Re: [ha-Safran] Buying books

[Aileen Grossberg via Hasafran]

I’ve been using Baker& Taylor for years.  Their discounts snd services are good 
  And the reps are helpful even if you are a small libraryBut you do need to go 
elsewhere for specialized Judaica. Publishers may be able to work with you
Aileen GrossbergLampert Library Congregation Shomrei Emunah Montclair NJ


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On Wednesday, May 29, 2024, 5:54 AM, Daniel Stuhlman via Hasafran 
 wrote:

There is no one vendor that can supply all of your library's needs. For 
American commercial publishers Baker and Taylor may work.  For Jewish 
publishers a local bookseller may give you better service. For older books you 
may need to buy from a used book dealer.

I hope that helps.

DS

Daniel D. Stuhlman
ddstuhlman at earthlink.net
Chicago, IL

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From: Roslyn Vanderbilt 
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We have recently revitalized our synagogue library moving everything onto an 
online catalog (using Opals).
Now we are looking for recommendations for purchasing new books. Years ago we 
used Baker and Taylor but am looking for other possibilities. Are religious 
organizations given discounts?
Appreciate all suggestions.

Many thanks

Roslyn Vanderbilt
The Jewish Center of Princeton


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Re: [ha-Safran] Checking out books

[Aileen Grossberg via Hasafran]

 I agree with Amalia. Our congregation is very fluid. It is time consuming to 
issue and keep track of barcodes especially if you are just getting on line. I 
do not use patron bar codes in either library where I work. It works just fine.
Aileen GrossbergLampert LibraryCongregation Shomrei EmunahMontclair, NJ

On Tuesday, February 27, 2024, 12:31:19 AM EST, Amalia Warshenbrot via 
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 Roslyn,
Yes, if the you have in the computer the patron’s  contact information - you 
can just type it in to get her/his record and check out items to this patron. 
AW 
 
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> On Feb 26, 2024, at 7:09 PM, Roslyn Vanderbilt via Hasafran 
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> We are in the process of putting our library online using Opals.
> Wondering how synagogue libraries with approx 400+ members do book check out.
> Can borrowers/congregants somehow just type their name on the computer screen 
> as Opals seems to suggest or do you issue barcodes on cards or some other way?
> Much appreciate hearing how various congregations manage this.
> 
> Roslyn Vanderbilt
> The Jewish Center of Princeton
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[ha-Safran] Talmud for sale

[Aileen Grossberg via Hasafran]

My synagogue library in Montclair, NJ is being downsized and becoming a 
multi-use space.We have a lightly used set of the Schottenstein Talmud- more 
than 70 volumes, large size. It has the usual library markings and bookplates 
in each volume but is otherwise pristine.We will sell it for the best offer 
over $1000 plus shipping. Please contact me no later than February 15 if you 
are interested in it.
Aileen GrossbergLibrarian
Lampert LibraryCongregation Shomrei EmunahMontclair, NJ
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Re: [ha-Safran] - Re: Getting Rid of 1, 500 Used Judaica Books for Adults Where?

[Aileen Grossberg via Hasafran]

Excellent point. Even in Conservative synagogues electronic devices are 
frequently forbidden 
Aileen Grossberg Congregation  Shomrei Emunah Montclair NJ

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On Monday, December 11, 2023, 1:54 PM, Hindishe Lee  wrote:


For those who are Orthodox, physical books are a must.
 
Electronic devices (cells, computers) are not allowed to be used
 
on Shabbat/Yom Tov.
 
Hindishe Lee
 
  
 
From: Hasafran On Behalf Of Judy 
Greenblatt via Hasafran
Sent: Sunday, December 10, 2023 2:32 PM
To: Aileen Grossberg 
Cc: Michelle Sandler ; Hasafran 

Subject: [EXT] - Re: [ha-Safran] Getting Rid of 1, 500 Used Judaica Books for 
Adults Where?
 
  
 
**External Email**
 
Some still find it easier to read as from a book. Too bad to the rabbi doesn’t 
understand they. Judy Greenblatt Sent from my iPhone On Dec 10, 2023, at 2: 04 
AM, Aileen Grossberg via Hasafran  wrote:  I am 
going 
 
Some still find it easier to read as from a book. Too bad to the rabbi doesn’t 
understand they.
 
  
 
Judy Greenblatt
 
  
 
Sent from my iPhone
 



 

On Dec 10, 2023, at 2:04 AM, Aileen Grossberg via Hasafran 
 wrote:
 


 
 
I am going through the same thing at the "request" of our new rabbi who feels 
that Sefaria is adequate for most text study, so-called coffee table books just 
take up space and there is no need for multi-volume items. For books that still 
have 
 
I am going through the same thing at the "request" of our new rabbi who feels 
that Sefaria is adequate for most text study, so-called coffee table books just 
take up space and there is no need for multi-volume items.
 
  
 
For books that still have some value i.e. are not outdated or classics, maybe 
there is a book drive that raises money for scholarships, Better World Books 
might have a drop off at a nearby public library or there could be a book 
dealer who might be interested.
 
  
 
I do feel your pain.  I think a lot of us are going through  similar challenges 
right now because of space needs and/or the perception that books are outdated.
 
  
 
Aileen Grossberg
 
Lampert Library
 
Congregation Shomrei Emunah
 
Montclair, NJ
 
  
 
On Saturday, December 9, 2023, 10:12:41 PM EST, Benjamin Ravid via Hasafran 
 wrote:
 
  
 
  
 
Asking same question re. metro Boston. Also, if one knows that something is 
"really dated" - may it be better to remove it from cirulation. Thanks. 
Benjamin Ravid On Sat, Dec 9, 2023 at 7: 47 PM Michelle Sandler via Hasafran 

 
Asking same question re. metro Boston.
 
  
 
Also, if one knows that something is "really dated" - may it be better to 
remove it from cirulation.
 
  
 
Thanks.
 
  
 
Benjamin Ravid
 
  
 
On Sat, Dec 9, 2023 at 7:47 PM Michelle Sandler via Hasafran 
 wrote:
 

Happy Hanukkah: I am getting rid of half of my Reform Synagogue Library.   The 
Library room is needed for a Youth Lounge/Classroom/Meeting Room.   I have 
1,500 adult Judaica books to get rid of.   Most of the books were published pre 
ISBN. I live
 
Happy Hanukkah:
 
  
 
I am getting rid of half of my Reform Synagogue Library.  The Library room is 
needed for a Youth Lounge/Classroom/Meeting Room.  I have 1,500 adult Judaica 
books to get rid of.  Most of the books were published pre ISBN. I live in 
Southern California an hour from Los Angeles.  Where do I take them to be 
donated or where can I sell them cheaply?  I am not necessarily looking for 
payment, just a way not to have to put them in the dumpster.  They are sitting 
in a storage shed at the synagogue and the space is needed for other things.  I 
have already tried the Jewish Federation of Orange County and the one in Long 
Beach, the Jewish Community Center of Orange County, and the one in Long Beach. 
Heritage Point Jewish Home for the Aged in Orange County.  Lastly, the Jewish 
Studies Department at the University of California in Irvine.  All of these 
locations have turned me down.
 
  
 
Michelle Sandler MLS
 
Librarian
 
Beth David 
 
Westminster, California
 
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Re: [ha-Safran] Getting Rid of 1, 500 Used Judaica Books for Adults Where?

[Aileen Grossberg via Hasafran]

 I am going through the same thing at the "request" of our new rabbi who feels 
that Sefaria is adequate for most text study, so-called coffee table books just 
take up space and there is no need for multi-volume items.

 For books that still have some value i.e. are not outdated or classics, maybe 
there is a book drive that raises money for scholarships, Better World Books 
might have a drop off at a nearby public library or there could be a book 
dealer who might be interested.

I do feel your pain.  I think a lot of us are going through  similar challenges 
right now because of space needs and/or the perception that books are outdated.
Aileen GrossbergLampert LibraryCongregation Shomrei EmunahMontclair, NJ

On Saturday, December 9, 2023, 10:12:41 PM EST, Benjamin Ravid via Hasafran 
 wrote:  
 
  Asking same question re. metro Boston. Also, if one knows that something is 
"really dated" - may it be better to remove it from cirulation. Thanks. 
Benjamin Ravid On Sat, Dec 9, 2023 at 7: 47 PM Michelle Sandler via Hasafran 
Asking same question re. metro Boston.
Also, if one knows that something is "really dated" - may it be better to 
remove it from cirulation.
Thanks.
Benjamin Ravid
On Sat, Dec 9, 2023 at 7:47 PM Michelle Sandler via Hasafran 
 wrote:

 Happy Hanukkah: I am getting rid of half of my Reform Synagogue Library.   The 
Library room is needed for a Youth Lounge/Classroom/Meeting Room.   I have 
1,500 adult Judaica books to get rid of.   Most of the books were published pre 
ISBN. I liveHappy Hanukkah:
I am getting rid of half of my Reform Synagogue Library.  The Library room is 
needed for a Youth Lounge/Classroom/Meeting Room.  I have 1,500 adult Judaica 
books to get rid of.  Most of the books were published pre ISBN. I live in 
Southern California an hour from Los Angeles.  Where do I take them to be 
donated or where can I sell them cheaply?  I am not necessarily looking for 
payment, just a way not to have to put them in the dumpster.  They are sitting 
in a storage shed at the synagogue and the space is needed for other things.  I 
have already tried the Jewish Federation of Orange County and the one in Long 
Beach, the Jewish Community Center of Orange County, and the one in Long Beach. 
Heritage Point Jewish Home for the Aged in Orange County.  Lastly, the Jewish 
Studies Department at the University of California in Irvine.  All of these 
locations have turned me down.
Michelle Sandler MLSLibrarianBeth David Westminster, California__
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[ha-Safran] Sydney Taylor Manuscript Award Competition

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I am very excited to announce the members of the 2023-24 Sydney Taylor 
Manuscript Award Committee.
The candidates for the three open positions on the committee were outstanding. 
The committee is made up of the following:

Ilka Gordon, currently on leave; Heather Matthews, university professor; Stacy 
Nochowitz, librarian and author of the award winning The Prince of Steel Pier; 
Talya Sokoll, private school librarian and library activist;  and Evan 
Wolkenstein, teacher and author of the award winning Turtle Boy.
This is the most diverse committee in some time. I look forward to interesting 
discussions about the merits of the manuscripts.
Manuscripts are due by the extended deadline of October 5.
Full formatting and submission information is available on the AJL website. 
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[ha-Safran] seeking committee members LAST CALL

[Aileen Grossberg via Hasafran]

SydneyTaylor Manuscript Award Committee Openings
TheSydney Taylor Manuscript Award Committee has two openings  
beginningSeptember 2023. Terms are limited to five years.
In an attempt to balance the committee, preference will be given to candidates 
from the mid-west and west coast.

Individuals interested in serving onthe Committee should have some background 
in book reviewing or similarexperience and a familiarity with the goals and 
constructs of children'sliterature. They must be able to meet deadlines and 
commit to writingthoughtful, detailed evaluations.

