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VOLUME LXIV, NUMBER 16 ADAR 27, 5754 / THURSDAY, MARCH 10, 1994 35¢ PER COPY N. Y.C. Police Charge Lebanese Citizen in Lubavitcher Shooting by Pamela Druckerrnan the Crown Heights section of on a student visa. and Susan Birnbaum Brooklyn from successful eye Members of the Chasidic NEW YORK (JT A) - Police surgery in Manhattan. community and other visitors have charged a 28-year-old maintained a prayer vigil at St. Lebanese national in the recent Vincent's Hospital, where the shooting of four Lubavitcher The suspect was "not victims were taken. students on the Brooklyn Bridge. A spokesman for the The man, Brooklyn resident going deer hunting." Lubavitch community said Rashad Baz, has been charged Manhattan District Attornei; President Clinton had tele­ with 15countsofattempted mur­ Robert Morge11 thau phoned the Halberstam family der, various assault charges and to express his anguish over the numerous weapons violations. The van, ca rrying 15 people, incident and to promise to pur­ Police have impounded the was shot at by a gunman in a car sue justice vigorously. suspect's ca r, a 1978 Chevrolet as it approached the Brooklyn Yaakov Schapiro, a third vic­ Impala, as well as a cache of Bridge on the Manhattan side. tim, was treated at the same President Clinton (pictured above with Vice President Albert weapons that included a The car pursued the van and hospital in Manhattan for mi­ Gore) relayed his sympathies to the family of the slain Lubavitcher submachine pistol, a semi-auto­ fired at it two more times. nor wounds to the head and student. P/roto courtesy of tire Wlrite House matic shotgun and 50 rounds of One victim, Aaron Halber­ hands and released. ammunition. stam, 16, died after being on life A fourth s tude nt, Levi Police Commissioner Will­ support systems for four days. Wilhelm, was in stable condi­ Message from the President iam Bratton said in a news con­ Nachum Sossonk.in, 18, was re­ tion at Caledonian Hospital in ference that preliminary ballis­ ported in critical condition from Brooklyn with a bullet wound "I spoke with the family of Aaron Halberstam, the Lubavitcher tic tests have linked the weap­ gunshot wounds to the head. to the buttocks. student who was critically wounded by gunfire in Brooklyn. My ons, which were found in the The alleged gunman was ap­ Jewishleadersmetinaclosed prayers are with them, with their son, and with all of those affected suspect's car, to the shooting. prehended by police after he left session with Giuliani to discuss by this spasm of brutal violence. It is an outrage that this crime, Police would not comment his car in a Brooklyn body shop what is being done on the case which has overtones of a hate crime, could occur in our American on a possible motive for the to have its window repaired. and what the Jewish commu­ community. And it is a tragedy that such a tender, intelligent boy shootings, including whether Reports say someone from nity can do to assist the police could be the victim of such brutality and immutable violence. there are links to the recent kill­ the body shop tipped off police and protect itself from possible For American Jewry, as for all of us, our country's unique ing of at least 40 Muslims by a that a vehicle, fitting the police further attacks. tradition of tolerance and religious freedom makes us a refuge Jewish settler in Israel's West description of a blue car with a The Mayor's Office has es­ from the hatred and inhumanity that divides so many other Bank. shattered window, had been left tablished a hot line for informa­ cultures in this world. We respect the humanity we find in each Manhattan District Attorney in the shop. tion connected to the case, as other, and anything which attacks the bonds of community which Robert Morgenthau said it was The window was apparently well as a $30,000 reward. unite us is an attack on us all. clear the suspect was "not going shattered when the suspect fired Police say security has been I commend the New York City Police Department for its deer hunting." through it !Ind into the van dur­ beefed up at Jewish schools and swift and apparently successful investigation of this crime, and I The four Chasidic victims ing the attack. synagogues, and news reports would appeal to all men and women of good will-shocked as we of the attack were passengers in The police apparently appre­ say 500 additional police were are by this violence - to be cairn and respectful of our system of a white van that had been part hended the suspect within sent to Crown heights, where justice. Those of us fighting for the safety and security of our of a convoy accompanying the 24 hours of the attack. The the Lubavitch movement is neighborhoods, and for America's religious and cultural free­ Lubavitcher rebbe back to suspect was in the United States based. doms, will prevail." Rabin Hoping-to Bring PLO Back to Peace Negotiations by David Landau, less, innocent Arabs at prayer, by pressing forward with the Deborah Kalb and Rabin said, but also all chances work of peacemaking. Hugh Orgel for peace. The Clinton administration JERUSALEM (JT A)- "Con­ Rabin -with one eye on the has spent the days following the gratulations, Baruch Goldstein, seething Arab protests sweep­ killing spree trying to ensure in whatever part of hell you are. ing the country, and the other that the murder of dozens of You've achieved your purpose." on Israel's battered image in the Palestinian worshippers by a Thus, writing on the front court of world opinion - de­ Jewish settler will not derail the page of Israel's largest circula­ clared that Goldstein and his ilk Middle East peace process. tion newspaper, did Yediot were "just a weed" in the fur­ In a series of phone calls and Aharonof columnis t Nahum row of the state and the nation. meetings, theadministrationhas Barnea, responding to the bitter He reiterated his and his sought to bring the Palestine news that as a result of the re­ government's commitment to Liberation Organization and Is­ A Palestinian Youngster cent massacre at Hebron, the the peace process and to what rael back to the negotiating table Recounts a Vision of Peace had already been agreed upon to conclude the talks on Pales­ delegations of Syria, Lebanon Undergoing treatment for leukemia at Hadassah-Hebrew between Israel and the Pales­ tinian self-rule that had shown and Jordan had announced the University Hospital in Jerusalem, Nae! Zael (11) sees how suspension of the bilateral ne­ tine Liberation Organization such promise in recent weeks. peace can work between Arabs and Israelis. Nael's father, gotiations in Washington. during their negotiations. After months of staying at Abdel, and Ronit Medber-Halperin, a Hadassah oncology Dr. Baruch Goldstein had Rabin urged the Arab side to arm's length from the talks, nurse, share a story with Nael. wanted to kill not only defense- respond to the terrible outrage (Continued on Page 4) 2 - THE RHODE IS.LAND JEWISH HERALD, THURSDAY, MARCH JO , 1994 INSIDE THE OCEAN STATE

recycling and source reduction. Program to Help Shoppers We're delighted that the RISO Noon Concerts students have taken such a Select Recyclable Products keen interest and leadership The Rhode Island Philhar­ ~"N s~ role in recycling." monic's Concerts at Noon se­ :::}NEWS~ An innovative pilot program which will appear on all prod­ The program evolved from a ries is offering a two-concert designed to assist shoppers in ucts which are packaged in re­ class project at RISO which package for anyone with a dis­ c:> BRIEFS t-x-J selecting grocery store products cyclable material. later developed into an inde­ count coupon available from ~ which are recyclable was "The purpose of the pro­ pendent study pilot undertaken any participating Brooks Drug launched this month at the gram, which we hope to con­ by industrial design students Store in Rhode Island and March 10 - 30, Free hear­ Eastside Marketplace on Pit­ tinue long after the May pilot Charles Bajnai, a RISO senior southeastern Massachusetts, or ing testing at URI's Speech man Street in Providence. program concludes, is to edu­ from Richmond, Va., and Dicie from a Brooks Pharmacy flyer. and Hearing Clinic. Call 'Shopping for Recyclability" cate consumers about the recy­ Carlson, a junior from Sag Har­ With the Brooks Drug 792-4292 or 792-5969 for is a cooperative effort between clability of the products they bor, N.Y. coupon people may attend the Rhode Island School of De­ buy, said Thomas Wright, exec­ The " Phil the Bin" character both concerts for the discount appointment. sign, the Rhode Island utive director of the SWMC. was designed by senior illustra­ price of$ 15 per person. Solid Waste Management Cor­ He continued, "It's our hope tor, Elliot Clapp of Newton Up­ The concerts will take place that this program will become March 11, 7 p.m., a poration and the Eastside Mar­ per Falls, Mass. "Educating at noon, March 11 and May 6. Seafood Spectacular ketplace. an important component of our consumers at their point of pur­ Convenient and affordable, overall educational program Gourmet Dinner at Bristol It features a blue recycling chase is the first step in making the Philharmonic's Concerts at Community College's designed to promote statewide recycling time- and cost-effec­ character named "Phil the Bin" Noon offer concertgoers an ex­ Commonwealth College tive," said Mr. Bajnai. cellent way to make classical Center. Call (508) 678- music a part of their lives. Last­ 2811, X 2169 for reserva­ Channel 10 Draws the Line----- ing only about an hour, with tions. The FCC requires a right of rea- special program notes and col­ ... WJAR Channel 10 has an­ cal issues and an advertised sonable access for federal can­ orful commentary from the March 11 (12 noon to 8 nounced it will not accept polit­ message from a politican seek­ didates; however, it does not stage, these concerts are both p.m.), 12 (10 a.m. to 7 ical advertising within its local ing office," Linda Sullivan, require specific right of access entertaining and enlightening. p.m.), 13 (10 a.m. to 5 p.m.) newscasts during the 1994 po­ general manager, said. to non-federal candidates. The first concert will feature 10th Annual N. E. Crafts litical season. In a departure from WJAR " Every other year our view­ Philharmonic Music Director Festival at Northeast " We believe when viewers political guidelines as set in ers are subjected to a barrage of Zuohuang Chen and the Phil­ Trade Center, Woburn, Ma. watch the news, there should 1992, the station will accept, on political ads from as early as harmonic performing one of 200 artisans exhibiting. be a clear line of distinction be­ a limited basis, advertising April through November," Sul­ the most exciting pieces of clas­ Call (617) 742-3973. tween news coverage of politi- . from state and local candidates. livan said. " sical music, Rachmaninoff's Symphony No. 3 in A minor, ... and a wonderful work by Chi­ March 14, 11:30 a.m. to 1 nese composer Chen Pei-Xun p.m. meeting of a support entitled " Prelude Ode to the group for men with disabil­ Snow." ities, at Capitol Rm ., West­ ~: Attention Herald Readers and Advertisers! Symphony No. 3 has been minster Place, 502 Cahir described by one Russian critic St., Providence. Sponsored as " .. . a lyric poem about Rus­ by P ARI. Call 725-1966. Reserve greetings space now for our 1994 sia, imbued with warm love for the fatherland ... " Chen describes "Ode to the March 14, 7:30 p.m. the Snow" as a portrayal of north­ Compassionate Friends ern China - steady and glori­ (self-help and support for ous, followed by patriotic those who have lost a Passover Issue memories of national heroes child) will meet at St. Bren­ who dedicated their lives to the dan's Church Hall, 33 successful future of the mother­ Turner Ave., E. Provi­ Thursday, March 24, 1994 land. The work ends peacefully dence. Call 885-2900. Wish your relatives and friends in the Jewish community aJoyous Pesach with a snow scene in northern China. ... Fill out the form below, enclose check or money order, and mail to: On May 6 Chen and the Phil­ March 15, 7:30 p.m., a talk harmonic will perfrom two and demonstration by John Rhode Island Jewish Herald, P.O. ~ox 6063, Providence, R.I. 02940 very popular classical music se­ Cook on the life of a Revo­ lections: the R. Strauss Tone lutionary War soldier, Greetings accepted until Monday, March 14, 1994 Poem "Till Eulenspiegel's sponsored by Cranston Merry Pranks," and the Dvorak Historical Society, at 1351 Symphony No. 8 in G major. Cranston St. Symphony No. 8 is a lovely work that shows Dvorak's commitment to Czech folk mu­ March 16, 3 - 5 p.m., Rock­ sic nationalism in the happiest ets to the Moon program and simplest ways possible. for children 5 and older, at "Till Eulenspiegel's Merry Children's Museum, 58 Pranks" is based on a genuine Walcott St., Pawtucket. historical character of the 14th Same-day registration. Call century. His reputation for 726-2591. practical jokes and roguish ad­ ... ventures is depicted in Strauss' score. The final section works l up to Till's trial; sentence is I passed and the execution is I portrayed in gruesome detail! And Away We Go! I Tickets for individual con­ certs in the series are $10 each. In 1993 the per capita net tax­ I The Brooks special for $15 supported debt for the State of t 1 saves patrons a total of $5 for Rhode Island equaled $1 ,779, ) the two concerts. Tickets may the fourth highest among the I be purchased at the Philhar­ 50 states. monic office, 222 Richmond The concept of net tax-sup_- ·I St., Providence, by phone (401) ported debt takes into account I 831-3123 or fax (401J 831-4577 all ' debt serviced by tax rev­ I using Mastercard or VISA, or in enues and includes debt such I person during business hours as General Obligation bonds, I Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. Public Buildings Authority to 5 p.m. Tickets are also avail­ bonds, Depositors Economic I able for individual concerts at Protection Corporation bond, I Veterans Memorial Auditorium Convention Center bonds, and I box office by phone (401) 277- Certificates of Participation. I 3150 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Only Hawaii, Connecticut Monday thru Friday. and Massachusetts have a I Complimentary shuttle bus higher debt per capita than I I service is available for concert Rhode Island. Only Hawaii and patrons to and from the new Connecticut have a higher per­ I '------~I Convention Center parking centage of personal income tax L------~------~ garage. rate. I I J ' <; I I ~ ' ~ ' C I I " 1 l ~ (' ; I - : I A ; I ( -1 ~ , ;,. • ) ( , l I I I t THE RHODE ISLAND JEWISH HERALD, THURSDAY, MARCH 10, 1994 - 3 FEATURE

come to e~ch tabl e we set for Joan Nathan's Festive Board Sabbath or your brunch. She unravels our heritage of Age of Strength, by Mike Fink kashrut. She claims it began for l just knew we'd pull at this spans our country and reaches kindness to animals and re­ Life of Style lovely volume, my wife and I. out forward and backward to spect for our priests. She con­ She wants to lay it flat, flay it wrap up the four corners and nects its rules to the growth of open on a countertop. She'll try nooks and crannies of the vegetarian or "dairy" habits for out a magic formula and spill known world. All the lost tribes peddlers, travelers, and youth­ drops of secret sauce on a of Israel bring their spices to ful idealists. "Our rules spring pretty page. And then stash it Joan's rack. Yet her research from ethical principles and are among the stack on the kitchen puts down its radical root right also designed to reject the sacri­ shelves. 1 make off with Joan in Rhode Island. Joan Nathan fical practices of paganism." Nathan's terrific text to hoard was born in Providence. Her Nathan goes into houses, Gert Gleklen threw a lun­ tents of Abraham with doors on by my bedside lamp. I stare at mother Pearl Nathan still lives restaurants, cafes, slaughter­ cheon party at the Marriott. She all sides. I could not help com­ the charming black and white in the heart of the East Side. houses, farms. She doesn't has reached the age that proves paring Gert's life to my mom's. pictures and turn each page like Her father Ernest came here leave out anyplace, anybody, your strength. She strutted her Gertrude has always placed a storybook, or a fancy bound from Germany and built his life any ingredient in her labor of stuff and showed her life of great value on friendship. Don first edition in a private library in our state-. His daughter dedi­ love and laughter. If you think style. spoke of her devotion to family, of essays and memoirs. cates her masterpiece to his kashrut limits your fun, read Slim and straight in black but I learned a lesson in going memory. these various leaves and with glittering gold sequins, beyond bloodlines. Gert gath­ Joan Nathan will surely in­ change your tune. American she greeted guests galore, with ered a wide circle of friends, troduce your palate to some Jews didn't use to travel back to her customary poise, ease, and and they turned out despite the new tastes and flavors beside the Europe they had fled. They understated elegance. frigid February day to share her your tried and true Ashkenazic didn't eat out. They dressed up Your reporter sat at a stage-side joy. sure-fire favorites. She will also and went to weddings and bar table. The music flowed out My mom and dad had kept a present you to some fabulous mitzvahs and shared repasts. and down, low-key, lovely, bit to themselves. My mom people she met along her way. It's even a delight to pore over and muted, some French bal­ gave me lessons in the dignity "Did you read about your the Maxwell House Coffee ads lads and other tunes that make of restraint. She taught me to fri end Charles Fenyvesi?" and Aunt Jemima pancake lo­ today's shrill shouting seem look at older people with re­ my wife Michael inquired. gos with Yiddish letters you quite beside the point of charm. spect and a sense of their Fenyvesi edited the B'nai B'rith can figure out if you know your Gert's firstborn, her son Don­ beauty. But Gert, that evening llltemational Monthly maga­ aleph-bet. Remember when ald, took the mike. "Content­ in the late '50s, had added a zine, for which Joan Nathan Maxwell was the Jewish java? ment comes from looking footnote from the Other Side of wrote a food column. He also From her work for Mayor round and seeing what you al ­ Hope Street, something about wrote for Organic Gardening. Teddy Kollek in Jerusalem Joan ready have," he told us. " My the value of weaving your He gave Joan a Hungarian hon­ got her metropolitan wide­ mother never shopped till she neighbors into the fabric of eycake reci pe from his mom, ranging style. From her studies dropped, she picked up an­ your life. retrieved from the Holocaust. in French literature she mas­ Marion Strauss was there, tiques before they could be Joan Nathan's latest tome, She quotes a passage from his tered the tongue in both senses, with her nurse-companion, at ca lled antiques." Don opened Jew ish Cooking in America, pub­ book, Whrn th e World was (Continued on Next Page) the mike to one and all. People this Marriott gala, joining in the li shed by Knopf, proves well Whole. spoke of Gert Gleklen as a singing _of " Happy Birthday. " worth fi ghting over. It gathers Li ke a collection of Renais­ party girl, a bridge player, a Judy Bloom Sugarman greeted up the whole hi story major and sance essays in a journal or a hostess. "And a great traveler," me warmly. Some of the party minor of America n Jewish li fe, sli m sheaf of Elizabethan put in Dorothy Ann Wiener. at my table, who have reached the first Sephardic, Converso monologues, the author makes Coffee Gert and her late husband even beyond the age the Bible refugees from Inquisitions in you think deep thoughts about Leo brought groups, " heaps of tells us proves strength, went Spain, Portugal, Brazil and the meaning of cuisine. Jews friends," into their brick retreat on about the courage to live. Mexico, through each immigra­ use food to purify themselves, Exchange off the boulevard, that held " My pet schnauzer died at 16. tion to our shores, into our to pray. Our worship began treasures and treats. Even the Yo u just have to get on with households. We came from with offerings of food . Sacri­ basement and the garage could your life and make the best of Germany, then from Russia fi ces in our vanished Temple serve as spaces for entertaining, every day." and East Europe, from North for friends, or new hatched A fin e figurehead for her gen­ Africa, from Cuba, from dis­ eration and any generation, comrades. placed persons camps, from When I first came to RISO Gert Gleklen, dressed to the famine-ridden Ethiopia. Each 'Pl3ff'Pl3~ and to rediscovering my home­ nines, good-looking as always grou p remembered its recipes. town, 1 went to a Gleklen party. with those warm brown eyes, We didn't just replace or FOR ALL YOUR CERAMIC NEEDS ADULT & CHILDREN'S CLASSES The whole gang was there, held court in a kindly realm of transplant. Like a poet or with that handsome, brown­ generous goodwill. A great painter in an attic chamber, the ~ Its Made to Order lady, a great traveler far and eyed Gert Gleklen look mark­ cook in the kitchen at the stove SEE OUR NEW GIFT SHOP ing a clan as hospitable as the near, a great-grandmother, but brings to fresh life all things 207 Wic~enden Street forever young at heart. 15 Cora Ave ., East Providence Providence, Rhode Island 02903 that come to hand and mind. (401) 435-3303 401 -273- 119~ "Did you find that kosher Almacs Takes the Family Out Southern Fried Chicken?" my EAST PROVIDENCE - If Almacs, Lite 105 Radio and wife asks me. "She claims that you're looking for places to WPRI-TV have teamed up to down south the African Ameri­ take the family, Almacs has sponsor a $5 discount for chil­ cans and the American Jews some suggestions and incen­ dren 12 and under at the mati­ share the dish in common." ~NEWPORT tives. nee performances only. This thick treasure trove In its weekly circular, Almacs ~~FEDERAL is offering discounts to various - SAVINGS BANK shows in the area. There is a $2 coupon to see the Cumberland Company's ]{Jrivate C9hauf{euring performance of Zorro at the Blackstone River Theatre in Central Falls (regular price, 1finnbnn 1fi Serving $12.50, with the Almacs ibtru 1fitb. coupon, $10.50). The show Est.1977 runs until March 27, 8 p.m. Fri­ day and Saturday, 2 p.m. Sun­ Newport County day. Call (401) 333-9000 for Drivers for your automobile reservations. If you want to see "Cats," ?9reen, [ogan and}ff(. International there is a 10 percent off coupon 7.f since 1888 for three performances of "Cats" at the Providence Per­ New York - Day or Overnight forming Arts Center. The FLORIDA -A Specialty! coupon is valid March 12 at 2 100 Bellevue Avenue !342 West Main Road p.m. and March 13 at 2 and 7 f?all ?9eorge 1

