Re: [ha-Safran] 2016 Fanny Goldstein Merit Award

2016-01-24 Thread Toby Harris 
Yay!  Great news - go Heidi! Mazel Tov!
Toby

Toby Harris, Librarian
Temple De Hirsch Sinai
206-693-3379 Seattle
425-559-2579  Bellevue
http://lib.tdhs-nw.org



From: Hasafran [mailto:hasafran-boun...@lists.osu.edu] On Behalf Of Taub, Aaron
Sent: Friday, January 22, 2016 8:26 AM
To: hasaf...@lists.service.ohio-state.edu
Cc: 'Joseph Galron-Goldschlaeger'
Subject: [ha-Safran] 2016 Fanny Goldstein Merit Award
Importance: High

Dear Colleagues,

Congratulations to Heidi Estrin on winning the 2016 Fanny Goldstein Merit 
Award!  A citation is below.  And many thanks to all of the committee members 
for their thoughtful deliberation.


Best wishes,
Aaron Taub, Chairperson

On behalf of the Fanny Goldstein Merit Award Committee
Etta Gold
Heidi Lerner
Joyce Levine
Aaron Taub




The Fanny Goldstein Merit Award Committee of the Association of Jewish 
Libraries (AJL) is delighted to announce that Heidi Rabinowitz Estrin is the 
winner of the 2016 Fanny Goldstein Merit Award [link to 
http://jewishlibraries.org/content.php?page=Fanny_Goldstein_Merit_Award].   The 
Fanny Goldstein Merit Award, named for the librarian, social activist and 
founder of National Jewish Book Month, is bestowed in recognition of loyal and 
ongoing contributions to the Association and to the profession of Jewish 
librarianship.

Born on May 15, 1895 [some sources say 1888], Fanny Goldstein devoted her life 
to books and community. She was the first female Judaica librarian and the 
first woman to direct a branch library in Massachusetts, where she was head of 
Boston's West End Branch for many years. A prominent figure in the Boston 
Jewish community, she is best known as the founder of Jewish Book Week, which 
began when Goldstein organized a display of Jewish books at the Boston Public 
Library in 1925.

Heidi Rabinowitz Estrin has served AJL and the profession of Judaica 
librarianship in numerous capacities and with great distinction for many years. 
 Heidi was President of the Association of Jewish Libraries (2012-2014) in a 
tenure distinguished by inclusivity, strength, and candor.  Heidi was the 
chairperson of the Public Relations Committee (2005-2010) and the Sydney Taylor 
Book Award Committee (2004-2006).  In addition, she serves on the AJL Strategic 
Planning Committee.

Heidi has taken the lead in increasing the visibility of AJL.  Heidi oversaw 
the recording and editing of podcasts of AJL conference sessions and posted 
them online.  She regularly posts photographs, notifications, and announcements 
about AJL on Facebook and other social media and monitors them to maintain an 
active engagement with the AJL and Jewish bibliophile communities.  Recently, 
Heidi has regularly maintained the AJL website and has served as the go-to 
person for website changes at 
www.jewishlibraries.org.

Heidi has been instrumental in promoting Jewish literature.  She has 
interviewed numerous authors on her Book of Life: a Podcast about Jewish People 
and the Books We Read [link to: 
www.bookoflifepodcast.com] and carefully 
edited those interviews into lively listening for lovers of Jewish books 
everywhere.  Having just celebrated its tenth year, these extraordinary 
podcasts are notable for their thoughtful engagement with Jewish texts and 
their authors.   Heidi also spearheaded AJL Reads [link to: 
http://jewishlibraries.org/content.php?page=AJL_Reads], a call-in book club for 
discussion among members around a given book.

And in addition to all of her AJL activities, Heidi works as the Library 
Director and Media Specialist at Congregation B'nai Israel in Boca Raton, 
Florida.  Heidi also has been the long-term president of the South Florida 
Chapter of the Association of Jewish Libraries (link to: 
www.sfajl.org),  tirelessly doing all she can to keep 
this disparate group together and to bring AJL's message and mission to the 
South Florida region.

To all of these many tasks and initiatives, Heidi brings her characteristic 
warmth, wisdom, and vision.  The Committee offers its deepest thanks to Heidi 
Rabinowitz Estrin for all of her many contributions to AJL and the field of 
Judaica librarianship and wishes her continued success for many years to come.


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Re: [ha-Safran] 2016 Fanny Goldstein Merit Award

2016-01-24 Thread kbrunell 
I have been a lurker on this list for many years. I want to thank Heidi for all 
she has done and thank the committee for an excellent choice. I know I'm not 
aware of even half of what she's done, but I have benefited from her work. It's 
hard to do something for many years when often there is no acknowledged 
feedback. She has inspired programs at my synagogue, had her messages forwarded 
to both leaders and students in rabbinical or library schools, and inspired 
readers to look outside the choices of the local public library. Mazel Tov. 
Karen Cheyney 
Congregation Beth Shalom Rodfe Zedek 
Chester, CT 

- Original Message -

From: "Fred Isaac" <fisaa...@gmail.com> 
To: "Aaron Taub" <a...@loc.gov> 
Cc: hasaf...@lists.service.ohio-state.edu 
Sent: Friday, January 22, 2016 11:49:05 AM 
Subject: Re: [ha-Safran] 2016 Fanny Goldstein Merit Award 

Can we say it loudly enough? 

Hurrah, Hurrah!! And a couple of Yippees just to be clear. 

Congratulations to Heidi. And thanks to Aaron and the committee. 

Fred Isaac 

On Fri, Jan 22, 2016 at 8:26 AM, Taub, Aaron < a...@loc.gov > wrote: 





Dear Colleagues, 



Congratulations to Heidi Estrin on winning the 2016 Fanny Goldstein Merit 
Award! A citation is below. And many thanks to all of the committee members for 
their thoughtful deliberation. 





Best wishes, 

Aaron Taub, Chairperson 



On behalf of the Fanny Goldstein Merit Award Committee 

Etta Gold 

Heidi Lerner 

Joyce Levine 

Aaron Taub 






 



The Fanny Goldstein Merit Award Committee of the Association of Jewish 
Libraries (AJL) is delighted to announce that Heidi Rabinowitz Estrin is the 
winner of the 2016 Fanny Goldstein Merit Award [link to 
http://jewishlibraries.org/content.php?page=Fanny_Goldstein_Merit_Award ]. The 
Fanny Goldstein Merit Award, named for the librarian, social activist and 
founder of National Jewish Book Month, is bestowed in recognition of loyal and 
ongoing contributions to the Association and to the profession of Jewish 
librarianship. 



Born on May 15, 1895 [some sources say 1888], Fanny Goldstein devoted her life 
to books and community. She was the first female Judaica librarian and the 
first woman to direct a branch library in Massachusetts, where she was head of 
Boston's West End Branch for many years. A prominent figure in the Boston 
Jewish community, she is best known as the founder of Jewish Book Week, which 
began when Goldstein organized a display of Jewish books at the Boston Public 
Library in 1925. 



Heidi Rabinowitz Estrin has served AJL and the profession of Judaica 
librarianship in numerous capacities and with great distinction for many years. 
Heidi was President of the Association of Jewish Libraries (2012-2014) in a 
tenure distinguished by inclusivity, strength, and candor. Heidi was the 
chairperson of the Public Relations Committee (2005-2010) and the Sydney Taylor 
Book Award Committee (2004-2006). In addition, she serves on the AJL Strategic 
Planning Committee. 



Heidi has taken the lead in increasing the visibility of AJL. Heidi oversaw the 
recording and editing of podcasts of AJL conference sessions and posted them 
online. She regularly posts photographs, notifications, and announcements about 
AJL on Facebook and other social media and monitors them to maintain an active 
engagement with the AJL and Jewish bibliophile communities. Recently, Heidi has 
regularly maintained the AJL website and has served as the go-to person for 
website changes at www.jewishlibraries.org . 



