[ha-Safran] need help with a high school class

Greetings Safranim, Yikes--A high school senior class in coming in here tomorrow with some specific requests. We have to field 15 of these types of questions and I would love to hear from any of you who can lead me to any NOVELS or MEMOIRS that we can offer to them in regard to these

[ha-Safran] name of a book please

Hi all, A patron described a book she remembers and I don't know what it is. Any help is appreciated. " It is a GRAPHIC NOVEL. A girl (or perhaps a boy, but probably a girl") is hidden in a barn during the Holocaust -in (most likely) Poland. There is a dog that barks when Nazis come to search

[ha-Safran] Jewish Journal Hanukkah book recommendations

Happy Hanukkah, everyone! Here are my Hanukkah new picture book recommendations for 2018 from the Jewish Journal: https://jewishjournal.com/culture/books/242749/new-hanukkah-picture-books-feature-hamsters-talking-latkes/?fbclid=IwAR0fgSZD8UMymtZ5bZuE0qWkb-KcheI9KxSuZWXcMX2rMGdfRptcAcx6Q2U

[ha-Safran] National Jewish Book Awards Announced

The Jewish Book Council has announced the 2019 National Jewish Book Awards. Here is the list: https://www.jewishbookcouncil.org/awards/2018-national-jewish-book-awards-winners-and-finalists Lisa Silverman Library Director, Burton Sperber Jewish Community Library

[ha-Safran] News re the Optional After-Conference Tours

[https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/gaJ7GWWl68Y-EzfteQmTagBNcwOxpalI3vq8QLCl4PR195tg6olW4k7yMvSC_Y5srEdN9Sk1pk_9SGshd_H5WxlfJuKhFIsAVeVu1GkvD_GplwUSLO2QzWyqwzKXKymq2IQ1UsNl] June 17 - 19, 2019 Los Angeles Conference Your Weekly AJL Conference Update Stay informed! by Jackie Ben-Efraim and Lisa

[ha-Safran] Conference Update #7

[https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/FJaWdAKb85SQIXqT3qH6TB09wiIMg-geBb_Bs3Bf_3MRTwQAhi7Pcu46jKhKZg-djop7QPyLfwHAzbndXblLNKXbn5cd2CUk479jWAvWXwWwex4WLVVAw6AxCF13GywGEPiAGPe4] June 17 - 19, 2019 Los Angeles Conference Your Weekly AJL Conference Update Stay informed! by Jackie Ben-Efraim and Lisa

[ha-Safran] Conference update

[https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/yf4N5UvMbVzDIf2VPuLJFT62rzWZM0b_LbTHHw2NPSfxB7sKubuevGpTA360JXOn_WGbWULJuSaQaqA4sda_K9gNh2PuFiq8BNAan5MePNFVZQyTNONHIshCW0dYFdCYFBWHRAyZ] June 17 - 19, 2019 Los Angeles Conference Your Weekly AJL Conference Update Stay informed! by Jackie Ben-Efraim and Lisa

[ha-Safran] Conference Update #4

[https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/PGb4FQC6SUTn9xdot8F8fu4unlzPcrUWy744LA3l1H-vkFcTNj9E2A1v-JEkPVvgtNbWZFImThr1hxnf1HGKdeICcVPL1SM0X6eQb5gei0DA2LUYF8T49GOYEc2u3TqftpCj4StE] June 17 - 19, 2019 Los Angeles Conference Your Weekly AJL Conference Update Stay informed! by Jackie Ben-Efraim and Lisa

[ha-Safran] Weekly Conference Update: Reminder

[https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/5GgApY5IT-OJiOs3_jLpAGqY8sP-ODL57gxEU_XGt5_lWlPm_6s1PlnCgEUGTginylFtoyvEF_G1rmzhGYk9A3B65hZQetl4G0qzrt51cw7F-TquinJMehrzFfFF2ylZZehSsEMT] June 17 - 19, 2019 Los Angeles Conference Your Weekly AJL Conference Update Stay informed! by Jackie Ben-Efraim and Lisa

