Re: [ha-Safran] AJL contact person or Ambassador

2011-12-05 Thread Amalia Warshenbrot
-365-3313 or read my article in the AJL Newsletter. Amalia Warshenbrot Chapters relations chairperson Contact persons: Anne Siegel, Fred Isaac, Ginny Heinrich, Heidi Estrin, Susan Berson Naomi Kuttner , Eileen Polk, Joan Gremont, Suzi Dubin, Jane Morrison, Rachel Leket-Mor __ Messages

Re: [ha-Safran] outstanding video cassette collection - for sale?forconversion?I

2011-12-22 Thread Amalia Warshenbrot
I think that copying is allowed for educational purposes to be used for a small group like a class,, Sent from my iPad On Dec 22, 2011, at 10:52 AM, Peggy Kurtz pku...@cqy.org wrote: What about the copyright issues? And what I’m understanding is that there may be some cassettes that will

Re: [ha-Safran] Baby story time

2012-02-29 Thread Amalia Warshenbrot
by Maxine Segal Handelman . I know that a talented and experienced children librarian like you will develop it to a successful program that will soon be shared with other synagogue and center librarians Amalia Amalia Warshenbrot AJL Chapters relations chairperson Email: chapt

Re: [ha-Safran] Poetry for a women program

2012-03-21 Thread Amalia Warshenbrot
Healing Kaddish If you have suggestions please email me the poem. Thanks Amalia Amalia Warshenbrot former Director Levine-Sklut Judaic Library Resource Center 2411 Hamilton Mill Road Charlotte NC 28270 Email: amalia...@att.net Phone: 704-365-3313 Email: amalia...@att.net Phone: 704-365-3313

Re: [ha-Safran] Circulation

2012-04-05 Thread Amalia Warshenbrot
If your answer is yes try to lists the items (children books, fiction, , movies, periodicals etc. ) that are most circulating. Sent from my iPad On Apr 5, 2012, at 6:20 AM, Andrea Rapp anrapp2...@yahoo.com wrote: Circulation in our synagogue library has really dropped this year. Has yours?

Re: [ha-Safran] Good news for books, bad news for Librarians

2012-04-09 Thread Amalia Warshenbrot
Andrea Rapp is right, when designing libraries that will focus on programs and E-book collection the library should have less shelf space and a nice multi purpose social hall and story well for children. What type of technology will you recommend ? Amalia Warshenbrot Sent from my iPad

Re: [ha-Safran] Can we all just get along ?

2012-05-01 Thread Amalia Warshenbrot
all of you to come to the convention. The networking as well as the sessions that are offered for this year promise to stay with you for years to come. Amalia Warshenbrot Charlotte, NC __ Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran are those of the individual author and are not necessarily

Re: [ha-Safran] Looking for help with book donation

2012-05-09 Thread Amalia Warshenbrot
of the letters, but it if you need it I will be happy to add more off the list. I don't know how the new trend of eBooks will affect it and I did not work in a day-school. I hope that this helps. Amalia Amalia Warshenbrot Director emeritus Levine-Sklut Judaic Library Resource Center Charlotte NC Email

Re: [ha-Safran] Jewish books in Public libraries

2012-05-09 Thread Amalia Warshenbrot
we could choose evening hours if we were unable to work on Shabbat as long as we were considered part-time employees ( up to 28 hours a week). Amalia Warshenbrot From: agend...@publishersrow.com Sent: Wednesday, May 09, 2012 4:42 PM To: 'beth wong' ; hasafran@lists.service.ohio-state.edu

Re: [ha-Safran] IMPORTANT Los Angeles Airport information for convention attendees

2012-06-05 Thread Amalia Warshenbrot
flight home will leave at 10:45PM on Wed. June 21 I wish all of you n’sia tovah Amalia Warshenbrot Charlotte NC (I will fly via Chicago to LAX) Email: amalia...@att.net Phone: 704-365-3313 From: Enid Sperber Sent: Tuesday, June 05, 2012 8:10 PM To: ha-Safran Subject: [ha-Safran] IMPORTANT Los

Re: [ha-Safran] Bar mitzvah book present for a French boy

2012-06-07 Thread Amalia Warshenbrot
I will not recommend it for a 13 years old. This I an adult book. It contains sexual references. Amalia Warshenbrot Sent from my iPad On Jun 7, 2012, at 4:31 PM, Hart/Gaon h...@gaonbooks.com wrote: Le Chat du Rabbin (i.e. The Rabbi's Cat) is an illustrated novel that is well done

Re: [ha-Safran] date due cards

2012-06-07 Thread Amalia Warshenbrot
Tanya, Can the teachers email parents the due-date ? The email can include other info about the library such as phone number for renewal, donation request, programs, call for volunteers and library hours. Amalia Warshenbrot Sent from my iPad On Jun 7, 2012, at 3:37 PM, Tpardo tpa

Re: [ha-Safran] 2012 AJL conference in Pasadena

2012-06-22 Thread Amalia Warshenbrot
Based on the past I came to the 2012 AJL Conference in Pasadena with high expectations. This year’s program exceeded it. My regret is that not more AJL members had the privilege to benefit from it. Thank you to the committee and volunteers. Amalia Warshenbrot__ Messages and opinions expressed

