Re: [ha-Safran]: looking for library programming ideas- 3/4th grades
Hi Rachel, Two things that might work are a bingo game and a scavenger hunt. With the bingo game, you can ask the students to find certain kinds of books with certain information. With the scavenger hunt, your clues would be directing them to the books or items, so you could tell them to look in a dictionary for a definition, or an encyclopedia for a famous person's birthday, etc. That way they are learning some basic library skills at the same time. Also check out www.chinuch.org for programming ideas. Kol tuv, Kathe Pinchuck SSC Secretary Past Chair- Sydney Taylor Book Award Committee 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) === 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]: Re: New Shalom Sesame series
They're not yet available for purchase. But for preorder you can get them at the shalom sesame site: http://store.sesamestreet.org/Dept.aspx?cp=21415_21456_21463_40996 -- They also plan on releasing over 150+ clips for free on the web, along with curricular materials -- and rumor has it potentially a corresponding mobile app. stay tuned. For more info you can follow their facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/ShalomSesame Or Stephanie Wilchfort's Twitter page (She's the project director for Rechov Sumsum/Shalom Sesame at Sesame Workshop.): http://twitter.com/swilchfort Best, Russel Neiss Rodeph Sholom Day School, NYC --- 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 publication on Judaica --
Dear list members I would like to bring to your attention the following new publication: Rifat N. Bali, L'Affaire Impôt Sur la Fortune (Varl k Vergisi), Libra Kitap, Istanbul, 2010, 403 p., ISBN: 978-605-4326-31-0 US$ 30.00 http://www.librakitap.com.tr/content/view/320/219/ The book studies the treatment of foreign national minorities established in Turkey in the Turkish Republic and the arbitrary and discriminatory application of a wealth tax to them. Most of these minorities were foreign national Jews. If you wish to order please send your orders directly to us. Sincerely, --- Rifat Bali Librabooks Istanbul, Turkey Tel : 90 - 212 - 232 99 04 / 05 Fax: 90 - 212 - 231 11 29 www.librakitap.com.tr www.librabooks-tr.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) === 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]: Uploaded New Learn Hebrew Video - Handheld Items
Hi Everyone! I uploaded a new learn Hebrew video to the Internet. The topic of the new video is: Handheld Items. The 28 words in the learn Hebrew video include: binoculars, brush, calculator, camera, cellular phone, comb, corkscrew, flashlight, hammer, hanger, key, key chain, knitting needles, magnifying glass, pen, pencil, pencil sharpener, pocket knife, rubberband , safety pin, saw, scissors, screwdriver, soap, sponge, stapler, toothbrush, tweezers The new video is located at: http://www.my-hebrew-dictionary.com/handheld-items-video.htm Feedback is welcome. Please share the video. Thanks! Have a good day, 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]: Please post materials to the AJL Wiki
Recently Madeleine Oakley asked for sample acquisition/collection development policies for synagogue libraries. I directed her to the AJL Wiki where there's some helpful information, but no sample policies. It would be wonderful if, in addition to answering her directly, folks would post their policies on our Wiki so we can add to the usefulness of this site. The Wiki is a wonderful place to post other vital information from your library, to assist all of us in improving our library best practices. So, please Request access to post materials to the Wiki on the right hand side of the opening screen. The link to the Wiki is on the AJL home page. Or send your materials to Joyce Levine, the Wiki administrator, at jlev...@nshahs.org. Debbie Stern, AJL Publications VP Mordecai M. Kaplan Library Reconstructionist Rabbinical College 1299 Church Road Wyncote, PA 19095 dst...@rrc.edu phone: 215-576-0800 ext. 234 fax: 215 576-6143 --- 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]: Cassette tapes
I don't know if you have access to any library school in your area, but here local libraries are taking advantage of the 'capstone projects' or other class projects that the local library school students need to perform during their studies. At least for the research part - I think it could be a nice collection management/assessment project for a student. Uri --- 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]: ResourceMate Users
