[ha-Safran] interested in this old book?

[Amy Turim via Hasafran]

Our new Rabbi is offering me books as he moves into his office, and this
gem isn’t for me, but perhaps it’s for someone:



Souvenir of the Jewish Women’s Congress held under the Auspices of the
World’s Parliament of Religions

A Collection of the

PRINCIPAL MELODIES OF THE SYNAGOGUE FROM THE EARLIEST TIME TO THE PRESENT

Compiled by The Rev. Alois Kaiser, cantor of Oheb Shalom Cong., Baltimore

and The Rev. WM. Sparger, Cantor of Temple Emanue-El, New York.

Chicago: T. Rubovits, Publisher. 1893



It’s a Hardback, clothbound, with an elegant gold imprint on the front
cover: “Songs of Zion Souvenir of the Jewish Women’s Congress”

Is anybody interested?  Please contact me off-list:
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[ha-Safran] a very basic query

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Almost embarrassed to ask…. Is there a reason to keep the check-out cards –
that is, the only version of a  list -- of the books that have been culled
from our synagogue library collection?  They are in NO order, and they are
crammed into two overflowing shoeboxes. I’m about to need a third box and
frankly, would like to toss them, but the former archivist in me is
concerned.

Is this a dilemma, or should I simply recycle?



Thanks very much for guidance on this.



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[ha-Safran] the librarian's dilemma

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Dear colleagues.



My problem is not unique, but I’m stumped and am reaching out for your
assistance for any who can help.



My library has good coverage of Sholom Aleichem: a few different “Best ofs”
, a Treasury, and many story collections.  MOST have never been borrowed,
and I see that the most recently checked out book was in 2007!  I serve a
Reform Temple community, including a religious school, and a pre-school. We
are not an archive – and I am generally clear-eyed about pulling books that
are past their prime in terms of interest. Clearly, it’s time to
significantly cut back, but WHICH ARE WORTH KEEPING?  I am no Aleichem
aficionado, but I do feel a responsibility to keep his name alive in the
library by having one or two of his works on the shelf.



Thank you for your help; I welcome any suggestions!



Amy Turim

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[ha-Safran] who wants this book??

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I’ve found a 1958 green, clothbound edition (9.5 X 7.25”) of
*ALL-IN-THE-FAMILY-UPTOWN
*by Sydney Taylor, with Mary Stevens’ illustrations.



It’s taped up around the edges, stained and worn, and NOT in library-ready
condition, but I absolutely can’t toss it, and I wonder if there is a
Sydney Taylor or children’s book collector among our ranks who would be
glad to have this worn-out beauty?



I’ll gladly pay for shipping to a happy home…  Please respond to me
off-list.



Amy Turim

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[ha-Safran] ISO the right call number

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Surely this 2017 book lives in many of your libraries:  *SURVIVOR CAFÉ; THE
Legacy of Trauma and the Labyrinth of Memory* by Elizabeth Rosner. Highly
praised, a Finalist for the National Jewish Book Award, and I can’t figure
out how to catalog it using the Weine Classification Scheme!
Unfortunately, Weine doesn’t list Trauma, Memory, or Collective Memory in
the Relative Index, and any of those would be useful in classifying this
book.



I’m stumped, and would prefer not to revert to shelving the book in the
Holocaust section because it’s broader than that.  I reach out to you for
HELP!



With appreciation,

Amy Turim

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[ha-Safran] new book for children, RIDE HIGH WITH THE WAVE, by Sharon Solomon

[Amy Turim]

(I am happy to post this announcement of a new title by my friend, Sharon
Solomon

Amy Turim,

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What do kids do these days when their sports events conflict with family
cultural and religious activities? Eleven-year-old backstroke rivals Ted
Richman and Hiro Kojima find themselves facing this problem in my book *Ride
High with the Wave.  *

On Saturdays Hiro goes to Japanese School and Ted attends Sabbath services
with his family. The two boys join forces to get the swim meets changed to
Sundays. With advice from their grandparents in the form of Yiddish and
Japanese proverbs, Hiro and Ted form strategies to make this change happen.
Will they succeed? Will they resolve their rivalry?

