[ha-Safran]: New Publications by JTS Press
From: jtspress [mailto:jtspr...@schocken-jts.org.il] Sent: Sunday, June 26, 2011 8:54 AM To: 'listp...@lists.acs.ohio-state.edu' Subject: New Publications by JTS Press Dear Friends, We are introducing below a new Publication by JTS Press which may be of some interest to you. For orders and further details visit our website: http://www.schocken-jts.org.il/english/ 1. A Concordance of Amoraic Terms, Expressions and Phrases in the Yerushalmi, 3 Vols. Set / Moshe Assis(SCH-157) The Talmud Yerushalmi came to us full of textual errors and without traditional commentary. One way to correct this situation is through the study of the terminology of the Yerushalmi, which often is the key for interpreting a Talmudic sugyah. Thus, linguistic and semantic clarifications of Talmudic terms can assist the scholar in correcting faulty textual versions and enable him to come much closer to the original text of the Yerushalmi and to its accurate interpretation. The present three-volume Concordance provides scholars with a unique research tool to achieve these goals. 2. Talmudic Studies / Shamma Friedman (SCH-158) This volume collects 22 studies (20 in Hebrew and two in English) composed over the last four decades, by Shamma Friedman, well-known scholar of talmudic literature and languages. The studies are divided into five gates, four comprising Hebrew studies, and the fifth English. Most of the articles deal with broad methodological issues, while some investigate specific questions, which also have general methodological implications. In the nine page Preface the author provides a new review of the subjects presented in the volume's five gates. The first gate, devoted to investigation of the sugya (the basic talmudic literary unit), includes such established studies as General Introduction to the Investigation of the Sugya, and Some Structural Patterns of Talmudic Sugyot alongside current update on the subject and reactions to recent ideas voiced on this pivotal issue. The content of the second gate on textual variants can be exemplified by the studies On the Origin of Textual Variants in the Babylonian Talmud, The Stemma for Textual Witnesses of TB Bava Metzia and A Typology of the Manuscripts of the Babylonian Talmud Based upon Orthographic and Linguistic Features. The third gate, devoted to aggada, contains two methodological and programmatic studies, Literary Development and History in the Aggadic Narrative of the Babylonian Talmud, and History and Aggada: The Enigma of Dama Ben Netina. Studies on specific sugyot can be found in the fourth gate, among them uncovering transfer and reworking of sugyot with evidence of the lost original found in geonic literature, and the phenomenon of the proem sugya: The First Sugya TB Bava Metzia III. Two Encyclopedia entries in English comprise the fifth gate, one dealing with the nature of talmudic baraytot (Barayta), and one attempting to define the genre talmud and describe its Babylonian representative:Talmud (Introduction), Talmud Bavli. The studies have been reset in type, with internal references to the volume added, some updating, and detailed passage and subject indices. The geniza fragment on the cover of the volume symbolizes the survival and continuation of the Talmud over the ages. Shamma Friedman is the Benjamin and Minna Reeves Professor of Talmud and Rabbinics at The Jewish Theological Seminary of America and Professor in the Talmud Department at Bar Ilan University (adjunct). 3. Kuntress Ha-Teshuvot He-hadash, Vol. IV / Shmuel Glick (SCH-159) A Bibliographic Thesaurus of Responsa Literature published from ca. 1470 - 2000 Index and Bibliography for Responsa Studies. Part one is a subject index of the first three volumes of Kuntress Ha-teshuvot with more than 12,000 entries focusing on halakhic-historical and biographical topics discussed in the previous volumes. Part two is a bibliography of responsa studies. This section contains information about a wide range of scholarly articles, studies, and monographs, in Hebrew and other languages, composed between 1823 and 2010. The genesis of this project and the records which follow originated with the collection of essays that Professor David Golinkin and I began compiling some ten years ago. Originally, we compiled a list of around 300 titles. Over the years, and thanks to all of those who have worked on the Responsa Bibliography Project, the list has grown to more than 2,430. --- 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:
[ha-Safran]: Did anyone find my notepad at the Jewish Public Library?