[ha-Safran] Some children's book reviews in Jewish Journal

Here is the link to my most recent reviews in the Jewish Journal-I particularly recommend the new "Graphic Novel Haggadah"-there is a lot there to savor! https://jewishjournal.com/culture/books/296795/a-graphic-novel-haggadah-three-picture-books-and-two-award-winners-for-kids/ Lisa

[ha-Safran] Weekly Conference Update # 15

[https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/UtbbUk7wvtKVBlSZGXp-kOkm-cmjXD88b5CS70Ka1Tls0dmIeDlaqq1rwmoICAQ3Gho4zYIdeiG7zXGYqUDixwZj0TVsz1USSdHjQIRAKGHwGfvtBpgGp5HlUnCz3pUmNweoMoun] June 17 - 19, 2019 Association of Jewish Libraries Los Angeles Conference Your Weekly AJL Conference Update Stay informed!

Re: [ha-Safran] PDF of 2019 AJL Conference Program Book

Yossi (and anyone else), The link to the conference program is: https://jewishlibraries.starchapter.com/images/meeting/061719/2019la_programbook6_12_19.pdf Lisa Silverman Library Director, Burton Sperber Jewish Community Library [https://reg139.imperisoft.com/Pages/System/Image.aspx?id2=78]

[ha-Safran] Weekly Update #14 from your Conference Chairs

[https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/se0VVQ-_WYZUJqzNfagLRiALA_LbCTX8CuteVH30PjMuOQQMl4dIPYK1Vzzp4lfSGJxugmCNH97N6aI-EJuQfz0exGrN4vnYwNlfe2h2xDmi-3Y3ewedGf2H--8IGbENXM_PtcOj] June 17 - 19, 2019 Association of Jewish Libraries Los Angeles Conference Your Weekly AJL Conference Update Stay informed!

[ha-Safran] Weekly Update # 14 from your Conference Chairpersons

[https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/se0VVQ-_WYZUJqzNfagLRiALA_LbCTX8CuteVH30PjMuOQQMl4dIPYK1Vzzp4lfSGJxugmCNH97N6aI-EJuQfz0exGrN4vnYwNlfe2h2xDmi-3Y3ewedGf2H--8IGbENXM_PtcOj] June 17 - 19, 2019 Association of Jewish Libraries Los Angeles Conference Your Weekly AJL Conference Update Stay informed!

[ha-Safran] BIG CONFERENCE NEWS: SUNDAY EVENING FILM SCREENING

[https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/hHfE3-b_CEpuknR0oUM5rP3jlnvkW7FkR0IW-gN4m7Qdr0hxEfvkwBSQcu_KiQMWDOhZ5EEi22lZEzZtD2DxhNluyJiHszACctGoyEYRha4vJF2cHZ965c7gnz50XaIzu39s7_CF] June 17 - 19, 2019 Association of Jewish Libraries Los Angeles Conference Your Weekly AJL Conference Update Stay informed!

[ha-Safran] BIG CONFERENCE NEWS: SUNDAY EVENING FILM SCREENING

[https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/hHfE3-b_CEpuknR0oUM5rP3jlnvkW7FkR0IW-gN4m7Qdr0hxEfvkwBSQcu_KiQMWDOhZ5EEi22lZEzZtD2DxhNluyJiHszACctGoyEYRha4vJF2cHZ965c7gnz50XaIzu39s7_CF] June 17 - 19, 2019 Association of Jewish Libraries Los Angeles Conference Your Weekly AJL Conference Update Stay informed!

[ha-Safran] AJL Weekly Conference Update!

[https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/dx-R8Xsx_omAX2o7Li-K6ov-tomG4RIkzjLiIM1At1hM4wWOmMJVlAMRwG2kia_ozJFm7AjGU21oA8Q_wREs5EIb8u_1jGES02p0JDBlNQwWKzVupcSEbdkoDDi-BCRtqMbu0oXI] June 17 - 19, 2019 Association of Jewish Libraries Los Angeles Conference Your Weekly AJL Conference Update Stay informed!