Re: [ha-Safran] New book about Israel for young people

2012-07-03 Thread Amalia Warshenbrot
I Hope that someone will send a review to the Newsletter. Amalia From: Lisa Silverman Sent: Monday, July 02, 2012 6:24 PM To: mailto:hasafran@lists.service.ohio-state.edu Subject: [ha-Safran] New book about Israel for young people Hello Safranim: I got a free copy of this new book,

Re: [ha-Safran] Jews in sports

2012-07-04 Thread Amalia Warshenbrot
Amalia Warshenbrot, former Director Levine-Sklut Judaic Library Resource Center Charlotte NC Email: amalia...@att.net Phone: 704-365-3313 From: Barbara Mende Sent: Wednesday, July 04, 2012 8:21 AM To: Amalia Warshenbrot Subject: Re: [ha-Safran] Jews in sports Thanks, Amalia! We have

Re: [ha-Safran] learning Hebrew software

2012-07-13 Thread Amalia Warshenbrot
Someone donated her Rosetta Stone to the library. They allow it only for use in the library. I heard that it does not get much use. Amalia Sent from my iPad On Jul 13, 2012, at 7:19 AM, Andrea Rapp anrapp2...@yahoo.com wrote: Even if they did sell to libraries, Rosetta Stone would not be an

Re: [ha-Safran] learning Hebrew software

2012-07-13 Thread Amalia Warshenbrot
Alba, Tirkel’s book is available in English too. The title is Everyday Hebrew. I checked on AMAZON and was surprised to see that they still have the audio cassettes. It is hot here too. Have a cool Shabbat, Amalia From: ALBA TOSCANO Sent: Friday, July 13, 2012 1:36 PM To: Andrea Rapp Cc:

Re: [ha-Safran] Story Title?

2012-08-02 Thread Amalia Warshenbrot
Bunchi shtock (Bonci shut up ) By JL Peretz Amalia Warshenbrot From: Joan Tedlow Sent: Wednesday, August 01, 2012 5:03 PM To: hasafran@lists.service.ohio-state.edu Subject: [ha-Safran] Story Title? Hi, I am trying unsuccessfully to remember the name of a wonderful short story

Re: [ha-Safran] finding The Jewish Story Finder

2012-08-09 Thread Amalia Warshenbrot
I strongly recommend it. I found it to be very helpful. Amalia Amalia Warshenbrot Director emeritus Levine-Sklut Judaic Library Resource Center Charlotte NC Email: amalia...@att.net Phone: 704-365-3313 From: Sharon Elswit Sent: Thursday, August 09, 2012 11:42 AM To: Hasafran

Re: [ha-Safran] : School Library Journal's List of Top 100 Children's Novels

2012-08-16 Thread Amalia Warshenbrot
I am not surprised. The first two are really classic. Amalia From: Heather Lenson Sent: Thursday, August 16, 2012 9:58 AM To: Hasafran Subject: [ha-Safran] : School Library Journal's List of Top 100 Children's Novels Note: Three novels with Jewish content made the list: “Number the Stars” by

Re: [ha-Safran] article of interest FYI

2012-08-19 Thread Amalia Warshenbrot
The sad story of Beit Ariela library is just one story of many public libraries in Israel. Thank you for sharing it with us. Amalia Warshenbrot Sent from my iPad On Aug 19, 2012, at 3:45 PM, Lisa Silverman lsilver...@sinaitemple.org wrote: There is an article of interest to Judaic

Re: [ha-Safran] holocaust book suggestion

2012-08-20 Thread Amalia Warshenbrot
free to call me if you have further questions. Amalia Amalia Warshenbrot Director emeritus Levine-Sklut Judaic Library Resource Center Charlotte NC Email: amalia...@att.net Phone: 704-365-3313 From: Leah Friedman Sent: Sunday, August 19, 2012 11:50 AM To: hasaf...@lists.acs.ohio

Re: [ha-Safran] holocaust book suggestion

2012-08-20 Thread Amalia Warshenbrot
on this mail for her consideration. Do you carry the book that I mentioned ? Please accept my apology, Amalia From: Schoen Books Sent: Monday, August 20, 2012 12:52 PM To: Amalia Warshenbrot Subject: Re: [ha-Safran] holocaust book suggestion Amalia as one of the few remaining Judaica book dealers

Re: [ha-Safran] Source for modern Hebrew books

2012-08-22 Thread Amalia Warshenbrot
a Judaic vendor. Amalia Warshenbrot From: Stahl, Sheryl Sent: Tuesday, August 21, 2012 6:28 PM To: hasaf...@lists.acs.ohio-state.edu Subject: [ha-Safran] Source for modern Hebrew books Hi all, One of our instructors was looking for a link for her students to buy the following books: אגדה של

Re: [ha-Safran] Books for Sephardic Children

2012-08-22 Thread Amalia Warshenbrot
I suggest Around the World in One Shabbat written and illustrated by Durga Yael Bernhard (Jewish Lights Publishing) is this year’s Sydney Taylor book award recipient. It is recommended for Sephardic Children and all Jewish children and can be used by a teacher all year round. Amalia

Re: [ha-Safran] What to do with old magazines?

