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VOLUME LXV, NUMBER 13 ADAR I 16, 5755 /THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 1995 35¢ PER COPY Senator Pell Receives Humanitarian Award The National Conference of Latino, the largest and oldest nancial barriers to higher edu­ Rhode Island and Southeastern Hispanic organization in Rhode catiqn culminated in the Pell New England, founded as the Island, and Sen. Claiborne Pell, Grant program which provides National Conference of Chris­ the longest serving senator in assistance to students of low tians and Jews, has announced Rhode Island history. and moderate incomes to at­ the winners of the 43rd annual Pell was first elected in 1960 tend college. Humanitarian Awards. The and has had a public service He is a director of the Society awards are given each to honor careerwithinnumerableaccom­ of Friends ofTouro Synagogue community leaders who exem­ plishments. He has received in and a trustee of Save the Bay. plify the National Conference some 20 decorations from the He has authored three books mission of" ... promoting under­ United States and other nations and has received honorary doc­ standing and respect among all around the world for his work torates from some 46 colleges races, religions and cultures .. . " in foreign affairs. and universities. He receives The 1995 honorees are: Fred Prior to entering the Senate, the award in the public service C. Lohrum, chairman, president he was vice president of the In­ category which is named for and chief executive officer of ternational Rescue Committee Sen. John 0. Pastore. R.I. Hospital Trust, who will re­ and directed the rescue of Hun­ The awards will be given at ceive the award in the corporate garia n refu gees after the Hun­ the 43rd annual Humanitarian category; Patri cia :-. 1a rtinez, e - garian Revolution. Award Dinner on May 8 at the ecutl\·e dire to r of Progre o Hi work to eliminate the fi- R.I. Convention Center. Sen. Claiborne Pell Illinois Introduces Speaker Gingrich Trial and Triumph for Rabin Denies Conflict by David Landau prime minister and his long-held Anti-Terrorism Bill JERUSALEM (JT A) - Feb. 2 religious view that Israel must of Interest ought to have been a triumphant be ready to make "far-reaching by Brigitte Dayari fund-raising or solicitation of day for Prime Minister Yitzhak concessions" in order to attain CHICAGO (JT A)-In a local funds in Illinois for terrorist by Larry Yudelson YORK Rabin. peace and thereby save lives. move reflecting rising national groups. NEW (JT A) Marianne Gingrich was headed The historic summit meeting "But this peace is not what sentiment to curb support for It comes in the wake of wide­ for Israel last week, traveling in Cairo with Egyptian Presi­ we had prayed for," Yosef said terrorism in this country, Illi­ spread reports that Chicago has dent Hosni Mubarak, Jordan's in the letter. nois has become the first state to become a hotbed of fund-raising neither as the wife of the Speaker of the House nor as a Christian King Hussein and Palestine Lib­ The mood in Israel now is introduce a bill aimed at halting efforts for terrorist groups such era ti on Organization leader plainly far less enthusiastic over the flow of funds to interna­ as Hamas, the Palestinian organi­ pilgrim. Shewasgoingasanemployee Yasser Arafat gave the stalled the peace process than it was a tional terrorist groups. zation responsible for recent at­ of the Israel Export Develop­ peace process a badly needed year ago. And in a parliamen­ The legislation would assign tacks against Israeli civilians. shot in the arm, but it did little to tary democracy, the public civil and criminal penalties for ment Corp. to learn how to con­ (Continued on Page 4) vince American companies to bolster the premier's standing. mood can seep into the Knesset set up shop outside Beersheba. The Cairo summit marked chamber and ultimately erode The corporation is dedicated the first time that the region's the numbers that hold sway to creating a free-trade zone in so-called "peace coalition" came there. Israel. Backed by wealthy together in a demonstrative In Labor's own ranks there American Jews, the group hopes show of collective commitment. are Knesset members whose to receive a formal contract for At the conclusion of the sum­ views on the peace process are the zone from the Israeli gov­ mit, the four leaders issued a joint clearly hardening, and who may ernment. communique condemning the notbereliableinaKnessetshow­ American and other foreign ongoing terror attacks that have down over further peace moves. companies doing business in the all but crippled the process. Even if Rabin proves able to zone would be exempt from They also called for a prompt navigate the political shoals, his most Israeli taxes and regula­ move to "conclude the negotia­ ability to steer his ship of state tions. tions on the interim agreement toward further diplomatic As the firm's vice president between Israel and the Palestin­ breakthroughs may be irre­ for business development, ian Authority in all its deemably crippled by Shas' de­ Marianne Gingrich is helping to aspects."The summit provided cision. Progress on the peace coordinate marketing efforts. the momentum needed for Is­ front, in the best of circum­ One of three full-time market­ raeli and Palestinian negotiators stances, requires bold decision­ ersin the United States,sheover­ to resume their talks in Cairo. making, which in turn requires sees "a host of marketing repre­ Yet Feb. 2 ended badly for solid public backing. sentatives working on a success­ Rabin. Rabin will need this public fee basis," said David Returning to his home at 2 backing when he begins to with­ Yerushalmi, the corporation's a.m. Feb. 3, the prime minister draw Israeli troops from the chairman and chief executive was confronted by two Knesset West Bank in the context of the officer. members of the fervently reli­ negotiations with the Palestin­ She earns $2,500 monthly, gious Shas Party, Moshe Maya ians. plus commissions, according to and Raphael Pinhasi, who in­ And on the Syrian negotiat­ news reports. formed him that their party had ing track-assuming President Licht Becomes PECDC Board Member In 1993, U.S. Rep. Newt decided not to rejoin his coali­ Hafez Assad is prepared to re­ Gary Licht, on the right, and his daughter Chloe, are congratu­ Gingrich (R-Ga.) had praised the tion. turn to the bargaining table soon lated by Mayor Vincent A Cianci, Jr., on the occasion of Licht's free zone idea to Israeli officials. They handed him a letter - Rabin will require similar installation on the board of the Providence Economic Develop­ But in a news conference in from Shas' spiritual mentor, backing if he attempts a with­ ment Corporation. Licht is president of Jacob Licht, Inc., and vice Washington recently, Gingrich former Sephardi Chief Rabbi drawal from the Golan in ex­ president of the Hoyle Square Business Association. Ovadia Yosef, who reiterated change for a full peace with (Continued on Page 4) his long-standing respect for the Damascus. !' ;1Qf,.t O / ,~~ ', ~-.,,t·]" J· r rr·_)Q1 P · r n f l\ ft""J" L J TJ '.:l f\A_J.-. rr,r .A A l ':) -Y O,lr""\ l Jpogroms a generation to escape by way of the Trans­ The famous artist played :\c·"t"n1. RI !12S40 the Russian pogroms caused an earlier, and the newer refugees Siberian Railroad to with lens distortion later in his increase of the population, and who had fled from Hitler came Vladivostok, from whence they career. His fisheye twist on the 849-1233 by the end of the century 100 directly under Japanese control sailed to the Japanese port of glamour of the Duke and Duch­ 24') \\'ickrndcn St. Jewish families lived there. since Japan had seized Manchu­ Tsuruga. They remained in ess of Windsor speaks volumes l'nl\·idl'nrl'. RI 02/,-,,,,. ,,,I/ tr,./;1r /0r aid Japan financially during the Honghew, but native Chinese pation of Japan. Beate Sirota, FOR AD RATES, 1 1 Russo-Japanese War of 1904 to continued to live side by side daughter of the Viennese pia­ in/r1nn,1/ il"Jll r1r ,!lr / /?11-f'!il"!' 1905. with their Jewish neighbors. The nist Leo Sirota who enjoyed ff CALL 724-0200 Jacob H. Schiff, an American Jews were never moved into Japanese hospitality during the Jew and president of the bank­ camps and were free to leave war, championed Japanese ing firm of Kuhn, Leob, and the ghetto daily to earn their women's rights granting equal­ Company, played a crucial role living. ity and mutual marriage con­ in sponsoring a total of $200 But the most interesting Japa­ sent - in articles 14 and 24 in million in war loans to Japan. nese-Jewish connection made the revised Japanese Constitu­ President's Day Sale During the 1930s, Japan be- during the war occurred in tion of 1947. Take an additional ''We knew Mom needed . more care- not a nursing home. 10% Off We found the answer at Highla,nd Pavilion ... all previously marked--down merchandise privacy, elegance, andjus( February 17 through 20 the care she needed!" ••• Highland Pavilion Gracious Assisted Living (401) 273-2220 4 THE RHODE ISLAND JEWISH HERALD, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 1995 EDITORIAL advocated it to [South African President] Nelson Mandela, I've "No" to School Prayer, "Yes" to School Vouchers advocated it to every Israeli of­ · · . public schools will necessanly ficial I've seen. by Rabbi Avt Shafran opposed by Agudath Israel of instruction in the pubhc school be ·th s of values or "I believe that having free­ Director of Public Affairs America, the grass-roots Ortho- system weighed heavily upon b tetli er vadcuumhere wars over d h I I f A . . h . . f . I d. b a egroun s w enterprise zones and free-trade ~~- at sr~e o hmenc~ t ?ox Jew~s orgaru~a~onJ a~• h the rabbis, ace~ i~g toh a!' ~ - _issues like prayer in the class- zones that resemble Hong Kong . e 1ve at adhme wd den':" a iar to ro serve1rs o dt e hewis_ server present unng t eir e- room, sex education, "scientific and Singapore in order to create has long been eeme ev1ance scene ror voca stan s c amp1- liberations. t· • " d"stribution of ha h d · " It · h ti f "t h d bb" crea 10rusm, 1 jobs so that people in Gaza are smetamorp ose mto a er- orung t e preserva on o ra- Indeed, t e esteeme ra is d b ok-banning and able to actually have a better nate li.f es tyl es" ; w h en the t a k - d.itiona . I va Iues " m. socie . ty . expressed t h eir. d eep concern con,, . booms, o • la" are fought. . ff ll"f ha be A d hi I' .ti. . d fi. f . ram wcurncu chance of going to work and are mg o eta 1 e s come an gu at srae s pos1 on on overthealarmmg e ato posi- A d .f th former option is, less likely to be terrorists is good issue of "reproductive free- theissueofpublicschool prayer, tive moral values among many f ~tt i efor worse the one for the world," he said. dom"; when geronticide has though, was adopted with a American children, as well as or e~ otr d legi:slatures bee d " ha · " I I · d kr ht . h h • th t our socie y an "Now, that's my advice to n rename eut nasia ; a c ear y commurucate ec z, sympathy wit t e view a h h ldn't the respon- the Israeli government. I do not time when the commission of a deep and heartfelt groan. Its prayer in public schools could c_bolose, s otu b lance be the . . 1· . ed b th f d b f ·ty t d I tru ti" si e coun er a recommend any company to cnme 1s irm t more y e ear stan was orn o necessi , no · well serve a eep y cons c ve .1 b. lit f options for par- them. I couldn't care less who of cal:'ture than by t~e. tug of consti~tional ideology. . purpose. An~ t~ey approached :~:; ~~o y:ant their children they pick. And I think there'~ a conscience, when defining the Unlike most large orgaruza- the issue within the overall tu d •th some moral vi- huge distinction," Gingrich said. interface of moral wrongs and tions,AgudathlsraelofAmerica framework established by their nur re W1 · sion? Backers of the Israel Export modern "rights" has become does not entrust decisions on predecessors - that a school TheAmericancommunity- Development Corp. were the increasingly difficult for count- policy issues to a board of direc- prayerinitiative would theoreti- and, in particular, the Jewish primary forces urging the fre~­ less people, particularly young tors. Though its activities ~u_n a cally be acceptable, if it coul? community _ should be un- trade in Israel. They used their ones. wide gamut, from the provision truly assure iron-clad denorm- abashedly reconsidering the influence as prominent Ameri­ And especially so, with G-d of social services and job train- nation-neutrality. ButtheCoun- much-maligned but eminently can Jewish philanthropists and Deus non grata in the public ing to legal advocacy and edu- cildeemed therecentinitiatives reasonable option of school business people to win over Is­ school classroom. ca tional services, Aguda th failures of that all-important lit- vouchers, of allowing parents raeli officials. Implicit in Jewish law and Israel'severypositionisformu- mus-test. to choose state-mandated edu- They also organized a Con­ loreistheidea that one can never lated exclusively by its rabbini- "The (present) effort to per- cation for their children in the gressional lobbying campaign. underestimate the power of cal leadership, the Council of mit organized public school religious or non-religious envi­ Three congressional letters were even a single word, or the im- Torah Sages (Moetzes Gedolei prayer," Agudath Israel's offi- ronment of their choice. sent urging the Israeli govern­ pact of a simple idea. A public HaTorah), a select group of Ye- cial statement read,"could eas- As readers familiar with ment to support the free-export statement of gratitude to the shiva deans and renowned Tai- ily lead to denomination-spe- Agudathlsrael'sviewsmaywell zone. Creator of all is thus no insig- mudic scholars venerated cific prayer," which has the po- be aware, we are strong sup­ Gingrich was not approached nificant thing; it can be a small throughout the Orthodox tential of destroying the "de- porters of "school choice" for to sign any of the letters. "Un­ but healthy seed planted in the sphere. nomination-neutral environ- this and a variety of other rea­ fortunately, we missed him in richearthofa young mind. And Itisasystemthatmightseem ment appropriate for students sons as well_ most notably, 1993," Yerushalmi said. when one regards the public quaint and archaic to some, but of any and all religious back- our firm conviction that Jewish To undertake the Washing­ school system in the United itisonethathasnotonlyserved grounds." education is the key to Jewish ton campaign, the corporati~n States in the 1990s - and the the Jewish community well, but The most-widely published continuity,and thatpublicpoli­ retained former U.S. Rep. Vm society that has emerged from is quintessentially Jewish. Those version of the public school cies that enable needy Jewish Weber (R-Minn.) that system over the past sev- best qualified to provide guid- prayer Constitutional amend- children to enter Jewish schools It was Weber who recom­ eral decades- the need for an ance, our religion and our his- mentthathasbeenpromotedin deserve our community's mended Marianne Gingrich for injection of divinity-conscious- tory teach, are the generation's Washington of late has it that, whole-hearted support. the job, Yerushalmi said. ness into the educational envi- most righteous and learned in "Neither the United States nor But even for those who do "She has a professional and ronmentbecomesmorethanjust Torah. Their council is, in the any State shall compose the notsharethatparticlarperspec- educational background in ur­ apparent; it reverberates like end, the most trustworthy and words of any prayer to be said