Heidi has been instrumental in promoting Jewish literature. She has interviewed 
numerous authors on her Book of Life: a Podcast about Jewish People and the 
Books We Read [link to: www.bookoflifepodcast.com ] and carefully edited those 
interviews into lively listening for lovers of Jewish books everywhere. Having 
just celebrated its tenth year, these extraordinary podcasts are notable for 
their thoughtful engagement with Jewish texts and their authors. Heidi also 
spearheaded AJL Reads [link to: 
http://jewishlibraries.org/content.php?page=AJL_Reads ], a call-in book club 
for discussion among members around a given book. 



And in addition to all of her AJL activities, Heidi works as the Library 
Director and Media Specialist at Congregation B’nai Israel in Boca Raton, 
Florida. Heidi also has been the long-term president of the South Florida 
Chapter of the Association of Jewish Libraries (link to: www.sfajl.org ), 
tirelessly doing all she can to keep this disparate group together and to bring 
AJL’s message and mission to the South Florida region. 



To all of these many tasks and initiatives, Heidi brings her characteristic 
warmth, wisdom, and vision. The Committee offers its deepest thanks to Heidi 
Rabinowitz Estrin for all of her many contributions to AJL and the field of

Re: [ha-Safran] 2016 Fanny Goldstein Merit Award

2016-01-23 Thread ALBA TOSCANO 

Hey, Heidi
Congrats. You are intensely cool.
Hugz and besos
Alba
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Re: [ha-Safran] 2016 Fanny Goldstein Merit Award

2016-01-23 Thread Susan Dubin 
Congratulations to Heidi, a true role model in Judaic Librarianship. Excellent 
choice Awards Committee
Susan Dubin

From: rita saccal 
Sent: Friday, January 22, 2016 7:48 PM
To: Taub, Aaron ; hasaf...@lists.service.ohio-state.edu ; Lisa Silverman 
Cc: he...@cbiboca.org 
Subject: Re: [ha-Safran] 2016 Fanny Goldstein Merit Award


  Congratulations Heidi!!!
 




From: Lisa Silverman <lsilver...@sinaiakiba.org>; 
To: Taub, Aaron <a...@loc.gov>; hasaf...@lists.service.ohio-state.edu 
<hasaf...@lists.service.ohio-state.edu>; 
Cc: he...@cbiboca.org <he...@cbiboca.org>; 
Subject: Re: [ha-Safran] 2016 Fanny Goldstein Merit Award 
Sent: Sat, Jan 23, 2016 1:03:22 AM 


  This is great news! Congratulations, Heidi. I look forward to seeing you 
receive your award in Charleston.



  Lisa




   Lisa Silverman  Library Director, Sinai Temple Blumenthal Library

10400 WILSHIRE BOULEVARD, LOS ANGELES, CA 90024

310-481-3215 (direct)  310-481-3218 (main)   library.sinaitemple.org
   





  From: Hasafran [mailto:hasafran-boun...@lists.osu.edu] On Behalf Of Taub, 
Aaron
  Sent: Friday, January 22, 2016 8:26 AM
  To: hasaf...@lists.service.ohio-state.edu
  Cc: 'Joseph Galron-Goldschlaeger' <galro...@osu.edu>
  Subject: [ha-Safran] 2016 Fanny Goldstein Merit Award
  Importance: High



  Dear Colleagues,



  Congratulations to Heidi Estrin on winning the 2016 Fanny Goldstein Merit 
Award!  A citation is below.  And many thanks to all of the committee members 
for their thoughtful deliberation.





  Best wishes,

  Aaron Taub, Chairperson



  On behalf of the Fanny Goldstein Merit Award Committee

  Etta Gold

  Heidi Lerner

  Joyce Levine

  Aaron Taub





  




  The Fanny Goldstein Merit Award Committee of the Association of Jewish 
Libraries (AJL) is delighted to announce that Heidi Rabinowitz Estrin is the 
winner of the 2016 Fanny Goldstein Merit Award [link to 
http://jewishlibraries.org/content.php?page=Fanny_Goldstein_Merit_Award].   The 
Fanny Goldstein Merit Award, named for the librarian, social activist and 
founder of National Jewish Book Month, is bestowed in recognition of loyal and 
ongoing contributions to the Association and to the profession of Jewish 
librarianship.



  Born on May 15, 1895 [some sources say 1888], Fanny Goldstein devoted her 
life to books and community. She was the first female Judaica librarian and the 
first woman to direct a branch library in Massachusetts, where she was head of 
Boston's West End Branch for many years. A prominent figure in the Boston 
Jewish community, she is best known as the founder of Jewish Book Week, which 
began when Goldstein organized a display of Jewish books at the Boston Public 
Library in 1925.



  Heidi Rabinowitz Estrin has served AJL and the profession of Judaica 
librarianship in numerous capacities and with great distinction for many years. 
 Heidi was President of the Association of Jewish Libraries (2012-2014) in a 
tenure distinguished by inclusivity, strength, and candor.  Heidi was the 
chairperson of the Public Relations Committee (2005-2010) and the Sydney Taylor 
Book Award Committee (2004-2006).  In addition, she serves on the AJL Strategic 
Planning Committee.



  Heidi has taken the lead in increasing the visibility of AJL.  Heidi 
oversaw the recording and editing of podcasts of AJL conference sessions and 
posted them online.  She regularly posts photographs, notifications, and 
announcements about AJL on Facebook and other social media and monitors them to 
maintain an active engagement with the AJL and Jewish bibliophile communities.  
Recently, Heidi has regularly maintained the AJL website and has served as the 
go-to person for website changes at www.jewishlibraries.org.  



  Heidi has been instrumental in promoting Jewish literature.  She has 
interviewed numerous authors on her Book of Life: a Podcast about Jewish People 
and the Books We Read [link to: www.bookoflifepodcast.com] and carefully edited 
those interviews into lively listening for lovers of Jewish books everywhere.  
Having just celebrated its tenth year, these extraordinary podcasts are notable 
for their thoughtful engagement with Jewish texts and their authors.   Heidi 
also spearheaded AJL Reads [link to: 
http://jewishlibraries.org/content.php?page=AJL_Reads], a call-in book club for 
discussion among members around a given book.



  And in addition to all of her AJL activities, Heidi works as the Library 
Director and Media Specialist at Congregation B’nai Israel in Boca Raton, 
Florida.  Heidi also has been the long-term president of the South Florida 
Chapte

Re: [ha-Safran] 2016 Fanny Goldstein Merit Award

2016-01-23 Thread Barbara B 
Mazel tov, Heidi! Lovely news!
 

 

Barbara Bietz
 Sydney Taylor Book Award Committee
 Association of Jewish Libraries
 The Sundown Kid (August House, 2016)
 www.JewishBooksforKids.com
www.BarbaraBietz.com
 
 

 

-Original Message-
From: Amalia Warshenbrot <amalia...@att.net>
To: Fred Isaac <fisaa...@gmail.com>
Cc: hasafran <hasaf...@lists.service.ohio-state.edu>
Sent: Fri, Jan 22, 2016 10:16 am
Subject: Re: [ha-Safran] 2016 Fanny Goldstein Merit Award



I can't think of a more deserving person for the  FANNY GOLDSTEIN  AWARD. 
I'm sorry that  it took us that long to recognize Heidi.
Mazal tov  Heidi,
 With great appreciation to Heidi and to the award committee,
 Amalia Warshenbrot 

Sent from my iPad

On Jan 22, 2016, at 11:49 AM, Fred Isaac <fisaa...@gmail.com> wrote:




Can we say it loudly enough? 


