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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 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 ) 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 : 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 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, -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.

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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. Certified Home Health Agency Sons of Jacob • R.N.'s - L.P.N.'s • Homemakers • Nursing Assistants • Live-Ins • Child Care Nannies • Sleep-ins Host Megillah Rehab Specialists Reading PT - OT -ST • BUil T-IN CUSTOM 'INSURED The Congregation Sons of DESIGNED WOOD LICENSED Screened , Bonded • Insured • R.N. - Supervised Homes • Hospitals LAMINATE SYSTEMS Jacob in Providence will have Nursing Homes, Schools • 24 Hour Service• 7 Days A Week 'ON·TIME the Megillah reading on March • CLOSET ACCESSORIES SERVICE MEDICARE • MEDICAID • BLUE CROSS 11 at 7 p.m. and again at 6:15 AND ALL PRIVATE INSURANCES ACCEPTED • WIRE SHELVING • SPOTLESS a.m. on March 12. Refreshn1ents CLEAN-UP Call Today for "Free" R.N. Home Assessment will be served. The annual Purim Party and E.O.E. - All Applicants Welcome =!!!aa~_._--11--,· :;:;; ~~~CT 14 Old Pocasset Lane, Johnston ...... 453-54 70 raffl e will be on March 8 at 8:30 250 Centerville Road, Warwick ...... 738-5470 a.m. Tickets may be purchased at the shul. 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 . The session will take p lace in to the full program of activities Inspired by their materials, hun­ Molly Picon, the first lady of the Opening the site to the public Meeting Room B on the main available to JORI campers. In d reds of institutions and orga­ Yiddish theater who became one in time for March, the Jewish level of the Jewish Community addition, the camp will conduct nizationsacross the country will of the nation's most beloved per­ Women's Archive is pioneering Center of Rhode Island, which its popular and selective leader­ be sponsoring events through­ formers; social reformer Lillian yet another innovative resource is located at 401 Elmgrove Ave., ship in training program for 14- out the month of March honor­ Wald who founded the Henry for schools, organizations and Providence. and IS-year-old s. Camp JORI ing the contributions of Jewish Street Settlement House in New community centers looking to Camp director Ronni Guttin also regularly offers Jewish cul­ women to the economic, politi­ York City; and Rebecca Gratz, honor Jewish women and cel­ a nd some members o f the tural programming, including ca l, social and cultural develop­ organizer of the Hebrew Sun­ ebrate Women's History Month. camp's staff will be on hand to weekly Havdalah and Shabbat ment of the nation. day School movement in the The Vi rtual Archive will feature answer questions. Campers and services, daily prayers at kosher Established by Congressional 1830s. Unlike most posters, these a comprehensive, searchable parents of campers will also be meals and Israeli dancing and resolution in 1987, natio nal d o not rely on visual images database of source materials re­ available to share their JORI singing. Women's H istory Month recog­ alone, but use each woman's lating to Jewish women housed experiences. "We think it's a The N a rragansett-based nizes the historic contributions own words to create a compel­ in libraries, archives and his­ good way to becom e a c­ camp, which holds two four­ of American women of every ling picture of her achievements torical societies across North quainted with the camp and week sessions, will open the race, class and ethnic back­ a nd the times in which she lived . America. we'll be putting up photos so 1998 camping season on June ground . In 1997, "Women of "Women of Valor" materials can The Jewish Women's Archi ve people can see what a terrific 29. The camp also offers two­ Valor" posters and materials be ordered through Ma'yan at is located at 68 Harvard St., faci lity we have," said Guttin. week sessions for firs t-time made it possible for schools, li­ (212) 580-0099. Brookli ne, Mass., tel: (617) 232- People w ill a lso be able to pick campers only. For further infor­ braries and community centers A ne w a dditio n to the 2258 and fax: (617) 9750109. up JORI application packets mation, call 521-2655. across the country to celebrate "Women of Valor" resources Wo rld Wide Web a ddress: the contributions of American available this year is a multi­ . Jewish women alongside those media on-line exhibit. The ex­ Ma'yan acts as a catalyst fo r Family Israeli Dance Workshop of their sister Americans. hibit draws from the holdings change in the Jewish commu­ "Only by revealing the full of archives throughout North nity in order to create an envi­ A Family Israeli Dance Workshop for parents, children and scope a nd texture of Jewish America, incorporating photo­ ronment more inclusive of and friends will be held on March 8 from 1:30 to 3 p.m. The women's experiences in this cen­ graphs, speeches, fi lm clips, let­ responsive to women. Ma'yan: workshop is at the Leventhal-Sidman Jewish Community tury and in centuries past can ters and more to present richly The Jewish Women's Project is a Center, 333 Nahanton St., Newton, Mass. we imagine, and therefore cre­ textured portraits of Picon, Wald program of the Jewish Commu­ Designed fo r children ages 4 and up, the class teaches ate, a more inclusive and equi- a nd Gratz. Accessible from nity Center on the Upper West Israeli dancing in a relaxed and engaging manner. A refresh­ Side. They can be reached at 15 ment break is included . West 65th St., 8th Floor, New Taught by Pam Kessler, an experienced dancer a nd mem­ York, N.Y. 10023, tel: (212) 580- ber of the professional troupe, Hamakor, the workshop is fun Jewish/Portuguese 0099 and fax: (212) 799-0254. for the whole family! World Wide Web address: The workshop is $4 for individuals a nd $12 for a fami ly of Website Develops . three or more. Call 558-6480 fo r registration and information. In conjunction with Jewish group's800membersfrom about WebWeek, Kulanu launched a 20 countries, and from all de­ new link from its homepage to nominationsofJudaism, lSOsub­ "Saudades The Next 500 Years." scribe to the Kulanu listserv on The announcement of the launch the Internet, where they engage · Temple Torat Yisrael took place on Feb. 22 at Temple in Ii vely d iscussions affecting the Emanu-El in Providence. An Kulanu communities. presents estimated 100 people gathered Kulanu's Website was recog­ to hear Rufina Bernardetti Silva nized in the recently released Mausenbaum, of South Africa, book, Judaism on the WE B, as one speak about her experiences re­ of the top Jewish sites on the ZRmlR CHCRRlE CF 13CSTCN turning to the Jewish heritage of Internet. her Portuguese ancestors. Also All sitesmaybereached with on the program was Sephardic the following URLs: singer, Judith Cohen, Ph.D., of Kulanu welcome page-with Toronto, Ontario. links to information on all its Those in attendance received communities; to Saudade and a handout guiding them to the LusaWeb Saudades p age: new Website - a collaboration < http:/ / w w w .uba lt.edu / of Kulanu's WebMaster, David w ww / kulanu/>. Turetsky, a professor at the Uni­ Kula nu "Saudade" - with versity of Baltimore and Joseph links to Sephardic and Crypto Santos,ofLusaWeb. "Saudades: Jewry sites: . Portuguese communities, and Kulanu to "Saudades: The the longing many Portuguese N ext 500 Years" Kula nu is a not-for-profit, or­ LusaWeb to "Saudades" - ganization that seeks and assists with links to index, resources, "lost" and dispersed Jewish com­ forum, guest book