 Applicants should be members in good standing of AJL.

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Re: [ha-Safran] question

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 We have a file with a card for each member. The member finds the card in the 
file, paperclips the book circulation card to the name card and leaves it in a 
designated box. When I come into the library the next time , I entered the 
information into our circ system.
It's simple and works as long as the files are up-to-date and if the book 
borrowers follow instructions.
if you have a volunteer in charge on Shabbat, there should be no problems.
Aileen GrossbergLampert Library 
Congregation Shomrei EmunahMontclair, NJ

On Monday, July 24, 2023 at 12:54:42 PM EDT, Julie Moss via Hasafran 
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  Hello friends, I am working part-time at Park Synagogue, a large Conservative 
congregation in Cleveland, OH. There has been some interest in starting a 
program of volunteer-staffed shabbat circulation. Can you share how you manage 
this at your 
Hello friends,
 
  
 
I am working part-time at Park Synagogue, a large Conservative congregation in 
Cleveland, OH. There has been some interest in starting a program of 
volunteer-staffed shabbat circulation. Can you share how you manage this at 
your synagogues without the use of writing, cellphones, cameras, or any 
technology?
 
  
 
Thanks for any advice you can offer!   –Julie Moss
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Re: [ha-Safran] Beth David Library (Reform) in Westminster California is Being cut in half.

[Aileen Grossberg via Hasafran]

 Toby,
So beautifully put especially your point about having the clergy and staff 
promote the library.
 I feel fortunate to still have a job even though it's only 6 hours a week, 
have had the same salary for 10 years ( it's sort of a trade-off for flexible 
vacation time), the same budget of $1800, and do Hebrew School lessons weekly 
and see the preschool for storytime. No time to promote the library; no money 
to do meaningful or memorable programming. People who do use the library praise 
it. I often get new books before the public library but, as you say, people 
don't think of checking the synagogue despite telling people in real time that 
we have the books they want to read. It's easier to have the books delivered to 
their front doors or to borrow an ebook from the public library.
Our public library- a good one- didn't even promote Jewish American Heritage 
Month with a display, never mind programs that might expose patrons-or 
customers- to Jewish interest books.
Maybe we need to reinvent our selves as learning or literacy centers to appeal 
to younger families.
It seems to be an unsolvable problem, but one which AJL is doing it's best to 
help solve.
Aileen GrossbergCongregation Shomrei Emunah, Montclair, NJOheb Shalom 
Congregation, South Orange, NJ

On Wednesday, July 12, 2023, 10:53:29 PM EDT, toby Harris via Hasafran 
 wrote:  
 
  I have worked at two Reform synagogue libraries in Seattle. The first cut 
back librarian hours to the point of ridiculousness back in 2017 and still has 
no librarian. The other had me remove 1/3 of their collection to change the 
library toI have worked at two Reform synagogue libraries in Seattle. The first 
cut back librarian hours to the point of ridiculousness back in 2017 and still 
has no librarian. The other had me remove 1/3 of their collection to change the 
library to a multi-use room. All both needed, in my opinion, was more promotion 
from the clergy and staff plus displays in the foyer. The pandemic certainly 
made the situation even worse as people were not in the building for 2 years 
and even now, things are still hybrid.
My take on the demise of time and/or money investment in synagogues libraries 
is 1) Many do not think of checking the synagogue library collection for 
specific titles or browsing like they do the public libraries. 2)  Many people 
nowadays do not value serendipity or the library experience. They buy books 
online or visit independent bookstores. 3) synagogues themselves are changing 
and having to make tough financial choices. 4) Clergy and staff do not promote 
library usage - I cannot explain that one at all! 
This is all especially sad because our Jewish youth are not getting exposed to 
good quality Judaic literature from a curated collection. Books with Jewish 
themes or characters are buried in school and public libraries. 
Thanks to AJL, at least we have access to great recommendations to award 
winning Jewish books. We just have to do our best to promote them. Even sadder 
than the loss of these synagogue libraries is the loss of so many regional JCC 
or Jewish public libraries! 
keep up the good work, AJL!
Toby




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 Dear Judaica Librarians: My library at Beth David in Westminster, California 
is being cut in half.   They need the classroom for the Youth Lounge.   The 
Youth Lounge is being turned into a preschool classroom to make more money for 
the synagogueDear Judaica Librarians:
My library at Beth David in Westminster, California is being cut in half.  They 
need the classroom for the Youth Lounge.  The Youth Lounge is being turned into 
a preschool classroom to make more money for the synagogue as the Preschool has 
a waiting list.The 1,100 childrens and teen books are going into the Religious 
School Directors office. The 100 reference books are going into the Rabbi's 
office. 400 of the 1800 adult fiction and non-fiction books are staying in the 
new Youth Lounge.  The remaining 1,400 or 1,500 books are going away.  This is 
a nightmare to eliminate the books that are going away from my ResourceMate 
catalog.  Has anyone else had to deal with this?  I have been the Volunteer 
Librarian there for 10 years.
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[ha-Safran] Openings on the Sydney Taylor Manuscript Committee

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Sydney Taylor Manuscript AwardCommittee Openings

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Individuals interested in serving onthe Committee should have some background 
in book reviewing or similarexperience and a familiarity with the goals and 
constructs of children'sliterature. They must be able to meet deadlines and 
commit to writingthoughtful, detailed evaluations.
 Applicants should be members ingood standing of AJL.
The committee’s duties consist ofreading unpublished manuscripts, completing an 
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Re: [ha-Safran] Nice SLJ story link

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 Lisa,
Thanks for sharing this. I remember being on the Sydney Taylor Book Award 
Committee that year and asking the same question about cute animals in Jewish 
books. Jane Zalben's Benny books were a breakthrough and  the book was 
designated an honor book. Patricia Polacco's The Keeping Quilt was the prize 
recipient that year.

So happy to see that Benny and his family are still around.
Aileen GrossbergLampert LibraryCongregation Shomrei EmunahMontclair, NJChair, 
Sydney Taylor Manuscript Award Competition

On Sunday, July 9, 2023, 12:27:49 AM EDT, Lisa Silverman via Hasafran 
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  Hello all, For those of us who fondly recall the "Beni" series, School 
Library Journal has an informative article by Betsy Bird entitled, " 
Celebrating Jewish Holidays All Year Round: An Interview with Jane Breskin 
Zalben. " Hello all,For those of us who fondly recall the "Beni" series, School 
Library Journal has an informative article by Betsy Bird entitled, " 
Celebrating Jewish Holidays All Year Round: An Interview with Jane Breskin 
Zalben."
Here is a quote from it: "Years and years ago Jane Breskin Zalben created the 
“Beni” series, and now, twenty-five years later an all new collection is 
available to readers in BENI’S TINY TALES: AROUND THE YEAR IN JEWISH HOLIDAYS 
(available everywhere August 8th)."
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|  | Celebrating Jewish Holidays All Year Round: An Interview with Jane Breskin 
Zalben About Beni’s Tiny TalesHow would Jewish people take to anthropomorphic 
animals? You mean cute mice were okay for Christmas books, but Jewish children 
shouldn’t have cute bears? Was I missing something?afuse8production.slj.com |



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Re: [ha-Safran] Looking for a book of ethical questions for high school students

[Aileen Grossberg via Hasafran]

 Linda,

There's a series- not new but still relevant, I think, called You be the Judge. 
It has some ethical questions in it. Although I've used it with younger kids, 
like upper elementary, I think it could be used with highschoolers. Torah Aura 
is the publisher.
There are at least 3 in the series and are available on Amazon and maybe at a 
Jewish seller.
Aileen GrossbergLampert Library 
Congregation Shomrei EmunahMontclair, NJ

On Friday, June 16, 2023, 12:40:10 PM EDT, Linda Roth via Hasafran 
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  Hello Safranim and Safranot,       KI is a Reform synagogue in the 
Philadelphia suburbs.   We have a supplemental Hebrew High School.   The 
principal and teachers are looking for a book (or books) on Ethics and of 
ethical questions and issuesHello Safranim and Safranot,      KI is a Reform 
synagogue in the Philadelphia suburbs.  We have a supplemental Hebrew High 
School.  The principal and teachers are looking for a book (or books) on Ethics 
and of ethical questions and issues for the High School students to discuss.  I 
do, of course, know of Pirkei Avot.  But I am looking for more and other 
book(s) geared to the age group.     Todah Rabah, in advance.  Linda 
RothDirector of Library Services
Meyers Library
Reform Congregation Keneseth Israel
8339 Old York Road
Elkins Park, PA 19027
215-887-8700 
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Re: [ha-Safran] Rosh-Hodesh (Holiday material-Books

[Aileen Grossberg via Hasafran]

 Though not specifically about Rosh Hodesh, these books  ( in addition to 
Rachel's selections)do center on the moon and its phases.
Munchin    What are you waiting forUngar    Rachel captures the moonRosenfeld   
 Why the moon only glowsGanz    Follow the moon through the Jewish yearZalben   
 A moon for Mo and Moe
Aileen GrossbergLampert LibraryCongregation Shomrei EmunahMontclair, NJ

On Tuesday, May 16, 2023, 2:11:05 PM EDT, Rachel Kamin via Hasafran 
 wrote:  
 
  Hi Eleanor, I’ve used the following books for a Rosh Chodesh themed 
storytime: New month, new moon by Allison Ofanansky ; photographed by Eliyahu 
Alpern All about Jewish time by Emily Sper The rabbi and the twenty-nine 
witches by Marilyn Hirsh
Hi Eleanor,
 
  
 
I’ve used the following books for a Rosh Chodesh themed storytime:
 
New month, new moon by Allison Ofanansky ; photographed by Eliyahu Alpern
 
All about Jewish time by Emily Sper
 
The rabbi and the twenty-nine witches by Marilyn Hirsh
 
The Moon by Martha Elizabeth Hillman Rustad
 
  
 
I hope this helps!
 
  
 
Rachel Kamin
 
Director of Lifelong Learning
 
North Suburban Synagogue Beth El
 
847/926-7902 orrka...@nssbethel.org
 
  
 
CURRENTLY READING:Where I Am by Dana Shem-Ur
 
CURRENTLY LISTENING TO:What You Wish For by Katherine Center
 
  
 
MITZVAH613
 
Join us on May 21st at 9:45 am at Beth El
 
Be there for the writing of the last letter,
 
PLUS LIVE MUSIC, FOOD, and FUN!
 
  
 

 
  
 
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Subject: [ha-Safran] Rosh-Hodesh (Holiday material-Books
 
  
 
Good Evening! I'm searching for any children's books or stories on the 
Rosh-hodesh holiday. A member of my congregation is talking to a children's 
group in a local public library, and our temple library does not have a book or 
collection of 
 
Good Evening!
 
