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VOLUME LXVI, NUMBER 31 TAMMUZ 3, THURSDAY, JUNE 20, 1996 35¢ PER COPY 'The Jewish Community Priority Should Be In-Reach' by Alison Smith He'd spent summers working want to go next. The process Herald Ed itor in the business, and was quite should take some time, a nd Rabbi David B. Rosen, of content to let tha t plan unfo ld ... should not be rushed . Temple Torat Yisrael, will be until Kessler drew hi m aside We reviewed Rose n's 12 leaving the temple next week to a nd handed him a sem inary years in office at Torat Yisrael. return to Houston, Texas, w here ca talogue. He remembers the fi rst six years he grew up. He will become the "l d on' t know w hat half of of his rabbinate as bei ng ones of rabbi of the temple - Congre­ these course ti ties mean," he told growth and promise, parti cu­ ga tion Beth Yeshurun - w here Kessler, w ho was undaunted . larl y with reference to southern he spent a happy childhood . Rosen says, "l was shocked . Rhode Isla nd. Ma ny o f the And he will be returning to hi s Becoming a rabbi had never temples in the area, incl ud ing extended fami ly - his parents, entered my mi nd. When l was Temple Torat Yisrael, began to in-laws, sister, nephews-with growing up, rabbi s werealways invest in that area, opening reli­ his wife and two child ren. old men, with w hite bea rds, who gious schools, etc. He said, "They say you ca n' t walked very slowly and ca rried Then, about six years ago, the go home again. but I am." themselves with greatd ignity. l tide began to turn. Numbers When he led lheShabbat ser­ could not envision myself as one went down. Schools had to be viceat Beth Yeshurun,as partof of them." closed. The temples were fo rced audi ti oning for the job, he was Kessler said, "Change your to retrench. IN JUNE THE RABBI SAYS GOOD-BYE. Rabbi David B. Rosen not optimistic that he would be image. Look at me. I'm a young Rosen fee ls that they were and Men's Club President Ed Beck of Temple Torat Yisrael chosen. He told his fa mily not to man." si mply refl ecting the state of af­ smile for the camera. Rosen will be leaving soon for Texas, get their hopes up. The congre­ There had been a rabbi and fairs in Rhode Isla nd a t the ti me. which made this a bittersweet moment. gation consisted of 2,200 fami­ seven1l cantors in Rosen's fam­ (Continued on Page 19) lies, which 1s a considerable il y - now just pi ctures on the number. He knew that being walls of buildings in Da llas and picked from the fie ld of rabbini­ Fort Worth, but revered in the Reform Leader Hands Over Reins ca l co ntenders fo r this spot family and in parts of Texas. by Debra Nussbaum Cohen more on the core va lues of Jew­ ton and Jerusalem, and the New would be a real honor, and, Rosen's upbringing was cl osely NEW YORK (J T A) -The ish li ving than the past has been. York-based Associati on of Re­ when it happened, it came as a ti ed to the synagogue. walls of the modest offi ce with When he stepped up to the form Zionists of Ameri ca. When he left Houston, he left pleasant shock. the spectacular view of Central presidency in 1973, Schindler In the process, the UAHC with warm memories of the AtthatsameShabbat service. Park are bare now. beca me a lightning rod fo r con­ grew under Schindler's tenure place. _ one of those p resent, Rabbi Rabbi Alexander Schindler troversial positions and poli ces. from 400 member congrega ti ons When Rosen returns to Texas, Jimmy Kessler. was the Hillel has taken d own the school pho­ Under his stewardship, the to 870. In the past two d ecad es, rabbi w ho firs t urged Rosen to Rabbi Marc Jagoliozer will as­ tos of hi s fi ve children and the programs and policies of the the number of congregants con­ s ume responsibility- fo r a ll consider becoming a rabbi hi m­ picture of the Western Wall,and UAHC focused largely on the nected to Reform temples has lifecycle events in the R.l. con­ self. has relega ted them to boxes in liberal aspects of liberal Juda­ also grown by about 25 percent, Rosen was a junior in co llege - grega ti on, w hile a search com­ the corner. ism. to some 1.25 million people, said mittee, alread y in place, goes a t the time, majoring in Hebrew The man who led the Reform At Schindler's behest, begi n­ the retiring president. about the business of picking studies and communica ti ons ... movement for 23 years and ning in 1978, the UAHC Rosen's successor. Rosen says bu t, being the eldest son in the turned it into the largest syna­ launched an outreach program this should be a time of refl ec­ family, he was expected to ta ke gogue movement in America n to intermarried and unaffili ated tion for the congregation, of as­ over his fa ther's d ressma king life is vacating the Union of Jews that is unma tched in scope sessing just where it is thatthey business w hen he graduated. America n Hebrew Congrega­ in the Jewish community. "On intermarriage, tions' presidential offi ce to make The movement also opened damn it, let's confront it, room for his successor, Rabbi its doors to female rabbis and let's do something about Eric Yoffie. ca ntors as well as to gay and Schindler leaves as the move­ lesbian Jews. It developed for­ it. Let's not count the ment is in the early stages of re­ mal mechanisms for social ac­ casualties before the inventing itself, while Yoffie tion through the Religious Ac- tries to fas hion a future for Re- . tion Center of Reform Judaism, battle is over," .form Judaism that is foc used which has offices in Washing- said Schindler Orthodox Parties Press Demands by David Landau In the ongoing coalition ne­ In speech after speech over JERUSALEM (JTA) Bolstered gotiations, the religious parties the past year as presid ent-elect, by their strong showing in the are pressing a crowded list of Yoffie has made clear his intent Knesset electi ons, Israel's Or­ demands that include: not to neglect any of the pro­ thodox parties are poised to play • legislation to make perma­ grams that reach out from the a pivotal role in the government nent the "status quo" arrange­ Jewish community, w hether of Prime Minister-elect Ben­ ments by which the Orthod ox through social action or atten­ jamin Netanya hu and in the new have a virtual monopoly over ti on, to the needs of intermar­ Parli ament. reli gious life in Israel: ried fa milies. The Na ti onal Religious Party, • a ban on the sa le of pork; But he has already developed Shas and United Torah Juda­ • stricter legislation on abor­ new departments and programs ism, w hi ch together won 23 tions; indicating that his vision of Re­ Knesset sea ts, have been fa r from • reworki ng of the Law of fo rm Judaism will be emphasiz­ timid as they cond uct negoti a­ Return to ba r people whose Jew­ ing the "Judaism" in li beral Ju­ Presidents Share The Spotlight ti ons with Nela nya hu lo secure ishness is deemed suspect from daism. Ri ta Slom, on the left, 1-ladassah's outgoing president and ministeri al posi ti ons in the Cabi­ immigrating to Israel; Already in place at the UAIK is a new department of Adult EvyRappoporl , the incoming president,shared the podium at net and co mmitments to all o­ • the passage of a "Basic Jewish Growth, which wi ll es­ the install ation breakfast held onJune9at the Jewish Commu­ ca te more resources, especiall y Law," w hi ch would eventua ll y tabli sh a network of Reform ni ty Center of Rhode Isla nd . Story on page 6. in ed uca tio n a nd housing, for become pa rt of a yet-to-be-com­ their reli gious constit uencies. (Continued on l'agc 19) (Continued on Page 19) 2 - THE RHODE ISLAND JEWISH HERALD, THURSDAY, JUNE 20, 1996 INSIDE THE OCEAN STATE Dorothea Snyder to Appear Be AYankee Doodle Dandy Get Your on 'Senior Journal' Blithewold Mansion & Gar­ needed . 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IL.. THE RHODE ISLAND JEWISH HERALD, THURSDAY, JUNE 20, 1996 3 THE JEWISH COMMUNITY Discussion About Same-Sex Marriage 'Father's Day Is Full of in Judaism Generates Debate Jewish Values' by Emily Torgan to share fully and equally in the that homosexuals do not choose by Emily Torgan start every day by thanking G-d Jewish Community Reporter fo r what we have. We don't do Jewish Community Reporter rights of civil m,.rriage, and that their lifestyles. It's something Many Jewish couples in love it opposes gowrnmental efforts that is given to them." When American Jews paid - that on only one special day." dream of being joined under a to ban gay and lesbian marriage. Garrett Sock of Warwick said tribute to their fathers on June Levy told of a modern Yid- 16, most knew they were par- dish folk song for children by chuppah with the blessings of The resolution also states that his brother was committed to a their rabbis, but for couples of "this isa matter of civil law, and male life partner. ticipating in an American cul- Yorn Tov Ehrlich that describes tural holiday. how G-d asks different peoples the same sex, will a synagogue is separate from the question of "My brother would have pre­ However, many may have ·to accept the Torah. wedding remain only a dream? rabbinic officiation at such mar­ ferred to be married to a woman, been less aware that they were '.'In the song, He asks the On June 17, Rabbi George riages." but that's how it is," said Sock. paying careful attention to half Americans to take the Torah," Astrachan, of Temple Sinai in "What we approved was a "My brother-in-law' is my of the fifth commandment, Levy said. ''They say they don't brother-in-law." Cranston, talked about the con­ civil rights issue," Astrachan which demands that Jews honor want to, because honoring their troversial issue with a group of said. The ruling was widely Astrachan said he would not both their fathers and their motherandfatheronedayayear young adults at a religious dis­ misinterpreted by the media, perform such weddings. mothers. is more than enough." 'Tm not comfortable with cussion hosted by Perspectives, which reported that Reform rab­ Becauseof theimportanceof Alternately, Rabbi James bi s were endorsing and per­ them," he said. "The service is Rhode Island's Jewish young the fifth comma ndment, Rosenberg,oftheReformTemple forrning same-sex marriage, he written with a male/female re­ ad ult project. Father'sDayisoneoftheAmeri- Habonim in Barrington, said a lationship in mind. I do not per­ At the synagogue. Astrachan explained. can cultural holidays that mixes special day for fathers was help­ form intermarriages either. I do explained the resolution Members of the discussion successfully with traditional ful in the context of Judaism. not think any rabbi in the state adopted by the Central Confer­ grouptoldAstrachanabouthow Jewish faith, say local rabbis. "At their best, all religions will do an intermarriage, and I ence of American Rabbis in issues of gay marriage had af­ "Father's Day takes place emphasize theimportanceoffam­ think the only rabbi who will do March 1996. fected their own li ves. every single day of the year in ily," Rosenberg said this week. The CCAR adopted a resolu­ "My brother is married to a a same-sex marriage is Rabbi Judaism," said Lubavitch Rabbi 'Judaismemphasizesfamily,and Cahana at Temple Beth-El." tion stating that it supports the man," said Tim Conway of Eliezer Levy, of The Chai Cen- it'snicetosetasideadaytoreflect At a wedding, rabbis and right of gay and lesbian couples North Kingstown. " He told me ter in Warwick, this week. "We upon the role of the father." other clergymen act at the be­ don't apply it on any particular According to Rosenberg,fam­ hest of the state, he explained. day, weapplyitalways.Shabbat ilymembersneed to besupport­ At present, 11 states forbid same­ is one day of the week and holi- ive of each other in their fami ly sex marriages, while Hawaii is days take place on certain days roles,especiallysincetraditional considering making same-sex during the year, but it's always family roles are changing. marriage lega l. Father's Day for us." Still, Rosenberg thinks Jews Though lie would not per­ Levy said Father's Day was should honor their fa thers 365 form same-sex marriages, As­ not observed in the house he daysayearforthreeoutofevery trachansaid thatifa homosexual grew up in because it took place four years. couple wished to join Temple every single _day of the year. "On leap years, Jews should Habonim, they would enjoy the "Father's Day is like Thanks- honor their fathers 366 days a same benefits as any other giving," Levy explained. " We year," Rosenberg said. couple. Sock asked why he would accept a homosexual couple, but ORT Champions Literacy would not marry them. "I know some of you may not One million American children also launched a series of radio agree with me, but I have to do between the ages of 12 and 17 can­ public service announcements, wliat I feel comfortable doing," not read above the 3rd grade level. narrated by actresses Es telle the rabbi responded. . Eighty-five percent of the juve­ Parsons and Barbara Feldon, The issue of whether Reform niles who appear in criminai court urging parents to read to their rabbis sl;lou ld perform same-sex are functionally illiterate. children of all ages. A compre­ marriages may come before the Nearly 30 million American hensive Love Reading kit, with CCAR next year. adults have serious problems with recommended book lists, project - . "Get ready for some heated literacy. ideas and reading tips, is in Rabbi George Astrachan at the June 17 discussion. discussion then," the rabbi For more than seven years, preparation. The kit will be Herald plioto by Emily Torgn11 said. Women's American ORT chap­ available to the general public ters across the country have been as well as to m embers of working in their communities Women's American ORT. to combat illiteracy and bring For fi.irther information on Son of Japanese "Schindler" the joys of books and reading to Love Reading, contact Women's chi ldren and adults alike. This American ORT, National Office, national campaign has been 315 Park Avenue South, New to v ·isit Rhode Island named "Love Reading." York, NY 10010, (212) 505-7700. An array of activities are con­ by Emily Torgan After the war, Sugihara and Jews were literally banging on ducted under the Love Reading Jewish Community Reporter his doors, and he issued visas to his wife returned to Japan.Sadly, umbrella. Women's American Hiraki Sugihara, the son of a them until he ran out of fo rms. their heroic acts cost Sugihara Correction ORT chapters co-sponsor events Japanese consul general who his diplomatic career. The A photo caption that ran After he ran out of forms, he with local libraries; tutor chil­ saved an estimated 6,000to 10,000 Sugiharas raised three sons, and in the June 13 issue placed stamped pieces of paper to help drenand adults;organize library Jews in Hitler's Europe, will dis­ Sugihara worked as a language attendeesattheMativcruise them to leave. He even wrote card sign-up drives; and host cuss his father's righteous deeds teacher. in the wrong order. The out visas by hand." special events and symposiums at Newport's Touro Synagogue According to Stanzler, Meanwhile, the survivors names should have read as searched for their rescuer. Years around such commemorations fo ll ows: John Zanghi II, on July 18 at 7:30 p.m. Sugihara was so busy he as Banned Books Week, Jewish The public is encouraged to later, they were able to locate Kris tin Hicks, Michael stopped counting the visas he Book Month, National Book attend thecomplimentaryevent, issued, but they probably num­ him. Sugihara was honored by Gaffi n, Liz Lovett and the state oHsrael in 1985. He died Week, Women's History Month Stephanie Penzel!. The Her­ sponsored by the Rhode Island bered about 2,000. As these vi­ and National Library Week. Holocaust Museum and Educa­ in 1986, and some of the honors ald regrets the error, sas enabled whole families to Women's American ORT has tional Resource Center, Touro leave Europe, between6,000and were granted posthumously. Synagogue, Toray Plastics Inc., 10,000 Jews were able to escape. Yukiko Sugihara resides in The Jewish Federation ofRhode The recipients of the visas Japan. She is the author of Visas r------, Island, the Japan-America Soci­ were able to enter Japan, said For Life, (1993, Ed wards Brothers ety and the Newport Chapterof Stanzler. Some waited out the Inc.), the story of her and her GRASSLEY ROOFING AND Hadassah. war years there, whi le others husband's efforts during the war In Kovno, Lithuania, in 1939, went to Israel and Australia. years. 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(._ .. ,·, . , ,; 1 , I , 1 , , , \t 1 • , • 4 - THE RHODE ISLAND JEWISH HERALD, THURSDAY, JUNE 20, 1996 ED-ITORIAL Agudath Israel Explains Wall Attack ' ... A House Of Prayer To the Editor: cident when a JTA reporter con­ by the victims - and that A word of clarification is in tacted me for Agudath Israel's Agudath Israel "had no com­ For All Peoples ... ' order regarding the JTA report comment, and told her so. She ment on the matter." by Alison Smith were reporredly thrown as on an altercation at the Western insisted that her sources were Technically tr ue, of course. - Herald Editor well." One of the group praying Wall on Shavuot morning. impeccable, despite the fact that But considering my clearly de­ In a letter to the editor, Rabbi at the wall, David Lerner,aJew­ A prayer group consisting of they were members of the group clared reason for withholding Avi Shafran, director of public ish Theological Seminary rab­ men and women, with a woman allegedly llttacked. When I ex­ commentatthetime,rathermis­ affairs for Agudath Israel of binical student, was hit by a reading from the Torah, was plained that, while Agudath Is­ leading. Indeed, some would America, draws our attention to stone. Therefore, obviously, the conducted in the adjacent plaza, rael would certainly condemn say, incendiary - not unlike the fact that the first Haredi pro- stones were thrown by the and some Haredi boys, later any violence against Jews, I stone-throwing by Jews, or the testors were boys. ' ,Haredi. So let us say that, plainly joined by several men, appar­ would need independent confir­ . pointed appearance of a bla­ For an organization that takes and clearly, and not talk as if ently regarding the group's mation of what her sources had tantly untraditional Jewish instruction of its children as se­ there were stones in the air com­ presence as an attempt at a po­ described before I could com­ group at a place virtually syn­ riously as the Haredi do, the fact ing from who knows where. litical statement in a holy place ment, the reporter abruptly onymous with two millennia of that these disruptive people Shafran complained that he on a holy day, loudly voiced ended the conversation. Jewish tradition. · were boys would not indicate was.quoted as saying he had no their protest at the participants. What she reported the very that they were to be held less comment(whichhedidsay)and Several stones were reportedly next day, and the Herald pub­ Rabbi Avi Shafran accountable, but instead would that he would need indepen­ thrown as well. lished on June 6, was the ac­ Director of Public Affairs point to the probability that they dent confirmation before he I had heard nothing of the in- count of the incident provided Agudath Israel of America were acting out official Haredi could comment. teachings . . NeithertheJewishTelegraph Later, these boys were joined Agency nor .the Jewish Herald by Haredi men. In most societ­ can,or'should,sitonnewswhile Netanyahu's Victory Is No ies, when adults become aware the public affairs director of one that young people are conduct­ of the parties involved in an in­ ing themselves in unacceptable cident consults that party to get Time For Triumphalism ways, they move in to put an its version of the episod·e. end to such behavior. But the Agudath Israel has at its dis­ by Rabbi Avi Weiss is not the government and its prime minister of all the people adult Haredi continued the up­ posal all the technology neces­ During these past years I have laws are not laws, anarchy will of Israel, and will be sensitive to roar the boys had started, which sary to contact and question the protested the Labor govern­ inevitably prevail. .. those who voted for me as well WOHid certainly indicate that participants on both sides of a ment's peace initiatives. Al­ ... Asmuchasldisagreed with as those who did not." they approved. confrontation. In the time it takes though yearning for peace no many of the policies of the Labor Speaking over catcalls from He said these boys and men to dial a telephone number or less than my Labor counterparts, government, their positions did the Likud audience, he appro­ were "apparently regarding the send an E-mail message I agreed with the position of ls~ not upset me as much as their priately acknowledged the con­ group's presence as an attempt Agudath Israel can investigate raeli President Ezer Weizman attempt to label those who dis­ tributions Peres had made to at a political statement in a holy a report. who called the peace process a sented as "Oismenstchen" (out­ Israel during the past 50 years. place on a holy day ... " Shafran used the term "in­ "bloody process.:' siders).Infact, when the first elec­ Natanyahu's approach is re~ Who gave them the right, or cendiary" to describe the treat­ My protests were respectful, tion results came through, Labor freshing. To be sure, the desire special spiritual insight, to clas­ ment Agudath Israel received dignified and peaceful. I never leaders most notably Yael Dayan, for peace with security is critical, sify these prayers and this read­ in the press on this case. If we allowed the dissent to become a sadly spoke in the most dispar­ butNetanyahumadeitclearthat ing from the Torah as political? want to talk about incendiary formula to delegitrnize the gov­ aging terms about the 49.6 per­ the first order of business is for Whocansaywhatisinanother's behavior, let us start with ston­ ernment in power. cent of Israelis who they thought both sides of the political aisle, heart as heor she prays or reads ing and disruptive shouting at a Too.many of my colleagues had voted against Peres. right and left, religi<;ms and non­ the Torah? Who truly believes prayer vigil. . on the right, however, blurred Prime Ministe~-elect Ben­ religious to act civilly and re­ that he, or his group, are the sole It is incumbent on Agudath , the distinction between dissent jamin Netan:fahu's first speech spectfully toward each other ... arbiters of what is acceptable to · Israel, ina case like this, to set the and delegitimization - claim­ after winning the el(\ction un­ ... Netanyahu'ssensitivity to G-d as H-s people pray to H-m? record straight as quickly as pos­ ing that a government which veiled a whole new approach. his opposition should· be Even if the Haredi's assump­ sible, and the director of public gives away parts of Israel is ille­ In his opening remarks he called adopted by the religious par­ tion was correct, were their re­ affairs is fully aware of this. gitimate. This position has dire for peace "within our own ties. While there is unde~stand­ sponses in keeping with Jewish It is not incumbent on the consequences. If the government house." I am," he declared, "the ably great joy in their camps belief? What about, "My house press to wait until he has had due to their success in the elec­ shall be called a house of prayer whatheconsidersadequatetime tion, leaders of these parties RHODE ISLAND JEWISH for all peoples"? (Is. 56:4) to prepare a public affairs re­ should restrain themselves from Shafransaid, "Several stones• sponse. imposing their religious stan­ HERALD dards on other Israelis. As an Orthodox rabbi, .I've I am ecstatic that Netanyahu giouscamps-campscomprised (USPS 464-760) of "us" and "them." And what Published Every Week By The learned that kfiat ha' daar, reli­ won and believe that he will be Jewish Press Publishing Company gious coercion, is counterpro­ able to secure the peace, as well weneednowisonecamp,acamp EDITOR ductive. The goal of religious as maintain the religious status in which "we" all take part. ALISON SMITH teachings should be to expose quo. 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THE RHODE ISLAND JEWISH HERALD, THURSDAY, JUNE 20, 1996 - 5 EDITORAL Rabbi Yoff ie Sets A Tone It's Up_-To You Did you ever find that you Man's Hill, but they'll find an­ For The Ref-orm Movement had a lot in common with some­ other way to test their mortality Before more than 700 leaders tion on this continent," Yoffie personal responsibility and one else-only to discover that tomorrow. of the Reform movement, Rabbi said the focus must be on the with the stiff moral discipline the two of you perceive your Our task is not to build walls Eric H. Yoffie was recently in­ adult so that parents can serve as of Torah." lives very differently? You may around them, but to teach them, augurated as president of the a model of committed Jewish liv­ Yoffie also used his installa­ earn the same income, live in by a gradual and loving pro­ Union of American Hebrew ing. But he also is calling for a tion a_s an opportunity to rei ter­ the same neighborhood, drive cess, how to observe the limits Congregations in a lively wor­ majorexpansionofinformaledu­ a te publicly his determination, similar cars, own identical En­ themselves. ship service at New York City's ca tion programs for youth and a in the wake of the recent Israeli glish springerspaniels, and have Which, coincidentally, is Temple Shaarey Tefila. redefini tionof education to move elections, to fight for religious a mole in the same spot on your G-d's task with all of us. This Yoffie, 48, accepted the To­ it from the sterile image of"desks pluralism in Israel. The Reform shoulder but your neighbor w~ek's portion begins Shelach rah "on behalf of the congrega­ and classrooms" to teaching "a movement demands the prime thinks of life as unfair, grim and lecha, "you may send ... " It re­ tJons in the movement and in language of the soul." minister-elect "reject the plot­ a constant battle, while you con­ fers to Moses' requesting per­ their na me" from Rabbi While clearly articulating his ting of those fanatics who would sider yourself pretty well off. mission of the L-rd to send spies Alexander M. Schindler, who is own vision, Yoffie also clearly impose their brand of Judaism Welcome to the real world, to explore Israel. retiring after 23 years as the intends to continue the Reform on Israel's citizens by bureau­ as G-d intended it. For the first time, rather than leader of the Reform move­ movement's momentum in the cratic fiat," he said. These two views show us an issuing a clear directive, G-d ment's congregational arm. areas of social action and out­ Yoffie, who was raised in the aspect of free will, something says, "It is up to you." · In his sermon, Yoffie concen­ reach to the unaffiliated and the Reform movement and served we all possess, but don' t always We tend to see Torah as trated on his primary theme: intermarried. as director of ARZA (The Asso­ have the wisdom to use. Your dominated by "Thou shalts" how to bring Jews back to Torah "We live in an age when the ciation of Reform Zionists of neighbor can bemoan his fate; - and '"Thou shalt nots," but in. and thus again instill the "awe breakdown of moral inhibitions America) and the Commission orhe can see fhings the way you c!aily, \ife we re,ali2;_e 'that. vve .' and wonder of Jewish life" in a is so widespread that we are no on Social Action of Reform Ju­ do. What's stopping fiim? shall; and we always will, be generation that is "searching for longer capable of experiencing daism before his election to the Even the idea of free will is -restrained only by ourowncon­ the poetry of faith, because the shock," he said. "The moral presidency, is convinced that not freely accepted by every­ sciences and, occasionally, the need for transcendental mean­ foundations of our society have Reform Judaism and the Re­ one. police. ingisas presentasanopensore." eroded, and the decay of con­ form synagogue have an essen­ "IfG-d knows exactly what's We have all been sent out, in "The dry bones of North science fills the air with the tial role to play in assuring the going to happen, _then how this life, to explore the world. It American Judaism are stirring," foulest of odors." Jewish future. can we have free will?" goes the is our assignment to make a he said. "Sparks are visible to "The purveyors of hate domi­ "Honesty requires us to state cliche. dwelling place for G-d through the naked eye, ready to leap into nate our talk shows and the pa­ that the Jewis h continuity The simple answer is that, if the performance of mitzvot. flame. What is happening is ganism of pornography is ev­ movement, with a few excep­ you see a 2-year-old try to throw If He had wanted robots to nothing less than a revolution, erywhere in evidence." tions, has mostly been a matter an ice cream cone in the air and do this in a precise and predict­ smoldering from below rather It is a religious duty, he said, of gestures and symbolism," he ca tch it, you can predict the fu­ able way, you can bet there'd be than ignited from above ... If "to open our heart, to protect the said. "We cannot afford to wait ture (more laundry), but that a hard drive embedded in your carefully tended, these flicker­ weak and vulnerable." to see what happens while the doesn't mean the toddler didn't skull. ing sparks might-yet become a "Torah teaches us that we re­ tide of events sweeps over us. have free will. In fact, children But He wanted us to choose roaring fire thUnited States subsequent sands oflsraelis will remain sec­ Working as individuals, as Ruach, Neshama, each level ing to their own distinctive to declaring'independence, or a ond-class citizens, unable to live members of synagogues, and closer to the essence. For these soul-essence typology, e.g., time of pain, such as that ush­ according to the dictates of their as participants in the wider Jew­ levels of the soul-essence to re­ through the seven Noachide ered in by the breaching of the own conscience. ish community, we must sup­ alize their true connectedness Life Principles. These cosmi c walls ofJ erusalem on the 17th of Jews outside of Israel wi ll be port Israeli religious institu- to the Infinite Source, ·they must points of connection express Tamuz, remains to be seen. affected as well. Indeed, the larg­ . ti ons such as those of the complete their agenda of 'spiri­ the inner will of the cosmos ­ This year, with the Fourth of est segment of the religiously Masorti Movement, visiting tual distillation.' through the Divine Sefi ra of July and Shi va Asar B'Tamuz identified Ameri ca n Jewish them regularly, offering them This consists of refinement of Keter. fa lling on the same day, we community would also see their our support, and helping to fi­ 'earthy' (earthbound) expres­ Lesson in mindfulness: Be­ would do well to consider what Jewish va lues denied legitimacy nance their continued growth. sions - thought, speech, and fore speaking, allow the mind it means to begin a process. Even were the promises of the new Religious institutions that action, which are referred to as to shape the emotions. This al­ more, we must explore ways in legislators to be carri ed out. fos te r p lurali s m, s uch as ' the 'garments' for the soul. This lows the container you build for which - once the process has ls the process- based on the MERCAZ and ARZA,mustalso process of refinement allows tlie your soul expression, viz, the begun - we ca n affect its out­ promise - irreversible? Must enjoy our support. Similarly, soul to connect more fully to the word, to assist the other as well come. we accept that religious life in American institutions and pro- Infinite Light, the undimmed as yourself. 6-THE RHODE ISLAND JEWISH HERALD, THURSDAY, JUNE 20, 1996 THE JEWISH COMMUNITY Gallery 401 Seeks Federation Assembly Committee Members Materials TheJewish Communi tyCen­ nity who has a parti cular inter­ Available ter of R.l.'s Ga llery 401 is begi n­ est in art is welcome to sit on the The 1995 Counci l of Jewish ning to plan its 1996-1997 sea­ committee and take part in the son. The gall ery, located in the process. Federati ons General Assembly )CCR!, displays a va riety of art The nex t meeting of the ga l­ was the most widely attended done by loca l artists. A gallery lery committee will be held on assembly ever. It was, as it has committee discusses ideas for June 26at 7 p.m. at the JCCRI. If been for 64 years, the meeting individualand groupshowsand you are interested or have a place for lay and professional selects those arti sts whose pieces. questi on, ca ll Marvin Stark, as­ leaders of Jewish communities will hang in the gallery. sistant executive director of the throughout North America as Any member of the cominu- center, at 861-8800. well as fro m Israel, South America and Europe. Events in Boston were more intensely con­ nected than usual to news from Improve Your Yiddish elsewhere. ,J The1996 assembly continued The Charl otte Yiddish Insti­ lectures, Yiddish lang uage a review process designed to tute at the Wildacres Retreat, classes, concerts, culture work­ help federations and their leadc Little Switzerland, N.C., will be shops, folksinging and dancing, ers respond to change and to Hadassah Holds Second celebrating its 18th season from daily and Shabbos services, a reposition themselves for the Aug. 15 to 18. well-stocked book and gift shop, nex t century. Four institutes Successful Golf Tournament The institute is open to men and outstanding southern hos­ formed the centerpiece of the Hadassah held its second tournament to benefit its breast and women knowledgeable in pitality. assembly. Each one dealt with cancer awareness program, "Hadassah Cares," on May 20 at the use of the Yiddish language For information and applica­ an issue at the cutting edge of the Valley Country Club. Ninety-four cents of every dollar and desiring to enhance this tion forms, send name and ad­ change within the federations raised is spent on the group's projects. From the left, Rita Slom, knowledge in a unique, heymish dress to: Charlotte Yiddish In­ and within the entire Jewi sh Lorraine Rappoport, Laura Clarizio, Evy Rappaport and Fran atmosphere of Yiddishkeyt. stitute/JCC, 5007 Providence community a nd communal Weisman give smiling evidence of the project's success. The institute offers faculty Road, Charlotte, N.C. 28226. structure: financial resource de­ velopment, Jewish identity and continuity, public social policy/ Jewish 49ers human services, and Israel-di­ Winter Reassures Investors aspora relations, to listen, to re­ Host Party flect and to work together in an Excerpts from a Statement world. We can double the per phasis to economic consider­ OnJune23, from 7:30 to 10:30 in-depth way. by Elmer L. Winter capita GNP (Gross National ations in his policies regarding p.m., The Jewish 49ers will host The council is offering del­ Product) in less than a decade a dessert/social at Temple "In the wake of the Israeli the peace process. egates an opportunity to order and double our population Isaiah, 55 Lincoln St., Lexing­ materials which were integral elections, American corporate "His pledge to 'advance the ton, Mass. through immigration and in­ peace and the negotiating pro­ to last year's institutes. Some executives are asking whether creased natural birthrateoverthe The cost is $5 for members, this is the time to move ahead cess with all of our neighbors' are suited for.discussionatboard next 15 years. We could have an $8 for non-members. Dessert meetings and retreats. Others with business investment in Is­ further underscores his realistic and beverages will be provided. economy ofa quarter trillion dol­ view of his role as the leader of are ideal for mission recruit­ rael or place such plans on the lars. An economy with the most Dance to a variety of music back burner ... I would respond the entire nation and not just of ment, for solicitations, and for powerful resource of all: a gifted played bya DJ or socialize if you educa tional purposes. as follows: certain political factions. prefer. people with a technologies base, "Theseconsiderationsshould For a brochure of materials "While the security issue able to compete in the world Forinformation,callJim(508) available, contact Dept. CJF Pub­ dominated campaign rhetoric, do much to reassure American marketplace of tomorrow ..• 872-6533, Susan (617) 969-5903, lications, 730 Broadway, New it is already evident that eco­ executives that, despite the or Flo at (508) 877-0636. " ... In less than 20 years, the change in leadership, certain York, NY 10003-9596. nomic concerns will play as im­ Isr1reli GNP [has) exploded to portant role in Likud govern- · fundamental national policies • an all-time high of $85 billion are not about to change over­ ment policies as it did under last year - seven times larger Labor. night - that as far as economic than the total for 1975,-- Netanyahu is well aware that development and the desire to "The importance Netanyahu attract foreign corporate inves t­ Israel's current economic boom gives to economic issues was is closely related to progress in ment are concerned , Israel is in reflected just a few days after it for the long haul. the peace process. his election when he ... reiter­ "Netanyahu is above all a "American executives would ated his commitment to .a free­ realist and a longtime free mar­ marketeconomic policy, under­ be ... reassured if Mr. Netanyahu ket advocate. If anything, he can lined the significance of creat­ - himself a business graduate be expected to accelerate the ing a stable atmosphere to in­ of the Massachusetts Institute move to eliminate red tape and crease local and foreign invest­ off Technology.,--- decides to ... unnecessary government con­ ment, and indicated the prefer­ ease the task of doing business trols. I was especially impressed ence he would give to in Israel by bringing into gov­ with his June 13 statement privatizing government con­ ernment high quality, eJ.Jesus" atTifereth Israel 3 HUGE Dances!!! Congregation in New Bedford. Pictured next to Feldman is All for Jewish Singles... Rabbi Moshe Ulmer. spiritual leader of the synagogue. Herald photo by Neil Nachbar fA.\\ ,-geS AO'S p\\JS fA.\\ ,-geS Berkson Brings 'Songfest' June 29, 1996 July 17, 1996 July 28, 1996 *Saturday* Wednesday Sund.ay to the Greenwich Odeum _,-»_, ••• La ura Berkson, singer­ Berkso n has shared her tal­ *Place ... M80 Place ... 