2012-08-28 Thread Amalia Warshenbrot
Rita, Every synagogue librarian struggles with this question.. If the periodicals are not in a searchable format they have little value. I used to keep back issues for a year. Amalia Amalia Warshenbrot Director emeritus Levine-Sklut Judaic Library Resource Center Charlotte NC Email

Re: [ha-Safran] Recipe Question

2012-09-20 Thread Amalia Warshenbrot
I don’t know what is Gegleistener Matzo I’m curious to know if you or someone else from AJL considered publishing an e-cookbook ? Amalia From: Liza Stabler Sent: Wednesday, September 19, 2012 3:49 PM To: Submissions Hasafran Subject: [ha-Safran] Recipe Question Dear Safraniyot and

Re: [ha-Safran] fashion industry in Israel

2012-09-20 Thread Amalia Warshenbrot
Amy, There is also an article in the Sep. 21st issue of Forward about the Israeli's fashion week. Amalia Amalia Warshenbrot Director emeritus Levine-Sklut Judaic Library Resource Center Charlotte NC Email: amalia...@att.net Phone: 704-365-3313 -Original Message- From: Amy Turim

Re: [ha-Safran] 80% Reduction of the AJC library

2012-09-26 Thread Amalia Warshenbrot
Please read the following article. http://forward.com/search/?query=AJC+Libraryx=27y=8 Amalia Warshenbrot__ Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran are those of the individual author and are not necessarily endorsed by the Association of Jewish Libraries (AJL)

Re: [ha-Safran] Shrinking AJC library

2012-09-27 Thread Amalia Warshenbrot
Rita Saccal from the Seminario Rabinico in Buenos Aires, ARGENTINA got many of the treasures. If you can’t find it I will be happy to scan it and send it to you. Amalia Warshenbrot, VP SSC__ Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran are those of the individual author and are not necessarily

Re: [ha-Safran] A personalized kids' book

2012-10-14 Thread Amalia Warshenbrot
Shalom, My daughter is looking for a personalized book where they can insert the child’s name into the story. She found of a few, but she prefers one that has a Jewish contents. Any suggestion will be appreciated. Thanks Amalia Warshenbrot Email: amalia...@att.net Phone: 704-365-3313__ Messages

Re: [ha-Safran] Books on kashrut for a 5-year-old

2012-10-26 Thread Amalia Warshenbrot
their observance. Shabbat shalom, Amalia Warshenbrot From: Naomi Cohen Sent: Friday, October 26, 2012 3:17 PM To: hasaf...@lists.osu.edu Subject: Re: [ha-Safran] Books on kashrut for a 5-year-old Marga, Here is a picture book which may be helpful, although it doesn't specifically mention kashrut

Re: [ha-Safran] Letter from Adaire Klein

2012-10-31 Thread Amalia Warshenbrot
contact info when you settle. Amalia Warshenbrot Sent from my iPad On Oct 31, 2012, at 1:13 AM, Adaire Klein adairekl...@sbcglobal.net wrote: Dear Colleagues and Friends from AJL and AJL-SC. As you may have heard, I have decided to retire as of December 15, 2012. We shall be in Milwaukee

Re: [ha-Safran] : GCC-AJL Jewish Book Month List for Children and Teens

2012-11-14 Thread Amalia Warshenbrot
and at the end of the introduction click on Bibliography Bank. You will find many lists sorted by Title Author Date # of Pages Age Level Subject Formats Document Amalia Warshenbrot, one of the founders of “the Bank” Association of Jewish Libraries VP Synagogue, School Center Division

Re: [ha-Safran] Please recommend an inexpensive library automation system

2012-11-16 Thread Amalia Warshenbrot
Rachel, Please visit AJL website http://www.JewishLibraries.org In the resources section you will find the AJL wiki. When you click on the School Synagogue Center link you will find a list of software under automation for . It is good for day schools as well. Amalia Warshenbrot

Re: [ha-Safran] Need reviews

2012-12-13 Thread Amalia Warshenbrot
Shalom and hag Urim sameakh, I’m looking for a review, that was not published in the main popular reviews, for the book Foreskin’s Lament by Shalom Auslander. Thanks, Amalia amalia...@att.net __ Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran are those of the individual author and are not

Re: [ha-Safran] Purchasing children's books in Israel

2012-12-18 Thread Amalia Warshenbrot
Robin, Books in Hebrew are available in Steimazki and Zomet S’fareem in great discounts. Amalia Warshenbrot From: Robbin Katzin Sent: Tuesday, December 18, 2012 2:35 PM To: Hasafran Subject: [ha-Safran] Purchasing children's books in Israel Can anyone recommend a bookstore in Jerusalem

Re: [ha-Safran] NYT article on libraries

2012-12-27 Thread Amalia Warshenbrot
, can learn from this article. Thank you Lisa, for sharing it with us. Amalia Warshenbrot Sent from my iPad On Dec 27, 2012, at 2:24 PM, Lisa Silverman lsilver...@sinaitemple.org wrote: Here is an interesting article from the NY Times today about how libraries are adapting to change. To me

