Heidi and the team,
I felt the need for the Love Your Neighbor series of book lists before, but
recent tragic events made it clear.
Thank you for your efforts,
Amalia Warshenbrot,
From: Heidi Rabinowitz via Hasafran
Sent: Thursday, November 01, 2018 4:39 PM
To: hasafran@lists.osu.edu ;
The executive director of the Jewish Book council Naomi Firestone-Teeter also
shared the list in her weekly letter.
I enjoy her short letter that is sent every Friday.
Amalia Warshenbrot
AJL Immediate past president
From: Heidi Rabinowitz via Hasafran
Sent: Friday, November 02, 2018 10:41 AM
I echo the sentiments of Fred and Annette. I have enjoyed d getting to know
Elliot (two Ls and one T. Elliot knows what I mean).
We and The University of Michigan were blessed to have him.
Amalia Warshenbrot
Immediate past president, Association of Jewish Libraries
From: Annette Goldsmith
Jasmine,
The library supply companies (Demco Broadart, Gaylord) offer consultants.
Mine was paid by the one of them. It is like a sale’s rep. I will be
surprised if Philie does not have one when here in Charlotte they had a local
person.
I hope this helps.
Amalia
From: J N via Hasafran
It is showering here in Charlotte North Carolina. It hardly ever snows here in
the winter and now in April when Pessah is on our mind is a rare occasion.
What is not rare is Heidi’s articles on Kidlit. I stayed home this morning. The
first thing I chose to do was to read the article in the
Dear colleagues,
There are several true stories about people who believe TODAY that they are
descendants of the Marrano Jews.
Today most scholars claim that it is myth. Is it ?
I have a few books. I’m looking for scholarly articles.
B’todah M’rosh
Amalia __
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Thank you to all my colleagues for sending me resources on the Crypto Jews. I
had most of it, but there is always new material.
Special thanks to Gail, Israel, Pilar, Wendy, Rita and Bruchie.
Amalia W.
Amalia Warshenbrot
AJL Immediate past president,
Phone: (704) 365-3313
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Dear Safranim/nioyt,
Once in a while we get a question from a librarian that is working in a Public
Library or another non-Jewish place where s/he is asked to work on Shabbat or
it is a hiring condition . The Council voted in January to change the SSC
name to SSCPL to include our colleagues
Mazal tov to Elliot. He was my first choice for this year.
His accomplishments at the Michigan University are a testament to his
contribution to the profession.
AJL has benefited form his commitment for many years as well.
Amalia Warshenbrot
AJL Immediate past president
From: James
Congratz for yet another affiliation with our colleagues.
Amalia Warshenbrot
AJL Immediate past president,
From: Jacqueline Benefraim via Hasafran
Sent: Sunday, April 14, 2019 12:54 AM
To: Hasafran
Subject: [ha-Safran] Help our Affiliate, AIC
Shalom!
AJL is now an affiliate of The
Thank you to Uri Kolodney and Karen Ulric for the May/June issue. It is
available to AJL members.
While it might not have to most updated version of the conference preliminary
schedule, it is easy to read and get excited.
The article Jüdische Kulturbund Project Visits AJL/CAC by Yermiyahu
Thank you to those that replied to Heidi. It is a clever idea to offer it to
“all occasions” club and, especially, to honor a teacher because celebrating a
birthday works better for preschool kids. Parents often want to give a teacher
a Hanukkah gift. A separate email to parents can go when
I echo Joni’s sentiments. Mazal tov Denise !
And thank you to Kar-Ben publishing for your continued support.
Amalia Warshenbrot
AJL Immediate past president
From: Sussman, Joanna via Hasafran
Sent: Thursday, June 13, 2019 1:34 PM
To: Emily Bergman ; hasaf...@lists.service.ohio-state.edu
I’m forwarding this email. It is a good opportunity !
Amalia Warshenbrot
AJL Immediate past president
From: NewCAJE
Sent: Tuesday, June 11, 2019 10:05 AM
To: amalia...@att.net
Subject: We're giving away a free conference pass!
Plus, free roundtrip airfare...
I’m at the airport and need to save my battery, but, I can’t wait much longer
to thank Jackie, Lisa, Marci, Kathy, Elana and the entire group for a fabulous
conference.
the sessions, hotel, food, Keynote speaker and the tours were outstanding!!!