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THE RHODE ISLAND JEWISH HERALD, THURSDAY, JUNE 20, 1996 - 7 THE JEWISH COMMUNITY Artzenu Yisrael VI Missio·n Heads for Israel in October The Jewish National Fund is The itinerary a !so includes sponsoring Atezenu Yisrael VI visits toinnovativeJNFprojects, National Future Leadership including the sites of the KKL Mission to Israel, Oct. 20 to 31. Park and Events Center and Gan The mission is open to indi­ Yaldei Yisrael (the Children's viduals between the ages of 25 Garden of Israel), two of the and 40. new Jerusalem 3000 projects that Highlights wi ll include visits willenhancelsrael'scapital, and to the Old City ofJ erusalem and a )NF tree nursery and Masada; an excursion to savannization project in the Naharayim, Jordan; an archeo­ Negev Desert. logical dig at BeitGuvrin; a hike For more information, call in the Ein _Gedi Springs, and a Andrea Leighton at (212) 879- tour of an army base. Partici­ 9300, ext. 264; the JNF Missions pants will also spend time on a, department, (212) 879-9300, ext. kibbutz in the far north, relax in 283 or (800) 223-7787. the sunny resort of Ei lat and experience the energy of Tel Aviv. Federation------­ Sponsor benefits vary from free Assembly exhibition-area space to prime­ The March Of The Living Goes On Seeks Sponsors area advertising in assembly The March Of The Living this year moved Jill Asser, of Temple Tora! Yisrael, one of the publications to the development participants, to record the event in a story on page 8. The Council of Jewish Fed­ of key relationships with assem­ erations has announced that bly delegates and leaders. plans are underway for its 65th annual general assembly which will be held in Seattle, Nov. 13 Olmert May to 17. A centerpiece of the as­ For Your Consideration ____ sembly will bea continuing cel­ Months before the bombing points out, "Frorri the mi li tias' project in Montgomery, Ala­ Face Charges - ebration of the centennial of the in Oklahoma City, the Anli­ standpoint, the necessary re­ bama. A lawyer, Levin was a by Naomi Segal federation movement. Defama tion League revealed the sponse to federal tyranny is to New York City police officer and JERUSALEM QTA)-Jerusa­ Movement horizons are ex­ danger of the militia movement stockpile weapons and engage master instructor at the Federal lem Mayor Ehud Olmert may panding through both the de­ to the American public in a 1994 in paramilitary training for what Law Enforcement Training Cen­ face fraud charges stemming velopment of new opportuni­ report co-authored by Thomas they regard as an impending ter. from Israel's 1988 election cam­ ties and partnerships, and a con­ Halpern, who monitors far left showdown." Both men have been widely paign, when he served as trea­ tinuing focus on heritage, ac­ and far right groups for AOL. The Limits of Disse11/ evalu­ published, have testified as ex­ surer of the Likud Party. tion and innovation. Halpern, one of the country's ates and disproves the Consti­ perts before Congress, and have Olmert is suspected of creat­ This year, CJF is inviting cor­ leading experts on extremism, tutional claims of anti-govern­ , frequent'ly appeared in the na­ ing falsereceiptsduring the l 988 porations to sponsor events has now collaborated with the ment extremists. Since nearly tional media. campaign, a spokeswoman for throughout the conference. Southern Poverty Law Center's all such groups, including the The Limits of Disse11t is pub­ the Justice Ministry said June Sponsorships should enhance Brian Levin on a book whicl-. Freemen in Montana, cite de­ lished by Aletheia Press, pub­ 10, adding that Attorney Gen­ the experie_r;ice for attendees and examines violent defiance in a fense of their Constitutional lisher of books o n law a nd eral Michael Ben-Yair has de­ provide a forum for national and democratic society. Citing rights as the basis for the rebel­ policy, and is available through cided to prosecute. local businesses to present their groups that have sprung up in lion, it is important that ordi­ the AOL MRC Department, company and services to an response to the sieges at Ruby nary citizens and government (212) 490-2525, ext. 7951, at a important sector of their mar­ Ridge and Waco, The Limits of officials understand the distor­ cost of $14.00, plus $3.90 ship­ ket. Disse11I: The Co11stitutio11al Sta­ tions and misconceptions of ping and ha ndling. Checks Formoreinformationonhow tusofArmedCiuilian Militias ana­ such arguments. should be made payable to the SUMMER to become an assembly sponsor lyzes the complex issues raised In addition to his work in­ Anti-Defamation League. corporations are asked to call by private armies that resist law volvingarmed militias,Halpem CLASSES (212) 475-5000 ext. 577 and ask enforcement officials and the coordinates the league's efforts P.S.A.:r. • S.A.T. PREPARATION for a copy of the 1996 Corporate federal government. to monitor and counteract the Individualized programs for Sponsorship Package. "From the beginning," says activities of the Ku Klux Klan, students with learning disabilities Sponsorship of events is Halpern "the militias pointed to neo-Nazi skinheads and Louis or academic difficu lties. available on a first-come basis. gun-control measures as precur­ Farrakhan's Nation of Islam. CONTACT sors to overarching federal tyr- Levin is associate director for A.L. 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Rosen,ofTemple bersat Birkenau. We marched in everything had looked in the the company of two young pol­ other sire n. Along with this Tora/ Yisrael, has shared an ac­ memory of those who died and daylight, it was a hundred times ish Jews and their mother. When comes twenty-four hours of cel­ count of the latest March of the as representati ves of those of us worse in the dark. I could not we asked the children about the ebrations. Living writ ten by one of Tora/ today who want to help to en­ help but be thankful that I could a ttitude of the other students in "All of the 'March of the Liv­ Yisrae/'s young people-Jill Asser. sure that something as horrible walk out of the camp as easily as their class, they told us thatanti­ ing' groups got together for the Weare sure our readers would find as the Holocaust never happens I did, but even tha t did notcom­ Semi tism is sti ll evident. second time during the trip for it interesting, too. agai n. We marched together as forthowscared we all were. This' "We were all relieved to leave dancing a nd festivities. This "I first heard about the 'March the 'March of the Living.' was our first glimpse of Poland. Poland after such a hard, de­ was, by fa r, the most fun of ihe of the Living' five years ago "When we arri ved in Poland, pressing week-bothemotion­ whole trip. when my cousin participated in we immediately headed straight ally and physically. We cheered "Among the other sights we it. At that point I was young and for Auschwitz. It was snowing as the plane landed in Israel. saw in Israel was the Golan had no knowledge of the trip, out and we were all 'cold, but as Right away our moods bright­ Heights. but as I grew older and learned uncomfortable as we were, we "As I walked through ened, the grayness of Pola nd "We were able to see the more about it my enthusiasm thought how our physical dis­ had been replaced by the bright­ beauty of the country as well as grew. It was not until the past comfort could not even begin to the camp, I could not ness of Israel. the vulnerability of the land. couple of summers that I began compare with what our family help but think of how "Just a few days after wear­ Though many parents had hesi­ to consider the trip when !spoke members_must have felt as they many people had been rived in Israel was the holiday tations about sending their chil­ to severa I camp friends who had experienced the cold and hun­ of Yorn Hazi karon; memorial dren, we were accompanied by gone. They all agreed that ger, as well as the emotional killed on the very spot I day of all those who died fight­ security guard sand "ghosts" - though it was a difficult trip . fear of what was awaiting them. stood on, and wonder if ing for their co untry. As the si­ Israeli security with us in Po­ emotionally, it was one of the "As I walked through the ren rang through the country a t la nd - at a ll times. best things they eyer d ~d . lt was camp, I could not help but my relatives walked exactly 8 p.m. to announce the "Other places we went were then that I decided that I wanted think of h~w many people had down this same street. commencement of the holiday, the Knesset; Har Herzl - the to participate in the 'March.' been killed on the very spot I everyone came to a stop. cemetery co ntaining the "The March of the Living is a stood on, and wonder if my "All activity ceased, as cars graves of many fa mo us Israe­ two-week trip fo Poland and relatives walked down this pulled over to the side of the lis including Yi tzhak Rabin; Israel. It marks two of the most same street. "As our group of 6,000 road and peoplegotouttolisten the Kotel; a nd the synagogues significant dates in the modern "As we walked thro ugh the marched through the town on to the siren ring fora full minute. of Sa fed . Jewis h cale ndar - Yorn bunkers, we saw cases and cases the day of the march, it was an For twenty-four hours, the coun­ "Wha t made this experience HaShoah - Holocaust Remem-· of hair the Nazis had cut off of overwhelming experience to see try mourned the deaths of loved even more specia I was that com­ brance Day - a nd Yorn the prisoners, and eyeglasses, how the whole town seemed to ones and we grieved along with ing from a place with a rela­ Ha'atzmaut - lsraeli Indepen­ shoes, clothing, ta llasim ... All stop for us. People were lined up them. tively small Jewish population, dence Day. the personal belongings of the along the streets and hanging out "During this holiday, fami­ I was able to meet thousands of "On April 16th, I joined with prisoners had been gathered to­ of windows and doors of build­ lies traditionally visit the graves my Jewish peers. In just t"."o 6,000 Jewish teenagers from gether and thrown in piles as if ings to watch us march by. of loved ones who died fig ht­ short weeks we were able to feel around the world as we marched they had no va lue. It served to "Not only did we visit ing. In keeping with this spirit, the bonds between us both as the three kilome ters from emphasize the cruelty of the Auschwitz, but we visi ted other the New Engla nd contingent Jews and teen-agers. The fri end­ Auschwi tz to Birkenau. The Holocaust. camps including Birkenau, visited the grave of Connecticut -ships we have made will last a march commemora tes Yorn "Atone point, we wentintoa Treblinka, and Majdanek, we teacher Joan Devanny. In our longtime as we ca n never forget HaShoah. As we traveled this building to hold a small memo­ 'cleaned up an old Jewish cem­ group, there were many who the inte nse experience we short distance, we retraced the ria l service a nd, as we were in etery, and we spent Shabbat had known her persona ll y as a shared. · steps of the 'March of Death,' the basement, there were no morning at the Nozyck Syna­ friend or teacher. "I hope that all of you will the same route that so many of w indows. By the time we gogue to get a glimpse of what "As this solemn holiday came consider participating in the our relati ves were forced to take walked out, it was pitch black. Jewish life is there today. to a n end, Yorn Ha'atzmaut be­ 'March of the Living' in years to on their way to the gas cham- As cold and lonely and scary as "For Shabbat dinner, we had ga n with the sounding of a n- come." Dr. Leonard Attends Conference Hornstein Participates in Dr. Robert Leonard, medical hing for Hai r Restoration Sur­ director of Leonard Hair Trans­ gery." He also offered sugges­ U.S./U.K. rraining Exercise plant Associates of Cranston and tions and advice to this organi­ by JOC (SW) Millie Tam berg According to Hornstein, his president of the International zation on how to further the Navy Lt. Daniel Hornstein, job as Ai r Combat Liaison Of­ Society of Hair Restoration Sur­ scientific methods and ethical son of Daniel and Anne Hornstein fic;er played a n important role gery, recently returned__ to the practices in this field. ofWarwick,recentlyparticipated in the exercise. United States from Rome, where One problem tha t is of very in U.S. Atl a ntic Comma nd's "I provided the air combat he made several presentations at much concern in Italy is the use Combined Joint Task Force Exer­ expertise for U.S. and Allied the inaugural meeting of the Ital­ of non-medical hair implanta­ cise "CJTFEX 96." fighte! missions," said the 32- ian Society for Hair Restoration. tion. The Italian Minister of Hornstein. a former F-14 year-old fighter pilot. "Theim­ This international congress, Health shared the dais with "Tomcat" pilot. now assigned portance of this job is that air· e ntitled "An Instructiona l Leonard and other hair restora­ to Commander, Second Fleet. combat operations are usually Course in Hair Transplantation ti on surgeons from throughout Norfolk, Va., was one of more quick a nd decisive. and Scalp Reduction," was held the world and condemned the tha n 53,000 service members "Air superiority is· cri ti ca l to May 24 to 26. practiceofartificial hair implan­ Dr. Robert T. Leonard from the United States a nd any land or sea operation and Leonard made a presentation tation while touting the effi cacy United Kingdom who partit i­ must be seized immediately. Ex­ ·on "the Crucial Role of Plan- of surgical hair transplantation. The congress was held a t pa ted in the exercise. ercises likeCJTFEX 96ensure that Italy's most prestigious derma­ CJTFEX 96, which began the·tip of the spear stays sharp." tological hospital, the lstituto April 2Sand ended May 20, was Dermopatico Del'lrninacolata. directed by the Virginia-based LAMINATION • RUBBER STAMPS Leonard !) lso participated in Commander in Chief, United a news conference which in­ States Atlantic Command, U.S. FAX SERVICES cluded media from throughout Marine Corps Gen. John J. Italy, Saudi Arabia, Russia, Sheeha n. . This exercise s up­ Mex ico and many other nations ported the principal element of of the world. his co mmand 's combined joint "Pro~idingethica lguid elines - force integration mission - to for this newly formed medical train and ready forces for de­ group in hair restoration sur­ ployment, world-wide, in sup­ gery is very important to me," port of thea ter commanders. P'NTING CON~~~ indicated Leonard. "The field of The three-week exercise took .f Typcic11i11g, 0(5 hair restoration surgery had place on military installations COME IN TODAY FOR ?;_ llimliug, io grown dramatically in the last inthesoulheastern United States and in littoral waters along the ~ 1'1in1i11g }> three years; unfortunately, there Lt. Daniel J. Hornstein A FREE QUOTE!! Of){:) \S'3'J. have been group practices es­ eastern seaboard. tabli shed where less than fully Hornstein was aboard the ethica l marketing and consulta­ command ship during the exer­ In addition to participants 567 Central Avenue, Pawtucket, RI tion practices have been uti­ cise - along with 780 sailors from the U.S. Navy, Marine 401-723-5890 • Fax 401-723-8530 li zed." who are assigned to the ship; Corps, Army, Air Force. and Leonard who authored a 180 members of Second Fleet's Coast Guard were troops from LETTERHEADS • BROCHURES chapter on medica l-legal issues joinl-servicesl<1ff,ancl more than the United Kingdom Fleet and in the latest medical textbook 380 sai lors, marines,soldi ersand Task Group (Navy), the Royal ENVELOPES • BUSINESS CARDS NEWSLETTERS on hair restorati on surgery, is airmen from the Uni ted Slates Air Force, S Airborne Bri gade WEDDING INVITATIONS • RESUMES consi dered an expert in ethi c-a l and United Ki ngdon who aug­ (Uritish Army). and 3 Com­ considera ti ons in his fie ld. mented the exercise. mando (Royal Marines). THE RHODE ISLAND JEWISH HERALD, THURSDAY, JUNE 20, 1996 - 9 FEATURE A Malta Story--

Part 1 of Two Parts and Christopher Marlowe's and outlying ancient stone b y Mike Fink "Jew of Malta:" (Professors dis­ temples that date to the epoch of Herald Contribuing Reporter pute whether or not Marlowe the pyramids in Egypt. The view "I invite you to stay at the had actually set foot in Malta, or prospect o( the miniature embassy, join the press confer­ not only as playwright but also Mediterranean outpost makes ence I'll hold till you get here, at as British spy.) At the Univer­ you think of an ancient engrav­ which! will announce my resig­ sity of Malta I interviewed a ing or captain's chart. nation as ambassador. Later group of historians who dis­ Barely a fortnight before my you'll come into the garden for agreed with each other about visit, an English resident had my gala farewell party to a thou­ the degree of knowledge died after hallucinating a vision sand Maltese friends we made Marlowe shows in his picture of of the Wandering Jew among during our time here." Joe Barabbas, a wily self-made the sites of these ancient and Paolino's telephone offer I cot.!ld moneymaker who betrays both mysterious rock structures. The not refuse. I dropped out of town Christian and Turk in hot pur­ story of her deathbed phantom and emerged for a brief sojourn suit of fortune. visitation made the local papers. upon that island country be­ Shakespeare refines the por­ Stanley Davis, head of the local tween Sicily and North Africa. I trayal and gives Shylock a Jewish community, told me The Jewish quarter of Valleta Hera/ti photo by Mike Fi11k file the following report. deeper dilemma to deal with, a aboutitas he opened a briefcase The diplomatic staff in Malta more tragic character to play, of articles and reprints. includes a longtime chauffeur capable of being subtly inter­ He came to the Paolino com­ the new War Museum, which a loyal colony that chose our and a butler at home, as well as preted. pound to guide me to a Shabbat happens to be set up in a cave path." One of the ambassador's an office crew. They not only Jewish criti cs like James service not fa r from the formal prison where Jews had once secretaries said this to me, and saw to n;iy comforts, coffee in a Shapiro see in Shylock the start palace with its wrought iron been con.fined-for ransom by the War Museum,onlyoneyear bay window or upon. a stone of wisdom in British culture. gates and · its pleasant court­ fellow Jews in Venice . old, backs up her claim. bench or cocktails in the library, . I left the University loaded yards, paths of hedge and Those shining Knights of Paolino was asked to say but they also put me in contact with books and manuscripts flowerbeds and shining pool. Malta, more savage pirates and something at the first anni­ with the scholars and leaders of about the range of sources for The Orthodox minyan was brutes than gallant gents, had versary of its opening. "Presi­ the small Maltese Jewish com­ an image of the Jew in European held in a private home, the used the Jews as slaves and as dent Roosevelt said it better munity. art, with its root in Malta. I could Ohayons', -0nce a Moroccan barter. But during World War than I could," he stated, and I had won a Faculty Develop­ not have gathered· such a har­ household. 