I’ve been using Baker& Taylor for years. Their discounts snd services are good
And the reps are helpful even if you are a small libraryBut you do need to go
elsewhere for specialized Judaica. Publishers may be able to work with you
Aileen GrossbergLampert Library Congregation Shomrei Emunah
I agree with Amalia. Our congregation is very fluid. It is time consuming to
issue and keep track of barcodes especially if you are just getting on line. I
do not use patron bar codes in either library where I work. It works just fine.
Aileen GrossbergLampert LibraryCongregation Shomrei
My synagogue library in Montclair, NJ is being downsized and becoming a
multi-use space.We have a lightly used set of the Schottenstein Talmud- more
than 70 volumes, large size. It has the usual library markings and bookplates
in each volume but is otherwise pristine.We will sell it for the
: [ha-Safran] Getting Rid of 1, 500 Used Judaica Books for
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Some still find it easier to read as from a book. Too bad to the rabbi doesn’t
understand they. Judy Greenblatt Sent from my iPhone On Dec 10, 2023, at 2: 04
AM, Aileen Grossberg via Hasafran wrote
I am going through the same thing at the "request" of our new rabbi who feels
that Sefaria is adequate for most text study, so-called coffee table books just
take up space and there is no need for multi-volume items.
For books that still have some value i.e. are not outdated or classics,
I am very excited to announce the members of the 2023-24 Sydney Taylor
Manuscript Award Committee.
The candidates for the three open positions on the committee were outstanding.
The committee is made up of the following:
Ilka Gordon, currently on leave; Heather Matthews, university professor;
SydneyTaylor Manuscript Award Committee Openings
TheSydney Taylor Manuscript Award Committee has two openings
beginningSeptember 2023. Terms are limited to five years.
In an attempt to balance the committee, preference will be given to candidates
from the mid-west and west coast.
Individuals
We have a file with a card for each member. The member finds the card in the
file, paperclips the book circulation card to the name card and leaves it in a
designated box. When I come into the library the next time , I entered the
information into our circ system.
It's simple and works as long
Toby,
So beautifully put especially your point about having the clergy and staff
promote the library.
I feel fortunate to still have a job even though it's only 6 hours a week,
have had the same salary for 10 years ( it's sort of a trade-off for flexible
vacation time), the same budget of
Sydney Taylor Manuscript AwardCommittee Openings
The Sydney Taylor ManuscriptAward Committee has two openings
beginningSeptember 2023. Terms are limited to five years.
Individuals interested in serving onthe Committee should have some background
in book reviewing or similarexperience and a
Lisa,
Thanks for sharing this. I remember being on the Sydney Taylor Book Award
Committee that year and asking the same question about cute animals in Jewish
books. Jane Zalben's Benny books were a breakthrough and the book was
designated an honor book. Patricia Polacco's The Keeping Quilt
Linda,
There's a series- not new but still relevant, I think, called You be the Judge.
It has some ethical questions in it. Although I've used it with younger kids,
like upper elementary, I think it could be used with highschoolers. Torah Aura
is the publisher.
There are at least 3 in the
Though not specifically about Rosh Hodesh, these books ( in addition to
Rachel's selections)do center on the moon and its phases.
Munchin What are you waiting forUngar Rachel captures the moonRosenfeld
Why the moon only glowsGanz Follow the moon through the Jewish yearZalben
A
I also agree. A delightful and informative capsule of the history of American
Jewish children's lit. Even those of us steeped in the topic could learn
something.
Aileen Grossberg
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Such an enjoyable
Thank you to everyone who tried to answer my question of the sound a turkey
makes in Hebrew. I received several suggestions as well as some interesting-and
fun- turkey related videos.
There were a variety of answers, none of which sounds much like gobble, gobble.
The best answer came from my
For a Thanksgiving library lesson, I need the sound a turkey makes in Hebrew. A
rooster won't do. I can't seem to find it anywhere.
I'm sure someone out there will have the answer in a flash.
TIA.
Aileen GrossbergJacobs LibraryOheb Shalom CongregationSouth Orange, NJ
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When Let the Celebration Begin first came out there was a huge discussion about
its appropriateness. Most Judaic children’s librarians had major problems with
the book and the dissonance between the story and the illustrations. However,
secular librarians and press seemed very positive about
I've been at my current job for about 9 years. I've not yet had anyone borrow
a VHS tape or even ask about them. The other day the synagogue's executive
director just took them all including the furniture case that they were stored
in and tossed the entire thing.
I think that's basically the
Beth,
I believe it's Confessions of a Closet Catholic by Sarah Littman. And it did
win the Sydney Taylor Award in 2005.
Aileen GrossbergLampert LibraryCongregation Shomrei EmunahMontclair, NJ
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Our new rabbi brought to my attention that Nehama Leibowitz, Studies in
Bereshit /Genesis, translated and adapted from the Hebrew by Aryeh Newman,
fourth revised edition, World Zionist Organization, 1981. Is missing pages
289-320.
