[ha-Safran] Conference Update: Member Awards

At AJL Conference 2024: Standing Together, please join us in celebrating those receiving AJL member awards and scholarships! *Fanny Goldstein Merit Award: Gail Shirazi *Kar-Ben Publishing Scholarship: Esther Schnaidman *Accreditation Awards: Basic Accreditation Alan Lampert Memorial Library,

[ha-Safran] AJL 2024 Conference Update: Support Our Sponsors

AJL Conference 2024: Standing Together would not be possible without the generous support of our sponsors, exhibitors, and advertisers. Please stop by the exhibit hall during the conference and visit them online! It's not too late to become a sponsor! Contact AJL Ads and Exhibits Chair Jackie

[ha-Safran] Upcoming AJL Virtual Events

*AJL Presents: 50 Years of the Genizah Research Unit Wednesday, May 29, 2024 9:00 am PT / noon ET / 7:00 pm Israel Time The Genizah Research Unit is responsible for all aspects of curating the enormous Cairo Genizah Collections of medieval Jewish manuscripts held in Cambridge University

[ha-Safran] AJL Conference 2024: Volunteer Opportunities, ALA, and Kosher Meals

AJL Conference 2024: Standing Together is just over a month away, and we look forward to seeing many of you in San Diego! Volunteer Opportunities As you may know, AJL is a volunteer-run organization, and this conference wouldn't be possible without the hard work and dedication of many

[ha-Safran] AJL Conference Update: Book Awards

Celebrate the winners of the AJL book awards! Sydney Taylor Book Awards Tuesday, June 25, 3:00–5:30 pm *To Everything There is a Season: The 2024 Sydney Taylor Book Award Winners* Richard Ho and Lynn Scurfield will discuss their multicultural picture book winner, Two New Years; Mari Lowe will

[ha-Safran] Upcoming AJL Virtual Events

Register for all events at https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://jewishlibraries.org/events-calendar/__;!!KGKeukY!zpIjI1mAAepipZR-pDXjXAvpjTyTm2EJIbc6y34KwXEV3ZITRaItYpWHRknjxd0tg230wZQfWv85qr8y3_d5irRoaCqhBpyn$ *AJL Roundtable: A Virtual Event to Commemorate The 85th Anniversary of the SS St.

[ha-Safran] AJL Conference 2024: Early Bird Deadline/Pizza and a Movie

AJL Conference 2024: Standing Together *Early Bird Registration Deadline—April 21* We hope you're all looking forward to the 2024 AJL conference! The deadline for registering for the early bird member rate of $499 (full registration) is Sunday, April 21. After that, the member registration

[ha-Safran] The Association of Jewish Libraries Announces the 2024 Judaica Reference and Bibliography Award Winners

The Association of Jewish Libraries (AJL) encourages the publication of outstanding works of Judaica reference and bibliography through its annual awards. We are pleased to announce the 2024 awards (for works published in 2023): Reference: Jewish Documentary Sources in Lviv Archives: A

[ha-Safran] Upcoming AJL Virtual Events

Register for all events at https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://jewishlibraries.org/events-calendar/__;!!KGKeukY!3OMmPrzsUbogwTATanpfBSbQASqXu4SfMwNMXUzSm4cwQ16vWtQRfs6VE30iwgrwJL0d8fyzJHhnPh3NGe8j2PVPQYac2cUf$ *AJL Canada Roundtable: Canadian Authors’ Showcase Sunday, May 5, 2024 10:00 am PT

[ha-Safran] AJL Conference 2024: Tour of UCSD and La Jolla

*University of California San Diego/La Jolla Village Tour* Join your AJL friends and colleagues for a bus tour to UC San Diego and the picturesque La Jolla Village on Wednesday, June 26, 2:30–6:30 pm. Tour itinerary: UC San Diego Geisel Library: See treasures of the collection, then explore

[ha-Safran] AJL Conference 2024: The Keynote Address

Dr. Tessy Schlosser will deliver the opening keynote address, Memory in the Archive: The Many Lives of Historical Material, on Monday, June 24. If archives are meant to guard the materials that allow us to write history, how do we sustain the narratives and practices that escape archival

