2021 July 5781
INSIDE
Remembering Nate Lury, Touro's "King of the Kitchen" By Larry Berman
N Tourography: Barry Ackerman page 3
Meet Cranston's New Mayor page 4
Winners of March Madness page 4
Salute to Class of 2021
athan “Nate” Lury, who served on the Board of Directors of Touro Fraternal Association for 42 years and was the long-time chairman of the House Committee, passed away on June 1 at the age of 94. Nate was a 55-year member of Touro, having been initiated in April 1966. He was presented a plaque at the October 2018 lodge meeting to commemorate his retirement from the board. He was also honored at an “Old Timers Night” in 2013. “It is impossible for me to tell you how much Touro and the brotherhood has meant to me,” Nate said that evening in 2013. “Through good times and not so good, my brothers are there for me, as I am for them, sharing laughter, love and pain. But through it all, we created some great and special memories.” After Touro moved into its hall at Rolfe Square in Cranston in 1989, Nate oversaw the house’s operations for decades. The kitchen, especially, carried his imprint, according to Chairman Emeritus Bob Miller. “Nate was responsible for the upkeep of the entire hall and always made sure everything was clean and neat and that all problems were immediately addressed,” said Miller. “But keeping a kosher kitchen was his pride and joy. He labeled all the cabinets for meat and dairy and
Board Members & Officers Installed in Return to Touro Hall
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R.I. Foundation Lends a Hand page 6
Kosher Pantry Gets a Boost page 8
made sure all the food was up to date. You’d walk into the kitchen and you’d immediately see ‘the Nate effect.’ If he wasn’t going to be there, he’d leave notes for us to make sure the food was prepared the right way.” Nate always pitched in, whether it was boiling the water for the hot dogs and beans, handling the cooking, or setting up for the steak fry that he and Miller established. He was described by his Touro brothers as the “King of the Kitchen.” “While working on the Centennial project several years ago, we came across films of past Touro events. One showed Nate at the beginning of his long career manning the Touro kitchen at our former hall on Niagara Street,” said Chairman Emeritus Alan Lury, Nate’s cousin. “When I joined Touro thirty years later, new members were expected to volunteer for kitchen cleanup duty. I remember a number of Wednesday evenings working under the direction of Natie, as our family called him, and his sidekick Rodney Locke, washing pots and pans, making sure I did not mix up meat from the dairy. His presence will be missed, but the memories of his service to Touro will never be forgotten.” Chairman Stevan Labush remembered when he first joined Touro more nearly 30 years ago, the brothers Continued on page 6 - Nate
(l-r): Lodge Presidents Jeffrey Stoloff, Larry Berman ~1~
fter more than a year away from Touro Hall, we returned on May 26 for a hybrid installation ceremony. The board members and officers who were installed participated inperson, while members could watch virtually at home. Larry Berman and Jeffrey Stoloff were installed to their third terms as presidents of Harmony Lodge and Friendship Lodges respectively. David Altman moves up from lodge secretary to Friendship’s vice president, while Jonathan Finkle remains as Harmony’s treasurer. Four brothers became officers for the first time: Alexander Leach, Harmony vice president; David Nicolato, Harmony secretary; Adam Finkelstein, Friendship secretary; and Scott Halsband, Friendship treasurer. Continued on page 7- Installation
From the Desk of the Chairman By Stevan Labush, Chairman, Board of Directors
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ouro is a great organization because of the volunteer efforts of so many people who step forward to provide assistance in any way they can. No one exemplified harmony, friendship and benevolence more than Nate Lury, and his passing leaves a void in the heart of our association. Nate was still active in Touro until a few years ago, when he stepped down after serving 42 years as a member of our Board of Directors. We are all proud of the great condition of our hall on Rolfe Street, and no one was more responsible for that than Nate, the long-time chairman of the House Committee. His pride and joy was the kitchen. He made sure we were adhering to kosher guidelines and he oversaw every detail of the food preparation, cooking and cleaning for nearly three decades. That’s why I am so proud to announce that the Board of Directors, at our June meeting, unanimously decided to name the kitchen in honor of Nate Lury. A plaque will be placed outside the kitchen so all members will forever remember the countless hours he spent in devoted service to our organization over the 55 years he was an active member. At the suggestion of Chairman Emeritus Bob Miller, who worked right alongside Nate in cooking and grilling at so many events, we will be hosting the kitchen dedication ceremony at our annual Chanukah Party this year. As Bob pointed out, Nate and his late wife Martha organized and worked tirelessly for many years to make the Chanukah family celebration a success. We will invite members of Nate’s family to join us. Bob also noted that the Tourogram was the handiwork of Nate as the editor and publisher for many, many years. We are very fortunate that we have dedicated board members and officers who are carrying Nate’s legacy forward. This, of course, includes