Jewish, they weren't defined as Jewish Pride in Texas anything. All these kids are brilliant, make perfect grades, "Facing Mamre" by Kerrie Danburg Wolfson In my kids' school, you won't and attain many honors. But, by Cindy Halpern 1993 was not a good year, fi­ find problems with violence or time and again these nieces and nancially, for our family. In drugs or gangs or signs out nephews express a gaping °lack front declaring "This is a gun­ of identity. One nephew, the In the Cave of Machpelah, where Abraham once wept, fact, we have been taking quite In the crypt where Isaac now slept. a beating for the last several free, drug-free zone." In my first son of one of my brothers, years. But we trust that this will kids' school, the children are married an ordained witch in The cold blade Cain aimed, pass, as we continue to rise to taught daily about tzedaka, Austin, Texas. Their marriage When he maimed. the occasion each day of living mitzvas, hope and identity as ceremony was supervised by Did not recall that majestic hill, and tending to our family and well as strong academic skills. another ordained witch, and Where the voice of the L-RD spoke: "Thou Shall Not Kill. " work. The children are learning what the bride and groom invented a Esther pleaded into a deafened ear, Amid all the difficulty, the it means to be part of the Jewish new last name, to correspond But her words a king once listened to - he would not hear. family accrued many riches. people. This is a lesson that will with the beliefs of the coven. I Our youngest child joined her build a foundation for them to promise you, all this is true. Leave them alone, brother and sister at our excel­ continue to define themselves Another niece, the daughter of Let them go home. proudly and grow as Jews. In lent Hebrew Day School, Akiba the same brother, was married Yet no ram appeared from the thicket, times like these, with society in Academy. Our 8-year-old son recently to a boy of another But instead came Haman, who was so wicked, has been going to Akiba for such turmoil, our children need faith from Ireland. As I watch four years; our 6-year-old an anchor. The Hebrew Day these kids, who had no reli ­ Slaughtering Abraham's other beloved son, daughter for three; this is the School experience has given gious va lues or training in­ Sacrificed on the altar with no vision . first year for our 3-year-old them this - and much more. still ed during their childhood, I Hagar cries: daughter. Due to our financial I am the youngest of seven realize that they are allowing Let me not look as the child dies - situation, it was a tough deci­ children, all raised in a Conser­ others to guide them in their As she hears familiar old lies, sion. After we considered our vative Jewish home in Hous­ choices. I am sure that this is That is a reply to deny. ton, Texas. My parents were because they never knew who positive experience with the Am I my brother's keeper? both raised in Orthodox, old­ they were, wl;tere they be­ Jewish community and the de­ The L-RD wept, and with his tears will flood Caanan even deeper. plorable condition of the public country-type Jewish house­ longed or why. schools in Da)las, the decision holds in Texas. Of the seven 1 don't want my children to The settler's punishment we must all bear, became obvious. children, I am the only one wonder who they are - not for ­ The black cloth we must tear! whose children ever went to a a second, not ever. The Day religious school , in fact, three of School decision is part of our my siblings married out of the efforts, even in tough economic Joan Nathan faith. Their children speak of times, to help our children Peace Negotiations And with the security forces their anger at having " no iden­ learn about their Jewish iden­ warning Israeli s to be especially (Continued from Page 3) (Continued from front page) tity. " They weren't defined as tity. 1 may yet see the day when cautious against possible terror­ taste a~d word. She has a flair my daughter chooses to marry President Clinton moved swiftly ist retribution, an Israeli settler for flavor and form. If you buy out (although I can't imagine to condemn the attack and an­ was reported killed by an Israeli Joan Nathan's great new my son wanting to marry a nounce that he had invited the soldier,.in an apparent misun­ gourmet world between covers Talk To Us, Daniel witch). But I am betting that all Israeli and Palestinian negotia­ derstanding triggered by the as a gift for somebody, you'll be The Herald received an in­ ' our children will marry in their tors, w ho had been meeting in tensions. Pa ris and Egypt, to meet here. Israel released 50 Palestinian loath to part with it. It may look teresting letter last week faith. After all , we are instilling The president a lso an­ prisoners, with the release of a bit used by the time you wrap from Daniel Salanter, West the value of Judaism fo r a new it. Pick up two. If you already generation - fo r the children. nounced that Israel and the Pal­ 300 more promised soon. Side, New York City. estinians had accepted his invi- Government officials also have a copy, store one in your This article appeared i11 th e Jew­ Unfortunately, we could tation. announced that Israel would study, for best, and get another ish Parent Connection newsletter. 1 one for every day. When will it not reach Salanter to verify The Israelis, for their part, pay compensation to families of come out in paperback? You'll that this was actually his let­ have said they are ready to meet those killed during the attack in dine in splendor with the Mor­ ter, so we could not print it! in Washington to continue ne­ Hebron and to the wounded. genthau family, whose lavishly Please include a phone "To Be a gotiating the implementation of About $1 ,700 will be paid as laden table illustrates the cover number with each letter to ew... the declaration of principles an advance to bereaved fami­ design of the hardback, hot off the editor. J " signed by the two sides last Sep­ lies, with the size of subsequent the press. tember. payments to be determined by "Because autonomy is the The Palestinians have been the size of the victim's family. hallmark of Reform, there is a debating when and under what The wounded will receive lesser RHODE ISLAND JEWISH widely held perception that, in circumstances they would send sums. The compensation report­ the final analysis, nothing is re­ their negotiating team to Wash­ edly was not as large as govern­ HERALD - quired of the Reform Jew and ington, however they are ex- · ment payments to Israeli vic­ nothing is forbidden. pected to send one. tims of Arab violence. (USPS 464-760) "That simply is not so. As lib­ Published Every Week By The At a recent news conference, PLO leaders denounced these Jewish Press Publlshlng Company eral Jews, we can well stand on a group of top Arab American moves as too little and too late our right to choose. But we CO-EDITORS leaders called for more active to make up for the killing by a ALISON SMITH have no right to choose nothing U.S. involvement in the peace Jewish settler of at least 40 Pal­ STACEY A . PACHECO Candlelighting at all or choose something and talks. estinians prayi ng at the Tomb CONTRIBUTING REPORTER observe it only haphazardly." "Left to their own devices," of the Patriarchs in Hebron. MICHAEL FINK With these words, Rabbi AROUND TOWN COLUMNIST Israelis and Palestinians will The PLO has been demand­ DOROTHEA SNYDER March 11 Alexander M. Schindler, presi­ "not reach agreement," said ing wider concessions from Is­ ADVERTISING ACCOUNT REPS dent of the Union of American Khalil Jahshan of the National rael before resuming negotia­ JEANETTE HIDALGO Hebrew Congregations, and Association of Arab Americans. tions on implementing Palestin­ MYRNA H . DRESS 5:29 p.m. Melvin Merians, chairman of GRAPHICS The United States "must re­ ia n self-rule in the Gaza Strip JOHANNA SPARLING the board of trustees, introduce store integrity" to the peace pro­ and the West Bank town of Jeri­ a new " Pocket Guide for Re­ cess, said James Zogby, head of cho. MAILING ADDRESS: form Jews," prepared by Rabbi Box 6063, Providence1 A.I. 02940 the Arab American Insti tute. Amongitsdemands, the PLO TELEPHONE: (401) 724-0200 Simeon J. 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Israelis Help Arabs Pirah, 80, who is confined to a wheelchair, arrives at the Nazareth Day Care Center for the elderly at 8 a.m. " I feel 20 years younger," she says with a smile. After being home­ ISRAEL bound for years, she has found that she has a special talent for TEL A VIV (JT A) - Amid painting. continuing hopes that the Pirah is just one of the more move will ease tensions fol­ than 300 frail and physically lowing the murders of at disabled elderly who are being least 40 Pales tinians in served by the center. Azmi Hebron, Israel released a Ajamel, coordinator of Services second group of 400 Pales­ for the elder! y in the Arab Sec­ tinians held in Israeli jails. tor for ESHEL, the Association Deborah Kaplan, Hadassah president, dedicates a new The move was offered too for the Planning and Develop­ park on reclaimed land in Beersheba. The 15-acre park is the little, too late according to ment of Services for the Aged result of joint funding by Hadassah Women's Zionist Organi­ PLO leaders. in Israel, says, " We are bursting zation of America and Beersheba Municipality. ... (Continued on Page 27) Photo courtesy of Hadassah JERUSALEM (JTA) - Is­ raeli leaders worked to in­ bone marrow, patients are left sti II confidence among del­ Research News from Israel weakened and vulnerable to in­ egates to an international fections. business conference, where The Israel Cancer Research stealth liposome system that Fabian has found more than 1000participants Fund, the largest single source delivers doxorubicin, a chemo­ ciprofloxacin, a common anti­ from 37 countries gathered of private funds for cancer re­ therapeutic drug, directly into bacterial drug, likely helps can­ to explore business oppor­ search in Israel, has allocated the lungs. cer patients replace lost blood tunities in Israel and the $1.5 million to 70 scientists Two other ICRF-funded re­ cells and immune functioning region. working in 20 of Israel's lead­ searchers who are attempting following chemotherapy. ing medical and research insti­ to reduce the debilitating side Chemotherapy and radia­ TEL AVIV (JTA) - The tutions for 1993-1994. effects of chemotherapy are Dr. tion, the most powerful treat­ High Court of Justice has Among the research topics Vladimir Kravtsov and Dr. Ina ments against cancer, are lim­ rejected a petition by Roch­ are studies in breast cancer, Fabian, both at the Sackler ited by their many side effects, elle Manning, an American­ melanomas, immune defi­ School of Medicine, Tel Aviv including suppression of blood born immigrant to Israel ciency disease, pediatric oncol­ University. production and immune sys­ who sought to block her ogy, development of drugs Kravtsov, a recent Russian tem functioning. extradition to the United such as taxol, immune systems, emigre, is working to make Fabian is administering States to face murde r leukemias, bone marrow trans­ chemotherapy and radiation ciprofloxacin to selected breast charges in connection with plantation, radiation, chemo­ therapy more effective by , ca11cer and bladder cancer pa­ the 1980 letter-bomb kill­ therapies and drug delivery boosting patients' ability to re­ tients. He has found that the ing a California secretary. systems. cover from the side effects. drug appears to be helping the Three scientists whose work Chemotherapy and radiation patients recover from their is funded by the Israel Cancer are effective against cancer, but TEL A VIV (JT A) - Israel treatments. Questions remain Research Fund are working in­ they are a scattershot approach. about the best timjng and Tourism Ministry officials dependently with liposomes, The treatments reduce cancers, dosages. and travel agents are report­ tiny balloon-like sacks filled but also harm unintended tar­ ing that they have already with chemotherapeutic drugs, gets. Most frequently harmed is detected hesitation on the to create better chemotherapies the bone marrow, which is the part of tourists to visit Is­ against many types of cancer. birthplace of red and white rael, following the mass kill­ At Hadassah Medical School, blood cells. Without healthy ings at a mosque in Hebron. Dr. Eliezer Kedar has created a REsERVED §EATXNG AT HoruzoN RETIREMENT §. g a

rated dining rooms ... haufjeur-driven motorcoach - they're exclusively and affordably yours. Governer William Weld of Massachusetts spoke at a ceremony in which plaques were unveiled for a forest complex in his name, which includes 10 afforestation projects in the Jewish National Fund's American Independence Park, outside Jerusalem. West Bay Manor North Bay Manor South Bay Manor Warwick Smithfield South Kingstown Independence Park, outside " I never dreamed that the 739-7300 232-5577 789-4880 Weld's Woods Jerusalem. tree I planted in solidarity with Greenwich Bay Establishment of the projects, Israel 18 months ago would East Bay Manor Gov. William F. Weld of Mas­ Manor totaling more than 20,000 trees, 'bear fruit' so quickly," said E. Providence sachusetts recently unveiled East Greenwich plaques for a forest complex in was made possible with contri­ Weld, of the sapling he had Barrington Line 885-3334 his name which includes 19 af­ butions from a )NF of America planted at JNF's Hadassah tree 433-5000 ARETIRl:.MENT CENTERS forestation projects in the Jew­ fund-raising dinner held in the center in Jerusalem in August ish National Fund's American gover11or'& hoi;ior. 1992. 6 - THE RHODE ISLAND JEWISH HERALD, THURSDAY, MARCH 10, 1994 WORLD AND NATIONAL NEWS ORT Joins Pearl Radio Shack Cancels Women's American ORT has PEARL, which was created in become the newest member of 1972, is a coalition of more than Game with Swastika national PEARL, an acronym 30 organizations devoted to NEW YORK OT A) - The praised Radio Shack for its that stands for "public educa­ preserving church/state sepa­ swastika is one of several im­ prompt action. · tion and religious liberty." ration in public education. ages - including a tree, a tank In a letter to Abraham Fox­ Since its founding almost 70 It monitors developments, and a telephone - that appear man, national director of the years ago, Women's American reports on what's happening in the " Pinball Master" game AOL, Radio Shack's vice presi­ ORT has championed quality throughout the country, and as a player advances from one dent of merchandising, Robert public education, separation of initiates litigation challenging round to the next. Miller, said that in addition to church and state, and programs the constitutionality of such Radio Shack, the consumer canceling orders, Radio Shack INTERNATIONAL to advance literacy and the measures as vouchers, tuition electronics company, has can­ " will offer a full refund to any health and welfare of _all chil­ tax credits and state-sponsored celled all future orders for an customer who is offended and BRUSSELS (JT A) - A re­ dren. school prayer. electronic pinball game that wishes to return the toy." cent pro-Palestinian 250- "Our organization," com­ displays a swastika. " Unfortunately," Miller said person rally organized by mented Sandy lsenstein, na­ The company also issued an in a letter to Foxman, " the North-African immigrants tional president of Women's. apology to anyone who might problem with the Pinball Mas­ in the center of Brussels American ORT, " has always. have been offended by the ter was not discovered by our turned into a serious riot, possessed a commitment to game. quality control team or the ven­ with a synagogue among support and enhance public ed­ Th e Anti- Defamation dor from whom it was pur­ the rioters' targets. The rally ucation in the United States. League, which had notified the chased until you brought it to was staged to protest the The American public school company of the problem, our attention." recent massacre in Hebron. system remains the basis of our ... democracy, as it prepares stu­ MONTREAL (JTA) -Acts dents for a productive place in Yiddish Language and Culture of anti-Semitic vandalism society and the workforce. in 1993 increased 128 per­ Maintaining A Vibrant Appeal cent across Canada over the Race-Based by Alexandra J. Wall The YlVO Institute for Jewish year before, according to ONLY 13 SHOPPING DAYS NEW YORK OT A) - A Yid­ Research's Uriel Weinreich B' nai Bri th Canada League LEFT TILL PASSOVER! Scholarships dish summer language institute Program in Yiddish Language, for Human Rights. had to turn away applicants for Literature and Culture offers a STRAITS/ NEW YORK - The Anti­ lack of space. National Public six-week summer program at NATIONAL MANISCHEWITZ Defamation League ex­ Radio will broadcast Yiddish Columbia University, in which EGG MATZOS $1~2. pressed concern about the Clin­ ...... pkg. stories narrated by Hollywood students immerse themselves WHIPPANY, N. J. (JTA)­ ton Administration's recent actors such as Leonard Nimoy in Yiddish through language The American Civil Liber­ STRAITS/ announcement of new guide­ classes, lectures and film. ti es Union, led by the MANISCHEWITZ and Carol Kane. lines providing for college It has long been predicted An estimated 30 universities daughter of a Holocaust MATZOS $1~2 scholarships based on race or •••• P~9-. that the use of Yiddish would across the United States offer survivor, plans to represent national origin, rather than disappear with the last genera­ Yiddish courses. four members of a hate Full line of Passover ability or financial need. tion of immigrant Yiddish Janet Hadda, professor of group who were recently items,from soup to nuts " AOL believes awarding aca­ speakers. While specialists Yiddish at the University of arrested for distributing demic scholarships on the basis have been predicting the de­ California, Los Angeles, said neo-Nazi and white su­ CAPONS• LARGE TURKEYS of race or national origin is cline of Yiddish for some years, that while the numbers of stu­ premacist literature. Ac­ TURKEY BREAST legally questionable and un­ SOUP CHICKENS• PULLETS groups around the country are dents studying the language cording to the ACLU, the wise public policy," said Meyer determined not to allow it to has decreased in the past few leaflet distributed was law­ WE RESERVE THE RIGHT Eisenberg, chairman of the the brink of extinction. years, enrollment has increased ful and arrests violated the TO LIMIT QUANTITIES AOL National Civil Rights Botli the language and Yid­ in her classes on Yiddish litera­ individuals' First Amend­ Committee. dishist culture has a wide ap­ ture in translation. ment rights to free speech. peal - from university stu­ "Students must be incredibly ... dents to feminists to television committed to learning the lan­ WASHINGTON (JTA) - sitcom characters. guage," said Hadda. "One of After a controversial con­ But the insular Chasidic com­ the reasons that it is so difficult firmation process, Strobe munity is not interested in is that when learning Yiddish, Talbott was recently sworn modern Yiddish literature be­ it is impossible to completely in to the No. 2 position in .cause of its secular themes. immerse oneself in the lan­ the State Department as "The first modern Yiddish guage and culture, like students deputy secretary of state. story appeared in 1846," said can with French or German, for Lansky, _whose study of Jewish instance." history sparked his interest in WASHINGTON(JTA)- A Yiddish as an undergraduate. federal appeals court in Lansky, along with the Na­ Parton Apologizes Cincinnati refused to recon­ tional Yiddish Book center, sider a previous ruling al­ which he founded, is responsi­ lowing John Demjanjuk to ble for rescuing more than 1 NEW YORK OT A) - Coun­ remain in the United States. million Yiddish books from be­ try singer and actress Dolly The retired Cleveland auto ing destroyed. Parton has apologized for com­ worker was extradited to " Until the Nazi era, 45,000 ments she made in an interview Israel from the U nited Yiddish titles appeared. And with Vogue magazine about States in 1986 to stand trial most addressed a theme that Jews in Hollywood. for war crimes committed American Jews are still con­ Parton told the magazine as the Treblinka gas cham­ cerned with, mainly how does during an interview that she ber operator known as the Jew fit into the modern had thought about doing a tele­ "Ivan the Terrible." world?" Lansky said in an in­ vision series about a country ~PASSOVER terview. singer who turns into a gospel m "Jews began to recoil from singer. their world, which was de­ But, she said, she abandoned people out here (in Hollywood) ~ SUPPLIES ~ stroyed," said Lansky. 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Jerusalem, he said, " will have to expand to the east. I'm not Expanding Jerusalem relating to political boundaries when I say this. Even if you sat­ by Michele Chabin isfy the political issue, the natu­ Situated just 15 minutes from JERUSALEM (JT A) - The ral growth of Jerusalem will go West Bank settlement of the heart of Jerusalem, the the east." town has become a mecca for Ma ·aJeh Adumim, just outside Olmert underscored his be­ young couples and families Jerusalem, will ultimately be­ lief that Jews may live in east­ who cannot afford to buy come part of the capital, if the ern Jerusalem and noted that he homes in the city. Most of the city·s recently elected mayor had approved a building permit town·s residents commute to gets -his wish. for the controversial Beit Orot After his first 100 days in of­ the capital for work each day. Yeshiva on the Mount of Olmert, who served in the fice, Jerusalem Mayor Ehud Olives. The site, which stands Cabinet in the Likud govern­ Olmert expressed his hope that between two Arab villages, had ment of Yitzhak Shamir, called Jerusalem·s boundaries will originally been zoned for an the annexation of Ma·aJeh Ad­ one day encompass Ma·aJeh Arab girls· school. umim a "logical" step. Adumim and perhaps other Olmert vowed to build thou­ Gazing out over the city from satellite neighborhoods outside sands more housing units for his office in the new City Hall the capital. both Israelis and Palestinians, As a West Bank settlement, building, Olmert pointed out but he admitted that this will Ma'aleh Adumim·s future sta­ that " the gap between the city not be easy. and Ma 'aleh Adumim is just tus is unclear. Whether or not it "First I must get the coopera­ 500 yards." remains in Israeli hands will tion of the Housing Ministry He admitted that plans to an­ depend on the outcome of ne­ and the Land Authority. Then nex the town "sound outra­ gotiations between Israel and there is the question of permits geous" to those unfamiliar with the Palestinians. and zoning. In many cases it is the city's layout. In the eyes of many Israelis impossible to determine who on both sides of the political The mayor also outlined owns the land," he said. plans to develop eastern spectrum. Ma·aleh Adumim is Ultimately, he said, "things a suburb, not a political settle­ Jerusalem to alleviate the city's will have to be determined by ment. chronic housing shortage. the government."

