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countries, including the Soviet Worldwide Reaction Union, East Germany and Greece, ••••••••••••••••••• which welcomed the Palestinian Mixed Over Palestinian declaration but stopped short of recognition, Show Of Hands In Paris, Foreign Minister Declaration Roland Dumas read a statement to the National Assembly recently, in JT A Staff Report country which maintains which he explained that France The proclamation of an diplomatic relations with Israel, had no basic reason not to independent Palestinian state last was one of the first to recognize the recognize independent Palestine Tuesday had widely different Palestinian state, but was constrained by legal receptions in Western Europe and Turkey, straddling both Europe considerations. the Third World, and Asia, is an important member Dumas pointed out that most Nearly 30 Asian, African and of the North Atlantic Treaty Palestinians live "in a land over Latin American countries formally Organization, Historically at odds which there is no recognized recognized the new state of with Greece, it seems to see sovereignty," Palestine, in the 48 hours fo llowing eye-to-eye with Athens on the He thought the PNC's belated I Palestine Liberation Organization Palestinian issue. endorsement of U.N, Security chief Yasir Arafat's declaration at The Turkish charge d'affaires, Council Resolutions 242 and 338 the end of the Palestine National Ekrem Guvendiren, was "lifts one of the major obstacles to Council's meeting in Algiers, summoned to the Foreign Ministry a mutual recognition by Israel and I But the European Community in Jerusalem recently to hear the Palestinians." refused to be stampeded, Several Israel's complaint, President Francois Mitterrand Western governments, though not He was warned by the ministry's may sympathize with the objecting in principle to a director general, Yeshayahu Anug, Palestinian state when he meets Palestinian state, cited legal that the Algiers proclamation with Soviet leader Mikhail The Bake Sale is a top attraction at the Show of Hands reasons for withholding conferred legitimacy on Gorbachev in Moscow, Artisana Crafts Fair at the Jewish Community Center. Brownies recognition, international terrorism, meaning If Gorbachev thinks he has and chocolate chip pies, banana breads and pumpkin chiffon Pressure was building within the the PLO. Western European support on the delights may confuse the most decisive, but Zev Alexander and community, however, to extend The Turkish emissary matter, he may likely raise it in his Scott Bromberg know exactly w hat to pick, At the helm are some form of recognition to responded that since his meetings with President Reagan Bake Sale chairs Karen Finkelman and Paula Finkelman, Palestine. It emanated mainly government has always recognized and President-elect George Bush seated. The Center's bookkeeper Sharon Bagley, standing, from Greece, the most pro-Arab of the PLO as "the legitimate in Washington next month, collects. For story, see page 8. Photo by Dorothea Snyder, the 12 E.C. member states, but also representataive of the Palestinian Switzerland said last Wednesday from certain quarters in West people," it respects its decision in that it cannot recognize the new population and a government, staunchly supports Arab causes. , . Germany, ' one of the most Algiers, Palestinian state because "it does In Bonn, Education Minister In Amsterdam, pro-Arab groups pro-Israel of the Western partners, The Israelis were relieved to not have a government nor fixed Juergen Moellemann urged the are circulating petitions urging the The Israelis meanwhile have learn that a Radio Monte Carlo and internationally recognized \'\-'est German government to Netherlands government to mounted a fierce diplomatic report that Egypt had recognized frontiers," recognize the newly proclaimed recognize the independent offensive trying to persuade their Palestine was erroneous, Egypt is A Foreign Ministry spokesman Palestinian state. Palestinian state. friends and allies to reject the PLO the only Arab country that has a told the Jewish Telegraphic Moellemann is known to have The Netherlands Palestine bid, peace treaty with Israel and full Agency in Geneva that Swiss influence in foreign policy circles. Committee and the Association of Israel is particularly upset that diplomatic relations. criteria for recognition is that a He also chairs the Association for Palestinians in Holland are Turkey, a non-Arab ' Moslem Egypt was one of several country possess territory, a German-Arab Friendship and ll'ol1 ! imwd on pa;!i· I.~>, A Call To Moscow To Help Refuseniks Promises To Ultra-Orthodox by Deborah Gastfreund Schl188 granted "very few visas," authorities." Although their Disturb U.S._Je wish Groups Special to The Herald The Uspensky family will begin daughter and her family were A telephone conversation last a hunger strike on November 24 allowed to emigrate to Israel in by Yitzhak Rabi Diaspora Jewry." week between members of a South (Thanksgiving) to "demand" 1987, the requests for their son, NEW YORK '(JTA) Robert Lifton, president of the Shore women's organization and a permission for their 19-year-old Alex, have been denied. On the American Jewish leaders AJCongress, and Henry Siegman, Soviet women's group triggered son, Vyavheslav, to emigrate. For verge of turning 18, Alex faces continued to express their its executive director, warned in a assistance for an ailing child, and the last l'h years, attempts have service in the Russian army, "their opposition, displeasure and joint statement recently that the underscored the struggle which been made on his behalf, to no way of punishing him," she outright fury over Israeli Prime "deal" between Shamir and the Jews in the Soviet Union continue avail, because the Soviets are maintained. Minister Yitzhak Shamir's religious parties "constitutes a to face despite the promotion of attaching his case to that of the Asked what assistance the reported promise to the betrayal of Israel's partnership "glasnost" abroad, entire Uspensky family despite his Soviet group needed, Victoria ultra-Orthodox parties to amend with Diaspora Jewry no less than a The 8:10 a.m, call on Tuesday status as an independent adult, Gorelikova declared that "support the Law of Return and redefine betrayal of the principles on which was placed to a meeting in Moscow according to the family. "As this and attention to our problem" is who is a Jew. Israel was founded." of the Jewish Women Against situation continues, it is vital, She spoke enthusiastically of Shamir's pledge was part of the The United Synagogue of Refusal (JEW AR) from the home impossible to wait further," Mrs. a seminar the group was to sponsor price he paid for the support of the America, representing the of Jane Chefitz of Sharon, Uspensky stated. "Therefore my last Sunday (November 20) to religious parties, who won 18 Conservative Jewish laity in president of the Esther Chapter of husband, Igor, and I have decided discuss "the modem problems of Knesset sests between them in the America, sent a telegram to AMIT Women, Within 24 hours of to join our son in the hunger refuseniks," Nov, 1 elections. Shamir protesting his position on "Who Is a Jew." the groups' exchange, asthma strike." The plea for medicine in Their backing, which would give medicine for nine-year-old Dalyia The twenty minute dialogue last particular struck an emotional "We fear that the political Likud and its allies a governing question of 'Who Is a Jew' will tear Shabashova of Kiev was on a plane Tuesday is part of an ongoing chord within each of the three majority · in the 120-member bound for the Soviet Union, effort by the Jewish Community , Sharon women, whose children the Jewish community apart. Knesset, was the basis on which Israel must be for all Jews. The The communication between Relations Council (JCRC), a were clamorously scurrying round President Chaim Herzog asked the two groups accentuated the Boston area coalition of various the Chefitz household, awaiting current Law of Return provides Shamir recently to form a new that recognition. need for greater reform in the area synagogues and Jewish their departure for school. coalition government. Peter Kalikow, the of human rights, in the wake of organizations, to maintain contact "We read about these people, but The proposed amendment of the multi-millionaire publisher of the Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev's with JEW AR to provide support we don't think about them as "Who Is a Jew" provision would New York Post and a major announcement that he will visit and disseminate information individual cases," noted Ms. change Israel's basic immigration purchaser of Israel Bonds, the United States next month, All regarding the plight of Russian Schreiber. "The phone call makes law to deny automatic citizenship threatened to end his support of JEW AR members engaged in the Jews, A similar call was made the situation concrete as opposed to persons converted to Judaism by Israel if the amendment is adopted, conversation proclaimed their earlier this month by the Raanana to an idea." Reform or Conservative rabbis. desire to emigrate to Israel. Chapter of AMIT from the home "The Uspensky family will be on according to the Israel daily Y ediot "The situation seems O.K. of vice-president Debbie Blechner a hunger strike the day we here in According to the amended Achronot recently. because there are so many people of Brookline. AMIT is the first America sit down to enjoy our version, only conversions by "And I won't be the only one," be leaving the country, but this organization in the Boston area to Thanksgiving dinners," Ms. Orthodox rabbis would be told the newspaper. doesn't touch at all the situation of participate in the JCRC's Chefitz observed, recognized in Israel. Meanwhile, two major Orthodox refuseniks, and this is very, very initiation of the "phone link," . JEW AR was formed early in Some of the statements issued groups in America called on the important," related JEWAR Following her resonant greeting 1987 to protest the lack of freedom by leaders of American Jewish religious parties in Isrsel to pursue member Inna Uspensky to Ms, of "shalom," refusenik Irena Lein for Soviet Jews to emigrate. organizations were the sharpest in the change in the Law of Return. Chefitz and AMIT board mem of Leningrad recounted the Comprised of Jewish women from recent memory in relation to Israel. The calls for Orthodox unity bers Nendi Huff and Lisa e~periences of her family to the Moscow, Leningrad, Vilna and Tbe American Jewish Congress, came from the Union of Orthodox Schreiber, Many people are happy Sharon women. Her husband, Ukraine who have been refused in condemning the Likud Rabbis of the United States and to receive permission to emigrate, Eugene, arrested in 1981, had been exit visas for at least ten years, the agreement with the religious bloc, Canada and Rebbi Menachem she said, but refuseniks, those who sentenced to two years of forced group meets weekly in Moscow to called the political deal a "betrayal Schneerson, the Lubavitcber have protested Soviet policy, are labor for " resistance of Soviet lt"Ollf llllll'd 011 Plll,!1" H i l of Israel's partnership with rebbe. 