  I'm searching for any  children's books or stories on the Rosh-hodesh 
holiday.  A member of my congregation is talking to a children's group in a 
local public library, and our temple library does not have a book or collection 
of stories to fill her request.  I'd be grateful to hear from you.
 
  
 
Eleanor Tandowsky, Librarian & AJL member
 
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Re: [ha-Safran] heidi's presentation

[Aileen Grossberg via Hasafran]

I also agree. A delightful and informative  capsule of the history of American 
Jewish children's lit. Even those of us steeped in the topic could learn 
something.

Aileen Grossberg

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Heidi, your presentation was wonderful and informative.  Thank you for sharing 
the video.  I think it should be on the AJL website.

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Re: [ha-Safran] Turkey question

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Thanks for all the feedback. This question  turned out to be a lot harder than 
I thought since even Hebrew speakers were stumped.

But this is what makes library work both challenging and fun.

Happy Thanksgiving! Adar, adar, adar!

Aileen Grossberg

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 Marjorie, It took the Israeli grocery stores years to order Cranberry sauce. 
American were asking family to send it by mail. It’s just not in our culinary 
must. Amalia Sent from my iPad On Nov 22, 2022, at 12: 42 PM, Marjorie Gann 

Marjorie,
It took the Israeli grocery stores years to order Cranberry sauce. American 
were asking family to send it by mail.
It’s just not in our culinary must.
Amalia

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I'm here in Jerusalem and I asked my grandchildren (ages 9, 7, 3 and 21 months) 
and they know all the sounds animals make in Hebrew -- except for turkeys!!

It's actually hard for Americans here to find whole turkeys to roast; the ovens 
are generally so small you could barely fit a whole turkey in. But my daughter 
did see whole turkeys in a supermarket in Bakaa (lots of Yanks) this week. I'm 
Canadian, and we don't normally make as big a thing about Thanksgiving as the 
Americans (we also celebrate our Thanksgiving at harvest time - ha-ha-ha!), but 
my granddaughter goes to an English gan run by Bostonians, and they actually 
did Thanksgiving crafts, just the way you would in an American kindergarten, 
last week. (Apparently some Americans even miss American Christmas so much that 
they do that stuff out of nostalgia -- in Israel! May be an urban legend, but I 
think I read an article about this in Jerusalem Report some years ago. My guess 
is -- Tel Aviv, not Jerusalem!)

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Also, Dogs are barking in English “bow bow” and in Hebrew “hav huv”. Happy 
Thanksgiving, Amalia W. Sent from my iPad On Nov 22, 2022, at 11: 48 AM, WJC 
Librarian via Hasafran  wrote:  Such an enjoyable 
research
Also,
Dogs are barking in English “bow bow” and in Hebrew “hav huv”.
Happy Thanksgiving,
Amalia W.
Sent from my iPad


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Thank you to everyone who tried to answer my question of the sound a turkey 
makes in Hebrew. I received several suggestions as well as some interesting-and 
fun- turkey related videos. There were a variety of answers, none of which 
sounds much
Thank you to everyone who tried to answer my question of the sound a turkey 
makes in Hebrew. I received several suggestions as well as some interesting-and 
fun- turkey related videos.

There were a variety of answers, none of which sounds much like gobble, gobble.

The best answer came from my synagogue's operations director, a native Israeli 
who, confirmed one of the suggestions.

A turkey's sound in Hebrew is adar, adar, adar or in some places written hadar, 
hadar, hadar.

If you ask a turkey when Purim is, the turkey will answer Adar, Adar.

Aileen Grossberg

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[ha-Safran] Turkey question

[Aileen Grossberg via Hasafran]

Thank you to everyone who tried to answer my question of the sound a turkey 
makes in Hebrew. I received several suggestions as well as some interesting-and 
fun- turkey related videos.

There were a variety of answers, none of which sounds much like gobble, gobble.
The best answer came from my synagogue's operations director, a native Israeli 
who, confirmed one of the suggestions.
A turkey's sound in Hebrew is adar, adar, adar or in some places written hadar, 
hadar, hadar.
If you ask a turkey when Purim is, the turkey will answer Adar, Adar. 

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[ha-Safran] animal sound

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For a Thanksgiving library lesson, I need the sound a turkey makes in Hebrew. A 
rooster won't do.  I can't seem to find it anywhere.
I'm sure someone out there will have the answer in a flash.
TIA.
Aileen GrossbergJacobs LibraryOheb Shalom CongregationSouth Orange, NJ 
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Re: [ha-Safran] thoughts on "Let the celebration begin"

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When Let the Celebration Begin first came out there was a huge discussion about 
its appropriateness. Most Judaic children’s librarians had major problems with 
the book and the dissonance between the story and the illustrations. However, 
secular librarians and press seemed very positive about the book. I did not buy 
the book although I like Wild’s artwork and other books. The age range is also 
a problem.

At the time of the book’s publication, I was a school librarian. I did not buy 
the book for my school.

I haven’t seen the reprint but I am glad to hear that there is back matter 
explaining the rationale.

Aileen Grossberg
Lampert Library
Congregation Shomrei Emunah
Montclair, NJ

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We have that book and I have always found it weird and disturbing. Though I 
hear that it's done regularly in Israel, I'm generally uncomfortable with 
introducing Holocaust to very young children; how can you relate something so 
horrible without
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We have that book and I have always found it weird and disturbing. Though I 
hear that it's done regularly in Israel, I'm generally uncomfortable with 
introducing Holocaust to very young children; how can you relate something so 
horrible without either watering it down or terrifying them? The parents in our 
synagogue agree with me, so I keep those books (acquired before my time) in a 
spot away from the kids. They are listed in our online catalog, so if the 
parents want them, that's their business, but so far none have.

If you look through this Amazon listing, Publisher's Weekly found it 
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Our school library has just received a donation of a book called "A time for 
toys" by Margaret Wild - It has been more recently been published under the 
title "Let the Celebration begin". Though the front covers are different, the 
rest of the book is the same.  In view of lots of discussion about who should 
write Holocaust books, the softening of the horrors of the camps, and where the 
focusof such stories sit, I am curious to know how people feel about this book. 
 The illustrations (and narrative honestly) make me feel uncomfortable though I 
cannot explain why, and the more recent edition has a rationale and background 
in the back by the author and illustrator.  They talk about the sensitivity of 
the illustrations and storyline, but I am somewhat uncomfortable with the whole 
book.  I would appreciate others' thoughts and insights, and whether you have 
put it in your library.
Thank you
Karen Hering, MLIS
retired academic librarian
volunteer for a Jewish dayschool,
synagogue and archival libraries
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Re: [ha-Safran] Obsolete media in synagogue libraries

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 I've been at my current job for about 9 years. I've not yet had anyone borrow 
a VHS tape or even ask about them. The other day the synagogue's executive 
director just took them all including the furniture case that they were stored 
in and tossed the entire thing. 

I think that's basically the future for these collections even if there is 
good-or even-rare material. Most people don't have the equipment and are more 
likely to stream than insert a piece of plastic or cartridge into a machine.
We can't save everything and unless our libraries are archives and have 
unlimited space, de-accessing is the way to go.
On the other hand, other media such as books have longer lives since there is 
nothing between the user and the medium. This same ED  wants to get rid of all 
the "old" books- mostly religious reference books. So far I've been able to 
keep her hands off those.
Aileen GrossbergJacobs LibraryOheb Shalom CongregationSouth Orange, NJ
 
 
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Have you all tossed your VHS collections? I’ve kept ours because we still have 
equipment to play them. But really, is it past time to toss them? Any criteria 
for keeping some? People don’t even use DVDs or CDs anymore. In our large (22k 
items) collection we have lots of both. I’d be interested in hearing opinions 
and experience of others.
  Andrea Rapp, Isaac M.Wise Temple.
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Re: [ha-Safran] looking for a book title

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 Beth,
 I believe it's  Confessions of a Closet Catholic by Sarah Littman. And it did 
win the Sydney Taylor Award in 2005.

Aileen GrossbergLampert LibraryCongregation Shomrei EmunahMontclair, NJ
 
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I'm trying to track down a book title.the book was written several years back 
for middle grades about a girl who had a holocaust survivor grandmother . The 
girl was toying with the idea of converting to Christianity ( she had rosary 
beads). The book Had a cross on the cover. I'm quite sure it won a Sydney 
Taylor book award. It won the award the year the AJL conference was in 
Boston.Want to purchase this book for a reader. Thanks all for your help,Beth 
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[ha-Safran] pages needed

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Our new rabbi brought to my attention that Nehama Leibowitz,  Studies in 
Bereshit /Genesis, translated and adapted from the Hebrew by Aryeh Newman,  
fourth revised edition, World Zionist Organization, 1981. Is missing pages 
289-320.

I would be extremely grateful if someone could send me those pages so that I 
can make an insert to replace them... And she will be suitably impressed.

Thank you in advance.

Aileen Grossberg
Jacobs Library
Oheb Shalom Congregation
South Orange, NJ

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Re: [ha-Safran] Jewish Short Stories for grades 1 - 3

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 Also, The Hungry Clothes  compiled by Schram has some good stories.
An old classic but still valuable is Pessin's The Aleph-Bet Story Book.An 
excellent reference book for stories- especially thematic- is the Jewish Story 
Finder by Elswit
Aileen GrossbergLampert LibraryCongregation Shomrei Emunah
Montclair, NJ
 
 
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To: Janice Lieberman ; hasafran@lists.osu.edu 

Cc: Michelle Sandler 
Sent: Wed, Aug 25, 2021 2:17 pm
Subject: Re: [ha-Safran] Jewish Short Stories for grades 1 - 3

A few more additions to Janice’s wonderful list:The Brothers Shlemiel by Mark 
Binder (Chelm stories)Rachel Captures the Moon, Rachel’s Gift, and Rachel’s 
Library - all Chelm stories by Richard Ungar A Thousand and One Chicken by 
Seymour Rossel (Chelm) (and several more books by Rossel who is a great Chelm 
storyteller)Zlateh the Goat stories by I.B. SingerDoes God Have a Big Toe? 
Stories about the Stories in the Bible by Rabbi Marc GellmanGod’s Mailbox - 
More Stories about the Stories in the Bible by Rabbi Marc Gellman (Gellman 
stories may be out of print but still available on Amazon)
The Rabbi and the Twenty-nine Witches by Marilyn Hirsh - read at Halloween 
timeRaisel’s Riddle by Erica Silverman - read at Purim time, a Jewish 
Cinderella storyMichelle, please commend your teacher for her reading plan! 
Enjoy!Debbie Colodny


