[ha-Safran] Books Needed for the Emerging Jewish communities in Nigeria

2023-12-28 Thread Rachel Kamin via Hasafran
about these communities. Please contact Howard Gorin at hdgori...@gmail.com<mailto:hdgori...@gmail.com> for more information. Thank you! Rachel Kamin Director of Lifelong Learning North Suburban Synagogue Beth El 1175 Sheridan Road Highland Park, IL 60035 847/926-7902 or rka...@nssbethel.o

Re: [ha-Safran] Rosh-Hodesh (Holiday material-Books

2023-05-16 Thread Rachel Kamin via Hasafran
this helps! Rachel Kamin Director of Lifelong Learning North Suburban Synagogue Beth El 847/926-7902 or rka...@nssbethel.orgmailto:rka...@nssbethel.org> CURRENTLY READING: Where I Am by Dana Shem-Ur CURRENTLY LISTENING TO: What You Wish For by Katherine Center MITZVAH613 Join us on May 21st a

[ha-Safran] Announcing GEiHP's Open Salary Spreadsheet

2023-04-03 Thread Rachel Kamin via Hasafran
oyment processes across Jewish organizational life to help women and people of all genders rise to positions of leadership.” I encourage you to contribute anonymously to the Open Salary Spreadsheet. “Librarian” and “Library” are even listed as choices in the survey questions! Happy Passover!

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

2022-12-12 Thread Rachel Kamin via Hasafran
be fun. And, 4th graders are usually pretty good sports. Let me know if you try it and how it goes. Good luck! Rachel Kamin Director of Lifelong Learning North Suburban Synagogue Beth El 847/926-7902 or rka...@nssbethel.orgmailto:rka...@nssbethel.org> CURRENTLY READING: Departure Stories: Be

[ha-Safran] ISO Book Recommendations: Holocaust survivors who found joy and happiness despite losing so many loved ones

2022-11-30 Thread Rachel Kamin via Hasafran
Dear colleagues & friends, An adult patron is looking for a book that "explains how some survivors managed to find joy and happiness after the Holocaust despite losing so many loved ones." What would you recommend? Thanks, Rachel Kamin Director of Lifelong Learning North Subu

[ha-Safran] AJL Digital Conference 2023: Call for Proposals

2022-11-29 Thread Rachel Kamin via Hasafran
8f85j-XX6-yAYyWy3QMvElQfokiUn0WtRipFH2XGFw==__;!!KGKeukY!zO79Vlsuj8PPBDrvDu0j-HFUa3xjiFHRd9gBgmG2xkto6tihrcPb25DBg4-7h_KxY27UPND_-V6Qu6vfMA_VMQ$ >   FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 29, 2022 Contact: Kathy Bloomfield and Rachel Kamin Co-Chairs, AJL Conference Committee confere...@jewishlibraries.org<

[ha-Safran] Film Recommendation Needed

2022-11-09 Thread Rachel Kamin via Hasafran
true" suggestions that fit the above requirements for this event. Thanks! Rachel Kamin Director of Lifelong Learning North Suburban Synagogue Beth El 1175 Sheridan Road Highland Park, IL 60035 847/926-7902 or rka...@nssbethel.orgmailto:rka...@nssbethel.org> CURRENTLY READING: When Franny Stands U

[ha-Safran] Two Zoom Author Events: Pamela Braun Cohen and Shaunna Edwards & Alyson Richman

2022-10-18 Thread Rachel Kamin via Hasafran
!KGKeukY!1MqSSkq6KP7xAXxRBTBrpqoHmhzu3Rb7v6KeAJX82Q77yDP9uHx2Nr98IoyoTt0T6SYQiVwd0c8YlOEWEvMNeA$ . Feel free to reach out if you have any questions! Rachel Kamin Director of Lifelong Learning North Suburban Synagogue Beth El 1175 Sheridan Road Highland Park, IL 60035 847/926-790

Re: [ha-Safran] Is the collection The Man Who Sold Air in the Holy Land - Short Stories, by Omer Friedlander written by Hebrew ?

2022-10-03 Thread Rachel Kamin via Hasafran
abari, Eshkol Nevo, and Nicole Krauss. I highly recommend it! G’mar Chatimah Tova, Rachel Kamin, Director of Lifelong Learning North Suburban Synagogue Beth El 847/926-7902 or rka...@nssbethel.orgmailto:rka...@nssbethel.org> CURRENTLY RE-READING: The Thread Collectors by Shaunna Edwards &

[ha-Safran] Judaica Roadshow: Your Jewish Library with Melton International

2022-08-25 Thread Rachel Kamin via Hasafran
e know! Rachel Kamin Director of Lifelong Learning North Suburban Synagogue Beth El 1175 Sheridan Road Highland Park, IL 60035 847/926-7902 or rka...@nssbethel.orgmailto:rka...@nssbethel.org> CURRENTLY RE-READING: Atomic Anna by Rachel Barenbaum (for the Sisterhood Torah Fund Book Club on 9/10)

[ha-Safran] MELTON: Inaugural Trip to Mexico City with Sara Aroeste

2022-08-12 Thread Rachel Kamin via Hasafran
!ygu_p77HvHPV6V_9J4MKL4tPdj42OZcWf7zP3n5s7kz6ECLzhf5h57A8eNRKgTQWaJLI5TvEYGLYTCqitf0Uyw$ . Shabbat Shalom, Rachel Kamin Director of Lifelong Learning North Suburban Synagogue Beth El 847/926-7902 or rka...@nssbethel.orgmailto:rka...@nssbethel.org> CURRENTLY READING: Ashton Hall by Lauren Belfer CURREN