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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, , day resumes for free on the Career schools, a nd Jewish Centers is Moves Website .Call LeahAbramsat(617) Allison Kerbel, Julia Cotton, Rachael Blackman, Steven Dupree vention keynote address will be 451-8147, ext. 118 to register. and Brian Metzger. Plioto courtesy of CRAFTY by Dan Ashbel, consul general CareerMoveswillalsopresent of Israel. The convention will a seminar sponsored by The Jew­ feature programs led by promi­ ish Advocate, "Technology: Your nent educators and libraries Ticket to Career Advancement," Magician Performs at from the United States a nd on March 16, at 6:30 p.m. at the Canada. Exciting seminars and Holiday Inn, 1200 Beacon St., Temple Am David workshops will be presented in Brookline. Panelists will help par­ the areas of library automation, ticipantsmanagetheircareersbet­ Professional magician Bruce visual illusions. His Warwick preservation, Israel culture and ter- both today and in the future Kalver, of Cranston, R.l., will be performance will include his history etc. The convention will - by explaining the technologi­ performing his "Moments of Il­ latest act, which he normally also feature exhibitors repre­ cal skills and trends that they lusion" show at Temple Am performs exclusively to fellow should know about. Cost: $15. senting Judaica publishers, au­ David in Warwick, March 1 at6 magicians, called "Classic Con­ R.S.V.P. to LeahOkoat(617)451- thors, and Jewish software etc. p.m. juring." Rarely does Kalver per­ For more information about 8147,ext.104by March 12. Checks Ka Iver recently made Rhode form this program to the gen­ the convention, contact Randi payable to Career Moves, 105 Island news when an assortment eral public. Chauncy St., Boston, MA 02111. Cohen at (215) 635-7304; fax of his magic props were lost and Magic is having a big resur­ (215) 635-7320; E-mail: . with disabilities. days the props, which were from tention it has gotten on televi­ a second generation of Kalver sion, Broadway and from Las magicia ns, magically reap­ Vegas. Kalver will show the peared. audiencew hymagicissopopu­ Prior to his Warwick show, lar. From illusion to classic slight r "MARCH MADNESS SALE" --, Kalver and his son, Eric, age 10, of hand Kalver is a master of his will be performing in Connecti­ trade. at cut at the New England Magi­ The show will include a deli cians Conference. During the dinner. Advance ticket prices conference Kalver will lecture are $15. Tickets at the door are judy's studio ltd~ about his craft and unique ideas $18. Reservations are strongly concerning the world of magic suggested. The program is be­ 650 Oaklawn Avenue, Cranston, RI · and illusion. ing put together for adults. (401) 946-3522 Kalver's magic act includes Proceeds of the show will go audience participation, psychic to the school at the temple. For effects as well as memory dem­ information and reservations, Fabulous Sportswear onstrations and his well-known call 463-7944. Priced 50-90% Off including Journey Through the JCC Travel through the Jewish Community Center on March 1 at JACKETS • BLAZERS 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. with your passport to Israel. At Journey's e~d, a fu lly stamped passport gets you a gift. Along the way you will: SLACKS • SWEATERS • Enjoy storyteller Bonnie Greenberg • Sample a preschool gym class • Create Israeli arts and crafts COORDINATES • Taste treats at an Israeli cafe • Make friends at a Camp Dance featuring DJ and ice cream. We're Moving Out Winter - Making Room for Spring During this Israeli theme open house, the Jewish Community Center of Rhode Island's professional staff members from pre­ Drastic Reductions Have Been Taken!! school, camp, and aquatics departments will be available to dis­ Mon., Tues., Wed., Fri . 9:30- 5:30, Thurs. 9:30- 8, Sat. 9:30- 5 cuss programs, give tours, and answer any questions. I We Have a Complete Selection of Cruisewear! ,-; I For more information regarding Journey through the )CC, call ~ ' ~ the Jewish Community Center of Rhode Island at 861 -8800. THE RHODE ISLAND JEWISH HERALD, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 1998-9 FEATURE Memories From ASwiss Labor Camp by Tara V. Lisciandro fair and untrue, it would consti­ of the photos ofRothschild leap­ Herald Editor tute a collective grult for which ing into the air and catching the It's 53 years later, for some Jews themselves have suffered ball are labeled "grasshopper" it's been longer, while for others for more than 2,000 years," while several other pages are it's been less. The horrors of the writes Rabbi Marvin Hier, Dean devoted to articles and clippings Second World War are still with and Founder of the Simon of the young 20-year-old when us, they are still remembered, Wiesenthal Center, in the pref­ he played in the National "A" discussed frequently and even ace of the report "There were Division. Rothschild was tall displayed. By some they are many Swiss people from all seg­ and strong, he was determjned memories willingly remem­ ments of society ... who showed and greatly admjred. bered and even taug ht to great courage ... toward theirfel­ However, his dreams as a younger generations, while by low men during those difficult great soccer player and student .others, they are memories of years. Nonetheless, they can crumbled when he was only 23 time ago, put aside. never cover up the fact that far years of age. Rothschild was While it appears that we, as a too many others ... showed a cal­ forced to stop studying and was world-wide community, con­ lous indifference that often bor­ not allowed to a ttend the uni­ tinue to learn about the past we dered on cruelty. This unmerci­ versity any longer. He was made are also making new discover­ ful attitude was best summed to enter one of the Swiss Labor ies along the way. Just three up by Dr. H. Rothmund, a high Camps, Gordol a. It is estimated years ago, for example, Swiss ranking official of the Ministry that he spent no more than a banks were found to have of Justice and Police, who said year there but he was forced to housed a great deal of money about the refugees: 'Let them do hard labor. "Men were huddle on thei r straw as long as handed shovels, pick-axes and possible, so that of themselves saws and sent to work fromd usk they will be led to ask permis­ to dawn ... even through win­ sion to leave; let them see for ter,on road gangs, forestry work themselves that Switzerland is and farm work," writes Schorn no paradise, so that those who about labor camps, "There was want to come in will be discour­ little or no payment for this hard aged."' manual labor." Rothschild's widow believes that with the Local Witness help of his colleagues from the A partial li st of 62 camps in­ soccer team, was he released A JEWISH REFUGEE and Erich Rothschild (right) perform farm work at a Swiss labor camp. l'hotosco11rtesyofRotl1schild troduces the report. "Many of from the labor camp earlier. the camps were poorly fur­ nished, men sleeping on the Swiss Requirements and New Rules held no desire to visit her home­ flooron beds of straw in barns .. War's End land, nor Switzerland again. or wooden barracks," writes For others it was more diffi­ Brings Silence At first Rothschild worked Schorn in his report, "Little run­ cult. Jews seeking asylum in From 1933 to 1945 it is esti­ with pharmaceuticals in New ning water, primitive toilet fa­ Switzerland during the war mated that almost 28,000 Jews York. Later, however, Roths­ cilities and precious little elec­ were required to complete a were given asylum in Switzer­ child would visit Switzerland tricity rendered a grim exist­ form listing all bank accounts, land. Once admitted to Switzer­ once again, to learn some of the ence.. Internees were under secret codes and their value. land, most Jews, except for those newest chemical techniques. A FARM WORK was one of the constant armed guard and ifone Swiss officials had full access to who resisted the Swiss, found Swiss-based company then most common forms of forced complained ... they could be dis­ all of the forms, and therefore, themselves on "safe ground" found a new job for him in Provi­ labor at the Swiss camps. Erich patched topunishmentcamps ... all bank accounts. "It is interest­ and survived the war. Luckily dence, Rhode Island. Rothschild (above) prepares or simply be escorted to the near­ ing that recently it was an­ Rothschild was one of these sur­ Rothschild became a good the earth for crops. est border crossing and handed nounced that a remarkable num­ vivors. friend and supporter of the Bar­ over to the Vichy police, or Ge­ ber of nominal Jewish accounts After marrying in Locano and rington Public Library in his stapo." One of those camps held worth only a few francs were bringing their first son into the later years. He passed away in left by victims of the Holocaust. Erich Rothschild, recently ofBar­ found, (It is difficult to believe world, the Rothschildsdeparted 1996 at the age of 80. But fond Later we found out that the rington. Rothschild, originally that Jews would have traveled from devastated Europe in 1947 memories of him continue to banks also housed Nazi gold from Friedberg, Germany, at­ hundreds of mjles to Switzer­ andcametoNewYork. Thefam­ live on with his widow and chil­ and money as well. In the last tended the University of Zurich. land ... in order to deposit just a il y was welcomed and dren. His little Barrington home few years we have also discov­ Rothschild even began to play is quaintly decorated with pho­ ered that paintings and various soccer once again. "We didn' t tos and memories of the hand­ pieces of art, that once belonged talk about what happened to us some man throughout his life­ to Jewish famjlies and organiza­ in Europe any more," said his time. He is well remembered tions were stolen by Nazis and widow, "we just went on with not only by his family and his have now been found in muse­ our lives like everyone else." children but by friends and the ums throughout Europe and the However, Rothschild's widow community as well. United States. And, since the end of the war to current day, Nazi hunters around the world have FINANCE FINANCE struggled to bringex-SS Nazis to 3.9"' court and await justice to be 2.9"' ON 1998'5 served. However, the most re­ ON 1998'5 5/tAR 36MO. 48MO. centd iscovery is that of the Swiss 10% DOWN MODEL CLEARANCE 100/oDOWN Refugee and Forced Labor Camps. There are still a great 98 9005 many questions that surround #101154 this debate. Were the camps nec­ PERMO. 