- - -- ._..,,. -- ~***** *************5-DIGIT 02906 24 1 01 /31/96 ** 26 R.I. JEW ISH HISTORICAL ASSOC!A 130 SESSIONS ST . PROVIDENCE Rl 02906 Rhode Island Jewish Special Occasions HERALD Pages 10 & 11 The Only English-Jewish Weekly in Rhode Island and Southeastern Massachusetts VOLUME LXV, NUMBER 28 SIVAN 3, 5755 / THURSDAY, JUNE 1, 1995 35¢PERCOPY Arabs Deliver a Victory in Knesset Struggle by David Landau Arab world as well as a number After a dramatic day of be­ JERUSALEM (JTA) - The of Western countries. hind-the-scenes jockeying be­ only clear winners in last week's Arab leaders were planning tween the. Knesset factions, round of on-the-brink politics a summit of the Arab League in Rabin and hisrninistersdecided in Israel were the Knesset's two Morocco, where they would dis­ to out-flank their opponents. Arab parties. cuss putting the entire peace The Cabinet put the confisca­ Staring down a double disas­ process on hold. tion decision on indefinite hold ter in the wake of a decision to Amid the growing clamor of and set up a Cabinet committee expropriate Arab-owned land international criticism, how­ -tha t well-tried instrument for in eastern Jerusalem, Prime Min­ ever, it remained for two pre­ burying awkward mistakes - ister Yitzhak Rabin managed to dominantly Arab parties in the to reconsider the confiscation save both his gov~nrnent and Knesset to undo the confisca­ plans. the Middle East peace process. tion plans. The Rabin government's Beyond the immediate relief, The five Knesset members of sharp reversal tactic was mas­ however,Rabinand his Cabinet the Hadash Party and the Arab terrninded by Foreign Minister rninistersemerged weakened by Democratic Party, introduced Shimon Peres, who submitted it the whole affair. no-confidence motions in the to a specially convened Cabinet Likud, the main opposition Knesset. meeting, barely two hours be­ party, also came out of the fray The two parties, which are fore the crucial no-confidence smarting, as its leader, Benjamin closely linked to Yasser Arafat's votes were to have been taken. Netanyahu, faced recrimina­ Palestine Liberation Organiza­ Bruised by the international tions from longtime rivals over tion, found an unlikely ally in outcry over the issue, the Cabi­ his handling of the drama. Likud. net ministers jumped at the op­ For nearly a month, Israel's Although supportive of the portunity to reverse the original plans to confiscate some 140 confiscation plans in principle, decision. And the results of the NINA NATELSON, director of CHAI, enters Lincoln Library to acres of mostly Arab-owned Likud saw the motions as a wel­ rninisters' turnabout were im­ speak at a violence-prevention conference in May. land to construct Jewish hous­ come opportunity to bring down mediate: Herald photo by Alison Smit/, ing had drawn the ire of the the Rabin government. (Continued on Page 7) T-Shirts on Clotheslines Focus Putting "Tsaar Ba'alei Chayyim" Attention on Sexual Violence and "Tikkun Diam" Into Action by Debra Nussbaum Cohen been raped, sexually abused or On one T-shirt, hands cut by Alison Smith nity, to pay attention to that sec­ NEW YORK (JT A) - There otherwise assaulted by their from black cloth cover the face Herald Editor ond stage - what Israel will are T-shirts hanging on clothes­ husbands, boyfriends and fam­ of a golden-haired woman who Margaret Mead, the world­ eventually become. .. how bright lines across Israel these days that ily members. is standing next to a bed. famous anthropologist, once her star will shine. differ from the usual assortment They are being displayed ina Another creator drew a heart said, "One of the most danger­ Whatwasacceptable,oreven seen crisscrossing behind apart­ variety of venues - from the and then tore a hole out of its ous things that can happen to a adrnirable, in times of siege, usu­ ment buildings and villas. Knesset to a university to a con­ center, along with a large male child is to kill or torture an ani­ ally must be modified and These T-shirts, part of The cert hall - to raise conscious­ figure holding a stick over a mal and get away with it." downsized as the threat to a so­ Israel Clothesline Project, were ness about the damage done to smaller, female image. She was not the first, or the ciety subsides. Strength, and created by women who have women by assault. (Continued on Page 19) last, scientist to point out the even ruthlessness, may be es­ unmistakable relationship be­ sential at first, but compassion tween the practice of vio­ and spirituality arees- lence in adults, and y\N G sential to the con- animal abuse and /4V1~~\, '.'