[ha-Safran] Updated conference schedule available

2016-06-06 Thread Heidi Rabinowitz
at http://jewishlibraries.org/images/downloads/Upcoming_Conference/2016_ajl_conference_program.pdf See you in Charleston! Heidi Rabinowitz __ Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran are those of the individual author and are not necessarily endorsed by the Association of Jewish Libraries

[ha-Safran] Live coverage of AJL conference

2016-06-07 Thread Heidi Rabinowitz
mail he...@cbiboca.org<mailto:he...@cbiboca.org> to inquire. Thanks! Heidi Rabinowitz === Listen to THE BOOK OF LIFE Podcast! Hosted by Heidi Rabinowitz www.bookoflifepodcast.com<http://www.bookoflifepodcast.com> __ Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran

[ha-Safran] More about mainstream kidlit with Jewish characters

2016-06-12 Thread Heidi Rabinowitz
which does not revolve around Jewish themes or events. I'm especially interested in really recent books (published in the last 5 years). Let me know if you have any other suggestions to add to the list! Thanks, all! Heidi Rabinowitz, he...@cbiboca.org JEWISH CHARACTERS IN MAINSTREAM KIDLIT/YA (

[ha-Safran] Questions about Bibliotech

2016-06-09 Thread Heidi Rabinowitz
and questions about the book. I hope to record this session for my Book of Life Podcast, as I know there's a lot of interest in it from people who can't attend. Looking forward to hearing your questions. Thanks Heidi Rabinowitz he...@cbiboca.org __ Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran

[ha-Safran] Are you going to ALA?

2016-06-09 Thread Heidi Rabinowitz
I will be at the American Library Association conference in Orlando this year and I'm wondering who I might run into there. Are you going? Let me know so I can keep an eye out for you! Email me at heidi@cbiboca. org. Heidi Rabinowitz __ Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran are those

[ha-Safran] Online book "Expect More"

2016-06-09 Thread Heidi Rabinowitz
for the future of libraries, but I found it much more inspiring, as well as better written, and more specific in its suggestions. If you have a chance to read it, I strongly encourage you to do so. Heidi Rabinowitz You can find Expect More at http://davidlankes.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/01

[ha-Safran] Full 2016 AJL Conference program book is now online

2016-06-09 Thread Heidi Rabinowitz
to be able to plan ahead, or virtually enjoy the conference from afar! Apologies in advance for any errors. Heidi Rabinowitz Association of Jewish Libraries - Upcoming Conference<http://jewishlibraries.org/Upcoming_Conference> jewishlibraries.org Sunday June 19, 2016 to Wednesday June 22

[ha-Safran] Bibliotech on Monday at 2

2016-06-03 Thread Heidi Rabinowitz
Several of you asked when the book discussion of Bibliotech will take place at he conference n Charleston. It will be Session 4B, Monday at 2pm, as part of the session about AJL Reads. See you there! Heidi Rabinowitz __ Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran are those of the individual

Re: [ha-Safran] help with a hashtag

2016-05-25 Thread Heidi Rabinowitz
Hi again, AJL! I'm still pondering hashtags for an AJL summer reading challenge, and I've come up with #SababaBooks. What do you all think? Heidi Rabinowitz (formerly Estrin) he...@cbiboca.org<mailto:he...@cbiboca.org> __ Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran are those of the indi

[ha-Safran] Mainstream Kidlit/YA books with Jewish protagonists

2016-06-11 Thread Heidi Rabinowitz
Kidlit/YA friends, please help me brainstorm titles of fiction with Jewish protagonists, in which the story is not about Judaism. Half-Jewish counts. An example would be Augie in Wonder by RJ Palacio. Thanks! Heidi Rabinowitz he...@cbiboca.org __ Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran

[ha-Safran] #JewishSummerReading Challenge

2016-05-31 Thread Heidi Rabinowitz
of worthwhile titles, bringing them to the attention of more readers, increasing the market and supporting the publishing of Jewish books! Plus, it's fun! Sign up to participate at http://tinyurl.com/enterjsr ~ Heidi Rabinowitz Association of Jewish Libraries, Past President www.jewishlibraries.org

[ha-Safran] Podcast: The Safest Lie

2016-05-31 Thread Heidi Rabinowitz
The newest episode of The Book of Life podcast, hosted by librarian Heidi Rabinowitz, features an interview with Angela Cerrito, author of the middle grade novel The Safest Lie. You can hear the podcast online at: http://jewishbooks.blogspot.com/2016/05/the-safest-lie.html Please feel free

[ha-Safran] AJL conference program update

2016-05-26 Thread Heidi Rabinowitz
FYI, The program for the upcoming AJL conference in Charleston has been updated on our website. See the full schedule of programs at http://jewishlibraries.org/images/downloads/Upcoming_Conference/2016_ajl_conference_program.pdf. --Heidi Rabinowitz === Listen