tiveand whose first educational ban design, so she understood thunder at Sinai. inspired. in public schools." The m_~jority ri · the vi tali of ublic the planning issues. She under- Few perceive tpe threat to When public school prayer oica 11lllss · · education, t e e · ate over od -the--teteconrmmdtatfuns society's moral fiber as eenly recently returned to the fore- fore, would be able t~ de~ide school prayer and other efforts issues; she was so excited by it, as do Orthodox Jews, and few front of public debate, theCoun- that the school day begm with a toinjectdenominationalismi:1to she was happy to come on so appreciate the power of cil of Torah Sages revisited the group recitation of "The Lord's the public setting should give board," Yerushalmi said. prayer. And so, many were sur- issue. The sociological climate Prayer" or some New Testament ample cause for pause. "We hired her because of her prisedtoreadthatrecentschool- of the American scene and its reading. Needless to say, If our response to school skills and her education and her prayer proposals were being nexus with the dearth of moral whether a Jewish child would prayer must be a regretful no, enthusiasm. One of the things ------... •decidetojoinortooptoutofthe then let our response to school we did not do is advertise that prayer, he or she would suffer. choice be a resounding yes. Marianne Gingrich was work­ Though the fervently Ortho- ing for us," he added. dox Jews who comprise Anti-Terrorism Bill But Chuck Lewis, executive Agudath Israel's immediate director of the Center for Public constituency do not generally (Continued from Page 1) Integrity, an ethics watchdog (USPS 464-780) send their children to public Some reports also indicated Published Every Week By The group in Washington, said her Jewish Press Publlshlng Company schools, the organization sees that paramilitary training for appointment raises "ethical is­ itself as an advocate as well for EDITOR members of Hamas and other sues." ALISON SMITH ·the larger Jewish population - groups may have been con­ "One of the reasons this is ASSOCIATE EDITOR Candlelighting including children who may ducteli in Illinois. interesting is that she has no NEIL NACHBAR have little idea of what their Under the provisions of the background in trade or the CONTRIBUTING REPORTER 5:01 Jewishness means. We are as bill, which was drafted with in­ Middle East," said Lewis. ''The MICHAEL FINK concerned for the Heathers out put from Chicago's Jewish_Com­ company claims she is a mar­ AROUND TOWN COLUMNIST DOROTHEA SNYDER there as we are for the munity Relations Council, the keting representative and ADVERTISING ACCOUNT REPS Haddasahs, hence our opposi­ solicitation or contribution of doesn't need a trade back­ JEANETTE HIDALGO tion to the present prayer initia- funds to terrorist groups would ground. People can draw their GRAPHICS tive. constitute a Class I felony, pun­ own conclusions." JOHANNA SPARLING What, though, of the valid ishable by four to 15 years in Yerushalmidenied thatNewt MAILING ADDRESS: I& and urgent concerns over the prison and a $10,000 fine. Gingrich's position had any in­ Box 6063, Providence, R.I. 02940 demagnetized moral compass The attorney general would fluence on the decision to em­ TELEPHONE: (401) 724-0200 of modern Amnerican youth? If PLANT: have license to cancel a sus­ ploy her. By last September, Herald Way, off Webster Street even the simple expedient of pected organization's charity Newt Gingrich was widely ex­ Pawtucket, R.I. 02861 " prayer in public schools re­ status and could confiscate the pected to be at least the House OFFICE: mains, although laudable, an 1175 Warren Avenue -;-f assets of any person or organi­ minority leader if the Democrats East Providence, R.I. 02914 impractical goal, is there any zation believed to be soliciting retained control of the House. ~ndclass postage paid at Providence, Rhode way G-d consciousness and funds that might be used to sup­ Island. Postmaster, send address changes to the morality can posssibly be sal­ port international terrorist ac­ Temple Torat Yisrael Rhode Island Jewish Herald, P. 0 . Box 6063, Provi­ dence, A.I. 02940-6063. vaged in the United State~? tivity. to Hold Country Subscription rates: Thirty-five cents per copy. By There is, indeed - if we mail $15.00 per annum . Outside Rhode Island and Western Night · southeastern Massachusetts; $20.00 per annum. American Jews and others of Gingrich Senior cttizen discount available. Bulk rates on like mind can muster the cour­ (Continued from Page 1) · Temple Torat Yisrael will request. The Herald !ISSUmes subscriptions are age to reassess a long-held ar­ hold its second Country West­ continuous unless notified to the contrary in wrtting. denied any conflict of interest, The Herald assumes no financial responsibility ticle of secular political faith: ern Night on Feb. 25 at 7:30 p.m. for typographical errors in advertisements, but will the notion that government-sub­ saying he had never referred at the temple. reprint that part of the advertisement in which the specifically to the Israel Export , typographical error occurs. Advertisers will please sidized public education neces­ Refreshments with a country notify the management immmediately of any error sarily precludes a full spectrum Development Corp. in those western flavor will be served, which may occur. meetings. Unsolicited manuscripts: Unsolicited manu­ of school choice. and lessons will be given in scripts are welcome. We do not pay for copy "I have been advocating free­ country western dancing. printed. All manuscripts must be typed, double­ - - So long as the local public trade zones and free-enterprise spaced. Enclose a stamped, self-addressed enve­ - The cost is $12.50 a person. - zones for [my] entire career," he lope if you want the manuscript returned. Letters to school remains the only option Temple Torat Yisreal is lo­ the editor represent the opinions of the writers, not realistically available for chil­ told reporters. the editors, and should include the letter writer's catedat330ParkAve.,Cranston telephonp number for verification. Notice: The opinions presented on this dren of low- to middle-income "I've advocated it to [Pales­ (opposite Roger Williams Park). The Herald is a member of the New England page do not necessarily representthe parents who cannot afford the tine Liberation Organization For information and reserva­ Press Association and a subscriber to the Jewish opinions of this establishment. Telegraphic Agency. costofnon-publiceducation, the Chairman] Yasser Arafat, I've tions, contact 785-1800. THE RHODE ISLAND JEWISH HERALD, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 1995 - 5 ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT 'Poetry in Wide Spectrum of Arts 'Fairy Tales - Russian Moschen' by George La Tour Featured in South County Style' Coming Feb. 26 Michael Moschen blends The South County Art Asso­ from a studio class led by Ann movement and juggling into a ciation has announced the open­ Putman, the watercolor classes The Rhode Island Philhar­ from both "Petroucha" and 'The unique dance-theater. Trying to ing of Art from the Workshops, of Carol Behren Cohen and Rob­ monic will present a special Fleet Firebird" by Stravinsky. define him can be a game, how­ an exhibition of drawings, paint­ ert Spring, the workshops of Family Concert entitled "Fairy Tickets to the concert are $4 ever. Tales-Russian Style," a one-hour for children and youth (through ings, watercolors, clay sculp­ Peter Spataro, figure drawing Moschen brings his one-man family matinee, on Feb. 26 at 3 age 18), $6 for seniors and $8 for ttires and ceramics, on Feb. 16. workshops led by Brie Taylor show to Rhode Island College's p.m. at Veterans Memorial Au­ adults. The show features the work and John Kotula, clay sculpture RobertsHallauditoriumonFeb. of artists and instructors who led by Ruth Emers and pottery ditorium in Providence. The audience is invited to come early and visit the Instru­ 22. participated in 14 different classes taught by Nancy Lyon, Designed to capture the During one portion of his act, classes and workshops in the Chris Galkin, Celia Gelfman, imaginations of young and old ment Petting Zoo in the audito­ rium lobbies, startihg at 2:15. he juggles with tw_q balls in each studios of the art association Tom Ladd, Suzi Casell, Roxann alike, the program will feature hand, then four in lhe air at once. during 1994. Kasper and Lee Segal. short classical musical selections Audience members can meet members of the orchestra, and A ball is allowed to roll down an The exhibition will be held in Gallery hours are 1 to 5 p.m. by Russian composers that are arm and under his chin, then the Helme House galleries at Wednesdays through Sundays. based on the world's best-loved hear, touch and try orchestral instruments themselves. glide across his hand and 2587 Kingstown Road, The gallery is closed on Mon­ fairy tales: Tchaikovsky's around his fingers, so it seems Kingston, R.I., through March days and Tuesdays. "Waltz" from "The Sleeping Tickets may be purchased by phone using MasterCard or Visa weightless. 4. For more information, call Beauty"; selections from "Nut­ Another of his signature rou- · 831-3123 or in person during Works will include paintings Brie Taylor SCAA, 783-2195. cracker" and "Swan Lake", se­ tines (with variations) finds lections from "Cinderella" by business hours Monday to Fri­ day 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Phil­ white balls, crystal balls and fi­ Prokofiev; ''TheSeaandSinbad" ery batons to which he adds harmonic office, 222 Richmond Calling All Photographers from Rimsky-Korsakov's other signs of his juggling inge­ "Scheherazade", and excerpts St., Providence. The South County Art Asso­ and wired, ready for hanging. nuity. He caroms balls on the I ciation is sending out a call for First, second and third place inside of a wooden triangle, entries to its Open Juried Pho­ prizes will be awarded and three 'Love Letters' .to be sending off rhythmic resonant .t tography Annual 1995. or more honorable mentions. sounds like African talking I The annual has a long history All work must be hand-de­ drums. as a major showcase of innova­ livered to Helme House, at 2587 Presented at Blithewold Reserved seat tickets are $16 tive photography in South Kingstown Road, Kingston, on "Love Letters," a two-act play veals their changing relation­ with discounts for senior citi­ County. March 3 or 4, between 1 to 5 p.m. by dramatist A.R. Gurney, will ship as they grow out of child­ zens and students, and may be Photographers are invited to No entries will be received after be presented on March 5, at 3 hood, go to college and eventu­ purchased in advance by tele­ submit black and white or color 5 p.m. of the last date. p.m. at Blithewold Mansion and ally marry other people. phone using VISA or prints to the association's open For further information, call Gardens, 101 Ferry Road, Bristol, Wine and cheese will be MasterCard by calling 456-8194 juried exhibition. Accepted Helme House at 783-2195. RI. served after their performance. from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily. work will be on view at the The play will be performed Tickets are $6 and will be sold at For in-person sales, the box Helme House Galleries from as a dramatic reading by Joan the door on a first-come, first office is open from 10 a.m. to March 9 through March 25. Trans Forms: Krave Pratt and James Manches- served basis. 4:30 p.m. daily and until time of The invited judge is Daniel Women In Print ter, members of the Bristol The- Telephone 253-2707 for more performance on the perfor­ G. Dunn. He has studied at atre Company. information. mance date. Rhode Island School of Design "TRANS FORMS: Women in The play follows the unfold- _ For more information, call and has been staff photographer Print," joint exhibitions by Patti ing of a bittersweet romance 456-8194. for the Narragansett Times for 17 Fitzmaurice and Arlene Wilson between a couple who begin to Please mention years. His work has also ap­ wilJ be on display at Hera Gal­ write letters to one another in the Herald when peared in the Los Angeles Times, lery, 327 Main St., Wakefield, the early years of this century making your Newsweek, the New York Times R.I., from March 4 to 25. w hen they are childhood dinner reservations. and other publications. The public is invited to an friends. Their correspondence Work submitted must not opening reception that will be continues for 40 years and re- have been shown before at the held March 5 from 2 to 5 p.m. The South County Art Association. Gallery hours are Tuesday to There is a fee of $5 per entry and Friday 12 to 3 p.m., and Satur­ P LE CAT a limit of five entries per indi­ day 10 to 4 p.m. The gallery is RESTA T vidual. free and open to the public and IN CHEPACHET SINCE 1929 Photographs must be framed is handicapped accessible. Fine Dining in a Relaxed Country Atmosphere YOUR HOSTS, THE LAVOIE'S Chepachet Village, R.I. New York Style Deli (401) 568-7161 AT THE JUNCTION OF I RTES. 44, 100, 102 FINE DINING & GOURMET FOODS

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Israelis, but also the Palestin­ Palestine Liberation Organi­ ians and the Reace process," zation Chairman Yasser Arafat Arafat told repbrters. said the roundupofDFLP sup­ Meanwhile, Israeli officials porters was part of an ongoing decided that trucks would no fight against "fanatic and ex­ longer deliver gasoline to Gaza, tremist forces." but would drop it off at the The DFLP is part ofa IO-mem­ Nahal Oz crossing at the Israeli ber Damascus-based alliance of border. groups militantly opposed to the Israeli-Palestinian peace initia­ "We are not encouraging [Is­ tive. Leaders of the group said raeli] citizens to enter the strip," in a statement recently that a Police Minister Moshe Shahal THEY LOOK PRETTY CALM for men who are studying turbulence. From the left, Dr. Gregory unit of the Red Brigades Star, said Feb. 7 during a tour of Is­ Falkovich and Professor Vladimir Lebedev of the Weizmann Institute of Science discuss something the group's military wing, had raeli settlements in Gaza. complicated at the blackboard. Check out the shirt on Falkovich. ambushed a civilian convoy that In a related event, Israeli se­ same day which was escorting curity forces, continuing their two fuel tankers from Israel to own crackdown on groups op­ Two-Dimensional Turbulence Gaza. posed to the peace process, ar­ those produced by massive vol­ rested 17 students at Hebron canic eruptions or a larg· c;cale University in the West Bank. Described by Physicists nuclear blast. All the students were mem­ Theoretical physicists at the vided a formal description of This research was conducted We will not permit these bers of the student council. Is­ Weizmann Institute have pro- the behavior of vortices anded­ by Dr. Gregory Falkovich of the raeli security officials arrested dies within large two-dimen­ Weizmann Institute's Dept. of groups to harm, not only them for being suspected mem­ sional turbulent systems made Complex Systems and Professor the Israelis, but also the bers of the Hamas fundamen­ up of liquid or gas. Vladimir Lebedev of the Landau talist movement, which has These findings, reported in InstituteinMoscow, who recently Palestinians and the claimed responsibility for a se­ the November issue of Physical spent several months in Rehovot peace process," Arafat ries of ongoing terror attacks Review, may facilitate long-term within the framework of the against Israelis. predictions about the behavior Landau-Weizmann collaboration told reporters. of enormous clouds, such as program. I Israeli security sources re­ UJA Mission to Israel portedly said they had estab­ It's spelled "Eliany" and pro­ and their Israeli counterparts "to lished new procedures govern­ Higher Rates nounced "ee-lah-nee," and it's explore ways to forge links be­ ing the entry of Israeli citizens State of Israel Bonds has an­ Union Watch & Clock the second United Jewish Ap­ tween businesses in America into areas of Gaza under Pales­ nounced new higher interest peal Business & Professional and businesses in Israel. 