[ha-Safran]: New: Learn Hebrew Chanukah Video

2011-11-13 Thread Jacob Richman
Hi Everyone! I created a new learn Hebrew video about Chanukah. You can view the video on the website at: http://www.in-hebrew.co.il/videos/index.html or directly on Youtube at: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3EEyF45pn4w If you enjoy the video, please share it with friends and give it a like on

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2011-11-13 Thread Daniel Deutsch
I have what is probably a very simple question and hopefully someone can guide me in the right direction. Thank you in advance. We are a Jewish not for profit with a collection of a few hundred, short inspirational articles that we have published and emailed to subscribers. We now would like

[ha-Safran]: Patron seeks androgynous artistic images of Jewish God

2011-11-13 Thread Patricia Fenton
Dear friends, I need your help with this, please. Our patron is looking for images of God in art - painting, sculpture, etc., which are either androgynous or female. The patron isn't looking for goddess images, but images of the Jewish/Christian/Muslim One God. Thank you for your help, Pat

[ha-Safran]: New Jewish novelist recommended

2011-11-13 Thread Lisa Silverman
Hi Safranim, I would like to recommend the author Wendy Dubow Polins, who speaks to groups about her new literary novel, Fare Forward and recently opened up the Dallas Book Fair. She is an engaging speaker and a pleasure to work with. (She is from the Boston area, but has events planned

[ha-Safran]: Save the date- December 5th, 2011

2011-11-13 Thread Rita Lifton
The Association of Jewish Libraries' New York Metropolitan Area Chapter (AJL-NYMA) will hold its 2011 Fall Conference on Monday, December 5th, 9:00 am-1 pm, at Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion, 1 West 4th Street (between Broadway and Mercer Street), New York City. The topic

[ha-Safran]: Bookfair follow-up

2011-11-13 Thread Amy Wissoker Graham
Thanks to everyone who responded to my question about bookfair vendors. Here are the suggestions I got: Apparently Cathy from Sayfair works for another company but can still be contacted atsayf...@aol.com. Interestingly, I just received an email from Sayfair, advertising

[ha-Safran]: Available: Books in Hebrew Bible New Catalog

2011-11-13 Thread Dan Wyman
Dear Friends, We have just published online our latest catalog, almost 200 titles in Hebrew Bible. Please browse the catalog here: http://www.danwymanbooks.com/bible2.htm Please also be aware that we are switching over to a new email distribution system and will be sending out a test email

[ha-Safran]: Highly recommended

2011-11-13 Thread Etta D. Gold
We recently had a successful and enthralling program here at Beth Am - a very special musical/meditative presentation by the creator of this wonderful CD: Andrew Susman. Please check on the website and give yourself a treat (you may even want to bring Andy to your venue!). The Megiddo

[ha-Safran]: Writer's Group

2011-11-13 Thread Rachel Kamin
Does anyone host a Writer's Critique Group at their library or synagogue? We are trying to start a peer-led group for our congregants and would appreciate any suggestions, ideas, and advice. Many thanks, Rachel Kamin, Director The Joseph and Mae Gray Cultural Learning Center North

[ha-Safran]: New judaica title from Turkey

2011-11-13 Thread RIFAT BALI
Dear list members Please note our new publication of Judaic interest here below. Vitali Hakko, My Life. Vakko Libra Books, Istanbul, 2011, 176 p. hardcover ISBN: 97860564326440 US$ 60.00 Postage is excluded, payment is by credit card. Please let us know if you wish to order. Sincerely,

[ha-Safran]: Nov/Dec 2011 AJL News Reviews are now online

2011-11-13 Thread Kolodney, Uri
Dear ha-Safran subscribers, The new AJL News and AJL Reviews issues are now posted on the AJL website at: http://www.jewishlibraries.org/main/Publications/NewsReviews.aspx Please don't hesitate to email me with any questions or concerns. Thanks, Uri Uri Kolodney AJL News / AJL

[ha-Safran]: Joan Nathan Event

2011-11-13 Thread Anne-Marie Belinfante
On Tuesday Nov 16th Joan Nathan will be speaking at the New York Public Library Stephen A. Schwarzman Building (5th Ave at 42nd Street). For details follow link below : http://nypl.convio.net/site/MessageViewer?em_id=25104.0dlv_id=0 Anne-Marie Belinfante Dorot Jewish Division NYPL ---

[ha-Safran]: Maariv Newspaper

2011-11-13 Thread Marcie Eskin
When we recently attempted to subscribe to the Maariv Hebrew weekly newspaper (American ed.) we were informed that it is no longer being distributed. Is anyone subscribing to a print edition of Maariv and if so which one and through which distributor? Thanks, Marcie Eskin, Assistant

[ha-Safran]: Request for editor: UPDATE

2011-11-13 Thread Michelle Chesner
Thank you all for your quick and overwhelming response! I have sent the names that I received onward...thank you all so much! Michelle --- Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran are those of the individual author and are not necessarily endorsed by the Association of Jewish Libraries

[ha-Safran]: Quote from Moses Mendelsohn from Midrash?

2011-11-13 Thread Hirsch, David
Dear Safranim One of our faculty members is trying to find a Midrashic origin for a quote from Moses Mendelssohn which goes something like: When I was born, my future wife was also named, but at the same time it was said that she would be humpbacked. Can anyone help with the Midrashic origin

[ha-Safran]: New publication - Nov. 13, 11

2011-11-13 Thread RIFAT BALI
Dear list members, I would like to bring to your attention the following new publication: Evangelia Balta Mehmet Olmez (Eds.), Between Religion and Language: Turkish-Speaking Christians, Jews and Greek-Speaking Muslims and Catholics in the Ottoman Empire, Istanbul, 2011, ISBN

[ha-Safran]: Learn Hebrew Chanukah Phrases

2011-11-13 Thread Jacob Richman
Hi Everyone! I created a new Learn Hebrew Phrases album on Facebook for Chanukah. The are 26 phrases including Hebrew with Nikud, English translations and transliterations. The address is: http://on.fb.me/learn-hebrew-chanukah-phrases You do not have to be a Facebook member to view the images

[ha-Safran]: Free movies part 5

2011-11-13 Thread sal kluger
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Re: [ha-Safran]: Patron seeks androgynous artistic images of

2011-11-13 Thread Rachel Fischer
Jewish God X-Original-To: Hasafran@lists.acs.ohio-state.edu X-Authority-Analysis: v=2.0 cv=JOm5Qr2b c=1 sm=0 a=ugFvkfIBRL/WdPz6TiXDkA==:17 a=nDghuxUhq_wA:10 a=kj9zAlcOel0A:10 a=HZJGGiqL:8 a=-oLn3OYq:8 a=Vt2AcnKq:8 a=pSZzf3RB:8 a=YDGE2PFeig8VQwbjZ5oA:9 a=xyVMSXQYD1BB35V2eswA:7