RE: [ha-Safran]: New Journal

2010-03-09 Thread Shoshanah Rose Seidman
It was available when we bought Be-tipul (the Israeli version - the original one by the way- of In Treatment) The other DVD that is available is Merhak negi'ah that was shown at different Israeli film festivals this past fall. Shoshanah Seidman Selector Jewish Studies, Northwestern University

[ha-Safran]: Box lunches and dinners at the AJL 2009

2009-06-29 Thread Shoshanah Rose Seidman
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[ha-Safran]: RE: AJL Conference transportation

2009-06-24 Thread Shoshanah Rose Seidman
Hi: I shall share my answer to Judy's questions to everyone so you do not waste your time writing again and again. 1. Public transportation: The best stop on the Blue line from O'Hare to downtown to reach the hotel is the Grand Street station (Grand State – 10 E. Grand Street) The

[ha-Safran]: Transportation information

2009-06-21 Thread Shoshanah Rose Seidman
Dear attendees to the 44th AJL annual convention - held in Chicago July 5th-8th. To all the attendees who have asked for transportation options, especially those arriving at Midway Airport - here is a document that lists the many options - hope one is good for you. Shoshanah Seidman Selector

[ha-Safran]: AJL 2009 in Chicago - transportation to airport

2009-06-21 Thread Shoshanah Rose Seidman
. Let us know if you are interested. Shoshanah Seidman Selector Jewish Studies, Northwestern University Co-chair AJL2009 in Chicago 847-491-7585 -Original Message- From: Shoshanah Rose Seidman [mailto:sseid...@northwestern.edu] Sent: Wednesday, June 17, 2009 12:04 PM To: 'ha-safran' Subject

[ha-Safran]: AJL 2009 in Chicago - transportation to airport

2009-06-17 Thread Shoshanah Rose Seidman
Dear colleagues: When we started advertising the convention, we had talked about helping the attendees to the convention by offering transportation back to O'Hare on Wednesday July 8th The possibility is still valid 1. the ride will cost $10.00/person if we have at least 40 people going to

[ha-Safran]: AJL 2009 in Chicago - notes for attendees

2009-06-15 Thread Shoshanah Rose Seidman
The convention is fast approaching and we thought we would share with you some information we gave earlier about sights and how to reach the convention hotel. See you soon, Shoshanah Seidman Co-chair AJL 2009 in Chicago TOURS AND CHICAGO HIGHLIGHTS Did you know that skyscrapers were invented

[ha-Safran]: AJL 2009 in Chicago - we are planning for

2009-01-20 Thread Shoshanah Rose Seidman
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[ha-Safran]: AJL2009 in Chicago - programming Berlin

2008-12-11 Thread Shoshanah Rose Seidman
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[ha-Safran]: AJL 2009 in Chicago - RAS programming

2008-11-21 Thread Shoshanah Rose Seidman
To AJL RAS members: At our membership meeting in Cleveland last June among the requests for programs was one for a CRL (Center for Research Libraries) presentation/update. We would like to know how many of you work in institutions that are members of CRL, or are thinking of joining, or are

[ha-Safran]: AJL 2009 in Chicago - Programming reminder -

2008-11-11 Thread Shoshanah Rose Seidman
deadline of Dec. 1st 2008 X-Original-To: Hasafran@lists.acs.ohio-state.edu X-Mailer: QUALCOMM Windows Eudora Version 7.1.0.9 X-Spam-Score: 1.30 (*) [Tag at 5.00] MISSING_SUBJECT X-CanItPRO-Stream: lists X-Canit-Stats-ID: Bayes signature not available X-Scanned-By: CanIt (www . roaringpenguin .

AJL 2009 in Chicago - Dead Sea Scrolls to be on the web

2008-08-27 Thread Shoshanah Rose Seidman
Hi Dear Colleagues: I just read this article that was forwarded to me by one of my colleagues. I wonder if someone knows enough or knows someone who knows enough to talk to us about that at the AJL convention in Chicago (July 5-8, 2009) http://www.iht.com/articles/2008/08/26/mideast/scrolls.php

Re: [ha-Safran]: AJL 2009 in Chicago - transportation

2008-07-09 Thread shoshanah (rose) seidman
Hi Aaron, Henry and all: There is no bias against mass transit. This is what I suggested in my first email to ha-safran when I sent the URLS. This is where you found the information you just talked about. But, because there is a but like in all good discussion, for those members who prefer