'Project tinian self-rule. The sources did rates for the fourth Economic Faithful Restorations and Expert Repairs Women's Council mission to Eliany' is a way for women to not, however, provide any de­ Housecalls, Batteries and Bands Development Issue bond and Israel scheduled for May 6 to 14. expand their support of the tails. the third infrastructure and ab­ 793 Hope Street, Providence, R.I. 02906 Mission Chairman Amy people of Israel while broaden­ (401) 273-5266 sorptionissueZero CouponSav­ BressmanofNewYorkCitysaid ing their own business hori­ ings Bond, effective Feb. 1. Vincent V. Cherico, CMW the mission will arrange meet­ zons." Certified Master Watchmokt'r Bonds President and Chief ings between its participants (Continued on Page 15) Executive Officer Nathan Coin Replaces Sharony (Maj. Gen. Ret.) said interest on the EDI will be 8.40 10-Shekel Bi II percent, and the zero coupon by Naomi Segal savings bond will feature an ef­ JERUSALEM (JT A) - The fective yield to maturity of 8.25 Bank of Israel has announced it percent. Both rates will be of­ was issuing a new 10-shekel coin fered through April 19. recently, which will gradually Sharonysaid the rate changes replace the bill of the same de­ are "reflectiveoflsrael' s respon­ nomination. siveness to the needs of inves- The coin is a reproduction of , tors." He added, "The new rates an ancient Hebrew coin from 69 offer an excellent opportunity C.E., one year before the de­ to supplement financial portfo­ struction of the Second Temple lios while making a simulta­ and the fourth year of the war neous investment in Israel's fu­ between the Romans and the ture. Through these securities, Jews. greater numbers of investors can The new coin would lower join in building and developing production costs significantly, the Jewish nation." as the coin would last longer Proceeds from the EDI and E OLYMPICS than the bill, a coin department zero coupon bond, as with capi­ official said. tal realized from all securities they. iump and how hard they train ... The new coin consists of two sold by the Israel Bonds organi­ metals - an inner circle of zation, will be utilized by Israel to strengthen its economic in­ Support our athletes by checking th' box bronze surrounded by an outer ring of nickel. frastructure. ~s Olympic Comn,ittee on your Rh~e\l!!il Entrepreneur Gains Control of Israel Chemicals by Naomi Segal cent stake in the company on JERUSALEM (JT A) - The Feb. 7 for $230 million. government here has decided Israel Chemicals, one of the to sell a controlling interest in country's largest firms, is a ma­ Israel Chemicals to Israel Cor­ jor producer of potash, bro­ poration, owned by billionaire mides, fertilizer and industrial entrepreneur Shaul Eisenberg. chemicals. Its 1994 sales totaled Eisenberg bought a 25 per- $1.2 billion. THE RHODE ISLAND JEW]SH HERALD, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 1995 - 7 - WORLD AND NAT-IONAL NEWS Helaras Advocates·______Many Worry About Cutting Aid to Israel Health Care in Israel Fears for the future of the with a small number of power­ by Matthew Dorf system that would assess how immediately responded to much it would cost the Ameri­ health care system in Israel were ful figures in the Finance Minis­ WASHINGTON (JT A) - expressed at the final plenary try. Sen. Jesse Helms (R-N.C.) has Helms' remarks. In a letter fired can taxpayers to finance a de­ off to the senator, Nadler de­ fense ofour interests in that part session of the First International As for the primary providers once again drawn the ire of some Conference on Social Work in of health care benefits, the sick Capitol Hill colleagues for ad­ fended Israel's $3 billion in an­ of the world if there were no nual U.S. aid. Israel." Health and Mental Health Care, funds, Doron said these funds vocating an end to Israel's for­ held recently in Jerusalem. will be reduced from being con­ eign aid. Your statements "suggest a Analysts estimated that Speaking of the National sumer-oriented organizations to In an interview with the Hill deep misunderstanding of the Israel's role in containing Iran importance of the U.S.-Israel and Iraq - one of Israel's pri­ Health Care Act passed by the mere subcontractors of service, a weekly newspaper that cover~ Israeli Knesset last year, Hebrew under the control of the Minis­ Congress, Helms said, "There's relationship and the critical role mary strategic roles as a U.S. foreign aid continues to play in ally - saves the United States University Professor of social try of Health. ~en a lot of moaning and groan­ work Abraham Doron said that mg about money sent to Israel. I promoting stability and peace more than $100 billion a year. in the region," Nadler said in Thus Helms' plan would cost rather than reassuring the pub­ myself have been very candid lic about the future of health ''Many feel that (the new to Jewish leaders that I'd like to the letter. taxpayers "exponentially" more Nadler sent the letter to his than they pay now, according to care, the re is today a greater cut out foreign aid to them." feeling of insecurity, a concern law) will make it more congressional colleagues for the analysts. As chairman of the Senate thattheuniversalisticand egali­ difficult for some, Foreign Relations Committee, their signatures before sending it to Helms. tarian nature of the old system Helms will play a significant During the interview, Helms Permission will be eroded. particularly the poor, role in shaping the American reiterated his plan to link for­ The objective of the new law foreign aid program. His com­ to receive proper eign aid to how much it would may have been to prQvide fair mittee determines the distribu­ for 2nd Wives cost America to defend its own health care to all and to hold health care." tion of U.S. foreign assistance. interests. by Naomi Segal down costs, but there is a fear, - Professor Abraham Doron "I'd like to cut it all out and Citing as an example the role JERUSALEM (JTA) - In he said, that in fact the costs of just revisit the whole issue in 1994, 24 men were granted per­ the United States could play in health care will rise and that A further danger under the terms of what is best for the mission by Israel's Chief the Middle East without Israel, benefits will concomitantly de­ new system, noted Doron, is that American people," said Helms. Sephardic Rabbi Eliahu Bakshi he said, "I would much prefer a crease. government-run hospitals, Rep. Jerrold Nadler (D-N.Y.) Doron to take second wives. "Many feel that (the new law) The Hebrew daily Yediot which currently provide a wide · will make it more difficult for range of services, are due to be Achronot reported that in most some, particularly the poor, to transformed into autonomous of the 24 cases, the women were Historical Appeal receive proper health care," said operations which will then be mentally ill. In others, they were Doron. He expressed particular out of the country and could not able to decide for themselves alarm that control of the health what kinds of services they will be reached. Uncovered at JNF care system ultimately will rest render. A January 1914 appeal for nearly $1 million, co ntributed contributions by the Jewish a­ in various ways by Jews of all Clinton Budget Maintains Israel Aid lands." tionalFund, whose world head­ by Matthew Dorf nomic and military assistance. to promote Palestinian self-gov­ quarters were then in Cologne, The Jewish National Fund WASHINGTON (JTA)-As Egypt would continue to receive ernment through economic de­ Germany, has been uncovered budget for 1994 was $172 mil­ velopment and institution lion,and theproposed 1995bud­ expected, President Clinton has its annual $2.1 billion in aid. at the JNF office in New York asked Congress to maintain cur­ The foreign-aid package pro­ building." Ci ty. get is $196 million. rent levels of foreign aid to Is­ posed by Clinton represents The budget also requests $12 The hi toric document tells a The Jewish people have con­ rael and Egypt. about 1 percent of the $1.6 tril­ million to fund the five multi­ story as compelling and urgent tinued to abide by the biblical In Clinton's budget proposal lion budget. lateral Middle East peace pro­ today as when it was written. injunction of Leviticus 19:23, ''Ye sent to Congress last week, Is­ Clinton also proposed in­ cess working groups. Addressed to the Ahaveth shall come into the land, and ye rae~ ~ould remain the largest creasingJordan' s military aid to Sholom Lodge #160 of B'nai shall plant." reop1ent of U.S. foreign assis- $30 million. Last year Jordan B'rith, the letter asks for dona­ We Buy or tance, getting $3 billion in eco- received $7.2 million in U.S. aid. will tions to enable JNF to purchase The budget also proposed $75 Consign One Item more land in Palestine. It opens, mor a Full House million in "economic assistance "After eighteen centuries of for Palestinians in the West Bank desolation, Palestine is now Ex •agency Head area and in Gaza" to "continue 5lu&mignmmt awakening to new life through Jewish efforts." Testifies at His Trial !JJwm The efforts are enumerated: 394 FALL RIVER AVENUE "We have some forty Jewish SEEKONK, MASSACHUSITTS 02771 by Naomi Segal tice, he had been given a status ADVERTISE agricultural colonies supporting Nancy Rasmussen • (SOS) 336-3228 JERUSALEM (JT A) - technically similar to that of the a population of more than ••• 1t. wor k s. ' DAILY 10 TO 5, SUNDAY 12 TO 5 10,000. There are 90,000 more Former Jewish Agency Chair­ prime minister, adding that he Jews in the cities. Modern ~an ~imcha Dinitz began giv­ had behaved like the prime'min­ schools are infusing a new life ing evidence in his own defense ister when it came to matters of into the young generation, on charges of having used expenses incurred while per­ whose vernacular is Hebrew, agency credit cards for personal forming agency business. purposes. and a wonderful revival-agri­ Dinitz faces charges of using cultural, industrial and spiritual Appearing at the Jerusalem Jewish Agency funds totaling - is manifesting itself in the Magistrate's Court as the first $22,000 for purchases he made historical Land of the Jew." witness for the defense, Dinitz for himself and his family while In its most eloquent passage, argued Feb. 6 that he was not traveling abroad. the letter expands upon this required to report expenses, He explained that he had be­ theme of national revival: "Pal­ based on the status he had been haved like the prime minister estine, the Land of our glorious granted by the Jewish Agency when it came to matters of ex­ past, is one of our greatest na­ board of governors. penses incurred while perform­ tional treasures. 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', ~-/ Brown Gymnast Learns A Lesson In the Legal System by Neil Nachbar bars and won the Eastern Colle­ tion, preserving its varsity sta­ Herald Associate Editor giate Athletic Conference meet. tus. The team also won an appeal When gymnast Lisa Stern She's broken the Brown scoring by Brown. The case has made its was in high school, she prac­ record on the bars a couple of way through the courts, and in ticed three hours a day with her times and now, in her senior April a judge will determine if club team. Compe!:ition led her year, she's having the best start the team will receive university aHover the country, where she to a season ever. funding next year. battled other top gymnasts, in­ However, everything has not Stern was the only athlete that cluding future Olympians such gone smoothly. Upon entering was involved in the original law- • as Shannon Miller. Brown, Stern' s team was suit that is still at Brown. De­ The hard workseemed to pay stripped of its recruiting power. spite the amount of class time off her senior year when she Without being able to recruit and practice time that has been was offered full scholarships to top athletes, it becomes difficult sacrificed. because of the case, the University of California at to remain competitive. Stern feels that it has all been Berkley, the University of Illi­ The team regained its recruit­ worthwhile. nois and Brigham Young Uni­ ing power this year, but over · "We've set a precedent for versity. However, after visiting the past four years the gymnas­ other schools," said Stern. "Now Brown University - a school tics squad has fought the uni­ others won't have to sue." that won the Ivy League title versity in the courts over a fed­ Lately Stern has had a series LISA STERN, captain of the Brown gymnastic team has been a while she was a senior in high eral statute called Title IX. of interviews for a career in leader in the gym and in the courtroom. Herald photo by Neil Nachbar school - she decided to pass In short, Title IX states that banking or marketing. How­ up the scholarships. there has to be equal represen­ ever, after her involvement in squad has hung together and cided to channel my energy into "I called those other schools tation and/ or opportunities for Title IX, she's actually consid­ remained focused. gymnastics," said Stern. and said, 'I don't even want to female athletes as there are for ered a future in law. "Last year, it was quite a bit After a full career in gymnas­ go to your school,"' said the male athletes. As' long as the "Maybe I'll go back to school of a distraction," said coach tics, Stern is ready to take on Mesa, Ariz., native. "I' think I university follows one of these and get a law degree," said Stem. Jackie Court. "This year we're other challenges. made a good decision." criteria, they are in compliance "I've learned a lot about the le­ committed to not bring it into "Unfortunately I'll have to The rest of the story is sup­ with Title IX: (1) Have 50/50 gal system. I know Title IX like the gym." lay up my leotards," said Stern. posed to go something like this: representation among varsity the back of my hand. My father Court had nothing but praise "But I'll be ready to move on." everything goes smoothly at athletes, (2) Show a history of would say this experience builds for Stern. "Aside from being Regardless of what Stern BrownandStemhasanoutstand­ continued expansion (in female character." charming and wonderful, she's chooses to do, there's little doubt ing four years of gymnastics. athletics), or (3) Show an inter­ With the gymnastic team an outstanding athlete and a that she'll display the same com­ Well, Stern has had a great est in the "weaker" sex. thrust into such a high-profile great leader," said Court. mitment and intensity she's gymnastics career at Brown. In After Brown tried to takeaway lawsuit,itwould be understand­ Stern began competing in shown in gymnastics,,and con­ her freshman and sophomore the gymnastic team's varsity sta­ able if the pressure and inter­ gymnastics at the tender age of 7. tinue to stand up for what she years she won the Ivy League tus in 1991, the team filed a law­ ruptions were to hurt the team. "I used to bounce up and down feels is right. championship on the parallel suit and was granted an injunc- But all things considered, the on the couch, so my parents de- Second·Half Bowling Begins witll ThesecondhalfoftheTemple . ended a long string of 600 series, Fleischer, racked up a 224, and Beth-El bowling league began but vows to get on a roll again. Jason "The Professor" Blank with