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VOLUME LXXVIV, NUMBER 1 HESHVAN 30, 5753 /THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 26, 1992 35¢ PER COPY Conference Sets Tone to Stop Hate

by Kammie Kettelle sion on Religious, Racial and Herald Assistant Editor Ethnic Harassment, had a If a Stop Hate Conference record number of more than modeled after the one held in 200 participants. Held at Butler Providence on Nov. 17 could Hospital's Ray Conference be duplicated on a larger scale Center, the event began with with all communitites in the opening remarks by NCC) state participating, Rhode ls­ board Chairman David A. land would have a better Duffy. chance of eliminating the racial "The problems clearly are and religious hatred affecting not just in Los Angeles," he its communities. said, referring to the previous The conference, cosponsored eruptions of violence there. by the National Conference of Duffy then illustrated examples Christians and Jews (NCC)) of hate crimes and bigotry in and the Governor's Commis- (Continued on Page 20) Peace Talks Recess on Sour Note With No Date Set for Next Round by Cynthia Mann "direct dialogue" had been Stales News Service "su~,ordinated to public postur­ WASHI NGTON - Thesev­ ing enth round of Middle East At the same time, the Pales­ peace talks here ended Nov. l 9 tinians protested to the State on a sour note and without a Department that the Israeli pro­ clear commitment by all parties posal for Palestinian self-gov­ to return to Washington for a ernment is not a serious one. new round next month. A Palestinian press aide said HAND IJ:-1 HAND - Ari Bensusan interviews Beylal Bender last week as part of the "Hand in The Israeli delegation re­ the proposal "legitimizes the Hand" program through the Temple Sinai School. Herald photo by Omar Bradley ported frustration that hopes occupation in another form" for meaningful progress had and creates a system of not been met. apartheid. Students Study Their Elders in Temple Project In the Israelis' final briefing, The Israelis' sense of frustra­ by Omar Bradley ticipating in a " Hand In Hand" matched up with seniors from spokesman Yossi Gal reported tion may have been heightened Herald Contributing Reporter study of elders for Temple the community. there had been an " all or noth­ by the fact that Thursday was No matter how hard the rain Sinai School. The students, For Ari Bensusan, it was a ing attitude that makes com­ the 15th anniversary of the his- pelted down and around the armed with tape recorders and chance to share some special promise impossible" and that (Continued on Page 7) city, it couldn't keep Michael a sheet of questions, were (Continued on Next Page) Dallman or Amy Krasner or Ari Bensusan from getting their stories. They were a part Serotta Moves Judaism of a seventh-grade class par- Sleeves of Care: 'Out of the Shadows' by Omar Bradley ulously captured the very A survivor Herald Contributing Reporter essence of Judaic culture close­ In the '30s and '40s, docu­ up. Regardless of your race, re­ and her Son mentary photographers Mar­ ligion or creed, it's impossible by Mike Fink garet-Bourke White, Eugene not to be moved by Serotta's Smith and Alfred Eisenstadt powerful images. A solitary Herald Contributing Reporter combed the nation to record man stands atop a stone tomb It wasn 't just a dry goods Americana for the Farm Secu­ containing the remains of thou­ store, Ber-Tex Fabrics. It rity Administration before sands of Jewish massacre vic­ worked in Rolfe Square in heading off to cover the war. tims; a young boy gazes in­ Cranston as a good old Ameri­ The 'S0s and '60s saw Cornell tently at his father at a summer can sewing circle. Women Capa, · Gordon Parks and camp, and a young adolescent gathered there to stitch up their Danny Lyons focus in on the couple strolls serenely across a li ves, " the ravell 'd sleeves of forgotten subcultures of society dance hall. care," with threads of kind with courageous devotion. The show is a sample of pho­ words. I first met Rose Berger Now, in the '90s, a new avant­ tographs from his book, Out Of among the gail y decorated garde of photographers strug­ The Shadows, which took five bolts of cloth in her shop on gle to bring their work to the years to produce. The book is Main Street, U.S.A. public eye despite economic sponsored by the Doron Foun­ A call from Rose made my and social obstacles. dation as well as other contrib­ day. We made a date to get to­ Ed Serotta's exhibit and utors. The Jewish Federation of gether and talk about French book-signing at the Trinity Rhode Island was responsible literature and film . We never Repertory Theatre last week for the show in which Serotta did keep that rendezvous, but was just such an experience. spoke candidly about his expe­ the pledge itself gave me a feel­ For five years, Serotta li ved, riences to members and guests. ing of her blessing. learned and faithfully recorded He did the book in order to Rose sent forth on the wires the lives of hundreds, perhaps show how Jews were li ving, thousands, of Jews in seven coping and surviving in post­ of New England Telephone a SHADOWS - Photographer Ed Serotta holds one of his photos Eastern European countries. In Holocaust Europe, where many calm dignity, with the careful from an exhibit that opened last week at Trinity. Hungary, Poland, Romania of their families had been lost. pacing of her words like fin e Herald photo by 011111r Bradley (Continued on Page 7) and the Balkan states, he metic- (Continued on Page 19) 2 THE RHODE JSLAND JEWJSH HERALD, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 26, 1992

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Workshop Explores Stress­ Athletic Director To Speak Reduction Solutions for Women URl's new athletic director "The program at URI is a National Seminars Inc. will speci fi c strategies for dealing Ron Petro will speak to the good one, and I believe on the ~~S? present "Stress Reduction Solu ­ with stress and wi ll empower URI Rhode Island Alumni verge of realizing its potential tions For Women" from 9 a.m. attendees with the ability to Club about " Athletics: Where of consistent national recogni­ (jNEWS ~ to 4 p.m., Dec. 15, in Provi­ control the ways in which Are We And Where Are We ti on," Petro said. " My immedi­ dence at the Holiday Inn - stress effects their lives. Going?" Petro's presentation, ate plan involves increasing c:::;; BRIEFS n:-, Downtown, 21 Atwells Ave. For complete information which is offered as part of the the visibility of UR I through­ ~ The cost for the workshop is and telephone registration, Alumni Club's Luncheon out the sta le so that all gradu­ $49 and includes instruction, a contact National Seminars Inc., Speaker Series, will take place ates and residents develop a comprehensive' workbook, cof­ 6901 W. 63rd St., P.O . Box at the Omni Biltmore Hotel in pride in their university," he fee breaks, and a certificate fo r 2949, Shawnee Mission, Kan. Providence on Dec. 9 from added . "Demystifying the Credit .6 continuing education units. 66201 -1349; telephone (800) 11:45 a. m. to 1:1 5 p.m. The cost of the luncheon is Process," a seminar fo r The workshop will cover 258-7246. Petro, who arrived in Ki ngs­ $14 fo r URI Rhode Island small business owners, will ton in July to head the Uni­ Alumni Club members and be held on Nov. 30 from 6 to Bryant Offers Training Program for Disabled versity's Athletic Deprtment, $ 16 for nonmembers. Seating previously served as director of 8 p.m. at the Pawtucket The Center for Management 4 p.m. at the center at Bryant. is limited, and, si nce tickets athletics and Recreation at the Branch of the Hospital Trust Development at Bryant Col­ The program will train indi­ will not be available at the University of Alaska Anchor­ National Ba nk, 215 Main St. lege and the Governor's Com­ viduals with disabilities to pro­ door, reservations should be age (UAA). Under Petro's The seminar is free to the mission on the Handicapped vide technical assistance to the made earl y. leadership, UAA gained a public and registrations can will present a training program community. Participants will For more information, call strong Di vision II program be taken by calling Marge on Dec. 5 and 12 from 9 am. to serve as consultants to help Mary Sheehan at 278-6733 with seven of its nine teams Curtis at 278-8060. business and industry under­ (days), or (508) 678-4036 (eve­ qualifying for NCAA cham­ stand and meet the ti tles and nings), or call the URI Alumni pionships. regulations of the Americans Office at 792-2242. The 1992 Mayor's c;up Mobile Optical with Disabilities Act (ADA) law. Service To Honor 1st BCC President men's hockey game will be held at the Providence Civic This two-day program will ~ Bristol Community College as president in 1978, the col­ Center on Nov. 30 at 7:30 look at the demographics of will hold a memorial service to lege had grown to offer 25 pro­ p.m. The game will be be­ the disabled, the Civil Rights Services honor Jack Hudnall, the col­ grams serving more than 5,000 tween rivals Brown Univer­ Act of 1964, the Rehabilitation lege's first president, on Dec. 2 day and evening students, sity and Providence College. IN-HOME EYEGLASS SERVICE Act of 1973, the ADA of 1990, SALES , SERVICE, REPAIR at 3 p. m. The public is invited established on a new 1 DO -acre Tickets for the game may be employment issues, and pub­ to attend. ca mpus in the northern part of purchased at the Civic Cen­ Appointments at your lic accommodations and com­ convenience President Emeritus Hudnall the city. Hudnall set the tradi­ ter Box Office for $8 per mercial facilities. died on Oct. 18 in Seattle, OAYS •EVENINGS• WEEKENDS tion of community service and ticket. Two adults and two The project is funded by the Wash., where he had retired. involvement fo r the college. Prescriptions filled at children may purchase a $ 16 Rhode Island Developmental As fo unding president of the The service will highlight family plan. For tickets, call affordable prices Disabilities Council. Busi­ college, he managed its 1966 Hudnall's contributions to the Civic Center Box Office SENIOR CITIZENS DISCOUNTS nesses interested in more opening for 350 students in community college education at 331-6700. Ed Deluty, Registered Optician information on the program four programs housed in bor­ and to Southeastern Mas­ 732-2133 can call the center at Bryant at rowed downtown Fall River sachusetts. 232-6203. RI Lie. # 178 • MA Lie # 4260 quarte"rs. Upon his retirement The Bryant College Center for Management Develop­ Students Study ment will offer a seminar, "Advanced Management Their Elders Skills to Meet '90s Chal­ Join thousands of readers who know what's (Continued from Page I)·· lenges" from Dec. 1 to 4 moments with Beylah Bender, from 9 a.m. to ~:30 p.m. This going on in the Rhode Island Jewish Community... who despite being 71, d idn't seminar will demonstrate look a day over 40. She soon how to become a better discovered that Bender knew leader and improve manage­ Ari's mother as a teen-ager, to ment perfo rmance. For in­ s~,e1oit.t to tke the young girl's surprise. formation, call 232-6200. During the interview, Ben­ der, who is a tall, attracti ve senior, recalled days of war, Pulitzer prize winner Ben H. depression and revelation in Bagdikian, fo rmer ombuds­ her life. It was a classic case of man for The Washi11gto11 Post the reporter being informed by and retired dean of the a more knowledgeable subject. Graduate School of Journal­ Rhode Island ism at the University of Cali­ Leonore Sones, di(ector of education at the temple school, fornia at Berkeley, will be said the project, called Yad B' this year's sole inductee into Yad in Hebrew (Hand in the Rhode Island Journal­ Hand), was the idea of Deb­ ism Hall of Fame. The in­ orah Miller and Cantor Stanley duction ceremony and din­ Jewish Herald ner will be held on Dec. 3 at Rosenfeld . Each student in the "IN TOUCH WITH THE JEWISH COMMUNITY" seventh-grade class wrote 6 p.m. at the University about famous·Jewish seniors in Club, Upper College Road, history. Michael Dallman URl's Ki ngston Campus. TIMELY FEATURES, LOCAL & SOCIAL EVENTS, chose Marc Chagall, a re­ Tickets for the dinner are nowned aritist who worked on $15 and may be reserved by EDITORIALS, BUSINESS PROFILES, AND OUR stained glass fo r the United calling 294-4576 between 8 "AROUND TOWN" SECTION HIGHLIGHT EVERY ISSUE! Nations, the Metropolitan a.m. and 4 p.m. weekdays. 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I Indeed, if anything came from their experi ence, it would be The registration fee ts $20 I and includes materials and I Name respect and admiration for older and wiser citizens who breakfast. For more informa­ I Address ------continue on hand in hand with tion and registration details, I . today's youth. call CCRl 's center for Busi­ I The program will end in a ness and Industrial Training Hanukkah party for students at 333-7087. : Mail check to: Rhod e Island Jewish Herald, P.O. Box 6063, Providence, RI 02940 and seniors to be announced at ~------Te_mple Sinai. l THE RHODE ISLAND JEWISH HERALD, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 26, 1992 - 1 FEATURE

out. He also doesn't like to grabbed the chair next to him enden in your films." It doesn't leave anybody else out. and struck up a short chat. It often work out, but it's a good When you first lay eyes on seems Brian comes to study try. this denizen of Fox Point, you words. He writes them in a I guess these more or less Coffee and Sympathy take note of his stoop and his notebook. He copies parts of homeless wanderers are signs unkempt cheeks, Then you speech or lists vocabulary from of our bad times. I took a col­ notice the lively eyes and dictionaries, encyclopedias, lege course in sociology but it good-natured smirk. thesauruses, which he lays out it didn't take. I see these Zog sources confirm Joe's on his big round table. I can't friends as exceptions to rules by Mike Fink story of being hit by a train as figu re out his system. and statistics. Herald Contributing a young boy. He developed Brian makes me think of a I made Peaberry allies with Reporter epilepsy. On top of that, he character from The Little a fellow named Mike, a big tells me he suffers from life­ Prince, sorting out and tending guy with a large wooden cross long diabetes. I learn a lot from his own planet in our universe, and lots of rings. He knows I'm I go hunting for hints and might go on and on. Maybe his my new friend - about hope, From Brian I learn some­ Jewish. Mike looks tough but clues at the cafes of our city. rhetoric would hide some courage and good will. For the thing about the devotion and he's oh so gentle, like an over­ There's a guy named Joe on fanatic phrase I'd rather not price of a cup of coffee. privacy of true scholarship. grown lamb. People look me Wickenden who sits on those take in. On my way home, I may After dinner, I like to ask my over and decide I'm harmless benches with a wall behind Instead, my chum recited by stop by the Rochambeau daughter Lil y to join me for tea and a curb in front. He mum­ ·heart, without glancing at his Branch library. It 's right round and pastry at Peaberry's, next (Continued on Page 12) bles and from time to time paper, a perfectly noble state­ the corner from my own curb. I to the bookstore we browse. A shouts out into the street. ment about patriotism. How serve on the board of the season ago, a very strange, en­ One fine day I took a space love of country spells respect Friends of Rochambeau. When chanted boy used to hang out Bring The Family. beside him and murmured and courtesy toward every­ I did a stint as president, I put there. He. looked quite thread­ something. Maybe it was, " I body who lives in America. two teak benches at either side bare and woebegone as he In Fact, Bring Two. talk to myself, too." We got to The whole cafe stopped, of the entrance. A black kid stuck his face in his weird be pals. Now when I step into clapped, cheered. with a black leather cap makes comics. Lily did not want me Zog at Brook for a jolt of java, Another afternoon at cappu­ use of one bench, his big pack to ask him to sit wi th us, but I he moves on over to my table, cino hour, a band of fancy folk beside him, smiling and wav­ did anyway. He had eyes like The other day, he offered to gathered to gab and brag at my ing at my jeep. He shows up the haunting portraits in Lnqu i­ read me a political speech he spot. This time, my fin e feath­ early for the library to open, sition Spain, I told my fil m had composed after the elec­ ered fri end got up and slid every single day. He takes his class about this street lad. "Get away to another corner of the tion, I didn't look forward to place at the kids' tables. oul of your studio and cast the meet you at one of those hearing his oration. I thought it ca fe. He doesn't like to be left On a busy morning, characters of Thayer and Wick- big tables at The Islander, Make sure you all order 18 of their misapprehensions. He phati c. He'd know for sure if it ,<€>~ different things, Pass 'O" went along with her sugges­ were here. That Reminds Me tion, but only to humor her, " P'raps," countered the around all the food , Have a understand. policeman, leading them past a great time, Go home, "1~11, 1, The policeman in lost prop­ clutch of red bikes, " P'raps What more (£~ ' of a Story ... erty was extremely helpful. Of they've took them chrome coure he understood exactly. mudguards off of your bike an' He had teen-age sons of his a restaurant? own. The neighborhoods were (Continued on Page 12) by Rabbi Hershy Worch not as safe as once they were. Special to the Herald He took details of the theft, the TAKE-OUT 2318 Wesl Shore Rd., Warwick 73&-9861 report, the procedures that had LUNCH ORDERS to be gone through, all the There once was a boy who dragged her son there, paperwork was in order. Valerie Anne's titAMDER had a bike. What a bike it was! " I can't see the point in com­ " Now then young man," he 727 East Ave., Pawtucket 727-3620 I [ S T A I R J h T A six-gear, drop-handlebar, ing here, Mom," he com­ checked a clipboard list, " 26- Tues.-Sat. 6-3, Sun. 7-1 26-inch, chrome and red, plained. " I didn't lose it; some­ inch, two-wheeler bikes are schoolboy's dream bicycle. It one took it." over there," He pointed them was purchased with his " bar But his Mom was not to be to a corner of the vast ware­ mitzvah money." deterred, "You never know," house, which housed countless Whilst itself a ticket to ride, she replied, "They may have items. They weren't standing a bike was also entree to a rari­ ridden it no more than half a in any particular order, but it fied atmosphere peopled only mile down the road and aban­ took our young man about 15 with those lofty individuals doned it. Someone may have seconds to be sure his bike was blessed of bikes and good for­ handed it in." not among that lot. He spent tune. "Abandoned my bike?" The another 10 minutes walking up A well-equipped bike, as all boy looked at this mother and down the ranks of lost 13.82% - 1991 Total Return sensible persons are aware, is blankly. " Abandoned a bike property comparing vital statis­ 10.54 % - 1990 Tora! Return imbued for your average, com­ like mine," he muttered dark­ tics against the details he car­ mon or garden 13-year-old, ly, by way of explanation, No ·ried. in his head, but it was a 10.42%- 1989Toral Return* with more symbolism and one with any brain at all would futile gesture. manna than a Porsche, maintain an absurdity of such The policeman cleared his Where can you tum when CDs and It was freedom, pride and magnitude. throat, suggesting perhaps the money market funds' let you down? Step joy to its owner, and a constant But if you know mothers the thieves had painted the bike a up to Premium Income Fund from TNE source of trepidation to his par­ way I do, you also know it's different color? Funds. The Fund seeks high current en ts. useless trying to disabuse them " No," the boy was em- income by investing primarily in U.S. Before he could come io any government bonds and follows strict harm though on the bike, it guidelines designed to minimize price was stolen. Now, in case fluct uations. The result - consistent you've forgotten what it's like performance that you can be comfortable to be 13 years old and bereft of No Compromising on Quality! your bike, let me remind you with. of how intense it all can be. Talk to your financial representative or Imagine sitting through the return the coupon for more information on grinding boredom of school TNE Premium Income Fund. days imprisoned, Watching raindrops gather and roll down ,------7 windowpanes, counting off the I Yes, please send me more complele information on Premium Income Fund, including I hours before the final bell , a free prospectus explaining charges and expenses. I will read the prospeclus carefully I I beforeinvtsting. Observing real people leading I Ma il to: I real lives "out there," passing NAME ------Jeffrey G. Brier, CLU in front of the school in an end­ I ADDRESS ______Miltonl.Brier, C LU I New England Securities I less procession of possibilities. I CITY ______STATE____ 89 Ship S1ree1 Oh what's the use? Who I ZIP PHONE ______Providence. RI 02903 I remembers the ache of being --- 401-751 -2990 13? The wanderlust, the hun­ Artichoke Alley L ______~ ger for thrill, assuaged only Fresh Fruit and Vegetables, Deli , Bakery, Imported with visions of expeditions on Cheeses, Fresh Coffee Beans, Freshly Baked Apple :~8,:a9oZ~1: : !c9.:911~,~;~:~i:i,;~·i:1dudingtl~ • . the bike? and Pumpkin Pies available for the ho lidays. J % nm11:imum \ale~ charge since the Fund', 1/3(119 inception for 1hc period~ ~ His mother, despite a some­ cmJing 9130/92. Pa~t pcrfommncc i~ no guornnt« of fotul\' !l',uh\ , and 111vc~tmc 11t rc1um and principal value will lluctu:11,· ,o tha1 ~hare, of the what guilty relief at the loss of GOURMET GIFT BASKETS FO R THE HOLIDAYS Fund m ;1y IX' wonh more or le,\ 1h1m lht' origin11I l"o,1 up,un wuhdrnw.11. the bike, felt the urge to do ' Ban~ CD, are 111, urcd and offer a fi:o.ed retum: 1mH~Y nrnr~ct fund, -.tt~ 50 Cliff Street, Eost Greenwic h (behind Benny's on Main Street) butnm1101a,,ure a , 1:1blcnc1a,,('l value. ' I ' something. She located the 884-3467 • Hours: Monday- Friday 9-6, Saturday 9- 5 city's lost property office, and Rhode Mand Jcwi,h Herald I l/1 2M2 4 - THE RHODE ISLAND JEWISH HERALD, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 26, 1992 OPINIONS

