Hans Heimann D.C., and San Francisco. ' The next Operation Redemption persons camps which were financed by the Operation Redemption is distinguished demonstration is planned for May 7 in American Joint Distribution Commfttee, from other American Jewish activism Ottawa, Canada to · coincide with the by HIAS and the Quakers, but more or To The Editor: because it courts peaceful violation of the meeting of a Helsinki Accords Adherence less run by the Italians who let the people I wish every Jewish person would copy law in order to prove a moral point - "To Committee on May 7. Operation from the camps walk freely through their Lars-Erik Nelson's excellent editorial, "A indicate God's law." The rabbis involved Redemption plans to call attention to the cities· and towns, and gave them all the Nazi's U.S. Defenders," (Herald, April 26. cite the teachings, and lives, of the Sages, Soviet's initial agreement to support the help and assistance they needed, 1985), and send copies to friends, or give including Rabbi Akiva, at Passover as Helsinki Accords, which they now including "foglio di via" paid riilroad them out whenever with anyone. I had their examples. flagrantly disregard. transportation in second class copies made and will start giving them to Other modes of activism on behalf of (upholstered compartments) to wherever others and mailing them this week. It is no Soviet Jewry include Solidarity Sunday, they wanted to travel. matter when, or what date, this is the massive rally _coordinated by the Sisterhood Sabbath At Trucks and buses manned by people timeless. In fact, continuaJly mailing and Coalition to free Soviet Jews. Solidarity Mishkon Tfiloh from the "Joint" and from the "Palestine giving is best, (an awful word for such Sunday is scheduled in New York for May volunteers," there was no Israel yet, loathsome information). My reaction: this 5 this year. Sabbath morning services at Mishkon brought these unfortuante creatures to shall not pass without evil to Jews While civil disobedience has been an Tfiloh Synagogue, Summit Avenue, the Austro-Italian border and from there uncorked. accepted American tactic for social change Providence, on May 18, will be designated they travelled with the above mentioned Lillian Zarakov for deeades - Jewish radicals practiced Sisterhood Sabbath to honor the 23 years railroad tickets paid for by the Italian civil disobedience by burning their draft of the existence of its Sisterhood. Rabbi government to Bari, a port city on the cards, occupying buildings in the anti-war Philip Kaplan will speak on Preparations southern Adriatic Sea. From there they and anti-nuclear movements of the 1960s for Sinai at the Service and the Sisterhood boarded on illegal ships steaming from and 1970s - civil disobedience is a new of which Dorothy Berry has been there to the coast of Palestine and then element in Jewish activism for Jewish president during its entire life time, will be via small boats to Erez Israel. causes. the hostess at the Kiddush reception Of course the police knew about the The Operation Redemption . following the Service. activities and although they were directed demonstrations, which consist of The following day, Sunday, May 19, the against their new allies, the British, they Exercise your freedom of speech: put demonstrators sitting on the sidewalk Sisterhood will hold i~ meeting at which looked the other way and helped as much your thoughts and reactions down on blocking the gates to the official residence time officers for a two-year term will be as possible, by blocking newsmen from paper and mail them to Letters to the of the diplomatic staff of the USSR are nominated by Rose Bernstein and her their harbors, etc. And everyone had a Editor, Rhode Island Herald, P.O. Box technically illegal. The residences, Nominating Committee and election will food ration card to buy bread, butter, 6063, Providence, R.I. 02940. Letters are geographically located in the U.S., are be held. The meeting is planned for 1:30 sugar, etc. all of which was officially still welcome but they must be signed, with legally part of the Soviet Union. p.m. rationed. your telephone number for verification.

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NEW HOURS I JU-052• (days) I Mon.-Thurs. 8 am -6 pm 27J- 91 H (evenings) Aaron Segal Rabbi Shmuel Singer Friday 8 am-2 pm Sunday 8 am-12 pm ..... P,esidont Haklchlc AU1homy , ... 10-THR llHUOE ISLAND HERALO, FRIDAY, MAY 17 , 1985 Auditions For Rising Novak and Horwitz To Appear Stars At Davol For Survival Series Arts & Entertainment Every Tuesday in ,June brings a unique A unique com munity-wide forum opportunity for local amateur performers exploring new directions in ,Jewish to audition for the chance tn he a warm-up identity is being- presented as a four-part act for this summer's Club Pastiche series in April and. May and is entitled. Cabaret at the Providence Performing "Toward ,Jewish Survival." Arts Center. Auditions to "Be A Rising The series is sponsored by the Marsalis, Stillman Star:' will be held on Tuesdays, ,June 4, 11. Synag1,gue-Federation Relations R.I. Philharmonic 18 and 25 at 5:30 p.m. on the second-floor Committee of the Southern Area Advisory Plans Final Announce of Davol Square Marketplace Board of the ,Jewish Federation of Rhode Benefit Concert Amateur performers in Rhode Isla nd Island, and is chaired by Seth A. are invited to audition; variety acts Perlmutter. Season Concert The program for the Wynton Ma rsalis including comedians. jugglers. mime. and Judith Lynn Stillman benefit concert ventriloquists. impressionists. one-man The Rhode Island Philharmonic, under bands, tap dancers and others of that ilk the direction of Alvaro Cassuto, will at the Providence Performing Arts Center on May 26 will include works by Dvorak, are the type of entertainers sought. present its final concert of the 84-85 Appointments are required for auditions season on Saturday evening, May 18, Torelli. Cazzati, Grossi and Hindemith, with the finale being Jean Baptiste beginning at 8:30 p.m. The concert will be }~~bo~:Y atb;?:l~9ato. %o~~~~~Jri:::.h~ r a Viennese pops concert and will take Arban·s "The Carnival of Venice." I according to Marsalis and Stillman. a.m.-5 p.m. Auditions will be a maximum place in the Providence Performing Arts of five minutes and all performances must I Center. All musicians, including the L International String Quartet and the he suitable for general audiences. Joining the Philharmonic as guest Tony DiBiasio (WH,J,J's "Spy in the soloist will be the young coloratura Brown Chamber Ensemble. are donating L their se rvices so that proceeds will go into Sky") will be Master of Ceremonies for soprano Beverly Hoch. The concert will these auditions and_ a panel of local open with orchestral selections by Johann a fund called The Investment in Diversity tu help provide financial aid for minority celebrity judges will select semi-finalists: Strauss - the Entry ·March from "The winners will be chosen by the audience. Gypsy Baron" and Chit-Chat Polka. The students at the University. During intermission. Maria Cole, the Winners wilt have the opportunity to be Orchestra will also play the Pizzicato the warm-up act for Club Pastiche Polka by Josef Strauss. Miss Hoch will widow of the late Nat King Cole, will speak on behalf of the new financial aid Cabaret~ for up to one week during this present Voices of Spring and su mmer's run, Wednesdays through Heiligenstadter