Hello all, I realized that I left my notepad (with the JPL insignia - the one from the convention bag) at the JPL when we went on Monday (either in one of the meeting rooms or in the garden area, on one of the tables). If anyone picked it up, I would be most grateful if you could let me know that you found it - it has a lot of important information in it!! Thanks so much! Michelle --- 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.htmlhttp://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.htmlhttp://www.mail-archive.com/hasafran%40lists.acs.ohio-state.edu/history.html AJL HomePage http://www.JewishLibraries.orghttp://www.JewishLibraries.org
[ha-Safran]: AJL convention 2011 was a great success
To the local and national convention committee and to the volunteers of the convention. I came with high expectations and was not disappointed. To AJL members that have never been to a convention please consider it for next year. Visit AJL website the list of workshops speak for itself. I enjoyed the workshops, networking, meeting friends new and old as well as the beautiful hotel, meals and events. Amalia Amalia Warshenbrot Association of Jewish libraries Chapters relations chair person Email: chapt...@jewishlibraries.org Phone: 704-365-3313 --- 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.htmlhttp://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.htmlhttp://www.mail-archive.com/hasafran%40lists.acs.ohio-state.edu/history.html AJL HomePage http://www.JewishLibraries.orghttp://www.JewishLibraries.org
[ha-Safran]: Books to give away
Dear safranim, If there's anything on this list you'd like, please reply just to me, with the item #, title and author of what you'd like, and your mailing address. I will reply within a week as to what I'll be able to send you.The books are free, we ask for reimbursement for postage/handling, if possible (MEDIA MAIL, US; outside US - reimbursement for whatever's the cheapest way) http://sefarimlatetlesifriyot.blogspot.com/2011/06/books-to-be-given-away-summer-2011-from.html If you are in the Boston area, and can come by to pick them up, that would be preferred. We also have many more not on this list to be given away - all Judaica titles, most non-fiction, a hand-ful of novels. All in good condition. The ones on this list were the titles I thought would be of most interest to hasafran folks. Ann Ann Abrams, Librarian Temple Israel 477 Longwood Avenue Boston, MA 02215 617-566-3960 x116 aabr...@tisrael.org www.tisrael.org Check out our new online catalog! http://library.tisrael.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.htmlhttp://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.htmlhttp://www.mail-archive.com/hasafran%40lists.acs.ohio-state.edu/history.html AJL HomePage http://www.JewishLibraries.orghttp://www.JewishLibraries.org
[ha-Safran]: Book trailer for Kar-Ben's The Shabbat Princess
Please enjoy our cute new book trailer for our Fall 2011 title The Shabbat Princess! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g-yoQ1Xz5lA Joni Sussman Kar-Ben Publishing --- 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.htmlhttp://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.htmlhttp://www.mail-archive.com/hasafran%40lists.acs.ohio-state.edu/history.html AJL HomePage http://www.JewishLibraries.orghttp://www.JewishLibraries.org
[ha-Safran]: Grant Opportunity: Learning Labs in Libraries and Museums
Esteemed Colleagues, Suzi Dubin brought this grant to my attention. Funding is available for the planning and designing of up to 30 Learning Labs in libraries and museums throughout the country. The Labs are intended to engage middle- and high-school youth in mentor-led, interest-based, youth-centered, collaborative learning using digital and traditional media. The deadline is August 15, 2011. If you are interested in applying, there are informational webinars: Learn more about the Grants for Learning Labs in Libraries and Museums during one of the upcoming webinars for prospective applicants. IMLS and partnership program staff will be available to discuss the purpose of the grants and the grant application process, as well as answer participants' questions. The webinar schedule is as follows: Tuesday, June 28, at 3:00 p.m. Eastern Time Click here for webinar instructions. (PDF; 301KB) Tuesday, July 12, at 3 :00 p.m. Eastern Time Questions can be addressed to: Angela Goodrich Finance and Administration Executive Urban Libraries Council (ULC) Phone: 312/676-0957 E-mail: agoodr...@urbanlibraries.org Margaret Glass Partnerships and Alliances Association of Science-Technology Centers (ASTC) Phone: 291/783-7200 x129 E-mail: mgl...