Hurrah, Hurrah!! And a couple of Yippees just to be clear.


Congratulations to Heidi. And thanks to Aaron and the committee.


Fred Isaac



On Fri, Jan 22, 2016 at 8:26 AM, Taub, Aaron <a...@loc.gov> wrote:


Dear Colleagues,
 
Congratulations to Heidi Estrin on winning the 2016 Fanny Goldstein Merit 
Award!  A citation is below.  And many thanks to all of the committee members 
for their thoughtful deliberation.
 
 
Best wishes,
Aaron Taub, Chairperson
 
On behalf of the Fanny Goldstein Merit Award Committee
Etta Gold
Heidi Lerner
Joyce Levine
Aaron Taub
 
 

 
The Fanny Goldstein Merit Award Committee of the Association of Jewish 
Libraries (AJL) is delighted to announce that Heidi Rabinowitz Estrin is the 
winner of the 2016 Fanny Goldstein Merit Award [link to 
http://jewishlibraries.org/content.php?page=Fanny_Goldstein_Merit_Award].   The 
Fanny Goldstein Merit Award, named for the librarian, social activist and 
founder of National Jewish Book Month, is bestowed in recognition of loyal and 
ongoing contributions to the Association and to the profession of Jewish 
librarianship.
 
Born on May 15, 1895 [some sources say 1888], Fanny Goldstein devoted her life 
to books and community. She was the first female Judaica librarian and the 
first woman to direct a branch library in Massachusetts, where she was head of 
Boston's West End Branch for many years. A prominent figure in the Boston 
Jewish community, she is best known as the founder of Jewish Book Week, which 
began when Goldstein organized a display of Jewish books at the Boston Public 
Library in 1925.
 
Heidi Rabinowitz Estrin has served AJL and the profession of Judaica 
librarianship in numerous capacities and with great distinction for many years. 
 Heidi was President of the Association of Jewish Libraries (2012-2014) in a 
tenure distinguished by inclusivity, strength, and candor.  Heidi was the 
chairperson of the Public Relations Committee (2005-2010) and the Sydney Taylor 
Book Award Committee (2004-2006).  In addition, she serves on the AJL Strategic 
Planning Committee.
 
Heidi has taken the lead in increasing the visibility of AJL.  Heidi oversaw 
the recording and editing of podcasts of AJL conference sessions and posted 
them online.  She regularly posts photographs, notifications, and announcements 
about AJL on Facebook and other social media and monitors them to maintain an 
active engagement with the AJL and Jewish bibliophile communities.  Recently, 
Heidi has regularly maintained the AJL website and has served as the go-to 
person for website changes at www.jewishlibraries.org.  
 
Heidi has been instrumental in promoting Jewish literature.  She has 
interviewed numerous authors on her Book of Life: a Podcast about Jewish People 
and the Books We Read [link to: www.bookoflifepodcast.com] and carefully edited 
those interviews into lively listening for lovers of Jewish books everywhere.  
Having just celebrated its tenth year, these extraordinary podcasts are notable 
for their thoughtful engagement with Jewish texts and their authors.   Heidi 
also spearheaded AJL Reads [link to: 
http://jewishlibraries.org/content.php?page=AJL_Reads], a call-in book club for 
discussion among members around a given book.
 
And in addition to all of her AJL activities, Heidi works as the Library 
Director and Media Specialist at Congregation B’nai Israel in Boca Raton, 
Florida.  Heidi also has been the long-term president of the South Florida 
Chapter of the Association of Jewish Libraries (link to: www.sfajl.org),  
tirelessly doing all she can to keep this disparate group together and to bring 
AJL’s message and mission to the South Florida region.  
 
To all of these many tasks and initiatives, Heidi brings her characteristic 
warmth, wisdom, and vision.  The Committee offers its deepest thanks to Heidi 
Rabinowitz Estrin for all of her many contributions to AJL and the field of 
Judaica librarianship and wishes her continued success for many years to come.
 
 


__
M

Re: [ha-Safran] 2016 Fanny Goldstein Merit Award

2016-01-23 Thread Deborah Stern 
Here here! Kol ha hakavod Heidi. So well deserved. 

Debbie Stern

Sent from my iPhone

> On Jan 23, 2016, at 3:36 PM, Susan Dubin 
> <sdu...@offtheshelflibraryservices.net> wrote:
> 
> Congratulations to Heidi, a true role model in Judaic Librarianship. 
> Excellent choice Awards Committee
> Susan Dubin
>  
> From: rita saccal
> Sent: Friday, January 22, 2016 7:48 PM
> To: Taub, Aaron ; hasaf...@lists.service.ohio-state.edu ; Lisa Silverman
> Cc: he...@cbiboca.org
> Subject: Re: [ha-Safran] 2016 Fanny Goldstein Merit Award
>  
> Congratulations Heidi!!!
> 
>  
> From: Lisa Silverman <lsilver...@sinaiakiba.org>; 
> To: Taub, Aaron <a...@loc.gov>; hasaf...@lists.service.ohio-state.edu 
> <hasaf...@lists.service.ohio-state.edu>; 
> Cc: he...@cbiboca.org <he...@cbiboca.org>; 
> Subject: Re: [ha-Safran] 2016 Fanny Goldstein Merit Award 
> Sent: Sat, Jan 23, 2016 1:03:22 AM 
> 
> This is great news! Congratulations, Heidi. I look forward to seeing you 
> receive your award in Charleston.
> 
>  
> 
> Lisa
> 
>  
> 
> 
> 
> Lisa Silverman  Library Director, Sinai Temple Blumenthal Library
> 
> 10400 WILSHIRE BOULEVARD, LOS ANGELES, CA 90024
> 
> 310-481-3215 (direct)  310-481-3218 (main)   library.sinaitemple.org
> 
>  
> 
>  
> 
> From: Hasafran [mailto:hasafran-boun...@lists.osu.edu] On Behalf Of Taub, 
> Aaron
> Sent: Friday, January 22, 2016 8:26 AM
> To: hasaf...@lists.service.ohio-state.edu
> Cc: 'Joseph Galron-Goldschlaeger' <galro...@osu.edu>
> Subject: [ha-Safran] 2016 Fanny Goldstein Merit Award
> Importance: High
> 
>  
> 
> Dear Colleagues,
> 
>  
> 
> Congratulations to Heidi Estrin on winning the 2016 Fanny Goldstein Merit 
> Award!  A citation is below.  And many thanks to all of the committee members 
> for their thoughtful deliberation.
> 
>  
> 
>  
> 
> Best wishes,
> 
> Aaron Taub, Chairperson
> 
>  
> 
> On behalf of the Fanny Goldstein Merit Award Committee
> 
> Etta Gold
> 
> Heidi Lerner
> 
> Joyce Levine
> 
> Aaron Taub
> 
>  
> 
>  
> 
> 
> 
>  
> 
> The Fanny Goldstein Merit Award Committee of the Association of Jewish 
> Libraries (AJL) is delighted to announce that Heidi Rabinowitz Estrin is the 
> winner of the 2016 Fanny Goldstein Merit Award [link to 
> http://jewishlibraries.org/content.php?page=Fanny_Goldstein_Merit_Award].   
> The Fanny Goldstein Merit Award, named for the librarian, social activist and 
> founder of National Jewish Book Month, is bestowed in recognition of loyal 
> and ongoing contributions to the Association and to the profession of Jewish 
> librarianship.
> 
>  
> 
> Born on May 15, 1895 [some sources say 1888], Fanny Goldstein devoted her 
> life to books and community. She was the first female Judaica librarian and 
> the first woman to direct a branch library in Massachusetts, where she was 
> head of Boston's West End Branch for many years. A prominent figure in the 
> Boston Jewish community, she is best known as the founder of Jewish Book 
> Week, which began when Goldstein organized a display of Jewish books at the 
> Boston Public Library in 1925.
> 
>  
> 
> Heidi Rabinowitz Estrin has served AJL and the profession of Judaica 
> librarianship in numerous capacities and with great distinction for many 
> years.  Heidi was President of the Association of Jewish Libraries 
> (2012-2014) in a tenure distinguished by inclusivity, strength, and candor.  
> Heidi was the chairperson of the Public Relations Committee (2005-2010) and 
> the Sydney Taylor Book Award Committee (2004-2006).  In addition, she serves 
> on the AJL Strategic Planning Committee.
> 
>  
> 
> Heidi has taken the lead in increasing the visibility of AJL.  Heidi oversaw 
> the recording and editing of podcasts of AJL conference sessions and posted 
> them online.  She regularly posts photographs, notifications, and 
> announcements about AJL on Facebook and other social media and monitors them 
> to maintain an active engagement with the AJL and Jewish bibliophile 
> communities.  Recently, Heidi has regularly maintained the AJL website and 
> has served as the go-to person for website changes at 
> www.jewishlibraries.org. 
> 
>  
> 
> Heidi has been instrumental in promoting Jewish literature.  She has 
> interviewed numerous authors on her Book of Life: a Podcast about Jewish 
> People and the Books We Read [link to: www.bookoflifepodcast.com] and 
> carefully edited those interviews into lively listening

