Lenore Bell
Wed, 03 Feb 2010 21:38:16 -0800
Dear Colleagues, I did a quick search in primary English language reference sources. Merriam-Webster and EJ both provide "kabbalah" as their main entries (though Britannica gives "Kabbala"), so a case could be made for the change.
Please note, however, that one can not simply propose the change to the heading "Cabala" (sh 85018546) without also proposing the change to the many other headings including the term (e.g., "Cabala and Christianity" sh 85018547 ) and other headings in the reference hierachy for "Cabala" (e.g., narrower term "Hekhalot literature" sh2001001245). Of course, there will be significant bibliographic file maintenance required as a result of such changes. The Israel and Judaica Section will consider this project, as time permits, and in consultation with PSD. Please note that any Judaica Funnel or other other SACO member is welcome to undertake the proposals to implement these changes. Many thanks for the suggestion! Lenore Lenore Bell Israel & Judaica Section / Asian & Middle Eastern Division / Library of Congress (202) 707-7313 / l...@loc.gov >>> Barry Walfish <barry.walf...@utoronto.ca> 2/2/2010 9:52 AM >>> I guess this is for Lenore, but I'm curious if other people agree. LC uses Cabala as a subject heading, which is a form of kabbalah which is hardly used these days. Wouldn't it be nice to join the parade and use the form of the term that is most common? Barry Barry Dov Walfish, Ph.D. Judaica Specialist University of Toronto Libraries Toronto, ON M5S 1A5 Canada