2 -1'HE'. RHODE:irsLA'Nt> HERAib; THURSDAy ; NOVEMBER 24, iil'88 . Temple Beth-El Service Of Dedication - Installation Of Rabbi Susan [ Local News ] L. Miller Congregation Sons of Israel and David, Temple Beth-El takes pride in welcoming Rabbi Susan L. Congregation Ohawe Sons Of Jacob Temple Beth Sholom Miller at a special Service of Dedication to be held in the Sholam Sons Of Jacob Synagogue Sisterhood Temple's Sanctuary on Friday Friday, November 25 Beth Sholom Sisterhood evening, December 2 at 8: 15 p.m. Services this Friday evening Candlelighting at 3:58 p.m. cordially invites the women of the The guest speaker will be Rabbi begin at 4:05 p.m. Saturday Minchoh services are at 4:05 p.m. community to an · unusual and Kenneth E. Ehrlich, Dean of the morning a Kiddush follows Saturday, November 26 - exciting program - a "Hat Party" Cincin~ati campus of Hebrew services which begin at 9 a.m. P'Vayishlach is the Torah to be held on Tuesday, November Union College - Jewish Institute of . ~~" ·lla Saturday afternoon Mincha is at Reading. Morning services are at 29, 1988 at 8 p.m. at the home of Religion and Director of the 4:00 p.m. followed by the Third 8:30 a.m. The synagogue sponsored Roberta Zuckerman, 177 Morris Rabbinic School. The Jla~ . • Sabbath Meal. Ma-ariv is at 4:55 Kiddush follows as usual. Minchoh Ave. in Providence. Congregation will also greet the p.m. Havdalah is at 5:05 p.m. services are at 3:50 p.m. The "3rd A large variety of designer hats more than 70 new member families Lon Cerel On Saturday evening, December Meal" follows Minchoh. Sabbath is will be available to purchase at who have joined the Congregation bring their own suppers and will be 10, the last night of Chanukah, the over at 4:58 p.m. Havdalah is at discount prices. This will be a this year. Members of the Temple treated to beverages and latkes. congregation will have a Chanukah 5:06 p.m. Minchoh for the entire special opportunity to try on an Sisterhood will participate in the Magicomedian Lon Cerel will be Party for the whole Jewish week is at 3:55 p.m. array of styles and colors in hats, at service and sponsor a gala Oneg the featured guest. Cerel, known as community. Adults and children of At the synagogue's yearly your leisure, combining with that Shabbat in honor of Rabbi Miller the "Houdini of Balloonery," is a all ages are invited to the festivities elections the following officers an evening of good company and and the new members. Members of professional magician and which begin at 7:00 p.m. For a were unanimously re-elected: deiicious refreshments. For more the community are welcome to comedian who twists balloons into nominal cover charge there will be President, Harold Silverman; information, please contact attend. whimsical creatures at a rate more free homemade latkes and apple Vice-President, David Friedman; Sharon Groh-Mintz, 751 -1%1. For more information call dizzying than ever seen before. sauce, dreidles for all the children, Financial Secretary, Melvin 331-6070. Celebration of Chanukah musical entertainment by Rabbi Fleischer; Recording Secretary, Johnson And Wales Cbanukah At Beth-El continues with the outdoor Morechai Fried, and a Harold Labush; Treasurer, Isadore Temple Beth-El's celebration of candlelighting ceremony from presentation by Junior N.C.S.Y. Friedman. Hillel Chanukah begins on Saturday Sunday, December 4 through There will be plenty of other food Chased Shel Amess On Friday, October 4, Johnson evening, December 3 at 5:45 p.m. Thursday, December 8 at 6 p.m. available for sale. Reserve the and Wales University Hillel held For the annual First Night following daily Minyan Services. above date on your calendar and The Chased Schei Amess its first Friday night service of the Chanukah Celebration sponsored The lighting will be led by children bring your children. For more Association will hold their annual year. The service was held at the by the Finkle Family Fund, in the Temple's Religious School information call 724-3552. meeting and election and Xavier Auditorium on Broad festivities begin with the from pre-school through grade 6. The usual schedule of services installation of officers on Sunday, Street in downtown Providence. traditional outdoor menorah For more information on this week. Morning: Sunday, 7:45 December 11 at 2 p.m. at the Priest All members participated in this candlelighting ceremony led by Chanukah at Beth-El, call Rob a.m., Monday-and Thursday, 6:40 Memorial Chapel, Lincoln Park fully student run service which was Rabbi Susan Miller. Families will Goldberg at 331-6070. a.m.; Tuesday, Wednesday, and Cemetery, 1469 Post Road, put together by Mr. and Mrs. Friday, 6:50 a.m. Evenings: 4:10 Warwick, R.I. The public is Neckes, the club advisors. The ser BJE Israel Desk p.m. when possible. invited. mon was delivered by sophomore Colin Kahn entitled "Being Jewish Early Childhood Educators' Trip to Israel at Johnson and Wales University." This was a great experience for all The BJE/RI announces that the Young Children." In addition, WZO, Department of Education the students and will be a monthly there will be free time to visit rela and Culture will hold its annual We are pleased to announce event. tions, shop and tour. Early Childhood Educators' Mid During parents weekend back in The price, $1384, includes round October, the Johnson and Wales Winter Israel Study Tour from De trip airfare on El Al from N.Y., KOSHER FISH is now cember 19, 1988 · January 3, 1989. Hillel handed out order forms to three and four star hotels (based on the parents of students to have Seminars with leading early child double occupancy), full Israeli available at hood educators of Israel's universi ~ ~ THE.Do them receive bagel grams. After the breakfast, airport transfers in Is many hours of organizing, plan ties and school system will be held. rael, and seminars and study tours. The program also includes visits to Fresh Codfish ning and shopping the bagel grams Extended stay in Israel and Euro day care and teacher centers, pean stopovers are available at no o~~ were delivered. The bagel grams teacher training and parent educa cut under consisted of orange juice, two extra cost (certain conditions ap tion programs. Topics to be dis ply). Non-teacher spouses may at Rabbinic bagels, cream cheese, a plastic cussed are "Teaching Jerusalem in knife, apples, candies, and freshly tend at a slightly higher fee. SEAFOOD Sound, Movement and Art"; Grants for teachers may be supervision 7 48 Hope Street baked cookies. This was a very "Teaching Jewish Values and available through the Bureau of successful fund raiser for the Early Childhood"; "Jewish Iden· Jewish Educations' Teacher ®* group. 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It is another have discovered that they want Opinion to say, and one of the things we converts, but not so much as to lose ( believe is that you are not so the respect of mainstream ] kosher as we are. Christians. The· strength of Lebovitch Perhaps the rebbe will discover Hasidus is its commitment to the wisdom of Pope John XXIII, Is Lebovitch Hasidis Good For The Jews?· outreach, to convert Jews to its that God really does want us to love Judaism. The weakness of one another, not only when we are [Part Two of a Two Part Orthodoxy. But where Orthodoxy said the prayers. That is not only Lebovitch Hasidus is. that same alike, but even, and especially, Series) is small and embattled, as it is in divisive when inflicted on a small commitment, when it becomes an when we are not alike, one another. by Jacob Neusner most of the Jewish communities community. It is destructive even instrument for the destruction of Until then, I have to say, so far We of the I\On-Orthodox world outside the very largest ones, in the largest community. small communities, on the one as uibovitch Hasidus does not side, and the humiliation and teach and practice ahavat Yisrael, rightly regard Reform Judaism as Orthodoxy should be united and be Providence or Baltimore can denigration of other Judaisms of love for all other Jews, whatever essentially a uniform Judaism, represented by the mainstream well afford another synagogue. But wherever it is found, so too the same sort, that is, other their condition, it is · a kind of Yeshiva-University / Rabbinical even Brooklyn Jewry cannot afford Conservative Judaism. But when Council of America. All others Orthodox Judaisms, on the other Judaism that really is not good for another source of civil strife in side. the Jews. It is a Judaism that is we bring that view to Orthodoxy, should work to strengthen that Jewry. we err. There are many more kinds Orthodoxy, not to denigrate it or Lebovitch is good for the Jews awful for the Jews. Except in one of Orthodox Judaisms than we divide it or deny its authenticity. It is one thing for the Lebovitch when it reaches out to make Jews fundamental way: it also is a could name on a full page of the But in the outback of Orthodox synagogue (it cannot be called a Hasidic Jews in its model, after its Judaism that loves every Jew in National Jewish Post. Judaism, Lebovitch denies the "movement") to conduct its own image. It is bad for the Jews when, the world. And for that, I love Among them, for example, are authenticity of the only Orthodoxy services in its own building in in order to accomplish its goals, it Lebovitch and, for its flaws, find in Orthodox Judaisms that emerge in town. No one benefits. Providence. It is quite another for destroys Jewish communities and it a movement that God has sent to from yeshivas, such as the This I have seen even on the the rebbe's missionary here to treat disrupts the life of other Orthodox Israel, the holy people, out of love. impressive Ner Israel in Baltimore Brown campus, where young and the Telshe Yeshiva in Lebovitch m1SS1onaries bring What The World, And We, . Cleveland. There is the Orthodox tefillin or (on Sukkot) the lulav and Judaism fostered by the old the etrog and tell Jewish students Learned From Kristallnacht elephant of American Orthodoxy, they are teaching "hasidus." These Yeshiva University, with its wonderful inventions of the rebbe by Rabbi Arthur Schneier million consumed in that fire. lesson of Kristallnacht was raised associated Rabbinical Council of somehow found their way, that From the 118th Psalm: "You Have we Jews learned anything by the representative of the United America and its Union of same day, in every Orthodox and have delivered my soul from from the experience of Kristall States government. Synagogues. Conservative prayer-service in death." nacht? I believe we have. We have Half a century ago on this night If we call that "mainstream Providence, but the young I was a child living in Vienna, learned to remember - Zachor, re the world began to come to an end Orthodoxy," as I think we tend to, m1ss10naries don't acknowledge the city of my birth, 50 years ago. I member! - and to remind the for the Jews of Europe. Yet we the we err; it is only one option among that fact. If you want to "return to remember the Nazi SA and SS world it must not forget. survivors dare to commemorate troops breaking into every Jewish that terrible event by keeping the many. In the world of Orthodox Judaism," you take our road; we We have learned that there are apartment in my building at No. 16 lights of our synagogues ablaze all Judaisms with Orthodoxy have the only road-map. I think people evil enough to want to de Leopolds Gasse. After the looting through the night, and by gather defined, minimally, as belief in the other Orthodox Judaisms have stroy the Jews, that when a Mein and the smashing they grew tired ing together in a great act of re revelation by God to Moses, our every reason to condemn this Kampf is written, or a Palestine and left, but the sobs continued membrance, in this hall and in rabbi, at Mount Sinai, of the entire misrepresentation of the Torah. National Covenant, we ignore it at into the night. other halls and synagogues and Torah, oral and written - are also The one thing particular to our own peril. And so we march churches and meeting places across the numerous special groups, such Lebovitch Hasidus is not the and demonstrate and lobby and On my way to school the next the country and in many places as Lebovitch comprises. Talmud but only the special holy protest in behalf of our brethren in morning, I saw the Jewish men around the world, demanding that Now where I am reluctant to books of Lebovitch Hasidus - the Soviet Union and Syria and lined up at the Rosauer Kaserne, the world remember too, so that it find Lebovitch entirely and, as everyone knows, not even Ethiopia, and wherever Jews are the local armory, waiting to be shall not happen again that a peo praise-worthy is its representation all of them, since a fair part of the threatened. "Never again" is our taken away. Their destination, we ple may be set upon and the world as "Hasidus" or, particularly doctrines of that Hasidus is watchword. "Silent no more" is our learned later, was either Dachau or remain indifferent. .Lebovitch-Hasidus, of what is in common to all Hasidus. cry. And because we refuse to be Buchenwald. Some never returned. Broken in body and spirit, we fact mainstream, perfectly The upshot is simple. They talk silent, the world has learned to lis came to the land of freedom of op commonplace Orthodox practices, "the rebbe," but the message is In those days Hitler wanted Ger ten, and to act. which, as a matter of fact, in more that of Moshe Rabbenu. Their many and Austria "Judenrein," portunity, this great nation of im than a few items are characteristic aggressive missionizing is free of Jews. But there was no place Our own country has heard us. migrants. May God bless America, of Conservative Judaism and Lebovitch-Hasidus. But most of to go. The gates of America were all The leaders of our government un this land that has given us a new Reform Judaism too. Lebovitch the things they bring as their own but closed, and there was no Israel. derstand today what they did not life and supported the rebirth and Hasidus represents as peculiarly form the patrimony of all Israel, Hitler had learned, in March of understand when Kristallnacht security of our people in the State Hasidic a whole range of Judaic God's holy people. that year of 1938, at the Evian took place - that human rights of Israel. God bless