[ha-Safran] Sad News

[Susan Dubin via Hasafran]

With sadness, I am reporting that Helene Gersuk, a long time member of AJL and 
AJLSC, passed away June 13, 2023. Helene was the synagogue librarian at Valley 
Beth Shalom in Encino, California. She regularly attended conferences while 
still working at VBS and qualified for advanced accreditation for the library.
With sadness,
Susan Dubin


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[ha-Safran] Virtual Holocaust Literature Conference

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Please join the Sperling Kronberg Mack Holocaust Resource Center,
Governor’s Advisory Council on Education Relating to the Holocaust, and
UNLV for a free Virtual Conference on Holocaust Literature for Children and
Young Adults on November 18, 2020 from 4:30 – 7:30 pm Pacific time. Guest
authors will be Sonia Levitin, Carol Matas, Jeff Gottesfeld, and Amalia
Hoffman. The conference will begin with a panel discussion with the four
authors followed by breakout sessions with each individual author.

For more information, contact Susan Dubin at susandubi...@gmail.com .

Register here:
https://www.lvhresourcecenter.com/virtual-conference-on-childrens-and-young-adults-holocaust-literature/

A link to the conference will be sent to all registrants the first week in
November.

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Re: [ha-Safran] Synagogue library open for curbside pickup?

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We are looking at a way to mail materials to patrons as a regular service.

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From: Andrea Rapp via Hasafran
Sent: Wednesday, June 10, 2020 3:48 PM
To: Hasafran
Subject: [ha-Safran] Synagogue library open for curbside pickup?

We are starting to consider this - members reserving/requesting library items 
than having a pick up time curbside outside.
   There are many factors to consider, so I am wondering whether any other 
synagogue libraries are looking at the possibility.

Andrea Rapp
Wise Temple, Cincinnati

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Re: [ha-Safran] Love Your Neighbor: List #7 The Black Jewish Experience

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Wonderful! I will share.

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From: Heidi Rabinowitz via Hasafran
Sent: Monday, June 8, 2020 1:10 PM
To: Hasafran; SFAJL; jewishbookmarket...@yahoogroups.com; 
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Subject: [ha-Safran] Love Your Neighbor: List #7 The Black Jewish Experience

Thanks to the team of kidlit experts who have been working hard to compile this 
list, we now have a new entry in the Love Your Neighbor series. This one is 
about the Black Jewish Experience. Books on this topic (especially #ownvoices 
books) are few and far between. We hope that we can raise awareness and 
encourage the publication of more books about Jews of Color.

You can find the list here: https://jewishlibraries.org/blog/id/461

Please share widely!
Heidi Rabinowitz
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Re: [ha-Safran] Groner-Wikler Award, 2020

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Congratulations to Heidi. I cannot think of anyone who deserves this more!
Suzi Dubin

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From: Amalia Warshenbrot via Hasafran
Sent: Sunday, March 8, 2020 8:54 PM
To: Emily Bergman; Hasafran
Subject: Re: [ha-Safran] Groner-Wikler Award, 2020

Mazal tov to Heidi ! I can’t think of a more deserving mover and shaker of 
KIdilit.
I add my gratitude to the Kar-Ben publishing.  .  It is so appropriate that the 
publishers of books that are on the shelves of so many synagogue, school or 
center libraries will support librarians who work with and advocate for the 
readers of those very books. Below please see the ctitera:

• Active involvement in the Judaic library profession or related fields 
promoting Jewish children’s literacy
• Strong advocacy for library/literacy services to children and youth
• Positive role model to colleagues and the wider community 
• Innovative approaches to Jewish children’s literature or library services

Heidi’s activities  meet all the conditions listed above.
Amalia W.

 



From: Emily Bergman via Hasafran
Sent: Sunday, March 8, 2020 5:11 PM
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Subject: [ha-Safran] Groner-Wikler Award, 2020

Dear AJLers,

It is my honor and pleasure to inform the AJL Community that Heidi Rabinowitz, 
host at Book of Life Podcast and librarian at Congregation B'nai Israel in Boca 
Raton, FL, is the winner of the 2020 Groner-Wikler Scholarship. This 
scholarship, generously underwritten by KarBen Publishing, is presented to an 
AJL member who demonstrates dedication to Jewish children's literature and 
library services. 

Heidi's passion for Jewish kidlit and spreading the word far and wide using 
many different venues and formats impressed the Scholarship Committee. Please 
join me in congratulating Heidi on her winning this scholarship. 

We thank Joni Sussman and KarBen Publishing for their generosity in enabling 
our community to have extraordinary librarians like Heidi join us at our 
conferences. 

We are looking forward to seeing her – and all of you - at the AJL Conference 
in Evanston, IL in June.