"We Made the Desert Bloom!" Chair in Austrian Studies Dr. Samuel I. Cohen, JNF of America executive vice-presi­ dent, will speak in New York on March 13 about the coopera­ at Hebrew University Announce your wedding, bar tive projects between JNF and the U. S. Forest Service. JERUSALEM - " It is a great In his remarks, the cardinal re­ or bat mitzvah. anniversary or Photo courtesy of/NF honor that a chair at such a fa ­ called the great progress that a child's birth in the mous university should be has been made in Catholic­ Rhode Island Jewish Herald. named for me." said Cardinal Jewish relations and pledged The community is interested Franz Koenig of Austria at a his continuing efforts to pro­ in what happens to you! Business Women's Mission to Israel ceremony held recently at mote interreligious under­ Black and white photos are UJA-Federation Business & garded winery in the Golan The Hebrew University of standing. welcome. Send submissions to: Heights, a large cosmetic com­ RI Jewish Herald, P.O. Box 6063. Professional Women·s Cam­ Jerusalem dedicating a chair in Dr. Milly Heyd of the depart­ Providence, RI 02940 paign will sponsor a spring pany whose products are made his name in Austrian studies. ment of art history, will be the mission to Israel for women of restorative minerals from the The chair. created at the ini­ first incumbent of the Cardinal executives who would like to Dead Sea, a noted fashion tiative of the Austrian Friends Franz Koenig Chair in Austrian work with Israeli business house and meetings with Israeli of The Hebrew University, was studies. women. Their mission will be business women. financed by the Austrian Min­ to build living bridges between Other features of Project istry of Science and Research the two countries. Eliany will include an arch­ and the Austrian Friends. The eight-day mission, en­ aeological tour of the Old City, The Koenig Chair will deal titled Project Eliany, will run an overnight stay at a kibbutz, a with various aspects of Aus­ Make Your Own from April 28 to May 6, and is visit to Yad Vashem, the Holo­ trian history and culture, de­ open to business and profes­ caust memorial, Shabbat at the pending on the specialty of the Special Candy Treats sional women throughout the Western Wall, a visit to an ab­ lecturers who will be occupying country. sorption_ce nter and a briefing the chair in future years. We carry Pareve N. V. Coating and "We are making a particular by Alice Shalvi, chair of the Cardinal Koenig is the fomer effort to match up each mem­ Israeli Women·s Forum. archbishop of Vienna, scholar Kosher Molding Chocolate. ber of the tour with an Israeli in For further information, call of religions and a prominent a similar field." said Amy R. G. Zuckerman at (212) 836- figure in the Catholic church on Molde are available in a variety of Judaic etylee. Bressman, managing director of 111 7. relations with other religions. Free candy-making demonstration available. B & L Products. Inc. The one-on-one meetings CAMEO CAKES, DECORATING & will offer an opportunity for an CANDY SUPPLIES exchange of information and a chance to explore directions in ~~JEFF'S KOSHER KITCHEN~~ 828 Park Avenue, Craneton which Americans and Israelis @ 461-7455 might establish links to benefit · ~ . to. info,un tpJU tftat we will 6e Israel's people. Highlights of the first-time dru.ed f,o4 tire :J>m~,cwe,t, ffofiday.. W.e too& mission will include visits to industrial parks, thriving Israeli fo,twa,td to. woJtfdng widi tpJU in tire~ companies such as a highly re- HAPPY PASSOVER • JEFF INGBER Passover Dinners Ban on Hamas AVAILABLE FROM 1 Members' Entry by Steven Weiss WASHINGTON OTA) - A congressional subcommittee is considering legislation that would ban members of the Is­ Park Avenue Deli lamic fundamentalist group 840 PARK AVENUE, CRANSTON Hamas from entering the United States. Hamas is part of "a sophisti­ Briskets • Turkeys • Corned Beef • Roast Beef Empire Turkeys ...... $ .99 lb. cated and highly organized ter­ and much more! rorist network in the United Large Comish Hens ...... :...... 1 A5 lb. States," Rep. Peter Deutsch (D­ Fla.) said in a recent statement London Broil ...... 2.89 lb. ALL HOME-COOKING before the House Judiciary sub­ SINGLE DINNERS AVAILABLE committee on international Brust Deckel ...... 3.19 lb. law, immigration and refugees. Open Sunday 8 a.m.- Noon, Tuesday- Saturday 8:30 a.m.- 5:30 p.m. • Closed Monday CHECK OUT OUR FULL LINE OF 785-0020 • Fax: 781-PARK (7275) Use your zip col PASSOVER PRODUCTS! 8 - THE RHODE ISLAND JEWISH HERALD, THURSDAY, MARCH 10, 1994

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Just as cats and their owners bond, Thoughjobsimproved,shefollowed you might say Lynda Lavin and the the advice of a previous summer stock show Cats have a special bond. contact that Los Angeles could offer her "When we put the tour together more. She moved back. seven years ago, I never thought it Her "bigbreak"camein 1978thanks would go on this long," says Lavin, the to a friend, an assistant manager for the Cats stage production manager. West Coast tour of a newly-opened "I'm very fond of Mr. Webber. He's Annie. The show was looking fo r an- kept me working for a long time," she other stage manager. Lavin got an in- says, referring to her tie-in with Phan- terview and her first union show. tom of the Opera and Les Miz. "Just keep After a long tour with Annie, she writing those shows," she says as if his returned to Los Angeles to work at the presence were there. Mark Taper Forum regional theater, a Lavin's first Andrew Lloyd Webber part of the Los Angeles Music Center. show began in 1986 Whichbringsusback with Cats in Los Ange-c :.s to Cats and how long les. Later, Lavin went AT she projects the show on tour non-stop with will tour. the present company "Nine years, I hope," for 18 months and she says. "I can't see closing back to Los Angeles Catswithoutithavingallninelives.The for o ther theater tour's been seven years, and I believe projects. "I never thought I'd have the they're trying to go for nine. chance to come back to Cats," she says, "And you know what? I think they glad of the outcome. will because I see no signs of it letting Call it staying power, too, that keeps up. We play the same market area five Lavin with the lovable show that draws or six times and sell out. We' re in Pitts- full houses. That same staying power burgh now. The other tour was here spills over to Cats' original dance cap- several times. We picked up the book- tain and two company members, both ing, and we've been to this theater three women, who have been with the show or four times." over six years. Is there a Cats cult? "Oh yes," she Within that span, they took maternity replies. "A cult of Cats lovers,and we're leaves to give birth and return to the tour seeing another generation of Cats-goers. wi th babes in arms. "Other people have There's a fan club of people who love gone and come back like myself," says the show and its characters, and come Lavin. "It's one pretty ti ght-knit group to every show and sing the songs." that sort of knows each other." The company has three stage man- Lavin grew up in Cleveland. Her agers, 32 cast members consisting of 20 mother, a music teacher, exposed her stage covers and 12 swings(understud- chi ldren to theater and concerts at an ies). Lavin says Cats rs a high-risk show It looks like a cat convention, but it's the coTpany of Cats, Andrew Lloyd earl y age. Lavin did summer stock in fordancers,sounderstudiescoverthree Webber's international award-winning musical based on T.S. Eliot"s Old Possum hi gh school and majored in thea ter at or four roles. "We're flexibl e in switch- Book of Practical Cats. Photo by Carol Rosegg of Martha Swope Associates Cleveland State. The West Coast lured ing people who need to be covered in her to San Francisco, where she worked any way." ting on a puss. Make-up time takes after awhile, she heads home for rest in small theaters. Cast members become adept in put- actors an hour-and-a-half at first. By a and relaxation. year's end, it only takes 40 minutes. "And it's not like I won't do it again," On sharing her name with another she says. "I now recognjze what my Linda Lavin, she says, "I've met the limitations are. You have to recognize other Linda Lavin. She knows me and when it's time to go home and work on has known of me for quite awhile be­ something else. Then you can come back cause we know so many of the same with a fresher attitude." people in the business. Cats won't be her last tour, she says, "We met years ago when I did a but she knows it can't last forever. small show in Los Angeles with her She fee ls there aren't too many shows now ex- husband. We laughed about other than the major musicals on na­ our name similarity. No history points tional tour these days. "They're very to us being related ." limited. The three big ones are Phantom, Lavin's Lynda has a y to differenti­ Les Miz, and Miss Saigon. That's it. The ate, but it's not a legal spelling. She's rest of the shows have to move a lot." listed in Actors Equity as The nature of show L.A. Lavin because two business has become very peoplecan' thavethesame "Nine years, I corporate, she says. Even­ name in the union. tually, she'd like to relo­ Touring can take its toll hope. I can't see cate to Las Vegas where on cast and crew. Lavin closing Cats the market has changed takes it in stride. "It's a without it having to family entertainment way of life I started and and big spectacles, the adjusted to when I was all nine lives." kind of shows Lavin has very young. It was a won- Lynda Lilvin done and ca n apply her derful educational experi- Production Stage Manager skills. Audience develop­ ence for me at 24 to travel ment and getting schools the country like this. involved is brewing in her mind for the "At a time in the '70s when people future. were somewhat down on this country, it Will there be a sequel to Cats like gave measenseofrenewalandaneduca­ 'Dogs' perhaps for anti-ca t people? tion I couldn't have had otherwise. Apparently it's not needed. "You " It was a wonderful feeling to go to don' t ha ve to like cats to come," Lavin places like Boston and Valley Forge and says. "Many people marvel at how the discover the history of the country. It actors impersonate animals. You don't was a great experience and definitely have to like cats. The characters are made an impression on me. lovable. "I enjoy touring and do it very well. "What I think one of the reasons is I understand the company's needs. I for Cats' popularity is that whether know these ci ties very well and what it you're a cat lover or not, the show is takes to move shows." pure entertainment. Lavin admits getting the show and "It doesn't ask anything of the audi­ Lynda Lavin, production stage manager of Cats, which comes to the Providence people on the road is hard . When wea­ ence but to enjoy. It's pure enjoyment Performing Arts Center this weekend, March 11-13, for five performances. riness and that burned-out feeling hits for people, especially for kids." THE RHODE ISLAND JEWISH HERALD, THURSDAY, MJ\RCli JO, 1994 9

Cranston Senior Guild Plans Active Summer The Cranston Senior Guild, June 16 - Day trip to Barker ·· --·-- BRIEFS------· after a winter hiatus, is ready to Tavern. Lunch and show. commence its activities for the July 6 - Day trip on coming spring and summer " Odessey," and Cambridge March 11 , 6:30 p.m . a dis­ months of 1994. Galleria. cussion of the music, hors The following list is a pro­ July 18 to 27 - Trip to Ot­ d'oeuvres reception, and posed agenda as announced by tawa and Toronto, Canada (4 dress rehearsal of R. I. Judah and Dorothy Rosen: nights and 5 days). Philharmonic's March 12 April 6 - Fi rst meeting for Aug. 4 - Hu Ke La u - concert, at Veteran's the general membership at Hawaiian show and lunch, Memoria l Auditorium. Call Temple Torat Yisrael, Park Chicopee, Mass. 83 1-3 123 Ave., Cranston. Aug. 11 - Matunuck Sum­ .. . April 20 - Day trip to Fox­ mer Theatre, " Wi) l Roger Fol­ wood Casino, Connecticut. lies." March 11 through 20, a Melody in Three Parts Chairperson is Claire Ernstof, Reminder: Membership dues producti on of Domestic (Left to right) Martha Warren, Cantor Shimon Gewirtz and 738-2040. (Call earl y, seats on must be paid to partake of all Relations by Frank Ila na Gewirtz sing for an appreciati ve audience a t Tem ple bus are going fast.) trips, luncheons and shows. O 'Connor, by the N. Y. C. Tora t Yisrael's concert on March 5. Herald photo by Alison Smith May 4 - General meeting. Call Helen Forman at 52 1- Masterworks Laboratory May 11 - Date changed, 0455. Theatre, at Newport please note: Day tri p to Ellis Is­ Casino. Call 849-8048 for Southern Jewish Exhibit land. Chairperson, Fran performance schedule. Mendelsohn, 944-7140. A traveling exhibition fea tur­ thei r lives are changing as small May 27 to June 5 - Cruise in ing photographs of southern town Jewish life declines and Alaska. Call Thomas Cook di­ March 12, 13, 18, 19, 25 Jewish life from The Museum urban Jewish life increases. Mail gets to us faster if rectly, 943-4545. and 26, Your Flake or of the Southern Jewish Experi­ you use our post office ence in Utica, Miss., will open l'he Museum of the Southern June 9 - Installation of offi­ Mine? presented by Com­ Jewish Experience is dedicated box number. munity Repertory Theatre at the Schatten Gallery, Robert cers and board of directors. to celebrating the unique expe­ Venus De Mi lo, luncheon and P.O. Box 6063 Company of Woonsocket. W. Woodruff Library at Emory rience of Jews in the South and entertainment. Chai rpersons, Providence, A.I. 02940 1 For ticket and location in­ University on March 16, with a reception from 5:30 to 7 p.m. sharing this story wi th all peo­ Lillian and Ben Gilstein . for mation, call 762-0209. ple. Establ ished in 1989, the The collection, " Images of Southern Jewish Li fe: A Jewish MSJE explores not only the Road through Arkansas, Loui­ past, but the chall enges of Jews March 13 at 2 p.m. Jim that live in the South today. By Jackson will star as the siana, and Mississippi," features providing planning assistance clown in The Impossible black and white photography to rural congregations, con­ Balance at the Zeiterion by noted photographer Bill ducting educational outreach Theatre, 684 Purchase St., Aron and will be on display un­ til April 20. programs, and coll ecting south­ New Bedford, Mass. De­ ern Jewish history and artifacts, signed for children 8 to 12. The exhibit explores south­ ern Jewish work places and sa­ the Museum preserves a histor­ Call (508) 997-5664. ical legacy for genera lions yet cred places, the people that live to come . .. . in the communities, and how March 13 at 4 p.m. at St. Luke's Church in E. Green­ wich, a concert by the Family Traditions in New England Commonwealth Winds. Seniors in Cranston are the who have not discussed books Call 884-8765. beneficiaries of a $225,000 and ideas since leaving school. grant from the National En­ To ease seniors back into dowment for the Humanities. EXQUISITE THAI CUISINE March 13 at 3 p.m . at such discussions, the first four In a series of 12 meetings over a Cranston Central Library, sessions will be based upon period of four months, seniors 140 Sockanosset Cross Rd., American short stories on film. will view American Short Story Charles Wright, National The first film will be shown films and talk about the films Book Award winner, will March 17 at 1 :30 p.m . It is a and related reading materials to EXTENSIVE THAI MENU read his poetry. Call 943- film made from the short story be distributed through the 9080. FULL BAR• APPETIZER MENU Cranston Public Library. Par­ 'The Sky is Gray" by Ernest J. ticipants will be encouraged to Gaines, who also wrote Th e Di­ March 13, 4 p.m., and tell their own stories and to ary of Miss Jan e Pittman. Owned ond Operoted by fhe monogemenf of Siom IDIUS, Norwood, Mo ssochusetts March 14, 10 a.m., at learn about a range of ethnic Family Scrapbooks is a pro­ Roberts Hall, R. I. C., the traditions through the series' ject of The New England Foun­ R.I. Dance Consortium will films and readings. /dation for the Humanities and perform its Dance X Six The project, called Family The Rhode Island Committee 303 SOUTH MAIN STREET concert. Call 456-8090. Scrapbooks: Films, Stories and for the Humanities. Seniors in­ AT THE BOTTOM OF COLLEGE HILL· VISNMUAMEX · OPEN7 DAYS ... Conversations Looking at Dif­ terested in participating may 453-3660 ferent Traditions, is designed to call Laura Petrone-Testa at March 15, 7 p.m. at Bor­ reach older New Englanders 461 -1000, ext. 6215. ders' Bookstore, Garden City, Cranston, a program of classical guitar by Mark Morgan Davis, who records for North Star. Oh, how we've grown! March 16 thru 20, 8 p.m., The Killing Game by Ionesco will be performed eome visit the by the Brown University Theatre at Leeds Theatre, Waterman St. Providence. BIGGER

March 16, 8 p.m ., the Pen­ derecki Quartet will play works by Mozart, Shostakovich and Peters at Alumni Hall, 194 Meeting St. , Providence.

