[ha-Safran]: Convention Refunds
I apologize for sending some incorrect information about Convention refunds. Although we do not wish to encourage refunds, in cases where a refund is necessary, here is the correct information: Refund requests must be submitted in a signed letter prior to June 1, 2009, and are subject to a $50 cancellation fee. Refunds will be processed and mailed after July 10, 2009. Please send refund requests to Marcie Eskin, 9454 Lincolnwood Dr., Evanston, IL 60203. Sorry! Susan Dubin AJL President --- 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...@osu.edu SUBscribing, SIGNOFF commands send to: Listproc @ lists.acs.ohio-state.edu Questions, problems, complaints, compliments;-) send to: galron.1 @ osu.edu Ha-Safran Archives: Current: http://www.mail-archive.com/hasafran%40lists.acs.ohio-state.edu/maillist.html History: http://www.mail-archive.com/hasafran%40lists.acs.ohio-state.edu/history.html AJL HomePage http://www.JewishLibraries.org
RE: [ha-Safran] Evaluating old books
If you can get online access to the catalog of a major Judaica library (JTS, Yeshiva University, Baltimore Hebrew University, not to mention the collections of the secular universities) you can check an author or title list of the books against that library's holdings, which would give you a rough idea of the titles' value. Or you could check the books against one of the AJL's lists of recommended holdings for synagogue libraries. Or you could send an author/title list to a friendly Judaica librarian or rabbi, teacher or other maven, for evaluation. A fee for such service would be small compared to importing someone. You mention your synagogue library, but not librarian. Do you have one? Beila Organic --- 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...@osu.edu SUBscribing, SIGNOFF commands send to: Listproc @ lists.acs.ohio-state.edu Questions, problems, complaints, compliments;-) send to: galron.1 @ osu.edu Ha-Safran Archives: Current: http://www.mail-archive.com/hasafran%40lists.acs.ohio-state.edu/maillist.html History: http://www.mail-archive.com/hasafran%40lists.acs.ohio-state.edu/history.html AJL HomePage http://www.JewishLibraries.org
Re: [ha-Safran]: Boys immigration
The Notorious Izzy Fink by Don Brown: From School Library Journal Grade 4-8Gang wars, pickpockets, pushcarts, and tenements best describe New York Citys Lower East Side in the 1890s, home to 13-year-old Sam Glodsky, the half-Irish, half-Russian Jewish protagonist. He and his buddy Manny hawk newspapers for pennies to help put food on their tables. Sam gets involved with the Chief Inspector of the Health Department, who enlists his help in tracking down a cholera victim who has escaped a quarantined ship and may be inadvertently spreading the disease. In order to gain access to the ship, the boy takes a job with notorious gangster/animal lover Monk Eastman, who pays him and another boy to rescue a prized carrier pigeon from the ship. The other boy turns out to be Sams archenemy, and when Fink mishandles the bird and breaks its wing, Eastman is out to get him. Expletives and coarse language are a natural part of the characters dialogue. Though there is some mention of Boss Tweed and Tammany Hall, the main focus is on the immigrant factions; an afterword refers to the long-held prejudices of the various ethnic groups that heightened as they competed for jobs and housing. Even reluctant readers will enjoy this engaging, action-packed novel, and the period will spring to life.Barbara Auerbach, New York City Public Schools Copyright © Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved. --- 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...@osu.edu SUBscribing, SIGNOFF commands send to: Listproc @ lists.acs.ohio-state.edu Questions, problems, complaints, compliments;-) send to: galron.1 @ osu.edu Ha-Safran Archives: Current: http://www.mail-archive.com/hasafran%40lists.acs.ohio-state.edu/maillist.html History: http://www.mail-archive.com/hasafran%40lists.acs.ohio-state.edu/history.html AJL HomePage http://www.JewishLibraries.org
[ha-Safran]: Press Release: Jewish Author Luncheon at AJL Convention