[ha-Safran] FREE Classroom Sets Available

2022-06-20 Thread Rachel Kamin via Hasafran
, Rachel Kamin Director of Lifelong Learning North Suburban Synagogue Beth El 1175 Sheridan Road Highland Park, IL 60035 847/926-7902 or rka...@nssbethel.orgmailto:rka...@nssbethel.org> CURRENTLY READING: Mount Chicago by Adam Levin (to be published 8/9/22) CURRENTLY LISTENING TO: The Lover by A

Re: [ha-Safran] synagogue archivists at AJL

2022-06-10 Thread Rachel Kamin via Hasafran
e archives to the list. If anyone else has ideas for topics, contact Sean Boyle at boyles...@gmail.com<mailto:boyles...@gmail.com>. This will be a great opportunity to learn from each other! See you in Philly! Rachel Kamin Association of Jewish Libraries Conference Committee https://u

[ha-Safran] Judaica Appraiser

2022-04-05 Thread Rachel Kamin via Hasafran
boxes, crowns, rimonim, pointers, breast plates, a unique tik, and more. We have a fairly complete inventory, with photographs and descriptions, but the collection hasn't been appraised in many years and we have added new items. Trusted leads are most appreciated. Thanks, Rachel Kamin Director

Re: [ha-Safran] Holocaust books for children and grade school

2022-03-24 Thread Rachel Kamin via Hasafran
else” to “that’s totally fine, he’s already read a ton of books about the Holocaust.” The response has always been appreciative; never negative. Good luck! Rachel Kamin Director of Lifelong Learning North Suburban Synagogue Beth El 847/926-7902 or rka...@nssbethel.orgmailto:rka...@nssbethel.org>

Re: [ha-Safran] Obsolete media in synagogue libraries

2022-03-01 Thread Rachel Kamin via Hasafran
! This is the company we used: https://urldefense.com/v3/__http://bluestarrecyclers.org/__;!!KGKeukY!nmo4_SiAA1VNxjwa-Bekr9ziVsAyfK4Y7ZTQ3knUVkoFeIANvjuqVLtdkd-gtV6R8yc$ I’m guessing there are similar services in other areas. Good luck! Rachel Kamin Director of Lifelong Learning North Suburban

[ha-Safran] The Jews are Coming

2022-02-24 Thread Rachel Kamin via Hasafran
of the streaming services, including ChaiFlicks. If anyone has any leads (free or for a fee), I'd appreciate it. Thanks! Rachel Kamin, Director of Lifelong Learning The Joseph and Mae Gray Cultural & Learning Center Gertrude Lederman Family Continuing Education North Suburban Synagogue Beth El

Re: [ha-Safran] in-person preschool storytime?

2021-12-01 Thread Rachel Kamin via Hasafran
voice and makes it easier for everyone to hear you when you’re wearing a mask, especially in a big room and/or with a larger group. Good luck! Rachel Kamin Director of Lifelong Learning North Suburban Synagogue Beth El 847/926-7902 or rka...@nssbethel.orgmailto:rka...@nssbethel.org> CURRENTLY

[ha-Safran] Are You Ready? The AJL Conference Starts Sunday!

2021-06-25 Thread Rachel Kamin via Hasafran
lisa.silverman2...@outlook.com>. SHABBAT SHALOM & SEE YOU ON SUNDAY! Rachel Kamin Association of Jewish Libraries Conference Committee https://urldefense.com/v3/__http://www.jewishlibraries.org__;!!KGKeukY!kr8zgrk9wLxLuOsL2PMuK3bSrH8sv_RRO1alTUKV1LKEwksNO-cW9D4GSXUNoTwY2_pxjhtzDjo3FmM$ <

Re: [ha-Safran] Meet Sydney Taylor, Unsung Creator of the All-of-a-Kind Family

2021-06-24 Thread Rachel Kamin via Hasafran
!jBauGqwG32g9NaKjQRJNDWz-W2ESG-Bxs-UI_9vQ87rNyDPM6nfnCkm1JSdRZ1iy9UtV7UqS5Iza7Dk$ . Rachel Kamin Association of Jewish Libraries Conference Committee https://urldefense.com/v3/__http://www.jewishlibraries.org__;!!KGKeukY!jBauGqwG32g9NaKjQRJNDWz-W2ESG-Bxs-UI_9vQ87rNyDPM6nfnCkm1JSdRZ1iy9UtV7UqSDUZwdyM$ <ht

[ha-Safran] AJL 2021 Digital Conference: Weekly Update #10 (June 23)

2021-06-23 Thread Rachel Kamin via Hasafran
fense.com/v3/__https://gmail.us3.list-manage.com/track/click?u=6a6108bc918513afb31579c8b=41fa2f213f=24a87c83ad__;!!KGKeukY!gXbecE6DcVQSZtm_gFN5Gf54pccNIQmeFsX8iwKCIs5yEzJ5OnPciF2oYYB9AcSlCoSWhtgiyCmu2sI$ > to Rachel Kamin. And Yahm Rechart will provide information about the next phase

[ha-Safran] AJL 2021 Digital Conference: Weekly Update #9 (June 16)

2021-06-16 Thread Rachel Kamin via Hasafran
[https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://mcusercontent.com/6a6108bc918513afb31579c8b/images/718d8633-17b5-43af-8bd7-f2620de0c22a.png__;!!KGKeukY!gdm43zSi8MuRW-MmhuLOzv35mJgfOS3cw8higi-ZlFBq-qkXuinrecl1SMKwc3-W_qpAlEcYsHt6kiw$ ] WEEKLY CONFERENCE UPDATE #9 Authors play an important role in the

[ha-Safran] AJL 2021 Digital Conference: Weekly Update #8 (June 10)