Re: [ha-Safran] Weine classification question

2013-01-01 Thread Amalia Warshenbrot
Emily, We out it in 808.3 Amalia Warshenbrot From: Emily Goldberg Sent: Monday, December 31, 2012 1:25 PM To: Hasafran@lists.service.ohio-state.edu Subject: [ha-Safran] Weine classification question Can someone please parse for me the way Weine classifies adult short stories? Should a volume

Re: [ha-Safran] Sydney Taylor Book Awards

2013-01-23 Thread Amalia Warshenbrot
that authentically portray the Jewish experience (quotes from the press release). Mazal tov to the authors, illustrators and publishers. Amalia Warshenbrot -Original Message- From: Etta Gold Sent: Tuesday, January 22, 2013 5:56 PM To: Aimee Lurie ; hasafran@lists.service.ohio-state.edu Subject

Re: [ha-Safran] Searching for a sample Israeli math curriculum

2013-01-31 Thread Amalia Warshenbrot
Allison, Please email the ICL (Israel Center for Libraries). The person that is in charge of Media Centers is Lani Rifa, Her address is: l...@icl.org.il Amalia Warshenbrot Association of Jewish Libraries VP Synagogue, School Center Division -Original Message- From: Allison M

Re: [ha-Safran] Subject: A very good picture book on dealing with a grandparent who is dying

2013-02-01 Thread Amalia Warshenbrot
There are several book on the topic. I feel that they should be used by parents who deal with loss of their own parents. It is hard to use it for an entire class. Amalia Amalia Warshenbrot Director emeritus Levine-Sklut Judaic Library Resource Center Charlotte NC Email: amalia...@att.net

Re: [ha-Safran] automation systems for small libraries

2013-02-03 Thread Amalia Warshenbrot
Joe, If you are am AJL member visit AJL Wiki on AJL webpage http://www.jewishlibraries.org/main/Resources/AJLWiki/tabid/200/Default.aspx?topic=Automation+for+Synagogue+and+Center+Libraries Amalia From: Joe Sent: Saturday, February 02, 2013 5:28 PM To: hasaf...@lists.osu.edu Subject:

Re: [ha-Safran] Library Budget Question

2013-02-09 Thread Amalia Warshenbrot
Jay, I assume that the librarian volunteers his/her time and you buy books from the donations you receive (the income may include donations and used book sales). Do you charge admission for programs? Amalia Sent from my iPad On Feb 8, 2013, at 12:20 PM, Jay Jarvis, Beth El Media Center

Re: [ha-Safran] synagogue library budget question

2013-02-11 Thread Amalia Warshenbrot
So here is the question. If the synagogue will not find a professional knowledgeable volunteers will they hire a librarian ? Are the volunteers taking jobs away from skilled knowledgeable people ? Amalia Sent from my iPad On Feb 11, 2013, at 12:31 AM, Emily Bergman

Re: [ha-Safran] synagogue library budget question

2013-02-11 Thread Amalia Warshenbrot
the attitude? Jay - Original Message - From: Amalia Warshenbrot To: Emily Bergman Cc: Jay Jarvis, Beth El Media Center ; hasafran@lists.service.ohio-state.edu ; Heidi Estrin Sent: Monday, February 11, 2013 11:26 AM Subject: Re: [ha-Safran] synagogue library budget question So here

Re: [ha-Safran] Request for book recommendation

2013-03-26 Thread Amalia Warshenbrot
Rebecca, I attach a list of Biblical fiction which I compiled from replies to Hasafran a few years ago. It is not in any particular order, Thank you to: Suzi Dubin, Chaya Wiesman, Lee Jaffe and others, Very few can compare to Milton Steinberg. Best wishes for a Happy Pesach Amalia Amalia

Re: [ha-Safran] Ground Transportation Information for AJL Houston Conference June 16-19, 2013

2013-03-30 Thread Amalia Warshenbrot
Judy, Thank you for this helpful information. Is there any reason to prefer one of the airports. ? Also, on order to plan the flight home, I would like to know how long a cub or shuttle takes from the hotel to the airport ? Happy holiday, Amalia Sent from my iPad On Mar 30, 2013, at 2:00

[ha-Safran] Fw: Needs on-line reviews of Jewish books from the 60's and 70's

2013-04-06 Thread Amalia Warshenbrot
I forward a questions from a good friend. Please reply to me on or off the list. Thanks, Amalia Amalia, Shavua tov! What on line sources do you know of where someone can research reviews of Jewish books from the 60's and 70's. I think that the Jewish Review of Books archives only go back ten or

Re: [ha-Safran] Play about Jews and slavery

2013-04-15 Thread Amalia Warshenbrot
Andrea, The Whipping man is still playing many communities. It is a wonderful play. Amalia Warshenbrot From: Andrea Rapp Sent: Monday, April 15, 2013 2:42 PM To: Hasafran Subject: [ha-Safran] Play about Jews and slavery A patron is looking for a play that was performed several years ago

Re: [ha-Safran] A message to the conference attendees and especially to those that will attend for the first time