[ha-Safran] Conference Final Evaluation

[https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/KZKKNkUz5AKUO7AGnfCI6tmziFfdmZyFIH5uxaN6jSyeHtxlnZJza7f1MOetW06Hni_XOG6KsGX-Y5tTvqPAJf3E74ALVzxIt_vLD5jwU7r34vDYXtOSBQePOsIiWOw6Gk92e9MM] We wish to thank those of you who were able to attend the 54th Annual Conference of the Association of Jewish Libraries.

[ha-Safran] Jewish Journal kid's reviews online

Hi all, I have written some reviews of children's books I liked in this week's Jewish Journal : https://jewishjournal.com/culture/books/304911/for-kids-a-few-good-books-for-a-good-year/ (I still can't figure out why they feel the need to place hugely enlarged photos of the book covers, but

[ha-Safran] Jewish Fashion Poster Exhibit

Hi all, AJL, Sperber Library, and Jewish Fashion Through the Ages all got a shout-out in this article today from the Jewish Journal: https://jewishjournal.com/culture/arts/299955/jewish-fashion-through-the-ages/ The same exhibit will be on display at our conference in Woodland Hills, beginning

Re: [ha-Safran] Book - Hanukkah Baby- question

Sally, We will be reviewing this “book” in the next AJL Reviews. I am looking at it now and I can classify it as a “paper board book” if there is such a thing. The paper is bendable and does not seem to tear easily, thus the popular series is called “Indestructibles.” The illustrations are

[ha-Safran] FW: Mordicai Gerstein: In Memoriam

I am forwarding Rich Michelson’s email from today. Mordecai Gerstein was a 2006 Sydney Taylor Award winner for Sholem’s Treasure, and has written and illustrated many other distinguished books so many of us have in our libraries. R. MICHELSON GALLERIES is saddened to announce the passing of

[ha-Safran] Jewish Journal kid's book reviews

Hi all, Happy Hanukkah! Here is a link to my children's book reviews in this week's Jewish Journal: https://jewishjournal.com/culture/books/308705/hanukkah-books-are-scarce-yiddish-is-trending/ Lisa Silverman Library Director, Burton Sperber Jewish Community Library

[ha-Safran] National Jewish Book Awards Announcement

Hi all, The National Jewish Book Awards from the Jewish Book Council have been announced. They are listed here: https://www.jewishbookcouncil.org/pb-daily/2019-national-jewish-book-award-winners Lisa Silverman Library Director, Burton Sperber Jewish Community Library

Re: [ha-Safran] Haggadot online

This is a nice online Haggadah: https://www.rabbinicalassembly.org/sites/default/files/2020-03/FeastofFreedomPassoverHaggadah.pdf Lisa Silverman Library Director, Burton Sperber Jewish Community Library [https://reg139.imperisoft.com/Pages/System/Image.aspx?id2=78] Address: 15600 Mulholland

[ha-Safran] do you run a Jewish book club?

Hi all, I am trying to compile a list of Jewish Book club facilitators. In this time of Zoom, there may be a way we can all attend sessions in different parts of the world. If you are interested in being on my list (and letting me figure out how to proceed with this idea) please email me your

[ha-Safran] Very Exciting E-book News from California!