a flurry of monster scores. "Bullet" Barry Rotenberg threw crashed out a 220 game. The most amazing of these were a couple of fine 600 series to go Other fine series and games put together by Rick Karnes. He with a big 241 game. Walter were brought home by Howie began the league with a 146 av­ Mikolazyk caught fire with a Wasser 595/224, "Gentleman" erage and is now over 170, 602 series. Jim Manning 577, "Sly" Sy thanks to a run of four 240 games "Battling" Barry Rappoport Brooks 598/214, Len Berk 593/ in a three-week period. He is the is on the comeback trail with his 225, Larry Steingold 564/215, league's most valuable bowler weekly 200 game. The league's David Robinson 573 and so far, as his team is comfort­ most unpredictable bowler, Mel "Mighty" Mart Gray 203. ably 9n top. The most expected big scores have come from the league's best bowler, Rick Dressler. He JCCRI Basketball topped out at a 660 series as he 10-to 12-Year-Olds continues his quest for the magic 200 average. The most exciting STANDINGS A Valiant Effort games of this half were rolled Team Won Lost Tie Points Tonia Kwiatkowski was in first place after the short program, by "The Tooth Fairy" Fred Lury, Licht and Semonoff 5 4 1 11 but had to settle for the bronze medal in last week's United who banged out a 266; and by RA Law 4 4 2 10 States Figure Skating Championships. HeraldphotobyNei/Nachbar "Cool" Cameron Hanna, who Abrams and Verri 4 5 1 9 had them standing in the aisles as he opened with 10 strikes in a RECENT RESULTS row on his way to a 265 game. Licht and Semonoff def. RA Law 12-7, Abrams and Verri def. Rich "Oy Vey" Fain finally Licht and Semonoff 16-12, RA Law def. Abrams and Verri 20-11. Peres: A Men's League STANDINGS Handshake for Team Won Lost Percentage (5) Jim 5 2 .71A Baseball (2) Jaime 4 3 .571 (1) Roger 4 4 .500 by Matthew Dorf (4) John 4 4 .500 WASHING TON (JT A) (3) Paul 2 5 .286 When an overzealous reporter confused Peres for a member of the baseball strike negotiating LEADING SCORERS team and asked him about the Player GP Points PPG status of the bargaining sessions, Doug Neu 6 120 20.0 the Israeli leader joked with re­ Jaime Cohen 5 95 19.0 porters who had surrounded Michael Cooke 6 104 17.3 him, "We will get an interim David Greenberg 7 121 17.3 · agreement. It will be a hand­ Gary Greenberg 8 135 16.9 shake." Mike Bigney 6 91 15.2 Among Friends and Family During his visit in Washing­ Brett Hawes 6 78 13.0 Patricia Mansfield, of Georgetown, Mass., received the loud­ ton, Peres stayed at the May­ Mitch Greenberg 6 76 12.7 est reception from the crowd at the Ladies finals. Mansfield rlower Hotel, when: the base­ Scott Hunter 5 63 12.6 finished fifth. Herald photo btj Neil Nachbar ball talks were held. Matt Goodman 7 85 12.1 ------

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While there are many quality day camps in Rhode Island, Ken Abrams: The One-Time Abrams feels that overnight camp offers a much more com­ Camper Becomes Camp plete experience. "Kids get a stronger sense of community with a group in a JORl's New Director cabin," said Abrams. "They gain by Neil Nachbar "Jewish culture is stressed, living skills and learn to be more Herald Associate Editor rather than rituals. It's not a independent. They have a much It's funny how li fe sometimes major issue with the kids." more memorable summer. Day has a way of coming full circle. The Narragansett camp camp is just a little blip in their As a child, Ken Abrams spent serves strictly kosher meals, and lives by comparison." many summers at Camp JORI, a Friday night service is ob­ For those children who never Rhode Island's only Jewish over­ served. Some events may have a stayed away from home before night camp. Later, he would Jewish connection, but there are and have difficulty adjusting, become a counselor at the camp. many activities that have no re­ Abrams' staff is equipped to Now, as fate would have it, ligious significance. make them feel more comfort­ Abrams is the new director of Improvements are expected able. the 58-year-old camp. in the nature program, arts and "Some kids experience a brief HAPPY CAMPERS-Ken and Betsy Abrams are looking forward "I've been involved in camp­ crafts, photography, and karate period of homesickness, but it to a fun summer at Camp JORI in Narragansett. ing for many years," said will return after a year's absence. usually only lasts a couple of Abrams, 32. "But I wanted to Field trips are planned for the days," said Abrams. "We train Scituate. Abrams is also the year­ get back into overnight camp­ Pawtucket Red Sox, Roger Wil­ the staff to deal with homesick­ book adviser of the middle ing. The timing was perfect." liams Zoo, Mystic Aquarium ness." school. Abrams replaces Marshall and Scarborough Beach. Special Instead of opting for the four­ Betsy, a social worker in Gerstenblatt, who retired after programs, such as "Gold Rush," week period, families may send Pawtucket, has been helpful in 22 years. in which campers have to col­ their child to JORI for two weeks, tying up loose ends for Ken Not only does Abrams have lect gold-painted ro

MARCH 12, 1995 $1095 per 4 week session EXHIBITS INCLUDE DIRECTORS FROM: Trip 1 : June 25 • July 23 Residential Camps Pre-School Camps Trip 2: July 23 - August 20 Day Camps Computer Camps $650 for special 2 week session Teen Travel Camps Sports Camps for new overnight campers only Art Camps Theatre Camps Trip 1: June 25 - July 9 Girls, Boys, Co-Ed Trip 2: July 23 - August 6 Don't miss this unique opportunity to decide firsthand what campershlps available tor R.hode Islanders kind of experience your child will be having this summer. For Information, call (401) 521-2655 FREE ADMISSION BRING THE ENTIRE FAMILY! FROM 12-4 PM AT THE • JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER CAMPJORI Sailing is a favorite activity on Elmgrove Avenue, Providence 229 Waterman Street a hot summer day at Camp HIGH SCHOOL & COLLEGE STUDENTS - A voda. Photo by Barbara Davis COME APPLY FOR SUMMER EMPLOYMENTS Providence, RI 02906 10 - THE RHODE ISLAND JEWISH HERALD, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 1995

Nesiya's Ma'ayanot Adventure by Melissa Mann Slowly, but surely, we began to Whether we knew the hikes and I want so much to take the grasp the ancient power of the trails like the back of our hand, easy way out, and just tell you land we had just hiked and upon as did the Israeli participants, or to go see for yourself. But I will which we now sat, as the sun whether it was our first time in challenge myself, though not set, fervently discussing with Israel, we cherished the new per­ nearly to the same extent as I each other the passage before spective on the ancient land. did this past summer, and will us. The man that will live is depen­ Friendships grew stronger daily try to share portions of the most dent on the other to give up his as we recognized our depen­ wonderful fxperience with you, water .. . dence on each other to help us a photograph or two that lies We woke up before dawn the hike through the difficult but both in my mind and heart. next day in order to greet the beautiful Negev. And while we Our first of many hikes, the sunrise from the mountain peak. celebrated the experience with first week of the Negev: Forty After 45 minutes in tired silence song and dance and painting, it strangers being Jed through the and still dark sky we made it to was the memories and emotions desert by a wise and religious the top, and then went off alone that inspired the art that compel. man that only a few had heard for some time to watch the sun­ me to tell you to go see for your­ At Camp Avoda all swimming activities are supervised by Red of. Every so often he stopped in rise. The sun peaked out from self. Cross certified instructors and follow a Red Cross program. his track and looked out at the the horizon, and we regrouped beauty and splendor before him. to meet the guide we had just Forty heads followed the gaze followed so blindly. He was a and stood in silence and awe secular Israeli who loved the Rocky Hill's Summer while he read a poem he had land and was a famous sculp­ written years ago from that same tor, a stark contrast to the wise spot. An hour after the hike had old man who had used ancient Program is in its 55th Year resumed, he stopped the group text to teach us about the desert The Rocky Hill School in East noeing and other waterfront Contact Athletic Director again to discuss with us a pas­ only a day before. Our new Greenwich, located on nearly activities will be offered to all Emily Mooney at 884-9070 for sage from an old Jewish text. guide lead us on a most chal­ 100 acres of Narragansett Bay children. Extended day care will more information on the field Two men have enough water so lenging hike, stopping only for shoreline, will be the sight of be available. hockey camp. that only one of them should live ... small intervals to tell us of the Rocky Hill's Summer Program. Sport clinics such as field For information regarding What does one do? For some, this geographical content of the land Entering its 55th year, the hockey and tennis will be of­ Rocky Hill's other sport clinics, was a passage that they had al­ we were mastering. program begins June 26 and fered. Field Hockey Camp, to contact the school at the same ready studied, others studied That was our introduction to runs through Aug. 18. There will run from June 26 to 30, 9 a.m. to number. text for the first time in their life. the land we grew . to love. be a day camp, sport clinics, 3 p.m., is for girls ages 10 to 18. Academic courses will also summer school and waterfront Skills training, drills, games be offered in the summer school activities. and evaluation are for all levels session. Come and explore the Camp Rocky Hill, the day of players, from beginner to ad­ shores of Rocky Hill, located on camp geared to children ages 3 vanced. There will be experi­ Ives Road, across from the en­ to 12, will consist of recreation, enced high school and college trance to Goddard Park in East science, drama, music,_swim­ coaches, as well as specialized Greenwich, Rhode Island. ming, crafts and art. Sailing, ca- goalie coaching. To learn more about Rocky Hill's Summer Program, please contact the school at~- ROCKY HILL Quality Sports Camps SUMMER PROGRAM Camping Fun Accepting TRADITIONAL CAMPS Applications Our 55th Year HORSE & ANIMAL CARE - RIDE DAILY! Jumping, Shows, Trail Riding, Field Hockey Camp DAY CAMP • SUMMER SCHOOL Camping Trips, FUN! Swim, Waterski, Kristy Gleason, four-time na­ WATERFRONT ACTIVITIES Sail, Windsurf, Canoe, Tube. Tennis, tional all-American from the MIDDLE & UPPER SCHOOL SPORTS CLINICS Photography, Crafts. 70 Girls, Ages 9 University of Iowa, is the new to 15. One Counselor per four director of the Northeast Field June 26 through August 18, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Catherine Capers campers. 2, 3, 5, or 8 Weeks: JUNE, JULY or AUGUST. Hockey Day and ResidentCamp, (morning and afternoon care available) HORSEMANSHIP & to be held at Governor Dummer Located on nearly 100 acres on Narragansett Bay, Rocky Hill's WATERSPORTS CAMP D ACCREDITED Academy, Byfield, Mass. QlJ CAMP Summer Program has been in existence for over 50 years . Cl) The camp, to be held July 9 to On beautiful Lake St. Catherine AIIIIMCMI ~A~ 13,isdesigned to meet the needs Wells, Vermont For more information, call the school at 884-9070. Audrey Nelson, Director of beginner, intermediate, and 800-645-0126 Box 68RJ, West Pawlet, VT 05775 advanced field-hockey players in grades five to 12. Every girl will be given individual instruc­ tion with a stress on fundamen­ tals in an 8 to 1 camper/ staff EXPLORE ISRAEL. EXPLORE NESIYA. ratio. Emphasis will be placed on individual skills and Creative Journeys for High School Students. stickwork, offensive/ defensive techniques, coached six-a-side games and regulation indoor and outdoor tournament play. Quarterback/Receiver Football Camp Applications are now being accepted for the day and resi­ dent sessions to be held at Gov­ ernor Dummer Academy, Byfield, Mass. Quarterbacks and receivers are two of the most skilled positions in the game, and they demand a great deal of discipline and repetition in per­ fecting the skills and techniques necessary to perform at these ■ Wilderness . .\rts, .\rchaeoloh'Y· Community positions. Fall team practice can­ Service &. Kibbutz Options. Sunday, February 26, 7-9 pm not devote the individualized ■ Cultural e\periences with leading attention and concentration Israeli artists and educators. 46 Alton Rd., Providence, R.I. needed in these two areas of passing and receiving. ■ Full participation of Israeli teens. For more i11for111atio11. co11tact: Julie Roth. ( 401) 863-4474, or For an application and/ or The \esiya Institute. (216) 831-0700. ext. 357 or (216) 831-7863 additional information about ■ Building commtmitv \Yith Je\rs from either camp, call (603) 394-7519 diverse hackgroun

I found my pleasures not among the kids in the boxing The Cologne and ring or the tennis court, but along the golden sandy paths among Cognac of Camp the trees or brooks, with sala­ manders under the rocks. I took by Mike Fink refuge in the nature tent. God's Herald Contributing Reporter Ii ttle creatures struck me as more interesting companions than my human mates. My eyeglasses were round the train-ride north was a big I also picked up the habit of and clear as the lakes in the thrill. But I bet they all could tell neatness from the friendship of Maine woods that held the sum­ stories about how clumsy and my travel trunk, the footlocker Canoeing is one of the many activities boys participate in at mer camp. Bigger boys carried lonely I was. Yet my own memo­ that held my duration gear, sou­ Camp A voda. Plroto by Barb:_ira Davis the slim canoe to the shore. I sat ries now have the quality of a venirs and packages from home. and moon, water, fire and earth, and stared at the pretty pebbles bottle of cologne or cognac, dis­ We used to call the counse­ sidewalks did its magic. Fau­ far down below, deep as buried tilled essences. lors "uncle." It didn't help to cets worked like miracles, and the alchemy, the kabbalah of treasure. To make out their Is tarted with the sheer beauty make us feel safe so far away. the smell of mown grass mixed summertime, your daddy's rich and your ma is good loo kin', so shapes and colors more sharply, of a crystal lake, and the feel of But the taste of milk poured from with the sound of a handmower I tilted the frames of my specs at its waters on thin shoulders and tin pitchers under the flags after like the precious things of the don't cry. an acute angle. They slid off my back. The perfume of pine rose a nap was delicious, and the September song. That's what I takeaway from nose, dove under the calm sur­ with the sun and stayed under sound of the trumpet at dusk Camp came to mean many those long gone days and weeks face, sank and were no more. the moon. The blaze of a bonfire and dawn thrilled you like the other things in later seasons. I among the loons, a sense of the Ispenttheweeksofthatsum­ in a pow-wow clearing warmed patriotic movies you might see served as counselor and con­ sacred despite the sunburn and mer in a blur, walking into trees, my little face among the faces of on a rainy weekend. tributed my boyhood collection solitude, the leeches in the lake seeing the stars against the vel­ all the other campers, singing Once we hiked to the paved of birdbooks and abandoned in late August and the canned vet July and August night sky sad songs about flickering shad­ road and found The House That nests to the nature cabin I ran. I peas I hated in the refectory. like swirling torches in a mad ows that softly