the President of practices, which they advance with What is wrong with this? It Conference on Refugees, that the are not something outljide of diplo the United States, who stands with an assiduous particularism. diminishes all the other Orthodox free world would do nothing to help matic discourse but an essential us in our resolve to labor for peace, Here again, Lebovitch does Judaisms when the Lebovitch them. part of it. Secretary of State for justice and for the freedom of much good where there are large version of Orthodoxy is Shultz, for one, will always be re all mankind. Orthodox communities. They can represented as particular and We Jews were victims, then, not membered for placing the issue of And so this Kristallnacht we cel sustain many sects and divisions of special, when in the main it is not. only of Nazi brutality but of the human rights and Jewish rights at ebrate, we the victims, that the fi It calls into question, among other free world's silence. What began the very top of the agenda of inter nal victory belongs not to evil but Orthodox Jews, the kashrut of the with the burning of Jewish books national issues, at the United Na to good, not to darkness but to RHODE ISLAND Judaism that is Orthodox but not and the burning of synagogues tions and in his negotiations with light, not to death but to life. Lebovitch-Orthodox. ended with the burning of the Jews foreign states. In accordance with "I shall not die," the Psalmist This weakens Orthodoxy themselves. My grandmother and this spirit, on this very day, in the · tells us, "but live to recount the HERALD overall, since the fast thing grandfather were among the six Third Committee of the UN, the deeds of the Lord." (USPS 464-760) Orthodoxy in America needs is Publiahed Every Week By The Jewish Press Publishing Company more fraternal strife, more of the disgraceful circus of "kosherer Saving Wetlands: It's Now Or Never • EDITOR: than thou" that has embittered the SANDRA SILVA David DeBlois and his company for illegally filling .those who plan and propose public Orthodox community and made Associate Editor in wetlands (5 acres worth, in this projects." Orthodoxy into a laughing stock • ASSOCIATE EDITOR: Less than five years ago, the only case). The Marathon Development Our own state authorities have ·. DAVID DeBLOIS among the non-Orthodox majority efforts on behalf of the federal Corporation was fined $100,000 for the power to halt Big River, as only of American Jews. government to protect vital its actions, and the company's they can issue the permits and • ACCOUNT REP.: Glatt-kosher_ Orthodoxy? It is wetlands areas were mired in the senior vice-president, Terrence funding ($300 million worth) for MARY FITZPATRICK the destruction of all Orthodox Environmental Protection Geoghegan of Boston, was the project to be carried out. We Judaisms and brings ridicule on must call on our state officials to Mailing Addreu: Box 6063, Providence, A.I. Agency's "Dredge and Fill sentenced to a six-month 0294-0 the "Torah-true Judaism" that Program." Today, armed with a suspended prison term and one stop the project before any damage Telephone: (401) 724-0200 Orthodoxy claims to present to the PUNT: Herald Way,o~~ebster SL, Pawl, R.I. truckload of new scientific year probation, as well as being is done. If they do not, the EPA Jewish people. evidence attesting to the im must use its veto authority to halt OFFICE: 305 Watennan Ave., EHi Providence, fined $10,000. The defendants are A.I. 02914 And this brings me back to portance of these areas, the EPA appealing the ruling. Big River. Environmentalists can Bologna. What troubled me was Second class postage paid at Providence, has an entire subsidy, the Office of ' Here in Rhode Island, the EPA only hope that · President-elect Rhode Island. Postmaster send address that the Lebovitch missionary did Changes lo the A.I. Herald, P.O. Box 6063, Provi Wetlands Protection, devoted to has already begun the veto process Bush's pledge that he is an dence, A I. 02940.6063. attend services but did not the cause. for the proposed Big River environmentalist is reflected more participate. He and his club sat in a ev5~i1f'f,10.~R~ta~~~;~'.;_'1~~~~~s t.~-~':'Jd Ne_,; Englanders have witnessed Reservoir Project. If carried out as in his administration than it is in southeastern Mass. $14.00 per annum. Bulk corner ostentatiously not singing, many examples of this Office's planned, the Big River Reservoir his record. The EPA's authority rates on request. The Herald assumes sub manifestly not praying. The effect ,cr1pt10ns are continuous unless notified to the aggressiveness. When the Pyramid would cover 3,750 acres, destroying must not be watered down if we are contrary in writing. was to call into question the Co. of Syracuse, N.Y . set out to over 600 acres of valuable to protect vital wetland areas. 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6 - THE RHODE ISLAND HERALD, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 24, 1988 Judge Bruce Selya To Be Honored Judge Bruce M. Selya of the court bench. He was later con (__ s_ o_c_ia_I_E_v_e_n_t_s ______,] United States Court of Appeals for firmed by the United States Sen the First Circuit has been named ate. After four years on the trial the 1988 recipient of the Louis court, the president nominated Gold-Marks Dr. And Mrs. Dembitz Brandeis Medal for Dis Selya to the Court of Appeals for Steven And Adam tinguished Legal Service, in recog the First Circuit in 1986. He sits on Barbara Gold of Brookline, Mermelstein Sweet Celebrate nition of his numerous contribu that tribunal today, only the fifth Mass., daughter of Manny and Announce Birth B'nai Mitzvot tions to legal education, the person in Rhode Island history to Jean Gold of Brooklyn, N.Y., and administration of justice and to the have attained such a position. Doctor and Mrs. Simon Mermel Paul David Marks of Cambridge, Steven Matthew and Adam community. T he award ceremony Throughout his career, Selya has stein of South Pasadena, Califor Mass., son of Nison and Priscilla Andrew Sweet, twin sons of Mr. will take place on Tuesday, been active in professional and Marks of Pawtucket, R.I. and Boca nia announce the birth of their son, and Mrs. Bernard A. Sweet of 7603 November 29, at the Omni Bilt community affairs. He was a char Raton, Florida, were married on Daniel, on November 11. Wesleyan Place, Louisville, Ky., more Hotel, Providence. ter member of the R.I. Bar Foun Maternal grandparents are Mr. Sunday, August 21 at were called to the Torah for their Brandeis University presents dation and the R.I. Defense Coun and Allan W. Sydney of Prov Congregation · Agudath Shalom, Mrs. B'nai Mitzvot on Saturday this award annually to a noted sel Association. He currently idence. Maternal great-grand Stamford, Conn. morning, October 22, 1988 at 10:30 lawyer who exhibits outstanding serves as a director of the Federal mother is Mrs. Rose Posner of Before her ·marriage, Mrs. Gold a.m. at The Temple in Louisville. leadership in his or her profession Judges Association, as chairman of Muttontown, New York and Palm was the director of the Mayor's Following -the services, a Kiddush combined with outstanding com the First Circuit's committee on Committee on Access to Health Springs, California. Paternal Luncheon · was held in the munity service. continuing judicial education, and grandparents are Mr. & Mrs. Gil Care in Boston and holds degrees Heideman Auditorium for Earlier recipients of this presti as vice-chairman of the committee Mermelstein from the University of Michigan. of San Jose, Costa members of their families, friends gious award have included on intercircuit assignment of Mr. Marks is president of ShurSeal Rica. and the Congregation. A dinner Supreme Court Justice Potter judges of the U.S. Judicial Confer ence. He is a director of numerous Applications. He attended Leeds Yavners Announce dance was held in the evening, at Stewart, U.S. Senator Jacob Jav Design Workshop in the Standard Country Club in its, Watergate special prosecutor community organizations, includ Northhampton, Mass. and Boston Birth Louisville. Leon Jaworski and prosecutor ing the Jewish Federation of Robert Morgenthau. Rhode Island, the Jewish Home for Universitv. Boston. MaAA. It is with great joy that Esta and Steven and Adam shared their Mr. Marks' maternal special day, respectively, with Judge Selya is an honors gradu the Aged and the state Volunteer David Yavner announce the birth ate of Harvard College and Har Nurses' Association. grandmother is Beatrice C. of their second son, Reuven Evegeny Spevakov and Mickhail Lechtman of Pawtucket. R.I. and Farberov of the Soviet Union. vard Law School. In 1982, after A Rhode Island native, Selya Simcha, on October 17, 1988. many years of private law practice, lives in Pmvidence with his wife of Boca Raton, Fla., formerly of West Proud grandparents are Dr. and Paternal grandparents are Mr. Warwick, R.I. and the late and Mrs. Louis I. Sweet of East President Ronald Reagan nomi 23 years, the former Ellen Barnes. · Mrs. Leon Baronfeld of Lancaster, nated Selya to the federal district They have two daughters. Abraham J. Lechtman. His Pa. and Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Providence, R.I. Maternal paternal grandparents are the late Yavner of Brighton, Mass. grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Aaron Marks and Lottie Marks Great-grandmother is Mrs. Rena Dave Zucker of Coconut Creek, Gathering At Cohen Camp Florida. Kantor. Baronfeld. Camp Pembroke, which is For more information call (508) Dr. Steven And Leslie sponsored by the Eli and Bessie 881-1002. Cohen Foundation, will hold its Camp Tel Noar Lose Weight! Stop Smoking! Marks Hershey annual reunion on Sunday, The Eli and Bessie Cohen Reduce Stress! Announce Birth November 27 at 1:30 p.m. at Foundation announces the Temple Emeth, 194 Grove St., appointment of Marty Wiadro as M~elle QMan Dr. Steven and Leslie Marks South Brookline. Hundreds of the director of Camp Tel Noar, Hershey of Bronx, N.Y. announce campers and counselors will gather Hampstead, N.H. Marty has ll •1 11111111 the birth of Alex Jonah's brother, to recall the happy summer spent served in various administrative AUOOCONSCIOUS Noah Jason. Alex and Noah's last year. capacities at both Camps Tevya HYPNOSIS STUDIOS maternal grandparents are N ison and Tel Noar in previous years. He and Priscilla Marks of Pawtucket Pearl Lourie, newly appointed is a graduate of Springfield College and Boca Raton, Florida. His Director of Pembroke, will greet and has taught in the paternal grandparents are Irene the group and outline some of the Framingham, Mass. school system and Herman Hershey of Bronx, plans being made fo r the I 989 for the past 18 years. N.Y. season. A video of the activities of Marty and his wife, Carol, have Maternal great-grandparents are fast summer will be shown and three children and reside in