Rendez-vous by Johann fund. Last year, at age 22, Marsalis became Sundays du ring July and Auw.ist. Strauss and Theme and Variations by Warm-up performers receive no Murray Horwitz Heinrich Proch. The first half of the the only musician ever to win Grammy Awards in both the jazz and classical remuneration other than the opportunity program will conclude with the Gold and to showcase thei r talents on a professional Silver Waltz of Franz Lehar. categories in a single year. The awards were for his albums "Think of One" ijazz. level. Following intermission, the Orchestra Audience participation is free and open will perform the Overture to the popular Columbia Records) and three trumpet concertos by Haydn. Mozart and Hummel to the public. operetta Die Fledermaus by Strauss. Miss 'The Club Pasnche Company performs Hoch will return to the stage for three (CBS Records). Heserved seat tickets are $18.50, $14.50 in the Grand Lobby of the Providence Strauss selections, The Laughing Song, , Performing Arts Center, which is also from Die Fledermaus, Ja, so singt and $10.50. Because the concert is a benefit, a limited number of patron seats transformed into a cabaret-style club. A und Tantzt man nur in Wein and Tales rnsh bar and light fare are available. from the Vienna Woods. The concert will will be available at $75 each. Reserved sea ts may be ordered: Curtain for all shows is 8 p.m. The conclude with the famous Blue Danube warm -up act begins after 7: 15 p.m. when By mail (Bux 1868. Brown University, Waltz. the doors open.J'ickets are $9.50 each and Providence, R.I. 02912); by phone This concert will mark the final may be purchased in advance by calling performance of Maestro Cassuto, who has {l-401-863-1592), using MasterCard or Visa; or in person at Nicholson House, 71 (401) 421 ·ARTS. MasterCard and Visa been Music Director of the Philharmonic are welcome. Club Pastiche is available fur for the past six seasons. George St.. first floor. weekdays between 9 a.mP-and 4:30 p.m. All checks should be groups and private functions for up to 140 Tickets are priced at $14-12-10 and $7 people; call (401) 421-2997 for details. fo r students and senior citizens, and may made payable to Brown University. be ordered by calling the theater box office MasterCard/ Visa orders subject to a $2 per ticket handling fee. at 421 -ARTS. Opera R.I. To Perform Prov. Singers Recognize Zoo Day To Feature Opera Rhode Isla nd ~ that's the name Jungle Man Randall Thompson nf the new repertory opera company that wi ll provide training and performance ex­ William Novak In Concert perience for southern New England's as­ And Woman The Providence Singers will pay tribute piring opera professionals, including On Thursday, May 23, 7:30 p.m. at On June 22, the Roger Williams Park to Randall Thompson (1899-1984) by singers. accompanists, coaches, designers Temple Beth Am/Beth David, William Zoo will exhibit a seldom seen species, performing three of his works in their May and technicians. Novak, noted author of The Big Book of 18 concert. Jungle Man and Jungle Woman. A human OPRI will offer its first public perfor­ Jewish Humor, and with Lee lacocca, couple will be featured in a tropical exhibit The concert will be held in Sayles Hall, mance on May 17 and 18 rl. 8:00 p.m. at the /acocca : An Autobiography. will present: in the Tropical America building, Brown University at 8 p.m. Featured Lincoln School auditoriun., 301 Butler Av­ "Jewish Humor Through the Ages." hightlighting the annual zoo fundraiser. wo rks by T hompson are: "A lleleuia," "The enue. Providence. Scenes in English will be The final presentation of the series will Fruit and native birds will enhance the American Mercury," and "Choose ' performed from operas by Mozart, be held on Wednesday. May 29, 7:30 p.m. effect. Something Like a Star" from the Beethoven, Verdi. Mascagni, Massenet at Temple Torat Yisrael in Cranston as Members of the community are invited Frostiana co llection. Other works to be and Puccini. "An Evening of Sholom Aleichem" with to write to the Roger Williams Zoo and performed are: "Five Mystical Songs·• by OPRI will seek to build a great.er opera Murray Horwitz. The final evening is indicate why, in 100 words or less, why R. Vaughn Williams. and "Five Songs audience in order to enrich the life of the being held under the auspices of the Torat they would make a good Jungle Man or from Opus 59 .. by Felix Mendelssohn. people of Rhode Island and increase op­ Yisrael Florence Margolis Fund fo r the Jungle Woman. Four men and women will The Providence Singers is a 70-member portunities fo r regional talent to learn and Arts. be chosen and put on display fo r two hours chorus whose members come from perform. This new, regularly functioning Tickets are available through the during the exhibit. , throughout Rhode Island and Southern repertory company will utilize English in Jewish Federation of Rhode Island at a If anyone is interested in being a jungle Massachusetts. Dr. Charles Fassett, its public performances. It will also offer cost of $5 per person for the entire series person at the Zoo on June 22, they should professor of music and director of choral educational programs in Rhode Island or any part thereof. College students are send a written request to Roger Williams music at Wheaton College is the schools and opera wo rkshops for the train­ free with I.D . cards, and children under Park Zoo, Education Office, Roger conductor; David Mitchell, Minister of ing of regional talent. the age of 18 are also free. Williams Park, Providence, R.I. 02905. Music at First Baptist Church in America Tickets fo r the two performances on This series is the third major program Winners will be notified by June 7. (Providence) is the accompanist. May 17 and 18 can be obtained at Round sponsored by the Synagogue-Federation Admission is $5/genera-J, $3/students Again Records, 278 Wickenden Street in Relations Committee, which also is Paul Borrelli Swings and seniors. Providence or by calling (40 1) 276-3471. responsible for a highly successful Safam music concert in 1982 and a well-received Around The State Synagogue Leadership Skills Conference Annual Butler Auxiliary in 1983. The Committee was established The Paul Borrelli eight piece swing several years ago with the goal of band will perform at the opening of the enhancing cooperation between Narragansett Pier summer concert series ._____ Plant Sale And Raffle ---- synagogues in the southern area of the Friday, June 21 from 7 to IO p.m., the state and between synagogues and the opening of the new Slater Park Sunday On Friday, May 17, through The Greenery Raffle will give everyone a Federation. concert series, July 7 from 2 to 4 p.m. and Wednesday, May 22, the annual Butler chance to win a round trip flight to N.Y. For more information on this series. at the East Providence Heritage Days Auxiliary plant sale and raffle to benefit for two, a Narragansett Bay Cruise for please contact Steven A. Rakitt, Assistant Festival, Saturday, July 27 from 9 p.m. to Butler Hospital will take place ,on the four, gift certificates, memberships and Executive Director at the Jewish 12 midnight. hospital grounds in the greenhouse, from many other delights. Federation of Rhode Island, 421 -411 l. These concerts are open to the public to a.m. to 4 p.m. Hanging plants, annuals, For more information call 456-3750 or and are free of charge. vegetables, and statuary will be on sale. 456-3776.