Hi all, I wanted to make sure everyone knew about the new "California Jewish Libraries Digital Book Consortium" on Overdrive. The Sperber Jewish Community Library in Los Angeles has partnered with the Jewish Community Library of San Francisco to create a consortium of our two libraries for the

[ha-Safran] Zoom Book Club for "On Division" -- with Goldie Goldbloom

Hello Safranim, I know many of you were not able to attend the discussion of "On Division" by Goldie Goldbloom at our Virtual AJL Conference in June. This book was the winner of the AJL Fiction Award and there is lots to discuss! Even if you were there, and would like to discuss the book and

[ha-Safran] I recommend my friend Miri Leshem-Pelly for future children's programming--see below

[http://d31hzlhk6di2h5.cloudfront.net/20200720/f6/8e/3b/bc/8bf9e7a37bcb8454cb3a6170_492x276.jpg] FREE VIRTUAL PROGRAM FOR CHILDREN WITH MIRI LESHEM-PELLY! [http://d31hzlhk6di2h5.cloudfront.net/20200720/d6/8c/3d/e0/0a15226cc1f64f96e8bf3913_430x526.jpg]

[ha-Safran] looking for online Zoom-type programs

Hello Safranim--I am working with the Jewish Journal to compile a weekly list of online Jewish educational programs that are offered for free. I poked around the internet and found a lot of places who have offered, or may offer, a program here and there, and some who do it more often. We are

[ha-Safran] Fw: THURSDAY at 10 AM PDT - Ephemera: The Treasures of Jewish Material Culture (Shalom Sabar)

I am forwarding an invitation to a Zoom lecture that may interest AJL members--for tomorrow Lisa Silverman Should we preserve, research, and exhibit in our museums only the works of art and visual materials of the "glorious past"?

[ha-Safran] Jewish Journal Streaming Guide

Hi all, I have recently curated a weekly guide for the Jewish Journal to interesting, Jewish-related things out there in the world that are available to everyone. Some are free and some have a cost. Please visit this link to see it and let me know if you have events I can add for coming weeks.

[ha-Safran] weekly streaming guide

I am posting another link to the Jewish Journal's Streaming Guide that I am curating because this week there are a number of book-related events that may interest librarians: https://jewishjournal.com/streaming-guide/ Please send me anything you think I can add for future programs! Lisa __

[ha-Safran] One of those patron questions....

Does anyone want to take a stab at answering this question I got from a patron? "I am trying to remember the name of a novel I read in the 1960’s. It was the story of the evacuation of Jewish people at night by boat from Denmark during the Holocaust. I think it was a paperback book. Do you

Re: [ha-Safran] One of those patron questions....

Thanks, everyone! I will offer the patron the choice between: Rescue in Denmark by Harold Flender 1963 A Night of Watching, by Elliott Arnold Published by Scribner in 1967. The other titles suggested were mostly published after 1970, so they would not be suitable to what she is looking for.

Re: [ha-Safran] Heidi Rabinowitz presents at ALA Annual

Thank you, Emily, for arranging all this, and thank you, Heidi for stepping up and representing us! Lisa Lisa Silverman Library Director, Burton Sperber Jewish Community Library [https://reg139.imperisoft.com/Pages/System/Image.aspx?id2=78] Address: 15600 Mulholland Drive, Los Angeles,

[ha-Safran] A couple of literary programs from AJU

Hi all, I am forwarding AJU's latest email offering interesting free programs next week. I am doing the two literary ones--a short story discussion and an interview with famed Israeli novelist Ayelet Gundar Goshen. Please see the offerings below and sign up (they are all in Pacific time.)!

[ha-Safran] 4 good new children's bios to share

https://jewishjournal.com/culture/arts/books/317329/recommended-childrens-books-about-little-known-jewish-heroes/?fbclid=IwAR1c68Sd1sro0a287UGraLMqk9E80-yLG-d00XuCvkgOXPAsUAfwJod-9CY

[ha-Safran] Career changes in Pandemic times....

Hello Safranim, As we all know, librarians are one of the professions suffering at this time because our libraries are closed-- and working from home doesn't really cut it. So the news is that I have been laid off from my position of library director of the Sperber Jewish Community Library and

[ha-Safran] top 20 for 2020!

Here is my list of 20 great kid's books published this year with Jewish content but not about Holidays. It was my best way to narrow it down... Feel free to share the link so we can get these books noticed!