2021-06-10 Thread Rachel Kamin via Hasafran
[https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://mcusercontent.com/6a6108bc918513afb31579c8b/images/718d8633-17b5-43af-8bd7-f2620de0c22a.png__;!!KGKeukY!kfd2qaSZxLXQo9gh3EEecePy6kqlV1w5ibPdEGCMLGxqKljmOCqFcBiBih8MjDEM9SV1wxPRvEgIRo0$ ] WEEKLY CONFERENCE UPDATE #8 The Association of Jewish Libraries is an

Re: [ha-Safran] Gently used PJ Library books

2021-06-07 Thread Rachel Kamin via Hasafran
the preschool and religious school teachers to “shop” the closet and take whatever they want for their classrooms. Good luck! Rachel Kamin, Director The Joseph and Mae Gray Cultural & Learning Center North Suburban Synagogue Beth El 847/926-7902 or rka...@nssbethel.orgmailto:rka...@nssbethel

[ha-Safran] AJL 2021 Digital Conference: Weekly Update #7 (June 2)

2021-06-04 Thread Rachel Kamin via Hasafran
[https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://mcusercontent.com/6a6108bc918513afb31579c8b/images/718d8633-17b5-43af-8bd7-f2620de0c22a.png__;!!KGKeukY!niG0ct-esd8Cs1IKXM7h6vSS-0oylkLVUNhAWTKbbq21L_esh3BI-8YcT7evdnkEQcWzfNx8AAD4CZU$ ] WEEKLY CONFERENCE UPDATE #7 AJL Conference organizers are excited to

[ha-Safran] AJL 2021 Digital Conference: Weekly Update #6 (May 26)

2021-05-27 Thread Rachel Kamin via Hasafran
[https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://mcusercontent.com/6a6108bc918513afb31579c8b/images/718d8633-17b5-43af-8bd7-f2620de0c22a.png__;!!KGKeukY!kvgHHJ9Hbw9PmM4zaxvPOtkNLRamoVVwhI_xNJt147yrberQ8EUZdc3f1Sm5MxFd-ODIpZ76cjTYb0U$ ] WEEKLY CONFERENCE UPDATE #6 The AJL 2021 Digital Conference: Moving

[ha-Safran] AJL 2021 Digital Conference: Weekly Update #5 (May 19)

2021-05-19 Thread Rachel Kamin via Hasafran
[https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://mcusercontent.com/6a6108bc918513afb31579c8b/images/718d8633-17b5-43af-8bd7-f2620de0c22a.png__;!!KGKeukY!mip6Y8iRrZ88wJ1xsu_DWXM4MF8nXGnAlou3EHaz0Zz8MiAN-X5zrU1F59rS_xnv-U4Rt59Iz9Sstls$ ] WEEKLY CONFERENCE UPDATE #5: May 19, 2021 The Association of Jewish

[ha-Safran] AJL 2021 Digital Conference: Weekly Update #4 (May 12)

2021-05-12 Thread Rachel Kamin via Hasafran
[https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://mcusercontent.com/6a6108bc918513afb31579c8b/images/718d8633-17b5-43af-8bd7-f2620de0c22a.png__;!!KGKeukY!m8sHU633UP41iJQlMQDrxgPpslgAq7-ON-RmWyzYli4kCIy3HqxeFRGhwDaXluany0K-6VLK41NH2zI$ ] WEEKLY CONFERENCE UPDATE #4 At the AJL 2021 Digital Conference: Moving

Re: [ha-Safran] Accreditation

2021-05-12 Thread Rachel Kamin via Hasafran
GKeukY!mieudfYdEOVJEIBGE_l6RgidLkZ4jvXMCI-knC6Ju65UPjZG5wkwWhDDiTIIKxg3CnayjXg36ZFm5RA$ . Rachel Kamin Association of Jewish Libraries Conference Committee https://urldefense.com/v3/__http://www.jewishlibraries.org__;!!KGKeukY!mieudfYdEOVJEIBGE_l6RgidLkZ4jvXMCI-knC6Ju65UPjZG5wkwWhDDiTIIKxg3CnayjXg3U

Re: [ha-Safran] cover reveal!

2021-05-09 Thread Rachel Kamin via Hasafran
available, along with digital handouts, to all registrants for up to a year following the conference. Go to https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://jewishlibraries.org/2021-conference/__;!!KGKeukY!j6f0J3J_43OYCUYjdTTGtl3QsJKvBy7KufsooNl4Q9zoDkqaabfLbp31IYO1C-UhTjskoPckHdfHlrY$ . Rachel Kamin Association

[ha-Safran] Book Club Recommendation: The Imperfects by Amy Meyerson

2021-05-09 Thread Rachel Kamin via Hasafran
heir heritage and each other. If you are interested, contact Amy directly at a...@amymeyerson.com<mailto:a...@amymeyerson.com>. Rachel Kamin, Director The Joseph and Mae Gray Cultural & Learning Center North Suburban Synagogue Beth El 1175 Sheridan Road Highland Park, IL 60035 847/926-

Re: [ha-Safran] VHS needed

2021-05-07 Thread Rachel Kamin via Hasafran
. Shabbat Shalom, Rachel Kamin, Director The Joseph and Mae Gray Cultural & Learning Center North Suburban Synagogue Beth El 847/926-7902 or rka...@nssbethel.orgmailto:rka...@nssbethel.org> CURRENTLY READING: Rebel Daughter by Lori Banov Kaufmann CURRENTLY LISTENING TO: The Light of Days: The

[ha-Safran] AJL 2021 Digital Conference: Weekly Update #3 (May 5)

2021-05-06 Thread Rachel Kamin via Hasafran
[https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://mcusercontent.com/6a6108bc918513afb31579c8b/images/718d8633-17b5-43af-8bd7-f2620de0c22a.png__;!!KGKeukY!nhUgGqhbvrtuB85dsD8kNRMOAtM8nyydyIyz4EJbwxgzQyyF401c6F36z012t31Q_dkc_wZGZwtEtP0$ ] WEEKLY CONFERENCE UPDATE #3 While most of the sessions during the AJL