come and go Jack Built, a candystore built of worked on a kibbutz in Israel The moths have made many painting or a wartime newsreel. among love's old sweet ballads. timberlike a drawing. I remem­ and understood the wider di­ meals of those grey blankets, The camp shouldn't have been I learned to make up my bed ber meeting there the mother of mensions of a summer camp. but their remnants still live in an alien place. An aunt ran the with "hospital corners," using acamper,aladywithearlywhite My children went to an assort­ corner cartons among my office, an uncle taught arts and the somber grey blankets with hair, oddly named "Blanche," ment of camps close ·at hand spaces. We keep some secrets crafts, a brother earned "Best my initials sewed at the edges like a sketch in a storybook. and farther off down the road. I among us, the scents and fla­ All Round Character Camper" and perhaps the logo of the camp You didn't look forward to think there's too much empha­ vors of sunshine and moonlight in a higher bunk-cabin, cousins in the center, so I could stretch it the schooldays ahead, but the sis on social skills and too little now in the chill of February. came down from Montreal, and tight and right like a compass. day you got back to your own concern for the poetry of sun 'Crazy Days of Summer' WHICH • Overnight Camp JCC • Specialty Camp Coming for JCCRI Campers SUMMER • Teen Camp Camp$$ • School · US & Ab road What does the Wild West and International Week, which EXPERIENCE • Language · Cultural A Free llenlae 91aoe 1870 have in common with the includes a carnival and Exchange Kingswood Swingin' '70s? Both are theme Maccabiah, a special all-camp IS BEST • Worldwide Touring Student weeksatthis year's summer day olympic event. Camp &Trip An Overnight Camp of the camps at the Jewish Commu­ The Jewish Community Cen­ FORYOUR • Work Project · nity Center of Rhode Island. ter of Rhode Island, 401 Internship Adviaora, me. }CC of Greater Boston Each week, the JCCRI Sum­ 617•449•9299 Elmgrove Ave., Providence, of­ • Hiking - Biking - For boys & girls entering mer Camp activities are based fers six camps: Camp K' ton, ages CHILD? Wilderness 800•542• 1233 around a different theme. Dur­ 2 1/2 to 3; Camp Yeladim, ages grades 2 through 11 on ing Crazy Days of Summer, 3 to 5; Camp Haverim, grades K CELEBRATING OUR 25th YEAR one-hundred wooded, campers will participate in silly to four by September or age 5 by lakefront acres in games and other events such as December 31, 1995; Sports HOME OFFICE BOSTON MA Bridgton, Maine Backwards Day. Wild West in­ Camp, grades one to six or age 6 BRANCHES ATLANTA GA• ORLANDO FL• BOCA RATON FL NEW HAVEN CT • DETROIT Ml • CHICAGO IL • SAN FRANCISCO CA cludes pony rides for younger as of December 31, 1995; Camp MONTREAL CANADA • SAO PAULO BRAZIL • Land & Water Sports campers. The six other camp Bogrim, entering grades five to themes are Waterworks, with sevenasoflastSeptember, 1994; • Visual & Performing Arts all kinds of water activities: Tra­ CIT /Teen entering grades 8 to ditions, which includes over­ 10 as of September. • lntercamp Athletic night trips for older campers; Call the camp director, Ruby Competition Outer Space, Swingin' '70s, with Shalansky, at 861-8800 to regis­ This summer, Thursday Night Fever - a ter for JCCRI Summer Camps. • Jewish Cultural parent's night with DJ; Israel tell your kids to take Activities & Celebration Register for JCCRI • Kosher Meals a hike. Warm family atmosphere S~mer Day Camps! with a low camper/staff ratio Sessions June 26-August 18 Two-week program for first-time campers entering ,,,,-- 2nd through 4th grades Special 9th & I0th grade f-•~· CAMP KESHET - an overnight camp where you'll want to be. KESHET means activities "rainbow" and beautifully describes the camp's colorful blend of programs, activi­ ties, campers and staff. Limited to 150 campers, CAMP KESHET is a place where RESERVE YOUR SPACE everyone knows your name and where you can get the individual attention so crucial NOW FOR SUMMER 1995! ~~, to a good camp experience. A complete range of activities includes swimming, ~spo~ canoeing, water skiing, sports, crafts, nature studies, photography, music, drama, a gradesKt.o4 grades 1 t.o 6 ropes course and much more. Be a part of our family- The CAMP KESHET family. TO LEARN MORE, CALL Where Jewish culture and tradition are woven into the fabric of the camp community. EDPLETMAN, ---~ And where a mature, dedicated and loving staff of counselors and specialists are CAMP DIRECTOR doing exactly what they enjoy the most: spending a summer with a bunch of great kids! (617) 244-5124 -if:/\ CAMP KESHET. Over 100 acres of woods on the Rainbow Reservoir in Windsor grades5t.o 7 grades 8t.o 10 Connecticut. It's where you want to be. ' [D ACCREDITED -.:_4'>,,,_ CAMP Six camps offering swim, gym, arts and crafts, special theme days and WJl ® special events for children and teenagers ages 21,ll to 15 years. --:~- One- and Two-Week Sessions available. American Camping Association Call our Camp Director, Howard Cooper, Jewish Community Center of Rhode Island CAJv\P at (203) 236-4571, ext. 320. 401 Elmgrove Avenue• Providence, RI Greater Hartford Jewish Call Camp Director Community Center Ruby Shalansky a♦ ♦ ♦ KESHET 335 Bloomfield Avenue at (401) 861-8800 ♦ to register. West Hartford, CT 06117 Consider A Trip To Israel---- Did you know that 12 Rhode Netivot Experience (five weaks • The full participation of Is­ Island high school students have if1 Israel), the Mayanot Adven­ raeli teens. traveled to Israel over the past ture (featuring nature and wil­ • Multi-regional structure three summers with The N esi ya derness exploration-six weeks) including outdoor adventure Institute? and the Nesiya Seminar (featur­ and residencies in three regions You can find out why they ing extended arts and cultural - the Negev desert, the Galilee chose Nesiya and why Nesiya workshops - seven weeks). and Jerusalem-Tel Aviv. might be the right Israel pro­ Every Nesiya Summer Israel In addition, all Nesiya sum­ gram for you by attending a spe­ Experience offers: mer experiences offer a 1-8 staff­ cial presentation in Providence • A variety of activities in­ to-partici pant ratio and the on Feb. 26 from 7 to 9 pm at 46 cluding arts workshops, cultural availability of advanced place­ Alton Road, hosted by 1993 experiences, physical activity, ment college credit for partici­ Nesiya participant Mimi kibbutz living, text study and pants. Ryvicker. the exploration of Israeli soci­ For more information about The Nesiya Institute, located ety. the Nesiya li\stitute or the open in Cleveland, Ohio, has been • A diverse group of partici­ houses scheduled, please call providing Israel trips of the pants from across the United Julie Roth, Nesiya's Rhode Is­ highest quality for more than IO States including those with Re­ land representative, at 863-4474. Football is a popular sport at Camp A voda. years. The three programs cur­ form, Conservative and Ortho­ rently offered include the dox backgrounds. Where to Head on Northampton: Synagogue Bar Harbor: Chavurei Yam: Marilyn Weinberg, (207) 442- Bnai Israel,253ProspectSt. (413) Contact Jonathan ·and Dale 8495. Unaffiliated 584-3593. Conservative Lockman, (207) 288-5513. Biddeford: Congregation Etz Pittsfield: Temple Ans he Bath: Beth Israel Synagogue, Chaim. Contact: David and Beth Friday Evening Amunim, 26 Broad St. (413) 442- 862 Washington St. Contact: Strassler. Unaffiliated. If You're on Vacation in Northern New England 5910. Reform Western Massachusetts Maine Amherst: Jewish Community Court, Sheffield. (413) 528-4197. Auburn: Beth Abraham Camp Avoda Gets of Amherst, 742 Main St., (413) Reconstructionist Synagogue, Main St. (207) 783- 256-0160. Reconstructionist Greenfield: Temple Israel, 27 1302. Traditional Great Barrington: Congrega­ Pierce St. (413) 733-5884. Con­ Auburn: Temple Shalom, 784 Ready for its 69th tion Ahavath Shalom, 43 Elm servative Bradman St. (207) 786-4201. Conservative Augusta: Temple Beth El, Summer of Fun Woodlawn St. Contact: Joel Camp Avoda, located at the Tispaquin, A voda provides DID YOU KNOW? Davis, (207) 623-3163. Reform gateway to Cape Cod, in Mid­ well-screened cabins with built­ Bangor: Beth Israel Syna­ dleboro, Mass., is a private non­ in closets, small chests of draw­ We pack and ship everything from Antiques to ·Zucchini gogue, 144 York St. (207) 945- profit resident camp for Jewish ers and modern bathrooms. FREE •CUSTOM PACKIIIC • NOTARY ~ - - ;l 3433 or 947-5588. Conservative boys 7 to 15 years old, currently There is a shower facility with a s"'"'"' • FAr SERVICE s1 oo Off •COPIES • BUSINESS CARDS Bangor: Beth Abraham Syna- in grades one through nine. Our hot water, two large recreation PICK- Up • UNIIIATIH • OVERIIICNT DEUVERV I YOUR NEXT UPS I halls for indoor games, dramatic SHIPMENT gogue, 145 York St. (207) 947- camper-counselor ratio is ap­ 0876. Orthodox proximately 4-to-l, with eight productions, mo,a·...... -~~ ■ MAIL BOXES ETC? ~~s.:.~ Bangor: Congregation Beth or nine campers in each bunk ied evening programs, a well­ 1800 MINERAL SPRING AVE. FRANKWEISS,OWNER EI, 31 Grove St. (Sanctuary at and two or three staff members. equipped arts and crafts build­ NORTH PROVIDENCE • 354-8810 ale Ct l!I Union and Main St.) (207) 945- The camp offers a full program ing, a photographic darkroom, 4578. Reform of water and land sports, as well a video game room, and a camp (Continued on Page 13) as numerous nonathletic, non­ radio station, WPGD:640 on the competitive activities. AM dial. The health of each camper is Instruction in all land and under constant supervision. An water sports is geared to the experienced registered nurse ability and interest of each boy. lives in the large, well-equipped The boys also have an opportu­ infirmary, and three .local pe­ nity to choose activities on an Camp* diatricians are always on call. elective basis according to indi­ Two months prior to the open­ vidual interests. ing of camp, campers will re­ All swimming activities are ceive a medical form to be com­ supervised by Red Cross-certi­ Avoda pleted .by each parent and your fied instructors, and follow a son's physician. Red Cross program. Rowing, At the Gateway to Cape Cod Well-balanced kosher meals canoeing, kayaking, sailing, On Beautiful la,ke Tispaquin are prepared in a fully equipped windsurfing and waterskiing Middleboro, Massachusetts 02346 kitchen by the kitchen staff and are also taught according to Red served in the spacious dining Cross standards. Founded in 1927 for Jewish Boys 7 to 15 years old entering grades 2 through 10 hall. For more information, call Located on the shores of Lake Paul G. Davis, director, at (617) REGISTRATION NOW IN PROGRESS FOR OUR SIXIY-NINTII SEASON 334-6275. Camp Avoda, located at the Gateway to Cape Cod, geared to the ability and interest of each boy. in Middleboro, Massachusetts, is a non-profit resi­ The boys also have an opportunity to choose activi­ dent camp for Jewish boys 7 to 15 years old, currently ties on an elective basis according to individual inter­ Choosing the Best in grades 1 through 9. ests. All swimming activities are supervised by Red Avoda provides well-screened cabins with built-in Cross certified instructors, and follow a Red Cross closets, small chests of drawers, and modern bath­ program. Rowing, canoeing, kayaking, sailing, Camp for Your Child rooms. There is a shower facility with hot water, two windsurfing, and waterskiing are also taught accord­ larJ;!e recreation halls for indoor games, dramatic ing to Red Cross standards. Selecting the right camp for the opportunity to see the pro­ productions, movies, and varied evening programs, a We also offer football, kickball, soccer, softball, your child is really a matter of grams and the philosophy of well-equipped arts and crafts building, a photographic street hockey, tennis, track and field, ultimate frisbee, knowing your options and ask­ the camp in action. darkroom, an electronic gameroom, and our own volleyball, zooball, arts and crafts, nature study, fish­ ing the right questions. First and Some important questions to camp radio station, WPGD:640 on the AM dial. ing, photography, wood working, field trips each week. foremost, you must know your ask that will assist you in choos­ Our camper-counselor ratio is 4 to 1, with 8 evening programs, socials and overnight camp-outs. child, especially whether he or ing a camp are: What is the campers in each bunk with two staff members. Our season consists of one 8-week or two 4-week she is ready for camp and camp's philosophy? What is the Expert instruction in all land and water sports is sessions. whether a day or resident camp director's background? What is appropriate. percentage of the campers and EXCELLENT KOSHER FOOD • RESIDENT RN. • 3 ON-CALL PEDIATRICIANS The American Camping As­ staff return each year? What are EIGHT-WEEK PERIOD: JUNE 26 TO AUGUSf 20 sociation suggests that when the ages of the counselors? What FIRSf FOUR-WEEK PERIOD: JUNE 26 TO JULY 23 ACCREDITED you are looking for a camp, ask is the staff to camper ratio? How SECOND FOUR-WEEK PERIOD: JULY 24 TO AUGUSf 20 CAMP every question that you can are special needs handled? Are For additional information concerning registration, tuition, think to ask. Make a list of ques­ there additional expenses be­ dates and application forms, call or write: tions before talking with a di­ si des tuition? What is the re­ Paul G. Davis, Director ® rector or visiting a camp. If pos­ fund or cancellation policy? Camp Avoda • 11 Essex Street • Lynnfield, MA 01940 Americane sible, try to visit the camp when Whatis the geographical area of (61 7) 334-6275 • FAX (61 7) 334-4 779 CampinfJ it is in operation before you the clientele? Are references Association make your final selection. This available? ACCREDITED BY THE AMERICAN CAMPING ASSOCIATION will give both you and your child 14 - THE RHODE ISLA D JEWISH HERA LD, TH R DAY, FEBR ARY 9, 1995 I THE JEWISH COMMUNITY Rabbi Yoff ie Nominated Cranston Senior Guild Polish President-Elect of UAHC Plans for 1995 Rabbi Eric H. Yoffie will be ta! in founding the ARZA-spon­ Memorial nominated president-elect to The first meeting of the sored Israel Religious Action details and reservations. succeed Union of American Center. Cranston Senior Guild will be Hebrew Congregations Presi­ held on April 5 at 1 p.m. ~t A journey to Ma tunuck has Forest Yoffie lives in Westfield,N.J., been arranged with lunch atthe dent Rabbi Alexander M. with his wife, Amy Jacobson Temple Torat Yisrael on Park Schindler when he retires in June Ave.; there will be a speaker 108 House and "The Big B'way Yoffie, and their children, Adina Burlesque," call Fran 1996. Yoffie is currently vice­ and Adam. after the meeting. Planted Reservations for the trips Mendelsohn, 944-7104. president of the UAHC. The Polish Jewry Memorial planned for the coming year will On July 9 to 3, Beverly and The nomination of Yoffie, 47, Forest will be inaugurated in be accepted at this time and al­ tly Jacobson will be hosting a now goes to the UAHC Board of the Jerusalem hills on May 8. . most the entire itinerary will be trip to Seacrest on Cape Cod. Trustees for its consideration The forest, a joint project of described in detail. Flyers will be available shortly. and approval. The 220-member the Jewish National Fund and April 25 will be our first trip A.lso in July a trip and cruise up board will meet in Philadelphia the FederatiQn of Polish Jews, is May 19 to 22. of the year and that will be to the Blackstone River Valley (in­ cluding lunch) has been tenta­ being planted in memory of the Raised in the Reform Jewish Foxwood ... chairperson Evelyn 3 million Polish Jews who were Wolff, 463-7715. . tively