[ha-Safran] Judaica Librarianship update

Dear AJL members and ha-Safran readers, The next volume of AJL’s peer-reviewed journal, Judaica Librarianship will be published later this summer. It includes a number of excellent research articles and essays and I am doing my best to finish editing them, working with our wonderful volunteer

[ha-Safran] AJL Conference: Wednesday lunch reservations FULL

Dear Safranim, We have filled our maximum space capacity for Wednesday's Awards Lunch/Banquet for those registering for the lunch ONLY or for the Wednesday per diem option. If you would like to be put on a waiting list for Wednesday lunch, please contact the conference registrar, Marcie Eskin (

[ha-Safran] Goodbyes

Dear All Who Wrote: Wow! I heard from so many of you and it really means a lot, both personally and professionally! I will be around, lurking on Hasafran and still doing some work for AJL. What a fabulous community! Many heartfelt thanks for your support and encouragement! Toby Toby

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

Midwest Book Review Featured "Summer Vacation With The Grizzbears" in their 'reviewer's choice' category. Here is an excerpt: "Exceptionally entertaining and thoroughly 'kid friendly' in organization and presentation, "Summer Vacation With The Grizzbears" is very highly recommended for

[ha-Safran] THE COOKING GENE: A Journey Through African-American Culinary History in the Old South

Hi friends, I saw Michael Twitty present last year at the Jewish Stedies series at Eastern Michigan University, and he was terrific weaving ai much history, Jewish and African-American, together. His book his just published. Highly recommended.