If you use ResourceMate please send me your contact information. I would like to ask you some questions. My library is a non-circulating Holocaust collection that will not exceed 2000 items. Thanks in advance, Joan Gremont --- 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]: Three traveling exhibits on Jewish artists
The American Library Association (ALA) Public Programs Office announced three new traveling exhibits focusing on Jewish artists who have contributed to the culture of America and the world through their lives and work. Public, academic and special libraries, including museum libraries, and Jewish community centers are invited to apply by January 24 by visiting www.ala.org/jewishartists. The exhibits were developed by Nextbook, Inc., a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting Jewish literature, culture and ideas, and the ALA Public Programs Office, with funding from Nextbook. The national exhibit tours have been made possible by grants from the Charles H. Revson Foundation, the David Berg Foundation, and the Nash Family Foundation, with additional support from Tablet Magazine:A New Read on Jewish Life. Successful applicants will host one traveling exhibition for a six-week period between April 2011 and February 2012 and receive programming and technical support from the ALA Public Programs Office. Participating libraries are expected to present at least two free public programs for adults on themes related to the exhibtions. All showings of the exhibition must be free and open to the public. Each of the exhibits requires at least 200 square feet of display space. To view this Opportunity in Connect, go to http://connect.ala.org/node/116939 Stephanie Gross, MSLIS Electronic Reserves Pollack Library Rm. 406 Yeshiva University 500 West 185th Street New York NY 10033 T: 212.960.5442 Skype: Stephanie.L.Gross E: gr...@yu.edu --- 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]: Jewish traveling exhibits
The following announcement came to me by email and I thought the rest of you might be interested Heidi Estrin The ALA Public Programs Office is pleased to announce three new traveling exhibits focusing on Jewish artists who have contributed to the culture of America and the world through their lives and work. Public, academic and special libraries, including museum libraries and Jewish community centers are invited to apply by January 24 by visiting www.ala.org/jewishartists. The exhibits were developed by Nextbook, Inc., a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting Jewish literature, culture and ideas, and the ALA Public Programs Office, with funding from Nextbook. The national exhibit tours have been made possible by grants from the Charles H. Revson Foundation, the David Berg Foundation and the Nash Family Foundation, with additional support from Tablet Magazine: A New Read on Jewish Life. Libraries are invited to apply to host a traveling exhibition on one of three subjects: 1. In a Nutshell: The Worlds of Maurice Sendak Based on a major retrospective exhibition created by the Rosenbach Museum Library, Philadelphia, this exhibit reveals the push and pull of New and Old Worlds in Sendak's work and shows how Sendak's artistic journey has led him deeper into his own family's history and his Jewish identity. 2. Emma Lazarus: Voice of Liberty, Voice of Conscience In this exhibit, a vital woman is brought to life in all her fascinating complexity. Viewers see Lazarus's place in history as a poet, an activist and a prophet of the world we live in today. The exhibit traces her life, intellectual development, work and lasting influence. 3. A Fine Romance: Jewish Songwriters, American Songs, 1910-1965 Illustrated with colorful posters from Broadway shows and photographs of composers, singers and the casts of hit musicals and films, this exhibit highlights the lives and works of Irving Berlin, George and Ira Gershwin, Harold Arlen, Jerome Kern and a host of other Jewish songwriters who wove the American songbook deep into the fabric of American culture. Successful applicants will host one traveling exhibition for a six-week period between April 2011 and February 2012 and receive programming and technical support from the ALA Public Programs Office. Participating libraries are expected to present at least two free public programs for adults on themes related to the exhibitions. All showings of the exhibition must be free and open to the public. Each of the exhibits requires at least 200 square feet of display space. More information about the exhibitions, including guidelines and the online application, is available atwww.ala.org/jewishartists. With questions, contact the ALA Public Programs Office at publicprogr...@ala.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...@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]: Library Snapshot Day at Congregation Beth Ami,