[ha-Safran]: AJL 2009 in Chicago - transportation

2008-07-08 Thread shoshanah (rose) seidman
To all the colleagues: hopefully many of you will join us in Chicago to attend the 44th annual convention of AJL. We know that transportation is always a question and we have looked into offering less expensive options for going to the airports (O'Hare and Midway) We can rent buses that will

[ha-Safran]: AJL 2009 in Chicago - fun things to do

2008-07-08 Thread shoshanah (rose) seidman
Hi: After a few of our AJL members asked about fun things to do in Chicago and mentioned some of the ones they would like to participate in, especially the ones featured below, I thought I should give you the URLs so you know what to look for: If you are coming with your family, you can

[ha-Safran]: Northwestern U. area studies cataloger: please post

2008-07-08 Thread shoshanah (rose) seidman
Dear colleagues: Please share this job ad with your colleagues who might wish to apply or know of someone who might wish to apply. Thank you. Shoshanah Seidman NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY PROFESSIONAL LIBRARIAN VACANCY POSITION: Area Studies Cataloger DEPARTMENT: Bibliographic Services

Re: [ha-Safran]: Chicago convention

2008-07-04 Thread shoshanah (rose) seidman
Aaron and colleagues: To add to what Cheryl wrote - here are the url of both the hotel and the Chicago Transit Authority. On the latter site, you can map your route. We shall also be looking into group air fares. Hopefully we shall find some good options. http://www.sheratonchicago.com/

Re: [ha-Safran]: Great seeing everyone at convention

2008-06-26 Thread shoshanah (rose) seidman
Dear Friends: There is very little that I can add to Cheryl's email besides sending my thanks to the Cleveland team for all their hard work and what they did, to also promise that we shall work as much as they did and to guarantee (as Cheryl did) that you will have a great time in beautiful

Re: [ha-Safran]: The Hasafran mailing list

2008-06-02 Thread shoshanah (rose) seidman
I second Anne's position. I am not on the East Coast but I enjoy knowing what's happening (good events and bereavement), cultural notices (they give us ideas) and political arguments. Please, delete this message and others - it's not so difficult. Shoshanah Seidman Northwestern University

[ha-Safran]: Jobshuk news coverage

2008-04-02 Thread shoshanah (rose) seidman
For our colleagues who are looking for work in Israel - a good place to investigate. Shoshanah Seidman In advance of the April 8th Online International Israel Job Expo, the following articles/press release/flyer has been written about www.JobShuk.com .

[ha-Safran]: Congratulations on a great convention

2007-06-22 Thread shoshanah (rose) seidman
To all the organizers and presenters: Thank you for a great convention. I think everything was very good - the sessions, the atmosphere, the food and the hotel. To all the participants - Thank you for making AJL conventions so informative, friendly and pleasant. I enjoyed myself and realized

[ha-Safran]: Help with request

2006-08-24 Thread shoshanah (rose) seidman
Hi: A patron has asked for books/magazines to give to a 15 yr old boy who, for the last 2 years, has, on his own initiative, attended the after school program at the synagogue near his home. He is Jewish but is not growing in a Jewish home. He is bright, intelligent and has some knowledge

[ha-Safran]: Conventions

2005-07-06 Thread shoshanah (rose) seidman
Even though we have talked a lot about the cost of conventions on many occasions and even carried out a survey, it seems that there are still questions to be asked and possibilities to be investigated. Whatever we do, wherever we go we have to think also about the exhibitors. It was a fact of

[ha-Safran]: Song sung to mother-in-law at weddings

2005-06-15 Thread shoshanah (rose) seidman
Hi, Safranim: A colleague is asking me about a Yiddish song called Mahatenah (???) It's a song that the father of the bride sings to the mother of the groom (his daughter future mother in law) Does anyone have the lyrics? Has it ever been translated into English? Thanks for any information.

[ha-Safran]: fyi - ALA conferences

2004-07-08 Thread shoshanah (rose) seidman
At convention someone talked about coordinating our conventions with ALA conferences. Just received this information (included in a document entitled ALA Conferences: response to post-Orland questions, July 2004). ALA Annual Conferences are currently scheduled in: Chicago (2005, 2009), New