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VOLUME LXVIII, NUMBER 15 SHEVAT 30, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 1998 35¢ PER COPY Temple Shalom Shares Important Lessons of Tolerance by Tara V. Lisciandro anywhere from 10 to 20 clergy. annual event brings together some who had no kids at all." temple where they can view ac Herald Editor Thanksgiving is something we Christians and Jews and remem There were about 30 children at tual ritual objects and grasp a n a nearby island there exists all share and I have chaired the bers those who were lost in the the first event and last year's betterunderstandingofJudaism. 0a school, a learning place for project for many years," stated Holocaust. During the service "Evening of Sharing," 10 years The rabbi also is included in children, adults and seniors Rabbi Jagolinzer. It was the first prayers and readings are pre later, brought together almost Salve Regina's "Circle of Schol of all faiths and backgrounds. of its kind and a grea t success. pared and guests such as survi 200 peopJe. ars" where speakers and teach For more than 20 years the He has created and assisted vors and other members of the "There is also the National ers from the area visit the school school and its students have ex in creating many other mean community are invited to speak. Day of Prayer. Made Ii ne Nugent and discuss various issues with perienced a variety of educa ingful a nd important programs Children are also an important and I spearheaded the local ob adult classes. tional programs and activities. which promote interfaith rela part of the service and often cre servance, something which fo St. George's in Newport is The leaderof this school is Rabbi ti onsas well. In only a few weeks ate drawings and paintings that cuses on a widely shared expe visited annually by the rabbi MarcJagolinzer(currently presi one of the newer programs, the decorate the temple's walls, read rience," said Rabbi Jagolinzer. where he preaches and the his dent of the RI Board of Rabbis) Black/ Jewish seder, which be poetry and present a short skit "We pray for the welfare and to rical C hanning Uni taria n and his school is Temple Sha gan almost fi ve years ago, will or play. well-being of the nation and for Church also welcomes Rabbi lom in Middletown. For24years take place at peace." The Jagolinzer' s inspirational discus Rabbi Jagolinzer has acted as Temple Sha lom event is held an sion as well. Recently the Urban TempleShalom'sguideand fos once again. "I initi nually during the League Sunday fea tured Rabbi tered interfaith re lations. ated it by calling For 24 years Rabbi Jagolinzer has acted mo nth of May Jagolinzer as their guest speaker "Temple Shalom is now known Vincent Thompson, as Temple Shalom's guide and and it, loo, has for the second time. This year's for interfaith services," said the minis ter al fostered interfaith relations. been a great suc- theme was "Man's Impossibility Rabbi Jagolinzer, "they dispel Community Bap- cess throughout is God's Possibility." It was held the myths perpetuated in the tist, and asked if the community. in ProvidenceattheOlneyStreet community. Interfaith services he'd like to partici- Having im Baptis t Church. The Urban also foster appreciation and un pate in the name of freedom and "Evening of Sharing" is an plemented these important pro League is one of more than 100 d erstanding which is much equality," said Rabbi Jagolinzer other a nnual event which will grams, Rabbi Jagolinzer has local affiliates that assists with needed in today's world. We More than 100 people attended celebrate it's 11th-yea• in Ne> been conli nuing to teach lessons the eliminationof racial discrimi lose sight of what's important." the unique seder and found vembe r. "The event started of interfaith relations to local nation and segregation. After almost a quarter of a many common lies within Black years ago when Sister Mary schools, churches and other or The small island of Aquid century Rabbi Jagolinzer has and Jewish relations. This year's Burns from St. Lucy's called to ganizations . T he rabbi has neck is home to a dynamic per created annual traditions and Black/Jewish seder will be held ask if I would spend some lime taught courses in Hebrew and son and community who are new bonds. "The island has been on March 19 and is expected to teaching a CCD class about Ju Judaism at the University of making great strides to share receptive and responsive," he be a great success once again. daism," said Rabbi Jagolinzer. Rhode Island in Kingston since some important lessons. ''I'm a said . One of the old est programs In April TempleShalomhosts "I invited her and the class to 1975. He also teaches "The Jew teacher," said Rabbi Jagolinzer, that has been developed by the annual Yorn HaShoah, Ho TempleShalom ... the event has ish Experience" at Salve Regina "and I strongly believe that ig Rabbi Jagolinzer is the annual locaust Remembrance, service. conti nued all these years." The in Newport. "It's a wonderful norance breeds intolerance and lnterfai th Thanksgiving celebra "I started the Interfai th Holo rabbi added that at first the class class that includes a hands-on ill-will. By coming together and tion which is held at a different caust Service of Remembrance was just fo r kids; now, how Jewish experience," said Rabbi sharing and learning , we see location each year. " It has grown at the temp le, which is still go ever, "it's their parents and their Jagoli nzer. Students from the lo how much we have in common to300 people participati ng with ing strong," said the rabbi. This grandparents. And then it was cal school are brought to the and have little keeps us apart." U.S. Congress Heightens Role in Holocaust Restitution Issue by Daniel Kurtzman heirs of victims seeking to re proposed independent panel. of Art Museum Directors, which is in the process of developing a WASHINGTO N (JTA)-As cover life insurance benefits The company's lead counsel includes the heads of the 170 policy on stolen art and is plan the search for assets of H olo seized by the Nazis. also noted in testimony before largest art museums in North ning to convene an international caust victims broadens to in "It is clear that the European the committee that Generali ere America, has begun exploring conference in Washington in clude pillaged artworks a nd insurance companies undertook . ated a $12 million humanitarian the establishment of a database June to focus on artworks, in confiscated insurance policies, a deliberate effort to target Eu fund last year to assist needy to identify the rightful owners su rance policies, books and the U.S. Congress is exerti ng ropean Jews for profit, before Holocaust survivors. of plundered art and develop other property stolen from Ho pressure for restitution. the Nazis targeted them for de ing guidelines to resolve indi locaust victims. The two issues were the sub structio n," Sen . Alfo nse vidual ownership claims. Several members of Con ject of a recent dayl ong congres D' Amato (R-N.Y.) told the com "We will not countenance the gress, meanwhile, have either sional hearing at which 22 wit mittee. "Th ese compa nies Witnesses testified about acquisition or display of stolen introduced or plan to offer new nesses testified about the legal sought and obtained premiums art, and we are committed to bills dealing with looted art and status of art objects seized by up front, with no expectation of the legal status of art doing everything possible to insurance claims. the Nazis and the way Euro paying the claims in the end." objects seized by the ensure that our collections are Among the legislative pro pean i ns u rance compan ies D' Amato, who chairs the Sen Nazis and the way untainted by the stigma of the posals: handled policies taken out by ate Banking Committee, pro Nazi past," Glenn Lowry, di • Rep. Mark Foley (R-Fla.) Holocaust victims. posed the creationofan indepen European insurance rector of the Museum of Mod has introduced legislation that Taken togethe r, the tota l dent commission, modeled after companies handled ern Art in New York, told the would prohibit European insur value of those assets is likely to the Volcker Commission now in committee. a nce companies and their fa r exceed "the value of the more vestigating Swiss banks, to look policies taken out by Ronald Lauder, chairman of American subsidiaries from publicized dormant H olocaust into the insurance situation. Holocaust victims. the WJC's Commission for Art conducting business in the era bank accounts and personal Rep. James Leach (R-lowa), Recovery, said he was satisfied United States unless they fully gold plu ndered by the Nazis, chairman of the House Ba nking with the action taken so far by disclose how they hand led Ho according to Elan Steinberg, ex Committee, endorsed that idea, the art community. locaust victims' policies. ecutive director of the World as d id the WJC. On the issue of looted art, the Speaking before the commit The bill, known as the Com Jewish Congress. D' Amato and the WJC also d irectors of some of America's tee, he stressed that the legal prehensive Holocaust Account Testifying before the H ouse proposed that the insurers set top art museums, responding to obstacles to returning the art ability in Insurance Measure, Banking Committee, Holocaust up a humanitarian fund to ben growing concerns that they may should be minimized given that comes as California's insurance survivors and lawmakers ac efit Holocaust survivors. be d isplaying warti me plunder, survivors "have already suf commissioner has threatened to cused Europeaninsurancecom One of the dominant under pledged to fu ll y research the fered decades of frustration and pull Generali's license because panies of profiti ng a t the ex writers of policies sold to Jews ownership history of their hold should not be asked to sustain the firm has not honored his pense of Holocaust victims. in Eastern Europe, the Italian ings. the ordeal of lengthy and costly requests to appear al several Two companies have been firm Assicurazioni Generali, To that end,a 13-mem ber task lawsuits." public hearings. sued for billions of dollars by said it would cooperate with the force formed by the Associa tion The Clinton admi nistration (Continued on Page 15) 2 c._ TifE'RPfODE'ISVAND ]EWISH'HERALD: TI-IURSD'A.'Y, FEBRlTARY 26;1998' HAPPENINGS