Emily Bergman
School, Synagogue, Center, Public Library Division President
Association of Jewish Libraries
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[ha-Safran] Your retirement

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Dear Jim,
Mazel tov on your retirement. You have been a guiding light to all of us in 
AJL. Thank you for all you do.
You know what they say about librarians: They never retire; they just turn a 
new page.
May this chapter of your life bring you joy and fulfillment!
All the best,
Suzi Dubin

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[ha-Safran] Shana Tova

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Shana Tova uMetuka to all! May this be a sweet year of good health and happy 
memories.
B’shalom,
Susan Dubin

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Re: [ha-Safran] Suggestions for Cataloging a Nursery School Library

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I have been using and recommending OPALS for years. They are very user 
friendly, affordable, and offer Hebrew letter entry.
Susan Dubin

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From: Aileen Grossberg via Hasafran
Sent: Monday, September 23, 2019 5:58 AM
To: Maxine Wolfson; Jacqueline Benefraim
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Subject: Re: [ha-Safran] Suggestions for Cataloging a Nursery School Library

I second the suggestion of OPALS. It’s also reasonably priced and the tech help 
is very responsive. It’s also pretty easy to learn.

Aileen Grossberg
Jacobs Library
Oheb Shalom Congregation
South Orange, NJ

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Sent: Friday, September 20, 2019 8:17 AM
To: Jacqueline Benefraim 
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Subject: Re: [ha-Safran] Suggestions for Cataloging a Nursery School Library

We have been using OPALs, if it is within your 
budget. It will printout labels for the barcode, 
card pocket,card (if you're using the latter two), 
tell you when an item is overdue, creates reports
etc.


Maxine Wolfson  -  Rosen Library
Temple Emanu-El
99 Taft Street
Providence, RI 02906
401-331-1616 Ext 18
www.teprov.org


On Fri, Sep 20, 2019 at 2:38 AM Jacqueline Benefraim via Hasafran 
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Shalom,

I posted this in the summer, but I got a limited response.

I've volunteered to help get my synagogue's library in order. There are two 
parts to the collections. The adult reference materials are held in the chapel 
and will be checked out on an honor system; the children's library is in a room 
that is being converted into an official library. Of course my synagogue will 
be joining AJL.

Another shul member who already works in a public school will be in charge of 
children's collection. She wanted to know what program works best for a 
collection of about 1,000 title. We want to be able to check out books using a 
scanner, so I'd also appreciate a suggestion as to what scanner you'd recommend.

Todah Rabbah and Shannah Tovah,

Jackie



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Jackie Ben-Efraim

"Although the books had changed, I the reader had not." Micha Yosef 
Berdichevsky 1865-1921

Special Collections Librarian
Ostrow Library
American Jewish University
15600 Mulholland Drive
Los Angeles, CA 90077
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Re: [ha-Safran] Good News!

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Mazel tov to Dina and family!

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From: Kathleen Bloomfield via Hasafran
Sent: Sunday, May 5, 2019 1:49 PM
To: hasaf...@lists.service.ohio-state.edu
Subject: [ha-Safran] Good News!

I want to let everyone know that Dina Herbert was safely delivered of a baby 
boy last week. Dina and Ben's welcomed their baby  on Thursday, May 2. 
According to his father:

"Say hello to Shai Michael Cooper, the newest addition to the Cooper family. 
Like his sister, his baby size classification according to the Virginia medical 
standard is 'peanut.' He’s 17 1/2 inches; 5 lbs., 8 oz. 
He came out with a relatively easy delivery and immediately decided to nap, 
which either means he’ll be a happy baby or he’s just still getting ready for 
The Crying to Come. Either way, he’s our cutest dudeling."

We wish Dina and family all happiness and a speedy recovery in the weeks ahead. 
We look forward to seeing them all in California in June.

Kathy B. 

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Kathleen M. Bloomfield
Association of Jewish Libraries, Vice President/President-Elect

http://forwordsbooks.com/ 
kids books that matter.
 
"The fact of knowing how to read is nothing, 
the whole point is knowing what to read."   
    - Jacques Ellul

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Re: [ha-Safran] Leah Adler

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She was a wonderful librarian and a beautiful human being. May she be 
remembered with love and honor.
Susan Dubin

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From: Amalia Warshenbrot via Hasafran
Sent: Sunday, May 5, 2019 12:10 PM
To: Haim A Gottschalk; hasafran@lists.osu.edu; Paul Glassman
Subject: Re: [ha-Safran] Leah Adler

I will miss Leah.  It is a great loss to YU and to  the AJL family.
Amalia Warshenbrot
AJL Immediate past president
From: Haim A Gottschalk via Hasafran 
Sent: Sunday, May 05, 2019 12:53 PM
To: hasafran@lists.osu.edu ; Paul Glassman 
Subject: Re: [ha-Safran] Leah Adler
This is very sad news. Barukh Dayam ha-Emet.
 