'II, those same quarters held Al­ read the FDR proclamation, ment Grant from Rhode Island vest without the wholehearted "Yes, we came to Malta from lied headquarters. Eisenhower which is also part of the per­ School of Design to pursue re­ · efforts to help me on the part of all over the world," said Stanley studied models of the war zones manent display. search into the Maltese connec­ Joe Paolino's staff. with a smile. Stanley, a retired from a tiny cubicle with a table It is precisely Joe's modesty tion between Shakespeare's Malta is a beautiful, sepia British businessman and collec­ and a bed. Life-sized models an1:l good sense that impress Shylock in "Merchant of Venice" landscape with fortressed walls tor of stories about the Jews of show you the drama, and the Maltese people. It was my Malta, asked me to deliver a framed pictures of the Spitfire honest impression that he is guest sermon. and Swordfish airplanes deco­ genuinely and warmly liked I spoke of theorigins ofTouro rate the walls. and will be sorely missed. I and compared Newport, the "Wein Malta believe that we heard only kind, respectful,and starting point of Jewish life in served just as vigorously as Rus­ affectionate comments from the America, to Malta. sia in winning the war. Yet we highest to _the simplest of the He also introduced me to were, of course, not British, only people I met. Robert Eder, who had first ar­ rived _in Malta from Germany, just before the war. He lost his wider fami ly, but survived the heavy daily bombardments under which the Maltese had resisted heroically and pre­ vailed. "I walked out for light de­ spitethedanger. And the people promised they would either hide me or get me out. I always felt safe and protected here," Eder told me with calm poise. I took advantage of my pil­ Guests of the Embassy Hern/ti photo by Mike Fi11k grimage pFivi leges and went to Local Butcher Recalls The Day the Nazis Invaded Portrait of Robert Eder H e~ald photo by Mike Fi11k by Neil Nachbar them on working detai ls," con­ look Jewi~h. I found out later Herald Associate Editor tinued Weissman. "They took that my father also got ki lled. The Holocaust occurred more the religious people and used "When you're on the run like than 50 years ago, but for those them as horses to pull the wag­ that, you're afraid, and you're GRAND OPENING who lived through such a hor­ ons. Sometimes they would pull hungry. You feel like an ani­ ri fie event, the memories remain at their beards." mal," said Weissman. "Thank As bad as things were, they G-d I'm here to talk about it." . ' vivid. "A lot of times I' ll have night­ would only get worse. Two and a half years ago, mares," said Marty Weissman. "These things went on for 3 Weissman visited the city in "'"1,irici s Ptq "I ca n' t sleep nights. These to 4 months, then the killing which he was raised. However, Ce really started," said Weissman. he regrets having done so. U-'. 0 things will never disappear." Weissman, born Naftali Mar­ "(The Nazis) would round up " It was terrible," s tated tin Weissman, recentlv told his the Jews and ki ll them for no Weissman. "I was afraid to ask Cfii{iren 'Boutique story while preparing-orders at reason. When we saw this, we questions. I didn't recognize my 's his kosher butcher shop in Cran­ ran away and hid in the woods village. My house was missing Infant• Toddler• Size 4-12 ston. and cemeteries." and my school was broken down. He was a young teen-ager Weissman's family owned a "I wish I hadn' t gone. It 995 Oaklawn Avenue, Cranston, RI 02920 brought back bad memori es," when theGermanarmy invaded grocery store and two ware­ Hours: Mon.-Sat. 10-6Thurs. 10- 9 Tarnogrod, the sma II Polish city housesof goods. Everything was he said . "But it's always in the in whi ch he grew up. taken or destroyed by the Na­ back of your mind to want to Tel. 944-4350 "I saw them s hoot my zis. see where you were born." , ------7 teacher's son," said the 71-year­ While on the run, Weissman Weissman could have con­ old. "A few weeks later, the and one of his brotliers got sepa­ tinued for hours about the hor­ I .91.ny "r.Boy "or OFF I rated from their parents. rors he witnessed. But he chose 1QOL Nazis took the Jews from their homes and shot them. Then, "We hid from place lo place," to abbreviate his story. Unfor­ I (_jir[" Outfit 70 WITH COUPON I they burned their houses. said Weissman. "My brother got tunately, he doesn't always have I I "I also rem em ber them shot while in the woods by the­ this choice when he fa lls asleep L OFFER GOODTHRU JUNE 30, 1996 _J round 111g up Jews and putting Nazis. I survived because I didn' t al night. 10 - THE RHODE ISLAND JEWISH HERALD, THURSDAY, JUNE 20, 1996 (3 SCHOOLBEAT ASDS Middle School Presents Awar~s Alperin Schechter Day School Presented to the members of the !ates into "Crown of a Goud has announced the fo llowing sixth grade team, which placed Name," recognizes high char­ awards and names of award fourth in the state of Rhode Is­ acter and good citizenship. winners: land: Adam Bera ha, Anna Cable, Grade six: Elana Snow: Grade Academic Awards: given to Henri Engle, Ari Savitzky .and seven: David Greenberg; Grade those stu dents w ho have Artem Staviskiy eight: Ilana Licht achieved honor roll each term Athletic Awards: Given to Simon D. Wegner Memorial during the school year. Grade students who best combine ath­ Award: Established by Profes­ six: Ada m Bera ha, Victo ri a letic abili ty with good sports­ sors Judith and Peter Wegner, Bronshtayn, Sanda Budinsky, ma nship . G rade s ix: Lad this book prize is given in Anna Cable, Brooke Odessa, Yanovsky and Paige LaMarche; memory of their son Simon M ichael Rosens tein, Ari Grade seven: Noah Marwil and Daniel Wegner for excellence in Savitzky, Elana Snow; Grade Jessica Fain; Grade eight: mathematics: Judah Jacobson seven: Daniel Abrams, Jessica Norman Harnick and Abigail and Da niel Sternbeg. Fain, Taya Feldma n, David Levine ' Klara Lowy M emorial Greenberg, Eitan Hersh, Peter Creativity Awards: Pre­ Award: Established by the Adler Shapiro, Sam Stein, Arielle sented to students who demon­ fa mily, this book prize is given Wachtenheim; Grad e eight: strate special artistic and/ or li t­ to recognize excellence in Ju­ Katya Ginz burg, Juda h erary creativity. Grade six: Ari daic Studies: Judah Jacobson Nice Job! Jacobson, Abigail Levine, Ilana Savitzky; Grade seven: Ari and Alysa Rosen The Ruth and Max Alperin Schechter Day School gradua­ Licht, Jonathan Liss, Meredith Heckman; Grade eight: Katya Rabbi Baruch Korff Memo­ tion was held on June 16. Meredith Ross accepts congratula­ Ross, Da niel Sternberg a nd Ginzburg rial Scholarship: Established by tions from Marcia Kaunfer, assistant director of the school. Natasha Ushomirsky. Kochav HaShachar Awards: Rabbi Baruch Korff, of blessed Herald photo by Neil Nachbar Math League Awards: Pre­ Given to students who demon­ memory, this scholarship prize sented to those students who strate outstanding effort. Grade recognizes abiding faith and scored 30and above on the New six: Shoshana Miller; Grade religiosity, and excellence in Eng la nd Mathematics test: seven: Peter Shapiro; Grade Hebrew language : Mi tzvot Judah Jacobson and Daniel eight: Olga Staviskiy Award: Amie! Hersh. Hebrew Sternberg. Keter Shem Tov Awards: Language Award: Natasha Math League Team Award: This award, whose title trans- Ushomirsky. Blackman Wins Tribute Award Mark Swerdlow · Discover Card Services h~s Earns named Benjamin Blackman of Warwick a state winner of the Master's Degree $1,000 bronze Discover® Card Mark B. Swerdlow has Tribute Award'" scholarship. earned an MBA degree from the Blackman, a student at Toll F.W. Olin Graduate School of Gate High School, is one of six Business at Babson College in high school juniors in Rhode Wellesley, Mass. The ceremony Island to win a Tribute Award was held on May 11. scholarship. The Discover Card Tribute Award scholarships, given in NCT Puts on cooperation with the American Congratulations Alan Association of School Adminis­ One-Act Plays Alan Ades, international president of the United Syna­ trators, are presented as part of gogue of Conservati ve Judaism, received an honorary degree Discover Card 's fifth annual NCT Rep , the Newport from UMass. Dartmouth recently. Photoco11rtesyof UMass Dart111011th Tribute Award program and are Children's Theatre's touring awarded to outstanding juniors company of teen-aged actors, on both the state and national will showcase two of their trav­ levels in the United States and eling o ne-act play,s, "Blue Horses" and "Silly Soup" for American schools abroad . Benjamin Blackman Blackman is a strong student the general p ublic a t St. with a particular flair for math­ Michael's Country Day School ana co-president of his temple's ematics. He has earned top rank­ in Newport. A performances is youth group. He volunteers his ing in his di vision ofp layoff meets scheduled for 7 p.m. on June 22 in the math league. He has been a time at a community food bank and is appropriate for the entire memberof the Academic Decath­ and has participated in build­ family. lon team for two years where he ing a home for Habitat for Hu­ manity. Blackman plans to at­ This will mark the premier of earned a bronze medal for, lan­ tend college and study the field NCT REP's summer touring guage and Literature. of biology or anthropology. show, "Silly Soup" by Carol He is an assistant patrol The Discover Card Tribute Korty. It is a witty and wacky leader for his Boy Scout Troop Award scholarships reward stu­ collection of mini-plays. "Blue dents who maintain a minimum Horses" by Ka thryn Schultz 2.75 cumulati ve grade point Miller is an imagination play, average and demonstrate ac­ celebrating self-discovery and SUMMER complishment in fo ur of the five the special qualities of friend­ PROGRAMS fo llowing areas: Leadership, ship. obstacles overcome, unique en­ Tickets wi ll be available at Individualized Remedial Math, d eavors, speciai talents and the door. Reservations may be Reading and Writing programs community service. made by contacting the New­ for junior /senior higt) school-age Winners may use their schol­ port Child ren's Theatre at 848- students with learning disabilities 0266. or academic difficulties. arship money for any type of continuing education or train­ CONTACT ing beyond high school, not just Brier Receives A.L. NEWMAN, M.Ed. a four-year college or univer­ ( 401) 783-8461 sity program. Award Beth Brier, a senior at Moses Brown School, won a Reli gion and Human Values Award on Bicycle May 24 at the school, "For her Joe's courage in embarking on a jour­ ney towards higher ideals via ·Bike Shop the intellectua l and creative paths." ~"~!:: i ~~ Leading the Way .~ flNWEM l:t!Otiiilffl ~ ,,.._:=::,.#i"""r•"").,."'YTn==I Rabbi Mordechai Fried led the Providence Hebrew Day - SALES• SERVICE• RENTALS SUPPORT OUR School choir at the recent award dinner in honor of Sen. 1985 BROAD STREET, CRANSTON Claiborne Pell. 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Cookie Dough Ice Cream The Art Classes Start in Wickford Flavor of Choice at ASDS Two four-week sessions of the Wickford Art Association's So many brands of ice Schechter studen.ts were re­ summer children's class, which cream .. so many fl avors ... warded for theirparticipation ... focuses on the fine arts, will be which flavor is the best? and since the punishmerit offered this year. Session I wi ll According to Ben and Jerry should fit the crime, or in this run the first four Tuesdays in headquarters. vani Ila is the na­ case, the reward should justify July. Two time slots are being tional favorite. But residents of the deed, three students' names offered - from 9 to 10:30 a.m., Whytebrook Terrace, a rental were chosen from the 242 sur­ July 2, 9, 16and 23and from3:30 re tirement community 'in vey participants, and their _ to 5 p.m., July 2, 9, 16 and 23. Johnston, recently voted coffee classes will enjoy their favurite Session 2 wi ll run through as their favorite fl avor. And stu­ fla vors of ice cream, courtesy of the four Tuesdays in August. dents at the Alperin Schechter Whytebrook Terrace, the event Two time slots are bei ng offered Day School preferred "cookie sponsor. ·- 9 to 10:30 a. m ., Aug. 6, 13, 20 dough" above all others. Congratulati ons to the ice . and27and3:30 to5p.m., Aug. 6, It was close. Only two votes cream winners, Tovah 13, 20 and 27. separated the winner from mint Lieberman (grade 2), Lauren The cost is $40 fo r a four­ chocolate chip w hi ch came in Ackerman (grade4), and Abigail weeksession, supplies included. second. Plain old chocolate was Levine (grade 8). Because of limited space, pre­ the third choice. registration is essential. For more information or to register, ca ll the instructor, Gail Fairbanks, a t 294-4398. Classes wi ll be held at the Wickford Art Association Gallery, 36 Beach These Alperin Schechter Day Sc hool students played Tevye's St., Wi ckford. daughters during the sc hool's recent performance of "Fiddler An outdoor intermedia te on the Roof." Herald photo by Neil Nachbar watercolor class is also being offered. Instructor Carol Berren Cohen will co nduct the class at various outdoor locations on Wednesdays from 9:30 a.m. to Barney® Creator to be Honored 4:30 p.m., July 10, 17, 24, 31, and When Sheryl Leach couldn' t events to improve the quality of Aug. 7. The class fee for the fiv e­ find any interacti ve, entertain­ television entertainment and en­ week session is $150. Pre-regis­ ing videos for her then 2-yea r­ hance television's teaching tration is required. Contact the old son, she did what any good va lue. Wickford Art Association for mother would do. She utili zed For more information. ca ll more information. her skills as a former teacher Richard Goldberg at (212) 490- and created a 6'4" purple and 3290 green Tyrannosaurus Rex known as Barney. That was in 1988. Today, "Barney & Friends®" is the most Chorus of Westerly Presents Pops watched children's program on The Chorus of Westerly, un­ free. The concert beginsat8p.m. public television and is a world­ der the directionofGeorge Kent, There will bea pre-concert show wide sensation. will present its 16th annual Sum­ featuring local entertainers at For creating non-violent, mer Pops concert on June 22 in 6:30 p.m. positive children's program­ Wilcox Parkin downtown West­ A chora l version of ming, B'nai B'rith-theworld's erly, R.I. 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MEETING THE MEDIA - Dana Rosenblatt,~eft, will take on Vinny Pazienza on Aug. 23 in Atlantic City for the WBU super middleweight championship. Herald p /J oto by Neil N ac/Jbar

Rosenblatt Takes On Pazienza STRIKE A POSE - Dana Rosenblatt, left, and Vinny Pazienza pose for the cameras at their recent press conference. by Neil Nachbar to get out of the g he ttos." According to Dana's father, Herald p/Joto by N eil Nac/Jbar Herald Associate Editor Rosenblatt's success (28-0, 21 the rabbi of their Reform syna­ wo words you don' t usually knockouts), a nd the fa ct that he gogue is a big fa n of the fi ghter. Thear used to gel her are "Jew­ is proud of his heritage, has Before each match, he offers a quietl y entered the room with Rosenblatt, rather thanflipa coin ish" and "boxer. " made him a popular figure in prayer for the family. two gentlemen and quickly took for the honor, as the promoter However, there is a Jewish the Jewish community. Rosenblatt and Pazienza may hi s seat. suggested . boxer in this area who is quickl y "Not many kids today are be from the same part of the coun­ When it was his turn to speak, NomatterwhatPazienza said making a name for himself. If proud of their religion," said try, but thesirnilariti esend there. Rosenblatt was soft-spoken and at the podium, Rosenblatt' s calm you haven' t heard of Da na Steve Rosenblatt, Dana's father. Rosenblatt is a left-handed respectful. He kept his com­ expression remained the same. Rosenblatt, of Malden, Mass .. "The guys in the men's club a t power puncher w ho is hoping ments brie f. acknowled ging In fact, at one point he yaw!1ed. you will soon. the temple are big foll owers of to use this fi ght as a stepping P azienza's accomplishments Asked why he chose not to Rosenblatt, 24, will ta ke on Da na. I'm very proud." stone to much larger paydays. a nd expressing how much the respond to Pazienza's antago­ Vinny Pazienza for the vacant Rosenblatt started his fi ght­ Pazienza is right-handed and fi ght m~a ns to hi s career. ru sti c remarks, Rosenblatt said, World Bo xing Union s upe r ing career as a ki ckboxer. He relies on his quickness a nd en­ Pazienza, w ho is not exactly "It's not my way. I don' t have middleweig ht (1 68 pounds) won the New England amateur dura nce. He hasn' t fought since shy in front of the ca mera, de­ a nything to prove by talking. championship on Aug. 23 in At­ middleweight cha mpio nship losing to Roy Jones Jr. a year clared that "he's back. " He spent · "He hasn' t said anything di­ lantic City. ·a nd went on to win the East ago, a nd is hoping this fig ht wi ll half his time talking about the rectly to m e," continued The Pazie nza-Rosenbla tt Coast and United States Ama­ get his ca reer'back on the up­ loss to Jones and the rest of the Rosenblatt. "I might react dif­ fi g ht is being billed as "The teur titles. swing. li me talki ngabout w hathe plans ferently if he d oes." Neighborhood War." Both fig ht­ After a brief stint with the What's more of a contrast is to d o to Rosenblatt. "Both my kids are the same ers have large fo llowings in the United States Na ti onal team and the fig hters' personali ties, as "I'm gonna make him fa ­ way," said Steve Rosenblatt. "If Rhode Island and Boston areas a six- mo nth professio na l . evidenced at their recent press mous, then I' m gonna knock him we have something to say, we respecti vely. ki ckboxing career, Rosenblatt co nference in Providence. out," said Pazienza. say it in p ri vate." The bout is also being billed turned to boxing. Pazienza entered the media The Cranston resident said An awful lot will be said (a lthough in small er print) as With every fi ght, Rosenblatt' s room withanentourageof about he wasn' t getting the respect about this bout in the next two the fi rst champ,onslup match ra nking a nd popula rity has 20 people, which included train­ going into the Rosenblatt fi ght months. But in the end, the onl y between-an Itali an and Jewish climbed . He receives fa n mail ers, bodyguards, teen-agers and that he deserves. He insisted that thing that will matter is what boxer in six decades. from all over the world, includ­ women. Meanwhile, Rosenblatt he will enter the ring after transpires in the ri ng. 'Tm very proud that it's be­ ing England, New Zealand and ing billed as a fi ght between an Austra lia. Italian and Jewish boxer," said His family has also been Rosenbla tt. "I do.n' t wa n ti~ to be swept up in the boxer's new­ overplayed, but I don' t mind found celebrity. when it's brought up." 'Tm very surprised a t how According to Rosenbla tt, quickl y this thing has grown,"· there was a lot of ethnic interest said Steve. "People point me out in the sport in the 1930sand '40s as Dana's father. " and it was common to see a title "I get asked if I'm jea lous of fi ghtbetweenanltaliana ndJew­ Dana," said David Rosenblatt, ish a thlete. the boxer's 16-yea r-old bro ther. However, these days. Rosen­ "I Hunk Da na's success is the blatt is one of the only acti ve best thing in the world. I've gone jew1sh fighter~. to his fi ghts in Las Vegas, New "In my opinio n, there a re Orl eans and Atl anti c City. How sociologica l reasons w hy there many people my age get to do aren' t more Jewish boxers," that?" said Rosenbla tt. "The Jewish As supportive as his fa mily community had sma ll er fami ­ is, they are also aware of how li es. When the childre n g rew dangerous the sport ca n be. up. they were expected to "l get ex tremely worried," manage the fa mil y business. said Steve. "He has tremendous Also, because they had sma li er people around him, but things fam il ies, it was easier fo r them ca n happen."