French Cooking • Elegant Dining • Sat. lunch Sun. brunch THE RH ODE ISLAND HERALD, FRIDAY, MAY 17, 1985- II Music Festival Offers Four Delights Pops Concert At P.C. The Music Festival of Rhode Island will launch its thirteenth season on Tuesday, aid, pianist., at Sayles Hall. Brown Univer­ sity. Each member of the group has toured The Providence College Alumni Pittsburgh. She has had major roles in June 4, with a performance by Richard Broadway revivals of Flower Drum Song, nationally with Music from Marlboro. A Association is staging its 2nd Annual Pops Goode, pianist, at Roberts Auditorium. the King and I, and Showboat member of Alexander Schneider's Bran· Concert on Saturday, June I, at 8:45 p.m. Rhode Island College. Goode, winner of in the Peterson Recreation Center. Open Her Providence College performarce the 1982 Grammy Award, has had major denburg Ensemble. Ms. Lancaster has ap· peared as featured soloist at Lincoln Cen­ lo the public. the event is scheduled as the will include works by Jerome Kern, recitals at New York's Lincoln Center, the highlight of PC's Annual Reunion George Gershwin and Rodgers and Kennedy Cent.er in Washington, and in ter's Avery Fisher Hall a nd Symphony Hall in Boston. Ms. Mendenhall, a first Weekend. Ha mmerstein. Montreal. Philadelphia, Bost-On, London, The entire 55-piece R.I. Philharmonic Tickets for the concert are $12 or $15. Vienna, Los Angeles, Toronto, Stuttgart, prize winner of the 1978 Walter Naumburg Chamber Music Competition, made her Orchestra, under the direction of George In addition, a pre-concert buffet, which Florence, Milan and Rome; he has also Kent, will perform renditions of hit is al.so open lo the public, will be held at been soloist with many of the world's lead­ New Yo rk solo debut last year at the Metropolitan Musium of Art. Winner of musicals and accompany critically 6:30 p.m. in the campus' Raymond Hall ing orchestras. His forthcoming concert acclaimed guest soloist Anita Darien. dining room. Cost fo r the buffet is $12 per marks his second appea rance with the Mu­ the Gold Medal at the 1983 Busoni Inter• national Piano Competition in Bolzano, A native of Detroit. Ms. Darian has person. sic Festival. One of the leading interpreters appeared with Leonard Bernstein and the Reservations for the concert and buffet of Beethoven's piano music, he will play Italy, Mr. McDonald spends his summers as Director of Keyboard Activities at the N.Y. Philharmonic as well as with the are required. Contact Joe Brum at the PC the Sonata No. 24 in F-sharp, Opus 78 and symphonies of Detroit, Chicago and Alumni Office. (401) 865-2414. Sonata No. 32 in C-minor, Opus 11 l: his Taos School of Music and the Chamber program w ill also include Brahms Fou r Pi­ Music Festival in New Mexico. Ms. Lan­ ano Pieces, Opus I 19 and Mussorgsky's caster and Ms. Mendenhall will perform Alexanders Opens At Brown Pictures at an Exhibition, a work rarely the world premiere of a cello and nute com­ performed in this area. position, Two-Part Dissensions, written For the fi rst time ever, Brown University The seri es, scheduled fo r the four Tues· for them by Paul Epstein, co-director of will be hostini:- the premiere nf a new musical day evenings in June, will continue on the Urban Symphonette. Their program that promoters hope to stage on Broadway. June 11 with a perfo rmance by the New will also include wo rks by Beethove n. Written and conceived by Zachary Morfngen Brahms, Haydn and Prokofiev. Black Eagle Jazz Band. one of the coun­ "50. The A lexanders will be presented at try's leading traditional jazz bands, at On June 25, the Beacon Brass quintet Brown's Leeds Theatre May 22-26 and 28-31 Rhode Island Coll ege. A Massachusetts­ from Boslon, will perfo rm at Rhode Island at 8 p.m., May 26 at 2 p.m .. and ,lune I at :l School of Design Auditorium. The first p.m. based group of seven musicians, they a re well known for their interpretations of brass ensemble ever lo win the Concert In The Alerrmder.<, an American of Greek King Oliver, Scott J opl in , Jelly Roll Mor­ Artists Guild Award, they made their heritage who has achieved success in televi ton. Louis Armstrong, Sidney Bechet and Carnegie Hall debut in 1983. The Beacon , s ion travels to Greece to put together a series on the life of his ancient Greek namesake, Duke Ellington. This concert is partially Brass Quintet is dedicated lo expanding the brass chamber music repertoire and Alexander the Great. Through his growing in­ funded by a grant from New England Tele­ phone, and the Rhode Island St.ate Council has commissioned several major new vnlvi>ment with the conqueror and a romance works, performing six world premieres in wiih a beautiful Athenian classics scholar, the on t he Arts, through the New England Foundation for the Arts. the past two years. Their program will in­ contemporary Alexander i:-ai ns a fresh per­ clude short wo rks by Albinoni, Bach, De­ spective on his own life and a new sense of On June 18, Lisa Lancaster, a former identity. Rhode Island