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There's No Denying the Sufferings To the Editors: and my mother, Helene I read with great interest a Heimann, were friends and I letter by your reader Mr. know everything about the Thomas Epstein both lauding Epstein family, as I remember me for my writings as well as Tommy's parents very well. taking me to task for playing What I want to stress, and I down the Holocaust. Your cannot do it enough, is the fa ct writer accuses me of being that the good Italians saved " Pollyannish," that is, seeing our li ves, compared to the bad things too rosy, as defined by Germans who destroyed the the Columbia Desk Encyclopedia lives of others, and, obviously, of the English language. if you follow the daily news, Yes, I am, perhaps, seeing still do. There is and shall things in a rosy light, but I also always be anti-Semitism and do not deny the sufferings of we have to use Mr. Epstei n's others during those infamous words, always be on guard. years of persecution. As a Winston Churchill wrote worker for relief organizations about the battle of Britain , such as the American Joint Dis­ " And if the Empire shall last a Going, Going ... tribution Committee, I have thousand years, they will al­ One of several displays of goods and crafts fo r sale is seen Sunday at the Temple Am David talked to many survivors of the ways say, this was th eir fin est aucti on and bazaar. Herald photo hy Omar Bradley camps and of emigration in hour." And let me paraphrase general and was both sad­ this by stating, "and if Italy dened as well as sickened by lasts a thousand years, th ey what I heard and what I saw. will always say about the war Facing the Crisis: The Need to Reorder Priorities So, to all who believe that I years, when they saved the was negating their sufferings, Jews, this was their finest by Murray Friedman So now the issue of Je wish We have seen some moves my apologies; I did not mean hour. PHILADELPHIA (JT A) - A continuity is once again th e hot here in recent years including to give that impression. Hans L. Heimann dozen years ago, a demog­ topic in the Jewish community. an increase in communal fund­ Lola Epstein, Tommy} mom Cranston rapher concluded that by the Various Jewish bodies are ing for Jewish education and middle of the next century, rushing to build programs the establishment of chavuras there would be only 10,000 around this theme and this and other alternative forms of Jews in America. week, the C)F General Assem­ education and prayer in and Sending Thanks to His Supporters He based his conclusion on bly meeting in New York sched­ outside of synagogues. Clearly, To The Editors: possible. the sharply lowered birthrates, uled an unprecedented num­ these have not been enough. I want to thank everyone in Anyone who feels that he/ intermarriage and disaffection ber of panels dealing with it. We shall have to be far more the Jewish community for the she is not being adequately rep­ among young people so domi­ Wi ll the concern now being daring in conducti ng the life of support I received during my resented at any level of govern­ nant among American Jews. demonstrated pass, as Jews, the Jewish community.. campaign for the Fifth Repre­ ment and needs a spokesper­ His prediction excited a borne on a wave of material Is the mostly affluent leader­ sentative District seat. son is welcome to call upon me nurry of attention. But this success and broader accept­ ship that directs the Jewish I encourage my supporters at any time. quickly subsided when sociolo­ ance, quietly fad e away, or are community sensitive enough to stay involved in the electoral Michael D. Mitchell gists found naws in his arith­ we prepared to take the neces­ to the needs and concerns of process to the fullest extent Providence metic and possibly with his sary steps to meet what is per­ middle-i ncome and poorer reasoning. haps the most serious crisis we Jews? The issue he raised, how­ have ever fa ced in our history Lester Levin, one of the RHODE ISLAND JEWISH ever, has been revived with the in this country? authors of a 1985 report to the publication last year of the The fact is if we are to meet CF) on the cost of affiliation HERALD Na tional Je wish Population Sur­ it we desperately need to reor­ posed this question. He con­ vey commissioned by the der our priorities. While Jewish cluded that communal funds (USPS 464-760) Council of Jewish Federations. leadership has taken some should be used to subsidize the Published Every Week By The A front-page article on inter­ measures, these have been halt­ involvement of such Jews but Jewish Press Publishing Company marriage in The New York ing and limited. It is not at all he doubted this would happen EDITOR: Times on Oct. 18 highlighted clear we have internalized the because communal profession­ ANNE S . DAVIDSON the issues in this report further. . nature of the danger and risen als "are the gatekeepers and ASSISTANT EDITOR: Candlelighting KAMMIE KETTELLE Together, they indicate that to meet it. advocates for their lay leader­ CONTRIBUTING REPORTER: while many Jews have en­ What exactly does reorder­ ship." MICHAEL FINK November 27 riched their lives by turning to ing priorities mean? Recognizing that young peo­ COLUMN IST: Firstly, it requires finding ple just starting out find it DOROTHEA SNYDER Judaism, erosion and assimila­ tion has been marching fo r­ additional and creative ways to more difficult to meet the ex­ PHOTOGRAPHER: 4:00 p.m. OMAR BRADLEY ward with even deeper strides. strengthen institutions like the pense of synagogue member­ ADVERTISING ACCOUNT REPS: The most disturbing fin ding synagogues and Jewish educa­ ship, Keneseth Israel, a subur­ JEANETTE· HIDALGO was that the overwhelming tional institutions that have ban Philadelphia Reform con­ MYRNA H . DRESS gregation recently offered free GRAPHICS: majority of mixed-marrieds fail always carried the major re­ JOHANNA BUUCH to raise their children in the sponsibility of Jewish con­ memberships to those under tinuity. (Continued on Page 16) MAILING ADDRESS: Jewish faith. 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Agency ------THE RHODE ISLAND JEWISH HERALD, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 26, 1992 - 5 WORLD AND NATIONAL NEWS German Official Says He's State Launches Probe of Crown Heights Ashamed Of Racist Violence by Stewart Ain The rioting began after a Members of the jury, which by David Landau Peres said several major fo r­ The New York Jewish Week black child, 7-year-old Gavin included six blacks, four His­ JERUSALEM (JT A) - Visit­ eign powers had taken leader­ NEW YORK (J T A) - Gov. Cato, was struck and killed by panics and two whites, cited ing Germany Foreign Miniser ship roles in various specifi c Mario Cuomo has ordered a a dri ver of a car in a motorcade· inconsistencies in police testi­ Kl aus Kinkel told Israe J:s lead­ fi elds - Japan, fo r instance, in sweeping investigation of the escorting the Lubavitcher mony in explaining their ers last week he was "ashamed ecology. To this, Kinkel replied city's handling of last year's rebbe. verdict. as a German" of the racist out­ that Germany wants to take ri oting in the Crown Heights Cuomo asked Girgenti to Rewards totaling $120,000 breaks that had taken place in the lead in the field bf water secti on of Brooklyn, while a review the response of police have been offered for the arrest his country in recent months. cooperation, especially in group of Jews filed a lawsuit to the disturbance, which con­ and conviction of Rosenbaum's In separate working sessions regard to desalination. charging that the mayor and tinued for fo ur straight days. killers. with Prime Minister Rabin and Reviewing the bilateral police commissioner conspired Cuomo also gave Girgenti the Foreign Minister Shimon Peres, peace talks, Rabin said Syrian not to protect Jews from the power to unseal fil es pertain- Nov. 18, the German guest, President Hafez Assad had still mob. ing to the investi gation of ,------.. here on a one-day official visit, not taken a step that would The charges were made Rosenbaum's death and the said his government fu lly serve to "convince" public despite Mayor David Dinkins' prosecution of Nelson. No understood Israel's concern opinion, in Isrnel and in his repeated denials that he had other person was charged with tied police hands during the SAFEST CAR IN SWEDEN over this issue, which both own country, that he was seri ­ Rosenbaum's murder. -Folluson lniwranc• Co. Israeli leaders took the oppor­ ously committed to peace. four days of rioting. The U.S. Justice Department tunity to voice to the German Nevertheless, Rabin stressed, " There is not a single shred has also opened an investiga­ minister. the two countries have em­ of evidence that I held the tion into Rosenbaum's murder 1993 SAAB 9000 O n the diplomatic plane, barked "on a road on which !New York Police Department] to see if anyone can be prose­ CS 5 DOOR Kinkel stated his government's there is no turning back." back - and there never will cuted for violating his civil decision to become more in­ Rabin urged the German be," an angry Dinkins said rights. volved in Middle East peace­ government to end delays in Nov. 17 in an address at the Nelson was acquitted of all making, specifi cally in two the adoption of legislation Jewish Theological Seminary. charges in the Rosenbaum slay­ areas of the multilateral talks: aimed at curbing compliance " And every time th is utterly ing after jurors discounted water resources and econom ic with the Arab boycott against fa lse charge is repeated, the prosecution evidence that in­ development. Israel. social fabric of our city tears cluded a blood-soaked knife just a little bit more. It must allegedly found in Nelson's ABS Brakes. Moonroof. 6 yr./ B0.000 Mile stop. It's got to stop." possession, Rosenbaum's iden­ ltd. Werranty Jewish Groups Chide Governor For Remark He said some of his critics tification of Nelson as his as­ O% APR :s,;;;;;;,_•0% down cash hold the mistaken belief that by Cynthia Mann sailant and police testimony would have done it. " because he is black, he auto­ that Nelson had admitted stab­ States News Service This rebuke showed a matically sides with the black bing the rabbinic student. WASHINGTON (!TA) "shocking and incomprehensi­ ri oters. 4 8 mo. dosed end lease, $300 seci.Kity deposit. Jewish organizations have ble insensitivity to Jews and "They see everything $299.33 per month. $2200 cap reducttort , taices . sharply · condemned a claim r~istration extra. total pov,nents $ 14.367. Judaism," AOL's national di­ through an ethnic prism," he DAILY BREAKFAST 15 ,000 mi6es per yea, B amts per mile for last week by Mississippi Gov. rector, Abraham Foxman, and said, referring to his critics. SPECIALS Kirk Fordice that the United Melvin Salberg, its national The mayor's protests came States is a Christi an nation. chairman, wrote in their letter as Cuomo - in a highly unu­ Valerie Anne's The American Jewish Con­ 727 East Avenue WIGWAM to Fordice. sual move - ordered his di­ Pawtucket 727-3620 915 CHARLES STREET gress challenged the chairman The exchange between the rector of criminal justice, Tues.-Sat. 6-3, Sun. 7-1 353- 1260 • 7 22-5700 of the Republican National two governors was ironic be­ Ri chard Girgenti, to probe the Committee to repudiate the ca use it came at the end of a entire incident. remark, which was made Nov. conference intended to rehabili­ Cuomo said he was acting 17 at a meeting of the Republi­ - tate the image of a Republican because of the " feeling of mis­ can Governors Association in Party that was badly hurt by trust and suspicion of the TRUNK SHOW Fontana, Wis. its summer national coventi on, cri minal justice system" that The Anti-Defamation League whose message of divisiveness foll owed last month's acquittal sent a letter directly to Fordice, appears to have turned voters of Lemrick Nelson, Jr., 17, for RUSSIAN S ABLES & LY NX calling his comments "appall­ off and away in droves. the murder of hasidic rabbini­ A RARE OPPORTUNITY TO SAVE 300/o ANO MORE ing" and " unworthy of any Just prior to Fordice's com­ cal student Yanke) Rosen­ governor elected to represent a ments, Campbell had been baum. diverse and pluralistic constit­ stressing the GOP's " big tent" Rosenbaum, 29, was fatally THE LARGEST AND FINEST COLLECTION IN NEW ENGLAND uency philosophy, representing the stabbed by a mob of blacks And B'nai B'ri th Interna­ party's embrace of diversity chanting, " Kill the Jew, kill the tional issued a condemnation, and pluralism. Jew," just three hours after deeming the remark divisive ri oting erupted through the and contrary to the pluralism streets of Crown Heights on upon which this country is the evening of Aug. 19, 1991. founded. " Unfortunately, Gov. For­ dice has yet to learn that America is not a country that is defined in terms of religion or race," said Kent Schiner, the ESTATE group's president. " The United JEWELRY States is a pluralistic society, as any high school civics course SALE could have taught him ." Fordice declared that " the United States of America is a Christian nation" during a news conference at the close of S EE T H E C REAM OF the Republican governors meet­ EST ATE J EWELRY ing. T HIS WEEKEND He added that this was a "simple fact of life" that did F RIDAY, N OVEMBER 27 not imply religious intolerance T HRO UGH M O N DAY. or that a reli gious dogma was N OVEMBER 30 . SIGN ED being '.' forced on anybody PIECES B Y TIFFANY, else." D AVID W EBB, B ULG A RI. "The less we emphasize the CARTIER, V A N CLEEF & Christian religion, the further A RPELS AND OTH ERS. we fall into the abyss of poor PLUS OU TSTA N DING character and chaos in the C O N T EMPORA RY, G EORGIAN . V ICT O RIAN A N D A RT D ECO J EWEL RY 1:-.: Uni ted States of America," he DIAMO N DS. PRECIO US STON ES, 14 K ARAT, 18 K ARAT GOL D AND said . PLAT INUMS; THE F INEST PIEC ES FROM NUMEROUS COLLECTIO N S. A LL South Caroli na Gov. Carroll ITEMS S UBJEC T TO PRIO R SALE. Campbell Jr. made an effort to O PEN S UNDAYS 12 -5. D AILY 10 -6. M ON. & THURS. 'TIL 9 . PR~ IEW THE COLLECTION FRIDAY, N OVEMBER 27 TH RU MO NDAY, blunt the impact of the re­ H ARRIS C HARGE/ M AJOR C REDIT CARDS NOVEMBER 30 - N O INTEREST PAYMENT PLAN marks by stressing the country's " value base" was of "Judeo­ Christian heri tage." But Fordice chastised Camp­ W/X\..H.HARRIS 6 41 B ALD HILL ROAD/ ROUTE 2 - WARWICK, R. I. W£.H.HARRIS bell for the "clarification," say­ 8 2 1-6000 Ill 2, WARWICK• 6-4 1 BAl O Hill RD • OPEN SUNDAYS 12·5. DAllY 10·6, MON. & THURS. Tll 9 • 821 6000 ing, " If I wanted to do that, I 6 - THE RHODE ISLAND JEWISH HERALD, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 26, 1992 WORLD AND NATIONAL NEWS Attorney Says He Didn't Think Demjanjuk Was 'Ivan' Jewish Leaders by Judith A. Saks died the original extradition department to turn over all evi­ The Observer hearings. dence to the defense attorney. Meet Bush Ai de NASHVILLE ()TA) - A for­ The case was reopened last Parker said he understood the by Cynthia Mann mer U.S. Justice Department at­ summer when new evidence attorney had to ask for specific States News Service torney testified at a special surfaced, raising the possibility, information. WASHINGTON ()TA ) hearing that he did not believe that government attorneys There was " a whole lot" the Two dozen Je wish organiza­ John Demjanjuk was " Ivan the may have withheld informa­ defense attorney had not asked tional leaders met at the White Terrible," a guard accused of tion during the extradition for, Parker said. House last week with National committing atrocities at the proceedings. The " law required you to Security Adviser Brent Scow­ Treblinka concentration camp Parker testified Nov. 12 that come forward and give infor­ croft to recall U .5. foreign pol­ during World War II. he had expressed doubts at the mation even if the wrong ques­ icy accomplishments of th e Testifying at hearings two time over discrepancies in tion is asked," Wiseman ex ­ past four years and look to th e weeks ago into possibl e mis­ physical descriptions of " Iva n plained. challenges that lie ahead. INTERNATIONAL conduct by Justice Department the Terrible." Wiseman referred to prior The late-afternoon meeting PARIS (JT A) - The presi­ officials in the 1986 extradition Some witnesses said he was cases against all eged war crim­ Nov. 17 between Scowcroft dents of France and Israel of Demjanjuk to Israel, John about 5 feet 8 inches tall, yet inals that the Justice Depart­ and the members of the Con­ got together last week to Parker said he had expressed Demjanjuk is 6 feet I inch tall. ment lost. He asked Parker if ference of Presidents of Major dedicate a center for the pro­ hi s hesitation to others. Other witnesses placed him at there was "a particular zeal to American Jewish Organiza­ motion of bi lateral commer­ " When I left the depart­ Sobibor, another concentration win one and not lose another tions reportedly lasted about cial ties. On Nov. 18, Fran­ ment, I did not believe Demjan­ ca mp, during part of the time one. 45 minutes and was led by cois Mitterand and Chaim juk was 'Ivan the Terrible," ' he was supposed to be at Tre­ In light of the other cases, Shoshana Cardin, the umbrella Herzog officiall y inaugu­ said Parker, a trial attorney for blinka. Parker said, the OSI has to be group's outgoi ng chairman. rated the France- Israel the Office of Special Investiga­ '" There were inconsistencies very ca reful in preparing its Cardin reportedly opened House, located near the tions from 1978 to 1980. among the people who lived evidence, especiall y with the meeting by expressing Arch of Triumph in the heart The Ukrainian-born Demjan­ there," Parker testified. photo identification. appreciation fo r the relation­ of Pari s. juk, 72, a retired Cleveland­ Another puzzli ng aspect of The hearings are tentatively ship Scowcroft had maintained area autoworker, was stripped the case was the omission of scheduled to continue here with the Jewish community. TEL AVIV ()TA) - Contrary of his U.S. citizenship in June Demjanjuk's name from a Pol­ Dec. 21 , with testimony from Despite disagreements, he had to initial reports, an Israeli 1981. He was deported in 1986 ish list of 43 Treblinka guards. other former Justice Depart­ remained accessible, she said, soldier was injured in an at­ to Israel, where he was con­ Parker also expressed con­ ment attorneys. according to one source. tack on an army post in victed in 1988 of crimes cern over photo identifications Scowcroft in turn, ex- southern Lebanon on Nov. against the Jewish people and from Israel. People who had Group Urging U.S. pressed gratitude for the as­ 18 that touched off an eight­ sentenced to death. He has not seen " Ivan th e Terrible" in sociation," ca ll ing it a " ri ch hour artill ery exchange. been held in solitary confine­ 35 to 40 years were identifying To Admit Refugees privilege." Daniel Mann was hit in the ment since 1986. photos of Demjanjuk as Ivan. He then pointed with pride chest by shrapnel while pur­ The Israeli Supreme Court, "The Sobibor evidence was by Cynthia Mann to Bu sh administration acti ons suing gunmen who directed presented with new evidence going this way and the Tre­ States News Service that had transformed the Mid­ fire from light weapons and of possible mistaken identity, blinka evidence was going that WASH INGTON ()TA) dle East landscape and en­ riOe-propelled grenades at is expected to rule soon on the way," Parker testified. " It was The Am eri ca n Jewish Commit­ hanced Israel's security, in ­ an Israeli position in the appeal. simply a matter of thinking tee has urged President Bush cluding the Persian Gulf War eastern sector of the Israeli ­ Parker testified in Nashville that if this [Demjanjuk] was a to declare an emergency and and the Arab-Isra eli peace controlled security zone. before U.S. District Judge person who had been so notor­ resettle at least 25 ,000 addi­ process, begun a little more ious, why weren't people ti onal refugees from the war­ than a year ago in Madrid. Thomas Wiseman Jr. , who is JERUSALEM ()TA) - Gov­ torn former republics of Yugo- While he said there had sitting as a special master in mentioning him?" ernment archaeologists, un­ the case at the behest of the There is inconclusive evi ­ slavia. ' been no substantive discus­ der pressure from haredi, or " As Jews, we feel we are 6th U.S. Circuit Court of Ap­ dence that " Ivan the Terrible" sions with the incoming ad­ fervently Orthodox Jews, reli ving a nightmare" with the peals in Cincinnati, which han- may have been another man, ministration yet, he was confi­ have agreed to rebury 2,000- situation in Bosnia-Herze­ dent the peace process would Ivan Marchenko, who has not year-old bones together with govina, AJCommittee Presi­ been seen since I 945. continue unabated. their ancient co ffins . But dent Alfred Moses