@astc.org If you are applying through www.grants.gov and have any questions, please contact: Chuck Thomas Senior Program Officer 202/653-4667 ctho...@imls.gov Kol tuv, Kathe Having trouble viewing this email? Click here - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Government Grants Information Service Funding Alert - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Grant/Contract Name: Learning Labs in Libraries and Museums Deadline: Aug 15, 2011 Funding Amount: Award Ceiling: $100,000 Eligibility: Libraries that fulfill the general criteria for libraries may apply. See program guidelines for special conditions of eligibility for this program. Museums that fulfill the general criteria for museums may apply. Public or private nonprofit agencies, organizations, or associations that engage in activities designed to advance museums and the museum profession may also apply. In addition, institutions of higher education, including public and nonprofit universities, are eligible. Agency:Institute of Museum and Library Services Grant ID: LLP-FY11 Summary: These grants will support the planning and designing of up to 30 Learning Labs in libraries and museums throughout the country. The Labs are intended to engage middle- and high-school youth in mentor-led, interest-based, youth-centered, collaborative learning using digital and traditional media. Grantees will be required to participate, in-person and online, in a community of practice that will provide technical assistance, networking, and cross-project learning. Projects are expected to provide prototypes for the field and be based on current research about digital media and youth learning. There will be two project deadlines for this grant program, with the second deadline planned for spring 2012. Grants for Learning Labs in Libraries and Museums will support planning and design activities that will enable grantees to develop comprehensive plans for programs, space, staffing, and budgeting for their Learning Lab. The primary goals for the Learning Labs are to: - promote museums and libraries as innovation hubs for middle- and high-school youth - use current research, design, and programming principles in the development of 21st century skills - use 21st century digital media tools for youth learning, including the use of iRemix, the closed online social learning network that allows youth to post projects, exchange ideas, critique peers' work, and participate in community-wide conversations with other youth and adult mentors - build the capacity of library and museum professionals as mentors and creators of effective programs and learning environments in order to promote 21st century learning - include the design of innovative, creative space(s) for middle- and high-school youth - impact communities' use of museum and library resources to be more effective - promote more effective out-of-school time community networks for learning - produce model, replicable plans for use by the field Link: http://www.imls.gov/about/macarthur.shtm or http://www07.grants.gov/search/search.do?mode=VIEWoppId=100113 [] Reply [] Forward [] New window [] Print all --- 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:
[ha-Safran]: white spots on books
Help. I have noticed several cloth-bound books in our library with whitish spots on the outside covers. Some only have stuff on the spines, but others have splotches on the front or back covers as well or instead. Is this mold? Is there some easy, inexpensive way to clean them? Are they going to contaminate other books? What/who else should I be asking? Thanks, Rose Myers Temple Israel of Westport Westport, CT --- 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.htmlhttp://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.htmlhttp://www.mail-archive.com/hasafran%40lists.acs.ohio-state.edu/history.html AJL HomePage http://www.JewishLibraries.orghttp://www.JewishLibraries.org
[ha-Safran]: Sydney Taylor notable book stickers
Hi All, I attended the fantastic conference in Montreal last week and purchased notable book stickers with the other Sydney Taylor book award stickers. The notable book stickers were flawed (letters outside of the circle). Does anyone know where I can get 8 more notable book stickers? Thanks, Francine Menken Head Librarian JCC West Bloomfield, MI --- 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.htmlhttp://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.htmlhttp://www.mail-archive.com/hasafran%40lists.acs.ohio-state.edu/history.html AJL HomePage http://www.JewishLibraries.orghttp://www.JewishLibraries.org