Rabbi Cohen Visits Temple Torat Yisrael Calendar: February 26 thru March 6 TempleTorat Yisrael of Cranston will host theSipersteinFamily Scholar-in-Residence, Rabbi Shaye Cohen, March 13 to 15. Topics Feb. 26 Arlene Avakian, editor of Through the Kitchen Window, a collection of writings by for study and exploration with Rabbi Cohen are "Who is a Jew? women on food and ethnicity, speaks about her book at a lunchtime discussion sponsored Who was Jew? An historical perspective on the entire question of by Sarah Doyle Women's Center, Brown/ RISO Hillel, noon, Providence. Jewish descent." Phantom of the Opera at Providence Performing Arts Center, now through March 14. Call Rabbi Cohen has inspired Temple Torat Yisrael with his intelli 421-ARTS. gence, his wit, and his sensitivities to text at last year's High Holy 27 Rhode Island School of Design sponsors "Cabaret of Dead Souls: Harvesting Russian Days. History," Feb. 27 to Feb. 28. Open to Public at Waterman Building, Providence. RISO For more information, call Cantor Liberman at 785-1800. students perform themes from Russian history and culture. Call 454-6348. Congregation Agudath Achim hosts Rev. William A. Wagner as guest speaker at Sabbath service,8 p.m., Taunton, Mass. Rev. Wagner isa baritone soloist and has appeared in Buffalo Poets Out Loud Philharmonic, N.Y., and many musical comedies. On.March8 from3 to 5 p.m., College Hill BookStore, 252Thayer 28 Read Across America, Read-a-Thon at Warwick Mall, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 2 to 4 p.m. Join St., will sponsor a book-signing benefiting Projective Verse, Inc., celebrities and the Cat-in-the-Hat and learn about the importance of reading, also March 1, Prnvidence's _performance poetry non-profit which brings poetry 1 to 4 p.m. c1tyw1de to high schools, coffeehouses, and universities. Chanting Service at Congregation Agudas Achim, Attleboro. Services include music, Meet Hal Sirowitz, Marc Smith and Regie Cabico. singing and meditative atmosphere. Call (508) 222-2243. After the signing, join hosts Ray Davey and Lizzie Araujo and "How Old ls My House?" Preservation Society of Pawtucket hosts homeowners work performers, D.J. Renegade, Sou MacMillian, Allysen Callery, Erin shop, 1 to 3 p.m. at Pawtucket Public Library. Open to public. Call 725-9581. Mc_keown, and Laura Moran at AS220, 111 Empire St., at 7 p.m. for Zamir Chorale of Boston at Temple Torat Yisrael, Cranston, 8:30 p.m., Martha S. Hoffman a rught of unforgettable artistry at Out Loud: A Benefit for Projec Memorial. For ticket information, call 785-1800. tive Verse, Inc. March 1 John F. Kerry speaks at Save the Bay annual meeting at Doubletree Islander Hotel, Newport, noon. Call 272-3540. Second annual Providence New Play Festival at Trinity Rep, Providence. March 1 to 31, Rhode Island's Ballet Theatre call 351-4242. Performs at Carriage House Theatre 4 Women's History at Brown, "Twenty-five Years of Jewish Feminism: From Struggling For Rhode Island's Ballet Theatre, a classical ballet company, will Religious Equali ty to Pioneering on The Spiritual Frontier" at Brown/ RISO Hillel, Provi stage three performances at Carriage House Theatre, Providence, dence, noon. For more information about Women's History Month, call 863-2189. March 27 to 29. ASDS PTA presents Dr. M. Goldstein-Fradin as she discusses "Enhancing Your Child's The program, entitled "Chrysalis," will consist of six works Self-Esteem." 7 p.m. in vestry. showcasing the beauty and emotional range of ballet in all its 5 Old Slater Mill Opening Day, 1 to 5 p.m., Pawtucket celebrates 1998 season opening forms. The dances are: "Dollar Off Day"; exhibit: collection of patent models from mid-1800s. Call 725-8638. • "Espana," a fiery classical ballet on pointe 6 "Pandora's Box," presented by Brown as part of Women's History Month, 8 p.m. in Russell • "Harp Dances," an original piece performed to live harp Lab. Call 863-2189. music • "The Witches of Eastwick," a contemporary ballet • "Here, There, Everywhere," a lyrical ballet set to music by the Women's History Beatles Youth Conference This year's Women's History Month Convocation will feature • Selections from the "Firebird Ballet," an abstract classical Esmerelda Santiago, authorof When I Was Puerto Rican and America's on Diversity ballet Dream. The convocation will take placeat 7 p.m., March 3, in Room The National Conference in • "Saltimbanco," a contemporary ballet with music from 101 of the Salomon Center for Teaching. partnership with the Amistad Cirque de Soleil Admission is free and the public is welcome. Santiago's visit is Committeeofl58 (Rl Black Heri Tickets are $12 and reservations are recommended. Show times sponsored by the Sarah Doyle Women's Center. tage Society), will be sponsor are8 p.m. on March27 and 28and 2 p.m. on March 29. Call 847-5301 ing a Youth Conference on Di for information. versity for high school students. Playwright Arthur Miller This conference will take place on Feb. 28, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Discusses Life and Career a t the Providence Campus of Join thousands Subscribe to the Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Arthur Miller will share his Community College of Rhode of readers who views on his long and often controversial career at 10 a.m., March 1, Island, 1 Hilton St., Providence. atTrinity Repertory Theatre, 201 Washington St. This session is open The conference will include know what's going to persons who attended the 1998 Pell Awards on the previous workshops on sexism, interra on in the Rhode evening, with limited seating available for Brown and RJSD stu cial relationships, creating a RHODl dents. 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lHE RHODE ISLAND JEWISH HEAAED,'THURSDAY,. FEBRU'ARY-26,< 4998 c_ 3 r JEWISH COMMUNITY Plans For HARi Pick Up by Emily Torgan-Shalansky rium and gymnasium facilities Jewish Community Reporter that could be used on an as Organizers of the Hebrew needed basis. Academy of Rhode Island, a "It's an extremely friendly proposed co-educational Jew environment, and the price is ish high school, are striving for low," Schechter explained. community and financial sup If H ARi is ready to open this port as the 1998 school year year, it will begin with a group draws closer. of seven to ten ninth-graders, On Feb. 19, Dr. Steven with additional classes coming Schechter, a local surgeon who on as HARi gains faculty and heads the HARi formation com funding. mittee, gathered with hi s col According to Schechter, the leagues at an East Side home start-upwillcostabout$150,000. and faced a group of about 17 "Fiscal responsibility is a prospective parents associated must," he said . "We must be with the Providence Hebrew very diligent and not dreamy." Day School to trade informa Schechter said his com tion for questions. mittee's efforts to raise $25,000 After discussing the need for over the past few weeks had HARi, Schechter provided some yielded about $8,000. He urged new information about its costs 'a ll interested parties to become and staffing plans. corporate members by sending "There are some things you tax-deductible checks of $200, all a lready know," began payable to Jewish Community Schechter,anOrthodox surgeon Educational Services of Rhode who heads the committee. Island, Inc., to Temple Beth "There is no co-ed high school Sholom at 275 Camp Street in here." Providence. The impassioned Schechter "I want those memberships "OLD WICKED SONGS" will be at the Jewish Theatre of New England in Newton, Mass., through stressed the need to fill the void to start picking up," Schechter March 22. (Left) Barry Abramowitz, Mitch Greenberg. Photo courtesy oflewis/J Tlreatre of New England that was created when the New said. England Academy of Torah's Next, he said that the HARi high school for boys at the Provi organizers ha ve also submitted d e nce H e brew Day School a grant requesting$50,000 to the 'Old, Wicked Songs' A Triumph closed amidst financial troubles Jewish Federation of Rhode Is-· by Emily Torgan-Shalansky kerous old vocal coach played to terms with yourself and the in 1994, leaving only a hi gh land, and that committee mem Jewish Community Reporter by Greenberg. past. It's also about how two school program for girls and a bers may expect to find out the Schedule a road trip. With tough love and tender people open each other up." legacy of conflict behind. results of their requests shortly. The Newton, Mass.-based sensiti vi ty from Mas hkan, UnderthedirectionofDaniel Saying that the lack of a boys' According to Schechter and Jewish Theater of New England Hoffman slowly begins to re Gidron, both actors manage to high school was creating hard fellow HARi organizer Nita is presenting Mitchell Green discover the soul that is so es bring the audience through the ships for the observant families Pliskin, monies from the Avi berg in Jo n Mara ns' "Old, sential to his music. mutual self-discovery process who are now forced to choose Chai Foundation per student Wicked Songs," and Greenberg, However, his budding de marvelously. betweensecularschoolsandout wi ll mitigate the estimated tu who starred in the same role sires to share his secrets with Abramowitz emanates the of-town education, Sc hechter ition of $8,000. when the play was on Broad Mashkan are quickly reversed right amounts of youthful blus said the void was stifling the "The Avi Chai Foundation way, brings the energy that after Mas hkan makes anti ter and fear, managing to set up growth of Rhode Island's Jewish will give a new Jewish high made the play a smash there to Semiticcommentsinanattempt Greenberg to show his wry mas community. school $10,000 per year and its Boston premiere. to dissuade his pupil from visit teryof thecomplicated Mashkan "The out-of-town schools are $2,500 per child until the first 'T d go anywhere they asked ing Dachau. role to its fullest potential. not attractive," he explained. student graduates," explained m e to for this ro le," said When Hoffman, who then Set against the backdrop of "There are prohibiti ve travel Schechter. 