2013-04-17 Thread Amalia Warshenbrot
on Sunday June 16th. Amalia Warshenbrot VP for the School, Synagogue, Library division AJL First timers’ convention orientation coordinator Email: amalia...@att.net Phone: 704-365-3313 __ Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran are those of the individual author

Re: [ha-Safran] [] Koren Talmud Bavli Raffle

2013-04-29 Thread Amalia Warshenbrot
But...we can also purchase the tickets at the convention. Right ? Amalia Sent from my iPad On Apr 29, 2013, at 5:42 PM, Hasafran hasaf...@lists.osu.edu wrote: From: Jacqueline benefraim j.benefr...@gmail.com Date: Mon, 29 Apr 2013 14:06:19 -0700 Subject: Koren Talmud Bavli Raffle Hi

Re: [ha-Safran] [ISL-SF] VHSs and cassettes

2013-05-06 Thread Amalia Warshenbrot
Can you do it if it is for educational purposes ? Amalia Sent from my iPad On May 6, 2013, at 4:17 PM, Andrea Rapp anrapp2...@yahoo.com wrote: It violates copyright to convert something from one medium to another. So I don't do it, much as I might wish I could. Andrea --- On Mon,

Re: [ha-Safran] Question about graphic novels

2013-05-28 Thread Amalia Warshenbrot
If someone created a bibliography please send it to the Bibliography Bank coordinator Fran Menken at a fmen...@jccdet.org Thanks Amalia From: Emily Goldberg Sent: Tuesday, May 28, 2013 9:49 AM To: Hasafran Subject: [ha-Safran] Question about graphic novels Is anyone noticing increased interest

Re: [ha-Safran] collectible children's books

2013-06-07 Thread Amalia Warshenbrot
Fred, I just finished revising the chapter on library policy for the revised edition of the booklet HOW TO ORGANIZE A JEWISH LIBRARY. I checked several libraries policies. A few of them, in their policy for accepting book donation (used or new) mention that the librarian's advance

Re: [ha-Safran] Fwd: bookmobile program

2013-06-07 Thread Amalia Warshenbrot
The replies interest me too. We had off sight services to the synagogue which was located in a separate building and to a senior citizens center. We had old fashion borrowers corded and a list of the patrons with their contact info. We recorded the barcode when they borrowed a book and

Re: [ha-Safran] Jewish Books Libraries: A Match Made in Heaven

2013-07-17 Thread Amalia Warshenbrot
or our 50th anniversary conference on the DC area. Amalia Warshenbrot SSC president Phone: 704-365-3313 Sent from my iPad On Jul 16, 2013, at 11:45 AM, Heidi Estrin he...@cbiboca.org wrote: AJL’s own Ellen Tilman has written a wonderful article on the Reform Judaism bog at http://goo.gl

Re: [ha-Safran] large print books

2013-07-26 Thread Amalia Warshenbrot
mysteries. Amalia Warshenbrot Association of Jewish Libraries President, Synagogue, School Center Division From: jrcol...@aol.com Sent: Thursday, July 25, 2013 3:36 PM To: Hasafran@lists.service.ohio-state.edu Subject: [ha-Safran] large print books Has anyone built a large print book section

Re: [ha-Safran] large print books

2013-07-26 Thread Amalia Warshenbrot
It is a perfect solution. My former cataloger is legally blind and can use all theses devices. Amalia Sent from my iPad On Jul 25, 2013, at 7:10 PM, Lisa Silverman lsilver...@sinaitemple.org wrote: We have found that offering Kindles and then enlarging the font size works best for the

Re: [ha-Safran] FW: library assistant terminology

2013-07-30 Thread Amalia Warshenbrot
Ozeret is the Hebrew term for a cleaning lady. If they are volunteers call them Mitnadveem. If they get paid find another word please. Amalia Sent from my iPad On Jul 30, 2013, at 4:44 PM, Andrea Rapp anrapp2...@yahoo.com wrote: We call our student helpers madrichim/ot but I did once work at

Re: [ha-Safran] Hadassah Board Members?

2013-08-13 Thread Amalia Warshenbrot
Barbara, You can call Hadassah National chairs of education Ellen Hershkin 212-303-8115 or Debbie Mazon 212-303-8116. Amalia Sent from my iPad On Aug 12, 2013, at 10:27 PM, barbj...@aol.com wrote: Hello Friends, The Sydney Taylor Book Award Committee is working on an outreach project

Re: [ha-Safran] Curriculum Suggestions for 3-5 grade?

2013-08-15 Thread Amalia Warshenbrot
Janice, It will be very helpful to synagogue and school librarians if you compile a bibliography and add suggestions for discussion. If you have time to do it please mail it to the AJL Bibliography Bank. The chair person is Fran Menken her address is fmen...@jccdet.org Many thanks Amalia

Re: [ha-Safran] Curriculum Suggestions for 3-5 grade?