/ Beatrice C. Lei:htman, formerly of refreshments will be served. Sudbury, Mass. West Warwick, of Pawtucket and Boca Raton, Florida, and the late LET A FRIEND IN ON THE NEWS! .Abraham J. Lechtman, and Lottie Profiles Ill With a Gift Subscription to the Marks Kantor and the late Aaron by Michael Fink mom liked to set a fancy table. Marks. Noah's paternal I remember my aunt Ruth when They came to our Thanksgiving great-grandmother is Molly I was very small always lecturing to and left our cupboards bare, but Schiller of Bronx, N.Y. my mom. She thought her brother the house was lively with argument R.I.HERALD had married a Dora or worse yet a and unsentimental reminiscence. I NCJW - Paid Up Pollyanna - an arty, pretty girl was good to her as well. I helped her who needed her political guidance. shop for clothes for family Membership Event My mother on the other hand weddings. I complimented her on FO.R JUST s10.00 ('14.00 out-of-state) you can respected Ruth. I spent my her appearance. And she was not Rhode Island Section, National your conventional feminine type at Council ofJewish Women will hold kindergarten afternoons with Ruth give a friend or relative 52 weeks of the most com and my mom. They discussed the all. But trying to please doesn't its annual paid-up membership work for me. Certain relationships prehensive publication dedicated to the Jewish event: An Afternoon events in Europe that would lead of Image En have a destiny of their own - Community. Timely features, local & social events, hancement, on Wednesday, into World War II. Also certain bitter parts of our family history, a roughhew them how we will. From the Editor and our Around Town section November 30 at noon: Something bad happened. She A petite luncheon will be fol few scandals to be mocked, and highlight each and every weekly issue. bad-mouthed my mom. Of course I lowed by the program featuring ancient grudges to be nursed. In my boy's mind the name Ruth and defended my mother. I served as Elaine Steiner, Certified Image counselor at her camp. Ruth Consultant. She will discuss the the word ruthless meant the same thing. "Ruth" rhymed with turned on her help. Young people techniques of color · analysis, would leave in the middle of makeup mastery, clothing style ''truth," with a letter missing - summer. I couldn't believe it was and wardrobe planning through the blunt truth that tactful people avoid. Though my aunt had stood happening to me. Our families To give your gift just fill out the coupon below and audience participation and a slide split. She loomed up for me like a presentation. as godmother at my bris, she didn't folktale figure, the embodiment of mail it to: NCJW is the oldest national bother to bring me birthday · envy. In the years when it was not Jewish women's organization in presents. I feared her, but I liked Subscription Dept. her anyway. a wholly bad label, I used to think the country with more than she was a communist. Now I no R.I. 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Something snaps the Name ______I it was hearty. When I was a teen, I good parts right back into shape I Address ______,..pt. fl__ _ All are cordially invited to at grew to enjoy her and liked to show even if they have been worn or t..nd. Chairladies for this event are her off to friends. She went trampled. Everyone has a point of I City ______state ___ Zip ___ Trudy Rotenberg and Dorothy barefoot in her parlor and wore view that adds to your own. Proenitz. second hand peasant skirts. I My memories of Ruth are not I Phone# ______thought she had the kind of class fond. But they are very real. They ,------, · that kids would admire much later, weave themselves into the texture j 'PLEASE MAKE CHECK 0A MONEY ORDER OUT TO R.I. HERALD You saw it in the Heralri! in the 1960's. ~uth and her of the years of her Providence I. . , Y I. , . husband and sons liked to eat. My resi,!len~e. . . ------
THE RHODE ISLAND HERALD, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 24, 1988 7 SSDS Teachers' In-Service Day Focuses On A.D.D. Of Stolen Cars And Dreams Meir Rosenne To Head Jaffa Davies, Director of Delta structured, with consistent and Israel Bond Educational Consultants well-defined limits. The learning by David L. Jaffe and improved" car back. Bit by bit, Organization conducted a one-day teache; materials as well should be Last year, around this time, my wound healed, my sense of per some vagabond filched my car. I sonal violation erased by time. NEW YORK (JTA) - Meir in-service workshop at the consistent and structured, getting Rosenne, former Israeli Solomon Schechter Day School progressively more difficult and walked out of my apartment house And now a year has gone by, !llld one bright, chilly mom to discover it occurs to me that an entire un ambassador to the United States with a focus on A.D.D. (Attention promoting student success. will head the worldwide Israel Deficit Disorder) and learning Students too can be trained to empty space parked where my derground industry exists to pro Toyota should have been. My first cess stolen cars and their parts. Bond Organization beginning Jan disabilities in general. cope more effectively with 1. Attention Deficit Disorder is a problems which require attention reaction was that I must've parked People actually earn their liveli the car somewhere else, in the hood in this industry! People with Rosenne was recommended for neurologically-based disorder that and organized planning. This the position by the Finance is often found in individuals who sequence is followed during the street or further down in the park families. People who enjoy baseball ing lot. No such luck. 'Twas gone as games and antumn afternoons. Ministry of Israel, and the formal have learning disabilities. Among training program: elections will take place at tht next the characteristics associated with 1. The teacher performs a task gone can be. Like penny candy and People, who, because of the pre dime novels. vailing economic and social condi meeting of the organization's I the disorder are: inattention while talking to himself or herself board of directors. specific language problems, and out loud (cognitive modeling) My second reaction was that I tions, because of the get-rich I was either still safely ensconced in quick, be-opportunistic values Rosenne served as Israel's chief poor self-esteem. while the student watches. diplomatic envoy to the United my bed and dreaming or going out rooted in our culture and collective Mrs. Davies began with an 2. The student is asked to to 1987 and has a ofmy mind. A slap to the face later, mind-set, tum to the easiest av States from 1983 overall discussion of ADD, perform the same task under the long and distinguished record of I I knew that neither was the case. e:nue of "success." I cannot con~ ! explaining how the ADD child direction of the teacher's service to Israel going back more perceives the world:" . ..I'll tell you instructions (overt, external My third reaction is not suitable demn someone for that. There but for publication in this paper. than thirty years. He served as a .i just what my head is like," the guidance). for the grace of - well, call it what key participant in the negotiations child says. "It's like a television set. 3. The student performs the So someone, for whatever rea you will: God, circumstance, luck son, swiped my only means of - there but for that grace go I. It's leading to the Camp David peace Only one thing: It's got no channel task while instructing himself or treaty between Israel and Egypt in transportation, my beloved auto truly sad that those denied their selector. You see all the programs herself aloud (overt, self-guidance). 1979, and was also legal advisor to mobile. It seemed incomprehensi slice of "Apple Pie" are compelled keep coming over my screen at the 4. The student whispers the the Foreign Minister between 1971 'i ble that anyone would do such a to take their "just desserts" from same time." instructions to himself or herself as and 1979. Both students and teachers can he/she goes through the task despicable thing to me, of all peo others, by force or filching. In ret learn to deal more effectively with (faded-overt, self-guidance). ple. Me, Mister Compassion, de rospect, I guess I've got a lot to be this learning disorder, says Mrs. 5. The student performs the fender of the downtrodden, hu thankful for. Now, if you'll excuse manist extraordinaire. Some me, I've got to count my blessings. Davies. There are specific task while guiding his or her Are you celebrating a techniques to follow for improving self-performance via private expletive deleted son of another ex attention. First of all the physical speech (covert, self-instruction). pletive deleted stole my property! major event in your life? environment can be modified for Emphasis is also placed on Aaagh! Let us know about it! The car was "recovered" that maximum attention: desks should teaching such procedures as Black and white photos be bare to reduce environmental planning ahead and thinking evening (kudos to the Providence stimuli, and study carrels are sequentially, and strategies for Police Dept.), stripped as a show welcome. helpful because they limit the cooperating on a task with a peer. girl. When I saw it, looking like a magnitude of space surrounding Mrs. Davies will return to reclamation project, my hands the student. Solomon Schechter on March 9 for hungered for some nameless hea JEWISH DATING SERVICE Next, the teacher-student a follow-up workshop on ADD and then's throat. I had been violated, relationship should be well related learning disorders. and I wanted retribution. Now! None was forthcoming, of "Personal Service at its Best" course. The police did their little Scholarships Available For bit, filed yet another theft report Call Ber~ice at: 1-508-998-1233 and moved on to more important ;,._-....: Soviet Emigres matters. The insurance company did their bit, and paid for the nec To help train Soviet Jewish and making the Soviet Jewry essary repairs. 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Around Town by Dorothea Snyder [ SHOW OF HANDS • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •
All that moisture from Sunday's cats and dogs rainfall may have sprouted the cacti a quarter of an inch at 400 Elmgrove A venue last Sunday. Sunset colors and decor led the "Taste of the Southwest" theme for the 13th Annual Show of Hands Artisans Craft Fair presented by the Jewish Community Center.
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Carnival face painting is popular w ith the younger set and siRters Chelsea and Amanda McCullough . • '
One-of-a-kind Judaic stoneware pieces are Toby Rosenbe rg's s pecialty. The Portland, Maine artist shows a platter similar to her seder plate designs to Jerry a nd Frances . ..
A necklace of old silver and precious stones adorns Elaine Hoffman, right, . /f-• \· made by designer Ellen Sperry, at left. The young woman, at center, appears to t' •. "' he observing, but it's only a display photograph of the artist's daughter. -
"Sparkles" is the nom de plume of Harriet Triedman and Sheri Singer who model their hand decorated sweats hirts. The teddies model their children 's line of ornamented sweatshirts, socks and sneakers.
Susan Sklarek, right, tries on an earring designed and made by Renee Lee Rosenberg, at lert. Intrigued by Renee's jewelry is Susan's daughter Maia . ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• ~------___,..- - --
THE RHODE ISLAND HERALD, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 24, 1988 - 9 Temple Emanu-EI Bet Class the Hornstein program or after the first year, at Camp Young Judea in Experiences New BJE Program southern New Hampshire. Hannukah Word Search In addition, there are several national Jewish agencies that offer Puzzle scholarship support to individuals preparing for professional careers by Sandra Silva in Jewish communal work at AND I REBANS E EBACCAMO J approved schools (of which th& Hornstein program is one). These Y~IRACLECHJLBOIRENCE agencies include: RAEAEHACLIOGEJDOYOPR •Council of Jewish Federations, · which makes available both E CJUDITHANUNLPEADILU scholarships and loans for those VHOUFYDKWTED I SHFMVTS interested in careers in Jewish ATNDROJERUSAERFAIHFA federations. • JWB, which offers both tuition RNLOGKISLEVHVONINOUL grants and loans for those seeking BOTLP VFHCRAWEESTUTZE careers in Jewish community OSGIME LDANDISHEROISM centers. *JESSNA, which offers HOLSOBK YNWONALAU QBAM scholarships for those interested in SURRLCWADXEMENELAUSE careers in Jewish education. The Hornstein program at CVIAMIHQLSMAFTIOLDMN T he Bet class of the Temple her child at home, and in the class Brandeis, established in 1969, is H I D E O J E U E A R O I G R D L E T 0 Emanu-El Religious School was room. the only graduate program at a the first class to experience LAP, In this photo, parent Susan Nor-. secular university that prepares ACOLATK ESC E ZH I KTEN IR an exciting and innovative pro man reads the book, Mrs. individuals for professional careers KTZIQEH HAR OTIZEMITHA gram developed by the Bureau of Moscowitz and the Sabbath Can in the Jewish community. UOWBPCDLRJAZUKACGDBH Jewish Education of R.l. dles, by Amy Schwartz. She then Students interested in more Each of the 12 books selected for read a discussion of the concepts in information should contact: NRGELT UCSOPUQLNA HAOD this enrichment program is accom the story and coordinated the sug Hornstein Program in Jewish NYWRSOMODEERFIGHTRLL panied by a guide which serves as a gested activities with the teacher, Communal Service, Brandeis bridge for the participating parent Rosemary Brier. University, P.O. Box 9110, AT I TGPCVNXLVRNTUEP I U as he/she shares the story with his/ Waltham, Mass., 02254, or call H E N Y L T H G I R B S D U M L ,A T N B (617) 736-4200. Brandeis Scholarships Word List Available Antiochus Gimel Light Believe Halle Lit The Benjamin S. Hornstein scholarships are available for Bravery Hannah Program in Jewish Communal individuals age 30-plus who have Maccabees Service at Brandeis University been involved in other careers Brightly Hannukah Maoz tzur announces the availability of and/or raising a family, and now Candles Hay Menelows scholarship support for graduate are interested in preparing for a Cheese Heroism Menorah students pursuing professional career as a Jewish communal Dreidel Hide Miracle careers in Jewish communal work. professional. Eight Idol Nun A number of scholarships are • Arthur Silbert Memorial available directly from the Fellowship for students interested Elephants Israel Shammas Hornstein program. Such support in Jewish communal service who Epimanes Jerusalem Shin is based on financial need. have demonstrated significant Fight Judith Story Hornstein applicants can apply for potential for leadership in Jewish Flame Kislev Talmud three special scholarship life. WE'RE FIGHTING FOR Freedom Latkes Torah fellowships: •Camp Young Judea 'IOURLIFE t •Scheuer Family Foundation Scholarship. The recipient of this Gelt Liberty Victory scholarship for mid-career scholarship is expected to work one American Heart o Answers are on page 15. students. These special summer, either prior to the start of Association _ Good Luck! • THE THIRD ANNUAL RHODE ISIAND HERALD DRAWING CONTEST This Year's Theme is:
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-·-··--··• ,. ••• ,.. ,....,.,, • ••> • •, .,. ,,,,,,._, ,,. .,,,..,.,..,.,.,.,.,.,.,r/ 10 - THE RHODE ISLAND HERALD, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 24, 1988 Israel's In Good Hands Says Capitol Hill Lobbyist by Mark Joffe (__ w_o_rI~d_a_n_d_N_a_ti_o_n_aI_N_ew_s __J NEW ORLEANS (JTA) - of former Treasury Secretary Israel can be confident it will be James Baker to be secretary of treated well by the new American state. administration and U.S. Congress He said that while Baker had Casino Owner Draws Yl;ath elected two weeks ago, according to supported the 1981 sale of AWACS one of the most respected Jewish surveillance planes to Saudi Over Nazi Memorabilia political lobbyists on Capitol Hill. Arabia, the former treasury by William Saphire "We expect the 101st Congress secretary also had pressed to retain "an apology immediately" for the eted last month by the Jewish De current levels of foreign aid to · anguish caused by his annual fense League while a score of Skin to be the most pro-Israel ever," .. NEW YORK (JTA) - The' case Israel, at a time of fiscal austerity heads goose-stepped and gave the Thomas Dine told thousands of of the Nazi-fancier of "Glitter Hitler birthday fetes. and deep national concern over the Nazi salute nearby. delegates attending the General Gulch" has taken on national ram The Workmen's Circle dis budget deficit. ifications. missed Engelstad's disclaimer that Skinheads are violence-prone, Assembly of the Council of Jewish Federations here. On the subject of the PNC Ralph Engelstad, owner of the the festivities, complete with Nazi shaven-headed roughnecks who Dine, who directs the American declaration in Algiers, Ambassador Imperial Palace, a 2,700-room regalia, were just a "joke." admire Hitler and spout Nazi slo Israel Public Affairs Committee, Arad said he was gratified that the casino hotel on the Las Vegas strip, In Washington, the United gans. They have rallied in Engel i spoke at a forum recently on the U.S. administration had viewed it allegedly bolds parties to celebrate States Holocaust Memorial Mu stad's behalf. implications of the U.S. and Israeli with skepticism. i• Hitler's birthday amid his personal seum was less than impressed by Eskenazi told JTA he was vis elections for Middle East peace. He expressed bis government's ' collection of Nazi-era memorabilia Engelstad's offer to donate his ited recently by Alan Hilburg, rep view that the declaration is little said to be worth millions. · Nazi collection. He shared the platform with resenting Engelstad, who showed Moshe Arad, Israel's ambassador more than a ploy "aimed at driving Hotel employees are invited or Sam Eskenazi, public affairs di him a folder describing posters, to Wasbington , who concentrated a wedge between Israel and the coerced to attend, it bas been rector of the museum, said the in daggers and flags, and a few pho his remarks on the goals of the next United States." charged. stitution searches for Holocaust tographs too small to identify. Israeli government and on Israel's Arad said the PNC's call for The University of North Da related artifacts from liberators He said the museum wasn't in response to the Palestine National self-determination is "a kota, iii Bismarck, having learned and survivors. terested but asked for further de Council's declarations in Algiers. euphemism for the establishment of this, was reported last week to be The material offered by the scriptions for the information of Dine noted that President-elect of a Palestinian state." pondering whether to rename the casino owner doesn't qualify, be its collections and acquisition com George Bush pledged during bis Noting that the Palestinian sports stadium it named for Engel told the Jewish Telegraphic mittee when it meets in December. election campaign that he would body had linked its acceptance of a stad, who has given millions to fts Agency in a recent telephone inter Hilburg, described as a "crisis "build upon the pro-Israel legacy" U.N. resolution recognizing Israel hockey program over the years, view. PR man," was hired by Engelstad of tbe Reagan administration. to all other U.N. resolutions, the and to return his latest $5 million Meanwhile, in Las Vegas, Jew after the news spread nationally "We look fo rward to working ambassador said, "One cannot gift. ish organizations that had planned that he kept a Nazi-oriented "Axis witht he Bush administration," he expect Israel to negotiate" with the In New York, The Workmen's to hold events at the Imperial Power Museum" at his hotel. said.' ·--1o..t 1 :i · Palestinians when one of those Circle, whose members include Palace were reported to be can Engelstad was quoted by the The AIPAC official was cautious resolutions equates Zionism with thousands of Holocaust survivors, celling them. news media on October 13 as say in his appraisal of Bush's selection racism. sent a letter to Engelstad askin~ fnr The Imperial Palace was pick- ing he planned to sell his Nazi memorabilia. He annnounced his decision in a letter to the local Jew Jewish Groups Denounce ish Federation. He also met with Las Vegas Mayor Ron Lurie to P.N.C. apologize for any offense that by Andrew Silow Carroll "deeply suspicious" of the PNC's might have been given. NEW YORK (JTA) deliberations. J.W.RIKER The story appeared originally in Reactions by major American According to a Conference of the Las Vegas Bullet, a weekly Jewish groups to the Palestine Presidents release, Abram met newspaper published by Bob Stu National Council's deliberations in with or spoke to representatives of 1l.EALESTATE pak. Stupak also owns the Vegas Algiers combine Israel's scorn and nearly all 46 of his umbrella World Hotel and Casino in Las Ve the U.S. State Department's organization's constituents. Residential gas. position that the Palestine He said they urged him to He wrote in an October 12 Liberation Organization has not "speak out and make clear that the pondominiums - Commercial' "Open Letter to the Clark County gone far enough in changing its U.S._ Jewish community is not Commission" that he was sickened positions. deceived by the PLO public by "the discovery of a Hitler mu Morris Abram said last relations campaign." seum in Las Vegas, and the public Wednesday that he saw "nothing Abram repeated to reporters the Dan Saltzman, Mgr ity of people honoring and cele positive" in declarations by the conditions he believes the PLO brating the birth of Hitler." council, often referred to as the must meet for their Alex Bolvin Rhoda Swartz He urged the county commis PLO's parliament in exile. pronouncements to have any meaning. They include renouncing Maggie Dalpe Evvy Saltzman sioners "to disregard any political Early last Tuesday, PLO contributions, to disregard any Chairman Yasir Arafat declared a terrorism, explicitly recognizing Celia Almonte Ellen Kasie lobbying" and "rid our community Palestinian state and a PLO Israel and unequivocally accepting of this monstrosity." commitment to making U.N. 242. .Neither Engelstad nor Stupak Security Council Resolution 242 The PNC has so far only could be reached for comment. the basis for negotiating peace with accepted 242 within a package of 200 South Main Street, Providence, Rhode Island other U.N. Security Council and - ~ I •! But George Staresinic, who Israel. identified himself as a "publicity Adopted in 1967, Resolution 242 General Assembly resolutions 751-1113 writer" for the Imperial Palace, calls for Israeli withdrawal from relevant to Israel, including the confirmed that a private collection Arab lands in exchange for peace 1975 "Zionism equals racism" of about 30 "Axis military vehi and recognition of Israel's right to resolution. cles" and other artifacts was exist. · Until they accept those housed at the hotel. As chairman of the Conference conditions, ~ id. Abram, the PLO REGISTRATION NOW IN PROGRESS FOR Staresinic said the collection in of Presidents of Major American has· only""decicl~a' for propaganda cluded swastikas, flags, daggers Jewish Organizations, Abram use to create an impression of and posters. called a news conference to moderation on behalf of violence." Our Sixty-Second Season announce that American Jews are Seymour Reich, international president of B'nai B'rith, called its declaration of a Palestinian state "a triumph of style over i~~ substance." Camp Avoda i~f ~Pl££1' s •• T Abraham Foxman, national director of the Anti-Defamation League of B'nai B'rith, criticized Al THE GATEWAY TO CAPE COD 243 Reservoir Ave., Prov. {near Cranston line) 461-0425 Arafat's calling for an RHODE ISLAND'S ONLY COMPLETE KOSHER DELI international conference on the basis of 242. 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I Commission On Jewish Education In North America Formed Medical Center NEW YORK, N.Y. - The Community Centers. Changes Name formation of a broad-based The goals of the Commission: to NEW YORK (JTA) - The Commission on Jewish Education review the state of Jewish Haifa Medical Center was renamed in North America has been education in the context of The Bnai Zion Medical Center announced by Morton L. Mandel contemporary Jewish life; to during the 80th anniversary Israel of Cleveland, its chairman. recommend practical policies that Mission of Bnai Zion. The commission consists of 44 will set clear directions for Jewish Bnai Zion adopted the Medical members representing areas across education; to develop plans and Center in June 1987, when Ernest the United States. Local programs for the implementation Zelig, president of Bnai Zion, and representatives are: of these policies; to stimulate Israel's Minister of Health Carol lngall. Mrs. Inga!! is significant financial commitments Shoshana Arbeli-Almoslino signed Executive Director of the Bureau and engage dedicated individuals an agreement in which Bnai Zion of Jewish Education of Rhode and institutions in collaborative, pledged to raise $4 million, to be Island, curriculum consultant for communal action. matched by. the Israeli the Jewish Theological ·Seminary The recent initial meeting in government, toward completion of and representative of the Council New York was pronounced the facility. for Jewish Education to the "extraordinary" by Commission Conference on Jewish Communal members, who were unanimous in Sara Lee Buys Share Service. their praise of the "diversity, Of Israeli Firm Rabbi Joshua Elkin. Rabbi energy and electricity" that by Hugh Orgel . Elkin is Headmaster of the marked this dramatic assemblage TEL AVfV (JTA) - Sara Lee, Solomon Schechter Day School of of top lay and professional leaders the giant Chicago-based producer Boston. He has taught in the of organized Jewry and the of frozen cakes, pies and other Jewish Education program at the academic and business worlds. processed foods, has just acquired a Hornstein Program in Jewish "There have been other worthy JEWISH EDUCATION COMMISSION CONVENES: Donald 25.1 percent stake in Delta-Gali! R. Mintz, President of JWB, representing the North American Communal service at Brandeis commissions on the subject of Industries Ltd., Israel's largest Universify and has just completed Jewish education," Mr. Mandel Jewish Community Centers; Mandell L. Berman, President of manufacturer of underwear. the Council of Jewish Federations; Commission Chairman a year as a Jerusalem Fellow. stated, "but we are especially It paid $16.7 million for the Morton L. Mandel, Chairman of the Mandel Associated Rabbi Isadore Twersky. pleased with the depth and breadth share and won 11.51 percent of Professor Twersky is Nathan of the affiliations and Foundations, and Bennett Yanowitz, President of the Jewish Delta voting rights. Under the Education Service of North America, convene the historic Littauer Professor for Hebrew accomplishments of Commission agreement, Sara · Lee has a Literature and Philosophy and members, and by the opening session of the broad-based, action-oriented Commission five-year option to buy another on Jewish Education in North America, whose members reflect Director of the Center for Jewish Commission's pluralistic nature, $18.7 million worth of the Israeli Studies at Harvard University. He which reflects a readiness by the pluralistic nature of the Jewish people, and include, at the firm. has written numerous scholarly Jewish leaders to seek common highest levels, leaders of the organized Jewish community, the books and studies in Jewish ground in our approach to the branches of Judaism, the academic field, business and private philosophy and law. strengthening of Jewish identity Jewish foundations. (JWB Press Service) Athens Court Members of the Commission and continuity. Postpones Extradition have been chosen to reflect the "Despite the heavy demands on happen. The Commission has been contradictory and some of which ATHENS (JTA) The pluralistic nature of the Jewish their schedules," he continued, "all convened to produce solid ideas are complementary. As yet there Supreme Court has postponed a that may go first to pilot project are no points of absolute decision to extradite Mohammed and then to implementation." consensus, although there are Rashid, a Palestinian wanted in "Our young live in an open society with unlimited available Prior to their first meeting, many with widespread support. choices, and we want to enhance the likelihood that they will the United States for alleged aerial participants were interviewed in But it is the variety of experience terrorism. choose to actively identify with the larger Jewish Community." depth, to solicit their perceived and the pluralistic makeup of this M. Mandel Judge Panayotis Theodoropou priorities and goals in Jewish group, truly representing the los, who presides over the criminal education. The agenda for the richness of the Jewish experience," section, said last Tuesday that the people, and include top leaders of . 