Santa Rosa, CA X-Original-To: Hasafran@lists.acs.ohio-state.edu X-Authority-Analysis: v=1.1 cv=6ptpMFIBtxRk0xdOb6IhJTbTLVRlKjWFes7R4SsWCrA= c=1 sm=0 a=kj9zAlcOel0A:10 a=ugFvkfIBRL/WdPz6TiXDkA==:17 a=CjxXgO3L:8 a=6OD16KLm:8 a=Vt2AcnKq:8 a=pSZzf3RB:8 a=8Ww79eSR4j_HeUL9yHIA:9 a=Dz9bBvKZOINca22x57oA:7 a=MaQysULMizaipPgVITAE_IOOxJIA:4 a=CjuIK1q_8ugA:10 a=rC2wZJ5BpNYA:10 a=ugFvkfIBRL/WdPz6TiXDkA==:117 X-Cloudmark-Score: 0 X-Originating-IP: 76.181.167.86 X-Mailer: QUALCOMM Windows Eudora Version 7.1.0.9 X-Spam-Score: 1.30 (*) [Tag at 7.00] MISSING_SUBJECT,SPF(neutral,0) X-CanIt-Geo: ip=71.74.56.123; country=US; region=OH; city=Columbus; latitude=39.9968; longitude=-82.9882; metrocode=535; areacode=614; http://maps.google.com/maps?q=39.9968,-82.9882z=6 X-CanItPRO-Stream: lists (inherits from default) X-Scanned-By: CanIt (www . roaringpenguin . com) on 128.146.216.89 X-Listprocessor-Version: 8.1 -- ListProcessor(tm) by CREN Below is the report for the Library Snapshot Day at the Celia Gurevitch Jewish Community Library at Congregation Beth Ami, Santa Rosa, CA. On Sundays the library is open between 9 AM and 12.30. For the Library Snashot Day we also had two additional events after these hours. Pictures and the handouts of our events are available from the blog post version of this report at: http://www.bethamisr.org/library/2010/11/10/report-on-learningsnapshot-day/ Our first planned event, a discussion with the older students of the religious school got postponed because of logistical reasons. The second one, story time with the second graders, started a little bit later than planned, because of their folk dancing class. The nine children and one madricha arrived to the library a few minutes after 11 AM and we read It Could Always Be Worse by Margot Zemach. They enjoyed the story and were active in the discussion about it, providing ideas how a situation could be worse or how the problem in the opening pages of the book could be solved. Six of the children borrowed books after the reading, one for each. We had four more visitors in the library till we closed at 12.30, not counting the teachers, all of them parents. Two of them borrowed a book each. At 1 PM the local United Synagogue Youth group started its first social action/Tikkun Olam event of the year in the large classroom of the campus, they made brown bag lunches for the Kid Street Learning Center. At 2 PM, I (Gabor Por, the librarian) joined them and lead a discussion under the title of Is Facebook God? Fortunately, as I suspected, they were all on Facebook so I didn't have to introduce it to them. We took Maimonides 13 attributes of God and attempted to compare it to Facebook or at least discover connections to it. Most of the nine teens and their group leader seemed to enjoy the conversation which lasted about 45 minutes. At the end they were all keen to take home a copy of the handout (PDF, 105 kb) that listed the attributes and provided one Facebook related idea and a suggestion for each. Rick Concoff, the Chaverim (local multi/non-denominational teen program) director, also joined us for most of the event. To close the day we had an other presentation at 7 PM, this time on Jewish Learning Online. We started a few minutes late as setting up the projector and copying the handouts took slightly longer than expected. The slide presentation (PDF, 1 MB) consisted of 18 slides, including the cover and 7 screenshots of websites. The handout (PDF, 65 kb) included all the URLs mentioned in the slideshow. The five people who showed up shared some of their favorite sites, particularly in the area that the presentation didn't even attempt to cover: culture. The day in numbers: 28 patrons (9 children, 1 madrich, 7 teens, 2 teen leaders, 4 parents, 5 adults) 8 borrowed items 3 events These may not seem high, but we are a small congregation and these numbers are much higher than our usual Sunday tally. Thank you AJL and HaSafran list members for prompting us to join in the Snapshot Day initiatives, Gabor Por MLIS, Librarian Celia Gurevitch Jewish Community Library @ Congregation Beth Ami http://www.bethamisr.org/library/ --- 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]: Questions for us from filmmaker...