resident, a . fo rmer principal bussy. Farnaby, Grieg. Heiden, Scheidt cellist with the Brown University Orches­ and Strauss. Their performance is par­ tra, a founding member of the P rovidence tially funded by a grant from the Rhode New Music Ensemble, a member of the R. Island State Council on the Arts. through I. Philharmonic and of the R. I. Music Fes· the New England Foundation for the Arts. tival String Quartet, will return lo Provi­ For tickets and further information, call dence for a performance with J udith Barbara Levin, Executive Director, 751- 0058. Mendenhall. nutist, and Richard McDon- We Take Pleasure in Announcing That Effective May I, 1985 Kool Jazz Festival - Search Skills For Job Seekers Music Under LEVY, GOODMAN, SEMONOFF & GORJN The College of Continuing Education of At1C1rnrys111 Law Summer Stars Johnson & Wales College will offer a The schedule fo r this summer"s KOOL career development seminar for all levels .JAZZ Festival/New York will be dedicated to of the job-seeking public on Saturday, Max Gordon. long-time proprietor of Man­ June 15 at the Hearthstone Inn in And hattan's Village Vanguard. The Festival .June Seekonk, MA . 21,:lO will operate simultaneously .June 29-30 John McLaughlin, a fo rmer executive with programs al Saratoga Sprin11:s. N.Y. recruiter who is now a marketing LETTS, QUINN & LICHT Among the highlights announced by pro­ consultant for Ocean S tate Business ducer George Wein will be the following: magazine, is the featured speaker for the AllorntyJ al Law Ella Fitzgerald, Moonlight Cruise with 9:00 a.m. to 1 p.m. program. Dizzy Gillespie Quintet. Waterlm Village P i­ ano Spectacular (Dick Hyman, ,Jane .Jarvis. Presentations on resume writing. Dick We\lstood and others), the Musical Life interview skills. job search stra tegies and Have merged and become a new firm of Dave Bnibeck, markin i,: the return of careers for the future will also be offered under th~ name of drummer Joe Mnrello and bassist Eugene by Donna FanU>tti, director of Career Wright, with special guest Gerry Mulligan: Development at Johnson & Wales, and Sarah Vaughan. Nina Simone, Wynton Monica Cayer, a J&W career advisor. LICHT & SEMONOFF Marsalis Quintet and the Ray Charles Show. "According to Business Week's Early evening solo piano programs at AllorntyJ at Law Carnegie Recital Hall will include Marian "Careers" supplement, 85% of all available jobs are not advertised," said Fantetti, "so McPartland, Teddy Eilson and others. job search skills are crucial lo anyone in Frank Licht Melvin L. Zurier Robert N. Huseby Latin music will also be showcased this Jacob Goodm;in Bnice R. Ruuenberg Joseph DcAngelis year with the presentation nf Spanish Night the job market. U.S. Department of Labor Jeremiah J. Gorin Norman G. Orodenker Anthony F. Muri with Paco De Lucia, Tete Montoliuand Pega- statistics for the first quarter of 1985," she added, "show 1.3 million 'discouraged' Ralph P. SemonofT Nathan W. C hace Robert A. Pitassi workers. These are people who want lo Rich;ird F. Canning Michael R. Goldenberg sus and Tropical !forge starring the Afro­ Frank N. Ray Brazilian performer Alceu Valenca. work but have not actively sought a job DanielJ.Mumy William H. Cotter, Ill Robert B. Berkelhammcr during the previous four-week period The Festival will recreate "Dance Time in because they thought they could not find Harlem·· with the Cobbs & Johnson organiza Sn:h K. G1fford M3rnnJ.Conlon J;rnK-s l'. ltcdding tion at Small's Paradise. Se,nO.Coffey RobcrcD. finc Lori Cuon Silvcin Tributes to ,John Hammond, Louis Arm­ "When you look at these statistics and Vic1ori.iudcrbcrg Sus~nM . Huntky John H. McCmn. Ill l'miciaJ.lgOl" strong, Bud PuwelL Ethel Waters and Wes at the fact that the average resume is read MuklincQuirk Ca1byH3rri!Ol1.m Carl l. Fr«dm3n Bulm,1S.Cohcn Montgomery will also be scheduled. Dr.. John fo r only 20 seconds," the placement St<:plti.,1 f. Mullm,OfCounsd and the Dukes of Dixieland will play for pas­ authority said, "it is evident that there is a sengers aboard the Staten Island Ferry. need fo r the unemployed and Until physio.1 con1ohdmon ~t One !'.irk Row on or about July 1, 1'J85, Miles Davis, Patti LaBelle. Wynton underemployed lo develop the skills the firms will m3inum chcir pm.nu oflicrs. Marsalis. Roscoe Mitchell, Stevie Ray needed to find and obtain desirable OncP~rk Row lfilfi Hospit~! Trust Tower Vaughan. Chick Corea, Mimslav Vitous. employment." l'rov1drncc. Rh,xk lshnd 02',IIJJ l'rovidrncc, Rhode bbnd 02',11)3 Woody Herman All Stars, Jackie McLean, 411!-421--SIJJ,0 41)1-421-5650 .Johnny Otis Show, Art Blakey and others will The charge for the seminar program is c~blc: LEVGU l'VD Tckx: 927014 Tclcropy:41J1-272-~ f!! participate in the two-day noon to midnight $25, including lunch. For more gala at Saratoga Springs .June 29-:lO. information, call Denise Scotti, at the For free program. write KOOL .JAZZ Festi­ Johnson & Wales College of Continuing val. P.O. Box 1169, Ansonia Station, New Education at 456-1015. York. N.Y. 10023.