Below is the press release that the AJL will be circulating to publicize the special authors' luncheon during the Convention on July 7. Please post it on your website and/or blog and forward it along to anyone you know who might be interested. A list of participating authors is appended. As you can see it is quite a diverse and impressive list we hope you will join us! Rachel Kamin, Past Chair Sydney Taylor Book Award Committee The Association of Jewish Libraries 847/432-8903 x242 (work) 248/444-3292 (mobile) www.SydneyTaylorBookAward.org For more information, contact: Rachel Kamin, Planning Committee Association of Jewish Libraries Annual Convention (847) 432-8903 x242 rachelka...@gmail.com www.JewishLibraries.org May 2009 For immediate release MEDIA RELEASE LIBRARIANS' CONVENTION LUNCHEON FEATURES ILLINOIS AUTHORS Association of Jewish Libraries Serves Up Authors at Sheraton Chicago on July 7 (Chicago May 20, 2009) Teachers, librarians, educators and booklovers are invited to attend a gala Jewish Author Luncheon on Tuesday, July 7, 2009 at the Sheraton Chicago Hotel and Towers at 12:00 noon. The event will feature over thirty-five authors and illustrators who create books for adults and children. A book signing and reception will follow the luncheon, which is being held in conjunction with the annual Association of Jewish Libraries (AJL) national convention. During the luncheon and reception, authors and illustrators will circulate among the attendees to highlight their works, ranging from children's picture books, adult fiction and non-fiction, poetry, and short stories to cookbooks and scholarly works. Several of these authors will also present sessions during the AJL convention. On Monday, July 6, Esme Codell (Vive La Paris, Hanukkah Shmanukkah), Ilene Cooper (Sam I Am, Jewish Holidays All Year Round), Brenda Ferber (Jemma Hartman, Camper Extraordinaire, Julia's Kitchen), and Esther Hershenhorn (Chicken Soup By Heart) will explore Writing the Jewish Children's Book and Simone Elkeles (Perfect Chemistry, How to Ruin My Teenage Life) will discuss Bat Mitzvah Beyond: Jewish Girls Coming of Age in Fiction. On Tuesday, July 7, Peter Ascoli will speak about his book about his grandfather, Julius Rosenwald: The Man Who Built Sears, Roebuck and Advanced the Cause of Black Education in the American South. Local authors will be joined by authors and illustrators from across the United States and Israel. Richard Michelson (Northampton, Massachusetts) and Raul Colon (New City, New York), author and illustrator of As Good As Anybody: Martin Luther King, Jr. and Abraham Joshua Heschel's Amazing March Toward Freedom, the 2009 Sydney Taylor Book Award Winner for Younger Reader, Aranka Siegal (Williams Island, Florida), author of Memories of Babi, the 2009 Sydney Taylor Honor Award Winner for Older Readers, and Anna Levine (Jerusalem, Israel), author of Freefall, the 2009 Sydney Taylor Honor Award Winner for Teen Readers, will all present during sessions on Tuesday, July 7 and will also be recognized during the awards banquet on Tuesday evening. Pearl Sofaer (San Francisco, California), author of Baghdad to Bombay: In the Kitchens of My Cousins, will speak about the gems of Mizrahi liturgy on Monday, July 6. The AJL convention will draw over 200 Judaica librarians from synagogues, day schools, community centers, seminaries, universities, and research institutions from across North America and around the world, explains Rachel Kamin, a member of the local planning committee and chair of the Jewish Author Luncheon. We want to showcase and celebrate the wealth of Jewish literary talent in the metropolitan Chicago community during the convention. Tickets for the Jewish Author Luncheon and Reception are available for $75.00 and include an elegant kosher meal and delicious dessert reception. Copies of the participating authors' works will be available for sale. To purchase tickets, or for more information about the Association of Jewish Libraries and its Chicago convention, contact Marcie Eskin atmjes...@comcast.net or (847) 676-1480, or visit www.jewishlibraries.org. # # # JEWISH AUTHOR LUNCHEON RECEPTION at the Annual Convention of the Association of Jewish Libraries Tuesday, July 7, 2009, 12:00 Sheraton Chicago Hotel and Towers PARTICIPATING AUTHORS: Peter Ascoli (Julius Rosenwald) Marlene Brill (Annie Walks Out) Rosalind Charney Kaye (Sophie and the Shofar, Chanukah on the Prairie) Esme Codell (Vive La Paris, Hanukkah Shmanukkah) Raul Colon (As Good As Anybody) Ilene Cooper (Sam I Am, Jewish Holidays All Year Round) Julia Durango (The Walls of Cartagena, Pest Fest, Yum Yuck) Simone Elkeles (Perfect Chemistry, How to Ruin My Teenage Life) Aaron Elster (I Still See Her Haunting Eyes) Brenda Ferber (Jemma Hartman, Camper Extraordinaire, Julia's Kitchen) Laura Frankel (Jewish Cooking
[ha-Safran]: AJL Convention / LC Cataloging Update