[ha-Safran] help with a hashtag

2016-05-20 Thread Heidi Rabinowitz
Hi AJL, I'm thinking of creating a book photo challenge for AJL for a summer project, similar to the #Readukkah challenge we did in December. Can you help me think of a good hashtag for it? #Jbookpic? #WhatJewReading? Please send me your ideas. Thanks! Heidi Rabinowitz heidi.rabinow

[ha-Safran] May Jewish Book Carnival

2016-05-17 Thread Heidi Rabinowitz
net>. One link per participant is preferred. Enjoy! Heidi Rabinowitz Librarian, Congregation B'nai Israel of Boca Raton, FL he...@cbiboca.org<mailto:he...@cbiboca.org> P.S. You may have noticed that my name has changed from Estrin to Rabinowitz. FYI, I finally dropped my ex's last name a

[ha-Safran] Podcast: Biblical Wives

2016-07-27 Thread Heidi Rabinowitz
The newest episode of The Book of Life podcast, hosted by librarian Heidi Rabinowitz, features an interview with TK Thorne, author of two Biblical novels, Noah's Wife and Angels at the Gate, which is about Lot's wife. You can hear the podcast online at: <http://jewishbooks.blogspot.com/2016

[ha-Safran] July Jewish Book Carnival

2016-07-15 Thread Heidi Rabinowitz
ust 11, 2016 to ya.sha...@gmail.com. One link per participant is preferred. Enjoy! Heidi Rabinowitz Librarian, Congregation B'nai Israel of Boca Raton, FL he...@cbiboca.org<mailto:he...@cbiboca.org> __ Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran are those of the individual author and are not

[ha-Safran] library services for religious school

2016-06-28 Thread Heidi Rabinowitz
For those of you working with religious school (not day school), what do you do beyond storytime and discussion when classes come in to visit the library? Especially looking for thoughts on engaging upper elementary and middle school kids. Thanks! Heidi Rabinowitz he...@cbiboca.org<mailto

[ha-Safran] supportive library article

2016-07-05 Thread Heidi Rabinowitz
library's stakeholders. Thanks for Pnina Moed Kass for sharing it with me. - Heidi Rabinowitz http://www.nytimes.com/2016/07/05/nyregion/resurgent-new-york-city-libraries.html?emc=eta1&_r=0 === Listen to THE BOOK OF LIFE Podcast! Hosted by Heidi Rabino

[ha-Safran] library services for religious school

2016-07-05 Thread Heidi Rabinowitz
beyond storytime and discussion when classes come in to visit the library? Especially looking for thoughts on engaging upper elementary and middle school kids. Thanks! Heidi Rabinowitz he...@cbiboca.org<mailto:he...@cbiboca.org> I see preschool through 5th grade classes on Sunday mo

[ha-Safran] Recording of Biblio Tech discussion

2016-07-01 Thread Heidi Rabinowitz
%20fin.mp3 FYI, AJL did not officially record the conference sessions for podcasting. I just recorded this session with my handheld recorder because I knew there was interest from people who could not be here. Enjoy! Heidi Rabinowitz he...@cbiboca.org __ Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran

[ha-Safran] Blog Tour Day 2: Sydney Taylor Book Awards

2017-02-07 Thread Heidi Rabinowitz
ttp://www.jewishlibraries.org> to find links to each stop on the blog tour, plus a full schedule. Enjoy! Heidi Rabinowitz === Listen to THE BOOK OF LIFE Podcast! Hosted by Heidi Rabinowitz www.bookoflifepodcast.com<http://www.bookoflifepodcast.com> __ Messages

[ha-Safran] Blog Tour Day 3: Sydney Taylor Book Awards

2017-02-08 Thread Heidi Rabinowitz
<http://www.jewishlibraries.org> to find links to each stop on the blog tour, plus a full schedule. Enjoy! Heidi Rabinowitz === Listen to THE BOOK OF LIFE Podcast! Hosted by Heidi Rabinowitz www.bookoflifepodcast.com<http://www.bookoflifepodcast.com>

[ha-Safran] New podcast: Historical/paranormal romance Another Me

2017-02-02 Thread Heidi Rabinowitz
The newest episode of The Book of Life podcast, hosted by librarian Heidi Rabinowitz, features an interview by our Canadian Correspondent Anne Dublin with Eva Wiseman, author of the historical/paranormal romance for teens, Another Me, a finalist for the National Jewish Book Award. Listen

[ha-Safran] Blog Tour: Day 1

2017-02-06 Thread Heidi Rabinowitz
The 2017 Sydney Taylor Book Award Blog Tour has begun! Go to http://jewishlibraries.org/blog/id/368 to find links to the first two blog tour stops: interviews with the creators of ANNA AND THE SWALLOW MAN and A POEM FOR PETER! Enjoy! Heidi Rabinowitz he...@cbiboca.org<mailto:he...@cbiboca.