39MO. essary? What purposes did they S799-DOWN serve? Why were the camps 5 Dr., Moon Roof, Grffn 5 Spe-ed, ABS Brakes, $278 Air Bag, Power Windows & Locks, Heat~ never discussed until now? ERICH ROTHSCHILD was forced to work at Gordola,one of the Seats. Air Cond .. Cassette, Weather Band, many Swiss forced labor camps. Radio, 4 Yr., 50,000 Mi. Warranty "The Unwanted Guests" Report 97 900S Conv. 97 900S Sedan 97 9005E Turbo Sedan White, Blue Top 5 lpeed. Ruby, Moon Roof Auto, Leather, Black In order to better understand It was there that he was study­ few francs)" writesSchomin his (#10693R) 13,400 Miles (110347)6618 Miles (110812R) 11.3110 Miles the recent discovery, the Simon ing chemistry and was eager to report. Wiesenthal Center of Los Ange­ eventually earn his doctorate. In 1938 the Swiss requested 28,585 23,985 26,585 les, Calif., published a new re­ He was also a rather well-known that Berlin print a large "J" on 97 900CSE Turbo 97 9000CS Sedan 96 900SE Turbo conv all Jewish passports as well. Black, Full Power, CD Power. Moon Roof Auto. White, CD. Full Power port entitled "The Unwanted and popular soccer player for (#10671R) 13,990 Miles (110346) 9100 Miles (IV465) 13.0IIOMiles Guests: Swiss Forced Labor the town of Locarno. "I tifosi This process allowed the Swiss Camps 1940-1944." The report l'amavano, e' ben conosciuto" to identify Jews hoping to enter 29,885 27,985 28,985 was prepared by Alan Morris (the fans loved him, he's quite the country. Two years later 6.9% Financing Available up to 60 mo. Schorn, Ph.D. and in it Shorn well known) wrote one of the the Swiss government estab­ Many other 97 900 and 9000 Factory Exec. and Demos. attempted to look at and re­ Swiss newspapers from Locano lished four types of camps for 1799 Down. 1450 Sank F.. . !JOO R,fundobl, IK. O.posit lln.57 Fim p,ym,nt Amoun1 Du, 51826.57. refugees (quarantine, training, search one of the newest find­ in Italian. Rothschild was the Above Cars wilh reception and labor camps). ings, and controversies, about only Jewish team member. Mileage Havea Some famous Jews who sought Aemamderof WIGWaM the Second World War. "ltis not I looked at an old scrapbook New Car Ends 2/28/98 the purpose of this report to con­ kept by his widow; pages of asylum in Switzerland included Warranly demn the entire Swiss popula­ black and white photos of the Ernst Bloch, Emil Ludwig, 353-1260 915 CHARLES STREET 722-5700 tion during World War II. That handsome young man fi lled the Bruno Walhter and Joseph would not only be grossly un- old leather-bound book. Some Schmidt. 10 - THE RHODE ISLAND JEWISH HERALD, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 1998 FEATURE Orthodox Feminists Move From Fringes to Mainstream b y Debra Nussb au m Coh en the event-and the one that did - and how it is moving from Henna White, who spoke about • Domestic violence; NEW YORK (JTA)-Whata last year, Amit, pulled away this being regarded as treif - non­ "The Ultra-Orthodox Woman: • Creating a woman's prayer difference a year makes. year- it was equally clear that kosher-or at least questionable, Conceptions and Misconcep­ group; For the organizers of the Sec­ this nascent movement is not to much more acceptable. tions," said Rabbi YosefHenkin, • The views of Rabbis Moshe ond International Conference on fully embraced by the Ortho­ Organizers expected about a Jerusalem-based interpreter of Feinstein and Joseph Solov­ Feminism & Orthodoxy, the last dox establishment. 400 people to attend last year's Jewish law, who spoke about eitchik, two Orthodox religious year has seen major leaps for­ "It doesn't matter that we conference, 1,000 showed up. the ways in which traditional leaders whose interpretations ward in their primary areas of didn't have their sponsorship," This year they expected 1 ,400- Jewish texts view the subject of on women's prayer groups, pre­ concern - Torah learning for Greenberg said. "There were and instead, had about 2,000 modesty. nuptial agreements and divorce Orthodox women and expand­ plenty of women from Arni t and participants ranging from ado­ Last year, conference speak­ have guided current develop­ ing the ways in which women Emunah at the conference," she lescents to septuagenarians. ers were warned to stay away ments in these areas. can serve as religious leaders. said, referring to two Orthodox Last year organizers found it from applying the words "rab­ Edith Gribetz, 73, of New The year between the inau­ women's organizations. difficult to get "big name" Or­ binic ordination" to women. York City, said of her experi­ gural conference, which was The president of Amit, thodox rabbis and " main­ This year, there was a whole ence at the conference: "It's very fra ught with trepidation and Evelyn Blachor, agreed. "There stream" Orthodox women to panel discussion devoted to the exciting for my generation to nervous excitement for organiz­ were many more Amit mem­ participate, other than those subject. see the level of scholarship here ers, and the second, which was bers there, including myself, as who are already most closely Lincoln Square Synagogue in and the enthusiasm. held in earlier this individuals this year than last. identified with the idea of pro­ New York City recently became "Fifty years ago we didn' t month, also marked a notable "Asasocialserviceorganiza­ moting women as spiritual the first Orthodox synagogue to think such a thing was possible," change in the way their issues tion which is about helping chil­ leaders within Orthodox Juda­ announce that it had hi red a said Gribetz, whose daughter, are regarded in the Orthodox dren in Israel, we didn' t think it ism. woman to work as a congrega­ Beverly, is a prominent educa­ community. was partofour mission to spon­ This year so many called the tional intern, a sort of para-rab­ tor in Israel. At a time when Orthodox sor the conference," she said, organizers wanting to partici­ binic role in which the intern This year, like last, women organizations and their leaders explaining her group's decision. pate that they had to turn some performs those roles permitted also came from all over the continue marching to the right "We did not want to offend any away, Bat Sheva Marcus, con­ to women. world - from Australia and on a panoply of issues - from ofourconstituentsand dilute or ference co-chairwoman, said The Hebrew Ins titute of England, from Holland and pluralism to the peace process pollute our mission." during an interview as she Riverdale, N.Y., was the second . Hong Kong and Israel. - Orthodox women's calls for For his part, Dr. Mandell nursed her newborn daughter And two more Orthodox syna­ "I came because I wanted l'o empowerment seem to be less Ganchrow, president of the Or­ in a room set aside for babies. gogues, one in Oakland, Calif., know where the zeitgeist is," controversial than they were thodox Union, a large umbrella Last year only a handful of a nd one in Stamford, Conn., are said Sally Berkovic, who came even a year ago. organization that certifies foods men attended. in the process of doing so, said from a suburb of London. This time around, conference as kosher and represents Ortho­ This year many more were Rabbi Avi Weiss, who spoke at "I also wanted to have my participants and organizers dox synagogues, said of the con­ visible - both in the audience the conference. own feelings reaffirmed by other a like were no longer asking ference: "It's a real