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Leadership Award in 1989 Hadassah Presents from the American Planner As­ sociation-New England Chap­ ter. Women of the '90s Panelist Bonnie Ryvicker is Four Rhode Island women the Jewish Federation of Rhode director of Volunteers for the Jeri will present Women of the 90s Island and the R.l. Jewish His­ Program (Elder Care of Rhode at the South County Hadassah torical Association, she is a Island) and Jewish Family Ser: meeting on March 16, 7:30 founding member of the Busi- vices. She is vice president of p.m., at the Peace Dale Neigh­ . ness and Professional Division Volunteers in Action, and borhood Guild. of Jewish Federation of R.l. serves on Women's Division The program will be moder­ Panelist, Rosalind Bolusky is board of directors and Federa­ ated by Ruth Fixler, president president of the R.l. chapter of tion board of directors. She of Executive Management As­ Hadassah, and a member of the chairs the Domestic Task Force sociates. Fixler is a current Jewish Federation of R.l. board for Jewish Federation and is member of the National Execu­ of trustees, chairwoman of its currently serving on the Youth tive Committee of the National President's Council and mem­ Committee at Temple Emanu­ Foundation for Jewish Culture ber of the executive committee El. She is the immediate past and chairs the National Com­ of the Community Relations director of Volunteer Services mittee for Community Ser­ Council. Boluksy is a member for the Jewish Home for the vices. A past secretary of both of the Women's Division of Aged of R.l., which she held for Just in Time! Federation and serves on its seventeen years. Ryvicker "Jason," assistant at the Temple Am David Art Auction on . board of trustees. She is an served as a member of Region I March 6, spots one more silent bid, just in time . Zachary honorary board member of the Council of Association for Vol­ Herald photo by Alison Smith Women's Association of the unteer Administration, repre­ ·r;t William Jewish Home for the Aged of senting R.l., and also served as R.l. and serves as a member of chairman for World Jewry on Propp its board of trustees. Boluksy is International Human Rights for More American Families Celebrating ~ a past president of both the Fall Federation of R.l. River and Pawtucket/ Central South County Hadassah in­ Marcey and Rob Propp of Lit­ Falls Hadassah and Sisterhood, Bar-Bat Mitzvahs in Israel tleton, Colo., announce the vites the community to their Temple Emanu-El, and served program. For additional infor­ birth of their first child, sia, and in the Galilee, ride as a past vice president of New mation, call Diane at (401) 364- NEW YORK - More and Zachary William, on Feb. 19. more American families are jeeps through the hills of England and Western New 0503. Maternal grandparents are England Region of Hadassah. bringing their children to Israel Canaan, visit a candle factory Marilyn and Ben Eisenberg of Panelist, Anna F. Prager, pro­ to celebrate bar-bat mitzvahs, and Luna-Gal water park. Providence. Paternal grandpar­ gram director for the R.l. Anti­ Temple Emanu-EI says the American Jewish AJCongress' offers combina­ ents are Faith and Kenneth Drug Coalition, has served as Congress. tion bar-bat mitzvah cere­ Propp of Burlington, New Jer­ senior policy analyst for Envi­ Leisure Club "This year's bar-bat mitzvah monies at the Western Wall in sey. Maternal great-grand­ Jerusalem, last remnant of the ronment Energy and Water in On March 13 at 2 p.m., Tem­ celebrants will receive their Is­ mother is Mrs. Joseph S. Eisen­ temple, and atop Masada, the the governor's office. Cur­ ple Emanu-EI Leisure Club will rael tour free," Geoffrey Weill, berg of West Palm Beach, mountain in the Judean desert rently, Prager serves as vice present Judge Howard Lipsey director of the organization's Florida. which has come to symbolize president for Save the Bay, and as guest speaker, who is honor­ International Travel Program Israel's immortality. is a member of the board of di­ ing his previous commitment said. AJCongress' 1994 Family "Other bar-bat mitzvah tour Additional Information rectors, and also serves as a which was cancelled due to in­ Tours to Israel are scheduled organizers hold the bar-bat member of the Jewish Federa­ clement weather. He will dis­ during school vacations - mitzvahs at one or the other," Justin Ingram Simmons, who tion of R.l. board of directors. cuss "The Troubled Judicial June, July, August and D,ecem­ Weill says. " But I think chil­ was born on Feb. 5, 1994, is the She is a past chairman of the System of Rhode Island." ber. December tours include dren should experience both: great-grandson of the late Mr. governor's Council on Environ­ After graduating from Provi­ Eilat on the Red Sea. and Mrs. Morris Levine of the intensity of the dignified mental Affairs, and has served dence College, summa cum On one Friday in Jerusalem, Providence. as the president of the R.l. Sec­ participants can choose to ex­ and moving American-style laude, Lipsey received his J.D. ceremony we've created atop tion of American Planners As­ from Georgetown University plore Jerusalem's exotic mar­ Masada and the exotic, tradi­ sociation, and is a past presi­ - where he was on the board kets with the executive chef of tional experience at the West­ dent of the South County of editors in its law journal. He the Sheraton Jerusalem Plaza ern Wall, which is, after all, Ju­ Chapter of Hadassah. Prager was admitted to the Rhode Is­ Hotel - and then assist in P~CffES preparing Shabbat dinner, or to daism's holiest site. received The Distinguished land Bar Association in 1960 INCORPORATED " And we go to great lengths and to the Rhode Island visit a re-created ancient Has­ to choreograph the orthodox Supreme Court in 1972. mionean village, work an olive press and sculpt clay figures, Western Wall ceremony so that In August 1993, he was then clamber over tanks in a girls celebrating bat mitzvahs } THE J sworn in as associate justice of reenactment of the 1948 battle never feel second class," Weill the Family Court by Gov. Bruce for Jerusalem. emphasized. JB?4DJUA Sundlun. In the Negev, participants An additional section of the A social hour will follow the will meet with recent immi­ July 1994 tour is set aside for .1 BAND~ presentation. grants from Ethiopia and Rus- grandparents traveling with their grandchildren. "Unique Personalized Personalized Event Plonning Children's Gifts" In August, there will also be a • BAR/B AT MITZVAH special section of the tour for PRICES STARTING AT $5 • W EDDING Goldin Joins American Committee • ANNIVERSARY single-parent families. Rocking Chairs Wall Mirrors • BIRTHDAY NEW YORK - Diana S. Ultimate Family Tours to Is­ Clothes Trees Doll Cradles • A NY O CCASION Bulletin Boards Toy Chests Goldin has joined the Ameri­ rael for 1994 are set for June 19 Students' Desks Bookends Fea turing Vocalist/MC can Committee for the Weiz­ to July 3, July 17 to 31 , August Clocks Lamps Hal Katzman mann Institute of Science as 14 to 28, December 20 to Jan­ ... and much more Performing Jewish Music, Rodt and Roll, vice presi_dent, Campaign Re­ uary 1, 1995. Details are in­ , Top 40, Jazz and Swing, and Mare! sources, announced Bernard N. cluded in the organization's ( 401) 946-8885 Samers, executive vice presi­ LARRY NELSON new 96-page 1994/ 1995 World­ I.ly appointment only. dent of ACWIS. Jodi Miller and Marcy Granoff t5oa1 586-13a2 • t61 n 963-1696 wide Tour Catalogue, obtainable She will oversee all national by ca lling (212) 879-4588, (516) campaign support services in­ 752-1186, (914) 328-0018 or cluding programming, direct nationwide, toll-free (800) 221 - mail, planned giving, commu­ 4694. $or Outstanding Wedding

MOSCOW, 1993 (REUTER) For Jews in the former Soviet Union, the exit signs are clearly marked.

The signs are all too familiar. Brown-shirted But there is hope. Operation Exodus. fascists march. Synagogues mysteriously go So far, the OJA-Federation Operation up in flames. Right-wing extremist Vladimir Exodus Campaign has helped rescue 500,000 Zhirinovsky rants against Jews and "Zionist Jews from the former Soviet Union--69,132 plots." And his party wins more votes than in 1993 alone. And brought them home any other in Russia. to Israel. Once again, opportunists blame terrible Yet, 1.4 million Jews remain. With your conditions on their traditional scapegoat­ support, they can leave the hatred and the Jews. despair behind. Before it's too late. And for Jews, anti-Semitism just adds to Please give generously to Operation the misery of life in the former Soviet Union: Exodus and the Annual Campaign. This Severe economic hardship. Political instability. time we can clearly see what's happening The depressing lack of opportunity for an over there. And all the signs point in the education, for a better life. same direction. Out.

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Jewish Fedaration rhode Island IIElilI!D United~ Jewish Appeal I' 1 .· l r:::;I=r"EAI~T H w I s E=r~1 Jewish Impact of Clinton's "The Jewish responsibility to care fo r the ill predates the 'safety net' notion by thou­ Health Care Plan sands of years," writes Dr. Ma r­ How will President Clinton's plaining managed ca re and tin Hochbaum, director of the health ca re proposals affect the managed competi tion. CNA and author of the study. Jewish community? What will The AJCongress has long He notes that the Jewish com­ his program mean to Jewish been involved with health ca re munity's concern also stems hospitals and working class issues. In the last decade, on from the fact that it in cl udes a Jews? How will it affect in ter­ more than a dozen occasions disproportionate share of the group relations? the congress presented testi­ eld erl y. These are a few of the ques­ mony before congressional and In addition to how the Presi­ tions addressed in a new publi­ state committees on such topics dent's plan will affect the Jew­ cation by the American Jewish as long- term ca re, Medicaid ish community, the report dis­ Congress, "Questions and An­ •and Medicare. cusses how much is spent on swers on President Clinton's According to Flora Perskie hea lth co verage in this country, Health Pl an and its Impact on and Fred Jacobs, co-chairs of why it is so expensive, who is the Jewish Community." This AJCongress' Commission on covered and who suffers be­ analysis expl ai ns the major National Affai rs, the publica­ cause of the lack of coverage. problems wi th Am erica's tion exa mines the president's Single copies of the 35-page health care system, and the Health Security Act in detail, publication are available for $4 Clinton proposals and how includi ng its financing, and im­ by writing the Publications Of­ they would affect the coverage, pact on the sick, doctors, drug fice of the American Jewish cost and quali ty of health care. manufacturers, hospitals and Congress, 15 East 84th St., Young Cancer Patients Take A Break Special attention is given to ex - HMOs. New York, N.Y. 10028. A young ca ncer pa tient at the Children's Medica l Center of "We may ask what supports thi s person has in working on Israel is greeted by Israel's President Ezer Weizman in Jerusa­ Jewish Family Service's the problem. We ma y as k what lem. The president and hi s wi_fe Reuma welcomed 20 young­ th e impedim ents are. We ask sters undergoing trea tment into their home fo r an a ll-day enough to know whether this outing. Warmline Here to Help ca ll is fa irl y simple, or whether by Julie Gutterman " Usuall y we ask for enough in ­ it might require longer time and " My 3½-year-old son isn't fo rm ation to get a cl ear picture. more in fo rmation than possible Help for toil et trai ned. ls that normal?" Then we find out wha t has al­ by telephone. Only then do we Judith Jaffe " My 12 year-old stole a tape ready been tried that did not begin to help the ca ll er think of Headaches work, so such suggesti ons ca n altern ati ve approaches. Benharris, M.s. On March 14, Barbara B. fro m a store. I made her take it back to the manager. My sister be eliminated. (Continued on Page 27) Weight Management Counselor Walker, Ph.D. , clinical psychol­ ogist, Division of Behavioral says I handled it badl y. What • Heart Healthy Diet Medicine, The Miriam Hospi ­ do you think?" • Natural Foods tal , will present the topic, These are typical of ca lls the • Individual Coun seling " Help for Your Headaches." Jewi sh Family Service 's Warm­ Torah, Mental • Sound Nutrition This workshop will help you line handled in 1993. • Personalized Menus learn how to manage headache Ju st what is a Warmline? How is it different from a hot­ Health and You By Appointment Only pain and understand the dif­ line? by R. Y. Donowitz (401) 942- 1039 ferent types of headaches. Warmline is a community Special to the Herald For additional information, service. It is open to anyone call 331 -8500 Ext. 2520. with questions about children, mishken, the portable sanctu­ grandchildren or other family One of the many issues peo­ ary, no one person was able to issues. Often, Ruth Berenson, ple seek counseling for is career do it. FinaJiy, as explained in an experienced teacher and choice. Either when first em­ the Midrash Tenshuma, it was clinical social worker, is avail­ barking in the world of work or brought to Moses. He said be­ able to respond. If not, the call when faced with sudden unem­ fore the Holy One, Blessed Be goes to Julie Gutterman, ployment, counseling can be He, How is it possible to be set WOMEN'S Stephanie Sakalian or Renee helpful. Two basic areas which • Pregnancy Testing MEDICAL CENTER are assessed are a person's pref­ up by a human being? He an­ • Options Counseling Goldstein, all experienced clini­ swered, You get involved with OF RHODE ISLAND cal social workers. erences and the persons talents, • Abortion Procedures skills and abilities. your hands and it will appear to I 7 Weeks, Local or 1725 Broad Street Warmline queries are ·an­ like you set it up. (It really set Cranston, RI 02905 This week' s parsha, General Anesthesia swered the same day, but it is itself up - but it needed his • Full-Service Gyn Care (401) 272-1440 not a hotline. 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Cataracts Are Not True Those who would like to do­ For those residents of Massa­ As spring approaches, this around when cataracts should nate their old car, truck or mo­ "The majority of Americans chusetts and Rhode Island who environmentally friendly pro­ be removed," noted Perlow. torcycle can have it towed don't know what a cataract is, would like to be rid of the old gram provides a much-needed away free-of-charge by calling nor do they know that fuzzy vi­ (Continued on Page 27) cars cluttering up their yards, service to help clean up New (800) 542-4001. Proceeds sup­ sion is a primary symptom of the National Kidney Founda­ England communities. The re­ port the foundation's programs cataracts," said Dr. Ann Per­ tion has a solution. As a part of moval of old cars and trucks of medical research, patient low. 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Purim: Happiest Holidays of the Jewish Year Sitting and enjoying the Purim Carnival festivities at the Fall River Jewish Home fo r the Aged are residents and long­ time fri ends Bessie Cohen (left) and May Broki n. Photo By Lori Vilieiros f Mardi Gras in Providence Mayor Vincent A. Cianci Jr. joined the colorful group of costumes at the Providence Purim Parade, held at the Jewish Community Center of Rhode Island on Feb. 27. Bar Association's Cranston-Warwick Hadassah 'Year of Child' Ball There will be a meeting on March 14 at 7:30 p.m. of the On April 15 the Rhode Island tuxet, Cranston. Cranston-Warwick Group of Bar Association, as part of its The evening will include a Hadassah, at the Cranston Se­ " Year of the Child" activities, performance by students from nior Center, 1070 Cranston St., will sponsor a dinner dance to the Rhode Island School for the Cranston. benefit A Wish Come True Deaf, and a raffl e for weekend Co-chairpersons for pro­ Foundation and the Rhode ls­ getaways, dinners and other gram, Stella Pollock and Eve­ And The Winner Is ... land Committee to Prevent fin e prizes. lyn Wasser, have invited Dr. (Left to right) Jonaha Dering, Israel Solish and Harold Child Abuse. Cocktails and hors d'oeuvres David Kaplan to present his Silverman participate in the Sons of Jacob Synagogue Purim Greg Abate and the Artie will be served at 6:30 p.m. with comedic version of "The His­ party raffle on Feb. 27. Prizes were awarded to George La bush, Cabral swing band will provide dinner to follow at 7:30 p.m. tory of Yiddish." Grace Parness and Morris Gordon. the entertainment for the " It's a Black tie is optional. Ruth Fink and Ruth Ross, co­ Photo courtesy of S011s of Jncob Sy11agog11e Small World" dinner dance to Call the Bar Association at presidents, will ask the nomi­ be held at Rhodes-on-the-Paw- 421 -5740 by April 2 for tickets. nating committee to present their 1994-95 slate of officers and directors. Refreshments will be served. Commemorating the Holocaust Shirley Schreiber, a past president, and her diligent co­ in a Unique Way workers for Hasbro Children's Hospital, are engaged in their GiVB The Brotherhood of Temple the yellow candle has been em­ on-going activities of visiting Beth-EI has adopted the Feder­ braced as a powerful symbol the children and distributing ation of Jewish Men's Clubs for many families in our com­ dolls, many of them handmade Yorn Hashoah Yellow Candle munity, by Conservative, Or­ by Hadassah volunteers. WHHkly. program. The candle, modeled thodox and Reconstructionist after the traditional Jewish congregations. memorial candle, is made of The project was conceived in ' ... I Had Come Home' yellow wax and bears a special 1981 and its use has grown each year since. Last year, over Dru Greenwood was a Con­ label which depicts a Jewish gregationalist till she was intro­ star and a strand of barbed wire 126,000 families remembered GiVB tho Hhodo l51Hnd those individuals killed in the duced to Judaism almost 25 reminiscent of the death camps years ago. " I felt like I had and the yellow armbands Holocaust by lighting the yel­ low candle in homes, syna­ come home," she says. which Jews were forced to wear She converted in 1970, and during the Nazi period. gogues or community com­ memorations. has become a devoted worker Jowi5h Horold. The candles will be dis­ for outreach. She is now A special meditation recited tributed to children in the Tem­ UAHC's director of outreach. The Rhode Island Jewish Herald is the perfect gift ple Beth-El Religious School at the yellow candle's lighting reminds us not to "forget the Greenwood will be speaking choice.•. and y-r loved one will remember your before Yorn Hashoah on April March 11 after the Shabbat ser­ generosity 52 times this yeart 7. lives of the men, women, and children who are symbolized vice at Temple Beth-El, 70 Or­ Michael Markus, chairman of chard Ave., Providence. Call For a gift subscription, please complete the following this year's program, noted that by this flame." form and mail (with payment) to: R.I. lewish Herald, 331-6070 for more information. P.O. Box 6063, Providence, R.I. 02940 r~------7 Temple Sinai Welcomes Seven Women B'not Mitzvah I Please send a year's subscription to: I March 11 will be a special take part in such a ceremony at evening at Temple Sinai. Temple Sinai - the first hav­ I 1am1 ______I During the Shabbat worship ing done so in 1981. And, like I lddrm ______I service, seven women of the the previous classes, most of those who will be participating Clft ______sta11 __11p ____ I congregation, after a year of in­ I tensive Hebrew study, will be­ in the b'not mitzvah had no I I Hebrew background before 1 from ______I come b'not mitzvah. Address ______On this occasion, they will coming to the class. 1 I lead the congregation in wor­ The women who will become 1 Clft ______s1a11 __ 11p _ _ __ 1 ship, and read a selection from b'not mitzvah in this very spe­ I PhOHB ______I the week's Torah and Haftorah cial service are: Julie E. Fuller­ portion. ton, Randie W. Goldman, Mar­ ian B. Goldstein, Brenda M. •ncloMd 11 a check for S10 (S14 for o-f-dalle recipien; The service will begin at 8:15 L J p.m. Levin, Stacy L. Li ppitt, Jane S. This is the seventh class to Litner, and Evelyn A. Wasser. Dru Greenwood THE RHODE ISLAND JEWISH HERALD, THURSDAY, MARCH 10, 1994 - 23 THE JEWISH COMMUNITY