2013-08-15 Thread Amalia Warshenbrot
! They love being read to and I think they miss the experience at that age. Amy Schoppert Temple Beth El Tacoma, WA On Wed, Aug 14, 2013 at 4:30 PM, Amalia Warshenbrot amalia...@att.net wrote: Janice, It will be very helpful to synagogue and school librarians if you compile a bibliography

Re: [ha-Safran] Coffee-Table book on Jerusalem

2013-08-21 Thread Amalia Warshenbrot
Dear safraneem/niyot, Please email me suggestions for a very recent coffee-table book on Jerusalem for less than $30. Thanks Amalia Sent from my iPad __ Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran are those of the individual author and are not necessarily endorsed by the Association of

Re: [ha-Safran] Hebrew historical fiction recommendations

2013-09-18 Thread Amalia Warshenbrot
Let me suggest to librarians like Wendie who need books in Hebrew to contact the Israel Center for Libraries (ICL). The email address of the teen and children director is r...@icl.org.il . Her name is Riki Katz. Hag sameakh, Amalia Warshenbrot From: Wendie Sittenfield Sent: Monday, September

Re: [ha-Safran] Keep older encyclopedia?

2013-09-25 Thread Amalia Warshenbrot
Rachel Since It is in good shape and you have space keep it. Entries, that do not need updating, are very good, Hag sameakh, Amalia Sent from my iPad On Sep 25, 2013, at 5:21 PM, Rachel Haus rhaus_...@yahoo.com wrote: Dear Hasafranim, I am recataloging our reference area and can't

Re: [ha-Safran] Look what's on the NY Public Library's Top 100 Children's Book List!

2013-09-30 Thread Amalia Warshenbrot
I saw more than one book, but, I was still on the letter A when I found ALL OF A KIND FAMILY. AW Sent from my iPad On Sep 30, 2013, at 5:37 PM, Deborah Stern dst...@rrc.edu wrote: Can you guess what favorite AJL book appears on this illustrious list of the NY Public Library’s 100 Great

Re: [ha-Safran] recall of popular children's book

2013-11-13 Thread Amalia Warshenbrot
Thank you Lisa and Robbin for sharing this article with us.Scholastics is amending the error and stopped the sale of the book, but I’, more concerned about the Recent study mentioned at the end of the article. Amalia a.. children b.. Palestinian textbooks To: hasaf...@lists.osu.edu

Re: [ha-Safran] Quotation, short essays or stories for interfaith dialogues

2013-11-18 Thread Amalia Warshenbrot
, short stories or essays. We have a limited budget ($20-$25). Any suggestion will be appreciated, Amalia Warshenbrot Sent from my iPad __ Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran are those of the individual author and are not necessarily endorsed by the Association of Jewish Libraries (AJL

Re: [ha-Safran] Older books that will never sell!

2013-12-03 Thread Amalia Warshenbrot
Andrea Rapp set up a repository of classic children's literature. She can be reached at ar...@wisetemple.org . She is in Cincinnati, OH Amalia Warshenbrot. From: Rachel Haus Sent: Tuesday, December 03, 2013 12:34 PM To: Hasafran@lists.service.ohio-state.edu Subject: [ha-Safran] Older books

Re: [ha-Safran] Resources for visually impaired persons

2014-01-02 Thread Amalia Warshenbrot
. Amalia Warshenbrot SSC President Charlotte NC Email: amalia...@att.net Phone: 704-365-3313 From: Janis jrcol...@aol.com Date: January 2, 2014 at 9:56:49 AM EST To: Hasafran@lists.service.ohio-state.edu Subject: [ha-Safran] Visually impaired Dear Friends, Our

Re: [ha-Safran] Non-Jewish speakers

2014-01-09 Thread Amalia Warshenbrot
I am I the minority. It is the contents that matters not the religion of the author. According to the author the Jewish contents is minimal. I prefer books that teach about our religion, culture, History, current issues Israel etc. Amalia Sent from my iPad On Jan 9, 2014, at 7:19 PM,

Re: [ha-Safran] [haSafran] Non-Jewish speakers

2014-01-10 Thread Amalia Warshenbrot
241. Our collection development policy now says Jewish or Judaism-related content. I called the large, weeded titles heap the incidental Jewish walk-on collection. From: Amalia Warshenbrot amalia...@att.net To: Barbara Mende barb...@moosehill.com Cc: Hasafran hasaf...@lists.osu.edu

Re: [ha-Safran] Book Thief

2014-01-16 Thread Amalia Warshenbrot
Paula, First let me tell you that I was delighted to see your name on Hasafran. Most of our YA books collect dust on the shelves. When I moved it to the adult section not even one copy stayed on the shelf. I can imagine how Toby felt when parents read it to their 3rd-4th grade mature children.