*Ride High With the Wave *is a middle grade novel for ages 8-12. It deals
with a real-life situation children and families face today. The reader
will experience Japanese and Jewish holidays and traditions and swim meets
as Hiro and Ted continue their efforts. This book focuses on competition
and the clash of priorities in our society. This realistic fiction novel is
both multicultural and multigenerational and takes place in Pittsburgh.



I am the author of eight published children’s books as listed on my website
www.sharonsbooks.net. I was born in Pittsburgh and grew up in McKeesport. *Ride
High With The Wave *would be a great addition to the children’s collection
of your library.



Sincerely,

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[ha-Safran] historic Arthur Szyk haggadah -- AVAILABLE!

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I’ve received a donation of THE HAGGADAH, executed by Arthur Szyk, edited
by Cecil Roth. Publ;ished in Israel in 1957, it’s in Very Good condition,
cloth/hardbound in deep blue velvet, in a matching cloth/hardboard and
velvet box.



I already have a copy in my collection, and highly recommend this if you
DON’T have one – the illustrations and calligraphy are stunning; it makes a
beautiful display at Pesach.



I offer this item FREE; I would appreciate reimbursement for shipping costs.



Please contact me off-list:  libr...@templeemanuelmd.org  Subject:  SZYK
HAGGADAH.



Best,

Amy Turim

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Re: [ha-Safran] graphic "novel": PICTURE STORIEW FROM THE BIBLE

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In recent weeks we’ve had some spirited discussion about graphic novels,
and I had asked for recommendations.  One title that came pretty well
recommended (and so I bought it) was “PICTURE STORIES FROM THE BIBLE, The
Old Testament in full-color comic-strip form,” edited by M.C. Gaines.  I am
writing today to provide my  – and my Education Director’s – strong
reactions.



I think this one is pretty terrible. The drawings as well as the writing
are outdated; it’s essentially an unaltered reproduction of the original
1943 publication. I don’t want to spend time listing what I see as
inappropriate or obsolete, but I do want to caution against ordering this
book without first taking a good look at it online.

(In the meantime, I’m ditching my brand new copy, so, is anyone interested?
I’ll happily give it to you -- all I ask is the cost of shipping.)



Chag Pesach Sameach –

Amy Turim

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[ha-Safran] FOLLOWUP RE: my search for good "graphic novels"

[Amy Turim]

Hello All ---  I was asked to report the responses to my original query
(see below), and  I received *one* strong recommendation:  *PICTURE STORIES
FROM THE BIBLE; The Old Testament in full-color comic-strip form*, edited
by M.C. Gaines.

I did purchase it but now that I have it in hand I am troubled by the
content and the presentation. Originally published in 1943, the copyright
was renewed in 1970 and 1979. If you see it  on Amazon, many of the
comments are from adults who are thrilled to see the book they remember
from childhood. “Endorsed By Clergy Of All Faiths.”  Extremely “old school”
, this really does look like a bound comic-book.  While colorful and
action-packed, the drawings are old-fashioned and static, very different
from what we see in contemporary graphic novels. The Editorial Advisory
Council dates back to the original publication date (1943) and clearly
reflects those times – among other things, of the ten Advisors, none are
women.

On the other hand, this volume is inclusive and may be the only way some
children will learn the material. The librarian who recommended the book
told me that boys love it!

So, there you have it. Not my cup of tea, but maybe that’s just me.



Amy Turim

Librarian, Temple Emanuel

Kensington, MD







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On a related topic, does anyone have recommendations for other graphic
“novels” along the lines of the Rabbi Harveys?  They continue to be such a
big hit with boys who are usually non-readers, and I’d love to be able to
offer something as a natural follow-up to the series. The Hereville books
are great for girls, but not so inviting to boys.  Suggestions?