[ha-Safran] AJL 2021 Digital Conference: Weekly Update 4/28

2021-04-28 Thread Rachel Kamin via Hasafran
[https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://mcusercontent.com/6a6108bc918513afb31579c8b/images/718d8633-17b5-43af-8bd7-f2620de0c22a.png__;!!KGKeukY!ik9sFOl36y4vZRzRLyWSeETctCHibVKKfUQOon_Q4iHHe3nycj9GB_y-Q7VBm3PASNTuXbho5rwII5k$ ]

[ha-Safran] REMINDER: AJL Serving Students Roundtable 4/27

2021-04-25 Thread Rachel Kamin via Hasafran
/v3/__https://jewishlibraries.org/events-calendar/__;!!KGKeukY!mPpcbYhw1N1jILudU_iQvB4MpvT2S-InCTZKpSdmSr0Xv5QUlIfq1mmHiklThM0t_fp7vTO1b0rGywg$ "See" you Tuesday! Rachel Kamin, Director The Joseph and Mae Gray Cultural & Learning Center North Suburban Synagogue Beth El 1175 Sheridan

[ha-Safran] Translator Todd Hasak-Lowy on Yaara Shehori's AQUARIUM: a conversation with Jessica Cohen

2021-04-22 Thread Rachel Kamin via Hasafran
-aquarium/register__;!!KGKeukY!lanMP6oSkwAsQMQAhA9sVptqWPEdlOrCfCm7TS_7xWE5Gyvw3mbXBaIpr6w129lCnYrn4PGRxYqKFr4$ for more information. The Judaica Library Network of Metropolitan Chicago hosted Todd Hasak Lowy several years ago and he was an excellent presenter! Rachel Kamin, Director The Joseph

[ha-Safran] Announcing the AJL 2021 Digital Conference: Moving Forward

2021-04-21 Thread Rachel Kamin via Hasafran
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[ha-Safran] K-8 Librarian Position at Solomon Schechter Day School in Northbrook, IL

2021-04-15 Thread Rachel Kamin via Hasafran
ty.com/Recruiting/Jobs/Details/523184?fbclid=IwAR3grkCrAYwzfK2QdnuTgAhqxpaD_TFbKESYG7l4SokvcKaPic4cHDEo4Kw__;!!KGKeukY!mJqGba9eFkgk8-iYBALrNpgLYhfe516vK9sOMKgdiaQGEmXIBtXjCGhtZRRjwHmBZY9O71qvSM4mJ28$ NOTE: I do not know anything about this position beyond what it is included in the posting.

Re: [ha-Safran] Sydney Taylor biography will be out June 22!

2021-03-23 Thread Rachel Kamin via Hasafran
AnN--2CZK6wvJjLMSvgw2JeVrV3A4cSSjdoSTnGbxPstAFiwga0UQCQ2n8zOmpvwlcYkVFjUBThOA$ > (z”l) during the AJL 2021 Digital Conference! Alix will discuss how libraries shaped Sydney Taylor’s thinking about moral and civic development and how they impelled her to write stories with positive Jewish characters. Stay tuned for more details . . .

[ha-Safran] Recommended Reads: New & Award-Winning Jewish Fiction

2021-02-09 Thread Rachel Kamin via Hasafran
list right now with Rachel Kamin, synagogue librarian, book club facilitator, and member of the AJL Jewish Fiction Award Committee. Bring your thoughts and opinions about the books you've read recently for a lively audience discussion, too! Join Zoom Meeting: https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://u

Re: [ha-Safran] To be posted, please

2021-01-07 Thread Rachel Kamin via Hasafran
really adds to the meeting and generates larger participation (in my experience). I also recommend that you choose a book that is easily available from your public library system and is available as an eBook and audio-book. Large print is super helpful too. Good luck! Rachel Kamin, Director

[ha-Safran] New Jewish Fiction Presentations Available

2020-11-20 Thread Rachel Kamin via Hasafran
lthy & safe Thanksgiving! Rachel Kamin, Director The Joseph and Mae Gray Cultural & Learning Center North Suburban Synagogue Beth El 1175 Sheridan Road Highland Park, IL 60035 847/926-7902 or rka...@nssbethel.orgmailto:rka...@nssbethel.org> Hours: Monday - Friday 9am-2pm CURRENTLY

Re: [ha-Safran] Needed: Journal of Modern Jewish Studies Article from January 2020

2020-11-17 Thread Rachel Kamin via Hasafran
As always, Hasafran does not disappoint! Within an hour, I received a PDF of the article. AJL Librarians are the BEST! Rachel Kamin, Director The Joseph and Mae Gray Cultural & Learning Center North Suburban Synagogue Beth El 847/926-7902 or rka...@nssbethel.orgmailto:rka...@nssbethel

[ha-Safran] Needed: Journal of Modern Jewish Studies Article from January 2020

2020-11-17 Thread Rachel Kamin via Hasafran
: 10.1080/14725886.2019.1703629 Many thanks, Rachel Kamin, Director The Joseph and Mae Gray Cultural & Learning Center North Suburban Synagogue Beth El 1175 Sheridan Road Highland Park, IL 60035 847/926-7902 or rka...@nssbethel.orgmailto:rka...@nssbethel.org> CURRENTLY READING: The Orchard b

[ha-Safran] Recommended Reads: New & Award-Winning Jewish Fiction

2020-10-28 Thread Rachel Kamin via Hasafran
Jewish Fiction Learn all about the new and award winning Jewish fiction titles that you should have on your to-read list right now. Synagogue librarian and book club facilitator Rachel Kamin will cover literary fiction and genre fiction, buzz-worthy names in Jewish literature and the lesser ge

