I have been a lurker on this list for many years. I want to thank Heidi for all she has done and thank the committee for an excellent choice. I know I'm not aware of even half of what she's done, but I have benefited from her work. It's hard to do something for many years when often there is no acknowledged feedback. She has inspired programs at my synagogue, had her messages forwarded to both leaders and students in rabbinical or library schools, and inspired readers to look outside the choices of the local public library. Mazel Tov. Karen Cheyney Congregation Beth Shalom Rodfe Zedek Chester, CT
----- Original Message ----- From: "Fred Isaac" <[email protected]> To: "Aaron Taub" <[email protected]> Cc: [email protected] Sent: Friday, January 22, 2016 11:49:05 AM Subject: Re: [ha-Safran] 2016 Fanny Goldstein Merit Award Can we say it loudly enough? Hurrah, Hurrah!! And a couple of Yippees just to be clear. Congratulations to Heidi. And thanks to Aaron and the committee. Fred Isaac On Fri, Jan 22, 2016 at 8:26 AM, Taub, Aaron < [email protected] > wrote: Dear Colleagues, Congratulations to Heidi Estrin on winning the 2016 Fanny Goldstein Merit Award! A citation is below. And many thanks to all of the committee members for their thoughtful deliberation. Best wishes, Aaron Taub, Chairperson On behalf of the Fanny Goldstein Merit Award Committee Etta Gold Heidi Lerner Joyce Levine Aaron Taub ======================================================================================================================== The Fanny Goldstein Merit Award Committee of the Association of Jewish Libraries (AJL) is delighted to announce that Heidi Rabinowitz Estrin is the winner of the 2016 Fanny Goldstein Merit Award [link to http://jewishlibraries.org/content.php?page=Fanny_Goldstein_Merit_Award ]. The Fanny Goldstein Merit Award, named for the librarian, social activist and founder of National Jewish Book Month, is bestowed in recognition of loyal and ongoing contributions to the Association and to the profession of Jewish librarianship. Born on May 15, 1895 [some sources say 1888], Fanny Goldstein devoted her life to books and community. She was the first female Judaica librarian and the first woman to direct a branch library in Massachusetts, where she was head of Boston's West End Branch for many years. A prominent figure in the Boston Jewish community, she is best known as the founder of Jewish Book Week, which began when Goldstein organized a display of Jewish books at the Boston Public Library in 1925. Heidi Rabinowitz Estrin has served AJL and the profession of Judaica librarianship in numerous capacities and with great distinction for many years. Heidi was President of the Association of Jewish Libraries (2012-2014) in a tenure distinguished by inclusivity, strength, and candor. Heidi was the chairperson of the Public Relations Committee (2005-2010) and the Sydney Taylor Book Award Committee (2004-2006). In addition, she serves on the AJL Strategic Planning Committee. Heidi has taken the lead in increasing the visibility of AJL. Heidi oversaw the recording and editing of podcasts of AJL conference sessions and posted them online. She regularly posts photographs, notifications, and announcements about AJL on Facebook and other social media and monitors them to maintain an active engagement with the AJL and Jewish bibliophile communities. Recently, Heidi has regularly maintained the AJL website and has served as the go-to person for website changes at www.jewishlibraries.org . Heidi has been instrumental in promoting Jewish literature. She has interviewed numerous authors on her Book of Life: a Podcast about Jewish People and the Books We Read [link to: www.bookoflifepodcast.com ] and carefully edited those interviews into lively listening for lovers of Jewish books everywhere. Having just celebrated its tenth year, these extraordinary podcasts are notable for their thoughtful engagement with Jewish texts and their authors. Heidi also spearheaded AJL Reads [link to: http://jewishlibraries.org/content.php?page=AJL_Reads ], a call-in book club for discussion among members around a given book. And in addition to all of her AJL activities, Heidi works as the Library Director and Media Specialist at Congregation B’nai Israel in Boca Raton, Florida. Heidi also has been the long-term president of the South Florida Chapter of the Association of Jewish Libraries (link to: www.sfajl.org ), tirelessly doing all she can to keep this disparate group together and to bring AJL’s message and mission to the South Florida region. To all of these many tasks and initiatives, Heidi brings her characteristic warmth, wisdom, and vision. 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