Amy Turim

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Re: [ha-Safran] Updating our children's biography collection

[Amy Turim]

Friends: I was asked to post the responses to my list-query:

*Does anyone have recommendations for other graphic “novels” along the
lines of the Rabbi Harvey series?  They continue to be such a big hit with
boys who are usually non-readers, and I’d love to be able to offer
additional options. The Hereville books are great for girls, but not so
inviting to boys.  Suggestions?*



*I received ONE response, from L Lisa Silverman, Library Director, Burton
Sperber Jewish Community Library, Los Angeles:*

*This is a super old book, but boys really like it:*

*https://smile.amazon.com/Picture-Stories-Bible-Full-Color-Comic-Strip/dp/0934386013/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8=1516141593=8-1=picture+stories+from+the+bible
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I suggest that any other recommendations be posted to the list – LOTS of us
are looking for books in this category!

Thanks to all – especially Lisa!



Amy Turiim

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[ha-Safran] asking about a movie

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I’m wondering if any synagogue libraries carry the DVD titled *DEFAMATION*
by Yoav Shamir?  One of our Religious School teachers would like me to
purchase it so he can show it to his class, and I wanted to check in with
other libraries. It’s about Anti-Semitism and I wonder if it’s appropriate
for 7th graders.  (I’m sometimes surprised at what teachers think their
students are ready for. Most often I see the discrepancy with Holocaust
material.)

Thoughts? Suggestions?

Thanks for any input.



Amy Turim

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Re: [ha-Safran] Israeli bios for elementary school

[Amy Turim]

Thank you, Diane, for adding some support to my comments. (Yes, I, too, 
remember when teachers assigned biographies, and I think if we had GOOD ones we 
would at least be able to enthusiastically recommend them.)

I also wondered about some kind of incentive from AJL… perhaps setting up an 
AJL Grant for New Biography to support a writer(s)?  Or maybe your idea of 
working with a publisher is more practical.



Other thoughts?



Amy



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I agree with Amy that the lack of bios about famous Israelis is very 
troublesome. As for them not being checked out, once upon a time teachers used 
to assign the reading of biographies as an assignment.



I do think the lack of information is something we as an organization should 
think about trying to remedy.



Could we approach a Jewish publisher with the idea of creating such a series 
and assure them that as librarians we would purchase them?



Alternately, would an organization like Avi Chai or a Board of Jewish Education 
consider funding authors to produce such products?



Diane Romm



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Re: [ha-Safran] Israeli bios for elementary school

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 This topic really strikes a nerve with me.  There aren’t enough thoughtful, 
challenging & engaging biographies of prominent Jews -- not just Israelis -- 
for late elementary and middle school readers, and our students are suffering 
for this lack of information.  History is one boring slog of facts without 
people’s personalities and stories.  I’ve culled many YA biographies from my 
library – and I’m sure I’m not alone.  Old and dry and dated, not a one had 
been checked out since the mid-1970s.



Debbie Levy’s I DISSENT; RUTH BADER GINSBURG MAKES HER MARK is a wonderful book 
for younger students; I’d really like to see fleshed-out serious biographies of 
other important historical figures such as Golda Meir, Moses Montefiore, 
Lillian Wald, Simon Wiesenthal. Awareness of this legacy -- so critical to 
understanding the historical significance of Jews in today’s world -- is 
diminishing with each generation.



(If this feels like overstatement, try asking the average religious school 
student what s/he knows about the people I listed above.)



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[ha-Safran] ISO short films for students

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I am looking for short film titles -- available in DVD format -- for
children (grades 3-6) on an wide variety of Jewish-related topics. I’m
trying to gather a collection that can be shown to students, and most are
just too long; I’m hoping for 15-60 minutes, maximum.  These can be
animated, musical, humorous, or on serious subjects. Any and all
suggestions are appreciated!

Amy Turim

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[ha-Safran] FW: What does a rabbi do, book for children?

[Amy Turim]

This is a great query, Ann.  A book waiting to be written!



