[ha-Safran] FW: TEACHING IGNORANCE - a must-see for teachers/educators

2015-11-12 Thread Ruth Diskin
"In 'Teaching Ignorance,' filmmaker Tamara Erde offers powerful footage of bright educators who teach one narrative and yet seem oblivious to the existence of another. A must-see for teachers in conflict zones." (Avital Chizhik-Goldschmidt/Haaretz) The future of the conflict may not lie with

[ha-Safran] Kabbalah, Mysticism and Poetry

2015-11-12 Thread Celestina Levant
Hello We would like to introduce a new book published by the The Hebrew university Magnes press: Kabbalah, Mysticism and Poetry The Journey to the Endof Vision Edited by: Shlomy Mualem, Avi

[ha-Safran] The Worship of the Shekhinah in the World of Early Kabbalistic Literature

2015-11-12 Thread Celestina Levant
Hello We would like to introduce a new book published by the The Hebrew university Magnes press: Cutting the Shoots The Worship of the Shekhinah in the World of Early Kabbalistic Literature By Tzahi Weiss The feminine divine

[ha-Safran] The Hebrew Language Tradition of the Jews of Southern Yemen: Phonetics and Mishnaic Hebrew

2015-11-12 Thread Celestina Levant
Hello We would like to introduce a new book published by the The Hebrew university Magnes press: Language and Tradition XXXIV The Hebrew Language Tradition of the Jews of Southern Yemen: Phonetics and Mishnaic Hebrew By Doron

[ha-Safran] Seeking suggestions for films on Jewish mourning & burial customs for 8th grade students

2015-11-12 Thread Wendie Sittenfield
Hello, Does anyone have any recommendations for films that deal well with this sensitive subject? Many thanks for any suggestions that come to mind. *Wendie Sittenfield, M.I.S.Director of Library/Media ServicesJack M. Barrack Hebrew Academy272 S. Bryn Mawr AvenueBryn Mawr, Pa 19010610

Re: [ha-Safran] Mentors available

2015-11-12 Thread Amalia Warshenbrot
Dear Charna, We have an amazing group of experienced synagogue librarians that are happy to share their expertise. If you need help I will pair you with one of the volunteers. Remember, You will not be judged by your questions. Librarians, by nature, love to share their knowledge and

[ha-Safran] Hebrew literature collection available

2015-11-12 Thread Naomi Cohen
I'm sending this request on behalf of Dr. Anne Lapidus Lerner who is leaving her office at the Jewish Theological Seminary after 45 years. She has an enormous number of works of Hebrew literature and works about Hebrew and other literatures. She has some French books as well. She was wondering