[ha-Safran] Upcoming AJL Virtual Events

Register for all events at https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://jewishlibraries.org/events-calendar/__;!!KGKeukY!3DPhSPJf0n4Q9nzKNMiwqeBoCEjAPIqpmJehsvUyha8no0SHW3N5zAONSOrXUYcTqQpFB5cODFE6W9c2GCQvhxU5fDhLkrwJ$ *AJL Presents: 2023 RAS Reference Award Monday, April 8, 2024 3:00 pm PT / 6:00 pm

[ha-Safran] AJL Conference 2024: The Preliminary Program

The preliminary program is now available! The 2024 AJL Conference will feature over 30 sessions by more than 75 presenters from across the United States, Canada, Israel, Lithuania, and Argentina! View the preliminary program

[ha-Safran] AJL Conference 2024: The Feinstein Lecture

The Distortion of Knowledge on Wikipedia Dr. Shira Klein Dr. Shira Klein will deliver the annual Feinstein Lecture on Wednesday, June 26, at 12:30 pm. For the past few years, a group of Wikipedia editors have been spreading disinformation on the history of the Holocaust. With no obvious ties

[ha-Safran] Register now for AJL Conference 2024: Standing Together

We hope that you are as excited as we are about AJL's 2024 conference, June 24–26 in San Diego! Between now and the start of the conference, we’ll provide frequent updates showcasing the people, sessions, and places that make AJL Conference 2024: Standing Together a can't-miss event! The

[ha-Safran] AJL Announces Holiday Highlights Titles for Spring 2024

The Association of Jewish Libraries is pleased to announce that seven titles have been selected for its seasonal AJL Holiday Highlights list, celebrating Shabbat, Passover, and Shavuot. These titles are AJL’s picks for the best Jewish holiday children’s books of Spring 2024. Titles that are

[ha-Safran] Upcoming AJL Virtual Events

Register at https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://jewishlibraries.org/events-calendar/__;!!KGKeukY!1CvvT9xWFmnvrkaUYNGZbEXtgp6kiPDfaa4lH9ZZFMW_wvCPjl4lsbKwnNV-ALk0gxgGLLakW-aB0ViPzlodwdPfzT9zmaUL$ *AJL Presents: RAS Bibliography Award Presentation with András Koerner* Wednesday, March 13, 2024

[ha-Safran] Upcoming AJL Virtual Events

Register for all events at https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://jewishlibraries.org/events-calendar/__;!!KGKeukY!zC0ZaHo9___f9afM9_LxunMsQEOXRkC4Df_kYls_Pi6AZPfZpUBJC_9lVy7BxM_Vz4HyeS31NAuHp7W9VpgP7e99_5vfxT9m$ *Meet ALA Presidential Candidate Sam Helmick* Sunday, February 25, 2024 1:00 pm PT

[ha-Safran] Bearing Witness

Dear Friends and Colleagues, The Association of Jewish Libraries is partnering with the National Library of Israel (NLI) on its initiative Bearing Witness, to collect and preserve digital materials that tell the story of the aftermath of October 7—documenting the events of October 7, the

[ha-Safran] Upcoming AJL Virtual Events

Register for all events at https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://jewishlibraries.org/events-calendar/__;!!KGKeukY!2wOtDjhjjVt-mOHinKqsTpqEeeYswGgJNiCMn9a85aj86sm2NrPBkO4VXn4dFByIT5kqzmiNjyQKjXxDxz0NrpDgcGCbtVzL$ *Meet ALA Presidential Candidate Ray Pun* Sunday, February 11, 2024 1:00 pm PT /

[ha-Safran] 2024 AJL Jewish Fiction Award Winners Announced

James McBride is the winner of the Association of Jewish Libraries (AJL) Jewish Fiction Award for his

[ha-Safran] 2024 Sydney Taylor Book and Manuscript Awards Announced

Winners of the annual Sydney Taylor Book Award were announced by the Association of Jewish Libraries today in a

[ha-Safran] AJL Conference 2024 Registration Now Open!