our three past chairmen – Bob Miller, Jed Brandes and Alan Lury, who is Nate’s cousin. All continue to serve on the board, and their contributions, advice and guidance are deeply appreciated. In fact, Bob and Jed were sworn in to new three-year board terms at our Installation in May, along with Andy Lamchick, Barry Schiff and Bruce Weisman, all of whom have served our organization so admirably for many years. I congratulate them, as well as Larry Berman and Jeff Stoloff, who are beginning their third terms as lodge presidents. While our organization is so successful because of the veteran leadership of so many board members and officers, I am thrilled that we have four officers who were installed for the first time in May. We all look forward to the fresh ideas and contributions from Alexander Leach, David Nicolato, Adam Finkelstein and Scott Halsband. Touro will continue to thrive, thanks to this outstanding mix of long-time leaders and newcomers. As we recover from the pandemic, we will be planning an exciting schedule of in-person activities for the remainder of 2021 and are already working on activities for 2022. We have begun planning a “Welcome Back” party next spring that we hope will rival the wonderful Centennial celebration we held in September 2017. We look forward to all suggestions to help plan events to make our organization better than ever. Please attend our Social Committee meetings, now back at Touro Hall, on the first Wednesday of every month at 7 p.m. You can also contact me at info@tourofraternal.org or call me at 401-529-2810 with your ideas. Enjoy the rest of the summer and I look forward to seeing you soon! ~2~
Welcome Back to Touro Hall By Barry Ackerman, Chairman, House Committee
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e have all suffered through the long effects of COVID, including not socializing with our fellow brothers. We halted all in-person events at Touro Hall out of abundance of caution. With the overall improvements in the numbers of COVID cases due to high vaccination rates, and updated state regulations, we were able to hold our Installation of Officers and Board Members in May at the hall. While the event was attended only by those participating in the ceremony, Brother Jason Golditch broadcasted the event live through Ring Central. Due to overall improvements and the success of that meeting, the House Committee recommended to the Board that committees be allowed to meet with reduced restrictions in our hall. Touro will bring its vendor back for regular cleanings, and the hall has added disinfectant stations and other essentials to maintain safety. The Social Committee is planning in-hall events starting in September. Hopefully, we can all have our delicious meals together! Of course, if state guidelines shift, Touro will follow suit. Let us all pray for continuing improvement so we can once again congregate at the hall and outside venues.
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TOUROGRAPHY
Barry Ackerman is on the Road Again By Howard Wasser
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arry Ackerman is the only person I have met who graduated with a degree in applied mathematics. While at the University of Rhode Island, he also minored in computers. Many people end up in a career that has nothing to do with what they studied in college, but Barry actually used what he learned. His almost 40-year career has landed him in a few different jobs, but all were related to computer software. Currently he is the sales manager for a software company that provides solutions to propane and heating companies. His job requires quite a bit of travel, with his company’s home office in Pennsylvania, although the pandemic had temporarily slowed down his schedule. Born in Cranston, he grew up in the Governor Francis neighborhood of Warwick. There were kids everywhere, so it was easy for this lifetime New York Yankees and New York Giants fan to get games together. He went to Pilgrim High School and had what some would consider a dream summer job working at the dog track in Lincoln. Fortunately he was too young and too smart to gamble away his paycheck. After graduating from URI and focusing on his career, Barry married Mia in 1994. Mia now serves as a state representative. They have two children, Sam and Ellie. Barry has been very involved in their lives. Since
he is so interested in sports, he got his children involved at an early age. He coached Little League, softball and basketball. He even took on the thankless job of umpiring. In 2000, his stepfather Max Kolodoff got Barry to join Touro. With two young children and a demanding job, he had little time to go to meetings or participate in most of the activities. Finally, about eight years ago, then Board Chairman Jed Brandes asked Barry if he was ready to get involved. He jumped right in and became a lodge vice president, and is now a board member. He currently is the chairman of the House and Cemetery Committees and has served on several other committees. Barry is the tech guy who coordinates all of the virtual meetings we have had during the pandemic. He even contacts the guest speakers in advance to make sure they are good to go with Ring Central. In addition, he has found time to volunteer for food banks and sports leagues, and is on the board of the Greater Providence Hebrew Free Loan. He is a member of both Temple Emanu-El and Congregation B’nai Israel in Woonsocket. It is remarkable that he fits all of this in, considering he is on the road again.