'That will bring the Greenberg, a renowned stage angrily admits that he is Jewish, Kurt Waldheim's election, the costs, and our teens spend their cost to abou t$5,500 per student." actor whose Broadway credits returns from Dachau furious Yi ddishe feel of the play is fur teenage years sleeping at other HARi committee member include "Laughter on the 23rd withMashkanand the Teutonic ther deepened by the strains of people's homes and being raised David Yavner then provided a Floor," "Ain' t Broadway world he has encouraged him Robert Schumann's "Dich by other people. Families will time frame, saying that it was Grand," "Yiddle With-a Fiddle" to love, he finds that his eccen terliebe," which draw on words leave or be attracted to commu necessary to raise money in the and many more. "It feels great tric Austrian teacher has some written by the 1820s' German nitieswithadequateschools. We next month to ensure accredita to do this part. My Judaism helps secrets of his own. Jewish poet Heinrich Heine. really cannot go on without it." tion. me understand it." "This play is about coming to The musicisa universal sym Schechter went on to describe "We will also need to spend Certainly, Marans' play pro terms with the past," explained bol of loss and renewal, which the proposed co-educational money to hire a secretary and vides both Greenberg and hi s Greenberg. "It's about facing Marans' play may yet become school that the hopes and ef set up the office," Yavner said. co-star Barry Abramowitz with your inner demons and coming as well. forts of those involved over the Schechter then admitted that exceptional material. last few years have produced . he and his committee planned A finalist for the 1996Pulitzer As most of those at the gath to co ntact New York City head Prize in drama (it lost to "Rent"), The RIH Medical Foundation ering knew, The Hebrew Acad hunter Joel Paul to assist in the the play takes place in Vienna, emy of Rhode Island will be search for a dean. where Stephen Hoffman, a proudly announces that under the halachic guidance of "It will cost between $6,000 young American former piano Rabbi Mitchell LevineofTemple a nd $10,000, but it will be well prodigy played by Abramowitz, Michael F. Felder, 0.0. Beth Sholom, the largest Ortho worth it," said Schechter. "We has fl ed in an attempt to recap dox congregation in Rhode Is need someone who will truly be ture the muse his anxieties have has joined land. able to fulfill our mission." torn from him. "We now have a board of A reading of the mission Once there, he encounters Michael J. Hayden, 0.0. directors, by-laws and a first (Continued on Page 15) Professor Mashkan, a cantan- year budget," Schechter an in the practice of Family Medicine nounced. at At present, the HARi com 712 Oaklawn Avenue mittee is negotiating an agree ment wi th the Jewish Commu Part-Time Religious Cranston, R1 02920 nity Center of Rhode Island to rent classroom space, audito- School Director (401) 942-2320 Conservative, Egalitarian, Synagogue-based After School Program in Southeastern, MA Dr. Felder and Dr. Hayden are on the staff of Rhode Island Hospital and Hasbro Children's Hospital. STAFF SHIRTS • T-SHIRTS Administrative and Curricular Skills Required. Both physicians are accepting new patients. SWEATSHIRTS CUSTOM PRINTED WITH Please send resume to: Early morning, evening and customary YOUR NAME AND/OR day hours are available. CUSTOM DESIGN Ziskind School Search Committee SPECIALIZING IN BAR/BAT MITZVAHS & Tifereth Israel Congregation MEDICAL CORPORATE SCREENING RIH FOUNDATION 421-3268 145 Brownell Avenue 1158-1164 NORTH MAIN ST. PROVIDENCE, RI 02904 New Bedford, MA 02740 4 - THE RHODE ISLAND JEWISH HERALD, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 1998 OPINION -A Nation in Controversy- Bill, _Monica A!1d The by Velvel 'Wally' Spiegler ateprofessoroflawattheUniver- Judaism is not a static cul- Jewish Question !twas no surprise when I read sity of Maryland commenting on ture; it has changed and contin this headline·in New York Jewish non-Orthodox conversions: ues to change. In 586 B.C.E., Ju To the Editors: tum: '1udgenotl estyebejudged." Sentinel, MRabbis Rejection of " Without an expression of daism experienced its first ma The Clinton-Lewinsky affair Others are driven by issues such Proposal Seen as Declaration of kabbalat mitzvot (acceptance of jor change with the destruction has engendered a great debate as minority rights, or, perhaps, War." The article itself was a re- the Law) the conversion is null of the First Temple.and the exile abouttheboundariesofourpub women's rights. Still others are port on a proposed agreement and void, regardless of the com- of the people into Babylon. Be lic and private lives. But there prepared to live in a moral swamp promoted by a coalition of Con- position of the beit din (Rabbini- fore the destruction, Judaism are other boundaries - bound as long as their economic well servative and Reform rabbis in cal court). The possibility of was a temple-based religion. In aries that may be more nebu being is not threatened. What all Israel for recognition to conduct schism does not justify forsaking Babylon, the first academy de lous but are certainly no less these disparate groups have in marnages a_nd conversio_ns. The a sacred principle that halachic veloped under the leadership of significant. They are the bound common is a zestful appreciation Chief Rabb1rucal Council flatly Jews regard as literally express- the Soferim, the first teachers. aries of our mind. It is these of their self-interest. rejected the offer and lashed out ing the will ofG-d." He goes on to These early rabbis guided by boundaries that separate the So what does all this have to at "those who are trying to shake say, "that the burden of schism Ezra the scribe, foresaw the fate lechery and deceit that lurks like do with the Jewish question? the foundations of the Jewish rests on those who depart from of a p rolonged exile which some idolatry in the corners of Simp le: we as a people (along religion causing rifts among the the long-standing status quo, not awaited the Jews and under our mind from those intimations with our other mishegossen) are people andcausing themtostray those who maintain it. "Yes," he took the fo rmidable task of of things divine tha t beckon us possessed by the idea that rea from generations-old heritage. says, "we must love and tolerate transforming Judaism into a to a more blessed reali ty. Where son and reason alone can trans Such efforts have already had a allJews regardlessoftheirlevelof portable religion fo r its very we set the marker, how we draw form the world. But reason be disastrous effect and caused con- observance but this cannot be an survival. Today we face other the line, wi II determine whether fore special interest is like vir fusion among Diaspora Jewry." excuse to discard principles that dilemmas w hich cry out fo r we live as apes or angels. tue before vice. All to often it is Here, too, are the words-as go to the essence of faith." After cha nges in the tradition, and it Needfully, we all belong to a not quite enough. theyappearedinarecentissue of readingthisyoumightthen won- is our responsibility to work supraorganism called society. By What Bill and Monica are re Moment magazine - of Rabbi der why there's such alienation out our differences. It is im common consent, mostofus have ally telling us is that people, YitzchokA. Breitowitz,an associ- among Jews. porta nt for those w ho strictly accepted certain societal norms even presidents, are not always uphold the halachic position so that society might in turn ere rationa l. What the polls are tell to understa nd that the opin ate an environment thatiscond u ing us is that people may smile ions of the majority need to be ci ve fo r our fulfillment. The very at reason but they embrace thei r 'The Cherubim Stood by a Miracle' considered as part of the enti re structure of our society is pre special interest. But getting back (Baba Bathra 99a) Jewish desig n, not o nly for mised on this give and take. Sub to the Jewish question. Our faith unity but fo r peace and har verting this social contract is a in reason may be laudable. But "~nd you shall make two Cherubim stood by miracle." mony as well . These issues matter of grave concern. If that is faith in reason is not quite the Cherubim of gold" (Ex. 25:18). Rabbi Moshe Feinstein points surrounding halachic conver so, why have so many Americans same as a reason for that faith. "The recognition of the exist out that "to be successful in To- sions stem from the same sur- been so willing to overlook the Certainly not in this world. ence (of Cherubim who repre rah study and observance, one president's philanderings? Some Mitchell Finkel sent) angels leads naturally to must relinquish luxury items (Continued on Page 15) undoubtedly subscribe to the die- Silver Spring, Md. the belief in a G-d .... It was or a nd clearly decide that his body dered to make a representation will not rule over his mind. The of two angels upon the Ark. Had body must not possess any "vis On Giving and Taking there been only one Cherub on ible" area, but ra ther the mind the Ark, it might have led to an a nd its proper d evelopment by Yehudah A. Biss My portion." (Exodus25:2)So it giving is derived from the word acceptance of it as a G-d ... By must be stressed." Herald Editor seems that there is something ing "to take from them." G-d having two Cherubim there, See Yoma21a-"The placeof This week we read Pars/wt here someone is ta king from was instructing Moshe to take there could be no confusion with the Ark was not included in the Terumah. G-d delineates how to someone else. Wha t? If G-d w ha tever the people would the Oneness of G-d who is the measurements." "The Ark (mi create the Mish kan, a wanted for them to build a give, could give. If someone Creator of multiplicity" raculously) did not occupy any dwe ll ing place fo r the Mishkan, why wouldn' t there could give time to help in (Maimonides, Moreh Nebuchim physical area in the Ho ly Shechinah (the presence of the Mishkan's building, 3:45). Temple. This teaches us that the G-d). The word for "giv take that, Moshe. The em The entire area of the Holy of Torah is not limited to any geo ing" here is Terumah, phasis he re is taking Holies was only 20 cubits by 20 graphical sector, i.e., the Holy which translates as por Torah Insights whatever they give. G-d cubits. Since the wings of the Temple, but it is to be studied tion. There really is no ex didn' t want a mandatory Cherubim alone occupied 20 and adhered to in all territories" act translation for that giving, it had to come cubits, there was no "room" left (Rabbi Abraham Fishelis, Bas word, so we look to the words be levied a mandatory giving, a from the heart. What we have in for their bodies, hence, "The tion of Fa ith, p. 242, 243). around itto find what we should tax? our hearts can contribute greater do with this word and how to There are many ways of giv than money. We all have differ apply it. The pasuk states: "and ing. Most people give money. ent things to give. What G-d . RHODE ISLAND JEWISH let them take for Me a portion, The Torah implies here thatG-d wants from us is to give some from every man whose heart wanted voluntary giving, the thing fro m our heart, whatever HERALD motivates him you shall take Sforno explains. This voluntary that may be.