I would be extremely grateful if someone could send me those
Also, The Hungry Clothes compiled by Schram has some good stories.
An old classic but still valuable is Pessin's The Aleph-Bet Story Book.An
excellent reference book for stories- especially thematic- is the Jewish Story
Finder by Elswit
Aileen GrossbergLampert LibraryCongregation Shomrei
There are only a few weeks left to submit manuscripts for the 2022 Sydney
Taylor Manuscript Award. Manuscripts suitable for readers ages 8-13 by an
unpublished writer and not currently under consideration by a publisher can be
submitted through the AJL website. See the AJL website for specific
There is currently an opening on the Sydney Taylor Manuscript Award Committee.
The Committee reviews unpublished manuscripts of Jewish literary fiction for
ages 8-13 using a standard set of criteria. The winning manuscript (there is
not always a winning manuscript) receives a cash prize. In
Hello,great problem solvers,
I have a patron who is doing some genealogical research. He wants to know why
people did not leave their countries. He is especially interested in Russia.
I know anecdotally what the reasons might be but can't find any substantial
research articles as he
Does anyone have a copy of the video of The Cafeteria by Singer. World Cat
seems to indicate two different ones; 1984 and 2000.
It looks like it was never made into a DVD. The item is no longer available for
purchase as far as I can tell.
Of course, I'd take it in any form.
If so, would you
Eric Kimmel wrote When Mindy Saved Hanukkah about a tiny family who rescues
the Hanukkah candle in the face of a big cat but Mindy is not a mouse. However,
there is a grandfather and it's set in the Eldridge Street Synagogue. Great
Story nut wrong holiday. You could probably adapt it for
Sally,
Wonderful issue! Loved the interview with Jessica Meir.
Aileen Grossberg
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AJL News and
Does anyone using Weine have Shlain 24/6: the power of unplugging one day a
week. I'm having a hard time deciding where to put the book.
TIA for the help
Aileen GrossbergLampert LibraryCongregation Shomrei EmunahMontclair, NJ 07042__
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It's probably Simon Boom Gives a Wedding by Yuri Suhl.
Aileen Grossberg
Lampert Library
Congregation Shomrei Emunah
Montclair, NJ
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Sent: Fri, Aug 21, 2020 12:26 pm
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Librarians are the greatest! Less than 2 hours after I posted a request for
some pages from Beginning Anew, I had multiple positive replies. My congregant
will be overjoyed and AJL has indirectly enhanced our Rosh Hashanah services.
Thank you, thank you, thank you!
Shabbat shalom
Aileen
A congregant desperately needs pages from a book for a reading on Rosh
Hashanah. Recordings are being done on Tuesday. Our copy is long overdue and I
have no hopes of getting it back; local libraries have none, and there's not
enough time to order.
If a generous librarian could send pages, it
What a great conference. Thanks you to everyone who made it happen. I'm sure it
wasn't easy and it was disappointing not to have th conference in Evanston.
But though we lost some things, the gain seemed to be immense. So many more
people were able to attend and the virtual platform allowed
There are two openings on the Manuscript Award Committee for the 2021 award
year.
Members - also called judges- may serve a term of 5 years. Members read,
evaluate and choose a manuscript from an unpublished author of middle grade
(ages 8-13) literary fiction.
Members should belong to AJL,
I believe it’s by Leonard Baskin from his Haggadah
Aileen Grossberg
Lampert Library
Congregation Shomrei Emunah
Montclair NJ
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I second the suggestion of OPALS. It’s also reasonably priced and the tech help
is very responsive. It’s also pretty easy to learn.
Aileen Grossberg
Jacobs Library
Oheb Shalom Congregation
South Orange, NJ
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Behalf Of Maxine Wolfson via Hasafran
Sent: Friday, September 20,
Because of how Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur fall this year, the deadline for
submissions to the Sydney Taylor Manuscript Competition has been extended to
October 6.
Details, requirements and forms are available on the AJL website.
Please spread the word to unpublished writers of literary
The better machines had printers attached. Unfortunately, the quality was often
poor. The reference book you remember was probably green bound The Readers'
Guide to Periodical Literature.
It certainly was a tedious process, but it did work.
Aileen GrossbergLampert LibraryCongregation Shomrei
I echo those sentiments. I use OPALS in two small libraries (about 5000 volumes
each) and am very happy with it.
Aileen GrossbergLampert Library/ Congregation Shomrei Emunah/ Montclair,
NJJacobs Library/ Oheb Shalom Congregation/ South Orange, NJ
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Well said, Rachel.
I do basically the same with a letter home, but I do make it clear that the
parent is responsible for lost items. The Library can bill the parents as part
of the regular billing procedure.
Because the library is not staffed a good part of the time, the preschool is
the only
I've been asked to provide some resources for a teacher in our religious
school-grades 5-7- on genealogy. He also asked for material on Sephardic
genealogy.
I have found almost nothing in print for the age group and online sources are
pretty sophisticated.
Any ideas would be helpful.
TIA
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