[ha-Safran]: A new Chanukah miracle!

2010-12-01 Thread Levine, Joyce
The AJL survey has been yielding impressive results, but it was set to close before some of you filled it out. But then -- something amazing happened! A Chanukah miracle! We were able to squeeze another 8 days out of it, so that those who didn't get a chance to do this important deed could

[ha-Safran]: Jewish CD Reviews

2010-12-01 Thread Klezcorner
I am proud to announce that our new CD, Jewish Soul is featured in the current issue of The Jewish Week in New York. This is the link to their online review: http://www.thejewishweek.com/special_sections/special_holiday_issues/la_jewish_soul It is also available at The Los Angeles Jewish

RE: [ha-Safran]: Reminder - deadline for next Newsletter issue

2010-12-01 Thread Kolodney, Uri
Oh, it looks like it should be htm at the end instead of html. Thanks for noticing! Uri Here's the correct one: http://www.jewishlibraries.org/ajlweb/publications/newsletter.htm --- Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran are those of the individual author and are not necessarily endorsed

[ha-Safran]: Retirement

2010-12-01 Thread Ruth Rin
Dear safranim, I am writing to let you know that I will be retiring from my position as Hebraica Cataloging Librarian at University of Pennsylvania, effective January 2011, after thirty-six years. Hag sameah and best wishes to all of you! Ruth A. Rin Hebraica Cataloging Librarian,

[ha-Safran]: Segula Magazine (again)

2010-12-01 Thread Andrea Rapp
A heads-up to all: We've received only two issues of Segula after paying for a year's subscription. I understand there were problems with getting the English edition out, and I've written twice to inquire about it and received no reply. Andrea --- Messages and opinions expressed on

[ha-Safran]: Winners Announced for the J.I. Segal Awards 2010

2010-12-01 Thread Karen Biskin
The Jewish Public Library is pleased to announce the recipients of the prestigious J.I. Segal Awards 2010 in eight categories on Jewish themes. The winners are as follows: Dr. Hirsch and Dora Rosenfeld Prize for Yiddish and Hebrew Literature: Co-winner: Prof. David E. Fishman (editor) for

RE: [ha-Safran]: 3,548 Library Lovers Celebrate Jewish Library

2010-12-01 Thread Toby Harris
Another yasher koach to Heidi! We had so much fun doing it and it makes library advocacy so much easier when we can show we're part of something bigger! Many thanks! Toby Harris, Librarian Temple De Hirsch Sinai 1522 E. Pike Street Seattle, WA 98122 206-315-7398 Seattle 206-315-8486, Ext

[ha-Safran]: More Holocaust Books Available: Part III

2010-12-01 Thread Dan Wyman
Dear Friends-- Happy Chanukah! We have just published the final installment of our 700+ item Holocaust catalog. You may now view Catalog 117, Part III of our Holocaust Catalog, online at http://www.danwymanbooks.com/holo5part3.htm. In addition to our online presence, we will also be