(USPS 464-760) Published Every Week By The Jewish Press Publlshlng Company Why _A Mikdash? Then And Now HERALD EDITORS TARA V . LISCIANORO by Dina L. Burt of G-d's dwelling. In Martin in which we could return to our YEHUOAH A . BISS Candlelighting Parashat Terumah describes in Buber's Tales of the Chasidim, own hearts and to G-d? CONTRIBUTING REPORTER great depth the building of the Rabbi Mendie states that G-d Rereading the opening lines MICHAEL FINK February 27, 1998 firstSanctuary, theMikdash. The dwells whereever we let G-d in. of the parashah, we see that G-d JEWISH COMMUNITY REPORTER - EMILY TORGAN-SHALANSKY 5:15 p.m. Mikdash is defined as a separate Sa'adia ben Yoseph HaGaon tells Moses to collect "gifts for A DVERTISING ACCOUNT REP and sacred space that is clearly says there is no place that is with Me from every person whose DIANA FLORIO meant to foster a special rela out G-d. The Mechilta says that heart so moves him." (Exodus MAILING ADDRESS: 25:1) Although some of the gi fts Box 6063, Providence, A.I. 02940· tionship between G-d and the wherever you find a human foot TELEPHONE: (401) 724-0200 Israelites. G-d instructs Moses print, you have found G-d. did not come from the heart, PLANT: to have the people build a Sanc Jewish tradition teaches that they were accepted nonetheless. Herald Way, off Webster Street tuary. Does this imply that the G-d is everywhere What then is The gifts that were given from Pawtucket, A.I. 02861 OFFICE: only place in which we the purpose of the Sanctuary? the heart, however, were 1000A Waterman Avenue can talk toG-d is in a Sanc more readily accepted. East Providence, R.I. 02914 tuary? The first Mikdash was built Periodical Mail postage paid at Providence, It is worthwhile to stop by the Israelites out of love Rhode Island. Postmaster, send address changes to the Rhode Island Jewish Herald, P.O. Box and think for a minute for G-d. Just as G-d had 6063, Providence, A.I. 02940-6063. a bout how we answer the created the world out of Subscription rates: Thirty-five cents per copy. By mail $15.00 per annum. Outside Rhode Island question Where does G-d love, our ancestors gave and southeastern Massachusetts; $20.00 per dwell? Can we really their hearts to G-d and to annum. Senior citizen discount available. Bulk rates on request. The Herald assumes subscrip know? Do we dare guess? Are Perhaps, some have speculated, Jewish law. tions are continuous unless notified to the contrary answers such as "Everywhere" the Mikdash exists to fulfill a In the space we dedicated to in writing. The Herald assumes no financial responsibillly satisfactory? human need. It is a human need G-d, we are reminded thatG-d is tor typographical errors in advertisements, but will reprint that part of the advertisement In which Before the building of the first to desire a sacred space in which everywhere. In our Sanctuary, the typographical error occurs. Advertisers will Sa nctuary, people prayed we could gather our thoughts we decide whether we fulfill our please notify !he management immmediately of any error which may occur. whereever they felt moved to and feel close to G-d. It is a hu mitzvot, our responsibilities as Unsolicited manuscripts: Unsolicited manuscripts pray - on the tops of moun man need to search for inspir Jews, out of love or outofobliga are welcome. We do not pay for copy printed. All - manuscripts must be typed, double-spaced. En - tains, by flowing streams, in val ing environments. Taking it fur tion. ll1e last question, then, is close a stamped, sell-addressed envelope if you leys. Did these people have less ther, could we surmise that G-d How do we put our hearts and want the manuscript returned. Letters to the edilor represent the opinions of the writers, not the editors, of a relationship with G-d than sensed we would always need a our love into the world. and should Include the letter writer's telephone L. number for verification. Notice: The opinions prese nted on !his those who prayed in a Sanctu reminder of the Di vine Pres Di11a Burt, M.A.J.E., RJE, is The Herald is a member of the New England page do not nec essarily represent the ary? Probably not. Many schol ence? Did G-d feel lha t we would thedirectorof Ed11catio11 at Temple Press Association and a subscriber lo lhe Jewish opinions of this establishment. Telegraphic Agency. ars have addressed the question need a separate and holy space Rodef Shalom i11 Falls Church, Va. IBE RHODE ISLAND JEWISH HERALD, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 1998 5 FEATURE
Primroses 'Protect Us From Need' and by Mike Fink macy with apothecaries selling duced relics also have a darkly Herald Contributing Reporter medicines for happiness, wel ironic twist. These people in Pussywillows Colleges and universities like fare, etc. placed in jars with suit flesh and blood were betrayed U.N. headquarters bring in fac able poems. Greeting cards and d estroyed, leaving only by Mike Fink ulty and students from every might take the form of shares or their mute messages in a mu Herald Contributing Reporter corner of human society. We bills of exchange. One depicts seum or the bins of a library as have a number of Polish profes people buying public gambling traces of their existence in Po- sors at R.I.S.D. and a married Sometimes you luck out. The R.I.S.D. student, now the gar couple, Agnieska Taborska and rain let up. The parking meter den maven and toast of the Marcin Gyzicki, made a fi lm for was broken. They were just set whole celebration. Perhaps the Polish television about the Provi ting up the flower show exhib teacher crew who use spring dence writer, H.P. Lovecraft. its, cheerful gangs with trucks timeasa metaphor for learning, They asked me to go on about and tractors like toys on the floor people I run into once a year, the follower of Edgar Allan Poe of the convention center, like a here in this make-believe posy w hile they taped and photo dollsize version of Les Hailes in palace. Instead of a nosegay of graphed the interview in my the Paris of yesteryear. They nostalgia or a bouquet of bud offi ce. I told about the Jewish life were i nsta Iii ng sma II oases, bon dies, I came upon a charming of Benefit Street, and the fact sai garde ns w ith waterfalls, surprise, a family of farmers that Lovecraft's wife was Jew dunes, grand ailees, classic with one single crop. ish, and yet his stories have a statuary, twiggy arches and They grow pussywillows. definite Yankee chauvinism. I arborways, faux murals, mirror That's their business. They drive also played with the pun in the globes,sunken fishponds, wind in from Pennsylvania w ith artist's name: the love of craft, worn benches. branches o f soft g rey buds the poetry that surpasses your prejudice. Whatever I came up with, it rang just right, and they Prize Winning Lottery Tickets use my words to sum up the movie. They came back to cam pus and thanked me. Then, they tickets and going away as win land. "Protect us from ridicule put a small envelope package in ners." and shame a nd the need of char my mai l slot. It was an album of This essay, by Joanna ity," they read. postcards from the museum li Baranska, concludes with the My Polish colleagues often brary shop in Warsaw, with a reminder that "postcards have reach out w ith photographs, booklet in both Slavic and En been connected with Jewish cul small books, and souvenirs of glish words. ture for over a hundred years, their sojourns in their native The text explains the images. the exchange of thoughts a nd land. They make me sad, as "Szana Towa" or "Szczesliwego feelings, a kind of his to rical though I had been chosen to Roku" means of course "Happy d ocument. This modest form of stand for an enti re people, heir New Year" or "Feast of Trum well-wishi ng shows the belief in to the spirit world. pets" in transliterated Hebrew fa ith and mercy." Lovecraft s truck a chord or local slang. These are Rosh My charming token brought wi th his twilight p ha ntom fan Hashanagreetingssent from the from abroad made me think of tasies about s trange beings shtetl to American cities. I quote several things. Fi rst, that H.P. cooped up in cellars: his books from the brochure some oddi Lovecraft must have gaped at are the rage of Paris, the won Nancy Jackson, who coordi twisted into every shape imag ties. "The Jewish press in War the immigrant Hebrew settle d er of Warsaw, as well as the nates the chaos, went to Hope inable. This booth is called saw a t the turn of the century ment at the river the same way p ride of Provid ence or at least High School with m e. We "Rosemary's Pussy Ranch" and criticized elements derogatory that Polish reporters might have its ivy towers. I' m g lad I'm a g reeted each other warmly ca rries the slogan "Tha nks a to the religious ideas of authen looked in on the Warsaw Yid ti ny part o f the chronicle, but I while she held the blossoms of Bunch." I shook hands with the tic Jews. Some depict strange dish blocks, especially as they p lan on bringing my postcards a ll the seasons in her hands and boss and asked for his card. His scenes, balloons, aircrafts, or a were beginning to pack up for back to life by sti cking stamps introduced me to other officials name is: "Sonny Schmuck," and celebration in a cinema. There Palestine and America, glimpses upon them and sharing with of this year's display, "the best that's how thecallingcard reads. are symbolic