44 of the members of this opening meeting concentrated on he continued, "that will allow us, court needs more evidence before it the organized Jewish community; Commission accepted our prioritizing the resulting major together, to have a profound and can rule on the American heads of institutions of higher invitation because of the belief issues and themes: the people who positive effect on the process of extradition request. learning, including leaders of the that there may be a real educate; the clients of education; transmitting Jewish values to our Rashid is held responsible for a Orthodox, Conservative, Reform, opportunity to have a positive the settings of education; the people. The Mandel Foundation bomb explosion aboard a Pan and Reconstructionist branches; impact on future generations of methods of education; the has convened this Commission. American airliner on a flight to educators; Rabbis; distinguished Jews. ecqnomics of education; the From now on, it truly belongs to Hawaii in 1982, in which one representatives of the academic "Our young live in an open community; leadership and you. Where it goes, what it does, is passenger was killed and several community, and founders and society with unlimited available structures. in your hands." injured. leaders of private Jewish choices, and we want to enhance "We will try to accomplish our The Commission will seek to foundations. Also included are the the likelihood that they will choose goals by working together," make its work .a participatory professionals who actually deliver to actively identify with the larger Mandel said to the commissioners. venture, because of its perception ORT Returns Jewish education services: Jewish community. Our hope is to "There are many points of view that Jewish continuity is a To Hungary educators, teachers, heads of produce systemic change - to represented on this Commission, communal challenge. A major NEW YORK (JTA) - For the bureaus, schools and Jewish cause something very significant to some of which seem to be I , ·, ,11! 1111 w, I ,11 1 p a~(! ' l .-. 1 first time in almost 40 years, ORT, the international Jewish Secular Humanists affirms that "a Jew is a person of gravestones were overturned and Israel and is not a political action vocational and technical training Jewish descent or any person who others were uprooted. committee. AIPAC officials organization, has returned its Redefine Who Is A Jew declares himself/herself to be a Jew Swastikas and Nazi slogans were emphasize that, although they school operations to Hungary. and who identifies with the smeared on the stones, in a Jewish could legally endorse candidates, The decision, adopted at the by Yossi Lempkowicz World Executive meeting in BRUSSELS (JTA) - At a time history, ethical values, culture, cemetery that dates back to the their policy is not to do so. civilization, community and the 16th century. Instead, they provide Budapest late this summer, brings of increasing 'worry over the the delivery of science and meaning of who is a Jew, an fate of the Jewish people." The town, in southern Germany, information on a candidate's Said Susskind, "There is no was the home of Albert Einstein's record and positions. technology laboratories to the organization of Jewish secular Anne Frank Jewish Day School humanists have come up with their doubt in the minds of the people parents. A tablet on a house in "We will not be drawn into a participating in the conference Hofgarten Street reminds visitors fiesta of speculation based on there, as well as a physics own definition. laboratory, advanced video Labeling a Jew as "any person that this will be a controversial that the eminent physicist was isolated and anecdotal material statement. forced to flee his native Germany stolen from our files," AIPAC said equipment and the promise of a who declares himself/herself to be biology laboratory. a Jew," the International "However, it was felt that the to avoid persecution. in a statement responding to The story. The initiative follows an Federation of Secular Humanistic silent majority of the Jewish In Wiesbaden, swastikas and Washington Post people should at long last make Nazi slogans were smeared on a "AIPAC is a membership exchange of visits earlier this year Jews said it spoke for "the silent between educators of the World majority of the Jewish people" in itself heard on this subject," she Jewish memorial near the former organizati_on and exercises a constitutional and legal right to ORT Union and Hungary. making its statement. said. synagogue. Vandals evaded police participate in the democratic Their definition flies in the face The Federation was organized in who had been assigned to protect of the generally accepted definition 1986 in Detroit. Yehuda Bauer, of the site. process. It has operated entirely Holiday Appeal Nets of a Jew as anyone born of a Jewish Hebrew University in Jerusalem, is within the letter and spirit of the Bonds $64.8 Million president of the federation. A/PAC Defends law and will continue to do so." mother or converted to Judaism. AIPAC has some 50,000 NEW YORK (JTA) - A record The Orthodox religious Against Recent members across the country and $64.8 million in Israel Bonds were establishment in Israel has been Vandals Desecrate .Criticism some of them head PACs. Thomas purchased during the recent Rosh trying for decades to eliminate Jewish Cemetery Dine, AIPAC's executive director, Hashanah/Yom Kippur appeals anyone converted by a by David Friedman has long urged American Jews to for Israel Bonds, representing an 8 non-Orthodox rabbi. by David Kantor WASHINGTON (JTA) - The participate in the political process. percent increase over last year's The Reform movement in the BONN (JTA) - In the week American Israel Public Affairs Similar questions were raised results. \ I United States, on the other hand, following the 50th anniversary Committee defended itself recently last month against AIPAC by the The bond appeals were would re~ognize patrilineal commemoration of Kristallnacht, from claims that it has been CBS-TV program, 60 Minutes. conducted in 1,183 synagogues descent. an apparent backlash has resulted directing pro-Israeli political The program accused AIPAC of throughout North America. The redefinition of Who ls a Jew in an upsurge of anti-Semitic action committees to contribute directing pro-Israel PACs · to "While there was concern this was offered at the second vandalism in West Germany. funds to candidates for the U.S. support Richard Licht, the year about the effect of the conference of the organization, The Jewish cemetery of Bad Senate. Democratic candidate in Rhode · · Palestinian uprising on bond attended by about 150 people from Bt!chau in Schwaben was The Washington Post published Island, who was running against subscriptions, the increased High 13 countries. It was organized and desecrated and anti-Semitic a memorandum dated September Sen. John Chafee. Licht, a Jew, Holy Day response by the mass of hosted by · the Brussel& Jewish graffiti appeared in Wiesbaden, 30, 1986, in which Elizabeth was heavily supported by the North American Jewish Secular Community Center. capital of the federal state of Schrayer, then AIPAC's deputy pro-Israel PACs, but was defeated .community has been extremely A resolution was adopted which, Hesse. Similar incidents were political director, said nine by Chafee. 0 encouraging," said Gen. Yehudah according to the organizers, "tries reported throughout the country. pro-Israel PACs had not At the· time, AIPAC ·denied it Halevy, president and chief to put forward a new and positive Anti-Jewish feeling was also contributed to certain candidates. directs PACe, although it provides executive officer of State of l.araeJ definition of 'Who la a Jew."' heightened by the forced They were liated as Christopher them with information on Bonds. "This comes in response to the resignation last week of Bundestag Bond in Mi880uri and W. Henaon candidates. ''This was a heart warming and attempt on the part of organized President Philipp Jenninger. Moore in Louisiana, both concrete demonatration of unity Orthodoxy to impose its own Addressing a special session of Republicans, and John Evans in with Israel, thank.a to the dedicated definition on Jewe everywhere," Parliament on Nov. 10 dedicated Idaho, Thomas Daachle in South Patronize efforts of rabbis, synagogue said Simone SU88kind, vice to the memory of Kristallnacht, Dakota and Harry Reid in Nevada, presidents, and the outatanding president of the international Jenninger delivered a speech all Democrats. AU but Moore were our response of their congregants," federation. widely interpreted as a elected to the Senate. advertisers! aaid Rabbi S~ey Davids, The secular humanist definition, juetification of the Nazi regime. AIPAC is the registered chairman of the orpnization'a · distilled ftom ·a year of discusaio~, , , , !'?!i~~ .i!1. ~!'~. ~~~~~ ."!1!~'}-,7 , , -~°.'!~?!~ , !~~b!,.~ -. ~~~~.~; of ·,'· ··· ...... ·.-... _._._._._._. ·. --~_,y_~_':1_'1.~Jj~}-~-~~~ ------~-- - -
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,/ [ Books in Review J Marilyn: The Magnificent Obsession
by David DeBlois Monroe's unfinished autobiogra- Monroe's childhood is the best that Sales of merchandise bearing her phy, My Story (Stein and Day, has been written. Curiously nanie and likeness make hundreds 1974, 239 pp.), does make for inter- enough, an excellent 1960 biogra- of thousands of dollars annually. eating reading, but must be taken phy, Maurice Zolotow's Marilyn She has been the subject of well with a grain of salt, given her ten- Monroe, the only book which in- over 50 books, and every year sees dency for exaggeration and fabrica- eludes interviews with Monroe the release of at )east two or three · tion. . herself, has never been re-issued by more. Thom McAn markets a line To date, the finest biography its publisher, Harcourt Brace. of shoes in her name, her image available on Marilyn is Anthony The new biography out this displayed prominently in the ad- Summers' work, Goddess: The month from William Morrow & vertising. She has a fan club which · Secret Lives of Marilyn Mon- Co., The Marilyn Scandal by boasts a worldwide membership of roe (New American Library, 1985, Sandra Shevey, is a misnamed vol- \ thousands. 