\,v/ tinuation of the torture by those o<i,- 'Ir society, once it adults as children. <:,,; <;;., is established. It is practically a a:, When there classic predictor tJ i7 no alterna- of abusive behav­ 2 tiw~turn~ ior as an adult - 0 no one to maiming or killing v ---""- whom-you can small animals as a refer a problem child. CHAI or look for advice, Ina society which has the tendency is to had to struggle for its very close your eyes, figura­ existence for so long, and in tively speaking, and ignore the which macho behavior is con­ situation. "What can I do? With sidered adrnirable, compassion­ so much else to worry about - ate care of animals seems pretty so much suffering everywhere low on the list of societal priori­ - what can anyone do?" So ties to many people. But people people step right over injured who care passionately about or sick animals, children stone Israel's survival are, of course, helpless birds, and even the 0fi1Ually passionate about the kindest citizens tend to close future glory of Israel, and her their hearts to protect them­ status as a world leader in all selves from the knowledge of things civilized. It is time, now pain. MAKING A STATEMENT with T-shirts, the victims of domestic violence in Israel contributed that Israel is a strong, viable And there is pain. In Israel their artwork to the "Clothesline Project." The group's slogan is, "Women Must Help Women." member of the world cornrnu- (Continued on Page 19) 2 - THE RHODE ISLAND JEWISH HERALD, THURSDAY, JUNE l, •1995 INSIDE THE OCEAN STATE Collectibles and Antiques in Newport Red Cross Offers Hearings Coming Up On A Collectibles Extravaganza The Newport Antiques Festi- and the Newport Antiques Fes- ·vaJ,initsfourthseason,isashow­ First Aid and . Improving Transportation tival will be held June 3 and 4 at , case of antiques from furniture Glen Farm, on Route 138, East and glass to Americana, vintage Safety Course In accordance with the Gen­ Room 2706, Lecture Hall, 1762 eral Laws, Section 42-11-1 0(e) and Main Road in Portsmouth, RI. clothing and estate jewelry. This Louisquisset Pike, Lincoln. The Rhode Island Chapter of Chapter 42-35, the State Plan­ Featured at the Collectibles event also takes place on Glen June 26, at 7:30 p.m., at Ports­ the American Red Cross will njng Council will conduct four Extravaganza will be toys of the Farm overlooking Narragansett mouth High School, 120 Ed uca­ conduct a Red Cross Commu­ public hearings for the purpose last 100 years, up to and includ- Bay, minutes from the mansions nity First Aid and Safety course tion Lane, Portsmouth. ing the current trends in science of Newport. The show is open to of receiving proposals for the June 27, at 7:30 p.m., at the on June 15and22from5:30 to 10 Transportation Improvement fiction and action figure to:ys. the public on June 3 for an ad­ p.m. at St. Martin's Episcopal UniversityofRhode Island (Uni­ The show offers an opporturuty vance preview at 8 a.m. for $10 Program for FY 1996-1998. versity Club), Upper College Church, 50 Orchard St., Provi­ The TIP is a multi-year pro­ to learn about collecting as an perperson.Generaladmissionis dence. Road, Kingston. investment or for enjoyment. $5, June 4, from 10 a.m. until 5 gram of highway (including All sites are accessible to the Students will learn how to ridesharing, bicycle and pedes­ p.m. lbere will be a Dixieland recognize and care for children handicapped. Individuals re­ trian), transit (including water quiring any accommodations band on Saturday and a jazz or adults who suffer from life­ transport), enhancement, con­ 24-Hour Helpline threatening emergencies such as for disabilities must notify group on Sunday. gestion mitigation/air quality, For directions to Glen Farm, respiratory and cardiac failure, Patricia Greene at 277-1200 for Smokers airport, and rail freight projects Newport Antiques Festival and sudden illness or injuries. The (TDD NO. 277-1227) not less If you want to quit smoking that are eligible to receive fed­ course also teaches first aid tech­ than 48 hours in advance of the or are thinking about quitting Collectibles Extravaganza, call eral funding. (800) 759-7469. niques that help heart attack vic­ hearing date. Proposals may be and need help or information, tims. If any community, indi­ presented in person, through a call the Alcohol and Drug vidual, or organization wishes Graduates receive a Red representative, or by filing a Helpline at (800) 62-7422. Have a Face-to­ to submit proposals. they mu.s~ written statement with the Sec­ The 800 Helpline offers in­ Cross Community CPR certifi­ be presented at one of these hear­ Fin Encounter cate which is valid for one year retary of the Council by June 30. formation and referral services ings. Any proposer of a project and a Red Cross Community For further information, call to 17 local organizations pro­ This Summer must notify the chief David Tonnessen of the divi­ First Aid and Safety certifica­ executive(s) c-f the city(ies) or viding quit-smoking services.