[ha-Safran] weekly Streaming programs

This week's programs mentioned on the Jewish Journal's Streaming Guide include: Authors: Mikhal Dekel-Tehran's Children, Adam Davidson- The Passion Economy, Adam Begley--Houdini , Miriam Udel-Honey on the Page, Aviva Ben-Ur - Jewish Autonomy in a Slave Society, Todd Gitlin-- Chosen Peoples,

[ha-Safran] Free digital Jewish Kids' Coloring book!

Hi all, My friend, author Jeff Gottesfeld, has written a labor-of-love project for children during Covid times that he explains below: "My thought was that Jewish life is communal. But there are still ways for kids and families to find Jewish joy at home. To help that cause, and to give

[ha-Safran] Jewish Book Group at LMU

Hey all--I am teaching a famous Grace Paley short story on Sunday Dec 6 at Loyola Marymount University at a free zoom class--see below and sign up if interested! LMU SUNDAY JEWISH BOOK GROUP: “THE LOUDEST VOICE” Join Loyola Marymount University’s Jewish Book Group sponsored by the Hannon

[ha-Safran] Play Hanukkah Trivia

Hi everyone, If you missed our Hanukkah Social and feel you would like to test yourself and play Hanukkah Trivia, either alone or to share your screen with friends, you can access the game I made (with Rebecca Levitan standing on the winner's podium!) here at this link:

[ha-Safran] AJL is on the Jewish Journal Streaming Guide this week

Hi all, I made sure to include AJL's Author Showcase and also Rachel Kamin's class in the Jewish Journal this week along with the many other programs--take a look! Lisa

[ha-Safran] educational programs of interest

Safranim, This week's Streaming Guide has lots of book-related zoominars to check out! https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://jewishjournal.com/streaming-guide/__;!!KGKeukY!h1vseyYOUi0cC0K8wF1Pp0A19Zi5DzdgFz616KwCm0B-XTNqeknGGUDGvuK5bphuS4A6IkmWrBXmNDk$ Lisa Lisa Silverman Co-Editor, Children’s

[ha-Safran] this week's Jewish streaming

There are many online things that would interest librarians this week on this list of live Jewish-related streaming sessions: https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://jewishjournal.com/streaming-guide/__;!!KGKeukY!l-y9pwB9ipD4KOYJSvfAIQPCXgKrbxwmdO4RMNm8YqND0WiXhhFURHk-l8Oe9CJPPiGGFL9aH6M2rd8$

[ha-Safran] NY TIMES book review of New Sydney Taylor bio!

I thought this group would be interested in this review: https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.nytimes.com/2021/06/22/books/review/from-sarah-to-sydney-june-cummins-alexandra-dunietz.html__;!!KGKeukY!gEKd7_ku2k8456E6RNO3mLkk1TeDo-AtoKtg2xLyaJcAgMo8s-w3AZ2vsdFo6yrwbjv9QyBqq7gf4TM$ Lisa

[ha-Safran] October Trip to Santa Fe -- 5 spots left!

Hi Safranim, Last month I posted about an October trip to Santa Fe New Mexico that I am leading by the Road Scholar travel organization. We have limited the trip to 22 people and as of now there are 5 places left, so I wanted to post one more time. The trip is entitled: "New Mexico's Conversos

[ha-Safran] Online Program of interest

THE NATIONAL LIBRARY OF ISRAEL IN CONVERSATION WITH THE NATIONAL LIBRARY OF POLAND National libraries hold their countries’ heritage “in trust” in more ways than one. What does this mean? In Poland? In Israel? How are Jewish and Polish writers’ identities defined and reflected? How have the

[ha-Safran] Virtual Programs of interest this week

Hii all, There are many programs of interest to librarians this week, including one sponsored by AJL and Moment Magazine--they are listed at the Jewish Journal link:

Re: [ha-Safran] Israeli Stream TV subscription: Known as Izzy?