Membership Drive is Hot & Heavy
President's Report By Jeffrey Stoloff, President, Friendship Lodge
By Andy Lamchick, Chairman Membership Committee
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et me start out by thanking all the brothers for your continued support of another term as President of Friendship Lodge. I am excited to work with a new slate of officers and keep moving Touro forward in the coming year. I look forward to working with them, and all of you, as we transition back to in-person meetings and events. What an exciting time to be a member of Touro! Events will be better than ever as we meet and greet each other and our families in the spirit of harmony, friendship and benevolence. I am forever an optimist and though the last year and a half of COVID was difficult to overcome for all of us, I see the glass as half full, not empty. So many brothers have stepped forward as we were meeting on line to help out and get involved. It is so refreshing and rewarding to see so many new faces. I feel good that the immediate future of Touro is sound. I am so excited about the coming year. Events that we have done in the past have new meaning for me as we get back to seeing the brothers we haven't seen in such a long time. How nice it will be to be on the ferry to Block Island again, and to see everyone's family at the picnic in late August. Please email me at jstol@ymail. com or call me at 413-218-2433 with any issues, concerns or better yet, ways you can help. See you all soon.
s the masks are coming off, and family and friends are getting back together, I am pleased to update you about our New Member Incentive Drive. Even though we’ve been meeting strictly online, our members are reaching out to their friends and family to have them join our amazing organization. I want to remind you of the incredible perks you’ll receive for bringing in new regular members. You’ll receive the special incentive of a $25 Panera gift card for each new regular member you bring in. In addition, you will be entered into a raffle for a grand prize drawing of a $250 Visa gift card to be held in December. What’s in it for the new prospective regular member? We have waived the $25 initiation fee for the entire year. And as we cut our annual dues for our members in 2021, we will honor those half-price dues for our new regular Touro members for the rest of 2021. Please take advantage of these great incentives. Bring in your sons, grandsons, friends, neighbors and co-workers. Let’s keep Touro going, and growing! And by the way, we are starting to plan our next Open House. Stay tuned. ~3~
Community Involvement Offers a Helping Hand By Barry Schiff, Chairman, Community Involvement Committee
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he Community Involvement Committee has had a busy spring, providing assistance to three very worthy organizations. A contribution of $2,000 was made to the Louis & Goldie Chester Full Plate Kosher Food Pantry as part of the Rhodywood Squares event in June. As an added bonus, Touro members contributed $448.18 to the pantry, which puts kosher food on the tables of those Jewish families and individuals in need. Touro also provided $3,500 to Camp JORI, a co-ed Jewish overnight and day camp in Wakefield, for a scholarship to a qualified young person this summer. We also made a donation of $1,000 to the Rhode Island Military Organization, which operates a Military Lounge at TF Green Airport to assist active-duty military members and veterans. If you know of any local charity that might meet our criteria, feel free to e-mail me at: seal11@aol.com with details.