THE RHODE ISLAND JEWISH HERALD, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 26, 1992 7 WORLD AND NATIONAL NEWS Group Urg ing U.S. To Admit Refugees (Continued from Previous Page) era! budget is under severe lessons of the Holocaust, we strain . cannot remain sil ent whil e a Jewish and other advocates portion of Europe again de­ fo r refugees had to battle for scends into massive displace­ last month's congressional ment, detention and ki lling of appropriation for the reset tl e­ targeted ethnic or religious ment of the 122,000 refugees groups," they wrote. authori zed to be admitted dur­ The AJCommittee letter is ing the 1993 fisca l year. They the latest action in a campaign had sought at least last year's being waged throughout the funding, which was $410 mil­ organized Jewish community lion, but received only $381 to press the United States to million. take tougher measures against Only 1,500 of the 122,000 Serbian atroci ties and to pro­ slots worldwide are for ref­ vid e humanitarian aid to the ugees fr om Eastern Europe, a victim s. drop from the 2,900 spaces Perhaps th e most dramatic alloted la st year, according to ac ti on w as th e evacua tion two the State Department. (That weeks ago by the American does not include refugees from Jewish Joint Distri butio n Com­ the fo rmer Soviet Union, about mittee of 350 Jewish, Moslem, 60 ,000 of whom were admitted Serbian and Croatian refu gees to th e United States last year.) fr om Sarajevo. Gary Rubin, AJCommittee's . ~ Bosnia's ambassador to the national a ffairs director, esti­ ,. Uni ted Nati ons wrote a letter mated it would cost between to Tlt e New York Times, not yet $1 50 million and $200 million R.I. Women Hear Goldberg published, in whi ch he praised to admit and resettle the Lawrence Y. Goldberg addresses the Rhode Island Section, Na tional Council of Jewish the Jewish community's re­ 25 ,000 refugees from the for ­ Women last week at Temple Habonim in Barrington. Goldberg is the vice cha irman o f the sponse to the cri sis. mer Yugoslav republics . " In Committee for Accuracy in Middle East Reporting in America . l-lm 1/d photo by Omar Bradley Ambassador Mu hamed the case of a true emergency, Sacirbey said many Jewish whi ch this is, it is not a hell of organizations had been "at the a lot of money," he said . Sleeves of Care: Asurvivor and her Son forefront in breaking the si l­ my father had had a son named (Conti nued from Page I) Henry said, " My mother told ence" with " ca lls fo r more movements ot needle and Henryk. So who was I, just a me I was named for her father, resolute action." thread. Maybe she was also substitute?" Hayyim Mord ec hai. But at my Sacirbey wrote the letter in Have a story idea? Kn ow bi nding up old torn wounds, " But not for your mother," I naturali zation procedure, I response to a Nov. 9 New York someone in the community the rips and gaps in her life as a offered . " For her you served as found out for the first time that Times column by Flora Lewis with a story to tell? The R. 1. Holocaust survivor. (Continued on Page I 9) that proclaimed world Jewry welcomes At Rose's funeral last week, Jewish Hera ld had a "special responsibil ity" your ideas and suggestions. Rabbi David Rosen spoke of to respond. He said the Ameri­ Call the Editor or Assistant her "gift for heali ng, and the Peace Talks Recess on Sour Note. ca n Jewish community has Editor at 724 -0200. depth and richness of her life." (Continued from Page I) Lebanese talks was eased by " met this specia l responsibil­ He added that these ta lents the de-escalation of the vio­ toric visit to Jerusalem by the ity" in Bosnia. lence that had engulfed the rated very high wi th the late Egyptian President Anwar The Bush administration has border between the two coun­ prophet Elij ah, skills to comfort Sadat. off ered to resettle about 300 tries, which had threatened to and cheer others. Israeli Prime Minister people detained in camps and derail the talks altogether. Rabbi Rosen also made men­ Yitzhak Rabin marked the oc­ their fami lies, or roughly 1,000 The ta lks broke up Nov. 19 tion of the fi nal closeness be­ casion in Jerusalem by tele­ refugees, a number Moses and wit h the Lebanese agreeing to tween Rose and her son Henry, phoning Egyptian President Harris called "cl early in­ review an Israeli proposal for "a closeness that had ti ll then Hosni Mubarak and tell ing him adequate." There are an esti­ meetings bet ween the Israeli eluded mother and son." that the Sadat visit had opened mated 3 million refugees. and Lebanese military person­ In lieu of a shiva, I invited a new chapter in the history of But the AJCommittee ca ll Henry to have lunch with me in Israel and Egypt. nel to discuss secu rity along comes at a time when the fed- a hotel lobby cafe. Henry asked He also thanked Mubarak their border. me, "Could you write some­ and the Egyptian people for the Meanwhile, the ta lks be­ thing about my mother beyond courage and determination to tween the Israelis and the OVERSIZED SALADS the bare facts of an obituary?" continue the peace, thereby Palestinians bogged down over Those facts themselves, demonstrating to the other the two sides' inability to agree Valerie Anne's though, carry the burden of a on arrangements for limited 727 East Avenue Arab nations how peace can Pawtucket story of immense power. benefit all nations. Palestinian self-government in 727-3620 Auschwitz in mate friends li ft Mubarak pledged to Rabin the West Bank and Gaza Strip. Tues.- Sat. 6-3, Sun . 7- 1 her from a pile of corpses and he would do all he could to Israeli spokesman Gal guide her back to life. At li bera­ support the peace process, ac­ blamed Palestinian intransi­ tion, Rose met a man fro m her cording to reports fro m gence and a wi ll ingness to sac­ prewar life . He had survived Jerusalem. rifice " fert ile discussion" for ft City Tire Company's • Treblinka. Rose's destiny holds The exception to the bleak " futi le declarations." a sense of grandeur. I once picture in Washington was the The Palestinians, in tu rn, ~ FALL SPECIALS ~ turned over in my hand her progress made between Israel blamed the Israelis fo r offering postwar passport photo. and the Jordanians. The parties proposals that were paltry. - . - .--T------,---- . - "Tough but oh so gentle, " as reached an agreement on an " We ca nnot see anything in W1~ter1z:e I Snecial Snow I Snow Tire I Ant,-Freeze --r· p . Ch they used to say of Goodyear agenda and started what they it that woul d change the status Replacement I ire rice I angeover I quo," the Palestinia n aide said ti res. ca ll ed serious, substantive dis­ Only I 13" size I Only I Henry Berger and I ta lked of cussions on water, energy and last week. "They want a fun c­ many things over our Marriott the environment . ti onal peace," he said. " We menu. He practices psychiatry Tension in the Israeli - want a just peace." -~!·!~-_L~~-!~~~e_l~~~~~r~ir and told me about analysis. SERVICES FOR MOST FOREIGN Shrinks get a handle of the AND DOMESTIC CARS complexity of human aff airs. 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Herta Hoffman and Jeanette Pi vin look over jewelry des igned by The G lass Act, Penny Fa ich and Bonnie Sekeres.

Maude Weisser shows Lotta and Norm Jagolinzer her hand-sculpted "8 Gates of Jerusalem" miniature Hannukia that contains a blend of Jerusalem stone. At left, a close-up of "8 Gates of Jerusalem."

Rose Mossberg eyes sterling-silver designer Greta Roth man's jewelry, which Smadar Livne's fiber compositions are shown to Daniel Kertzner, left, includes an assortment of pins, necklaces and earrings. by Matthew Schering.