DISTINCTIVE DINING AND DRINKING 125 NO. MAIN ST. PROV. PANACHE 831-2660 open for saturday lunch rI Dr. Strauss Elected President Of WP/ •·Never shall I forget that night, which A seiies of events, starting with an has turned my life into one Jong night, WORCESTER. Mass. - Dr. Jon C. academic convocation honoring writer seven times cursed and seven times Strauss, senior vice president of lilie Wiesel on June 4. has been planned at sealed. Never shall I forget that smoke. administration and professor of electrical the University of Hartford to augment a engineering at the University of Southern spedal exhibition of co ncentration camp "Nevershalllforgetthelittlefacesofthe Californ ia in Los Angeles. has been elected artworks. children whom I saw being thrown into president of Worcester Polytechnic " Image and Reality: Jewish Life in the flames alive beneath a silent blue Institute. He will succeed WP! President Terezin" will open to the public at the sky. Never shall I forget that sky. Dr. Edmund T . Cranch on July I, when University's Joseloff Gallery on June 5. It "Never shall I forget those flames which Or. Cranch assumes the presidency of the will be on view through July 29, with daily murdered my hopes forever. \VanglnstituteinTyngsboro, Mass. hours from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. A member of the administration at Terezin, which the Nazis called a "Never shall I forget that nocturnal si· Southern California for the past four "paradise ghetto," was created by the Jenee which deprived me, for all eter­ years, Dr. Strauss has overseen the Nazis as part of their plan to destroy the nity, of the desire to live. preparation of the university budget, Jews of Czechoslovakia and of other parts "Never shall I forget those moments personnel policies, financial and legal of Europe. It served as a way•atation in the which murdered my soul and turned my affairs, business operations, and most of move toward the death camps further east. dreams into dust. into smoke. the academic support service operations, At the end of the wa r, only 10,000 of the such as computing, admissions and original 140,000 Jews who were shipped "Never shalllforgetthesewordsevenifl financial aid, and faculty contracts and there were alive. r am condemned to live as long as God grants. David S. Wyman The "Image and Reality" ellhibition Himself." Born in Chicago. the 45 •year-old consists of artworks, created by both Green's published works include a book - Elie Wiesel a t the educator-administrator earned his adults and children imprisoned at Terezin, on Dietrich Bonhoeffer, the German National Civic Holocaust bachelor's degree in electrical engineering as well as photographs and artifacts that theologian whose participation in the Commemor a tion Ceremony, in I959atthe University of Wisconsin at document life in the camp. There are also resistance to Hitler led to his execution. Ap r il 24, 19 79 Madison. Hethenworkedforayearatthe informational panels prepared by the "An, Suffering and Survival" will be the Washington, D.C. Westinghouse Electric Corporation, and B'nai B'rith Klutznick Museum in topic of Dr. David Roskies on July 2. for four years with IBM Corporation. In Washington,D.C. Roskies, associate professor of Jewish 1962, he earned a master·s degree in Admission is$2. literature at the Jewish Theological physics at the University of Pittsburgh, The exhibition complements "The &!minary of America, is the author of the snd in 1965. a doctorate in electrical Precious Legacy: Judaic Treasures from highly-acclaimed "Against the Beth-El Library engineering at the Carnegie Institute of the Czechoslovak State Collections," Apocalypse: Responses to Catastrophe in Concludes Banner Year Technology. now known being shown concurrently at the Modem Jewish Culture." Carnegie-Mellon University. Wadsworth Atheneum. On July 9, English professor Paul Stacy Dr. Alben Salzberg, chairman of the Dr. Strauss's memberships in honorary Ancillary exhibits are being held at will discuss the link between the Library Committee of Temple Beth-El societies include Phi Eta Sigma, Eta Hartford's Charter Oak Temple and at the Holocaust, contemporary films and man's and Temple Librarian Allan Metz Kappa Nu, Sigma Xi. and Phi Kappa Phi. Jewish Community Center and the Noah fea r of atomic destruction. reported to the Congregation at their Founded in 1865, WPI is the nation's Webster House in West Hartford. The final speaker in the series will be 130th Annual Meeting that the Temple third oldesl college of engineering and Six symposia on 'The Holocaust in Michael Berenbaum, Goldman Lecturer in Library had indeed concluded a banner science. It has a faculty of more than 200 Historical Perspective" will be held Theology at Georgetown University. His year. - and a total undergraduate and graduate Tuesdays at 8 p.m. in Millard Auditorium topic on July 16 will be "Permanence. Highlights of the year included an student body of about 3500. The market during June and July. Hope and the Everlasting." exhibit for Jewish Book Month, a new value of the college's endowment is Thefirstspeaker,onJunell,willbeDr. Charge for the si x. symposia is $25, but shelving unit, donation of original approx.imately $60 million, and the David S. Wyman, author of the anyone registered for a Summerterm '85 watercolor paintings by a local artist, current operating budget is in excess of widely-acclaimed book, "The course may attend them all at no charge. Nancy Harriet, a tremendous integration $40 million. While historically drawing a Abandonment of the Jews." It has been "TheHolocaust"wi\lalsobetaughtasa of volunteers during library hours, regular large percentage of its students from the called the definitive account of how three -c redit interdisciplinary course meetings of the Library Committee and northeastern states, WPl's 15,000-plus America failed to respond to the genocidal during July and August. Professors of the the purchase of numerous new library living alumni are located throughout the program launched against European course, which will meet Monday and books some of which were personally nation and the world. Jewry by the Nazis during World War II. Wednesday at 4:15 p.m. July JO-August signed by their respective authors. Addressing the topic "Sign, Symbol, 19, are: Peter K. Breit, chairman of the A tot.al of 4,000 books were borrowed Identity and Belonging" on June 18 will be Department of Politics and Government: throughout the year, 50 of which we re Tufts To Hold Linda Altshuler, director of the B'nai John J. SchloS!J. associate professor of from inter-library loan. Over 500 Management Courses B'rith Klutznik Museum, and Dr. David psychology, and Steven T. Rosenthal. reference questions were answered and B. Ruderman, chairman of Judaic Studies assistant professor of history. 