and other Haggadah commen­ Temple Emanu-EI Holding taries, Rabbi Franklin will delve into symbolic and deeper Passover Workshops meanings of the Haggadah. During the second hour, Temple Emanu-El will hold a will be an adult workshop in­ Cantor Brian Mayer will review series of Passover workshops cluding several levels of study. some of the major standard encompassing all ages. On Rabbi Alvan Kaunfer will con­ tunes of the seder, and add new March 13 at 9 a.m., there will duct an Introduction to the melodies to the participants' be a Family Learning Experi­ seder which will focus on the repertoires. He will also pro­ ence for those with children basics of the Pesach seder. He vide tapes to participants. ages 4 to 8 led by Evelyn Brier. will demonstrate how to run a On March 16, Lillian This hands-on workshop will lively seder which includes Schwartz will hold a pre-school provide opportunities for chil­ both adults and children. story hour for children ages 3 to dren and their parents to learn Rabbi Wayne Franklin will 5. The program will include a the order of the seder, make run a Seder Enrichment session story, a craft project, and a spe­ games for home celebrations, at the same time, for those who cial Passover snack. and create an afikomen bag. are beyond the basics. Using These activities are open to On March 15 at 7 p.m ., there the intricate Moss Haggadah all. LOOKING GOOD - The whole family inspects pictures and videos as a camp staff member answers questions, at the ORT Outreach Shabbat at Rabbi Syme Appointed Chairman, camp fair March 6. Herald plroto by Aliso11 Smitlr Beth-El This Friday JNF Youth and Collegiate Programs What Are We Going To Do The Outreach Committee of Milton S. Shapiro, president, Temple Beth-El, chaired by Jewish National Fund of Amer­ Marilyn Friedman, will host its ica, has announced the ap­ With Max This Summer? annual Outreach Shabbat pointment of Rabbi Daniel B. If the size of the crowd at­ March 11 at 7:45 p.m. in the Syme as chairman of the JNF by Alison Smith Herald co-editor tending the fair is a good indi­ Temple Beth-El sanctuary, 70 Youth and Collegiate Pro­ cation, many people were Orchard Ave. in Providence. grams. With most of the nation's waiting for just such an oppor­ Dru Greenwood, director of " We are thrilled to have mothers, as well as fathers, tunity. Apparently the fair the Commission on Reform Danny Syme as chairman of working outside the home .made it much easier to discuss Jewish Outreach from the this important position," said these days, families are search­ and compare advantages and Union of American Hebrew Shapiro. "The JNF is reaching ing for safe, pleasant summer prices, get your questions an­ Congregations, will be the out to youth around the coun­ situations for their children. swered immediately, and as­ guest speaker. try, and it is reassuring to have Sooner or later, everyone at sess how interested your own Her talk, " Reform Jewish his experience and talent in least considers camp. But the child was in a special feature or Outreach: In viting Jewish shaping Jewish life in Amer­ array of possibilities, of op­ pricey extra. ' Choices," will focus on trends ica. " tions, is bewildering. How do Some of the children attend­ among the Reform movement's Rabbi Syme serves as these­ you know, from a brochure, ing the fair appeared to be outreach agenda. nior vice president of the Union which is right for you? And ready NOW to head for camp. how does your child become Members of the community of American Hebrew Congre­ (This weather has had a similar are encouraged to attend. For gations, overseeing the entirety familiar with the camp he may effect on many of us.) be going to, before the day of more information, call 331- of the UAHC's programs. Rabbi Daniel B. Syme Others frankly looked as if 6070. He is also the vice president departure? they weren't too sure about this of the American Zionist Youth can Zionist Movement. The Providence and Elm­ whole idea. Majestic Senior Guild Movement, a board member of JNF is the agency responsible grove Chapters-at-Large of For a child who has never the United Israel Appeal and a ORT sponsored a camp " fair," The Majestic Senior Guild for afforestation and land recla­ been away from home for days cabinet member of the Ameri- mation in Israel. March 6 at the Jewish Commu­ or weeks at a time, preparing wi ll have their first meeting of nity Center. More than 30 the season March 15 at 12:30 for camp is an anxious time. No camps put up booths, with doubt fairs like the one on p.m. at Temple Torat Yisrael. Haggadahs Available in Braille, leaflets, photos, videos, and Now that spring is on its way March 6 help to ease some of camp personnel on hand to an­ that anxiety. and hopefully the weather will Large Print and Tape ~wer questions. improve, it will be nice to get Large-print, braille and au- To get copies, write to the together and hear about plans diocassette Haggadahs for the Jewish Braille Institute, 110 Announce your graduation, new job for the coming season. blind and visually impaired are East 30th St., New York, N.Y. or promotion in the Herald. Etta Swerling, will always available free from the Jewish 10016, or call (212) 889-2525. Black and white photos welcome. be remembered, never forgot­ Braille Institute of America. ten' She put her whole heart The first seder thi-s year is and soul into the Majestic Se­ March 26 . nior Guild, so let's try our very The large-print Haggadahs best to carry on. are a traditional version, edited Calendar of Jewish Events All future plans and trips will by Dr. Philip Birnbaum, and be discussed, so please try to the Reform movement's New Thursday, March 10 Sunday, March 13 attend. Union Haggadah. Rabbi Rosen will address the Three braille Haggadahs are 7-9p.m. - "EnhancingJudaismintheAdop­ 1 - 5 p.m. - The Jewish Genealogical Society members. offered, including one for chil­ tive Family" is the title of a Jewish Family of Greater Boston presents "History for the Refreshments will be served. dren. Service discussion group for adoptive families Jewish Genealogist." Located at Hebrew Col­ and those considering ad option. JFS, 229 lege Cafeteria, 43 Hawes St., Bmokline, Mass. Waterman St., in Providence. For more infor­ Admission is free for members and $3 for non­ Hadassah Plans Statewide Appeal mation, call Renee Goldstein at 331-1244. members. (617) 784-0387 Finalizing plans for Hadas­ 7:45 p.m. - Brown-RISO Hillel Foundation is 2 p.m. - "Women in Music," a performance sah's second Statewide Donor - sponsoring Israeli dancing for all levels. Call by Anne Renee Mittler in recognition of Brunch are Fran Weisman and for details, 863-2805. Women's History Month at the Jewish Com­ Evy Rappoport, co-chairper­ munityCenterofRhode Islandat401 Elrngrove sons of the event. Friday, March 11 Ave. in Providence. This is free and open to the The donor brunch will be on • 9 p.m. - Oneg Shabbat Talk presents Profes­ community. April 24 at the new Providence sor Sol Olyan discussing "Ancient Israelites 7:30 p.m. - "The Jews of Berlin and Their Convention Center at 11 :30 and their G-d(s)" through the Brown-RISO Music" is sponsored by The Zamir Chorale of a.m. Hillel. For more information, call 863-2805. Boston in a lecture and concert. Hebrew Col­ Members from across the lege, 43 Hawes St., Brookline, Mass. Admis­ state serving on the committee Sunday, March 13 sion is free. For more information, call (617) are Claire Bell , Shirley Cher­ 232-8710. nick and Muriel Leach, Provi­ Noon - 3 p.m. - The Outdoor Club of the JCCRI, for those in grades seven through 12, dence group; Elaine Kroll, Les­ DONOR CO-CHAIRS- Fran ~onc_l~l! lllla_r_ch_ 1_4______ley Zuckerman, Shirley Berson will behavingaSundaymatineemovieheld in Weisman and Evy Rappoport, 7:30 p.m. - There will· be a meeting of the and Dorothy Rosen, Pawtucket the game room. Lunch will be served. The cost planning the Hadassah Donor for members is $3 and $6 for non-members. Cra nston-Warwick group of Hadassah at the group; Donna Ross, Audrey Brunch. Cranston Senior Center, 1070 Cranston St., Hirsch, Francine Beranbaum 12:30 p.m. - Club 456 of the JCCRI is for children in grades four through six, who this Cranston. Dr. David Kaplan wi ll present his and Penny Kass, Kent County Diane Jewett, South County week will be taking a trip to the Franklin ice comedic version of 'The History of Yiddish." group; Ruth Fi nk, Ruth Ross, group; Betty Levitt, Nurses skating rink in Franklin, Mass. They wi ll meet Goldie Green, Gloria Kolodoff Council. Members of the Jewish co11m11111ity are e11co11raged to submit and Claire Ernstof, Cranston/ · Serving as ex-officio to the in the game room and depart at 12:45 p.m., et1e11 ts fori11c/11sio11 ;,, the Jewish Cale11dar. Plea se mail to R.l . Warwick group; Sharon Mar­ committee are Rosalind Bo­ returning at 5 p.m. The cost is $10 for Club 456 Jewish Herald, P.O. Box 6063. 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•valid at Chuck E. Cheese Warwick location only ------Rhode Island Jewish Herald Passover Poetry Contest ENTRY FORM Route 2, Bald Hill Rd., Warwick • 822-2435 Name: ______Address: ______Waldenbooks" Warwick Mall • 737-922:t Lincoln Mall • 333-2120 Phone: ______Swansea Mall • (508) 673-7090 School: ______Grade: ______Age: ______For more information, Title of Poem:------call 724-0200 ------~-----~------J THE 'RHODE ISLAND JEWISH HERALD, THURSDAY, MARCH IO, 1994 2, I @-±$- School Beat 1/#cA-r bornly refused to do so, edurn­ Supreme Court Rules Fate tional services responsive to the religious and cultural needs of the Hasidic children could be PROVIDENCE of Hasidic Children provided at neutral sites under the control of a public school A public school district cre­ urged the court to reject the call HEBREW DAY SCHOOL district. The brief noted that the ated especially to serve only the from the school district and Supreme Court had held that children of a religious commu­ others to overrule Lemon and such neutral sites were consti­ nity is literally an unconstitu­ apply a test more tolerant of tutional. tional establishment of reli­ governmental involvement gion, a group of religious and with religion. What's In An Eye? civil liberties organizations told The problem the school dis­ Poetry the United States Supreme trict and others have with The fourth- and sixth­ when they computed that 1 /25 Court in an amici curiae Lemon is not, as they argue, graders of the Providence He­ is four percent - the percent­ (friend-of-the-court) brief, even that " the existing Lemon stan­ Contests brew Day School had an un­ age of the general population assuming the district's program dard is unworkable Lower The Arts Council of Paw­ usual hands-on science lesson that is statistically color-blind. is otherwise secular. Both the courts have managed to apply tucket is sponsoring its recently when Dr. Alice Cus­ The students sent their mes­ organizations also told the Lemon for a quarter of a cen­ Eleventh annual Galway Kin­ ner, an optometrist and a sages of appreciation to Dr. court that the New York legis­ tury. Rather, it is the intrinsic nell Poetry Pri ze. PHDS parent, came to the Cusner. lature could have found consti­ difficulty of applying the Estab­ All poets are invited to sub­ school with a set of cow's eyes. tutional ways to provide neces­ lishment Clause to a kaleido­ mit one original, unpublished According to Jani Rosen, Dear Mrs. Cusner: sary educational services to scope of fact patterns, each work for consideration. First fourth-grade teacher, the stu­ Thank you for bringing in the learning-disabled Hasidic chil­ with its own unique twists, that prize is $200, second prize is dents watched in amazement cow's eye ... " l liked the eye. It dren. creates difficult cases. Cases $150, and third prize is $100. as Cusner carefully dissected was very exciting and I liked The brief was filed in the case reaching this court in particular The Arts Council is also the eye from the socket, once the way it looked at me." of Board of Education of Kiryas are likely to be hard, and will pleased to announce the Fifth for the fourth grade, and again Yisroel Weiner Joel School District vs. Grumet. often ca ll for careful line-draw­ annual High School Poetry for the sixth grade. The school district was created ing. Any test that both takes the The students, who have been " It was kind of gross but by special act of the New York Constitution seriously and re­ (Continued on Page 27) studying about the eyes and meanwhile it was pretty fasci­ legislature to provide special spects democratic self-gover­ ears, marveled as they were nating'" education services to learning nance will require careful line­ taken on a journey from the Abigail Mintz disabled children of the all-Ha­ drawing." outer and surrounding parts of sidic Village of Kiryas Joel in " Petitioners' quarrel is not the eye, eyebrows, eyelashes, " I never knew the vitreous Rockland County. The New with the court's formulation of and muscles to the innermost humor and the lens came gush­ York State courts found that in a test; it is that the court's deci­ parts. They proudly identified ing out together. I really liked creating the special district the sions take the Establishment each part they have been the blond eyelashes." legislature acted unconstitu­ Clause seriously. That clause, studying. Peter Ziegler tionally. al a minimum, bars joint exer­ Later, the color-blindness The organizations told the cises of power by religion and test was given, and it was dis­ "Thanks again for coming court that because the constitu­ government, and it will, of ne­ covered that one of the 25 stu­ such a long way to come here. tional violation was so plain, cessity, limit religion and reli­ dents is actually color-blind. Please come again." there was no need for the court gious institutions in at least This turned into a math lesson Rachelle Noorparvar to apply the so-called tri-partite some ways not applicable to test of Lemon vs. Kurtzman, secular ideologies and institu­ ~Fed Up With Food Fights? which was designed to pass on tions." the abuses resulting from Finally, the organizations For every parent whose little mation, contact the marketing unions of church and state, not joining in the brief told the ones insist on playing games department at The Westin Ho­ on the unions themselves. In court that, although the exist­ like " mashed potato finger tel, Providence (401) 458-8000. any event, the organizations ing local schools had stub- painting" and " hide-the-peas­ under-the-plate" at the dinner table, The Westin Hotel, Provi­ Field Hockey dence, is coming to the rescue with a series of one-day table Camp Coming ISRAEL. PUT YOURSELF IN THE PICllJRE. etiquette workshops for chil­ Applications are now being dren. accepted for the 1994 session of Creative Journeys for High School Students The highlight of the class will the N. E. Field Hockey Camp to be an elegant dinner served in a be held at Gov. Dummer formal setting at the hotel. Un­ Academy, Byfield, Mass. der the watchful eyes of their This camp is designed to instructor, children will be ex­ meet the need of beginner to pected to carry off the new ta­ advanced field hockey players ble manners they have learned. in grades five to 12. All who pass will earn their Every camper will be given " just desserts" - a special treat individual instruction with a prepared for the children by the stress on fundamentals in an 8- hotel's executive chef. 1 camper/staff ratio. For an ap­ Classes are scheduled to be­ plication and/or additional in­ gin after The Westin Hotel formation, call (508) 388-0289. opens this fa ll. 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ESTHER BURDICK children. Store in Fall River, retiring in and Louis Kimmel; two sisters, Born in Pawtucket, a daugh­ NEW YORK, N.Y. - Esther A graveside funeral service 1968. He had previously been Ann Nichols of Portsmouth, ter of the late Jacob and Ida Alexander Burdick, of East 49th took place on Feb. 28 at Sharon an office worker at the former Joan Merritt of Canandaigua, Goldberg, she lived in St., died March 1. She was the Memorial Park, Sharon, Mass. Davis Screen Manufacturing N.Y., and seven grandchildren. Cranston before moving to widow of Stanton Burdick. The service was coordinated by Co. in Fall River. He was a life The funeral was held March Providence 7½ years ago. Born in Russia, a daughter of Mount Sinai Memorial Chapel, member of the Fall River Lodge 3 at the Vay-Schliech & Mee­ Mrs. Pomarans was a mem­ ber of the Pawtucket Hadassah the late John and Anna (Semi­ 825 Hope St., Providence. of Elks. son Funeral Home, Rochester. noff) Zaslavsky, she lived in He is survived by one sister, Burial was in Oakwood Ceme­ and a former member of Con­ Providence from early child­ S. NORMAN GOURSE Toby Weiser of Bristol, R.l. , and tery, Penfield, N.Y. gregation Ohawe Sholom, hood until moving to New S. Norman Gourse, 91 , died two brothers, Herman Helfen­ Pawtucket. York as an adult. She was a Feb. 19. bein of Somerset, Mass., and She leaves a daughter, Sunny longtime employee of the for­ He leaves two daughters, Robert Helfenbein of Harrison, DOROTHY B. LONDON Weintraub of Cranston; two mer Esso Oil Co. Ethel Herskovits and Suzanne N.Y. He was the brother of the LAKE WORTH, Fla. brothers, Judge William R. She was the sister of the late Uriel and four grandchildren. late Henry Helfenbein. Dorothy 8. London, 68, of 274 Goldberg of Matunuck and Samuel Goldberg of St. Louis, Charles Alexander and Myra His nephew, Samuel Gourse, is A graveside funeral service Chatham Court, died March 4 Mo.; two granddaughters and and Sophie Zaslavsky. a Providence resident. took place March 6 at Hebrew at the JFK Medical Center. She two great-granddaughters. She She is survived by cousins, Funeral services were held at Cemetery in Fall River, Mass. was the wife of Norman Lon­ was the sister of the late Max Beverly Sugerman of Cranston, the Riverside Gramercy The service was coordinated by don. and Hyman Wagner, Harry Joyce Aaron of Cape Cod, Chapel, New York. Contribu­ Mount Sinai Memorial Chapel, Born in Providence, a daugh­ Goldberg, Anna Abrams Mass. , Dr. Howard Blazar of tions in his memory may be 825 Hope St., Providence. ter of the late James Elfros and Newton, Mass., and Carolyn sent to the Zionist Organization Rose (Gold) Efros-Frank, she Kolodney and Esther Gopen. Maillis of Potomac, Md. of America. li ved in Warwick for 20 years. The funeral service was held ESTHER HOFFMAN Besides her husband she March 6 at the Max Sugarman ROSE COHEN HALLENDALE, Fla . - Es­ leaves a son, Mark London of Memorial Chapel, 458 Hope St., Providence. Burial was in DANVILLE, Va. - Rose Co­ JOSEPH HELFENBEIN ther Feinberg Hoffman, of 800 Farmington Hills, Mich., and Lincoln Park Cemetery, War­ hen, 93, a resident of Riverside WARREN, R.l. - Joseph Parkview Drive, died Jan. 29 at two granddaughters. Health Care Center in Danville, Helfenbein, 82, a resident of the Holl ywood Medical Center, A graveside service was held wick. Va ., died there Feb. 27. Crestwood Nursing Home, Holl ywood, Fla . She was the March 7 at Lincoln Park Ceme­ DAVID A. SHIRO She was born in Providence, died there on March 1. wife of John Hoffman. tery, Warwick. Arrangements NORWOOD, Mass. - David daughter of the late Louis and He was born in Fall Ri ver, Besides her husband, she were by the Max Sugarman A. Shiro, 46, of 21 Liberty Lane, Mollie (Hayman) Berman and Mass., a son of the late Harry leaves two sons, William Hoff­ Memoria l Chapel, 458 Hope comptroller for the former had been a resident of Danville, and Sarah (Chislow) Helfen­ man of Ft. Lauderdale, Fla., and St. , Providence. Halpern Bros. Food Brokerage Va ., for the past 20 years where bei n and had resided in Robert Hoffm an of Westerl y, Co. in Wellesley, Mass., for she was a member of Aetz Swansea, Mass., fo r 60 years R.l. ; a daughter, Lynn Mar­ LOUIS NULMAN eight years, died March 1 at avent of Mia mi, Fla.; a brother, Chaim Synagogue and was a until moving to Warren in HO LLYWOOD, Fl a. - Louis Norwood Hospital. He was the life member of Hadassah. 1993. David Fei nberg of Warwick, Nullman, 82, of 4200 Hillcrest husband of Phyllis (Grossman) R.l. , and three grandchildren. She is survived by one For over 50 years he was Drive, fou nder and president of Shiro. She was the sister of the late daughter, Dovie Melnick of manager of the fo rmer Helfe n­ the Alden Autoparts Ware­ Born in Providence, a son of Danville, Va., and four grand- bein General Merchandise Edwin Feinberg. house, Somerset, Mass., died Estell e (Solomon) Shiro of War­ A graveside service was hel d Feb. 27 at Holl ywood Memo­ wick and the late Murray Shiro, Jan. 31 at Mt. Nebo Cemetery, rial Hospital. He was the hus­ he had lived in Norwood since Miami, Fla. band of Helen (Bl oom) Nul­ 1978, previously living in Prov­ man. idence. Two Cemetery Plots He was a graduate of Bent­ LAWRENCE C. KIMMEL Born in Fall River, Mass., he ley College. He previously LINCOLN PARK CEMETERY was a son of the late Hyman PROVIDENCE - Lawrence and Annie (Soforenko) Nul­ worked as an offi cer for C.S. 1469 Post Road, Warwick, Rhode Island C. Kimmel, 59, of Diane Drive, man. Packaging Co. of Providence Row H, Plots 29 & 30, including Perpetual Care a construction superintendent Mr. Nulman was a member fo r 10 years. He was a member fo r the Otis Elevator Co., Provi­ of Temple Beth-El, Fall River, of the Palestine Sh rine and the SUBSTANTIAL REDUCTION IN COST dence, previous! y in Rochester, the Watuppa Masonic Lodge, Red wood Lodge F&AM. Call Dr. Sydney Koret N.Y., fo r the past 37 years, died and the B'nai B'rith, Boston. He Besides his wife and mother, Feb. 25 at Miriam Hospital. He A.M. (716) 235-7280 • P.M. (716) 244-0967 was a graduate of Durfee Tech, he leaves a son, Lee A. Shiro at was the husband of Marlene now the University of Massa­ home; and a sister, Joyce Shiro (Glover) Ki mmel. chusetts. He was a member of of Braintree, Mass. Born in Rochester, N.Y., a the Ledgemont and Hillcrest A funeral service was held son of the late Louis T. and Country Clubs. March 6 at Mount Sinai Memo­ Marie (Roy) Kimmel, he lived Besides his wife, he leaves rial Chapel, 825 Hope St., MT. SINAI MONUMENTS in Coventry for 12 years. two daughters, Joyce Kachapis Providence. Burial was in Lin­ Besides his wife he leaves of Barrington, and Sybil coln Park Cemetry in Warwick. Our owner, Mitchell ... his father and three sons, Douglas and Alan Michelson of Newton, Mass.; a grandfather... have been privileged to provide Kimmel, both of Rochester, and sister, Id a Wassell of Bal Har­ DAVID SILVERMAN over 8 ,000 monuments in RI Jewish Cemeteries Ronald Freeman of Coventry; bour, Fla.; a brother, Max Nul­ PROVIDENCE - David Sil­ since the 1870s for two reasons ... the quality three daughters, Theresa Beuh­ man of Providence, and fi ve verman, 87, of 576 Smith St., ler of Rochester, Christine grandchildren. died Feb. 26 at Roger Williams is the finest and the price is the lowest. Hammel of Churchville, N.Y., A graveside service was held Hospital in Providence. and Constance Eperlein of at Temple Beth-El Cemetery, He was the husband of the Call 331-3337 for assistance. Woodbine, Md.; two brothers, Fall River. late Alice (Goldman) Silverman James Kimmel of Holly, N.Y., and was born in Lithuania, son of the late Peter and Bessie Sil­ BESSIE E. POMARANS verman. PROVIDENCE - Bessie E. He had been a resident of For over 40 years, the owner of Mount Sinai Memorial Chapel. .. Pom~rans, 89, of Bay Tower Providence for 72 years and Mitchell. .. has served Rhode Island Jewish families over 8,000 times ... Nursing Home, 101 Plain St., was a roofer for many years formerly of the Jewish Home with the former Providence as a professional Jewish funeral director. .. as did his father and for the Aged, died March 4 at Sheet Metal Co., retiring in grandfather since the 1870s... with honesty the home. She was the wife of 1971. and integrity. the late Joseph Pomarans. 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LAWN CARE AND YARD WORK CRANSTON - Stella Sklut, " Then I asked w hat the girl Moslem Arab sen ior citizens LAWN CUT and YARD WORK by depend ­ 81, of 501 Reservoir Ave., died had learned from the incident. Warmline share a common facility. It able , experienced college students. Quality March 1 at home. The mom said she learned it work at an affordable price. Call Anthony (Continued from Page 20) serves the mentally frail a nd Born in Cranston, she was a wasn't worth the risk; that it (401) 723-9101 . 5/6/ 94 " Then I went on to the the physically disabled elderly daughter of the late William R. was better to save up and buy equally thorny issue of th e sis­ and their families, providing and Pearl (Benomovitz) Sklut. tapes. (So, it isn't th at stealing MERCURIO PAINTING. Interior and Exterior ter's opinion. Was it help or in­ personal, paramedical and so­ Miss Sklut was a clerical is wrong; maybe that value will painting. staining, power-washing. Expert terference? 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The funeral service was held (Continued from Page 5) Monday at 4 p.m., prior to the Thursday helpful. March is Cataract Awareness when the ad is scheduled to appear. March 2 a t Mount Sinai Memo­ " We brie fly disn•ssed ways at the seams and are using ev­ Month. The Rhode Island Soci­ rial C h apel, 825 Hope St., to handle unsolicite-:l advice. I ery inch of space to accommo­ ety to Prevent Blindness will be This newspaper will not , knowingly , accept any advertising for real estate which is in Providence. Burial was in Lin­ added the reworking relation­ date those who come to the conducting free cataract screen­ coln Park Cemetery, Warwick. violation of the A.I. Fair Housing Act and ships with adult siblings is center." ing at these locations: Section 804 (C) of Title VIII of the 1968 Civil something we often he lp peo­ The center reflects a growing East Side Senior Center, 670 Rights Act . Our readers are hereby informed Poetry Contests ple with in counseling. I then trend among Israeli Arab N. Main St., Providence, R.l., that all dwelling/housing accommodations asked her if sh e would like to women, more of whom now advertised in this newspaper are available on March 10, 1 to 3 p.m. Screening an equal opportunity basis. iContinued from Page 25) be on our mailing list for future have outside employmen t and will be by Dr. Will iam An­ are not available to care for rlreoni. Competition fo r s tudents in Family Life Education pro­ their extended family. It is a re­ grades 9 to 12. grams. She said, 'Ye~ thanks,' Davinci Center, 470 Charles Antique Refinishing although a caller can remain lief for a working Arab woman St., Providence, R.I., March 23, Entries may be submitted by PROFESSIONAL STRIPPING anonymous if he or she to know that her Arab elderly I to 3 p.m. Screening will be by REGLUEING • REPAIRS fl students residing in Rhode ls­ chooses." parents will be well cared for. Dr. Ann Perlow. 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Studies, the most advanced of the college's divisions of Jewish Blind Rabbi To Receive studies, to fulfill his require­ ments in this area. Ordination at Convocation With the assistance of " my rebbeim (teachers and rabbis) Rabbi David Keehn is one of four-year program of study and and my friends, who were hesi­ PLIGHTS & RIGHTS 144 rabbis who will be formally experiential education required tant and over-protective at first ordained at the quadrennial for semikhah (ordination) by but became more comfortable Chag HaSemikhah (rabbinic RIETS. with me as I became more com­ convocation) of Yeshiva Uni­ Unlike his peers, however, fortable with myself," Keehn versity's affiliated Rabbi Isaac Keehn is legally blind. did indeed graduate on time. Elchanan Theological Semi­ Keehn draws upon the chal­ " I did about 90 percent nary (RI ETS) on March 6 in lenges he has faced to help ease through tapes, lots of them, Dear Dr. Imber: designed to insure expelled stu­ New York City. the pain and suffering of oth­ and through live readers and During the past several dents are provided with a free, ers. He is a pastoral care resi­ participation in a chavrusah months my teenage daughter appropriate education. Some dent with Hospital Chaplaincy, (Talmud discussion and study has been aggravated by some school districts have agreed to Inc., performing chaplaincy du­ group)," he said. " Also, my of the students who attend provide expelled students with ties at Memorial Sloan Ketter­ rebbeim were always ex­ her high school. home-tutorial instruction for ing Cancer Center and New tremely accommodating." · A few weeks ago, she re­ five hours per week. York Hospital-Cornell Medical turned to school after hours to When a student with disabili­ Center, both in New York City. pick up some materials she ties brings a weapon to school, " I truly feel that this (chap­ had left in her locker, She en­ the district can elect to suspend laincy work) is my niche," countered a group of kids who that student; however, the stu­ Keehn said, explaining that he l\fiILER'S made some nasty remarks to dent cannot be suspended for primarily services the bone TT4 HOPE STREET, PROVIDENCE her, When she left the build­ more than 10 days without a marrow transplant unit at ing, she ran into some of the review of the individualized Sloan Kettering and the neo­ same students and a few educational program (IEP). If natal/ pediatric intensive care more. When they yelled at the student's behavior is deter­ unit at Cornell Medical and, in PASSOVER her and came to within a few mined to be a function of dis­ addition, serves as the Jewish feet, she pulled out a knife. ability, then the student cannot chaplain at New York Hospital­ MENU The other students backed be automatically expelled. Queens. off. Then, she left. The district's superintendent Rabbi David Keehn " l enjoy helping people in The next day, although she can place the matter before the l!'.f Gefilte Fish Like his peers, the 26-year­ their time of need and working did not have the knife with Family Court when the student old Belle Harbor, N.Y., native with them to try to ease, or at Chopped Liver her, she admitted to a guid­ is perceived to be "of danger to l!'.f has completed the intensive least, cope with their pain and ance counselor that she had self or others." The district, suffering." Chicken Soup the knife that day. She was through its IEP team is still re­ l!'.f "What he's achieved is sim­ suspended from school. sponsible for the education of a with Matzoh Balls ply extraordinary," Rabbi Ze­ We were then told that a student who has a disability. It would also seem appropri­ vulun Charlop, Max and Mar­ l!'.f Roasted Brisket hearing would be held in a New goals, objectives, and ate to engage the assistance of a ion Grill Dean of RIETS, said, with Gravy few days. After the hearing, placement alternatives may consultant, counselor, clinical noting that Keehn is " probably we were advised that she need to be designated. Parents social worker or psychologist to one of only a handful, at most, l!'.f Roasted Veal would not be permitted to at­ are included by federal regula­ help your daughter address re­ of blind rabbis in the world." with Herb Gravy tend the high school until the tions as an integral part of the sponsible choices. For Keehn, earning ordina­ next school year, IEP team. It is possible that this very l!'.f Roasted Capon Even if your daughter does unfortunate situation may tion is strictly a matter of deter­ We do not condone her car­ mination. "I've never let the not manifest a specific disabil­ prove to be helpful to your rying the knife. In fact, we word 'can't' stop me. Saying l!'.f' Potato Kugel were unaware that she even ity, you can arrange to continue daughter. It is fortunate that neither she nor anyone else 'can't' really means 'won't," he had a knife. Naturally, we are her education in a private or re­ said. "I've always believed that l!'.f Fartel Kugel ligious school, pending her ac­ was injured. very concerned about the sit­ one can do what he or she ceptance to another educa­ Dr. Imber is a professor of Special uation. Can the school depart­ wants with the proper training l!'.f Carrot Kugel tional institution. Education at Rhode Island College, ment expel her from school? and, more importantly, the NEW THIS YEAR! It would be appro.priate to re­ P,ast president of the illtem ational What can we do about the sit­ proper attitude." Pareve Chocolate Truffle view the matter with an attor­ Council for Children with Behavioral uation? Keehn entered Yeshiva Col­ Cake and White ney familiar with educational Disorders, a 111e111ber of the pro/es- . Overwhelmed lege "determined to graduate Chocolate Fro6ted Cake law. The district's decision may sional advisory board of the Rhode Dear Overwhelmed: Island Leaming Disabilities Associa­ on time, with the rest of my There is much to be con­ be appealed to the Commis­ class." He simultaneously en­ sioner of Education. tion and president of Psychoeduca­ 751-8682 • 521-0368 cerned about. Given the in­ rolled in the Yeshiva Program/ Such an appeal is "de novo." tional Consultants, Inc. Questions creasing frequency and inten­ Mazer School of Talmudic According to counsel at the about teaming and behavioral prob- sity of school violence, district's Rhode Isl.and Department of are establishing strict policies le111 s 111ay be forw arded to him at 145 r------~..------­ Education, a "de novo" review Water111 an St., Providence, R.I. 02906 on weapons. entitles a parent to a new hear­ (401 ) 421 -4004. All co111munication Several school districts in will be held strictly confidential. Rhode Island have adopted a ing. "zero tolerance policy" en­ dorsed by Attorney General PROVIDENCE BASED Jeff Pine. This policy defines weapons in very specific terms Recommended by local physicians and rabbis - knives are included. The policy mandates that bringing a weapon on school grounds, re­ gardless of the purpose, is un­ Bl. Sl'.',;ESS PH.<>FII.ES acceptable. A violation of this policy can result in immediate police involvement, detain­ SHMUEL TAITELBAUM ment to the training school, CERTIFIED MOHEL suspension, possible expulsion 274-3298 861-1403 from the child's school for the remainder of the school term. DOES YOUR BUSINESS PROVIDE Expulsion is not automatic. A prompt hearing before OUTSTANDING OR UNIQUE members of the school commit­ SERVICES TO THE COMMUNITY? tee is necessary. However, the The school year is half over! committee can indeed elect to Why not let our readers know about it? suspend a student for the re­ Does your child feel it all over? The Rhode Island Jewish Herald takes mainder of the term with "just Is it time to seek professional help? "A CLOSER LOOK" cause" - when a student Rhode brings a weapon to school - in at business in Island and order to protect the safety of Psychoeducational Consultants Southeastern Massachusetts other students, teachers, and in every Issue. administrators. Steve C. Imber, Ph.D. A story on your business, complete with photos, However, school committees 14 5 Watermc111 Street, Providence, RI 02906 will let our reoders know an about your work can weigh individual circum­ and what you have to offer the community. stances and elect to impose no (401) 2 76-5775 penalties or can provide alter­ FOR MORE INFORMATION ON • independent evaluations • attention deficits "A CLOSER LOOK" native educational support. It is • learning disabi 11ties • behavioral disorders my understanding that the CALL MYRNA OR JEANETTE AT Commissioner of Education FREE INITIAL CONSULTATION 724-0200 h ,1:, ,, bill before the legislature

