Re: [ha-Safran] Has anyone encountered this individual?
We received this email as well. He’s clearly on a mission. Claire Uziel Special Projects Manager Research Assistance, Social Media, Publications Jewish Historical Society of Greater Washington 701 Fourth Street, NW #200 Washington, D.C. 20001 T: 202 789 0900 / F: 202 789 0485 www.jhsgw.org<http://www.jhsgw.org/> Join<http://visitor.r20.constantcontact.com/d.jsp?llr=nz5hiyn6=oi=1011205012269=58cduth4> our email list | Facebook<http://www.facebook.com/jhsgw> | Twitter<http://www.twitter.com/jhsgw> From: Hasafran [mailto:hasafran-boun...@lists.osu.edu] On Behalf Of Ann Abrams Sent: Monday, December 12, 2016 11:30 AM To: Robin Zeitz Cc: [Hasafran] Listserv; Amy Wissoker Graham Subject: Re: [ha-Safran] Has anyone encountered this individual? Yes, we got this as well, below: Very warm greetings, My name is Sam Mandel. I recently came by your synagogue’s website and have looked through it and I must say that I am very intrigued by the historical significance of your synagogue. It seems that Massachusetts used to be a very burgeoning Jewish community and to a large part has still maintained a great deal of Jewish life as well as their beautifully built synagogues. I have a great appreciation for these places of worship. One of my biggest hobbies is visiting old synagogues and collecting old Jewish books or “seforim” in Hebrew or English as well as old artifacts and as such I have a collection at home of all these interesting books and items that sometimes would not have been appreciated otherwise. I also enjoy going through the synagogues' gnizas; the place where a synagogue typically puts their old books that are not in good shape anymore. I was wondering if there is a time we can meet at the synagogue and go through what you have in the synagogue and in exchange for some of these books give a very nice donation or perhaps replace the book with a newer version to the synagogue to make it worth your time in the event I take anything. I can be reached via this email and my cell phone at 347-370-8115<tel:%28347%29%20370-8115> . Please let me know of your considerations of this. I thank you in advance. Sam Mandel On Mon, Dec 12, 2016 at 6:20 AM, Robin Zeitz <rize...@gmail.com<mailto:rize...@gmail.com>> wrote: He contacted our congregation as well, actually communicating with our Temple's President , regarding our library and our genizah. We have a small collection, entirely administered by volunteers. I expressed a note of caution , indicating that I had heard of book dealers who sometimes fished for valuable items that might not be recognized by the owners . Your communication makes me even more suspicious. As we are entirely administered by volunteers, and have no time anyway, a polite letter was sent to him indicating that we couldn't accommodate him at this time. Regarding books that no longer serve us, we created a small self-serve Book Shuk for sales to our congregation, but don't expand outside the Temple. Other items are donated to a local nonprofit, More Than Words , via a book collection container I arranged to be placed at our parking lot entrance. (It is also fairly heavily used by the public.) Robin Zeitz Beth El Temple Center Belmont, MA www.betheltemplecenter.org/education/library<http://www.betheltemplecenter.org/education/library> libr...@betheltemplecenter.org<http://libr...@betheltemplecenter.org> On Sun, Dec 11, 2016 at 10:18 PM Amy Wissoker Graham <awgra...@comcast.net<mailto:awgra...@comcast.net>> wrote: Has anyone been contacted by a gentleman named Sam Mandel about old books? We received an email from him saying that he was interested in old books for his collection and to share with others, and asking to come see what we had. It seemed a little odd, but potentially useful. We are having a book sale in January (donations that are either duplicates or not worth adding, and books weeded from the collection) and I never know what to do with all of the leftovers. Handing them off to him would actually help me out a lot. It just seemed like an odd, random request, so I thought I'd check with you all. Feel free to contact me offline if you are uncomfortable answering to the list. Thanks for any insights. Amy Amy Wissoker Graham Ray Doblitz Memorial Library Congregation Ohev Shalom Wallingford, PA awgra...