important and as speakers. Sessions included those de­ women, because I feel intellec­ whether it was possible to rec­ area that we're interested in. I Prominent Orthodox rabbis voted to: tually isolated in England, oncileOrthodoxyand feminism. have no problem with it." speaking included New York­ • Gender and traditional which is much more conserva­ This time, they were doing it. With 2,000 participants, the ers Haskel Lookstein of Con­ texts; tive on these issues," said "We're part of the main­ conference this year attracted a gregation Kehilath Jeshurun • Expanding women's reli­ Berkovic, author of Under My stream now," said the confer-. bigger crowd than most Ameri­ and Adam Mintz of Lincoln gious roles in the synagogue and Hal, a recently published book ence chair, Blu Greenberg. "We can Jewish religious gatherings. Square Synagogue, and Shlomo at home; about her experience as an Or­ are modern Orthodox, not Only the Orthodox Agudath Is­ Riskin of the West Bank settle­ • Reclaiming a mother's thodox feminist. troublemakers at the edge of the rael of America a nd Reform ment of Efrat. name in traditional ceremonies "And I have two young community. This was a very movement conventions draw Also speaking at the confer­ like brit milah; daughters," she said, "I want to mainstream group." larger numbers. ence this year were two mem­ • Pre-and post-nuptial agree­ know what place there will be But given that no major Or­ Numbers tell much of the story bers of the fer vently Orthodox ments; for them in Orthodoxy." thodox organizations sponsored of how the movement has grown community - Luba vitcher Israeli Immigrant Alan Shawn Feinstein Matches Soldier Buried in Russia Funding for ANYTOWN RI by Lev Krichevsky shack and the father was unable The National Conference of grounds together to learn about scholarship aid to attend the MOSCOW (JT A) - Thou­ to find employment. Rhode Island and Southeastern bias and prejudice and to build ANYTOWN RI program. sands of miles from the south­ The Jews of Krasnodar were New England, founded in 1927 skills such as conflict resolution Learning how to work throug h ern Lebanon zone where he was shocked by the death of as The National Conference of and communication that will the issues of bias and preju­ killed, an immigrant Israeli sol­ Rappaport, one Jewish activist Christians and Jews, has an­ help them to promote under­ dice is an important skill for dier was laid to rest. said in an interview from the nounced that Alan Shawn standing and respect in their these young people who are The 150 mourners at the fu­ city, which is located about 750 Feinstein will match any schol­ own schools. In addition to the our future leaders. Finances neral in thesouthernRussia city miles south of Moscow. arship donations for its week at camp, the teens can stay should never keep any student of Krasnodar filed silently be­ "This is a tragedy for us as weeklong, residential camp pro­ engaged wi th The National Con­ from attending." Anthony hind the Israeli flag-draped cas­ well," said Yuri Teitelbaum, gram for teens, ANYTOWN RI. ference through the next school Maione, executive director of ket that contained the body of who heads the Krasnodar re­ ANYTOWN RI brings 50 year to develop service projects The National Conference, said, Sgt. Nikolai Rappaport, who gional branch of the Russian high school students from in _their home communities. "We are extremely grateful to was recently killed by Hezbollah Jewish Congress. widely diverse racial, ethnic, "Each year a large percent­ Alan Shawn Feinstein, not only gunmen. Teitelbaum said local Russian religious and economic back- age of our students require for his personal willingness to Rappa port's body was flown authorities refused to help con­ give but for encouraging oth­ to Russia afterwards at the re­ duct a memorial ceremony for ers to support our work. We quest of his family. Rappaport in a city cemetery. tell the ANYTOWN students Nikolai, 23, lived in City officials also refused to pro­ that their experience is like a Krasnodar until he and his fa­ vide police to ensure public or­ gift. Theycanshareitwithoth­ ther, Ilya, immigrated to Israel der at the ceremony. C[C ~en1wea'L ers or keep it just for them­ two years ago. His sister moved The Rappaports lived in the selves. We encourage them to to the Jewish state two months former Soviet republic of Geor­ {!_JX!. cl1!lrniwrni will hold our Spring 1998 share it through their own ·ago. gia until 1992. Semi-Annual Wardrobe Event from now until March 7th. work. Nikolai was drafted into the Like thousands of others, the Create a wardrobe that reflects your individual taste. P-. full scholarship for Israeli army last year and vol­ Rappaports fled to Russia fol­ lowing the civil war that erupted • 25% Off all purchases made this event. ANYTOWN costs $350, most of unteered to serve in southern Lebanon. after the Georgian region of • Also, Hickey-Freeman and Burberry suits and sport coats. which is utilized for food and lodging for the week for the 50 Il ya Rappaport and his 22- Abkhazia declared its indepen­ • Majer, Berle, and Sansabelt trousers, plain front or pleated. students. Donations can be for year-old daughter, Olga, said dence. • Complimentary alterations included. full or partial scholarships and upon arriving in Krasnodar for Many refugees from the burial that they did not know Abkhazia, like the Rappaports, • In Stock or Custom Made. can be sent payable to The Na­ tional Conference of R.I. at 945 whether they would go back to have been unable to find work Westminster St., Providence, R.I. Israel. They said they would in Russia. 02903. leave the decision in the hands Each year,about200 Jews leave HART SCHAFFNER & MARX The ANYTOWN program of Nikolai's mother, who is not Krasnodar for Israel. Some 2,000 will run fromJune21 toJune27. Jewish and still lives in Jews live in the city of 600,000. 642 East Avenue, Warwick, RI 02886 • (Near R.I. Mall) For more information on giving Krasnodar. Teitelbaum'sownson-who 827-7848 or attending the program, call In Israel, a scandal erupted emigrated to Israel a yearago­ is slated to join the Israeli army Store Hours: Monday- Friday 10:00 a.m. - 7:30 p.m. 351-5120. after Israeli President Ezer soon. Saturday 10:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. • Sunday 12 Noon - 3:00 p.m. Weizman paid a condolence call "We, like all parents whose Fred£. Bottai • Charlie Tsonos • John F. Sullivan , Jr. • San to LaFazia, Jr. to Rappaport's family in Tel Aviv and saw the squalor in kids are in Israel, will be on pins See America's Finest Names in Me n's Clotl1ing Tell Them You Saw It In The Herald which they lived. The family and needles waiting for letters in our slr op or Custom Ma de lived in a small, windowless from him," said Teitelbaum. THE RHODE ISLAND JEWISH HERALD, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 1998 -11 FEATURE Human Rights Center Jewish Environmental Group Expands Honors URI Couple's Book by Susan Jacobs "I don't feel alone anymore," mental awareness to celebrat­ The Gustavus Myers Center but exploded into the American NEW YORK (JT A) - The said Wood. "I felt connected to ing Shabbat. for the Study of Human Rights consciousness in the spring of Jewish environmental move­ something bigger than me." COEJL is <: urrently concen­ in the United States has selected 1980with the Mariel bqatliftand ment is expanding - locally. COEJL aims to integrate en­ trating efforts on two major is­ Desperate Crossings: Seeking Ref­ the subsequent mass exodus "Weare stewards of the earth vironmental education and ac­ sues: climate change and pro­ uge in America as an outstanding from Central America, and was and of each other," said Rebecca tion into the life and institutions tection of habitat a nd endan­ book published in 1996-1997on most recently manifested in the Wood, who is involved with the of the American Jewish com­ gered species. the subject of intolerance in the Haitian and Cuban exoduses of Jewish Community Relations munity, intertwining religious Energy conservation and re­ United States. 