I subscribe to IZZY and it is great! I access it on my Roku device along with some other channels. They have many interesting shows and documentaries and they are a start-up and I hope they succeed. They send out a weekly email with the new shows they have added--all in Hebrew with

[ha-Safran] more virtual programs

Hi Safranim, Again, I am recommending you take a look at the list of this week's virtual programs in the Jewish Journal because there are a few of interest particularly to librarians:

Re: [ha-Safran] Rachel Kamin Named Fanny Goldstein Merit Award Winner

Delighted with this news! A great choice for a super hard-working librarian who has made AJL proud. Lisa Lisa Silverman Retired Library Director, Sperber Jewish Community Library, Los Angeles Co-Editor, Children’s and Teen Literature, AJL News and Reviews Curator, Jewish Journal Streaming

[ha-Safran] This week's streaming guide

Lots of interesting things for curious librarians this week online! Please send me anything your institutions would want included for future weeks. See:

[ha-Safran] Kindle Sale--$1.99 for The Lost Shtetl

If you read on kindle, you will get a great bargain at Amazon for our AJL Fiction Award winner, The Lost Shtetl, by Max Gross. It is an excellent book! (I don't know how long this sale lasts, but I think only a few more days) Lisa Silverman Co-Editor, Children’s and Teen Literature,

[ha-Safran] Do you know the way to Santa Fe?

Hi safranim, I have been itching to go somewhere and think that October may be long enough away to be able to do so safely. I have always been interested in a trip to Santa Fe, New Mexico and have been working with the Road Scholar travel organization to create a trip for my book club from

[ha-Safran] Jewish Journal Passover Picturebooks

Hi all, Here is a link to my reviews of good picture books for the holiday: https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://jewishjournal.com/culture/arts/books/334377/new-passover-themed-picture-books-for-kids/__;!!KGKeukY!nJDBIoj6uVJLvnXhGRseP6bAiT3mhF-7PhzJc33IhERwK95VQ7obLVCnDX_f7H8m6WU8kKHyWxxHU1g$

[ha-Safran] this week's virtual programs -- lots of them

Hi all, There are many programs on the Jewish Journal Streaming Guide that are presented by authors discussing books of Jewish content this week, so I am sending the link for those interested:

Re: [ha-Safran] Trying to reach the Central Cataloging Service for Libraries of Judaica

Hello Esther, Long ago, the Sinai Temple Library under the leadership of Rita Frischer and Rachel Glasser, developed a fee-based service called the "Central Cataloging Service" which provided Elazar cataloging numbers and subject headings for small libraries that were using the Elazar

[ha-Safran] Trip to Santa Fe - still open!

Hi Safranim, This is a reminder email that the upcoming Road Scholar trip with a bunch of librarians and educators to Santa Fe, New Mexico has 3 spots left and I would love to fill them. As of now, there are 19 very smart and interesting people coming along with me for a 6- day trip from

[ha-Safran] question about kippot

Hi safranim, I am co-editor of the AJL children's book reviews and have noticed a trend but I need someone who knows more about this to comment, please. It seems that children's illustrators are putting kippot on most of the men and boys in Jewish-themed books, and I assume it is to make them

Re: [ha-Safran] question about kippot

are that the practice began in the 1960's or 70's. Lisa Silverman Co-editor, AJL News and Reviews Curator, Jewish Journal Streaming Guide On Monday, August 2, 2021, 11:01:56 PM CDT, Lisa Silverman via Hasafran wrote: Hi safranim, I am co-editor of the AJL children's

[ha-Safran] So many book-related programs this week!

Hi all, Here is the link to the Jewish Journal streaming page where I have listed many book-related events you can tune in to this week that should be of interest to this list--

[ha-Safran] This week's virtual lectures of interest to librarians

There are a number of free, interesting lectures on Zoom this week, such as Alexandra Dunietz talking about the book FROM SARAH TO SYDNEY: THE WOMAN BEHIND ALL-OF-A-KIND FAMILY on Wednesday evening, and Dr. Shalom Sabar discussing THE PLACE OF MAGIC IN THE JEWISH TRADITION AND WORLD on

[ha-Safran] New Mexico Trip was so great I'm doing another one!