Re: [ha-Safran] Sydney Taylor Book Award Winners

2014-01-21 Thread Amalia Warshenbrot
Mazal tov to the winner and thank you to the committee members. Their remarks add to the appreciation of the titles. Amalia Warshenbrot AJL, SSC President From: Aimee Lurie Sent: Tuesday, January 21, 2014 10:49 AM To: hasafran@lists.service.ohio-state.edu Subject: [ha-Safran] Sydney Taylor

Re: [ha-Safran] Surpass CL, other Library Software

2014-01-30 Thread Amalia Warshenbrot
Betsy, Information on software for small libraries can be found on AJL Website www.JewishLibraries.org Click on “RESOURCES” go to AJL Wiki (on left) and the link for synagogue and Center Libraries. Amalia Warshenbrot, AJL SSC President From: Betsy Gephart Sent: Thursday, January 30

Re: [ha-Safran] The deadline for the Nominations for the Groner-Wikler Scholarship is approaching

2014-02-27 Thread Amalia Warshenbrot
demonstrates dedication to Jewish children's literature and library services. Nomination forms and additional information may be found on the AJL website at http://www.jewishlibraries.org/main/AboutAJL/AwardsGrants.aspx . For more information, please contact Amalia Warshenbrot, President of AJL’s

[ha-Safran] Fw: The Purim Superhero

2014-03-09 Thread Amalia Warshenbrot
An interesting piece about The Purim Superhero. http://ejewishphilanthropy.com/a-purim-message-for-the-pj-library/?utm_source=Wed+Mar+5utm_campaign=Wed+Mar+5utm_medium=email Happy Purim Amalia Warshenbrot wlEmoticon-justkidding[1].pngwlEmoticon-princess[1].png__ Messages and opinions expressed

Re: [ha-Safran] Mazal tov to Barbara Kranser is the recipient of the of the The Groner-Wikler Scholarship for AJL Conference Attendance

2014-03-11 Thread Amalia Warshenbrot
We are preleased to announce that Barbara Kranser is the recipient of the of the The Groner-Wikler Scholarship for AJL Conference Attendance. Barbara coordinated the annual Jewish Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators conference from 2003 to 2011, and since 2010 has led an annual workshop

Re: [ha-Safran] Correction ! I meant Barbara Krasner

2014-03-12 Thread Amalia Warshenbrot
into a gantze Megilah. The award ceremony will take place during the conference on Tuesday June 24, at 1:15. Barbara, Please accept my apology. Happy Purim, Amalia Warshenbrot, Committee chairperson, The Groner-Wikler Scholarship committee AJL%20logo1%20small[1].jpg__ Messages and opinions expressed

Re: [ha-Safran] Catalog systems for Jewish children's library

2014-04-02 Thread Amalia Warshenbrot
and direct questions to them. I recommend that you join AJL,but, you can also purchase the booklet from Amazon. Please feel fee to contact me if you have further questions, Good luck, Amalia Warshenbrot Association of Jewish Libraries President, Synagogue, School Center Division From: jan

Re: [ha-Safran] AJLSC Sports Bibliography

2014-04-02 Thread Amalia Warshenbrot
Barbara, Please send the list to the AJL Bibliography Bank. Mail to fmen...@jccdet.org The bibliography Bank can be found on AJL website http://www.JewishLibraries.org There are good list that are helpful to synagogue and school librarians. Amalia Warshenbrot From: Barbara Leff Sent: Wednesday

Re: [ha-Safran] OPAL users who plans to attend the conference needed.

2014-04-27 Thread Amalia Warshenbrot
Dear conference future 2014 attendee. If you are an OPAL user and you are planning to attend the conference please email me off the list to amalia...@att.net or call me at 704-365-3313 (East Coast). Thanks Amalia Warshenbrot Association of Jewish Libraries President, Synagogue, School Center

Re: [ha-Safran] Looking for a public library librarian who plans to attend the conference

2014-05-04 Thread Amalia Warshenbrot
Shalom, I am looking for a public library librarian who plans to attend the conference. Please contact me off the list at: analia...@att.net or 704.365.3313 . Thanks, Amalia Warshenbrot Sent from my iPad __ Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran are those of the individual author

Re: [ha-Safran] RIP Lee Wixman

2014-06-03 Thread Amalia Warshenbrot
Heidi, Thanks for sharing this information. I still remember how Lee would push the wheelchairs so that Irene ZL could attend the conferences each year when she her condition got worst. It showed hers and his dedication to AJL. Amalia Sent from my iPad On Jun 2, 2014, at 11:38 PM, Heidi

Re: [ha-Safran] Looking for assistance with library software Miriam

2014-06-09 Thread Amalia Warshenbrot
Mr. Branse, Please contact the Israel Center for libraries' in B’nai Brak. The phone number is 03-6180151. I suggest to email to Riki Katz at r...@icl.org.il Amalia Warshenbrot Association of Jewish Libraries President, Synagogue, School Center Division From: Yosef Branse Sent: Monday, June

Re: [ha-Safran] Hors D'oeuvres, dessert and in-between

2014-06-30 Thread Amalia Warshenbrot
that will last a lifetime. It serves as the dessert. Amalia Warshenbrot, VP Association of Jewish Libraries __ Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran are those of the individual author and are not necessarily endorsed by the Association of Jewish Libraries (AJL

Re: [ha-Safran] Israeli poetry

2014-07-15 Thread Amalia Warshenbrot
Thanks for sharing with us the suggestions. 1. Please note that some of the books listed on the link below were published in the 60th – 80th 2. In the future please sign your mane and the institution's name when you post info on Hasafran. Thanks Amalia Warshenbrot, Director emeritus

[ha-Safran] Hebrew at Your Ease

2014-07-30 Thread Amalia Warshenbrot
Shalom, I have a few questions about the book Hebrew at Your Ease by Eliezer Tirkel: 1. Can you put me in touch with teacher that uses it ? 2. Is it geared for adults ? 3. Does it come with a Disk ? 4. Is it with vowels ? Amalia Warshenbrot __ Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran

Re: [ha-Safran] Fwd: after 25 years....