On Aug 25, 2021, at 12:06 AM, Janice Lieberman via Hasafran 
 wrote:
 I love sharing Jewish short stories with children! In addition to numerous 
picture books, there are some wonderful story collections. Here are some to get 
started with; not all of them will work well for the younger kids, but 
hopefully the teacher and kids will enjoy some of them!  
Chelm Stories, including but not limited to the following:   
   - Right Side Up: Adventures in Chelm by Eric A. Kimmel
   - The Jar of Fools: Eight Hanukkah Stories from Chelm by Eric A. Kimmel
   - The Silly World of Chelm: A Treasury of Jewish Wit and Whimsy by Zalman 
Goldstein
   - Chelm for the Holidays by Valerie Estelle Frankel
Other Story Collections:   
   - The Adventures of Hershel of Ostropol by Eric A. Kimmel
   - Brainteasers from Jewish Folklore by Rosalind Charney Kaye
   - Rachel the Clever and Other Jewish Folktales by Joseph Sherman
   - The Diamond Tree: Jewish Tales from Around the World by Howard Schwartz et 
al
   - While Standing on One Foot: Puzzle Stories and Wisdom Tales from the 
Jewish Tradition by Nina Jaffe
   - The Uninvited Guest and Other Jewish Holiday Tales by Nina Jaffe
   - My Grandmother's Stories by Adele Geras
   - Ten Traditional Jewish Children's Stories by Gloria Goldreich
Happy reading!Janice LiebermanHebrew Day School of Ann Arbor
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 I am looking for Jewish Short Stories for grades 1 - 3.  My Director of 
Education at my Reform Religious School in Southern California hired a new 
teacher.  She wants to read short stories to her students at the beginning and 
end of her classes.  I have about 800 Jewish Children's books in my 2,600 
volume collection but no idea what books contain short stories.  Does anyone 
have a bibliography of short stories?
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[ha-Safran] Sydney Taylor Manuscript Award

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There are only a few weeks left to submit manuscripts for the 2022 Sydney 
Taylor Manuscript Award. Manuscripts suitable for readers ages 8-13 by an 
unpublished writer and not currently under consideration by a publisher can be 
submitted through the AJL website. See the AJL website for specific 
requirements. Due to the religious holidays in September, the deadline for 
submission has been extended to October 3. Manuscripts by AJL members are 
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[ha-Safran] Manuscript Committee opening

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There is currently an opening on the Sydney Taylor Manuscript Award Committee. 
The Committee reviews unpublished manuscripts of Jewish literary fiction for 
ages 8-13 using a standard set of criteria. The winning manuscript (there is 
not always a winning manuscript) receives a cash prize. In the last few years 
several of the manuscripts have been published by both small presses and large 
publishing houses. The committee consists of 5 members plus a chairperson. The 
judging takes place in early winter after the December 31 deadline. For more 
details about the award visit the AJL website. The committee membership 
represents AJL's diverse geographical, philosophical, and professional 
diversity. Current members of another award committee are not eligible. If you 
are interested in serving on this committee (a five year term) please send me a 
resume and writing samples, preferably reviews of children's books.
 Please reply off list as soon as possible

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[ha-Safran] immigration question

[Aileen Grossberg via Hasafran]

Hello,great problem solvers,

I have a patron who is doing some genealogical research. He wants to know why 
people did not leave their countries. He is especially interested in Russia.

I know anecdotally what the reasons might be but can't find any substantial  
research articles as he requested.
Any suggestions?

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[ha-Safran] VHS needed

[Aileen Grossberg via Hasafran]

Does anyone have a copy of the video of The Cafeteria by Singer. World Cat 
seems to indicate two different ones; 1984 and 2000. 

It looks like it was never made into a DVD. The item is no longer available for 
purchase as far as I can tell.
Of course, I'd take it in any form.

If so, would you be willing to lend it to me for use in a class? 

TIA
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Re: [ha-Safran] Looking for specific Passover picture book

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 Eric Kimmel wrote When Mindy Saved Hanukkah about a tiny family who rescues 
the Hanukkah candle in the face of a big cat but Mindy is not a mouse. However, 
there is a grandfather and it's set in the Eldridge Street Synagogue. Great 
Story nut wrong holiday. You could probably adapt it for Passover.

Or it could be The Passover Mouse but there's no Mindy or synagogue, as I 
remember.

 Aileen GrossbergLampert LibraryMontclair, NJ
 
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Subject: [ha-Safran] Looking for specific Passover picture book

I want to find a book that I used to use as a script for play theater. I'm 
hoping someone out there in the world of children's Jewish picture books will 
know it.It takes place in a synagogue, I believe located on the Lower East Side 
of NY, where a family of (Jewish) mice live behind the wall. When the family 
realizes that there is chametz on the top shelf of the Aron HaKodesh, the girl 
mouse in the family is the heroine that outwits the synagogue cat, with the 
help and support of her grandfather, and gets the chametz. Does this ring any 
bells?
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Re: [ha-Safran] AJL News and Reviews - lastest issue is available!

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 Sally,
Wonderful issue!  Loved the interview with Jessica Meir.
Aileen Grossberg
 
 
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Subject: [ha-Safran] AJL News and Reviews - lastest issue is available!

Dear Safranim,
 AJL News and Reviews December/January issue is hot off  the presses

[Please remember, you must be logged in as a member to see current issues.] 
Some highlights you won't want to miss!
Our interview with NASA astronaut Jessica Meir!
The development of the  British Library's new exhibit - Hebrew Manuscripts: 
Journeys of the Written Word- as told by the lead curator!! 
TheThrill of Cataloging Hebrew Incunabula at the Library of Congress!
Reviews of the latest Jewish books for children, teens, adults!!! 
Can't access the newsletter? Please consider joining AJL...News and Reviews is 
just one of many benefits of membership. 
Kind regards, Sally Stieglitz 

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[ha-Safran] cataloging question

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Does anyone using Weine have Shlain 24/6: the power of unplugging one day a 
week.  I'm having a hard time deciding where to put the book.
TIA for the help
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Re: [ha-Safran] Trying to ID a kids book about a wedding

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It's probably Simon Boom Gives a Wedding by Yuri Suhl.

Aileen Grossberg
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This question was posed to AJL on our Facebook page. Does anyone know the 
answer?

"My daughter just got engaged and I'd like to send her a book I remember from 
at least 30 years ago--maybe much longer.
It's a children's book in which an eastern European Jew is trying to plan a 
wedding and gets input on what is the best thing to serve--pure spring water 
comes up as a good option because it's so good.
Does anyone know what I'm thinking of? Do you remember the author and title?"

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[ha-Safran] pages needed-THANKS!

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Librarians are the greatest! Less than 2 hours after I posted a request for 
some pages from Beginning Anew, I had multiple positive replies. My congregant 
will be overjoyed and AJL has indirectly enhanced our Rosh Hashanah services.

Thank you, thank you, thank you!
Shabbat shalom
Aileen Grossberg
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[ha-Safran] pages needed

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A congregant desperately needs pages from a book for a reading on Rosh 
Hashanah. Recordings are being done on Tuesday. Our copy is long overdue and I 
have no hopes of getting it back; local libraries have none, and there's not 
enough time to order.
If a generous librarian could send pages, it would be most appreciated. There 
are a lot, so I understand if it is impossible but I told her thast i'd try.
The book is Beginning Anew: a women's companion to the High Holidays by Reimer 
and Kates.
The pages are 127-201, but especially 127-145 and 174-200.
Thank you.
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[ha-Safran] Thank you!

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What a great conference. Thanks you to everyone who made it happen. I'm sure it 
wasn't easy and it was disappointing not to have th conference in Evanston. 

But though we lost some things, the gain seemed to be immense. So many more 
people were able to attend and the virtual platform allowed last minute 
additions to the program without scrambling for time and space.
And getting there was so easy- no delays and comfortable accommodations.
Aileen Grossberg

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[ha-Safran] Sydney Taylor Manuscript Award Competion Committee

[Aileen Grossberg via Hasafran]

There are two openings on the Manuscript Award Committee for the 2021 award 
year.

Members - also called judges- may serve a term of 5 years. Members read, 
evaluate and choose a manuscript from an unpublished author of middle grade 
(ages 8-13) literary fiction.

Members should belong to AJL, have experience with children’s literature, be 
comfortable writing detailed evaluations and  be able to meet deadlines.

Specific information about the award and its criteria are found on the AJL 
website.

Every attempt will be made to achieve a balanced committee.

Please send a resume and three writing samples (preferably reviews) to 

Aileen Grossberg
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Re: [ha-Safran] Please identify

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I believe it’s by Leonard Baskin from his Haggadah

Aileen Grossberg
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Congregation Shomrei Emunah
Montclair NJ

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> The artist who painted “Four Mothers” on this card. 
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Re: [ha-Safran] Suggestions for Cataloging a Nursery School Library

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I second the suggestion of OPALS. It’s also reasonably priced and the tech help 
is very responsive. It’s also pretty easy to learn.

Aileen Grossberg
Jacobs Library
Oheb Shalom Congregation
South Orange, NJ

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Behalf Of Maxine Wolfson via Hasafran
Sent: Friday, September 20, 2019 8:17 AM
To: Jacqueline Benefraim 
Cc: Hasafran 
Subject: Re: [ha-Safran] Suggestions for Cataloging a Nursery School Library

We have been using OPALs, if it is within your
budget. It will printout labels for the barcode,
card pocket,card (if you're using the latter two),
tell you when an item is overdue, creates reports
etc.

Maxine Wolfson  -  Rosen Library
Temple Emanu-El
99 Taft Street
Providence, RI 02906
401-331-1616 Ext 18
www.teprov.org<http://www.teprov.org/>


On Fri, Sep 20, 2019 at 2:38 AM Jacqueline Benefraim via Hasafran 
mailto:hasafran@lists.osu.edu>> wrote:
Shalom,

I posted this in the summer, but I got a limited response.

I've volunteered to help get my synagogue's library in order. There are two 
parts to the collections. The adult reference materials are held in the chapel 
and will be checked out on an honor system; the children's library is in a room 
that is being converted into an official library. Of course my synagogue will 
be joining AJL.

Another shul member who already works in a public school will be in charge of 
children's collection. She wanted to know what program works best for a 
collection of about 1,000 title. We want to be able to check out books using a 
scanner, so I'd also appreciate a suggestion as to what scanner you'd recommend.

Todah Rabbah and Shannah Tovah,

Jackie

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Jackie Ben-Efraim

"Although the books had changed, I the reader had not." Micha Yosef 
Berdichevsky 1865-1921

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[ha-Safran] Sydney Taylor Manuscript Competition

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Because of how Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur fall this year, the deadline for 
submissions to the Sydney Taylor Manuscript Competition has been extended to 
October 6. 
Details, requirements and forms are available on the AJL website.
Please spread the word to unpublished writers of literary fiction for ages 8 to 
13. 
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Re: [ha-Safran] Using microfiche in the 70s

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The better machines had printers attached. Unfortunately, the quality was often 
poor. The reference book you remember  was probably green bound  The Readers' 
Guide to Periodical Literature.

