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R. I . Jewish Historical Association 11 130 Sessions Str eet Rosh Hashanah Greetings P rovidence , RI 02906 THE ONLY ENGLISH--JEW/SH WEEKLY IN R.I. AND SOCTHEAST MASS. VOLUME LXXIII, NUMBER 43 FRIDAY, OCTOBER 3, 1986 35¢ PER COPY Peres Takes Curtain Calls During N. Y. Visit I Israeli P rime Minister Shimon Peres (left) with (1-r) Morris Abram, Rabbi Joseph Sternstein and David Hermelin. The banner proclaims: "Declaration of Jewish Unity-This Year In Jerusait!'m.'' Successful politicians have to be minister, and to do everything I good a,:i,Ms. can to make his tenure in office a For four grueling days and success. The issue for me now is nights last week in New York, not ego gratification, of being Shimon P.e.res_pr.oved the truth of prime minister for the sake of that adage, closing out his being prime minister. However, two-yea-r run as Israel's prime two issues stand above everything minister by giving a series of else for me, including the polished speaking performances continuation of the unity before packed houses. He spoke government. proud!¥ of the .accomplishments of "Above all, we have to make his coalition government in sure t hat our economic recovery dealing with Israel's economic continues on the right track, and woes, ~ lsrael's relations we have to do everything in our with the U.S. to new heights and power to keep the peace process moving the peace process forward. moving forward. If we can keep His audiences, members of a strengthening our economy and coterie of leading Jewish moving toward reconciliation with organizations, responded with our neighbors, then Israel can be a Temple Shalom Gov. DiPrete Issues rapt and ~ applause for a truly lovely place. Celebrates Simcha 25 Proclamation man whom, everyone seemed to "As long as I am satisfied that Honoring Yeshiva U. agree, had accomplished far more (S hamir) is doing everything he than anyone had expected two can to maintain the progress on Governor Edward D. DiPrete of years ago. the economy and on peace, I will Rhode Island has issued a Late one I.ecent night, an do everything I can to make his proclamation honoring Yeshiva exhausted Peres sat in his hotel tenure a success. But if I were to University in New York City on room, his tie loosened and jacket determine that he was not doing the occasion of its 100th off. He was talking in a low voice what was necessary to continue anniversary. with " ~ --group of reporters what we began over the last two T he University - America's from Israeli newspapers about the years - especially in the area of oldest and largest university under subject that had been on nearly the peace process - then I would Jewish auspices, will celebrate its everyone's mind all week but have no choice but to consider Centennial throughout the coming tactfully undiscussed amidst the leaving the government. Once the academic year. orgy of congratulations and peace process is allowed to stall, it In his proclamation, Governor self-congratulations. would begin a retrogression DiPrete said the U niversity Straight Talk toward a climate in the region of "stands today as the foremost For once the actor's mask hatred and hostility leading expression of the American Jewish appeared to slip a bit, and the toward war. We cannot permit community in educational prime minister, who is soon to that to happen." excellence." become foreign minister, uttered Speaking privately to the As part of the University's words that seemed to come Jewish World, Peres said that if Centennial celebration, a United straight from the heart. Shamir will attempt to build States postage stamp honoring the "Someone asked me just now settlements on the West Bank, first president of the institution, how long I expect to have to wait outside of an accord with Labor, Dr. Bernard Revel, has been before I become prime minister "it would be an attempt to break issued. the (National Unity) agreement Reviewing the Simcha 25 program are Freyda Feldman and again," Peres said. "The honest Doris Fischer, co-chairpersons of the year long celebration, T he University dates its truth is I.bat whether or not I am (and) that would clearly endanger founding from the establishment the existence of the government." Rabbi Marc S. Jagolinzer and Robert A. Hicks, Temple prime mirus1u Js not the main President. of Yeshiva Eitz Chaim on issue -for me ~-ight -now. I said all ' In addition to his appearances September 15, 1886. That along that I had made a here before a cross section of Simcha 25, designated as the was the special tribute paid to all institution - a small school on commitment to carry out the leading Jewish groups Peres also observance to be celebrated by the past presidents of the New York's Lower East Side - terms of the National Unity met with an assortment of Congregation of Temple Shalom, Congregation, Sisterhood and later merged with the Rabbi Isaac government and to trade places American politicians, including the Conservative Congregation of Men's Club. A festive Oneg Elchanan Theological Seminary. with (Foreign Minister Yitzhak) former President Richard Nixon, Newport County, marking its Shabbat followed the services. Yeshiva University grew out of Shamir, and I was determined to Gov. Mario Cuomo, Mayor Ed silver anniversary, commenced its On Saturday evening, a dinner that merier. carry that out. I made that Koch and Congressman Stephen opening weekend of festivities dance was held in the social hall. In addition to its extensive commitment not only to Shamir Solarz. recently with a Late Shabbat Eve Future plans include a concert, teaching programs, the University but to the people and the State of Peres was too exhausted to join Worship Service. Rabbi Marc S. dedication, the publishing of a maintains a network of affiliates, Israel, as well .~ his entourage recently for a J agolinzer, spiritual leader, souvenir journal and another conducts widespread programs of Clenching his fist to emphasize matinee of the hit Broadway play officiated and preached the dinner dance to culminate the research and community outreach, his point, Peres stated, " I intend I'm Not Rapaport. He did manage, Simcha 25 sermon. President of celebration. Throughout the year, and issues publications. lt is also to work as cl08ely as possible with however, to squeeze in an the Temple, Robert Hicks, aleo one Shabbat per month will be the home of the Yeshiva Shamir once he becomes prime (Continued on page 20) a~f~,t .,~t pf tbe eve~ dedicated If_ Si"?c~P:, , .~· .~~-tv,~itl.• ~useum . 111111.._ ~ -- i!Jf f ·-::f,· fl {r. 1' } ') w J 1r( f' i 1l ) A~- f ~,f// ,. , . "l ,- i ;\ J;1 • J ...1" 2 -THE RHODE ISLAND HERALD, FRIDAY, OCTOBER 3, 1986 High Holiday Services Cong. Shaare Zedelc Ohawe Shalom Local-News Sons of Abraham Rabbi Jacobs of Congregation Ohawe Sholam will officiate at the Rosh Hashanah 6747-1986 high holiday services this Friday, October 3 weekend. The sermons will be Lighting of the C:andles 6:00 delivered at approximately 10:30 p.m. a.m. each morning. On the first Beth-El Cong. Mishkon Tfiloh Mincha-Maariv 6:10 p.m. day the sermon is entitled " It's Saturday, October 4 Congregation Sons of Israel and "The Sacrifice That Should Not The Little Things That Count." Rosh Hashanah Shacharith 8:00 a.m. On the second day the sermon is David, Temple Beth-El, will greet Have Been." Sermon 10:30 a.m. the New Year with services Children's Services and a festive Friday evening, October 3 entitled "The Meaning Of The Light Festival candles 6:05 p.m. Musaf 11:30 a.m. Ram In Our Lives." beginning on October 3 at 8:15 reception sponsored by the Young Mincha-Maariv 6:10 p.m. p.m. Rabbi Leslie Gutterman will Families committee will be held at Mincha and Maariv 6:10 p.m. Services will be chanted by Saturday morning, October 4 8:00 Lighting of the Candles 7: 10 David Pliskin and Rabbi J acobs. give a sermon entitled "The Boys 3 p.m. The community is invited p.m. of Summer." Services for the New to this service. a.m. David Pliskin will blow the shofar. 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During the About Our Lives" Shofar 11:00 a.m. week between Rosh Hashanah and Musaf 10:30 a.m. Musaf 11:30 a.m. Yorn Kippur morning services will Saturday evening, October 4 Mincha-Maariv 6:05 p.m. be 6:30 a.m. Evening services will Mincha 6:15 p.m. Yorn Kippur 6746-1986 be at 6:05 p.m. On behalf of the Best Wishes For The New Year Maariv 6:45 p.m. Sunday, October 12 · congregation we wish a healthy Light Festival Candles 7:05 p.m. Lighting of the Candles and happy year to the whole Sunday morning, October 5 8:00 First Light Yahrzeit Candles Jewish community. a.m. 5:40 p.m. The following services will take Reading of T orah (Genesis 22) Kol Nidre 6:00 p.m. place. 9:30 a.m. Sermon· 6:45 p.m.