Hi Safranim, I am pleased to report that the Road Scholar trip I coordinated with a group of 24 librarians, book group members, and spouses, was fabulous-- and I have decided to form another group next fall for all those who had contacted me that they would have come, but...Covid. We just

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

Heidi, Along with Rachel's suggestions, you can also use a large monitor and show the book on a screen. I often did that at storytime pre-covid (because it was fun) and bought the book on kindle and used the Kindle cloud reader app on the computer: read.amazon.com It is a great way to discuss

[ha-Safran] lectures of interest --Dec 9 and Dec 12

Here are three lectures that I thought would interest this list: THURSDAY: CURATORS CORNER: BUILDING THE WORLD’S GREATEST JUDAICA COLLECTION Two of the National Library of Israel’s leading authorities on its treasures, Dr. Raquel Ukeles, Head of Collections, and Dr. Yoel Finkelman, Judaica

Re: [ha-Safran] Kalaniot books for little ones

Andrea, Kalaniot books, along with as many Jewish titles from all other publishers that we can find, are reviewed in AJL News and Reviews, however, since it is a quarterly publication, sometimes there is a lag re publication date. You can search the issues at our website if you are looking for

[ha-Safran] Roald Dahl news

This may be of interest: https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://lithub.com/after-his-anti-semitism-some-of-roald-dahls-netflix-money-will-fund-an-anti-racist-charitable-trust/__;!!KGKeukY!iL658mwxWPuq_pzWRqKFIjuPcy1-9f1WhGhDmBOeKlgV3ow3X6ohwIEvHcYkRa_IIZMWIgeSoqwWPNs$

Re: [ha-Safran] Association of Jewish Libraries Statement on Ukraine

Here are verified sites that would interest this list regarding ways to help Ukrainian refugees, Jews and others, from a Los Angeles group called Jews United for Democracy: Many have asked for our suggestions of non-profit organizations aiding Ukrainians impacted by Russia's invasion. While

[ha-Safran] Baruch Dayan Emet: Former AJL President, Barbara Leff

Barbara Young Leff, age 89, passed away on Tuesday evening in Los Angeles. She was a mentor to so many Los Angeles librarians and students for many years as Library Director at Stephen S. Wise Temple, the largest temple in LA. She served as AJL President from 1980-1982 and was actively involved

[ha-Safran] Invitation to my book group

Hi all, I am holding two book group sessions virtually with Adat Ari El, my local synagogue here in LA, and I am inviting anyone who wants to come discuss the following books on these dates: Meetings: March 1 at 2:00pm & March 2 at 7:30pm PST - People Love Dead

[ha-Safran] Book talks with authors this week and more...

Lots of interesting book-related virtual events this week! Check the Jewish Journal website here: https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://jewishjournal.com/streaming-guide-2-2/__;!!KGKeukY!mLl7XBJL_RmN5iChjN6xIvoVFhba_TjShYiwT3rwOABncZtu1KcEVsJXxi3R2O3izEvPpKIsqLAAWK0$ Lisa Silverman Retired

[ha-Safran] corrected link to Jewish Journal programs...oops

I wanted to send this link from the Jewish Journal Streaming Guide to people on this list because this week there are a number of really good author talks and other interesting virtual programming:

[ha-Safran] Educational virtual programs of interest

I wanted to send this link from the Jewish Journal Streaming Guide to people on this list because this week there are a number of really good author talks and other interesting virtual programming:

[ha-Safran] Nov 9 Program of interest for AJL folks re Sydney Taylor Winning Book

