[ha-Safran] Map of Chicago in Yiddish

2022-12-12 Thread Anne Knafl via Hasafran
Hello! Is anyone aware of the existence of a Yiddish map of Chicago? Either a stand alone map or a map published as part of a larger work? Thanks in advance for any leads, Anne Anne K. Knafl, Ph.D. (she/her) Bibliographer for Religion, Philosophy, and Jewish Studies The University of Chicago

[ha-Safran] Book challenge policy and form

2022-12-12 Thread Susan Kusel via Hasafran
Hi friends, I am looking for a simple policy to have when a library is presented with a book challenge. If you have a form to fill out, that would be helpful too. I want something specifically for a synagogue library. I just had my second challenge in ten years and want to be more prepared the

[ha-Safran] Literary events for Israel 75th anniversary

2022-12-12 Thread WJC Librarian via Hasafran
Hello all: I was asked if there is a very special literary event (meaning an event to be shared by lots of venues) of a particular author, poet etc.) in honor of Israel 75th Independence Day? Is the "literary" world celebrating anyone in particular? Thanks very much and happy Hanukkah! Arlene

Re: [ha-Safran] Dr. Menahem Schmelzer

2022-12-12 Thread Leonard Gold via Hasafran
The speakers at Menachem Schmelzer’s funeral were extremely moving and painted a multi-faceted picture of the person he was. To me, he was a highly respected colleague. When I began work on the New York Public Library exhibition “A Sign and a Witness: 2000 Years of Hebrew Books and

Re: [ha-Safran] Short 4th Grade Activity to Choose a book to Check out

2022-12-12 Thread Rachel Kamin via Hasafran
Hi Janice, Here’s a brainstorm combining the “blind date with a book” program with the grab bag game that we play at our family Hanukkah party: · Wrap up a selection of books in plain brown paper or wrapping paper. · Use a sharpie to write key words of phrases that describe the

[ha-Safran] Fwd: AJL Upcoming Virtual Events

2022-12-12 Thread Paula Breger via Hasafran
Fall 2022 Kidlit Author Showcase Today! Monday, December 12, 2022 4:00 pm PT / 7:00 pm ET In celebration of Jewish Book Month and Hanukkah, our Fall 2022 Kidlit Author Showcase will present new and forthcoming Jewish picture books, middle grade books, and young adult books written by AJL member

Re: [ha-Safran] Short 4th Grade Activity to Choose a book to Check out

2022-12-12 Thread ALBA TOSCANO via Hasafran
Janice LAST_NAME via Hasafran wrote: Hi! I am meeting with our Religious School 4th graders this Tuesday afternoon so they can select a book to hopefully check out for Jewish Book Month. I have about a half an hour. Rather than just me standing up front and doing a book chat, an activity