[ha-Safran] New Podcast: Everybody Says Shalom #ReadYourWorld

2017-01-27 Thread Heidi Rabinowitz
The newest episode of The Book of Life podcast, hosted by librarian Heidi Rabinowitz, features a talk by Leslie Kimmelman, author of the picture book Everybody Says Shalom, from last year's Association of Jewish Libraries conference in Charleston, SC. Everybody Says Shalom was a Sydney Taylor

[ha-Safran] New Podcast: Unorthodox, Live

2017-02-17 Thread Heidi Rabinowitz
The newest episode of The Book of Life podcast, hosted by librarian Heidi Rabinowitz, features a chat with the hosts of the Unorthodox podcast from Tablet Magazine, recorded at their recent live show in West Palm Beach. Listen to the podcast here: https://jewishbooks.blogspot.com/2017/02

[ha-Safran] The February Jewish Book Carnival

2017-02-15 Thread Heidi Rabinowitz
net>. One link per participant is preferred. Enjoy! Heidi Rabinowitz Librarian, Congregation B'nai Israel of Boca Raton, FL he...@cbiboca.org<mailto:he...@cbiboca.org> __ Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran are those of the individual author and are not necessar

[ha-Safran] New Podcast: The Inquisitor's Tale

2017-01-18 Thread Heidi Rabinowitz
The newest episode of The Book of Life podcast, hosted by librarian Heidi Rabinowitz, features an interview with Adam Gidwitz, author of The Inquisitor's Tale: Or, The Three Magical Children and Their Holy Dog. This middle grade novel won the Sydney Taylor Book Award in the Older Readers

[ha-Safran] The August Jewish Book Carnival

2016-08-15 Thread Heidi Rabinowitz
r 11, 2016 to biblioph...@bostonbibliophile.com<mailto:biblioph...@bostonbibliophile.com>. One link per participant is preferred. Enjoy! Heidi Rabinowitz Librarian, Congregation B'nai Israel of Boca Raton, FL he...@cbiboca.org<mailto:he...@cbiboca.org> __ Messages and opinions expressed

[ha-Safran] Shall We Continue AJL READS?

2016-08-19 Thread Heidi Rabinowitz
READS! Thanks, Heidi Heidi Rabinowitz AJL Member Relations Chair he...@cbiboca.org __ Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran are those of the individual author and are not necessarily endorsed by the Association of Jewish Libraries (AJL) == Submissions

[ha-Safran] Facebook groups/pages for librarians

2016-08-19 Thread Heidi Rabinowitz
of librarianship you do, I'd like to know about the Facebook groups and pages you like best. Please email me directly at he...@cbiboca.org and I'll compile a list to share with everyone. Thanks! Heidi Heidi Rabinowitz AJL Member Relations Chair he...@cbiboca.org __ Messages and opinions expressed

[ha-Safran] Pre-Publication Podcast: Honey & Me, Manuscript Award Winner

2017-02-27 Thread Heidi Rabinowitz
The newest episode of The Book of Life podcast, hosted by librarian Heidi Rabinowitz, features an interview with Meira Drazin, author of the Sydney Taylor Manuscript Award winning Honey & Me. It's a middle-grade novel about a friendship between a pair of contemporary Orthodox Jewish g

[ha-Safran] Podcast: The Hired Girl

2016-08-31 Thread Heidi Rabinowitz
The newest episode of The Book of Life podcast, hosted by librarian Heidi Rabinowitz, features a talk given by author Laura Amy Schlitz about her triple award winning teen novel in diary format, The Hired Girl. You can hear the podcast online at: https://jewishbooks.blogspot.com/2016/08

[ha-Safran] Nominate AJL Reads selections!

2016-09-06 Thread Heidi Rabinowitz
a book on librarianship. I'll also take suggestions for discussion-worthy articles on librarianship or related themes. Please send me your suggestions by September 11 (this Sunday). Looking forward to seeing your suggestions! Heidi Heidi Rabinowitz AJL Member Relations

[ha-Safran] Seeking Follett, Alexandria, Innovative users

2016-08-30 Thread Heidi Rabinowitz
with one of those systems and wouldn't mind having the occasional question directed towards you, please get in touch with me! Thanks! Heidi Rabinowitz Member Relations Chair he...@cbiboca.org<mailto:he...@cbiboca.org> __ Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran are those of the individual

[ha-Safran] Seeking Mandrain, Softlink and Koha/Equinox users

2016-08-30 Thread Heidi Rabinowitz
with one of those systems and wouldn't mind having the occasional question directed towards you, please get in touch with me! Thanks! Heidi Rabinowitz Member Relations Chair he...@cbiboca.org<mailto:he...@cbiboca.org> === Listen to THE BOOK OF LIFE Podcast!