[ha-Safran] Lost (and Found) in Translation: New Israeli Literature in English

2020-10-07 Thread Rachel Kamin via Hasafran
in-English. Note: The deadline to register is Thursday 10/8, after which a late fee applies. Moadim L'Simcha! I hope you are enjoying a beautiful & bountiful Sukkot! Rachel Kamin, Director The Joseph and Mae Gray Cultural & Learning Center North Suburban Synagogue Beth El 1175 Sheridan Road Hig

Re: [ha-Safran] Fwd: Josh Flagg, the Messy Middle, and dubLab

2020-08-24 Thread Rachel Kamin via Hasafran
Give and Nic Stone's Dear Martin; Gr.6-8), Kirkus and others. I’m looking forward to reading it! Learn more at http://lizawiemer.com/. Rachel Kamin, Director The Joseph and Mae Gray Cultural & Learning Center North Suburban Synagogue Beth El 847/926-7902 or rka...@nssbethel.orgmailto:rka...@nssbe

[ha-Safran] Books for preschoolers about starting school, wearing masks, etc.

2020-07-17 Thread Rachel Kamin via Hasafran
oolers on wearing a mask and/or wearing a mask to school. Please let me know if you have any recommendations - eBooks or videos are preferred. Also, are there any Jewish books that would tie-in with these lessons? Many thanks! Shabbat Shalom, Rachel Kamin, Director The Joseph and Mae Gray Cu

[ha-Safran] Safety Tips for Reopening Your Library

2020-06-03 Thread Rachel Kamin via Hasafran
I found this webinar and accompanying material from Demco helpful and thought overs may as well: https://ideas.demco.com/webinar/covid-19-safety-tips-for-reopening-your-library/ Take care, Rachel Kamin, Director The Joseph and Mae Gray Cultural & Learning Center North Suburban Synagogue Bet

[ha-Safran] AJL 2020 Digital Conference Update: May 27, 2020

2020-05-27 Thread Rachel Kamin via Hasafran
[A screenshot of a cell phone Description automatically generated] Join the Association of Jewish Libraries Sunday, June 28 - Thursday, July 2, 2020 for the AJL 2020 Digital Conference. Sessions will take place between

Re: [ha-Safran] short Holocaust novel

2020-04-24 Thread Rachel Kamin via Hasafran
typical middle grade novels. You might also want to look at the short story collection Mara’s Stories by Gary Schmidt. Good luck! Rachel Kamin, Director The Joseph and Mae Gray Cultural & Learning Center North Suburban Synagogue Beth El 847/926-7902 or rka...@nssbethel.orgmailto

Re: [ha-Safran] Question about Michael Grant Front Lines Trilogy

2020-03-10 Thread Rachel Kamin via Hasafran
Clare - I reviewed the first book in AJL Reviews: https://jewishlibraries.org/images/downloads/News_and_Reviews/reviews2016_11_12.pdf Rebecca Levitan reviewed the other two: https://jewishlibraries.starchapter.com/images/downloads/News_and_Reviews/reviews2019_02_03.pdf Rachel Kamin, Director

[ha-Safran] AJL 2020 Conference Update 1/30/20

2020-01-30 Thread Rachel Kamin via Hasafran
[A picture containing screenshot, textDescription automatically generated] Your AJL Conference Update by Marcie Eskin & Rachel Kamin January 30, 2020 Shalom Safranim & Friends! You are reading the first in a series of conference updates to keep you informed about the

[ha-Safran] Baruch Dayan haEmet

2019-11-24 Thread Rachel Kamin via Hasafran
ue (Denver), Jewish Family Service (Denver), or the Jewish National Fund. May her memory be for a blessing. Rachel Kamin, Co-Chair 2020 Association of Jewish Libraries Conference confere...@jewishlibraries.org<mailto:confere...@jewishlibraries.org> www.jewishlibraries.org<http://www.

[ha-Safran] AJL 2020 Conference: Call for Proposals

2019-09-23 Thread Rachel Kamin via Hasafran
e form, contact confere...@jewishlibraries.org<mailto:confere...@jewishlibraries.org>. Proposals will be reviewed by the Programming Committee and all applicants will be notified in January, 2020. Thank you, Marcie Eskin & Rachel Kamin Co-Chairs 2020 Association of Jewish Libr

[ha-Safran] Baruch Dayan HaEmet: Marcie Eskin's mother

2019-03-04 Thread Rachel Kamin via Hasafran
/obituary.aspx?page=lifestory=191716573. They will be sitting shiva in Delaware and in Evanston, IL. Let me know if you would like more information. May God comfort the family together with all mourners in Zion and Jerusalem. Rachel Kamin, Director The Joseph and Mae Gray Cultural & Learning Ce

Re: [ha-Safran] כל הכבוד Rachel!

2019-02-20 Thread Rachel Kamin via Hasafran
Thank you so much, Wendie! For those of you who haven’t seen the article in School Library Journal, it is now available online: The Jewish Experience in America | Great Books<https://www.slj.com/?detailStory=jewish-experience-in-america-great-books> Rachel Kamin, Director The Joseph a

Re: [ha-Safran] does anyone remember...?