A documentary filmmaker who has produced a well-received film on a Jewish theme is trying to decide whether to produce educational materials to go along with the film. He emailed me the following questions and also asked what I thought my colleagues would feel about this, and I emailed him back that the best place to find the answer to that question is HaSafran! So...If you could take a couple of minutes to respond to these questions (please reply to me personally), I will send him the results. (Until he makes up his mind about this issue, he would prefer to remain anonymous. Similarly, I will not give him any information about your institutions.) Thanks! Shira London Upper School Librarian Beth Tfiloh Dahan Community School Baltimore, MD. 1. Does your library/institution buy films at the educational/institutional price point, or do you typically pay the home video price? 2. Would you be more inclined to buy a film if it came with a study guide, extra material, and/or special features? 3. If you paid a lower price now for just the feature, would you be willing to pay more in the future for extra educational materials? Alternatively, would you be willing to pay the full educational price point at the outset for such an arrangement? 4. Do educators actually use the extra materials that come with many films? If so, then what materials have you found most useful when screening a film in the classroom? --- 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]: Questions for us from filmmaker...
A documentary filmmaker who has produced a well-received film on a Jewish theme is trying to decide whether to produce educational materials to go along with the film. He emailed me the following questions and also asked what I thought my colleagues would feel about this, and I emailed him back that the best place to find the answer to that question is HaSafran! So...If you could take a couple of minutes to respond to these questions (please reply to me personally), I will send him the results. (Until he makes up his mind about this issue, he would prefer to remain anonymous. Similarly, I will not give him any information about your institutions.) Thanks! Shira London Upper School Librarian Beth Tfiloh Dahan Community School Baltimore, MD. E-mail: zipza...@msn.com 1. Does your library/institution buy films at the educational/institutional price point, or do you typically pay the home video price? 2. Would you be more inclined to buy a film if it came with a study guide, extra material, and/or special features? 3. If you paid a lower price now for just the feature, would you be willing to pay more in the future for extra educational materials? Alternatively, would you be willing to pay the full educational price point at the outset for such an arrangement? 4. Do educators actually use the extra materials that come with many films? If so, then what materials have you found most useful when screening a film in the classroom? --- 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]: Request for materials from 1950's-60's for an exhibition
Hello, I am sending the information request below to HaSafran on behalf of the Rabbi of our synagogue. If you can provide any assistance, please reply directly to him. Thank you. Debbie Rand Librarian SAJ - Society for the Advancement of Judaism 15 W. 86th St. New York, NY 10024 212-724-7000 Wanted: Hebrew school material and Jewish children's books from the 1950's and 1960's for an exhibition. Rabbi Michael Strassfeld mstrassf...@aol.com; 212-724-2721 Wanted: Back issues of National Jewish Monthly (Bnai Brith Monthly); United Synagogue Review; Reform Judaism; or Hadassah especially from the 1960's and 1970's. Rabbi Michael Strassfeld mstrassf...@aol.com 212-724-2721 --- 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]: A new eBook for Chanukah
eBook Release: 36 Candles: Chassidic Tales for Chanukah By Libi Astaire Contact: Libi Astaire libiasta...