ideas like New into exotic rituals, symbols, mu far-off friends, as I share them ever," she claimed with a smile. Sonny and his wife sell rustic Year lottery cards, blacksmiths sic, perfumes and spices. And even now with ou r nearby I wandered off with my camera birdhouses made of willow in a smithy, a heavenly phar- yet, these colorful little repro- readers. among the busy aisles, and filed braided and turned to suit the a few notes about the goings on. birds. They also do wreaths and A pair of Portsmouth ladies cuttings, tangles and twistings, were munching their lunch knots and bows. An Affair to Remember among shelves of tools for sale. "My father was a steelworker "But they get rusty. Then all who also handled asbestos and b y Mike Fink of bridge and highway to get to meant they were ha nd-me you can do is turn them into insulation materials. My sons Herald Contributing Reporter this surprisingly charming, downs or you were starving. kitsch sculpture," I said as I serveas soldiersand my daugh Have you heard? They're small, secret hideaway. But the Today it means they cost big crouched and crunched chips ters do nursing. But I have cho having an affair! ...Wh o's the likely lad goes for the open, glit bucks. But the room you rent for with them. "Be more careful sen a less stressful path and vo caterer? It's our son's bar mitz tering Marriott, which offers your affair is only the fi rst step. with your clippers and rakes," cation. I just deal in willow. My vah and we're on the prowl for easy parking, an inner- You go on and on, to they counseled goodnaturediy. favorites are these black buds the right spot for after sundown. outer jewel of a pool, fixing on a menu, They agreed that the little the that start out with crimson tips. Sundaes and a d.j. for the brink and long, luxury dreaming up ater of perfect yards without Later they go yellow and then of-teen set, but where? rooms to boom cente rpieces weeds or drought or confusion green. But they last a long time. We spend our afternoons in out the roars. for the tables, are more like mirages, fantasies, If you stick a stalk in the ground the glare of the horizon crawl I w ish the orch estrat poetic promises in late winter. it will grow. If you place it in a ing from one bistro to the next, Narragansett ing the time Your real outdoors is less el vase, it will stay the same for ever in search of the right H o tel were table for egant, but more dramatic, lively, months. The ebony flowers have Shangri-Ia. Around 4:00 I set still standing lunch a nd and even comfortable. That's ruby highlights. The silver ones aside the Torah portion I've in this world. late nigh t what the Rhode Island nati ve carry pink pearls and go gold." been practicing, gather up my As an after desserts, lo women of green thumb told me. What I have always loved sunglasses and the dog's leash, school job, I cating inns Then a group of grinning about pussywillow is its grey and off we go into the wild red used to wash the and taverns fo r country teens unloading a Iurn. dawn silence, its gentle peace yonder. Edgewood Yacht Club dishes and glasses out, o f, town ber mermaid and putting in a fulness, its swampy brown-study fit the bill, but they weren't free after the ball was over guests, designing in e timber stork on a beach diorama ordinariness, early plain spring our night. Tsk tsk, the space beneath its grand stairways, vitations, making lists, shop r stopped me in my tracks. "Look time among us. They seemed to was vast and the view superb. but alack it looks like it won' t ping for costumes, making sure at how much work went into my boyish mind like a natural Oh well, on to Hillsgrove Coun come back. I even tried to throw nobody feels left out. In ~ fairytales, that would bring bad F chipping away wood debris at truce after the snowball battles try Club, which boasts deco some weight around my alma moviestar murals and a terrific mater colleges to lay claim on luck not maze! tov. F the shore into these pieces," they of winter. Here they take on a said in genuine admiration, as l more jewelled and artistic guise, skating or dancing floor. Not gallery halls for our gala. All these places and issues snapped a few shots. There are but they can't hide their soft se quite right. But it's graduation season! are d eeply familiar to me, redo V I have a deaf ear for today's lent of past adventures, nostal b tombstones, Shinto rocks with cret: a garden just happens! The boy has the veto power, gic a nd reminiscent. At the fc water bubbling from hidden I know this one detail doesn't and doesn' t want to copy last music. If I had my druthers, I'd week's milieu. So, we cover the hire an elderly accordionist, or a Biltmore, they've stripped off b inner passageways, cobbles and do justice to a fabulous event in the Falstaff Room mural and 12 slate bearing messages, and im town. It's just a quirky footnote waterfront, the airfront, and waiflike fiddler, or an elfin clari over, unde r, around a nd netis t, and waft the young glued iton thealcovewallofthe u pressive boulders. to the text and texture of a fine through the town and country. Josephs and Josephines into the Bacchante lounge, and those fc l was hunting d own some of extravaganza. But you find F, the crowd from prior Februar whatever you want, dream of, I rather liked Days Inn. You lyrical realms of yore. But no 1 faux la ndscapes bri ng back ies in downtown Providence. remember or pray for, right in have to rat your route beneath It's Now, not Then. Yesterday if blasts from the past. We've also Maybe Ken Druse, once my the heart of town. the underpasses and archways your pants were too loose, it (Continued on Page 15) il
6 THE RHODE ISLAND JEWISH HERALD, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 1998 JEWISH COMMUNITY New England Celebrates The Grand Purim Israel's 50th Anniversary Feast Returns Upcoming Programs in March 8, 7 p.m., "The Flying rists whose works provide a Do you believe that one of sic and dancing. The musical Cooperation with the Camel" (1994). unique commentary on Israel's the most joyous ti mes on the program will include a presen All films will be screened at culture and multi-ethnic soci Jewish calendar is almost upon ta tio n by the Inter galacti c Consulate General of Israel the Rhode Island School of De ety. us? Yes, before we turn around Klezmer Orchestra. They will to New England sig n Auditorium, 17 Canal All events will be held at the it will be Purim again. be joined by vaudevillia n / Walk, Market Square, P~ovi Cinematheque, Silver Audito Chabad of West Bay CHAI tummler Rob Sala fia and the Lectures and dence. Ad mission is $5 to the rium in the Sacher International Center is offering the Jewish Chai Purim Shpeilers. Discussions public and free for students with Center, Brandeis University. community an opportunity to Special attention is given to identification. • Israel Behind the News Exhibits celebrate Purim with the children, who are • Lens on Israel - A Cin a wonderful mixture J;,' encouraged to come in sponsored by the Jewish Com ematic Celebration - March • Women in Israel-A pho munity Relations Council of of class and fun. costume, as is the tra- 14, 8 p.m., "Crossfire," Temple tographic exhibit depicting the This will be the 00;__\li,.. dition.(Adultsare also Greater Boston and the Consu Israel, Sharon, Mass.; April 6, 7 diverse experiences of Israeli late General of Israel to New fourth year that The ' - encouraged to come in p.m., "Nadia," Temple Beth women from all walks of life Grand Purim Feast will > costume.) England. R.S.V.P. at (617) 457- Emunah, Brockton, Mass.; April and ethnic traditions. March 2 8600. Professor JosephKostiner, be held. This exciting 1" This year's event 19, 7 p.m., "Women," Temple to 4, AMIT Women, Beth El, program has brought to . will take place at the Temple an expert on Saudi Arabia and Shalom, Milton, Mass. Pre Newton, Mass.; March 4 to 17, the Arab Gulf States from Tel all its partidpants_in the .. ·· Am David Socia l Hall, 40 sented by the Stria r JCC, International Institute for Re past the Punm spmt, to- · Gardrne r St., Wa rwick, on Aviv University, March 18, 8:30 SASSDS, and the South Shore search on Jewish Women, Bran a.m., Leventhal-Sidman JCC, gether with joy and pride Purim, March 12, at 6:15 JJ.m., Community. deis University_- in their Judaism. preceded by a late Megillah 333 Nahanton St., Newton, • Israel on Screen: Films for • Horizons: Israel at 50 - Mass. This year larger accommo- reading at 5:15 p.m. and h?rs the 50th-March 28 to April 5, Eye-catching aerial p ho to dations have been secured to d'oeuvres at 5:30 p.m. The pnce • Professor Kostiner - Brandeis University and The graphs hig hlig hting a wide March 16, 4:30 p.m., Harvard enable more people to partici- is just $20 for adults and $15 for National Center for Jewish Film rangeoflsraeli sites. April 1 to 8, pate. children ages 3 to 12. Special Law School, Cambridge, Mass., in association with The Consu Temple Beth David, Westwood, and March 17, 4 p.m ., Clark This year's program, w hich discou nts a re a vaila ble for late General of Israel to New Mass.; April 16 to 24, Brandeis has been entitled "An Evening groups.Forreservationsormore University, Worcester, Mass. England present a retrospective University; May12 to 19, Temple • Michael Hendelzalts, lit of Klezmerand Shtick," includes details, call the CHAI Center at of