2,000 books were utilized within the The Institute fo r Management and at Yale University. Altshuler traveled to St.aning May 23, Professor Edward library fo r research purposes. The library Community Development at Tufts Prague to select objects fo r "The Precious Drachman, associate professor of added 140 new books to its collection University, will be holding intensive Legacy"exhibition. government, will teach a course on "Jews (including both newly purchased books courses in community economic Three theologians will discuS!J "The in the Soviet Union." The three•credit and book donations) and 100 applications development, democratic management, Challenge to Religious Faith" on June 25. course will meet at 4:20 p.m. Tuesday and fo r borrowing privileges we re received. financial planning, housing development, Speakers will be: Rt. Rev. Peter Rosazza, Thursday through July 3. The Temple Beth-El Library is open · decision·making, coorperative busineS!J bishop of the Roman Catholic Three days in a cant.oriel environment Monday through Thursday 9 a.m. to 5 development, marketing, computers, and Archdiocese of Hartford; Rev. Clifford will be offered July 22-24 for anyone p.m. and Sunday mornings 9 a.m. to 12 legal issues. Green, director of the Public Policy considering "The Cant.orate as a Career." noon. One need not be a Temple member The courses will be held from J une 3·7. Center and professor of theology and Call 243·4963 fo r information on the to borrow books from the Temple Library. For mo re information co ntact Tufts ethics at the Hartford Seminary, and symposia or the Summerterm Office at For more information, contact librarian University, 97 Talbot Avenue, Medford, Rabbi Gary Schoenberg, advisor to the 243·~978 to register fo r a course. Allan Metz at 331-6070. Massachusetts, 02155 or call J ewish Student Union at the University. 617·381-3549. LET'S GET NUTS MARTY'S Dried Fruits and Nuts "It is a Tree af Life .. . " Gourmet Jelly beans $2.95 lb. KOSHER MEAT MARKET 5 lb. bag im ported pistach ios $20.00 Answer the call of 467-8903 88½ Rolfe St, Cranston Cash ews $4.50 lb. MANY MORE Jewish National Fund! Koshered Meats For You W e work with caterers "GREEN SUNDAY" New Parking Available Across the Street 231-0435 789-9291 FREE HOME DELIVERY MAY 19 We need your support of JNF's Agricultural lb ~~ Turkeys age and reclamation projects. Call Hope ... 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LE~SURE. ~ j "tn Color" I ~vel/Fashlon Friday, June 7, 1985 Advertising Deadline Tuesday, June .4 Phone 724•D2DD : .. " .. " " ""'" .' " .. " ; , '~ -· . J 14 - TI-IE RHUDl<~ 18LAND HERALD. FRIDAY, MAY 17, 1985 CHARLES DICKENS Michael Frieze Named CRANSTON - Charles Dickens, 87, of 315 Park Ave .. died at St. Joseph Hospital Technion Chairman Wednesday. May 15. He was the husband Michael· Frieze has been named of the late Sophie (Gordon) Dickens. chairman of the New- England Region of Obituaries He was born in Russia a son of the late the American Society fo r Technion - I Harry and Martha (Schmuger) Dickens. Israel Institute of Technology. He came to Providence in 1903 where he "I want to play a more vital role in lived most of his life. furthering Israel's economic He was founde r and president of the development," Mr. Frieze noted. "There BERENICE ROTHSCHILD SYLVIA KERZNER International Supply Co. and the former is no more perfect vehicle offering me this WARWICK - Berenice Rothschild, 88. CRANSTON - Sylvia Kenner of 29 R.I. Products Company. He was a member opportunity right now t han the American of 303 Greenwich Ave., died Wednesday, Willow Drive, a forme r office worker, died of the board of directors emeriti.is and past Society for Technion." ,, May 8 at the Jewish Home for the Aged, Thursday, May 9 at Rhode Island chairman of the board of directors of Mr. Frieze, president of Gordon ,, Providence, where she was a resident for Hospital. Congregation Shaare Zedek-Sons of Brothers Corp. of Newton, 1¥1: ass., has two weeks. Born in Providence, a daughter of the Abraham and for 30 years was president of been active in the Society and served She was a member of Temple Beth-El late Harry and Rose (Weiner) Kenner, the congregation. previously as chairman of the New and its Sisterhood, the Ladies Association she lived in Cranston for 15 years. He was vice president of the Chesed England Region's committee and as 1984 of the Jewish Home for the Aged, the Miss Kerzner worked fo r the Schei Emess; vice president o.f Vaad annual dinner chairman. Council of Jewish Women, the Miriam Providence Boys Club fo r IO years before Hakashroth; a member of the Providence Involved in many Jewish and Hospital Women's Association, and the retiring in 1975. She was a past president Hebrew Free Loan Association; the communal endeavors, Mr. Frieze has Jewish Federation of R.I. of the Auxiliary of the Gerald M. Clamon Jewish Home for the Aged and the served as Combined Jewish She was born in Colorado, a daughter of Jewish War Veterans, Post 369, and a past Majestic Guild. Philanthropies chairman of the Jewelry the late Saul and Alma (Flatow) department president of the Rhode Island He leaves a son. Joseph Dickens of Team and the Newton Team. He was a Rothschild. Jewish War Veterans Auxiliary. Warwick; 11 sister, Mrs. Lillian Goldstein member of the UJA Young Leadership She !eaves two sons, Sheldon She leaves a sister, Mrs. Ruth Kenner, of Providence; two grandchildren and two Cabinet and received the Greater Boston Rothschild of Pembroke Pines, Fla., and with whom she lived, and four brothers, great-grandchildren. Young Leadership Award. Mr. Frieze Jack Rothschild of Boston; a sister, Sylvia Max and Samuel Kenner. both of The funeral service was at Mount Sinai served the Federation of Jewish Levein of