planned. movement, Yoffie is a Phi Beta murdered during the Holocaust. May 3 will be a meeting of the On Aug. 2 there are plans for Kappa graduate of Brandeis The inauguration will coincide membership. On May 21 there a ride to the Salema Cross Inn University and was ordained at with the 50th anniversary of the will be the Loman Family Picnic for a lunch and a show, call ~he Hebrew Union College-Jew­ defeat of Nazi Germany and the with lunch at the Boylston Res­ Dorothy Rosen, 942-0985. More ish Institute of Religion in New liberation of the concentration York in 1974. He served congre­ taurant in Newton. details will be forthcoming. camps. Claire Ernstof, 738-2040, re­ Charlie Prose will be appear­ gations in Lynbrook, N.Y., and Special ceremonies will be minds all those with reserva­ ing at the Venus de Milo on Durham, N.C., and was direc­ held at the forest, located be­ Rabbi Eric H. Yoffie tions that final payment must Aug. 30. Call Evelyn Brodsky torofthe UAHCMidwestCoun­ tween Ma' alei Hahamisha and cil from 1980 to 1983. be made by March 1. The new and make your reservation to Nataf, in the presence of Israeli TheUAHCisthecentralbody slate of officers will be presented go wfth the group, 467-6179. Prior to assuming the vice government representatives, of Reform Judaism, serving to·the membership, and nomi­ In Sept. 10 to 14, the seniors presidency in 1992, Yoffie was hundreds of Polish Jews, and more than 850 congregations in nations from the floor can be hope to attend Italian Week at executive director of ARZA, the Holocaust survivors from Israel the United States and Canada made at the May meeting. the Raleigh Hotel, in the Association of Reform Zionists and around the world. with 1.3 million members. June 7 will be the date of the Catskills. The hotel has been of America, and was instrumen- The forest will include a me­ installation luncheon at the recently refurbished at a cost of morial wall and plaza, to serve Venus de Milo under the super­ millions. as a central location for plaques vision of Ben and Lil Gilstein, Comments, suggestions and B'nai B'rith Confronts honoring those who perished in 941-4298. criticism on this schedule may be offered by members at the the Holocaust. Anti-Semitism June 11 to 15 will be the dates "For 1,000 years, Poland ·was of a trip to Wildwood, N.J. Call April meeting. The B'nai B'rith IMPACT on March 9 at 7 p.m. at the B'nai home to the largest Jewish com­ Dorothy Rosen, 942-0985, for group (ages 22 to 40) proudly B'rith New England Regional munity in the world," said Leon presents an Anti-Defamation office, 34 Washington St., Ilutovich, chairman of the League seminar entitled "Con­ Brighton, Mass. Dessert will be project. "Now there is almost no fronting Anti-Semitism." The served. The cost is $5. Dvo~ah Dayan Meeting Scheduled one. We must preserve and seminar will explore different Space is limit~d and reserva­ The next meeting of the ally Happened to The Jewish honor their memory, al¥i this levels of anti-Semitic encoun­ tions are required. For further • Dvorah Dayan Club of Home for the Aged." forest will help future genera­ ters and begin to develop per­ information, or to make a reser­ NA' AMAT /USA will be on Feb. Members and friends are re­ tions do so." sonal response capabilities to vation, contact Linda Cohen, 20 at 7:45 p.m. at the home of minded of our annual theater Trees planted in the Polish varying situations. associate Ne.w England regional Tess Hassenfeld, 310 Blackstone party to be held on April 23 at Jewry Memorial Forest are $10 The seminar will take place director, (617) 731-5290. Blvd., Providence. Speaker for Rhode Island College at 2 p.m. each; a personalized certificate the evening will be Bernard Bell, This year's production will be is sent to whomever the donor who is a long-time community the broadway musical success designates. For further informa­ The Spanish Ambassador at Touro leader and an ardent worker for "My Fair Lady." For tickets and tion or to plant trees in the for­ by Mike Fink Jewish causes. information, call Celia Krieger est, contact the local JNF office. Herald Contributing Reporter His topic will be "What Re- at 351-2139. His excellency Jaime de him at the pprtals and showed Ojeda the Spanish ambassador him the fine features of the na­ came to Providence to address tional monument. "What a beau­ a gathering at the John Carter tiful space, very lovely, very Computer Brown library, on Spain. and Georgian, the ideals of the 18th Spanish America Past and Fu­ century," the ambassador said ture. He asked to visitthe Touro admiringly, looking up and all Internship Synagogue. Two trustees, Ber­ round the superb interior. nard Bell and I, drove our dis­ This was a visit not just to a tinguished guest to Newport on Jewish shrine, but to an Ameri­ Program a chilly Thursday morning. can museum, miniature but "We wanted the king to pay mighty as well. It was here, in Fleet Services Corporation a visit, and perhaps renounce this eloquent but tiny building will sponsor a cooperative edu­ and cancel the Inquisition," said now dwarfed by mansions, cation program in their com­ Bell. "I tried to arrange a ren­ within this mini-state, that the puter systems development de­ partment with the Community dezvous in 1992," said the am­ deepest of our freedoms was bassador. I described my visit defined and drawn forth. Rabbi College of Rhode Island. CCRI, Brown University, to Spain 40 years ago, its ghostly Shapiro explained the central Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute sense of a Jewish presence and bima. "The Sephardic style and SUNY-Albany have been absence. "You will find my mimics in small scale the im­ country very different today, mense Temple that was de­ selected by Fleet to participate though you still might not like stroyed, and then replaced by for this spring semester. it, it's a booming modern coun­ synagogues all over the world." - Students who are interested try," he said with a soft chuckle, At my suggestion, he opened in computer systems and devel­ in an Oxford accent. His mother the trap door and asked the opment now have the opportu­ is British. I asked about the lin­ ambassador from Spain to en­ nity to beactivelyinvolved with gering shadow of fear among tertain the myth that the origi­ a specialized work team in implementing substantive infor­ secret Jews, but the honorable nal Spanish families dwelt still mation systems projects. dignitary claimed that prejudice in the shadow of doubt. Was WELCOME TO RHODE ISLAND-The Spanish ambassador is was dead. "Everybody in Spain greeted at Touro Synagogue in Newport. Herald photo by Mike Fink During the internships, stu­ there a secret passageway, an I dents will be coached by a quali­ has some Jewish blood, espe­ escape route, in case even here fied member of the Fleet devel­ cially the aristocracy. Our king the Holy Office could reach its morning facing east at Jeshuat We shook hands, exchanged opment team and assigm~d a prayed in a synagogue. Leaders dreadful arm? No way, claims Israel marks a dawning in the cards, and moved back to our mentor who has been selected of industry openly practice their Kusinitz. human soul. The Spanish am­ separate realms. to match their unique skills and faith. Even during the war, neu­ "Underground tunnels ap­ bassador shyly nodded no to an tral Spain saved 70,000 Balkan peal to the Rhode Island imagi­ background. invitation to sit in the pew re­ Jews by issuing identity cards nation," I offered, hoping that To qualify for the internship, served for heads of state, but, students must apply through recalling their Iberian origins. de Ojeda might at least remem­ wearing a white skullcap, he CCRI's cooperative education Ladino is understood and en­ ber that terror is not easily sub­ Advertise read the words ofour first presi­ program, gain approval from joyed." merged and put away. Every­ dent with eager respect. "He ... 1t wor an advisor, and meet certain Bernard Kusini tz as historian body has a sorrow and a grief . k s.' writes from the heart," he noted. GPA and class requirements. · and Rabbi Chaim Shapiro met that nobody else can know. A THE RHODE ISLAND JEWISH HERALD, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 1995 -15 THE JEWISH COMMUNITY ''Nurses Working For Nurses'' Enjoy An Afternoon of by Alison Smith The supplies, in all 22 tons Nurseshavecomealongway, Herald Editor from all over the country, were since then, at least in America. Lunch and Theatre If you are ever a patient in the escorted to Bosnia by four While the transition is being ac­ On March 5 Congregation tures) of Shmulnik, a penniless cardiac arrhythmia unit at Hadassah nurses. A local Jew­ complished in Israel, Hadassah Ohawe Sholam, Young Israel of schlemiel, as he pursues the beau­ Rhode Island Hospital, grab the ish agency, Labenevolencija, runs exchange programs for its Pawtucket, will host a theater tiful woman of his dreams from a nearest doctor or nurse by the saw to the distribution of the Israeli nurses, publishes jour­ party. The shul will attend a little village of Russia at turn-of­ collar and say, "I want Roz materials. (There is still a small nals, sends things like new medi­ matinee showing of the play, the century New York City. Guarnieri. Now!" but vital Jewish community in cine carts, better X-ray machin­ "Shmulnik' s Waltz," performed The cost for this event is $22 She will come tearing around Sarajevo.) ery, and pamphlets to the by the Community College of per person. As seating is lim­ the corner and take your hand, Rhode Island Players, after en­ ited, send yourreservations and and immediately, you will feel joying a delicious lunch at the payment to: Congregation better. Guaranteed. synagogue at noon. Ohawe Sholam, P.O. Box 1261, Guarnieri is a Hadassah "Shmulnik's Waltz" is the Pawtucket, RI. 02862. ' · nurse, a member of the Rhode whimsical fable which follows For further information, call Island Hadassah Nurses Coun­ the adventures (and misadven- Linda Kessler, 726-6633. cil, and she is filled with enthu­ siasm for her work and her or­ Mission------ganization, which she charac­ (Continued from P~ge 6) terizes as "nurses working for A participant of the first mis­ from Edie Pearlman, associate nurses." sion, Randi Rubenstein, a co­ director of the UJA National Last August, she got a call founder of the Center for Con­ Women's Campaign, at (212) from Nancy Falchuk, in the New sumer Healthcare Information 880-1277. York Hadassah organization, in Newport Beach, Calif., said asking if she would like to join a the earlier mission was "ex­ group of four or five Hadassah tremely well organized," and Friday nurses flying to Bosnia to assess that not only were the Israeli (Continued from Page 13) the needs of the Jewish commu­ businesspeople whom mission Bethlehem: Bethlehem He­ nity and the hospitals there. members met in group settings brew Congregation and She jumped at the chance, and one-on-one meetings "help­ Havurat Har Laavan. Contact: and would certainly have gone ful and potentially important Moocho Scott Salomon, (603) - if it hadn't required a visa, contacts, but our American col­ 444-0224. Unaffiliated which, up until then, she had leagues on the trip were knowl­ Claremont: Temple Meyer never needed. So although she edgeable and provided excel­ David. (603) 542-6773. missed out on the trip, she was lent guidance on a variety of Concord: Temple Beth Jacob, a mover and a shaker when the business issues." She added, "I 67 Broadway (603) 228-8581. opportunity to send desperately would highly recommend Reform needed supplies to Bosnia arose Roz Guarnieri, R.N. Herald photo by Neil Nachbar ( "Project Eliany') to ar.;one who Derry: Etz Hayim Syna­ in November. The nurses went to the local Hadassah hospital. There is a has a desire to explore building gogue, 1 Hood Road. (603) 432- She approached anyone and hospitals, which had been very real feeling of sisterhood new business relations with Is­ 0004. Reform everyone she could think of at bombed and shelled, and drew between the nurses here and rael." Dover: Temple Israel,4thand Rhode Island Hospital, and in a up a list of items they thought those in Israel. Mission Chairman Bressman Grove St. (603) 742-3976. Reform period of two weeks, the hospi- would be needed in the future. Nursing here has moved Hanover: Upper Valley Jew­ - tal had gathered together promised that "Pr9ject Eliany" Conditions were very harsh. from an area of diplomas lo a would combine business and ish Community, 13 Summer St. 7,000 worth of supplies - Theysawdeli very roomswhere field of degrees, and education pleasure. In addition to an op­ Contact: DoryGalton, (603) 643- everything from uniforms and a wall was missing from a shell­ helps elevate the profession, tional two-day extension (May 8378. Reconstructionist shoes to iirugs and antibiotics. ing or bombing. Everything was Guarnieri says. Guarnieri says, "Response was 14 to 15) in Jordan, its highlights (Continued on Page 16) in short supply. Many "necessi­ Some Jewish mothers may will include planned meetings incredible, and I'm very proud ties" were not available. They not encourage their daughters of the institution I work for. with Israeli Minister of Indus­ . talked to the nurses still living to become nurses, but she thinks try and Commerce Micha Rhode Island Hospital made a and working in Sarajevo, and thatisashame. "Everyday when D 8 MANTIQUES massive contribution." Harish and with top-level said, "What do you need?" They I go to work, I know I've made a women in government and busi­ Single Items or Estates came back to this country ready difference in someone's life." ness, visits to a kibbutz at work to elicit some more help for this Sheadds, "You'llalwayshavea Appraised or and to programs and services Purchased. South County beseiged community. job ... and there are so many av­ supported by UJA/Federation ~ Furniture • Paintings • Clocks Guarnierimadethepointthat -enues to go into - it's such a campaign funds, home hospi­ Council Sponsors Dolls • China • Glassware while Hadassah is a Zionist hu­ broad field today." tality with Israelis, a jeep ride in Oriental Rugs manitarian agency, created for Once the idea of a nurses' the Golan and lunch at a winery Brunch Program 337 NO. BROADWAY Israel, the women of Hadassah council caught on, Guarnieri there, and a swim in the hot EAST PROVIDENCE The Jewish Co!Ilmunity say, "Never again means never found that there were about 100 springs of Tiberias. 431·1Z31 Council of South County is hold­ TOLL FREE R.I. I..fl00-tt7S-IZ~ again ...anywhere." So delega­ Jewish nurses in Rhode Island. Additional information on ► Marvin Rubin. Proprietor ing a brunch and conversation tions have been to Rwanda and "For a long time I thought I was "Project Eliany" is available ...... ,...______,._~ ' program on Feb. 26 at 9:30 a.m. Argentina, recently, to help with the only Jewish nurse," she said, at Tavern Hall Club, corner of disaster relief. and laughed. Rte. 138 and South Road, She talked about the She believes that nurses' pay Kingston. Hadassah hospital in Israel, is equitable now. Obviously, The speaker will be Alvin where talent and training are there is nothing she would Rubin on "Remnants of the In­ absolutely first-class, but where rather do. She is a floor nurse­ quisition: Descendants of Ibe­ the nurses do not yet enjoy the "a hands-on nurse" - the first rian Jews in R.I." status they are entitled to. one on the scene if there's an For more information, call Guarnieri remembers how it emergency - the kind you'd 789-0984. was in this country when she like to see at your bedside, if Air Conditioning & Heating The next JCCSC executive started nursing, 26 years ago. you were sick. committee meeting will be held When a doctor approached a on March 6, at 7:30 p.m., at the nursing station, the nurse stood home of Juel and Ben Plotkin. up. Even if she was busy work­ MAIL GETS TO US For directions call 783-6438. ing on something, and the doc­ 5YEAR All are invited. tor was passing the time of day QUICKER IF YOU USE OUR - she stood up as a mark of POST OFFICE BOX: respect. Nurses' salaries were ef!f' P.O. BOX 6063 t,,,1 J.F.K. Library not what they should have been, PROVIDENCE, R.I. 02940 WARRANTY ~=R1~ either. There is still time to sign up LIFETIME WARRANTY ON HEAT EXCHANGER fo r the Jewish Community Cen­ ter of Rhode Island senior adult JACK M. MINKIN dba(rile-Set You can depend on the GMNP 92% trip to the J.F. Kennedy Library on March 7. CERAMIC TILE INSTALLATION AND REPAIRS Efficient Natural Gas Furnace The trip will include lunch, Cleaning, Repairing, Regrouting - Leaks Fixed and costs $33 for group or cen­ ter members, $36 for non-mem­ TUB ENCLOSURES• GLASS BLOCK INSTALLATION bers. Call 861-8800. CARPENTRY• INTERIOR PAINTING Mutual. LEGAL COVERING OF ASBESTOS PIPES • ELECTRICAL • PLUMBING All High Quality Guaranteed Work Eng.neering "The Tola/ Comfort People" FOR AD RATES, " A TROUBLESHOOTER WITH IDEAS" 304 LOCKWOOD STREET, PROVIDENCE, R.I. 02907 David H. Epstein 'B' CALL 724-0200 INSURED • R.I. LICENSE NO. 4210 • REFERENCES • 724-3114 PHONE (401) 351-3900 • FAX (401) 351-3903 PRESIDENT 16 - THE RHODE ISLAND JEWISH HERALD, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 1995