@gmail.com www.libiastaire.weebly.com FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE The Baal Shem Tov and Others Meet the eBook in 36 Candles: Chassidic Tales for Chanukah Jerusalem, Israel (November 2010) This year kindling the Chanukah lights will be a whole new story when the Baal Shem Tov, Rabbi Zusya of Hanipoli and others enter the age of the eBook with 36 Candles: Chassidic Tales for Chanukah, a retelling of thirty-six inspiring tales from the Chassidic and Mussar traditions by Libi Astaire - one tale for each candle that is lit during the eight days of the holiday. While some tales take place in the Eastern European shtetls of several hundred years ago and others are set during the Holocaust, each story has been specially chosen because of the way that it illuminates Chanukah's eternal message: Never despair! Miracles do happen. Light can be found when and where we least expect it. Libi Astaire is the author of the historical mystery The Disappearing Dowry (Zahav Press), recipient of a 2010 Sydney Taylor Notable Book Award, and Terra Incognita(Targum Press), a novel about modern-day descendents of Spain's crypto-Jews. In addition to being a regular contributor to the international Jewish weekly Mishpacha Magazine, she has written about Jewish history and spirituality for websites such asbreslev.co.il and aish.com. 36 Candles: Chassidic Tales for Chanukah is available for Kindle and Kindle-compatible ereaders at Amazon.com. It is available for Nook, Sony, and other devices atwww.smashwords.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) === 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]: SATs
Thanks so much to my friends who responded to my request for SAT practice programs. I'm posting their suggestions: Joyce Levine's (North Shore) contribution was the free program My College Quickstart. It's put out by the College Board and is accessed at http://www.collegeboard.com/student/testing/psat/quickstart.html Rachail Kurtz (Flatbush) suggested Gale's Testing and Education Reference Center. I've already set up a free trial period. Thank you again for your quick and knowledgeable support and for being so gracious and willing to share. Bruchie Weinstein Magen David Yeshivah HS Brooklyn, NY --- 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
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-- Forwarded message -- From: Jackie BenEfraim jbenefr...@ajula.edu To: Date: Subject: Transliterating Abbreviations Shalom Catalogers, When transliterating Hebrew into Latin characters in OCLC, how do you treat k. mo. ha-R. Would you transliterate each character in or would you spell out Kevod morenu ha-Rav [sorry ha-Safran can not display Hebrew characters. jg] Jackie Ben-Efraim Special Collections Librarian Ostrow Library American Jewish University 15600 Mulholland Drive Bel Air, CA 90077 (310) 476-9777 ext. 238 --- 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]: Another story about dying libraries
or how libraries are re-inventing themselves, as video game arcades... http://www.tmcnet.com/usubmit/2010/11/11/5133357.htm --- 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]: Prayer Concerning Women who have been Murdered
by their Spouses X-Original-To: Hasafran@lists.acs.ohio-state.edu X-Authority-Analysis: v=1.1 cv=6ptpMFIBtxRk0xdOb6IhJTbTLVRlKjWFes7R4SsWCrA= c=1 sm=0 a=kj9zAlcOel0A:10 a=ugFvkfIBRL/WdPz6TiXDkA==:17 a=8CAVyC_u:8 a=QVZv8aRM:8 a=Vt2AcnKq:8 a=pSZzf3RB:8 a=R7HMPFnjW15cHQLMNW8A:9 a=PPYEkPJVtG4AnLdp9tcA:7 a=loHvd0xRnSOAnp0EBJlxjZ0Yev4A:4 a=CjuIK1q_8ugA:10 a=XKq7at5Qk_UA:10 a=ugFvkfIBRL/WdPz6TiXDkA==:117 X-Cloudmark-Score: 0 X-Originating-IP: 76.181.167.86 X-Mailer: QUALCOMM Windows Eudora Version 7.1.0.9 X-Spam-Score: 1.30 (*) [Tag at 7.00] MISSING_SUBJECT,SPF(neutral,0) X-CanIt-Geo: ip=71.74.56.122; country=US; region=OH; city=Columbus; latitude=39.9968; longitude=-82.9882; metrocode=535; areacode=614; http://maps.google.com/maps?q=39.9968,-82.9882z=6 X-CanItPRO-Stream: lists (inherits from default) X-Scanned-By: CanIt (www . roaringpenguin . com) on 128.146.216.82 X-Listprocessor-Version: 8.1 -- ListProcessor(tm) by CREN The International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women will be marked on November 25th. A Prayer Concerning Women who have been Murdered by their Spouses is scheduled to be recited on that day, as well as on November 20, Shabbat Parashat Va-Yishlach, in shuls throughout the Jewish world. The prayer (Hebrew) was composed by myself in 2001, and, filling a lacuna, soon gained acceptance. An article charting the various aspects concerning the recitation of the prayer, and the nusah of the prayer itself, may be found at the following link: http://kolech.com/show.asp?id=40958 Yael Levine --- 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]: Streaming video privacy issues
Good people: I seek information and/or advice on the following: Have any of you had experience with ethical and/or privacy issues involving streaming video? Our rabbi and cantor would like to stream live video of our Friday night services to our website. It is not a secured site, so anyone can view the services. If it is successful we will be considering using the technology for educational matters. All guidance most appreciated, Sammy Sammy R. Alzofon (Ms.) 1500 Presidential Way, Apt. 406 West Palm Beach FL 33401-1834 (561) 833-7637 (561) 685-0177 (561) 249-6458 (f) --- 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]: HOTHOUSE - A FAMILY IN DISENGAGEMENT