Re: [ha-Safran] 2016 Fanny Goldstein Merit Award

2016-01-22 Thread Annette Goldsmith 
Mazel tov, Heidi! You are the best possible choice for this award and the
citation says it all. Your many initiatives are a great model within and
beyond Judaica librarianship. You've been working for the betterment of AJL
and Jewish books for children from the minute Etta recruited us for SFAJL
these many years ago -- thanks, Etta! -- and  I expect you will continue to
inspire all of us with your creativity and drive.

With love and respect,
Annette

On Fri, Jan 22, 2016 at 8:26 AM, Taub, Aaron  wrote:

> Dear Colleagues,
>
>
>
> Congratulations to Heidi Estrin on winning the 2016 Fanny Goldstein Merit
> Award!  A citation is below.  And many thanks to all of the committee
> members for their thoughtful deliberation.
>
>
>
>
>
> Best wishes,
>
> Aaron Taub, Chairperson
>
>
>
> On behalf of the Fanny Goldstein Merit Award Committee
>
> Etta Gold
>
> Heidi Lerner
>
> Joyce Levine
>
> Aaron Taub
>
>
>
>
>
>
> 
>
>
>
> The Fanny Goldstein Merit Award Committee of the Association of Jewish
> Libraries (AJL) is delighted to announce that *Heidi Rabinowitz Estrin*
> is the winner of the 2016 Fanny Goldstein Merit Award [link to
> http://jewishlibraries.org/content.php?page=Fanny_Goldstein_Merit_Award].
>   The Fanny Goldstein Merit Award, named for the librarian, social activist
> and founder of National Jewish Book Month, is bestowed in recognition of
> loyal and ongoing contributions to the Association and to the profession of
> Jewish librarianship.
>
>
>
> Born on May 15, 1895 [some sources say 1888], Fanny Goldstein devoted her
> life to books and community. She was the first female Judaica librarian and
> the first woman to direct a branch library in Massachusetts, where she was
> head of Boston's West End Branch for many years. A prominent figure in the
> Boston Jewish community, she is best known as the founder of Jewish Book
> Week, which began when Goldstein organized a display of Jewish books at the
> Boston Public Library in 1925.
>
>
>
> *Heidi Rabinowitz Estrin* has served AJL and the profession of Judaica
> librarianship in numerous capacities and with great distinction for many
> years.  Heidi was President of the Association of Jewish Libraries
> (2012-2014) in a tenure distinguished by inclusivity, strength, and
> candor.  Heidi was the chairperson of the Public Relations Committee
> (2005-2010) and the Sydney Taylor Book Award Committee (2004-2006).  In
> addition, she serves on the AJL Strategic Planning Committee.
>
>
>
> Heidi has taken the lead in increasing the visibility of AJL.  Heidi
> oversaw the recording and editing of podcasts of AJL conference sessions
> and posted them online.  She regularly posts photographs, notifications,
> and announcements about AJL on Facebook and other social media and monitors
> them to maintain an active engagement with the AJL and Jewish bibliophile
> communities.  Recently, Heidi has regularly maintained the AJL website and
> has served as the go-to person for website changes at
> www.jewishlibraries.org.
>
>
>
> Heidi has been instrumental in promoting Jewish literature.  She has
> interviewed numerous authors on her *Book of Life: a Podcast about Jewish
> People and the Books We Read [link to: www.bookoflifepodcast.com
> ] *and carefully edited those
> interviews into lively listening for lovers of Jewish books everywhere.
> Having just celebrated its tenth year, these extraordinary podcasts are
> notable for their thoughtful engagement with Jewish texts and their
> authors.   Heidi also spearheaded *AJL Reads [link to:
> http://jewishlibraries.org/content.php?page=AJL_Reads
> ], *a call-in book
> club for discussion among members around a given book.
>
>
>
> And in addition to all of her AJL activities, Heidi works as the Library
> Director and Media Specialist at Congregation B’nai Israel in Boca Raton,
> Florida.  Heidi also has been the long-term president of the South Florida
> Chapter of the Association of Jewish Libraries (link to: www.sfajl.org),
>  tirelessly doing all she can to keep this disparate group together and to
> bring AJL’s message and mission to the South Florida region.
>
>
>
> To all of these many tasks and initiatives, Heidi brings her
> characteristic warmth, wisdom, and vision.  The Committee offers its
> deepest thanks to Heidi Rabinowitz Estrin for all of her many contributions
> to AJL and the field of Judaica librarianship and wishes her continued
> success for many years to come.
>
>
>
>
>
> __
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> author
> and are not necessarily endorsed by the Association of Jewish Libraries
> (AJL)
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Re: [ha-Safran] 2016 Fanny Goldstein Merit Award

2016-01-22 Thread Amalia Warshenbrot 
I can't think of a more deserving person for the  FANNY GOLDSTEIN  AWARD. 
I'm sorry that  it took us that long to recognize Heidi.
Mazal tov  Heidi,
 With great appreciation to Heidi and to the award committee,
 Amalia Warshenbrot 