1994. Council in Albuquerque, N.M. va lues,spiritually,science, pub­ sponsible consumption of natu­ Written by University of Ina compelling and carefully For the last year and a half, li c poli cy and community­ ral resources are being encour­ Rhode Island science Professor d ocumented narrative, they Wood has worked on a project building. aged by COEJL to avert detri­ Norman L. Zucker and Naomi identify the troika of interests called Jump Land - an outdoor Environmental acti vism has mental changes to the planet's Flink Zucker, who teaches in - foreignpolicy, domesti c pres­ learning environment designed served as an entry point for un­ climate. the writing program in the En­ sures, and costs - that have withinputfromchildren. The idea affi liated Jews to reconnect to Mark Jacobs, director of glish department at URI, the controlled and determined the for the project came from a story their Jewish roots. For example, COEJL, links the imperative to authors examine the many American response to refugees of the same name written by a members of the COEJL chapter preserve the natural world to a changes that the end of the Cold since before the Second World Jewish boy who died at the age of ofOregonand Washington state statement in Deuteronomy ad­ War has brought in attitude and War,continuing until today. The 6. A year earli er, the student wrote include a number of unaffili­ monis hing the Israelites to policy toward politically based book concludes by proposing a thestoryabout"asafeplacewhere ated Jews active in environmen­ "choose life." migration. This is the second comprehensive and politicall y things were magical and joyous," ta I ca uses. "There is a profound Jewish time the Zuckers, who li ve in palatable approach to future said Wood, who co-chairs the "They want to get involved concern for future generations," Kingston, have received a Myers refugee flows, both in our hemi­ JCRC's environmental programs in the Jewish community," said said Jacobs. "We want to ensure Award, a rare achievement. The sphere and for the world com­ and projects. Larry Nicholas, executive direc­ that other people-like subsis­ Zuckers' previous book, The munity-at-large - including Wood's involvement in the tor of the Northwest Jewish En­ tence farmers and people who Guarded Gate: The Reality of Europe and Asia. Jewish communi ty and environ­ vironmental Project. "This is an­ li ve along low-lying coastal ar­ American Refuge Policy, received The a uthors suggest how, by mental acti vism brought her to other vehicle for them." eas - will be protected." a Myers Award in 1987. changing the course of its refu­ a recent conference sponsored The chapter works closely COEJL's effort to protect en­ In Desperate Crossings, the gee policies and programs, the by the Coaliti on on the Environ­ with other Jewish organi zations. dangered species, ca lled Opera­ Zuckers chronicle and analyze United States can better respond ment a nd Jewish Life. ''. The Jewish community feels tion Noah, is vi ewed as a direct the phenomenonofmassescape to both the needs of refugees Some 90 environmental ac­ this is an important connection outgrowth from the story of the that began with the Haitians, a nd the demands of its citizens. tivists from 20 states attended to make," said Nicholas. Biblical Noah. COEJL's Jewish Environmental The Northwest Jewish Envi­ It is "the earli est account of Leadership Training Institute to ronmental Project holdsShabbat humankind ensuring that all address Jewish activism on en­ in the Woods programs during species survive from one hu­ vironmental issues. the summer, linking environ- man era to the next," said Jacobs. " It was as I went home," Wood said of the conference. "To see so many people with the same philosophy, putting it into action in so many ways." This Date in History The conference, held in Janu­ Feb. 26 - The legislature of firs t German Jewish paper in ary in Ojai, Calif., focused on Maryland in 1825, passed an act the United States, was published expanding the 6-year-old orga­ removing the requirement of in 1849. nization by establishing regional taking a christological oath prior • Hadassah was fo unded by chapters-COEJLplanstoopen to the assumption of public of­ Henrietta Szold in 1912. six chapters across the country fice. A declaration of belief in March 4 - Prime Minister this year. reward and punishment in the Ben-Gurion, in 1957, ordered the Wood and another COEJL hereafter was substituted. withdrawal of Israel's forces Institute participant became co­ Feb. 27 - The Menucha from the Gaza Strip and other founders of the Southwest Venachala company was orga­ occupied territory, in compli­ COEJL region, and she returned ni zed in Warsaw in 1890 to pur­ ance wi th U. N. resolution. to Albuquerque with new en­ chase a nd co lonize land in Pal­ • Jews of Lubek, Germany, Norman L. Zucker and Naomi Flink Zucker thusiasm. estine. were expelled in 1699. Feb. 28 - Rumania passed a • The Security Council of the law excluding Jews from public U.N. recommended the admis­ service and from the tobacco sion of Israel into the United trade in 1887. Nations in 1949. Israel's first per­ Rifts Surface in Papon Trial March 1 - In 1942, Hitler manent government assumed by Lee Yanowitch who first launched legal ·action religious needs of French Jews. ordered the Ei nsatzstab to es­ office that same day. PARIS (JT A) -As far as the against Papon in 1981. But many saw Arno Klars­ tablish a library of Jewish books • Jews of the Austrian Em­ lawyers for the civil plaintiffs in Papon, 87, is accused of or­ feld 's tactic as a way to get back at and works of art to be used as pire were granted equal civil the war crimes trial of Maurice dering the arrest for deporta­ his colleagues, who had publicly museum relics. and political rights in 1849. Papon are concerned, there is a tion of 1,560 Jews, including 223 condemned him last month for March 2 - Rabbi Joel Sirkes loose cannon among them. children, from the southwest abruptly revealing - without (Bach), author of the Tur, died Compiled from Day by Day in Already fearing that the slow city of Bordeaux between 1942 consulting them-that the judge in 1640. Jewish History, Bloch , 1983, pace of the trial may work and 1944, when he was a senior was related to some of the Jews March 3 - Israel's Herold, the KT AV Publishing House. against them, the lawyers for bureaucrat of the collaboration­ allegedly deported by Papon,and the prosecution were infuriated ist Vichy regime. therefore should step down be­ when co lleague Arno Klarsfeld Papon denies the charges and cause of a conflict of interest. dealt a blow to their case by said he used his position to save Those disclosures nearly led saying he believed the Jews arn;l to help the anti-Nazi to the judge's removal from a defendant's claims that he was resistance. tri al already dogged by delays. Temple Beth-El merely obeying orders. From the start of the trial, "In 10 minutes, he got what he "In my opinion, Ma urice Klarsfeld and his famous Nazi­ was looking for- revenge, right Papon, you would not have hunter father, Serge, have called in court, against his colleagues 70 Orchard Avenue, Providence acted without orders. I cannot for a more lenient sentence for who had denounced his offen­ believe that you wanted to see Papon to emphasize the differ­ sive against the presiding judge our fellow countryme n d e­ ence between his deeds and in January," wrotePascaleNivelle ported," Klarsfeld told the de­ those of people like Klaus Barbie, in the daily newspaper Liberation. 50to75°1oOFF fendant recently in court. ex-chief of the Gestapo in Lyon, Klarsfeld has never been a With tha t one comment, or Paul Touvier, a leader of the team player, according to those ALL MERCHANDISE Klarsfeld embarrassed and an­ fascist militia in the same city. familiar with his trial tactics. gered the other prosecuti on law­ Touvierwassentenced to life At Touvier's trial three years yers by contradicting -the argu­ in prison by a Vers;illes court in ago, he sparked the ire of his CLEANING HOUSE: mentofcriminal intent on which 1994 for the shooting of seven colleagues by being the only one their case is based. Jewish hostages, and Barbie was among the 17 lawyers for the Sale Starts "He's pleading in Papon's also jailed for life by a French civil plaintiffs to argue that the defense," said lawyer Gerard court for torturing Jews and de­ defendant had acted on his own Boulanger. "It's very da ngerous. porting them to dea th camps. free will when murdering Jews. Sunday, March 1 let's just hope that the jury is "The Klarsfelds have always The other lawyers, bound by sufficienlly con vi need of Papon's said Papon was less important an appell ate court's co ntrover­ Gift Shop - 273-4404 guilt that whatever the Klarsfelds than th e others," said Alain sial definition of crimes against do won't ruin the trial. Jakubowicz, who represents humanity, had tried to prove PLENTY OF PARKING "It's a thea tri ca l ploy to grab B'nai B'rith and theConsistoire, that the former militia chief had a ttenti on," added Boulanger, the body te nding to the been following Nazi orders. 