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No resolution to Women U. S .-Israel tensions need not Bibi looks for Hillary Cli nton and the leader­ suffer in ship of the U.S. H ouse of Rep­ American allies resentatives, Netanya hu pulled three sheets of paper from a silence beyond the manila accordion fo lder. Two featured the Israeli bureaucracy White House that approves Israeli construc­ tion projects, and the third was a simple chart coded into about fi ve NEWS ANALYSIS colors: a sketch of a new, reformed Israeli system that Netanya hu B Y R ON K AM PEA S envisioned replacing the existing one. WASHINGTON OTA) - For The point of Netanya hu's pre­ Benj amin Netanya hu , the fo r­ sentation was not that he was MATZAH MOUTHS! /Nancy Ki rsch mula fo r resolving U.S.-Israeli close to refo rm - the third sheet Ayelet Jaffee, left, and Tessa Gamm at the Jewish Community tensions came in the fo rm of a was more of a wish than a plan Center of Rhode Island's (JCCRI) Early Childhood model seder fl ow chart. - but to illustrate how he wasn't on Friday, March 26, at the JCCRI Social Hall. The Israeli prime minister directly at fault took the chart for spoiling with him Biden's visit. when he met At any stage / Women & Infants Hospital with Obama of the cur- a d mini s t ra ­ DR. MARGARET HOWARD rent process, tion offi cials and visited the an announce- Rhode Island is W hite H ouse ment by a mid-level Jeru- last week, two saJem bureau- replete with weeks after crat could PPD resources Israel angered dera il Israeli- the U.S. P a l e s tini a n / administrat ion negotiations, B Y N ANC Y K 1RSC II by announc- N e t a n ya h u [email protected] ing plans fo r explained. 1,600 new There were U'RE HOME housing units several rea- ROM the hospital in a Jewish BENJAMIN NETANYAHU sons the charts Y:ith the healthy infa nt neighborhood of eastern Jerusa- didn't work. For one they we re in you delivered a week or lem during a visit to Israel by Vice H ebrew, with print that was tiny two ago - maw/ tov. President Joe Eiden. and vi rtually unreadable. M ore .. A ren't you glowing with plea­ /Nancy Ki rsch But the fl ow chart presenta- substantively, however, Netan- THE CANDLE-LIGHTING sure, excitement and joy? M aybe tion didn't quite do the trick, and Ram Sheer, the grandson of Barbara Sheer (not pictured). covers not - even for women who are Netanya hu's relationship with See CONFLICT. Page 30 his eyes after the candles are lit at the model seder. experiencing normal "baby blues" President Obama re mains on the - the hormonal afterbirth roller­ rocks. coaster isn't easy. For women who NETANYAIIU'S PAPERS 'Secrets of the Dead: experience more severe hormonal At the outset of meetings with differences - diagnosed as post­ Obama, U.S. Secretary of State partum depression - the chal­ Escape from Auschwitz' lenges are greater. What's Inside: Fortunately for babies and their Rhode Island ritories were being killed at Aus- ing the events at Auschwitz, moms, resources exist, including Business ...... 36, 37 chwitz each day, and plans were and alerting America and Brit- one unique program, that help Calenda r ...... 12, 13 community underway to kill 800,000 ain about Germany's plan for ease the emotional pain and suf­ Community .7-10, 14-15, 24-25 Hungarian Jews. Such g O)PBs HOMtvn:m the Hungarian Jews. fering. members, students a horrific massacre was A s a re sult, 120,000 ••••i EMOTIONAL ROLLER-COASTEII Family Pages ...... 19-23 one of Germany's most Hungarian Jews were Th~ ...... ~.~ view PBS film closely guarded secrets. saved from the gas In the fi rst fe w post-delivery days, mild mood swings, irritabil­ Health ...... 16, 32 D etermined to expose chamber, an effort B Y N ANCY A RESHAUS ity, tearfulness, fa tigue and con­ Israel...... 18, 30 the truth about what that some historians Special to The Voice & Herald was happening at Aus- refe r to as the single fu sion occur in some 85 percent of Obituaries ...... 38 chwitz and stop the largest rescue of Jews women, said Dr. Teri Pea rlstei n, Opinion ...... 4-6, 34 N APRIL 7, 1944, impending deaths of the during World War director of the Center fo r Wom­ Simchas/We Arc Read ...... 39 two prisoners, Hungari an Jews, Vrba IL This heroic story en's Behavioral Health at Women 0 both Slovak Jews and Wetzler - once is told in the docu- & Infants Hospital. Torah ...... 27 - Rudolf Vrba and free - immediately wrote mentary film, "Escap e Called "postpartum blues," Alfred Wetzler - escaped from these symptoms, part of the NEXT ISSUE: what later became known as The from Auschwitz;" the film is Auschwitz. At that time, 12,000 Vrba-Wetzler Report or The part of the Sec rets of the Dead normal delivery process, typica lly Jews from German-occupied ter- Israel Auschwitz Protocols - detail- See HOLOCAUST, Page 15 See CHI LD BIR TH , Page 16 r. ~=---~---~---:-:-::-----:------::-~-~-~------~

PAGE 2 Jewish Voice 8{_,l-1erald April 2, 2010 BOOKS Hidden Letters depicts a teen's life in occupied Holland

Moving portrayal of Marion van sent to some Binsbergen- kind of camp, a lost teen, family Prit c hard , he provides and community annotated by advice and D eborah Sli er HIDDEN LETTERS reassurance. BY M EYER J. GOLDSTEIN and Ian Shine, Flip worries Special to The Voice & Herald and published about his in a work father, who N 1997, IN Amsterdam, a called H idden is not physi­ construction company fore­ Letters. Slier cally fit, Iman, while demolishing a and Shine, and what house, discovered two bun­ who produced camp he dles of letters hidden in the ceil­ this book, might be ing of a third fl oor bathroom. The have answered sent to. All letters had been written in 1942 by the foreman's of them an 18-year-old boy, Flip Slier, then question com­ w o r r y CO m - in a labor camp, to his parents in p re hen s i ve l y about being munity who wanted to Amsterdam. After reading them, and touch­ "sent to the memorialize their town and its the foreman donated them to the ingly and, in East," what inhabitants. Dutch National Institute of W ar so doing, have that means H idden L etters is also a social his­ Documentation on the condition produced a and how to tory of the destruction of the Jews that he be told what happened to va luable and avoid it. Flip's of the Netherlands. It contains a the boy and his family. beautiful book. belief that the timeline of events in Europe and Those letters have now been At the heart war will be the Netherlands from the time of translated by of the book are over in a year Flip's birth in 1923 until his arrival Flip's letters. l:Ji1td and ,innotl1rd h, lxhorah lirr ,nd I.in lune changes to a at the labor camp. Interspersed From April 25, rran,1.n«l ~,- ~I anon , Jn 81n ~r;;cn-l'rir.:hanl somber real­ amongst Flip's letters are short 1942, when he ization that essays and documents relating arrived at the the end is not either to something mentioned in Dutch labor in sight. write as often as he wants. At the Flip's letters or events going on camp located 80 miles east of Interspersed in the letters are end, receipt of packages is limited in the Netherlands or elsewhere. Amsterdam, until Sept. 14, 1942, stories of'1norma1" moments. Flip and he ca n only "legally" write Thus, this book can also be used to Flip wrote regularly to his par­ writes about breaking up with his once a week. learn and teach about the history ents in Amsterdam. During this girlfriend and about the delicious These letters also portray Flip's not just of Flip and his family, but period, conditions at the ca mp meal he and his campmates put emotional and spiritual struggles. all ofNetherland's Jews during the change from those at a camp together. Flip continually tries to At the beginning, he reassures Holocaust. The creators have also for unemployed youth - simi­ keep up his spirits and those of his parents that he is all right created a teaching guide for this lar to a Job Corp or CCC - to his parents. In the preface, the and well fed. Later, as the situa­ book that is ava ilable online. a prison camp. At the begin­ Seth Lowe Professor Emeritus tion in Amsterdam deteriorates, This book is ning, Flip can receive unlim­ of History at and hi s father is at risk of being a valuable con,­ ited packages from home and Columbia Uni­ tribution to versity Istvan "This book is also the literature Deak compares a Yizkor book of of the H olo­ Flip's letters caust, as Flip to The Diary the Slier family in Slier's personal Jewish Federation of Rhode Island's of Anne Frank. memoir of life It is a very apt the tradition of the in a Dutch labor Women's Event • Sunday, June 6 analogy. books that were camp in 1941, The book as a Sefer Zich­ The Hilton Hotel Providence presents Flip's created immediately aron, or book letters in a visu­ of memory, for 4PM ally striking following the ··· some secr~tsare . Flip's family and way. Flip's sig­ Holocaust." friends and as a nature and the .·. too good ·to keep. guide to the his­ word, "Dag/' tory of the Jews the Dutch for good-bye, have been of the Netherlands during the scanned and placed into the letters' Holocaust. translation in their original loca­ tion. A number of the letters and See calendar pages 12 and 13 for Featuring Jill Zarin of Bravo's postcards have been photographed Sl~( :H E1 "1 S a schedule of events with Slier and and placed next to the translation. of' ' Shine. Real Housewives of New York, Through Flip's letters, the anno­ .11·\\J-..I, · lmlH·r tators have created a memoir of J; 11 ,r Jt,,I/ 7he son of Holocaust survi­ Flip's life, family and friends. Vir­ her sister radio host Lisa Wexler, vors, M eyer I Goldstein lives tually every mention in the letters in Providence. Contact him at of a relative or friend is annotated, M [email protected]. and their mother Gloria Kamen with a description of the relation­ ship and often with a picture. At the beginning of the book there Hidden Letters Limited Seating. Tickets: $36 is a listing of Flip's closest rela­ Annotated by tives and fri ends and, at the end, Advance reservations required Deborah Slier and Ian Shine a fam ily tree and an explanation Translated by Marion van For more information call 401.421.4111 of what happened to each of Flip's Binsbergen-Pritchard For tickets please visit www.JFRl.org relatives. Thus, this book is also a Published in 2008 Yizkor book of the Slier family in by Star Bright Books the tradition of the books that were ISBN -13: 978-1 -887734-88-2 Brought to you by the Women's Alliance of the Jewish Federation of Rhode Island created immediately fo llowing the $35 Holocaust by the survivors of a wwwjvhri.org I

B00l{S Jewish Voice <\_Herald April 2, 2010 PAGE 3 Long-married couple collaborate to NEws'TEASERs produce Hidden Letters parcels. "My next major memory Dutch family's was a letter or a post card from the PAGE 4: story told at Red Cross," said Deborah, "telling Rabbi Rosenberg my father that, of 58 family mem­ area Holocaust­ bers, only two nephews and their reflects on wives had survived. It was the only remembrance events time I saw my father weep. He "McCabe & Mrs. never spoke of his family again." Miller'' ... Bv NA CY KIRSCH Deborah, now an author and [email protected] publisher, whose mother was a Russian orphan, grew up dream- ''I 'VE ALWAYS ingoflivinginHolland. "Themes- LOOKED for hiding sage I grew up with was, 'If you PAGE 14: places in homes that die and you must choose between Local student I've lived in." So said heaven and H olland, H olland was Deborah Slier, whose father lost the right choice,"' she said. "I had anticipates March 58 family members in Holland always thought the people of Hol- of the Living ... during the H olocaust, including land behaved as the Danish did F lip Slier, whose story is told in during World War II, but they Hidden Letters, a book that Shine didn't. [I believe that] Holland had and her husband, Ian, worked the highest percentage of people eight years to create. who joined the German Army and IAN SHINE AND DEBORAH SLIER PAGE 18: Even in a long-distance phone the highest percentage of people never met. materials, she was always aware Mission Possible conversation, the mutual affec- who rescued Jews." Flip was just After Deborah had those photos that it could have been her face and tionate teasing and feelings of ten- one of the 140,000 Jews living in in her safekeeping and Flip's let­ her family members' faces staring trip to Israel was derness between Deborah and Ian, the Netherlands when Germany ters from the Institute, she began out from this book, Ian explained. remarkable ... married for 51 years, are palpable. occupied the country in 1940. to feel connected to these long-lost "It was just by luck, .that her father Although they raised children How did Deborah and Ian learn family members. "I felt like I knew - then unemployed - was the only together, their true collaboration about Flip's letters? Jewish geog- these people. I realized that the family member who emigrated to PAGES 19-23: came about for the first time with raphy - and a notice in a newspa- pictures need captions, the cap­ South Africa." Hidden Letters, said ------per - of course! Flip's tions need explanations and then Deborah somberly concurred. Families celebrate Ian. Christian friend, Ian got involved." "As many Jews do, I feel, 'there "l've always Karel van der Schaaf, Pesach ... FMULY HISTORY The twosome worked well but for the grace of God go I.' [In "I grew up [in South looked for had eventually mar­ together, said Ian, a retired medi­ working on H idden Letters], I real­ Africa] hearing my ried Flip's girlfriend, cal geneticist, who brought his ized that it all happened to mil­ father's stories about hiding places who was Jewish. research skills to bear on the proj­ lions of families." my family, including When the Dutch ect. The book, the couple said, has PAGE 25: National Institute of my first cousin, Flip, in homes that "The book has more detail received good reviews; neither fish War Documentation Scholars-in­ because of Ian's involvement - he nor fowl, it defies easy categoriza­ in H olland," said Deb- l've lived in." received Flip's let- orah, whose father had asks the important questions. And, tion, something that publishers residence at Sinai, ters, it put a notice in moved to South Africa I'm not sure the project would have typically desire. It's not a children's a Jewish newspaper happened without Ian," said Deb­ Habonim ... some years before. "I book, though it's about a teen in seeking information orah. "I'm extremely shy, but Ian remember coming Deborah Slier the Holocaust; it's not a coffee home from school ______from anyone who said, 'Phone Karel to see if we can table book, though it's oversized knew Flip. Seeing meet with him.' It's been a plea­ and seeing my mother and filled with images and pho­ the notice, Karel con­ sure to thank them [the Christian weeping," she said, as her mother tographs; it's not a research book, PAGE 35: tacted one of the few surviving fa milies who helped Flip during listened to a radio newscast about though it has 30 pages of anno­ David Hirsch relatives who, in turn, contacted his time at the camp] for what the Nazi invasion of Holland. tated notes. Qyoting someone Deborah.. . and the rest is history. they did. They risked their lives for weighs in on AIPAC When post cards came from who declined to review the book, her father's brothers (via the Red Family members sent photo­ Flip." conference ... graphs to D eborah's father in Ian said, "It's too academic for a Cross) asking for food parcels, Btrr FOR THE GRACE OF Goo general reader and, for an acade­ Deborah's parents made up those South Africa, said Ian, so she grew up seeing family members she had When Deborah reviewed these mician, it's not academic enough."

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FROM THE IT SEEMS To ME furncUTIVE EDITOR From darkness to a great light A wintry spirituality off and condemn." All of the film's major by Martin E. Marty, a prominent historian A brief characters are as driven leaves, whom the of religion in America. Marty wrote this informs Rosenberg's life winds of autumn and winter have torn off book, essentially a commentary on some of gratitude list and condemned. our Bible's bleakest and most challenging OR ALMOST FOUR decades, I Altman, who directed and wrote the Psalms - Psalms that dwell upon the feel­ have been haunted by Robert Alt­ script for the movie, has created an aes­ BY NANCY Kmscu ing of God's absence rather than the sense man's 1971 film, "McCabe &Mrs. [email protected] F thetic of doom, an uncompromising look of God's presence - when he was trying to Miller." A few weeks ago, I saw it at a claustrophobic wo rld in which the bring comfort to his wife during her long on DVD a second and then a third time; the 'M IN MY office in the early afternoon major protagonists wind up dead, either in and courageous battle with cancer. haunting persists, only more so. The movie Iof Monday, March 29, as I listen to body or spirit, while the supporting cast of M arty insists that the "wintry" spiritual stars Warren Beatty as John McCabe, a the torrential rainstorm outside. The rain poorly educated, hard-drinking miners and seeker- as opposed to the "smiling facades" down-and-out gambling is so intense that it almost feels as if an whores are doomed to empty lives signify­ and "forced Praise the Lords" of the sum­ drifter, and Julie Chris­ additional plague is being visited upon all ing nothing. But then, aren't all of us in mertime faithful - eschews the "ignorant tie as Constance Miller, of Rhode Island, not just the members of some sense doomed? In "McCabe & Mrs. immortality" of Eden and embraces the an experienced prosti­ the Jewish community who are making Miller," Altman forces us to look at this "informed mortality" that has, to some tute who has graduated last minute preparations for the first almost tangible cosmic darkness through degree, cast a shadow upon our lives ever to the rank of "madam." seder. It's the kind of weather that makes the light of his camera's eye. since you and I were expelled from the M cCabe and Mrs. Miller me want to curl up on a comfy couch with In speaking to my daughter about the Garden. That is to say, we who hold to a form a briefly profitable a good book. hold that "McCabe &Mrs. Miller" contin­ wintry style of religion choose to confront partnership by establish­ That's not in the card s; I must wrap up ues to have on me, she told me that this is the grim reality of death even as we forge ing a "high-end" brothel last-minute work on The Voice & Herald I her favorite movie because "Robert Altman within ourselves the spiritual muscle to Rabbi Jim in a God-forsaken town before I brave the elements to head home. affirm: Afal pi cheyn, ani ma'amin. Despite Rosen6erg in the Pacific Northwest There, I'll prepare a green vegetable and it all, I continue to trust. I continue to hope. sometime around 1900. put the final touches on the almond torte "The drama of our The drama of Pesach, our people's great Over the years, two images in particu­ I will bring to the seder we're attending. spring festival, begins in darkness: The lar have stayed with me: McCabe freezing In the midst of this downpour - and Passover only begins darkness of Egypt, the darkness of that to death in the drifting snow as he crawls Pesdch preparations - I've taken a few narrow place, the darkness of all our own toward nearby shelter, bleeding of gun­ in afeylah, deepest minutes to think about gratitude. I'm narrow places that threaten to strangle shot wounds that may or may not be lethal. grateful that .. . us, a darkness every bit as dark as the one Even more painful to me is the movie's darkness; but it • ... I ac_tually like matzah and that my Altman shows us in "McCabe & Mrs. final scene: Constance Miller smoking her father taught me, years and years ago, concludes in ohr gadol, Miller." However, in contrast to Altman's opium pipe in a den of Chinese coolies - how to make matzah pancakes - I don't vision of unrelieved bleakness, the drama desperately trying to push her shattered even limit my consumption of them to in the light of freedom of our Passover only begins in afeylah, dreams into the fog of forgetfulness. Passover, but eat them all year long. deepest darkness; but it concludes in ohr Equally haunting is the sound of Leon­ from slavery without and • ... The Voice & Herald has been able to gadol, in great light - the light of freedom ard Cohen singing, again and again, selec­ attract and retain some excellent colum­ from slavery without and slavery within. tions from three of his songs: "Winter slavery within." nists and freelance writers to add to our Yes, we must muster both the courag\! and Lady," "The Stranger Song" and "Sisters of mix. Just as other newspapers include a the humility to face the wintry darkness of Mercy" - a sad and persistent undercurrent our human condition; yet we also are com­ wide array of columnists, so, too, does The that flows through the movie. Though com­ manded to bask in the springtime light of Voice & Herald. We have recently added posed some years before "McCabe & Mrs. has painted a picture of existential loneli­ our release from the prisons of our own Sam Lehman-Wilzig, a professor at Bar­ Miller" and not intended for Altman's film, ness unlike anything that I have ever seen." making, to celebrate the enduring promise Ilan University, as an every-other-issue these mournful melodies and lyrics turn Paradoxically, this dark "truth" of existen­ of Passover. columnist, and we are "trying out" the out to be a perfect fit. A fragment from tial loneliness forms the core of my own syndicated columns - from time to time - "Sisters of Mercy" illustrates how closely religious orientation, my "wintry type" of Rabbi Jim Rosenberg is the rabbi emeritus of Douglas Bloomfield, a former AIPAC Cohen's lyrics - as do his melodies, which spirituality. at Temple Habonim in Barrington. Contact executive. In this issue, we've included you obviously cannot hear - mirror the I learned that my spirituality could well · him at [email protected]. two different columns from readers, with depressed mood that Altman has evoked: be called "wintry" by reading A Cry of sharply divergent viewpoints. "If your life is a leaf/that the seasons tear Absence: Reflections for the Winter ofthe Heart • ... Pesach begins this year on a Monday evening, so I could shop and bake during the weekend. As much as I enjoy cook­ ing and baking, they are sometimes dif­ LETTERS TO THE EDITOR ficult to squeeze into a challenging work schedule. • ... We are receiving so many positive Remembering comments about the paper, including URI Hillel grateful to many layout/graphics changes and the stories RIANA BLUM'S ARTICLE ("Kvel­ now a flower." themselves. While the feedback has been Bling from generation to generation at Seed money from the Helene and Bertram days gone by significantly more positive than not, we URI" in the March 19 issue) about the Bernhardt Foundation enabled Hillel to "\ ~ THILE GROWING UP on Willard also welcome constructive criticism; it can grand opening of the Norman M. Fain launch its capital campaign, and the Foun­ V V Ave during the 1940s and into the '50s only help us improve. Hillel Center at URI truly conveyed the dation continues to support URI Hillel. ("Sugarman's was the place for kosher meat," Given that, I hope readers will respond day's excitement and spirit. This enormous Hillel International secured a matching by Nancy Abeshaus, in the Feb. 19 issue), positively and generously when they undertaking could not have been accom­ grant from an anonymous donor that pro­ Sugarman's butcher shop was the only meat receive the April 16 issue with the patron plished without the support and contribu­ vided funds to 17 Hillels undergoing build­ market that my mother, Bessie, would use. In campaign envelope. tions of so many in our community and ing projects; our Hillel was eligible for and those years Willard Avenue was the center of We receive a program allocation each beyond. Although only the major donors received $250,000 in matching funds. a thriving Jewish community. I recall at least year from the Jewish Federation of Rhode were listed in the sidebar to the article, we Cynthia and Bruce Sherman (URI '69) four butchers, three or four bakeries, four or Island that is a modest part of our overall thank all the 100+ donors to the URI Hillel were also among the major donors. five groceries, and even a store where you annual budget - a significant portion of Capital Campaign. Regardless of its size, Finally, in the theme of "generation to could pick out a live chicken for Shabbat, and our revenue must come from ad sales and each gift made a difference. We also thank generation" we commend Nancy Kirsch for have it slaughtered and plucked. patron gifts. a few more individuals and entities critical to asking Briana Blum, a URI student, to write I, too, was a delivery boy for Sugarman's in • .... Frank Zasloff, our ad salesperson, Hillel's success. the article, and for encouraging other young 1952-53. Following my graduation from high felt well enough to have Leah Camara, Janet Engelhart, the former JFRI director, journalists. school in 1953, the job was taken over by my our graphic designer, and me visit him in gave URI Hillel an important boost several cousin Jordan, from whom you have already the hospital this past weekend. We wish years ago by "assigning" Mel Alperin the Barbara Sokoloff heard. him restored good health and a full recov­ task of building support for Hillel. Janet's URI Hillel Board president A big "hello" to Sonny. ery from his leukemia. vision and Mel's determination transformed Happy Pesach to all our readers and how URI Hillel is perceived. As Betsy Amy Olson NormBolski advertisers! Cohen, Hillel Student Board president, said URI Hillel executive director Somerset, Mass. at the dedication, "What was once a seed is See MORE LETTERS, Page 34 wwwjvhri.org -~

' OPINION Jewish Voice 8{_,Herald April 2, 20 10 PAGE 5 FROM THE OLD OLIVETTI Ruminations on Yom HaShoah, building in East Jerusalem Today, in America, and "Hatikvah." We talk of civil arms they could to make a last In the end, he entitled his report was able to send out 86 letters rights struggles of the past and ditch effort to ... to what, I'm not on the successful destruction of and postcards and one telegram, Jews are safe andfree debate (for our guests are usually sure. Not to survive, they knew the Jews - "The Jewish Qyarter of materials serendipitously found of mixed political views) gay mar­ that was no longer a possibility, Warsaw is no more!" - though my only in 1997. (See book review on riage and universal health care. and they were not attempting to English language copy is simply page 2 and an interview with Slier S I SIT at this old And we do all this in the com­ follow the example of the Jews of called the "The Stroop Report," and Shine on page J, for more infor­ Olivetti, its motor fort of our home, in the warmth Masada or of York, committing http-.// en .wi kipedia .o rg/wi ki/ mation.} The lecture is free and Ahumming, its keys of friendship, in the security of suicide to prevent being captured/ The_Stroop_ Report. open to the public. (Full disclo­ clickety clacking, its knowing that in America we are murdered/ humiliated by oppres­ It was on Passover that the Jews sure notice: I am the faculty advi­ ribbon newly dipped in ink, per­ free and safe. sors. No, the Jewish leadership of Warsaw chose to time their sor of the RWU Hillel.) haps the last But it wasn't always this way, of Warsaw meant to die with rebellion, doomed though it was. On another subject entirely, of its breed we know. In 1943, the Jews of the dignity of resistance to those Liberation was not gained; there Jerusalem was never intended to still in ser­ Warsaw, the few who had man- who were trying to transform were no miracles, no plagues be the capital of Palestine. In vice, Passover them into sheep led calmly to descending from the finger of the U.N. partition plan the city, -...._ _._ looms. But as their deaths. If during the fight­ God striking the evil ones. We which had a majority Jewish you read · this, "For the majority ing a few could escape, so much do commemorate the event, how­ population, was designated an the seders are the better. The sewers were a way ever with Yorn HaShoah, timed international zone. Only with the memorie s; of the Jewish out for some, going over the wall to coincide with the rebellion attempt by Jordan to crush the the labor of survivors of the for others, but not for many. For in Warsaw. In my shul (Temple new Jewish state was East Jerusa­ preparations Josh the majority of the Jewish sur­ Emanu-El), each year a dimin­ lem, including the entire old city, rewarded with Stein past four years vivors of the past four years of ishing number of survivo rs rise seized. Israel conquered it in 1967 the twin joys systematic starvation and forced to recite the names of family and not from the Palestinians who of hearty fellows hip and an over­ of systematic deportation to death camps, the friends who were killed by the never controlled it but from King abundance of food. The theme starvation and goal was to go down fighting. For Nazis. This year, at Roger Wil­ Hussein of Jordan. The newly of the events was freedom (or Jurgen Stroop, the SS commander liams University, Hillel's third announced settlements may not if you prefer, of God's deliver­ forced deportation assigned to crush the rebellion, annual Holocaust Memorial Lec­ be wise, but they certainly are not ance of His peo'ple from slavery). the challenge was almost too ture will take place a few days illegal. At our seders for the past few to death camps, much. Facing unacceptable losses early, on April 8 at 5 p.m. when years, we mix contemporary song the goa1 was to go of his men, he resorted to burn­ we host D eborah Slier and Ian j osh Stein is a proftssor of history with ancient tradition as we sing ing buildings, one by one, fo rc­ Shine, annotators of H idden Let­ at R oger Williams University. Con­ the non-Christian parts of the down fighting." ing the surviving Jews to fl ee into ters, a book of the recently dis­ tact him at [email protected]. "Battle Hymn of the Republic," adjacent buildings ready to be set covered letters of Philip (" Flip") and, to the same tune, "Solidar­ alight or into the sewers or onto Slier. A young Dutch Jew who, ity Forever." We sing Negro aged to survive the deportations the streets where they could more while in a Nazi work camp before spirituals ("Let My People Go"); to Treblinka, knowing that the easily be rounded up or picked off. his deportation to Sobibor, Slier we sing "We Shall Overcome" end was near, gathered what