Dear Colleagues: At the LC Cataloging Update, representatives from the Library of Congress, Israel and Judaica Section, will discuss developments in cataloging during the past year and will address cataloging questions submitted in advance by AJL members. The session is listed in the Convention 2009 Preliminary Program as Session V.2 (Tues., July 7, 8:30 am-10:00 am). Please address questions regarding descriptive cataloging and romanization to: Joan Biella email: j...@loc.gov fax: (202) 252-3182 phone: (202) 707-0982 Please address questions regarding subject cataloging and LC classification to: Lenore Bell email: l...@loc.gov fax: (202) 252-3182 phone: (202) 707-7313 We would appreciate receiving your questions by June 15, 2009. See you in Chicago! Lenore Lenore Bell Israel Judaica Section / Asian Middle Eastern Division / Library of Congress (202) 707-7313 / l...@loc.gov --- 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...@osu.edu SUBscribing, SIGNOFF commands send to: Listproc @ lists.acs.ohio-state.edu Questions, problems, complaints, compliments;-) send to: galron.1 @ osu.edu Ha-Safran Archives: Current: http://www.mail-archive.com/hasafran%40lists.acs.ohio-state.edu/maillist.html History: http://www.mail-archive.com/hasafran%40lists.acs.ohio-state.edu/history.html AJL HomePage http://www.JewishLibraries.org
[ha-Safran]: New Memoir: A Vow Fulfilled - The Fran Laufer
Book Release: A Vow Fulfilled The Fran Laufer Story: Memories and Miracles Targum Press 22700 W. Eleven Mile, Southfield, MI 48034 Contact Israel Office: 972-2-651-3355 Allison Fried, Marketing Director alli...@targum.com FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE From barbed wire to antique brass; from the depths of degradation to a life of philanthropy and purpose. Jerusalem, Israel (May 2009) Targum Press is proud to present A Vow Fulfilled The Fran Laufer Story: Memories and Miracles, a tale of the tenacity of the human spirit and its ability to hope and to love, to rebuild and to recreate. We, the survivors, can only hope that we are leaving a legacy of courage, determination, and heroism. These are the powerful and poignant words of Mrs. Fran Laufer, founder of the famed Fran Laufer Collection, words that characterize exactly the life that Fran and her husband Simon built for themselves after the hell of Hitler's death camps a life of courage, determination, and heroism. Notwithstanding the tribulations of financial setbacks and a stillborn baby, a daughter's divorce and a son-in-law's untimely passing, and despite their ever-present haunting memories, the Laufers worked tirelessly and selflessly to fulfill the vow they had made to their martyred families: to raise a new generation of Jews in a Torah-true fashion. They succeeded in doing more than just that. The financial empire they built facilitated the creation and support of numerous Jewish institutions: Rivkah Laufer Bikur Cholim, Young Israel of Hillcrest and Deerfield Beach, the Great Synagogue in Jerusalem, the Chasidic dynasty of Bobov and Mesivtha Tifereth Jerusalem. Their dedicated support of yeshivos and synagogues enabled them to spearhead the resurgence of Jewish life in the post-war world. A Vow Fulfilled is a story to inspire; it gives us hope and faith in the goodness of humanity and the opportunities that life has to offer. As Fran recounts her experiences, her gentle Polish lilt is virtually heard on each page, telling of pain, of a fierce to desire to live, and of the heartwarming adoration felt for the husband who was everything to her. Hers is the story of a woman who created, together with her husband, to forge a new life for themselves and fill it with profound love for and dedication to their family, their community, and the Jewish people. A Vow Fulfilled is more than a Holocaust diary; it is a tribute to the human being's capacity to endure, to love, to dream, and to fulfill. --- 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...@osu.edu SUBscribing, SIGNOFF commands send to: Listproc @ lists.acs.ohio-state.edu Questions, problems, complaints, compliments;-) send to: galron.1 @ osu.edu Ha-Safran Archives: Current: http://www.mail-archive.com/hasafran%40lists.acs.ohio-state.edu/maillist.html History: http://www.mail-archive.com/hasafran%40lists.acs.ohio-state.edu/history.html AJL HomePage http://www.JewishLibraries.org
[ha-Safran]: Just Released: Partners in Torah: Remarkable