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(I , _J , • 1 p • , , , ,-. , .• , i , ! 1 , , , tf 1 , · , , ' • I 14-THE RHODE ISLAND JEWISH HERALD, THURSDAY, JUNE 20, 1996 WORLD AND NATIONAL NEWS NJCRAC Adopts _Plan That Report From the Golan by Gil Sedan Will Keep OU in Group----- KATZRIN, Golan Heights, Sarni Bar-Lev, Likud mayor "This [debate] was about !srael, (JT Al - Although the of Katzrin, believes that after 20 by Cynthia Mann strengthening the Jewish com­ 14,000 Jews who livein32 settle­ -years of staunch anti-Zionism, NEW YORK (JTA) - The in NJCRAC if it didn' t have a munity collectively to express ments on the Golan share a de­ Assad simply cannot bring him­ Jewish community's national chance to distance itself from its point of view as effectively as sire to stay there, the region is self to make the ideological oublic affairs body has averted oositions that violated its fun­ possible," Rosensaft said. far from being a Likud strong­ change of heart that 1:Vill be 1 walkout by the Orthodox damental religious convictions. N JCRAC is "the one vehicle hold. needed for a full peace agree­ Union. The OU's demands for The OU has actuallv exer, in which the secular communi­ Peres led in the election in the ment with Israel. the right of dissent on collective cised the veto only twice in 14 t-i esand all three major religious Golan with 50.2_percent of the While many Jewish residents policy positions on religious is­ years, both times in the 1980s. denominations are able to sit vote. And in the separate race here hope that Assad's inflex­ sues were met. One veto was on an endorse­ and debate and discuss" issues for the incoming Knesset, Labor ibilitywillgivethem many more The agreement led to over­ ment of a Shabbat march for of public policy, he added. had the strongest showing of all long and happy years on the whelming approval of a plan to housing, and the other was on a The Reform movement's the parties, with 3_1.2 percent of Golan, some of the area's 16,000 strengthen the National Jewish resolution questioning the views Union of American H ebrew the vote. Druse residents, who are part of Community Relations Advisory of Rabbi Meir Kahane, who had Congregations also voiced sup­ It was one of the oddities of a a centuries-old offshoot of Is­ Council. The plan includes pro­ .just been elected to the Knesset. port for the OU amendment, as surprise-filled election tha t lam, are hoping that Netanyahu vision for more NJCRAC con­ The compromise plan kept a did the America n Jewish Con­ Golan residents backed Peres will prove to be a pragmatic ferences in the nation's capital. special provision fora "religious gress and the Anti-Defamation , and Labor when they, Peres and negotiator. Much ofthe controversy be­ conviction exception" to be League. Labor, were avow~dly ready to "They say Bibi is tough, but tween the OU and the NJCRAC available lo religious bodies, "I think it is imperative to give up the Golqn to Syrian they used to say the same about focused on whe-ther and how only. The provision was seen as retain them in the agency," Phil President Hafez Assad . [former Prime Minister Mena­ the. organization's letterhead a bid to keep the OU in the "fam­ Baum, AJCongress executive "The explanation is simple," chem] Begin," said Ali Mar'i, of would be used to endorse posi­ ily." director, said of the OU. said Yi gal Kipnis, 47, a farmer at Majdal Shams, the largest Druse t-ions that religious movements Still, under this new plan, But the vote was a setback to Ma'aleh Gamla. "People voted village in the Golan. did not wish to endorse. such policy statements, if sup­ efforts to strengthen NJCRAC's here as Israeli citizens, and not If the Likud knew how to The underlying _challenge ported by a majority of NJCRAC collecti ve clout. as residents of the Golan. make peace with Egypt in_19 79, was how to balance the need lo members, would have been is­ "NJCRAC tried to be accom- ' "We had four very good years he suggested, the party will also keep all three religious move­ sued in the name of a "commu­ modating, spending more time with the outgoing government, find a wayforcom_pro misewith ments - Orthodox, Conserva­ nity caucus" under NJCRAC's with [the O.U.] than any other and half of our people - just Syria. tive and Re form - in the official letterhead. agency," Lynn Lyss, chairof the like in the rest of the country ­ "I have tried both war and NJCRAC fold, and how to pre­ But at a recent session, OU strategic planning committee, wanted Peres to proceed with peace," said Mar' i, pointing at serveNJCRAC's2bility to make representatives who had said before the vote. the peace process." his house in the middle of the an impact with its public state­ worked out the compromise "No single agency should be Ki pois is one of the founders village. "My house was de­ ments. announced that their own board able to arrest the expression of a of "The Way to Peace," an orga­ stroyed in theYomKippurWar. The compromise plan would had refused to accept it. national public affairs consen­ ni zati on of Golan residents It took me two days to dig my keep NJCRAC intact as an um­ Instead, the OU board ·pro­ sus," she added. "We urge you formed two days after the Nov. mother from underneath the brella body of 117 localcommu­ posed that statements whi ch to vote no." 4 assassinationofYitzhak Rabin ru~ns. ni ty relations councils and 13 provoked the: 'religious excep­ Afterward, Lawrence Rubin, to back the peace process, even "I know how important peace national agencies, includirig the ·tion" provision be issued only NJCRAC executive vice chair­ if it led to an Israeli withdrawal is." from the Golan. OU. The compromise abolished in the name of a "community man, praised the "thoughtful There is one quespon that the veto currently available to quality" of the discussion, say­ Labor had promised that any Jews and Druse ali ke were un­ caucus," without NJCRAC's agreement involving giving'up each of the national agencies. imprimatur. ing that "everyone was moti­ able to answer: Why did Assad The veto effectively prevented vated by a sen se of 'klal' (com­ the Golan would require a na­ fail to reach an agreement with The United Synagogue of tional referendum. NJCRAC from issuing public Conservative Judaism has allied munity) and maintaining the Peres when it was clear that policy statements. This infuri­ system.'' Because of this, it is thought, Peres was willing to give up itself with the OU's position. even those who were deter­ ated community members who Religious d enominations As a result of the vote, there almost the entire Golan? fe lt th.a t they were being will be "progress toward collec­ mined to vote against giving up "This is a question that one should have the right not to be the Golan in a referendum al­ squelched in an anti-democratic identified "even by misper­ tive expression, though not as should ask Assad," said Mar'i. fashion. muchas we would like," hesaid. lowed themselves the luxury of "I don't know the answer:" ception" with a decision of the voting for Peres and Labor be­ The OU had strongly pro­ collective, said the United Still, "itwas necessarytokeep Kipnis felt that it all comes tested the elimination of the the OU in the system and we cause they felt ideologically down to a matter of trus t. Synagogue's Menachem closer to them than to Netan­ veto. It said it could not remain Rosensaft. ca n li ve with it," he added. "I believe that the only prob­ yahu and Likud. ' lem is mutual suspicion," said I "The Way to Peace" was not Kipnis. "Assad does not trust dismantled after Peres lost the Israel any more than Israel trusts 'Free-Lance' Lobbying in election. In fact, it may soon take him. on new life as it pressures the "Once that psychological bar­ Congress May Prove Corrosive------Netanyahu government to ex­ rier is lifted, nothing will stand by Matthew Dorf ercise flexibility if and when in the way of a peace agree­ WASHINGTON (JTA)- The .T he pro-Israel lobby machine executive vice chairman of the there is a resumption of nego­ ment." increasingly boisterous dis­ has acquired influence in the Conference of Presidents. tiations with Syria. In the meantime, the Golan agreementsover Israeli policies, nation's capital rivaling that of "If we start bombarding them Those talks were suspended continues to thrive. lately, have silenced any linger­ the gun and tobacco industries. with our differences, they'll just in March after Syria failed to _There are no apartments ing doubts that the Jewish com­ Many attribute that historic walk away from the iSS\les," condemn the latest series of available in Katzrin and more munity no longer leaves its dif­ strength to the fact that the com­ Hoenlein said. Hamas suicide bombings ca\-­ are now being built. ferences at the steps of the Capi­ munity has spoken with one In an effort to counter those ried out in Israel. "The prices of flats have tol. voice on most issues, in the past. · whoseecongressa!j_a .yide-open As long as Assad remains in doubled in the last year," said For five years, Israel's uni­ As _increasing numbers of ball fi eld, Hoenlein has often power, Israeli hawks feel, there Bar-Lev. "A three-bedroom flat, fi ed voice in Washington-has "free-lancers," (as lobbyists out­ adopted the role of referee. will be little chance of progress which cost last year $30,000, is continu~d to deteriorate. side AIPAC are frequently on the Golan question. now being offered for $60,000." With the return of the Likud called) roam the halls of Con­ government to power in Israel, gress, the bedrock of t_he pro­ House Passes mostJewishactivistsexpectthat Isra e I lo~by's monolithic MetLife Lifts Insurance Ban unity in the Washington/Jew­ strength is at risk. Status Quo ish community will continue to The disunity over Israeli is­ Foreign Aid Bill On Frequent Visitors To Israel erode. sues has turned off many of the new lawmakers, particularly by Matthew Dorf by Heather Camlot Americans for Peace Now, wise insurable, the company the left-wing group whose posi­ those with no Jewish constitu­ WASHINGTON (JTA) - A NEW YORK (JT A) The Met-· encies. record number of Republica ns ropolitan Life Insurance Com­ will offer poli cies of up to tions had become mainstream $500,000. under the labor government, is "I've had a hard ti me distin­ and Democrats in the House of pany recently li fted its ban on guishing between the positions Representati ves joined forces issuing life insurance policies to The policy restrictions were pledging to be "vigorously ac­ unearthed after Menno Ratzker, tive' on Capitol Hill "to ensure of all the groups," said one se­ this week to approve an $11.9 people who travel frequently or nior aide to a member of con­ billion foreign aid bi ll that main­ for extended periods to Israel. a member of the Orthod ox that Israel lives up \o its com­ Union's board of directors, was Pressberg, gress from the lvJid west. tains Israel's current $3 bi Ilion in "MetLife deserves credit fo r mitments," said Gail denied coverage because he the group's Washington direc­ "You' re blowing your whole assista nee. recognizing that travel to Israel game if you pull from both sides. The ' measure also incl udes is safe and wi thout i.tnusual traveled frequently to Israel. tor. The res tri cti ve policy The America n Israel Public People here just move on to the $2.1 bi llion for Egypt and $590 risk," New York Assemblyman next issue instead of getting to million lo the republi cs of the Jules Polonetsky (D-Bronklyn) stemmed from "'ignorance," not AffairsCommittee,once thesole anti-Semitism, Polonetsky sdid voice fo_r pro-Israel causes in the bottom of the matter," said former Soviet Union, including .'->aid . this Hill veteran of 19 years. Russia . Polonelsky and Assembly 1n an 1nlerv1e,,v. Congress, and the Conference People read the headlines, of Presidents of Major Ameri­ Many Jewish leaders agree. It also a llows the presid ent lo Speaker Sheldon Si Iver (D-M,1 n­ "Congress shou Id not be a send an additional $75 mill ion ha Ila n) ca1\1paigncd lo end the watch the news and "forget thal ca n Jewish Organizations are the streets of Jerusalem are sa kr scrambling lo find a way to mini­ football fi eld for lhe jewishcom­ of aid to lhe J'alcsti nian Author­ practi ce of "blacklisting" lsr,1e! munity to play out its differ­ ity, if it compli es wi th its com­ for life insurance purposes. than many areas in New York," mize dissent before it reaches lw s,1 id . the halls of govetnrnent. ences," said Malcolm I loenlein, mitments to lsmcl. If the appltrnnls are other- THE RHODE ISLAND JEW ISH HERALD, THURSDAY, JUNE 20, 1996 - 15 WORLD AND NATIONAL NEWS gudath Israel Wins rar ·over Meals _____.;..._ ___ re-packaged kosher meals, quiries Agudath Israel received sher meals be neither expensive nded for consumption by from Jewish soldiers and their nor difficult for Jewish soldiers erica n Jewish soldie rs families at the time, the Ortho­ to procure. ldwide,can now be obtained doxJewishorganizationentered Richardson reassured the unit commanders through into what turned out to be an Agudath Israel representative regular American military extended dialogue on the mat­ that the certified kosher meals, ply system. ter with Pentagon officials. along with non-kosher-certified Jews of the availability of Subsequently, "multi-faith" vegetarian MREs, will be easily special mea ls - officially MREs (Meals Ready to Eat) were obtained through "normal sup­ wn as MRKs (Meals Reli- devised, in an attempt to ply systems," and thattheywere 1s Kosher) _:_ was welcomed simulanteously meet the needs being paid for by the govern­ /\gudath Israel of America, of Jewish, Muslim and Hindu ment with appropriated funds, .ch has for several years pe­ soldiers, as well as vegetarians. "the same funds used to pur­ med the military to accom­ Those meals were phased out, chase a ll other meals." date the dietary needs of re­ though, in January, when vari­ Military procurement offic­ ously observant members of ous logistical difficulties, as well ers on brigade and battalion lev­ Israel Wins Top Honor armed forces. as religious concerns raised by els can order MRKs by the case, though the Department of Agudath Israel, made it appar­ and the kosher meals will also For the third year in a row, Israel has won a World Travel 'ense has long officially de­ ent that, in the words of the be available on pre-positi oned Award for "Top Middle East Tourist and Convention Board." ·ed that it "places a high value executive director of the Armed Marine Corps ships throughout Accepting the award, from left : Uzi Michaeli, Israel's commis­ the rights of members of the Forces Chaplains Board, U.S. Air the world. sioner of Tourism, North America; country singer Kenny 1ed forces to observe the te­ Force Colonel Cecil R. "Though we will continue to Rogers; and Rami Levi, director of the Israel Government s of their respective reli­ Richardson, "we were trying to monitor the si tuation," Cohen Tourist Office, Western United States. ns," kosher food has never meet the needs of too many said, "we have indeed ascer­ n readily available to soldiers groups with a single product." tained that over 15,000 special he field. Richardson's acknowledg­ meals, including MRKs, have Kosher food for American ment came in a response to an already been purchased by the Jerusalem Fifth in World 1ish service personnel be­ inquiry from Abba Cohen, di­ military from the civilian sup­ ne a major concern during rector of Aguda th Israel's Wash­ plier it is using." Persian Gulf War. In re­ ington office. Cohen had also for International Events mse to a large number of in- expressed concern that the ko- Jerusalem surged from 38th lem. "These numbers reaffirm to fifth place among the world's the importance of Jerusalem as cities in the number of interna­ a meeting place for all types of tional events hosted, according meetings, ranging from scien­ cientists to Search for Schizophrenia to information released this past tific and medical to religious April by the International Con­ conventions and high tech." enes Among Ashkenazi Jews gress and Convention Associa- Israel is ranked number 14 in tion. · the world in the number of in­ fo hns Hopkins researchers tained populations like this give Schizophrenia is believed to Israel has tripled its market ternati onal events hosted by !recruiting Ashkenazi Jews you a greater chance of finding develop from a combination of share of meetings and conven­ countries. !tis tied with Canada 10 have had symptoms of genes, because there are clearer environmenta l and geneti c tions in the past two years. for market share. In the period ~zophrenia for a new study lines of inheritance that you can causes, according to Pulver. Jerusalem follows Copenhagen, covered by this a·nalysis Israel genetic inheritance patterns trace back many generations," Over the past 10 years, her Amsterdam, Vienna a nd hosted 54 events, while the .t may help them locate genes she explained. group has identified regions on Singapore as the most popular United states, which ranks first 1tributingtothe development But there is ho indica tion yet three human chromosomes that city in the world fo r meetings hosted a total of 162 events. :he disorder. appear to be linked with schi zo­ that schizophrenia occurs more and conventions. "Locating these genes will phrenia. The newstudywill help A covered stadium adjoin­ frequently in this or any other "This is really an exciting )w us to take a look at what her narrow these regions even ing ICC Jerusa lem will be com­ ethnic, racial or religious popu­ ranking fo r us at ICC Jerusa­ 'Y do. That will help l!S learn further. pleted in 2000. This new addi­ lation. lem," said Ed na Ramot, direc­ ,re about what goes wrong in Researchers will interview If you or someone you know tion will be the first and only tor general of the International tizophrenia and develop bet­ participants regarding current has symptoms of schi zophre­ covered stadium in Israel and Convention Center in Jerusa- treatments for it," said Ann mental health status and family nia, and you would like to par­ will hold up to 1_5,000 seats. Iver, ScD., an associate pro­ history of mental disorders, and ticipate in thisstudy,call Pulver s of psychiatry and director · also take blood samples from toll-free at (888) 289-4095. Bal ti­ the new study. the participant and immediate more residents ca ll (410) 955- Pulver said thisJewishpopu­ family for DNA analysis. 