Leah gave me first library job. At the end of my first year at YU I interviewed 
for a student position managing the front desk at the Gottseman library. Leah 
offered me the job that summer and I started at the start of my second year. I 
held this position for 6 years.
 
I always looked forward to seeing Leah at AJL. We reconnected and shared 
memories. A wonderful person and a great leader. I will miss her very much. May 
Leah's memory be for a blessing.
 
Haim
 
On Sunday, May 5, 2019, 12:07:44 PM EDT, Paul Glassman via Hasafran 
 wrote: 
 
 
Dear colleagues,
 
I'm very sad to report that Leah Adler, Head Librarian of Hebraica-Judaica at 
Yeshiva University, died this weekend after an illness that she managed quietly 
and successfully until recently.  The funeral will be in Israel, and the flight 
to Israel is today.  As plans for a memorial at the Gottesman Library of 
Hebraica-Judaica materialize, we'll send out a notice.  
 
Throughout her illness, rather than talk about herself and her physical 
discomfort, Leah expressed concern for others--about the effect of her absence 
on their work loads.  In the workplace, Leah was always disarmingly candid and 
honest; she never hesitated to bring up important issues, regardless of how 
challenging those issues were.  
 
After decades of service, Leah seems inseparable from the history of Yeshiva 
University Libraries.  We all share in mourning her loss.  Let us all support 
one another as we grieve.
 
--Paul
 
PAUL GLASSMAN
Director of University Libraries
YESHIVA UNIVERSITY
500 West 185th Street | New York | NY | 10033
Telephone 646.592.4106 | Facsimile 212.960.0066
paul.glassman@yuedu | www.yu.edu/libraries
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[ha-Safran] VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

[Susan Dubin via Hasafran]

Coming to the AJL Annual Conference at the Woodland Hills Marriott?
Like to meet authors?

We need volunteers at our Author Lunch on June 18th  to greet an author at the 
door, escort them to their table, sit with them during lunch, and introduce 
them to those at the table. 
Want to help? Email Susan Dubin at susandubi...@gmail.com with your name, 
email, and phone number. She will match volunteers with authors and let you 
know your assignment.
Thanks for your help! 

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[ha-Safran] Author Lunch at AJL Conference 2019

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EXCITING OPPORTUNITY TO MEET AUTHORS

AJL and AJLSC are sponsoring an AUTHOR LUNCH on Tuesday, June 18th at the 
annual conference in Woodland Hills , California. More than 35 authors will be 
on hand to eat and schmooze with conference attendees. Their books will be for 
sale and authors will autograph books at their tables at the lunch.
Come and meet
Jeff Gottesfeld
Jane Zalben
April Halprin Wayland
Anne Stampler
Barbara Bietz
Michelle Markel
Emily Jenkins
Erica Silverman
Vesper Stamper
Barb Rosenstock
Erica Perl
Jonathan Auxier
Mark Sarvas
Scott Nadelson
Aaron Taub 
Alva Sachs
Maggie Anton
Gina Nahai
Nancy Churnin
Ron Wolfson
Lee Cohen
David Myers
Michal Lemberger
Jonathan Kirsch
Rick Richman
Rachel Adler
Susan Dubin
Eugene Yelchin
Marjorie Gann
Diane Rauchwerger 
Marjorie Ingall 
Henry Rasof



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Re: [ha-Safran] Congratulations to Elliot H Gertel on receiving theFanny Goldstein Merit Award

[Susan Dubin via Hasafran]

Mazel tov to Elliot! A long time friend and colleague, he has worked hard as a 
Judaic librarian and done much to promote the profession!
Susan Dubin

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From: Amalia Warshenbrot via Hasafran
Sent: Wednesday, April 17, 2019 10:53 AM
To: James Rosenbloom; hasaf...@lists.service.ohio-state.edu
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Subject: Re: [ha-Safran] Congratulations to Elliot H Gertel on receiving 
theFanny Goldstein Merit Award

Mazal tov to Elliot.  He was my first choice for this year.  
His accomplishments at the Michigan University are a testament to his 
contribution to the  profession. 
AJL has benefited form his commitment  for many years as well.
Amalia Warshenbrot
AJL Immediate past president 
 
From: James Rosenbloom via Hasafran 
Sent: Wednesday, April 17, 2019 8:30 AM
To: hasaf...@lists.service.ohio-state.edu 
Subject: [ha-Safran] The 2019 Fanny Goldstein Merit Award
The recipient of this year's award is Elliot H Gertel. He served as 
vice-president and president of the RAS Division, and for many years has been 
our liaison to ALA. He has promoted our presence at ALA conferences and has 
worked to make known the importance of Judaica librarians in the library world. 
Congratulations to Elliot for this well deserved honor.
 