Shalom Safranim, The unique challenges of contemporary Israel are beautifully brought to life in the thoughtful documentary HOTHOUSE - A FAMILY IN DISENGAGEMENT. The disengagement of Israel from Gaza in 2005 is the background for this poignant story of one women's determination in the face of hardship. Ronit Balaban runs the family hothouse which exports plants to Europe. She is capable, strong and determined. While her country is in the midst of disengaging from the region she calls home her husband had already disengaged from life many years before. Yaakov was the victim of a terror attack which left him disfigured. His inability to cope with his deformity has made him withdrawn and remote. This is the story of one woman's struggle to keep her family, her marriage and above all her hothouse working and flourishing. A recent review in Video Librarian calls the film: a compelling documentary. - skillfully intertwines the personal and the political. http://www.videolibrarian.com/othervideo.html#Anchor-29895 HOTHOUSE would be a wonderful addition to your library collection. It is a sensitive film about a sensitive topic. The price for purchase is $300 for university libraries and $115 for public libraries. Prices do not include shipping and handling. For more information on the film please follow the link to our webpage at http://www.ruthfilms.com/hothouse.html And as always, please feel free to contact us with any questions at: r...@ruthfilms.com Best regards, Ruth --- 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]: The late prof. Mordechai Margalioth's library
The family of the late Prof. Mordechai Margalioth, scholar of geonic and midrashic literature, would like to donate his library to an institution of higher education in Israel. The collection comprises about 1000 books, mostly in Hebrew, from the 18th to the 20th cent. Persons who could recommend an institution, or institutions who are interested, please reply to this mail. --- 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]: Copyright article
I just finished the second article on copyright and posted it to my blog. http://kol-safran.blogspot.com/2010/11/what-is-copyright-part-2.html Daniel Stuhlman Chicago, IL ddstuhlman at earthlink.net Blog: http://kol-safran.blogspot.com/ Latest entry Nov. 2 Podcast: http://ddstuhlman.podomatic.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) === 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]: Lehmann Memorial Master Workshop
ANNOUNCEMENT Please Post THE MANFRED R. LEHMANN MEMORIAL MASTER WORKSHOP IN THE HISTORY OF THE JEWISH BOOK The Jewish Studies Program at the University of Pennsylvania, in conjunction with the University of Pennsylvania Libraries and the Herbert D. Katz Center for Advanced Judaic Studies at the University of Pennsylvania, are pleased to announce the eleventh annual Manfred R. Lehmann Memorial Master Workshop to be held on May 8-9, (Sunday-Monday), 2011, at the Katz Center. The topic is Collectors and Collections: Hebrew Manuscripts and Incunabula in Russia. This year's workshop will be led by Dr. Shimon Iakerson, the Head Researcher at the Institute of Oriental Manuscripts of the Russian Academy of Sciences and Curator of the Judaica collections of the Russian Museum of Ethnography. One of the world's leading experts on Hebrew incunabula, Professor Iakerson is the author of many books including Ohel Hayim Vol. 3 (Incunabula and Sixteenth Century Books in the Manfred and Ann Lehmann Collection) and the monumental Catalogue of Hebrew Incunabula from the Collection of the Library of the Jewish Theological Seminary of America. About 22 thousand Hebrew manuscripts and more than 100 Hebrew incunabula are preserved in the libraries and research centers of Russia. Until recently these volumes were largely unavailable to Western scholars. Since the opening of these collections some twenty years ago, they have revolutionized many fields in Jewish Studies. This year's Lehmann Workshop will deal with the histories of these collections, the stories of the collectors and bibliographers who built them, and the importance of these books for the history of Jewish culture. Other topics to be treated will include the nature of the earliest Hebrew codices; Karaite manuscripts and communities; forgery; and the importance of the Russian incunabula for understanding the beginnings of Jewish printing. Since the workshop will concentrate