2019-01-11 Thread Rachel Kamin via Hasafran
has its problems and comes to realize that running away will not result in quick-fix solutions to issues at home. Rachel Kamin, Director The Joseph and Mae Gray Cultural & Learning Center North Suburban Synagogue Beth El 847/926-7902 or rka...@nssbethel.orgmailto:rka...@nssbethel.org> Offic

[ha-Safran] NORTH SUBURBAN SYNAGOGUE BETH EL PUBLISHES NEW HISTORY BOOK

2018-11-19 Thread Rachel Kamin via Hasafran
e were a lot of unanticipated steps and other things that I initially had no clue about! Wishing you and your family a very Happy Thanksgiving! Rachel Kamin, Director The Joseph and Mae Gray Cultural & Learning Center North Suburban Synagogue Beth El 1175 Sheridan Road Highland Park, IL 600

Re: [ha-Safran] Launch of middle-grade novel - Mon. Oct. 29, 7.30 p.m. - Toronto

2018-10-23 Thread Rachel Kamin via Hasafran
A Cage Without Bars, will be reviewed in the upcoming November/December 2018 issue of AJL Reviews. As Joyce Levine notes in her review: “This is a standout work of historical fiction for children.” MAZEL TOV, Anne, and wishing you a very successful book launch! Rachel Kamin, Editor Book

Re: [ha-Safran] Younger Borrowers

2018-10-21 Thread Rachel Kamin via Hasafran
if anyone has any questions or wants to discuss further. I am also happy to share our circulation policies. Rachel Kamin, Director The Joseph and Mae Gray Cultural & Learning Center North Suburban Synagogue Beth El 847/926-7902 or rka...@nssbethel.orgmailto:rka...@nssbethel.org> Offic

[ha-Safran] Storytime Suggestions for 2-year-old Classes

2018-09-12 Thread Rachel Kamin
& sweet New Year! Rachel Kamin, Director The Joseph and Mae Gray Cultural & Learning Center North Suburban Synagogue Beth El 1175 Sheridan Road Highland Park, IL 60035 847/926-7902 or rka...@nssbethel.orgmailto:rka...@nssbethel.org> Office Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Fr

Re: [ha-Safran] first week/Rosh Hashana ideas

2018-08-30 Thread Rachel Kamin
Guests by Eric Kimmel, and When the chickens went on strike: A Rosh Hashanah tale by Erica Silverman. But, I’ve been doing some of these lessons for 20+ years so I would also love some new ideas! Rachel Kamin, Director The Joseph and Mae Gray Cultural & Learning Center North Suburban Synagogue

Re: [ha-Safran] Esther Hautzig's The Endless Steppe

2018-07-30 Thread Rachel Kamin
. Libraries should definitely purchase this new edition even if you have previous editions on your shelves. [cid:image003.jpg@01D427EC.EB1B5870] Rachel Kamin, Director The Joseph and Mae Gray Cultural & Learning Center North Suburban Synagogue Beth El 847/926-7902 or rka...@nssbethel.orgmailto

[ha-Safran] How Should Children’s Books Deal with the Holocaust?

2018-07-18 Thread Rachel Kamin
Reviews and Barbara Krasner will revisit The Devil’s Arithmetic in the September/October 2018 issues as part of our series “Celebrating 50 Years of Sydney Taylor Book Award Winners.” Rachel Kamin, Editor Book Reviews for Children & Teens The Association of Jewish Libraries Newsle

[ha-Safran] A critical grammar of the Hebrew language (1841-1842) and Selected Essays by Ahad Ha-Am (1912)

2018-05-25 Thread Rachel Kamin
1912. Print. If you are a Jewish or academic/research library and could use and preserve these works, please contact me. Preference given to libraries in Illinois! Shabbat Shalom, Rachel Kamin, Director The Joseph and Mae Gray Cultural & Learning Center North Suburban Synagogue Beth El 1175

Re: [ha-Safran] speech on Jewish kidlit by Sydney Taylor honoree

2018-04-17 Thread Rachel Kamin
I’m Gone by Rachel Lynn Solomon, will be reviewed in the September/October issue. Rachel Kamin, Editor Book Reviews for Children & Teens The Association of Jewish Libraries Newsletter 847/926-7902 or rka...@nssbethel.org<blocked::mailto:rka...@nssbethel.org> Office Hours: Monda

Re: [ha-Safran] all of a kind family series

2018-04-10 Thread Rachel Kamin
Taylor's series perfectly captures the warmth and family values that made the original titles classics. We have a received an ARC and the book will be reviewed in an upcoming edition of AJL Reviews. Rachel Kamin, , Editor Book Reviews for Children & Teens The Association of Jewish

Re: [ha-Safran] What is your synagogue’s most successful adult education program.

2018-04-09 Thread Rachel Kamin
an. Attendance ranges from 40-150 people depending on the film and time of year. Contact me for a full list of films that we have shown over the years. Rachel Kamin, Director The Joseph and Mae Gray Cultural & Learning Center North Suburban Synagogue Beth El 847/926-7902 or rka...@nssbethel.or

Re: [ha-Safran] The Last Place You Look

2018-03-28 Thread Rachel Kamin
to see if we have already reviewed a title. Thank you, Rachel Kamin, Editor Book Reviews for Children & Teens The Association of Jewish Libraries Newsletter www.jewishlibraries.org<http://www.jewishlibraries.org/> From: Hasafran [mailto:hasafran-bounces+rkamin=nssbethel@lis

Re: [ha-Safran] Promised Land Diaries Series

2018-02-14 Thread Rachel Kamin
ooks, 2000. Sasso, Sandy Eisenberg. But God remembered : stories of women from creation to the promised land. Woodstock, Vt, Jewish Lights Publishing, 1995. Zeldis, Malcah. Eve and her sisters : women of the Old Testament. New York, Greenwillow Books, 1994. Rachel Kamin, Director The Joseph and

[ha-Safran] Jewish holiday related adult contemporary fiction

2018-01-16 Thread Rachel Kamin
hen school is in session) From: Harvey Babischkin [mailto:hbabi...@gmail.com] Sent: Friday, January 12, 2018 8:09 AM To: Rachel Kamin <rka...@nssbethel.org> Subject: Book Club Suggestions I am a member of a local public library book club. We were discussing the book "Wishin' and Hopin'&