Sent from my iPad

> On Jan 22, 2016, at 11:49 AM, Fred Isaac  wrote:
> 
> Can we say it loudly enough? 
> 
> Hurrah, Hurrah!! And a couple of Yippees just to be clear.
> 
> Congratulations to Heidi. And thanks to Aaron and the committee.
> 
> Fred Isaac
> 
>> On Fri, Jan 22, 2016 at 8:26 AM, Taub, Aaron  wrote:
>> Dear Colleagues,
>> 
>>  
>> 
>> Congratulations to Heidi Estrin on winning the 2016 Fanny Goldstein Merit 
>> Award!  A citation is below.  And many thanks to all of the committee 
>> members for their thoughtful deliberation.
>> 
>>  
>> 
>>  
>> 
>> Best wishes,
>> 
>> Aaron Taub, Chairperson
>> 
>>  
>> 
>> On behalf of the Fanny Goldstein Merit Award Committee
>> 
>> Etta Gold
>> 
>> Heidi Lerner
>> 
>> Joyce Levine
>> 
>> Aaron Taub
>> 
>>  
>> 
>>  
>> 
>> 
>> 
>>  
>> 
>> The Fanny Goldstein Merit Award Committee of the Association of Jewish 
>> Libraries (AJL) is delighted to announce that Heidi Rabinowitz Estrin is the 
>> winner of the 2016 Fanny Goldstein Merit Award [link to 
>> http://jewishlibraries.org/content.php?page=Fanny_Goldstein_Merit_Award].   
>> The Fanny Goldstein Merit Award, named for the librarian, social activist 
>> and founder of National Jewish Book Month, is bestowed in recognition of 
>> loyal and ongoing contributions to the Association and to the profession of 
>> Jewish librarianship.
>> 
>>  
>> 
>> Born on May 15, 1895 [some sources say 1888], Fanny Goldstein devoted her 
>> life to books and community. She was the first female Judaica librarian and 
>> the first woman to direct a branch library in Massachusetts, where she was 
>> head of Boston's West End Branch for many years. A prominent figure in the 
>> Boston Jewish community, she is best known as the founder of Jewish Book 
>> Week, which began when Goldstein organized a display of Jewish books at the 
>> Boston Public Library in 1925.
>> 
>>  
>> 
>> Heidi Rabinowitz Estrin has served AJL and the profession of Judaica 
>> librarianship in numerous capacities and with great distinction for many 
>> years.  Heidi was President of the Association of Jewish Libraries 
>> (2012-2014) in a tenure distinguished by inclusivity, strength, and candor.  
>> Heidi was the chairperson of the Public Relations Committee (2005-2010) and 
>> the Sydney Taylor Book Award Committee (2004-2006).  In addition, she serves 
>> on the AJL Strategic Planning Committee.
>> 
>>  
>> 
>> Heidi has taken the lead in increasing the visibility of AJL.  Heidi oversaw 
>> the recording and editing of podcasts of AJL conference sessions and posted 
>> them online.  She regularly posts photographs, notifications, and 
>> announcements about AJL on Facebook and other social media and monitors them 
>> to maintain an active engagement with the AJL and Jewish bibliophile 
>> communities.  Recently, Heidi has regularly maintained the AJL website and 
>> has served as the go-to person for website changes at 
>> www.jewishlibraries.org. 
>> 
>>  
>> 
>> Heidi has been instrumental in promoting Jewish literature.  She has 
>> interviewed numerous authors on her Book of Life: a Podcast about Jewish 
>> People and the Books We Read [link to: www.bookoflifepodcast.com] and 
>> carefully edited those interviews into lively listening for lovers of Jewish 
>> books everywhere.  Having just celebrated its tenth year, these 
>> extraordinary podcasts are notable for their thoughtful engagement with 
>> Jewish texts and their authors.   Heidi also spearheaded AJL Reads [link to: 
>> http://jewishlibraries.org/content.php?page=AJL_Reads], a call-in book club 
>> for discussion among members around a given book.
>> 
>>  
>> 
>> And in addition to all of her AJL activities, Heidi works as the Library 
>> Director and Media Specialist at Congregation B’nai Israel in Boca Raton, 
>> Florida.  Heidi also has been the long-term president of the South Florida 
>> Chapter of the Association of Jewish Libraries (link to: www.sfajl.org),  
>> tirelessly doing all she can to keep this disparate group together and to 
>> bring AJL’s message and mission to the South Florida region. 
>> 
>>  
>> 
>> To all of these many tasks and initiatives, Heidi brings her characteristic 
>> warmth, wisdom, and vision.  The Committee offers its deepest thanks to 
>> Heidi Rabinowitz Estrin for all of her many contributions to AJL and the 
>> field of Judaica librarianship and wishes her continued success for many 
>> years to come.
>> 
>>  
>> 
>>  
>> 
>> 
>> __
>> Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran are those of the individual 
>> author
>> and are not necessarily endorsed by the

Re: [ha-Safran] 2016 Fanny Goldstein Merit Award

2016-01-22 Thread Michelle Chesner 
So incredibly appropriate.  Congratulations, Heidi, and thank you for your
tremendous work on behalf of AJL!

Michelle

On Fri, Jan 22, 2016 at 1:03 PM, Steven M. Bergson <safran-...@yahoo.com>
wrote:

> Yasher koach, Heidi! :)
>
>
>
> --
> *From:* Fred Isaac <fisaa...@gmail.com>
> *To:* "Taub, Aaron" <a...@loc.gov>
> *Cc:* "hasaf...@lists.service.ohio-state.edu" <
> hasaf...@lists.service.ohio-state.edu>
> *Sent:* Friday, January 22, 2016 11:49 AM
> *Subject:* Re: [ha-Safran] 2016 Fanny Goldstein Merit Award
>
> Can we say it loudly enough?
>
> Hurrah, Hurrah!! And a couple of Yippees just to be clear.
>
> Congratulations to Heidi. And thanks to Aaron and the committee.
>
> Fred Isaac
>
> On Fri, Jan 22, 2016 at 8:26 AM, Taub, Aaron <a...@loc.gov> wrote:
>
> Dear Colleagues,
>
> Congratulations to Heidi Estrin on winning the 2016 Fanny Goldstein Merit
> Award!  A citation is below.  And many thanks to all of the committee
> members for their thoughtful deliberation.
>
>
> Best wishes,
> Aaron Taub, Chairperson
>
> On behalf of the Fanny Goldstein Merit Award Committee
> Etta Gold
> Heidi Lerner
> Joyce Levine
> Aaron Taub
>
>
>
> 
>
> The Fanny Goldstein Merit Award Committee of the Association of Jewish
> Libraries (AJL) is delighted to announce that *Heidi Rabinowitz Estrin*
> is the winner of the 2016 Fanny Goldstein Merit Award [link to
> http://jewishlibraries.org/content.php?page=Fanny_Goldstein_Merit_Award].
>   The Fanny Goldstein Merit Award, named for the librarian, social activist
> and founder of National Jewish Book Month, is bestowed in recognition of
> loyal and ongoing contributions to the Association and to the profession of
> Jewish librarianship.
>
> Born on May 15, 1895 [some sources say 1888], Fanny Goldstein devoted her
> life to books and community. She was the first female Judaica librarian and
> the first woman to direct a branch library in Massachusetts, where she was
> head of Boston's West End Branch for many years. A prominent figure in the
> Boston Jewish community, she is best known as the founder of Jewish Book
> Week, which began when Goldstein organized a display of Jewish books at the
> Boston Public Library in 1925.
>
> *Heidi Rabinowitz Estrin* has served AJL and the profession of Judaica
> librarianship in numerous capacities and with great distinction for many
> years.  Heidi was President of the Association of Jewish Libraries
> (2012-2014) in a tenure distinguished by inclusivity, strength, and
> candor.  Heidi was the chairperson of the Public Relations Committee
> (2005-2010) and the Sydney Taylor Book Award Committee (2004-2006).  In
> addition, she serves on the AJL Strategic Planning Committee.
>
> Heidi has taken the lead in increasing the visibility of AJL.  Heidi
> oversaw the recording and editing of podcasts of AJL conference sessions
> and posted them online.  She regularly posts photographs, notifications,
> and announcements about AJL on Facebook and other social media and monitors
> them to maintain an active engagement with the AJL and Jewish bibliophile
> communities.  Recently, Heidi has regularly maintained the AJL website and
> has served as the go-to person for website changes at
> www.jewishlibraries.org.
>
> Heidi has been instrumental in promoting Jewish literature.  She has
> interviewed numerous authors on her *Book of Life: a Podcast about Jewish
> People and the Books We Read [link to: www.bookoflifepodcast.com
> <http://www.bookoflifepodcast.com/>] *and carefully edited those
> interviews into lively listening for lovers of Jewish books everywhere.
> Having just celebrated its tenth year, these extraordinary podcasts are
> notable for their thoughtful engagement with Jewish texts and their
> authors.   Heidi also spearheaded *AJL Reads [link to:
> http://jewishlibraries.org/content.php?page=AJL_Reads
> <http://jewishlibraries.org/content.php?page=AJL_Reads>], *a call-in book
> club for discussion among members around a given book.
>
> And in addition to all of her AJL activities, Heidi works as the Library
> Director and Media Specialist at Congregation B’nai Israel in Boca Raton,
> Florida.  Heidi also has been the long-term president of the South Florida
> Chapter of the Association of Jewish Libraries (link to: www.sfajl.org),
>  tirelessly doing all she can to keep this disparate group together and to
> bring AJL’s message and mission to the South Florida region.
>
> To all of these many tasks and initiatives, Heidi brings her

Re: [ha-Safran] 2016 Fanny Goldstein Merit Award

2016-01-22 Thread Rose Shoshanah Seidman 
Congratulations!,  this is the best news of the day!  