In vogue at Show of Hands this year are hats as worn by designe r Elena Riverstone looks chic wearing this haute hat. Looking on are chapeau Donna Lynne and her model mannequin. designer Sara Hull and sister/ assistant Tyna. l THE RHODE ISLAND JEWISH HERALD, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 26, 1992 - 9 ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT -Notes on Movies, Then and NoWJ by Mike Fink Herald Contributing Reporter " Dracula" didn't grab me by the throat with all its gorgeous ARTS & gore. It held no grand surprise ENTERTAINMENT fo r me. It's just a period repeat of the ·'Godfather"s and the BRIEFS " Apocalypse"s. Francis Ford Coppola, like his admirers, A & E BRIEFS holds violence in high esteem. Ki lling makes a man sexy. The Wickford Art Associa­ Coppola never repudiates tion will present 'Hangin," murder in the Mafia movies he an art sale, on Nov. 29 from noon to 3 p.m. at the gallery made. As long as you love your father. In his Vietnam located at 36 Beach St. Meet the artists and have refresh­ vistas, he shows fire and lethal force like a spectacle of crea­ ments. Admission is free. For more information, ca ll tion. He gapes in wonder. But the gallery at 294-6840. death and life aren't really that much alike. Building and Sean Giles, David Brochu and Elaine Rakatansky get ready fo r Gallery B.H.H.'s mixed media wrecking stand opposite, not art opening, "Artful Thanks," which will be held Nov. 29 from 4 to 8 p.m. at 126 Waterman St., "Art About AIDS", a lec­ side by side. Providence. The gallery opening includes a champagne and hors d'oeuvres gala, open to the ture by Philip Yenawine, public. The event is sponsored by Progressive Financial Strategies. Plwloby Pe1erGoldl1erg will be held on Nov. 30 at 7 p.m at the Institute of Con­ temporary Art (ICA) in I first saw Audrey in William serenity. Boston. Admission is free, who have lived 'neath her Wyler's " Roman Holiday. " It Audrey had know·n hunger and tickets will be passed spell root for her recovery, for was in an air-conditioned cin­ as a child in occupied Holland. a merciful recuperation li ke the out the day of the lecture on ema in Manhattan on the a first-come, first-served ba­ Now she was helping hungry rain from heaven upon our August eve of my journey on and sick children around the sis beginning at 5 p.m. For place. the Mauretania to France for world. She was here to accept more information, call the my junior year. That smile, the Alan Shawn Feinstein ICA at (617) 266-51 52. those eyes, that lanky but award fo r her efforts in behalf gracefully liquid figure prom­ of UNICEF. To those children The NewGate Theatre will But back to Dracula, Nos­ ised me that the girls of Europe she must have appeared like a feratu, Vlad the Impaler. The might charm me with some AMAnce your wedding, bar present "The Belle Of magical, miraculous god­ or bat mitmlh, annivelSllfy or Amherst," by William Luce, count of Rumanian Transyl­ quality the American maiden mother. a child's llirtll ia 1111 from Dec. 2 to 19 with pre­ vania who stuck thousands of of the '50s lacked - subtlety, I only saw her in person that Rhode lslaal J.wisll Harald. style. views on Nov. 30 and Dec. Turks on spears used to dine in one evening, among the The-ityisiatamted I liked her best in that first I. Two matinees will be held style while victims were being throng of undergraduates. Tall in what happens to you! . fi lm, or dancing with Fred on Dec. 12 and 19 at 2 p.m. skinned alive. Why would a and stately, she still moved Black and white photos are Astaire to the old Gershwin Evening performances start charming girl fall in love with with coltish energy. As a child welcome. Send submissions to: tunes. Then, my favorite book at 8 p.m. Ticket prices are such a monster? For a Jewish I was scared by the journey Rl Jewish Herald, P.O. Box 6063, viewer, the concept is pretty in high school was Green _ Providence, RI 02940 $10 Friday and Saturday from childhood to age, like a disturbing. Mansions, the strange story nights and $8 for students train headed for disaster with of a bird-girl, from a race of and seniors. Wednesday and For those who haven't seen no stops. Yet Audrey on Col­ feathered Eves in the rain for­ Thursday nights and mati­ this version of Vampyr, it fills lege Hill made it all seem right est. Nobody but Audrey could nees are $8 and $7 for stu­ the screen with Victorian as rain. She stands for the post­ Boston/Tel Aviv bric-a-brac but drags the story have played this rara avis. The war generation and its gentle dents and seniors. Previews French writer Roland Barthes From $678?0 plus tax are $5. For more information into the feminist fashion of our dream for a fi ner future. own fin-de-siecle. Dracula calls her face " An Event," a Those of us in Rhode Island Must purchase by Monday, Nov. 30 and reservations, call 421 - wins the love of the fair face of "infinite complexity. " Good for travel thru Mar. 31 . 9680. maiden because he's macho, I never dreamed of meeting Blackouts & Restrictions Apply. and she's liberated enough to our fabulous funny face. I had BREAKFAST Don't Miss This Great Deal. go for it. Backlash brutality. never met Garbo on a New SERVED ALL DAY "Cabaret" will be performed They did these monster­ York street. When Cocteau's ~ WINKLEMAN at the URI Theatre at the J horror films much better in the star, Nicole Stephane, came to Valerie Anne's \]'.7 !,~,t~!~ Studio in the Fine Arts Cen­ early '30s. You had to hide the Providence and spoke at the ter at the Kingston Campus, 727 East Ave., Pawtucket 727-3620 720 Reservoir Avenue, Cranston, RI 02907 mike, so actors worked with Avon, I missed out. Tues.-Sat. 6-3, Sun. 7-1 943·7700 • Outside Rt 1·800·234·5595 from Dec. 2 to 5, 9 to 12 and their voices and faces in giant But Audrey Hepburn sat in 16 to 19 at 8 p.m. On Dec. 6 close-up. Bela Lugosi lets out front of me in a Brown class­ and 13, the performance will each telling syllable of the room just a fortnight ago. be at 4 p.m. Tickets are $ 10, script one by one. Lights and When I look at the romantic $8 for students and senior dark shadows bring out the little stone benches at the Van ,~ -"--- WICKFORD ART citizens and $4 for children poetry of the cardboard sets in Wickle gates or the marble iS:111'___ ASSOCIATION GALLERY under 12. For reservations black, white and gray. It was seats at the John Hay library, I 36 Beach Street, North Kingstown· (401) 294-6840 and more information, call deep stuff, not disposable picture Audrey, there beside Hours: Tuesday- Friday 11 am-3 pm, Sunday 12 noon-3 pm 792-5843. dracula. me among the ivy, a Pembroke Located 1/4 mi. south of Wickford Villag~ off Route 1A near 1he town beach. princess. DECEMBER 1-24 Also in Hollywood I couldn't not stare at her. The Brownbrokers and She had not lost the make­ Members "Little Picture" Show & Sale of All Media A few . other Hollywood Brown University Theatre believe air of regal refinement. You are invited to a "hangin'" on will present "Deep Freeze" movie notes. "Glengarry Glen She made the switch from fan­ NOVEMBER 29, 12- 3 PM Ross" bares all about the real from Dec. 3 to 10 at 8 p.m. in tasy to hard reality with The artists will hang their own work. There will be holiday festivities tool the Isabelle Russek Leeds estate game. Or does it? I had Theatre, 77 Waterman St. the feeling that David Mamet Tickets are priced at $9, $7 never set foot in a salesman's for senior citizens 65 and o//ice. He made it all up at his R H O D E over and $5 for students word processor. I've done my CALENDAR OF EVENTS with a valid I.D., and may be share of house-hunting, and I I S LAN D 3 Kent County Group - Military Whist, 7:30 p.m. purchased or reserved by never met types like Jack 6 Myrtle Wreath Luncheon, Sturbridge. MA. 11 :30 o.m. calli°ng 863-2838. Lemmon, Alec Baldwin or 7 Newport Group joint meeting, 7 p.m. Alan Arkin. Not that they 7 Cranston/Warwick Group reg. meeting. l p.m. weren't great performances. 9 Pawtucket Group open board meeting (pre-gift wrap), 7:30p.m. Internationall y acclaimed pi­ They were. But the stylized HA script of four-letter words 13-24 Pawtucket Group gift wrapping @ Mo ll anist, Cecile Licad, will be 14 Providence Group reg. meeting,Highlond Court, l p.m. heard in recital at the Fine pushed a frantic and hysterical Arts Center Recital hall on rapid-fire pace at you. The 6 Newport Group reg. meeting, Touro Synagogue, l p.m. the Kingston Campus of the film just whams you over the DAS ·> l l Cranston/Warwick Group board meeting @ office, head. a:: lOo.m. University of Rhode Island l l Providence board meeting. 12 noon on Dec. 4 at 8 p.m. Tickets The tabloids are saying that < Audrey Hepburn is very ill. :::, 13 Pawtucket Group open board meeting, Archie 's Res- are $16. For more informa­ taurant. 5:30 p.m. ti on call 792-2343. Other papers leave us some SAH z 14 Kent County Group board meeting @ office, 7:30 p.m. hope for her recovery. I want ..,< 17 R.I. Chapter board meeting@ office. 10 o.m . to send her a prayer along with 40 l -463-3636 27 Nurses Council open meeting @ R.I. Hospital. 7:45 p.m. compliments for her courage. 10-THE RHODE ISLAND JEWISH HERALD, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 26, 1992 MILESTONES Klitzner Honored by Thundermist Leta . Klitzner, a 2 I-year nursing veteran, was recently selected as Thundermist Health Associates' " Employee of the Year." The announce­ ment was made by Rhoda E. Perry, executive director. Klitzner, R.N., joined Thun­ dermist as a volunteer in I 971, when she was selected to receive the John O'Shea Memorial Award, established seven years ago. The award is presented yearly to an em­ R.I. Man Honored ployee who best represents the qualities of commitment and Stuart J. Aaronson of Pawtucket (center) holds the metal dedication to the health center Judaica sculpture presented with the S. Herbert and Bessie and its patients. Kaufman Award for best first-term national board member of Klitzner was honored at the the National Federation of Temple Brotherhoods. Standing center's 23rd annual meeting with Aaronson is Carl Burkons (left), past president of the Nov. 5 at The Kings Inn, Lin­ federation,and Alvin R. Corwin, outgoing president. Aaronson coln. was also re-elected to the executive board of the federation. Klitzner received her nurs­ The award presentatio n and election were held at the ing degree from Rhode Island federation's34th biennial convention from Oct. 27 to Nov. 1 in Hospital School of Nursing in New Orleans. I 962. During the I 960s, she worked in pediatrics at both Miriam and Rhode island hos­ Sakalian Joins Jewish Family Service pitals. Also, she worked in the wide variety of issues. She Stephane Sakalian, LICSW, family planning program Arthur and Susan Goldman has joined Jewish Family Ser­ holds degrees from the Univer­ sity of Massachusetts, Amherst, when she joined the center, vice as clinical social worker. training under Dr. Francesco Her experience includes and the Smith College School of Social Work. Her expertise Cannistra, the center's found­ Moskowitz Weds Goldman working with individuals, cou­ ing medical director. She has ples, children and fa milies on a includes sexual-abuse treat­ Mr. and Mrs. Jerome W. Services company in Paoli, Pa. ment and substance-abuse also worked in the center's internal medicine and pedi­ Moskowitz of Ardmore, Pa., The bridegroom, a graduate treatment. announce the wedding of their of Harvard University and At Jewish Family Service, atrics programs. READ THE HERALD! Klitzner is currently in the daughter, Susan, to Arthur Cornell Law School, is an at­ Sakalian will provide short­ David Goldman, son of Mr. torney with Montgomery, Mc­ and long-term counseling an center's multi-faceted pre-natal program, including teaching and Mrs. Elliot L. Goldman of Cracken, Walker & Rhoads in crisis intervention, working Wynnewood, Pa., on July 12. Philadelphia, Pa. He is the with a broad span of age infant care and parenting to SCULPTURED the adolescent population. Elliot Goldman is a former grandson of the late Dr. Harry NAILS groups. She will also supervise Providence resident. I. and Rebecca T. Goldman, the JFS kosher meal site. - An advocate for abused chil­ Holiday Special: $15 dren fo r many years, Klitzner The bride, a graduate of the the great-grandson of the late University of Pennsylvania, is Harry and Molly Ka tz, and the F ill-ins ' 12 .50 ~ and her husband, Alan, were F PATRONIZE OUR the general manager of Travel great-grandnephew of Isadore 728-5720 ADVERTISERS. foster parents to nine infants (Continued on Next Page) Katz, all of Providence. KNOW SOMEONE ·GETTING MARRIED? ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT BRIEFS Tell us their name and address and we'll se.nd them a The Massachusetts-based Freedman/ Coleman Dance one~year complimentary subscription to the company will join the Rhode Island Dance Com­ Rhode Island Jewish Herald. pany in a shared perfor­ mance on Dec. 4 at 8 p.m. in Roberts Auditorium at RIC. I Tickets are available at the I Coup le's Name auditorium's box office the week prior to the perfor­ I mance. Admission is $7; $5 I Address ------for senior citizens, groups, 1 non-RIC students and RIC I ------Zip ----- faculty / staff and $3 for RIC 1 students with I. D. For more I W edding Date information, call 456-8144. I I Your Name------The Hera Gallery's ninth 1· annual Exhibition of Chil­ I Address dren's Art and seventh an­ I nual Young Adult's Compe­ I ------Zip--- -- tition will feature work in all I visual media. The Children's this offer good only for new subscribers. Show will open on Dec. 5 I I Mail this coupon to: from 10 a. m. to noon. The opening party will feature I Rhode Island Jewish Herald fun and refreshments. Ad ­ I P.O. Box 6063 Rhode Island Jewish mission is free to the public. 1 Providence, RI 02940 ~-~ HERALD For more information, call the gallery at 789-1488. '••••- - ---'t ---' ' ------. 't ' t'.------THE RHODE ISLAND JEWISH HERALD, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 26, 1992 - 11 MILESTONES Klitzner Honored Levys Announce Birth Mr. and Mrs. Steven Levy by Thundermist of Warwick announce the rwante~ birth of their son, Brian (Continued from Previous Page) Philip, on Oct. 24. Mrs. Ray­ Your Old for Children's Friend and Serv­ mond Savoit of Wilbraham, ice and the Department for Mass., is the maternal grand­ Children, Youth and their mother. Mr. and Mrs. Wedding Families from 1971 to 1980. Bernard Levy of Warwick She was a court-appointed are the paternal grandpar­ Photos special advocate fo r fi ve years, ents. and was employed as head The Herald 1s busy preparing Its nurse at St. Vincent's Center 1993 Bridal Issue We're interested for abused, neglected and in your old wedding photos If terminall y ill children. you'd like to help, please send your Klitzner resides in Lincoln photo to the Rhode Island Jewish and has three children and Herald, PO Box 6063, Providence. three grandchildren. R.I 02940 We'd prefer photos that reflect how much bndal ( fashions have changed over the years. Include you r name, address and phone number, along with the date of your marriage and a brief PATCHES ' description of the photo. INCORPORAT E D The bride is the daughter of Jordana and Aaron Weisman Edythe and Jerome B. Margolin of Yonkers. The bridegroom is the son of Dr. Barrie and Kreiser and Weisman Marry Annette Weisman of Paw­ tucket. "Unique Personaliz ed Aaron Lewis Weisman of It was trimmed with heavil y A graduate of Brandeis Uni­ Ch ildren's Gifts" versity and Yeshiva Univer­ Pawtucke t, and Jo rdan a beaded and sequined alencon Rocking Chairs Wall Mirrors Michal Margolin of Yonkers, lace and fi nished to a ca­ sity's Cardozo School of Law, Clothes Trees Doll Cradles N.Y., were married the eve­ thedral-length train. The bride the bridegroom is special assis­ Bulletin Boards Toy Chests ning of Aug. 18 at Singers in wore a delicate matching head­ tant attorney general in Rhode Student Desks Bookends Spring Valley, N.Y. Rabbi piece and carried two phalaen­ Island. The bride, who re­ Clocks Lamps Joshua Kreiser, rabbi of The opsis heads and dendro's ceived her B,A. from Stern Col­ ... and much more MADE-RITE Hebrew Home fo r the Aged in drops on a siddur (prayer lege of Yeshiva University, is a WINDOW TREATMENTS Riverdale, officiated. book) with a touch of ivy. journalist and screenwriter and ( 401) 946-8885 Others who received honors During the reception held at has contributed to the Herald. By appointment only 600 Park Avenue, Cranston under the chuppah include Singers, the bride gave a d'var The wedding came to a close Jod i Miller a nd t\tlarc.y G'rano)J (401) 941-3222 Rabbi Nachman Cohen, rabbi Torah (words of Torah) first in with the my,stical " mitzvah of The Young Israel of North Hebrew and then in English tanse" (mitzvah dance), a Ri verdale/ Yonkers (formerly drawing prallels . between the Hasidic tradition which was dean of the Providence He­ significance of the wedding conducted by Rabbi Worch. brew Day School and The and the weekly half Torah por­ The bride danced fi rst with her New England Academy of tion, In addition to a lively mix father in a whirling circular 'Decorative Painting Torah in Providence), Rabbi of traditional and modern motion and then with her hus­ Walls • Fireplaces • Furniture • Accessories Philip Kaplan of Providence, Hebrew music and joyous band symbolizing her change Rabbi Hershy Worch of Con­ dancing, a distinguished violin­ of status, gregation Ohawe Shalam of ist played and sang ethereal After an extended excursion WALL GLAZIN~ Pawtucket, Rabbi Jay Jacobs, French love songs. to Israel, France and Switzer­ I FAUX FINISHES rabbi of The Jewish Home for Also unique to the gala land, the couple now lives in L M ARBLE the Aged in New Haven, event was the opening of a Providence. Conn,, Towia Weidenbaum of bottle of brandy purchased in S tarr 'Designs 401 -942-7187 Congregation Sons of Jacob in Israel more than 20 years ago Yonkers, and Rabbi Yehoshua by the bride's grandfather, the COLORMASTERS Laufer, who heads the Chabad late David Margolin of Bronx, INC. . Lubavitch House in Provi­ N.Y., and given to her great­ dence, Cantoriai renditions grandfather, the late Sam Du­ Painting & Wallcovering Opening on November 30, 1992 were sung by Joshua Halick­ Brow of West Hartford, Conn. Expert Craftsmanship man of Montreal, Canada. DuBrow made provisions that Free Estimates , The bride's gown, a silk the bottle not be opened until 785-1812 ~,,, ,, chantung classic created by his g reat-gra nddaughter's - R.I. Lie# 9319 ,,,----­ designer Bob Mackie, had a wedding celebration, 11 Perfumes '-, scooped neck and high waist. I and , / Natural Oils '\ Announce your child's PROVIDENCE BASED bar or bat mitzvah Recommended by local physicians and rabbis in the Herald. / Custom Blends \ Black and white photos I .~v:; \ are welcome. I ~~· \ I' .;"-0 \ BLOOD PRESSURE SHMUEL TAITELBAUM I ~"'.,,, I C E RTIF IE D MOHEL I \c,'?f PILLS ONLY WORK 274-3298 5 2 1-2 498 IF YOU TAKE THEM. \ ~ /j, (508) 532-6068 \ C..\lq; at \ '? Elan 1;/lr~\_ 99 Bald Hill Road o@ J ~ Cantor Sam Pessaroff Cranston, RI r_/ . Certified Mohel , , American He art «_~,,.,_ Associa tion · ·, ;r Cheryl Lee Weinberg 401-942-2222 ! • /. ;.,n1>1 f _ 1'1 ••<>,tr1 ~ ~SOC<11•1l" 12 - THE RHODE ISLAND JEWISH HERALD, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 26, 1992 FEATURE That Reminds Me of a Story ... (Continued from Page 3) were the same size as his stolen." substituted these here black bike's, and indeed appeared in Defeated, the adults aban­ ones?" The boy shook his every way indistinguishable doned · their efforts to match head. It was obvious these from them. Now assuming the him up with a bike. people were too dense to ap­ thieves changed everything As they were leaving, the preciate his certainty. His bike else, what w1f's there to deter­ policeman said, " Innocence is was not here. mine that in fact this was not innocence and faith is faith, His mother tried her gambit, it? ma'am. And when you've got " Maybe you've forgotten The boy peered closely at them both, you·re pretty well exactly how it looked," she the bike these adults were try­ immune aren't you?" said. "See that bike over there, ing to palm off on him. That it It was another 20 years be­ it looks to me almost exactly was worth seven or eight times fore he figured out what they like yours." what his own was worth, meant. The policeman agreed. They never occurred to him. He read went to inspect it. The wheels the oak tag label hanging off For more about bicycles, in­ the handlebars. nocence and other Jewish life­ , :>.c... ______7 " Look," he said triumphant­ cycle events, call Rabbi Hershy ly. " This bike was handed in Worch at 729-1606. ; ~ tJ) last year, long before mine was PANDA Coffee and ISLAND Sympathy CHINESE RESTAURANT (Continued from Page 3) "Panda is a rare find. " and easy to talk to. Providence Journal, 3/27/92 A young lady glimpsed me huddling over my mail and $2.00 off with books and asked to come over. this coupon· She told me about her efforts ·minimum $15 order · good lhru 12/22/92 to reach her remarried dad, with letters and gift books. Out of the blue, she started crying. ~-~~· I gave her m y napkin to dry NO MSG• EAT IN OR TAKE OUT her eyes. I'm not really such a great SEPHARDIC SONGSTRESS - Gardenia Benros, a Sephardic 821-5553/65 guy. But people alone bring songstress, entertains a packed house last week at the Silverman Monday- Thursday 11 am- 10 pm Friday & Saturday 11 am-11 pm out the decent sort of chap in Meeting Hall at Temple Beth-El. Heraldpl1otobyOmarBradley Sunday 12:30 pm-10 pm me. I may leave my cup half 300 Quaker lane Shopping Cenler full, barely sipped. But I drive L:~sett ~z~R:!,~a~c~ home feeling better about Gardenia Captivates Rhode Island Audience .______, myself. I track down my secret by Priscilla Bento of the human spirit as it relates codes and come up with a few Special to the Herald in particular to the Sephardic keys to the riddles of life in our Last Wednesday evening Jews expelled from Spain in town. was witness to the endurance 1492 to different parts of the MEDITERRANEAN HOOSE world. Alvin F. Rubin, found­ EXQUISITE CONTINENTAL AND ITALIAN CUISINE ing president of the Aristides Ka bobs • Pasta • Veal • Seafood • Poultry • Steaks de Sousa Mendes Society Exotic Appetizers and Continental Specials ... Cold Grape Leaves, Humus, along with The Brotherhood of Mediterranean Mixed Grill, Baba Ghanouj . Veal Venetian, Broiled Scrod Emerald Inn Temple Beth-El, the Adult En­ Complimentary Glass of Wine with each Entree, with this ad richment Pro&ram, and accom­ R e s a u r a n panists Varda Lev and Warren 39 Phoenix Avenue • Cranston • 949-3450 Szechuan, Mandarin & Hunan Cuisine Texiera presented Gardenia Tues., Wed., Thurs. 4-10 • Fri., Sat. 4-11 • Sun. 12-9 • Closed Mon. Exotic Drinks Benros in concert on Nov. 18 ------at the Temple Beth-El in Provi­ 1275 Fall River Ave. - Route 6 - Seekonk dence. Rubin briefl y described jffl ~ the society as " a group of peo­ (508) 336-8116 - (508) 336-8351 ple who [two years ago] came 2 minules from Showcase Cinemas - located between Pier 1 and Herman's together with a common inter­ est in their Cape Verdean and Jewish heritage." So it was most appropriate that Benros, who was born in Open 7 Days Praia, Cape Verde, and hails -,9t\.E a Week proudly also from Jewfsh an­ 107½ Hope Street cestors, gently captivated the V'~IE'S Provjdence audience of about 220, many 351·1554 of Jewish, Cape Verdean and ~a~ . right next t.o Portuguese descent. " the n u~" • Fancy Coffees The concert opened with • Homemade Bakeries Lev on piano and Texiera on • Fast & Delicious Lunch es flute, rendering joyful (the • Frozen Yogurt Desserts d oes it ever ensJ.? blessings of a new son), happy (a wedding song) and at times bittersweet songs telling of the sadness of particular Jewish experiences. Enter the fl ower of the hour, Gardenia Benros.' As she saun­ tered across the stage, light reflected from her sequined dress as well as her eyes. She was comfortable and easy­ going with her audience. In one sentence, she demon- rr, f UT. d •h f strated the potential to woo ... 1. rU y vvOn erj U •. • ONE OF RHODE ISLAND.'S FINEST RESTAURANTS her audience and win their ·1 affections: "One poet com- Natura IIy Leave ne d Br ea d s B a ke d Da , y Under Original Management Wood-Gri lled Pizzas, Fresh Juices pared the ocean to a woman - A Variety of Special En trees Major Credit Cards Accepted· Accommodations For Private Parties I wonder why." Again the Award-Winning Chili, Salads CALL FOR RESERVA TfONS twinkle in her eye suggested When food is trnly wonderjid, it is also healthful. _ or 295-8804 stage presence and a playful 884 1987 attitude toward her audience. LUNCH •> DINNER -:- TAKE-OUT 7385 Post Road, North Kingstown (1/4 mile south of Quonset Point) Most of her songs were from 388 Wickenden St. (at Hope St.), Providence • 454-3920, Fax 454-7914 Open: Tuesday thru Saturday 5 pm · Sunday 1 pm· Closed Mond• Y (Continued on Page 14) ...... -, ...... -.. , ...... , '---·---·--·----·--·-·--·-· '""'· _..._ ..... _. __ _ ._ ___.. __.. __.. ., _ ___..__ .. __- .- -· ...... ~ .- .-...... - ...... - ... ·-··-·-··- ~ - • J THE RHODE ISLAND JEWISH HERALD, TH URSDAY, NOVEMBER 26, 1992 13 SPORTS