[ha-Safran] Cantor Eliahu Treistman

2018-01-11 Thread Rachel Kamin
is a shot in the dark, but I can't quit until I at least check to see if any of my AJL colleagues can help me with this! Many thanks, Rachel Kamin, Director The Joseph and Mae Gray Cultural & Learning Center North Suburban Synagogue Beth El 1175 Sheridan Road Highland Park, IL 60035 847/9

Re: [ha-Safran] A free Hanukkah book

2017-12-14 Thread Rachel Kamin
FYI: A review of Hanukkah with Noshy Boy & Friends can be found on p.13-14 of the May/June 2013 issue of AJL Reviews: http://jewishlibraries.org/images/downloads/News_and_Reviews/reviews2013_05_06.pdf Happy Hanukkah! Rachel Kamin, Director The Joseph and Mae Gray Cultural & Learnin

Re: [ha-Safran] Hanukkah books for young children

2017-12-06 Thread Rachel Kamin
I like Maccabee! The Story of Hanukkah by Tilda Balsley (Kar-Ben, 2010) the best. The Story of Hanukkah by David Adler (Holiday House, 2011) is also good. Rachel Kamin, Director The Joseph and Mae Gray Cultural & Learning Center North Suburban Synagogue Beth El 847/926-7902 or

Re: [ha-Safran] Looking for a suggestion of a collection of short stories for a women's discussion group

2017-12-01 Thread Rachel Kamin
ghly literary short stories with Jewish content to use with my groups and would appreciate any “tried & true” recommendations beyond the classics like Singer, Roth, Ozick, Paley, etc. Shabbat Shalom! Rachel Kamin, Director The Joseph and Mae Gray Cultural & Learning Center North Suburban Sy

Re: [ha-Safran] ISO short films for students

2017-11-30 Thread Rachel Kamin
I highly recommend the short videos at https://www.bimbam.com/. They are all very short (like 2-5 minutes) and are available for free on almost any Jewish topic imaginable from holidays, life cycles and values to each of the parshiot. There are also downloadable teacher guides. Rachel Kamin

Re: [ha-Safran] Authors Similar to Cynthia Freeman

2017-10-30 Thread Rachel Kamin
romance but they are definitely “women’s fiction.” I also enjoyed Young Jane Young by Gabrielle Zevin. All The Rivers by Dorit Rabinyan and The Lost Letter by Jillian Cantor are also love stories. Would love to hear other suggestions! Rachel Kamin, Director The Joseph and Mae Gray Cultural

Re: [ha-Safran] Synagogue Librarian Wages

2017-10-26 Thread Rachel Kamin
I would also recommend investigating the salaries of similarly credentials librarians in your local public library and school library system. I have always used these numbers to negotiate my salary. Rachel Kamin, Director The Joseph and Mae Gray Cultural & Learning Center North Subu

Re: [ha-Safran] Fines in School Libraries

2017-10-24 Thread Rachel Kamin
further. I am personally very much opposed to overdue fines. In fact, my public library eliminated them last year! Rachel Kamin, Director The Joseph and Mae Gray Cultural & Learning Center North Suburban Synagogue Beth El 847/926-7902 or rka...@nssbethel.org<blocked::mailto:rka...@nssbet

Re: [ha-Safran] Christian content in bible stories

2017-08-11 Thread Rachel Kamin
titles from Christian publishers that you think would be of interest to AJL members, please let me know and I will do my best to request review copies. Shabbat Shalom, Rachel Kamin, Editor Book Reviews for Children & Teens The Association of Jewish Libraries Newsletter www.jewishlibraries

Re: [ha-Safran] "Summer Vacation With The Grizzbears"

2017-05-24 Thread Rachel Kamin
. Rachel Kamin, Director The Joseph and Mae Gray Cultural & Learning Center North Suburban Synagogue Beth El 847/926-7902 or rka...@nssbethel.org<blocked::mailto:rka...@nssbethel.org> Office Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday 9am-2pm and Wednesday 4-6 pm & Sunday 9am

Re: [ha-Safran] new recommended kid's book

2017-05-11 Thread Rachel Kamin
opular Israeli song "Eliezer ben Yehuda<https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wsj4nKzIH68>" by Chava Alberstein. It doesn't often happen that you can use the same lesson plan with 4-year-olds and 12 year-olds but this picture book truly worked for all ages! Rachel Kamin, Director T

[ha-Safran] Sami Rohr Prize for Jewish Literature

2017-05-09 Thread Rachel Kamin
tion about the Sami Rohr Prize. Thanks! Rachel Kamin, Director The Joseph and Mae Gray Cultural & Learning Center North Suburban Synagogue Beth El 1175 Sheridan Road Highland Park, IL 60035 847/926-7902 or rka...@nssbethel.org<blocked::mailto:rka...@nssbethel.org> Office Hours: Monday,

Re: [ha-Safran] Sponsored children's book available

2017-02-07 Thread Rachel Kamin
, Publishers Weekly, School Library Journal, etc. before purchasing items for their collection. Rachel Kamin, Editor Book Reviews for Children & Teens The Association of Jewish Libraries Newsletter 1054 Holly Circle Lake Zurich, Illinois 60047 847/926-7902<tel:(847)%20926-7902> (work) 248/444-32

[ha-Safran] Move Over, Shmelf…There Are Other Books on the Shelf

2016-12-13 Thread Rachel Kamin
hare and comment as you see fit. There are lots of good choices out there that don’t resort to leaving a latke and kosher pickle out for one of Santa’s Hanukkah elves! Happy Hanukkah! Rachel Kamin, Director The Joseph and Mae Gray Cultural & Learning Center North Suburban Synagogue Beth El 1175 Sh