@comcast.net<mailto:awgra...@comcast.net> __ Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran are those of the individual author and are not necessarily endorsed by the Association of Jewish Libraries (AJL) == Submissions for Ha-Safran, send to: hasaf...@lists.service.ohio-state.edu<mailto:hasaf...@lists.service.ohio-state.edu> To join Ha-Safran, update or change your subscription, etc. - click here: https://lists.service.ohio-state.edu/mailman/listinfo/hasafran Questi
Re: [ha-Safran] Looking for examples of Jewish Advocacy throughout history
You may find some here: http://www.jhsgw.org/exhibitions/online/jewishwashington/exhibition/national-and-international-arena or here: http://www.jhsgw.org/exhibitions/online/jewishwashington/exhibition/jewish-activism or here: http://www.jhsgw.org/exhibitions/online/jewishwashington/exhibition/government-service Claire Uziel Special Projects Manager Social Media, Publications, Board Relations Jewish Historical Society of Greater Washington 701 Fourth Street, NW Suite 200 Washington, DC 20001 T: 202 789 0900 / F: 202 789 0485 www.jhsgw.org<http://www.jhsgw.org/> Join<http://visitor.r20.constantcontact.com/d.jsp?llr=nz5hiyn6=oi=1011205012269=58cduth4> our email list! From: Hasafran [mailto:hasafran-bounces+claire=jhsgw@lists.osu.edu] On Behalf Of Aviva Adler Sent: Wednesday, October 7, 2015 12:21 PM To: hasafran@lists.osu.edu Subject: [ha-Safran] Looking for examples of Jewish Advocacy throughout history Hello all- I am looking for examples of Jews advocating for government help/protection/safety any time throughout Jewish history. This article in Tablet magazine draws a comparison between rabbis protesting the Iran deal and a similar march during WWII when American rabbis advocated for US aid for European Jews http://www.tabletmag.com/scroll/193387/the-rabbis-take-washington#<http://www.tabletmag.com/scroll/193387/the-rabbis-take-washington> Does anyone have similar examples or can help with where to start looking? There must be hundreds of examples, but need help with a starting point or a way to narrow it down. Thank you! -- Aviva Adler aad...@nshahs.org<mailto:aad...@nshahs.org> Librarian North Shore Hebrew Academy High School<http://www.nshahs.org/> 400 North Service Road Great Neck, NY 11020 __ Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran are those of the individual author and are not necessarily endorsed by the Association of Jewish Libraries (AJL) == Submissions for Ha-Safran, send to: hasaf...@lists.service.ohio-state.edu To join Ha-Safran, update or change your subscription, etc. - click here: https://lists.service.ohio-state.edu/mailman/listinfo/hasafran Questions, problems, complaints, compliments send to: galro...@osu.edu Ha-Safran Archives: Current: http://www.mail-archive.com/hasafran%40lists.service.ohio-state.edu/maillist.html Earlier Listserver: http://www.mail-archive.com/hasafran%40lists.acs.ohio-state.edu/maillist.html AJL HomePage http://www.JewishLibraries.org -- Hasafran mailing list Hasafran@lists.osu.edu https://lists.osu.edu/mailman/listinfo/hasafran
[ha-Safran] Job announcement: Curator - Jewish Historical Society of Greater Washington
Jewish Historical Society of Greater Washington * Lillian & Albert Small Jewish Museum JOB ANNOUNCEMENT - September 2015 Title: Curator Type of Position: Fulltime, Exempt Education & Experience: M.A. in museum studies, modern Jewish history, or American history. Minimum 5 years professional experience in a museum environment. Salary Range: Commensurate with experience. Position Summary: Responsible for creating historical content of JHSGW's multi-faceted current activities and planning for a new museum, including exhibitions, publications, public programs, grant-writing. Job Requirements: Knowledge of American Jewish history and a strong interest in the joys and challenges of presenting and interpreting