[ha-Safran] Help Wanted: Publications

2016-08-30 Thread Heidi Rabinowitz
get involved in AJL leadership, influence the organization, and bolster the profession through timely publications. Past Chair Joyce Levine will be happy to mentor the incoming Chair. To learn more, please contact Member Relations Chair Heidi Rabinowitz at he...@cbiboca.org<mailto:he...@cbib

[ha-Safran] AJL Reads Selection

2016-09-13 Thread Heidi Rabinowitz
now). This should make it convenient for people to participate from different time zones. We will post discussion questions throughout those days, and I hope you will respond with comments and opinions, and your questions for the author. Let me know if you have any questions! Heidi Rabinowitz

[ha-Safran] Podcast: The Golem

2016-10-04 Thread Heidi Rabinowitz
The newest episode of The Book of Life podcast, hosted by librarian Heidi Rabinowitz, features an interview with Eddie Estrin about his spoken word album, The Golem. You can hear the podcast online at: http://jewishbooks.blogspot.com/2016/10/the-golem.html. Please feel free to share

[ha-Safran] September Jewish Book Carnival

2016-09-15 Thread Heidi Rabinowitz
nk per participant is preferred. Enjoy! Heidi Rabinowitz Librarian, Congregation B'nai Israel of Boca Raton, FL he...@cbiboca.org<mailto:he...@cbiboca.org> __ Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran are those of the individual author and are not necessarily endorsed by the Association of Jewi

[ha-Safran] Controversial Podcast: Shmelf the Hanukkah Elf

2016-09-23 Thread Heidi Rabinowitz
The newest episode of The Book of Life podcast, hosted by librarian Heidi Rabinowitz, features a lively critique of the controversial new picture book Shmelf the Hanukkah Elf by Greg Wolfe. You can hear the podcast online at: http://jewishbooks.blogspot.com/2016/09/shmelf-hanukkah-elf.html

[ha-Safran] Enter the raffle (and the discussion)

2016-09-19 Thread Heidi Rabinowitz
all day November 1-2, along with author Caroline Heller! See all details on the AJL blog here: http://jewishlibraries.org/blog/id/354. Let me know if you have any questions about AJL READS - the discussion OR the raffle. Thanks! Heidi Rabinowitz he...@cbiboca.org<mailto:he...@cbiboca.

[ha-Safran] New Podcast: I Dissent

2016-11-09 Thread Heidi Rabinowitz
The newest episode of The Book of Life podcast, hosted by librarian Heidi Rabinowitz, features an interview with Debbie Levy, author of the picture book biography I Dissent: Ruth Bader Ginsburg Makes Her Mark. You can hear the podcast online at: https://jewishbooks.blogspot.com/2016/11/i

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

2016-10-21 Thread Heidi Rabinowitz
n give me any feedback about this book. Thanks Heidi Rabinowitz === Listen to THE BOOK OF LIFE Podcast! Hosted by Heidi Rabinowitz www.bookoflifepodcast.com<http://www.bookoflifepodcast.com> __ Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran are those of the indiv

[ha-Safran] Podcast: Fascinating, The Life of Leonard Nimoy

2016-10-21 Thread Heidi Rabinowitz
The newest episode of The Book of Life podcast, hosted by librarian Heidi Rabinowitz, features an interview with Rich Michelson about his picture book biography of Leonard Nimoy, entitled Fascinating. You can hear the podcast online at: https://jewishbooks.blogspot.com/2016/10/fascinating.html

[ha-Safran] New Podcast: Ketzel the Cat...and Mom

2016-11-22 Thread Heidi Rabinowitz
The newest episode of The Book of Life podcast, hosted by librarian Heidi Rabinowitz, features an interview with Lesléa Newman, prolific poet and author, about two of her recent books: the poetry book I Carry My Mother and the picture book Ketzel, the Cat Who Composed. You can hear the podcast

[ha-Safran] November's Jewish Book Carnival

2016-11-15 Thread Heidi Rabinowitz
The November Jewish Book Carnival, a monthly roundup of Jewish literary links from across the blogosphere, is being hosted by me, Heidi Rabinowitz, at The Book of Life. You can see the Carnival at https://jewishbooks.blogspot.com/2016/11/the-jewish-book-carnival-november-2016.html. You'll

[ha-Safran] 2016 #Readukkah Jewish Reading Challenge

2016-11-18 Thread Heidi Rabinowitz
The Association of Jewish Libraries and the Jewish Book Council present the second annual reading challenge for Jewish readers of all ages, #Readukkah! To participate, all you have to do is read one

[ha-Safran] Response to "Why Are Jewish Children's Books So Bad?"