NOT ALONE Tea Party, Coffee Party and Israel

Israel shouldn't be What, indeed, is the Coffee the people, a manifestation of the And so, although as of now movement, let us do so, but let Party? Is it merely a warrried-over will of the people, and as a poten­ there is no Coffee Party position us remain aware of the potential in hot water Purim joke? tial force for good. It is our gov­ on Israel, I fear that, like so many of anti-Israel activists to hijack NOWHAVE It's no joke. Only weeks ago ernment, and therefore we need to other left-leaning movements, the movement. If we see hints of wo parties from I noticed one of my Facebook make it our government, largely the Coffee Party might become such a threat, let us counter it, as W which to choose! friends posting about the Coffee through participatory democracy hijacked by the anti-Israel camp. our Tea Party friends should do While some Party and pointing to a Washing­ and active citizenship. If adher­ By this, I do not mean all critics of likewise on the right. Let us force wonder where, if anywhere, the ton Post article. I had to do a double ents of both groups believe our Israel, but rather those Jews and the anti-Israel camp and those on Tea Party will stand on U.S. take, as it turned out that this very government has become dysfunc­ non-Jews who single out Israel the sidelines to consider Israel in policy to Israel, I am wondering Facebook friend, one of my clos­ tional, the solutions they offer are for criticism, demonize it, portray international perspective, com­ about the newer est college friends, Annabel Park, radically different. it as the worst abuser of human pared, for example, to its neigh­ Coffee Party. As now a documentary filmmaker, What, then, might we expect rights in the world. Even to most bors - on freedom of speech, on detailed recently was herself the founder of the out of the Coffee Party in-regard people who disagree with Israeli religious freedom and so much in the Forward, Coffee Party. It was her Facebook to Israel? Although ostensibly government policy, this demoni­ more. Israel is far from perfect, uncertainty gov­ posting some weeks before, her zation seems out of all proportion but in the global struggle for erns the direc­ refusal to allow the Tea Partiers to to the situation on the ground. human rights and for justice, it is tion likely to be speak for her, her coining of the "lsrae1 is far from When we look at other conflicts not the arch-villain. In brief, let us not allow anti­ taken by the Tea term that gave birth to this new perfect, but in the in the world, when we look at Party. On the movement. I have not seen my truly totalitarian, anti-democratic Israel activists to transform the Coffee Party into a party we Alan one hand, Tea friend in five years or so, but I am g1oba1 strugg1e for regimes, it becomes challenging would find it uncomfortable to Krinsky Partiers tend to not surprised she is finding a place to understand the obsession at the be conservative in the national spotlight. human rights and U.N . with Israel, and the constant attend. politically, leading one to think Thousands of people are becom­ drumbeat for an academic boycott for justice, it is not Alan Krinsky works in health­ there will be greater, possibly ing supporters of the Coffee Party oflsrael alone among the nations. care quality improvement and lives uncritical, support of Israel. On each day, and, as with the Tea the arch-villain." It is difficult tQ believe that this obsessive, virulent anti-Zionism in Providence. Contact him at the other hand, one can easily Party, local chapters are emerg­ ing across the country. The Coffee does not have an element of anti­ [email protected]. imagine Tea Partiers developing a this group is independent of any Party's identity is still forming, Semitism motivating it. fie rcely nationalist, nativist, pop­ particular political position - it but this much I believe: Whereas My hope and my plea is this. Visit these Web sites: ulist, pro-gun, anti-government, appears to be more about process Tea Partiers tend to see them­ The Coffee Party is new and www.coffeepartyusa.com and anti-immigration, anti-foreigner - one can only suspect that its selves in opposition to the gov­ growing. It has the potential http://teapartypatriots.ni ng. com/ party - opposed to fo reign aid, more government-friendly orien­ ernment, an enemy to be shrunk, and the idealism to reinvigorate whether to Israel or other nations. tation will attract those of us who Coffee Partiers see government as American democracy. For those What, then, about the Coffee are more liberal or left-leaning. of us inclined to join with this Party? Will it be good for Israel? an expression, a representation of wwwjvhri.org PAGE 6 Jewish Voice <\_Herald April 2, 2010 OPINION ·A READER'S PERSPECTIVE '3D' anti-Semitism Israel doesn't impose "white" public facilities {including cratic freedoms irrespective of standard. "white" hospitals), outlawed inter­ race, gender or religion. Israel's Of note, the term "apartheid" apartheid policies racial marriage and sexual rela­ Arab citizens not only vote, but doesn't apply to the West Bank "lsraeli law provides tions, denied blacks voting rights gain election to the Knesset and or Gaza, either. During the Oslo BY D11. JACK SCHWARTZWALD and ultimately crowded them appointment to Israel's Supreme period, Israel surrendered civil · a11 lsraeli citizens Special to The Voice & Herald into ghetto-style "autonomous Court. They study-and teach - at authority in Palestinian population homelands" - the infamous "Ban­ Israeli universities. And they enjoy centers to the Palestinian Author­ with fu11 and SRAE~SDETRACTORS tustans." These last were bereft freedom of speech and assembly, ity. Since 1993, it has joined the frequently claim that not of economic infrastructure, leav­ including the right to criticize and U.S., the European Union and the equal democratic Iall criticism of Israel is anti­ ing the population no choice but demonstrate against the govern­ U.N. in donating abundant foreign freedoms. Fortified Semitic. True enough. But it to serve as cheap labor for South ment - rights that are sadly absent aid to the Palestinians. In meet­ does not follow that no criticism of Africa's white masters. in virtually all other Middle East­ ings at Camp David and Taba in with these Israel is anti-Semitic. To sort things In the same year that apartheid ern countries. Fortified with these 2000 and 2001, Israel offered the out, Jewish Agency Chairman was established in South Africa, freedoms, Israel's Arab population Palestinians statehood in more freedoms, lsrae1's Natan Sharansky has proposed the Israel achieved independence by has blossomed from 160,000 in than 95 percent of the West Bank Arab popu~ation has so-called "3D Test," which asserts agreeing to the partition of British 1948 to an estimated 1.4 million and 100 percent of Gaza. Rather that legitimate criticism of Israel Mandatory Palestine into separate today. than fulfill the Oslo promise of blossomed from doesn't employ demonization, Jewish and Arab states. The Man­ Compare this with conditions "land for peace ," or invest its wind­ double standards or delegitimiza­ date's Arab population rejected the in the surrounding Arab states, fall of foreign aid into Palestinian 160,000 in 1948 tion, while anti-Semitic criticism U.N.'s statehood offer, and within where gays have been hanged, infrastructure, the Palestinian does. This March, Brown Univer­ hours, five Arab armies invaded women face severe restrictions leadership embarked on a relent­ to an estimated 1.4 sity was among a tiny minority of Israel in an effort to wipe the on education and employment, less campaign of suicide bombings mi11ion today." universities nationwide to grant a nascent Jewish state off the map. and cannot travel without a male and rocket barrages against Israeli forum to "Israel Apartheid Week" Despite this desperate situation, relative's permission, and religious civilians. The result of this terror­ - an annual festival that employs Israel's Proclamation of Indepen­ minorities are relegated to second ism has been the construction of Apartheid Week violates all three all three D's. dence declared: "In the midst of class citizenship. Alan Dershowitz Israel's West Bank security barrier D's in Sharansky's "3D" model - Apartheid, meaning "apartness" wanton aggression, we yet call has termed these practices, "sexual and efforts to forestall illegal weap­ and anti-Semitism is one culture in the Afrikaner language, was a upon the Arab inhabitants of the orientation-apartheid," "gender­ ons smuggling into Gaza. To com­ that Brown can do without. legally imposed system of racial state of Israel to ...play their part apartheid," and "religious-apart­ pare these self-defense measures to segregation, designed to institu­ in the development of the state, on heid," respectively. By dedicating apartheid is to delegitimize Israel's A resident of North Kingstown, tionalize white-minority rule over the basis of full and equal citizen­ a week to the study of apartheid right to defend itself Brown Uni­ Jack Schwartzwald is a hospitalist the indigenous black majority in ship and due representation in all in Israel where it does not exist, versity is a bastion of multicultur­ physician at South County Hospital. South Africa between 1948 and its bodies and institutions." while ignoring apartheid in Arab alism. As an educator there for 18 Contact him at 1994. The system barred people In fulfillment of this ideal, states where it is rampant, "Israel years, it has been my privilege to fack_ Schwartzwald_MD@brown. of color from living in "white" Israeli law provides all Israeli citi­ Apartheid Week" both demonizes work in an environment of enrich­ edu. neighborhoods and from using zens with full and equal demo- Israel and subjects it to a double- ing cultural diversity. But Israel

A READER'S PERSPECTIVE Message to JCPA: Marketing campaign isn't enough

to invest in joint Israeli-Palestinian the world. No amount of"hasbara" tion on the part of the American The great irony of Israel today Israels settlement programs. In a moment of hyper­ (literally, explaining) is going to Jewish community about Israeli is that never in its history has ventilating, it also encourages change the world's impression that government policies and our rela­ it been more powerful or more policies must change "vigorously combating slanderous . Israel is engaged in an illegal occu­ tion to them. TheJCPA resolution prosperous, yet never has it been Bv NINA TANNENWALD attacks," including those that "are pation ofland intended for a future makes it seem as if we are stick­ so delegitimized. The best way to Special to The Voice & Herald reminiscent of the ancient blood Palestinian state and that Israel's ing our heads in the sand and are improve Israel's image would be a libel." own settlement policies are rap­ in deep denial about some {not all, major change in Israel's occupa­ AT WOULD idly making the two-state solution but some) of the real sources of tion policies and a serious move­ E the best way to impossible. The ongoing blockade Israel's delegitimization problem. ment toward a peace settlement. W mprove the stand­ "JCPA demonstrated of Gaza by Israel and Egypt, and Tellingly, elsewhere, someJCPA Netanyahu has taken some posi­ g and image of the desperate humanitarian situa­ officials reveal that they recognize tive steps over the past year {lift­ Israel in the world? At the annual admirable moral tion there, only adds to the nega­ policy sources of the problem. In ing some checkpoints in the West conference in Dallas last month tive image. an opinion piece in the JTA on Bank and a 10-month partial of the Jewish Council for Public leadership on issues In adopting this campaign, the March 1 on the need to counter the construction freeze), but they Affairs QCPA), an umbrella orga­ of social justice. But JCPA is dutifully following the campaign against Israel, Martin J. fall short of what is needed from nization ofJewish Federations and lead of the hard line Israeli gov­ Raffel, senior vice president of the Israel. The JCPA should be think­ other Jewish community organiza­ on lsrael, the JCPA ernment. "We must delegitimize JCPA, noted that the delegitimiz­ ing more about how it can exercise tions, delegates passed a resolution the delegitimizers," Prime Minis­ ers of Israel identify "outstanding leadership in the American Jewish to adopt a public relations cam­ keeps its head in ter Benjamin Netanyahu has been issues" - such as 'the Gaza block­ community on the peace process, paign to combat the delegitimiza­ saying. ade,' 'settlements,' 'the separation not simply defending Israel from tion oflsrael. the sand." Since Israel's own hasbara cam­ wall,' 'occupation,' 'disproportion­ its detractors. A proposal from This campaign will focus on paign has been notably unsuc­ ate use of force or human rights Jewish community leaders for· a countering the Boycott,· Divest­ This campaign is worthy and cessful so far, it's hard to see how violations' - and rally their coali­ high-level study group on how the ment and Sanctions movement sincere but also somewhat mis­ recommending more of the same tion around it. The JCPA resolu­ American Jewish community can (BDS), a growing grassroots effort guided. The JCPA resolution is is going to make much difference. tion, however, carefully avoids best help encourage and support to encourage divestment from, certainly an understandable reac­ Key European countries, including mention of any of these issues. a necessary policy shift in Israel and a boycott of, companies that tion to the increased criticism Britain and France, have displayed At the convention, the JCPA would be a constructive move profit from the Israeli occupa­ of Israel since the Gaza war and a lack of support on the Gold­ demonstrated admirable moral toward improving Israel's stand­ tion of the West Bank. The JCPA the Goldstone Report. How­ stone Report. Despite extensive leadership on issues of social justice ing in the world. resolution calls for, among other ever, it focuses disproportionately Jewish lobbying, the European and poverty, passing resolutions things, responding "swiftly to false on a public relations effort as the Parliament voted on March 10 to supporting gays in the military, a Nina Tannewa/d is an associate or distorted media claims about solution to Israel's difficulties, endorse the Goldstone Report and continued response to the humani­ professor of international relations at Israel," training Jewish leaders and without an equivalent and hard­ its call for independent investiga­ tarian crisis in Haiti, ethical food Brown University's Watson Institute students to counter BDS charges, nosed {and, undoubtedly, painful) tions of war crimes charges. production, breast cancer aware­ Jo,· International Studies. Contact promoting purchase of Israeli examination of the role of actual Rather, the call fo r a public ness and several other issues . But her at Nina_Tannenwald@brown. products and encouraging people Israeli policies in contributing relations campaign needs to be on Israel, the JCPA keeps its head edu. to Israel's negative image around coupled with a se rious self-reflec- firmly in the sand. wwwjvhri.org COMMUNITY Jewish Voice c5z_Herald April 2, 2010 PAGE 7

Jewish Federatio_n of Rhode Island Annual Meeting

Monday, May 3, 2010 19 Iyar 5770

7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Jewish Community Center 401 Elmgrove Avenue• Providence

2010/2011 Proposed Slate of Officers & Board

President Board of Directors Doris Feinberg Susan Leach DeBlasio Linn Freedman Vice Presidents Marc Gertsacov Sharon Gaines, Governance & Leadership Development Alan G. Hassenfeld Bonnie Steinberg Jenn is, Women's Alliance Ralph Posner, Presidential Appointee Richard Licht, Financial Resource Development Michael Schaffer Alan Litwin, At-Large Kenneth Schneider James Pious, Planning, Priorities & Allocations Rabbi Peter Stein, Rabbinical Representative Barbara Sokoloff, Community Relations/Communications Robert Stolzman Mindy Wachtenheim

Secretary /Treasurer Honorary Presidents Lawrence S. Hershoff Melvin G. Alperin Mark R. Feinstein Area Vice Presidents Edward D. Feldstein Alan Feinberg, Newport County David M. Hirsch Harold Foster, East Bay Robert D. Mann Scott Libman, Southern RI Harris N. Rosen Gary Siperstein, West Bay Herbert B. Stern Susan Sussman, Northern RI Honorary Vice Presidents David Yavner, Providence/Pawtucket David A. Cohen Stanley Grossman Myrna K. Rosen Jewish Mathew D. Shuster Federation Melvin L. Zurier of £Rhode Island

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wwwJvhri.org PAGE 8 Jewish Voice <\_Herald April 2, 2010 COMMUNITY An interview with Aaron Higashi Non-Jewish teacher Midrasha Community H igh School a very positive experience. The largely because of ("Midrasha"). How did that come to Jewish community here is spiritu­ my experiences with learns from and be? ally strong, and I am proud to be a Midrasha, I want to A: Largely by luck, I think. small part of it. spend the rest of my teaches Jewish Ashley (Aaron's fiancee) and I Q: Your Midrasha students have life in-inter-religious wanted to get involved in the Jewish learned Jewish history from you. education. So this students community here in Providence, What have you learnedfrom them? job has given me a and through that, met the previ­ Bv SHARI W EINBEHGE H A: I have learned a lot about strong sense of direc­ Special to The Voice & Herald ous Midrasha how Jewish tion and purpose. It's di rector. My students feel a very different thing WHAT JS YOUR reli­ studies at PC about their to 'study' Judaism, or ious background? happened to "The Jewish r el i g i on, any religion fo r that coincide with Q A: I grew up in a community here is about how matter, and to actu­ what Midra­ ompletely secular they express ally be a part of it. sha needed household. My father spiritua11y strong, and under­ And knowing, gen­ wasn't and isn't religious. My for a teacher. stand it. It's uinely knowing, that mother, whose father is a Prot­ I imagine and 1 am proud to be very inter- the spiritual per­ there was a bit es tant pastor, was religious only esting to see spective of another in name until about 10 years ago. of hesitancy a sma11 part of it." which areas human being is When she became more reli­ in originally of Juda- invaluable in today's gious, my brother and I had to go hiring me, ism they are diverse world. fo r which I certainly can't blame to church, but I was never very knowledgeable and which they fond of it. It was too large and too anyone. have never experienced before. The Aaron is cur- impersonal. It wasn't really until I think the fact that I am fully synthesis of culture and religious rently teaching two the end of my undergraduate pro­ committed to my Jewish wife-to­ identity is definitely something classes at Midrasha AARON HIGASHI gram that I began to have strong be, and to raising a Jewish family, that needs to be seen to be under­ on Sunday morn- religious feelings of my own. helped alleviate concerns about my stood, and I wouldn't have known ings; "Comparative own background. it in a meaningful way without Religions" and "When the Walls Attending Providence College Shari Weinberger is the direc­ Q: Have you found working in a having been here. Came Tumbling D own: 1he Baby­ (PC) and studying theology and tor of teen education for the Bureau Jewish environment to be intimidat­ Q: Has teaching at M idrasha lonian Exile and the D estruction of biblical studies at the master's level Jewish Education. Contact ing? influenced your Jewish understand­ the Second Temple." Aaron is wait­ of really helped to shape my religious her at [email protected] A: No. I have been exception­ ing, interest or commitment? ing to hear where he's been accepted views. or 331-0956, ext. 181. Q: You are ,urrently the only non­ ally well treated, and have never A: Yes. I wasn't entirely sure to Ph.D. programs. For the sake of Jewish teacher at the H arry Elkin had any cause to feel intimidated · what I wanted to do 'when I grew Midrasha, we hope he stays local. or discriminated against. It's been up' when I first came here. Now, The March of the Living: A transf ormative experience

teens, the group marches from Jewish teenag­ Area teenagers Auschwitz to Birkenau, the largest ers living in the concentration camp complex built 21st century. embark on the during World War II. Following This year, experience ofa a week in Poland, the Marchers the March of then travel onto Israel to observe the Living will lifetime Yom Ha'Zikaron, Israel's M emori al bring together D ay, and Yom Ha:Atzmaut, Israel Jewish teens BY SHARI W EINBERGEH Independence Day. from more Special to The Voice & Herald The mission of the M arch of than 60 coun­ the Living is to challenge a new tries around the N APRIL 8TH, 86 generation of Jews with two of the world, includ­ people, including 60 most significant events of Jewish ing Israel, the O high school students history: The Shoah and the birth United States, from the New Eng­ of the State oflsrael. It is achieved Canada, Aus­ land region, will embark on a jour­ by bringing Jewish teenagers to tralia, South ney,:,f a lifetime:·The March of the many of the key places where Africa, M exico, Living. The March is an interna­ these events took place, in order Panama, FRONT ROW, FROM left, March of the Living participants are Abby Lury, tional, educational program that to understand the world that was France, Ger­ Miriam Tinberg, Micah Moskoff, Chloe Edmonds and Corie Walsh . In the back, from brings as many 10,000 people from destroyed and the world that was many, Belgium left, are Rob Royall, Josh Kaufman, Mike Teitelbaum and Jared Lipworth, the pro­ all around the world to Poland on rebuilt in Israel, leading to a revi­ and Poland, ducer of "Escape from Auschwitz." Other students from Rhode Island, not pictu red, Yom Ha'Shoah, Holocaust Memo­ talized commitment to Judaism, including 12 who will make the March of the Living trip, are Abby Fernald, Elizabeth Fried, Deena rial Day. Made up primarily of Israel and the Jewish people. The from greater Guttin and Meah Pollock. hope is that these teens will edu­ Rhode Island. in Poland post-Holocaust, and 1he New England region par­ cate their peers about the Holo­ Claire Roche, the New England especially in recent years, is enjoy­ ticipates in the M arch of the L iving caust and fight those who try to regional coordinator and the direc­ "The March of ing something of a renaissance. It's every other year, on the even years. If deny its history, while forging a tor of operations at the Bureau of really important that our students you are interested in more informa­ dynamic link with Israel. Jewish Education, will be partici­ the Living brings learn about the past, but not at the tion about the 2012 trip, please con­ The March, now in its 22nd pating in the March for the fifth expense of the present. Seeing and tact Claire R oche at [email protected]. together Jews from year, brings together Jews from time. "Even though this is my fifth meeting with Polish Jews celebrat­ different countries and cultures, trip, there is still much to learn different countries ing Jewish life and culture is a Shari Weinberger is direc­ secular and religious, and of every from a long and complex history," priceless opportunity." tor of teen education at the Bureau religious denomination, to share a she said. "Each time I go, a new and cultures to The New England group will be of Jewish Education, and will be common Jewish experience and to group of remarkable teens creates accompanied by adults, including; accompanying our community's teens share a common become the world's future Jewish a fresh experience for me. It's like educators, rabbis, medical profes­ on the March of the Living. Con­ leadership. seeing all ofit with new eyes." sionals and a H olocaust survi­ tact her at [email protected] Jewish experience The visits to Poland and Israel Roche continued, "I'm particu­ vor. In addition to greater Rhode or 331-0956, ext. 181. are a study in contrasts: One, the larly pleased that this year, in addi­ and to become Island, the New England region richness and anguish of our past; tion to visiting Jewish historical includes students from Massa­ the other, the hope of our future. sites, we'll be attending a Jewish the world's future chusetts; H artford, New Haven, This experience will help the teens and Israeli arts festival in Bochnia, Bridgeport and Stamford, Conn., Jewish leadership." understand how important both Poland. D espite popular miscon­ and Harrisburg, Penn. aspects are to their identity as ception, Jewish li fe has continued wwwjvhri.org COMMUNITY Jewish Voice <\,Herald April 2, 2010 PAGE 9 Connnunity gathers for 16th annual AIDS Seder of Hope

us, and it is a disease that is far Working Poignancy in from curable. The seder empha­ with chil­ remembering those sized the need to educate the ·dren from the public about HIV/}\IDS to help Olneyville who are lost to reduce its spread in the world and neighborhood to accept and help those people of Providence, HIV/AIDS afflicted by it. the Manton Temple Beth-El's Rabbi Sarah Avenue Proj­ B Y D ENNIS BYRNES Mack, accompanied by Cantor ect educates Special to The Voice & Herald Judith Seplowin and D ebbie them in the W aldman, began the evening art of play­ PROVIDENCE - M ore than with a havdalah service. writing, acting 170 people, including several AIDS Task Force Co-Chair and using the political candidates, attended the D ebbie Blitz offered opening theater to help 16th annual Seder of Hope on the remarks, welcomed guests to the children under­ evening of Saturday, March 20 at seder and acknowledged a musi­ stand their true Temple Beth-El in Providence. cal performance from Brown potential and Sponsored by the Community University's premier klezmer enable their Relations Council (CRC) of band, Yarmulkazi. voices to be the Jewish Federation of Rhode M arc Paige, a founding heard. About Island QFRI) and organized by member of the AIDS Task Force, prejudice, the JFRI's AIDS Task Force, the came to the podium for the candle short play was /Dennis Byrnes event honored Dr. Charles C. lighting. Speaking with great modeled after DR. CHARLES CARPENTER and Angel Tavares Carpenter of The Miriam Hos­ emotion, M arc acknowledged the Passover pital and J. Philip Kane of the vice to those with HIV/AIDS. the program manager for the that this was the first year in 16 story and Nazi G ermany. Thundermist Health Center. Carpenter, the director of the Ryan White HIV Care Program. consecutive years that his mother, Rather than the Jewish people As in previous years, the tra­ Lifespan/Tufts/ Brown Center The evening included the tra­ Eileen Gray, would not light the being oppressed, people with ditional Passover , haggadah was for AIDS Research and director ditional mourners' Kaddish, candles; Gray died on Jan. 21. spots were the object of hare and modified to reach those who of the Brown University AIDS remembering those loved ones M arc's sister, Robin Polishhook, persecution. People with spots have been marginalized by HIV/ Center, has been immersed for lost to HIV/AIDS. lit the candles in her mother's lost their businesses and posses­ AIDS, as Jews during the time 25 years in the clinical manage­ place, and spoke eloquently about sions, and were often singled out ment of persons living with HIV. Dennis Byrnes is a member ofthe by the government. When spot­ He has served as a key member or AIDS Task Force and a member ted people questioned the govern­ chair of various infectious disease of the Jewish Federation of Rhode ment, they were sent off to prison. and HIV/AIDS-related commit­ Island's Community R elations One imprisoned leader fought for tees. Council. He helped organize this the rights of his people and told Kane has worked for 22 years Seder of Hope. the government of plagues that in HIV-prevention services and would happen if his people were care, beginning as a volunteer not granted freedom. for AIDS Project Rhode Island. The Seder of H ope's two hon­ Since July 2004, he has been on orees received plaques for their the staff of Thundermist H ealth outstanding dedication and ser- Center, and currently serves as

The J CCRI loves families! SUNDAY. APRIL 18 FREE DAY tor FAMILIES!