It certainly was a tedious process, but it did work.
Aileen GrossbergLampert LibraryCongregation Shomrei EmunahMontclair, NJ


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Subject: [ha-Safran] Using microfiche in the 70s

Hi Friends, 

I am trying to recall how we used microfiche before email. If someone in the 
1970s wanted to research newspapers what was the process? In my recollection it 
started with looking up the topic in a large reference book, locating the 
appropriate article and ordering the film from the research office in the 
library. What I don’t remember is how we made copies of the film from the 
reader. I’m working on a project and I want to be sure I am accurate. 
Thanks in advance for any help!
All best,Barbara Bietz


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Re: [ha-Safran] Fwd: information on automation

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I echo those sentiments. I use OPALS in two small libraries (about 5000 volumes 
each) and am very happy with it.
Aileen GrossbergLampert Library/ Congregation Shomrei Emunah/ Montclair, 
NJJacobs Library/ Oheb Shalom Congregation/ South Orange, NJ


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Subject: Re: [ha-Safran] Fwd: information on automation

#yiv4842019524 P {margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;}We are using OPALS. It is cost 
effective and has the capacity to include Hebrew characters in the 
catalogong.From: Hasafran 
 on behalf of Michelle 
Sandler via Hasafran 
Sent: Thursday, November 15, 2018 1:25 PM
To: Nancy Sack
Cc: hasaf...@lists.acs.ohio-state.edu
Subject: Re: [ha-Safran] Fwd: information on automation ResourceMate or Library 
World.
Michelle Sandler Librarian MLSBeth David Westminster California 

Sent from my iPod. Humorous or nonsensical autocorrects are a "feature".
On Nov 14, 2018, at 5:47 PM, Nancy Sack  wrote:


Greetings.
The question below came to AJL via the website. Please contact Wendy directly 
if you have any knowledge of library systems for small collections.
Thanks.
Nancy Sack
AJL Secretary


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| Date:  | Tue, 13 Nov 2018 12:03:31 -0500 (EST) |
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I am presently volunteering in my synagogue's library in Massachusetts.  We are 
looking into automating it and I was wondering if you had any companies that 
you can recommend.
thanks very much.
Wendy Lavenda-CarrollCape Cod Synagogue LibraryHyannis, MA

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Re: [ha-Safran] Younger Borrowers

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Well said, Rachel.
I do basically the same with a letter home, but I do make it clear that the 
parent is responsible for lost items. The Library can bill the parents as part 
of the regular billing procedure.
Because the library is not staffed a good part of the time, the preschool is 
the only part of the school that has regular check-out time. Everyone else is 
on the honor system.
I must say that the little kids -and their parents- are much more responsible 
about returning items than the grown-ups are.
Aileen GrossbergLampert LibraryCongregation Shomrei EmunahMontclair, NJ


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To: Lee Jaffe ;  

Sent: Sun, Oct 21, 2018 2:19 pm
Subject: Re: [ha-Safran] Younger Borrowers

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any school, synagogue or community center library that maintains a circulating 
children’s collection would create obstacles that would prevent children from 
checking out books.  Why do you need an OK from a responsible adult?  My 
children check out library books from their public school library and I have 
never been asked to provide consent.  It is part of the curriculum.  I would 
doubt that day school librarians require parental consent to use the school 
library. I’m not sure why a supplemental Hebrew School ay a synagogue (or JCC) 
should be viewed any differently.     As I wrote to Lee privately, children at 
our synagogue begin checking out books from the Library starting with the 
3-year-old preschool classes and continuing with all of the religious school 
classes PK-7th grade.  At the beginning of the school year we enter all of the 
students into our system. We also send home a letter to the parents, letting 
them know their children will be checking out books, explaining the library 
program, and inviting them to visit with their children to check out even more 
books.  During the 2017-2018 school year, religious school students checked out 
540 items and our preschool students checked out 911 items.  Over 98% were 
returned before the summer.  Close to 1500 hundred Jewish books went into 
Jewish homes – this is what we are all about.  I consider the loss of a couple 
dozen books each year the cost of doing business.  Moreover, most of the 
missing books are eventually found or returned.  (I also look at it as natural 
weeding!).      I really discourage you from creating lots of rules and 
policies.  It will just make more work for you and make the library less 
inviting, less accessible, and less used!    Feel free to contact me if anyone 
has any questions or wants to discuss further.  I am also happy to share our 
circulation policies.    Rachel Kamin, Director The Joseph and Mae Gray 
Cultural & Learning Center North Suburban Synagogue Beth El 847/926-7902 
orrka...@nssbethel.org   Office Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday 
9am-2pm and Wednesday 4-6 pm & Sunday 9am-12pm (when school is in session)    
From: Hasafran [mailto:hasafran-bounces+rkamin=nssbethel@lists.osu.edu]On 
Behalf Of Lee Jaffe via Hasafran
Sent: Saturday, October 20, 2018 6:56 PM
To:  

Subject: Re: [ha-Safran] Younger Borrowers    Per my earlier note to this list 
(copied below) I promised to summarize responses I received.  I heard from 
three colleagues, reporting their experience and opinions about adding younger 
borrowers to our temple library's lending service.    The responses were 
unanimous that we needed the ok of a responsible adult for accountability.      
Regarding a cut-off age for lending, their as a wide range of opinion. One 
library allows children as young as preschoolers to borrow books, while the 
others suggested 13 as the minimum age. In retrospect, I can see how libraries 
might differ on such points depending on their circumstances. Since our library 
is unstaffed most hours and we use a self-check system, we cannot expect 
younger children 

[ha-Safran] genealogy

[Aileen Grossberg via Hasafran]

I've been asked to provide some resources for a teacher in our religious 
school-grades 5-7- on genealogy. He also asked for material on Sephardic 
genealogy.


I have found almost nothing in print for the age group and online sources are 
pretty sophisticated.


Any ideas  would be helpful.
TIA


Aileen Grossberg
Librarian
Jacobs Library
Oheb Shalom Congregation
South Orange, NJ   
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[ha-Safran] Another question

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How much yogurt
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Re: [ha-Safran] Children's books

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I may be unorthodox but I classify picture books about holidays and Israel in 
with the non-fiction although the MARC record says fiction. Patrons-especially 
teachers or kids- browsing are more likely to find items if they are all 
together because they don't use the OPAC


Books that are just stories I classify as JE (to mimmic our public library) and 
file by author.


Of course some items are questionable . I use my judgement.


Aileen Grossberg
Lambert Library
Congregation Shomrei Emunah
Montclair, NJ







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Subject: [ha-Safran] Children's books





What is the best way to catalog children's preschool books?  By  Dewey? By 
alphabet? By topic?


Thanks for any suggestions ahead of time.


Katalin Radnay-Baltimore

JCC Library of Greater New Haven
203-494-5229

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[ha-Safran] Flood. Help!

[Aileen Grossberg]

This morning a water main in our building burst, flooding the carpeted library 
and other spaces. Fortunately, the building was occupied and I was in the 
library so the flooding was caught immediately. However, it took some time to 
find and shut off the main. Consequently there were several inches of water 
absorbed by the carpet and standing on the floor. From what I could se, the 
water did not come up to book level.


They have begun extracting water and have set up heavy duty dehumidifiers. 
Walls will have to be opened and replaced to prevent mold and the carpeting 
will have to be pulled up. Of course, all the bookcases will have to be 
detached from walls, emptied and books boxed.The restoration company that was 
called in said that all the ( custom made to fit the space, oak) bookcases  and 
other furniture (tables, chairs)would need to be trashed. 


Having gone through something similar to this about 12 years ago, I question 
this opinion.


What have other people's experiences been with using wooden bookcases that have 
stood in water for a day or two?


All I can see are $ which we don't have for similar quality replacement.


Any suggestions for vendors for replacements if we have to? The company we 
originally dealt with doesn't seem to be around anymore.


Aileen Grossberg
Lampert Library
Congregation Shomrei Emunah
Montclair, NJ


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[ha-Safran] Sydney Taylor Manuscript Award Committee

[Aileen Grossberg]

While, the Manuscript Committee is full for the next year, there will be 
openings on the committee beginning in June 2018. 


If you are  attending the New York City conference and are interested in 
finding out about this exciting committee that discovers new writers, please 
contact committee chair Aileen Grossberg  (aido...@aol.com) and we will set a 
time for a brief get-together perhaps late Monday morning.



Aileen Grossberg

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[ha-Safran] Sydney Taylor Manuscript Award Committee Opening

[Aileen Grossberg]

The Sydney Taylor Manuscript Award Committee will soon be starting to evaluate 
manuscripts for the 2018 award. 

We have an opening on the committee. Members read, evaluate, and choose a 
manuscript that fits the award’s criteria. For specific information on the 
Sydney Taylor Manuscript Award and criteria, please go to the AJL website. 

Committee members must be able to meet deadlines, have experience in evaluating 
books and be familiar with children’s literature although they need not be 
working in the field of children’s literature.

 If you are interested in choosing the next great  Jewish themed children’s 
book,  please send a resume and 2 writing samples to aido...@aol.com 

The committee is especially interested in members from the South and Midwest.

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Re: [ha-Safran] some new Passover picture books

[Aileen Grossberg]

Used it yesterday with a first grade class. Lots of opportunities for 
extensions. Kids liked book, too.
Aileen Grossberg 
Lampert  Library 


> On Apr 3, 2017, at 12:27 PM, Amy Turim <amytu...@rcn.com> wrote:
> 
> Fyi – I bought THE PASSOVER COWBOY for my synagogue library, and it’s a very 
> lovely book!  I tend to be not-thrilled with “NEW!” children’s books that 
> appear just before holidays, but this one is genuinely different and 
> interesting and beautifully illustrated.  I recommend it.
> Amy Turim
> Temple Emanuel
> Kensington, MD
>  
> From: Lisa Silverman [mailto:lisa.silver...@aju.edu] 
> Sent: Sunday, April 2, 2017 5:04 PM
> To: hasafran@lists.osu.edu
> Subject: [ha-Safran] some new Passover picture books
>  
> Hi all:
> Here are some of the newest children’s books for Passover, from the Jewish 
> Journal
>  
> http://jewishjournal.com/culture/religion/passover/217292/childrens-books-offer-new-ways-enjoy-holiday/
>  
>  
> 
> Lisa Silverman
> 
> Library Director, Burton Sperber Jewish Community Library
> 
> 
> 
> Address: 15600 Mulholland Drive, Los Angeles, California 90077
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Re: [ha-Safran] Questions for Jewish Librarians

[Aileen Grossberg]

It would be a wonderful accomplishment and help mightily when weeding older 
books from small libraries like mine. I am often hesitant about discarding 
older books which no longer have a place both in use, interest, or physical 
self space in my library but I would keep for historic reasons if they appeared 
to be  last copies.