I know that the Chicago team will be as good.
Dear colleagues,
Since I have retired almost a decade ago I have a senior moment.
What is the name and contact info of that place that can take used books ?
Amalia__
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I will miss Leah. It is a great loss to YU and to the AJL family.
Amalia Warshenbrot
AJL Immediate past president
From: Haim A Gottschalk via Hasafran
Sent: Sunday, May 05, 2019 12:53 PM
To: hasafran@lists.osu.edu ; Paul Glassman
Subject: Re: [ha-Safran] Leah Adler
This is very sad news.
Shalom,
Our Study group meets once a month ton discuss short stories. (Each month one
story).
I will appreciate discussion ideas by story to the stories in Molly Antopol’s
The UnAmericans. I have the publishers guide.
Thanks,
Amalia Warshenbrot
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Congratulations to Racheli Leakey-Mor and to the editorial board for (almost)
completing another issue and for the highly number of articles downloaded.
I’m looking forward to the 22nd issue. The selection of topic is very
appropriate for all of us regardless of the library type and AJL
Amy,
I think that a Jewish library of a synagogue or JCC should have a few of the
Jewish classics like Sholom Aleichem, Bernard Malamud, Shalom Ash, Franz Kafka
Etc. Mine, also, have never been borrowed. As you wrote we have the
responsibility to keep the names alive.
I bought them for a
Wendy,
Keeping up with the Steins.
There was also a TV series. I can’t remember the title. Maybe Brookline
Bridge.
Amalia Warshenbrot
Email: amalia...@att.net
Phone: 704-365-3313
From: Wendie Sittenfield via Hasafran
Sent: Tuesday, July 30, 2019 4:27 PM
To: ha-Safran
Subject: [ha-Safran]
My friend’s son is developmentally challenged. At age 28 he reads of the level
of 4th grade. He is looking for JEWISH MAGAZINES in English because this young
man has no patience to read books.
Please email me suggestions.
Also, Is Tziv’oth Hashem still in print ? (the family is Conservative).
Thank you to Michelle Chesner President of AJL RAS division and to Sharon
Horowitz the reference librarian at the Hebraic section of the Library of
Congress for sharing the talk with Marcin Wodzinski the co-author of the
Historical Atlas of Hasidism, winner of the AJL's reference award
Kudus to Uri Kolodney and Sally Stieglitz for the wonderful current NEWS &
REVIEWS and thank you to their team and especially to Karen Ulric.
Amalia Warshenbrot
AJL Immediate past president
Phone: (704) 365-3313
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Kol Hakavod to AJL new editor Sally Stieglitz for the AJL News and Reviews
Nov./Dec. issue. In addition to the Reviews Sally interviewed Lia Ronnen,
editor and publisher of the Israeli cookbooks (I think that Shuk is her
recent). You can read A tribute to Mordicai Gerstein by Etta Gold
Again our Marjorie Ingall shares an inclusive and interesting article.
Please enjoy her article in TABLET titled:
Where Are All the Scary Jewish Children’s Books?
See:
Shalom,
A Havruta with some knowledge of Talmud is seeking a Talmud topically with
commentary, not too expansive.
Please reply to me at amalia...@att.net .
Mo'adim L’simhah
Amalia Warshenbrot
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ces like Kashrut or Shabbat Etc.
It might be of interest to others so, please reply to HaSafran list.
Your suggestions will be appreciated,
Amalia Warshenbrot
Phone: 704-365-3313
From: Amalia Warshenbrot via Hasafran
Sent: Thursday, October 17, 2019 9:28 AM
To: Hasafran
Subject: [ha-Saf
Dear colleagues,
I believe that I can speak for all of you by thanking Jim for his contribution
to AJL. It is too long t list here all his contributions so I will say:
Todah Rabbah !!!
Amalia Warshenbrot
AJL Immediate past president
From: James Rosenbloom via Hasafran
Sent: Thursday,
Ditto,
Amalia W.
From: Annette Goldsmith via Hasafran
Sent: Saturday, February 8, 2020 9:26 PM
To: Susan Kusel
Cc: Hasafran To Post
Subject: Re: [ha-Safran] The Sydney Taylor Shmooze
What a great idea, Susan! Kol hakavod! I've subscribed.