/Dennis Byrnes J. PHILIP KANE AND his sister, Barbara O'Neill, at t he AIDS Seder all are welcome! of Hope. members and non-members bring y ou r friends of the Exodus from Egypt were her mother's strength, vitality and marginalized. With changing incredible sense of humor. The family activities for big kids - preschoole~_..., demographics, HIV/AIDS now AIDS Task Force members will affects men, women and children miss - and remember - Eileen for ope" pool .,_a,ystttlncJ mness center ,:.... 6 ..... worldwide. The HIV virus, while her unending dedication, humor treatable, is still very much with and courage. Projects for child ren ages 2-5... learn about During dinner, Rabbi James our NAEYC accredited Rosenberg strolled around the EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER "Rabbi James tables with his guitar giving his Rosenberg wonderful rendition of "Dayenu," Sign up for Summer J- Camp which has come to be a tradition One day only early registratio n discount at the Seder of Hope. $ 10 per child p er w eek stro11ed around After dinner, a poignant and the tables, giving meaningful performance of "LOOKS DON'T MATTER," 3-MONTH SUMMER MEMBERSHIPS AVAILABLE his wonderful written by the Manton Avenue one day only $100 off for t he FIRST 10 PEOPLE Project for tthis occasion, was who sign up for an annual membership rendition of staged. The playwrights were 'Dayenu,' which Dalia Medina, 11; Abela Qiira, C hildren under 5 must b e accompanied by an adult. 14; and Ana Solis, 12; with adult Free Da y f or Families d o es not include any prev ious ly paid classes. has come to be a actors M oira Costigan, Kevin F or more infor mation call 4 01.861.8800 D elaney and Brian Lang. The tradition at the production, directed by Ellen Sil­ * 401 elmqrove avE.>. The JCCRI is a partner provld(.'nCP, r1 02Q06 agency of the verman, received a standing ova­ Jee Seder of Hope." rhod• ••••,.d 4018618800 Jewis h Federation of tion. www Jeer! orq Rhode Island www.'fri.o wwwjvhri.org PAGE 10 Jewish Voice ~Herald April 2, 2010 COMMUNITY Charged up and ready to go ]FNA Young spoke to us about these themes and challenged us to consider many Leadership others., To name a few: • The growing anti-Semitism on Conference engages college campuses. • The importance of Birthright young professionals Israel. • The threat of a nuclear Iran on Israel and the Middle East. BY LAURA E. SCHAFFER, MPA • The impact of current events Special to 1he Voice & H erald on our homeland. • The importance of a religious education and the ease with which BOSTON - In mid-March, I we can backslide and become 'Jew- attended the Jewish Federation of ishly" illiterate. North America QFNA) National • Creating a vision for yourself Young Leadership Conference in and your community. Boston. Some 220 young, moti- • The need to do something, big vated and energized profession- or smaU, to perpetuate the Jewish als, all driven by the same fo cus religion. - that of)ewish community- par- • H ow t" and we are often challenged to think events with our young profession­ tunity to make a difference. In ication to devel- inspire young about, but as those at the confer­ als is important if we are to work Rhode Island, there is support oping its young ------people to think ence pointed out, knowing the towards making sure Judaism does and potential to nurture the young Jewish leaders. about what being reason is key to understanding why not disappear. For us, in America, communi ty to ultimately make a Inspiring young Jewish lead- "Jew-ish" means to them. On we (they) feel connected, donate, to not stand with Israel, to remain. difference in this world. What is ers through service, leadership a Web site, participants will be and engage with Federation at all. complacent, is irresponsible. We my "-ish"? My "-ish" is a "w'ish" - and tikkun olam, the conference asked to use a defining word with JFNA sees the importance of this must never turn away from what a wish for the community to seize themes, is critically important. "-ish" at the end. The campaign concept and it is one that young the world is saying and question­ this opportunity and join hands Throughout the three days, will have celebrity backing a,:id people need to consider and clarify ing. across all aspects of our Jewish many well-known Jewish leaders appeal to this generation of tech- for themselves. At this conference, I was able to Rhode Island community. And there is another vital reason appreciate the great deal of atten­ to engage young people in this tion young leaders around the Laura Schaffer is on the Leader­ conversation. There are those who country are receiving from JFNA ship Team of the Young Leadership would choose to rewrite history. - we count. We are no longer the Network and serves on the Com­ Jewish education and awareness is silent majority waiting to take our munications Committee of the Jewish seat at the table - we are at the Federation of Rhode Island.' table and, with that, there is a level

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'Passover in the Matzah Aisle' JESSE SANDS, RIGHT, talks Matzah Aisle.• The program's with Wendy Joering, the purpose, said Joering, is to Jewish Federation of Rhode meet Jews who are not affili-­ Island's (JFRI) community ated. She said, "It was a huge concierge, at Eastside Market­ success. I met people new to place on Monday, March 29. the community; people were Joering visited both the Stop so touched that JFRI had this & Shop near Branch Avenue in program available to those in Providence and Eastside Mar­ the community who are unaf­ ketplace, through a Jewish filiated. Next year we plan to Outreach Institute initia­ expand the program all over tive called "Pas sover in the the state!"

Dine with the 'Alef list A new group for all the time who are trying to con­ nect with other yo ung Jewish pro­ young Jewish adults fess ionals in our community," said W endy Joering, the Jewish Fed­ Bv C11n 1~ PAnKEH eration of Rhode Island's Jewish cparker@JFRl .org community concierge, and event Children's coordinator. "This is es pecially PROVIDENCE - Are you true fo r Jews who are new to the model seder a young Jewish adult, single or area, es pecially with all the young Shelley Feinstein with her married, who seeks the company people we have transferring here daughter, Emily, 4, and her son, for school or work. This will be a of other young Jewish profession­ Hunter, 1, at the model seder on connection point for them." als? Then the "Alef' List (the "N' Friday, March 26 at the JCCRI . List), a new group offering "hap­ The goal of the group is to offer The family lives in Johnston. penings for hip Jews" may be just at least one planned communal I the ticket. event each month. As the group i The group's first meeting, on expands, participants will be Friday, April 16, is a catered encouraged to create additional Shabbat di nner with wine, at the events as their interests emerge. Jewish Community Center of you are interested in the group or j Rhode Island. D inner is free, and If the evening is designed fo r Jewish want to attend the April 16 dinner adults in their 20s and early 30s to (with an RSVP by April 9}, contact connect with others. Wendy ]oering at wjoering@]FRL AN EVENING WITH JACKIE MACMULLAN "I get calls from young people org or 421-4111, ext. 169. THU RSDAY APRIL 15 7:30-9 PM HILTON HOTEL PROVIDENCE j April vacation camp • MEN'S NIGHT OUT• Come meet Jackie MacMulla n. He r 28-year career has PROVIDENCE - April vacation For April camp information, camp is available for children in contact H eidi at htenneylebron@jccri. LARRY BIRD made her an expe rt on a ll lhings basketball. Her personal ki ndergarten to 6th grades, and org or 861-8800, ext. 146. Limited counselors-in-training - students spots are available. in 7th to 10th grades - from April EARVIN MAGIC friendship wit h Larry Bird creates a unique und erstanding 19-23. NSON of the sport and has led to two books. Jackie will talk about Family open house he r new book When The Game Was Ours co-authored wit h La rry Bird and Magic Johnson, and field you r que stions. at the JCCRI Reservations required online at www.JFRl.org. PROVIDENCE - On Sunday, 18 for a three-month summer April 18, the JCCRI will hold a (which can be tailored to fit your Tickets: $18 Family Open House from 9 a.m. schedule) or full annual mem­ Books will be available for sale and signing. to 3 p.m. Come and "try out the bership, you will receive the The Hilton Hotel Providence is located al 21 Atwells Ave. J" at no charge; the day includes discounted rate for camp and access to the pool, fitness center, classes, plus an early registration fit ness classes and fa mily crafts/ discount for camp. The regu­ projects. Representatives from lar hours to access the facility the JCC preschool, camp and begins at 5:30 a. m. during the Jrwi$h All proceeds benefit the Jewish Federation of Rhode Island Annual Campaign Fcdcr,uion after-school programs will be week or 7 a.m. on the weekends. ,r available. which supports, among other things, basketball programs al the JCCRI. Rhod, bl.1.nd And if you sign up on April www.JFRl.org wwwjvhri.org -- -~~~-~-~------~---~------~

PAGE 12 Jewish Voice <\,Herald April 2, 2010 CALENDAR Carney Library Browsing Area , Includes Hidden Letters book K'Tantan Shabbat and Shabbat Sunday Univ. of Massachusetts, Dart­ Thursday si gning. Dinner mouth , 285 Did We stport Rd ., Roger Williams University, Rabbi Sarah Mack and Debbie April4 North Dartmouth , Mas s. April 8 Bristol Waldman lead age appropriate A Taste of Torah with Rabbi 3- 4:30 p.m. Shabbat Service for families with JERI Satellite Office Hours 5 p.m. Peter Stein More info: Rabbi Jacqueline Topi c: "Spring Fe ve r." JERI Direc­ . children under age 6. More Info: 749-8136 Temple Sinai , 30 Hagen Ave ., Satlow at 508 -910 -6551 or · tor Susan Adler and Assista nt Temple Beth-El, 70 Orchard Cranston jsatlow@uma ssd.edu Director Etha n Adler will cou nsel Board Leadership Institute Ave ., Providence se niors and their families on any 9 a.m. Robert Stolzman, Camp JORI 5:30 p.m. Two Session Seminar on issues or concerns . More info: 942-8350 Financial Planning board president, will facilitate More info: 33 1-6070 Temple Shalom , 223 Valley Rd ., a discussion of "Volunteer and Tam arisk , 3 Shalom Dr., War­ Middletown Professional Rel ations hips." Scholar-in-Residence Week­ wi ck Tuesday 10:30 a.m. - Noon Tam arisk Assiste d Living Resi­ end at Hillel 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. April 6 More info: Susan Adler at dence, 3 Shalom Dr., Warwick Dr. Alick Isaacs, fellow at the Shalom Hartman Institute, will More info: 732- 0037, 463 -3636 621 -5374 or sa dler-jeri@jsari . 7 p.m. Yizkor Service or RhodelslandChapter@ org teach after dinner; other events Hadassah.org More info: Beth Brier at 421 - will occur on Saturday. Ch abad of We st Bay, 3871 4111, ext. 223 or [email protected] Po st Rd ., Warwick The second session is on Lunch & Learn with Cantor Brown -RI SO Hillel, 80 Brown St., Rick Perlman 6 p.m., followed by dinner Wednesday, April 14 Hug N'hamalr. Circle of Providence Discussion on weekly Torah Consolation 6 p.m. - Eg alitarian se rvice s; RSVP: 884-7888 Public School Education Re­ portion and a kosher deli lunch. form Panel Bereavement discussion group 7:30 p.m. - Dinner; 8:3 0 p.m. - Temple Am David, 40 Gardiner with licensed psychologist Dr. Ju­ Dr. Isaacs Panel with Deborah Gist, R.I. St., Warwick dith Lubiner and Rabbi Amy Levin. Wednesday commissioner of education; Dr. $10 per meal , non-students Noon-1 p.m. April 7 William Simmons, director, An ­ Temple Torat Yisrael, 330 Park More info: Megan Nesbitt at nenberg Institute; Michael Lazza ­ $10 Ave ., Cranston 863-2805 or Jewelry Show reschi, principal of Nathan Bishop More info: 463-7944 7:30 pm. [email protected] Handcrafte d designs by Israeli Middle School; and moderator More info: 785-1800 Scholar-in-Residence at artist Sha ron Levy. A portion of Elizabeth Burke Bryant, executive Lunch & Learn with Rabbi Temple Sinai the proceeds benefit the JCCRI. director, RI Kids Count. Klein Co -s ponsored by Templ e Beth -El, Explore our sacred texts with the Friday Rabbi Dr. Walter Jacob on Jewish Community Center "Rebuilding Jewish Life in Ger­ Central Congregation al Church, rabbi, and bring lunch if you like. Fitness Center Lobby, 401 April 9 many." Other events will occu r on and St. Martin's Church . Temple Habon im, 165 New Elm grove Ave ., Providence Saturd ay. Temple Beth-El , 70 Orchard Meadow Rd. , Barrington Yiddish Shmoozers 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Temp le Sinai, 30 Hagen Ave ., Ave ., Providence Noon - 1:15 p.m. JCCRI , 401 Elmgrove Ave., More info: 861-8800 Cranston 7 p.m. More info: 245-6536 or Providen ce 6 p.m. - Dinner; 7:30 p.m. - Author at UMass/Dartmouth www.templehabonim.org 9:30-11 :30 a. m. More info: Rob Massi at 331 - Service Dr. Samuel D. Kassow, profes so r 6070 or Rmas si@te mple-beth­ Other Lunch Learns with Rabbi More info: 861 -8800 & More info: 942-8350; of history at Trinity College, will el.org Klein are on April 15, 22 and 29 disc uss his book, Who Will Write Senior Cafe: "Know Your Can­ see story on page 25 Our History? Rediscovering a didate: Patrick Lynch" ·Holocaust Remembrance Environmental Shabbat Hidden Archive from the Warsaw Event Temple To rat Yisrael, 330 Park Dr. Steven Hamburg, ecosystem Ghetto. Ave ., Cranston ecologist at Brown University's 11 :15 a.m. - program; noon - Center for Enviro nmental Studie s, lunch · will speak at the oneg Shabbat $3 suggested donation for Temple Beth-El, 70 Orchard disabled and those 60+ Ave., Providence The Senior Cafe at Temple Torat 7 p.m. Yisrael meets Mondays through Fridays. More info: Rob Ma ssi at 331- 6070 or Rma ssi@te mple-beth ­ More info: Neil Orobnis or el.org Lucy Flam at 861-8800, ext. 107 Sunday Senior Cafe: "Name that Tune" Entertainer April 11 JCCRI, 401 Elmgrove Ave ., Provi­ Knit and Kvetch in East Green­ dence wich Noon - lunch; 12:45 p.m. - Village Lower School, 2220 program South County Trail, East $3 suggested donation for Greenwich disabled and those 60+ 9 a.m. -noon When a stroke hits, seconds count. Senior Cafe at the JCCRI meets every Wednesday and Friday. RSVP: 785-1800 More info: Neil Orobnis or Yom HaShoah Commemoration In the moments following a stroke, This designation means our staff has Lucy Flam at 861-8800, ext. 107 Deborah Slier and Ian Shine you want to be treated at a hospital been specially trained to treat stroke discuss Hidden Letters. Interfaith Holocaust Com­ that recognizes the importance of patients. At the Stroke Center at Roger memoration Temple Ema nu-El, 99 Taft Ave ., each second. Roger Will iams Medical Williams. the care you receive can Includes Hidden Letters book Providence improve your chance of recovery while Center is proud to be recogn ized as a signing and reception. 3 p.m . Stroke Center and a participant in the reducing the risk of a secondary attack. Bryant University, North More info: 453-7860 or 331- American Stroke Assoc1at1on's .. Get To learn more about the Stroke Smithfield 1616; see stories on pages 2 With The Guidelines .. Stroke program. ='·· Center at Roger Williams Medical and 3 for more infom,ation 3:30 p.m. r Center, pl ease visit www.rwmc.org More Info: 749 -8136 Kaddish for Six Million wwwjvhri.org - rd CALENDAR Jewish Voice ~Herald April 2, 2010 PAGE 13 Congregation Beth Da vid hosts a Temple Beth El, 70 Orchard advance, as we do not collect R.I. Jewish Historical Asso­ 863-2805 or Leehe_Ra lph@ gathering to recall those who fell Ave., Providence money on Shabbat. ciation Spring Meeting brown.ed u during the Holocaust. 7:30 p.m. Through the Eyes of an Arab­ Dr. David Gitlitz, writer, former URI The Village Inn, Beach Street, More info: Dave Joseph at Israeli Journalist provost and current professor of Narragansett Hispanic studies, will speak. Tuesday 233-9711 or Khaled Abu Toameh, correspon­ 4-6 p.m. [email protected] dent for the Jerusalem Post Temple Beth-El, 70 Orchard April 20 Ave ., Providence More info: Ethan Adler at and U.S. News & World Repon, Yom Ha'atzmaut 486-0110 . Wednesday spea ks on Arab-Israeli conflict, 2 p.m. freedom of speech and the situa­ More info: 33 1-1360 Mattan Klein and Seeds of Sun Yom HaShoah Service April 14 tion in the Palestinian territories. Jazz Trio Rabbi Marc Jagolinzer and Cantor Brown-RISO Hillel, 80 Brown Contemporary Issues Panel Mattan Klein, Israeli jazz/world Fred Scheff lead the 36th annual A Gift of Music: From Jerusa­ St., Providence Discussion music flutist, Seeds of Sun, Israeli community interfaith service of lem to Providence jazz ensemble, and Cantor Judy 9 p.m. (Shabbat Dinner Controversial issues in Judaism, remembrance. Five teenage musicians from the Seplowin of Te mple Beth-El. preceding at 7:30 p.m., $10 for such as organ donation, abortion, Temple Shalom, 223 Valley Rd ., Conservatory of the Jerusalem non-students) stem cell research, cloning, eu­ JCCRI, 401 Elmgrove Ave., Middletown Academy of Music and Dance thanasia, and cremation; moder­ Providence More info: Megan Nesbitt at 7:30 p.m. will perform solo and ensemble ated by Rabbi Jagolinzer with a works. 863-2805 or panel of professionals. More info: 846-9002 [email protected] Temple Ema nu-El, 99 Taft Ave ., Temple Shalom, 223 Vall ey Rd ., Providence Middletown Monday 7-9 p.m. Sunday 6:30 p.m. April 12 Tickets are $18 per adult, $10 April 18 More info: 846-9002 for seniors and students Yom HaShoah Observance/ under 18; pay at the door Blood Drive Ceremony More info: Mike Miller at An opportunity to observe the Monday Brown and RISO students will mikemi11er66@g mail.com mitzvah of pikuach nefesh, saving April 19 read names of those who per­ a life. ished in the Holocaust; acer­ See story on page 24 Temple Torat Yisrael, 330 Pa rk Yom Halikaron The Voice & Herald emony follows. Rabbi Mordechai Ave ., Cranston Yorn Halikaron Observance welcomes calendar Rackover and invited faculty and submissions administrators will speak. Thursday 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Brown-RISO Hillel's ceremony for fallen Israeli soldiers inlcudes Main Campus Green, Brown April 15 More info: 785-1800 Calendar entries, which may be readings and stories by students University, Providence edited for content, length and JERI Satellite Office Hours JCCRI Family Free Day who are former Israeli soldiers. relevance, must be submitted 10 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. - Reading See April 8 JERI entry for more Open pool, exercise classes, fit­ "A Hero in Heaven" about two weeks PRIOR to issue date of the Names; 5:30 p.m. - information ness center, babysitting, "Funday" Michael Levin, the only American­ of the publication. For example, Ceremony family activities born soldier killed in the second calendar entries for our April 16 Tam arisk, 3 Shalom Drive, More info: Megan Nesbitt at Lebanon wa r, will be shown. issue_must be received by April Warwick JCCRI, 401 Elmgrove Ave., 5. Send to voiceherald@JFRI. 863-2805 or Providence 5 p.m. org (attention: Calendar) or by [email protected] 1:3 0 - 3:30 p.m. 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Brown-RISO Hillel, 80 Brown mail, The Voice & Herald, 130 More info: Susan Adler at JERI Satellite Office Hours St., Providence Sessions St., Providence, RI 621-5374 or More info: 861-8800 02906. See April 8 JERI entry for more [email protected] More info: Leehe Ra lph at infonnation Brightview Commons, 57 Men's Night Out Grandeville Court, Wakefield Author Jackie Mullen will discuss her new book When the Game FRIDAY, APRIL 9, 2010 1 - 2:30 p.m. Was Ours, co-authored by Larry . More info: Susan Adler at Bird and Magic Johnson. 621 -5374 or sadler-jeri@jsari. The Hilton Hotel, 21 Atwells 7:00 P.M. org Ave., Providence Sl:IABBAT Holocaust Remembrance Day 7:30- 9 p.m. ME IA Includes Hidden Letters book $18 signing. More info: Bradley Laye at Our. guest will be Dr. Steven Hamburg Bristol Community College, 421-4111 ext. 173 or blaye@ Fall River, Mass. jfri.org Ecosystem Ecologist at the Brown University 4p.m. Center for Environmental Studies. More Info: 749-8136 Friday Dr_ Hamburg will speak at the Oneg Shabbat Tuesday April 16 on the topic of: "Is worrying about the Kabbalat Shabbat Service and environment enough? Is it time for a call April 13 Daven & Dine Dinner to action? Dr. Hamburg's research activities Bridging the Divide with Kobi Enjoy services and a relaxing can­ &Aziz dlelight Shabbat dinner. Chicken have most recently focused on linking climate Kobi Skolnick, ex-member of the provided, please bring a salad or change impacts to climate change mitigation. Kahana youth movement, and Aziz vegetable (n o dairy, please) and Abu Sarah, former Fatah Youth a dessert to share. Feel free to ( Open to the community) member, both turned to peace bring your favorite wine. activism, seeking solutions to the Temple Habonim, 165 New Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Meadow Rd ., Barrington Co-sponsored by J Street, Temple 6:15 p.m. ~TEMPLE BETH-EL Beth-El, JFRl's Community Rela ­ RSVP: Contact Marjorie tions Council and the Center for Blowers by Friday, April 9 at 70 ORCHARD AVE, PROVIDENCE, RI World Religions, Diplomacy and 245-6536 or Marjorie@temple­ 401 -331-6070 Conflict Re solution at George habonim.org Mason University. $5 per person; please pay in wwwjvhri.org ..,-­r