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by Alison Smith be." Her tone implied that she Herald Co-Editor had seen some wild plant dis­ When I first heard about the plays that weren't all they were Rhode Island Flower Show, I cracked up to be. I learned that was a little skeptical. It was a the lady's name was Dorothea nice idea, but what could we do Powel, that she lives in Massa­ in Rhode Island that wouldn't chusetts, and that she had her be totally overshadowed by the first flower show experience Boston behemoth (the Boston when she was 16, which was 64 flower show last weekend), years ago. Apparently she had which has been an East Coast been a Bostonflowershowdevo­ event for decades? tee for most of that time, but It turns out that what Rhode here she was, enthusiastic as all Island could do was produce a get-out about this new show on show that was disti nctively the block. 'Rhode Islandish.' I spent quite a long time at I'd only been at the show the convention center that after­ about 15 minutes when an el­ noon, and I became more and egantlydressed lady with a cane more convinced that Ms. Powel An oriental stone lantern brought this to my attention. had been correct when she said accents the Haskell Azalea We were bothadrniringa dis­ ourshowwasdifferent ... pleas­ collection. play, and she turned to me and antly different. But it wasn't said, "This show is excellent! It until I was driving home that I figure I'm looking at it when I has a special ambiance. It's so realized what the differences enter a supermarket and cannot easy for people to walk through, were. Size. There is a point past read the signs over the aisles at isn't it?" which anything can become too the back of the store, from the She paused as if searching big-out of scale for humans. I front. I have fairly good eye- for the right words. "It's differ­ ent. It's just like Rhode Island, isn' t it? It is really excellent. By the way, have you seen the wild plant display?" I was still working on that bit about it being like Rhode Is­ land, so I just shook my head. She got a firm grip on my One young gardener gets down and dirty at the Children's Activity arm. "Oh, it is outstanding. It is Area of the Rhode Island Spring Flower & Garden Show. what a wild plant display should Rp What's new at the Regency Plaza? Distinctive Penthouse Suites, designed for your gracious living. • Six custom-designed floor plans from which to choose, ALL offering personalized interior designs • 1,500 to 2,200 sq. ft. of luxurious living space This domed greenhouse, part of the Rhode Island Farm Bureau • Formal dining room exhibit, is exploding with red tulips, pink geraniums, and fresh • Master bedroom suites with bath green foliage. • Eat-in kitchens • Laundry room Happy Passover From your friends at Merry Maids

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sight, so if I have trouble, so do a lot of other people. The Boston show passed that point long ago. It's huge, it's gor­ geous, but you feel never bean­ like one ant among other Bos­ thousands of ants ton," and it's moving through an ant-farm this opinion tunnel as you shuffle past the tha t serves to make the Peter Rabbit better watch out displays. Bostonshow 'seU-aware.' (At one for Mr. MacGregor, in this Ambience. No other word is time it used to refer to itself as exhibit by the farm bureau. quite so appropriate. The Bos­ 'The Hub of the Universe,' if ton show exposes you to the you can believe that! That's children's activity area where kind of perfection only achieved where we get the term "The the plants got dug up as often as by theapplicationoflotsof time, Hub" for Boston.) If you knew they got planted and kids made energy and money. It's like someone like Boston, you might seedling pots out of newspaper walking through The Breakers. be tempted to say, "Oh lighten or tried to poke a chicken's eye Verynice, all that gilt and gleam­ up!" out by sticking a finger through ing wood, but it could as well Rhode Island's already got­ thechickenwire ... they all made Carrying us directly into spring is this woodland exhibit by the have been brought in from an­ ten the message. One of the most people smile. Rhode Island Wild Plant Society. other planet, most of it, for all important, and I hope most en­ People smiled a lot at the the use we'll be able to make of during, qualities of this show, Rhode Island show. In Boston, Thauks for giving us a little serves special praise for its ere­ what we see and like. was its humor and down-to­ they tend to be impressed, not taste of the d ifferent - the un­ a tion of an entirely natural look­ The exhibits at the Rhode Is­ earth quality. The scarecrow, entertained, and plants come usual. "Cross Roads" was un­ ing bit of woodland. I can imag­ Iandshowwerealmostallattain­ foxes peeking out from under fi rst, and you'd better believe it. like anything I'd seen before. ine how much work went into able by ordinary human beings evergreens, the somewhat If I had to makeup a list of Lots of people stopped to study that. But it gave off a quietness with reasonable amounts of scruffy but very lovable rabbit recommendations, criticisms it, and then came back again. and peace that our real wood­ money and time. You were not in the strawberry patch, the little a nd commendations for the Give us something unexpected lands wrap around you. over-awed. You could relate. concrete animal hose attach­ show, this is what I would say. every year. I guess it all boils down to Self-importance. Boston is al- ment squatting on the lawn, the Thank you so much for those Please don' t let this show saying, "Rhode Island, I think lines of chairs here, there and grow ti ll it chokes on its own you're on to somethi ng." everywh_ere, where tired people success. Be tter two s hows, could get off their feet and rest spring and fa ll, or some other for a little whi le. Always, please form of split, than one event leave space for those seats. grown to user-hostile d imen­ REPOTTING The chi ldren's activity area sions. FROM $2.00 was a constantly repeated suc­ Keep the aisles open. Con­ cess ... a wonderful idea beau­ ti nuespacing theexhibitsso that tifully carried out. waiting and shuffling, waiting PLANTIQUES Dooryards and backyards and shuffling, are kept to a mini­ ONE A LFRED STO N E RD. and woodsy spots-keep them mum. PAWTUCKET in the show forever. The Wild Plant Society de- Susanne Zucker• 724-2405 Life• Home Auto• Business For All Your Insurance Needs

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Spring is the Ideal Time Landscape Lighting for Repotting House Plants for Beauty, Safety

by Susanne Zucker stems, perhaps even cut back in two or three spots against the and Security Special to the Herald roots on some. sink.Ifitseemstobereallystuck, Pesach is only a few weeks A day or two after watering use a sharp knife around the by George M. Gregorian has the added benefit of creat­ away - Biblical reckoning is is the best time for surgery, so edges - like loosening a cake Special to the Herald ing dramatic nighttime scenes the first full moon in Aviv the soil is neither too dry nor too from a pan. Carefully place your With spring just around the without harsh glare. (spring), which is planting time wet. Choose a convenient work fingers, palm side down, around corner, it is time to start think­ Gentle illumination of walks, in Israel. area. For smaller plants spread­ the base of the plant at soil level ing about home improvements, steps and driveways guides pe­ Althoughwemaystillbecop­ ing newspaper in the kitchen and flip the pot over. The especially to our yards and gar­ destrian traffic around your ing with snow and freezing tem­ sink makes cleanup easy. For rootball and soil should slide den areas. As our landscapes property and safely to your peratures, it is time to think larger pots, several layers of out together into your hand. wake up from this long and hard door. Having several areas about our indoor plants. Soon newspaper over a plastic doth Examine the roots. If more winter, and flowers begin to around the property artistically they will be waking, respond­ on a table work well to contain soil than roots are visible, re­ poke out of the still chilly soil, illuminated provides a comfort­ ing to the longer days. Now, the debris. place in a dean pot of the same we look forward to a time when able feeling every time you look before they start to grow, is the To loosen a plant from a small size. If roots cover the soil, a wecanagainenjoytheoutdoors. out a window at night. If there ideal time to repot, trim leafless pot, tap the edge or side gently (Continued on Next Page) Everything begins to look alive are lighted items in the distance, as springtime colors explode anythingthatcomesbetweenyou with every bloom. and that light is now visible. During the sunlight hours, Most landscape lighting sys­ nature is bathed in a bright and tems operate on low voltages, even light, but what happens at whichareveryefficientand pro-

Susanne Zucker of Plantiques can repot your plants before they wake up from their winter naps, A well-designed lighting system provides safety and security or nurse your sick plants back to health in her 'plant hospital.' Herald Photo by fea11ette Hidalgo while beautifying your home's exterior. This design, by Landscape Lighting Concepts, demonstrates how wonderfully security lighting can be worked into your landscape.

~ night? As darkness descends, vide more light output per watt all things outdoors get hidden of electrical consumption, re­ in the shadows. One way to ex­ ducing your electric bills; 12- FLOURISHES tend the time that we can enjoy volt lighting is safe to have out­ ~E~ Lasting our beautiful yards and gardens doors, especially where children ~pr/I /wp,/6P ~ -. Impressions is with landscape lighting. and pets are about. -,.ffft Lighting systems use mostly There are several kit-type CARDS • GIFTS • ACCESSORIES ~i~t~ small and hidden fixtures that lighting sets available at most ~ gently highlight and enhance home centers and department HOURS: TuESDAY-SATURDAY 10 AM-6 PM features within your property. stores. These are relatively inex­ 769A HOPE STREET, PROVIDENCE, RHODE ISLAND 02906 401-273-6891 ~~Jj In addition, landscape lighting pensive and are generally good can provide safe and effective for familiarizing yourself with ~~~;;ff unique hrn1cJ -rm i111ccl illumination for · pools, decks the whole concept. They are, ,~ and s1c ncilccl clcsigns. and other recreational areas. however, limited in style and Outdoor evening entertainment function. can be extended with subtle, yet If you are not the do-it-your­ Hcsiclcnrial functioning lighting. self type, there are companies ancl Conm1crcic1l. Besides beautifying your that offer professional design CARPET & UPHOLSTERY CLEANING home and grounds, a well-de­ and installation service of cus­ RESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL signed lighting system can pro­ tom, high-quality, low-voltage :liii. " -'' vide safety, security and added landscape lighting systems. These systems can maximize Laurie Miller comfort for your family and in­ NOWETIWESS 40 I /885·4 158 vited guests, while deterring your landscape investment by unwanted intruders. providing four seasons of CLEANWELL, INC.• 785-4133 :J'.ijtf Theresa Oeilers Unlike bright and obtrusive beauty, safety and security. ~,. 40 I /294-3902 floodlights, landscape lighting George Gregorian is the owner of Landscape Lighting Concepts in Cranston . For more information, call 942-3990. • SALES Specializing in Lighting for: • DESIGN • Walks • INSTALLATION • Patios LANDSCAPE Custom Low-Voltage • Landscape Features LIGHTING • Pools EXPERT MOVING Landscape Lighting CONCEPTS • Ponds AND STORAGE • Gazebos Systems LOCAL AND LONG DISTANCE • Decks (401) 942-3990 Fully Insured Don't eettle for cheap • Docks Fax ( 401) 946-5581 REASONABLE RATES plaetic lighting in your yard • Architectural Features ... CALL US/ 50 Mark Drive, Cranston, R.l. 02920 785-0lSZ R.I. CONTRACTOR'S REGISTRATION #6918 Call For Estimates SPRING HOME & GARDEN THE RHODE ISLAND JEWISH HERALD, THURSDAY, MARCH 10, 1994- AS