Rookie Dan Stone poured in chari ty stripe going I for 6. Standings and scoring leaders 12 points for the victors. Vet­ This week's Rookie of the will be featured. eran Lou Pulner, hobbled by Week: Dan Stone. MVP for Jeff is still looking for a 11a111e Curtain Rises on an injury, managed 16 points week of Nov. 16: Steve Li twin. for li is colu11111. Next week, be and Al Litwin made the con­ MVP for week of Nov. 16: sure to look for tlie story 011 Eric 18th Season test exciting with three con­ Jamie Cohen. Reid, form er voice of the Provi­ secutive three-point field goals Be sure to check the Herald den ce College Friars, now the in the waning moments in a weekly for upcoming games television voice of the NBA by losing cause. and results from the past week. Miami Heat. Jeffrey L. Goldberg The nightcap featured Special to the Hernld rookie coach Jamie Cohen's squad against veteran Paul For­ mal's team. Cohen lit it up for 19 points and got a solid effort There were few opening new was the right ingredient from center Gary Greenberg n ight jitters as the curtain rose for veteran coach Jon Weitz­ (15 points). Steve Litwin led all for the 18th annual men's bas­ ner's team. Steve Abrams, scorers with 29 points, but his ketball league at the Jewish Dave Malkin and Steve Lehrer team came up on the losing Com munity Center of Rhode combined for 38 of their team's end in a 54-50 loss. Litwin Island (J CCRI). Opening night 56 points in a 56-48 victory scorched the nets from the FRESH STEAMED proved that a mix of old and over coach Steve Groag's team. fi eld but cooled down from the VEGETABLES A Great Place To Valerie Anne's Eat Other People's Trivia Time Adult Basketball League 1992-93 727 East Ave., Pawtucket 727-3620 Tues.-Sat 6- 3, Sun. 7- 1 Food. Season Schedule The Winner 5:15 pm. 7:30 p.m. Nov. 16 I vs. 2 Herald reader Marshall Ack­ 3 vs. 4 Nov. 23 1 vs. 4 erman wins the Trivia Time 2 vs. 3 Nov. 30 2 vs. 4 l111·ilt· all your fri ends lu contest with all but one ques­ 1 vs. 3 Dec. 7 3 vs. 4 tion answered correctly. I vs. 2 mrrl yon at onr of 1hosc Dec. 14 2 vs. Thanks Marshall for your 3 I vs. 4 hig lahlcs at The Islander. _ · Dec. 21 I vs. 3 submission. Until next time' 2 vs. 4 Jan. 4 1 vs. 2 3 vs. 4 Make sure you all order l?:S> Jan. 11 1 vs. 4 2 vs. 3 diffcrcnl lhings. Pass ~ Answers Jan. 18 2 vs. 4 1 vs. 3 around all the food. Have a Jan. 25 3 vs. 4 I . Sandy Koufax, L.A. I vs. 2 1 Feb. 1 great time. Go home. ~@'. U: \ Dodgers, Yorn Kippur 2 vs. 3 1 vs. 4 Feb. 8 1 vs. 3 2 vs. 4 THE AMERICAN H EART What more (lv , 2. Art Shamsky ASSG:IATION 3. Abe Saperstein Feb. 22 Playoffs: First place vs. fourth place (Game 1); M EMORlAL PR(l;RAM, 4. Red Auerbach Second place vs. third place (Game 2) ~ 5. Matt Schneider March 1 - Finals: Winner Game 1 vs. winner Game 2 6. Mel Allen I - Jamie Cohen 1-800-242-8721 7. Howard Cose! 3 - Steve Groag ~ 23 18 West Shore Rrl., War,irk 738-9861 8. Jeff Kent 2 - Paul Forman 4 - Jon Weitzner t ~ American Heart 9. Eric Reid V Association 10. Maxie Rosenbloom This soace orov1det:l as a ovohc serv,ce ,stAMOER 1992 "'•n<>roc.in H.-.,u; .:..~.,oc .. ,r.on ********************************* Shalom Sets Busy December Schedule ,----0 ------7 During the coming weeks a fa mily workshop will be held Temple Shalom will hold a fu ll and varied program of fo r families of The Samuel Hanukkah party Dec. 16, com­ 1 events is being planned at Zilman Bazarsky Religious plete with lunch and a H ws rnA!~ ,! ;'2TS i Temple Shalom, the Conserva­ School dealing with the Festi­ program of an old-fashioned ti ve congregation of Newport val of Lights. A program com­ sing-along. This group is com­ Featuring: FALAFEL : County. plete with information, sharing posed of senior adults. For fur­ Chicken Kabob • Kefta Kabob • Chicken Borday • Shish Kabob I On the evening of Dec. 6, and hands-on projects will ther information and to make I PLUS A FULL LINE OF VEGETARIAN POCKETS 1 COMBO PLATES ... YOU NAME IT' L Rabbi Marc S. and Barbara take place. reservations, contact the Jagolinzer will host an evening The Tree of Life Group of (Continued on N ext Page) I SPECIAL: Pick Any Pocket. .. 75¢ OFF ~ in their home fo r refl ection for I , COUPON AD MUST BE PRESENTED I couples sharing two religions. L OPEN: MONDAY- WEDNESDAY 11-1AM • THURSDAY- SUNDAY 11 - 2 AM _j The Jagoli nzers will host this very special evening of con ver­ sation, socialization and in­ formality, beginning at 7:30 p.m. Call 846-9002 for reserva­ FORTUNA tions and directions. SZEC HUAN & CANTONESE CUISINE On Dec. 10 at 7: 15 p.m., a ehinn lnn program entitled "The Decem­ ber Dilemma - Talking To NOW TAKING RESERVATIONS #1 Chinese Restaurant in Rhode Island Your Children About Hanuk­ FOR THE HOLIDAYS SZECH UAN • M A N DARIN kah and Christmas" will be 2 Banquet Rooms Availabl e offered by the temple and The Accommodations fo r 30- 100 People Samuel Zilman Bazarsky Reli­ Full Bar• Exoti c Drinks gious School. This session will offer help and support to par­ Gift Certificates Available ents who are deali ng with OPEN DAILY 11 :30 AM- 10 PM , FRI. & SAT. 'TIL 11 PM these observances. All are cordially invited to attend. No 1021 Mineral Spring Ave. (formerly the Chalet! TAKE OUT ORDERS reservations are needed. North Providenc e 727-2888 • 727-2889 On Dec. 13 at 10 a.m ., a