PAGE 14 Jewish Voice c5z,Herald April 2, 2010 COMMUNITY Embracing my identity on the March of the Living An opportunity to riced religion. of events so deeply rooted in iny fidgeted in my seat and flipped dish is to keep the memory of the I do not have a clear religious heritage, I wanted to learn more through the Gates of Prayer look­ dead alive so the family will never remember and learn identity. My mother is Christian, about how humans can rationalize ing for passages in English instead forget, March of the Living con­ and although I was raised Jewish violent behavior, and I am taking a of Hebrew, but one phrase always stantly reminds the youth that a BY ELIZABETH FHJED and had my bat mitzvah, I antici­ class, "Genocide in the 20th cen­ stuck out in my mind: "Can a great tragedy has happened in an Special to The Voice & Herald pate picking out a Christmas tree tury," offered at my high school. people disappear and be annihi­ effort to prevent a future recur­ more than lighting the Hanukkah But the March of the Living offers lated so long as a child remem­ rence. EN TELL candles. Although I have never the once-in-a-lifetime chance to bers irs parents?" I believe that I believe understanding the eople that I'm been to church, I feel conflicted visit the sites of such tragedy, and the Jewish people are resilient, atrocities committed in the Holo­ W omg on a two­ in my religious identity; I do not begin to comprehend how and why and we have lasted through such caust would offer more insight into eek tnp to Poland celebrate all of the Jewish holidays humans could commit such acts of tragedy because of the persis­ my Jewish heritage and help me and Israel, and that I'll be visiting and do not adhere to all of the cus­ cruelty upon one another. tence of memory. If no one were embrace my religion. I have always Nazi death camps, they ask me toms, instead celebrating Easter I understand the how, but I want alive to remember the H olocaust, felt like an outsider in Judaism, but why I would want to. It's a com­ and Passover in consecutive week­ to know why. Why was it accept­ would we begin to forget it even this trip will give me the chance to plicated answer. I don't think of ends. My family heritage in itself able for Hitler to decide to anni­ happened? What will happen meet and connect with hundreds myself as a typical Jew, either in is in conflict: My Jewish father's hilate an entire race, and for half when the last Holocaust survivor or thousands of other Jewish teen­ my appearance or my upbringing. family hails from Austria and of Europe to sit back and watch it dies and no one is left to tell her agers, many of whom, like me, are With tame Hungary, and happen? Why didn't the United story? March of the Living edu­ of mixed upbringing. blonde hair and my mother's States raid the camps sooner and cates teenagers on the H olocaust, shocking blue family directly potentially save thousands of lives? empowering them to pass their Elizabeth Fried is a senior at East eyes, I don't from Ger­ When I was younger and sit­ knowledge to their children. Just Greenwich H igh School and attends fit into what many. When ting in services at temple, I always as the responsibility of the Kad- Temple Sinai in Cranston. many people discussing the consider the Holocaust with Jewish stereo­ my family, I type. We are have been told Constructing Holocaust memories a rare breed. it was likely Other than that many of Where mind that also has perhaps L.A.'s larg­ Odyssey of Daniel Bennahmias, my siblings, my ancestors est number of H olocaust survi­ Sonderkommando, a lesser-known I know only were affected meets museum vors. Holocaust story of destruction a handful of by the Holo­ Its subtly curvilinear structure, and survival of the Greek com­ blonde-haired, built into a hillside, has a low pro­ munity of mainly Sephardic caust, both as BY EDMO J. R ODMAN blu e-eye d victims and as file and "green" roof. Rothman Jews, sent to me by my relative Jews. I feel perpetrators. LOS ANGELES OTA) - Are and I entered via a downward and the author, Rebecca Fromer. like my physi­ The Holo­ you a Holocaust avoider? Not a ramp into a large exhibit space Daniel and his family were sent cal appearance, caust has denier, just someone like me who that is mostly below ground level. to Auschwitz by train. Their trip as well as my always piqued struggles with thinking about Rothman says the exhibit space, won't be forgotten; the museum mixed reli­ will include a representation of a my interest1 destruction, death and genocide. arranged in a horseshoe, will dim gious identity, both in and Do you sometimes catch your­ gradually to represent the dark­ cattle car. has hindered L.._...__ out of school. self thinking, "Can't I just think ening series of events represented As we entered the gallery area me from fully ELIZABETH FRIED When I read about this another time?" in the museum. slated for the labor, concentra­ e mbr ac in g the books and Yom H ashoah, Holocaust For a museum exhibit designer, tion camps and death camps, I my Jewish heritage. think that researched statistics, I was hor­ Memorial Day, is observed on presenting the Holocaust is remembered my friend of blessed going on March of the Living will rified. I couldn't understand why April 11; what should you do? a complicated task. The story memory, Rose Baumgold, a sur­ help me embrace my heritage and humans could treat members of There are lectures, sympo­ urgently needs to be told, but vivor of Auschwitz-Birkenau. finally feel like a part of my prac- their own race so terribly. Because sia and memorial concerts. You how? Forced into slave labor sewing could attend a service, read a With fading memory but still German uniforms, she fought book or talk to a relative about with a desire to reconnect, the back when she could by sewing someone who perished. You public wants documentation, the seams so they would quickly could visit a museum. the all-too-gruesome facts: How pull apart. The new Los Angeles Museum many, how, what was the time­ Along the wall and area that of the Holocaust is nearing the line? Too much detail or too will be dedicated to the world final stages of construction. I graphic and you are faced with response to the Holocaust, resis­ drive by the site every couple of the issue that has always thwarted tance and rescue, I thought, "This weeks and wonder, how will a me in these spaces: What draws is where Uncle Don will fit in." ~ new museum help me and others you in is what pushes you away. Donald Segel, my wife's uncle, Affordable temporary to face the tragedy? "You can't get out of the con­ was a member of the Rain­ ·Seeking an answer, with text of the tragedy," Rothman bow Division (42nd Division health insurance Holocaust Remembrance Day said later. "We need to be aware of the U.S. 7th Army) during approaching, I set out to the of our history, even if it's dark World War II. 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COMMUNITY Jewish Voice ~Herald April 2, 2010 PAGE 15 HOLOCAUST: Little-known story of bravery and cou.rage told through film From Page 1 total of 3,600 adults and students generations," said Lipworth. Abraham (now deceased), spent century ago. I look around me and series, a PBS program produced by from Rhode Island and south­ Rudolf Vrba's widow, Robin, two winters hiding from the Nazis my world seems so peaceful." WNET in New York. eastern Massachusetts viewed the also attended the Sunday morn­ in the woods in Poland, begin­ Her brother, Jake, age 16 and a Fast-forward more than 65 years film." Many public and private ing screening; they had been mar­ ning when he was 13. He was high school sophomore, studied from that historic escape in 1944 middle and high school students, ried for 31 years until Rudolf's separated from his family." Fifty the Holocaust at Midrasha, but their teachers and chaperones death in 2006, at age 81. Rudolf, years later, Abraham traveled to not yet at Cranston West High in German-occupied Poland to saw the film; on Sunday, students a prolific writer and scholar, had Australia to be a witness in the School. "Many people still say that March 2010 and the Showcase from several synagogues' religious maintained an extensive personal trial of a Ukrainian police officer, it [the Holocaust] did not happen, Cinema in East Greenwich. On schools attended a film showing. library; Robin is now organizing an informant. "Unfortunately, so it should be taught," said Jake, three consecutive spring morn­ One event highlight was a her husband's Holocaust-related [he] was acquitted - too much who hopes to participate some ings - March 21, 22 and 23 - personal appearance by Jared papers and archived materials. "I time had passed," said Hilda. time on a March of the Living. Vrba's story and the truth about Lipworth, the PBS director of believe Rudy's collection of work Hilda's son, Steve, and his wife, "It still can happen," said Auschwitz were recently brought science programs and "Secrets of will be an invaluable resource for Esther, felt "overwhelmed" and Steve. "If people don't know home to our community when the the Dead" executive producer. future scholars," said Robin. "hit in the stomach" after viewing about it and don't take action, film, "Escape from Auschwitz," After introducing the film each the film. "My father-in-law talked history can repeat itself" AUDIENCE RESPONSE was made available to the public, morning, Lipworth remained to about it and so I take it personally," free of charge. answer questions, after the film SOMBER, HEARTFELT said Esther. "It is impossible to For more information about the The film event was part of this aired, from the multigenerational Aaron Gurtin, a college sopho­ express, in words, how I feel after Holocaust Education and Resource year's "Holocaust Through The audiences. "This is a unique oppor­ more and a H arry Elkin Midra­ watching this film." Center of RI, visit www.hercri.org or ca/1453-7860. Arts 2010" program of the Holo­ tunity [for me] to present the film sha Community High School Rebecca, who is Esther and caust Education & Resource ("Midrasha") teacher, said, "It hit to a live audience, something I Steve's daughter and Hilda's For more information about the Center of RI (HERCRI). me deeply. I've been on the March don't ever get to do when it goes granddaughter, is a freshman at Secrets ofthe Dead series, visit www. According to May-Ronny Zeid­ out on television," he said. Of all of the Living and have seen Aus­ Stonehill College in Easton, Mass. pbs.orglsecrets. man, HERCRI's executive direc­ the films he has produced in the chwitz and Birkenau. It was a Rebecca said, "There's still a lot of tor, the "Holocaust Through the past 10 years for the PBS "Secrets mind-boggling experience. It is prejudice in the world today, but I Nancy Abeshaus is a freelance writer Arts" program, funded annually of the Dead" series, he is particu­ the reason I've decided to become cannot imagine how it [the Holo­ in South Kingstown. Contact her at by the Soforenko Foundation, larly proud of "Escape from Aus­ a history major." Gurtin, of Cran­ caust] happened - and less than a [email protected]. uses a variety of media to tell the chwitz." "It revealed Auschwitz ston, currently teaches Midrasha Holocaust story. This year, the from the unique perspective of students 13 to 18 years old. story of the Holocaust is being one of the few people who escaped The Dinerman family UNFORGETTABLE FUN, three generations strong told through "Escape from Aus­ before liberation... Rudolf Vrba INCOMPARABLE chwitz/' which was televised in risked his life to tell the world and also from Cranston 2008 on PBS. what was happening at the death saw the film on Sunday. Hilda SURROUNDINGS "This has been an overwhelm­ camp. It was an obligation and an Dinerman, wife, mother and ing success," said Zeidman. "A honor to tell his story to today's grandmother, said, "My husband, Clmp Jori hu bffn part of the RI Jewish community since 1937 Jared Lipworth comments HERC's Art beautiful, newly developed campus sonal history, it evoked a very deep, 72-ocre site Family history emotional response in our family. & Writing magnificent waterfront info'rms filmmakers For;me, it was a vindication of my sailing, canoeing, koya~i ng approach to filmmaking." Contest s pacious cabins experience In his introductory remarks about comprehensive programming the film at the "Holocaust Through expansive rec hall the Arts" program, Lipworth 2010 theme is BY NANCY ABESHAUS sports fields and courts shared some of the letter's excerpts: Special to The Voice & Herald 'The Courage to dining hall with an inspiring view "1944. The most terrible year of two swimming pools my life ... March 19, when the Ger­ Resist' protected environment OW DOES A filmmaker get mans occupied the whole coun­ highly skilled, coring staff H someone to care about the try. We found ourselves under PROVIDENCE - There's still worm, friendly atmosphere story he or she makes? For Jared the most terrible conditions. We time to enter the Holocaust Edu­ family feeling Located in Lipworth, the answer is clear: were subjected to a wild, vio­ cation and Resource Center of Wakefield, RI. "Make the story personal," he said. lent anti-Semitism cainpaign." Rhode Island's (HERC) 2010 Kosher dietary That philosophy drew him to the "... the news from home [Budapest] Art & Writing Contest. laws observed. story of Rudolf Vrba, initially a was terrible. Jews were forced to An integral part of the Holo­ Ropes Challenge Course little-known Holocaust story. move into assigned houses, they caust Through the Arts 2010 pro­ Vrba was a prisoner for 21 months had to wear the yellow star when gram is the annual contest; this and seven days before he escaped they were allowed to go outside year's theme is "The Courage to Expanded Theater from Auschwitz with fellow for two hours a day. Ghettos were Resist." Programs inmate, Alfred Wetzler. Vrba's built in the countryside. They put Middle and high school stu­ singular purpose: to reveal to the Jews into railway wagons; in the dents from Rhode Island, Mas­ world the true story of Auschwitz summer heat, 70-80 of them into sachusetts and beyond are and the "unknown destination" of one wagon, which was locked ... encouraged to submit essays, Jewish deportees from throughout some of these wagons were stand­ essays, poetry, artwork, photog­ Europe; and, in 1944, to stop the ing at the stations for days with raphy, videos, plays, Web sites or Germans' plan to murder 800,000 crying women inside begging for PowerPoint presentations. Reaching up Hungarian Jews. someone to open the doors, so they Last year, HERC received a During the filming, Lip­ could put the corpses out. There are total of 300 entries and expects A program for children with special needs worth's goal of "making the no words to describe these inhu­ many more this year. story personal" hit close to home. man, barbarous times. The terrible Prizes will be awarded at the Two - two week sessions thoughts about those closest to Lipworth's mother-in-law showed Art & Writing Contest ice cream Ages 11 -14 him a letter that her father, Tibor me, wondering which wagon they social on Sunday, May 16 at 6 Foldes, a shoe manufacturer in might be in ..." p.m. at the Warwick Mall food Hungary during World War II, court. Before the awards cer­ FOR REGlfflATION INFORMATION CAll: had written in 1945. Sent to rela­ Jared Lipworth is the executive pro­ emony, many of the entries are tives in America, it described the ducer of the .film, ''Escape from Aus­ mounted and displayed at the 401-463-3110 fate of their Hungarian relatives. chwitz." The .film is part of the "Secrets Warwick Mall for public viewing. Foldes' letter coincided so closely ofthe Dead series," a program produced The deadline for entries is April with that of Vrba's story. "It was by WNET in New York that airs on 16. The first prize winners in art chilling to read these words from PBS. For more information about and writing receive prize money. the Jewish Hungarian perspec­ the "Secrets of the Dead~ series, visit tive after spending so much time www.pbs.org/secret. For more information ahout the working on the film, and learning contest, visit www.hercri.org, and how Rudolf Vrba had worked to Nancy Abeshaus is a freelance click on "events,' or call HERC at writer in South Kingstown. Contact save these very people," said Lip­ 453-7860. worth. "The letter had such a per- her at [email protected]. wwwjvhri.org PAGE 16 Jewish Voice ~Herald April 2, 2010 HEALTH CHILDBIRTH: Can be a rollercoaster of emotions Fro m Page 1 changes, fatigue and sleeplessness occupational disability last a few days and arise from the frequently occur anyway with a - and has the "addi­ rapid hormonal changes associ­ new baby, said Pearlstein, diag­ tional well-established ated with childbirth. If, however, nosing PDD can be challenging. effect of poor cognitive, those mood changes don't go away "But, a postpartum woman who emotional and behav­ in a few days, said Pearlstein, is not able to enjoy her usual rela­ ioral development in women should tell their physi­ tionships and activities, is tearful the infant arid children." cian, as they may be experiencing at times, has low self-esteem about Thus, getting help fo r postpartum depression (PPD). her role as a mother, and has dif­ the mom with PPD is In contrast with "postpartum ficulty sleeping even when her essential for her as well blues," PPD gene.rally requires infant is sleeping, should receive as for the health and intervention and treatment of an evaluation fo r depression," wellbeing of her infant some kind. Symptoms are consis­ said Pearlstein. "It's imperative and other children. to identify and treat PPD. There tent with those of depression - loss D AY HOSPITAL UN IQUE are screening scales, such as the IN R HODE I SLAND Women & Infants H ospital has the only mother-baby unit in the THIS BABY IS in a nursery at the Day Hospital, a program run by country that's designed Women & Infants Hospital in Providence. to help postpartum combination of therapy - indi­ lies First Rhode Island (" Families women (a nd women experienc­ vidual, couple or fa mily - stress­ First"), a nonprofit organization ing depression and anxiety during reduction classes, and other that modeled its program on one pregnancy) with these issues, said programs, such as classes in moth­ begun by JFCS, matches volunteer Dr. M argaret H oward, a clinical ering skills. mentors with new moms, among psychologist who was hired to run "A lot of moms may have had its other programs. the program, which began in Feb­ two or three other babies with­ Building community is key, said ruary 2000. The D ay H ospital, as out any mood symptoms," said Sally H arrison, clinical director at it's called, is an outpatient hospital H oward. "W e see moms who Families First, that helps moms model for women who need more are high sc hool dropouts, as well feel part of the "sisterhood of than outpatient services to treat as hig~,ly educated professional motherhood" and improves their and manage their PPD. "[It] allows women. enjoyment of parenting. "M ore the entire fa mily to be together in The multi-disciplinary staff than half of our moms are first­ the evening," said H oward, "and includes a clinical team of social time moms who don't always know /Women & Infants Hospital that gives us a much better gauge workers, psychiatric clinical nurse how to access help," said Harrison. CLINICAL NURSE SPECIALIST Aimee Grause, PCNS, talks with a of the progress the women may be specialists, a psychiatrist and a Judy Weisblatt, a Families First pregnant patient at the Day Hospital. making in treatment." fulltime nursery attendant who mentor, has found great satisfac­ of interest or pleasure in activi- Edinburgh Postnatal D epression On average, women are treated cares fo r the babies when they're tion in helping her mentee mom ties for at least two weeks, sleep Scale, that women can complete." for one to two weeks at the D ay not with their moms. and playing with her "surrogate disturbance, change in appetite, Screening and treatment are H ospital which can accommo­ ·grandchildren," the children of her low energy, poor concentration, essential, for mom and children. T HE GENESIS FOR THE ' date up to nine patients at a time. mentee. "It's hard to reach out for feelings of worthlessness or guilt, According to Pearlstein, PPD Women come with their babies D AY H OSPITAL help when you're in the midst of and, sometimes, thoughts of sui- has consequences of depression M onday through Friday from 9 Pregnant and post-partum women PPD," she said. "Hopefully, some­ cide. Because low energy, appetite - emotional pain and social and a.m. to 2:30 p.m., and receive a were reluctant to go to traditional one in the family, the pediatrician psychiatric hospitals, according or the obstetrician will pick up on to H oward. M any women were the symptoms and try to help [the uncomfortable on a mixed ward mom] take the first step . - mixed in gender and diagnoses W eisblatt, whose children are • - and breast-feeding moms didn't . 27 and 23, experienced some iso­ wa nt to be separated from their lation herself when her children babies, she said. were very young. H appy that there CAMPlQ!!!EN'S POND The mother-baby D ay H ospi­ are so many more resources avail­ tal is loosely modeled after those able to young mothers, now, such www.campJorl.com in Europe; but there, the moth­ as mothers' groups held in syna­ ers and babies are often admit­ gogues and churches, or through • New features for Day camp ted as inpatients into psychiatric other secular entities, she said. • Transportation from hospitals. "We're fortunate," said The Families First volunteers Howard, "that Women & Infants Providence and Warwick, range from mid-20s to early 70s, recognized that PPD is sometimes so some are peers and others are • Two week sessions starting part of the whole childbirth expe­ like mothers and grandmothers. June 29 through August 17 rience. It's the most common com­ Another mentor mom from the plication of childbirth." Jewish community, who asked not • Increased activity choices O nce a woman is ready to leave to be identified to protect the pri­ • Wednesday night overnights the D ay H ospital, she has an indi­ vacy of her mentees, was ready to vidually crafted outpatient plan - work with babies and young moth­ • Getting ready to step into tailored fo r her needs - that might ers, after several elderly people overnight camping include individual or group, family she'd helped in an earlier volunteer or couples therapy and, when capacity had died. "I love being • Spirited family style appropriate, medication. with the babies and seeing how meals in our dining hall Anxiety is the other side of the they grow and prosper," this East • Dietary laws observed coin of depression, said Debbie Side woman said. "And seeing the Whitehill, LICSW, the director young women who are so fright­ • Programs provided of the visiting moms' program at ened in the beginning, and all of a Jewish Family & Children's Ser­ sudden, they're moms." by our Israeli staff vice UFCS) of Waltham, Mass. • Ropes Challenge Course "When the anxiety interferes S HAM.E WORSENS with the mother-baby attachment, A BAD SITUATION • Shabbot Experience that's a problem." The shame some women feel, FOR REG/STRATTON INFORMATTON CONTACT: -~-. 11.M. .._ said Whitehill, complicates an OTHEil RESOURCES CAMP JORI, 1065 Worden's Pond , Wakefield , RI ~ already challenging situation. "The The Women & Infa nts D ay CALL: 401-463-3170 _ ~ _ media portray [the birth of] a baby Hospital is just one of many Email: [email protected] as blissfully wonderful and joyous, resources available in the greater Rhode Island community. Fami- See WOMEN, Page 32 wwwjvhri.org Jewish Voice ~ Herald April 2, 2010 PAGE 17 TWO STORES/MIX & MATCH

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wwwjvhri.org PAGE 18 Jewish Voice <\,Herald April 2, 2010 IS J\EL Seasoned traveler, first-timers to Israel enthralled Mission Possible delighted and gratifi ed to finally make the trip, after some other trips to Israel are earlier efforts to go had been unsuccessful. At age 74, neither remarkable Monique nor her husband, 82, Bv VOICE & H EIIALD STAFF found the pace overwhelming, voiceherald@J FRI .org despite filling their days with visits to a Druse village, two kibbutzim, EWS AND CHRISTIANS, the Dead Sea, the Golan Heights, first-time visitors to Israel and and more. "When my husband saw seasoned travelers - all can the notice in The Jewish Voice & Jfind something meaningful Herald about the trip, we said, 'We memorable in a Mission Pos­ can't wait any more to go."' The sible trip, a Federation-sponsored guide, she said, gave them a com­ visit, to the country. We talked plete history oflsrael; although she with some of the 14 people (five knew the nation's history, seeing it of whom are area residents) who first-hand was eye-opening. "It's recently returned from the most very stunning to see what's really been accomplished," she said, "and recent Mission Possible trip, / Sharon Hayden from March 1 to 11; these trips to see the commitment of so many MISSION POSSIBLE PARTICIPANTS in a private home in a Druze village. The couple, right, seated, is are programs of the Jewish Fed­ Jewish people from all over the Fred and Monique Chaffa. Patty Gold is standing, left, (in shorts), talking with three other Mission erations of North America and the world." Possible participants, Jeff Adelman (obscured), Belinda Lieberman (with her back to the camera) Jewish Federation of Rhode Island Asked wt,ether she had any and Jim Lieberman, seated. The owner of the home prepared a meal for them; his kitchen was CTFRI). regrets or disappointments about kosher for visitors, as certified by a rabbi, Hayden wrote. Patty Gold, who has taught the trip, Monique was quick to too, he was willing to make dif­ America are in Israel. "I did not packed; we explored many places many Voice & Herald readers and answer. "I wish we could have gone earlier and see the progress in ferent arrangements for us to visit realize all the wonderful things the that we may have missed if on our [sites], including JFRI is involved in," said Hayden. own. It's amazing to see how Israel the Church of "I am already spreading the word." builds roads, buildings, pedes trian the Holy Sepul­ Patty Gold's friend, Geoffrey bridges, bike paths, parks, how it chre in Jerusa­ Matter, was poetic in his recollec­ farms to grow food for its people, lem." tions of his trip. He wrote, "The how its shops are supported locally As a Christian land had on its spring face, from and how people thrive there. It was who is very inter­ the fast-flowing Jordan River, to an incredible journey to witness ested in learning pockets of green in the Judean the present day bustle and to learn about other cul­ desert. Both the biblical landscape about the elaborate 2,500-year old tures, the trip, of Neot Kedumim and the botani­ ruins of days past." for Hayden, was cal gardens of Ein Gedi were sur­ Bradley Laye, JFRI's chief phi­ a once-in-a-life­ prisingly lush in the arid country.. . lanthropy officer, said, "Whether time experience. the remains of Masada show scars you1re a seasoned veteran or visit­ Just as H ayden from the Roman siege, and the ing Israel for the first time in your learned more Crusader walls of the Old City life, Mission Possible, is the most about Jewish tra­ attest to a land where a lasting affordable and eye-opening mis­ ditions, such as peace is still being sought." sion anyone can go on. This mis­ lighting candles What most moved Matter were sion has it all. We are proud that on Shabbat, she the faces of the youth. "There members of our Rhode Island was a source of was much optimism in the eyes community traveled with partici­ knowledge for of Arab children when we vis­ pants from around the country to the Jewish tous ited their school. The Ethiopian learn, explore, and fall in love with pa rti cipants teenagers glowed with pride about Israel, just as so many others have !Sharon Hayden about Christian what they have accomplished .... the on past Mission Possible trips." SHARON HAYDEN STANDS with some students in the courtyard of an Israeli traditions. young soldiers were relaxed and Arab school. She wrote, "They were the most beautiful children with wonder­ Hayden confident ..a lt is up to these new Other Mission Possible trips are ful spirits. When we entered into the courtyard they surrounded us and were enj oyed visiting generations to discard the yokes of available this year. For more infor­ shaking our hands and so happy to greet us and share with us.· the Druse vil- bitterness and conflict so that all mation, visitwwwjFNA.org. their children to swim (at the the [nation]." There was so much !age, a vocational can heal and truly live in a land of school for Ethiopian teens and dis­ milk and honey." Jewish Community Center of to assimilate in such a short time, And, seasoned traveler Gold, Rhode Island pool), calls Israel but Monique and her husband covering how active and engaged said, "Every day was action- "the most fasci- were impressed the Jewish Federations of North nating country with the guide on Earth." And, "lt was an incredible who, she said, Gold, who had "went out of his been to Israel journey to witness way to explai n five times before everything." this most recent the present day Sharon trip, said, "I'd bustle and to learn Hayden, go again and invited to again on a Fed­ about the elaborate accompany eration tour. I the Chaffas liked the pace, 2,500-year old ruins on their trip to the education, of days past." Israel, said, "It the history and was the most the insight. Our amazing expe­ guide, Tai, who rience of my was a brilliant, Patty Gold life; from the fun and amaz­ beginning to ing historian, the end, it was provided an eight-day structured, fabulous." Initially fa irly quiet on Zionist, yet global, view of Israel the trip and absorbing all she was

and its complexities." seeing, Hayden said, "When the /Sharon Hayden First-timers Monique and guide found out that I was Chris­ PATTY GOLD, IN red sweatshirt, dances in an Israeli Arab school. The dancing took place after the Fred Chaffa of Barrington were tian and a couple of others were, Mission Possible participants feasted on a buffet that the teachers had prepared for them. wwwJvhri.org F~7\IILY Jewish Voice cz.,Herald April 2, 2010 PAGE 19 Share your family stories at Passover