Amy Turim

Temple Emanuel

Kensington, MD



From: Ann Abrams [mailto:aabr...@tisrael.org]
Sent: Friday, November 3, 2017 11:35 AM
To: Hasafran <hasafran@lists.osu.edu>
Subject: [ha-Safran] What does a rabbi do, book for children?



Dear safranim,

I just got a request, that pointed, I think, to a subject not yet well covered 
in our literature:

A woman called looking for a book about rabbis - and what they do - for her 9 
year old grandson who has declared he wants to become a rabbi!

Of course, I immediately thought of the wonderful Ima on the Bimah.

And, Rabbis : the many faces of Judaism : 100 unexpected photographs of rabbis 
with essays in their own words,  could be suitable for this particular child.





And, yes, there are many other biographies of rabbis geared for children, like 
Or Rose's biography of Heschel.  .  And the wonderful Rabbi Rocketpower series 
by Rabbi Susan Abramson, and the Rabbi Harvey series.



But, a non-fiction book, similar to Sofer and A Torah is Written, about a rabbi 
instead of a scribe?  And, not just one page in a book about synagogues.



Any leads would be appreciated.



Thank you,



And, may you have a Shabbat filled with Shalom,



Ann



Ann Abrams, Librarian
Dr. Arnold L. Segel Library Center

Temple Israel
477 Longwood Avenue
Boston, MA 02215





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www.tisrael.org <http://www.tisrael.org>
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Check out our library catalog:  http://library.tisrael.org

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vulnerable members.
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[ha-Safran] FW: Synagogue Librarian Wages

[Amy Turim]

I agree with Rachel on this. As a synagogue librarian I negotiated my salary 
based on a wide swath of municipal librarians’ wages, because so many of the 
synagogue librarians are still volunteers. In addition, religious school 
teacher salaries often vary widely based on education and length of service.



It can come down to how much your particular institution truly values your 
contribution, and the more support  you can gather from your constituency, the 
stronger your position. At the start of every year I send a short email to the 
Temple Board with a list of books in our collection that may be useful and 
interesting to them (INSPIRED JEWISH LEADERSHIP, MORE THAN MANAGING; The 
Relentless Pursuit of Effective Jewish Leadership, et al.), our Rabbi happens 
to be a great reader, and I really try to make the library a presence in the 
synagogue.



Amy Turim

Temple Emanuel

Kensington, MD



From: Rachel Kamin [mailto:rka...@nssbethel.org]
Sent: Thursday, October 26, 2017 12:18 PM
To: Lisa Silverman <lisa.silver...@aju.edu>; Daniel Stuhlman 
<dstuhl...@gmail.com>; Hasafran@lists.osu.edu; sara.arnol...@gmail.com
Subject: Re: [ha-Safran] Synagogue Librarian Wages



I would also recommend investigating the salaries of similarly credentials 
librarians in your local public library and school library system.

I have always used these numbers to negotiate my salary.



Rachel Kamin, Director

The Joseph and Mae Gray Cultural & Learning Center

North Suburban Synagogue Beth El

847/926-7902 or rka...@nssbethel.org <blocked::mailto:rka...@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-boun...@lists.osu.edu] On Behalf Of Lisa 
Silverman
Sent: Wednesday, October 25, 2017 7:10 PM
To: Daniel Stuhlman <dstuhl...@gmail.com <mailto:dstuhl...@gmail.com> >; 
Hasafran@lists.osu.edu <mailto:Hasafran@lists.osu.edu> ; 
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Subject: Re: [ha-Safran] Synagogue Librarian Wages



I agree that the easiest thing to use as comparison is the salaries for 
teachers--use the teachers of religious school if you don’t have a day school.  
The librarian should be considered a staff educator in the same way and the 
salaries per hour should be equal unless they authorize higher salaries for 
specific teaching degrees, etc.