0455. Witness in Priebke Trial lon is ideal for the study be­ All information produced by JSe they tend to marry within the study will be kept com­ Hurt in Escape Attempt ,ir fai th. "Culturally self-con- pletely confidential. by Ruth E. Gruber Hass came to Italy voluntar­ ROME (JT A) - The war ily as a witness, but he is also crimes trial of former S.S. Capt. being investi gated as a suspect lrabs Warn of Possibility Erich Priebke took a dramatic in the massacre. turn when a key prosecution He has denied any part it. 1f New Violence------witness, another former Nazi in He will remain in a military by Naomi Segal Arabia's Crown Prince cess with the Palestinians and hi s 80s, injured himself in an hospital for about a month but JERUSALEM (JTA) - Arab Abdullah issued a joint state­ Syria. But, while he has yet to attempt to escape te§tifying. will testify from his hospital bed, 1dershavewarned Prime Min­ ment calling on Israel to with­ elaborate on specifi c policy Former S.S. Maj. Karl Hass, officials said. er-elect Benjamin Netanyahu draw from all occupied territo­ goals, Israeli media have re­ 84, broke his pelvis and dam­ Prosecutor Antonio Inteli­ at tension and violence would ries. ported that a draft of pol icy aged his backbone before dawn sa no said that "had Hass not s ue in the region if the new The three warned that any guidelines for the new govern­ on June 7 as he fell 15 feet from wanted to testify, he could have raeli government deviates departure by Israel from the ment incorporated the hardline a second-floor balcony while gone straight home through the im the "principles of the peace land-for-peace principles of the positions Netanyahu held be­ trying to escape from his Rome front door. There are no restric­ bcess." peace process pursued by the fore the elections: opposition to hotel. tions on hi s freedom." lntelisano But Israeli officia ls said the outgoing Labor government anindependentPalestinianstate Police were guarding the attributed the escape to stress. ra b leaders were prejudging would be considered a move and to a withdrawal from the door of his hotel room. Hass was involved with es­ e new government before it toward returning the region to Golan Heights in exchange for Hass, who used a jacket to pionage and secret service op­ 3S fo rmed and that they were "tension and violence." peace with Syria. help lower himself to the erations during the war. He was sregarding repeated state­ Mubarak has phoned Arab ground, was due to testify for on the staff of the German Em­ ents Likud leader Neranyahu leaders and invited them to a the prosecution in the l'riebke bassy in Rome. Is already made, pledging his June 21 to 23 meeting in Cairo, tri al later that morning. He was presumed dead for mmitment to the process. where they would attempt to Costa Rica Pri ebke, 82, is on tri al before years, until depositions by "It is unacceptable that the develop a unified stance regard­ a Rome military co urt for his l'riebke indica ted that he was ab leaders form an opinion ; ng the new Israeli government. Denies Moving invo lvement in the March 24, li ving in Ital y. Investi gators lo­ ~d issue such a statement be­ Among those invited are repre­ 1944, Nazi mass execution of cated him in a small town near e the new government has sentatives of the Palestinians, Embassy 335 civi li ans, of whom 75 were Milan, but he then fl ed to his ren taken power," Israeli Presi­ Jordan, the Gulf Arab stales, by Brian Harris Jewish, at the Ardeatine Caves, daughter's home in Swi tzer­ fnt Ezer Weizman said on ls­ North African s ta tes and SAN JOSE (JT A) - Costa south of Rome. land. el Ra dio. Mauritania. Ri can Fo reig n Mini s ter The Nazis ordered the mas­ lnteli sano convinced him to After a weekend summit in Aid es have said that since hi s Fernando Na ranjo has deni ed a sacre in response to an Ila lia n come to Rom e to testify. amascus, Sy ria n President May 29 elec ti o n victory, published report that his coun­ parti san a ttack the day before in In newspaper intervi ews, afez Assad, Egypti an l'resi­ Netanya hu ha s made clea r his try plans to move its Israe li em­ whi ch 33 German soldiers were Hass has accused Pri ebkeofhav­ m t Hosni Muba rak and Sa udi intent to continue the peace pro- bassy ou t of Jerusal em. ki ll ed. ing a direc t ro le in the ma ssacre. • 16-THE RHODE ISLAND JEWISH HERALD, THURSDAY, JUNE 20, 1996 ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT ' ' There Is Nothing - What, Nothing? - Like a Gilbert and Sullivan Opera On July 3, Ocean State Light December's "Scenes from the berorchestra under the inspired Opera opens its seventh sum­ Great Operas." The romantic musical directorship of Ann mer season at Wheeler School female lead, Phyllis, will be Danis; and striking sets con­ Theatre in Providence with its played by Mary Beth McGrath, ceived and constructed by production of Gilbert a nd a gifted per-former whose roles Providence area artists Madolin Sullivan's "Iolanthe." .as Lady Jane in "patience" and Maxey, Madelyn Macedo, and This satire hones its d ry, En­ Mad Margaret in "Ruddigore" Monica Shinn. gli sh wit at the expense of were unforgettable. For a completely enjoyable, Britain's a ris tocracy and Playingoppositeheris OSLO totally relaxing, evening see addlepated noblemen, whose newcomer Frank Haggard,. a OSLO's "Iolanthe" attheaircon­ positions in Parliament are baritone who has made his mark ditioned Wheeler School The­ based on birth and rank rather as a finalist in the Western Re­ atre on the east side of Provi­ than on ability. As in an)' Gil­ gional Metropoli (an Opera au­ dence. bertand Sullivan operetta, how­ ditions and who has performed For information or ticket res­ ever, a love story is the vehicle with Opera Pacific in Cali for­ ervations, call the box office at for social commentary, and rua . 331-6060, or leave a message at "Iolanthe's" premise is one of Cantor Robert Lieberman, the e-mail address: OSLO the more fantastical of the G&S who debuted with OSLO last [email protected]. Far From Home repertoire. year as Sir Ruthven Murgatroyd Strephon, a shepherd, is in in "Ruddigore" (Providence), These South Sea islanders were blown off course by a storm love with Phyllis, a ward of will alternate in the role of Ser­ R&R during an inter-island trip. They were rescued by Captain chancery, who plans to marry geant Willis with OSLO new­ Gallery Opens Joshua Slocum (right) in 1882. The photo is part of an exhibit the youth against the wishes of comer, Michael Popowich, who currently at the New Bedford Whaling Museum. Photoco11rtesyof her guardian, the Lord Chan­ received his master's degree in The R & R Gallery has opened the Old Dart111011th Historical Society- New Bedford Whali11g M11sc11111 cellor. vocal performance from the Uni­ for the season with new original Unbeknownst to Phyllis, versity of Illinois and has sung art in watercolors, oils and pas­ Strephonisonly half mortal. His with the Sante Fe Opera. tels, sculpture works and pho­ mother Iolanthe is a pretty, The title role of Iolanthe will tographs by Rhode Island art­ youthful fairy who was ban­ be performed by Mary Kay Gib­ ists. There will also be hand­ Pawtucket 'Y' Offers ished by the Queen of the Fair­ bons, a young comedic actress crafted pieces by local artisans. ies 20 years ago for having mar­ who was seen recently with the The gallery wi ll be open Mon­ ried a mortal - a crime usually East Greenwich Players as day through Saturday from 10 Drawing Class punishable by death. The queen Winifred in "Once Upon a Mat­ a.m. to 5 p.m., and on Sundays decides to pardon Iolanthe, and tress." from noon to 5 p.m. The gallery is located at 47 1 he Pawtucket Family on the clean white paper myth while mother and son are cel­ Lieberman, a bass-baritone, YMCA in conjunction with the using both unfamiliar tools and ebrating, Phyllis sees her be­ is the ca ntor of Temple Tora! ConanicusAve.,Jamestown. For moreinformation,call 423-0730. Arts Council of Pawtucket is traditional drawing materials. loved embracing his 200-year Yisrael in Cranston. Aftergradu­ offering an Art of Drawing Class Students can expect to become "young" mother. Hurt and jeal­ ating from the University of for area participants ages 8 to comfortable with pen,cil, char­ ous, Phyllis engages herself to Michigan with a bachelor, of Summer Winds adultonMondaysand Wednes­ coal, conte, ink and other media two lords. music on the trumpet, he at­ Looking For days from 6:30 to 8 p.m., begin­ while exploring basic drawing (Are you still with us? Re­ tended the Jewish Theological ning June 24 for two fo ur-week concepts such as line, form, member - it's the music that Seminary from which he gradu­ Musicians sessions {June 24 to July 20 and value, pattern, composition,. counts.) ated with a bachelor of sacred The Southeastern Massachu­ July 22 to Aug. 17). . mood, and beyond. With the help of the fairies, music. He has sung in various setts Arts Collaborative has an­ Participants will learn to ap­ To register for this course, Strep hon becomes a member of synagogues and has presented nounced the third Summer ply what is necessary in discov­ stop by the Pawtucket Family Parliament and thr.eatens to concerts on the East Coast. Winds season for area high ering their own individual cre­ YMCA, 20 Summer St.; Paw­ make nobleman of all the com­ Fredric Scheff, a North school and adult musicians. ative voice through vision and tucket, R.I., across from the Paw­ moners. To make a longish story Kingstown resident, is a gradu­ Rehearsals a.re each Thursday curiosity as theyexplore whatit tucket Public Library, or call the short, a happy ending, with ro­ ate of Rhode Island College and eveningfrom7to9p.m.atNorth means to "draw." "Y" at 727-7900. mance all around ensues. a student of Jane Olian in New Attleboro High School begin­ The course will fearlessly takz This production features one York. He will receive his doctor ning on June 20. of Rhode Island's funny men, of music degree from the Uni­ Several concerts are planned David Price, as the Lord Chan­ versity of Kansas where heap­ throughout the summer season cellor. Price's recent comic ap­ peared as a leading artist in nu­ including a performance at the Air Force Band Opens pearances with OSLO include merous operas, musicals,- and "Hatch Shell" in Boston on Aug. Mr. Cox in "Cox and Box" and dramas. Scheff performed in 14. Free Concert Series Sir Joseph Porter in "H.M.S. Pin­ Andrew Lloyd Webber's "Phan­ Summer Winds was estab­ Members of the United States elude "Liberty Fanfare" byJohn afore," which just completed a tom of the Opera," and has been lished in 1994 by Southeastern Air Force Band of Liberty Sym­ Williams; "The Chimes of Lib­ run in Newport at the Maritime a featuredsoioistwith the Rhode Massachusetts Wind Symphony phonic Band will beat the Great erty" by Goldman; "Rosie the Arts Festival. A strong baritone, Island College Chorus and Or­ music director JosephMcKenna Woods Educational Forum on Riveter" by Evans, Loeb and Price's excellent diction will be chestra and the Rhode Island to provide interested wood­ June 25. The free outdoor con­ Zaricki; "Marie" by Berlin, invaluable in tackling the Lord Civic Chorale and Orchestra. He wind, brass and percussion cert will start at 6:30 p.m. on the Dorsey and Slama, and a num­ Chancellor's "Nightmare" song. can be heard singing in opera at players the opportunity to re­ quadrangle at Wheaton College, berof patriotic works. The band . Playing the role of the Queen Audrey's and at area restaurants hearse and perform a variety of Norton, Mass. offers everything from classical of the Fairies is Christine with Operartisti. band literature thr0ughout the The band will play a number pieces to marches to jazz. Gannon, a dramatic mezzo-so­ Sasha Olinick, a resident of summer months. ofse lections in a variety ofsty les, For further information or a prano, whoserecentOSLOcred­ the East Side during his ma­ Interested musicians should including some from their re­ rain location, call the forum at its include dynamic portrayals triculation at Brown, is featured contact the SMARTS office at centrecording, "Hail to the Spirit (508) 285-8391. of Dame H a nnah in in this production of "Iolanthe" (508) 285-5731 for registration of Liberty." Selections will in- "Ruddigore" (Newport) and as Lord Mountararat. A gifted information and more details Prince Orlafsky in last performer, Olinick has prepared about Summer Winds. for careers in both teaching and Theatre-By-The-Sea Cabaret ,,,_======~===~performance. He has appeared Salute The Fourth Coli.ee °""";' c.,«oc, in many Brown theater produc- 1I1i Cclc:hcs tions. On The Second Tries New Format June 20 Exchange K:ilossi Once again the summer sea- The Metropolitan Wind Sym­ The producers ofThea tre-By­ curtaincomesdownon "Singin' Colomb;,n son will feature the inventive phony will celebrate American The-Sea will introduce a new in the Rain," the stars will light Roasting Coffee Daily Gumcm, l, n stage direction of OSLO artistic independence with a free out­ format for the after-theatre caba­ up the cabaret with a beach Kcnv•A".' directorMarilynLevme;acham- Me,;c,n " . doorconcertattheGreat Woods ret this year. Themes, competi­ party. Beach attire is recom­ Peruvian Educationa·l Forum on July 2. tions, costumes and headliners mended, the performers will be will spice things up as the show in swimwear, and one and all - Moch:t The concert wi ll feature tradi­ >.hu:ui tional concert band material and gets underway in the SeaHorse are invited to join in the "Best 11; Floating Device" competition. whole bean cotfcc, • p:uu,c:s Eihiopi:m informal "pops" selections. Con­ Gri after the curtain goes down csprc:H,> • c:irruccino Sum:11rn cluding the concert will be pa­ in the fhea ter. After "Evila" the cabaret Mail Order/ Gih 80J1:cS Tam:'lnl:m tnohc favon tes and a fireworks The all new cabaret wi ll start theme changes to country west­ mclican R'-w , • Full C ity Rorut Cm,a Rican display sponsored by Great on June 20 with a li ve karaoke ern, featuring The Duelling Vt<:nna R'-~,\!1 • EsJ"CW) Roast Mocha Java Woods. The 7 p.m. concert wi ll party, all live, all swinging, all Dollies. Reservations for the cabaret ~ -w ,:~:r';~,':: rw.n H:m1ln111 be held on the Quadrangle at singing entertainment. The Aa,otc:J Coffee Clnn;,imon Wheaton College, Norton, MA. karaoke theme will continue can be made through the The­ Vanilla Concessions will be available. through the run of "Little atre-By-The-Sea box office at 207 W,chndcn Street Ornn1c For further information, and Rhody's Bi g Burlesque," on 782-8587 or by calling the rro\'IJcncc. RI 02903 Rlcnd, July 6. SeaHorse Grill at 789-3030. 4Cl ·'7J-1198 the rain location, call the forum at (508) 285-8391. On July 11, when the nightly , , , , , , -\I 1 - , I r.1 ( THE RHODE ISLAND JEWISH HERALD, THURSDAY, JUNE 20, 1996-17 FEATURE