Registration is now open for the 2024 Association of Jewish Libraries Conference: Standing Together, to be held June 24–26 in San Diego, California! To view the FAQs for conference costs, hotel details, and other useful information, and to register, visit our conference webpage at

[ha-Safran] AJL Schmooze and Nosh at LibLearnX Baltimore

Join Association of Jewish Libraries President Michelle Margolis and other AJL representatives for a fun gathering at the LB Tavern in the Lord Baltimore Hotel. AJL will provide a little nosh (snack); beverages are available for purchase at the bar. All are welcome! Sunday, January 21, 2024,

[ha-Safran] Kar-Ben Publishing AJL Conference Scholarship Nominations Open

Nominations are now open for the 2024 Kar-Ben Publishing AJL Conference Scholarship. This $1500 award for conference attendance, generously underwritten by Kar-Ben Publishing, is given biennially (for the in-person conferences) to a member of AJL who demonstrates dedication to Jewish

[ha-Safran] Upcoming AJL Virtual Events

Register for all events at https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://jewishlibraries.org/events-calendar/__;!!KGKeukY!yDZ7psqjdk_hSF5ltbuhUG_h_RMWWYy641-wGQsaU_hgdAoz63eIoJ1IKjMiLHkJRGcU_vJaFKs7jdl9NtfUWh1qKLirl5q-$ *AJL Roundtable: ... and Jewish Studies Librarian: Managing Judaica Among Multiple

[ha-Safran] Sydney Taylor Book Award Committee Openings

The Sydney Taylor Book Award Committee (STBA) is looking for applicants to serve a two year term beginning in January 2024 and ending with the Association of Jewish Libraries (AJL) annual conference in June 2026. Committee members are expected to: Read 120+ picture book, middle grade, and

[ha-Safran] Correction—AJL International Initiative Presents: Jewish Collection Directory

Please note that the first session of AJL International Initiative Presents: Jewish Collection Directory will take place on Wednesday, December 20 (not Sunday). AJL International Initiative Presents: Jewish Collection Directory Wednesday, December 20, 2023 1:30 pm PT / 4:30 pm ET Sunday,

[ha-Safran] Upcoming AJL Virtual Events

Register for all events at https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://jewishlibraries.org/events-calendar/__;!!KGKeukY!wj6-UD6Yu2i5NP7z2Ix9zZNctGpFRSjHPjN8mFDKtpBMqFYw2I-GzbKWzh0v-b0kFvZaPGhZHocOP6hvvNNaHPGAuzEc1D68$ AJL Capital Area Chapter Presents: A Daughter's Kaddish with author Sarah Birnbach

[ha-Safran] AJL Conference 2024: Standing Together—Call for Proposals

The Association of Jewish Libraries is now soliciting proposals for its upcoming in-person Conference 2024: Standing Together, to be held in San Diego, California, Monday, June 24–Wednesday, June 26, 2024. Librarians, scholars, educators, archivists, authors, and library advocates are

[ha-Safran] Fwd: Upcoming AJL Virtual Events

While our thoughts remain with our friends and colleagues in Israel, we recognize the continued value of communal learning and study. In that spirit, we invite you to join us at AJL’s upcoming virtual events. Register for all events at

[ha-Safran] In Memoriam Form

Dear friends, AJL has created a form to memorialize the passing of our colleagues; we definitely want to keep track and honor their memories! The form is available at

[ha-Safran] Upcoming AJL Virtual Events

While our thoughts remain with our friends and colleagues in Israel, we recognize the continued value of communal learning and study. In that spirit, we invite you to join us at AJL’s upcoming virtual events. Register for all events at

[ha-Safran] AJL Statement on Israel

The Association of Jewish Libraries stands in solidarity with Israel and its people. We are profoundly shocked and horrified by the terrorist attacks that began on October 7. Our grief and sense of loss are deeply personal as so many of our colleagues have been directly affected by these

[ha-Safran] Yiddish Literature in Translation

Our friends at the Yiddish Book Center are curating a month of content for the Global Literature in Libraries Initiative blog, featuring recently published or forthcoming works of Yiddish literature in translation, translated by alumni of their Yiddish translation fellowship or published by

[ha-Safran] Everything Old (in Yiddish) is New Again

AJL and Nice Jewish Books Present: Everything Old (in Yiddish) Is New Again: Trends in Recent Translation of Yiddish Fiction Sunday, September 3, 2023 noon PT / 3:00 pm ET While the body of Yiddish literature is vast, many people still think of Tevye the milkman, trudging along with his lame

[ha-Safran] Upcoming AJL Virtual Events

AJL Presents: Public Librarians Forum Sunday, August 20, 2023 5:00 pm PT / 8:00 pm ET An open discussion and brainstorming session for Jewish librarians who work in a public library setting as well as other public librarians serving Jewish populations. This session is sponsored by AJL's SSCPL