Stories of a Revolutionary Movement X-Original-To: Hasafran@lists.acs.ohio-state.edu X-Mailer: QUALCOMM Windows Eudora Version 7.1.0.9 X-Spam-Score: 1.30 (*) [Tag at 5.00] MISSING_SUBJECT X-CanItPRO-Stream: lists X-Canit-Stats-ID: Bayes signature not available X-Scanned-By: CanIt (www . roaringpenguin . com) on 128.146.216.82 X-Listprocessor-Version: 8.1 -- ListProcessor(tm) by CREN Book Release: Partners in Torah, Partners in Eternity The Personal Stories, the Life-Changing Encounters Targum Press 22700 W. Eleven Mile, Southfield, MI 48034 Contact Israel Office: 02-651-3355 Allison Fried/Marketing Director alli...@targum.com He's more than my learning partner. He's my gateway to a meaningful life. Jerusalem, Israel (May 2009) Over one decade ago, a dedicated Jewish outreach rabbi set out on a mission: to connect Jewish souls to their heritage via a personal learning partner. His kernel of inspiration, so simple in theory, yet so complex in design, soon blossomed into Partners in Torah, the revolutionary Torah study program. To date, this international organization has connected more than 30,000 intellectually curious Jews by phone or in person with custom-picked partners to match their personalities and goals. A division of Torah Umesorah, Partners in Torah has made Jewish knowledge accessible to all Jews at no cost, and regardless of their location, background, or denomination. Now, Targum Press joins Partners in Torah with the release of Partners in Torah: Partners in Eternity: The Personal Stories, the Life-Changing Encounters, a remarkable testimonial to the power of a study partner, and to the incredible bond that is created when two Jews learn together. Compiled by founder and director Rabbi Eli Gewirtz, it offers a glimpse into the lives of hundreds of partners as they find common ground in the Torah's timeless wisdom and jointly discover how their lives are immeasurably enriched by their Torah partnerships. In this magnificent collection, you'll meet people from all over and from across the spectrum. You'll read of Jews who stumbled across their partners and their heritage in the most unexpected places and ways. The conservative Rabbi whose worldview was revolutionized by a chasidic scholar, the young woman who found her way to Judaism through Catholic friends who met a nice Jewish guy in Home Depot their fascinating individual odysseys along with hundreds more are all vividly portrayed, in a warm and personal way. An inspiring journal of incredible journeys, Partners in Torah: Partners in Eternity is the voice of Jews reclaiming their heritage; it's the voice that shows how a weekly learning session can become a transformative dynamic of two Jewish souls learning and growing together. --- 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...@osu.edu SUBscribing, SIGNOFF commands send to: Listproc @ lists.acs.ohio-state.edu Questions, problems, complaints, compliments;-) send to: galron.1 @ osu.edu Ha-Safran Archives: Current: http://www.mail-archive.com/hasafran%40lists.acs.ohio-state.edu/maillist.html History: http://www.mail-archive.com/hasafran%40lists.acs.ohio-state.edu/history.html AJL HomePage http://www.JewishLibraries.org
[ha-Safran]: Surveys
Greetings Safranim: I am going to volunteer at a library in a synagogue - there are no library-trained personnel currently and only one person who has been volunteering just to keep it open a few hours per week. So far - there is software to record catalog data - I don't know what it is yet - haven't seen it (it's new - but a lack of help means that not much is in the system). The library is NOT well-publicized amongst the membership - it is a nice collection - but needs more materials. Currently, as I understand, the teachers at the day school operating form the building would love to have resources for teaching (which are not there yet). There is not a great deal of funding - but there is a current fund-raising effort elsewhere - and one of the heads of the committee wants funds to go to the library for new resources. She wants to see the library thrive - and have members use it. I love the idea - but am concerned about spending resources in an area that might not get uch use. What is it like at your synagogues? We are a fairly large congregation - there is another synagogue in town that might also be interested - we don't have a huge Jewish community and there is a good possibility that the items the community would like to see cannot be found elsewhere - although the university has a Jewish reading room and has a Jewish Studies program. We also have one of the largest Jewish academies (maybe in the country?) right next door. S - also - what sort of a survey did you do to find out what members wanted? What is a good starting place? What SHOULD a good collection include ? Do you have cooperative arrangements with other synagogues and schools in your area? Have any sort of inter-library loan system? Thanks! Nancy --- 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...@osu.edu SUBscribing, SIGNOFF commands send to: Listproc @ lists.acs.ohio-state.edu Questions, problems, complaints, compliments;-) send to: galron.1 @ osu.edu Ha-Safran Archives: Current: http://www.mail-archive.com/hasafran%40lists.acs.ohio-state.edu/maillist.html History: http://www.mail-archive.com/hasafran%40lists.acs.ohio-state.edu/history.html AJL HomePage http://www.JewishLibraries.org