Israeli fi lms over the past 50 Beth Torah, Holliston, Mass. a full Purim meal, complete with 884-4071 before March 4. erary editor and theater critic of years. The festival incl udes 26 To receive a festi val brochure, Ha'aretz newspaper, March 16, lo ts of l'chaim a nd ha ma n- Reserveearly,asspaceis lim- different fi lms, panel discus call (781) 736-2125 or 736-8600. taschen and, of course, li ve mu- ited. 7 p .m., Hebrew College, 43 sions and guest speakers. Open For ticket sale information, call Hawes St., Brookline, Mass. ing night will feature the classic (781) 736-3400 or contact Consu Films "Sallah Shabbati " and special late General of Israel to New En guest Ephrai m Kishon, w riter gland, 20 Park Plaza, Suite 1020, New England Rabbinical College • Brown University Film and director of the fi lm, who is Boston, Mass. 02116. Tel.: (617) Festival- March1,3 p.m.,"Un internationally acknowledged 542-0041, fax: (617) 338-4995; e Hosts 11th Annual Purim Parade· der the Domim' Tree" (1995); as one of Israel's leading sati- mail: [email protected]. Over the last 10 years, the Korus of Kazoo, inspired and spiri t of Purim in Providence led by Fishel Bressler. Students has become synonymous with through the eighth grade are Multi-Media that of the New England Rab invited to "dress for success" Rev. William G. Wagner Speaks binical College's Providence for a chance to win in the yearly Megillah Show Purim Parade. Planning for the costume contest. at Congregation Agudath Achim Comes to Warwick 11th annual parade is well un Events and features are be Rev. William G. Wagner of the Fi rst Parish Church in Taunton der way. The coordinators of ing added daily. Capture the will be the guest speaker at the Sabbath evening service on Feb. 27 Are you looking for a unique this year's event anticipate the spirit of Purim with the New at 8 p.m. at the synagogue, 36 Winthrop St., Taunton. . way to turn the reading of the participation of the Rhode ls England Rabbinical College's Rabbi Maurice Weisenberg, the spiritual leader of the Jewish Megillah into an entertaining land National Guard, Mayor 11th annual Providence Purim congregation, explained that he invited Rev. Wagner because of time for your children on Purim? Vincent Cianci, local entertain Parade on March 12, at 10:30 the need for better understanding and more appreciation of the Cha bad of West Bay CHAI Cen ers, live music and traditional a.m., on Elmgrove Avenue. various faith communitiesone for another. In his talk, Rev. Wagner ter has the answer: "The Multi refreshments, among ma ny In the event of inclement will recall theyears hesangasa baritonesoloist atTemple Beth Am Media Megillah Show." other features and attractions, weather on Purim d ay, the in the Buffalo, New York area and he will also sing a selection in "The Multi-Media Megillah Anxiously awaiting its historic parade w ill ta ke place o n Hebrew. Show" consists of 62 slides, debut is the Klassikal Klezmer March 13. The Sabba th evening prayer service will be led by Rabbi painted in lush colors by award Weisenberg. Arthur Arkanase will serve as cant~r. An Oneg winning artist Norman Node!. Shabbat social hour sponsored by the sisterhood will follow the The slide show depicts the com service in the vestry. Congregation Agudath Achim isa Conserva plete story of Purim with its full tive synagogue with a friendly congregation. Co-presidents La~ra cast of heroes and villains. Newport Havurah Rego and Ross Chartoff join Rabbi Weisenberg m welcoming Brief captions below each members of the general community to the service on Feb. 27. slidesummarizethe Purim story , Prepares March Calendar in English. "The slide show, in Rabbi Weisenberg has been invited to deliver the sermon at the Adult Education, March 8, 10:30 a.m., at the home of Lilian addition to giving children a First Parish Church, March 1 at 10:45 a.m. and Leslie Green, Newport, 848-6241. Lilian Green will speak greater appreciation of the story, about Jewish life in India and Singapore. A potluck brunch will keeps them occupied, allowing follow the talk. the rest of the congregation to Business Meeting, March 9, 6:30 p.m., at the home of Arlene fo llow the reading," said Rabbi and John Hough, Portsmouth,683-2809. The meeting will focus Eliezer Levy, director of the CARPENTRY• PAINTING• WALLPAPERING on financial goals and program planning. Attendees will be CHAI Center. contributing money for supper. . SMALL HOUSEHOLD REPAIRS The Multi-Media Megillah Havdalah Service, March 21, 5 p.m., at the home of Claudia '- _lerving Providence and Blackstone Valley Since 1987 reading will take place on March Q Dwass and Russell Jeffers, Saunderstown, 294-9764. A potluck 11 at 6:30 p.m. followed by live - CALL 24 HOURS • 725-4405 supper will follow services. music and refreshments. The Community Shabbat Service, March 27, 8 p.m. at Temple entire community is invited to Habonim, Barrington. participate, and admission is R.S.V.P. to the above hosts to insure an accurate count of ADL ASSISTED DAILY LIVING, INC. free. This program will take people and food! place at the CHAI Center1 15 Centerville Road, Warwick. For .Ali~ moreinformation,call 884-4071. 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THE RHODE ISLAND JEWISH HERALD, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 1998 7 JEWISH COMMUNITY Celebrating The Contributions Camp JORI Holds of Jewish Women Informational Session Celebra tions of Je wish table Jewis~ community in the homes, classrooms and offices Prospective campers, ages 7 which includ e comp rehensive women are quickly becoming a 21s t centu r.y," _explains Ga il around the world, the exhibit to 13, and 14- and IS-year-olds, overviews of the camp's pro regular fea ture o f natio nal Twersky Reimer, executive di p rovides an interactive oppor interested in leadership train gramming and other details. Wom en's H istory Month. In rector of the Jewish Women's tunity for users of all ages to ing, and their parents will have The camp recently announced 1997, the Boston-based Jewish Archive. ~lore various aspects of these an opportunity to learn about a newly expanded sports and Wom en's- Archive and New Almos t 8,000 ins titutions women's lives. The exhibit is Camp JORI when the camp arts program . Workshops to help York's Ma' yan: The Jewis h have received this year's post located at the Jewish Women's holds an informational session improve campers' scores in such Wome n's Proje ct la unched ers and packets which recount Archive's new website, which at the Jewish Community Cen sports as tennis and basketball "Women of Valor" -an annual the lives and achievements of can be accessed at
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8 THE RHODE ISLAND JEWISH HERALD, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 1998 JEWISH COMMUNITY Gourse Award For 1998 Goes to Jacob Brier CRAFTY Hosts Purim c·arnival Cranston Federation of tion of Temple Youth Northeast On April 23, 7,000 teen-agers Providence, he is an active par nity Center of Rhode Island. Temple Youth invites the pub Region. These activities have in from around the world will ticipant in BBYO, YoungJudaea Experiencing the contrast of lic to their annual Purim Carni cluded such events as vacation share in a once-in-a-lifetime ex and president of the Youth Com wartime Poland for the Jews and val on March 1, from 10:30 a.m. Institutes at Camp Eisner, Mass., perience when they march three mittee at the Jewish Commu- present day life in Israel wi II help to 1:15 p.m. at Temple Sinai, 30 a nd Peabody Temple Youth, kilometers from Auschwitz to Brier comprehend how impor Hagan Ave., Cranston. There Mass., "Under-the-Sea" Dance. Birkenau, the largest concentra tant both aspects are to him, a will be games to play, prizes to Members are looking forward to tion camp complex built by the Jewish teen-ager living on the win, and pizza and hamen attending Bristol County Temple Nazis during World War!!. The eve of the 21st century. It will tashen to eat. Game booth tick Youth, R.l. 's upcoming '!ShuJ-in" "march" commemorates Yorn leave an indelible and unforget ets are 25¢ each or five tickets w here the attending groups will Hashoah-Holocaust Remem table impression which will in for $1. Players win tickets that participate in a variety of educa brance Day. evitably help him to convey his are redeemable for an exciting tional and fun activities and sleep The group will participate in personal experience to his peers. variety of fun prizes. Funds overnight in host members a memorial service at one of the The Gourse Fund for Travel raised will help to support the homes. gas chambers/crematoria in and Study, to and in Israel, was youth group's activities. CRAFTY's membership is Birkenau which will conclude established by the Gourse Fam CRAFTY chapter activities this made up ofJe wish teen-agers in with the singing of Hatikvah ily of Fall River in 1978 and has, year have included a community grades nine through 12 mainly reaffirming "Am Yisrael Chai to date, distributed 50 awards service project at Amos House in from the West Bay area of Rhode - The Jewish People Live." to most deserving young men Providence and a Chanukah Lun Island. From Poland they fly to Is and women who have proved cheon/Gift Exchange. CRAFTY New members are always rael to join the entireJewi shcom to be assets to their individual members also attend events with welcome. For more information muni ty in celebrating Yorn communities. Zelda Fisher other members of the regional about the Purim Carnival or join Ha' Atzmaut, Israel's 50th Inde Gourse of Providence recently group, North American Federa- ing CRAFTY, call 885-2236. pendence Day on April 30. announced the gift. Jacob Brier, the son of Mr. Jacob Brier and Mrs. Jeffrey Brier of Paw tucket, has received the 1998 Gourse Family Fund Scholar JVS Offers ship which will enable him to participate in the March of the Jewish Library Career Moves Living International. Career Moves at Jewish Vo Brier is a student at Moses Convention cational Service in Boston pre Brown and the Harry Elkin The 33rd annual Convention sents a free workshop, "Using Midrasha High School. A mem of the Associations of Jewish Li the Internet for Your Job Search," ber of Temple Emanu-El in braries will take place in Phila from6 to7p.m. on March 12and delphia, Pa., on June 21 through 23, at the Career Moves Resource June 24, at the Double Tree Ho Center, 105ChauncySt.,6thfloor, tel. The theme of this year's in Boston. Parti cipants will learn ternational gathering of li brar how to market themselves using ians from research libraries, uni the internet and how to post versities, synagogues, day resumes for free on the Career schools, a nd Jewish Centers is Moves Website