12 - TiiE RHODE ISLAND JEWISH HERALD, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 1998 ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT March Activities Forbidden Music: Nazi My Just War at Providence The Memoir of a Jewish Red Army Soldier Children's Censorship of The Arts in World War II On March 8 at 7:30 p.m., at "inferior" races would be heard. Museum Northeastern University's In addition, modernist music, Author, Gabriel Temkin The following programs are Curry Student Center Ballroom, or any other music which did Presidio Press , Calif. coming up at Rhode Island's Stotsky Professor Joshua not serve to "elevate" the people 258 pages only museum for kids and their Jacobson and Gideon Klein was to be silenced. These poli­ families: Scholar Virgil Bozeman will cieswerecrystallized andshow­ As the Germans in­ Bell Atlantic Free Sunday­ present a concert and lecture on cased at the Entartete Musik vaded Poland in Septem­ March 1. Museum is open free "Forbidden Music," music that (Degenerate Music) exhibition ber 1939, Jewish 18-year­ of charge, 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. was censored by the Nazi re­ in Dusseldorf in May 1938. old Gabriel Temkin, Spinergy-March3,3to4:30 gime. Performers will include "Forbidden Music" will ex­ along with thousands of p.m., children ages 5 and up de­ the Zamir Chorale of Boston plore the roots of musical cen­ his countrymen, an­ sign and build tops - which Chamber Chorus, pianist Vir­ sorshipand investigatethecom­ swered his country's call spins fastest? ... slowest? ... long­ ginia Eskin and soloists Jules plex interrelationship between and attempted to enlist est? Rosenberg, Jeanne Segal, Scott art and politics. Musical selec­ in the army. The swift Ways of Water-Can a rock Sokol and Louise Treitman. The tions will include excerpts from success of the German float? Will a lemon sink? What program is free and open to the Hindemith's "Piano Suite blitzkrieg prevented about a lime? on March 4, be­ public. For more information, 1922," Schoenberg's song cycle Temkin form joining the tween 3 and 4:30 p.m., children call the Northeastern University "Pierrot Lunaire," Wei ll's sa­ Polish army, and he was ages3and up will test the buoy- departmentofmusicconcertline tirical opera "Mahagonny," forced to turn back to his . ancy of a variety of objects in at (617) 373-2671. Krenek's jazz opera "Jonny hometown of Lodz. Fol­ Water Ways, the museum's For the Nazi government, spielt auf," Bloch's service lowing their conquest of newest exhibit. music was more than an aes­ "A vodas HaKodesh," Hermann Poland, the Nazis began Underground Mazes - On theti c expression; it was a pro­ Stephani's dejudaized version a campaign of terror March 5, between 3 and 4:30 paganda tool, and as such it was of Handel's oratorio "Judas against Polish Jews caus­ p.m., children ages 5 and up expertly wielded by the govern­ Maccabaeus," and Hollander's ing Gabriel and his will unravel the colorful maze ment. No compositions or per­ hit song "lch bin von Kopf bis fiancee Ha nna, along with thousands of other refugees, to flee to of pipes, cables and conduits formances by Jews, African­ Fuss auf Liebe" ("I am in love the Soviet-controlled eastern part of Poland. beneath the city streets. Americansorotherpersonswho from head to foot") from the June 1941 brought a new Nazi invasion, th.is time of Russia, and Happy Birthday Dr. Seuss were consid ered to stem from film, "The Blue Angel." Temkin found himself drafted into the Red Army. Gabriel once -OnMarch6, preschoolers join again was at war, th.is time defending a new homeland, first as a the Ca tin the Hat for silly games conscript in a labor battalion (the Soviet authorities viewed the and stories and create their own refugees with distrust) and later, as reconnaissance scout in a Seussian creatures. The pro­ Avner Returns to Trinity frontline Russian infantry regiment. His memoir is a remarkable gram, presented in 20-minute Avner Eisenberg (alias Avner taught at Carlo Clementi's story of resilience, courage and perseverance. sessions from 9:40 a. m. to 1:30 the Eccentric) brings his one­ Dell' Arte School of Physical Gabriel Temkin, a retired co llege professor, lives with hi s wife p.m., is for children ages 3 to 5. manshow, "ExceptionstoGrav­ Comedy in northern California. Hanna in Sarasota, Fla. He is one of the only Polish Jews known to Participation is on a first-come, ity," to Trinity Repertory His performance piece as Avner have served in the Red Army as a combat soldier. first-served basis. Company's Upstairs Theatre the Eccentric was a Broadway Spinning Lady -On March March 12 through March 16. hit in 1984-85 and he had a 7, between 1:30 and 3:30 p.m., Avner's eclectic blend of mime, scene-stealing role as The Jewel the Spinning Lady spins wool juggling, magic and pratfall in 1986's "The Jewel of the Nile." 'ii::~~ fle«tatea into yarn in the 17th-century clowning has enthralled audi­ Above all, Eisenberg is funny. style. Children ages 5 and up ences from coast to coast and Eisenberg, for all the gentleness of his onstage presence, has a bit can card wool and spin with across the continent. His fourth IS AND much-heralded visit to Trinity's of an edge, a wacky wit that PURIM MARCH 11TH 12TH drop spindles. pokes such fun at his own foibles We Have Masks, Megillahs, Groggers, Puppet Workshop - Pup­ stage is sponsored by the Met­ that audiences can't help but be pets perform "The Boy Who ropolitan Life Foundation. ~ Stickers, Shaloch Manot Bags, reminded of their own. r•J Cried Wolf" and childrenages5 Though Avner wears the Public performance times are ~ Disguise Kits, etc. f and up make their own puppets baggy pants and bowler hat of a March 12and 13at7p.m.,March onMarch8at 1:30 and 2:30 p.m. clown, he is actually closer to the 77 Burlington Street (off Hope Street), Providence silent mime who portrays char­ 14at2 p.m.and 8p.m.and March 454-4 775 Monday-Thursday 10--5:30 • Friday 9:30--2 • Sunday 10-2 acters and scenes. Avner's comi­ 15 at 1 p.m. and 5 p.m. Evening cal gestures and facial expres­ and matinee tickets are $20 to A Conversation sions, his awe-inspiring juggling $26 for adults and a special $10 and balancing tricks, his hilari­ price for children. For tickets, with ous kazoo-tooted instructions to call the box office at 351-4242. Geoffrey Beene audience members who join him ~, onstage-Avner uses them all to Join fashion designer create mini-dramas in his show. The Gatehouse Geoffrey Beene, on March 5, An Irish theater critic said of Lorraine Howes, head of Avner's Dublin show, "This is Features RISD's Apparel Design De­ the play Samuel Beckett would i partment, and Pam Pa,mal, have written for the Marx Broth­ 'Tribute' RISO Museum associate cu­ ers." Indeed Avner considers The first, in a series of dinner rator of Costume and Tex­ Beckett one of his influences, dances open to the public at the ti les, in an informal conver­ along with Charlie Chaplin, all-new River Room at The sation about Beene's designs Jacques Tati and Red Skelton. Gatehouse will happen Feb. 28 and the apparel industry to­ With a co llege degree in the­ at 7 p.m. The new group, "Trib­ day. Free and open to the ater under his belt, Eisenberg ute," will entertain with the public, 5:30 to 6:30 .p.m. in traveled to Paris in the early '70s lively sounds of the legends of the RISO Auditorium, Sou th to study mime with Jacques Motown - The Temptations, Main Street, Providence. LeCoq, toured as a puppeteer Four Tops, Marvin Gaye and with Vagabond Marionettes and Smokey Robinson, plus music of the '70s and disco. Members of thegroupincludeMannyBarros, Steve Palumbo, John Vaughan, Frank Reis, Michael Alves and Ron Campignon. Barros, who also performs with Vaughananct Palumbo in the group, "Twice," has performed with Jeffrey Osborne, Rose Weaver and opened for Isaac Hayes and Turkey Breast (4 to 6 lbs.) ...... $1.99 lb. Tavares. Thecostfortheevening will be $35 per person. Gali! Broilers (by the case) ...... $1.69 lb. The River Room at The Gatehouse, formally opened fresh Ground Chopped Meat ...... $1.98 lb. Feb. 14, adjoins The Gatehouse Restaurant at 4 Richmond St. in Providence. TheGatehouseRes­ Chicken Cutlets ...... $4.49 lb. taurant features New England fare prepared with the flavor of ADD SOMETHING EXCITING TO New Orleans. YOUR MENU - SHOP AT MARTY'S! Call 521-9229 fori nfonnation. THE RHODE ISLAND JEWISH HERALD, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 1998 -13 ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT 'Hot I Baltimore' Whaling Museum by Yehudah Biss 'Srebrenica' Visits In discussing character development, many writers fail because Presents they lack the patience to develop them. "Hot l Baltimore" creates Audubon Legacy Trinity Rep a family out of diverging personalities. Take these people out of The New Bedford Art Mu­ Hot I Baltimore, you have a group that wouldn't have anything in seum recently announced the Adding to the wide-ranging This one-hour drama is com­ common. But that is precisely why they live in the Hot l Baltimore. forthcoming lecture in the events in the Providence New posed of chilling, often graphic They all have one thing in common. They are all lost souls, and the Audubon Legacy Lecture Series Play Festival, Trinity Repertory testimony from just four wit­ hotel, which is slated to be under the wrecking ball, amplifies and which is being hosted by the Company will present the nesses: a UN investigator, the typifies their existence. The characters that li ve in Hot I Baltimore New Bedford Whaling Mu­ American premiere of Nicholas commandingofficerofthe Dutch give us a remarkable look deep inside the heart of friendship. Kent's docudrama "Srebrenica," seum. The Audubon Legacy, peace-keeping forces at Look for Jeanine Kane, who plays Suzy. She has lines that steal "Audubon: His Life, Times and directed by Oskar Eustis. Spe­ Srebrenica, a Dutch soldier un­ the show, as well as a scene that might be rated NC-17. For an Place in History," by James Baird cial March 8, 15 and 21 perfor­ der his command and a former entertaining night of drama and laughs, see "Hot I Baltimore," will be presented at 7:30 p.m. on mances will be at 5 p.m. for a memberof the Bosnian-Serb army running at Alias Stage until March 15. Alias Stage is located on 31 March 10 at the New Bedford suggested donation of just $5. who may have killed as many as Elbow Street. Call 831-2919 for more information. Whaling Museum. This lecture Edited and shaped from tes­ 100 people in the massacre. In the timony given at the United Na­ bare words of their answers to the seri es is sponsored by AFC tions War Crimes Tribunal for judges in The Hague, these wit­ Cable Systems in support of the upcoming Audubon Legacy ex­ the former Yugoslavia in July nesses lay out the horror of 1996, "Srebrenica" bears witness 'Srebrenica" from four very dif­ hibition, April 26 to July 19 at to the "ethnic cleansing" car­ the New Bedford Art Museum. ferent vantage points. In addition, the Whaling Mu­ ried out by the Bosnian-Serb The investigator tries to re­ seum has a selection of army, who murdered as many main detached and objective as Audubon's work in the exhibi­ as 10,000 Muslim refugees in he describes the scenes of panic tion, "From the Folio of J.J. July 1995. among the refugees seeking "Srebrenica" was first pre­ Audubon," on view through this shelter at the Dutch compound, summer. This exhibit wi II show­ sented at the Tricycle Theater in but he is quickly relating un­ London, In October 1996, just a imaginable atrocities and mur­ case newly framed prints from few months after Tricycle's ar­ ders. The two Dutch officers the New Bedford Public tistic director Kent had sat hold toa military line of hijacked Library'sjohnJamesAudubon's through three days of the UN equipment, lack of outside re­ Birds of America large-size el­ Tribunal and decided to bear ephant folio edition produced sponse to their requests for back­ witness himself to those pro­ up, too few personnel to protect between 1827 and 1838. ceedings. Oskar Eustis saw the civilians who come to them Baird is curator emeritus of Kent's "Srebrenica" in London for sanctuary. And finally the the art collection of the Massa­ in November 1997, after it had soldier from the Bosnian-Serb chusetts Audubon Society and ELLIOT COHAN (Mr. Morse) plays checkers with Giedrius moved to the National Theater, army who took part in the kill­ former vice president of the Sruogis Qamie), while Molly Lloyd (The Girl) talks to Enedina ings and was himself wounded Massachusetts Audubon Soci­ and he immediately wanted to Garcia (Millie) and Kate Lohman (April Green) drinks her tea, when he tried to refuse - after ety. Baird's recent speaking bring it to Trinity Rep. Photo by Peter Goldberg the Tribunal, he was sentenced credits include lecturing at the tolOyearsimprisonment-tells Boston Museum ofFine Arts for his wrenching version of what their exhibition of Audubon Grant WritinA happened at Srebrenica. watercolors. An author of more Take-No-Ko at Workshop Trinity Repertory Company than 50 scientific papers, Baird The Arts and Cultural Alli­ is conveniently located in down­ wi ll bring his knowledge of birds ance of Newport County will town Providence at 201 Wash­ Providence Art Club and art together for a stimulat­ sponsor a RJSCA Grant Writing ington St., a few blocks from Japan speaks in simple, se­ prehension. The Take-no-ko ing talk. Workshop on March 12at 7 p.m. Exit 21 off Rte. 1-95. Call 521- rene, pristine elements. It is a manuscript paintings reflect this For further information, call at the Tiverton Four Corners 1100 for information. the Whaling Museum at (508) visual experience like none continually shifting ground Center for Arts Education, 3852 other. Boldness of color and where reality is reassembled. 997-0046, ext. 14. Main Road, Tiverton. Randall shape flirt with wood and pa­ Maxey has created a new Rosenbaum,executivedirector, THE per. Japan is bright yet mysteri­ teahouse shrine structure for the RI State Council on the Arts, PURPLE CAT ous. Take-no-ko exhibition. ltissimi­ will be joined by former grant In thespringof1997, Madolin lar to "The Mikado" set she con­ To Those recipients to offer advice to in­ RESTAURANT Maxey, painter and set designer, structed for Ocean State Light Preparing For dividuals and organizations in­ IN CHEPACHET SINCE 1929 offered studio space in Kyoto, Opera in June 1997. The stained terested in filing RJSCA grant Fine Dining in a Relaxed Japan. The work presented at wood and rusty red architec­ Bar Mitzvah applications for the April 1 dead­ Country Atmosphere the Providence Art Club was ture is typical of the Gian, or line. YOUR HOSTS, produced during that time or geisha entertainmentdistrict, of by Leonard Chernack THE LAVOIE'S The name you have Contact Linda Franklin, trea­ evolved from the Kyoto sketch­ Kyoto. Riva Leviten, Maxey's Chepachet Village, R.I. Is the name Dad gave you surer of The Arts and Cultural books. The emancipation of partner in this Providence Art Alliance of Newport County, (401) 568-7161 color, shape, and line was evi­ Club show, will contribute to It's a name to cherish AT THE JUNCTION OF In whatever you do P.O. Box746,Newport, RI 02840 ' RTES. 44, 100, 102 dent in all aspects of Japanese the embellis hment of the or call 846-5526. life. It is enough to speak in one teahouse interior. Keep in mind simple brush stroke, one bold Gallery talk: "a Dual Dia­ As you go thru life line, one wooden shape, one logue," Madolin Maxey and To keep that name clean expanse of red. Beautiful whis­ Riva Leviten will be held on Thru good times pers gave way to staccato com- March 11 at 7:30 p.m. And strife Objects of value that he ~ Barnsider's gave you If lost, could be replaced A. 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Send any correspondence 'TAX ANO GRATUITY NOT INCLUDED useful, fun goods and services For more information or for to Rhode Island Jewish Her­ PRI C ES SUBJECT TO C HANGE for $10 and $20 balloon prizes. tickets, ca ll Sai l Newport at 846- ald, Attn.: Yehudah Biss. 375 SOUTH MAIN STREET, PR,;>VIOENCE • 401-351-7300 Food, libations and fabulous 1983. - 14 - 11-lE RHODE.ISLAND JEWISH HERALD, THDRSDAY , FEBRUARY 26, 1998 OBITUARIES