[ha-Safran] Upcoming AJL Virtual Events

Books About Books: The Soviet Jewish Bookshelf with Dr. Marat Grinberg Wednesday, July 19, 2023 10:00 am PT / 1:00 pm ET / 8:00 pm Israel Time The study of Soviet Jewish culture and collective psyche presents a fascinating yet still little-known subject of inquiry. Frequently subject to quotas

[ha-Safran] Upcoming AJL Virtual Events

Books About Books: The Soviet Jewish Bookshelf with Dr. Marat Grinberg Wednesday, July 19, 2023 10:00 am PT / 1:00 pm ET / 8:00 pm Israel Time The study of Soviet Jewish culture and collective psyche presents a fascinating yet still little-known subject of inquiry. Frequently subject to quotas

[ha-Safran] The AJL Digital Conference Starts Next Week!

The AJL Digital Conference Starts Next Week! A World of Possibilities is almost here! Don't miss out; it's not too late to register! We're sure you'll find next week's programming educational, enriching, entertaining, and fun. The 2023 AJL conference will feature over 40 sessions by more than

[ha-Safran] AJL Conference Update: Special Interest Sessions

#AJLCon23 offers something for everyone! Here we highlight some sessions of special interest; add them to your calendar! (All times are Eastern Daylight Time.) Webex Information: Registered attendees will receive the Webex access code and login instructions on Wednesday, June 14. Check your

[ha-Safran] AJL Conference Update: Support Our Sponsors and Advertisers

AJL Digital Conference 2023: A World of Possibilities would not be possible without the generous support of our sponsors and advertisers. Please stop by the Exhibit Hall in the Webex app during the conference and visit them online. (Links available at

[ha-Safran] AJL Conference Update: Volunteer at #AJLCon23/ALA Sessions of Interest

For more information about AJL Digital Conference 2023: A World of Possibilities, and to register, visit the conference website

[ha-Safran] Upcoming AJL Virtual Events

Register for all events at https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://jewishlibraries.org/events-calendar/__;!!KGKeukY!11NrKccMPbU37zVYiveI_cHCkAnPW8BS9XRGYoXihwHuP4QbR_cpVecXxzfk_XLAUdMkk8-72QIh-nBNGV2wXBMI69EIMoji$ CALA/AJL Webinar: Bernardine's Shanghai Salon: The Story of the Doyenne of Old

[ha-Safran] AJL Invite: Your Source for AJL Virtual Events

Register for all events at https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://jewishlibraries.org/events-calendar/__;!!KGKeukY!xa9QabzyUZLtthK0SZ7haqk6ijgd04xwCbuZ2BxZJrOf-WBx6h1eQ6poO1BvyA3E-gilbLGMtcnUUt2UCEHWDx0AquwP1iEk$ AJL Classroom: Introduction to Synagogue Archives May 4, 11, 17 3:00 pm PT / 6:00 pm

[ha-Safran] AJL Conference 2023 Update: Meet the Award Winners

Meet the 2023 winners of the AJL Jewish Fiction and Sydney Taylor Book Awards! Our Jewish Communities Connect Us: The Sydney Taylor Book Award Winners Tuesday, June 20, 11:00 am ET Chana Stiefel and Susan Gal will discuss their picture book winner, The Tower of Life, Yaffe Eliach’s true story

[ha-Safran] AJL Conference 2023 Update: Meet the Award Winners

Meet the 2023 winners of the AJL Jewish Fiction and Sydney Taylor Book Awards! Our Jewish Communities Connect Us: The Sydney Taylor Book Award Winners Tuesday, June 20, 11:00 am ET Chana Stiefel and Susan Gal will discuss their picture book winner, The Tower of Life, Yaffe Eliach’s true story of

[ha-Safran] AJL Announces 2023 Fanny Goldstein Merit Award Winner

The Association of Jewish Libraries (AJL) is proud to announce that longtime member Rachel Leket-Mor has been named the 2023

[ha-Safran] AJL Upcoming Virtual Events

Register for all events at https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://jewishlibraries.org/events-calendar/__;!!KGKeukY!zi2O6Di4CjFpdhmS5NwVSrs3_j3MFVVSpc8Gfzty6Z7VjuHGxogjKJgPLb9s-WOQmqA5SsGyPRHnTUhGA5xNLcx3kfG7O1VF$ AJL Roundtable/DH Clinic: The Hebrew Novel Project: Problems and Methods Thursday,