Museum of Art Offers (Continued from Page 15) Keene: CongregationAhavas Achim, 84 Hastings Ave. (603) 352-6747. Reconstructionist ,L L Aft~h~:~.~:.f.~~:~J:~~!!S Laconia: Temple Bnai Israel, ( ,.. 210 Court St. (603) 524-7044. The Museum of Art, Rhode old children and their parents. Contact: Linda Peck, (603) 524- Island School of Design, is offer­ Discover Art sessions provide a 8361. Reform ing a variety of art classes for unique opportunity for children Manchester: Temple Israel, 66 children and young adults be­ and their parents to view and Salmon St. (603) 622-6171. Con­ tween the ages of 4 and 14. The create art together in the galler­ servative after-school programs begin ies. The first class will be held on Mancl}--ester: Luba vi tch of March 1. Feb. 28. New Hampshire, 7 Camelot Art classes are taught in the All children's art classes are Drive, (603) 647-0204. Orthodox museum's galleries by a staff of limited in size and cost $90 for Manchester: Temple Adath professionals trained in studio museum members and $110 for Yeshurun, 152ProspectSt. (603) art as well as in art history and nonmembers. The adult partici­ 669-5650. Reform education. pating in Discover Art classes Nashua: Temple Beth The 11-week sessio11$ are de­ does not pay an additional Abraham, 4 Raymond St. (603) signed to create an appreciation charge. 883-8184. Conservative of art by stressing the many ways The museum's vacation week Portsmouth: Temple Israel, On a Brief Visit to Africa of viewing works in the workshops will be held from 1 200 State St. (603) 436-5301. Con­ From the left, Shira Adler, Max Goldin, Chloe Licht, Ruth museum's collection while stu­ p.m. to3p.m.onFebruary21,22 servative Furman, Regina Goldenberg and Molly Goodwin of the sec­ dents make their own creations. and 23. Vermont ond grade at Alperin Schechter Day School, dress up and This spring' s course offerings Each day will feature a dif­ Bennington: Congregation make up to get in the spirit of their study of Africa. will enable students to experi­ ferent workshop. Children may Beth El, 229 Union St. (802) 447- ment with various media to participate in all three work­ 3818. Reconstructionist learn the basics of drawing, com­ shops or any session in which Brattleboro: Congregation position, and design; learn about they have a special interest. A Shir He-Harim. Brattleboro MADD Makes Six design by using their imagina­ printmaking workshop will be Area Jewish Community. (802) tion and acknowledging their offered on Tuesday, charcoal 257-1959. Reconstructionist surroundings; and develop a drawing on Wednesday, and Burlington: Ohavei Zedek Scholarships Available visual sense and technical collage on Thursday. Synagogue, 188 North Prospect They must have maintained at knowledge of art through the St. (802) 864-0218. Conservative Eligible Rhode Island high least a "B" grade average in their The classes are free for Mu­ exploration of different media. seum of Art, RISO members. Burlington: LubavitchofVer­ scho?ls~nio~smaynowreq~est senior year and will attend an Classes begin at 3:30 p.m. and mont, 317 Maple St. (802) 865- apphcationsmMothersAgamst accredited university, college, Nonmembers are invited to at­ are held on Tuesdays for 6- and tend for a nominal fee of $5 per 2770. Orthodox Drunk Driving Rhode Island junior college, or technical 7-year-olds, Wednesdays for 8- Burlington: Temple Sinai, 500 Chapter's annual memorial school. child per day. to IO-year-olds, and Thursdays For an application or more Swift St., South Burlington. (802) scholarship competition. The scholarships are for first- for 11- to 14-year-olds. Students' 862-5125. Reform Six $1,000 college tuition year tuition expenses only. Eli­ information about classes and work will be displayed in the vacation week workshops, call Manchester: Israel Congrega­ scholarships will be awarded for gible seniors must request an museum's education gallery. 454-6533. tion, Main St., Manch ter Cen- the 1~5-96_ year. The awar~s application packet by writing The museum is also offering The Museum of Art, RISO is ter. (802) 362- ec are given m memory of six to: Scholarships, MADD R.I. Discover Art, a special program located at224 Benefit St. in Provi­ structionist Rhode Island victims of drunk Chapter, 2 Regency Plaza, Suite held on Tuesday and Wednes­ dence, R.I. Montpelier: Beth Jacob Syna­ drivers. · 3, Providence, R.I. 02903. day afternoons for 4- to 6-year- gogue, 11 Harrison Ave. Con­ Students are eligible if they No telephone requests for tact: Bob Smilovitz, (802) 223- have current or past involve- application packets will be ac­ 6515. Unaffiliated ment in alcohol/substance cepted.Completedapplications Roger Williams Park Rutland: Rutland Jewish Cen­ abuse prevention programs in must be returned to MADD by ter, 96 Grove St. (802) 773-3455. their schools or communities. March 31. Conservative - Still Making History St. Johnsbury: Congregation SUPPORT OUR Beth El, Hospital Drive. Con­ FOR AD RA TES, The visitor will walk through Roger Williams Park will par­ tact: David Kennel (802) 626- ADVERTISERS tr CALL 724-0200 the exhibit's simulated Anna ticipate in the Rhode Island 4140. Unaffiliated Hawke Man Memorial front Spring Flower & Garden Show Woodstock: W oodstockArea gate, complete with "stone" pil­ at the Rhode Island Convention Jewish Community. Contact: lars and "iron" Roger Williams Center from Feb. 23 until Feb. Stuart Matlin (802) 457-4000. Park archway. Inside the exhibit, 26. Reform ■ The park's floral exhibit is the visitor will be immersed in called "Roger Williams Park - the past. The popular floral Still Making History," and is a American flag garden and clock recreation of two of the park's garden, last seen in the 1950s, titled "The Sentinel") will be most famous floral representa­ will be recreated, in bright, fra­ brought to the Flower & Garden tions. The outside of the park's grant, spring flowers. Show. This solid brass statue is exhibit will feature historical To further enhance the his­ the oldest in the park, having and current photographs of the torical significance, the ever­ been designed by Thomas park in bloom. popular Hoppin dog statue (en- Hoppin in 1851. It is arguably the most photographed statue in the park. The floral flag and clock gar­ ALL NEW PATTERNS dens, last planted decades ago in the park, will be planted this AND o,s16NS year for the public to view again at Roger Williams Park, bring­ The Rhode Island Jewish Herald will be publishing a special ing history into the present. FOR 1995 "Nostalgia - although it is a section for the Purim holiday on March 9, 1995. large part of what the park PARTY SUPPLIES FOR: means to us - is far from the All Occae1on. • ChildrenEtc whole story," says Superinten­ We invite our readers and advertisere to participate Wedding• . dent of Parks Nancy L. Derr:ig. l,y submitting editorial cop:,, and advertisements "Our landscape flourishes and CHILDREN'S for this epecial eection. grows more beautiful with each Winnie the Pooh • Barney passing year." Snow White • Cinderella Roger Williams Park was ■ditorial and advertising deadline is February 27. Power Rangere • Etc. designed by H.W.S. Cleveland and built ir, the 1890s. ALL AT DISCOUNT PRICES Entered into the National Send cop:,, to: R.I. Jewish Herald, P.O. 6ox 606:3, Register of Historic Places, 1 Providence, R.I. 02940, or fax to 726-5820. THE uoN 1yn 310 EAST AVENUE, PAWTUCKET• 726-2491 Roger Williams Park is a world L Ho 111 : Hond,y-Jh111d•y 9:30 ••-6 pm, fridr, 9:30 am-7 PII, S.11rd1y 9:30 am-S pm of wonders, both old and new. The park is open every day and For more information, call 724-0200 PARTY WAREHOUSE aifii. is owned and managed by thE itv of Providence. THE RHODE ISLAND JEWISH HERALD, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 1995 '- 17 ~+J School Beat Free Planetarium Wheeler Student Named Lincoln School Holds Shows Offered Candidate in Presidential Open Campus Day at BCC Looking for a fun vacation Scholars Program Lincoln School, a school for dents and parents to meet fac­ activity to enjoy with your chil­ girls in nursery through grade ulty and staff, observe classes in dren? Bristol Community Col­ Kevin Goldman, son of select 500 semi-finalists in 12, will hold an Open Campus session, and obtain information lege will open its planetarium Laurie and Stephan Goldman March. Day on Feb. 21 from 9 a.m. to 1 about tuition plans and finan­ for three free shows during win­ of Warwick, and a graduating Final selection of the scholars p.m. The campus, located at301 cial assistance. ter vacation week. The BCC senior at Wheeler School, Provi­ will be made by the White House Butler Ave. on Providence's East For more information on planetarium offers a look at the dence, has been named one of Commission on Presidential Side, will be open to all girls and Lower School Open Campus stars from a warm, comfortable approximately 2,600 candidates Scholars. Scholars will be invited their families interested in visit­ Day, contact Ellen M. Lough, seat, and will provide ~ds and in the 1995 Presidential Schol­ to Washington, D.C., for several ing nursery through grade 12. director of admission and finan­ parents with a fun and educa­ ars Program. The candidates Open Campus Day offers the cial aid at 331-9696. tional time. were selected from more than opportunity for interested stu- Shows are offered Feb. 21, 11 2.5 million students expected to a.m., Feb. 22, 12:15 p.m., and graduate from U.S. high schools Feb. 23 at 11 a.m. in 1995. Work by RISO Students Chosen Admission is free, but seat­ Nowinits31styear, the Presi­ ing is limited. And, you don't dential Scholars Program is one for International Calendar have to have a kid to come - of the highest honors bestowed In a national competition munication and aesthetic ap­ adults are welcome too. You upon graduating high school among art students, illustrations peal. must call to reserve your place. seniors. Scholars are selected on by six Rhode Island School of AT&Tsfull-color Art of Glo­ Call Claudette Smith at BCC the basis of superior academic Design students were among 13 bal Communication 1995 Inter­ (508) 678-2811, ext. 2207. achievements, Ieadershi p quali­ chosen for AT&Ts 1995 Inter­ national Calendar was delivered ties, strong character, and in­ national Calendar. to 250,000 of the company's busi­ volvement in community and Illustrations by RISO stu­ ness customers throughout the school activities. dents Christopher Brady '95 world. Please Patronize The 2,600 candidates were (Narragansett, R.I.), Glenn selected for their exceptional Britland '95 (Swansea, Mass.), Our Advertisers performance on either the SAT Christopher Buzelli '95 URI Offers of the College Board or the ACT (Flossmoor, Ill.), Benjamin Assessment of the American Not only do they provide Kevin Goldman Forthman '95 (West Sayville, Free Guide to College Testing Program. Fur­ fine goods and services, N.Y.), Joseph McKendry '94 but they help to keep your ther consideration is based on days in late June to receive the (Maynard, Mass.), and Paul subscription rates down. students' essays, self-assess­ Food Handling Presidential Scholars medallion Olson '95 (Riverside, R.I.) are ments, descriptions of activities, at a recognition ceremony and featured in the calendar. A pho­ The University of Rhode Is­ school recommendations, and J1 to participate in activities with tograph of each artist and his or land is offering a free publica­ Tell them ou saw school transcripts. A distin­ their elected representatives, her statement of purpose is in­ tion, A Quick Consumer Guide to guished panel of educators will it in the ·Herald. educators, and others in public cluded. Safe Food Handling, for anyone review these submissions and life. Entries were selected based concerned about correct food .... on their relevance to global com- storage. ., The USDA' s Food Safety and Inspection Service says that last 'Trust Your Judgment' Bert Gallery Entertains year alone, more than 7 million Americans suffered from Lions Through March foodborne illness, commonly For $50,000 The Bert Gallery, at 540 S. known as food poisoning. Providence teenagers have interviews with the national Main St., Providence, is ex­ Scientists believe that 85 per­ until Feb. 28 to submit entries media. A free Airwalk poster hibiting the work of more than cent of these cases could have for $50,000 in cash and prizes will be awarded just for picking 14 19th-century Rhode Island been avoided if people had in Airwalk Footwear's "Trust up an entry form . artists, including E.M. Bannis­ handled their food properly. Your Judgment" contest. The ter, Charles Stetson, and Sid­ The guide will show you how cash awards can be used to­ ney Burleigh. to avoid salmonella and othe1· ward college tuition, to start a The exhibit is called " Lions of harmful bacteria through the business, or however the win­ Winter" and runs through proper preparing, cooking, and ners choose. Brown Invites March 31. storing of food. i>\an to ce\ebtate "Young Providence-area res­ Gallery hours are Tuesday To receive a free copy, call now b)7 \earning to idents who have trusted their You to through Saturday, 11 a.m. to 5 URI corporate extension hotline \ove something new' own judgment and taken corre­ p.m. The gallery is closed on between 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., week­ and ma)7be meeting sponding action to improve ei­ Mondays. days at (800) 448-1011. ther Providence, their families 'Blood Wedding' someone too\ or personal situations are en­ couraged to write a brief sum­ Brown University Theatre ,Make your spring mary of those actions and sub­ presents "Blood Wedding" by PROVIDENCE Our Middle School is more than more fulfilling by mit it to an area Airwalk Federico Garcia Lorca, Feb. 22 COUNTRY DAY preparation for our Upper School. joining us fo~ one of Footwear dealer," · explained to 26. our t 70 evening o!1d SCHOOL It's a step toward college. Dedee Peterson of Provi­ Writtenin1933, "Blood Wed­ weekend courses 10: dence's Luna Sea, located at ding," Lorca's earliest tragedy, Literature 286 Thayer St. centers on the conflict created !l !1!1111:, 1 ttistotY and -pub\ic i\Hairs "Airwalk's 'Trust Your Judg­ by the passion between people speech and Writin\.!. ment' campaign is looking for versus traditional Spanish honor \0 \orei\!,n \an\.!,ua\.!,es those young people who aren't and religious beliefs. Music and art appreci,\tion afraid to fly in the face of con­ The plot revolves around a Writ in\.!, fiction and poetrY vention," said Peterson. "Any­ young woman "burning with thing goes. We 're looking for desire" who has just entered into photo\.!,raphY and j\tt pioneers and pacesetters from a marriage to a man she doesn't N\edicine and we\\-bcill\!. every walk of life. I expect that love: After the marriage cer­ 'io).!,a, ]\\assa\.!,e and f\y fishin\?. we'll hear from teenagers who . emony, she runs off with the r\sttononl)' and Science are doing things we've never man she does love, but more j\ccountill\!. and \nvcstill\.!. even heard of before." complications arise: her lover is co,nPuter ski\\S, \\\l'\ ~ ;\\aC For the nearest entry location also the murderer of her COLLEGE PREP• COED ··O\C fund,\\nentab o\ contestants may call a conve­ husband's father and brother. ARTS• SPORTS ;\\ana\!,e,nent nient toll-free number, (800) Allperformancesareat8p.m. OPEN CAMPUS WEEK AIR-WALK. in Leeds Theatre, part of the The first five people entering Catherine Bryan Dill Center for FOR STUDENTS IN GRADES 5-12 the contest at each entry loca­ the Performing Arts, located at FEBRUARY 21-24 tion will receive a free Airwalk 77 Waterman St., Providence. T-shirt. Prizes include two Tickets are $11 regular admis­ $5,000 cash awards, multime­ sion, $8 senior citizens and 21 17 PAWTUCKET dia computer systems, moun­ Call Mike Finnegan at 40 I -438-5170 to Brown faculty /staff, and $5 for AVENUE• EAST tain bikes, snowboards and CD students. Tickets are available schedule a visit for your son or daughter. players. In addition, winners at the Leeds Theatre Box Office PROVIDENCE RI 02914 will be flown to Los Angeles for or by calling 863-2838. " \ ' ~ . -~ \ 18 - THE RHODE ISLAND JEWISH HERALD, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 1995 I. OBITUARIES