The Award Committee
Michelle Chesner, 
Suzi Dubin
Jim Rosenbloom, chair

-- 
James P Rosenbloom
Judaica Librarian, Brandeis University
Former President, Association of Jewish Libraries
 

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Re: [ha-Safran] Congratulations to Elliot H. Gertel on hisretirement!

[Susan Dubin via Hasafran]

Wishing Elliot good health and new experiences as he transitions to this new 
phase of his life. He has been true asset to our community!
Suzi Dubin

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From: Amalia Warshenbrot via Hasafran
Sent: Monday, December 3, 2018 7:26 PM
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Subject: Re: [ha-Safran] Congratulations to Elliot H. Gertel on hisretirement!

I echo the sentiments of Fred and Annette. I have enjoyed d getting to know   
Elliot (two Ls and one T.  Elliot knows what I mean).
We and The University of Michigan were blessed to have him.
Amalia Warshenbrot
Immediate past president, Association of Jewish Libraries
 
From: Annette Goldsmith via Hasafran 
Sent: Monday, December 03, 2018 9:14 PM
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Happy retirement, Elliot! I'm glad to hear that you'll still be active in AJL 
and ALA.
 
Annette
 
 
On Mon, Dec 3, 2018 at 2:25 PM Beth Snyder via Hasafran 
 wrote:
At the end of this calendar year, Elliot H. Gertel will retire from his endowed 
position as the Irving M. Hermelin Curator of Judaica, culminating nearly 20 
years of dedicated service to the University of Michigan Library.  Elliot has 
worked for the Library as the Curator of Judaica and liaison to the Jean and 
Samuel Frankel Center for Judaic Studies, initially as part of the library’s 
Near East Division in the Area Programs unit and later, on the International 
Studies team. 

During his time at the University of Michigan, Elliot has worked tirelessly to 
build the Judaica collections and to support faculty, student, community, and 
external user research.  Since 2014, Elliot has also served as curator of the 
Jewish Heritage Collection in the Special Collections Research Center. Under 
his stewardship, the Judaica Collections have grown to well over 150,000 
titles, with strengths in Modern Hebrew literature, Jewish history, history of 
Israel, Judaism, Hebrew Bible, Holocaust studies, and Yiddish studies.  Among 
Elliot’s noteworthy additions to the collections are the extensive Alterman 
Collection of Passover Haggadahs, a number of art books by or about the 
celebrated Polish-born Jewish American artist Arthur Szyk, a collection of 
Sephardi Biblical commentaries, and numerous rare and antiquarian volumes in 
Hebrew, Yiddish, Ladino, and Western languages, along with art books and 
portfolios and artifacts.

Elliot’s curatorial expertise has been in evidence in many of the exhibitions 
in the Library and those the Frankel Center has featured, including recent 
exhibitions on Haggadahs and pushkes (charity boxes) in the latter location.  
In 2017, in conjunction with the bicentennial celebration of the University, he 
curated a major exhibition in the exhibit space of the Special Collections 
Library entitled "Striving to Stimulate Serious Thought: Jewish Scholarly and 
Cultural Life at Michigan Across Two Centuries."

Elliot has made lasting contributions to Jewish studies and the community 
through research, presentations, and to the profession through multiple roles 
in service to the Association of Jewish Libraries, the Jewish information 
Committee of the ALA Ethnic and Multicultural Information Exchange Round Table 
(EMIERT) of which he has been a longtime chair, and the ALA RUSA Sophie Brody 
Medal Committee.  He has served in numerous capacities in AJL including as 
president of the Research Libraries, Archives, and Special Collections (RAS) 
Division and for a number of years as AJL's liaison to ALA. In 1994, he devised 
a series of joint AJL/ALA programs, many of these--twelve so far at AJL and ALA 
conferences--which he coordinated and chaired.

Elliot’s passion for and expertise in Yiddish have enriched the University of 
Michigan. He facilitates a weekly Yiddish conversational group and has taught 
Yiddish at the University of Michigan, Florida Atlantic University, and the 
University of Kentucky. Jeffrey Veidlinger, Director of the Frankel Center for 
Judaic Studies, notes especially that “Elliot has also been an important member 
of the Yiddish community here at Michigan, contributing to our global 
reputation as a leading center of Yiddish studies.” 

While he will be retiring from UM, Elliot plans to continue to be active in AJL 
and ALA and attend their meetings and conferences.

Elliot’s last day of work will be December 21st.  Please join his colleagues in 
wishing him a happy retirement. 

--
Beth Snyder      
Head, International Studies Technical Services 
Assistant Head, International Studies
The University of Michigan Library  
 
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