[ha-Safran}: Saturday night roomate at conference
Hi all, X-Original-To: Hasafran@lists.acs.ohio-state.edu X-Mailer: QUALCOMM Windows Eudora Version 7.1.0.9 X-Spam-Score: 1.30 (*) [Tag at 5.00] MISSING_SUBJECT X-CanItPRO-Stream: lists X-Canit-Stats-ID: Bayes signature not available X-Scanned-By: CanIt (www . roaringpenguin . com) on 128.146.216.84 X-Listprocessor-Version: 8.1 -- ListProcessor(tm) by CREN I will be arriving in Chicago on Sat rather than Sun. I already have arrangements for Sun - Weds - but would like to know if someone else is coming in early and would like to share a room at the Sheraton. Thanks! Nancy --- 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...@osu.edu SUBscribing, SIGNOFF commands send to: Listproc @ lists.acs.ohio-state.edu Questions, problems, complaints, compliments;-) send to: galron.1 @ osu.edu Ha-Safran Archives: Current: http://www.mail-archive.com/hasafran%40lists.acs.ohio-state.edu/maillist.html History: http://www.mail-archive.com/hasafran%40lists.acs.ohio-state.edu/history.html AJL HomePage http://www.JewishLibraries.org
[ha-Safran]: Trivia Quiz, Videos and Educational Resources
about Shavuot X-Original-To: Hasafran@lists.acs.ohio-state.edu X-Mailer: QUALCOMM Windows Eudora Version 7.1.0.9 X-Spam-Score: 1.50 (*) [Tag at 5.00] MISSING_SUBJECT,PORN_RP_VIDEOS X-CanItPRO-Stream: lists X-Canit-Stats-ID: Bayes signature not available X-Scanned-By: CanIt (www . roaringpenguin . com) on 128.146.216.82 X-Listprocessor-Version: 8.1 -- ListProcessor(tm) by CREN Hi Everyone! Shavuot is the Jewish holiday that celebrates the giving of the Torah, the first harvest, and the ripening of the first fruits. The two day festival (1 day in Israel) begins on Thursday night, May 28, 2009. The Jewish Trivia Quiz http://www.jewish-trivia.comhttp://www.jewish-trivia.com has a selection of multiple choice questions about Shavuot. What are the five names of Shavuot ? On what mountain did Moses receive the Ten Commandments ? How many letters are there in the Torah ? In the days of the Temple what did people do on Shavuot ? Who married Ruth ? Who was Ruth the great-grandmother of ? What is the connection between the number 7 and Shavuot ? The above questions are examples from the multiple choice Flash quiz. There are two levels of questions and two timer settings. Adults and children will find The Jewish Trivia Quiz entertaining and educational. To learn more about Shavuot, I have posted on my website 66 links, ranging from laws and customs to games and recipes. Site languages include English, Hebrew, Russian, Spanish, French, Portuguese and German. All 66 links have been reviewed and checked this week. The web address is: http://www.jr.co.il/hotsites/j-hdaysh.htmhttp://www.jr.co.il/hotsites/j-hdaysh.htm and.. This year I added a new Shavuot section to my YouTube Video sections. Enjoy the videos at: http://www.jr.co.il/videos/shavuot-videos.htmhttp://www.jr.co.il/videos/shavuot-videos.htm Please forward this message to relatives and friends, so they may benefit from these holiday resources. Have a Happy Shavuot! Chag Sameach! Jacob --- 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...@osu.edu SUBscribing, SIGNOFF commands send to: Listproc @ lists.acs.ohio-state.edu Questions, problems, complaints, compliments;-) send to: galron.1 @ osu.edu Ha-Safran Archives: Current: http://www.mail-archive.com/hasafran%40lists.acs.ohio-state.edu/maillist.html History: http://www.mail-archive.com/hasafran%40lists.acs.ohio-state.edu/history.html AJL HomePage http://www.JewishLibraries.org
[ha-Safran]: Digitization Meeting at AJL 2009 Convetion
Hi, X-Original-To: Hasafran@lists.acs.ohio-state.edu X-Mailer: QUALCOMM Windows Eudora Version 7.1.0.9 X-Spam-Score: 1.30 (*) [Tag at 5.00] MISSING_SUBJECT X-CanItPRO-Stream: lists X-Canit-Stats-ID: Bayes signature not available X-Scanned-By: CanIt (www . roaringpenguin . com) on 128.146.216.131 X-Listprocessor-Version: 8.1 -- ListProcessor(tm) by CREN Does anyone know what the agenda for the digitization committee meeting at the upcoming convention going to be? Yakov --- 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...@osu.edu SUBscribing, SIGNOFF commands send to: Listproc @ lists.acs.ohio-state.edu Questions, problems, complaints, compliments;-) send to: galron.1 @ osu.edu Ha-Safran Archives: Current: http://www.mail-archive.com/hasafran%40lists.acs.ohio-state.edu/maillist.html History: http://www.mail-archive.com/hasafran%40lists.acs.ohio-state.edu/history.html AJL HomePage http://www.JewishLibraries.org