Heidi, thanks again a million times for all your help thse last few weeks. We 
are all grateful for your commitment

Cheers

Shoshanah

Sent from my iPad
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Re: [ha-Safran] 2016 Fanny Goldstein Merit Award

2016-01-22 Thread Steven M. Bergson 
Yasher koach, Heidi! :)
 

  From: Fred Isaac <fisaa...@gmail.com>
 To: "Taub, Aaron" <a...@loc.gov> 
Cc: "hasaf...@lists.service.ohio-state.edu" 
<hasaf...@lists.service.ohio-state.edu>
 Sent: Friday, January 22, 2016 11:49 AM
 Subject: Re: [ha-Safran] 2016 Fanny Goldstein Merit Award
   
Can we say it loudly enough? 
Hurrah, Hurrah!! And a couple of Yippees just to be clear.
Congratulations to Heidi. And thanks to Aaron and the committee.
Fred Isaac
On Fri, Jan 22, 2016 at 8:26 AM, Taub, Aaron <a...@loc.gov> wrote:

Dear Colleagues, Congratulations to Heidi Estrin on winning the 2016 Fanny 
Goldstein Merit Award!  A citation is below.  And many thanks to all of the 
committee members for their thoughtful deliberation.  Best wishes,Aaron Taub, 
Chairperson On behalf of the Fanny Goldstein Merit Award CommitteeEtta 
GoldHeidi LernerJoyce LevineAaron Taub  

 The Fanny Goldstein Merit Award Committee of the Association of Jewish 
Libraries (AJL) is delighted to announce that Heidi Rabinowitz Estrin is the 
winner of the 2016 Fanny Goldstein Merit Award [link to 
http://jewishlibraries.org/content.php?page=Fanny_Goldstein_Merit_Award].   The 
Fanny Goldstein Merit Award, named for the librarian, social activist and 
founder of National Jewish Book Month, is bestowed in recognition of loyal and 
ongoing contributions to the Association and to the profession of Jewish 
librarianship. Born on May 15, 1895 [some sources say 1888], Fanny Goldstein 
devoted her life to books and community. She was the first female Judaica 
librarian and the first woman to direct a branch library in Massachusetts, 
where she was head of Boston's West End Branch for many years. A prominent 
figure in the Boston Jewish community, she is best known as the founder of 
Jewish Book Week, which began when Goldstein organized a display of Jewish 
books at the Boston Public Library in 1925. Heidi Rabinowitz Estrin has served 
AJL and the profession of Judaica librarianship in numerous capacities and with 
great distinction for many years.  Heidi was President of the Association of 
Jewish Libraries (2012-2014) in a tenure distinguished by inclusivity, 
strength, and candor.  Heidi was the chairperson of the Public Relations 
Committee (2005-2010) and the Sydney Taylor Book Award Committee (2004-2006).  
In addition, she serves on the AJL Strategic Planning Committee. Heidi has 
taken the lead in increasing the visibility of AJL.  Heidi oversaw the 
recording and editing of podcasts of AJL conference sessions and posted them 
online.  She regularly posts photographs, notifications, and announcements 
about AJL on Facebook and other social media and monitors them to maintain an 
active engagement with the AJL and Jewish bibliophile communities.  Recently, 
Heidi has regularly maintained the AJL website and has served as the go-to 
person for website changes at www.jewishlibraries.org.   Heidi has been 
instrumental in promoting Jewish literature.  She has interviewed numerous 
authors on her Book of Life: a Podcast about Jewish People and the Books We 
Read [link to: www.bookoflifepodcast.com] and carefully edited those interviews 
into lively listening for lovers of Jewish books everywhere.  Having just 
celebrated its tenth year, these extraordinary podcasts are notable for their 
thoughtful engagement with Jewish texts and their authors.   Heidi also 
spearheaded AJL Reads [link to: 
http://jewishlibraries.org/content.php?page=AJL_Reads], a call-in book club for 
discussion among members around a given book. And in addition to all of her AJL 
activities, Heidi works as the Library Director and Media Specialist at 
Congregation B’nai Israel in Boca Raton, Florida.  Heidi also has been the 
long-term president of the South Florida Chapter of the Association of Jewish 
Libraries (link to: www.sfajl.org),  tirelessly doing all she can to keep this 
disparate group together and to bring AJL’s message and mission to the South 
Florida region.   To all of these many tasks and initiatives, Heidi brings her 
characteristic warmth, wisdom, and vision.  The Committee offers its deepest 
thanks to Heidi Rabinowitz Estrin for all of her many contributions to AJL and 
the field of Judaica librarianship and wishes her continued success for many 
years to come.  
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Re: [ha-Safran] 2016 Fanny Goldstein Merit Award

2016-01-22 Thread Rachel Leket-Mor 
Fantastic news! So well deserved!
Mazel Tov, Heidi!!!
Rachel


From: Hasafran [mailto:hasafran-boun...@lists.osu.edu] On Behalf Of Michelle 
Chesner
Sent: Friday, January 22, 2016 11:23 AM
To: Steven M. Bergson
Cc: Hasafran Listserv
Subject: Re: [ha-Safran] 2016 Fanny Goldstein Merit Award

So incredibly appropriate.  Congratulations, Heidi, and thank you for your 
tremendous work on behalf of AJL!

Michelle

On Fri, Jan 22, 2016 at 1:03 PM, Steven M. Bergson 
<safran-...@yahoo.com<mailto:safran-...@yahoo.com>> wrote:
Yasher koach, Heidi! :)



From: Fred Isaac <fisaa...@gmail.com<mailto:fisaa...@gmail.com>>
To: "Taub, Aaron" <a...@loc.gov<mailto:a...@loc.gov>>
Cc: 
"hasaf...@lists.service.ohio-state.edu<mailto:hasaf...@lists.service.ohio-state.edu>"
 
<hasaf...@lists.service.ohio-state.edu<mailto:hasaf...@lists.service.ohio-state.edu>>
Sent: Friday, January 22, 2016 11:49 AM
Subject: Re: [ha-Safran] 2016 Fanny Goldstein Merit Award

Can we say it loudly enough?

Hurrah, Hurrah!! And a couple of Yippees just to be clear.

Congratulations to Heidi. And thanks to Aaron and the committee.

Fred Isaac

On Fri, Jan 22, 2016 at 8:26 AM, Taub, Aaron 
<a...@loc.gov<mailto:a...@loc.gov>> wrote:
Dear Colleagues,

Congratulations to Heidi Estrin on winning the 2016 Fanny Goldstein Merit 
Award!  A citation is below.  And many thanks to all of the committee members 
for their thoughtful deliberation.


Best wishes,
Aaron Taub, Chairperson

On behalf of the Fanny Goldstein Merit Award Committee
Etta Gold
Heidi Lerner
Joyce Levine
Aaron Taub




The Fanny Goldstein Merit Award Committee of the Association of Jewish 
Libraries (AJL) is delighted to announce that Heidi Rabinowitz Estrin is the 
winner of the 2016 Fanny Goldstein Merit Award [link to 
http://jewishlibraries.org/content.php?page=Fanny_Goldstein_Merit_Award].   The 
Fanny Goldstein Merit Award, named for the librarian, social activist and 
founder of National Jewish Book Month, is bestowed in recognition of loyal and 
ongoing contributions to the Association and to the profession of Jewish 
librarianship.