SAMUEL D. ADES before moving to Warwick ofTucson, Steven (Lisa) Altman of Isadore Melarnut. appointed by former Gov. John DARTMOUTH - Funeral seven weeks ago. She had lived and Jeffrey (Delsee) Altman of Born in Kiev, Ukraine, a H. Chafee. in Providence most of her life, services were held Feb. 8 for San Diego, Sarah (Ray) Clusrnan daughter of tl-.e late Aaron and He leaves a daughter, Patricia Samuel D. Ades, 92, who died and in Cranston for several of Ventura, and Ken (Sue) Perry Shirley (Fox) Shenker, she lived A. Sheldon of Cranston; a son, years. Feb. 7. He was the widower of of Fountain Valley, Calif.; and in Providence many years be­ Richard S. Tyler of North Adele (Keilson) Ades and son of She leaves two sons, Herbert nine great-grandchildren. fore moving to Allentown sev­ Andover, Mass.; a brother, John the late Abraham and Grace Fine of Warwick, and Stanley Graveside services were held eral years ago. Tyler of Long Island, N .Y.; and Ades. Fine of New Windsor, N.Y.; a in Tucson with Rabbi Arnold She was a former member of six grandchildren. He died at St. Luke's Hospi­ sister, Esther Plotnick of Lau­ Levine officiating. Temple Ernanu-El, Providence, The funeral was private. Ar­ tal in New Bedford. derdale Lakes; a brother, Harold and was active in its Pioneer rangements were by A very­ Born in Aleppo, Syria, he Millman of Warwick; four JOSEPH LAVAN Women. She was also active in Storti Funeral Horne, Wakefield. lived in Brooklyn, N.Y., before grandchildren and three great­ MIAMI, FLA. - Joseph the Jewish Horne for the Aged, moving to South Dartmouth 54 grand children. Lavan, 93, of 19590 Old Cutler and the Jewish Community Cen­ years ago. He was the founder The funeral was held Feb. IO Rd ., Miami, died Feb. 6 at the ter. In Allentown, she was a JANET L. WALDMAN and presidentofStatesNitewear at Mount Sinai Memorial Perdue Medical Center in Mi­ member of Temple Beth-El. She Inc. in New Bedford for more Chapel, 825 Hope St., Provi­ PROVIDENCE - Janet L. ami. He was the husband of the was a four-generation life mem­ W aldrn~, 82, of 101 Highland than 50 years, retiring two years dence. Burial was Feb. 12 at the late Lenore (Clarke) Lavan. ber of Hadassah. Ave., died Feb. IO at Rhode Is­ ago. Star of David Cemetery in Ft. - Born in Boston, a son of the She leaves two son, S. Jay land Hospital. She was the wife He was a member of Lauderdale, Fla. late Abraham and Sarah (Coyne) Melarnut and Dr. Gerald L. of the late Edmund I. W aldrnan. Warnsutta Lodge of the Masons, Lavan, he lived in Miami for 11 Melarnut, both of Allentown; Tifereth Israel Congregation and LILLIAN GLASSHOFFER A lifelong resident of Provi­ years. He formerly lived in five grandchildren and five dence, she was the daughter of Congregation Ahavath Achirn. PROVIDENCE - Lillian Providence and Pawtucket. great-grandchildren. He was the chairman of the Glasshoffer, 79, of Five Cathe­ the late Alfred A. and Elizabeth He was a graduate of North­ The funeral was held Feb. IO (Stoneman) Fain. She wintered building fund of Tifereth Israel dral Square, a secretary/ clerk eastern University. He was a at the Max Sugarman Memorial of the Department of Public in North Palm Beach, Fla., for 25 Congregation and guiding force former member of Temple Chapel, 458 Hope St., Provi- . of the creation of the current WorksinProvidencefor14years years and maintained a sum­ Ernanu-El. He was a past presi­ dence. Burial was in Lincoln mer residence in Newport for synagogue. A major supporter until retiring 15 years ago, died dent of the American Jewelers Park Cemetery, Warwick. of the Jewish Theological Semi­ Feb. 6 at the Miriam Hospital. many years. Association and the Rhode Is­ She was a graduate of Pem­ nary of New York, he was a She was the widow of Hyman land Jewelers Association. He Glasshoffer. broke College, now Brown Uni­ recipient of its National Com­ had been a professional base­ PHILIP E. TYLER munity Service Award as well A lifelong Providence resi­ CRANSTON - Philip E. versity. She received a graduate ball player for the Toronto degree in social work from Co- as serving as a member of its dent, she was a daughter of the Maple Leafs in the International Tyler, 87, of Dwight Street, a late Frank and Annie Shatz. 1urnbia University graduate Board of Overseers. League. He was the former former East Providence city She was a member of Con­ school and was a social worker He was a recipient of the Boy owner of the Superb Case Co. councilman, died Feb. 9 at home. gregation Shaare Zedek and its for two years with Jewish Fam­ Scouts of America Silver Beaver He leaves a son, Ronald He was the husband of the late Women's Auxiliary. She was a ily Service. She was a member Award and along with his late Lavan of Palm City, Fla.; a Constance (Stafford) Tyler. member of the Cranston Senior of Temple Beth-El and a past wife was an honoree of the State daughter, June Gibbs ofBoston, Born in Davis Hall at the Guild. president of its Sisterhood. She of Israel Bonds. Founder of the and seven grandchildren. He University of Rhode Island, Jewish Community Center of She leaves two sons, Leon F. where his father was a profes­ was a past president of the was the father of the late Robert Women's Division of the Jewish New Bedford, he was a philan­ Glasshoffer of Honolulu, Ha­ Lavan. sor of mathematics, he was a waii, and Marshall H. Federation of Rhode Island and thropist and supporter of many A graveside service was held son of the late Marshall and Glasshoffer of Plymouth, Mass. of the John Howland PTA. She national and international Jew­ Feb. 9 at Lincoln Park Cemetery Edwina (Richardson) Tyler. He She was the sister of the late was a member of the Ledgernont ish organizations. in Warwick. Arrangements lived in South Kingstown 40 Torn and Harry Shatz. Country Club, the Women's Survivors include three sons, were by the Max Sugarman years before moving to East Alan Ades of New Bedford, A funeral service was held Providence and later to Association of the Jewish Horne Memorial Chapel, 458 Hope St., for the Aged, and Hadassah. Mass., Harvey Ades of White on Feb. 8 at the Max Sugarman - Providence. Cranston. Plains, N.Y., and Richard Ades Memorial Chapel, 458 Hope St., He was a graduate of South She leaves a daughter, Eliza­ ofWoodbridge,Conn.;adaugh­ Providence. Burial was in Lin­ YVETTE LOTSTEIN Kingstown High School and at­ beth W. Brown of Newto - ter, Sherri Ades Falchuk of coln Park Cemetery, Warwick. KING OF PRUSSIA, Pa. - tended Phillips Andover Acad­ Mass.; 1:hree sons, Ellis S. Brookline, Mass., a brother, Jo­ Yvette (Schultz) Lotstein died emy and Amherst College. Waldman of Providence, Myron seph Ades of Kings Point, N.Y., TILLIE (UNGER) HALPERN Feb. 11. He was a former superinten­ Waldman of Narragansett and 17 grandchildren and IO great­ TUCSON, Ariz. - Tillie She is survived by a son, Rob­ dent of roads in South Neil F. Waldman of Potomac, grandchildren. Arrangements (Unger)HalperndiedonJan.10 ert Lotstein of Montville, N.J., Kingstown, and he worked for Md.; a sister, Selma Robinson of were made by Max Sugarman in Tucson, of cancer. and a daughter, Gail Rubenstein Pratt & Whitney as a supervisor Providence; a brother, Norman Memorial Chapel, 485 Hope St., She was the wife of the late of North Providence, R.I., two for Metals and Controls, and in Fain of Providence, and eight Providence Joseph Halpern and had lived sisters, Miriam "Micki" Kalter sales for J.L. Anthony & Co., grandchildren. She was the sis­ in Providence until 1965. At the and Rosalyn Simon; and two Providence. ter of the late M. Edgar and Irv­ NETTIE FINE age of 50 she returned to school grandchildren, Michael and An­ He was active in Rhode Is­ ing J. Fain. The funeral service was held WARWICK - Nettie Fine, to study nursing. She worked at drew Rubenstein. Burial was in land Republican politics for Providence Lying-In Hospital Mt. Lebanon Cemetery, more than 40 years. He was a Feb. 11 at Temple Beth-El, Or­ 88, of Lauderdale Lakes, Fla., chard and Butler avenues. Burial died Feb. 8 at the Greenwood prior to her move to Tucson Collingdale. Pa. member of the Republican State where she continued her career Central Committee, serving on was in Temple Beth-El Cem­ House Nursing Horne, etery. Arrangements were by Warwick. She was the widow of at Tucson Medical Center until ANNA R. MELAMUT its executive committee for retirement in 1977. ALLENTOWN, Pa. -Anna many years, and had been a Mount Sinai Memorial Chapel, Simon Fine. 825 Hope St., Providence. Born in Providence, a daugh­ She is survived by two R. Melarnut, 90, of Allentown, member of the Republican Na­ ter of the late Samuel and Anna daughters Barbara (David) Pa., formerly of Morris Avenue, tional Committee since 1984. (Baker) Millman, she lived in Altman of Tucson and Judith Providence, died Feb. 9, at He received numerous trib- Lauderdale Lakes, for 20 years Mize of Ojai, Calif., five grand­ Lehigh Valley Hospital Center, utes and special recognition for ..------, children, Robert (Caryl) Altman Allentown. She was the widow his charitable work with the heart and cancer foundations. American Heart .."'­ He was recognized several years AssociationwV Fighting Heart DiseaSB ago for his role as an adviser to andSlroke For over 40 years, the owner of Mount Sinai Memorial Chapel .. . and confidant of the Rhode Is­ Mitchell ... has served Rhode Island Jewish families over 8,000 times .. . iand Republican leadership for decades. Medical miracles as a professional Jewish funeral director. .. as did his father and He also served as the people's grandfather since the 1870s ... with honesty representative on the State Prop­ start with research and integrity. erty Commission for eight years, One of the reasons why the majority of Rhode Island Jewish families call Max Sugarman MOUNT SINAI Memorial Chapel

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Keeping Things Warm in the Blithewold to Host Winter and Cool in the -Summer Flower Show Preview Blithewold Mansion and Gar- pass to the show during its regu­ dens, located in Bristol, R.I., has Jar hours. A cash bar will also be by Neil Nachbar be running efficiently. They can been designated host and ben- available. Herald Associate Editor prevent a major repair which A Closer would mean more money for e~iciaryofthegalaopeningpre- Reservations are $45 for Kessler'sSheetmetalhasbeen labor and the inconvenience of view party of the Rhode Island Blithewoldmembersand$50for a successful company for many having no heat." Spring Flower & Garden Show. non-members, and are by mail years, but like other businesses Kessler's is, and has been, a The show will be held Feb. only. during the recession, it was hit family business. Gergel's 23, 24, 25 and 26 at the Rhode Checks may be mailed to ~y hard times. Something dras- brother, Steve, 36, handles the Island Convention Center in Blithewold,P.O. Box 716, Bristol, tic needed to be done to revital- sheetmetal and ventilation side Providence. RI 02809-0716, or call 253-2707 ize the company. of the business, while Mike con- The preview party will take for reservation information. "I decided about three years centrates on the heating and air place on the exhibit floor of the r------­ center on Feb. 22, from 5:30 to ?go that ~e needed to expand conditioning and the market- Am . "'" mto heating and air-condition- ing. Their mother is the presi- 8:30 p.m., at which time 1"' enc.an Heart aa partygoers will be the first to Association~V ing," said Mike Gergel, the sec- dent and their father is now Fighting Heart Disease and Stroke retary of the corporation. "My semi-retired. Mike's other view the more than 24 creative f?t h er w_as licensed in refrigera- As for the maintenance con- b rot h er, Marc, is a rabbi in Is- garden exhibit~, competitive tion, so it seemed like a natural tract, Gergel stresses the impor- rael. cl_ass~s of local gardening orga­ If you are what you eat, way f or t h e company to gener- tance of keeping a system clean Kess Jer , s 1s· registered· with ruzations, and a retail market­ ate more capital." and in top shape. the Better Business Bureau and place. why not cut back on fat? Gergel's father bought the the Rhode Island Chamber of Proceeds from the party will business from a gentleman Commerce and Gergel invites benefit the ongoing restoration named Kessler in 1947. Since customers to look into the and conservation of the gardens the company had a solid repu- company's track record. 'Tm and grounds at Blithewold. tationin thesheetmetal and ven- not afraid of people checking Tickets include hors We've always had tilation industry, it was decided references," said Gergel. d' oeuvres, a light buffet, wine, that the name would stay the Some past clients that dessert and coffee, plus a return a cure for the same. Kessler's . has in~t?lled heating Today, sheetmetal accounts and/or au conditioning for in- common cold. for half of the business, with elude Congregation Sons of hea,ting and air conditioning Jacob, Touro Fraternal Associa- ~~·3 becoming a larger factor. Infact, tion, Benny's, and Liberty BBQ CHICKEN expansion has made so much of Travel. Half the company's busi- Heating and Air Conditioning a difference, sales have doubled ness is commercial, the other ~~•3 FRESH They ca/I me in the last three years and an half residential. CHICKEN CUTLETS "The Doctor of Home Comforr• additional salesperson will start In the future, Gergel hopes to on March 1. hire more servicemen and grab NATURAL Two nice features offered by a larger share of the market. GAS Mike Gergel 1 r.eh Kes~ler's is 24-hour emergency According to Gergel, the level STELLAR service and a residential main- Herald photo by Neil Nachbar of service will remain as high as FURNACE PLUS ""'1cCM'nfl