2016-11-17 Thread Heidi Rabinowitz
on it, and I hope even more that you'll follow my link to Mosaic and leave comments there. Thanks everyone, Heidi Rabinowitz he...@cbiboca.org Response to Jewish Kidlit Article in Mosaic<https://jewishbooks.blogspot.com/2016/11/response-to-jewish-kidlit-article-in.html> jewishbooks.blogspot.co

[ha-Safran] AJL READS - last day

2016-11-02 Thread Heidi Rabinowitz
AJL READS continues our discussion of Reading Claudius by Caroline Heller on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/groups/ajlreads/! The discussion so far is very interesting, but we will wrap up tonight, so be sure to go on Facebook now if you want to participate! Enjoy! Heidi Rabinowitz

[ha-Safran] AJL READS - how it went

2016-11-03 Thread Heidi Rabinowitz
, and let me know any suggestions you may have for other discussion formats. Thanks, everyone! Heidi Rabinowitz AJL Member Relations Chair he...@cbiboca.org<mailto:he...@cbiboca.org> === Listen to THE BOOK OF LIFE Podcast! Hosted by Heidi Rabinowitz www.bookoflifepodca

[ha-Safran] AJL READS: Nov 1-2

2016-10-31 Thread Heidi Rabinowitz
! Heidi Rabinowitz AJL Member Relations Chair he...@cbiboca.org<mailto:he...@cbiboca.org> === Listen to THE BOOK OF LIFE Podcast! Hosted by Heidi Rabinowitz www.bookoflifepodcast.com<http://www.bookoflifepodcast.com> __ Messages and opinions expressed

[ha-Safran] October Jewish Book Carnival

2016-10-14 Thread Heidi Rabinowitz
kawritesb...@gmail.com> One link per participant is preferred. Enjoy! Heidi Rabinowitz Librarian, Congregation B'nai Israel of Boca Raton, FL he...@cbiboca.org<mailto:he...@cbiboca.org> __ Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran are those of the individual author and are not ne

[ha-Safran] December's Jewish Book Carnival

2016-12-15 Thread Heidi Rabinowitz
borahk...@yahoo.com<mailto:deborahk...@yahoo.com>. One link per participant is preferred. Enjoy! Heidi Rabinowitz Librarian, Congregation B'nai Israel of Boca Raton, FL he...@cbiboca.org<mailto:he...@cbiboca.org> __ Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran are those of the

[ha-Safran] Bonus podcast: 2017 Sydney Taylor Book Awards

2017-01-13 Thread Heidi Rabinowitz
Today we've got a bonus episode of The Book of Life podcast for you, hosted by librarian Heidi Rabinowitz and featuring Ellen Tillman, chair of the Sydney Taylor Book Award committee for the Association of Jewish Libraries. Ellen will tell us all about the exciting 2017 winners of this award

[ha-Safran] #Readukkah is Dec. 1-8

2016-11-30 Thread Heidi Rabinowitz
rict_qdr=all=%23jewlit> book on a blog, GoodReads, Amazon, YouTube, etc. and send the link to Heidi at carni...@jewishlibraries.org<mailto:carni...@jewishlibraries.org>. She will post your review on Facebook for you. Happy Reading! Heidi Rabinowitz Association of Jewish Librarie

[ha-Safran] #Readukkah starts NOW

2016-12-01 Thread Heidi Rabinowitz
: https://www.facebook.com/events/1219077488180629/?active_tab=discussion Happy Reading! Heidi Rabinowitz === Listen to THE BOOK OF LIFE Podcast! Hosted by Heidi Rabinowitz www.bookoflifepodcast.com<http://www.bookoflifepodcast.com> __ Messages and opinions exp

Re: [ha-Safran] searching for an article

2016-11-29 Thread Heidi Rabinowitz
Hi Amy, the article you are looking for was in Mosaic. Here is my response to the article on my own blog, and I included the link back to the Mosaic article: https://jewishbooks.blogspot.com/2016/11/response-to-jewish-kidlit-article-in.html Heidi Rabinowitz From: Hasafran [mailto:hasafran

[ha-Safran] New Podcast: Dreidels on the Brain

2016-12-05 Thread Heidi Rabinowitz
The newest episode of The Book of Life podcast, hosted by librarian Heidi Rabinowitz, features an interview with storyteller Joel Ben Izzy about his middle grade novel Dreidels on the Brain. You can hear the podcast online at: https://jewishbooks.blogspot.com/2016/12/storyteller-joel-ben-izzy

[ha-Safran] Simon and Schuster's horrible decision

2016-12-31 Thread Heidi Rabinowitz
mosphere of tolerance and kindness rather than fan the flames by amplifying the voices of the so-called alt right. I hope you will seriously consider the consequences to our society of giving hate speech a legitimate platform. Thank you for your attention, Heidi Rabinowitz Librarian, Boca Raton

[ha-Safran] New Podcast: Adam and Thomas

2017-01-08 Thread Heidi Rabinowitz
The newest episode of The Book of Life podcast, hosted by librarian Heidi Rabinowitz, features Jeffrey Green, translator of Aharon Appelfeld's Hebrew novel for young readers, Adam and Thomas. This book won the 2016 Sydney Taylor Book Award for Jewish children's literature; watch The Book

[ha-Safran] New Podcast: The Sunset Gang

2016-12-19 Thread Heidi Rabinowitz
The newest episode of The Book of Life podcast, hosted by librarian Heidi Rabinowitz, features an interview with author Warren Adler about his short story collection, The Sunset Gang. You can hear the podcast online at: https://jewishbooks.blogspot.com/2016/12/the-sunset-gang.html Please

[ha-Safran] Two more days of #Readukkah!