Lisa Silverman

Library Director, Burton Sperber Jewish Community Library



Address: 15600 Mulholland Drive, Los Angeles, California 90077
Phone: (310) 440-1264
Email: lisa.silver...@aju.edu <mailto:lisa.silver...@aju.edu>

Website: http://library.aju.edu <http://library.aju.edu/>



From: Hasafran [mailto:hasafran-boun...@lists.osu.edu] On Behalf Of Daniel 
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Sent: Wednesday, October 25, 2017 6:21 AM
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Subject: Re: [ha-Safran] Synagogue Librarian Wages



Look at the salaries of teachers in the school.  The librarian should have an 
equivalent salary. For example:  if a full-time teacher earns $60,000 a year, 
the librarian salary should be at least $30 / hour.  It is better to have a 
yearly salary than an hourly rate.

DS





On Tue, Oct 24, 2017 at 8:34 PM, Sara Lesley Arnold <sara.arnol...@gmail.com 
<mailto:sara.arnol...@gmail.com> > wrote:

For those of you who work in a synagogue library, do you mind sharing a 
ballpark or specific number in terms of your wages or salary? I understand if 
you'd like it to remain private, but a fellow Jewish book-lover would really 
appreciate any help!



I am so lucky to have the opportunity to be hired for the position for which I 
had been volunteering! The board is asking for a number and I want to give them 
some comparable wages.



Thanks so much for your help!



Sara Lesley Arnold

Children's Librarian

Wiggin Memorial Library

10 Bunker Hill Ave

Stratham, NH 03885



(603) 772-4346 <tel:(603)%20772-4346>



Wiggin Memorial Library Website <http://library.strathamnh.gov/>

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

[Amy Turim]

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-of
fer-new-ways-enjoy-holiday/

 

 



Lisa Silverman

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Phone: (310) 440-1264
Email: lisa.silver...@aju.edu <mailto:lisa.silver...@aju.edu> 

Website: http://library.aju.edu <http://library.aju.edu/> 

 



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Re: [ha-Safran] Important event

[Amy Turim]

I agree with Toby - I hope this discussion will be made available for all to
hear/read!

 

Thanks,

Amy

Temple Emanuel

Kensington, MD

 

From: Toby Harris [mailto:thar...@tdhs-nw.org] 
Sent: Thursday, January 26, 2017 3:25 PM
To: hasafran 
Subject: [ha-Safran] Important event

 

Dear Friends:

 

Who is going to this?  I would really, really love to hear this but alas, I
am way across the country!  Can someone from AJL record it and post it for
members? 

 

Thanks!

Toby

 

 

 



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] Weine call number suggestions, please

[Amy Turim]

Just received a book I’d ordered by Todd Parr, who writes so well for young
children, addressing issues and feelings with empathy and gentle
self-empowerment. These are not overtly Jewish books, but I’m glad to
include them in my synagogue library.

The two I already have are easily catalogued under Grief and Mourning, but
I’m stuck on *THE I’M NOT SCARED BOOK*, and hope someone else has been down
this road and can help me out!



Thanks very much –

Amy Turim

Temple Emanuel

Kensington, MD

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Re: [ha-Safran] Simon and Schuster's horrible decision

[Amy Turim]

Thank you, Heidi, for bringing this to our attention (No, I hadn’t heard about 
it) and for rallying us to use our voice – collectively and individually.

This is one of the best ways to express our values as Jews, as librarians, and 
as Americans.

Thanks to your leadership, my email is en route.

Bravo, Heidi!



Amy Turim

Temple Emanuel, Kensington, MD



From: Heidi Rabinowitz [mailto:heidi.rabinow...@cbiboca.org]
Sent: Saturday, December 31, 2016 1:27 PM
To: Hasafran <hasaf...@lists.service.ohio-state.edu>
Subject: [ha-Safran] Simon and Schuster's horrible decision



Dear Safranim,

Perhaps you've heard in the news that Simon and Schuster has offered Milo 
Yiannopoulos a book deal through their conservative imprint, Threshold. He is 
an anti-Semitic, misogynist, bigoted, neo-Nazi "troll" whose goal in life is to 
harass people. He was the one who abused black Ghostbusters actress Leslie 
Jones so badly that Twitter actually banned him.