463 pp. ). The book features excel- ume which actually contains little \ And, oh yes-she's been dead for lent investigative reporting, with investigation of scandal, but rather over 26 years. facts carefully documented. Sum- is dominated by opinions and \ There has never been an individ- mers even goes so far as to research anecdotes about Monroe expressed ual who has so completely held the by .her friends and acquaintances. fascination of the American con- Monroe's lifelong love affair with /) \ sciousness like Marilyn Monroe. · "Beneath all her insou- the camera has been captured well I have never met anyone as utterly mean as Marilyn Monroe. She has transcended stardom to • ciance" and wit, death in a number of oversized "coffee Nor as utterly fabulous on the screen, and that includes Garbo. become a legend. She has tran- was her companion ev- table" books. The best of the lot is -Billy Wilder scended legend to become an icon. erywhere and at all still Monroe: Her Life in Pie- ent. becomes mired in this shaky The obsession, it seems, cannot tures by James Spada with George For the trivie. buff, The premise and never recovers. even be limited to America. The times, and it may be that Zeno (Doubleday, 1982, 192 pp. ), Unabridged Marily n: Her The Wierdest-Book-About-Mar Russian journal Nadya notes: its unacknowledged despite a flood of competito_rs re Life From A to Z by Randall ilyn-Monroe Award goes to Nor "When we think of the American presence was what lent I leased in the last four years. Like Riese an~ Neal Hitchens (Congdon man Mailer's Of Women and way of life, we think of bubble- her poignancy, dancing ' wise, Joel Oppenheimer's Mari- & Weed, 1987, 570 pp. ) is the first Their Elegance (Tom Doherty gum' Coca-Cola, and Man'lyn h d f bl" . lyn Lives! (Delilah Books, 1981, at t e e ge O ·o 1v1on as ) h 1~- II Ro T encyclopedia ever compiled about Associates, 1980, 284 pp.). Mailer Monroe." 124 pp. o = up we . ger ay- an individual. The volume includes narrates the story from Monroe's Profiles of the actress have come she was.'' lo r's oft-overlooked compilation, virtually every fact about Marilyn's perspective, speaking in the first from a broad range of sources- - Arthur ~iller Marilyn In Art (Salem House, life presently known. person (as Marilyn). Mailer's ob from biographers to photogra- 1984. ), combines short quotes by For those curious about the session with Marilyn seems to have phers, from Gloria Steinem to Nor- the credibility of some of Marilyn's and about Marilyn with portraits events and unanswered questions always bordered on the psy man Mailer. However, accurate, other biographers (Norman of her by various artists, making it surrounding Monroe's death, I chotic-not only has he written quality books about Monroe are Mailer, David Conover, Robert perfect for browsing purposes. would again recommend Summers' two books about her, but also a much more rare. This is due Slatzer). The only flaw in Goddess Too many of the newer collec- Goddess, and possibly Robert play in which he cast his daughter mainly to two factors: is Summers' rather annoying habit tions, released by individual pho- Slatzer's The Life and Curious as Marilyn. During the play's short (l)Publishers are quite aware that of occasionally engaging in ama- tographers, severely limit them Death of Marilyn Monroe· ' run, she would dress up every night anything with Marilyn's name on teur psychoanalysis. This, how- selves to a small portion of (Pinnacle Books, 1974, 446 pp. ), and act like the object of her fa. it will sell, and so are less stringent ever, is a very small portion of the Monroe's life. Only Andre De an, uneven but often provocative ther's obsession. Neo-Freudians on quality standards, and book and does not mar the work as Deines' Marilyn, Mon Amour investigation. could have a ball with that one. (2)Marilyn, was not adverse to a whole. (St. Martin's Press, 1985, 155 pp.) Gloria Steinem's Marilyn Mailer's first book about Mon making up things about herself, es- The only other quality biography has anything significant to offer. (Henry Holt & Co., 1986, 181 pp.) roe, Marilyn (Perigree Books, pecially her childhood, in order to currently available is Fred De Deines was especially adept at contains a thoughtful and 1973, 269 pp. ), was not particularly serve her purpose, and thus every Lawrence Guiles' Legend: The capturing Marilyn's childlike qual thought-provoking section which well researched, but at least it was shred of information about Mon- Life and Death of Marilyn ities, and his collection (especially attempts to explain Marilyn's eloquent, and in fact is credited by roe must be meticulously checked Monroe (S tein and Day, 1984, the section entitled "Danger Sig- phenomenal appeal. This is the some with touching off the Mari for accuracy. 475 pp.). Guiles' investigation of nals") brilliantly displays this tal- only intelligent investigation of lyn craze. the matter that I have come across. Books about Monroe to avoid in __JI .. ._I.W-P''--' m wi)·•wu ...i, .• ,...._..,,. ·--wwi• The book grew out of an article clude David Conover's Finding which Steinem wrote about Marilyn (Grosset & Dunlap, Marilyn for Ms. magazine. 1981, 199 pp. ), a pitifully bad delu Following the publication of that sion by one of Monroe's early pho article, Steinem was besieged with tographers, and Marilyn Mon ROGER ARANSKY'S letters from readers saying that roe Confidential by Lena they had always felt an affection Pepitone and William Stadiem for Marilyn but were ashamed to (Pocket Books, 1979, 223 pp.), the admit it, given their feminist tasteless and trashy account by CHRISTMAS STORE beliefs. Ultimately, this is the Marilyn's former J:-lew York house downfall of the book, as Steinem keeper. Also, Roger Kahn's Joe & repeatedly attempts to justify the Marilyn ( William Morrow & Co., feminist love for Marilyn by 1986, 269 pp.) is a surprisingly bad NEW ARRIVALS DAILY! portraying her as · a pioneer book from a usually good writer. feminist herself. The book Indeed, the world's obsession with Marilyn Monroe shows no signs of slowing down. BUSINESS or The woman simply will not die. 50°/o off and more!! PLEASURE! -n&.,.On-- Featuring
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THE RHODE ISLAND HERALD, T HURSDAY, NOVEMBER 24, 1988 - 13
Benefit Concert For The Music School
(__ A_ rt_s_a_n_d_E_n_te_r_t_a_in_m_en_t___ ] PROVIDENCE, R.l. -T he Piano, 256 Weybosset St., Axelrod Music School will host a benefit Music, 251 Weybosset St., or T he concert on Friday, December 9, 8 Music School, 75 John St., p.m. at the First Unitarian Church, Providence. N.Y. Film Festival Award To Yale Roe's Benefit Street, Providence, R.l., The Music School, established highlighting pieces by Brahms, in 1987 to bring quality music Israeli T. V. Special Mozart and Schumann. The education to Rhode Island, is a concert, one of a series to benefit non-profit organization in documentary was one of only a few T he Music School and its residence at School One and is American programs accepted as scholarship fund, will feature funded in part by the R.l. State finalists at the Festival distinguished Rhode · Island Council on the Arts and the R.l. International De P rogrammes musicians including pianist Judith Foundation. Its faculty consists of Audio Visuels in Cannes. Lynn Stillman, mezzo soprano more than 50 professional Israel '88 - The Dream at Forty Georgette Hutchins and members musicians who provide individual has been televised throughout t he of the Charleston String Quartet. and group instruction for children Tickets are $8 in advance and United States in cities that include and adults of all levels of interest Los Angeles, Pittsburgh, Albany, . $10 at the door. Dicounted tickets and ability. For more information Miami, Baltimore and Boston for students and senior citizens are about the concert or any of the where it tied for the number one $4 in advance, $5 at the door. classes or lessons call 272-9877. T ickets may be purchased at Avery rating position in its time period. The documentary brought to t he television screen a rare sensitivity to the feelings and fears of Israelis and Arabs. R.I. CHAMBER Yale Roe, a former ABC-TV network executive, made aliyah with his wife and four children in MUSIC CONCERTS 1972. He established his own film and video company in Jerusalem and New York, and has produced presents many documentaries about Israel t hat have been seen around the Yale Roe, right, and cameraman Y ehoram Pirotsky on world. location in Israel. Roe's company specializes in the THE production of artistic, cultural and Israel '88 - The Dream at Forty International Film Festival. info rmational productions. Its won the Silver Award last week in T he one-hour TV special, half- hour documentary J erusalem, SHANGHAI intense competition at the New narrated by Tony Randall, deals J erusalem has been t ranslated into York International Film Festival. wit h the history of Israel's first eight languages and honored by The one-hour TV documentary, forty years and the growing t he New York International Film STRING produced by Yale Roe Films, Ltd., tension between Israelis and Festival. The production The and seen on television throughout Arabs; it was seen by more than a Story of the Prophets won fi rst the United States, was one of million viewers in New York on prize in Rome. Other QUARTET s'eventeen finalists, beating out WWOR-TV last April when the award-winning productions have entries from the BBC, Yorkshire New York Times reviewed it as appeared on television in the Television in England, "brilliantly written, directed and United States, t he Netherlands, WNBC-TV in New York and the produced a superior Italy, Brazil and many other Tuesday , November 29 prominent Public Broadcasting documentary." "The mood is countries. Stations. Frank Capra or sentimental J ohn Mr. Roe, who resides in 8 :00 P.M. T he award marks the fourth Ford," Corry wrote, comparing the Scarsdale, N.Y., and J erusalem, time that documentaries by Yale cinematography and production to Israel, is the author of two books Roe have been honored at the the work of Hollywood's legendary concerning t he tl;levision industry. Alumnae Hall, Brown University prestigious New York directors. Last mont h t he Mozart - S tring Quartet, K. 465 "The Dissonant" Open Auditions At "The House Of The Blue Leaves" Bartok - String Quartet N o. 3 City Nights At Brandeis Debussy - String Quartet Op. 11 City Nights Dinner Theatre announces open auditions for its production of The Foreigner. TICKETS: $20, $17, $14; S TUDENTS with I.D. $4 Needed are seven men and two women. Auditions will be held at the t heatre on Saturday, I Telephone Inquiries 863-2416 November 26 at noon and Sunday, November 27 at 2 p.m. T here will be eight weeks of rehearsal for three nights a week. Performance dates are February 10, 11, 17, 18, 23, 24, 25, 26 and March 2, 3, 4, 5. The show is directed by Peggy Pires. City Nights is in its fifth season. It is one of the few theatres in the state that provides a stipend BY T HE FESTIVAL BALLET payment to cast, crew and With a li,e orchestra production staffing. Those people auditioning for the fi rst time are encouraged to bring, at the if possible, a resume and recent Providence photo to be kept on active file. Perfunning Auditions for new shows are approximately every six weeks. Arts For further information or to let Center the casting department know of your intention to audition, call t he Box Office 723-6060, leaving name Friday, December 9 and telephone number. 7:30p.m.
Gala Celebration Internationally acclaimed director and Master Teachei:- of Saturday, DecemberlO A gala, featuring J ohn Williams, Acting Nola Chilton will dii:-ect John Guai:-e's The House of Blue & Jack Lemmon, Yo-Yo Ma, Harry Leaves as part of Brandeis University's Young Artist Series 2:30p .m. 7:30 p.m. Ellis Dickson, T he Boston Pops opening in Spingold Theater, Waltham, November 30, for two Esplanade Orchestra, Bruce Marks weeks only. For tickets, call 736-3400. Sunday, Decemberll and members of the Boston Ballet, 2:30p:m. . will commemorate the fifth Brandeis University Young performances through December anniversary· of T he Wang Center Artist Series presents The House of 11 according to following schedule: Celebmte The Nutcracker for the Performing Arts on Blue Leaves by John Guare, December l , 2, 7, 9, 10 at 8 p.m.; December 12, 1988. directed by Nola Chilton. This December 3 at 5 p.m. and 9 p.m.; with family (Jndfriends! Tickets for the event, priced at Tony and Obie award-winning December 4 at 7 p.m.; December 8 The maj>rdanceeuent ofthe $20, $35, $75, $100, and $500 comedy is about a would-be at 10 a.m.; December 11 at 3 p,m. holiday season (benefactors), may be ordered by songwriter and his wacky family Tickets are $8 ($5 for November 29 mailing a check to the Wang who come to grips with the preview) with half-price student a visualf east ... a magicalgtf t! Center for the Performing Arts, American dream on the day the rush at curtain. Special price for Fifth Anniversary, 270 Tremont Pope visits New York. students and seniors at December for ticket inrormatbn, please call: Street, Boston, MA 02116. Spingold T heater, Theater Arts 8 morning matinee - $5. For further information, contact Department, Brandeis University, For reservations, call the 353-1129or421-Arts - Vera Gold, Director of Marketing Waltham, Mass. Previews Spingold Theater Arts Center Box and Public Relationa, November 29 at 8 p.m. Opens Office, 736-3400. Order your tickets now! 617-482-9393. November 30 at 8 p.m. Remainiµg ......