2016-12-07 Thread Heidi Rabinowitz
/?active_tab=discussion, and stick around to enjoy reading reviews others have posted! If you're not a Facebook user but you want to post a review anyway, send me your review and I'll do it for you! Just email carni...@jewishlibraries.org<mailto:carni...@jewishlibraries.org>. Happy Reviewing!

[ha-Safran] January Jewish Book Carnival

2017-01-15 Thread Heidi Rabinowitz
nk per participant is preferred. Heidi Rabinowitz he...@cbiboca.org <mailto:samueldgriswo...@gmail.com> __ Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran are those of the individual author and are not necessarily endorsed by the Association of Jewish Li

[ha-Safran] How Is This Book Different?

2017-03-27 Thread Heidi Rabinowitz
llmeishmael.com/?s=tips> on making your voicemail awesome. Enjoy! Heidi Rabinowitz === Listen to THE BOOK OF LIFE Podcast! Hosted by Heidi Rabinowitz www.bookoflifepodcast.com<http://www.bookoflifepodcast.com> __ Messages and opinions expresse

[ha-Safran] March Jewish Book Carnival

2017-03-16 Thread Heidi Rabinowitz
nk per participant is preferred. Enjoy! Heidi Rabinowitz Librarian, Congregation B'nai Israel of Boca Raton, FL he...@cbiboca.org<mailto:he...@cbiboca.org> __ Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran are those of the individual author and are not necessarily endorsed by the Association of Jewish Li

[ha-Safran] New podcast: Call Me Ishmael & How Is This Book Different?

2017-03-19 Thread Heidi Rabinowitz
The newest episode of The Book of Life podcast, hosted by librarian Heidi Rabinowitz, features an interview with Steph Kent, co-founder of CallMeIshmael.com: a website where book lovers leave voicemails telling personal stories about their favorite books. CallMeIshmael.com, along

[ha-Safran] question: black/Jewish characters

2017-04-04 Thread Heidi Rabinowitz
I saw a question on Twitter: "wondering if you all know of any books for girls who are Black and Jewish... Could use some recommendations. Have not heard of ANY." The only thing anyone could come up with was Bluish by Virginia Hamilton. Any other ideas? Thanks Heidi Rabinowitz he...@c

[ha-Safran] Did you call Ishmael yet?

2017-04-03 Thread Heidi Rabinowitz
here: https://jewishbooks.blogspot.com/2017/03/call-me-ishmael.html === Listen to THE BOOK OF LIFE Podcast! Hosted by Heidi Rabinowitz www.bookoflifepodcast.com<http://www.bookoflifepodcast.com> __ Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran are

[ha-Safran] Podcast: The Hogwarts Haggadah

2017-04-03 Thread Heidi Rabinowitz
The newest episode of The Book of Life Podcast, hosted by librarian Heidi Rabinowitz, features an interview about The (Unofficial) Hogwarts Haggadah by Rabbi Moshe Rosenberg, just in time for Passover. Listen to the podcast here: https://jewishbooks.blogspot.com/2017/04/the-unofficial-harry

[ha-Safran] Librarians VS Fake News: Conference Discussion

2017-04-20 Thread Heidi Rabinowitz
rticle/can-librarians-save-us-from-fake-news and here is a link to the panel discussion, held at Gail Borden Public Library in Elgin, IL this January: http://gailborden.info/fakenews I look forward to discussing this timely issue with you! Heidi Rabinowitz he...@cbiboca.org<mailto:he..

[ha-Safran] A Podcast about things with deadlines

2017-03-11 Thread Heidi Rabinowitz
The newest episode of The Book of Life Podcast is a time-sensitive one. Listen soon so you can mark your calendar with these literary March and April events and deadlines: --Give to #Read4Refugees by March 31 (even better, by March 20 to help the campaign earn a bonus $10K!) --Participate in

[ha-Safran] April Jewish Book Carnival

2017-04-18 Thread Heidi Rabinowitz
articipant is preferred. We need hosts for July and beyond (November is taken but all other months are open). If you would like to host a Carnival please email Heidi at he...@cbiboca.org<mailto:he...@cbiboca.org>. Enjoy! Heidi Rabinowitz Librarian, Congregation B'nai Israel of B

[ha-Safran] Podcast & Special Offer: Serendipity's Footsteps

2017-04-18 Thread Heidi Rabinowitz
The newest episode of The Book of Life Podcast, hosted by librarian Heidi Rabinowitz, features an interview with Suzanne Nelson about her teen novel, Serendipity's Footsteps. *SPECIAL OFFER: Become a patron of The Book of Life for as little as $1/month at www.patreon.com/bookoflife<h