Have You Seen Us Lately? Warwick: 823-3355 1557 Bald Hill Road (former Golden lantern, next to lnskip) Pawtucket: 723-3960 rue de l'espoir 285 Main Street, Downtown Pawtucket Pawtucket Directions: From South - 95N to Exit 27, left at 3rd light, straight to end. From North - 955 to Exit 27, right at first light, straight to end. 14 - THE RHODE ISLAND JEWISH HERALD, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 26, 1992 THE JEWISH COMMUNITY Communal Hanukkah Party Set at Touro Entertainment, refreshments school, under the overall direc­ and gifts is the menu for the tion of Rabbi Dr. Chaim Sha­ annual Touro Synagogue of piro, the school's principal. Newport's communal Hanuk­ One of the features of this part kah party. This year's event of the program will be an origi­ will be held on Dec. 20 at 3 nal skit written by the rabbi, p.m. in the social hall of the entitled .. Judah's Angels ... Touro Jewish Community The program is being co­ Center, 85 Touro St., Newport sponsored by the Touro United at the corner of Division Street, Hebrew School and the Touro opposite the synagogue. Synagogue Ladies' Auxiliary. This program is open to any Free gifts will be provided for interested children from the all preregistred children. Regis­ local area, and is always a tration can be arranged per­ highlight of the congregation's sonally or by contacting the busy calendar of events. Touro Synagogue offi ce, at the The party will feature La rry same location. The Touro of­ Sayco, a renowned children's fice telephone is 847-4794, and entertainer and yo-yo cham­ any further questions can be pion. The program will also referred to that number as include presentations by the well. three classes of the religious Task Force Formed for JCCRl's Parking Woes In response to members' con­ are authorized to do so. New, cerns and in the interest of improved signage has also safety over convenience, a been ordered for these spaces. Parking Lot Task Force was Note that there is no parking convened by the Jewish Com­ against the preschool play­ munity Center of Rhode Island ground wall and blocking is THE PROMISED LAND - A scene from "The Promised Land," which will be presented Dec. S at Temple Torat Yisrael. and the following parking prohibited. regulations were recom­ 3. STEPS FOR NONCOM­ mended and they shall be PLIANCE strictly enforced. Staff and volunteers will Torat Yisrael To Present 'The Promised Land' I. ONE WAY ON LY begin to .. ticket .. any cars that .. Promised Land.. tells the played the part of jean Valjean SLOWLY violate the parking lot rules. The annual Ira S. and Anna The JCCRI lot is to be story of Moses and the exodus in the Broadway Production of The first ticket will function Galkin Hanukkah program entered only from Elmgrove from Egypt as a thrilling musi­ .. Les Miserables ... as a warning. However, should and concert will be held on Avenue. The Sessions Street cal, artistic, spiritual and emo­ The songs in the show alter­ they prove necessary, a second Dec. 5 at 8 pm. at Temple opening is an exit tional experience. nate between hope and jubila­ only. ticket will cause the license Torat Yisrael. The speed limit in the lot is The story is told as a hymn tion, with the cast's seamless plate number to be posted and, This year the temple is for­ 10 mph. a third ticket will be met with a tunate to have .. The Promised to freedom. voices accompanied only by The story of Moses leading piano. Cast members wear To help educate newcomers ha rd-to-re move window Land," an original musical by and occasional users, new, sticker. the Hebrew people from slav­ black costumes that are mod­ George Fischoff. clearer signage has been Me ery to freedom has universal ern but loose-fitting enough to mbers are encouraged to ordered. park on Elmgrove and Way­ appeal and is told with great suggest the Biblical era. 2. PARK LEGALLY land avenues and Sessions dramatic and musical power. The Galkin concert is an Parking is allowed only in Street. These steps are being In theatrical form, the story annual event, underwri tten by HEALTH CARE TIP: the marked spaces. Do not implemented in order to make of Moses moves brightly from a gift from the Charitable Trust A nursing home alternative .. park in the spaces reserved for your Jewish Community Cen­ scene to scene, and the score of Ira and Anna Galkin in their stay at home with Staff Builders the handicapped, deliveries or refl ects strongly on the colorful memory. ter a safer place. emergency vehicles unless you Home Health Care Services characters mentioned in the The program is free to mem­ S1ate licensed, available24hoursaday, ldaysa 111eek. Bible. bers of Temple Torat Yisrael as CALL 273-2280 Starring as Moses is Tim well as the public at large. Gardenia Captivates Rhode Island Audience FOR A FREE ASSESSMENT Shew, who for 14 months Seating will be on a first­ (Continued from Page 12) three sisters and one brother, come, first -served basis. her native Cape Verde sung in .. Gardenia,"· said Mrs. Benros, Refreshments will also be the dialect of Crioulo and .. would always pay close atten­ available. taken from poets who visited tion when I would sing." The temple is located at 330 and wrote about beautiful Asked what her hopes were for Park Ave., Cranton, opposite spots in Praia. But that was not her daughter she replied, Roger Williams Park. For in­ her limit. She also crooned in .. That she realizes her dreams ... formation, contact the temple Portuguese and Spanish to a If one of her dreams is to at 785-1800. distinctly Jewish melody called record with her inspirational .. Ladino .. Oudeo-Spanish ori­ mom, then one dream is al­ Chorale To Present gin). ready materializing - Maria SINGLE? Of the .. Ladino, .. one audi­ .. Meeke.. Benros is currently Place an ad in the Hannukah Concert ence member commented, .. It working on a recording with Rhode Island Jewish Herald's A program of familiar and touches the heart and brings her talented daughter. unique holiday music under up strong emotions ... The singer proclaims that Personal Classifieds the direction of Joshua Jacob­ Gardenia dedicated one her greatest wish is to touch people's hearts with her voice. son is set for Dec. 13 at Black­ song to her grandmother who man Auditorium, Northeastern sat in the audience with Gar­ It is this reporter's wish that 15 WORDS: $3.00 denia's family. Dulci, Gar­ her wish continue to come true 12¢ each additional word University. The program will feature The Klezmer Conserva­ denia's sister, translated for her many times over, in many places . .. Dios ben swob!" and tory Band. Two shows are mother, Maria Benros. Al­ .. L'chayim, .. Gardenia Benros. Message scheduled for 3 and 7:30 p.m. though all the children sang, Parking is free; tickets are $20, $ 16, $ 12 and $8, and are Shalom Sets Busy December Schedule available from The Zamir Chorale or from the Israel Book (Continued from Previous Page) rabbi's annual Latke Luncheon Name Shop, Harvard Street, Brook­ will take place in the temple Address line. temple office at 846-9002. social hall. For more information or to On that same evening, at order tickets, call (61 7) 965- 7: 15, Rabbi Jagolinzer will Get the facts! 6522. present a program open to the entire community on the sub­ Read the Herald! Phone ject .. Everything You Ever No. Words ______Date(s) Run ____ Wanted to Know About Hanuk­ kah, But Never Had the Op­ Have a story idea? Know Personals .. Personals .. Personals ... Personals .. Personals .. When you send a wedding or engagement portunity to Find Out. .. No res­ someone in the community To include a box number, se nd an additional $5.00. All responses will be mailed ervations are needed. The with a story to tell? The R. I. to the Herald via box number, and forwarded to classified advertiser. announcement, why not presentation, complete with a Jewish He.-ald welcomes All Classiied ads are pre-paid. Payment must be received by Mond ay include a photo? questi on-and-answer period, your ideas and suggesti ons. afternoon, prior the the Thursday on which the ad is to appear. Black and wh ite only, will take place in the temple Call the Editor or Assistant Thank You! R.I. Jewish Herald• P.O . Box 6063 • Providence, RI 02940 please. social hall. Editor at 724-0200 On Dec. 20 at noon, the THE RHODE ISLAND JEWISH HERALD, THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 26, 1992 - 15 TH,E JEWISH COMMUNITY Pawtucket Gets 'Taste' of Shabbos by Omar Bradley Special to the Herald which is observed just before As Rabbi Hershy Worch sunset when all worldly activ­ stirred the beans that were ity is halted. On the stove sat heating on the stove, an exotic two large pots containing aroma filled his kitchen with chicken soup while a basket of spiceful fragrance. It was about challah bread rested on the one hour before Shabbos and table. he was preparing to head for Devoirah explained that the the Temple Ohawe Sholam in food must be served hot in ac­ Pawtucket. For Friday repre­ cordance with the la w as she sents a day of religious obser­ handed tray after tray of food vance which Jews are encour­ to her husband to place in the aged to spend time with famil y oven. The rabbi explained that and fri ends sharing food, song a meal of chicken rice, quiche, and benediction. gi fil te fish, matzah, fresh salad, Rabbi Worch said th at ac­ challah bread and apple pie cording to rabbinical law, no would be offered to those in fire is to be made, but it may attendance. be used to warm food. He used In the sanctuary, Devoirah a " blach" under the pot of began to light the two candles stew, to keep the flame from on the Menorah covering her the pot. Worch emphasized the eyes and blessing the candles importance of Shabbos in as her husband and his son bringing , the community to­ Yaakov looked on. When she gether to escape the everyday opened them, Shabbos had rigors of our daily existence. begun and the assembly of be­ At the temple, Worch's wife, lievers slowly made its way A TASTE OF SHABBOS- Devoirah Worch gives her husband, Rabbi Hershy Worch, a tray of Devoirah, attended to heating into the sanctuary to share a food to put in the oven before Shabbot services last week at Congregation Ohawe Sholam in all the food prior to Shabbos, special time. Pawtucket. Herald photo by Omar Bradley

Touro to Sponsor Hanukkah Fair . A c ff h e Women's Group Touro Synagogue of New- feature a broad spectrum of gift Klez mer Trio Featured t O ee ous port is assisting the Jewish resi- items, as well as books for all Stone Soup Coffeehouse ori ginal compositions. Sets Meeting dents of the area, in sponsor- ages. wi ll present Bresler's Klezmer The trio features Fishel The Women's Association of ing its annual Hanukkah book The fair will run through Trio on Nov. 28 at 8 p.m. in a Bresler on clarinet, flute and the Jewish Home for the Aged and gift fair. The fair will open Dec. 23 , and will be open at va ri ed program of freilachs, mandolin, Alex Ya nko (from wi ll hold a board meeting on on Dec. 6 with a special syna- the following times: wa ltzes, slow marches and Ki shinev, Moldavia) on accor­ Dec. 2 in the Martin Chase gogue program featuring this Sunday (Dec. 13 and 20) Hasidic nigunim from Eastern dion and guitar, and Da vid Auditorium . Collation will be year's Touro National Heritage from 1 to 4 p.m.; Monday Europe. Also featured will be Harris (of the Klezmer Conser­ at 12:30 p.m., the meeting at 1 Trust Scholar, Dr. Shalom through Thursday, 10 a.m. to 4 Yiddish songs (both folk songs vatory Band and Shirim Orch­ p.m. Goldman. Goldman's presenta- p.m., and closed on Friday and and Holocaust-era songs) and estra) on trombone. Nancy McComas, vice presi­ tion will begin at 2:30 p.m., Saturday. Admission is $5 . Stone Soup dent of nursing services, will and will be followed by a re- This project is being jointly 1• A . is currently located in rented speak on " A Year of Change." ception and fair opening in the sponsored by the congregation lsrae I rt1StS space in the undercroft (base- Cecilia Katz is in charge of community center. and its affiliated Society of Featured at ment auditorium) of the stone hospitality. Betty Levy will pre­ Located in the Touro Com- Friends of Touro Synagogue, church at the corner of Hope sid e. munity Center, 85 Touro St. and is part of the active pro- Gallery 401 and Savoy streets in Provi- (corner of Division, opposite gram of events by this historic dence. The coffeehouse en- the synagogue), the fair will congregation. For further The Je wish Community Cen- trance is around the back, We want your opinion! include a wide variety of holi- information, contact the Touro ter of Rh ode Island's Gallery directly into the auditorium. Tell it to the editor .. . day items (menorahs, dreidels, Synagogue office at 847-4794. 401 will be hosting the works For more information, ca ll 273- candles, gelt, etc.). It will also of prominent Israeli artists in a 9814 . special exhibit entitled " A Cel­ Men's Club To Sponsor Breakfast ebration of Color." The show will be held from D 8 MANTIQUES of change on the state of Get the facts! The third in a series of Nov. 29 to Dec. 31. Single Items Men's Club breakfast pro­ Rhode Island will be discussed. The sculptures, watercolor · Read the Herald! or Estates The temple is located at 330 Appraised or grams will be held on Dec. 6 at and oil paintings, tapestries, Park Ave., Cranston. For in­ Purc hased. 9:45 a.m. serigraphs and artifacts in this ~ formation, contact the temple Featured speakers will be diverse collection are unique in Furniture • Paintings • Clocks Dolls • China • Glassware U.S. Rep. John F. ("Jack" ) Reed at 785-1800. style and distinctively Jewish in ZERO CHOLESTEROL EGG BEATERS AVAILABLE Oriental Rugs and M. Charles Bakst. character. The topic of discussion will Brotherhood To Watch 337 NO. BROADWAY The pieces, framed and un­ Valerie Anne's EAST PROVIDENCE be the new Congress, new the Providence Bruins framed, will be sold to the pub­ 727 East Avenue 43,1-1:13,1 president and the changing lic to help support the JCCRI. Pawtucket 727-3620 TOLL FREE R.I. 1-80o-67S•12.30 Tues.-Sat. 6-3, Sun. 7- 1 Marvin Rubin. Prciprietor role of politics. Also, changes The Brotherhood of Temple Gallery 401 is located at the ® in local politics and the impact Beth-El is sponsoring an Jewish Community Center of evening of hockey on Dec. 27 at Rhode Island, 401 Elmgrove Yiddish Film 7 p.m. when the new Provi­ Ave., Providence. dence Bruins take on the Bing- It is open to the public Mon­ HAVING DIFFICULTY ~ Featured hamton Rangers. · day through Thursday, 3 to 10 Tickets are available for dis­ p.m.; Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The movie "Tevya," in Yid­ .-~~ COPING~ counted prices: $6 for adults and Sunday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. dish with English subtitles, will Get Some Effective Help • and $5 for -children (under 13). The gallery is closed on Satur­ be featured next week under Seating is limited and mem­ "SHORT TERM THERAPY, LONG TERM SESULTS" the seniors kosher meal-site days. bers of the community are wel­ For additional information, program at the Jewish'Commu­ R.Y. DONOWITZ, M.S. come to attend. call Ruby Shalansky at 861- nity Center of Rhode Island, AN AFFILIATE OF HUMAN RELATI ONS CONSULTANTS Reservations must be made 8800. 401 Elmgrove Ave. in Provi­ by Dec. 1. For more informa­ EVEN ING & dence. tion or to receive a ticket re­ CALL (401) 823-5570 SUN DAY Al'l'O INTMFNTS Part 1 of the film will be quest form, call the Temple shown Dec. 4, from 11:15 a. m. Beth-El office at 331 -6070. to noon, with Part 2 offered at the same time the following Pawtucket 724-3 114 week. JCCRI Kosher Meal Site Other VCR showings include JACK M. MINKIN "Israel Through Dance and The doors of the kosher meal site open weekdays at 10 clba/Til e-Set Song," scheduled for 11 a.m. a.m., with casual conversation in the lobby for an hour. on Nov. 27, and "Grand Exercise is scheduled during the week at 11 : 15 a.m. Seniors CERAMIC TILE INSTALLATION AND REPAIRS Teton," part of the American ca n try their hand at bridge on Monday afternoons from Cleaning, Regrouting and Sealing - Leaks Fixed Coast to Coast seri es, on Novc noon until 3:45. Friend to Friend meets Thursdays from 11 29 , at 10:45 a.m., following a.m. until noon. Bingo is played on Thursdays from 12:45 KITCHEN and BATH REMODELING breakfast cake and coffee. until 2 p.m. Shabbat traditions are observed on Fridays. Electrical and Plumbing Th ere will be a Golden Age Sundays begin with tea, co ffe e and breakfast cake at 10 a.m., "A TROUBLESHOOTER W ITH IDEAS" Club board meeting at 1 p.m. foll owed by a va ri ety of movies or VCR programs. INSUR ED • R.I. LI CE NSE NO. 42 10 • KffER [NCES on Dec. 3. 16 - THE RHODE ISLAND JEWISH HERALD, THURSDAY. NOVEMBER 26. 1992 THE JEWISH COMMUNITY Vanguard Plans Hanukkah Party Va nguard, Rhode Island's newest organization for young Jewish singles, has planned a potluck Hanukka h party on Dec. 25 at the Spri ngfi eld Apartment Complex, Inform a­ tion Center Building, 100 El ena St., off At wood Avenue in Cranston. In terested singles should send a check fo r $5 , payable to Vanguard/ Hadassah, togeth er with note of their food or bev­ i:~ erage potluck. Mail by Dec. IS to the Education Day Hadassah off ice, 1150 New Formulati ng plans fo r Had assah Education Day, set fo r London Ave., Cranston, R.I. March 21 at Temple Emanu-El, are (front, from left) Judy 02920. Greenblatt of Pawtucket, Eva Sa polsky of Providence and The food will be kosher Jenny Kl ein, program chairwoman, (back, from left) Beatrice styl e. There will be fo od and Katznelson and Violet Hellman of South County a nd Peppy games. Upcoming events in ­ Fu erst from Cra nston/ Warwick. Not pictured is Wendy cl ude a jazz dinner in January Spellum, Kent County. and a ski weekend in February. Facing the Crisis: The Need to Reorder Priorities (Continued from Page 4) ish Archi ve Center and Center especially in the Reform move­ 30. Some 123 units - singles for Ameri can Jewish His tory at ment, while reluctant to fur­ and couples totaling th is num­ Templ e University, ill ustrate ther the growth of intermar­ ber - have taken adva ntage of some of th e work tha t has been ri age, are developing signifi­ the offer so far, according to done here. ca nt outreach programs to the Rabbi Simeon Maslin . We shall also have to study unaffiliated and to mixed­ Secondly, we shall have to cl osely the effi cacy of pro­ marrieds. create a stronger climate in grams and have th e courage to which Jews will take greater set asid e th ose that do not Mu rray Friedman is Middle Krazy Karnival pride in their faith and history. work, even if th ey are favorites Atlant ic States director of the .The mushrooming of Jewish of some. Work and study pro­ American Je wish Committee and Alison and Tom McDonald see flyin&fi sh atthe Whale Flip studies programs on campuses grams of varying lengths of direc tor of the Center for Ameri­ booth Saturday a t the Krazy Ka rnival held a t Temple Beth-El. since the I 960s and experi ­ time in Isra el appear to hold ca n Jewish Hi story at Templ e l·frrald photo hy Omar Bradley mental work by the Philadel­ some promise. They will re ­ University i11 Philadelph ia. phia chapter of the American quire, however, sharply in ­ Jewish Committee in creating a creased communal fun ding. Jewish Free University, a Jew- A number of congregations,