14-,- THE RHooE isL<\.ND HERXw: TiiuksDAY, NOVEMBER 24, 19s8··· Cranston; and two grandchildren. EVELYN RICHTER The funeral procession left from CRANSTON - Evelyn Mount Sinai Memorial Chapel, Richter, 70, of 28 Oaklawn Ave. 825 Hope St., for the graveside died November 14, 1988, at St. service at Lincoln Park Cemetery, Joseph Hospital, North [ Obituaries Warwick. Providence, shortly after being J admitted. She was the wife of the NAOMIGRUENEBERG late Herbert Richter. ROBIN M. ALBERTS Durham, N.C.; and her paternal for the American Insulated Wire PROVIDENCE - Naomi Born in Woonsocket, she was a WINCHESTER - Robin grandmother, Rose (Hazen) Corp. of Pawtucket for 39 years Grueneberg, 71, of the Jewish daughter of the late Harry and Mindy Alberts, 28, of 200 Swanton Alberts of New Bedford. before retiring three months ago. Home fo r the Aged, 99 Hillside Annie (Safenovitz) Goldfine. She St., died Tuesday, Nov. 8, 1988, Funeral was held at Tifereth He was a volunteer worker at the Ave., a sales clerk for the Outlet had li ved in Cranston more than 35 from injuries received in an Israel Synagogue, 145 Brownell Cranston Senior Center. He was a Co. for 15 years before retiring, years. automobile accident. She was the Avenue, New Bedford. Burial was member of the Local #1203 of the died November 15, 1988, at the Mrs. Richter was a member of daughter of Norman and Barbara in Tifereth Israel Cemetery, New Electricians Union. Du~ing World home. She was the widow of Temple Torat Yisrael and the (Schwartz) Alberts of New Bedford. Arrangements by Fisher War II he served in the Army in the Arthur Grueneberg. Temple's Sisterhood. She also was Bedford. Memorial Chapel, Fall River. European Theater of Operations. Born in Lithuania, a daughter of a member of the Cranston Chapter She died at Winchester Donations may be made to the During the extensive bombing in the late Yael and Yittel (Kaplan) of Hadassah. Hospital. Robin M. Alberts Memorial North Africa he promised that if Jolson, she lived in Illinois before ' She leaves two sons, Ronald H. She was born in New Bedford Endowment Fund, c/o Tifereth he survived, he would go to daily moving to Providence 41 years ago. Richter of Coventry and Andrew and lived most of her life there. She Israel Synagogue, 145 Brownell religious services the rest of his life. Mrs. Grueneberg was a member L. Richter of East Greenwich; a was a member of Tifereth Israel Avenue, New Bedford, MA. He followed through and attended of Temple Beth Shalom, its brother, Nathan C. Goldfine of Synagogue. She was a courier for daily services until he went to t he Sisterhood, and the Jewish Home Woonsocket; and a grandson. Federal Express. ISADORE COHEN Miriam Hospital several days for the Aged. · The funeral service was at Max Miss Alberts was a 1978 PROVIDENCE - Isadore before he died. He was a member of She leaves two daughters, Joyce Sugarman Memorial Chapel, 458 graduate of New .Bedford High Cohen, 66, of 180 Sinclair Ave., the Jewish War Veterans Post, a Wacks of.Cranston, Emily Seltzer Hope St., Providence. Burial was School, where she was a standout died November 11, 1988, at member of Temple To rat Y israel, of Forest Hills, N. Y.; and three in Lincoln Park Cemetery, on the school's tennis team. She Miriam Hospital. He was the and a member of the R.l. Jewish grandchildren. Warwick. was named to the Standard-Times husband of Bella (Sirkis) Cohen. Fraternal Assn. A funeral service was held at the All Scholastic tennis team in 1977. Max Sugarman Memorial Chapel, Born in Providence, a son of the Besides his wife he leaves two TILLIE R. STERLING She was a 1980 graduate of New late Barney and Annie (Sancller) sons, David Cohen of Providence 458 Hope St. Burial was in Sharon WARWICK - Tillie R. England School of Photography. Cohen. he had been a lifelong and Harvey Cohen of Esmond; a Memorial Park, Sharon, Mass. Sterling, 80, of 1401 Warwick Ave., Survivors include her parents; a Providence resident. sister, Gloria Levitt of Providence; died November 12, 1988, at brother, Dr. Mark J. Alberts of He was employed as a die maker a brother, Harry Cohen of CECELIA ·KLEMER PROVIDENCE Cecelia Miriam Hospital. She was the Klemer, a resident of the Jewish widow of Arthur F. Sterling. Home for the Aged, 99 Hillside Born in Lithuania, a daughter of U.S. Federal law now requires all funeral homes to Ave. , died November IO , 1988, at the late Abel and Sarah (Kadasevitc) Silver, she lived in provide itemized pricing . .Mount Sinai Memorial Chapel the home. She was the widow of Abraham H. Klemer. Warwick for the past 12 years, has provided this courtesy for over thirteen years. Born in New Yo rk City, a previously living in St. Petersburg, daughter of the late Sigmund and Fla., and Worcester. Rebecca (G reenberg) Popper, she Mrs. Sterling was a member of MOUNT SINAI had lived in Providence over 70 Temple Am-Pavid, and the years. Women's Association of the She was a charter member of the Jewish Home for Aged. She was a MEMORIAL CHAPEL former Temple Beth Israel. She member of Hadassah, the Majestic The only RI Jewish funeral home that is a member of was a member of Temple Beth-El Senior Guild, the Social Seniors of the Jewish Funeral Directors of America. and a member of the Women's Warwick and the Cranston Senior Association of the Jewish Home Guild. for the Aged and Miriam Hospital. She leaves a daughter, Janet The Rhode Island Jewish funeral She leaves a daughter, Dorothy Chaiken; a sister, Bella Aron, both home that can be trusted .... K. Schwartz of Providence; two of Warwick; a brother, Saul Silver for its honesty . . . integrity . . . grandchildren and four of Worcester; six grandchildren great-grandchildren. and four great-grandchildren. and compliance with the highest The funeral procession departed A funeral service was held at standards of Jewish ethics from Mount Sinai Memorial Mount Sinai Memorial Chapel, Chapel, 825 Hope St., for the 825 Hope St., Providence. Burial and conduct. graveside service at Lincoln Park was in Holy Society Cemetery, Over 100 years service to R.I. Cemetery, Warwick. Leicester, Mass. Jewish families by our director, LEONARD LAZARUS Mitchell, his father and grandfather. FOSTER, RJ. - Leonard CARD OF THANKS Lazarus, 53, of 158 Howard Hill The family of the late Leo HOME OF YOUR FAMILY RECORDS. Road, died November 19, 1988, at Schwartz wishes to express the R.I. Hospital. He was the sincere thanks to our friends 331.;3337 and relatives for their Call Collect from out;:if-state husbar.d of Linda (Marcu) Lazarus. Born in Providence, he thoughtfulness and sympathy 825 Hope Street at Fourth Street In Florida call: 305-940-0759 was the son of Joseph and Minnie during our recent (Belovitch) Lazarovich. bereavement. Your support is We have been privileged to pr~vide the majority of Mr. Lazarus was employed by deeply appreciated. monuments in RI Jewish Cemeteries for over 90 years. Kelly & Picerne, Inc. in the The family of maintenance department. He was the late Leo Schwartz Please call for our assistance. a resident of Foster for five years, previously residing in Warwick. Besides his wife, he is survived by two brothers, Harold Federations Expand Lazarovich and Sheldon Lazarus, both of Providence. Support For An excerpt from the The funeral service was held at Congregational Swan Point Chapel with burial in Swan Point Cemetery. Schools STATEMENT on Arrangements by the Max NEW YORK (JTA) Sugarman Memorial Chapel, 458 Federations increasingly are Hope St., Providence. providing financial support to FUNERAL PRACTICES congregational elementary and secondary schools, according to a by the Rhode Island Board of Rabbis report recently published by the Jewish Educational Service of 'When a death occurs, families initially North America. The report, entitled "Communal should consult the officiating rabbi for Support for Congregational Schools: advice and guidance regarding both Current Approaches," notes that preparatory rites and the funeral itsel£ RUBIN various funding approaches are being studied, as issues arise over since the responsibility for the ritual rests how the money should be utilized. with the officiating rabbi:' MEMORIALS, INC. In the 1950s and '60s, many congregations opposed federation aid for their educational programs, ~--:t;i'll4'~il'H
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However, t_hrough ritual, study, confronting Thaler, Cantor Bruce Halev, (Continued from page 1) or engagement life, transcending tragedy, trying artists Moshe Gershuni and Ari there is no danger in making the deal with issues related to "survival connection, he asserted, and the announcement, why not to make the world better - is Dubi, and the timeless words of include a photo? explored in the ABC-TV ~ne-hour philosopher Abraham Joshua and immigration." The impact is tremendous. special, I Ask for Wonder - Heschel. organization is described by According to Czarlinsky, other Black and white only member Mrs. Uspensky as "a pure area organizations are already Experiencing God, Sunday, I Ask for Wonder was created by democracy without leadership." All scheduled to join in the phone link please. December 4 at 1 p.m. . Yale Roe, producer of the recently in upcoming months. In a moving and uplifting acclaimed television special, Israel . have a good command of the portrayal of the human experience, '88 - The Dream at Forty. His English language. I Ask for Wonder explores the half-hour documentary, Jerusa Bernice Chefitz, Field enigma of suffering and the lem, Jerusalem, has been trans Representative for the New wonder of healing in the stories of lated into eight languages and was England Region of AMIT, was one Selection and Quality those who have "chosen life." honored by the New York of the participants in the call made Produced by Yale Roe Films International Film and Television on behalf of the Raanana Chapter. Are Right Aroulld the Corner! Ltd. for the Jewish Theological Festival of New York. That discussion focused on their Seminary of America, the program I Ask for Wonder is the second desire for literature about Israel, as focuses on men and women whose program in a series of four well as Hebrew and religious lives have been shattered by presented by the Interfaith textbooks, she said. FRANK'S FRUIT EAST, INC. personal tragedy. As they work Broadcasting Commission - a The information retrieved from through the seeming unfairness of non-profit organization created by the phone link is passed on to the their pain, a common spirit of the communication departments JCRC, and subsequently triumph emerges to make a of the Jewish Theological forwarded to the National Come visit our newly remodeled store, close to the East touching statement of the Seminary of America, The Conference of Soviet Jewry in New resiliency of those who "choose National Council of Churches, York. Randy Czarlinsky, Associate Side, with plenty of free parking. life." It is a universal message of Southern Baptist Convention and Director of the JCRC, stressed the the search for meaning beyond the U.S. Catholic Conference. The significance of these phone calls in Fresh Produce absurdity ... in the world as it is remaining programs will air on reinforcing that "glasnost" has no supposed to be and life as it ABC-TV on March 5 and April 23 impact on the plight of the becomes. in 1989. refuseniks. "Initially, people might Boar's Head Brand Deli Meats Appearing in the program are Please check your local listings be scared to make the phone call "ordinary people doing fo r exact time and date. and think 'What am I getting extraordinary things" to mend Deli Lunches their lives. Rabbi Harold Kushner, author of When Bad Things WRAP & PAK Prepared Foods made on the premises! Happen to Good People, recounts 236 Meeting Street (no ch emicals, no preservatives) his, family's experience with the Providence, RI 02906 death of a 13-year-old child. 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