Annette
On Fri, Feb 7, 2020 at 7:06 AM Susan Kusel
Ditto,
Amalia W.
From: Annette Goldsmith via Hasafran
Sent: Saturday, February 8, 2020 9:26 PM
To: Susan Kusel
Cc: Hasafran To Post
Subject: Re: [ha-Safran] The Sydney Taylor Shmooze
What a great idea, Susan! Kol hakavod! I've subscribed.
Annette
On Fri, Feb 7, 2020 at 7:06 AM Susan Kusel
Sherry,
Good Job
Amalia W.
From: Sherry Wasserman via Hasafran
Sent: Friday, February 14, 2020 4:51 PM
To: hasafran@lists.osu.edu
Subject: [ha-Safran] (hasafran) Entering Jewish book awards info into OPALS
When working on cataloging items that had received a National Jewish Book Award
Hat off to the editor of the NEWS and the team of reviewers of the
February/March 2020 AJL NEWS and REVIEWS.
There are many interesting article. See editor’s note on page 2 and you will
continue to scrawl down all the way to the reviews.
Amalia W.
From: i...@jewishlibraries.org
Sent:
I’m looking for FREE on-line teaching material or apps for conversational
Hebrew for adults. I mean not print (I have enough books).
Soemthing like StreetWise Hebrew.
Amalia Warshenbrot
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Mazal tov to Heidi ! I can’t think of a more deserving mover and shaker of
KIdilit.
I add my gratitude to the Kar-Ben publishing. . It is so appropriate that the
publishers of books that are on the shelves of so many synagogue, school or
center libraries will support librarians who work with
Thanks for the warn greetings.
Hag sameakh,
Amalia W.
From: Kathleen Bloomfield via Hasafran
Sent: Wednesday, April 8, 2020 3:41 PM
To: Dina Herbert
Cc: Hasafran
Subject: Re: [ha-Safran] Warm Wishes for Passover
Dina,
Hag Sameach to you and yours as well. Thank you for this lovely message.
I have just finished “attending: the Webinar From Darkness to a Great Light:
Creating the Survivors Talmud.
Presented by AJL Board member Jackie Ben Ben-Efraim, Special Collections
Librarian of the Ostrow Library at the American Jewish University.
Words cannot express my apprecaiation to
Mazle tov to Zachary !
You are the ideal librarian. Your contribution to AJL and to the profession
should not have gone unnoticed.
Amalia Warshenbrot
From: Elliot H. Gertel via Hasafran
Sent: Saturday, March 14, 2020 11:19 PM
To: Hasafran; Zachary Baker
Subject: [ha-Safran] 2020 Fanny Goldstein
I, also, add my gratitude to Rachel, Marci, Lisa, Dina and Kathy for planning
the conference. Only a few weeks ago I was exited when I went over the
preliminary schedule and the joint programs with ALA . While I was
disappointed when the Board had to make this tough decision I understood
I add my thanks to Heidi. We need to gear our reports to those that read them
(or are supposed to read them).
I have learned a new word from the librarian Henry in the book THE TIME
TRAVELER’S WIFE. He says: “ I speak librarish”. Our language is not obvious to
Board members. For example:
It will be a nice addition to the Bibliography bank (which I have created with
Toby Rossner in 2002/3).
Amalia W.
From: Heidi Rabinowitz via Hasafran
Sent: Saturday, May 9, 2020 1:35 AM
To: Hasafran
Subject: [ha-Safran] Jewish e-books
Has anyone created any bibliographies of Jewish e-books?
Thank you, Marjorie Ingall for your good article in Tablet.
https://www.tabletmag.com/jewish-life-and-religion/300846/talking-to-kids-about-the-refugee-crisis-again
It can be forwarded to our students of all ages.
Amalia W.
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Shalom,
Someone posted a request for a list of digital books in Hebrew .
Sorry for the delay in the reply, I was waiting for an Israeli who was busy
with other challenges.
http//Indiebook.co.IL/
http/www.getboooks.co.IL/
www.e-vrit.co.IL
I hope that this helps.
Amalia W.
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Shalom,
Someone posted a request for a list of digital books in Hebrew .