Cranston's Ken Hopkins: The Education Mayor
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By Howard Wasser
eaching and coaching were among the main themes discussed by Cranston’s newly elected Mayor Ken Hopkins, who was our guest speaker at the April 21st Friendship Lodge virtual meeting. A 40-year resident of Cranston, Mayor Hopkins worked for 37 years in education. Included was a 15-year stint as a history teacher at Cranston High School East. He was also the director of parks and recreation in the city. His late wife, Mary, was a longtime teacher at Bain Junior High; his daughter teaches at Cranston East; and his son-in-law is an East Greenwich educator. Baseball has also been a huge part of his life. He was an all-division player at Johnston High School and then was a starting pitcher at CCRI (then called RI Junior College) under coach Harold "Whitey" Fell from 1974 to 1976. In 1975, Ken set a school record with a 0.29 ERA. He then achieved pitching success at RIC. In 1981, he returned to CCRI and took over the reins from his former coach, Fell, and led the team to its best record ever. After that great season, he moved to RIC and coached the baseball and women’s basketball teams for 12 seasons. After an 11-year hiatus, he returned to coach CCRI baseball again. His career culminated by winning the Lifetime Achievement Award from Words Unlimited, a group of RI sports media members. Then, Ken jumped from the sports world to politics. He became a member of the Cranston City Council in 2016, and told us that running for mayor was the last thing on his mind. However, he was asked to run by term-limited Mayor Allan Fung and former Mayor Mike Traficante, a former teacher and football coaching icon at Cranston East. At first, Ken said “no thanks,” but in April 2019 he agreed to run. Tragedy struck later that year when wife Mary passed away. He said she was a huge influence on his life and had given him "the faith, inspiration, and confidence to be a public servant," so he continued on his quest to become mayor. In November 2020, he defeated Maria Bucci. He has big plans for the city. Physically, he will clean up City Hall with paint and new rugs. There will be not be an increase in the tax rate, although a revaluation will increase property values and total taxes. Near and dear to the hearts of those who attend functions at Touro Hall, he said Rolfe Street is being renovated with new trees, sidewalks and murals on buildings coordinated by an art director. Also of interest are the proposed demolition and rebuilding of the Garden City and Gladstone Schools, with other school renovations planned. ~4~
David Nicolato
Andy Lamchick
Ron Chorney
Lamchick, Nicolato Win March Madness Contest
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ndy Lamchick and David Nicolato were the grand prize winners of $200 each in Touro’s March Madness contest. A record 88 brothers and family members participated. While most went with top-seeded Gonzaga, Andy and David correctly selected Baylor to win it all. Ron Chorney took home $100 as the third-place winner. A big thanks to Max Guarino, who once again coordinated the contest. He also runs Touro’s Pro Pick ‘Em and Fantasy Football contests, which will again be offered in September. Watch for your emails to join these exciting free contests, with the opportunity to win big prizes!
Salute to Class of 2021 Graduates
Ellie Ackerman, daughter of Barry Ackerman, graduated from the University of Rhode Island in December 2020 and walked with the class of 2021 in May. Ellie majored in Economics with a minor in Spanish and Digital Marketing. She had the privilege to study Intensive Spanish Language and Culture in Salamanca, Spain. Ellie was the vice president of Community Service for the Delta Sigma Pi business fraternity and was active in Hillel.
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ue to the pandemic, members of the Class of 2021 had to endure a very challenging year of virtual learning. As a salute to the determination of this extraordinary class, Touro asked its brothers to share photos and short biographies of their children or grandchildren who graduated from college or high school this year.
Ethan D. Golditch graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology, Cum Laude, from the University of Alabama. Ethan will continue his studies in pursuit of a Master of Science in Biotechnology at the University of Indiana this fall. He is the son of Jason Golditch of Cranston.
Jordan Bochner, grandson of Ed Bochner, graduated from North Attleboro High School, where he played basketball. He will be attending the University of New Hampshire’s School of Nursing.
Joshua Land, grandson of Ed Bochner, graduated from East Greenwich High School, where he played baseball and unified sports. Joshua will be continuing his education at the University of Connecticut’s School of Business.
Joshua Brandes, a Touro brother, earned a Bachelor of Science degree from Lehigh University’s College of Business and Economics. He majored in Marketing, with a minor in Psychology. Josh is the son of Chairman Emeritus Jed Brandes of Cranston. In July, he will assume the position of Junior Marketing Data Analyst for The Restaurant Store, a national chain headquartered in Lancaster, PA.
Alexander R. Brenner, son of Jeremy Brenner, graduated from Smithfield High School, Summa Cum Laude with Highest Distinction. Alex was chosen to the National Honor Society and the Tri-M Music Honor Society and is an Eagle Scout. He will attend the College of New Jersey and will be majoring in Physics.