regional history through a national lens; interest in political history and public policy as they relate to history of the Jewish experience in the nation's capital. Excellent historical research ability and communication skills, both written and interpersonal. Past experience working on museum exhibitions and with exhibition designers. Ability to work as part of a small but highly collaborative team in a fast-paced environment with multiple projects and deadlines. Occasional weekend and evening hours. Primary Responsibilities - Coordinate development of core and temporary exhibitions for planned new regional Jewish history museum, projected to open in 2020. Responsibilities include project management, concept development, research, writing, and working with scholars, community advisors, and colleagues to create captivating, historically rich exhibitions and engaging visitor experiences. - Create and implement community outreach initiatives related to exhibition development, museum collections, audience research. - Oversee online exhibition development and coordinate traveling exhibitions. - Develop historical content for in-house print and online publications. - Develop and present walking tours and public presentations to a wide variety of audiences. - Support development of museum collections through outreach to potential donors to the collection; conduct oral history interviews; identify and implement new collecting initiatives. - Assist with grant-writing and associated development activities. - Provide other assistance as needed to help JHSGW fulfill its mission and advance its programs and activities. - Other duties as assigned by the JHSGW Director and Director of Collections. About JHSGW The Jewish Historical Society of Greater Washington is the region's foremost destination and source for American Jewish history. JHSGW engages audiences through exhibitions, public programs, educational initiatives, and its 1876 synagogue [the oldest in the area]. The current six-person staff works with a broad array of board members, community advisors, and consulting scholars to develop engaging historical exhibitions, public programs for youth and adults, and publications. JHSGW is planning the move of the historic synagogue to a new site as part of a major real estate development project in downtown Washington, D.C. The new location will provide JHSGW with land on which to build an adjacent museum. Planning for this new facility has begun and is a major focus of all activities. To Apply: Email cover letter, resume, writing sample, and three references to Laura Cohen Apelbaum, Executive Director, Jewish Historical Society at la...@jhsgw.org<mailto:la...@jhsgw.org>. Position is open until filled. Learn More: Visit www.jhsgw.org<http://www.jhsgw.org> and www.jhsgw.org/blog/<http://www.jhsgw.org/blog/>. JHSGW is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on any basis including race, color, age, sex, religion, national origin, disability, veteran's status, sexual orientation, or gender identity/expression. [I'm just the messenger - do not send questions about the job to me!] Claire Uziel Special Programs Manager Social Media, Publications, Board Relations Jewish Historical Society of Greater Washington 701 Fourth Street, NW Suite 200 Washington, DC 20001 T: 202 789 0900 / F: 202 789 0485 www.jhsgw.org<http://www.jhsgw.org/> Join<http://visitor.r20.constantcontact.com/d.jsp?llr=nz5hiyn6=oi=1011205012269=58cduth4> our email list! __ Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran are those of the individual author and are not necessarily endorsed by the Association of Jewish Libraries (AJL) == Submissions for Ha-Safran, send to: hasaf...@lists.service.ohio-state.edu To join Ha-Safran, update or change your subscription, etc. - click here: https://lists.service.ohio-state.edu/mailman/listinfo/hasafran Questions, problems, complaints, compliments send to: galro...@osu.edu Ha-Safran Archives: Current: http://www.mail-archive.com/hasafran%40lists.service.ohio-state.edu/maillist.html Earlier Listserver: http://www.mail-archive.c