Born on May 15, 1895 [some sources say 1888], Fanny Goldstein devoted her life 
to books and community. She was the first female Judaica librarian and the 
first woman to direct a branch library in Massachusetts, where she was head of 
Boston's West End Branch for many years. A prominent figure in the Boston 
Jewish community, she is best known as the founder of Jewish Book Week, which 
began when Goldstein organized a display of Jewish books at the Boston Public 
Library in 1925.

Heidi Rabinowitz Estrin has served AJL and the profession of Judaica 
librarianship in numerous capacities and with great distinction for many years. 
 Heidi was President of the Association of Jewish Libraries (2012-2014) in a 
tenure distinguished by inclusivity, strength, and candor.  Heidi was the 
chairperson of the Public Relations Committee (2005-2010) and the Sydney Taylor 
Book Award Committee (2004-2006).  In addition, she serves on the AJL Strategic 
Planning Committee.

Heidi has taken the lead in increasing the visibility of AJL.  Heidi oversaw 
the recording and editing of podcasts of AJL conference sessions and posted 
them online.  She regularly posts photographs, notifications, and announcements 
about AJL on Facebook and other social media and monitors them to maintain an 
active engagement with the AJL and Jewish bibliophile communities.  Recently, 
Heidi has regularly maintained the AJL website and has served as the go-to 
person for website changes at 
www.jewishlibraries.org<http://www.jewishlibraries.org/>.

Heidi has been instrumental in promoting Jewish literature.  She has 
interviewed numerous authors on her Book of Life: a Podcast about Jewish People 
and the Books We Read [link to: 
www.bookoflifepodcast.com<http://www.bookoflifepodcast.com/>] and carefully 
edited those interviews into lively listening for lovers of Jewish books 
everywhere.  Having just celebrated its tenth year, these extraordinary 
podcasts are notable for their thoughtful engagement with Jewish texts and 
their authors.   Heidi also spearheaded AJL Reads [link to: 
http://jewishlibraries.org/content.php?page=AJL_Reads], a call-in book club for 
discussion among members around a given book.

And in addition to all of her AJL activities, Heidi works as the Library 
Director and Media Specialist at Congregation B’nai Israel in Boca Raton, 
Florida.  Heidi also has been the long-term president of the South Florida 
Chapter of the Association of Jewish Libraries (link to: 
www.sfajl.org<http://www.sfajl.org/>),  tirelessly doing all she can to keep 
this disparate group together and to bring AJL’s message and mission to the 
So

Re: [ha-Safran] 2016 Fanny Goldstein Merit Award

2016-01-22 Thread Fred Isaac 
Can we say it loudly enough?

Hurrah, Hurrah!! And a couple of Yippees just to be clear.

Congratulations to Heidi. And thanks to Aaron and the committee.

Fred Isaac

On Fri, Jan 22, 2016 at 8:26 AM, Taub, Aaron  wrote:

> Dear Colleagues,
>
>
>
> Congratulations to Heidi Estrin on winning the 2016 Fanny Goldstein Merit
> Award!  A citation is below.  And many thanks to all of the committee
> members for their thoughtful deliberation.
>
>
>
>
>
> Best wishes,
>
> Aaron Taub, Chairperson
>
>
>
> On behalf of the Fanny Goldstein Merit Award Committee
>
> Etta Gold
>
> Heidi Lerner
>
> Joyce Levine
>
> Aaron Taub
>
>
>
>
>
>
> 
>
>
>
> The Fanny Goldstein Merit Award Committee of the Association of Jewish
> Libraries (AJL) is delighted to announce that *Heidi Rabinowitz Estrin*
> is the winner of the 2016 Fanny Goldstein Merit Award [link to
> http://jewishlibraries.org/content.php?page=Fanny_Goldstein_Merit_Award].
>   The Fanny Goldstein Merit Award, named for the librarian, social activist
> and founder of National Jewish Book Month, is bestowed in recognition of
> loyal and ongoing contributions to the Association and to the profession of
> Jewish librarianship.
>
>
>
> Born on May 15, 1895 [some sources say 1888], Fanny Goldstein devoted her
> life to books and community. She was the first female Judaica librarian and
> the first woman to direct a branch library in Massachusetts, where she was
> head of Boston's West End Branch for many years. A prominent figure in the
> Boston Jewish community, she is best known as the founder of Jewish Book
> Week, which began when Goldstein organized a display of Jewish books at the
> Boston Public Library in 1925.
>
>
>
> *Heidi Rabinowitz Estrin* has served AJL and the profession of Judaica
> librarianship in numerous capacities and with great distinction for many
> years.  Heidi was President of the Association of Jewish Libraries
> (2012-2014) in a tenure distinguished by inclusivity, strength, and
> candor.  Heidi was the chairperson of the Public Relations Committee
> (2005-2010) and the Sydney Taylor Book Award Committee (2004-2006).  In
> addition, she serves on the AJL Strategic Planning Committee.
>
>
>
> Heidi has taken the lead in increasing the visibility of AJL.  Heidi
> oversaw the recording and editing of podcasts of AJL conference sessions
> and posted them online.  She regularly posts photographs, notifications,
> and announcements about AJL on Facebook and other social media and monitors
> them to maintain an active engagement with the AJL and Jewish bibliophile
> communities.  Recently, Heidi has regularly maintained the AJL website and
> has served as the go-to person for website changes at
> www.jewishlibraries.org.
>
>
>
> Heidi has been instrumental in promoting Jewish literature.  She has
> interviewed numerous authors on her *Book of Life: a Podcast about Jewish
> People and the Books We Read [link to: www.bookoflifepodcast.com
> ] *and carefully edited those
> interviews into lively listening for lovers of Jewish books everywhere.
> Having just celebrated its tenth year, these extraordinary podcasts are
> notable for their thoughtful engagement with Jewish texts and their
> authors.   Heidi also spearheaded *AJL Reads [link to:
> http://jewishlibraries.org/content.php?page=AJL_Reads
> ], *a call-in book
> club for discussion among members around a given book.
>
>
>
> And in addition to all of her AJL activities, Heidi works as the Library
> Director and Media Specialist at Congregation B’nai Israel in Boca Raton,
> Florida.  Heidi also has been the long-term president of the South Florida
> Chapter of the Association of Jewish Libraries (link to: www.sfajl.org),
>  tirelessly doing all she can to keep this disparate group together and to
> bring AJL’s message and mission to the South Florida region.
>
>
>
> To all of these many tasks and initiatives, Heidi brings her
> characteristic warmth, wisdom, and vision.  The Committee offers its
> deepest thanks to Heidi Rabinowitz Estrin for all of her many contributions
> to AJL and the field of Judaica librarianship and wishes her continued
> success for many years to come.
>
>
>
>
>
> __
> Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran are those of the individual
> author
> and are not necessarily endorsed by the Association of Jewish Libraries
> (AJL)
> ==
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> To join Ha-Safran, update or change your subscription, etc. - click here:
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Re: [ha-Safran] 2016 Fanny Goldstein Merit Award

2016-01-22 Thread Joy Kingsolver 
Mazel tov to Heidi!  A well-deserved award. Heidi has always inspired AJL
to look to the future and try new things.