2014-07-30 Thread Amalia Warshenbrot
I echo David. I could not have put it any better. Amalia Sent from my iPad On Jul 30, 2014, at 9:07 PM, Hirsch, David dhir...@library.ucla.edu wrote: Dear Rita, I can't believe you are leaving the Seminario after all these years. I am certain that your professional, cheerful, and

Re: [ha-Safran] Judaica Librarianship celebrates one year online

2014-08-07 Thread Amalia Warshenbrot
Racheli, Mazal tov! It is WOW indeed. Amalia Sent from my iPad On Aug 7, 2014, at 2:48 PM, Rachel Leket-Mor rachel.leket-...@asu.edu wrote: Dear colleagues, A year ago, today (August 7, 2013) we launched Judaica Librarianship on the Digital Commons network (bepress), at

Re: [ha-Safran] Book suggestion as a gift for speakers on Science and Religion

2014-08-11 Thread Amalia Warshenbrot
like cost more. I welcome suggestions and thank you in advance for your help. Amalia Warshenbrot, Comparative Religions committee, Temple Beth El, Charlotte NC Sent from my iPad __ Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran are those of the individual author and are not necessarily endorsed

Re: [ha-Safran] Help with cataloging a book in Weine

2014-08-21 Thread Amalia Warshenbrot
Jewish identity is 303, but it is hard to be sure without viewing the book. Amalia Warshenbrot Sent from my iPad On Aug 21, 2014, at 3:29 PM, Joel Tuchman joel.tuch...@outlook.com wrote: I don't have the Weine classification in front of me but whatever the number for Jewish Identity

Re: [ha-Safran] Rosh Hodesh

2014-08-27 Thread Amalia Warshenbrot
Any, We assign 244.8 (see the Weine latest edition on the AJL website members resources). Some libraries chose 304.1 Women studies. Amalia From: Amy Turim Sent: Wednesday, August 27, 2014 1:56 PM To: hasafran@lists.service.ohio-state.edu Subject: Re: [ha-Safran] Rosh Hodesh In Weine, what call

Re: [ha-Safran] Rabbi Bodin-Cohen

2014-08-28 Thread Amalia Warshenbrot
Mazal tov to Rabbi Deborah Bodin-Cohen winner of the 2014 educator of congregational learning awarded by the Jewish Women Archives (JWA) in memory of Natalia Twersky. Rabbi Bodin-Cohen is the author of many children books among them the Engineer Are series. Amalia Warshenbrot Director emeritus

Re: [ha-Safran] My bibliography on North Africa has been published by Oxford Bibliographies in Jewish Studies

2014-08-29 Thread Amalia Warshenbrot
Mazal tov! Amalia Warshenbrot, Charlotte NC Sent from my iPad On Aug 29, 2014, at 12:08 PM, Weisman, Yaffa yweis...@huc.edu wrote: Kol ha-Kavoe, Rachelie! From: hasafran-boun...@lists.service.ohio-state.edu [hasafran-boun...@lists.service.ohio-state.edu] on behalf of Rachel Simon [rsi

Re: [ha-Safran] Future Conferences

2014-09-02 Thread Amalia Warshenbrot
Rebecca, AJL Board is still working on it. Amalia Sent from my iPad On Sep 2, 2014, at 4:08 PM, Rebecca Levitan rlevi...@cjebaltimore.org wrote: I know that the 2015 AJL conference is in Silver Spring, MD, but is it possible to find out where they will be in the following year or two?

Re: [ha-Safran] Religion and Science

2014-09-03 Thread Amalia Warshenbrot
I am looking for a book on Religion and Science to give as a gift to guest speakers. My criteria: Recent and not too expansive. Any suggestion will be appreciated. Amalia Warshenbrot Temple Beth El, Comparative Religion Committee Charlotte NC Email: amalia...@att.net Phone: 704-365-3313

Re: [ha-Safran] Digital Jewish Resource Bank, anyone?

2014-09-08 Thread Amalia Warshenbrot
Judy, It is nice to see your name on Hasafran. How are you and the family? Amalia Warshenbrot Sent from my iPad On Sep 7, 2014, at 3:18 PM, Judy Greenblatt judygre...@gmail.com wrote: Fascinating idea. Can't help at the moment, but would love to know what's happening. Judy Greenblatt

Re: [ha-Safran] Book Reviews-CJ Voices

2014-09-08 Thread Amalia Warshenbrot
Congratz, Amalia Sent from my iPad On Sep 8, 2014, at 5:00 PM, Weisman, Yaffa yweis...@huc.edu wrote: Mazal Tov! מזל טוב, ובהצלחה! yaffa From: Hasafran [mailto:hasafran-bounces+yweisman=huc@lists.osu.edu] On Behalf Of Lisa Silverman Sent: Monday, September 08, 2014 10:30 AM

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