While he has a right to free speech, that does not include book deals. In my 
opinion, this book deal legitimizes his message of hate and gives him a wider 
platform for it. I feel that S should be aware that some of its customers are 
disgusted by their poor decision, so I emailed them. If you agree, I encourage 
you to email, write, or call to tell them so.



Threshold Editions

General phone 212-698-7006

General fax 212-698-2858

Jennifer Robinson, VP, Director of Publicity

gallerypublic...@simonandschuster.com 
<mailto:gallerypublic...@simonandschuster.com>



Or



Corporate Communications

General phone 212-698-7033

General fax 212-698-7035

Adam Rothberg, VP, Director of Corporate Communications

corporate.communicati...@simonandschuster.com 
<mailto:corporate.communicati...@simonandschuster.com>



Or



Carolyn Kroll Reidy, CEO and President, Simon and Schuster

212-698-7000

carolyn.re...@simonandschuster.com <mailto:carolyn.re...@simonandschuster.com>




Here's what I sent to Jennifer Robinson, Dir of Publicity at S, 
gallerypublic...@simonandschuster.com 
<mailto:gallerypublic...@simonandschuster.com>

Dear Ms. Robinson,

As a librarian for 20 years and an advocate of free speech, I must nevertheless 
protest your rewarding Milo Yiannopoulos's hateful, bigoted, abusive behavior 
with a book deal. The public needs to hear less from this horrible man, not 
more. I am ashamed of S for helping him to spread his messages of hate. I 
certainly will not be purchasing this book, and I'm sure many of my colleagues 
feel the same way. I urge you to cancel this book deal. In America's current 
atmosphere of divisiveness and emboldened hate speech, it is time to cultivate 
an atmosphere of tolerance and kindness rather than fan the flames by 
amplifying the voices of the so-called alt right.

I hope you will seriously consider the consequences to our society of giving 
hate speech a legitimate platform.
Thank you for your attention,

Heidi Rabinowitz
Librarian, Boca Raton, Florida





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Re: [ha-Safran] Graphic novels

[Amy Turim]

Hi Arlene -

That's pretty advanced reading for a 2nd grader.  I've got a few to add to
the list, but definitely take a look at them first - I'm quite careful about
where I shelve the graphic novels in my library.  Rabbi Harvey and Barry
Deutsch are fine in the YA section, but so many of them are visually or
contextually "graphic" that I keep them in an open space in the adult book
area, where I can keep an eye on who's looking...

 

Here are some ideas: 

LILY RENEE; ESCAPE ARTIST by Trina Robbins

MENDEL'S DAUGHTER; A MEMOIR by Martin Lemelman

ANNE FRANK: THE ANNE FRANK HOUSE AUTORIZED GRAPHIC BIOGRAPHY
by Sid Jacobson

JEWS IN AMERICA: A CARTOON HISTORY by David Gantz

 

The first one should be fun for the student. MENDEL'S DAUGHTER is a
re-telling of a Holocaust story - including a lot of iconography -- and the
next two are good to have on hand, but probably not right for this student. 

I've really loaded up on the Anne Frank books that are appropriate for
younger ages. So many girls eagerly check out the Diary and are discouraged
by the difficulty and density, and my fear is that they'll never pick it up
again. I'm very pleased to be able to steer them to alternative "Anne"
books.

 

Good luck, Arlene - let's hope for more graphic novels. (Rabbi Harvey is a
godsend for struggling readers!)

Amy Turim

Temple Emanuel

Kensington, MD

 

 

From: WJC Librarian [mailto:librar...@wjcenter.org] 
Sent: Tuesday, December 13, 2016 4:27 PM
To: hasafran@lists.osu.edu
Subject: [ha-Safran] Graphic novels

 

Hello!

I was approached by a second grader in the Hebrew School about graphic
novels for her age. She seems particularly advanced and has read the Barry
Deutsch books and loved them. Are there any other graphic novels/books with
Jewish content that I can purchase? I have the Rabbi Harvey books also. 