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 . Title VIII of the 1966 Civil Rights Act. Our his very special springtime. sive Othodox schools now also the proposed high school. readers are herby informed that all dwelling/ housing accommodations advertised in this PAULENE JEWELERS newspaper are available on an equal oppor· tunity basis. Appraising • Bead Stringing Obituaries Holocaust Restitution F i ne Jewelry Repair (Continued from Page 14) (Contintuned from Page 1) We Succeed Where Others Fail Advertising With The Herald Gets Results. Irving; William and Abraham • Rep. Eliot Engel (D-N.Y.) • D' Amato said he is draft­ (401) 274-9460 Rubin, and Tillie Schreiber. has introduced legislation that ing legislation that would set The funeral service was held would force insurance compa­ up a federal commission to ex­ ,------~ ------7 Feb. 23 at Mount Sinai Memo­ nies to honor policies sold to amine how valuable assets, in­ rial Chapel, 825 Hope St., Provi­ Holocaust victims between 1920 cluding insurance policies, art­ RHODE ISLAND JEWISH HERALD I dence. Burial was in Lincoln and 1945. The Holocaust Vic­ work, rare books and coins, I Park, Warwick. tims Insurance Act would re­ should be returned to Holo­ I quire the companies to report caust victims and their heirs. I LILLIAN SILVERMAN how many policies were issued Both houses of Congress ZARAKOV to victims of the Holocaust and havealreadypassed legislation I PROVIDENCE - Li llian direct them to pay victims or authorizing the United States I Si lverman Zarakov, 94, of 306 their descendants if they have to contribute up to $25 million CLASSIFIEDS I Regency Plaza, former associ­ not done so already. to a new international fund to 15 words for $3.00 • 12¢ each additional word I ate director of Camp Zakelo in • Sens. Arlen Specter (R-Pa.) benefit Holocaust survivors. I Harrison, Maine, died Feb. 16 at and Robert Torricelli (D-N.J.) The Holocaust Victims Re­ Category I home. She was the wife of the said they intend to introduce a dress Act, which was recently late Isador "Zak" Zarakov. resolution stati ng that NATO signed by President Clinton, also Message I Born in Boston, a daughter of ·should not expand to include calls on all governments to take I the late Nathan and Eva Silver­ Hungary, Poland and the Czech action to ensure that artworks I man, she lived in Providence for Republic unless those nations confiscated by the Nazis - or I 15 years, previously living in agree to provide an accounting by the Soviets in the aftermath I Brookline,Mass. She was a mem­ of insurance policies taken out of World War II - be returned ber of the Harvard Class of 1927 by Holocaust victims. The to their rightful owners. I Alumni Association. White House and some Jewish I She was a 1926 graduate of groups oppose the tactic, say­ I Smith College and a member of ing the two issues should not I the Smitli Club of Rhode Island. be linked. I She was a member of the Ameri­ • Reps. Charles Schumer (D­ YOU'Rl UAVING7 .Name I _can Camping Association, N.Y.) and Ni ta Lowey (D-N.Y.) Address Harrison Maine Historical Soci­ plan tointroducea measure that Take time to let us know. I ety, International House and the would provide $15 million to Whenever and wher­ I help fami li es find and recover Phone Rhode Island Jewish Historical ever you go, we want I Society. She was a member of their art. The bill would also No. Words Date(s) Run ______I Hadassah. direct the federal government you to tell us. Tell US - To Include a box number, send an additional $5.00. All responses I She leaves a daughter, Dr. to check its own co llections to not the Post Office. 0 Li lli an (Bi llie) Mason of Provi­ make sure all artwork it pos­ :~:~:·a::~~!~. ~~~:e~~~~;~•b=~e::::~:'M~~~a~~~= ~~1;';~~ I dence; and two grandchildren. sesses has been rightfully pur­ They don't tell us I the ':hursday on which the ad is fo appear. 10% discount given for ads running I The funeral and burial were chased, while requiring buyers everything, you know! I cont1nuousty for one year. I private. Arrangements were by of artwork to conduct "back­ I \( RHODE ISLAND JEWISH HERALD I the Max Sugarman Memorial ground" checks to determine Tl tan ktOU. P.O. BOX 6063, PROVIDENCE, A.I. 02940 Chapel,458HopeSl.,Providence. whether it was stol en. L------~ - 16 - THE RHODE ISLAND JEWISH HERALD, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 1998 Cruising Kosher in Town Meeting Focuses on The Mediterranean Racial Issues in Sport The Institute for International The University of Rhode Island coach, URI; Richard Lapchick, Following the unqualified and author of numerous Jewish Sport and The University of athletic department and to ac­ director, The Center for the success of their gourmet kosher travel guidesofEurope. Featured Rhode Island athletic depart­ cept this challenge for the state Study of Sport in Society; Jean cruise-tours to Southeast Asia, are daily seminars at sea and ment will hold a town meeti ng of Rhode Island. Burr, head women's basketball the Mediterranean and Antarc­ visits with Jewish communities on racial issues in sport on March "The University of Rhode Is­ coach, Brown University; tica, Lotus Tours and Rabbi and Jewish heritage sites in sev­ 3, in an effort to promote dia­ land athletic department's as­ George Blaney, former head Marvin Tokayer have designed eral ports including the historic, logue and research on this im­ sociation with the Institute for men's basketball coach, Seton a comprehensive 17-day pro­ recently renovated synagogue in portant topic. International Sport, and in par­ Hall; Dick Lynch, executive di­ gram to the Mediterranean dur­ Hania, on the island of Crete. Free and open to the public, ti cular with Na tional Sports­ rector, Rhode Island Interscho­ ing Augusta board Orient Lines' Meals on board ship will be the town meeting will take place manship Day, has been an effec­ lastic League;JohnMcCray, vice M / V Marco Polo. freshly prepared by a master at 7p.m. inKeaneyGymnasium ti ve means of confronting issues president for student affairs, Rabbi Tokayer, one of the chef. All meals are glatt kosher on the campus of URI. This which effect our student-ath­ URI; Jack Cavanaugh, sports world's foremost authorities on under superv ision of a unique forum will feature a dis­ letes and the sports they repre­ writer, Th e New York Times; the history of Jews in Asia, is mashgiach (kosher supervisor) tinguished and diverse group sent," explained Ron Petro, ath­ Dave Bloss, spots editor, The author of The Fugu Plan , the tale on board. Vegetarian a lterna­ of panelists and questioners who leti c director at URI. Providence Journal-Bulletin; of Japan's "unsung Schindler" tives are also offered. will examine in-depth the state The town meeting will be Sherry Skalka, editor with The and other untold stories of the The cruise-tour wi ll end in of ra cial relations in sport in the the culminating event of the Providence Journal-B ulletin; plus JapaneseandJewsduring World Istanbul. Sight-seeing highlights United States. institute'sNationalSportsman­ a diverse group of student-ath­ War II. He has lectured exten­ include thefamousTopkapi Mu­ "President Clinton has chal­ ship Day,sponsored by CIGNA letes from Brown University sively throughout the world and seum, the Grand Bazaar and lenged each state and commu­ HealthCare, which this year and URI. organized educational travel many other exotic sights. The nity to enter into serious dia­ wi ll be celebrated on March 3 Thanks to grants received by programs to six continents. group will stay at the deluxe logue on the issue of racial rela­ in more than 10,000 schools in the Institute for International Rabbi Tokayer will be joined Hotel Mercure which is within tions in the United States," said all 50 states and in more than Sport, all Rhode Island schools by Professor Shalom Paul, a walking d istance of Istanbul's Dan Doyle, founder and execu­ 100 co untries. are invi ted to send students,ath­ noted author and lecturer, and unique synagogue. An optional tive director of the Institute for Panelists and questioners for letes, coaches, and administra­ chair of the Bible d epartment of extension to the ancient ruins of International Sport, w hi ch is the town meeting wi ll include: tors to the town meeting free of Hebrew University, Jerusalem. Capadoccia will be offered. based at UR I. "We are pleased Robert Carothers, president, charge. Toregister,call (800) 447- The tour begins in Barcelona Inclusive cost for this com­ to co-sponsor this event with URI; Floyd Keith, head football 9889 or 874-2550. where the group will spend a prehensive program ranges from weekend including city tours $4,375 to $5,825 per person, a nd a full-day excursion to double occupancy, including Paws and Claws: Girona. The G ran Hotel round-trip airfare from New MOM of The Year Catalonia is within walking dis­ York, all mea ls, deluxe accom­ An Exhibition of tance of the historic synagogue. modations, compre he nsive Ports of ca ll include the prin­ sight-seeing in Barcelona, Competition Animal Portraits cipality of Monaco, Rome and Girona, Rome, Athens,Creteand Gwen Mahan, local artist, will Sorrento, Malta, Athens, five Istanbul, transfer,and porterage. Seeks Nominees exhibit her paintings in "Paws picturesque Greek Islands, For reservations and informa­ and Claws: An Exhibition of Kusadasi, a nd Istanbul. 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