[ha-Safran] AJL Conference 2023 Update: The Preliminary Program

The preliminary program is now available! The 2023 AJL Conference will feature over 40 sessions by more than 120 presenters from across the United States, Canada, Israel, China, England, France, Germany, Serbia, Croatia, Slovenia, South Africa, and more! Visit

[ha-Safran] AJL Conference 2023 Update: Judaica Librarianship at Forty

In the closing program of the 2023 Digital Conference (Thursday, June 22, 5:00 pm ET), we will celebrate forty years of Judaica Librarianship, the peer-reviewed journal of the Association of Jewish Libraries. Founding editor Bella Hass Weinberg, past editor Zachary Baker, and current editor

[ha-Safran] AJL Upcoming Virtual Events

Register for all events at https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://jewishlibraries.org/events-calendar/__;!!KGKeukY!yH80Wd0HbRT-6NTmycwNKZx45KdQjtW6LHfjd6eNWBMANC8V_uj5gifZV-6uRSYIp91Q76DE1rLgao7ElaZ1F6Tqt4hcg2CP$ AJL Classroom: Introduction to Library Management April 16, 20, 23 3:00 pm PT / 6:00

[ha-Safran] AJL Conference 2023 Update: Registration and Conference Support

We hope that you are excited about AJL's Digital Conference 2023: A World of Possibilities. Registration is now open!

[ha-Safran] Upcoming AJL Virtual Events

Register for all events at https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://jewishlibraries.org/events-calendar/__;!!KGKeukY!0QaU8-3eX2Uhx9tYVlWb1aMidR1QqpsuoCStIZ1TuOedqbMQuPBX9nw0NiAXJOx3NOvI8BWfQJOxI2luxIfjQlzmWUAvQM1j$ AJL Classroom: Introduction to Library Management April 16, 20, 23 3:00 pm PT / 6:00

[ha-Safran] AJL Conference 2023 Update: The Keynote and Feinstein Lectures

AJL is thrilled to announce the speakers and topics for the keynote address and Feinstein lecture at our upcoming Digital Conference 2023: A World of Possibilities. Keynote Address Etched in Time and Grooves: The Sounds of North African Jewish History Dr. Christopher Silver Monday, June 19, noon

[ha-Safran] Upcoming AJL Virtual Events

Register for all events at https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://jewishlibraries.org/events-calendar/__;!!KGKeukY!0rl8-lhPBc8YmBLohZYqe89O-7hn-hf5Vxv-yxpTf8baSwK15KCCb7p0lHkBQOxCvOz5hlHZPw0K2VweoG27X0C2uGJSKyH1$ AJL Roundtable: Cataloging Forum—Understanding the Rules of the Sheva and Kamats

[ha-Safran] Announcing the 2023 AJL Digital Conference!

Shalom, Safranim and Friends! We’re thrilled to announce the 2023 Association of Jewish Libraries Digital Conference: A World of Possibilities, to be held June 19–22, 2023. Following the tremendous success of our online conferences in 2020 and 2021, the AJL Board and Council decided to hold

[ha-Safran] Upcoming AJL Virtual Events

Register for all events at https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://jewishlibraries.org/events-calendar/__;!!KGKeukY!xaN42rlz8hN17kJXCBekEHMP14561gFBkO4W7IyBwvmo4lDWX54xIUq-9h_esP_ETcbXl-h54U3JadpugbMC9wbnYsjFf9YR$ AJL Roundtable: Cataloging Forum—MARC 510 Notes Field Monday, February 27, 2023 9:30

[ha-Safran] Fwd: Upcoming AJL Virtual Events

Register for all events at https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://jewishlibraries.org/events-calendar/__;!!KGKeukY!xd9tNLtF_tN2ZNnkezdPw4Fmm_Xw5Lg_G4BqM33N_yCfge0bW-wTolIqJjb6oDj0pVOsKUBiOEl8tQ5paUfeVI6KZEkz2exJ$ AJL Classroom: Introduction to Cataloging Principles February 7, 14, 21 2:00 pm PT /

[ha-Safran] Sydney Taylor Blog Tour Day 4

More Sydney Taylor Honor Books are featured on the Day 4 of the Blog Tour: Sofiya Pasternack, author of Black Bird, Blue Road Sydney Taylor Honor Book in the Middle Grade Category at From the Mixed Up Files of Middle Grade Authors,

[ha-Safran] Sydney Taylor Blog Tour Wrap-Up

As the 2023 Sydney Taylor Book Award Blog Tour comes to a close, head over to The Children's Book Podcast for a wrap-up!