It is In Person and on Livestreamed on YouTube channel--- [https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://jewishjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/image054.png__;!!KGKeukY!2NgSZV-YGa8u9NoC5EErhBxB9BV6XWckj-lrXYiRUqodmv2ykzTmFXF9c5Jn-RVOIUykBwJktaStbnPj9Vcx49El3Dl6YWhg7E41AZHYB22A$ ] HEREVILLE: A NEW

[ha-Safran] Lots of interesting webinars this coming week

Jewish Journal Streaming Guide-- I made sure that the next AJL webinar and the one from the Washington chapter is in the Jewish Journal list this week and there are lots of other book-related things to check out too:

[ha-Safran] Baron's Social and Religious History of the Jews

Does anyone want volumes 1 - 8 plus Volume 10 (for the cost of shipping in a post office 2 day box)? It costs $22.00. There are no dust jackets, but the volumes are in great condition--NOT ex-library. Hardly read at all as far as I can tell! Lisa Lisa Silverman Retired director, Sperber

[ha-Safran] I asked the new AI Chatbot what a Judaic Librarian is! Five seconds later...

what is a judaic librarian? A Judaic librarian is a librarian who specializes in the collection and organization of materials related to Judaism and Jewish culture. This may include books, manuscripts, artifacts, and other resources related to the history, beliefs, and practices of the Jewish

Re: [ha-Safran] In case you missed it...

This was a very good talk, Heidi! Is there a way it can be saved to the AJL page? We are an affiliate with ALA and maybe they would allow it? Lisa Lisa Silverman Retired director, Sperber Jewish Community Library Curator, Jewish Journal Streaming Guide From:

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

Congratulations, Racheli—looking forward to seeing you receive your well-deserved award at our virtual conference in June! Lisa Silverman Retired director, Sperber Jewish Community Library Curator, Jewish Journal Streaming Guide From: Hasafran on behalf of Paula

Re: [ha-Safran] Sad news

Adaire was a mentor to everyone in AJLSC for so many years. We often would meet in her home in the Pico-Robertson area. She taught a number of courses to help those of us (like me) who were just starting out in the field. She moved to Israel in retirement as she and her family had always wanted

[ha-Safran] Nice SLJ story link

Hello all, For those of us who fondly recall the "Beni" series, School Library Journal has an informative article by Betsy Bird entitled, " Celebrating Jewish Holidays All Year Round: An Interview with Jane Breskin Zalben." Here is a quote from it: "Years and years ago Jane Breskin Zalben

[ha-Safran] question for thursday

Hi Zachary, I am making a fun trivia game for the last session on Thursday and I need to make sure your middle name is NOT Menachem. Please confirm.  Lisa Lisa Silverman Retired director, Sperber Jewish Community Library Curator, Jewish Journal Streaming Guide __ Messages and opinions

Re: [ha-Safran] question for thursday

of Lisa Silverman via Hasafran Sent: Tuesday, June 20, 2023 2:33 PM To: Zachary M Baker via Hasafran Subject: [ha-Safran] question for thursday Hi Zachary, I am making a fun trivia game for the last session on Thursday and I need to make sure your middle name is NOT Menachem. Please confirm

[ha-Safran] Jewish Heritage Trip to Portugal

Hello Safranim, A while back I posted information about a Jewish Heritage tour to Portugal I am trying to organize that will take place in September of this year. I am delighted to report that the tour is almost sold out, but there are 4 spots left and so I decided to post the information

Re: [ha-Safran] 2024 Fanny Goldstein Award

This is a wonderful choice! Gail has done so much for our organization—always with a great attitude and a smile. Thanks to the committee. Looking forward to honoring her in San Diego--- Lisa Lisa Silverman Retired director, Sperber Jewish Community Library

Re: [ha-Safran] Travel suggestions for the San Diego conference?

Hi all, Regarding travel arrangements to Southern California, I wanted to mention that if anyone found it easier to fly into Burbank Airport, the Amtrak station is within short walking distance, and there are 5 trains daily that go directly to San Diego Old Town on the "Pacific Surfliner"