Sorry for the delay in the reply, I was waiting for an Israeli who was busy
with other challenges.
http//Indiebook.co.IL/
http/www.getboooks.co.IL/
www.e-vrit.co.IL
I hope that this helps.
Amalia W.
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I see that most of the books are adult books translation from English.
AW
https://www.e-vrit.co.il/?gclid=CjwKCAjwsMzzBRACEiwAx4lLG_ogE5JjuYBS3158OnD7XwPeimCvZcfk7eqYEoElaOiQfkT2oo-DRRoCMnkQAvD_BwE
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Thank you, Tina Weiss for opening to AJL members the lecture by Aaron Koller
on: Unbinding Isaac: The Significance of the Akedah for Modern Jewish Thought.
I hope to have addiotnal opportunities to enjoy such informative and thought
provoking lectures.
With warm wishes for shanah tovah,
My colleague David Levy allowed me to share with you links related to the Yamim
Noraim (High Holidays), which are treated in more depth, substance, scope, &
breadth in David's 10 volume books. For more information please email David
directly at davidbl...@msn.com
Amalia W.
A.
Symbolic
From:
Sent: Sunday, August 23, 2020 11:14 AM
To: Israel Cohen; Hasafran@lists.osu.edu
Cc: Israel Cohen
Subject: RE: [ha-Safran] The meaning of טוטפות totafot
Izzy,
It ‘s good to hear form you. It means that you are well. You are very helpful
again.
After sending the email I realized that
Shalom,
I have very few resources at home to settle an argument on the meaning of the
word טוטפות
in Deuteronomy Chapter 6 verses 4-10. One said that it means a box and another
said that it is ornament (Even Shoshan) .
I said that it is neither, it is how it was taken literally.
Your help
Dear Mrs. Kinberg,
It goes without saying that students at the impressionable age need to learn
about both sides. The challenger becomes clear when it is unsupervised
reading, like when the book is a part of the summer reading and the teacher
does not dedicate time for discussion on each
Marjorie,
Thanks for bringing up this painful issue of bias against Israel (and Jews)
that is used in schools. This issue has been brought up in the past and needs
to be revisited.
I hope that AJL with the Anti defamation League and the main Jewish
organizations like URJ and USCJ will
their
acquaintance. www.icsresources.org. Aliza Craimer Elias is the
Director.
ANdrea Rapp, Cincinnati
On Aug 23, 2020, at 4:04 PM, Amalia Warshenbrot via Hasafran
wrote:
Marjorie,
Thanks for bringing up this painful issue of bias against Israel (and Jews)
that is used in schools.
Dear colleagues,
Thank you to the Judaic Librarianship editor Racheli Leket-Mor for an
interesting issue (first new open access issue).
School, center and public library Liberians might find the article The Sydney
Taylor Book Award at Fifty: (1968–2020)
By Fred Isaac and
Robin,
There are sample in THE JEWISH LIBRARY HANDBOOK, edited by Joyce Levine.
It is worth it buying a copy. It is available through Amazon.
Amalia W.
From: Robbin Katzin via Hasafran
Sent: Wednesday, September 16, 2020 6:58 PM
To: Hasafran
Subject: [ha-Safran] Day School collection
Right ! for The Biography Bank.
Amalia W.
From: Nancy Sack via Hasafran
Sent: Thursday, September 17, 2020 11:01 PM
To: hasafran@lists.osu.edu
Subject: Re: [ha-Safran] Central place for Jewish kids' e-books?
This seems like a perfect project for AJL.
Nancy
On 9/17/2020 7:33 AM, Ann
Thank you to Elliot for sending us the articles and to Yoel for his reply. I
have talked with an Israeli librarian that said that she believes that it is
temporary. She said: “Israle is not the Untied States, it will get better,
but, sadly, only librarians and the academia in Jerusalem
Thank you to Elliot for sending us the articles and to Yoel for his reply. I
have talked with an Israeli librarian that said that she believes that it is
temporary. She said: “Israle is not the Untied States, it will get better,
but, sadly, only librarians and the academia in Jerusalem
Thanks you to Lisa, Rachel, Marci and the Chicago conference committee for
planning an outstanding conference. To Lisa for introducing AJL to Socio. It
is user friendly and cost effective. To Heidi, Jackie and Sean for making
sure that Zoom worked without a glitch and to the sponsors
Megan is a welcome addiotnal to the Reviews team. Her life experience can
only enhance the reviews.