upon reading colophons, dedications and owners' notes, knowledge of Hebrew is highly desirable. The workshop is open to professors and independent scholars, professional librarians in the field of Jewish and related studies, and graduate students in Jewish Studies. Attendance at previous workshops is not a prerequisite for admission. For faculty and professionals, tuition is $250. In addition to attendance and all materials for the workshop, the tuition includes two or three nights in a hotel (double-occupancy) for the nights of May 7 and 8 (with the option of May 6), and all meals and refreshments (all kosher) during the course of the workshop. Graduate students may apply for a full scholarship to the workshop. To apply for the scholarship, a graduate student should write us giving the details of his or her academic program and a brief statement explaining how the workshop will further his or her academic studies. S/he should also ask a faculty advisor to write us a letter of recommendation on the student's behalf. Attendance is limited. If you are interested in attending the workshop, please notify us immediately. Full payment must be received by March 1, 2011. Make checks payable to Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania. A registration form is available at: http://ccat.sas.upenn.edu/jwst/registrationLW2011.pdf Please address all correspondence to: Lehmann Workshop c/o Jewish Studies Program 711 Williams Hall 255 S. 36th Street Philadelphia, PA 19104-6305 jsp-i...@sas.upenn.edu 215-898-6654 The Manfred R. Lehmann Memorial Master Workshop in the History of the Jewish Book has been made possible by a generous contribution from the Manfred and Anne Lehmann Foundation along with grants from Mr. Albert Friedberg, the Lucius N. Littauer Foundation, Andrew H. Cohn, Esq. C'66, and the University of Pennsylvania Research Foundation. Christine Walsh Administrative Coordinator Jewish Studies Program 711 Williams Hall 255 S. 36th Street University of Pennsylvania Philadelphia, PA 19104-6305 Tel 215-898-6654 Fax 215-573-6026 chwa...@sas.upenn.edu --- 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]: Opportunities to Participate in AJL Activities
Hello. You have already heard from me, as well as from others, about opportunities for members to participate in AJL activities. I would like to remind you of these opportunities, to emphasize their importance and to encourage you to participate. There is still time to submit a proposal to make a presentation at our upcoming June conference in Montreal. We encourage you in particular to think of topics that improve the library skills of our members, from reference to reader assistance, from collection development to cataloging, from internet resources to preservation, from fund raising to de-accessioning. Please send your proposals to our convention committee. The position of Chair of Chapter Relations is very important. Many of our members have never attended our conventions. Their exposure to new developments in Judaica librarianship and their ability to network with fellow librarians depend on participating in an active local chapter. We have been lucky to have had very energetic and devoted chairs of this committee who supported local chapter activities and worked hard to set up new chapters. This is a wonderful chance to become acquainted with our members in many different locations. Please contact me if you are interested. We have a vacancy in our Newsletter to share the editorship of children and young adults reviews with Anne Dublin. If you enjoy sharing information about good books with others, this is the perfect job for you. Our reviews of the children and young adults literature are an important tool for our many members in schools, synagogues and centers. This is a good position for a book lover who can't keep his or her enthusiasm for good books hidden away. And finally, but certainly not least, we need someone to do copy editing and layout for the Newsletter. We consistently produce a clean layout and nice looking pages. If you are a detail person, with good writing and editing skills, this is the job for you. If you are interested in either of the newsletter jobs, please contact the editor Uri Kolodney. We are a voluntary work force. We don't have an executive director, and we need to rely on our members to perform all of the organization's many activities. I would like particularly to encourage those of you who have not been involved at the national level to take a more active role. It is important for us not only to have committee members and chairmen who are very experienced. We are always interested in the knowledge and ideas that new participants can bring to running our organization. AJL needs you, and is eager for you to participate in our many activities. Jim Rosenbloom James P Rosenbloom Library and Technology Services Mailstop 045 Brandeis University 415 South St. Waltham, MA 02454 9110 781-736-4688 rosenbl...@brandeis.edu --- 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]: Looking for library programming ideas- 3/4th grades