growing memories, commentaries, know them to L'dorvador and memorabilia of each family. learn about them. B Y K AROLYN WHITE l(jndergarteners in Rivka Eskov­ Many years ago, Special to The Voice & Herald itz' class are busy making their my Aunt Frieda multimedia haggadot. Recently, gave us a matzah "In each and every generation they pretended to be slaves by tray that folds flat each person needs to see himseljl carrying blocks and sweetly sing­ for storage and herselfa s ifh e or shepersonally had ing, "B'chol D or Vador" ("In Every snaps together to come out ofEgypt. " Generation"). In the photo, their hold the matzah. From the haggadah haggadot page displays a photo of At first, it was a toy them depicting slaves with bricks to my son. Over THE JEWISH along with artwork, such as pyra­ time, it became ommunity Day mids made with sandpaper. The his special tray chool of Rhode Island children can confidently sing "M ah that he prepared CDS), we are honored Nishtanah" and adorably explain for the table. ow to contribute to the chain ofJ ewish the four questions. This generation the tray serves as continuity by linking our students is ready to be active participants a reminder of this with their Jewish past and enabling in their family seders. l 'dor v ador. remarkable matri­ them to be part of the knowledge­ Their haggadot and knowledge are arch of the White able Jewish future. Their learn­ forging a strong link in the chain family. Although ing about Passover and the Pesach ofJewish continuity. my son did not seder creates perfect opportunities Marcia Kaunfer, the Judaic know Frieda, he for passing on our traditions, I ' dor studies teacher at the JCDS, has learned about SIMCHA RACKOVER, LEFT, and Esme Ginsburg show their haggadah made with vador, generation to generation. reflects, "Now, as I look forward her life and per- Rivka Eskovitz, the kindergarten and first-grade Judaic studies teacher at JCDS. Through studying the seder, they to having our children and grand­ sonality from the learn about and explore defining children at our seder, I miss those many Passover stories we share moments in our history, our beliefs from the previous generation who about her. The first Jewish prin­ and values. By making personal are no longer with us. H owever, cipal in the Boston public school FOR HELPFUL PASSOVER RESOURCES, and modern connections to the we always feel their presence so system, Frieda was a wonderful texts and stories, they fulfill the deeply as all the past s'darim come teacher and a role model for all her VISIT THE JCDS PASSOVER BLOG: mitzvah of considering our stories together in our memories. I love nephews and nieces. HTIP:/f PASSOVERJCDSRI.BLOGSPOT.COM/ the fact that the seder is one of What family keepsakes on your those special times when family seder table promote family stories? Documenting keepsakes "Our special memories are forged. So my chil­ D oes the family know that the dren's handmade haggadot, along beautiful ruby glass dish was part • With a paint marker pen (Zig Painty), write information on the keepsakes remind with many "make-it and bake­ of a set won at the movies back in bottom of an item. If possible, include the complete name of the orig­ it" Pesach-decorated plates, now the 1940s? The lovely silverware inal owner(s), relationship, city, year, etc. us fondly of family join the "real" seder plates that we with the fancy engraved letter "F" have as heirlooms from my parents is from the Frankenthal family. members. What • Take photos of the items. G lue the photos on cardstock and write or and Alvan's parents. Amazingly, Who were they? At your seder this type information on labels and place under the photos. keepsakes on your Elie and Oren can now even share year, try to highlight some of your their own creations from their own keepsakes and see what memories • Insert papers into sheet protectors and put them in a ring binder seder table promote elementary school days with their and discussions they elicit. that has a clear overlay on the front, where a descriptive album cover own children! ow that's the /'dor can be inserted. family stories?" vador blessing we are thankful Karolyn White has been the librar­ for!" ian at the } CDS of Rhode Islandfor 1his is an easy-to-make Passover heirlooms as though we ourselves have been Our special Passover keepsakes 17 years. album that yourfamily can treasure. there. Thus enriched, our students not only remind us fo ndly of family bring new life and enrichment to members who are not with us any­ their fa milies' seders, adding to the more, but help those who did not l 1 A PJ Library hook evocatively depicts the holiday j Stories upon stories be our biggest story, so important child at the beginning of this that we've centered a major holiday story. Unlike the other Isra­ for Passover on it. Telling it is the main point elite slave children, he boldly of the Passover seder, and the hag­ outwits the slave masters and B Y J o 11 N T. L ANDRY gadah is simply Midrash on Torah, brings his father and brothers Special to The Voice & Herald giving God all the credit without extra drink during the day. H e even mentioning Moses! also spies on Pharaoh's pro­ NE OF MY favor­ H ere in 21st century America, cessions through town. The ite parts of Judaism though, this version has less and title gives away his one fear: 0 is how we tell stories less immediate relevance. W e now H e doesn't dare join the others upon stories. W e take have freedoms in society and poli­ in evening dips to cool off. the initial account in Torah or tics that earlier generations could Soon Nachshon grows elsewhe re have only hoped fo r. So how to up enough to be forced into and embel­ make the story compelling, espe­ hard labor. The years of dull, lish or even cially for kids? dusty work pass slowly, and redirect it The PJ Library has a wonderful he starts to lose his youthful with a new M idrash that does exactly that. The exuberance. H e knows that story. The awkwardly titled Nachshon, Who his family had been free many idea of this Was Afraid to Swim tells a fluid generations ago, but now he Midrash story that will teach kids a vital fears he will always be a slave. is to bring insight about slavery and freedom. Then Moses arrives and out the Like several PJ Library books, raises his hopes. When Nach­ underlying it's a story upon a story upon a shon still declines a swim theme of story, since it retells a rabbinic with his friends, M oses gently JOHN T. LANDR- an old story Midrash on the Exodus account. counsels him, "Real freedom of the slaying of the first-born camp. in a way Nachshon (pronounce "Nach" as means facing your fears and over­ here) and the people get away. 1he people panic, but ach- that resonates with re.iers now. in "Bach"), who gets only passing coming them." They think they're free, then the See PASSOVER, Page 20 The exodus from Eupt might mention as an adult in Torah, is a The plagues come (no mention army storms onto their seashore wwwjvhri.org PAGE 20 Jewish Voice 6{_,Herald April 2, 20 10 Playful Passover practices Customs around the A knock is heard at this year's seder a the front door. production you won't world can entertain Seder leader: "Who forget. could that be?" If lea rning about at Pesach The seder leader different Jewish then gets up and holiday customs B Y T AM I L EHM AN-WILZIG opens the door wide Special to The Voice & Herald throughout the year so everyone can see strikes your fa ncy, the guest. please visit my blog, TH PASSOVER Seder leader: http://tlwkidsbooks. upon us, we're "Where are you blogspot.com/, where W all asking, "H ow coming from ?" you will find a new ca n we make this Guest: "The land of posti ng every two year's seder different from all Egypt." weeks. other seder nights?" The answer Seder leader: Enjoy your seder. ca n be found in my book, a PJ "What!! You're no Library selection, Passover Around longer a slave?" Tami Lehman-Wil­ the World. Filled with Passover PASSOVER Guest: "No. Now I zi'g is an award-win­ customs from around the globe, Around the am free." ning Israeli-American this book provides lots of food World Seder leader: "And children's book author. fo r thought. If you don't have the where are you going?" ~ Her children's books book (yet), let me get you started ______with a Guest: "To Jerusa­ include H lik Lak, lem." Tasty Bible Stories; wo n - At that point, every­ Keeping the Pro mise, derfu I "What! one sitting around the which received a 2005 Turkish table applauds and the International Reading You're no c u s tom guest is invited in. Association Teachers' t h a t You can end your Choice A ward and the longer a pl aces play ri ght here, or New York State Read­ children slave?" you ca n embellish ing Association's Char­ ce nter- the Turkish custom lotte Award; Passover stage. TAMI LEHMAN-W ILZIG with one of her many children's books. by combining it with Around the W orld, Turkish Jews li terally have a two more - the first the recipient of an first act to their seder. As the seder some Egyptian Jews ca n then be the matzah "sack" is placed on from Yemen and the second from Honorable M ention by the Jewish leader brea ks the middle matzah incorporated. Egyptian Jews tie a his/her shoulder. Egypt. The Yemenite custom ca lls Book Council for the Sydney Taylor in half and covers one part of piece of matzah into a small sack If I've gotten you r creative for the ancient Israelite to walk Awards 2008; H anukkah Around the ajikomen, a designated guest made out of a napkin, placing it juices flowing, sit down with your inside the house with a wood the W orld; Zvuvi 's Israel; M ayer leaves the table, quietly puts on a on one's shoulder (the same way a children and write up the entire cane. Circling the table, she or he Aaron Levy and His Lemon Tree; homemade costume of an ancient slave would ca rry an object). They script. Then discuss costumes. tells everyone about life as a slave and Lotty's Lace Tablecloth. Israelite, then slips outside the then pass it around the table from You may want to have more than and the miracles that the person front door. The play is ready to shoulder to shoulder. M y sugges· one ancient Israelite - perhaps witnessed. When she or he finally begin and it goes like this: tion here is to continue the play. former male and female slaves. sits down, a custom practiced by H ave everyone say something as Think about props as well. M ake PASSOVER: Is an opportunity to create new stories From Page 19 I've been to adult seders that lions' den, we can make up ver­ talk about freedom from fear, and sions not only more palatable to shon repeats M oses' words, trusts here's a kid-oriented version with kids but also more memorable. I in God and slowly steps into the the same powerful message. often start with a minor, earthy water. When his head is about to Our 6-year-old tw in sons, Eli detail and build the story around go under, God sees that the people and Aaron, don't get most of this, that, but the possibilities are limit· truly are ready fo r the hard journey but now they have a lively story to less. to freedom. The waters part, and impress the point in their minds. You don't even need to work Nachshon and Moses lead the way And, it gives them an opportunity in a theme of the original text. to safety. to think of their fears. Just be creative and have fun. It's also a story that we'll inse rt It's not sacrilegious at all - even in our seder, now that the boys the "offi cial" midrashic literature "The haggadah is are past the "flying frog" seders of has some whoppers. It's actually an open treasury, before. And that's fine; the hag­ what keeps our tradition alive. gadah is an open treasury, where where we can pick we can pick and choose what to j ohn T Landry is a freelance include, and add new material, writer specializing in business, as and choose what too, as long as we follow the basic well as a member efThe Voice & structure. H erald's editorial board. He and his to include, and add W e can do the same retelling wife, Rochelle R osen, live in Provi­ year-round, and not just through dence with their twin sons. Nachshon, Who Was Afraid to Swim, by D eborah Bodin new material, too." Cohen, Kar-Ben Publishing, 2009. The PJ Library books. From_the Garden of Eden to Daniel in the

wwwjvhri.org Jewish Voice ~ Herald April 2, 2010 PAGE 21 Passover past and present Creating new family ance from Egypt, from slavery to freedom. memories, relishing Preparing for Passover was no easy task. My parents cleaned the old ones house, shlepped Passover dishes, pots, pans and utensils from the B Y BAHBAR,I S II EE!l attic to the kitchen, scoured, Special to The Voic e & Herald kashered, grocery-shopped and shopped some more. Only when HIS IS THE time of alJ that was done could my mother year is when I miss my begin cooking her traditional T parents the most. My Passover meals. father's H ebrew name Whether we lived in Rhode was Pesach, and Passover was his Island, Massachusetts, Michigan, favorite holiday. Months ahead of Illinois or Connecticut, my hus­ time he would start to prepare for band, our sons and I vowed never the holiday, practicing melodies to miss one of Poppa's seders. from the seder. Unfortunately he Every year we brought a new ritual could not, nor can I, carry a tune. object to enhance the table. We What he lacked in musical abi lity, added Elijah's cup, a seder plate, however, he made up in enthusi­ a matzah cover, and pretty small asm! dishes for chrein (horseradish) and For as long as I can remember, salt water. One year, when I was year after year, my folks hosted the particularly ambitious, I embroi­ dered a pillowcase to cover the pillow used for reclining at the "We hope that Jodd table. These memories will be with and Ram, Penelope us forever! I now have all my folks' Passover and Philip will possessions, and I have inherited the seders, with all that the holiday THESE CRAFTS ARE used at the Sheer family seder. Barbara made the hand-embroidered pillow­ embrace Judaism entails. There are two new little case, depicting the Four Questions many years ago. Penelope made the Kiddush cup, and Jodd Pesachs in our lives: Philip Jodd created the ceramic seder plate. The Sheers also use the finger puppets to keep the children and love Pesach called Jodd, and Philip M eir called engaged and interested at the seder table. Philip. Dayyenu! We are grate­ as did my beloved ful because they and our other plastic knives, the boys can safely a prize. At the appropriate time, From our family to yours, a father, their great­ two grandchildren, Penelope and cut them. every child (every child who is still frailiche Pesach. May generations Ram, bring special meaning to our Most importantly, the children awake, that is!) will open the door be together for a meaningful cel­ grandfather." celebrations. can participate in the seder ser­ to usher in Elijah the prophet. ebration. Young children love to be vice. What fun it will be for them To keep them interested and involved! This year, our Rhode to dip the wine as we recite the content during the seder, there will Barbara Sheer, a retired educator, seders both nights. That adds up Island grandsons wilJ cut straw­ Ten Plagues! J odd, Penelope, and be crayons and Passover sticker/ chairs Pf Library's Grandparents to approximately 50 years worth! berries for fruit salad, help me Ram are anxious to ask the Four activity books. Small ten plague Corner. She and her husband live Everyone was included - family make fudgies and matzah balls, Q,estions and, in so doing, they toys that we've started to accumu­ in Rhode Island, and their happiest and friends, neighbors, Jews who and cut carrots and celery for will bring us much nahkes. Not late will amuse them, as well. hours are spent with theirfour grand­ needed a home away from home chicken soup. I learned from their to be left out, 2-year-old Philip We hope that Jodd and Ram, children. on Passover, and gentiles who pre-kindergarten teachers at the will joyfulJy lead us in the chorus Penelope and Philip will embrace wanted to experience a seder. With Jewish Community Day School of dayyenu. All four will search Judaism and love Pesach as did my my father as leader, 20 to 30 of us of Rhode Island, that if I parboil for the hidden ajikomen and, no beloved father, their great-grand­ participated, recalling our deliver- carrots and let them cool, using matter who finds it, each wi ll win father. Child-friendly seder is fun for all A really Lo ng seder? meaningful, and that we shouldn't and ones I borrowed from water things down for kids. On friends. Our great room was Maybe not this year! the other hand, I wanted to foster turned into a giant Bedouin positive memories and for it to be, tent. By Jamie Faith Woods well, fun. The day before school Special to 1he Voice & H erald It was an experiment, really. I vacation began, I noticed an wasn't sure how the adults who enormous mural in Eliora's "Ifpeop le never did silly things were invited would respond, pre-K classroom at the nothing intelligent would ever and I do aim to please all of my Jewish Community Day get done." guests. We also didn't have enough School of Rhode Island. Ludwig Wittgenstein space for all 17 guests in our small I asked her teacher what would become of the 'M A HUGE fan of a mural, and so it trans­ really long seder fi lled "All of the grownups pired that one wall of Iwith endless divergences our tent was the mural of from the haggadah, lots of love this haggadah; no pirimidot in the desert, ad lib, chi ldhood stories inter­ one missed the really which added a very fes­ jected, the occasional drink­ tive feel. And we all ing game and re ally raucous long version of used a haggadah that was singing. But I'm a not in my made for 3-5 year olds, 20s anymore. And I have two the seder." which I had gotten from young daughters to consider. a workshop at Temple Instead of trying to make our dining room, so I decided to fully Beth-El. haggadah less boring for them, last go for it and embrace the notion Not only did all of the year I decided to make the seder all that this seder was goi ng to be grown-ups love this hag­ about the kids. On the one hand, I "uber" fun. gadah, no one, and I mean THE COSTA-WOODS Family : Jamie, Kelila, Matt an d Eliora felt a bit torn. I think it's important Guests were asked to arrive in no one, missed the really positive memories for everyone, grade general studies educator at the for children to see they are a part clothes they might wear through long version of the sedcr. We used 5 and under, and 30 and older. Jewish Commu11ity Day School of of a larger picture, that g rown-ups the desert. I hung up every sheet in instruments and potted parsley, Rhode Isla11d. She lives in Cra11ston have seders because they are still the house, along with tablecloths and in the end, I think we built Jamie Faith Woods is the fifth with her two daughters and husband. wwwjvhri.org r ., PAGE 22 Jewish Voice Sz_,Herald April 2, 2010 G s The PJ Library Family Spotlight: The Deaners

Bv N ICOLE KATZMAN that other members Special to The Voice & Herald of his family have different traditions WHAT ARE THE and beliefs, and we :names of your family can celebrate with Q. members, where do you them as well. Con­ live, and do you have any tinuing family tra­ children? ditions is really what re Amanda and Joshua is important to us Deaner. W e li ve on the East Side as a Jewish family, of Providence where Joshua is a as well as creating broker at Coldwell Banker and also new ones with our an artist. I work at Benefit Strate­ Julian. We really gies, LLC. Our son is Julian, 21 want him to under­ months, who attends the YMCA stand the mean­ for day care. ing and value of Q: What are your family's interest celebrating Jewish and hobbies? traditions so, we A: We have only lived in Rhode can continue these Island for a year-and-a-half, so traditions for years one of our favorite things to do to come. While is to explore the state. When the he might not quite weather is nice, we will pick a understand what we town to explore. If we are lucky, it are doing now, we will have at least one antique store know he will in the for us and an ice cream parlor for future. Julian. Q: H ow has The Q: D escribe your family's routines Pf L ibrary benefited and any ' extra-curricular activities your family? What is that yourfamily participates in. Julian's favorite book A: Since we are all so busy, we and why? really try to squeeze as much as A: The books we can into each day. Julian really have really been enjoys attending Music Together great. We love one night a week, and we make reading them sure to spend a good amount of together, and they time each night playing before have become some JOSHUA AND AMANDA Deaner with their son, Julian. bedtime. of Julian's favor- nection and the Rhode Island Q: Will you describe how your Nicole Katzman is the director Q: D escribe what being Jewish ites. Julian's most special story is of Kosher Chili Cook-off. The com­ family celebrates Passover? The Pj Library and Shalom Baby, means to your family. Is it attend­ Before You Were Born by Howard munity has been really welcoming A: W e always celebrate with programs of the Bureau of Jewish ing services, attending day school, Schwartz. It is such an interesting to us since our arrival las t fall , and Joshua's family and have a large Education of Rhode Island and the camp, traveling to Israel, reading Pf book with gorgeous illustrations. it has been very easy and enjoyable seder together. W e are really Jewish Federation of Rhode Island. L ibrary books, etc.? Q: Has your family become more to be a part of this community. excited because one of Julian's Ifwo uld like yourfamily to be fea­ A: I [Amanda] converted to involved with the Rhode Island Q: What has been yourfavorit e Pf favor ite books is a child's hagga­ tured in The Pf Spotlight, please con­ Judaism in 2003, and having a Jewish community since The Pf Library community event and why? dah and all year he has been talk­ tact Nicole Katzman at JJJ-0956, Jewish family and raising a Jewish Library books have been coming to A : Our family's favorite event ing about "crackers" (matzah). W e ext. 180 or [email protected]. child is very important to me. It your home? was the "Kol Echad: One Voice" can't wait to fully explain to him is also very important to us that A: W e have become involved concert this past December. It was the true meaning. while we are Jewish, we want with the Young Leadership Net­ such a great event that brought so Julian to understand and respect work, the Jewish Volunteer Con- many different people together. Tal~e a few minutes The front door was open. H er different dolls at her dad 's house, Her dad was nodding and saying, When parents brother was inside already, run­ and she didn't think that they were "Uh huh," or "That's great!" to her ning around and making a lot of set up the right way. brother. divorce, transitions noise. She dropped her backpack She didn't like it that her parents Meanwhile, he began patting are esp ecially and coat on the floor and slammed didn't live together anymore, that her head, and brushing her hair the door behind her. they were divorced. She missed her with his fingers. important whole family. She leaned up against him and Her father was sitting on the smelled his warmth. She had Bv M ARK BINDER "She leaned couch in the living room. He had missed that smell. It was more Special to The Voice & Herald a cup of coffee on the table in front powerful than the smell of the up against him of him. warm bread. HE LITTLE GIRL "Come and sit with me," he said , Her father put his arm around walked into the house and smelled his beckoning her with his hand. "Do her, opened a copy of Eloise and T upset. She hadn't had you want to read, or just sit and bega n reading. H er brother sat a good bus ride from warmth. She had cuddle?" down on the other side of her school. None of her friends wanted missed that smell." She stood still fo r a moment, father and listened, too. The little to si t next to her, and the boy she'd considering her options. At her girl got lost in the story. sat beside had smelled funny and mother's house, she could go to her When the book was done, they talked about a TV show she wasn't "Hello," her father called from room and watch a video. H er dad all went into the kitchen. H er MARK BINDER allowed to watch. At school, at the the li ving room. "Welcome home! had different rules, and she didn't father cut slices of still-warm "Pretty good," she said, end of the day, the little girl hadn't It's good to see you." li ke a lot of them. bread and spread them thickly mumbling because her mouth been paying attention when her There was the smell of fresh "Come on," he sa id, nod­ with butter. was full. "Pretty good." teacher had called her name, and bread in the air. ding his head, and smiling. The girl watched the butter as it Mark Binder is the author of1he everyone had laughed when the She frowned at her father. She She sighed, and dragged her feet melted. She poured herself a cup Bed Time Story Book and Clas­ teacher called her agai n. hadn't seen him in several days. over to the couch, plopped down of water. The first bite of the bread sic Stories for Boys and Girls. H is On the walk home from the bus, She wished she was at her mother's beside him, and snuggled in close. was del icious. her brother had run ahead, leavi ng house, because she'd set up her H er brother was still bouncing "So," her father as ked her. "How CD, ';II Holiday Present,• is due out in N ovember. i\1ark lives in Provi­ her to trudge by herself. dolls in the morning, and she had off the walls, talking his head off. are things?" den ce with hisfa mily. wwwjvhri.org FAMILY PAGES Jewish Voice &_,Herald April 2, 2010 PAGE 23 Our Pesach thoughts

EN I THINK The best Pesach memory that f the holiday of The two seder nights always comes into my head W esach I trunk of come into my mind. H as lots to do with how late I eedom, We're kings, so even dessert, our get to go to bed. That time, when out of slavery in afikomen, we eat reclined. There are also chol hamoed trips Egypt, Moshe did lead 'em The story of the Geulah from that are really cool. "Yitziyas Mitzrayim" - the the haggadah, he's got a rnitzvah But my number one Pesach Exodus - this experience is to tell, thought is there's no school! named. A father to his four sons, even The Jews were happy, and Pha­ the one who did rebel This poem was written by raoh was very much ashamed. the fourth grade of PrO'Vidence I recall that after the reciting of Hebrew Day School as part of I think of cleaning day and those questions numbered four, their discussion ofthe Pesach story night, every place in our house, We eat a yummy matzah sand­ with their teacher Rabbi Yechezk.el So that there aren't any crumbs wich, full of bitter maror. Yudkowsky. As they have studied PICTURED, FROM LEFT, Yisroel Lapin, Tzvi Golden, Shoshan Kapach, left, not even for a mouse. To remember four words, we the Torah portions devoted to the Chani Schochet, Tehila Kapach, Chana Haldorsen, Rivka Kaila Eating, using, or owning hametz drink four cups of wine. exodus this year, they have become Jakubowicz, Ness Burger and Adina Malka on Pesach is forbidden. A fifth cup for Eliyahu, we set quite the experts in this area. We are permitted to sell it, but up after we dine. then it must be hidden A Passover tale What to do with the young ones? Bv CHRIS P ARKER work. He was building a building! [email protected] The Pharoah and the Pharaoh was working harder than a mule. H e told us that if we helped PROVIDENCE - With Passover Jews - reinterpreted him, he'd give us huge money bags. here, our thoughts naturally turn Little by little, he started forcing us BY E lTAN V!LKER to spring and, then, summer. Next Jews to work. W hen we protested, Special to The Voice & Herald thought: What are the kids going Pharaoh said we assaulted him and to do this summer? How about the forced him to work, which is not y NAME IS J Camp at the Jewish Community Johnny. My grandpa something a king does. You can Center of Rhode Island QCCRI)? M is Reuven. I am 75 imagine the irony of those words. The JCCRI camp brochure years old. My job is However, I was not going to stand reveals activities for kids of all ages, to hunt down criminals. My dad for it! This time I would really from intense week-long sports was chief advisor to the Pharaoh assault Pharaoh. But I got caught programs - such as Elite National before he punched Pharaoh in the by Pharaoh's guards. They threw Soccer Camp - to arts and special­ face. My mother is the greatest veg­ me in a dungeon that smelled ized instruction. All camps include etable cook in the world. Unfortu­ worse than a pile of unwashed use of the JCCRI pool. nately, we all hate vegetables. Both undernrear to await my trial where There are half-day and full-day of my parents are still they would most likely camps for little kids (ages 2-5) like THESE BOYS ATTENDED a JCCRI camp last summer. What will your alive. I live in a man­ execute me. Camp K'ton and Camp Yeladim. boys - and girls - do this summer? sion with many slaves. Unlikely as it seems, Specialty camps, such as PeeWee I have no neighbors. I Pharaoh himself came Sports Camp and Prince and Prin­ get great food, I take a to me. H e said that cess Dance Camp, were all very APRIL horse for a walk twice he'll let me go if I rat popular last year, so sign up soon. VACATION a day, and I only get on my friends plotting For bigger kids, in 1st - 7th four hours of work! against him. I could grades, J Camp offers a great CAMP I'm pretty sure it's hear God telling me, basic camp and some great spe­ because of my old age. "D o not listen to him." cialty camps - Performing Arts Grades K to 6 However, much more I had a light inside my Camp, KidzArt: Cooking and April 2, 19, 20. 21, 22, 23 own head. God or free­ Arts Around the World and Rick important stuff has CIT (Counselors in Training) dom? I chose freedom. H arris Hoops Skills Basketball been going on. We Grades 7 to 10 Jews have been mul­ So now the Egyp- Camp. Each week, they have field trips, and a Travel Camp program tiplying by the millions. Pharaoh tians don't trust me offers daily excursions. keeps making announcements that anymore, and the Jews exiled Teens in 8th - 10th grades are he plans to stop the Jews' evil plan me after they'd learned what I'd encouraged to develop their leader­ FUN ACTIVITIES to join the Egyptians' enemies and done. Since this place is so hor­ ship skills as Counselors in Train­ and revolt. That's so ridiculous! The rible, I think I'll go live in Siberia. ing (CITs). SWIMMING only reason Pharaoh let me hear is Each camp is one-week long. because I never told him I'm a Jew. Eitan Vilker is a fifth grader at every day for the Jewish Community Day School With offerings from June 21-Sept. Smart move, wasn't it? Pharaoh 3, there's camp aplenty for families Grades K-6 must be as dumb as a creepy, crawly of Rhode Island. He wrote this story under the direction of his general with busy summer schedules. studies teacher, Jamie Faith Woods. Hours* 9am-4pm For a copy of the camp guide, visit Eitan lives with his family in East Early Arrival 8am-8:50am "When Pharaoh Greenwich. wwwjccri.org or call 861-8800 and ask for a copy to be mailed to you. Extended Day 4pm-6pm fma11y made his Space is limited move, 1 was ready." For more information call 401 .861 .8800 x146 cockroach in a closed cage in a cave. @_!=~~by t~~;rt?.~~:~. or email Later, I could swear a rock told ' - Magic - Picnics [email protected] me to speak to my fellow Jews and explain to them Pharaoh's plan. So - Balloon Sculpting - Grand Openings all are welcome! I did. Despite my warnings, all the - Face Painting - Corporate Events • Jews did was laugh. When Pharaoh ({a6Ce C{O"vn" g1bbydown.0IO"t~no1R'!Od9lli.nd Judith Rubenstein 91bbydownt!gm1il.

