Re: [ha-Safran] Library intern

2014-09-03 Thread Anna M Levia
Daniel, I don't understand the strenuous objections of you and your esteemed colleagues. The cash-strapped Rabbi, on the advice of his very smart mother, is asking our professional organization for help in finding an intern. Intern: a student or trainee who works, sometimes without pay, at a

[ha-Safran] The Prophetical Stories(Hebrew Univeristy Magnes press)

2014-09-03 Thread Celestina Levant
Hello We would like to introduce a book published by the Hebrew University Magnes press in Jerusalem that has returned to stock!: The Prophetical Stories The Narratives about the Prophets in the Hebrew Bible, Their Literary Types and History (Third Edition) By Alexander Rofe

[ha-Safran] Judezmo (Hebrew Univeristy Magnes press)

2014-09-03 Thread Celestina Levant
Hello We would like to introduce a book published by the Hebrew University Magnes press in Jerusalem that has returned to stock!: Judezmo An Introduction to the Language of the Sephardic Jews of the Ottoman Empire (Hebrew) By David M. Bunis

Re: [ha-Safran] Digital Jewish Resource Bank, anyone?

2014-09-03 Thread Lee Jaffe
I've had very positive responses to my proposal that we explore creating a set of online resource guides (see below). I think there is enough interest and energy behind this idea to make it worth exploring further. After this note, I will move the discussion offline to those who have expressed

[ha-Safran] New publications from The Zalman Shazar Center

2014-09-03 Thread Robin Zalben
The Zalman Shazar Center is proud to announce three new Hebrew titles: **The Donkey: A Cultural History: A Journey through Myth, Allegory, Symbol and Cliché by Yaacov Shavit and Jehuda Reinharz **The Golden Age of the Lituanian Yeshivot in Eastern Europe by Ben-Tsiyon Klibansky **Dynasty:

[ha-Safran] Would like to assist with Silver Spring Conference

2014-09-03 Thread Kathleen Bloomfield
I am now living in Washington, DC and would like to get involved with the 2015 AJL Conference. Who should I contact? Kathy B. -- Kathleen M. Bloomfield Member, Sydney Taylor Book Award Committee http://forwordsbooks.com/ kids books that matter. The fact of knowing how to read is nothing, the

Re: [ha-Safran] Digital Jewish Resource Bank, anyone?

2014-09-03 Thread Joyce Levine
Dear Lee et al, We have already started this type of libguide collection on our AJL wiki. See: http://www.jewishlibraries.org/main/Resources/AJLWiki/tabid/200/Default.aspx?topic=Bibliographic+Instruction+for+RAS+Libraries I put it under the topic Bibliographic Instruction for RAS libraries since

[ha-Safran] Jewish Book Fair

2014-09-03 Thread Joan Freedman
Hi. I would like to find a Jewish book distributor who may consider running a book fair in our school. Do you have any suggestions? We're in the Midwest. Thanks, Joan Joan Freedman, Director of Curriculum and Library Hillel Day School 32200 Middlebelt Road Farmington Hills, MI 48334

Re: [ha-Safran] Jewish Book Fair

2014-09-03 Thread Sussman, Joanna
Dear Joan (and Safranim), Kar-Ben offers several popular options for Jewish book fairs (but we only offer Jewish-themed children's books, not adult books). Here's the link to the book fair information on our website at www.karben.comhttp://www.karben.com and I'd be happy to answer any

Re: [ha-Safran] Would like to assist with Silver Spring Conference

2014-09-03 Thread Rebecca Levitan
I would also like to get involved! ~Rebecca From: hasafran-boun...@lists.service.ohio-state.edu hasafran-boun...@lists.service.ohio-state.edu on behalf of Kathleen Bloomfield kathybloomfi...@gmail.com Sent: Wednesday, September 3, 2014 8:19 AM To:

Re: [ha-Safran] Digital Jewish Resource Bank, anyone?

2014-09-03 Thread Michelle Chesner
Lee, The Jewish Digital Commons is specifically a list of digital resources themselves, not guides to resources. It was inspired by the CJH site, which is currently not being updated as far as I can tell, but we've moved to a Google spreadsheet to input digital resources that fit under a broad

Re: [ha-Safran] Digital Jewish Resource Bank, anyone?

2014-09-03 Thread Annette Goldsmith
Lee, I agree that this is a great idea and I'd like to be kept in the loop, please. I'm particularly interested in the sharing of Sephardic resources. Thanks! Annette -- Annette Goldsmith, PhD Los Angeles, CA Lecturer, University of Washington Information School Librarian, Sephardic Temple

Re: [ha-Safran] Would like to assist with Silver Spring Conference

2014-09-03 Thread Rose Shoshanah Seidman
Hi Rebecca : Thanks a million, Please contact Aaron Taub a...@loc.govmailto:a...@loc.gov He will be delighted to welcome you Shoshanah Shoshanah Seidman Faculty Liaison, Program for Jewish Studies, Northwestern University Library AJL National Conference Chair 847-467-2914 From:

Re: [ha-Safran] Library intern

2014-09-03 Thread Nancy Poole
How about this: I can see the value of the learning experience - and assistance to the rabbi - who indeed may have a limited amount of funds - but I am tired of seeing situations where someone is expected to volunteer as a student to undertake a learning experience (from whom is the student going

Re: [ha-Safran] Hasafran Digest, Vol 144, Issue 2

2014-09-03 Thread Michelle Sandler
I have a question. For those Librarians who use the Elazar classification system do you use the Elazar subject headings or the Library of Congress subject headings? I will be using Library World with a bar code scanner. What is the difference between them? Michelle Sandler MLS Volunteer

Re: [ha-Safran] Religion and Science

2014-09-03 Thread Amalia Warshenbrot
I am looking for a book on Religion and Science to give as a gift to guest speakers. My criteria: Recent and not too expansive. Any suggestion will be appreciated. Amalia Warshenbrot Temple Beth El, Comparative Religion Committee Charlotte NC Email: amalia...@att.net Phone: 704-365-3313

[ha-Safran] New Judaica Web exhibition

2014-09-03 Thread Arthur Kiron
Dear Safranim - The Penn Libraries, in partnership with the Herbert D. Katz Center for Advanced Judaic Studies, have launched a new web exhibition, Constructing Borders Crossing Boundaries: Social, Cultural, Religious Change in Early Modern Jewish History. To see the exhibition, go to:

[ha-Safran] Come hear our rare Yiddish Theater Songs: fall concerts, book, cds

2014-09-03 Thread Jane Peppler
New Yiddish theater music songbook and set of 3 cds View this email in your browser (http://us4.campaign-archive1.com/?u=1a3b408e804cdda99877e7880id=ed99308627e=358593cd7d) In Warsaw, Poland, between the World Wars, in a little shop in the flea market across from a used hardware store, Itzik

[ha-Safran] developing a genealogy collection

2014-09-03 Thread Nachum Zitter
Hello safranim, Shalom from Israel. Following many other institutions, we are enlarging our services to those researching their family history. We've recently began to make a small open-stacks collection of genealogical materials, but find some difficulties in the shelving process. We are