Amalia W.
From: Sally Stieglitz via AJL-Council
Sent: Thursday, June 18, 2020 10:15 AM
To: Hasafran; AJL Council; AJL Board; Lisa Silverman; Karen Ulric
(ajlcopyedi...@gmail.com); Daniel
I take this opportunity to credit Barbara for my achievements. Barbara was one
of the past presidents when I begun my career. Her name was on the list of
resources in a booklet tiled HOW TO ORGENIZE A JEWISH LIBRARY (the book was
edited in 2016 and updated by Joyce Levine and the new title is
We, at the East Coast, have just turned on our computers to read Lisa’s email.
I am sure that the leadership of the Sperber Jewish Community Library had a
hard time making this decision.
I had the good fortune and honor if working with Lisa when she was SSC
president and I was her VP.
I can
The Public Library of Central Ohio started a project that may be adopted by
synagogue and center libraries of middle size communities.
The Cbus library partners with area businesses, donors and volunteers to gift
high quality books to the community. As programs to the public is no longer an
Marcia,
I’m volunteering with residents at Jewish assisted living & nursing home. (not
now)
I suggest a collection of short stories. Some elderlie’s memory is such that,
by the time they get to the second chapter, they forget the first one. A book
might frustrate them.
How about Apples from
I forgot to add to my email below that you can do one story at a time.
Amalia W.
From: Amalia Warshenbrot
Sent: Thursday, January 7, 2021 10:53 AM
To: Beth Braunstein; Carol Coven Grannick
Cc: hasaf...@lists.service.ohio-state.edu
Subject: RE: [ha-Safran] Books for Jewish assisted living &
Ditto !
The NEWS has never been so informative. The photos and illustrations ads to
its beautry.
Amalia Warshenbrot
From: Aileen Grossberg via Hasafran
Sent: Thursday, December 3, 2020 8:52 AM
To: hasafran@lists.osu.edu
Subject: Re: [ha-Safran] AJL News and Reviews - lastest issue is
Michelle,
Thanks you. It is beautiful.
Amalia W.
From: Jacqueline Benefraim via Hasafran
Sent: Friday, January 22, 2021 4:29 PM
To: Michelle Chesner
Cc: Hasafran
Subject: Re: [ha-Safran] Website: Jewish Book Cultures in the Early Modern World
Dear Michelle,
You have put a great deal of
I’m not sure how to spell it in English.
Farkakte yahr.
Amalia
From: Sally Stieglitz via Hasafran
Sent: Friday, January 1, 2021 3:23 PM
To: rhaus_...@yahoo.com
Cc: Hasafran; B Weinstein
Subject: Re: [ha-Safran] Call for submissions AJL News and Reviews!
You all have a rich vocabulary! Good
...@yahoo.com; B Weinstein; Hasafran
Subject: Re: [ha-Safran] !Yiddish words to describe 2020
Farkakte yor! Jahr/ Yahr is the German pronunciation!!
Happy New Year!! Veronica
On Sat, 2 Jan 2021 01:16 Amalia Warshenbrot via Hasafran,
wrote:
I’m not sure how to spell it in English.
Farkakte yahr
>From personal experience the Accreditation as well as the renewals brought
>excellence to my institution.
Amalia W.
From: S Kurzmann via Hasafran
Sent: Monday, January 4, 2021 2:31 AM
To: hasaf...@lists.service.ohio-state.edu
Subject: [ha-Safran] AJL Library Accreditation 2021
(Please post
Lois,
Allow me to recommend that you purchase the book THE JEWISH LIBRART HANDBOOK by
Joyce Levine and Margot S. Berman, published by AJL in 2016.
You will get answer to many other questions.
Amalia Warshenbrot, AJL Past president
From: Lois via Hasafran
Sent: Tuesday, January 12, 2021 6:20
Please note the Feb. 24th session, and, of course, the other 18 Events in
February at The Temple Emanu-El Streicker Center
Amalia W.