Aileen Grossberg
Lambert Library
Congregation Shomrei Emunah
Montclair, NJ
and Jacobs Library
Oohed Shalom Congregation
South Orange, NJ






-Original Message-
From: Barbara Leff <byl...@me.com>
To: Toby Harris <thar...@tdhs-nw.org>
Cc: hasafran <hasaf...@lists.service.ohio-state.edu>; enidl <en...@aol.com>
Sent: Thu, Jan 5, 2017 8:15 pm
Subject: Re: [ha-Safran] Questions for Jewish Librarians



I had a similar idea about creating a database of Jewish resources way back in 
1980, when I was AJL President.  I invited colleagues from academic/archival 
libraries, synagogue/school/center libraries, Bureau of Jewish Education 
directors, Jewish publishers, and others.  We called the committee, “Creation 
of National Jewish Bibliographic Data Base.”   We discussed it for quite awhile 
via the U.S. mail.  (We didn’t have the luxury of the Internet or emails 
then!).  We met at national conventions and once even in my Library in Los 
Angeles.  It was of great interest.  I remember that we reached the point of 
discussing potential funding sources!


BUT, then, the 1982 Lebanon War occurred, and all funding priorities were for 
Israel's defenses, of course, and none for future resources.  I think I may 
still have the correspondence hard copies - but doubt that it would be of much 
use from 34 years ago.


I don’t recall hearing anything more about this idea, but I’m long retired from 
the AJL Board.  


I like to keep current - thus my joining this ha-Safran discussion.  I still 
think it's a very very worthwhile project and, with today’s technology, it 
seems very doable. 


Best of luck to you.
B’Shalom,
Barbara


Barbara Y. Leff, M.S.L.S.
President, Association of Jewish Libraries (AJL), 1980-1982
Library Director, Stephen S. Wise Temple, Los Angeles, 1969-1996.
Founder/Chair of national committee, "Creation of National Jewish Bibliographic 
Data Base," 1980-84.


Website Committee Chair, AJL of Southern California (www.AJLSC.org), 
2003-current
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On Jan 5, 2017, at 1:37 PM, Toby Harris <thar...@tdhs-nw.org> wrote:



Dear Martha:
 
I don’t know of one – other than Worldcat, which smaller Jewish libraries and 
maybe some academics aren’t members of.  Sounds like a great idea! 
 

Toby Harris, Librarian
Temple De Hirsch Sinai
206-693-3379 Seattle
425-559-2578  Bellevue
http://lib.tdhs-nw.org for library hours, programs and CATALOG 



 

From: Hasafran [mailto:hasafran-boun...@lists.osu.edu] On Behalf Of Martha 
McMahon
Sent: Thursday, January 5, 2017 11:00 AM
To: hasaf...@lists.service.ohio-state.edu
Cc: en...@aol.com
Subject: [ha-Safran] Questions for Jewish Librarians

 


A member of the board of the Jewish Virtual Library posed these questions if 
anyone can share their thoughts:
 

I wanted to know if
 

1. there is a website which combines all digital catalogues from Jewish 
libraries around the world, which would allow complex searches, such as "show 
me all books on Theodore Herzl's childhood within a 50 mile radius of Los 
Angeles" 

 

2. Would Jewish librarians want such a site constructed if not available?

 




 


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[ha-Safran] photo needed

[Aileen Grossberg]

Hi, all,


If you took a picture at the recent conference of Meira Drazin, winner of the 
Sydney Taylor Manuscript Award, please send it to me ASAP. Thanks!


Aileen Grossberg
Chair
Sydney Taylor Manuscript Awards Committee




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Re: [ha-Safran] Bookplates

[Aileen Grossberg]

Toby et al,


I only use bookplates when someone has either physically given a book ,requests 
a plate, or we have conducted a targeted fund raising opportunity (.e.g.when we 
purchased a full set of Talmud)


For general monetary donations to the library, we list them in our bulletin and 
I keep a record. I've not had any objections.


Unfortunately, I've never been able to get a children's birthday club or the 
like off the ground. If the library had such a thing, we would use plates in 
the books.


Sometimes when I need to put bookplates in items, I put them in basinal new 
books that are already in circulation. No one seems to mind.


Hope this helps.


Aileen Grossberg
Lambert Library
Congregation Shomrei Emunahy
Montclair, NJ


Aileen Grossberg



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Subject: [ha-Safran] Bookplates



Dear Synagogue Librarians:
 
I would like to hear thoughts on the value and continued usage of bookplates.  
We have two library donor funds here:  one adult and one children.  My 
children’s book purchases generally keep up with the number of donations and I 
add bookplates honoring the donors in whatever way they have requested.  The 
kids love seeing the names and we even have a bookplate contest here every 
year. However, I am about one year behind in adult books and this is because I 
don’t buy nearly as many adult books anymore. 
 
I am wondering if others are using bookplates for adult materials and if their 
bookbuying matches their number of donors.  I normally don’t include used 
donated books to the bookplate unless they ask for a bookplate specifically.  
Might the childrens’ library donors someday surpass the purchases as well?  How 
do we continue to honor memories, simchas and mitzvahs if our libraries are 
transforming and our print  collections getting smaller?  I often encourage 
people to purchase books from the wish list to give rather than money but this 
rarely happens – not that I’m swamped with monetary donations either.  I’m 
tempted to just stop adding adult bookplates and not worry about it.  ;)
 
Anybody else troubled with bookplate dilemmas?   Thanks!
 
Toby Harris,Librarian
Temple De Hirsch Sinai
206-693-3379 Seattle
425-559-2578  Bellevue
http://lib.tdhs-nw.org for library hours, programs and CATALOG
 

  
 
   
 

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[ha-Safran] titles needed

[Aileen Grossberg]

 Got a call from a grandmother who would like to suggest some reading to either 
her grandchild or her daughter. The other grandparents are very involved 
Christians and Jesus has been coming up in conversations at home. The 
father-not Jewish- is very supportive of raising the child Jewish and has 
bought in to religious school. He is not a practicing Christian. Daughter needs 
some help with Jesus issue.

Can anyone think of books explaining Jesus  for the child? 
For parents, I have Olitzky  How to raise a Jewish child. and some much 
older books. Any suggestions there for something contemporary?

Thanks in advance, book heroes.

Aileen Grossberg
Jacobs Library
Oheb Shalom Congregation
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[ha-Safran] sodom and Gomorrah

[Aileen Grossberg]

 Help! I've just been requested to do a library tie-in lesson with 3rd graders 
on Sodom and Gomorrah. I have Singer's The Wicked City but haven't found any 
other age appropriate resources. 

I rarely get stuck so any suggestions would be extremely helpful. Hasafran 
usually comes through with great ideas.

Thanks in advance.

Aileen Grossberg
Librarian
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Re: [ha-Safran] Why not add, or switch to, reviewing manuscripts? - attn. Heidi Estrin

[Aileen Grossberg]

Yoel,

I am chairperson of the Sydney Taylor Manuscript Award Competition. This annual 
competition is open to authors-unpublished in the genre of literary fiction for 
ages 8-13.

We evaluate manuscripts that are submitted to the committee. These manuscripts 
must adhere to a set of criteria that include literary excellence and Judaic 
relevance.

As part of the prize for winning the competition, the winning manuscript  is 
submitted to an experienced literary agent (a member of AJL) for an evaluation.

Many of the submitted manuscripts have been published. 

While there is no requirement on subject, many of the manuscripts deal with 
unique aspects of
the Holocaust: people , settings, or experiences that have not been treated in 
books for children.

However, most of the submissions are either only tangentially connected to or 
have nothing to do with the Holocaust or what I call the sacred H of Jewish 
children's books:  heroes, holidays and Holocaust.

Unfortunately, there doesn't seem to be a market for many if these worthy 
potential books.

I question if AJL can financially support a publishing program although the 
idea is certainly worthy.

Aileen Grossberg


> On Dec 8, 2015, at 8:09 AM, Yoel Sheridan <yoel...@inter.net.il> wrote:
> 
> Dear Heidi
>  
> Since writing to you about your podcast ‘Enough with the Holocaust Books’, 
> when I suggested that AJL could by-pass mainstream channels and offer reviews 
> of independently published books in subjects of their choice, I have had an 
> additional thought that I would like to share with you.
>  
> As you know only too well, the fast development of the digital age is forcing 
> libraries to face difficult decisions as to their future function in society 
> and sadly some libraries are even facing extinction. Libraries rely on 
> mainstream publishers who determine which book to publish, primarily by its 
> commercial value, and then determine its popularity by the extent of their 
> promotional activity. In these matters libraries exert little or no 
> influence.  
>  
> I venture to suggest that an organization of libraries such as AJL, could 
> exert its collective latent purchasing power on the publishing industry by 
> focusing on independent authors who are currently being wooed by the 
> print-on-demand and other publishers, who print, but often do not effectively 
> promote, the books they publish.
>  
> AJL could commission, and/or offer to review, manuscripts on subjects of 
> AJL’s choosing, giving a guarantee to purchase after publication (at a 
> discounted price) a pre-determined number of books (a reasonable print run?), 
> that meet pre-determined standards. Authors who will have that guarantee can 
> then either approach mainstream or other publishers with a guarantee of your 
> backing, or self-publish with extra confidence.
>  
> At the moment AJL provides a service of reviewing books and awarding authors 
> that have already been published. Why not add, or switch to, reviewing 
> manuscripts and so influence the nature and quality of the books on library 
> shelves?  Income can be generated by charging authors a reasonable review fee.
>  
> Libraries and authors are today, the two weakest links in the publishing 
> world. Joined together, the links will be exponentially stronger.
>  
> Just a thought! 
>  
> Shalom and best wishes
>   
> Yoel Sheridan
> Israel
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[ha-Safran] books to give away

[Aileen Grossberg]

 Dr. Michael Kogan, longtime professor of religion and Chairman of the 
Department of Religion and Philosophy at Montclair State University in 
Montclair, New Jersey is retiring and moving from the area. He has an extensive 
collection of books-thousands he says- on religion, many on Judaism. He is 
looking to find homes for these books. Our small synagogue library cannot take 
the collection as we have absolutely no space.

There is no list and Dr. Kogan does not use email except under duress.

So...if you are within driving distance and are interested in looking over his 
books SOON, please contact me and I will forward the information to Michael.

Aileen Grossberg
Lampert Library
Congregation Shomrei Emunah
Montclair, NJ 07042

 

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[ha-Safran] Shema

[Aileen Grossberg]

 Just found out I am participating in a family program on the Shema in just a 
couple of days. I know I'll be doing the storytelling part. Any ideas beyond 
The Bedtime Shema (which I think they have already experienced) or The Shema 
inthe Mezzuzah. Everything else I've found is too old for the preschool group.

I thought about oneness or bedtime rituals although this is a morning program.

Any ideas will be most welcome. Since this'll be my fifth library program this 
week, I'm kind of on overload.

Aileen Grossberg
Lampert Library
Comgregation Shomrei Emunah
Montclair, NJ
and Jacobs Library
Oheb Shalom Congregation
South Orange, NJ


 



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[ha-Safran] website

[Aileen Grossberg]

Is anyone else, besides me, having trouble getting into the website? I tried 
both Firefox and Explorer. Other sites are loading.
 
Aileen Grossberg
Lampert Library
Congregation Shomrei Emunah
Montclair, Nj
 

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Re: [ha-Safran] Source or citation for a Midrash

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Could it be this story of the Baal Shem Tov?