Harrison Schiff, a new Touro brother and the son of brother David Schiff, graduated from CCRI with an Associate’s degree in Business Administration. Harrison started his business career at Santander Bank this spring as a disputes’ agent.
Ella Glucksman, daughter of Richard Glucksman, graduated from the Lincoln School in Providence. She played varsity field hockey as a goalie for four years and her team won the state championship in 2019. She also was a member of the Mock Trial team for two years. She participated in the March of the Living, touring concentration camps in Poland before traveling to Israel. Ella’s senior community service project with the Jewish Alliance involved educating others about the Holocaust. She is attending Union College in Schenectady, NY in the fall.
Joseph Weisman received his diploma from Coventry High School. The son of David Weisman, Joey is working and taking a break from school for a while until he decides his career path.
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Touro Hosts Neil Steinberg, the Face of the RI Foundation By Howard Wasser
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ur guest speaker at the June 16th Harmony Lodge virtual meeting was Neil Steinberg, president and CEO of the Rhode Island Foundation. The Foundation was founded in June 1916 – two years before the founding of Touro – by a small group of prominent Rhode Islanders who believed that charitable problems should be solved by the best minds of each generation. The first donation was $10,000 from U.S. Senator Jesse Metcalf of Rhode Island. The Foundation was located in Union Station in Providence and still occupies the third floor and part of the second floor. The organization works to address the needs of the state's diverse communities through philanthropy, grants and community leadership. The areas of primary focus include education, health care and job
training. During the pandemic, the Foundation raised $68 million and gave out $87 million to deserving organizations. The state has enough faith in the Foundation that it is awaiting its review of the best way to allocate $1.1 billion awarded to the state from the federal government. Neil grew up in West Haven, CT, attended Brown University, and never left. He received his degree in applied mathematics and sociology in 1975 and went to work in the Superman Building for Industrial National Bank (which later became Fleet National Bank). He worked there for 30 years, rising to the position of Rhode Island Chairman and CEO. Neil came to the RI Foundation in 2008 from his alma mater, Brown, where he led the school’s fundraising activities for four years. Neil is a member of Temple Beth El. His charity of choice from Touro was the Jewish Alliance.
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cooked the meals for the lodge meetings and Nate was in charge. “He was very detail oriented and extremely organized,” recalled Labush. His giant presence was felt even beyond his work in the kitchen. “For the brothers who rose through the leadership ranks with me, Nate was like a surrogate grandfather,” said Chairman Emeritus Jed Brandes. “Worldly in his knowledge of all things Touro, he was eager to share and encouraged growth. He was also ready to knock you down a notch when it was called for, especially if you transgressed in his domain, the kitchen. But mostly, he was a mensch, unconditionally ready to support his brothers, for the betterment of the association. Even as he loved Touro, he was universally loved by his brothers.” It was different era when Nate joined Touro in 1966. He talked about those fun times at the “Old Timers Night.”
After retiring from the board, Nate receives a plaque from his cousin, Alan Lury the European Theatre. He was a salesman at My Bread Baking Co./ Sunbeam Bread in Warwick for 33 years, retiring in 1989. Following his retirement, Nate worked part-time for Shalom Memorial Chapel. He was a former member and past board member of Temple Beth-Shalom and Temple Torat Yisrael. He was also a member of the Jewish War Veterans, Post 23. Nate is survived by a daughter, Gail Lury Wax, and her husband Dr. Frederick Wax of Plymouth, Mass. and Boynton Beach, Fla., and a son, Steven Lury, and his wife Michele, of Jupiter, Fla, and a grandchild, Morgan Lury. Donations may be made in Nate's memory to the Touro Scholarship Fund, PO Box 3562, Cranston, RI 02910.