Thanks

Arlene

 

 

 

Arlene Ratzabi

Librarian, Hendel Family Library

Westchester Jewish Center

Rockland & Palmer Avenues

Mamaroneck, NY 10543

(914)698-2960

<https://www.wjcenter.org/>
<https://www.facebook.com/pages/Westchester-Jewish-Center/147504421961846?fr
ef=ts>  <https://twitter.com/WestchesterJC> 

 



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Re: [ha-Safran] searching for an article

[Amy Turim]

Yes, thank you, Marsha!  You are one of many who came through with it – what a 
community!

Amy



From: Marsha Goldwasser [mailto:libr...@aemt.info]
Sent: Tuesday, November 29, 2016 12:19 PM
To: Amy Turim <amytu...@rcn.com>
Subject: Re: [ha-Safran] searching for an article



Was it this one?




http://mosaicmagazine.com/observation/2016/11/why-are-jewish-childrens-books-so-bad/



On Tue, Nov 29, 2016 at 12:00 PM, Amy Turim <amytu...@rcn.com 
<mailto:amytu...@rcn.com> > wrote:

Sometime over the last month or two I saw an article online about the poor 
quality of Jewish children’s books. The piece opened with the low-hanging 
fruit, blasting SHMELF THE HANUKKAH ELF.  A google search indicates criticisms 
from a variety of publishers and reviewers on that title, but the article was 
about a broader trend.

I’d like to re-read it and discuss the piece with some friends but I’m unable 
to find it.

Can anyone direct me to its source?

Many thanks,

Amy Turim

Temple Emanuel

Kensington, MD

libr...@templeemanuelmd.org <mailto:libr...@templeemanuelmd.org>





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[ha-Safran] searching for an article

[Amy Turim]

Sometime over the last month or two I saw an article online about the poor
quality of Jewish children's books. The piece opened with the low-hanging
fruit, blasting SHMELF THE HANUKKAH ELF.  A google search indicates
criticisms from a variety of publishers and reviewers on that title, but the
article was about a broader trend. 

I'd like to re-read it and discuss the piece with some friends but I'm
unable to find it.

Can anyone direct me to its source?  



Many thanks,

Amy Turim

Temple Emanuel

Kensington, MD

libr...@templeemanuelmd.org <mailto:libr...@templeemanuelmd.org> 

 



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Re: [ha-Safran] Sidra Stories

[Amy Turim]

Very hearty thanks to the so many of you who responded to my request for
this book.  I couldn’t find it on Amazon… because I had the spelling
wrong!  (A rookie mistake, but easily corrected once I figured that out,
and now I have a copy en route.)

Many offers from AJL colleagues – what a community!



A sweet year to all –

Amy Turim

Temple Emanuel, Kensington, MD
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[ha-Safran] in search of...

[Amy Turim]

Does anyone have the book SIDRA STORIES, which had the weekly parsha in play
format?  One of our teachers left and took the book with her, and we need a
copy.

Please respond to me directly: libr...@templeemanuelmd.org
<mailto:libr...@templeemanuelmd.org> 

 

Many thanks,

Amy Turim



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Re: [ha-Safran] Teaching library to high schooler age

[Amy Turim]

What a great idea, Rachel, and thanks for sharing it – with an example, no 
less!  I’m passing this on to our Director of Education; the whole idea of 
having the students do this kind of research is much deeper than the usual 
notion of “research.”

Thanks so much!

Amy Turim

Temple Emanuel

Kensington, MD



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Sent: Tuesday, September 20, 2016 10:34 AM
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Subject: [ha-Safran] Teaching library to high schooler age



Dear Hasafranim,



Thank you to all who sent in suggestions about how to teach library to the over 
13 crowd. A tough bunch, but I came up with something that worked fairly well.