From: The Temple Emanu-El Streicker Center
Sent: Sunday, January 31, 2021 10:02 AM
To: amalia...@att.net
Subject: 18 Events in February @ The Temple Emanu-El
Shalom,
I hope that all my colegeus are well,
I need the following article. I don’t have a subscription to Ha’atretz.
Shtet Lit? Two new novels blend Jewish past and future in surreal ways - Books
- Haaretz.com
Your help will be appreciated,
Amalia W. amalia...@att.met
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Shalom,
The summer has not officially started and I’m already thinking of the High
Holidays.
I’m looking for a short story for ADULTS, that is connected with the High
Holidays.
I will need a scan or a link to the text, because the local library’s budget is
too limited for ordering collections
Shalom,
Yehudah Amicahi wrote a poem, I have read it 30 years ago. I believe that the
title is Akedat Yizhak.
I will be grateful if you have it in English translation and can scan and send
it to me before Thursday Evening.
Amalia Warshenbrot amalia...@att.net
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A group with limited background in Judaism is looking for a textbook to study
Jewish Ethics. They don’t want Pirkai Avot nor do they want A Code of Jewish
Ethics by Telushkin.
Your suggestions will be appreciated.
Amalia W.
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Mazal tov to Rachel ! I can’t think of a more deserving librarian. I was sure
that she has received the award ages ago. When I first met Rachel she was
still in Detroit, I imagined her as AJL president, but then she concentrated
on her family. Later she turned down the nomination to become
Congratulation to the recipients and to the committee. I know that it is a
great challenge and a big commitment. I have read The Lost Shtetl. It is an
excellent choice.
Thanks you to Dan Wyman Books for underwriting the Award.
Amalia W.
From: i...@jewishlibraries.org
Sent: Monday, February 8,
this page for on Monday, February 1.
Kol tuv,
Haim
On Saturday, January 30, 2021, 4:40:26 PM EST, Amalia Warshenbrot via Hasafran
wrote:
Shalom,
I hope that all my colegeus are well,
I need the following article. I don’t have a subscription to Ha’atretz.
Shtet Lit? Two new novels blend Jewish
Dear Beverly,
I wish you a good retirement.Many of the librarians that I have met at my
first conference (1991) are retired, but, I’m sure that the heart stays with
AJL.
Good luck,
Amalia Warshenbrot
From: Mrs. Beverly Geller via Hasafran
Sent: Monday, March 8, 2021 10:18 AM
To:
Dear colleagues in Texas. Your friends hope that power (and heating) will
restore soon or that you will find a warm comfortable place.
Amalia W.
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Mr. Lauer,
This is interesting. I thought that it was common only in Israel.
I still wonder was there a “policy” that suggested that Reform Rabbis “should”
not wear a Kippah ?
Amalia W.
From: Joseph I. Lauer via Hasafran
Sent: Wednesday, August 25, 2021 12:11 AM
To:
Amy,
I do remember your emails and you will be missed, however, I want you to know
that the rate for retires is, I believe, $35.
You might consider staying as member and support the organization.
Amalia
From: amyturim--- via Hasafran
Sent: Monday, October 11, 2021 12:13 PM
To: Hasafran to
Thank you to the Capital Area Chapter for another fascinating webinar.
Dr. Erica Brown’s talk about the book of Esther is an “eye opener”
I’m glad that the recording will be available because I hope to share idea from
it with my study group before Purim (or even before Halloween).
Amalia W.
Thank you for Donnie for reminding me of it. The attendees of the last in
person conference (was in in 2018 ?) had a post conference trip to the American
Jewish Uni Library that included a Kosher lunch.
Please keep in mind that AJL often offers such post conference trips. Those
trips are a
Dear Sheryl,
Good luck on your new adventure. You were very helpful to me both as AJL
treasurer, webmaster (did you hold other positions ?) and as an excellent
librarian.
Amalia W.
From: Stahl, Sheryl via Hasafran
Sent: Thursday, December 2, 2021 2:56 PM
To: Hasafran
Subject: [ha-Safran]
Dear Sheryl,
Good luck on your new adventure. You were very helpful to me both as AJL
treasurer, webmaster (did you hold other positions ?) and as an excellent
librarian.
Amalia W.
From: Stahl, Sheryl via Hasafran
Sent: Thursday, December 2, 2021 2:56 PM
To: Hasafran
Subject: [ha-Safran]
Barns and Noble used to give books, but they will not come to your synagogue.