[ha-Safran] Sydney Taylor Blog Tour Day 3

It’s the midpoint of the Sydney Taylor Blog Tour, and the schedule is packed! Paul Martin, widower of Paula Cohen Martin, author of Big Dreams, Small Fish Sydney Taylor Honor Book in the Picture Book Category at Picture Books Help Kids Soar,

[ha-Safran] Sydney Taylor Blog Tour Day 2

It’s the second day of the Sydney Taylor Blog Tour. Today’s featured interviews: Erin Silver, author of Sitting Shiva Sydney Taylor Honor Book in the Picture Book Category at Jewish Books for Kids…And More!,

[ha-Safran] Sydney Taylor Blog Tour Begins!

The Sydney Taylor Book Award Blog Tour, showcasing the 2023 gold and silver medalists, starts today and runs through Friday. The full schedule is available at

[ha-Safran] AJL Jewish Fiction Award Committee Seeking New Member

The AJL Jewish Fiction Award Committee is seeking one new member. This is an exciting opportunity to immerse yourself in the vibrant field of contemporary Jewish fiction, to connect with and learn from a group of wise and committed colleagues, and to honor outstanding writers. Members serve

[ha-Safran] Upcoming AJL Virtual Events

Register for all events at https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://jewishlibraries.org/events-calendar/__;!!KGKeukY!xexedbBvk7wBHXXSxQc9jYqi6AjRTrUQ1racgppbSUqPmbYZI7o9EzyBJ-C26NJslphTPKgL0_pXRP-6R5JeekZC7FXUzC4B$ AJL Presents: A Conversation with ALA President Candidate Eric Suess Wednesday,

[ha-Safran] 2023 Sydney Taylor Book Awards Announced

Winners of the annual ​Sydney Taylor Book Award​ were announced by the Association of Jewish Libraries today at the Youth Media Awards press conference during LibLearnX. Named in memory of Sydney Taylor, author of the classicAll-of-a-Kind Family​ series, the award recognizes books for children

[ha-Safran] 2023 AJL Jewish Fiction Award Winners

Omer Friedlander is the winner of the Association of Jewish Libraries (AJL) Jewish Fiction Award for his short story collection The Man Who Sold Air in the Holy Land, published by Random House, an imprint and division of Penguin Random House LLC. The award includes a $1,000 cash prize and an

[ha-Safran] AJL Upcoming Virtual Events

Register for all events at https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://jewishlibraries.org/events-calendar/__;!!KGKeukY!yt2r0Gre9LivtErCYxj8qZKaJeJjZ65iFxZnjz48vxsm9iHQm9NPeZtwpL8PPb7HQg7TuEvDhurHYlN8GBy2P4YxVMi0m09_$ Mock Sydney Taylor Award Voting January 16–20 Voting Round 2 January 22

[ha-Safran] Spring 2023 Holiday Highlights

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] AJL Upcoming Virtual Events

Mock Sydney Taylor Award Voting January 9–13Voting Round 1 January 16–20 Voting Round 2 January 22 Mock Winners Announced January 30 Real Winners Announced The Sydney Taylor Shmooze is AJL's mock award blog. Help choose the winners of the Mock Sydney

[ha-Safran] Fwd: AJL Upcoming Virtual Events

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

[ha-Safran] AJL and the Weitzman: A Shidduch for Your Shopping!

AJL has partnered with the Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History and will earn a commission for all Museum Store purchases made via this link:

[ha-Safran] Fwd: AJL Upcoming Virtual Events

Fall 2022 Kidlit Author Showcase 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

[ha-Safran] AJL Synagogue Libraries Slack Workspace

Dear AJL-Member Synagogue Librarians, At the conference "Birds of a Feather" session, we discussed streamlining communications among synagogue librarians. Creation of a Slack workspace was proposed, and the new AJL Synagogue Libraries Slack workspace is now available! For those who are new to