Pest Control Tips for Spring

by Tony DeJesus on your home, they need a daily are conducive to infestations of Special to the Herald supply of moisture. Much of carpenter ants and termites. All Snowstorms, ice storms, be- themoisturecanbeobtained leaksshouldberepaired low-zero wind chill fac- from the soil where it lives. and the surrounding ar- tors... what a winter ' However, moist wood will eas allowed to dry out. this has been! But don't take care of several of the .,,J~llltM111, An area you may not despair-soontherewill insect's needs. think to check is your be sunshine, warm tern- :···. To preventtermiteinfesta- gutters. When the gut- peratures, ball games... . tions, look for areas in and ters become clogged and insects. ·.·_ : · aroundyourhomewhereyou with leaves and debris, A few moments spent have soil and wood contact, such rainwater backs up into the in the early spring inspect- as firewood stacked on the soffits of the house, creating a ing the outside of your home ground or against the house. moisture problem perfect for in­ may help preventproblems with Firewood should be stacked off sect infestation. termites, carpenter ants and the ground and, if possible, at Carpenter ants, mosquitoes, other pests. This is part of inte- least SO feet away from the mud waspsandgnatswillbreed grated pestmanagement(IPM), house. . in the gutter's moist debris and a holistic approach to pest con- Wooden steps and house the wet areas it creates. The trol which deals not only with shingles in contact with soil are simple answer to this problem the elimination of current ~pest other areas that are con- is to have your gutters cleaned problems, but also works ducive to termite infes- so that the water runs out with in preventing future infes- tations. no backups. tations. If you have areas of Inspect your property for With a little knowledge your house where the trees and shrubs to be sure they and a lot of common sense, shingles are very close are not touching or overhang- much of the work can be done to the ground, simply take a ing your house or its roof. Plant Classic Flooring by the homeowner or tenant. rake and move the soil away life too close can act as a high- Your kitchen can have that classic look with the simple instal­ All insects need food, water from the house so that way for insects to crawl lation of a tile floor. Durable, easy to clean, and just plain beauti­ and shelter to survive. The 1PM atleast18inchesoffoun-¥ ontoandintoyourhouse. ful, tile flooring can change the entire feel of your interior design. approach is to find the reasons dation is exposed. Check the foundation the pest is living where it is and Any areas of your of your home for cracks alter the environment to make it home where you have and holes that will allow spect the foundation is to go They can use the latest in pest difficult for the insect to survive. had leaks are potential insects and mice to enter into the basement during the management techniques to treat In order for termites to feed problems. These areas easily. A good way to in- day and turn out all the lights. your home in the safest manner. Any area where you can see Finally, be sure the person sunlight is a spot that should be who does your service is prop­ ming to ba lance the overall For plants that are semi-tree sealed with cement or caulking. erly licensed with the state in Repotting growth pattern. or tree size, it is advisable to Vacuum cleaners are a pow­ which you live. (Continued on Next Page) Mist or spray to wash the merely top-dress each year, and erful tool in pest control. Spi­ Tony Dejesus is the pest control larger pot is called for. Choose a leaves, and water well. Let the repot only about every three or ders can be greatly reduced by manager for New England Pest pot only one size larger. excess water drain off. four years. Top dressing is the simply vacuuming the spider, Control. Call 941-5700or toll-free, Lightly loosen the old soil and The plant will be somewhat removal of the upper two or its eggs and the webs from the (800) 637-3737 in Rhode Island, clean away any dead roots along shocked by all this handling so three inches of soil and the re­ cornersand walls. Vacuums can (800) 851-5151 in Massachusetts the bottom and sides of the root give it two or three days' rest in placement of old soil with new also reduce fleas by picking up or Connecticut. ball. (This is where you get your a moderately lit area. Bright light potting medium. Water well, their eggs, larvae, pupae and hands into the soil for a true would cause s tress to the mist spray the leaves, and prune adults as well as the small par­ sense of "planting"!) In the bot­ shocked roots. to shape, and to encourage new ticles of food where they feed . PLAN YOUR FLOWER tom of the new pot, place about Afterresting,theplantmaybe growth. Always be sure to dispose of the half an inch of perlite or small moved to its usual place in your Susanne Zucker is the proprietor vacuum cleaner bags outside GARDEN NOW! pebbles for drainage, then about home. In a week you may begin of Plantiques, One Alfred Stone your house to prevent insects ORDER YOUR ANNUALS half an inch of soil. Repotting normal feeding for a growth pe­ Road, Pawtucket, R.I., where house­ from breeding in them. AND PERENNIALS TODAY tip: place the old pot in the cen­ riod, according to directions on plants may be bought, repotted, If you have done all of this PLANTIQUES ter of the new, at this point, and the package of plant food. nursed or boarded. and you still have the problem, it maybe time to call ina profes­ ONE ALFRED STONE RD., PAWTUCKET fill around it to a depth of an Susanne Zucker• 724-2405 inch or two. Firm the soil, re­ sional pest control company. move the pot, and you should Spring Comes to have the perfect space for the plant. Gently place the plant in Roger Williams Park GLASS MIRRORS the hole and fill soil around the & sides to the same level as the The Providence Parks Department's annual spring flower show base of the plant stem(s). will open March 26 and run through April 6, at the Charles H. Custom Wall Mirrors Again, press lightly but Smith greenhouses, Roger Williams Park. The greenhouses will be open seven days a week, from 11 a.m. Insulated Glass • Safety Glass • Window Glass • Table Tops firmly all around to ensure soil­ Patio Doors · Shower Doors· Store Fronts and-root contact. Try to leave to4p.m. about half an inch to an inch of Daffodils, tulips, hyacinths, primroses, New Guinea impatiens, space between the soil level and hydrangeas, azaleas, Gerbera daisies, cinerarias and lilies should GENERAL GLASS CO. the top of the pot. This allows be in full bloom· for the show. 100 Calder Street, Cranston, Rhode Island for watering without run-over. Call 785-9450, ext. 250, or 467-9231 on weekends. 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Right in Your 01n1n Backyard

by Alison Smith a measuring eye. Every place focal point. If you want to have Herald Co-Editor where people will walk must be one of those Victorian "witching Some people regard their at least three feet wide. A clump balls" out there, go get one. backyard as just the space that of white birc-h may be only a Maybe a tiny goldfish and keeps their house from bump­ couple of feet across in its youth, waterlily pool would look nice. ing into the house behind them. but it will lean outwards from Sounds good to me. Set one Big mistake! Never underesti­ its center as it grows, so move it up, and plant a small weeping­ mate the power of a well-de­ a "little further from the sand type tree beside it, to reflect in signed backyard. box. Measure. (Measure twice, the water, and draw attention Most city backyards are fairly plant once.) down to it. Points of interest. small, so whatever you do to The bottom line on backyards They should reflect your inter­ improve them will really show is that they should be for the ests, your affections. up. One big geranium - what family to enjoy itself in, without Curves create a greater illu­ is that to the person who owns a worrying about what other sion of distance. If you can ar­ marble palace? But one big red people will think. Privacy-or range to have your walkway geranium in full bloom, at the even the illusion of privacy-is curve around that cluster of foot of your back steps, can re­ pretty important. If you cannot birches, or that oriental stone lan­ ally brighten your mornings. afford walls or fences, walk your tern and its surrounding rose Mowing your backyard property and figure out the lines garden, you'll visually lengthen should take you about ten min­ of sight from neighboring your whole yard. But a curve utes. You' ll get the same sweet houses. Decide where it will be must go around something. No green scent, the same soft cut­ important to feel unobserved. point of interest or obstruction grass tickle on the soles of your Break those lines of sight with (like a big, partially submerged bare feet, the same stains on your a group of inexpensive young boulder) means no curve. white shorts as you would if deciduous trees, or two or three Containerswillbeyourmagic you'd just mowed an acre- but beach umbrellas in a cluster like wand in the backyard. You can you'll get them with a lot less big flowers, or a rose arbor. bring on a new, fresh cast of char­ sweat.Startlookingatyourback­ How about a set of those acters every month or so in an yard with a positive attitude. wooden benches that face each inexpensive container, and Before you actually buy a big otherina big swing, with a small whisk away the players who are geranium or put down some peaked roof overhead? You can beginning to look seedy. Away grass seed, remember backyards sit, and swing, and be hidden with the tired daffodils, and you have envied ... yards you from view all at the same time. bring on the tulips. Say good­ For Safety and Beauty loved to spend time in, or saw Or you might consider a gazebo bye to those tulips and take a Modern motion detector lights come in various styles and once and remembered for years. -they are back in fashion now. look at this basket of marine colors to complement any home. These Intelectron motion Whatwasitthatattracted you? A You can buy them to be profes­ heliotrope. A container can be detectors utilize a high-tech infrared system to sense move­ sturdy swing under a big tree ... sionally constructed on si te, or almost anything that ever did ment and automatically turn lights on to welcome you home, brick walls and ivy and a bronze from a lumberyard to be put up contain something, unless it was greet visitors or deter prowlers. sundial. .. a blooming jungle of by your own family on week­ something toxic. We' ve used flowers in pots and cans and ends. Privacy. Got to have it! cheap, neutral-colored plastic buckets? Remember .. . ? Once you have a basic yard dishpans with drainage holes Put it down on paper. Write layout in mind, you can begin to punchedinthebottoms,claypots, or draw or scribble everything think in terms of the other inexpensive paint buckets, old Odor Elimination you think you'd like to have in plantings. Go with odd num­ wheelbarrows, hotel-size tin cans your backyard. Work up a little bers, but not one, usually. 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Simple Steps to Fro111 Garden to Cupboard By Stacey A. Pacheco resistant to diseases and pests. metal jar rack. This insert will BeHer Bulbs Herald Co-Editor Just as vegetables have prevent jars from cracking as they To us they seem ordinary, but changed, so have our ways of will not be able to touch each Few moments in life are as seed pods. It will put its energy to people living on the frontiers preparing and storing them for other during the water process. welcome as the first sign of into building a strong, healthy fresh vegetables for dinner were the table. Examine jars for nicks, cracks spring, when the green shoots bulb for next year's bloom. This something special. Although, Of all the changes in home or sharp edges, then wash jars of fall-planted bulbs first pop technique is especially helpful when times were good, the cup­ food gardening, perhaps the and lids in hot, soapy water. up out of the ground. They for tulips, but is.labor intensive boards were picturesque. ways of preserving have most Sterilizing the jars in boiling promise and deliver spectacu­ and best confined to bulbs, in Today more and more Ameri­ been altered. water for IO minutes is a very lar beauty. the bed and border. For natural­ cans are going back to the soil, Between the centuries domi­ important healthwise stage. Do While you're enjoying the ized bulbs, say a whole field of growing their own produce in nated by dry cold storage and not boil lids. Place them in scald­ view it's a good time to think daffodils, it's not worth the ef­ backyard gardens. pickling and the modern fast­ ing water for at least three min­ ahead to next year's blooms. fort. Natural is natural. In just a century, soil itself freeze era, came the age of home utes or until ready to use. A few simple has changed. There's not a veg­ canning. Select fresh, firm, not over­ steps taken now can etable that hasn' t been changed New techniques perfected in. ripe foods and prepare accord­ pay off with a yard in the years since scientific 1803 for Napoleon's army were ing to recipe. Pack a II foods full of beautiful bulb breeding and cross-mixing. soon applied in commercial can­ loosely to within one inch of jar flowers for many America's mos t popular neries, but not until after the top and add boiling liquid. springs to come. baked potato, the Idaho, was Civil War were they made avail­ Wipe top of jar clean and Give "natural­ presented to the world in 1870 able to the housewife. place lid with sealing composi­ ized" bulbs a spring by the famed plant breeder Canning came into the home tion next to the glass. Screw rust­ energy boost. The Luther Burbank. with production of patent jars free bandson firmly and tightly. term naturalized re­ Golden Bantam corn, a home and lids that could be given an Next, place jars on rack in fers to bulbs that are garden favorite, was first offered airtight seal. canner and process for the re­ left in the ground to for sale after the turn-of-the-cen­ Home canning can be the quired lertgth of time. return year after tury by W. Atlee Burpee, a seed most rewarding experience as Once this stage is complete, year. Some are bet­ salesman active in promoting family and friends can experi­ immediately remove jars from ter "returners" than new varieties. More than 90 per­ ence your palate-pleasing fin­ the water and set aside to cool. others. Most tulips, cent of American field corn acre­ ished product. When jars are cold, test the for example, are age today is planted to hybrid In order for the encounter to seal by pressi ng thecenterof the magnifice nt their corn unknown in 1920. be favorable you must have the lid. If it is sealed down and does first year of bloom, Many of today's plants yield right tools for the kitchen. This not flex up, the jar is secure and but diminish over more harvest and are commonly includes a canning pot with a ready for the cupboard. time. On the other hand, narcissi, such as daffodils, will not only return, but mul­ Pre-Sale lnspedion Gives Home ti ply over the years. Bulbs such as tulips are nature's spring When the first gift. Rewarding these plants with a spring Sellers Competitive Edge shoots appear in "energy boost," using a high nitrogen spring, naturalized fertilizer, will help them to return more Most real estate agents will spectors found that the number va riety of other maintenance glorious next year. bulbs appreciate a agree thata houseingood physi­ one problem was improper improvements that will enhance shot of hi gh nitro- cal condition is more likely to grading and drainage around a home's appearance and mar­ gen liquid fertilizer. Mixed in If bulbs are growing in the sell, and command a higher the house, a leading cause of ketability, such as: water accordi-ng to label direc­ lawn, hold off mowing the lawn price, thanonethatneedsa great foundation water penetration. • trimming trees and shrubs tions, the nutrients in this fertil­ until the naturalized bulbs die deal of repair. Yet according to The second most frequently which touch or overhang the izer that the shoots crave can be back. For a good return next home inspection experts, ap­ found problem area was the house; absorbed through the plant's season, let the foliage remain proximately half of the resale electrical system, includingsitu­ • new caulking and weather leaves as well as the roots. for six weeks. This is usually not homes on the market today have ations such as insufficient elec­ stripping around windows and When the blooms of spring a problem for very early bulbs, at least one significant defect, trical service to the house, inad­ doors; bulbsingardenbedshavefaded, such as crocus. However, for and just about all homes need equateoverload protection,and • cleaning gutters of debris cut the flower heads off, but lat.er blooming daffodils, six some maintenance and repair amateur, often dangerous, wir­ and leaves; repairing or replac­ leave the green foliage. Profes­ weeks may be too long to let the work. ing connections. ing cracked or broken gutters, sional bulb growers in Holland lawn grow. In that case, mow To identify the building com­ Roof damage, and mechani­ downspouts, a nd extensions to call it "heading" the bulb. By them down, and next fall con­ ponents that are most in need of cal problems with the heating ensure proper drainage; removing the flower, the plant fine your "daffs" to a more mar­ repair, manysellerscommission and air conditioning systems, • replaci ng bathroom caulk will expend no effort making ginal area of the yard. inspections before putting up were the third and fourth most or grouting where necessary to the "For Sale" sign. The person frequently reported problems. prevent seepage and improve best qualified to do this is an Repairing worn or improper appearance. Free White Flowering Dogwoods experienced professional home roof flashing as well as faulty Tenfreewhitefloweringdog­ enclosed planting instructions. inspector. 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The recently released results consistent change. The use of of the National Kitchen & Bath maple continues to rise, second Association 1993 Trends Sur­ only to oak. Recycling consider­ vey• revealed the latest trends a ti ons in the kitchen have also in kitchen and bathroom design seen an even growth, now in­ and remodeling. cluded in 44 percent of kitchen The survey results revealed projects - up from 37 percent that the average se_lling price for in the previous year's survey. a kitchen is $19,369 at this time, BATHROOM HIGHLIGHTS and the average selling price fo r As in the kitchen, wood cabi­ a bathroom is $8,973. The aver­ nets are insta ll ed most fr e­ age selling price refl ects the to­ quently in bathrooms, 67 per­ tal cost charge to consumers fo r cent of the time, fo llowed by complete kitchen and bathroom laminate, 27 percent of the time. projects in newly constructed or Again, there is an increase in the remodeled homes. use of maple. Two other areas of KITCHEN HIGHLIGHTS the bathroom that have seen a In the kitchen, wood ca binets consid erable surge this year are continue to be the mainstay, rep­ exercise areas and video/stereo/ resenting 80 percent of the cabi­ TV centers. This growth cou Id be nets installed, fo ll owed by lami­ attributed to the return to the nate at 16 percent. However, the home fo r rest and relaxation that type of wood used is showing a we have seen in recent years.

While the majority of kitchen and bath cabinetry is built with woods such as oak and maple, laminates show up in 25 percent of kitchen and bath designs. Laminates offer a greater versatility and durability when in comes to color.

COLOR maries were reported to Although the most popular be used in 2 percent of affinity overall color for both kitchens kitchens and 4 percent of fine c abinetry and millwork and bathrooms continues to be bathrooms. white, there are significa nt in­ SPECIAL DESIGN cent in kitchen projects and 81 veneers and spec ialty creases in the usage of other col­ CONSIDERATIONS percent in bathrooms. This was laminates ors as well. Pastel and primary The 1993 survey also tracked fo llowed by mobility bmitation, colors are up in both rooms. client requests fo r special de­ dexterity limitation and slight 25 eagle street. providence Pastels are now used 9 percent sign criteria. Child-safety con­ limitation considerati ons fo r 401 -453-1882 of the time in kitchens and 22 siderations were the number­ both rooms. percent in bathrooms, and pri- one request of clients, 56 per- •survey based 011 b11 si11 ess co11ducted in 1992.

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MARCH- 10, 1994 1.1. 1 .a=..1.'-..l.1..'-",.__,,._.,.....,,._,rli 'II L'JJ:;;YY:l.JJ.lllUl'\..l"\.LLJ, lllUl'\..JLJrl.l,lVlJ""\.l'\."-...,J.J. J. V 1 [// '-t Rhode Island Shops "Spring into Life" Fashion Show to Benefit Spring Into Fashion American Cancer Society by Stacey A. Pacheco everything" this year, adds Liz will see a lot of pants and skirts Tanger Factory Outlet Cen­ derway at 11:30 a. m. with view­ Herald Co-Editor Laylyberte, Sara's Children's that are long and soft," believes ters, with eight locations ing of ex hibits and registration "Purity is in," says Francie Boutique sales representative. Fair. throughout New England, will followed at 12:30 p.m. with the Christophersen, manager of ''Little girls are back to dressy "After a winter like we've host a special spring preview of luncheon and fashion show. Teddy Bearskins. Children will dresses, and durable cottons had, people want to see bright designer fas hions March 13 at Prizes to be raffled include be wearing "a little of every­ bring bright-colored play wear. colors, so there's some of that in the Providence Marriott. overnight getaways from Mar­ thing - white on white, ivory Little boys will be seen in 100 the stores, too," reminds Blieden. Tanger Factory Outlet Cen­ riott Hotels and Green Granite tones, both mixed together. percent linen suits (with shorts) Artsy hand-painted motifs ters in Bourne, Mass.; Kittery, Motel and Conference Center in Classic spring clothing brings and polo shirts and shorts," she and ethnic looking dress will also Maine, and North Conway, North Conway, N.H., flower ar­ "timeless styles of neutral colors continues. be part of 1994. N.H., will provide fashions di­ rangements from local florists, and natural 100 percent cotton Chistophersen and Layly­ Hats are big this year. Not rect from favori te brand name a crystal bowl from Ross Simon, berte agree neons just because they give an outfit designers and manufacturers. and s hopping sprees from are out and pastels a flattering finish, but more im­ Proceeds from the combina­ Tanger Factory Outlet Centers are in. portantly for health reasons. tion fashion show, educational and much more. Color schemes "Dermatologists a re con­ exhibit and luncheon will benefit Your $20 donation provides for women are de­ cerned," says Barbara Sydlow­ the American Ca ncer Society. all this and the knowledge that scribed by Peter ski, owner of Tre Sorelle Ltd. Models are Reach to Recov­ you are contributing to breast Blieden, owner of "People should start wearing ery volunteers. The Reach to Re­ cancer research, education and his eponymous hats to protect their skin from covery program is designed to services. women's clothing the sun's rays," she adds. help women meet the physical, To order your tickets and help store: "The biggest It is now common knowl­ emotional and cosmetic needs in the fight against breast cancer, single color theme edge that overexposure to the related to their disease and/ or call (800) ACS-2345 outside will be earthy tone, sun is a leading ca use of skin treatment of breast cancer. Rhode Island, and 722-8480 in primarily based ca ncer. Once people get used to This exciting event gets un- Rhode Island. on natural colors, wearing a hat, they find it a fun such as ivory, cela­ accent. don (celery), butter "Women don't fo llow fash­ look fo r spring in the softer col­ - as suspenders are still fash­ and natural cream ion like they used to. It's what ors" for men this spring. ionable." and beige color." ever works for you. Don't buy "Glen plaids (dark or light) This year seems like another Hats Off for Spring '94 The irreplace­ wid e pants if you're 5 feet tal l. .. are very much in style. Men's "anything goes" -with the clas­ able "cotton and it won' t work. For that height a trousers are becoming more ag­ sics to ethnic surrounding styles Hat Designer Linda Eastwood makes linens are in," says person needs tapered or tai­ gressive in color - maroon, - all to be seen around town. a sunny statement this spring with her Diane Fa ir, co­ lored pants. Wide bell-bottoms burgundy, checks and plaids," We no longer must follow unique straw sunflower hat. Eastwood's owner of Gabrielle will make you look shorter and believes Tsonos, and "for men's Paris or Italy fo r a fashion state­ one-of-a-kind designs are the perfect ac­ Fine Clothing & wider," says Sydlowski. suits we are seeing more richer ment as we have a dress of our cessories for shielding a woman's face Accessories. "Fab­ Charl ie Tsonos, co-owner of brown tones." own right here in Rhode Island. from the sun's harmful rays and for spruc­ ric will be cut into Vin Donnelly Menswear, de­ "Ties are still a mix, from Eu­ For the home attire everyone ing up her spring wardrobe. easy casuals - we scribes "a lightweight, tropical ropeans to paisleys and fou lards agreed - "anything loose."