A Story

Whenever the Jews were threatened with disaster, the Baal Shem Tov would go to 
a certain place in the forest, light a fire, and say a special prayer. Always a 
miracle would occur, and the disaster would be averted.

In the later times when disaster threatened, the Maggid of Mezritch, his 
disciple, would go to the same place in the forest and say, Master of the 
Universe, I do not know how to light the fire, but I can say the prayer. And 
again the disaster would be averted.

Still later, his disciple, Moshe Leib of Sasov, would go to the same place in 
the forest and say, Lord of the World, I do not know how to light the fire or 
say the prayer, but I know the place and that must suffice. And it always did.

When Israel of Rizhyn needed intervention from heaven, he would say to G-d, I 
no longer know the place, nor how to light the fire, nor to say the prayer, but 
I can tell the story and that must suffice. . . . And it did.

Remember the story, tell it, pass it on.



found on www.jewishstorytelling.orghttp://www.jewishstorytelling.org

AileenGrossberg

Jacobs Library

Oheb Shalom Congregation

South Orange, NJ


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On Behalf Of ELEANOR TANDOWSKY
Sent: Sunday, February 02, 2014 12:11 AM
To: Hasafran@lists.service.ohio-state.edu
Subject: [ha-Safran] Source or citation for a Midrash

Our Rabbi gave a sermon this Shabbat about religious observances that continue  
even when Jews do not remember the place, the person (i.e., a Rabbi), or even 
the prayer that has been passed from one generation to another.  He thought it 
might be midrash about the Golem of Prague.  I do recall reading a story in 
which this happens, but could not find it in our Golem titles or Midrash 
collections.  Does this admittedly incomplete reference question ring bells for 
anyone?  Any clues or citations would be greatly appreciated.
   Eleanor Tandowsky
   Temple Beth Sholom-Slater Memorial Library
   San Leandro, California
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[ha-Safran] video

[Aileen Grossberg]

 Has anyone seen the video Jewish Soldiers in Blue and Gray? It's about the 
Civil War. A patron has asked for a recommendation. Thanks in advance.


Aileen Grossberg
Lampert Library
Congregation Shomrei Emunah
Montclair, NJ 07042

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Re: [ha-Safran] synagogue library budget question

[Aileen Grossberg]

Speaking only for myself, but probably this applies to many others, too, I have 
been the synagogue librarian for over 30(!) years. I have always paid full 
dues...no discounts for anything. Like Emily, I consider it a donation as we 
are very modest donors outside of dues.


Volunteers don't last long because they need rides to get to the library, they 
don't want to be there when I need them, they don't like the jobs that I need 
to have them do, or they want to get paid,  etc. Our library exists on 
donations only and those tend to be meager. I feel that the library is close to 
the last item on the list, if not the last. And BTW, when we redid our building 
a few years ago, the library was placed about as far away from activity as can 
be. What is front and center as one walks in the front door-the gift shop.




However, when people actually go to the library, they are pleasantly surprised 
by what we have.


I think we have been fighting this battle ever since I've been an AJL member. I 
wish I had a solution.


Aileen Grossberg


Lampert Library
Congregation Shomrei Emunah
Montclair, NJ 07042



-Original Message-
From: Andrea Rapp anrapp2...@yahoo.com
To: Hasafran hasaf...@lists.osu.edu
Sent: Mon, Feb 11, 2013 1:30 pm
Subject: Re: [ha-Safran] synagogue library budget question




Are those who run their synagogue libraries out of devotion and willingness to 
share their skills and are not paid a salary, charged temple membership?
  Andrea Rapp, Cincinnati

--- On Mon, 2/11/13, Emily Bergman emilyanneberg...@gmail.com wrote:


From: Emily Bergman emilyanneberg...@gmail.com
Subject: Re: [ha-Safran] synagogue library budget question
To: Amalia Warshenbrot amalia...@att.net
Cc: hasafran@lists.service.ohio-state.edu 
hasafran@lists.service.ohio-state.edu, Jay Jarvis, Beth El Media Center 
libr...@bethelhebrew.org, Heidi Estrin he...@cbiboca.org
Date: Monday, February 11, 2013, 12:17 PM


Before I took on the library, it was managed by an engineer, just because he 
loves the library.  Knowing I'm a librarian, he twisted my arm to take it 
on--18 years ago and counting.  If I weren't willing to do this, I suppose 
someone else who knows little to none about librarianship would do it.  I have 
met others like me at AJL meetings.  As I said, it's my donation to the temple, 
since we are not money donors.  They couldn't afford me.  I have advertised for 
someone to work in the library on Sunday mornings, and I can't find anyone 
Jewish willing to take the job, so I don't think I'm taking this job from 
anyone.  Emily


On Mon, Feb 11, 2013 at 8:26 AM, Amalia Warshenbrot amalia...@att.net wrote:


So here is the question. If the synagogue will not find a professional 
knowledgeable volunteers will they hire a librarian ? 
Are the volunteers taking jobs away from skilled knowledgeable people ?   
Amalia

Sent from my iPad

On Feb 11, 2013, at 12:31 AM, Emily Bergman emilyanneberg...@gmail.com wrote:



We also have no budget and are staffed by volunteers, including a librarian 
(me).  I do get donations, which is all the funding I have.  I am on an ALA 
book award committee, so in exchange for reading about 60 books a year for this 
committee, I get about 150 books for the temple library.  It's very time 
consuming work in exchange for a good adult book collection.


On the other hand, your salary is simply too little; that's less than I've paid 
college students to work in the library when I've had them.  What are teachers 
paid?  You should make at least as much as a teacher.  I am willing to do this 
for free as my donation to the temple, but I have a good-paying academic 
library job.  If this is your professional work, you need to be paid 
accordingly.  


Emily Bergman
Library Committee Chair
Temple Sinai
Glendale, CA


On Sun, Feb 10, 2013 at 5:38 PM, Jay Jarvis, Beth El Media Center 
libr...@bethelhebrew.org wrote:


We are trying to get enough funds, and then approval for our first part time 
library staff person. All of our funds are from donations with nothing coming 
from the general fund. We have 10 library volunteers including our librarian.  
I think the hard thing for all of us to take, is that Libraries are just not 
considered that important any more.  At Beth El we are working on programming 
to increase use of our very good Media Center (library), as we feel this will 
get us the support we need and deserve.
 
We have about 600 members, not that far off from 500.  Frankly, I am envious 
that Lynn has a temple budget for a library staff person.
 
Jay
 
E.J.Jarvis II, cochair
Library/ Lifelong Learning Center Committee
Beth El Hebrew Congregation
3830 Seminary Road
Alexandria, Virginia 22304
libr...@bethelhebrew.org
www.bethelhewbrew.org


  
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From:   Heidi Estrin   
  
To: hasafran@lists.service.ohio-state.edu   
  
Sent: Sunday, February 10, 2013 10:02   AM
  
Subject: [ha-Safran] synagogue library   budget question
  


  
  
I am posting

Re: [ha-Safran] synagogue library budget question

[Aileen Grossberg]

I, too, am a degreed profesisonal. I have had some mild success with getting 
more people to use the library by doing the following. Our library is in a back 
corner; few people go there, but we have a large reception area outside the 2nd 
floor sanctuary. I've set up a table with a revolving display of books. 
Congregants may borrow books from the display. People would never go to the 
library go to our branch and find some great reading.
One congregant said that he's reading fiction and never did before.


 To sign out on Shabbat, they find their names on the Rolodex and paper clip 
the book card to their name cards. Other times they can write their names on 
the cards.I then file the cards on Sunday or Monday. I, too, have no funds to 
computerize. When I think of all the time I've spent typing and filing, I 
cringe.


I also write an almost weekly column for our cyberletter. I highlight books 
that are related to the calendar, synagogue and world events, or just of 
interest.


I have gotten our teachers interested int he library's resources by doing 
storytimes for our preschool and trying to collaborate with the religious 
school teachers.




Of course, most of this would be impossible were I still working fulltime.


Still, despite a lot of effort and publicity, probably fewer than 15% of our 
congregation uses the library.


Aileen Grossberg
Lampert Library
Congregation Shomrei Emunah
Montclair, NJ







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From: Riva Berleant rberle...@roadrunner.com
To: hasafran hasaf...@lists.acs.ohio-state.edu
Sent: Mon, Feb 11, 2013 10:44 pm
Subject: Re: [ha-Safran] synagogue library budget question


Colleagues,
I have sad answers to some of the questions that have been on the list.
I run the library as a volunteer.  I'm professionally qualified.  I still pay my
synagogue dues.  If I didn't do it, no one would. The budget is minimal.  I
bring my own computer. We don't have the money to automate, so I am going
to use LibraryThing.  Any more questions?
   Meanwhile, I have one:  How can I get more people to use the
library?
   It's good to be part of the dedicated bunch.
Riva Berleant
Congregation Beth El
Bangor, ME



On Feb 11, 2013, at 12:56 PM, Andrea Rapp wrote:




Are those who run their synagogue libraries out of devotion and willingness to 
share their skills and are not paid a salary, charged temple membership?
  Andrea Rapp, Cincinnati

--- On Mon, 2/11/13, Emily Bergman emilyanneberg...@gmail.com wrote:


From: Emily Bergman emilyanneberg...@gmail.com
Subject: Re: [ha-Safran] synagogue library budget question
To: Amalia Warshenbrot amalia...@att.net
Cc: hasafran@lists.service.ohio-state.edu 
hasafran@lists.service.ohio-state.edu, Jay Jarvis, Beth El Media Center 
libr...@bethelhebrew.org, Heidi Estrin he...@cbiboca.org
Date: Monday, February 11, 2013, 12:17 PM


Before I took on the library, it was managed by an engineer, just because he 
loves the library.  Knowing I'm a librarian, he twisted my arm to take it 
on--18 years ago and counting.  If I weren't willing to do this, I suppose 
someone else who knows little to none about librarianship would do it.  I have 
met others like me at AJL meetings.  As I said, it's my donation to the temple, 
since we are not money donors.  They couldn't afford me.  I have advertised for 
someone to work in the library on Sunday mornings, and I can't find anyone 
Jewish willing to take the job, so I don't think I'm taking this job from 
anyone.  Emily


On Mon, Feb 11, 2013 at 8:26 AM, Amalia Warshenbrot amalia...@att.net wrote:


So here is the question. If the synagogue will not find a professional 
knowledgeable volunteers will they hire a librarian ? 
Are the volunteers taking jobs away from skilled knowledgeable people ?   
Amalia

Sent from my iPad

On Feb 11, 2013, at 12:31 AM, Emily Bergman emilyanneberg...@gmail.com wrote:



We also have no budget and are staffed by volunteers, including a librarian 
(me).  I do get donations, which is all the funding I have.  I am on an ALA 
book award committee, so in exchange for reading about 60 books a year for this 
committee, I get about 150 books for the temple library.  It's very time 
consuming work in exchange for a good adult book collection.