Rachel, In reply to your follow up question. Here is a list of stories that are published in different versions. Divide the students into 2 or 3 groups. Ask each to read a version tell the story to the other groups and compare the versions. I have not been working for almost two years so I hope that I remember correctly Yettele's feathers by Joan Rothenberg (or Ruthenberg) Feathers by Heather Forest Feathers in the wind by Marian Chaikin All three stories are easy reading so the children will have time to read and compare. It is about the damage done by gossip. In the collection of stories Ten best Jewish children stories By Chan and Daniel Sperber there is a story titled The love of two brothers There are at least two more versions The brothers promise by Frances Haber and Brothers: a Hebrew legend by Florence Freeman A legends about brothers caring for each other. When I read it to children I always finish with the song heenay ma tov umah naeem. Something from nothing by Phoebe Gilman Joseph had a little overcoat by Simms Taback About grandpa making something new each time when the coat gets too small. There are many versions of the story about the man that complains that the Rabbi his house is too crowded. It appears in many collections of short stories under the title It could be worst. If you put a question on Ha-Safran you will get more replies that you can imagine for the titles of a book or a collection of stories. Or email to Linda Silver silve...@roadrunner.com or Heidi Estrin he...@cbiboca.org . They don't even need to look it up to reply. I hope that this helps. Amalia Warshenbrot Director emeritus Levine-Sklut Judaic Library Resource Center Charlotte NC Email: amalia...@att.net Phone: 704-365-3313 - Original Message - --- 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]: The Money Book
Author Rosally Saltsman requested that the following be posted on ha-Safran: The tuition crisis facing our schools, the number of home foreclosures in our communities and unrelenting unemployment all underscore a challenge every Jewish educator must deal with today: instilling in our children an appreciation for what they have and not a burning desire for what is unattainable. Today, perhaps more than ever, the one life lesson every Jewish student must learn early on is frugality. The Money Book is a very easy-to-read e-book and guide to making the most of what you've got. Author Rosally Saltsman shares her personal experiences and lessons learned, offering the reader a useful and actionable blend ofJewish philosophy, anecdotes, inspiration and practical guidance. http://www.shemayisrael.com/publicat/rosallysaltsman/moneybook.html The Money Book is suitable for everyone Bar/Bat Mitzvah age and up. Granted, not every suggestion will apply to every reader, but each will come out better on the other end, having read them all. http://www.shemayisrael.com/publicat/rosallysaltsman/moneybook.html Please click here to learn more and to order. To discuss bulk purchases, please reply to this email. http://www.shemayisrael.com/publicat/rosallysaltsman/moneybook.html Thank you, Alan J Braverman Braverman Communications Inc. 888-771-1515 x.701 Skype: alan.braverman www.bravermaninc.com www.USA-PR.com - US Public Relations for Israeli companies. www.PressKitContent.com - Press kit content within 10 days. Read The Braverman Brief: http://thebravermanbrief.blogspot.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) === 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]: Learn how to make eGov work @ your library -
Safranim, In case you're interested, ALA is offering the following webinar (free) about helping your patrons navigate government resources online. Best, Marie Cloutier AJL Administrative Consultant -- Forwarded message -- From: American Libraries americanlibrar...@special.ala.org Date: Mon, Nov 15, 2010 at 2:48 PM Subject: Learn how to make eGov work @ your library - a webinar To: mariekathl...@gmail.com mariekathl...@gmail.com Having trouble viewing this e-mail? http://link.ixs1.net/s/ve?eli=b1077614si=d438833274cfc=3html --- 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