LENA F. EISENBERG the department of orthodontics pendence with the Jewish un He was an Army veteran of ouslytaughtina Brooklyn,N.Y., NORTH KINGSTOWN at Rhode island Hospital. derground. World War IL He was a 1933 high school. She had worked as Lena F. Eisenberg, 90, of the He attended the University Despite the hardships he en graduateofHarvard University a secretary at the Phoenix Mu Scalabrini Villa, North of Rhode Island a nd was a dured during World War II, For and a tte nded Ha rvard Law tual Insurance Co. and for the Quidnessett Road, a registered graduate of McGill Dental mal moved to Israel to reclaim his School. He was a member of insurance agency, Albee Asso nurse, died Feb. 21 at Scalabrini School inMontreal,Canada,and personal and religious freedom. Temple Beth-EI and its Brother ciates, and as an office manager Villa. She was the wife of the Tufts University School of Orth It was there he fought in the 1948 hood . a t J.T. Slocom Co. in Lincoln. late Ed ward Eisenberg. odontics. He was a clinical in Israeli War of Independence. Besides his wife, he leaves four She was a member of the Born in Fa ll River, a daughter s tructor at Tufts G raduate In 1961 , Formal relocated to daughten,, Ro salie Fox of H ope Link of the Order of of the late Kessel and Yetta School for Orthodontics from America and found his roots in Needham, Mass., Joanna Seere Gold en Chain. She was a life Pomiansky, she had li ved in 1955 to 1964. Providence, R.I., where his two of New York City, Emily Van member of Hadassah a nd a Providence and West Bar He served in the Air Force as brothers had settled after the wa r. Cleve of Santa Fe, N.M., and memberofB'nai B' rith Women. rington before moving to War chi ef of orthodontics at Parks He becameaGabbiand life mem Lauren Gross of Bethesda, Md.; Besides her husband, she wick in 1962. Air Force Base, Liverpool, Calif. ber at Congregation B'nai Zion a sister, Beatrice Newman of leaves a son, Michael Pompi Ii of She was a graduate of the He was a former president of and Beth Sholom in Providence. Malden, Mass.; a brother, Irving Pawtucket; and a sister, Roberta nursing school at Beth Israel the Woonsocket Dental Society, He worked as supervisor for Gross of Providence; and six Perlman of Pawtucket. Hospital. She was a member of and the Rhode Island Associa Louie's Kosher Caterers in Rhode grandchildren. He was the The funeral was held Feb. 15 the Women's Association of the tion of Orthodontists. He was a Island and Charles Gilbert Ca brother of the late Helen Glazier. at Mount Sinai Me morial former Jewish Home for the member of Temple Beth-EI, the terers in Massachusetts from The funeral was held Feb. 16 Chapel, 825 Hope St., Provi Aged, and of Hadassah and the Jewish Home for the Aged, the 1963 to his reti rement in 1990. in Temple Beth-El, Orchard at dence. Burial was in Lincoln Pioneer Women. Jewish Federation of Rhode ls During this time, he was active Butler avenues. Burial was in Park Cemetery, Warwick. She leaves no immediate sur land a nd Ledgemont Country in the Vaad HaKashrut Kashrut Swan Point Cemetery. The ser vivors. Club. He was a past president of and the Hebrew Shelteri ng Soci vices were coordinated by the DR. WILLIAM E. REEVES A graveside service was held B'nai B'rith of Woonsocket. ety. Mount Si nai Memorial Chapel, PROVIDENCE - Dr. Will Feb. 23 in Lincoln Park Cem Besides his wife, he leaves a He is survived by two sons, 825 Hope St. , Providence. iam E. Reeves, 73, of 236 Free etery, Warwick. Arrangements daughter, Maureen Lasher of Bernard Formal of Springfield, man Parkway, a retired inter were by Max Sugarman Memo Pacific Palasades, Calif.; a son, N.J., and Pinchus Formal of SA RAH ALKON HORVITZ nist and geriatrician, died Feb. rial Chapel, 458 Hope St., Provi Dr. Michael A. Finkle of Jerusalem, lsrael,and six grand SOUTH DARTMOUTH - 13 at home. He was the husband dence. Burlington, Mass.; a brother, children. Sarah Alkon Horvitz, 96, of So. of Joan (Ress) Reeves. Archie Finkle of North Palm Da rtmouth, died Feb. 13 at St. A lifelong Providence resi DR. PHILIP D. FINKLE Beach, Fla.;and three grandchil HERMAN GRO SS Luke's Hospital. Born in Bos dent, he was a son of the late PROVIDENCE - Dr. Philip dren. He was the brother of the PROVIDENCE - Herman ton,shewas thewidowof David Charles and Minna (Connors) D. Finkle,85,of2 Regency Plaza, la te Joseph M. Finkle. Gross, 86, of 83 Hartshorn Road, Horvi tz. Reeves. He maintained a sum a retired orthodontist, died Feb. The funeral was held Feb. 16 president a nd treasurer of She was a longtime member mer home in Edgartown, Mass. 14 at the Steere Housing Nurs in Mount Sinai Memoria l Fairhope Fabrics Inc. , a family of Tifereth Israel Congregation He maintained a private prac ing and Rehabilitation Center. Chapel, 825 Hope St., Provi run Fall River-based textil e and its Sisterhood. She was a li fe tice in Rhode Island, retiring in He was the husband of Ruth dence. Burial was in B' nai Israel manufacturer from 1937 until member of the Jewish Convales 1994. He was a 1946 graduateof (Brenner) Finkle. Cemetery, Woonsocket. he retired, in 1992, and presi cent Center of New Bedford, of Harvard University and 1959 Born in Providence, a son of dent and treasurer of Newell fi cerofTifereth Israel Congrega graduate of New York Medical the late Morris and Etta (Epstei n) BENNETT FORMAL Realty Corp., Providence, died ti on and theSisterhood,member College. He was a member of Finkle, he had li ved in Woon PROVIDENCE - Bennett Feb. 13 at Rhode Island Hospi of Sisterhood of Congregation Temple Emanu-EI. socket for 35 years before re Formal, 80, died on Feb. 18. He tal. He was the husband of Irma Ahavath Achim of New Bedford, Besides his wife, he leaves three turning to Providence in 1976. was born in 1917 in Poland, sur (Malley) Gross. a longtime volunteer of the Mar daughters, Ellen Gordon Reeves He maintained a private prac vived the concentration and Ia Born in Pawtucket, a son of ket Ministry Soup Kitchen, and of New York City, Caroline Beth tice in Rhode Island before retir borcamps during World War II, the late Frank and Rose Gross, was active in the Senior Citizen Reeves of Boston, and Pamela ing in 1992. From 1981 to 1986, and spent three years in Italy he li ved in Boston before mov Center. Ress Reeves of Washington, D.C.; he was a senior consultant fo r training to fi ght fo r Israeli inde- ing to Providence in 1937. She is survived by a daugh sevensisters,Shirley H. Reeves of ter, Marilyn Rodwin of Stam Douglas, Mich., Norma Rachlin ford , Conn., and a son, Harris of West Palm Beach, Fla., Doris Horvitz of So. Dartmouth; a sis Berger of Sharon, Mass., Ruth MAx SUGARMAN M EMORIAL CHAPEL ter, Lillian Hovitz of New O li ve Patashnick of North Bedford; five grandchildren and Adams, Mass., Eleanor Hoffman Over 100 years of professional, dignified and caring service to the Jewish six great-grandchildren. of Denver, Colo., June Boyce of community of Rhode Island and Southeastern Massachusetts Services under the direction Cocoa, Fla., and Martha Rose of Brezniak-Rodman Funeral Reeves of Boston; three brothers, Directors, Newton, were held Abbott Reeves in Europe, /A\ Member of the Jewish Feb. 15 at the Tifereth Israel Channing Reeves of Old Orchard :,_~ .J Funeral Directors of America Congregation, New Bedford. Beach, Maine, and Bruce Reeves 0~ ·~ ... ~ · Burial was in the Congregation ofGarinder, Maine; and a grand Cemetery, Plainville. daughter. 458 Hope Street, Providence The funeral was held Feb. 15 (Comer of Doyle Avenue) ILYA LIDSKY at Temple Ema nu-El. Burial was PROVIDENCE II ya in Lincoln Park Cemetery, War Lidsky, 60, of 100 Broad St., wick. The services were coordi 331-8094 Providence, an engineer with nated by Mount Sinai Memorial Please call for your 5758 New Year calendar. technical and university train Chapel, 825 Hope St., Provi Call for our no-money-down, pre-need plans. 