On the other hand, your salary is simply too little; that's less than I've paid 
college students to work in the library when I've had them.  What are teachers 
paid?  You should make at least as much as a teacher.  I am willing to do this 
for free as my donation to the temple, but I have a good-paying academic 
library job.  If this is your professional work, you need to be paid 
accordingly.  


Emily Bergman
Library Committee Chair
Temple Sinai
Glendale, CA


On Sun, Feb 10, 2013 at 5:38 PM, Jay Jarvis, Beth El Media Center 
libr...@bethelhebrew.org wrote:


We are trying to get enough funds, and then approval for our first part time 
library staff person. All of our funds are from donations with nothing coming 
from the general fund. We

[ha-Safran] Thanks for hallah stories

[Aileen Grossberg]

I knew I could count on you! Within 30 minutes I had enough suggestions for at 
least 2 storytimes. I ordered a few books and found a couple that I had 
forgotten about in my own library.

Of course, if the library were automated, I could have come up with some 
alternatives very quickly.

Now I just have to find out who borrowed our library's books without signing 
them out.



Aileen Grossberg
Lampert Library
Congregation Shomrei Emunah
Montclair, Nj
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[ha-Safran] hallah story

[Aileen Grossberg]

Help! Our education director just told me that on Sunday I will be 
participating in a hallah making workshop for ages 2-8. Unfortunately, I don't 
have anything on the shelf. Not checked out , just missing.

Any ideas about books/stories that I can do in a hurry? Very busy week and not 
lots of time to prepare.



Aileen Grossberg
Lampert Library
Congregation Shomrei Emunah
Montclair, NJ
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[ha-Safran] videotapes

[Aileen Grossberg]

I knew the day would come. Our religious school just cleaned out the closet and 
dumped several bags/boxes of VHS tapes in the library. Some have worthwhile 
content. 

Is there anything I can do with them besides throwing them out or unwinding and 
using for Sukkah decorations?

Aileen Grossberg
Lampert Library
Congregation Shomrei Emunah
Montclair, NJ




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Re: [ha-Safran] I have some old Jewish books. What can I do with them?

[Aileen Grossberg]

Well said. In addition, small synagogue libraries like mine  tend to become  
the repositories of many donated books that should really be trashed (yellowed, 
water damaged, terribly outdated, etc) but people feel that they just can't 
throw out a book and leave it to the library to do so. I've often found 
shopping bags of books dropped off anonymously despite my policy of requesting 
a list of titles. Usually the books all end up either in the trash or being 
donated to one of the  booksales run by local nonprofits. It's really time 
consuming for a volunteer librarian to have to cull through this stuff in hopes 
of finding one or two good donations.


Aileen Grossberg
Lampert Library
Congregation Shomrei Emunah
Montclair, NJ





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From: Deborah Stern dst...@rrc.edu
To: Hasafran Hasafran@lists.service.ohio-state.edu
Sent: Wed, Aug 1, 2012 11:37 am
Subject: Re: [ha-Safran] I have some old Jewish books. What can I do with 
them?



Unfortunately in smaller libraries, including many synagogue libraries, the 
items we are offered are not of the caliber that Yaffa and Zachary mention and 
I have found people will not comply when I ask them for a list of the books. A 
few have actually photographed the books, which does help. And libraries like 
mine and SSC libraries are not set up to deal with rare materials or ephemera, 
and it’s not our mission to collect such materials. 
 
I also run a continuous book sale, but in the end if the books don’t sell then 
we’ve taken the responsibility to dispose of them. So it’s often a fine 
balancing act regarding donations.
 

Debbie Stern, Library Director
Mordecai M. Kaplan Library
Reconstructionist Rabbinical College
 

 

From: hasafran-boun...@lists.service.ohio-state.edu 
[mailto:hasafran-boun...@lists.service.ohio-state.edu] On Behalf Of Weisman, 
Yaffa
Sent: Tuesday, July 31, 2012 7:17 PM
To: Zachary M Baker; Hasafran@lists.service.ohio-state.edu
Subject: Re: [ha-Safran] I have some old Jewish books. What can I do with 
them?

 
To second Zachary’s approach:
I spent a 3 months sabbatical last spring going over 18,000 items offered by an 
executor of a secular Jewish scholar’s library, who’s main interest was 
political science. Turns out that his father (New York, Portland, Toronto and 
Santa Monica) and grandfather (Lithuania) were scholar rabbis, avid readers and 
activists in the Jewish community – and he had their libraries as well. I ended 
up adding no more than 300 BOOKS to our collection, but the EPHEMERA that 
reflected Jewish life in their communities was priceless and was placed in the 
rare and special collections of our library.
And feeding the nosey treasure hunter in me is an added bonus…
 

Dr. Yaffa Weisman, Director
The Frances-Henry Library
Adjunct Associate Professor
HUC-JIR
Jack H. Skirball Los Angeles Campus
www.huc.edu/libraries/la
 
213-765-2170

 

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[mailto:hasafran-boun...@lists.service.ohio-state.edu] On Behalf Of Zachary M 
Baker
Sent: Tuesday, July 31, 2012 1:47 PM
To: Hasafran@lists.service.ohio-state.edu
Subject: [ha-Safran] I have some old Jewish books. What can I do with them?

 

My instinct is to resist these types of invitations, but (to quote the old New 
York State Lottery slogan) hey, you never know.  We certainly don't want to 
accumulate massive numbers of duplicates that become _our_ problem (or Gifts 
and Exchanges' problem), instead of the donor's.  On the other hand, if donors 
can provide lists that we can select from, that is helpful.  (One of the first 
questions I ask, when offered a book donation, is, May we be selective?)

Or, if we have a sense that the donor had intellectual interests that might 
result in significant additions to our research collections, by all means let's 
pursue the matter.  My favorite example involved the library of a deceased 
scholar of Hungarian Jewry, whose books on the subject greatly enriched the 
holdings of the YIVO Library.  I enjoyed meeting and chatting with the late 
scholar's widow (an artist) as well.

And sometimes one encounters unexpected -- and welcome -- surprises.  A couple 
of years ago an acquaintance invited me to look over her father's books.  He 
had died a year or so earlier and the daughter was cleaning out his house.  I 
went there with not very high expectations and indeed the Judaica books on the 
living-room shelves were fairly slim pickings.  But then I went into the garage 
and encountered a treasure trove of gray literature:  vintage publications -- 
in Hebrew and English -- devoted to soil science, agricultural development, and 
water resources in Israel in the 1950s and early 1960s.  This is precisely the 
sort of special collections material that we are collecting at Stanford.  The 
1950s-era Israeli children's magazines were a bonus.  (My acquaintance's father 
had trained as a soil scientist and lived with his family on an Israeli kibbutz 
back then.)

Hey, you never know

Re: [ha-Safran] Re I have some old Jewish Books

[Aileen Grossberg]

Of course, we are always kind, courteous and respectful but tere is a lot of 
junk that comes our way and sometimes there is a treasure which is one reason 
not to decline donations. And it takes a lot of time to go through the bags and 
boxes.

Unfortunately,however,  I am finding that we are getting fewer and fewer loved 
one's treasured volumes and more and more I'm downsizing and I just can't 
throw out these old novels, outdated  textbooks, torn kids' books, unattractive 
Hebrew School books, etc. Reminds me of when I took over a public school 
library some 20 years ago and found that not only had man not yet reached the 
moon but Hawaii and Alaska hadn't yet become states. 

Aileen Grossberg
Lampert Library
Congregation Shomrei Emunah
Montclair, Nj

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I generally accept most offered donations for a number of reasons.  There is 
the you never know factor, already mentioned.  My main consideration is 
public relations to both congregants and those who are not affiliated.  I am 
also careful to mention our acquisitions policy and that the books, if 
duplicates or unsuitable for the collection, will be offered first to our 
rabbis and staff and then donated elsewhere.  Because our  institution is well 
known and may be the only Jewish venue someone knows, my goal is to be as 
courteous and empathetic as I can, especially with someone who is looking for a 
home for a loved one's treasured volumes.


Liza Stabler


Elizabeth F. Stabler
Librarian,
 Stettenheim Library
Temple Emanu-El
New York, NY





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Re: [ha-Safran] EJ 2nd edition

[Aileen Grossberg]

I bought EJ2 when it first came out. It was a stretch for my very small 
donations only budget. Was it worth it? Probably not. Patrons haven't used the 
set extensively. Frequently we refer to EJ1 also especially for illustrative 
material. If you have a very active library, the purchase may make sense 
especially if you have online access also but for a small , not too busy 
library, save your money (until the deal is a real bargain), use the internet 
and the earlier edition.


Aileen Grossberg

Lampert Library


Congregation Shomrei Emunah
Montclair, NJ



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Sent: Wed, Jul 18, 2012 1:53 pm
Subject: [ha-Safran] EJ 2nd edition


Collective wisdom (I really do love how that describes this group),

I just received an e-mail offering the 2nd edition of Encyclopedia 
Judaica for $995. Clearly a bargain over the list price. My question 
is to those of you who purchased this, especially synagogue 
libraries. Do you feel that it's been a worthwhile purchase?  Would 
you recommend buying it?

Thanks in advance,
Amy Graham



Amy Wissoker Graham
Ray Doblitz Memorial Library
Congregation Ohev Shalom
Wallingford, PA
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Re: [ha-Safran] Educational media

[Aileen Grossberg]

Unfortunately non of the educational staff expressed interest so I ended up 
tossing filmstrips (and video tapes) in both the synagogue and public school. I 
do think even this outmoded technology has its advantages: being able to make 
an image as large as the space permits, being able to show details because the 
image is large, being able to stop and concentrate on one frame. Though it's 
been some years since I used a filmstrip, there was a certain magic for young 
children in the darkening of the room and then suddenly a picture appeared. I 
guess it was the novelty of something they had not seen before as we used 
filmstrips long after they had been replaced by tapes and then discs.


Maybe you can find a place for them in an institution that has not been able to 
upgrade its technology.



Aileen Grossberg

Lampert Library


Congregation Shomrei Emunah
Montclair, NJ



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What have you all done w/ educational filmstrips and slide sets?
Toss them?  Convert them? Just save them?
 
 Andrea Rapp
 Wise Temple, Cincinnati Ohio


 
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[ha-Safran] Sydney Taylor Manuscript Award

[Aileen Grossberg]

The Sydney Taylor Manuscript Award Competition Committee has been deliberating 
for some days and has finally  reached a decision about the 2012 award. The 
Committee felt that, while the crop of manuscripts was interesting and each had 
some merit, none adequately met the competition's criteria. Consequently, no 
award will be given this year.


However, 4 manuscripts were selected as Manuscripts of Merit. Each author will 
receive a certificate and the titles will be listed on the website.



Look for more details about the manuscripts, the authors and the process in the 
next AJL Newsletter.


Aileen Grossberg
Chair
Sydney Taylor Manuscript Award Competition
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