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You' ll want to take plenty of photos of your little darlings in these "Nantucket" collection dresses by Hartstrings, available at Teddy Bearskins in Barrington, Wickford and Mystic, Conn. Spring Fashion: Whole New Look or San1e Old Hat? If any message was prevalent tunic appeared in both short for evening, and some rather Anchors Aweigh! at all within the undefined and and long, and there were vests refreshing beaded numbers. Dora LaRue is wearing Kikit side-button denim sailor pants limitless boundaries of fashion galore of varying lengths. Sheer Beads bedazzled some of Ralph this spring, it was certa inly fabrics continue to dominate, Lauren's g raceful evening and denim blazer with a multicolor embroidered T-shirt by spare and bare. Micro-minis, looking pretty in floaty, light dresses, and tiny sparkled tops Swan & Swan, available at Gabrielle in Wayland Square and Garden City. Herald P/Joto by Jeanette Hidalgo hot shorts and swingy, flouncy layers. Jackets and vests ap­ complemented diaphanous sa­ babydoll dresses revved up the p eared in long, easy shapes, rongs. And sequined chiffon season, with many designers along with some cropped at the gave testament to Badgely honing their skills of theatrical waist and bolero styles. Most Mischka's newfound antiquity. presentation, second nature to collectio ns harbored vest Most designers can be ap­ designing. dresses, slip dresses, long and plauded for producing a multi­ With the exception of black, short dresses with apron treat­ plicity of looks in their collec­ white and such combinations, a ments, and unwaisted, fluid tions; from beautiful tailored paler range of neutrals and pas­ shapes. Pants displayed easy suits to sexy lycra looks. But as tels presented a pleasing spring­ trouser shapes, fluid palazzos far as a spring lineup goes- the time palette. Brown, ranging and flares, leggings, and knee­ look is pared down and simplis­ from tans to mocha, showed up, highs worn with minis. tic - and few would refute, too. Either very long and languid "minimalism never had it so The most noticeable differ­ or very short and sassy prevailed good." ence, however, was the prolif­ eration of silvers and metallics, which took center stage for more than a few brief, shining moments. Designers Donna Karan, Todd Oldham and Mark spring has ~rung! Eisen were just a few of the perpetrators. Anna Sui, who also jumped on the metallurgy band­ wagon, called it her "replace­ ment for black leather." Designs consisted of metallic halter dresses to long, iridescent over­ coats juxtaposed with glow-in­ the-dark scotchlite minis. There were enough longer lengths and more traditional designs to satisfy women un­ easy with all the leggy looks, navels and bare midriffs. The

Teddy Bearskins A UNIQUE & EXCITING Tennis Anyone? CHILDREN'S CLOTHING STORE The "Centre Court" pieces by Hartstrings serve up qual­ 1,font t6r11 '.J'reteeu Wayland Square, Providence • 273-4250 ity and comfort. Available at M YSTIC W ICKF<)RD 8 AIUUNGTON Garden City, Cranston • 946-3566 Teddy Bearskins. (203) 536-0902 (401) 295-0282 (401) 245-8703 Dust off Your Sewing Machine Spring Styles for Hair: and Clothe Your Kids in Style Soft, Shiny & Straight by Stacey A. Pacheco this time of year also sets off my clothing - preparing for the The days of big, overstyled, brush, hold each section of hair Herald Co-Editor sewing instincts for evening new season. lacquered dos are gone! Natu­ taut, point dryer from the top When Spring is in the air, pleasure. Perhaps I am antici­ Once convinced it's time, I ral, lower-maintenance styles downward at a 45-degree angle, during the day I love to be out­ pating the change of scenery, take the dusty sewing machine are quickly becoming the favor­ and move down the length of doors. For some unusual reason dark colors and lighter-weight out of the closet, shine it up and ite for their simplicity, touch­ your hair to the ends. Repeat now I'm ready for action. ability and ease of movement. section by section until hair is I start by cutting a very For hairstyles this spring, ex­ straight and smooth. To smooth simple pattern for my daughter perts say looks are soft, shiny, static flyaways and add shine, - either store bought or home­ and straight. "As with fashion spray lightly all over with a made (drawn and cut on news­ styles, people are going back to light spray as a finishing touch. paper). sleeker, smoother, less struc­ 2. Straight-Out Flip: Work Buying material for a young­ tured hair," says James Viera, one or two puffs of a light­ ster is fun, and actually quite vice president and corporate weight mousse into towel-dried inexpensive. The average cost of technical director for L'Oreal. hair from roots to ends. Flip hair a dress, including material, "From coast to coast and across forward and blow-dry hair at thread and notions, totals $4. the sea, we are seeing one­ the roots, brushing smooth as Last year I cut three of the length looks, extremely short you go. When partially dry, flip same dress patterns for my 2- cu ts with fringed ends and long hair back, follow the technique year-old in three entirely differ­ hair accentuated ',Nith a strand (1) above, then use round brush ent color schemes and fabrics - of hair lying neatly against the to turn up the ends into desired leaving her with three clearly face." But whatever the length, style. Add a touch of gel to ends different dresses; one each fo r the predominant style is and bangs for extra control. dress, casual, and play. straight hair, which should 3. Sleek and Straight: I am also very lucky that my make the 58 percent of women Squeeze out a small amount of mother-in-law is an excellent who have straight hair very a lightweight gel and rub be­ seamstress. One time I de­ happy. Never before has tween palms to liquefy. Work scribed an outfit I planned to straight hair been so chic! through towel-dried hair from make my daughter, showing To help create these straight roots to ends. Comb hair her the material at the same hair looks, here are some styl­ straight back and let dry natu­ time. I was late in running an ing tips: rally. If needed, spray lightly errand, so I 1. Free-Flowing Straight: with a finjshing spray to com­ put all of Apply a lightweight mousse to bat static or flyaway ends. the sewing towel-dried hair. Divide hair At last, straight hair gets the items in a into sections. Using a big, round attention it deserves! bag and ran off, leaving my daughter in the ca re of her grand­ mother (how unusual). 1 returned an 'Au Natural' for Spring hour later , In addition to all of the spring colors, children's wear is and the out­ seeing a return to basics. Natural colors and fabrics are big fit was done! this spring as is this linen dress and matching swing coat by Helena, found at Sara's Children's Boutique.

A Head for Hair Karen Warner, a hairstyling consultant at Anthony Michael Coiffure in Providence, applies color to a client's hair. Karen can help you find a comfortable, flattering look for the warmer months ahead. Hernld Plzoto by /ea11ette Hidalgo

KAREN WARNER Individualized hairstyling consultation and service including Haircutting for men and women Perming and coloring "My main goal is to advise clients and find a look that is flattering, functional and comfortable for them. " 'lffwlall{I, Iraare _(/J ,oo/,le11ce KAREN WARNER ,Y,U-Of9<> Anthony Michael Coiffure • 500 Angell Street, Providence • ~1 -5110 /hl'(/e,t {!r(fJ {i/•at1,f/OII ,911-0f9,; 1------lJ-----1 SPRING FASHION ISSUE THE RHODE ISLAND JEWISH HERALD, THURSDAY, MARCH 10, 1994 - 15

Take a Soft Approach to Suiting Up for Success Look around a conference and look impeccable all day. table or walk by a corner office: Easy jewel-neck vests worn women are making greater in­ over slim skirts or soft pants of­ roads to management-level po­ fer effortless three-piece alterna­ sitions in the workforce. tives for mornings when there's With this new responsibility, no time to plan ahead. Loose however, comes an even greater tunic tops with side slits can be need to "dress for success." worn open over an uncompli­ Whether a woman is striving to­ cated blouse or closed as a jacket wards a power position or has for simple sophistication. realized her goals, a professional After work, simply add a long appearance is an invaluable busi­ strand of p earls, a sleek pair of ness asset. Until recently, earrings and elegant heeled san­ women's suits have been simply dals to these suits for a smooth skirted versions of men's busi­ transition into fabulous evening ness wear. Today, women's fash­ wear. These finishing touches ions, and in particular, women's make the suit ideal for a roman­ suits, are taking a softer approach tic dinner, a cocktail party with to the work week. friends or a night out dancing. With long hours and intense Women don' t have to give up demands on her time, the last their femininity to prove their thing a woman needs is an out­ worth. The new power suits are fit that neither looks nor feels proof that the busy female execu­ On The Loose for Spring ' I comfortable. New designs offer tive can have it all - polish, ver­ Liz models a beige linen caftan and pant outfit, with braided trim, by Joseph Rjbcoff. This a selection of worry-free styles satility and comfort rolled up loose-fitting design is available at Tre Sore lie Ltd. in Wayland Square. Hernlrl Plmto /1y Jen11ette Hirlnlso that are easy to pull together into one beautiful package.

Fanciful Footwear and Accessories Step into spring in comfort and style with shoes, handbags and accessories to complement every outfit from Additions in Wayla~d Square. Hernld Photo by Jen11ette Hirlnl!{o Junior Misses Ellie Cashman (left) and Liz Potter are ready for any special occasion. Ellie models a Harlequin sequin-bodiced party dress Footwear Returns To Earthy Roots with multi-colored petticoat peeking out from a black taffeta skirt. Liz wears a black crepe party dress with sequin-lace trim at the The hard-edge looks of past Seventies ... Again. Shoes go of colors and patterns for spring. hemline. Both available at Tre Sorelle. Hernld Photo by Jeanette Hidnl!{o seasons are giving way to softer, back to the '70s again, with Tapestry looks, funky fl orals, easier silhouettes in footwear. earthy "Colorado" sandals in madras plaids and stripes all Brown joins black as a "must­ nubuck neutrals. Chunky clogs have Vans' signature rounded ha ve" neutral. The platform . in black, brown and ivory are toes and high rubber sides. isn' t quite dead, but it's fading updated with gum-rubber bot­ Putting On The Shine. A fast. The emphasis on practical­ toms over classic wooden soles. touch of gold lights up the ity and comfort reigns supreme. The Inevitable Sneaker. The spring fashion scene with Stretchability. Look good, name this season is Vans. This matte-gold leather slides and feel good - that's the perfect campus classic comes in a range metallic-gold thong sandals. Great looks combination. For Spring '94, stretch slingbacks and high­ vamp slip-ons are the perfect blend of style and comfort. Spring! Roped In . Nothing says for spring or summer like the espa­ drille. Pure cotton uppers and sexy ankle ties add a touch of SHOES • HANDBAGS Saint-Tropez to city streets. Cool Think Spring! and easy on the feet, espadrilles SCARVES • JEWELRY balance spring's long crinkled Winter can't last forever! shirts and floral peasant dresses. Wovens. Spring's subtle tex­ CASUAL, CAREER AND SPECIA L OCCASION tural message continues in wovens. Sensuous, foot-reveal­ ing sandals come in all va ria­ ·additions tions, including barely-there WOMEN'S SHOES & ACCESSORIES styles, slingbacks and slides fea­ Tre Sorelle Ltd. turing wide-band uppers in ri ch C L O T H I E R S 5¼ TO 10, NARROW/MEDIUM tobacco tones. Gone Fishing. Strappy fisher­ Girls • Preteens • Juniors Wayland Avenue, Providence man sandals add a touch of 831-3330 489 A '-GELL STREET, P ROV IDEr

On The Runways in Milan: Spare, Sheer, Sexy Femininity d omina ted the course, in da rk and saddle tan casionall y in fabrics such as spring/summer '94 collections brow ns. linen and laces. on the runways in Mila n. Al­ • The Thong showed up not • Bottoms: The pla tfo rm thoug h expressed in a multi­ onl y on fl ats but also on low craze has simme red d o wn. tude of interpretations, the mes­ heel, the newest interpreta tion. Heels are chunky a nd strong sage was very loud and cl ear: • The Strap, when it comes a nd tall, but looking less like to dressier foo twear, has the platforms and more like an in­ Clothing w inner 's title. The strappers tegral part of the silhouette. The .Short and Sweet: The leg is and strippies a re on slings, on wedge is present. It is the happy back in micro-minis, shorts and slides and ankle strappers. Best medium between the platform baby-doll dresses. The alterna­ Liked: Anything tha t winds its and the single-soled shoe. tive is pants, especially wide­ way up the fo ot and onto the The rubber, lugged bottom is legged, pajama pants and, fo r the leg. On platform, the ankle and strong as ever. It is paired with more conservative, pantsuits. cross-strap remain wide, reflect­ every silhouette from a strippy, Layers: Tunics, vests, dusters, ing the bolder look of this bulky stringy sandal to slides to mocs T-shirts, all rolled into one outfit. shape. to rnaryja nes. Sheer: C hiffo n, george tte, Wood bottoms are the craze anything tissue-thin, wrinkled, Boots of the season, and the bigger the crinkled and creased . The boot mania of the fall better. Sandals look very much New Colors: White, cream, season continues into spring/ like clogs via wood unit or ecru. summer '94. The most popular: stacked platform bottoms. Ac­ Folklore: Africa, the star of the ankle boot, tight-to-the-leg, cording to the bulkiness of the the shows, was expressed in vi­ laced up. The m ost favorite bottom, they create two distinct brant colors 'a la Ta ngier,' pa t­ ma teria l: Linen, w hen mixed looks: either chunky and rug­ terns from Kenya and rugged with calf a nd spectator detail­ ged or sleek and dainty. materials. ing, becomes sleek, chic, city In footwear this tribal inspi­ looks, and when set on lugged Colors rati on was magnificently ex­ bottom, a perfect match to long, • White was the hot or cool pressed via sandals; always in lean or billowing skirts. non-color paired with ecru and pure earth-tone palettes, fau x • Spectators: A must for the creams and other naturals. reptiles, rou g h-ed ged line n, classic dressers. For s pring/ • A sprinkling of pastels. wooden beads, bamboo, hemp summer, designers upda te the • Black, as always, and also and hand-painted cork, colorful look via platforms, chocked-up paired with white. e mbroide ry, exotic fl oral d e­ top lines, and opened or slinged • Some sharp brights, par­ signs and crude tribal weaves. backs. They become an integral ticularly for the folklore influ­ part of the fa shion scene by mix­ ence. Sandals ing linen a nd lea the r on • Stripes livened up the • The Birkenstock is un­ stacked-wood heels. subtle color palette of spring. d o ubtedly the sandal of the • Oxfords: A versatile foot­ Spring/ summer '94 styles year. note, befitting the conservative are an expression of texture. • The Monk sa ndal played classic lo ok o r the fa s hion Materials and fabrics play a cru­ an importa nt role. Reali zed in schoolg irl look worn with cial role. The silhouette, plain rugged leather designs, on flats socks. They appeared in solids, and unconstructed, is given less or chunky little heels a nd, of in spectator treatments, and oc- importance. Spring is a Natural Season for Pearls "Spring and summer are id eal buy cultured pearls that have a freshwater pearls in history, the seasons fo r cultured pearls," says high luster and are free of nu­ Tiffany Queen Pearl, was found Soft, Satiny and Seasonal Jewelers of America executive merous surface blemishes, as in Notch Brook, New Jersey, in Pat Gagnon (top) of Salon de Fatima models this satin-back director Michael Roman. "Pearls these factors determine how 1857. This discovery touched off crepe, six-button, double-breasted suit with shawl collar are light, lustrous and some of valuable a pearl is and how long a North American "pearl rush," by Giuseppe, over an embroidered lace layering piece by the most feminine gems around. it will last." rivaling the famous California K Celine. Soft and flowing is the look for Spring '94, and that's They complement soft summer "gold rush" several years earlier. just w hat this three-piece mixed print (above) with frog clo­ fashions without being overly Fascinating Facts • In 1916, the famed French sure by Max and Mabel is. Both outfits are available at Peter apparent or distracting." • When Christopher Colum­ jeweler Jacques Cartier pur­ Blieden in Wayland Square. Herald Photos by Jenn ette Hidalgo Roman claims that pearls are bus set out to find a new trade chased his landmark building a natural gem for spring be­ route to China and found the on New Yo rk's Fifth Avenue for cause they have always symbol­ Americas instead, he was a two-strand necklace of natu­ ized purity and a new begin­ amazed at the abundance of ral pearls. ning. In addition, he advises pearls worn by the native Ameri­ • The ancient Greeks be­ consumers to shop smart when -cans. Later, explorers eventually lieved that wearing pearls it comes to pearls. labeled the New World as the would promote marital bliss "Shoppers should always try "Land Where Pearls Corne and prevent newlywed women to look for the best quality they From," due to the vast natural from crying. In a tale with a dif­ can afford when it comes to peari beds found along the ferent twist, the ancient Romans pearls," Roman says. "Unlike coastal areas. believed that pearls, taken inter­ diamonds and other precious • While scientists and biolo­ nally, were a cure for madness. gems, most poor-quality cul­ gists tried for centuries to un­ • Prior to World War II, tradi­ tured pearls can be detected by lock the mysteries of how to in­ tional engagement rings con­ the naked eye. It is important to duce pearl growth in an oyster, tained pearls rather than dia­ it wasn't until the turn of the monds. century that a Japanese noodle • A natural pearl necklace, maker, Kokichi Mikirnoto, suc­ once owned by the Duchess of $420 & Up ceeded in prodding an oyster Windsor, was recently sold at a into producing a pearl. New York auction house for CUSTOM-MADE SUITS • One of the most beautiful more than $2 million. by Hart Schaffner & Marx on orders placed by 3/31 /94

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Josephine Marshall gives Lee her manicure...... and Kimberly Benedict follows with a facial. A Shopping Checklist for Men Regardless of the garment 9. Look for shirts with a mini­ longest, most durable wear. you're buying, certain proce­ mum of seven buttons down the 12. Stick to more classic shoe dures can help prevent you front. styles (ti e-ups) and colors from investing your hard­ 10. Belts should always have (bla cks, browns) for business­ earned money in shoddy mate­ five holes, the actual length of attire styling, slip-ons for casual After: Rejuvenated and lovely, Lee is ready for a night on the town. rials or badly made clothes. Re­ the belt being measured from looks. fer to the fo llowing list w hen the center hole. 13. Pay attention to a store's shopping: 11. When buying men's return policy. Better garment 1. Gently tug oh the seams of shoes, make sure leathers are and department stores should all garments to make sure they soft and supple - a good sign always refund or exchange de­ are secure. of quality workmanship. Soles fective or poorl y constructed MULTI 2. Always look for loose or should be sturdy and thick for merchandise. hanging threads that can indi­ cate shoddy workmanship. PAIR 3. Make sure buttons are se­ curely in place, and the replace­ • day of beauty SALE* ments are conveniently sewn into the garment's inside panel (four packages • INC LUDES ALL SPRING SHOES • or attached in a package. to choose from) 4. Check coat and suit linings 1st Pair Regular Price to see that they are firmly at­ • skin services tached and won't hang out af­ 2nd Pair $10 OFF ter one cleaning. • nail services 3rd Pair $20OFF 5. On suits or sports jackets, crumple the fabric to be certain • hair services it bounces back. ALL HANDBAGS 20% OFF 6. When buying pants, make • gift baskets sure there is an extra button. This will support the waist­ • jewelry band . 7. Choose the style of a new ~a:.,=ttes suit or blazer wisely. Remem­ 1250 mineral spring avenue st~• Cranston/Warwick Line ber: Unusual colors or trendy north providence ~ 737-2270 lapel trea tments or stitching 727-1330 ca n date the garment quickly. 8. On all garments make sure 201 wayland avenue NEW STORE HOURS: Monday, Tuesday & Saturday lQ-6 the pattern matches in areas providence Wednesday, Thursday & Friday 10--9 • Sunday 12-5 where two pieces of fabric are 273-2400 ' $30 minimum purchase per pair joined. 18- THE RHODE ISLAND JEW ISH HERALD, THURSDAY, MARCH 10, 1994 SPRING FASHION ISSUE

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