[ha-Safran]: Mishmash books

2010-06-22 Thread Andrea Rapp
Is there Jewish content (besides the dog's name) in this old series of books by Molly Cone? Andrea Rapp --- Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran are those of the individual author and are not necessarily endorsed by the Association of Jewish Libraries (AJL)

[ha-Safran]: Preparing for the Social Media Session at Convention

2010-06-22 Thread Stephanie L Gross
I've been appointed moderator for Diane and Heidi's session. In addition to Heidi's suggestions in her latest post to Hasafran, might I suggest the article I wrote in the February/March 2010 Newsletter Yoohoo­doyou Yahoo? (it's at the very end) and its adaption to the AJL wiki :

[ha-Safran]: Biblical Hebrew text book

2010-06-22 Thread Amalia Warshenbrot
Shalom, I am looking for a text book to teach a non-Jewish high school student Biblical Hebrew. I don't like the book that I've always used. I am looking for suggestions. Thanks Amalia Warshenbrot 704-365-3313 --- Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran are those of the individual author

[ha-Safran]: Suggestions for fiction books about Israel

2010-06-22 Thread Arlene Ratzabi
Hello: I was wondering whether my fellow librarians could make some suggestions for fiction books about Israel/Israel subject matter for first and second grade students. Thank you very much. Arlene Ratzabi Arlene Ratzabi Librarian, Hendel Family Library Westchester Jewish Center Palmer

[ha-Safran]: Seattle--looking for a walking partner

2010-06-22 Thread Deborah Lambert
Hello all, I am looking for a partner who is interested in taking long walks after the evening events in Seattle. After sitting and eating too much during the day, is anyone interested in going for a nice walk after dinner? If so, email me. Deborah Lambert Librarian Tanenbaum Chat Kimel

[ha-Safran]: COTAR Online

2010-06-22 Thread Sivan Garawani
Dear AJL Members, We are glad to announce the launch of the latest database published by Responsa Project: http://www.cotar-online.co.il/home.en-US.aspx COTAR Online is a comprehensive and unique repository of articles which provides answers to fundamental and daily Halachic questions. The

[ha-Safran]: Festschriften Collection

2010-06-22 Thread Schwartz Judaica
Schwartz Judaica is pleased to offer a very important collection of festschriften assembled by R Yisroel Sholom Yosef Friedman, who passed away earlier this year. This is a collection of over 500 festschriften in various languages, dating from 1884 to 2004, perhaps the largest collection of

[ha-Safran]: New Website: Learn English with Jokes and Riddles

2010-06-22 Thread Jacob Richman
Hi Everyone! I have a new website called: Learn English with Jokes and Riddles http://www.learn-english-jr.com There are over 300 jokes and riddles in the database. All jokes and riddles are suitable for all ages. The site allows you to browse through the jokes sequentially or choose a specific

[ha-Safran]: Korczak DVD

2010-06-22 Thread Chaya Wiesman
Dear Safranim, I have been asked to purchase a DVD of the video Korczak with English subtitles. I have been able to find a VHS version of this Holocaust film with English subtitles and a DVD version with Polish subtitles. Can anyone help me find a DVD with English subtitles? Your help is

[ha-Safran]: Swap Artscroll Schottenstein Talmud Bavli?

2010-06-22 Thread Rich Stiebel
Our synagogue library has a partial set of the Mesorah PublicationsEnglish Schottenstein Talmud Bavli. We are trying to fill in our set with the missing tractates. We have extra copies of the following tractates in good condition, which we would like to swap for the tractates we are

[ha-Safran]: New Book

2010-06-22 Thread Benjamin Richler
THE TYRANNY OF TIME By Azariah Ibn Ephraim Ben Joab Of Modena Edited By Dvora Bregman The year: 1481. The place: the town of Vasto in the district of Naples under the rule of King Ferdinand of Spain. R. Azariah ben Ephraim ben Joab of Modena is compelled to abandon the town in

[ha-Safran]: Week 7: Win a $10 Amazon Gift Card

2010-06-22 Thread Heidi Estrin
The Association of Jewish Libraries' annual convention takes place July 4-7 in Seattle, WA, and we want your help spreading the word about the Convention Countdown going on at our blog, People of the Books! Enter the Mention Convention weekly drawing for a $10 Amazon gift card by linking

[ha-Safran]: Need a card catalog?

2010-06-22 Thread Naomi Steinberger
Dear Colleagues, We have four card catalogs that we are happy to give away to anyone who may want it. They are each 12 drawers high and 6 drawers wide. If you are interested in one or all four they are yours for the take. Please be in touch with me to make arrangements. Naomi

[ha-Safran]: Stories about Israel for Primary Grades

2010-06-22 Thread Linda Silver
The Jewish Valuesfinder, www.ajljewishvalues.org, includes many stories about Israel for young children. Here are some (not all) of them: MY COUSIN TAMAR LIVES IN ISRAEL by Michelle Abraham Shapiro. Very easy. IT'S ISRAEL'S BIRTHDAY by Ellen Dietrick. Very easy. BEHOLD THE TREES by Sue

[ha-Safran]: Help with article

2010-06-22 Thread Chaya Wiesman
Dear Safranim, Can anyone get access to the following article? An administrator has asked if I can find it for him. Thank you as always for you invaluable help. Chaya Wiesman Librarian Ramaz Upper School How does one become spiritual? The Spiritual Modeling Inventory of Life Environments

[ha-Safran]: Online webinar focused on service to mobile and

2010-06-22 Thread Stephanie L Gross
remote users X-Original-To: Hasafran@lists.acs.ohio-state.edu X-Authority-Analysis: v=1.1 cv=hVjE12FRt4v4sD2HVuppbi620CRC5en4UNTr7KPd1ng= c=1 sm=0 a=kj9zAlcOel0A:10 a=Rbkyo50JXqmaGVJAYUhP0A==:17 a=Eg6Z694t:8 a=pGLkceIS:8 a=Vt2AcnKq:8 a=pSZzf3RB:8 a=FJlXwR1lAMqY6HYU2NgA:9

[ha-Safran]: Blogging the convention in Seattle

2010-06-22 Thread Heidi Estrin
This year we will be using AJL's Facebook page to blog the Seattle Convention. That means we'll be posting comments, pictures, etc. about the convention as it's happening athttp://facebook.com/jewishlibraries. You do NOT have to join Facebook in order to see this. Anybody can click on the

[ha-Safran]: Seattle Mariners game

2010-06-22 Thread egensler
Thought I'd throw this out to those attending the convention. The Seattle Mariners are playing the KC Royals on Monday night. It's Family Night. It appears that tickets can be purchased for $10 in advance or $11 the day of the game. Anyone interested? Let me know. Maybe we can get a group

RE: [ha-Safran]: Suggestions for fiction books about Israel

2010-06-22 Thread Sussman, Joanna
I'd suggest Anna Levine's Sydney Taylor Notable Book, Jodie's Hanukkah Dig, an archaeology story about a little girl on a dig with her dad in Modi'in. It has a Hanukkah motif but can be read any time of year. Joni Sussman Publisher Kar-Ben Publishing --- Messages and opinions expressed on

RE: [ha-Safran]: Suggestions for fiction books about Israel

2010-06-22 Thread library
Arlene, I like Michelle Edwards's book Chicken Man. The text would be too difficult for first- and second- graders, but this age group enjoys a read-aloud of the book. Even young children can appreciate the values exemplified by the main character. The discussion can be tailored to that age