[ha-Safran] new publication about DC's Soviet Jewry movement
We are proud to present our new Voices of the Vigil exhibition catalog. The original exhibition tells the story of the Washington-area Jewish community's efforts to assist their oppressed brethren behind the Iron Curtain-most notably through a 1970-1991 daily vigil across 16th Street, NW, from the Soviet Embassy. Learn more: http://jhsgw.org/exhibitions In addition to the content of the original exhibition, this publication contains: * Memoir by Natan Sharansky, Chair of the Jewish Agency for Israel, relating his experiences in a Soviet prison camp and the impact of the Soviet Jewry movement. * Article by Ambassador Richard Schifter recalling his diplomatic activities on behalf of Soviet Jewry. * Reminiscences of Norman Goldstein, Chair of Exhibition Community Advisory Committee, looking back 20 years later on the local grassroots movement. * Excerpts from oral histories and memoirs from the Soviet Jewry Archival Collection For more information or to order: i...@jhsgw.orgmailto:i...@jhsgw.org or 202-789-0900 Claire Uziel Assistant Archivist Jewish Historical Society of Greater Washington 701 Fourth Street, NW Suite 200 Washington, DC 20001 T: 202 789 0900 / F: 202 789 0485 www.jhsgw.orghttp://www.jhsgw.org/ Joinhttp://visitor.r20.constantcontact.com/d.jsp?llr=nz5hiyn6p=oim=1011205012269sit=58cduth4 our email list! __ Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran are those of the individual author and are not necessarily endorsed by the Association of Jewish Libraries (AJL) == Submissions for Ha-Safran, send to: hasaf...@lists.service.ohio-state.edu To join Ha-Safran, update or change your subscription, etc. - click here: https://lists.service.ohio-state.edu/mailman/listinfo/hasafran Questions, problems, complaints, compliments send to: galro...@osu.edu Ha-Safran Archives: Current: http://www.mail-archive.com/hasafran%40lists.service.ohio-state.edu/maillist.html Earlier Listserver: http://www.mail-archive.com/hasafran%40lists.acs.ohio-state.edu/maillist.html AJL HomePage http://www.JewishLibraries.org -- Hasafran mailing list Hasafran@lists.osu.edu https://lists.osu.edu/mailman/listinfo/hasafran
Re: [ha-Safran] Submission
Jess, The Kiev Collection at George Washington Universityhttp://library.gwu.edu/collections/kiev received a collection last year: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.356685531099686.1073741828.263283663773207 Claire Uziel Assistant Archivist 701 Fourth Street, NW Suite 200 Washington, DC 20001 T: 202 789 0900 / F: 202 789-0485 www.jhsgw.orghttp://www.jhsgw.org Joinhttp://visitor.r20.constantcontact.com/d.jsp?llr=nz5hiyn6p=oim=1011205012269sit=58cduth4 our email list! From: hasafran-bounces+claire=jhsgw@lists.service.ohio-state.edu [mailto:hasafran-bounces+claire=jhsgw@lists.service.ohio-state.edu] On Behalf Of Jess Gafkowitz Sent: Tuesday, January 28, 2014 2:27 PM To: Hasafran@lists.service.ohio-state.edu Subject: [ha-Safran] Submission Hello everyone! I am an MLS candidate at Queens College interested in creating a LibGuide on Jewish cookbooks from around the world. I could use help with finding bibliographies and centers that feature similar collections. Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Sincerely, -Jess __ Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran are those of the individual author and are not necessarily endorsed by the Association of Jewish Libraries (AJL) == Submissions for Ha-Safran, send to: Hasafran@lists.service.ohio-state.edu To join Ha-Safran, update or change your subscription, etc. - click here: https://lists.service.ohio-state.edu/mailman/listinfo/hasafran Questions, problems, complaints, compliments send to: galro...@osu.edu Ha-Safran Archives: Current: http://www.mail-archive.com/hasafran%40lists.service.ohio-state.edu/maillist.html Earlier Listserver: http://www.mail-archive.com/hasafran%40lists.acs.ohio-state.edu/maillist.html AJL HomePage http://www.JewishLibraries.org -- Hasafran mailing list Hasafran@lists.service.ohio-state.edu https://lists.service.ohio-state.edu/mailman/listinfo/hasafran