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For more and 10 filled out question­ classroom visits, a presentation information, call the admis­ naires about the efficiency of on Quaker school philosophy, sions office at 831-7350. their homes. They then learned through their visit how to help their As Holidays Recede, Schechter Gears Up parents make their homes As the holidays recede into United States. more energy efficient. Mary memory, much is going on at In fourth grade, students Ellen Coleman, sixth-grade the Ruth and Max Alperin have been learning about rocks teacher, arranged for the visit. Schechter Day School. and minerals. They brought in Rivky Rubenstein, a student Kindergarten students have rock samples and learned how in the sixth grade reported the been learning about India with to identify them. At the close of following: '• JOJO ~~ books, games, songs and pro­ their unit on Native Americans " About a week ago the New goes · jects, using the globe to find the they are moving into the period England Energy Van came to shopping places they talk about. They of exploration of America, trac­ our school. In the inside it was r practiced graphing with things ing Columbus' three major reall y neat' It had a big true / that float and sink, buttons voyages to North America and and false test on part of one of with two and four holes and writing a "captain's log" de­ the walls. It had touch videos round and square blocks. scribing Columbus' first voy­ that if you pressed the start For their final project on age. button then a man or woman shapes, children made different In Hebrew, students are cre­ would be on the screen saying shapes with their bodies. Their ating their own dictionaries, a things about how to save efforts were photographed for project that will continue money and energy and also their class picture album. through the year. electricity. One of them was Taking advantage of the fall The sixth grade spent a week about preserving wildlife. weather, the students went on at the Horizons Center for En­ There was an exhibit that a leaf walk and made individ­ vironmental Study along with showed an old light bulb and a ual booklets with small, their peers from several oth­ new one and it told which one medium and large leaves. er area Schech ter sch ools . saves money, energy and Students in second grade Pli mouth Plantation sent a rep­ electricity. On the top of the have just completed their first resentative to spend a day at Energy Van they had solar two books, written, illustrated, Alperin Schechter, discussing panels, which believe it or not edited and proofread by their life in the colonies and travel to ran every single exhibit. There Akiva Pearlman, 10, Chanina Szendso, 10, Rebecca Leizer, authors. They have also written and from England. The PT A was much more exhibits but I 7, and Rachel Beiman, 11 , read through some books Sunday at a book in Hebrew entitled A ni sponsored a rousing dance think people should actually Providence Hebrew Day School's annual book fair. Ohev, I Love. With help from art party, "Sunday Night Fever," a see the Energy Van. I really Hl'mld plinlo l,y Omnr Bmrllcy teacher Janice Newman, stu­ bagel lunch and used sports liked it. dents designed covers and equipment sale. bound the books. In 2B, stu­ Students at Alperin Schech­ Essay Contest ;'.)> • t1 * ,:, * '/;I * dents have made tzedakah ter received the following letter boxes and have designated from the Bet Shira Solomon Invites Entries their tzedakah to go to the He­ Schechter Day School of Mi­ American Mensa Education J brew Association for Special ami, Fla.: " Dear Students, and Research Foundation an­ , CA:MPS Children. Thank you for being concerned nounces its 1992-93 Scholar­ Third grade uses manipula­ about our welfare. Our Syna­ ship Essay Contest. Seven tive math activities, working on gogue and School suffered scholarships in amounts rang­ problem-solving using base 10 damage, but we are in the pro­ ing from $200 to $1,000 will be blocks as well as pattern blocks. cess of rebuilding. Our teaching awarded in each of its nine CAMPAVODA These activities help the stu­ facilities are still intact and we regions. AT T HE GATEWAY TO CAPE COD dents understand the processes started school on Monday, All entrants are also eligible On Beautiful Lake Tispaquin and concepts underl ying prob­ September 14th. The gifts and Middleboro, Massachusetts 02346 lem-solving so that math be­ letters which you have sent re­ for consideration for awards of $500 and $600 made to stu­ Founded 1927 for Jewish boys 7-15 years old comes active, fun and thought­ ally brightened our day. Hurri­ entering grades 2- 10 dents submitting the best provoking. cane Andrew was a very fright­ Red Cross swimming program from beginners to lifeguard training, boating, In science, students are con­ ening experience and we essays selected from the win­ canoeing, sailing, kayaking, windsurfing, waterskiing; sports instruction includ­ ners of each of the regions. ing archery, basketball, football. soccer. softball. street hockey, tennis, volleyball; ducting individual investiga­ appreciate your sentiments. We arts and crafts. fishing, photography, our own camp radio station, weekly field tions on the topic "The Chang­ hope you never have a natural The awards are based on essays of fewer than 550 words trips, and Sabbath se·rvices are among the numerous regular activities. ing Earth." Social studies is disaster such as this one. We EXCELLENT CUISINE - DIETARY IAWS - RESIDENT R. N. shifting from the desert to the thank you for your support." describing the . applicant's 8-week season or two 4-week periods mountains and forests of the career, vocational or academic goal toward which the scholar­ CALL OR WRITE: Paul G. Davis. Director ( ACCREDITED ship is to provide aid. They are e I unrestricted as to age, race, t[Jfi:~S!~1aI940 Am:,lcanCamp~:~~ c;a,;o! gender, level of post-secondary (617) 334-6275 education and financial need. ACCREDITED BY THE AMERICAN CAMPING ASSOCIATION Entries must be postmarked by Hadassah Raises Money January 31, 1992. Mensa membership is not re­ for Job-Seeking Scholars quired. Except fo r special condi­ On any given day in Jeru­ coupled with the continuing tions attached to the national ~ LET DfOUGHTS Of salem, a recently discharged flow, HIES 1s in greater awards, the only eligibility soldier seeking career options, demand. requirement is that the appli­ ~ CAMP PEMBROKE a homemaker returning to " HIES provides career coun­ cant be enrolled fo r the aca­ work and olim (new immi­ seling and vocational training demic year following the -----...#iL.WWWl WARM YOUR WINTER! grants) in need of job training for jobs that promise growth award in a degree program in call on Hadassah Israel Educa­ and stability," said Rosalind an accredited American insti­ 11: vot ·,\HE .\ l '. \ l (LXI". l 'l (OS l'l -:CTIVE CA\ 11 '1:H ()I{ l '(>Tl:..Yrlt\L tion Services (HIES). Bolusky, president of the tute of post-secondary educa­ ST .\ F F .\11 :...\JHLI(. W I :.. 110 1'1: YOl ' \VII.I. <.l :..T 1\ C:Ql 't\l:"\'f'l :: D \VITI I l 'S HIES is the umbrella project Rhode Island Chapter of tion. .\T Ol 'H 1.,TI UHH 'C T IO,'\.' , \,'\.'I} OHIE .Yf".\TIO ,'\.' . responsible for the Hadassah Hadassah. "The economic Application requests must .\ fin y o u : • .\ h ·t·I lllt· Dir<'l'lor • ( i1· 1 ;11 1.'-,Wt'r'-> lo you r q rn ·...,1io11_.., College of Technology and the security of Israel is signifi ­ be postmarked by January 10, • \'il'W our ( ; 11 11p \ "iclco. rt·;1rllook'-> ; 111( t p llo lo'->, w1· know you'll w ;1111 Hadassah Career Counseling cantly enhanced by the skilled 1993, and contain the legal Ti lt' fril'lld'->llip 10 grow <111rl11g ti lt' '->lllllllll'r of '!J:L Institute. Last year, about 800 work fo rce that Hadassah address of the prospective D ATE: S 111ul;1y . .'\'.0\'('11\lll'r ~!J men and women enrolled in helps to provide." applicant, even if sent to a.dif­ T I.\IE : I I :OO , I.Ill. lo 110011 PLACE: Tctnp h · l ·.11 1( ' 111. I CJ4 C.rll\'(' Slrl'C'I. S owll l irooh.li11,· . .\I.\ the Hadassah College of Tech­ Bolusky also noted that ferent address. Requests may nology and 35,000 were serv­ Hadassah women from all be made by sending a self­ For mo re informa tio n. call Pearl Lo urie. 5 08-788-0 16 1 iced by the Hadassah Career seven groups across the state addressed, stamped envelope Counseling Institute. With the of Rhode Island are acti vely to: Barbara B. Blackburn, Hl'lllliOII for <:.i111p l 't ·111hrok(' ( , lt lll){'r... , II UI '-,[.Ill added in fl ux of more than raising moneys for HIES. For Scholarship Chairman, 8B OATE: Su11dd\ ', ., f)\ '('IIIIH'r ~ q information, call 463-3636. 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Our readers are hereby informed extenor/mtenor power washing, carpentry, that all dwell,ng/ hous,ng accommodations paper hanging. License #8884 Insured. advertised in this newspaper are available on Sleeves of Care 274 -2348. 12/ 10/ 92 an eQual opportunity basis . (Conti nued from Page 7) ------a thread tying her loss of th e past to her promise for a future Rose Berger helped many of fat e, and of friendship, also new life here." yo ung people, second-genera­ passes into Henry's soul. Henry got up and asked th e tion pilgrims, and women of all Maybe we are disappointed ba rtender for two cigarettes, kinds. As secretary to th e Holo­ in our relationships with par­ Clowning Around one for him and the other for ca ust Survivors of Rh ode Is­ ents, children, friends. But Shira Goldberg is "Fifi the Clown" Sa turday at Temple me. I had never met him be­ land, she brought people to­ when a soul is done here on earth, it fit s like an elfin jacket Beth-El's Krazy Karnival for adults. 1-/cmfrl 11/1010 /1y Omar Bmrlfcy fore, but I had the feeling we gether. Perhaps her skills ha ve would meet again. He spoke been knit into Dr. Henry's, in all basted and then tightly fin ­ quite frankly to me - is this his hospitals and asylums, his ished and ready to put on. We down-to-earth quality a Jewish inner sanctum. pull it up over our arms and around our chest, and get on trait? 1 Sometimes I think shrinks Serotta Moves Judaism He narrated his divorce, hi s are their own pa tients, living in with our journey, comforted by a hall of mirrors. Rose's sense its embrace.· (Continued from Page I ) believe his work is important to regrets, his triumphs. I didn't He spent as much time living Jews as well as mankind itself. co unter wi th very much on my among his subjects as he did Despite the time span since own, just one thought. " Each of FOR SALE the Holocaust, anti-Semitism is us in our search for happiness Harold Greco photographing them. Unlike EAST SIDE - BROWN STADIUM. other cultural books, Serotta sti ll hopelessly alive today; es­ co ntributes to Jewish life. We TAFT AVE . 2 FAMILY, 5 ROOMS , says like Serotta's can be find our own answers to th e 2 BEDROOM S, MODERN AND seems to capture the most inti­ e~ UPDATED, HARDWOOD S, GARAGE . viewed as catalysts for under­ Holocaust. None of us fails . We mate aspects of Judaism - Walls & Repair Work • Plastering $140s Owner/Broker 861 -3455 stoic rabbis sermonizing at standing, if not for change. do our best to grow with it. 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ing of communitites and na­ Conference Sets Tone to Stop Hate tions, based on the model of (Continued from Page I) rich say to the poor, 'Do not "shalom." What Ara My Rlgh The conference was divided this state. steal,' it is hard for the poor to The chairman said a burning see these words as unpol­ into eight separate workshops by Louis M. Pulner, Esq. cross was found last year at the luted." w hen more in-depth and open home of an interracial couple in The bishop said it does not discussions were held. At a Dear Attorney Pulner: island, but we do have an ad­ Foster, and then spoke of the surprise him that the job cate­ group led by Rev. Dr. Quinten We moved into our home verse possession statue which recent allegations of racism at gory that recently rose the most Ivey, participants noted that on the East Side just over allows one landowner to take the University of Rhode Island in the United States is security hate is often a misguided emo­ nine years ago and have just the land of another by exercis­ and racial unrest at Brown Uni­ guard, and the industry with ti on, driven by ignorance (such recently begun discussing the ing dominion over it in a hos­ versity. the highest growth was alarm as not knowing someone or not possibility of building an tile, open, and notorious fash­ Norman G. Orodenker, an and security systems. Stendahl understanding them). How· addition onto our home. ion for a period of 10 years or attorney and chairman of the said the United States is more ever, much of the discussion fo­ It may be significant to more. NCC), said if he had his choice, violent than most democratic cused on education as the prin­ note that we recall our neigh­ lf your neighbor's fence has he would have called the con· cipal way to fight prejudice, bors installing a fence · just been on your land for a period ference "Stop Stereotype" in­ " Every single person in this especially starting with young around the time we signed of less than 10 years, you can children. stead of " Stop Hate." room has a gift and an ability our purchase and sales agree­ move quickly to prevent this " How do we control our atti­ Jane Redmont, executive di· ment. In any event we had act of adverse possession from tudes so we don't overgeneral· to combat hate." rector of the Boston NCC) of­ some surveyors out here this occurring. You must reclaim ize a whole group of people?" - Jane Redmon!, fice, took summaries given to past week in order to deter­ her by reporters from the eight your portion of the land imme­ he asked. " lf we can only look executive director of mine the exact boundary diately and post no trespassing groups and gave a summation at each other as human beings, Boston NCCJ lines so as to insure no diffi­ signs or boundary markers in then we will haw gone a long to the conference of what the culties with either the order to reassert your claim to way to removing prejudice in workshops have accomplished. Zoning Board or the Building your own land. our country. " countries. All groups reported strong par­ " As a Swede and a European, Inspector. lf 10 years have elapsed, Bishop Krister Stendahl, the ticipation from their members, it is interesting to note there is Much to our surprise we however, and your neighbors Myra and Robert Kraft and Ja­ and many people chose to not a single U.S. movie shown learned that our neighbors' are less than neighborly, they cob Hiatt Distinguished Profes­ share their own personal e0FILES at the Herald as soon as possible. Be sure to include your current address and your former address so we can keep our files up-Io­ date and your papers on time, DOES YOUR BUSINESS PROVIDE Call 724-0200 or write a breeds • bagels • desserts • soups • salads • sandwiches OUTSTANDING OR UNIQUE note to: Circulation, Rhode Island Jewish Herald, P.O. 727 East Avenue Phone 727-1010 Powtuckel Fax 724-0075 SERVICES TO THE COMMUNITY? Box 6063, Providence, R.L Why not let our readers know about it? 02940, HOURS: MONDAY- FRIDAY 7--6, SATURDAY 7- 5, SUNDAY 7-1 The Rhode Island Jewish Herald takes "A CLOSER LOOK" at business In Rhode Island and LOUIS M. DIVORCE Southeastern Massachusetts PULNER CHILD CUSTODY in every issue. & VISITATION A story on your business, complete with' photos, No Charge for Initial Consultation will lei our readers know all about your work and what you have to offer the community. • Personal Injury • Medical Malpractice CHILD SUPPORT • Automobile Accident • Wills & Probate ADOPTIONS FOR MORE INFORMATION ON • Wrongful Death • Criminal Matters Evening Appointments Available "A CLOSER LOOK" CALL MYRNA OR JEANETTE AT 2 Williams Street • Providence 455-0040 724-0200 -

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For mfo rmat1on call 463-7944 0 The South County Potter's · J ,,, or Sheryl 467-7417 Cooperative is holding its 22nd annual holiday pottery sale. Hours Su ndays 9 30 am-12 30 pm, This is the largest pottery sale Tuesdays 4- 6 pm or call for appointment • in Rhode Island and includes VISIT OUR SHOP - NEWLY STOCK ED W ITH ITEMS the work of more than 50 pot­ TO HELP KEEP TRADITION IN THE MODERN JEWISH HOM E - WEDDING S, ANNIVERSA RIE S, B AR & B AT MITZVAH, B ABY GIFTS ter members of the South Centrally located between Pro vidence and South County for your shopping convenience County Art Association. This four-day sale features functional and decorative por­ celain and stoneware as well as jewelry produced by both stu­ SPECIALTY CHILDREN'S CLOTHING dents and professional potters 7(,1;,.. ,,_ wilt /uui 'D~ ,Lakt, -4 a S ak "" &.,,,,, 1""' &.,,,,, z:,,,_,, working in many Rhode Island Holiday• Take Me Home• Sportswear• Decorative Accessories • Much More Communities. 210 Ledge Street, Providence, 331-0185, Tuesday- Saturday 10-5 Prices reflect the various lev­ els of skill and many "great finds" have made this sale an annual South County event not to be missed. The sale will be held at Helme House Gal­ BRIGHTEN lery, 2587 Kingstown Road, (Rte. 138) in Kingston, a half THEIR HOLIDAY SPECIAL block east of the main entrance HA'NUK1~H! GIFT CERTIFICATES to UR I. The sale is set for Dec. AVAILABLE 3, 4 and 5 from JO a.m. to 9 ~ p.m. and Dec . 6 from 10 a.m. • Full Day of Beauty to 4 p.m. Call 783-2195 for ~ith cards from • Half Day of Beauty more information. REQLEO PAPER PRODUCTS. INC.

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Think Color, Fabric, Detail by E. Rose Special to the Herald Maybe it's me, but tne older I get, the more quickly ti me passes. The holidays are nearly here, and I haven't found a thing to wear' If you find your­ self nodding your head in agreement, I think I may be of some help. To capture the magic of the season, think color, fabric and detail. Colors range from black and rich jewel tones to every shade of red imaginable - from tomato to raspberry. And don't overlook the impact of winter whites and softl y fem i­ nine pastels. Fa brics should have a luxuri­ ous feel to them - velvet, charmeuse, soft wool and cash­ mere. Let details capture the holiday mood. Intri cate bead­ ing, golden studs, lush satins are sure to catch someone's eye! This season marks the return Io '40s glamour. The long, si nu­ ous silhouette is right for gala evenings. The little black dress is still with us, but this season details make the difference. Some dresses have satin ac­ Gabrielle Tre Sorelle cents at the neckline, others are scattered with tiny gold studs Lauren Hoye mod els a Significance cotton knit pant suit Michaele Simmering (left) and Chase Simmering (right) or dramatic beading. Of course, w ith lurex d etailing that's perfect for holiday festivities at model patchwork jeans while little Renata Veiga shows off a the "little black dress" doesn't Gabrielle. Herald photo by Omar Bradley pretty blue dress at Tre Sorelle. Herald photo by Omar Bradley have to be black! Opt for an un­ structured sheath with faux charmeuse blouse and trousers And don't forget the curvy jewel neckline in rich, holiday in soft shades of natural. Add a pantsuit in charmeuse or whis­ shades or a stunning, side­ wool jacket in a muted plaid to per-weight wool. draped shift. All underscore a quickly create a daytime look. To update a favorite skirt or simple elegance. A demure sil k blouse belies the trousers, invest in softly For quiet evenings with impact of a long, slit skirt - feminine blouses, gorgeous fri ends, imagine yourself in a discreet yet provocative. sweaters or tops with romantic luxurious cashmere sweater set Suits can redefine glamour necklines. You'll be surprised - red, ivory, soft charcoal. Pair for that classic evening. The at the selection at Wayland the set with a long, plaid skirt Chanel look is always right. Square. The reasonable prices or slim slacks. You might opt The tuxedo style with trousers are our holiday gift to you! for the ease and elegance of a or slit skirt is a wardrobe basic. The writer is affiliated with Tre Sore/le Ltd .. Angell Street, Wayland Square.