Nate and Bob Miller worked closely for decades in the kitchen “A group of my close friends wanted to sponsor me and I was quickly hooked,” he said. “At our old hall on Niagara Street in the heart of South Providence, we had pool tables, ping pong, poker games and great meetings with well-known speakers. We also had infamous smokers – but we never did get raided. Maybe it helped that a few Providence cops were there too!” When Touro left Niagara Street in the early 1970s, there were many years spent without a permanent hall. Nate explained that he would drag the pots and pans to cook kosher dinners at several locations like Vasa Hall. Nate lived in Warwick, having previously resided in Cranston and Providence. He was a World War II Army veteran, serving in ~6~
Nate is joined by Andy Lamchick (l) and Jed Brandes
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Installed as returning board members were: Jed Brandes, Robert Miller, Andy Lamchick, Barry Schiff and Bruce Weisman. There are 15 elected board members, with five chosen each year to three-year terms. Brandes and Miller are both board chairmen emeriti. At the June board meeting, Stevan Labush and Jeffrey Davis were unanimously re-elected as the board chairman and vice chairman respectively. Labush reappointed the following: Jonathan Finkle, association treasurer; Bruce Wasser, association secretary; Barry Schiff, chaplain; Mitchell Cohen, inside guard; and Ried Redlich, faithful guide.
(l-r): Friendship Lodge officers David Altman, Adam Finkelstein, Scott Halsband
(l-r) Board Members Andy Lamchick, Robert Miller, Jed Brandes
(l-r): Board Members Barry Schiff, Bruce Weisman
(l-r): Harmony Lodge officers Alexander Leach, David Nicolato, Jonathan Finkle
Stevan Labush served as Master of Ceremonies
Ried Redlich was the Installing Officer at the Installation
NEW BROTHERS Four new brothers have been installed at recent virtual meetings. Welcome! William Labell
Gabriel Gavrilov ~7~
Stephen Rappoport
Jonathan Shtaynberger
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2 0 2 1 JULY 5 7 8 1 Bruce Weisman, Production Editor Larry Berman, Content Editor Columnists: Lester Nathan Bruce Wasser Howard Wasser Copy Editor: Jed Brandes Staff Photographers: Jeffrey Davis Stevan Labush Touro Fraternal Association 45 Rolfe Square, P.O. Box 3562 Cranston, RI 02910 Phone: 401-785-0066 E-Mail: info@tourofraternal.org Website: www.tourofraternal.org
TOURO BOARD OF DIRECTORS 2021-2022 Stevan Labush, Chairman Jeffrey Davis, Vice Chairman Jonathan Finkle, Treasurer Bruce Wasser, Secretary Barry Schiff, Chaplain Mitchell Cohen, Inside Guard Jed Brandes, Chairman Emeritus Alan Lury, Chairman Emeritus Robert Miller, Chairman Emeritus Barry Ackerman Larry Berman Jed Brandes Jeffrey Davis Andrew Gilstein Max Guarino Stevan Labush Andrew Lamchick
FRIENDSHIP LODGE Jeffrey Stoloff, President David Altman, Vice President Adam Finkelstein, Secretary Scott Halsband, Treasurer
HARMONY LODGE Larry Berman, President Alexander Leach, Vice President David Nicolato, Secretary Jonathan Finkle, Treasurer Ried Redlich, Faithful Guide
Alan Lury Robert Miller Ried Redlich Barry Schiff Michael Smith Jeffrey Stoloff Bruce Weisman
David Weisman, Inside Guard
HARMONY • FRIENDSHIP • BENEVOLENCE
Kosher Pantry Benefits from Rhodywood Squares
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o you remember the former game show, Hollywood Squares? Comedian Charlie Hall put his unique Rhode Island spin on an updated version, called Rhodywood Squares, conducted virtually for Touro in June. The biggest winner was the Louis & Goldie Chester Full Plate Kosher Food Pantry. Touro made a $2,000 contribution and brothers donated $448.18 in order to have a chance to participate. Chosen at random to play were Howard Shapiro, first place; Sam Zwetchkenbaum, runner-up; and Michael Smith and Stevan Labush. Gift cards of $500 each were awarded to the top two finishers by Big Blue Bug Solutions and Cardi’s Furniture & Mattresses. Joining Hall in the “Squares” were Judge Frank Caprio, Mike
Montecalvo of Channel 12, Kelly Bates of Channel 10, Steve McDonald of WHJY radio, Jim Hummel of the Lively Experiment, former Cranston Mayor Allan Fung and his wife, State Rep. Barbara Ann Fenton-Fung, Ron and Pete Cardi of Cardi’s Furniture and Touro brother Steve Goldman of Big Blue Bug Solutions. Comedian Frank O’Donnell served as the emcee. If you would like to view a recording of the show, the link to Rhodywood Squares can be found on our website, www.tourofraternal.org. ~8~