You will get a certain percentage of the sale. They also gave bags and other
promo material.
I don’t know if they are still dingo it and if they do it in every location,
but they count on you to make a list of
I’m resending my email because it must have not make it to Hasafran.
Amalia
From: Amalia Warshenbrot
Sent: Friday, December 31, 2021 9:35 AM
To: Ilka Gordon; hasafran@lists.osu.edu
Subject: What are the criteria for calling the books in a dedicated space a
library.
Ilka is asking two valid
Ilka is asking two valid questions (see below).
1.What are the criteria for calling the books in a dedicated space a library.
The requirements for basic accreditation is 1,500 books (members can view the
application at AJL-Basic_Accreditation-2022.docx (live.com) . As past past
past chair of
I agree with Rachel. The small/er Orthodox synagogue is different from a large
synagogue from another denomination. Public libraries in large cities, in
areas where many Orthodox Jews live make sure to have a collection that serves
these communities. The children get the books in their day
Thank you to Erica for sharing this piece. You are right! It is brilliant.
It should be sent to National Hillel.
Amalia W.
Sent from my iPad
> On Nov 6, 2021, at 11:39 PM, Erika Dreifus via Hasafran
> wrote:
>
>
> British author Howard Jacobson has an absolutely brilliant piece in the
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I agree with Erika. This is wonderful new and creative program.
The Quilting Mysteries series ? It must be our Sheryl Stahl Idea !!!
Amalia W.
From: Erika Dreifus via Hasafran
Sent: Sunday, October 31, 2021 4:24 PM
To: AJL PR
Cc: Hasafran
Subject: Re: [ha-Safran] AJL Launches Nice Jewish
Annette raises an issue that many of you face as well. How to reduce the mailing list?I have over 50 addresses two programs for each when only 20 attend regularly.My communication person has emailed several emails asking the recipients to let her know If they are interested in remaining on the
Marcia,
Judy did all she can do. The issue was brought to my attention by a children
book author and I’m sure that she will email soon.
The book troubles me for more than one reason, how come even Golda Meir or
women from the Bible are not mentioned as AMAZING WOMEN OF THE MIDDLE EAST.
This is
Was children book circulation also down ?
From: Susan Kusel via Hasafran
Sent: Thursday, February 24, 2022 8:40 AM
To: Hasafran; Andrea Rapp
Subject: Re: [ha-Safran] Covid and circulation
Circulation in my synagogue library is definitely way down. COVID is absolutely
the reason.
A lot of
I think that it is a good idea. Any member benefit is a welcome addition.
Amalia W.
From: Wendie Sittenfield via Hasafran
Sent: Saturday, February 12, 2022 1:24 AM
To: Kimberley A Shaw
Cc: hasafran; Hasafran
Subject: Re: [ha-Safran] Where to find out of print DVDs of Israeli films &
digital
I used to do the same for the same reason.
Amalia W.
From: Robbin Katzin via Hasafran
Sent: Monday, March 21, 2022 6:44 PM
To: Hasafran; Michelle Sandler
Subject: Re: [ha-Safran] Jewish Children's Holiday Fiction Books Cataloged as
Nonfiction
I put most of the fiction holiday books under the
It works the same with the Weine system.
It a good idea to put biographies with the subject. We just separated it in
the Holocaust section.
Amalia W.
From: Emily Bergman via Hasafran
Sent: Monday, March 21, 2022 8:30 PM
To: Michelle Sandler
Cc: Hasafran
Subject: Re: [ha-Safran] Jewish
I was looking for it too.
The list included libraries that used other classification systems too.
Amalia W.
From: Maxine Wolfson via Hasafran
Sent: Thursday, January 27, 2022 8:15 PM
To: hasafran@lists.osu.edu
Subject: [ha-Safran] List of Elazar-cataloged libraries?
There used to be a page of
I echo Rebecca’s note below.
Mazal tov, Susan !!!
Amalia W.
From: Rebecca Levitan via Hasafran
Sent: Saturday, February 5, 2022 10:37 AM
To: hasaf...@lists.service.ohio-state.edu
Subject: [ha-Safran] Mazel Tov!
Now that she's gone through most of her congratulatory emails in the past two
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