Providence, and two Cranston, David Kerzner of Attleboro, Memorial Chapel, 825 Hope St., Philanthropies as chairman of its Acharai grandchildren. and John J. Kenner of Clearwater, Fla. Providence. Burial was in Lincoln Park young leadership program, Pacesetters, A graveside service was held at Sons of A funeral service was held at Mount Cemetery. Warwick. and upgrade, was associate campaign Israel and David Cemetery. Reservoir Sinai Memorial Chapel, 825 Hope St., chairman, and has served on the executive Avenue, Providence. Arrangements were Providence. Burial was in Lincoln Park board since 1979. by the Mu Sugarman Memorial Chapel, Cemetery, Warwick. BESSIE HELLER A graduate of Bowdoin College, 458 Hope St., Providence. PROVIDENCE - Bessie Heller, 92, of Michael Frieze received his MBA from the Jewish Home for the Aged, 99 Hillside MIT. He and his wife Linda have three LILY STERNBACH Ave., died at the home Sunday, May 5. children and are members of Temple JOSEPH MALMET MEDIA, Pa. - Lily Sternbach, 84. of She was the widow of Abraham Heller. Emanuel and Temple Shalom of Newton, BARRINGTON - Joseph Malmet, 86, the Working Circle Home, Third and Born in Lithuania, a daughter of the Mass. of 10 Ridgewood Rd., died Tuesday, May 7 Jackson Streets. died Friday, May 3 at the late Solomon and Sarah Davidson, she Technion Israel Institute of at Miriam Hospital in Providence. He was Haverford Community Hospital, lived in Providence for 80 years. Technology is a cornerstone of Israel's the husband of the late Sarah Malmet. Haverford. She was the widow of Jacob Mrs. Heller was a member of the development and its most comprehensive Mr. Malmet was a retired printer. He Sternbach. Women's Association of the Jewish Home academic center fo r advanced was born in Russia, a son of the late Born in Poland, a daughter of the late for the Aged, a vice president of the technological education and applied Abraham and Rebecca Malmet. He was a Isaac and Pearl (Sternbach) Feiler, she former Sisterhood of the Congregation research for more than 60 years. More member of the Isaac Lodge in New Yo rk lived in Media since 1976. She previously Sons of Zion, and a member of Temple than 25,000 Technion graduates have City. lived in Providence fo r many years. Emanu-El and Hadassah. been key to Israel's agricultural and He leaves a son, Arnold Malmet in Mrs. Stembach owned the former She leaves two daughters, Mrs. H. Rita industrial development, economic growth, Arizona, and a daughter. Rita Stein of Sternbach's Junk Shop, Providence, until Millen of Barrington and Mrs. Selma H. and national security, bringing Israel to Barrington, and four grandchildren. retiring 14 years ago. Halpern of Providence; a son, Sheldon D. the forefront of high technology. The funeral service was held from Park She leaves a son, Irving Stembach of Heller of North Providence; six grand­ Since 1940, the American Society for West Chapels, 333 Amsterdam Ave., New Wappingers Falls, N.Y.; two daughters, children and six great -grandchildren. Technion has contributed to the Yo rk City. Burial was in New Mount Mrs. Helen Soll of Southampton and Mrs. A funeral service was held at Mou nt advancement of the Technion by Carmel Cemetery. Cypress Hills, N. Y. Florence Leffler of Broomall; nine Sinai Memorial Chapel. 825 Hope St. supporting the lnstitute's educational Arrangements were by Max Sugarman grandchildren and a great-grandchild. Burial was in Lincoln Park Cemetery. needs and objectives. Memorial Chapel, 458 Hope St.• A funeral service was held at the Max Warwic k. Fo r more information, co ntact the Providence. Sugarman Memorial Chapel, 458 Hope American Technion Society at 79 Milk St .• Providence. Burial was in Lincoln St., Suite #606, Boston, Mass. 02109 {617) Park Cemetery, Warwick . Alzheimer's Support 451-0740. BENJAMIN BRODY Group At Miriam PROVIDENCE - Benjamin Brody, 81. of the Jewish Home fo r the Aged, 99 ROBERT L. STEINER The Rhode Island Chapter of Hillside Ave., a former insurance agent, PROVIDENCE - Robert L. Steiner, Alzheimer's Disease and Related died Tuesday, May 14 at Miriam Hospital. 82. of Charlesgate N, 670 N. Main St., a Disorders Association is sponsoring a IN MEMORIAM He was the husband of the late Frances salesman for the Senak Co. until retiring, support group for family members of 1974 Abraham D. Weinbaum 1985 (G reenberg) Brody. died Monday. May 13. at Miriam Alzheimer's Disease patients. 1960 Eugene S. Weinbaum 1985 Born in Providence, he was a son of the Hospital. The late Bessie (Sydel]) Steiner Meetings are held on the first Thursday We think or days gone by late Isaac and Ida (Reichin) Brody. was his wife. of every month at 7 p.m. at The Miriam When we were all together Mr. Brody worked for the Metropolitan Born in St. Louis. Mo., a son of the late Hospital. The next meeting is scheduled A shadow o'er our life is cast Life Insurance Co. until retiring 18 years Silas S. and Jennie Steiner. he lived in fo r Thursday, June 6, 1985. Our Loved Ones Gone Forever ago. He was a member of Temple Providence for more than 60 years. For additional information, contact T he Family Emanu-El, its Men's Club, and the Mr. Steiner was a member of the Senior Sheila Webster at The Miriam Hospital at Metropolitan Veterans Association. Citizens of the Jewish Community Center. 274-3700, ext. 2072. He leaves a daughter, Mrs. Ruth Irving He leaves a nephew and several nieces. I A graveside service was held at Lincoln I , of Williamsville, N. Y., and two grandchildren. Park Cemetery, Warwick. Arrangements A graveside service was held at Lincoln were by Mount Sinai Memorial Chapel, Park Cemetery, Warwick. Arrangements 825 Hope St., Providence. U.S. Federal law now requires all funeral homes to we re by the Max Sugarman Memorial provide itemized pricing. Mount Sinai Memorial Chapel Chapel, 458 Hope St., Providence. - has provided this courtesy for oVer ten years. Max Sugarman MOUNT SINAI Memorial Chapel MEMORIAL CHAPEL Family records for three generations a re in our files, The Rhode Island Jewish funeral making our all.Jewish staff better prepared to serve your home that can be trusted , , .. needs for generations to come. for its honesty ... integrity ... For Service With Reverence And Dignity and compliance with the highest standards of Jewish e thics and conduct.