Re: [ha-Safran] searching for an article

2016-11-29 Thread Rachel Kamin
titles that prove how very wrong he is: https://jewishbooks.blogspot.com/2016/11/response-to-jewish-kidlit-article-in.html Rachel Kamin, Director The Joseph and Mae Gray Cultural & Learning Center North Suburban Synagogue Beth El 847/926-7902 or rka...@nssbethel.org<blocked::mai

[ha-Safran] Travel Through Jewish Fiction: Celebrate Jewish Book Month with These Titles and Read-Alikes

2016-11-18 Thread Rachel Kamin
ons in Library Journal: http://reviews.libraryjournal.com/2016/11/books/fiction/travel-through-jewis h-fiction-celebrate-jewish-book-month-with-these-titles-and-read-alikes/ Rachel Kamin, Director The Joseph and Mae Gray Cultural & Learning Center North Suburban Synagogue Beth El 1175 S

Re: [ha-Safran] Storybooks by parsha for the HaSafran list serve

2016-11-08 Thread Rachel Kamin
nger. Sometimes there just isn't an appropriate book so we'll just use one of my favorite Shabbat or Jewish stories. Hope this helps! Let me know if you have any questions or can't decipher my notes! Rachel Kamin, Director The Joseph and Mae Gray Cultural & Learning Center North Suburban S

Re: [ha-Safran] picture book: Thank You, God

2016-10-21 Thread Rachel Kamin
ustrations that can be read to a group of young children to explain how to be grateful for all we have. Kathy Bloomfield, Sydney Taylor Book Award Committee and forwordsbooks.com, Washington, DC Rachel Kamin, Director The Joseph and Mae Gray Cultural & Learning Center North Suburban Synagogue

[ha-Safran] The Beauty Queen of Jerusalem

2016-09-06 Thread Rachel Kamin
Does anyone know where I can purchase a copy of the novel The Beauty Queen of Jerusalem by Sarit Yishai-Levi in the original Hebrew (published by Modan Publishing in Israel)? My typical sources don't carry it. Thank you, Rachel Kamin, Director The Joseph and Mae Gray Cultural & Lear

Re: [ha-Safran] New book by José Patterson

2016-08-05 Thread Rachel Kamin
A review of My Aunt Maya by Jose Patterson will appear in the upcoming September/October 2016 issue of AJL Reviews. Rachel Kamin, Editor Book Reviews for Children & Teens The Association of Jewish Libraries Newsletter 1054 Holly Circle Lake Zurich, Illinois 60047 <tel:847%2F9

[ha-Safran] Erik Greenberg Anjou's A Cantor's Tale

2016-06-03 Thread Rachel Kamin
. Thanks, Rachel Kamin, Director The Joseph and Mae Gray Cultural & Learning Center North Suburban Synagogue Beth El 1175 Sheridan Road Highland Park, IL 60035 847/926-7902 or <blocked::mailto:rka...@nssbethel.org> rka...@nssbethel.org Office Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Thursda

[ha-Safran] September 2002 issue of Hadassah Magazine

2016-05-19 Thread Rachel Kamin
! Rachel Kamin, Director The Joseph and Mae Gray Cultural & Learning Center North Suburban Synagogue Beth El 1175 Sheridan Road Highland Park, IL 60035 847/926-7902 or <blocked::mailto:rka...@nssbethel.org> rka...@nssbethel.org Office Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday &

[ha-Safran] WATCH an Exclusive Clip from DOUGH - In Theaters Nationwide AND AT THE AJL CONFERENCE IN CHARLESTON!

2016-05-17 Thread Rachel Kamin
Here’s a sneak peak of our film for Monday night, June 20 at the AJL Conference in Charleston! Rachel Kamin, Director The Joseph and Mae Gray Cultural & Learning Center North Suburban Synagogue Beth El 847/926-7902 or rka...@nssbethel.org <blocked::mailto:rka...@nssbethel.org>

[ha-Safran] Jewish Short Story Course for High School Students

2016-05-16 Thread Rachel Kamin
appreciate any input & advice especially any syllabuses, reading suggestions, resources, etc. Many thanks! Rachel Kamin, Director The Joseph and Mae Gray Cultural & Learning Center North Suburban Synagogue Beth El 1175 Sheridan Road Highland Park, IL 60035 847/926-7902 or &l

[ha-Safran] Now Playing in Theaters Nationwide and at the AJL Conference in Charleston: Dough!

2016-05-06 Thread Rachel Kamin
story about overcoming prejudice and finding redemption in unexpected places. UK, 2016; English; 94 minutes. Distributed by Menemsha Films, <http://www.menemshafilms.com> www.menemshafilms.com. See below for more information and check the Conference Program Book for more details.

Re: [ha-Safran] Lending policy question

2016-04-11 Thread Rachel Kamin
that this is just "the cost of doing business" and the advantages to having our Library open to the community, far outweigh any disadvantages. Rachel Kamin, Director The Joseph and Mae Gray Cultural & Learning Center North Suburban Synagogue Beth El 847/926-7902 or rka...@nssbethe

[ha-Safran] Translated Yizkor Books of Destroyed Jewish Communities Available at Discounted Prices

2016-04-03 Thread Rachel Kamin
I am sharing this for a congregant involved in the project. Please contact Joel Alpert, Coordinator of the Yizkor-Books-In-Print Project, directly at <mailto:y...@jewishgen.org> y...@jewishgen.org if you have any questions or need more information. Rachel Kamin, Director The Joseph a

Re: [ha-Safran] purim resources

2016-01-17 Thread Rachel Kamin
Here is my bibliography of Purim Resources for all ages: https://nssbethel.org/sites/default/files/uploaded_files/site/Life_Long_Lear ning/Joseph_and_Mae_Gray_Cultural_and_Learning_Center_and_Maxwell_Abbell_Lib rary/Purim2014.pdf Rachel Kamin, Director The Joseph and Mae Gray Cultural

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