Reconstructionist Rabbinical College Killing Two Temple Birds With Ordains First Russian lm'11igrant One Internet Stone Rabbi David Rosen and Temple Torat Yisrael have passed Thirteen rabbis were or­ ket, managing a warehouse, fix­ you tell anyone what I'm going this little feature on to us for use in the Herald. It was originally dained by the Reconstruction.isl ing cameras, selling real estate to tell you. These people in the discovered on the internet. ·' A merry heart doeth good like a Rabbinical College at its 24th and insurance. Russian government, they ei­ medicine." graduation ceremonies on June Zarkh hear0d about the ther don't understand or don't 'To address simultaneously two long-standing problems 9 at Germantown Jewish Cen_­ Reconstructionist Rabbinical listen to our rabbis." in our shul- the lack of decorum and the lack of funds - we tre in Philadelphia. College from a colleague in the "From that day on," Zarkh are pleased to provide you with the following schedule of Russian immigrant Mark E. real estate office who was also a said, "I )'Vas very impressed with unacceptable behavior and fines for violations: Zarkh is among the nine women part-time cantor. Although the power and wisdom that the Behavior Fine and four men to be ordained Zarkh thought he was too old to rabbis seemed to hold, but I Sleeping during the rabbi's sermon ...... ,...... $36 and receive a master's .degree become a rabbi, and he was in immediately dismissed the (Surcharge for snoring) ...... 54 in Hebrew Letters. the middle of opening a Rus­ thought that I could ever be­ Checking watch during sermon ...... 72 ·A native of Leningrad, Zarkh sian restaurant, he went to visit come one of these great people. Sermon longer than prayers ...... 270 holds a B.A. in cinematography the school. Seven years later he So I decided that I would have Announcements longer than sermon ...... 360 from the Institute of Culture of has realized his dream. go settle on becoming an astro­ Leaving lollipop stick on carpet ...... 18 Leningrad University. He was a .Zarkh said that when he was naut or a fireman." Leaving lollipop stick on carpet, ca ndy still attached ...... 54 set designer in theaters and be­ 7 or 8 years old, he asked his He has created numerous pro­ Finish Amidah before rabbi ...... 72 came a director, but he felt that grandmother Malka who .the grams in conjunction with Starting "the wave" ...... :...... 90 he was suffocating in Russia rabbis were. Auerbach Central Agency for Removing ca ndy before throwing where there were too many lies "Oh,· they are the wisest Jewish Educatipn to help Rus­ wrapper at bar mitzvah ...... -]6 and too much anti-Semitism. people in the world," she re­ sian Jews get in touch with their Harmonizing off-key with cantor ...... 26 He recalls the day he arrived plied. "Only the smartest Jews Jewish heritage. He has written Singing different melody than cantor is singing ...... 54 here from Russia at the age of become rabbis." publications including a Taking seat of person ca lled to Torah ...... 72 23 on July 6, 1979, after waiting He asked her where they Haggadah and holiday publica­ Taking seat of rabbi during sermon ...... 360 only a few months to get a vis~. were, then. · tions in three languages (Rus­ Nudging Gabbai for ali yah within 5 years of last ali ya h ... 36 He was all alone. He was aided "Well, she said, "the Russian sian, Hebrew and English) and Kicking person out of "your" seat in Main Sa nctuary ...... 90 in his settlement by the New government keeps them hidden represented RRC- and the Surcharge if evictee uses cane ...... 90 York Association of New away in a special underground Reconstructionist movement at Surcharge if evictee uses walker ...... 180 Americana (NY ANA). bunker so that they can be con­ the first conference of Jewish or­ Saving seat for someone coming "later" ...... 90 His journey to become a rabbi sulted about its policies and ganizations in the former USSR. Saving seat for someone you know isn't coming at the age of 41 included many laws." "Russia is a different country - ever ...... : ...... 180 jobs - sometimes three at a He thought for a few mo­ from the one I grew up in. The Talking ...... 10 time - including cab driver, ments and then asked, "Why culture is changed," he said. Talking to person two seats away ...... 25 photographic printer, working then are things so miserable "The place I grew up in is gone." Talki ng to per~o n two rows away ...... 50 in an electronics factory assem­ around us?" He hopes to continue to work Remaining in shul with crying baby ...... 54 bling computers, in a supermar- "Shush," she replied, "don't with Russian Jews. First minute ...... 72 Next 60 minutes ...... 140 Kol Nidre surcharge ...... , ...... 360 plate. "We have to heal this Communicating with spouse across mechitzah planet," murmurs Dick to me in Hand signals ...... 18 a genial tone. . ••.. Shouting ...... 36 Re-.,dezous There was Fl& ·Fusaro, his . ,Smoke s)gnals ...... 72 friend from the Fe!'.leral Hillcafe 1 Placing tallis in bag before service is over ...... 36 days where Joel picked up some Placing someone else's tallis in your bag ...... 72 with Destiny tricks of cuisine and hospital­ Leaving lipstick imprint on Siddur ...... 54 by Mike Fink ity. She is a lovely lady, and she Leaving li pstick imprint on Siddur, in men's section ...... 108 Herald Contributing came to bless his success. Having a child bring in coat before Aleinu Reporter Marion Dreyfus, his study 1 coat ...... Free guide and good counselor, look­ 2-4 coats ...... 36 Manhattan's Reform Temple the printed proclamation. ing shining and stunning, wit­ Wrong coat ...... -...... 54 Emanuel on Fifth Avenue, built If you took a break from the nessed the fr uition of their ef­ Wrong child ...... 72" before the crash, in 1928-29, proceedings into the sunlit front forts .over typewriters and com­ boasts a Romanesque-Moorish awninged sidewalk, you could puters. "This is also my tri­ deco grandeur, somehow fate­ see "the open-air doubledecker umph," she said with justice and la ting and thanking his allies. the longest day. ful and also fabulous. The set­ crimson tour buses, the yellow good will. "The stone which the build­ FDR made his most famous ting gives glamour to the ordi­ cabs, the strolling dogs, the I kept finding the new rabbi ers rejected -that's me-may speech to a depression public. nation and investiture of the skateboarders, on the avenue, among the smiles and words of sti ll Ile used to build a useful "To some genera lions much is groupofrabbisand cantors ona Fifth Avenue, and the fresh foli­ his guests at the celebra tory lun­ niche. You all helped me, we given. From other generations serene Sunday morning in the age of Central Park just across cheon fo llowing theinstallation. did it together. I am in your much is expected. This gen­ month of May. the way. Joel invited us to a reception at debt." eration has a rendezvous with The program brochure in­ Indoors all was dignity in the the Judaica Museum at the He­ I moved with a glass of ko­ destiny." Uncle Archie cluded, sometimes in fancy cal­ dark, but with the happiness of brew Home for the Aged in sher Chardonnay among the wouldn't have missed it for ligraphy, surprising, even play­ hope like candlelight. I got to Riverdale. musicians, a harpist beside the the world. His late sister ful , passagesfromscnptureand this day of dedication in the car Sarah Sawyer, a resident of · window, a grand piano, a ll the Pearl's eldest boy had finally commentary. "More precious and company of Archie the handsome home, with its right tranquil no tes anti found his rendezvous with ·than wisdom and honor is a Finkelstein, whosenephew,Joel river view and fine gardens, touches to soothe and smooth destiny. little folly" (Eccles. 10:1) and Braude,received hissmicha. We· made a point of stopping me to "Precious in the sight of Adonai rose at dawn to make the very speak of our host. "He was the is the death of God's saints." start of a very special day. I saw perfect rabbi for us. He was al­ (Isa. 13:.12) . (Midrash Psalms thepeoplewhohavemadejoel's ways patient and kindly, and I I 116). Oddly Chassidic spring­ Providence world , in the con­ never for a moment conde­ like thoughts were offered like text of 65th Street in Gotham. scending." blossoms. There was even a con­ Dick and Betty Simon li ve by WhenJoelspoketohisguests, M 1 1 vert among the crop of rabbis, a the reservoir river where the looking poised but pale, he said son of Abraham our father. rabbinical student would go to graceful and humble things, un­ I An honorary award of$10,000 canoe, bike; fish and contem- sentimental and real, congratu- was given to the French film­ TECH TOOL maker Claude Le louch, who M CRO spoke, in French, about the im­ 11 portanceof themediumof mov­ ies, "This is my .very greatest honor, and I am very, very Wire EDM Specialist moved and grateful," he con­ Punches • Dies • Molds • Electrodes cluded, a translator behind him . ._ turning his passionate French Jim Richard phrases into American English. His film "Les Miserables" (508) 222-5561 "brings to the screen the con­ Fax (508) 222-5351 flict between good and evil, courage and cowardice, gener­ osity and greed, as the German 1 6 Frank Mossberg Drive occupation ofFrance threatened Jewish life." Thus spoke Rabbi Attleboro, MA 02703 Leonard Kravitz, and thus reads 18 .THE RHODE ISLAND JEWISH HERALD, THURSDAY, JUNE 20, 1996 OBITUARIES

SHIRLEY COLEMAN D.C.; a son, Stanley Freedman He was a member of Temple BOSTON Shirley of West Warwick; a sister, Fannie Emanu-EI, Providence, a mern­ Coleman, 83, died at New En­ Greco of Warwick; five grand­ berof the Majestic and the Cran­ Beyond The Horizon gland Medical Center in B9s­ children and three great-grand­ ston Senior Guilds and a mem­ This June Hebrew date 3rd heard]. Indeed, we are at thecon­ ton, Mass., on June 15. She was 20, children. He was a brother of ber of the Jewish Federation of dayTan1111uz, is the second yartziet clusionof this period. Our task is the daughter of the late Nathan the late Dora, Morris, Joseph, R.I. of the Lubavitcher Rebbe to complete the drawing down and Lotte Nulrnan, and long­ David, Hyman and Daniel Besides his wife, he leaves a Menachem Mendel Schneerson. ln of the divine presence... so that it time resident of Cranston, R.I., Freedman, and the late Anna daughter, Hope Krichrnar of /1011orof this special day we present should abide within our world." although she was born in Fall Lapre and Rebecca Bates. Providence, a son, Stephen River, Mass. this little essay about the Rebbe. In a talk he delivered on the The funeral service was held Priest of Tampa, Fla.; two sis­ same occasion, the Rebbe ex­ She and her husband, June 14 at Mount Sinai Memo­ ters, Marion Sugarman of Nar­ plained that though Moses Harold, owned and operated rial Chapel, 825 Hope St., Provi­ ragansett, and Helen Weintraub The Hoxsie Cleansers of War­ could have constructed the en­ dence. Burial was in Lincoln of Cranston; a brother, Sidney tire sanctuary himself, he re­ wick, R.I., from 1946 to 1968. Park Cemetery, Warwick. Priest of Providence, three frained from doing so in order She was a member of the Sons NINA LEBOFF grandchildren and a great­ to enable the entire nation to ot Jacob Synagogue in Provi­ TAMARAC Florida - Nina granddaughter. dence, Temple Beth Am in War­ participate. Similarly, the Rebbe Lebo ff, 91,ofLauderdale Lakes, The funeral was held June 16 continued, the rebbeirn of past wick, and Temple Torat Yisrael Fla., formerly of Lexington, at Mount Sinai Memorial in Cranston. generatio~s did not want the Mass., a founder with her hus­ Chapel, 82~ Hope St. Burial was campaign to bring Mashiach to She is survived by a daugh­ band of the Ezra J. Leboff Co., in Lincoln Park Cemetery, War­ be their private undertaking, but ter,Arline Volin,and two grand­ Inc., a mechanical engraving wick. rather an effort shared by the children, David Volin and Julie concern in Cambridge, Mass., MARILYN "LYNNE" entire Jewish people. Ann Gray. She leaves three died on May 18 at Columbia TESLER This campaign has been at brothers, Samuel, Saul and Universitv Medical Center, PAWTUCKET - Marilyn the center of Lubavitch activity Lawrence Nulrnan, and a sister Tamarac, Fla. She was the wife "Lynne" Tesler, 69, of Hillside throughout the 45 years of the Gertrude Gorden, and she was of Ezra J. Leboff. Avenue, a teacher in the Paw­ Rebbe's leadership, and espe­ the sisterof the late EveI yn Katz. Rabbi Schneerson Born in Boston, she lived in tucket school system for more cially so since the eve of the28th Graveside services were held Lexington for many years be­ than 25 years before retiring, of Nissan 5751 (April 11, 1991). on June 17 at Sharon Memorial fore moving to Florida in retire­ died June 14 at home. She was Inoneofhisletters, the Rebbe On that evening, the Rebbe Park Cemetery, Sharon, Mass. ment. the wife of Marvin G. Tesler. wrote: "From the days when I turned to his followers with a MICHAEL FREEDMAN She also worked in her A lifelong resident of Paw­ first began attending cheder, cry from the heart: Michael Freedman, 101, a father's biisiness, Rosenfield tucket, she was a daughter of and even before then, I began to What more can I do to moti­ member of the Stearnfi tiers Lo­ and Rapkin, a manufacturer of the late Jacob "Jack" and Frances picture the future redemption vate the Jewis h na tion to cal 476 who worked for many military uniforms for officers in (Blumenthal) Schaffer. in my mind." clamor and cry out, and thus engineering companies, retiring Boston, Mass. She was a graduate of Emer­ In the first Chassidic dis­ bring about the corning of in 1965, died at the Rhode Is­ She was·a rnemberofTernple son College and received a course he delivered after assurn­ Mashiach? ... All that I can pos­ land Veterans Horne on June Ernunah, Lexington. She was a graduate degree in education i ng the leadersliip of Chabad, sibly do now is give the ma tter 13. He was the husband of the life member of both Hadassah from Rhode Island College. She the Rebbe outlined his goals for over to you. Do everything you late Rose (Millman) Freedman. and City of Hope. She was ac­ was a member of Temple Beth­ our generation: can to bring Mashiach, here Born in Manchester, En- . tive in B'nai Brith and ORT. El and its Sisterhood. "We are in the midst of the and now, immediately .. . I gland, a son of ihe late Joel and Bes.ides her husband, she She was a member of the period called ikvesa diMeshicha have done whatever I can; Annie (Schneider) Freedman, leaves two daughters, Thelma Rhode Island Retired Teachers' [the tjrne when the approaching froin now on, you must do he lived in Bristol at the Rhode Morris of Upland, Calif., and Association, the Blackstone Val­ footsteps of Mashiach can be whatever you can. Island Veterans Horne three Dorothea Snyder of Providence; ley Retired Teachers Associa­ years, previously living in War­ a sister, Celia Pearlstein of Mi­ tion, the Emerson College wick for 10 years. He lived in ami, Florida; two brothers. Saul Alumni Association and the Providence for many years be­ Rapkin. of Miami, Florida, and Miriam