1-800-447-1267 Lewis J. Bosler ing in Russia, died Feb. 20 at dence. Rhode Island Hospital. Born in Odessa, Ukraine, the RACHEL WEBBER son of the late Lev and Shaiva PROVIDENCE - Rachel For over 40 years, the owner of Mount Sinai Memorial Chapel... (Shor) Lidsky, he had lived in Webber, 93, of the Elmhurst Ex Rome, Italy, before moving to tended Care Facility, 50 Maude Mitchell... has served Rhode Island Jewish families over 8,000 times ... Providence 22 years ago. St., died Feb. 20 at the faci lity. as a professional Jewish funeral director... as did his father and He leaves a daughter, Lelich A lifelong resident of Provi Richmond of San Francisco, Ca dence, she was a daughterof the grandfather since the 1870s ... with honesty lif., and a granddaughter, Nina. late Samuel and Lena Rubin. He was the friend and compan She was a former member of and integrity. ion of Dorothy Silva of Cran Congregation Mishkon Tfiloh One of the reasons why the majority of ston. and a former member of Con A graveside service was held gregation Sons of Jacob. Rhode Island Jewish families call Feb. 22 in Lincoln Park Cem She leaves three daughters, etery, Warwick. Arrangements Frances Weiss of Cranston, were by Max Sugarman Memo Marlene Fink LaMirada in Cali MOUNT SINAI rial Chapel, 458 Hope St., Provi fornia, and Brenda Grosch of dence. Flint, Mich.; three sons, Harold MEMORIAL CHAPEL Webber of Warwick, Arnold SUE-ELLEN POMPILI Webber of Montreal, Quebec, PROVIDENCE - Sue-Ellen Canada, and Robert Webber of 331-3337 Pompili, 51 , of 21 Glenwood Cranston; three brothers, 825 Hope at Fourth Streets Ave., died Feb. 13 at Miriam Alexander Rubin of Cranston, Hospital in Providence. She was Morris Rubin of Pittsburgh, Pa., the wife of Robert E. Pompili. and Harold Rubin of Provi Pre-need counseling with tax-free Please call for your From out of state call : Born in Providence, a daugh dence; 17 grandchildren and 10 payment planning avai labl e. 5758 New Year calendar. l -800-33 1-3337 ter of the late Emanuel and Ida great-grandchi ldren. She was (Fishman) Wittner, she li ved in the mother of the late Marshall Member of Jewish Funeral Directors of America Pawtucket for most of her life. Webber, and sister of the late Certified by R.I. Board of Rabbis She was a graduate of Rhode Island Co llege. She had previ- (Continued on Page 15) -- THE RHODE ISLAND JEWISH HERALD, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 1998 15 CLASSIFIED
An Affair to Plans for HARi A Nation GUTTERS (Continued from Page 3) (Continued from Page 4) Remember INSTALLATION , REPAIRS ANO CLEANING (Continued from Page 5) viva I tactics forged by rabbinic -30 years experience. Call Mr. Gutter, 354· statement fo llowed: "HARi has offer it to women, At present, 6725, Providence, 884-0714. 2/28/98 hosted two bat mitzvot, but this as its mission to provide South HARi plans to be amongst them. Judaism. is our first and only bar one. We ern New England with a high "Whatever we teach the boys we Yet how can we become criti went to the tefillin class and school dedicated to the refine will teach the girls," Schechter cal of those who uphold the tra HEALTH AND BEAUTY writhed through the mysteri ment of character and intellect said. "We do not want to deny dition, the very bedrock that GENTLE SKIN CARE: One artist - aroma ous twistings and turnings of according to the requirements access to knowledge. But ulti gives life stability and a compel ling sense of belonging. As theraphy facial . waxing , hair. makeup. Rea the ribbons and little treasure of Torah Judaism and general mately, that could be up to the sonable. Privacy and pampering . Call Janice troves of prayer words, and the knowledge, promoting toler dean." Tevye said, "How do we main 467-0720. 3/12/98 wrappings and layerings of tal ance, intellectual honesty and tain our balance, that I can tell you in one word - tradition ... lith. It's great stuff. integrity." Why does Rhode Island need INSURANCE 1used to make funofrote learn Although a meeting for Alp its own school when the lauded because of our traditions every ing. I thought you had to unravel erin Schechter parents sched Maimonides School in Brookline one of us knows who he is and what G-d expects him to do." FED UP WITH YOUR HEALTH INSURANCE? the meanings of everything you uled for Feb. 23 Was cancelled is only an hour away? Personally designed coverage for individu· do. But Ilisten to theyeled's recit because of low turnout, HARi According to Rabbi Levine, a The spectrum of Judaism ranges als, self-employeds, families. 1-800·859- als and kvellat the ease and grace organizers and prospective par Providence-based school will do between those who maintain 1930. 3/5/96 of hi s chanting. I look in admira ents alike were very optimistic more for high school students tradition: interpreting Torah lit tion at his noble, clear profile. He after the spirited meeting. thJnsimplysparingthema bru erally while strictl y observing JOBS WANTED is the perfect prince for me. He "We've got to go out and grab tal commute. the Mitzvot and those who in can hit a ball orgetitin the basket, our close friends," said Schechter. "Maimonidies is top-rated terpret the Law liberally: accept KIDSHOW VENTRILOQUIST/MAGICIAN - brings home hun-hordes of de "Say, 'I want to dedicate some ing innovation and considering Birthdays, Bar Mitzvhas, etc. Fully interactive school that has cultivated and shows include comedy, kooky balloon ani voted playmates, gets right to the time so that my child ren or achieved an intensive and even Mitzvot a choice, not an obliga tion. How do we resolve this mals, funny face painting, mystical magic, point in his homework, makes a grandchildrencan be part of this. competitive atmosphere," music, and a visit from one or more zany bitofmischief, watches programs From this, other schools wi ll Levine said. "We want to tailor problem that nurtures ct ysfunc animal friends . Call Mark (401) 461-0073. Ilookdownon,and turns me into sprout. The community will not our school to meet the needs of tion among the Jewish people? 4/2/96 I'm not advocating the destruc a valet,chauffeurand privatesec grow wi thout it." each individual student. We PERSONAL CARE PROVIDER - Tired of retary,likeJohnGielgud the fancy want our gifted students to be tion of belief systems but rather paying agency fees? Need someone who butler in the cinema comedies. I Some Of The Many challenged, and we also want to the re-evaluation of our purpose cares? Has 20 years experience, excellent Questions as Jews as we approach the 21st references. Call day or night 433-0627. knot his cravat just ri ght, double be supportive of our less devel 3/5/96 tie his shoelaces, take messages, What will the religious direc oped students. We want our century. We need to realize that tum on or off the lamps, type his tion be? "Theonlywaywecould parents to know that we won't change has always been an inte papers, and fold down his bed. determine that was to make it be satisfied with intellectual gral part of Judaism. We may SERVICES Once the bar mi tzvah cer simple," said Schechter. "It will progress alone - we want to think that halachic conversion is a belief when in reality it's an RETIREO POLICER OFFICER available for emony finds a p lace and a style, be Orthodox.Judaic studies will createstrongJewsand sensiti ve driving and home protection. Live 10 miles it'll be on to the next mi lestone be about 50 percent of the cur human beings." adherence to principles origi nally designed for survival; we from Providence. Call John (506) 252-3625. on the gypsy road of life.·People riculum and they will be taught 3/5/96 have already survived, not only out of Rhode Island make fun of by an Orthodox person." Accord Wherewill thestudentscome Send Classbox Correspondence To: our American bar and bat mitz ing to both Schechter and Rabbi from? HARi organizers ex as a people but as a people now with our own country. We no ClassBox No. vah parties. Too lavish, too Levine, HARi will offer a "mod pect that the bulk of the stu longer need survival strategies; The A.I. Jewish Herald show-off, too big a deal. But here em Orthodoxy" that will be ap dents will be local, and that we need mutual acceptance and P.O. Box 6063 in our small state, it's not suit propriate for many Conserva many of them will have gradu Providence, A.I. 02940 respect of one another to assure able for satire. It really does mark tive families and thegreaterJew ated from ASDSor PHDS. They our continuity for the future. R.I. Jewish Hera/dclassified ads cost $3 lor the moment w hen you take your ish community as well. hope that other members of Velvel "Wally Spiegler is a Cer 15 words or less. Additional words cost 12 place in our tight community. I Will the school offer Gemora Rhode Island's Jewish commu cents each. Payment must be received by tified Polarity Therapist and a stu watch with inner pleasure my to its female students? Although nity will also attend HARi, and Monday at 4 p.m. prior to the Th ursday when dent and teacher of Jewish Mysti the ad is scheduled to appear. This newspa beloved boy out on the town Gemora, or Talmud study, has they are also planning a March cism. For more information, call per will not. knowingly, accept any advertis· with me, stretching, opening up traditionallybeenoffered to men meeting that will familiarize the ing lor real estate which is in violation of the (508) 252-4302 or e-mail to in wonder, and awaiting this, only, some of the more progres Sharon, Mass., community with R.I. Fair Hou sing Act and Section 604 (C) ol