PAGE 24 Jewish Voice ~H erald April 2, 2010 COMMUNITY A musical feast at Torat Yisrael Financial planning • Richie Havens George Winston per­ semmars: Full of formed at Temple entertains a crowd Torat Yisrael; this year, the synagogue free advice Bv VOICE & H ERALD STAFf has welcomed blue­ WARWlCK -Tamarisk Assisted [email protected] grass musicians, Living and the Rhode Island Northern Lights; folk Chapter of Hadassah are jointly CRANSTON - Nearly all of us singer Tom Rush; and offering a free two-session finan­ attend synagogue at some time most recently, Richie cial planning seminar on Wednes­ or another for High Holiday and Havens, on Sunday, day, April 7 and 14, from 6:30 to Shabbat services, weddings, funer­ March 21. 8:30 p.m. at the Phyllis Siperstein als, b'nei mitzvahor, at a minimum, Some 200 people - Tamarisk Assisted Living Resi­ to take our children to Religious not exclusively Jewish dence in Warwick. School. But do most of us con­ and mostly of the Integrated Financial Partners, sider the synagogue as the place to "older-than-45" crowd Inc., affiliated with a Fortune go for secular music concerts? At - heard Havens sing. 500 financial services company Temple Torat Yisrael in Cranston Although Havens and with offices in Cranston and (and, in the not-too-distant future, performed at Wood­ /Temple Torat Yisrael around New England, will con­ relocating to East Greenwich), an RICHIE HAVENS stock, this was no duct the seminar. Presenters will initiative to bring musical talent raucous rock-and-roll ticular time." explain how to integrate the ser­ to the synagogue and open the tion, includes educational events concert, but a mellower, calmer And, they are pleased by the vices of one's accountant, lawyer, doors of the sanctuary to welcome such as these, which are open to performance, with Havens and feedback they've received about insurance broker and financial musical talent and community the public. another guitar player, Walter the event. "We've received letters planner to design and monitor a members from within and with­ Parks, playing. Among Havens' and emails praising us for hosting framework that supports an indi­ out the Jewish community, might Tamarisk Assisted L iving, a full­ reperto ire, performances," said Prosnitz. "We vidual's life goals. Asset alloca­ just change our service kosher residence, is at 3 Shalom "Here Comes are using our building to its fullest tion, risk tolerance, retirement thought pro­ Drive in Warwick. To reserve a place the Sun," "All capacity." planning, inflation, tax issues and cess. "lt's through music, at the seminar, call the concierge at These musical fundraising other vital investment issues will A synagogue Along the Tamarisk, at 732-0037. For further sculpture, painting, Watchtower," events will continue, even after the be addressed. serves the spi r- information and driving directions, and "You Are move to East Greenwich, though The mission of the Rhode Island itual, social, contact the Rhode Island Chapter dance and more that So Beautiful," they may be held in a venue other Chapter of Hadassah, the Ameri­ cultural and office at 463-3636 or ChapterRhode­ garnered the than the new synagogue building, can Women's Zionist Organiza- e ducation a l the most creative [email protected]. most enthusi­ explained Prosnitz. needs not astic applause. In the meantime, two addi­ solely of Torat individuals interpret "This music tional family-friendly concerts Yisrael, but Music, from Jerusalem the emotions of a program is are scheduled at the synagogue's also the entire importa n t," Park Avenue, Cranston location. community as to Providence society." said Prosnitz. On Sunday, May 2, at 5 p.m., a whole, said ; ''We learn of Tom Chapin, three-time Grammy concert in 2007 when he was only Frank Pros- history through winner, performs; and on Sunday, Youthful musicians 9-years-old. His program then was nitz, a former Frank Prosnitz text books, but June 6, at 5 p.m., Mustard's half classics and half jazz. Lanyi, a synagogue peiform at we learn of the Retreat, performs. composer, classical and jazz pianist president, and soul of a society and violinist, eagerly anticipates a currently vice fundraising concert return engagement in Providence, through the visual and performing For more iriformation or to pur­ president for the Ways and Means as a participant in this Gift of arts. It's through music, sculpture, chase tickets (125/adult and 115/chil­ PROVIDENCE - Five musi­ Committee, who, with the com­ Music Concert. painting, dance and more that the dren under 13 for Chapin; and 1151 cians from the Conservatory of the mittee, is organizing these musical The Gift of Music Concert adult and IS/children under 13}, call Jerusalem Academy of Music and most creative individuals interpret includes solo and ensemble works events. Temple Torat Yisrael, at 785-1800. Dance QAMD) will visit Provi­ the emotions of a society, of a par- by Beethoven, Chopin, Dvorak, Last spring, jazz musician dence for a one-night only event, Liszt, Bach, Paganini, some jazz on Wednesday, April 14 at Temple featuring the art of Benny Good­ Emanu-El from 7 to 9 p.m. man and H orace Silver, and some Hadassah honors its volunteers The Conservatory, a leading klezmer music. Additionally, a institution in Jerusalem that pro­ specially arranged work of ''Alle­ vides training in music and dance, luia'' is planned for all five musi­ offers rich programs of instruction cians. in various instruments, ensembles, The concert, which is open to the chamber and symphonic orches­ community, will be held at Temple tra, workshops, master classes Emanu-El, 99 Taft Ave., in Provi­ with leading performers from all dence. over the world, youth choirs, jazz groups and more. Tickets are 118 per adult, $10 for This group of five artists from seniors and students under 18. Pay the Conservatory will embark on at the door, doors open at 6 p .m., a four-city tour - Providence, New with open seating. M ichael and Sybil York, Houston and Miami - to M iller are arranging the concert logis­ raise scholarship funds for students tics; for more information, contact who otherwise would not be able M ike Miller at mikemiller66@gmail. to attend the Conservatory. com or 421-1116. Some of these young musicians have already appeared in con­ certs across Israel and in Slovakia, Poland, France and at the Vicenza and Ravello festivals in Italy. THE HADASSAH DONOR Committee, from left, Michele Keir, co-chair Carol Schneider, co-chair Monika •Shahar Sorek, age 15, plays the Curnett and Barbara Portney. Not pictured is committee member Judy Schoenfeld. clarinet, •Anat Pagis, 15, plays the violin, WARWlCK-On Sunday, March fundraising initatives. and-breakfast near Scarborough •Eyal Heyman, 13, plays the 21, the Rhode Island Chapter of Ballroom dancers and a hands­ Beach. cello, Hadassah held its annual Donor on demonstration by Johnson & •Adi Neuhaus, 13, plays piano For infom,ation about the Rhode Luncheon at the Radisson Hotel Wales of how to make a "tuxedo and in Warwick. The event, with a strawberry" were part of the after­ Island Chapter of Hadassah, contact ·Ariel Lanyi, 12, plays the violin. theme of "Celebrating You! The noon's festivities. 463-3636 or ChapterRhodeisland@ Lanyi previously performed in /Conservatory of JAMD Women of Hadassah," included Evy Mittleman won the special Hadassah.org. Providence to a sold-out piano ARIEL LANYI, 12, plays piano and a presentation about Hadassah 's raffle - two nights at a new bed- violin. wwwjvhri.org COMMUNITY Jewish Voice ~ Herald April 2, 2010 PAGE 25 Rabbi Dr. Walter Jacob offers words of wisdom

Rabbi created [that I would become a rabbi]. My later, cantorial training." ered that many German universi­ there each fall and visits once dad was a rabbi, but otherwise I Thanks to efforts by Rabbi ties maintained first-class Jewish more during the year, feels very rabbinical school grew up in an otherwise totally Homolka [in Germany] and studies programs. The Univer­ comfortable in Germany. He and un-Jewish environment." Spring­ Jacobs, the Abraham Geiger sity of Potsdam, near Berlin, his wife have neither experienced in Germany field, Mo. in the 1940s wasn't like College, a rabbinical school, is has more than 15 Jewish studies nor witnessed any anti-Semitism. New York City, he added; professors and more than "Both my wife and I are fluent BY NANCY KIRSCH and in college, he had only 300 students, none of in German, and we see and hear nkirsch@]FRLorg Christian friends. them Jewish, majoring in and read everything," he said. "I CRANSTON - During the With no other younger Jewish studies. With its have never come across any anti­ weekend of April 9 and 10, relatives entering the rab­ course offerings parallel­ Semitic graffiti. There are small Temple Sinai in Cranston wel­ binate, Jacobs may be the ing many of the courses incidents [of anti-Semitism] comes Rabbi Dr. Walter Jacob, as last in a long line. Jacobs held at the Hebrew Union among the skinheads; but those the scholar-in-residence. seemed unperturbed by College, the rabbinical are heavily reported." Jacob, devoted to reestablish­ that situation, saying, school for the Reform Optimistic about the resur­ ing Reform Judaism in Germany, "There are many other movement, a "shiddukh" gence of Judaism in Europe, serves as president of the Abra­ fields - people can go was made. Jacobs said, "Judaism will become ham Geiger College in Germany, in the direction that is Thanks to strong coop­ a factor in another generation or the first rabbinic seminary in proper for them." eration from the uni­ so, as people deve)op the insti­ Central Europe since the Holo­ Jacobs became heav­ versity and adding more tutions that we take for granted caust. Jacob is also president of ily involved in German courses with separate fac­ here." the Solomon B. Freehof Insti­ Judaism about a dozen ulty, the Abraham Geiger tute for Progressive Halakkah, years ago, he said, when College, now 10-years­ For more information about the an international forum for Jewish he realized that not much old, currently has a dozen scholar-in-residence events, contact law, and the Associated Ameri­ was happening spiritu­ rabbinical students and Temple Sinai at 942-8350 or see can Jewish Museums, which ally there. "Though there nine cantorial students. pages 12for the calendar entry. organizes free art exhibits for was a formal organization / Rabbi Or. Walter Jacob "They [the students] synagogues and Jewish Centers. of Jewish communities RABBI DR. WALTER JACOB come from Russia, the With 18 generations of rabbis in Germany, there were Ukraine, Sweden, Ger­ now a reality. Recognizing that in Jacobs' family, I asked him if no active organizations, and no many, the Czech Republic, Hun­ starting a rabbinical school from he felt pressure to follow in the young rabbis," said Jacobs. "I got gary and France," said Jacobs; it's scratch would be a monumental "family tradition." involved in Munich and other remarkable - "we started with He laughed and said, "When I communities, [when] I saw the task, fraught with expenses and nothing but an idea!" obstacles, the two rabbis discov- think back, it was rather unlikely need for rabbinic training and, Jacobs, who teaches a class

Scholar-in-residence educates, enlightens when Klein was in rabbinical rational and powerful interpreta­ engaging, it's the mirror that versityofRhodelsland. Contactherat Temple Habonim school at Hebrew Union College - tions of Torah on Saturday. Even reflects back to us." briana_ [email protected]. welcomes Rabbi Jewish Institute ofR eligion in New Cohen was overwhelmed with the York (HUC-JI~), and Rosenberg strong response on Friday evening BrianaBlumisastudentattheUni- Norman Cohen and Cohen were ordained together from H abonim members. "Last at HUC-JIR in New York in 1971. night was very special, I didn't Bv BRIANA BLUM A rabbi, an author and professor know which way to turn," he said. Special to The Voice & Herald "Everyone was sharing stories of their own family in relation to the BARRINGTON - Saturday, Torah story." March 20th was a glorious day After services, congregants ofblue skies and sunshine; spring gathered for brunch and study had definitely sprung in Bar­ with Cohen. His advice for inter­ rington. The initiation of spring preting Torah texts? "First, go Featuring Rabbi Dr. Walter wasn't the only reason to cele­ slowly and listen to the words brate; as Rabbi Norman Cohen's carefully," he advised. "Second, Jacob, a survivor of the early visit was part of the year-long you need to be able to ask any years of the Holocaust and celebration of the 50th anniver­ ~T'l-1"1' question. Third, you need to be president of the Abraham sary of the founding of Temple able to ask the most difficult Geiger College in Germany, the Habonim. questions, including [question­ "Alan Buff said we needed to ing] your belief in God." And, he first rabbinic seminary in Central get the best for the 50th anni­ added, being able to perceive bib­ Europe since the Holocaust. versary, and we definitely got the lical characters as human beings best of the best," Rabbi Andrew "allows [us the opportunity] for Klein said. self-reflection." Friday, April 9th at 7:30 pm For Klein and Rabbi James The biblical characters in ques­ Shabbat services, "Rebuilding Jewish Life in Germany" Rosenberg, Temple Habonim's tion on March 20 were those Saturday, April 10th at 9:30 am / Rabbi Norman Cohen in Numbers 20, with a focus on rabbi emeritus, having Rabbi Torah Study, "A European View of American Jews" Norman Cohen as the honor­ RABBI NORMAN COHEN Moses as a family member, and ary speaker was especially sig­ how he dealt with the deaths of at 10:45 am: Shabbat services, nificant. Cohen had taught Klein (and former provost) at Hebrew his siblings, Miriam and Aaron. "A Boy's View of Kristallnacht - Lessons for Parents" Union College, Norman Cohen During Cohen's dynamic story­ at 12:30 pm: Lunch and discussion, is a man of many talents - all of telling, congregants talked ofvari ­ "lf we open our which qualify him as a reputable ous text themes, such as jealousy "Jewish Travelling in Central Europe" commentator on the Torah and among Moses' siblings, the sym­ eyes and ears, there Midrash. Cohen is known for dis­ bolism of Miriam and uncovering For more information, visit www.TempleSinaiRl.org covering contemporary meaning other hidden meanings. By shar­ or call (401) 942-8350 is a gift from the from Torah through Midrash, pro­ ing his life experiences, Cohen viding modern Jews with a more painted a clear picture of how we text to us ... it's the relatable understanding of texts. can translate ancient texts to relate mirror that reflects Many who attended Rabbi to our modern life in modernity. Cohen's Torah reading at the ser­ "If we open our eyes and ears, UNIONFOA vices on Friday evening, March RE!'OflM back to us." there is a gift from the text to us," JlJOAISM 19, returned for more of his inspi- Cohen said, "It's not just about * o!~,~e!~,~!~-~! wwwjvhri.org PAGE 26 Jewish Voice &(,Herald April 2, 2010 JTA Why we wrote Why Should I Care? YOMHASHOAH tikas and anti-Semitic graffiti . H olocaust if no one cares - or reach students inculcated in pop FEATURE scrawled on the beige brickwork. doesn't know how to care? culture and the Internet. And so I was furious, but there was no In 1982, it already made sense "My son Dan we link to hundreds of sites that Holocaust literature one to blame. Before 1979, rela­ to me to start in first grade with make points true to the legacy tively few people knew about the Disney's "Dumbo the Elephant" was barred that Holocaust survivors want to meant to reach Holocaust, and more didn't care. because the film could be used from entering a leave behind. We use a cultural As the Jewish student adviser to teach values and character by framework the students under­ 21st century teens at William Paterson College, I showing that those designated as classroom because stand. decided I wanted to do a program different can get hurt, especially At its worst, Holocaust educa­ BY J EANETTE FRIEDMAN for the students. if "good" people around them a student decided tion creates disdain for Jewish In those days, Holocaust edu­ do nothing to stop it. I was told people, ramps up the Victim NEW MILFORD, N.J. UTA) - 'No Jews A11owed .' cation was rare in any school it was a desecration to think that Olympics and creates old-fash­ There are hundreds of books system, Jewish or secular. There way, but as time passed I was con­ ioned anti-Semitism with a about the Holocaust on class­ Dan was told that was scant material to use in class­ vinced I was right. mo4ern twist - the exact opposite room and library shelves, but rooms. There were few statewide A little more than three years Anne Frank's diary of what the survivors want. At its my co-author, David Gold, and or national observances or com­ ago, I visited Gold, my old college best the result is a caring, respon­ I decided that books and videos was a lie. The memorations. Teachers went to buddy from Brooklyn, when he sible human being who under­ that hit people on the head with film catalogues and chose the was sitting shivah fo r his mother. stands what the Holocaust really huge numbers of dead people principal told me shortest fi lm they could find W e talked and decided to work stands for. - and even survivor memoirs - because they had just 40 minutes together to create a new appro'ach. the Holocaust was a Why Should I Care? is written weren't always re aching students. to make the point. The perspective we offer in Why in short takes that show how the All you had to do was look around matter of opinion." Most chose a 28-minute docu­ Should I Care? came from con­ unprecedented H olocaust reap­ to see we were failing. mentary by Alain Resnais called tinued study and personal expe­ pears on a smaller scale in geno­ People didn't seem to under­ "Night and Fog," but it closed rience. H e was a Judaic studies ing three teenagers in New Mil­ cides today. We use Borat and stand that the Holocaust's main down conversation. Piling horror instructor on the university level; ford High School, then a hotbed Bono, the National Geographic lessons were about the way people on top of horror did not work. served as director of the National of bullying and anti-Semitism. Genome Project, Harry Potter treated each other, how they made It's even worse now - in the age Commission on Youth for the That's where my son Dan was and genocide survivors' stories as decisions, and what they believed of HDTV, hi-res violence, blood American Jewish Congress; was a barred from entering a classroom means to engage students, to get when they read newspapers and and gore hit students' eyeballs founding director of The Ameri­ because a student decided "No them to think critically and chal­ listened to the radio. Rare was the daily, and grainy black-and-white can Endowment School in Buda­ Jews Allowed." Dan was told he lenge them to care. course that made students under­ images from the past hardly move pest; and served on the board of was going to hell for killing Jesus, Yes , academic research and stand they had to have values and them. the Endowment for Democracy. and that Anne Frank's diary was documentation of the Holocaust take responsibility for their own When Holocaust education In 1979, I founded Group a lie. The principal told me the must continue, for the sc holars are actions. was incorporated into national Project for Holocaust Education, Holocaust was a matter of opin­ the engines that generate the sto­ So we sat down in front of our social studies standards, I real­ which became Second Genera­ ion, and what did I mean the Jews ries containing the values needed computers, clicked on Googletalk ized students were getting too tion North Jersey, the first such didn't kill Jesus? to "repair" the world. They allow and together wrote Why Should I little too late. Already hard-wired group in the state. I was Second Fifteen years after the state us to translate that material into Care? Lessons from The Holocaust, for bullying and hatred, it was Generation Education Liaison made teaching the H olocaust language, form and perspective a "living" book that is constantly hard to undo damage by show­ to the U.S. Holocaust Memorial mandatory, my son's class­ that works for students, survivors revised on the Internet and in ing "Schindler's List" and expect­ Council and served on the first mates sneered their way through ;nd people of good will. paperback. It is designed to grab ing a paradigm shift in behavior state commission on H olocaust "Schindler's List." There may be those who dis­ young people's attention and and values. Today there is ero­ Education in the nation, as well That had to change. David and agree, but David and I believe make them think about the world sion, misinterpretation, trivial­ as the Goldberg Commission I realized we needed to use stu­ "Never Again" is not a slogan for and their role in it. ization and, perhaps worst of all, on American Jews and Rescue dents' vernacular and the context Jews only. Why Should I Care? is For me, the journey began 31 exploitation of the Holocaust as during the Holocaust. I was of their lives to break through written precisely to make that years ago in Teaneck, N.J., during a fund-raising tool and political familiar with lots of the material their cynicism. With brand-new point. the first oil crisis. I drove my kids bludgeon. being produced for classrooms. media and communication tools to nursery school and found swas- So what good is studying the At the same time I was mother- at our disposal, we wanted to Israel gags news of soldier turned journalist under arrest At the time of her arrest, Kam Dov Alfon, editor in chief of Is freedom ofthe was working as a reporter for the Haaretz, said the linkage between press at risk? Israeli Internet site Walla, which Kam's arrest and the 2008 arti­ had been partially owned by cle, made in a number of biogs, is "absurd." He implied that the BY R ON KAMPEAS Haaretz. But the charges relate to Kam's service in the Israeli army, investigative reporter, Uri Blau, WASHINGTON UTA) - Israel when she is alleged to have photo­ had obtained the information has held a journalist under secret copied sensitive documents. Blog­ without assistance from Kam. house arrest since last December gers have speculated that those "Haaretz asked the court to lift based on allegations that during documents served as the basis for the gag order, not just in the public her military service she leaked a November 2008 Haaretz story interest but also to allow us to classified documents suggesting suggesting alleged army violations. defend ourselves from this absurd that the Israeli army violated laws Kam has denied the charges .• allegation," Alfon said. "M ore dealing with targeted killings. Her arrest has been under a gag than a year passed between the Anat Kam, 23, was arrested order in Israel, which Haaretz says publication and her arrest, a year in last December and charged under it is appealing. With the gag order which Uri Blau published several Israel's espionage and treason laws, in place, it is impossible to know other front-page articles criticizing JTA has learned. the prosecution's reasoning for a the army's conduct." Prosecutors are seeking a 14-year sentence. Eitan Lehman, one of Kam's 14-year sentence, which is consid­ Israel sustai ns vibrant freedoms lawyers, refused to comment or ered severe by Israeli standards. of speech and press, but there is a confi rm any details. The Israel Mordechai Vanunu, who strong taboo in the country against Defense Forces declined to com­ revealed the existence of Israel's relaying information garnered ment. nuclear weapons capability, was while in service. The fact that Kam JTA confirmed details of the se ntenced to 18 years, eventually allegedly photocopied the docu­ serving the full amount. ments while in uniform may weigh See JOURNALIST, Page 27 against her. wwwjvhri.org TORAH Jewish Voice ~ l-lerald April 2, 2010 PAGE 27 D'vARToRAH Seek. compassion as we exact justice and atonement This d'var Torah who was fighting with an Israelite man. Although the text does not covers themes from tell us, Rashi comments that the men were fighting over the "son the Book ofLeviticus of the Egyptian's" ability to set his tent near the tribe of his mother. As the product of an "interfaith Bv R ABBI ELYSE WECHTEHMAN union," he did not have a place Special to The Voice & Herald within the Israelite encampment and sought one with his mother's HIS PAST WEEK people. A fight ensued and he was we opened the Book of found guilty of being in the wrong. T Leviticus to engage in It was at that moment, according the arcane, esoteric and to the text, that, in a fit of anger, he seemingly impenetrable instruc­ pronounced God 's name and com­ tions for all the sacrifices offered mitted his crime of blasphemy. . by the Israelites, first in the desert Crimes of anger, crimes of pas­ Mishkan (tabernacle) and later in sion, crimes of frustration often the Temple in Jerusalem. happen at the margins of society. The Book of Leviticus opens We know that people who can't with a description of the proce­ find a place for themselves seethe dure for offering a whole variety with anger and that the anger of sacrifices: the olah (burnt offer­ sometimes erupts into heinous acts ing); the minchah (meal offering); of violence. shalem (peace offering); hatat (sin Criminal behavior needs to offering) and asham (guilt offer­ be appropriately punished. But ing). in meting out that punishment, myself for this purpose." have been very hard to do. It is a capital offense where the people With the, exception of the meal the Torah would have us "lay on The laying on of hands, in the system or ritual that calls us to are instructed to "Bring him out­ offering, almost all the sacrifices our hands" and draw the person case of sacrifices, can be under­ be our most compassionate even side the camp, let all who heard consisted of animals. The proce­ in close - as we would with the stood as a substitution or a pass­ when we are performing an act him lay their hands upon him, and dure is very specific: The person animals to be sacrificed. We are ing of some power or authority of violence - an act understood as let the congregation stone him." bringing an animal for sacrifices forced into an intimate connection from the one bringing the offer­ necessary in its context, but violent (Leviticus 24:14) had to "lay his hands upon the just at the time that we are exact­ ing to the item offered. But it is nonetheless. Regardless of our views of the head of the animal" before its ing the most permanent and dire also more than that. The word for Interestingly, this same word or death penalty or the appropriate­ slaughter. The term used: Samach form of justice. It is as if to say: sacrifice in H ebrew is "Korban" phrase is used for the passing on of ness of this punishment for this yado al rosho literally means "place You, (society), too, are responsible from the root ''k.r.v.," meaning to authority or power of leadership - crime, clearly, we can see that the his hands on the head." for this crime; you, too, have been draw close. This is usually under­ we see Moshe placing his hands Torah takes this crime very seri­ We know this ritual most read­ complicit in creating the situation stood to mean that the sacrifice is on the head of Joshua in order to ously. It is a capital offense and ily from the Yorn Kippur service that led to this behavior. H ad you something we bring close to God symbolkally transfer the mantle the offender needs to be punished. in which the high priest would drawn· this person closer before or brings us closer to God. But it of authority at the end of Moshe's The Torah identifies a number of "lay his hands" on the scapegoat - had you found a place for him can also mean that the sacrifice is life. The same term is used today capital offenses: murder and adul­ in order to "transfer the sins of inside your encampment - this something that we bring close to for the passing on of rabbinic tery most notably. H owever, this the people" onto the animal and crime of frustration and anger ourselves - we make it a part of us; authority or ordination - called in is the only one where S'micha is thereby affect atonement for the might not have happened. sins of the people. The regular we understand it as something of H ebrew: S'micha. performed. (Thank you to Rabbi value and of inherent worth to us. H owever, there is only one place Uri Topolosky of New O rleans for sacrifices included this "trans­ R abbi Elyse Wechterman is the The sacrificing of an animal - in the entire Torah where the pointing this out recently). fer" as well - a transfer of sins, a rabbi at Agudas A chim in A ttlebo!o, one that is from your own flock, laying of hands onto the head of a If we look at the context of this transfer of gratitude, a transfer of Mass., and a member of the Rhode that you have raised and then laid person is prescribed. The case of case, we learn that the blasphemer identity, maybe. It was as if to say, Island Board of R abbis. Contact her your hands upon - must have been the blasphemer who has publicly in question is a "son of an Egyp­ "This animal is being offered in my at rabbi@agudsma. org. place, I now give it over instead of a very intimate experience. It must profaned God's name is the one tian father and Israelite mother" JOURNALIST: Charged with espionage and treason From Page 26 passenger in the targeted ·vehicle. gagged not only the details of Kam's editor, Yitzhak Tessler, "lsrael sustains Both orders violated the law, Kam's arrest but news of the arrest wrote an oblique column in Maariv case with sources close to the according to experts cited by itself. The appeal against the gag on Jan. 24 describing an imaginary vibrant freedoms matter. Haaretz. order, which has been joined by "Shu-Shuland" in which a young The Nov. 26, 2008 story in One of the three wanted men, other media outlets, will be heard female journalist is held under of speech and Haaretz revealed the existence Ziad Malisha, was killed near April 12 in Tel Aviv District house arrest and none of her col­ of documents defying a 2006 Jenin on June 20, 2007 in what Court. leagues come to her defense. press, but there Supreme Court ruling against the IDF at the time said was an In the past, Israeli authorities "A good thing Israel doesn't is a strong taboo assassinating wanted militants "exchange of fire." have issued such orders in sensitive resemble Shu-Shuland," he wrote. who otherwise might be arrested Naveh told Haaretz that troops national security cases. Gag order; A Facebook group called in the country safely. under his command at times did still apply, for example, to aspects "Where did Anat Kam disappear In one March 28, 2007 docu­ not observe arrest procedures if of the Vanunu case. to?" was launched and shut down against relaying ment reprinted by Haaretz, Gen. the suspect was a "ticking bomb" But it's not clear why a gag order within days. information Yair Naveh, then the central and did not immediately surren­ was imposed in this case, Karn's In the United States, blogger commander, permitted open-fire der. The newspaper also quoted the supporters say, especially since the Richard Silverstein has covered garnered whi1e in procedures upon identification of army as saying that arrest was not military censor approved publica­ the matter. Other Israeli bloggers any of three leaders of Palestinian possible in the Malisha case. tion of the original Haaretz story. have posted and then removed service. The fact Islamic Jihad, even if it were not Kam, 23, reportedly served in Some have speculated that the accounts of the case. apparent that they posed a threat. Naveh's office at the time of the prosecution is using the gag order As a media entity based in that Kam al1egedly Lt. Gen. Gabi Ashkenazi, memos. to prevent public outrage, which New York and reporting from photocopied the the chief of staff then and now, The military censor, which pre­ could result in sympathy for Kam Washington, JTA is not sub­ approved the targets on March vents publication of information and a reduced sentence. ject to the Israeli gag order. documents whi1e in 29, 2007, according to minutes of that could harm Israel's national The investigation into Kam was a meeting reproduced by Haaretz, security, approved the Haaretz a joint effort of military intelli­ uniform may weigh and also said that troops were to story for publication. gence, the police and the Shin Bet withhold fire only if they were By contrast, Israeli courts have internal security service. against her." unable to identify "more than one" wwwjvhri.org • PAGE 28 Jewish Voice 8cHerald April 2, 2010 FOOD Whether with 'matzah' or 'matzo/ cooliliool~s concoct a multitude of meals Some new twists on above Princess Pointers and make seconds in cold water to soften it, sure you are not a slave to yotu then wrap them in a dish towel. old recipes kitchen." Set aside for about 15 minutes. . Meanwhile, make the filling. B Y VOICE & liEH,I LD STAFF Princess Passover granola Fry the onions and the garlic in the voiceherald@JFR I.org olive oil until soft and translucent. Ing redients Add the potatoes and continue Editor's Note: We adhere to the 5 ounces matzo frying. When they are slightly English and Hebrew spellings that brown, add the beef and the egg­ 6 tablespoons clear honey appear in each cookbook; so, ifa cook­ plant. 3/4 cup hazelnuts book uses "matzo," we' II fallow that Season to taste with salt and scant 1 cup chopped walnuts farm atfor the recipe in that particular black pepper. Cook for 10 minutes. 1/2 cup pitted prunes cookbook. 1hus, it's not a copy edit­ Add the raisins, 1 cup of the beef ing error when you read "matzah" 1 cup raisins stock, the cinnamon, and chopped and "matzo" in two different recipes 1 heaped cup chopped parsley. Stir well. within an issue/ dried apricots Continue cooking until the 1/2 heaped cup meat is done, about 20 minutes. ER YEARS OF chopped dried dates Remove from the heat and stir reparing dinner for Method in the egg and matzo meal. Check Afssy or even not-so­ the seasoning and adjust it, if nec­ Preheat the broiler. Bash the ssy eaters, many of essary. matzo into very, very small pieces. us wonder, "What's something Grease an 8-inch pan with a new that I can make for dinner In a frying pan, mix together the removable bottom. Brush each tonight?" During Pesach, of course, is invaluable. Mine are always very plates of your shelves, then use matzo crumbs and honey. Cook softened matzo with a thin coat­ over low heat until the matzo is that question - the bane of many long! those to cut out the material. ing of olive oil on each side, then thoroughly coated with the honey. long-married family cooks - can When spring arrives, start • Join a warehouse club. Dis­ use them to line the bottom and Mix the honeyed matzo with be even more challenging. using up everything in your pantry, posable plates, etc., make life a lot sides of each pan. Don't worry if the hazelnuts and chopped wal­ Whether you're looking for new your second pantry and ALL your easier, especially if you're greeted the matzos stick out of the top; nuts. Place under the broiler and recipes for the balance of Passover freezers. with one, two or 10 extra guests they will be used for the top of the 2 this year or want to plan ahead for • Need to use up alcohol? Have (like when the kids invite "just a toast for minutes, stirring occa­ parcel. Save two matzos for the sionally so that the mixture doesn't next year, these recipes might offer a pre-Passover party or donate it. few" of their friends.) It may not middle of the top. burn. some inspiration. • Received any wedding pres­ be environmentally frie_ndly, but it Pour the filling into the parcel, Before you start cooking, you ents or gifts that aren't quite will make you friendlier - and you Let cool, then add the dried then cover the parcel with the two fruit and stir well. Store in an ai r­ might want to clip and save these Princess Perfect? Keep them for can always recycle. reserved matzos and any matzo tight container until ready to use. words of wisdom from 1he Jewish Passover. When it comes to style, • Try to plan your meals for all sticking out. Princess, Feasts & Festivals, by just think 'eclectic.' eight days of Passover so that you'll Bake for about 25 minutes, then Georgie Tarn & Tracey Fine (pub­ • Glass bowls, etc., can be used order all the correct ingredients. The authors note: "I have never remove and pour in the rest of the been able to find a delicious cereal lished by Sterling, 2009). They for cold milk or meat meals, so if • If you are invited to a Princess stock to moisten the top of the to eat during Passover, so I devised may help make preparing for next buying new, GO FOR GLASS. Pal's for dinner, take a lovely pres­ parcel. Return to the oven to bake this wonde,ful granola, guaranteed Passover just a bit easier. To line your kitchen cup­ ent and GO! for 5 minutes longer. boards, buy laminated material. • Even though the story of Pass­ to make a Pn'ncess Perfect Passover. "Passover Pointers Remove and cut around the Use tracing paper to make tern- over is all about slavery, use the Cover with milk or add to yogurt sides. Then - and this is the best • Princess Prepare. Making lists andfruit. 1his is cereal is so good that part - release your parcel from its you might consider crunching on it all pan and serve. year round." Makes 6 servings. Recipe is from Makes approximately 8 large por­ The Jewish Princess, Feasts & tions. Recipe is from The Jewish Festivals, by Georgie Tarn & Tracey Princess, Feasts & Festivals, by Fine (published by Sterling, 2009). The Alef List: Happenings for Hip Jews Georgie Tarn & Tracey Fine (pub­ lished by Sterling, 2009). Oy, why cook? Join other Jewish 20 + 30 somethings, have Matzah lasagna Matzo meat parcels 1he author writes: "1his is my a glass of wine and some dinner, and schmooz with your new award-winning, well - what should Parcel ingredients friends. It 'll be fun. have been my award-winning 10 matzos - matzah lasagna recipe. Where Friday Night Dinner, April 16, 7 pm at the JCC 1/2 cup olive oil matz.ah meets mozzarella, this non­ Filling ingredients traditional Passover dish will quickly Catered dinner and wine. It's free. become a tradition in your home. It's 2 onions, minced so good that none ofyour guests will Rsvp to Wendy Joering by Apri l 9 2 garlic cloves, chopped be able to say 'no, no, no' to a second 3 tablespoons, olive oil Wjoering@J FRl.org or 401.421.4111 x169 helping." 1 pound potatoes, peeled Ingredients dietary laws observed and sliced very thin 2-and-1/4 pounds ground beef 2 eggs 1 eggplant, diced 16 ounces kosher-for- salt and black pepper to taste Passover cottage cheese 1/2 cup golden raisins salt and pepper to taste 1-and-1/2 cups beef stock, garlic powder to taste made with one beef (even your spices should be bouillon cube hechshered kosher­ 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon for-Passover) 3 tablespoons chopped 8 ounces kosher-for­ Jewish fresh flat-leaf parsley Passover mozzarella cheese Fcdu.uion 2 extra-large eggs 4 to 6 whole kosher­ Alef List is brought to you by of Rhode 2 tablespoons fine matzo meal for-Passover matzahs the Jewish Federation of Rh ode Island. Island 1 (10.5 ounce) can of Method kosher-for-Passover tomato Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. sauce with mushrooms www.JFRl.org First, make the parcel. Take the matzos and dip each one for a few See PASSOVER, Page 29 wwwjvhri.org FOOD Jewish Voice ~l-krald April 2, 2010 PAGE 29 PASSOVER: Tips for this year and next