Joy Kingsolver

On Fri, Jan 22, 2016 at 10:26 AM, Taub, Aaron  wrote:

> Dear Colleagues,
>
>
>
> Congratulations to Heidi Estrin on winning the 2016 Fanny Goldstein Merit
> Award!  A citation is below.  And many thanks to all of the committee
> members for their thoughtful deliberation.
>
>
>
>
>
> Best wishes,
>
> Aaron Taub, Chairperson
>
>
>
> On behalf of the Fanny Goldstein Merit Award Committee
>
> Etta Gold
>
> Heidi Lerner
>
> Joyce Levine
>
> Aaron Taub
>
>
>
>
>
>
> 
>
>
>
> The Fanny Goldstein Merit Award Committee of the Association of Jewish
> Libraries (AJL) is delighted to announce that *Heidi Rabinowitz Estrin*
> is the winner of the 2016 Fanny Goldstein Merit Award [link to
> http://jewishlibraries.org/content.php?page=Fanny_Goldstein_Merit_Award].
>   The Fanny Goldstein Merit Award, named for the librarian, social activist
> and founder of National Jewish Book Month, is bestowed in recognition of
> loyal and ongoing contributions to the Association and to the profession of
> Jewish librarianship.
>
>
>
> Born on May 15, 1895 [some sources say 1888], Fanny Goldstein devoted her
> life to books and community. She was the first female Judaica librarian and
> the first woman to direct a branch library in Massachusetts, where she was
> head of Boston's West End Branch for many years. A prominent figure in the
> Boston Jewish community, she is best known as the founder of Jewish Book
> Week, which began when Goldstein organized a display of Jewish books at the
> Boston Public Library in 1925.
>
>
>
> *Heidi Rabinowitz Estrin* has served AJL and the profession of Judaica
> librarianship in numerous capacities and with great distinction for many
> years.  Heidi was President of the Association of Jewish Libraries
> (2012-2014) in a tenure distinguished by inclusivity, strength, and
> candor.  Heidi was the chairperson of the Public Relations Committee
> (2005-2010) and the Sydney Taylor Book Award Committee (2004-2006).  In
> addition, she serves on the AJL Strategic Planning Committee.
>
>
>
> Heidi has taken the lead in increasing the visibility of AJL.  Heidi
> oversaw the recording and editing of podcasts of AJL conference sessions
> and posted them online.  She regularly posts photographs, notifications,
> and announcements about AJL on Facebook and other social media and monitors
> them to maintain an active engagement with the AJL and Jewish bibliophile
> communities.  Recently, Heidi has regularly maintained the AJL website and
> has served as the go-to person for website changes at
> www.jewishlibraries.org.
>
>
>
> Heidi has been instrumental in promoting Jewish literature.  She has
> interviewed numerous authors on her *Book of Life: a Podcast about Jewish
> People and the Books We Read [link to: www.bookoflifepodcast.com
> ] *and carefully edited those
> interviews into lively listening for lovers of Jewish books everywhere.
> Having just celebrated its tenth year, these extraordinary podcasts are
> notable for their thoughtful engagement with Jewish texts and their
> authors.   Heidi also spearheaded *AJL Reads [link to:
> http://jewishlibraries.org/content.php?page=AJL_Reads
> ], *a call-in book
> club for discussion among members around a given book.
>
>
>
> And in addition to all of her AJL activities, Heidi works as the Library
> Director and Media Specialist at Congregation B’nai Israel in Boca Raton,
> Florida.  Heidi also has been the long-term president of the South Florida
> Chapter of the Association of Jewish Libraries (link to: www.sfajl.org),
>  tirelessly doing all she can to keep this disparate group together and to
> bring AJL’s message and mission to the South Florida region.
>
>
>
> To all of these many tasks and initiatives, Heidi brings her
> characteristic warmth, wisdom, and vision.  The Committee offers its
> deepest thanks to Heidi Rabinowitz Estrin for all of her many contributions
> to AJL and the field of Judaica librarianship and wishes her continued
> success for many years to come.
>
>
>
>
>
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Re: [ha-Safran] 2016 Fanny Goldstein Merit Award

2016-01-22 Thread Lisa Silverman 
This is great news! Congratulations, Heidi. I look forward to seeing you 
receive your award in Charleston.

Lisa

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Dear Colleagues,

Congratulations to Heidi Estrin on winning the 2016 Fanny Goldstein Merit 
Award!  A citation is below.  And many thanks to all of the committee members 
for their thoughtful deliberation.


Best wishes,
Aaron Taub, Chairperson

On behalf of the Fanny Goldstein Merit Award Committee
Etta Gold
Heidi Lerner
Joyce Levine
Aaron Taub




The Fanny Goldstein Merit Award Committee of the Association of Jewish 
Libraries (AJL) is delighted to announce that Heidi Rabinowitz Estrin is the 
winner of the 2016 Fanny Goldstein Merit Award [link to 
http://jewishlibraries.org/content.php?page=Fanny_Goldstein_Merit_Award].   The 
Fanny Goldstein Merit Award, named for the librarian, social activist and 
founder of National Jewish Book Month, is bestowed in recognition of loyal and 
ongoing contributions to the Association and to the profession of Jewish 
librarianship.

Born on May 15, 1895 [some sources say 1888], Fanny Goldstein devoted her life 
to books and community. She was the first female Judaica librarian and the 
first woman to direct a branch library in Massachusetts, where she was head of 
Boston's West End Branch for many years. A prominent figure in the Boston 
Jewish community, she is best known as the founder of Jewish Book Week, which 
began when Goldstein organized a display of Jewish books at the Boston Public 
Library in 1925.

Heidi Rabinowitz Estrin has served AJL and the profession of Judaica 
librarianship in numerous capacities and with great distinction for many years. 
 Heidi was President of the Association of Jewish Libraries (2012-2014) in a 
tenure distinguished by inclusivity, strength, and candor.  Heidi was the 
chairperson of the Public Relations Committee (2005-2010) and the Sydney Taylor 
Book Award Committee (2004-2006).  In addition, she serves on the AJL Strategic 
Planning Committee.

Heidi has taken the lead in increasing the visibility of AJL.  Heidi oversaw 
the recording and editing of podcasts of AJL conference sessions and posted 
them online.  She regularly posts photographs, notifications, and announcements 
about AJL on Facebook and other social media and monitors them to maintain an 
active engagement with the AJL and Jewish bibliophile communities.  Recently, 
Heidi has regularly maintained the AJL website and has served as the go-to 
person for website changes at 
www.jewishlibraries.org.

Heidi has been instrumental in promoting Jewish literature.  She has 
interviewed numerous authors on her Book of Life: a Podcast about Jewish People 
and the Books We Read [link to: 
www.bookoflifepodcast.com] and carefully 
edited those interviews into lively listening for lovers of Jewish books 
everywhere.  Having just celebrated its tenth year, these extraordinary 
podcasts are notable for their thoughtful engagement with Jewish texts and 
their authors.   Heidi also spearheaded AJL Reads [link to: 
http://jewishlibraries.org/content.php?page=AJL_Reads], a call-in book club for 
discussion among members around a given book.

And in addition to all of her AJL activities, Heidi works as the Library 
Director and Media Specialist at Congregation B'nai Israel in Boca Raton, 
Florida.  Heidi also has been the long-term president of the South Florida 
Chapter of the Association of Jewish Libraries (link to: 
www.sfajl.org),  tirelessly doing all she can to keep 
this disparate group together and to bring AJL's message and mission to the 
South Florida region.

To all of these many tasks and initiatives, Heidi brings her characteristic 
warmth, wisdom, and vision.  The Committee offers its deepest thanks to Heidi 
Rabinowitz Estrin for all of her many contributions to AJL and the field of 
Judaica librarianship and wishes her continued success for many years to come.


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Re: [ha-Safran] 2016 Fanny Goldstein Merit Award

2016-01-22 Thread rita saccal 
Congratulations Heidi!!!

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