[ha-Safran] August Jewish Book Carnival

2017-08-15 Thread Heidi Rabinowitz
com>. One link per participant is preferred. We need hosts for December and beyond, so please let me know if you'd like to host. Info about how the Carnival works can be found at the HQ at http://jewishlibraries.org/Jewish_Book_Carnival_HQ. Happy Reading, Heidi Rabi

[ha-Safran] How to reach Heidi Rabinowitz

2017-08-15 Thread Heidi Rabinowitz
il.com<mailto:bookoflifepodc...@gmail.com>. Thanks! Heidi === Listen to THE BOOK OF LIFE Podcast! Hosted by Heidi Rabinowitz www.bookoflifepodcast.com<http://www.bookoflifepodcast.com> __ Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran are those of the

[ha-Safran] Podcast: Kasper Mützenmacher’s Cursed Hat

2017-04-25 Thread Heidi Rabinowitz
The newest episode of The Book of Life Podcast, hosted by librarian Heidi Rabinowitz, features an interview about Kasper Mützenmacher’s Cursed Hat by Keith Fentonmiller. Listen to the podcast here: https://jewishbooks.blogspot.com/2017/04/kasper-mutzenmachers-cursed-hat.html Please feel free

[ha-Safran] Heidi joining PJ Library

2017-08-07 Thread Heidi Rabinowitz
librarian background and no formal Judaica experience and it worked out fine. So if you have public youth services friends seeking employment, this may be a good opportunity for them. Heidi Rabinowitz === Listen to THE BOOK OF LIFE Podcast! Hosted by Heidi Rabinowitz

[ha-Safran] Jewish children's art book?

2017-08-16 Thread Heidi Rabinowitz
. Any title suggestions? Thanks! Heidi Rabinowitz bookoflifepodc...@gmail.com<mailto:bookoflifepodc...@gmail.com> __ Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran are those of the individual author and are not necessarily endorsed by the Association of Jewish Librarie

Re: [ha-Safran] Another goodbye

2017-05-19 Thread Heidi Rabinowitz
Toby, I am so sorry to hear this news, but glad to hear you are embracing the next chapter. I will be so sorry to miss seeing you at AJL and I really hope you will continue to stay involved! Love, Heidi Heidi Rabinowitz From: Hasafran [mailto:hasafran-boun...@lists.osu.edu] On Behalf Of Toby

[ha-Safran] Podcast: Almost a Minyan

2017-05-16 Thread Heidi Rabinowitz
The newest episode of The Book of Life Podcast, hosted by librarian Heidi Rabinowitz, features an interview with the author and publisher of Almost a Minyan, a picture book that is traditional and groundbreaking at the same time, depicting an egalitarian, multiracial, observant Jewish community

[ha-Safran] Podcast: PJ Our Way

2017-05-30 Thread Heidi Rabinowitz
The newest episode of The Book of Life Podcast, hosted by librarian Heidi Rabinowitz, features an interview with the director of PJ Our Way, Catriella Freedman. PJ Our Way, an outgrowth of PJ Library, sends free Jewish books to middle grade readers. Listen to the podcast here: https

[ha-Safran] AJL Dinner: Discuss Fake News

2017-06-02 Thread Heidi Rabinowitz
sy for you to participate! Here is the article: https://www.vice.com/en_us/article/can-librarians-save-us-from-fake-news I look forward to discussing this timely issue with you! Heidi Rabinowitz he...@cbiboca.org<mailto:he...@cbiboca.org> === Listen to THE BOOK

[ha-Safran] Clarification re: fake news discussion

2017-06-04 Thread Heidi Rabinowitz
views. We will be approaching the topic as librarians, as information providers. Please keep that in mind when you join the discussion. See you in New York! Heidi Rabinowitz __ Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran are those of the individual author and are not necessaril

[ha-Safran] Podcast: The 6-Day Hero

2017-06-05 Thread Heidi Rabinowitz
The newest episode of The Book of Life Podcast, hosted by librarian Heidi Rabinowitz, features an interview with Tammar Stein, author of The Six-Day Hero. This middle grade novel offers a heartfelt you-are-there experience of the Six-Day War, which started 50 years ago today. Listen

[ha-Safran] Live coverage of AJL conference in NY

2017-06-05 Thread Heidi Rabinowitz
@cbiboca.org<mailto:he...@cbiboca.org> to inquire. Thanks! Heidi Rabinowitz === Listen to THE BOOK OF LIFE Podcast! Hosted by Heidi Rabinowitz www.bookoflifepodcast.com<http://www.bookoflifepodcast.com> __ Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran

[ha-Safran] Fwd: June Jewish Book Carnival

2017-06-16 Thread Heidi Rabinowitz
the June Jewish Book Carnival is posted on samuelgriswold.com. > > Have a great night! > > Sam Griswold __ Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran are those of the individual author and are not necessarily endorsed by the Association of Jewish Libraries (AJL) ==

[ha-Safran] Podcast: Mamaleh Knows Best

2017-04-30 Thread Heidi Rabinowitz
The newest episode of The Book of Life Podcast, hosted by librarian Heidi Rabinowitz, features an interview with Marjorie Ingall about her wise, funny, universal parenting guide, Mamaleh Knows Best: What Jewish Mothers Do to Raise Successful, Creative, Empathetic, Independent Children. Great

[ha-Safran] Podcast: My Jewish Year: 18 Holidays, 1 Wondering Jew

2017-09-13 Thread Heidi Rabinowitz
Just in time for the High Holidays! In *My Jewish Year: 18 Holidays, One Wondering Jew *, Abigail Pogrebin takes readers on a journey through every single Jewish holiday ever. Hear her interview on THE BOOK OF LIFE PODCAST __ Messages and

[ha-Safran] Correction: Podcast: My Jewish Year: 18 Holidays, 1 Wondering Jew

2017-09-13 Thread Heidi Rabinowitz
https://jewishbooks.blogspot.com/2017/09/my-jewish-year.html. Please feel free to share the link with other fans of Jewish culture and literature! Heidi Rabinowitz Host, The Book of Life __ Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran are those of the individual author and are not necessarily en

[ha-Safran] downloading free ebooks

2017-10-09 Thread Heidi Rabinowitz
. Thanks, Heidi Rabinowitz hrabinow...@hgf.org __ Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran are those of the individual author and are not necessarily endorsed by the Association of Jewish Libraries (AJL) == Submissions for Ha-Safran, send to: hasaf...@lists.service.ohio

[ha-Safran] New podcast: The Language of Angels

2017-08-21 Thread Heidi Rabinowitz
hear the podcast here: https://jewishbooks.blogspot.com/2017/08/the-language-of-angels.html Enjoy, and please share with other fans of Jewish lit and culture! Heidi Rabinowitz, Host [https://4.bp.blogspot.com/--f4a26drvdQ/WZuI-OiUvZI/EEQ/sKiKitavbXsBQKMb0mmmwayQ7zr3AtZZACLcBGAs/w1200

[ha-Safran] Podcast about Israeli film The Last Shepherd

2017-08-31 Thread Heidi Rabinowitz
fans, as well as fans of geek culture! Heidi Rabinowitz Host, The Book of Life www.bookoflifepodcast.com __ Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran are those of the individual author and are not necessarily endorsed by the Association of Jewish Libraries (AJL

[ha-Safran] Podcast: Pirkei Imahot & Graphic Novel Pirkei Avot

2017-12-04 Thread Heidi Rabinowitz
g its hiatus, The Book of Life may post occasional episodes when a topic proves too tempting to ignore, so stay subscribed! Happy Hanukkah and Happy Listening, Heidi Heidi Rabinowitz Host, The Book of Life __ Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran are those of the individual author and are not

[ha-Safran] December Jewish Book Carnival

2017-12-15 Thread Heidi Rabinowitz
://jewishlibraries.org/Jewish_Book_Carnival_HQ for info on how to participate! We are seeking carnival hosts for March 2018 and beyond. If you can host, please let me know at bookoflifepodc...@gmail.com. Happy Hanukkah! Heidi Rabinowitz __ Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran are those of the individual

[ha-Safran] The Book of Life Podcast's Grand Finale

2017-12-15 Thread Heidi Rabinowitz
nage1.com/subscribe?u=148e1e8591ff8bbbd8b789101=8e73313e90> . Happy Listening! Heidi Rabinowitz bookoflifepodc...@gmail.com __ Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran are those of the individual author and are not necessarily endorsed by the Association of Jewish Li

[ha-Safran] Seeking Bryna J. Fireside

2017-12-13 Thread Heidi Rabinowitz
Does anybody have contact info for Bryna J. Fireside, author of Private Joel and the Sewell Mountain Seder? Her website brynajfireside.com no longer works. Thanks, Heidi Rabinowitz bookoflifepodc...@gmail.com __ Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran are those of the individual author

[ha-Safran] Cam Jansen books

2017-11-10 Thread Heidi Rabinowitz
Adler dedicated this award to his late father who had been so proud of him and his success as an author." Thanks Heidi Rabinowitz bookoflifepodc...@gmail.com __ Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran are those of the individual author and are not necessarily endorsed by the Association of J

[ha-Safran] Announcing #Readukkah 2017

2017-12-06 Thread Heidi Rabinowitz
them to the attention of more readers and supporting the publication of Jewish books! The books don't have to be Hanukkah-related - choose any Jewish-interest book, for kids or adults! Happy Hanukkah and Happy Reading! Heidi Rabinowitz AJL Member Relations Chair __ Messages and opinions expressed

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