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A Honey of a Hanukkah: Gelt, Dreidels and Honey Nut Rugelach

Besides the nightly lighting 2 cups flour I cup fin ely chopped walnuts of the menorah - the familiar I teaspoon lemon juice ½ cup dried cherries or cran­ candelabrum used in Je wish I teaspoon ground cinnamon berries worship - there are three things that children look for­ ward to during the eight-day Cream butter and cream cheese until fluffy. Add 3 tablespoons celebration of Hanukkah: gelt, honey and mix well. Mix in flour until dough holds together. dreidels and goodies. Form into a ball, wrap and refrigerate 2 hours or longer. Divide Gelt (Yiddish for " money" ) dough in 4; on a fl oured board roll each portion into a 9-inch was traditionally given to kids circl e. Combine 2 tablespoons honey and lemon juice; mix well. as an incentive for Torah Brush dough with honey mixture; sprinkle ¼ teaspoon cin­ study. Today, gelt is oft en namon over entire surface. Combine walnuts and dried cher­ symboli ca ll y represented by ries; drizzle remaining honey over mixture and mix well. Spread coins made of chocolate. ¼ of walnut mixture onto circle of dough, stopping ½-inch from Dreidels - small toys with outer edge. Cut into 8 triangular pieces. Roll from wide outer four sides resembling tops - edge toward tip. Gently bend both ends to form a crescent. Place have a history of old as the his­ on oiled parchment paper-li ned baking sheet and refrigerate 20 tory of Hanukkah itself. minutes or longer. Re pea t wi th remaining dough and filling. I Legend has it that dreidels Bake at 350°F 20 to 25 minutes or until golden brown . Cool on were used as a " cover" for racks. Makes 32 cookies. Nutrition al Analysis Per Cook ie: 139 Ca l. , I Torah study in the times of 2.2 g pro ., 9 g fat (57 % Ca l. from fat), 13 .1 g ca rb ., 3 mg cha/ ., 0.7 g religious suppression by the fiber and 75 mg so dium. Greek Empire. Freezing Tip: For longer storage, package unfrozen crescents More than 2,000 years ago, in freezer-sa fe contai ner or bags and freeze until ready to bake. G reek rulers were determined (Continued on Page t OA) to make all peoples within the empire worship Greek gods and accept Greek philosophy. Whenever a Greek soldier approached, Jewish children PATRONIZE would play dreidel to disguise OUR their study of the Torah. WAYLAND Today, children play dreidel ADVERTISERS! because it's fun as well as as a S•Q•U•A•R•E traditional part of their favorite holiday. GIVE YOU RKI DS OOne & @fpirils Peter Blieden Another part of their favor­ INC. ite holiday are goodies. Hanuk­ A TASTE OF THE Nancy McWilliams and C herylee Choiniere m od el ele­ kah is a time for casual get­ GOOD LIFE. • KOSHER WINES gant casual blouses and pa nts w ith fine sweaters, a ll from togethers with fri ends and • HOLIDAY GIFTS K-Design, at Peter Blied en in Wayland Square. famil y, and treats are a natural ~w ----s • FREE DELIVERY 1-fernld plwlo by Omnr Bmrlley at such gatherings. (, II ~, ;) Honey nut rugelach is no ex­ ception . Not only is rugelach ~ In Search of the Pert ect Gift? one of the best-known Jewish w cooki es in America, but honey Books Make for One-Stop Shopping nut rugelach is made with an ingredient seeped in the tradi­ ~~ tions of Jewish cookery: honey. (Continued from Page SA) shi pping to all 50 states and Healthful foods can make U.S. territories, and a free 800 Honey was the primary sweet­ a lifetime of ditterence. books in every price range, telephone number for tele­ ener of ancient times and still 2 10 Wayland Avenue from those costing under a dol­ ordering (Waldenbooks' num­ maintains its special place in American Heart lar to museum-quality coffee ber is (800) 443-7359), all of modern Jewish cuisi ne. Association Prov ide nce table books. In today's tough which can save you valuable 621-5216 economic climate, this is an im­ time and money. A liberal re­ HONEY NUT RUGELACH portant consideration for ev­ turn policy - one that offers erybody giving holiday gifts. exchange, store credit or cash I cup butter or margarine, But affordability isn 't the refund - will also come in softened only reason a book is the per­ handy in the event that one of 3 ounces cream cheese, soft­ fect gift for everybody on your your recipients would like to ened holiday list. A book is a very (Continued on Page 9A) ½ cup honey, divided personal gift, one that shows Gifts of Love you've given careful considera­ tion to the recipient's individu­ ality and tastes. And since Round and Pear-Shaped Diamonds there's a book on virtually With sc rew back s. 11• every subject from African­ FALL SALE! Weig hing, in tota l, approx . I .40 ct. American history to the zodiac, From an es tate. 1 1750. there's a book that is sure to appeal to all of your fri ends and 3 DAYS ONLY!!! family members. 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Read 'Green' for the Holidays (Continued from Page SA) quarterly magazine from the Ruth's Intimate Apparel U.K. and notices of upcoming this cookbook that contains events included in member­ The lady in the wi ndow is Ruth Lubinsky of Ruth's Inti- quick and easy recipes, plus ship to JVNA. Product informa­ mate Apparel. Herald photo by Omar Bradley information about healthy op­ tion, recipes, and articles are tions in fast food chains, party regular features in the news­ ideas and a spice chart. Availa­ letter. Send $24 to JVNA, 6938 Heart Assoc. Issues Cold Weather Warnings and Tips ble for $6 from VRG, P.O. Bo~ Reliance Road, Federalsburg, 1463, Baltimore, Md. 21203. Md. 21632. A.s winter approaches, the enthusiasts fail to take certain As people get older their abil­ The Vegetarian Resource American Heart Association, precautions, the result can be ity to maintain normal internal Hannukah Gift Idea Group is a nonprofit organiza­ Rhode Island affiliate is issuing accidental hypothermia. body temperature frequently Jewish Vegetarians of North tion which educates the public its annual cautions to the eld­ Hypothermia is a drop in decreases. Because elderl y peo­ America. Jewish friends and about vegetarianism, and the erly and those with heart dis­ body temperature to a subnor­ ple seem to be relatively insen­ family members who are vege­ interrelated issues of health, ease and also provides several mal level. It occurs when a sitive to moderately cold condi­ tarian will surely welcome the nutrition, ecology, ethics and tips fo r all of us in dealing with person's body is unable to pro­ tions, they can begin to suffer quarterly U.S. newsletter, world hunger. the cold and snow that comes duce enough energy to keep the effects of hypothermia with the season. internal body temperature at a without knowing they are in Many people are not condi­ satisfactory level. It is a poten­ danger. tioned to the physical stress of tially fatal condition, and the People with coronary heart outdoor activities and are una­ cause of death in most cases of disease frequentl y suffer at­ ware of the potential dangers hypothermia is heart failure. tacks of chest pain called of being outdoors in cold The elderly and those with "angina pectoris" when they MARTY'S weather. When winter sports heart disease are at special risk. are outside in a snowstorm. Some studies suggest that KOSHER MEAT MARKET harsh winter weather may in­ 88½ Rolfe Street, Cranston• 467-8903 crease a person's risk of heart attack due to overexertion. SUMMER FASHIONS The American Heart Associa­ Come Visit Marty! FOR CRUISES AND tion recommends that when We have a lot of specials - perfect WINTER VACATIONS outdoors in cold weather, for every day or special events. avoid sudden exertion, like ?ltadeu'?ttAU'?~ lifting a heavy shovel full of snow. Remember that even SPECIALIZING IN: just walking through heavy brassieres, girdles, bodysuits • lingerie wet snow or snow drifts can mastectomy prostheses,& bras strain your heart. Visit 'Rjta sfor tfie High winds, snow and rain, &~~~~at att Uffle4, in addition to cold tempera­ perfect fio{icfay gift or tures, are all factors that can .outfitforyourfioficfay (Continued on Page 9A)

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FROM THE KITCHEN A Honey of a Hanukkah: Gelt, Dreidels and Honey Nut Rugelach

(Continued from Page JOA)

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ROSE BERGER coin Park Cemetery, Post Ave., died Nov. 23 at the skaya; a dau8,hter, Natalia Florida for 25 years, retiring 12 CRANSTON Rose Road, Warwick. home. She was the widow of Makovetskaya; a brother, years ago. Berger, 77, of 198 Mt. Laurel Israel Broomfield. David Netes, all of Providence, She leaves one son, Allan Drive, founder of the former JEROME BERRY Born in New York, a daugh­ and three granddaughters. Newman of Cranston; two Ber-Tex Fabrics on Rolfe Street COCONUT CREEK, Fla. ter of the late Max and Sarah A graveside service was held brothers, Nathan Tate of Del­ and its owner for 40 years Jerome Uerry) Berry, 78, for­ (Axelrod) Gorodetsky, she Nov. 13 at Lincoln Park Ceme­ ray Beach, Fla., and Ben Tatel­ before retiring two years ago, merly of Providence and Paw­ Jived in Providence for many tery, Warwick. Arrangements baum of Prescott City, Ariz; died Nov. 16 at Kent County tucket, died Nov. 19. He was years. She also lived in War­ were made by the Max Sugar­ one sister, Rose Schilowitz of Memorial Hospital. She was the husband of Roslyn Gross ,..,,ick for seven years before man Memorial Chapel, 458 Orlando, Fla., and two grand­ the widow of Oscar Berger. Berry. returning to Providence five Hope St., Providence. children. She was the mother Born in Poland, she was a Berry was the owner of H. years ago. of the late Jay Newman. daughter of the late Chayim Cohen Furniture Company Broomfield was a member of JACOB MILLER Funeral services and burial and Raze! Engelstein. She and Majer Home Outfitters of the Women's Associations of PROVIDENCE - Jacob were private. Arrangements lived in Providence for 27 Pawtucket. He was a former Miriam Hospital and the Jew­ were coordinated by the Max years before moving to Crans­ Miller, 79, of 84 Savoy St., a member of Temple Emanu-El, ish Home for the Aged. She language teacher for many Sugarman Memorial Chapel, ton 15 years ago. Providence and Temple Sinai was a member of B'nai B'rith, 458 Hope St., Providence. Berger was a member of years, died Nov. 19 at home. of Cranston. He was a long­ Hadassah and the Shalom He was the husband of Natalie Temple Torat Yisrael, Hadas­ time _active member of Crest­ Apartments Residents Associa­ (Rouslin) Miller. lRVING SWEET sah, ORT, and the Women's wood Country Club, Rehoboth, tion. Born in Lowell, Mass., a son EAST PROVIDENCE Association of the Jewish Mass., and an associate mem­ She leaves a sister, Mildred of the late Max and Kennie Irving Sweet, 88, of 27 Arthur Home for Aged. She was a sec­ ber of Hadassah. He was a dec­ Schieffer of Warwick, and two (Goldman) Miller, he lived in Ave., a self-employed baby retary of the Holocaust Sur­ orated World War II Army vet­ brothers, Louis Gorodetsky of Providence for more than 60 photographer for more than 50 vivors. eran, having served in Africa North Providence, and Myron years. years, died Nov. 19 at Ever­ She leaves a son, Henry and Europe. " Buster" Gorodetsky of Boca He taught Italian, Spanish green House Health Center. Berger of Hastings-on-Hudson, Besides his wife, he is sur­ Raton, Fla. She was mother of and French in several public He was the husband of Mildred N.Y. vived by a daughter, Maxine the late Edward Gorodetsky. school systems, including at (Goldae) Sweet. Rabbi David Rosen com­ Berry of Natick, Mass.; a son, The funeral service was held Mount Pleasant and Classical Born in Providence, a son of mented at her funeral last Richard Berry of Atlanta, Ga.; a Nov. 25 at Mount Sinai Memo­ High Schools in Providence, the late Louis and Minnie week: "So active and involved brother, Irving Berry of Boca rial Chapel, 825 Hope St., and at Warren and Cranston Sweet, he Jived in East Provi­ a citizen was she that, in 1989, Raton, Fla., as well as cousins, Providence. Burial was in Lin­ she was named Woman of the nieces, nephews and friends. high schools. He was a guest dence for 15 years. He Jived in coln Park Cemetery, Warwick. lecturer at Salve Regina Uni­ Providence for 10 years, and Year in the state of Rhode Services were conducted by versity, Newport. also lived in Cranston. Island. Gov. Edward DiPrete Cantor Juan Perlman (retired MICHAEL A. HEYMANN He was a 1935 graduate of Besides his wife he leaves a issued a proclamation calling cantor of Temple Emanu-EI in PROVIDENCE - Michael Brown University. He was a son, Burton Sweet, and a sister, for a day in Rose's honor, and Providence) on Nov. 22. Ar­ A. Heymann, 52, of 53 Roan­ member of Temple Beth-El, Sylvia Irving, both of Provi­ Congresswoman Claudine rangements were by Star of oke St., an executive recruiter, and had been a member of dence. Schneider entered a testi­ David Memorial Chapels, died Nov. 15 at home. Roosevelt Lodge F &. AM. A graveside funeral service monial about Rose into the North Lauderdale, Fla. Born in Boston, a son of the Besides his wife he leaves a was held Nov. 22 at Lincoln Co,igressional Record." late Paul and Marion (Sofrenko) daughter, Andrea White of Park Cemetery, Post Road, A funeral service was held ROSE BROOMFIELD Heymann, he lived in Provi­ Westchester, N.Y.; a son, Warwick. Services were co­ Nov. 17 at Mount Sinai Memo­ PROVIDENCE - Rose dence most of his life. Philip Miller of Marlboro, N.J.; ordinat('d by Mount Sinai rial Chapel, 825 Hope St., Broomfield, 97, of the Jewish He leaves a daughter, Paige a sister, Beverly Gertman of Memorial Chapel, 825 Hope Providence. Burial was in Lin- Home for the Aged, 99 Hillside Heymann; a son, Samuel Hey­ Boca Raton, Fla., and three St., Providence. t mann, and a sister, Maryjane grandchildren. Heymann, all of Providence. The funeral service was A memorial service was held Nov. 22 at Mount Sinai Memo­ Nov. 18 at the home of Martin rial Chapel, 825 Hope St., MT. SINAI MONUMENTS J. Nemirow of I Sandringham Providence. Burial was at Lin­ Ave. Unveiling Our owner, Mitchell ... his father and coln Cemetery, Post Road, War­ wick. grandfather. .. have been privileged to provide LYUDMILA MAKOVETSKA YA VERA NEWMAN over 8,000 monuments in RI Jewish Cemeteries Au unllfiling will be /1efd since the 1870s for two reasons ... the quality PROVIDENCE - Lyudmila PROVIDENCE Vera Makovetskaya, 63, of 83 Doyle Newman, 82, of the Jewish in memory of tl,e late is the finest and the price is the lowest. Ave., a chemical engineer in Home for the Aged, 99 Hillside Tessie(Mankovitz) the Ukraine for 42 years before Ave., died Nov. 23 at the Gesualdi 011 Sunday, Call 331-3337 for assistance. home. She was the wife of the retiring in 1984, died Nov. 11 NmJember 19, 1992, at Miriam Hospital. She was late Nathan Newman. the wife of Samuel Makovet­ Born in Providence, she was at l p.m. in Li11coln Park s!-aya. the daughter of the late Louis Cemetery, Wanuick. Born in the Ukraine, a and Annie (Rubin) Tatelbaum. Rnbbi George Astradmn Most folks give thanks daughter of Chaia (Lundow) She was a resident of Provi­ Let Us Give for their families and Netes of Providence, and the dence for the past nine months, will officiate. their possessions, for the late Benzion Netes, she came previously residing in Fitch­ Relatives and frie11ds freedo ms they enjoy, to Providence last year. berg and New Bedford, Mass., are invited to attend. Besides her husband and and Lauderdale Lakes, Fla. a nd for good health. We Thanks mother she leaves two sons, She was a salesperson for would like to add "peace Boris and Alexander Makovet- several department stores in For of mind" to that list. Peace We wish you the faith to handle whatever the of Mind future holds; the love For over 40 years, the owner of Mount Sinai that sees you throug h Memorial Chapel ... Mitchell ... has served Rhode Island Jewish 331-8094 the hig hs and the lows; and the ability to families over 8 ,000 times... as a professional Jewish funeral direc- Out of State 1-800-447-1267 always find the joy of tor ... as did his father and grandfather since the 1870s ... with honesty Fax 1-401-331-9379 the moment. These and integrity. - a re the elements of One of the reasons why the majority Max Sugarman "peace of mind." One more component of Rhode Island Jewish families call Memorial Chapel is knowing that we are 458 Hope Street here to serve you in Provide n ce, RI 02906 times of need. Our dedi~ MOUNT SINAI cation to serving you with dignity, com pe­ MEMORIAL CHAPEL tence and compassion never wavers. 331-3337 825 Hope at Fourth Streets Pre-need counseling with Please call From out of state tax-free payment planning for your call: is available. New Year calendar. 1-800-331-3337 Only m Jewish Funeral Home that is a member of the Michael D. 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