From Page 28 in every recipe that uses it. We would sprouts are bean sprouts, making them ciation, published by Wimmer Cook­ of the ingredients to a boil, except like to thank our dear Israeli friend legumes and not suitablefor Passover; Method books, 2009. for the eggs. Add 1-2 tablespoons who introduced us to this fabulous or, ifin doubt, leave them out. ., of the boiled mixture to the starch Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. recipe." In a large bowl, beat eggs. Add Ingredients Very Tempting mixture, mix and pour back into Ingredients cottage cheese, salt, pepper and l-and-1/2 pounds London Lemon Custard the saucepan. garlic powder. 2 cups vegetable oil broil or fillet split Although this is a Passover dish, On low heat, mix for 1 more In a separate shallow baking 1 pound margarine fine sea salt the cookbook notes: "1his delicious cus­ minute - just to a boil - stirring dish, cover the matzahs with water 2 large onions, chopped freshly ground black pepper tard will be a hit all year round. It's with a wooden spoon. Turn off the and let them sit until soft, but not 2 large carrots, chopped 2 tablespoons ohlve oil a great topping for cakes, or you ca71 heat and cool slightly. omit the egg whites and use as a mar­ soggy. 16 garlic cloves, chopped 1 daikon radish (look for To use as a marinade, omit the Spoon a little of the tomato sauce inadefor meat and poultry dishes." Method a small one, about the next part and store in a container. into an 8-inch square pan. Like a size of a parsnip), peeled Ingredients Melt margarine and oil in sauce­ Beat the egg yolk until thick. good mini-skirt, the sauce should 3 red radishes, thinly sliced pan. Add remaining ingredients 2 tablespoons potato starch Add some cooled liquid while just barely cover your bottom. 2 cups alfalfa sprouts Layer one-quarter of each of and bring to boil. Reduce heat and sugar substitute, equal to whisking and slowly stir this back 1 cup baby arugula the remaining ingredients in this simmer, stirring occasionally. 1/2 cup sugar, divided 1/2 cup chopped fresh parsley into the pot. order: matzah, cottage cheese Cook until mixture turns golden 1/2 to 3/4 cup water, as needed 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro Warm for 1 minute, then cool mixture, tomato sauce, mozzarella brown. Remove from heat. juice of one large lemon 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil completely. Beat the egg whites cheese. Strain vegetables. Chill schmaltz. juice of 1/2 orange and fold into the pudding mixture. Repeat layering 3 times, ending May be frozen. 2 tablespoons lime juice pinch of salt Pour into dessert dishes and top with the mozzarella. 7he author notes: "Use leftover Method 1 tablespoon walnut oil strained vegetables (onions, carrots with a sliced strawberry and/or Bake for 40 to 45 minutes. Thinly slice the steak on the 1 teaspoon vanilla extract chopped nuts. Let stand for 10 minutes before and garlic} for recipes like mashed bias. Season the slices with salt 2 egg whites potatoes and vegetablefillings." cutting, to allow the lasagna to and pepper. 1 egg yolk firm up. Heat the 2 tablespoons oli ve oi l Method 1his low-fat dessert makes 6-8 Serve to your guests with a Recipe is pareve, makes 4 cups. in a large skillet over medium heat. servings. R ecipe is from Enlitened R ecipe is from Divine Kosher Using a small wire whisk, mix mighty hand and an outstretched Add the meat and sear for 2-3 Kosher Cooking, by Nechama arm. Cuisine, Catering to Family & the potato starch with half the minutes per side, using tongs to Cohen, published by Feldheim Pub­ Friends, a congregational project to sugar substitute and a little bit of Author's tips: ''Don't be intimi­ turn the pieces. Remove the steak the water in a cup. In a saucepan lishers, 2006. dated by the hechsher hunt. Locat­ benefit educationalprograms at Con­ slices as they are done and set the gregation Agudat Achim, in New ing kosher for Passover ingredients is meat aside. over medium heat, bring the rest York, published by Wimmer Cook­ as easy as achat, shtayim, shalosh Cut the daikon in half length­ (one, two, three}. Kosher grocery books, 2006 wise. Then slice into half-moons. stores carry them readily and major Place the daikon and red radish Do you, like me, wonder how to chains stock them in the weeks prior into a large mixing bowl. Add to Pesach. - brown the egg for the seder plate? "the sprouts, arugula, parsley and If you're not eating Divine Kosher Cuisine offers this You can reheat covered leftovers far ci1antro. Toss in 1/4 cup extra­ advice: Wrap a hard-bo a ftw minutes at 325 degrees. But iled egg, virgin olive oil and the lime juice. CASERTA's you're shell on, in onionskin and alumi­ who am I kidding? You won't have Arrange the salad on a plate or num foil. Bake for 1 hour. leftovers - it's that good." platter and lay the beef slices on not eating pizza! top. Serve warm or at room tem­ perature. 5 00 Makes 6 servings. R ecipe is 1· OFF from Passover by Design, by a delicious 12-piece pizza Susie Fishbein; published by M esorah Publications, Ltd., The ORIGINA L 2008. CASERTA Passover sponge cake Ingredients PIZZERIA 2 large lemons A Rhode Island Tradition for over 50 years 9 eggs, separated Parking available 2 cups sugar TAKE OUT 272-3618 or 621-3618 or 621-9190 1/4 cup club JV soda or seltzer 1/2 cup potato starch 1/2 cup cake meal Method Freedom is a gift to cherish; a Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grate and squeeze lemons gift to share. Freedom is a gift for 1/4 cup lemon juice and 2 teaspoons lemon juice. Set /Passo-ver by Design, Mesorah Publications, Ltd. aside. for which to advocate and, if Grilled Beef and Radish Salad Beat egg whites until stiff. Makes one 8x8-inch lasagna. Grilled beef and radish salad Whip egg yolks, sugar, necessary, to fight. Recipe is from Life, Love, Lox, by 7he author notes: "Radish is a club soda and lemon juice. Carin Davis, published by Running root vegetable. Both the bulb and the Add dry ingredients. Beat 3 Press, due to be published in May leaves are edible, though I callfor just minutes. Happy Passover! 2010. the bulbs in this recipe. 1he leaves Fold in egg whites and lemon tend to be on the bitter side. D aikon zest. Beat for 2 minutes. Veggie schmaltz radish is shaped like a large carrot but Pour into tube pan and bake 70 KenBloc kforGovernor.com Author's note: "Veggie schmaltz is white in color. It can be eaten raw, minutes. is a flavor enhancer par excellence! It although it is often used in Japanese [email protected] is much more than a vegetarian sub­ stir-fry dishes. I love its crunch in this R ecipe is from Simply More 401 681-4174 Delicious, A Collection of New stitute far oil, margarine and butter. salad. Be sure to wash it well and and Treasured Recipes, from 1he It imparts all the savory flavor and pee/just a thin layerfrom the outside. Dl======::::::jD rich texture of animal fat schmaltz Miriam H ospital Women's Asso- Pa1d for and produced by the Stick to alfalfa sprouts as many other Moder,;tc Party or Rhode 1s1,md State Comm111cc and the Block !Of GovemOJ(ommrttct wwwJvhri.org PAGE JO Jewish Voice ~ Herald April 2, 201 0 . ISRAEL CONFLICT: Between the U.S. and Israel is troubling

From Page 1 two parties that would exit at the W ashington Institute for N ear way for the parties to mere whiff of such a concession. East Policy, said N etanyahu was yahu's interlocutors were less inter­ resolve these issues is If Netanyahu allowed for negotia­ undone by the lack of a long-term ested in explanations about what by returning to nego­ tions over Jerusalem, he could even vision. Netanyahu's concessions tiations," Vietor said. went awry during Biden's visit and lose a chunk of his own Likud to the peace process - includ­ more in how Netanyahu could fix "That's why we've been Party. ing a 10-month partial freeze on the problem - namely, the plan to talking to the Israelis During his visit to W ashington, construction in West Bank settle­ about how to create an build in eastern Jerusalem. the prime minister nonetheless ments - have had less to do with an atmosphere that will The Palestinian Authority has sought a formula that could extri­ overarching vision of peace with allow the negotiations made a freeze on Israeli con­ cate him from the humiliation the Palestinians than with accom­ to succeed. Those con­ struction in eastern Jerusalem a of going home without a resolu­ modating Israel's closest ally, the versations have been condition of restarting talks. The tion. H e met with Obama for 90 United States. productive and will Obama administration, while minutes on the evening of March By contrast, Palestinian Author- frustrated with Palestinian stub­ continue, as will our 23 - about half an hour longer co nversations bornness, was even less in the than such meetings usually last with the Pales­ mood for Netanyahu's excuses. - and retired with his staff to tinians, about Ultimately, Netanyahu did not the Roosevelt Room to come how to make· the offer what the Americans wanted: up with formulas that might talks successful." an unmitigated freeze on building please the president. Later in in eastern Jerusalem. Israel consid­ OTHER U.S. the evening they asked Obama ers the area, which Israel annexed ALLIES? to return, and the leaders talked in 1980 after its capture during the for another 35 minutes. In the absence 1967 Six-D ay W ar, part of its sov­ of tractable suc­ But no resolution emerged. ereign territory, but the rest of the cess with the SPEAKER OF THE House Nancy Pelosi world views it as part of the West LITTLE TO SHOW Obama admin­ wondering if he understood the Bank. FOR LONG HOURS istration, Netanyahu has gravity of the rift with the O bama While some Israelis favor freez­ The next day, Netanyahu and invested hope in competing administration. ing construction in eastern Jeru­ his advisers retreated to the American political entities, There was similar public-private salem and ceding much of it to Israeli Embassy for consulta­ including Congress and the dissonance within the Jewish com­ the Pal~stinians in exchange for tions, which was taken as a bad Jewish community, as well as munity. I n Netanyahu's M arch 22 a peace deal, Netanyahu's coali­ sign. Netanyahu continued to friends in the media. speech to AIPAC, he received a tion government includes at least hope for a breakthrough, delay­ The results have been rousing standing ovation for his ing his trip home and mixed: Three-quarters of the declaration that "Jerusalem is not forcing his staff into U.S. H ouse of Representa­ a settlement." overdrive. H e finally tives, 327 members, have gave up that eve­ signed onto a letter urging ANXIETY AMONG ning, setting off for the Obama administration JEWISH LEADERS VICE PRESIDENT JOSEPH BIDEN Andrews Air Force to keep its differences with But Jewish organizational lead­ Base at 10:30 p.m. Israel private, and N etanya­ ers, as energetically as they were ity (PA) Prime Minister Salam All Netanyahu had hu's meeting with the H ouse lead­ defending Netanyahu and talking Fayyad has a deadline for state­ to show for his trip - ership produced statements about up the closeness of the U.S.-Israel hood, 2012, and is building the originally scheduled wall-to-wall support for Israel on alliance, privately expressed anxi­ institutions that would underpin to address the annual Capitol Hill. ety about the direction in which his state. policy conference of "We in Congress stand by Israel, things were going. One said he "Abu Mazen can say where the American Israel something we have a joint bipar­ jumped at each BlackBerry buzz. he's going," M akovsky said, using Public Affairs Com­ tisan commitment - no separation The leaders, who did not want the nom de gume for M ahmoud mittee, which gave him between us on this subject," said to speak for attribution, were not Abbas, the PA president. "Netan­ a warm reception - was Rep. Nancy Pelosi (D -Calif.), the focused on the substance of the yahu can't, and that's not good." a pledge for yet another disagreement - such issues were mission to the Middle LACK Of PROGRESS better left to diplomats, they East by G eorge Mitch­ TROUBLING said - but on its mechanics. ell, the Obama admin­ The lack of progress Both sides were stumbling: The istration's special envoy has been clear in the Americans by denyi ng Netan­ to the region. yahu the protocols due a visiting PRESIDENT OF THE Palestinian language U.S. govern­ David M akovsky, head of government, such as a National Authority Mahmoud Abbas ment representatives a senior analyst at the are using to describe photo op; the Israelis by relent­ the U.S.-Israel tensions lessly and anxiously leaking. over eastern Jerusalem. On Sunday, the Conference "There are areas that of Presidents of M ajor A meri­ www.BonnieSellsHouseS.com they discussed, some can Jewish Organizations issued of which they agree a Passover statement reaffirming #1 Coldwell Banker and some of which the closeness of the U.S.-Israel Residential Brokerage Agent they disagree," W hite relationship, pressing the Pales­ tinians to return to peace talks, in RI - 2009 House spokesman Robert Gibbs said after noting the Iranian threat and Obama and Netanyahu pleading for an end to distorted met. "As I've said, those U.S. SPECIAL ENVOY to the Middle East accounts of U.S.-Israel tensions talks are ongoing." George M itchell - and, notably, to attacks on On Sunday, after House speaker. "In Congress, we Obama, echoing Netanyahu's another few days of intense phone speak with one voice on the subject own call earlier in the day. conversations between U.S. and oflsraeL" "I have recently heard anony­ RESIDENTIAL BROKERAGE Israeli ofncials, another spokes­ Beneath the surface, however, it mous, unworthy remarks in the man, Tommy Vietor, told Politico's was not so sanguine. media regarding ·the American Bonnie Kaplan Laura Rozen that no understand­ Official statements of support administration and the American ings have been reached on eastern following Netanyahu's meeting president," Netanyahu told his 401-374-4488 Jerusalem. with the unofficial Jewish con­ Cabinet at the Sunday morning "This is an issue on which the gressional caucus were lacking. meeting. "I would like to make U.S. government has had long­ Those in Capitol Hill meetings it clear: I fi nd these remarks to 'Let Bonnie's Experience Work for you in 2/J J/J' standing differences with mul­ with Netanyahu were nonplussed be unacceptable. They are from !(1p 2'!i of NR I ('mplo)CC~ \\orhlwuk tiple Israeli governments, and the by the presentation of the charts, nobody acting on my behalf" ( rll 10J,1) for Compl1mcn1,1n M,1rh1 i\11,11)\I, ,md llomc St,,gmg president believes that the only some staffers said, and some left wwwjvhri.org WORLD Jewish Voice ~ Herald April 2, 2010 PAGE 31

/Official White House Photo by Pete Souza PRESIDENT BARACK OBAMA and the First Family mark the beginning of Passover with a seder with friends and staff in the Old Family Dining Room AUSTRALIA HAS FIRST CONSERVATIVE SHUL. of the White House, March 29. MAXINE SILBERT CELEBRATES her bat mitzvah at a havdalah ce remony at Kehilat Nitzan, Australia's only independent Conservative synagogue, with Rabbi Ehud Bandel on guitar.

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WINDOWS AT THE Tucson office of Rep. Gabrielle Giffords (D-AZ) were shattered in an apparent vandalism attack just hours after Giffords voted for the health care reform bill in Cong res~. Giffords, the JTA reports, is one of a few Jewish Democrats expected to have a difficult re-election campaign, given her vote for the Democratic­ backed health care bill.