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DISCOUNT 310 East Ave., Pawluckel 835 West She.re Road 831-6740 TEL: 726-2491 @ID ~2;~!~~~~;;.~~? .. ~.!i:.'~-~:ll~..L- ~ISA MASTEACMAAGl ...... ______,...~,,,."°""°' 'l;\;j;j~fflfflfflffl'.". /J. .-,"'.• -~==-~.., 16 - THE RHODE ISLA ND HERALD, FRIDAY, MAY 17, 1985 directors, treasurer and vice-president. Dr. Cohen, Other officers to be installed at the Meir Rosenne To Speak At Dinner annual meeting are Bernice Kumins, Guest Speaker Bernard Lightman and Elaine Odessa, Honoring Lt. Gov. Licht vice-presidents; Alan Hurwitz, treasurer: For Israel Bonds Samuel Shamoon, financial secretary; and and the State Energy Technology Commission. He was also a member of the Dr. George Cohen, Executive Director EstelleKlemer,secretary. Senate Labor Committee. of American Professors for Peace in the Nominees to the Board of Trustees are He is a Cum Laude graduate of both Middle East, will be the guest speaker at a Ruth Alperin, Elliott Brodsky, Herbert Harvard College and H8J'Vard Law School, cocktail reception in behalf of State or Brown, Robert Fain, Rhoda Fischman, where he earned his J.D. degree and he Israel Bonds to be held Sunday evening, Deborah Kaplan, Samuel Kestenman, received a LL.M. in Taxation from Boston June 2, at the Warwick home of Rabbi and Leonard Levin, Steven Levitt, Edward Mrs. Richard Ben Leibovitz. Odessa, Max Riter, Eva Stern and Arthur University Law School. He is a member of Fixler. · the Rhode Island Bar Association. Dr. Cohen's professional responsibilities This year's annual meeting is the Lt. Gov. Licht and his wife, Doris Jamie put him in touch with the people who make the news in the Middle East as well culmination of the Temple's 60th ~~~C::e;.ho is also an attorney, have two as with the scholars who try to explain it. anniversary and is based on the theme "Reflections of 60 Years." The annual Prior to assuming his current post, Dr. His doctorate in philosophy from Rosenne served as Israel's Ambassador to Columbia University and Jewish studies meeting committee will be chaired by Mr. France. He served as a key participant in at Yeshiva University provide the best and Mrs. Milton Dubinsky and includes Dr. and Mrs. Joseph G. Fishbein, Mr. Abe all the negotiations leading to the Camp credentials for this e,:pert in Jewish and David Peace Treaty between Israel and secular studies. Gershman, Mr. and Mrs. David Horvitz, Egypt in 1979. He was also Legal Adviser Dr. Cohen has taught philosophy at Mrs. Murray Kaplan, Mrs. Jenny Klein, Mr. Abbott Lieberman, Mr. and Mrs. Max Meir Rosenne to the Israeli Foreign Ministry between Columbia University, Brooklyn College 1971 and 1979. and Long Island University and education Riter and Mrs. Steven Peiser. Lt. Gov. Richard A. Licht of Rhode In government service since 1956, he at Stony Brook and Hofstra on Long Island will be honored at a Tribute Dinner served as Consul of Is rael in New York, Island and at the State University of N.Y. Judaic Institute at which Meir Rosenne, Israel's 1961 -1967, and was Coordinator of the in Albany. Ambassador to the United States, will be Israel Atomic Energy Commission from The Israel Bond Organization, since its Offers Credit Course the distinguished guest speaker. 1969-1971. inception in 195 1, has been the principal This year, the Sixth Annual Judaic In­ The tribute to Lt. Gov. Licht will be He represented Israel fo r many years at source of development funds for Israel. stitute at Southeastern Massachusetts held Thursday, June 12, at Temple the Human Rights Commission of the Bond proceeds will help create job University has a new dimension. Professor Emanu-EI in Providence. United Nations and at the International opportunities fo r the people of Israel and Robert P. Waxler and Rabbi Bernard Dr. and Mrs. Steven Peiser and Dr. and Conferen ce of the Red Cross. build development towns. Glassman will offer a special three-c redit Mrs. Richard Rosen will serve as Born in Romania in 1931, he emigrated course on Jewish culture and literature to co-chairpersons of the dinner which is in to Israel in 1944 and participated in the Temple Emanu-EI accompany the Institute. The intensive behalf of State of Israel Bonds, the War of Independence at the age of 17. co urse will run from June 17-27. principal source or development for the He studied at the Sorbonne in Paris Installs Officers "Thecoursewill includereadingsofma­ strengthening of Israel's economy. where he received his PH.D. in On May 22, 1985, Temple Emanu-EI terial that serve as a modern guide to the Mr. Licht has long been active in the international law. He received an M.A. in will hold its annual meeting and install perplexingquestionsofourtimes."accord ­ Israel Bond program, having served as political science. Edward D. Feldstein as president for his ing to Professor Waxler. The course is part general chairman of the Rhode Jsland second term. of the Jewish Studies minor program at Committee, and led the statewide drive in Mr. Feldstein is a third generation the Un iversity. Another Jewish Studies 1975-1976. member of Temple Emanu-EI and a course on the Holocaust isalsobeingof­ He is being honored fo r his leadership graduate of its religious sc hoo l. Prior to feredthissummer and service in a broad spectrom of assuming the presidency, Mr. Feldstein The .Judaic Institute is sponso red by the endeavors to benefit the community and held many positions in the Temple, SMU Center fo r Jewish Culture. under the Israel. including president of the Bar Mitzvah auspicies of the Division of Continuing He currently serves on the Board of Brotherhood. member of the board of Studies. Directors of Temple Emanu-EI. the Jewish Federation of Rhode Island, the Samaritans and is on the Board of Trustees of Save The Bay, Inc., and an ~ advisor to Community Preparatory .- - I Hillside Florist School. He is a former director of the ,. Urban League of Rhode Island, John Hope For Your Prom ... Settlement House,. Jewish Community A benullful selection of flowers Center and East Side Citizens Center. Before he was elected Lieutenant designed to complement the style Governor in 1984, Mr. Licht served from und color of her gown. Let us help Hl74 to HI~ in the Hhode island State Senate~ During his five terms, he chaired a you with the perfect selection. number or committees. They included the Senate Judiciary and Rules Committees, A Bea utiful Way To Begin the Rhode Island Commission on A Beautiful Evening. Religious, Racial and Ethnic Harassment Melvin Zurier Elected President of Beth-El

On Sunday evening, May 5, 1985 at the Sharfstein, Mrs. Arun Singh (Barbara), 130th Annual Meeting of Congregation Lee Krasner, and Patricia Cohen. Elected Sons of Israel and David, Melvin L. Zurier as trostee for the term ending June 30, was unanimously elected as the 1986 is Mrs. William Matzner and elected Congregation's new president. Zurier, an as trostee for the term ending June 30, attorney with Levy, Goodman, Semonoff, 1987 was Richard Zacks. Carl H. and Gorin most recently served as a vice Feldman, president of the Congregation president of the Congregation. His term of for the last three years, was voted an office will begin on June 1, 1985 and he HonoraryLifeTrostee. will join Executive Committee members, Rosales and Newton B. Cohn chaited Nan Levine, Broce G. Sundlun, Dr. Henry the Annual Meeting of the Congregation Litchman, Irving Schwartz, and Bertram which was highlighted by the election of M. Lederer. the new slate of officers. Rabbi Leslie Y. Elected as trustees fo r the term ending Gutterman will formally install the new June 30, 1988 at the Annual Meeting were officers at Shabbat Evening Services on Marvin G. Tesler, Norman B. Jagolinzer, Friday evening, May 31, 1985. F.lliot F'. 81Ack. Shmhen TAvlor, Jeffrey ~ --

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