Re: [ha-Safran] Another retirement

2023-01-09 Thread Haim A Gottschalk via Hasafran
Dear Laurel, Thank you so much for be-friending me and welcoming me to the Klau Library and being so helpful; giving me advice, words of encouragement as I pursued my MLS, and for walking me through the many different avenues of Judaica Librarianship. For being their when Racheli and I chaired

Re: [ha-Safran] Relaunch of Jewish High School Library Online

2023-01-09 Thread Joyce Levine via Hasafran
Diane, You've done it again and have even surpassed your original accomplishment! I know it was an effort of love. I believe this tool will be invaluable to students, teachers and researchers alike. I've already found some new resources I didn't know about before. Kudos to you and best wishes,

[ha-Safran] Spring 2023 Holiday Highlights

2023-01-09 Thread Paula Breger via Hasafran
The Association of Jewish Libraries is pleased to announce that eight titles have been selected for its seasonal AJL Holiday Highlights list, celebrating Purim, Passover, and Tisha B’Av. These titles are AJL’s picks for the best Jewish holiday children’s books of Spring 2023. The committee has

[ha-Safran] JBI Posting

2023-01-09 Thread Livia Thompson via Hasafran
Good morning. This is what I would like to have posted if you agree: My name is Livia Thompson, and I am the president of JBI (Jewish Braille Institute). While we serve a national, even international patron base, we are located in New York City. We are new members of JBI and delighted to

[ha-Safran] Does anyone use a HEPA filter in their library?

2023-01-09 Thread Andrea Rapp via Hasafran
I'd like to get one for our small, sometimes crowded storytelling room.I see several such Shark filters on amazon, but need some guidance/advice on which would be adequate.  I expect to spend ca $250. If anyone can help, please email me at anrapp2...@yahoo.com or arapp@wisetemple.orgMany

[ha-Safran] job available

2023-01-09 Thread Jane Zande via Hasafran
Hello, Would this be appropriate for Ha-Safran? Thanks for your consideration. Job posting - Synagogue librarian in West Hartford, CT. Manage a lovely Reform synagogue library with 12,000 volumes. Collaborate with professional staff to educate and engage congregants to foster Jewish literacy.

[ha-Safran] Another retirement

2023-01-09 Thread Wolfson, Laurel via Hasafran
Dear Friends After over four decades at the Klau Library of HUC-JIR, I have retired effective 12/31/2022.The friends and colleagues whom I have enjoyed through AJL are some of the best parts of my career. Thank you for the privilege of learning and working with you over the years. All best

[ha-Safran] changing subscription

2023-01-09 Thread Wolfson, Laurel via Hasafran
Yossi, Regretfully, please unsubscribe me from Hasafran. It's time for new adventures. Thanks, Laurel Laurel S. Wolfson Library Director, Klau Library Cincinnati (retired) Deputy Director of Libraries (retired) Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion 3101 Clifton Avenue Cincinnati, OH

[ha-Safran] Hebrew Langauge Day - 21st of Tevet - January 12, 2023

2023-01-09 Thread Jacob Richman via Hasafran
Hi Everyone! Israel marks Hebrew Language Day every year on the birthday of  Eliezer Ben Yehuda, the father of modern spoken Hebrew.  This year, the Hebrew date - 21st of Tevet, falls on January 12, 2023. Below are educational resources for Hebrew Langauge Day: - 165th Anniversary of Eliezer

[ha-Safran] Relaunch of Jewish High School Library Online

2023-01-09 Thread Diane Romm via Hasafran
I haverefreshed and relaunched my Jewish High School Library Online. It is nowlocated on its own website at https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.jewishhslibrary.com/__;!!KGKeukY!y0vnacp8aZY7caSgSpYBfvvgJ5NJudFoNMhkpmqls52_zehQTqTFNRiDXtcNIJlosTsK3aN2uoWSY5JD$   The siteprovides access to