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"I was misdiag­ flu?" or ''What if she fell into the ductive tech- find help through nosed a lot-I went to my primary andfear bath water?,,, were typical fears, nology to medications care doctor [about four months she said. After her child's pedia­ postpartum] and I was told, conceive and even while breast­ BY N,1:,cy K111sc 11 feeding - while trician suggested therapy, she 'Take Benadryl and go on a vaca­ spend time and [email protected] began seeing a therapist. Then, tion.' I was finally treated after I money trying others benefit from therapy or when her daughter hit the three­ talked with a lactation consultant to have a baby, NE WOMAN IN month mark, "Sarah" began to who thought I had PPD symp­ admitting that / Families First Rhode Island support groups. Othe Jewish cornrnu­ "Find someone relax. "As my daughter got older, toms," said Resnick, who finds everything is SALLY HARRISON ni ty described her postpar­ you trust to talk I realized she wasn't going to herself suprised by a recent turn less than per- tum experiences after the with about how break. It was summertime, too, of events. Busy promoting her fect is even harder. birth of her daughter, now 4. you feel. Make sure people are lis­ so that helped - we could get out new book, Goodbye Wifes (sic) Too many people suffer silently. "I wasn't diagnosed with PPD, tening," Whitehill said. "It's much more," she said. "Before that, and Daughters: 1he Explosion of If women who are suffering feel but I was paranoid that I was more common than is often admit­ though, I would call my mother An American Town, about a 1943 ashamed, if they [seek help} for the going to do something wrong ted." and my sister constantly - some­ coal mining disaster in Montana, sake of their children, that might that would unintentionally hurt times several times a day - and she's finding renewed interest in the baby," said "Sarah" from they would reassure me," said Sleepless Days, perhaps because "South County," who requested "Sarah," who had lived with anx­ she recently testified in Massa­ anonymity. iety before she was pregnant. chusetts about legislation to offer "Sarah" experienced social iso­ Child Nutrition Seder: Another woman, Sus~ n Kush­ depression screening to all preg­ lation - one risk factor of PPD ner Resnick, chose to be very nant women in the state. - as she'd moved to Rhode Island A new twist on an public about her PPD experi­ "It's sad that there's so much during her pregnancy. "I didn't ences. Formerly of Cranston and shame," she said. "People think have anyone to talk to except now a resident of Sharon, Mass., it speaks to their ability as a ancient tradition out-of-state family and friends Resnick, a former health reporter mother." Recommending that when my husband was at work. for the Providence journal, wrote suffering women get help quickly, I was 100 percent responsible for Awareness about of Temple Arn David will conduct Sleepless Days: One Woman's jour­ she said, "Don't let someone tell this infant and I had never been the seder. Kathleen Gorman from ney 1hrough Postpartum D epres­ you it's nothing." responsible for anyone other than childhood poverty the University of Rhode Island sion, published in February 2001. myself before." Feinstein Center for a Hunger Free "I was really wired and hyped is ihe goal "Sarah" worried all the time, America will speak about different up - I was highly functioning, nutrition programs. Bv MARTY CooPER [email protected] Rhode Island, like other states across the country, has been hit Some quick facts about PPD H E PASSOVER hard by the recession. Congress and the state's General Assembly Risk factors for PPD include Yates, the Texas woman who was • A morn who experienced SEDER story is perhaps will once again work to trim bud­ having had a prior depression, convicted of murdering three of PPD with her first pregnancy the most modified bibli­ T being depressed or having anxi­ her five children (by drowning is more likely to develop it gets and contain expenses. In that cal story used to promote process, they will examine which ety during pregnancy, low part­ them) in 2002, are extremely again in later pregnancies. social justice and action. Lead­ ner support, poor social support rare. That condition, postpartum • There may be some genetic ers such as Dr. Reverend Martin social service·s should receive more - or less - money. Legislation to generally, recent stressful life psychosis, occurs in only 0.2 per­ predisposition to PPD - women Luther King and international address child nutrition needs will events, marital or partner conflict cent of postpartum wernen. whose mothers experienced PPD social action organizations have be subject to reauthorization larer and low socioeconomic status. With symptoms o( confused may be somewhat more likely to referenced it to promote civil rights­ this month or May. The federal • PPD occurs in ~P to 15 percent thinking, delusions, disorga­ also develop PPD. and social justice issues, generally. ofpostpartum women - about the nized behavior, mood swings On the local scene, the Jewish Fed­ school breakfast program and same percentage of women suf­ and poor judgment, it develops Data came from Teri Pearlstein, eration of Rhode Island's OFRI) school lunch program permanent, other child nutrition programs fering from depression generally. rapidly in the first month after M.D., at Women & lrifants Hos­ Community Relations Council must be reauthorized on a regular • For single adolescent morns, delivery. Inpatient hospitaliza­ pital. (CRC) AIDS Task basis. the number is higher - nearly 20 tion in a psychiatric facility is Force has used a A the seder, percent of them suffer from PPD. important to prevent harm to modified haggadah participants will Cases such as that of Andrea the mother or her children. to promote HIV/ use an abbrevi­ A1DS awareness ated version of and education for the Child Nutri­ 16 years. A story on Resources for PPD tion Seder hag­ page 9 of this issue, • The Warm Line, a support service of Women & Infants Health Education Department, "Community gath­ gadah created is at 1-800-711-7011, for women (or their family members) with postpartum medical or psychological by the Jewish ers for 16th annual concerns. Council for AIDS Seder of Public Affairs Hope," describes • Women & Infants' Center for Women's Behav­ and Mazon, a the most recent ioral Health outpatient clinic is at 453-7955, Jewish organi­ such AIDS Seder for pregnant or postpartum women who need an evalu­ zation dedicated ofHope. ation for mood or anxiety symptoms. as a response The haggadah, against hunger. the Passover story, • The Day Hospital is at 274-1122, ext. 2870, for The haggadah will focus on the will once again be the vehicle to pregnant or postpartum women with severe mood or current situation of child hunger, bring awareness to a social cause anxiety symptoms. and concern - that of child nutri­ remind us how we can help poor, hungry children and describe tion and hunger in Rhode Island • Families First of Rhode Island, the support group, how we can advocate to end child and the rest of our country. is at 383-9933 or www.farniliesfirstri.org. In addition hunger as part of the mission to On Monday, April 19, at 4 p.rn., to being matched with mentor morns, new morns can end poverty. the CRC will conduct a child also participate in networking groups, morns' clubs and nutrition seder at the Rhode Island attend informational sessions with nutritionists, lacta­ For more information about the Community Food Bank. The tion consultants and other experts. Full Plate, Rhode Island's kosher Child Nutrition Seder, contact Marty food pantry, and members of the Cooper, the director of the Commu­ • Jewish Family & Children's Service offers help to pregnant women and new mothers. Contact this Rhode Island Interfaith Coalition nity R elations Council of the Jewish social services organization at 781-647-5327 or jfcsboston.org. to Fight Poverty With Faith (to Federation at Rhode Island, at 421- which CRC belongs) will also par­ 4111, ext. 171 or [email protected]. • Other Internet resources include www.postparturn.net; www.mededppd.org; ticipate. Cantor Richard Perlman and www.wornensrnentalhealth.org. wwwjvhri.org SENIORS Jewish Voice 8Z_,Herald April 2, 2010 PAGE 33 As WE GROW OLDER Zeigesunt in Washington decided that they expensive, prescriptions. Americans have NONE of those sages that are printed in our daily Universal access to were the true mavens on what W e should be grateful to the resources, have modest means, no newspaper. They report one medi­ health care: It's the is needed to ensure that we are pharmaceutical companies for affordable, available health insur­ cal group saying, "I should have healthy and well taken care of. their outstanding achievements ance - and even worse, may cur­ an annual mammogram," and right thing to do When access to health care is in scientific research. But do not rently be unemployed. But, they another reporting that it may give not det~rmined by the physicians forget that a major portion of that and their family members are still me cancer! One pharmaceutical VERY YEAR WHEN or the electorate, it all becomes research was paid for with govern- vulnerable to medical problems. group recommends daily aspirin my hands are perpetu­ more complicated. It became ment subsidies, also known as your Since I am a bleeding-heart usage to avoid cardiac problems Eally cold and my sinuses more obvious that insurance and tax dollars. So, dramatic increases social worker, albeit retired, it is and, this morning, I was advised are on a rampage, I pharmaceutical industries are in the cost ------not hard to not to take a daily aspirin because decide that it is time to update the major institutions that deter­ of medica­ "lt is selfish to think guess my of the havoc it can wreak on my my evaluation about health care mine what will be the criteria for tions are not stance on gastro-intestinal system. in the United States. This year, providing health care for most of totally justi­ that a senior citizen is the cur­ My apologies if you feel that I that subject has us. Health insurance is assumed fied . rent health have not kept my promise to be been discussed to be available to all. And it is, if Now, let's more entitled to medical refo rm leg­ apolitical. I was not preoccupied and over-argued you are employed by a benevolent talk about islation. But with this until I saw a cartoon that more than usual. employer that contracts for group medical care care than a 6-year-old it behooves portrayed an elderly man pick­ The truth of policies that it (or you) or both of itself. I have · Th h 1 th t everyone to eting against health reform and lS. e OOp a a says realize that the matter is you pay for, 65 or older, indepen­ six doc­ complaining about how tired he that the finest dently wealthy, self-employed or tors whose universal health care wi11 this nation was from the picketing. And then medical knowl­ wealthy enough to privately buy names show that so values he says, "My feet are killing me. edge and care health coverage. (That costs big up regularly jeopardize Medicare is rights should Thank God I have Medicare!" Terna is available in bucks!). Otherwise, you may have on my social include uni- And, finally, for those who don't Gouse to pay the drugstores, doctors, c ale n d a r; just that - hoopla ." versa! access know the expression, "Zie gesunt," this country. It I am lucky ______to health is, however, not treatment centers and hospitals it means "Be healthy!" universally available. (I shall make "out-of-pocket." because I care as a every effort to remain apolitical in Advisory resou rces fo r the unin­ like all of them and feel they do a right. It is selfish to think that a Tema Gouse is a retired social my comments but I cannot guar­ sured are still, sadly, lacking in our great job of keeping this decrepit senior citizen is more entitled to worker. Contact her at nbgtpg@cox. antee total success in that effort). communities. And the number of body intact. I have one pharmacy medical care than a 6-year-old net. I should have kept a record of uninsured increased dramatically that reminds me when my pre­ is. The hoopla that says universal the new findings in medicine that with the fl ood oflay-offs in 2009. scription refills are due. I qualify health care will jeopardize Medi­ surfaced in 2009, but it would have To protect their continued income, fo r Medicare and my husband's care is just that- hoopla. Universal been simultaneously encouraging insurance companies raised thei r fo rmer employer pays a portion of health care as provided by many of and confusing. And the va rious premiums and eliminated cover­ the cost of our supplemental insur­ our allies is not Socialism; it is a authorities could not come to a age for some procedures previ­ ance. reflection of responsibility to all. consensus on many very impor­ ously covered, and the prescription And that is where I am lead­ I cannot end my ravings about tant issues. It all got further com­ insurance plans denied further ing. I am in a rare, but fortunate, last year without commenting plicated when our representatives payment for many essential, yet position. A large percentage of on some of the confusing mes- Jewish Historical Association Cranston welcomes adventurer as speaker Senior New officers will be dean of arts and sciences at the University of Rhode Island, will Guild installed make his third presentation to e,,,,. by 12.kha,d 1,/""'5 e [},clc 5<,nl,n the Jewish Histori cal Association lvt!W Mu.sic by Jeanme T'5drt meets in /lie,,{ Lyrics by Piek .5can!.an PROVIDENCE Profes- within five years. Having just tJngmal .6fpry G 6creap/..ar by 12idiarJ M~ sor David M . Gitlitz, an intel­ returned from archival studies in f,r/h., Univer.,ai Picture~ film lectual, spiritual and physical Mexico City, he will preview his April new novel, 1he Lost Minyan. adventurer, will speak at the 56th CRANSTON - The Cran­ Gitlitz, a prolific scholar, ston Senior G uild will meet on has won National Jewish Book Wednesday, April 7 at Temple Awards for Secrecy and Deceit: 1he Torat Yisrael, 330 Park Ave., R eligion of the Crypto-f ews (1996) in Cranston. and A Drizzle of Honey: 1he Lives The Valley Singers and and R ecipes of Spain's Secret fews Entertai ners will provide (1999). He and his wife, Professor entertainment; a raffle and Linda Kay Davidson, have jour­ refreshments will follow. neyed arou;,d the world studying Jewish and non-Jewish pilgrim- ages. The Association's new slate of officers includes: David H. Leach, president; Jane Civins, vice presi­ Happy Passover Secrec dent; Maxine Goldin, secretary; and Jack Fradin, treasurer. Jane from your friends at Kaufman and Lee Teverow will Decia: become new board members. DAVID M. GITLITZ For additional information annual meeting of the Rhode I about the annual meeting, please Island Jewish Historical Asso­ ' contact Anne Sherman at the ~hem ciation on Sunday, April 18 at 2 A ssociation's office, at 331-1360. p.m. at Temple Beth-El in Provi­ New England dence. The community is invited to this free program and recep­ 110 Royal Little Drive• Providence, RI 02904 tion. Gitlitz, an emeritus professor of www.AAA.com modern languages and a former 401-868-2000 wwwjvhri.org r -----:..---= ------:~:::-:::::-::=-:-:---~~~~~:-:-=-=-~--:=-....,._--==-- ~ -----~ \

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Majority of Israelis will lutely unforgivable, and Australia's not eat chametz disapproval should be registered by JERUSALEM (JTA) - A major­ an action not less than that which ity of Israelis will not eat chametz the British took," Malcolm Fraser, on Passover, according to a poll. whose center-right Liberal govern­ Some 69 percent of Israelis ment held power from 1975 until said no when asked if they would 1983, told the Australian Broad­ eat chametz this Passover, a,;,d casting Corp on M onday, March another 19 percent said they would 29. "I think there's been a long his­ eat chametz only in the privacy of tory... of double standards." their own home, a Ynet/Gesher Israel has neither confirmed survey found, Ynet reported. nor denied the M ossad agency's Sixty-three percent of respon­ involvement in the assassination of dents said they would hold a Mahmoud al-Mabhouh onJan. 19. traditional seder, reading the Ehud Barak Fraser's comments are in stark entire haggadah. Another 23 contrast to those of the current Barak visits slain soldier's home Liberal Party leader, Tony Abbott, than of 50 and all women access to In addition, about 60,000 tour­ percent said they would read ·the Temple Mount. No other visi­ ists, mostly Israeli Arabs, are the Haggadah up until dinner. JERUSALEM (JTA) - Israel who cautioned Prime Minister Defense Minister Ehud Barak vis­ Kevin Rudd not to follow Britain's tors are being permitted, according expected to visit the Sinai, entering to reports. It is not known when at the Taba crossing. Three Jews brutally ited the home of a soldier killed in precedent in dismissing an Israeli Gaza. representative. the restriction will be lifted. The Passover holiday des­ attacked in Berlin An extra large police force is On Monday, March 29, tinations for most Israelis are patrolling Jerusalem, especially BERLIN (JTA)-A man and two Barak visited the home of Maj. the United States, France, women were brutally attacked in E li raz Peretz, who was killed the area around the Temple Italy, Germany and Turkey. Mount. Berlin allegedly after the assailants last Friday in a firefight on the Violence broke out ear­ demanded to know whether they Gaza border. lier this month at the Temple were Jewish. Family members asked Barak Mount and throughout the According to a statement from to reconsider demolition orders the Jewish community of Berlin, for the dead soldier's home, Old City of Jerusalem over the a man demanded to know if the which is built in the West Bank 1 ...... " ' reopening of a synagogue in the Obama ' i'' Jewish (&arter. three were Jewish. After they said outpost of Givat Hayovel, near they were, the man "obviously went Eli. The family, however, said signs R.I. to get some friends," who then beat they would not make demands, Heavy Israeli travel the three, all in their mid-20s, on since Peretz would not have. season begins Friday, March 26, in Berlin. JERUSALEM (JTA) - One of disaster Police are investigating the i_nci­ Former Australian PM: Expel Israel's heaviest travel seasons dent as an ·anti-Semitic and racist began. declaration attack, as it allegedly began with Israeli diplomats Access to Temple Mount Some 47,000 passengers the attackers cursing the victims. SYDNEY, Australia (JTA) - A restricted passed through Ben-Gurion Flood damage? You Levi Solomon, head of the former Australian prime minister International Airport on Sunday, JERUSALEM (JTA) - Israeli Jewish community's department is urging the Labor government to March 28, on about 300 flights. police have re stricted Muslim . may be eligible for for combating anti-Semitism, expel Israeli diplomats over forged Some 555,000 air travelers arriv­ access to the Temple Mount over said, "violent attacks on Jews or Australian passports used in the ing and departing on 3,500 flights federal funds fears of more violence. presumed Jews were increasingly assassination of a Hamas leader in are expected to pass through the On Monday, March 29, police WASHINGTON, D.C. - On committed by youths from immi­ Dubai. airport's Terminal 3 throughout March 29, President Obama grant circles." "I believe that is totally and abso- allowed only Muslim men older the week of Passover. declared that a major disaster exists in Rhode Island and ordered MORE LETTERS federal aid to supplement state and local recovery efforts in the area struck by severe storms and Gouse has fans in flooding that began on March 12 and continues. From Page 4 The president's action makes Massachusetts federal funding available to affected individuals in Kent, "\ J{ HAVE NEVER met that was sui generis. Succinctly TE Newport, Providence and Wash­ Terna Gouse; however, we'd stated, she writes what many Autism story valuable V V ington counties. like to shake her hand in person of us "out there" are thinking. Assistance can include grants H ANK YOU FOR the very entry, is a nationally-recognized T for her astute and perceptive col­ for temporary housi ng and home nice article on autism, (''One agency providing a wide array umns, and especially for "Unfin­ Dr. Mel and Cindy Yoken repairs, low-cost loans to cover parent, two grandparents share of services for individuals with ished business" (from the March New Bedford, Mass. uninsured property losses, and their autism stories," by Nancy autism. Contact the Groden 5 issue of 1he Voice & Herald) other programs to help individuals Kirsch in the March 19 issue) in Center, 86 Mt. Hope Ave., Provi­ and business owners recover from 1he Voice & Herald. dence, RI 02906; 274- 6310 or the effects of the disaster. Articles like yours clearly help www.grodencenter.org. Obama right to · FEMA said additional des­ increase the attention, under­ ignations may be made at a later standing and support of the Robin Ringer confront Israel date if requested by the state and community for individuals with Director warranted by the results of further damage assessments. special needs. I would like to add Groden Center H OSE OF US who truly interests are directly tied to Middle T FEMA said that residents and to the list of resources provided by Providence care about Israel know that East peace and to Israel. President Barack Obama is right Peace talks will not succeed business owners who sustained Nicole Katzman. losses in the designated counties to confront Israel over its approval without genuine, sustained Amer­ Rhode Island has its own chap­ Editor's Note: Sara Masri, the can begin applying for assistance of a new settlement construction ican leadership. 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Fleisch and Harry Fleisch , and a daughter of the late Theodore Sheila Marilyn Peisach, 64 and a grandson, Jesse. the sister-in-law of the late and Pearl (Rosen) Shwartz. Donations may be made to Born in Providence, PROVIDENCE - Sheila Mari­ • a daughter of the Edythe Broida Fleisch and Lor­ A bookkeeper for National the Parkinson's Disease Foun­ raine Fleisch. Wholesale, she was a member lyn Peisach died on March 15. dation, 1359 Broadway, Suite late Benjamin and A registered nurse, she was Elizabeth (Golemba) Contributions may be made to of Congregation Tifereth Israel 1509, New York, NY 10018. Sunrise Assisted Living of Dart­ and an active member of the inspired by Florence Nightingale. Berns, she had lived in Port After graduating from Beth Albert Salk, 93 Charlotte, Fla., for five years, mouth, for the Alzheimer Care New Bedford Jewish Convales­ Activities Dept., Attn: Stella cent Home. Israel Hospital, she raised her HEBRON, Ct. - Albert Salk previously residing in West War­ sons, Adam and Jason Block. died on March 30. He was born wick. Desousa, 274 Slocum Rd., Dart­ She is survived by her son , mouth, MA 02747; or Ahavath Joel Kaplan ; her grandson, She worked in the fields of oph­ in Providence in 1916; he and A bookkeeper in the building thalmology and medical review; his wife, Ruth Cohen Salk, lived supply industry for many years, Achim Synagogue, for the Phyllis Steven Kaplan; and her nieces and Sydney Horvitz Scholar-in­ and nephews. She was the sister she was also recognized for in Providence before moving to she was a World War II Navy identifying child abuse through the Springfield, Mass. area in veteran serving stateside. She Residence Program, 385 County of the late Sidney Shwartz and St., New Bedford, MA 02747. Dorothy Sokall. patterns of children's injuries 1953. was a member of Hadassah. reported during hospital visits. He leaves two sons, Rus­ She was the mother of Harris Thomas Gordon, 88 Donations may be made to the New Bedford Jewish Conva­ She loved reading and the ocean. sell and Gilbert, and Gilbert's S. Berger of Westborough, NORTH DARTMOUTH, Mass. She is survived by her broth­ wife Kathy; his brother Morton; Mass., and Franklin G. Berger lescent Home, 200 Hawthorne - Thomas Gordon died on March St., New Bedford, MA 02740. ers Joel and Jerry Peisach, her his sister Rose; and his grand­ and his wife Josanne, of Colum­ 18. He was the husband of the sons and her soon-to-be grand­ daughter Lauren. He also leaves bia, S.C. She leaves her grand­ late Lillian (Rabinowitz) Gordon. Eli Kaufman, 90 son Jacob. other extended family members children, Melissa Ann Nesbitt Born Oct. 14, 1921 in Providence, WARWICK - Eli Kaufman Contributions may be made and friends. and Erica Ann DiGrazia, and he was a son of the died March 23. He was the hus­ to the Susan G. Kamen Breast Condolences may be sent to great-grandchildren, Riley Ann • late William and Rose band of Bernice (Hornstein) Cancer Foundation or the Shel­ 107 Jan Dr., Hebron, CT 06248. and Molly Ann Nesbitt. (Cohn) Gordon. Kaufman , having celebrated drick Wildlife Trust. Paul Weinberg, 76 Contributions may be made to A World War II veteran, he their 50th anniversary last year. the Alzheimer's Association, 245 Dr. Kopel Rothberg, 64 WARWICK - Paul Weinberg was a member of the Jewish ~ Born in Providence, a Waterman Ave., Providence, RI WARWICK - Dr. Kopel M. died March 8. Born in Provi­ War Veterans; he also volun­ ~ son of the late Joseph 02906. teered with the organization. and Annie (Lury) Rothberg died on March 20. dence, he was a son of the late Born in Providence, a son of Harry and Deborah (Barezof­ Sylvia Fleisch, 93 A member of Tifereth Israel Kaufman, he had lived in War­ Esther (Millman) Rothberg of sky) Weinberg. DARTMOUTH, Mass. - Sylvia Congregation in New Bedford, wick for 40 years. Growing up Warwick and the late Maurice ~ He was a member of Fleisch died on March 17. Born Mass., he operated an appli­ in South Providence, he some­ ance store in Providence. He times worked in the fish market Rothberg, he had lived in War­ ~ Touro Fraternal and in Acushnet, Mass., she was a wick for eight years, previously worked later as a manager that his parents ran. He was a enjoyed visiting the daughter of the late William and residing in East Greenwich. He Cha bad Center of Kent County. for Zayres in Middletown, graduate of Bryant College. He Rebecca (Crepea) Fleisch. Along He is survived by his son David and then Nate Lion's in Fall was a social worker for the State was a podiatrist in Warwick for with her brothers, she was 30 years, before retiring seven Weinberg, and his wife Michelle, River, Mass., until his retire­ of Rhode Island for 38 years, raised helping out on the family years ago. of East Greenwich; his sister farm in Acushnet. She grew up ment. before retiring 20 years ago. He was the brother He served in the Army and A graduate of Cranston East Gussie Chase; and his grandchil­ during the Depression era and dren, Kara and Tyler Weinberg. of the late Eva Schultz, Army Air Corps during World High School and Kansas State was the only one of her siblings University, he was a former He was the brother of the late Anna Sklaroff, Minnie War II and was stationed in, who went to college. Marcus Weinberg and Ida Fish. Rubin, Sally Goldstein, Barney among other places, what was member of Temple Torat Yis­ After teaching school for sev­ Contributions may be made Gordon and Abram (Al) Gordon. then British India. A member rael. eral years, she went on to gradu­ Besides his mother, he leaves to the American Lung Asso­ He is survived by several nieces of Temple Am David, Cranston ate school. She became the his former wife and friend, ciation, 260 West Exchange St., and nephews; his cousin, and Warwick Social Seniors, the assistant director of statistics Sharron (Jamison) Rothberg, Ste. 102B, Providence, RI 02903. Marcia Cohen and her husband former Majestic Guild and the at Boston University. She lived of Smithfield; two daughters, Dr. Elie Cohen, of Newport; and Knights of Pythias, he was a past most of her life in Brookline, Hilary Rothberg, and her fiance his friend, Joel Kaplan, of North president of the Rhode Island and enjoyed showing and shar­ Mered Parnes, of Brooklyn, Dartmouth, Mass. 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CARL BAKELMAN, FORMERLY of Providence and now of Trinity, Fla., visited the Western Wall in Jerusalem during a 10-day tour of Israel. A visit to Egypt

JOHN AND CAROL DESFORGES, of North Providence, visited Egypt in March. Here they are holding The Voice & Herald in front of the Sphinx of Memphis in Egypt. Birth

JASON AND LYNDA Golditch of Cranston announce the birth of their son, Ryan Benjamin, on Nov. 30. Ryan is named in memory of his maternal great­ grandmother, Rebecca (Rivkah) Jacobson and his maternal grandmother, Barbara (Pese) Jacobson. His Hebrew name is Raviv Penini. Ryan's paternal grandparents are William and Marian Golditch of Providence, and his maternal grandfather is Morris Zenofsky of West Warwick.

A baby boy

DR . SHELBY AND Joshua Harris of Tarrytown, N.Y., announce the birth of their first child, a son, Penn Hudson Harris, on March 3. Penn is the grandson of Caryl and Mark Freedman of Warwick, and the Honorable Jonathan and Karen Harris of Upper Saddle River, N.J. He is also the great-grandson of Sydney Brown and the late Betty Brown of Coconut Creek, Fla. , the late Jeanette and Murray Freedman, Mildred Isler and Harold Harris, and Rose and Murray Gottlieb.

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Engagement

RONN I AND WILLIAM Guttin announce the engagement of their daughter, Ilana, to Gabriel Rosenfeld, so n of Sheila Emrich, and Serge Rosenfeld, both of Rochester, N.Y. llana's grandparents are Harriet Saltzman of Warwick, Lorraine Emrich of Rochester, N.Y., and Marie Rosenfeld of West Palm Beach, Fla . Gabriel is a Ph .D. candidate in cell and developmental biology at Weill Cornell Medical College. Ilana is employed as a high school teacher at Bronxwood Preparatory Academy. The couple plans an October 2010 wedding. wwwjvhri.org PAGE 40 Jewish Voice ~Herald April 2, 2010

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