Hospital of Rhode ls­ B'nai B'rith Mourns fore moving to Warwick. Maurice Rapkin of San Diego, land Women's Association. She He served in the Navy for · Calif., four grandchildren and a was a volunteer at Women & Passing of Perlman seven vears and was a World Infants Hospital and the Rhode grea t-gra ndchi Id . A tireless supporter of youth War I ~eteran. He was a mem­ Graveside services were held Island Jewish Historical Society. B'nai B'rith leaders have ex­ ber of Congregation Shaare She was a former radio and pressed sadness at the passing of all faiths, Perlman was also on May 22 at Sharon Memorial known for her work with the ZedekSonsof Abraham. He was Park, Sharon. television actress for local affi li­ of Anita Perlman, a former presi­ YMCA, the Conference of Jew­ also a rnernberof the Providence EDWARD PRIEST ates. dent ofB'nai B'rith Women and the motivating force behind the ish Women's Organizations, the Hebrew Day School. Providence-Ed ward Priest, Besides her husband, she creationofB'nai B'rithGirls. She Chicago-area PT A and the He leaves a daughter, 89, of 2 Regency Plaza, A pt. 507, leaves a daughter, Pamela Tesler died June 11 in Chicago at the March of Dimes. She also gave Carolyn Shine of Washington, a forernanatArnericanlnsulated Howitt of Seekonk, Mass.; a son, age of 90. to the JCC of Ft. Lauderdale, Wire Co. for more than 40 years, Dr. Peter J. Tesler of Wellesley, In 1975, B' nai B'rithrenarned · Florida. The Lou and Anita retiring in 1978, died June 13 at Mass.; and a grandson. The fu­ its camp inStarlight, Pa. in honor. Perlman Campus provided a the Elmhurst Extended Care neral was held June 17 at Temple A subscription to the of Perlman and her husband, major expansion to the center's Facility in Providence. He was Beth-El, 70Orchard Ave., Provi­ Herald makes a dence. Burial was in Temple Louis, and their countless ef­ physical plan and services. the husband of Pauline "She was a great lady who great gift. (Dimond) Priest. Beth-El Cemetery, Providence. forts on behalf of young people. In the rnid-1940s, Perlman fought for women's rights before . Born in Providence, a son of Services were arranged by Call 724-0200 for forged a loose network of girls' anybody ever heard of women's the late Benjamin and Eva Max Sugarman Memorial more information. groups into B' nai B'rith Girls, liberation," said B'nai B'rith ex­ (Schendel) Priest, he was a life­ Chapel, 458 Hope St., Provi­ which merged with Aleph Zadik ecutive vice president Sidney long resident of Providence. dence. Aleph to form the B'nai B'rith Clearfield, a former director of Youth Organization. Today, BBYO. "As a person she was a BBYO is the world's largest or­ wonderful. warm human being, ganization of Jewish youth. with great care for people and For over 40 years, the owner of Mount Sinai Memorial Chapel... "Without Anita Perlman, nei­ the Jewish community." Mitchell... has.served Rhode Island Jewish families over 8,000 times ... ther BBYO nor B' nai B' rith would Perlman is survived by two be the organizations they are to­ children, five grandchildren and as a professional Jewish funeral director... as did his father and day," said B'nai B'rith President one great-grandchild. Condo­ grandfather since the 1870s._.. with honesty Tommy Baer. "We will miss her lences may be sent to 1040 commitment and contributions Lakeshore Drive, 29A, Chicago, and integrity. to the Jewish people." Illinois 60611. One of the reasons why the majority of Rhode Island Jewish families call Max Sugarman MOUNT SINAI Memorial Chapel MEMORIAL CHAPEL ~,:'\ Certified by the /A\ Member of the /ewis/1 ~ ~ l R./. 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growth and to bring the congre­ Torah Today Jewish Community gation as fully as possible into ELDERLY HOUSING HELP WANTED (Continued from Page 4)' (Contin ued from !'age 4) the religious life of the syna­ PAWTUCKET ELDEAL Y HOUSING - Now TEACHERS , BE PART OF OUR DYNAMIC p lied to Korach. By using of the It was a dark period in the state's gogues. I must speak in a way accepting applicatio ns for 2-bedtoom unit TEAM. Congregation Agudas Achim in word "morning," Moses al­ history, and new businesses that teaches and interes ts waiting list al the V.J . Doyle Man or. 300 Attleboro seeks experienced Judaic and He­ luded to the fac t that a Jew's were not likely to come here, people, and makes the tradition Broadway. Applicants must qualify for eld· brew language teachers for 1996-1997. Sun­ mitzvot must be as bright and bringing their young profes­ come alive." erly housing under HUD guidelines. annual day mornings and Wednesday atternoons. income cannot exceeo $18,150. Apply In Contact Rabbi Gail Diamond (508) 222-2243. ill umina ting as the light of day. sionals with fami lies, with them. He continued, "The Jewi sh person orcall725-7921 for application. Equal 6/20/96 True. we all perform the same "It affected all of us," Rosen community priority should be Housing Opportun ity. 6. 6/20/96 mitzvotin the same manner, but said. ' in-reach' (not outreach). We without the proper intentions He went on, "Even with. the concern ourselves too much PERSONAL ourmitzvot will not bring about demographic changes, I am at with the numeri cal realities. We ENTERTAINMENT · EAST SIDE SEMI -RETIRED home oivnerseeks the same revelation of G-diness heart optimistic that there is should reach out to the commit­ STEVE YO KEN ENTERTAINMENT - Profes­ gentleman to share completely furnished in the physical world that they going to be a turn-around in ted core." sio nal disc jockey. Bar/bat mitzvahs. Pack­ apartment. Heat, air conditioned, kitchen privi­ could have. Rhode Island's affairs, and this When I brought up the sub­ age includes-contests, prizes, lightshow , leges, parking . 751-4214. 6/20/96 This contains a teaching for will have a long-term effect of ject of Sunday night bingo plu s Spice-N. Y. dancers/teache rs.(508) 679-1545. 5/22/97 us as well : A Jew must never bringing people into the com­ games, which becomes a topic SERVICES RENDERED content himself with intentions munity, now." of heated discussion periodi­ alone, fo r the actual perfor­ I quoted a passage from a cally in synagogues with finan­ FOR SALE COPPERFIELD 'S PAINTING: Specialzing in mance of the mitzva is what Harry Kern e-Iman mystery cia I problems, Rosen pointed out older homes. superior workmanship, local truly counts. Bu t at the same (Rosen had read all of them but that bingo had been in place 1991 DODGE RAM - 11-passen ger van . references. insured. Interior/exterior. 274· time we must always strive that this last one) where Kemelman long before he arrived. He said, Asking $6 ,200. Call 728-9340 days.6/20/96 2348. . 3/6/97 our mitzvot be "illuminating," has one of his characters say "I don't thinkanyone likes bingo GOLF CLUBS - Ladies. case . cart. accesso­ PAINTING: Interior. exterior power washing. thereby making for G-d a· that a rabbi is not a spiritual as a temple fund-raiser, but a ries . shoes. only used twice. new. doctor­ Expert work. Prompt and reliable service. "dwelli ng place" down below. leader, but sort of a CEO and corps of absolutely dedi ca ted owned. 231-8148. $350. 6/27/96 Free estimates . Licensed and insured . Mercurio Painting, 461 -38 13. 7/11/96 · Adapted from Likutei Sichot spokesman for the congregation volunteeers keep it afloat (at NARRAGANSETT PIER - Short walk to of the Rebbe, Vol. 4. Submitted - possibly the one practicing Temple Torat Yisrael) ." The famed Ocean Road and seawall along the by Rabbi Yehoslwa Laufer of Jew in the group ... a token real . bingo games bring in a fi ve-fig­ Atlantic Ocean. Tri-level, 9 rooms, 3 bed­ CLASSBOX CORRESPONDENCE TO: rooms. 2 fireplaces , hardwood fl oo rs. corner Chabad House. Jew, if you will. - ure revenue, which helps the ClassBox No. lot. $183,900. RE/MAX South Shore. Chris The R.I. Jewish Hera ld Rose n smiled. He said , temple to remain in good shape Tanner. 789-2255. 8/8/96 P.O. Box 6063 "Kemelman is known to have a financially. SUPER SALE! Painti ng s by Anne Kolb Henry. Providence, A.I. 02940 Reform Leader somewhat cynical view of rab­ Toward the end of our con­ June 22-23. Hours: 1Q-4. 151 Chace Ave., R.I. Jewish Herald classified ads cost $3 for (Continued from !'age 1) bis, which he passes th.rough versation, Rosen said, "A rabbi Provide nce. 6/20/96 the character of Da vid Small." reaches out to speak to eachgen­ 15 words or less. Additional woras cost 12 study retrea ts targeting d iffer­ cents each. Payment must be received by But he did admit that there era tion in their language, with ent populations, from young un­ GUTTERS Monday at 4 p.m. prior to th e Thursday when affiliated Jews to senior citizens was some truth to the character­ great fervor. Judaism is a grea t the ad is scheduled to appear.Th is newspa­ ca use. He inspires by example, perwill not, knowingly accept any advertising to families with young children. ization. "The synagogue has got COMPLET E GUTTER CLEANING. repair and to be kept functioning to meet encourages his congregation to for real estate which is in violation of the A.I. Yoffi e is also expanding the installation. all size homes. Statewide. Call Fa ir Hou si ng Act and Section 804 (C) of Title explore the power of faith, chal­ Mr. Gutter Clean and Repair. 354-6725. Provi­ UAHC'seduca tiondepartment: every need, not just the spiritual. VIII of the 1968 Civil Aiohts Act . Ourreaders These other needs (educational, lenges members of the congre­ dence. 884-0714, East Greenwich . 3/20/97 The department of i nterreligious are hereby informed thai all dwelling/housing social, communal) ha ve to be ga ti on to explore the impact that accommodations advertised in this newspa, affairs has been axed and the maintained, funded and Jewish life can ha ve on his or per are available on an equal oppo rtunity social action budget has been strengthened for synagogues to her life." basis. cut back, though veteran liberal Antique Rdinishing remain hea lthy and whole." We will miss David Rosen. acti vist a nd commentator PROFESSIONAL STRIPPIN G "But," he said , "my raison Rhode Island's loss is Texas' REGLUEING • REPAIRS f4 Leonard Fein has been hired Advertise in d 'etre is to foster spiritual gain. CALL SH AF part-time to run the UAHC's 434-0293 • 458-7306 - social action commission. Free Estimates • Piek-Up, Delivery the Herald Schindler leaves the UAHC Orthodox Parties with the organization indelibly (Continued from Page 1) wi ll state categoricall y that all marked with a very personal conversions to Judaism carried We will Buy or LIFETIME imprint. pleted Israeli constitution, on out in Israel must be done un­ Consign One Item He put outreach.to intermar­ the Jewishness of Israel, defin­ WINDOWS~ der the aegis of the state's Or­ or a Full House Vinyl Replacement Windows ri ed and unaffiliated Jews at the ing Israel as thestateof the Jew­ thodox Chief Rabbinate. top of the Reform movement's ish people. m Vinyl Siding This demand comes in the !Jk attle is drive his party and its seven s159N,.U

Bloch Named President of Congregation B'nai Israel Stepha n R. Bloch of Bell­ As the congregation's new ing that cha nge is necessary." i!1 gham, a vice presid e nt a t leader,Stephan Block said, "One Another priority, he said, will Congregation B' nai Is ra el in issue that we have to dea l with be "red edica ting" the Woonsocket for the past seven is being a regional synagogue congrega ti on's efforts toward yea rs, has been elected presi­ a nd a regional co ngrega ti on," Woonsocketco mmunityissues. dent of the synagogue, succeed­ rather tha n primarily a loca l one. "I think there's much to gain by ing Phyllis F. Harni ck. At one time a majority of its a renewed effort invo lving our­ Harnick, a Lincoln resident, members, Bloch said , probabl y sel ves in the G rea te r was presid ent since 1994. walked to the temple. But now, Woonsocket mainstream," he Bloch, 48, w ho grew up in it's not uncommon fo r mem­ said . Gloucester, Ma ss., married the bers to d rive 20 or 25 minutes to Bl ock, is a 1973 graduate of forme r Linda Scha fe r of a ttend a service or participate in the university of Massachusetts Bellingha ~1 , at B' nai Isra el in a progra m. · a t Amherst with a bachelor's 1975. They've been owners a nd Bloch said one of his priori­ degree in communications. He opera tors nf the Scha fer Nurs­ ti es will be for the synagogue to served for three years in the ery in South Belling ham fo r the help "give memberssomesense Army's intelli gence corps, in­ past 10 years, w hi ch was estab­ of w ho they are a nd w here they cluding 1967-68 in Vietnam. li s hed by the la le Mo rto n come from ... a reaching out to One of hi s prime respo nsi­ Schafer in the 1960s on a former try to overcome some of the geo­ bilities as a congregation vice dairy farm. graphic a nd cultural barrier~." presid ent has been chairing The Blochs' two children, While embrac ing intermar­ the ritual committee fo r the David, 18, and Rachel, 15, both ri ed couples, Bloch said he past three years to help en­ received their forma l Jewish would "like to be inclusive and sure services, hi gh holy days, training at B'nai Israel, as did respectful of the_ eld ers of the mourning peri ods and other Linda Bloch when she was a community -with more tradi­ observa nces are properl y con­ Stephan R. Bloch youngster. tional va lues- while recogni z- ducted Consider Natural Saving The Music Mansion

by Alison Smith Mansion have enrolled more vatory in May of 1996; Elizabeth Health Care for Pets Herald Editor than 100 new members (mem­ Monacelli, violin, winnerofsev­ Two seminars with veteri nar­ a.m. to noon, the second from The Music Ma nsion, at 88 bership dues are $5 yearly), but era Ina tional competitions spon­ i an Be verly Cappel-King, 1 :30 to 4:30 pm. The cost is $5 Meeting St. (corner of Congdon obviously the mansion needs sored by the National Federa­ D.V.M., who specia li zes in al­ per seminar. , St.) on the East Side has been a many new s upporters, or a tion of Music Clubs; Beau and ternative veterinary therapies The format is a 30-minute jewel-like resource for those . couple of real, earthly angels, to Sebastian Currier, graduates of such as acupuncture, homeopa­ presentation on the present day who make and those who love save it from becoming just an­ Julliard in composition. thy, nutritional therapies and health problems of our four­ to listen to music in Rhode ls­ other dwelling on the hill. Hillary Nicholson, mezzo­ herbal remedies will be held a t legged friends and 2112 hours of land for over 60 years. Part of the mansion's charm soprano, Metropolitan Opera the Middletown Kni ghts of Co­ questions and answers frorh the It was built in 1928 by Mary are its two magnificent pianos during the 1996 season; Diane lumbus Hall on Valley Road on floor. ' Kimball Hail, who lived in it and its Estey Residence Pipe Or­ Alexander, soprano, San Fran­ June 22. These seminars are being until her dea th in 1948 and per­ gan (in excellent, original con­ cisco Opera, Boston Lyric Op­ The first seminar is from 9 sponsored by Ali son Hamilton mitted countless rriusicians to dition).Anotherpartofitscharm era, NYC Opera; Dennis Roy, of Pet Si tters and BettyLaurinof avail themselves of its concert is its history of having served to double bass with the Boston Chabet's Professional Cat hall. further the careers of the fo llow­ Symphony, played with Na­ Grooming. Now, the mansion is at risk. ing musicians and vocalists: tional Symphony and won Call 849-3123 for more infor­ Repairs necessary to its contin­ Lori Phi llips, soprano, many national awards; Lucia HOPE mation. ued use will cost more than its Brooklyn Opera; Mary Phillips, Caito, concert pianist, has ·TRAVEL Cappel-King, D.V .M., prac­ friends can raise, at the present Connecticut Opera; Hershey playedsomeoftheworld'sgreat tices at The Vet at the Barn in moment, and so the Rhode Is­ Mollicone, composer of operas concert halls and is a local histo­ Chestnut Ridge, N.Y. land Hospital Trust Bank put it and other music being per­ rian on all affairs related to Mrs. Trained in Italy, she became up for sale. 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