Since this year the class is going in-depth into the Jewish lifecycle, I 
decided to make that my jumping-off point. Under the rubrics of birth and 
pregnancy, bnai mitzvah, marriage and divorce, and death and mourning, I 
created a series of questions people (or they) might ask a librarian that can 
or cannot be found on the internet. I had them, one by one, dream up possible 
subject headings and then look for them in the online catalog and then find the 
sources on the shelf. Sample questions were: "You're having a brit bat and want 
a specifically female Jewish quote for the ceremony. Where do you look?" or 
"Your 80 year old great grandmother never had a bat mitzvah ceremony and longs 
to read torah and hates computers. What sources can you find to teach trope to 
an adult?"



The kids found it dorky at first, but then got into the search and soon 
understood the variety of a Jewish library and how to search in one.





Rachel Haus

Library Director

Congregation of Moses Library

Kalamazoo MI

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Re: [ha-Safran] book on Tzeddakah

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Hello Ellen.  The title is THE VERY BEST PLACE FOR A PENNY. It’s a classic, 
quite dated (though I was surprised to just see that it was published in 1984; 
it looks like a book from the early 1960s!) and still a big hit with younger 
students aged K-5. It’s the story of a giant penny trying to find the “best 
place” where he fits in.  Children find it pretty hilarious because of the 
illustrations, and it does get the tzedakah message across.  Definitely a book 
to have in a Jewish library that reaches out to children, in or out of a 
religious school setting.



Amy Turim

Temple Emanuel

Kensington, MD



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Subject: [ha-Safran] book on Tzeddakah



One of the faculty requested a book "Best things to do with a penny"

does anyone know about this book and the correct title?

Thank you!



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Librarian, East Meadow Jewish Center





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[ha-Safran] It Can Be Better!! RE: supportive library article

[Amy Turim]

Toby, this is such a sad assessment.  Apparently my own experience as a Reform 
synagogue librarian is unique. I am salaried (based on an annual contract for a 
particular number of hours per year), have a book and services purchasing 
allowance that is part of the Temple budget, work closely with the temple’s 
Director of Education to enhance classroom experience, and the library is a 
source of pride for the entire temple community.



I know how fortunate I am, but books and reading are very highly valued by our 
Rabbi, and I think his lead has strongly influenced our temple culture.  A 
senior play-reading group meets in the library; I’m often asked to help find 
appropriate readings for holiday or special services; I make sure teachers and 
clergy know that the collection has books for children going through difficult 
times (deaths of grandparents, for instance) and I’m happy to provide materials 
at a moment’s notice.



As I write this I can see that I’ve tried to make the point that the library is 
not separate and apart from the temple – it’s a living breathing part of the 
community that has much to offer (as opposed to a dusty, old “room of books”).  
A few years ago the Director of Education instituted “Chugim”, electives, as an 
occasional adjunct to the weekend religious school. The hope was to raise the 
interest level for the students and shake up the curriculum a bit.  I was asked 
if I wanted to lead a Library “Chug” and agreed on one condition:  I would 
READ. My reasoning was simple: a student who chose the Library Chug was 
choosing reading -- not arts and crafts in the library – and so it would be 
about books. All these years later, the library’s is the most popular Chug, and 
the one most imbued with Jewish values, and mostly… Chelm stories.  I started 
with them to get the students’ attention and interest, and year after year it’s 
what they love, and frankly, WHERE ELSE are they learning about shtetl life in 
a way that’s engaging and will stick with them?  (and by the way… I discourage 
the use of “stupid” to describe the Chelmites; I tell my students that they are 
“curious” and just don’t have a lot of information). I encourage students to 
tell their parents the stories (most young parents have never heard of Chelm or 
the stories; this is part of our Judaic legacy!) and then I hear from the 
parents that their children want these books.  I’ve been able to introduce 
non-readers to the Rabbi Harvey books and then I hear from the parents that 
their children are sending emails to Steve Sheinkin!



We also have a Birthday Book Club for the younger (K-3) grades.  A month before 
each child’s birthday a letter is sent to the family, offering them the 
opportunity to make a small contribution ($18) to enroll their child in the 
club.  The child and parent come to my office and choose one of the 
recently-purchased books I have that are catalogued and ready to be shelved. 
The chosen book is book-plated and personalized (“from mom and dad {or 
grandma/uncle/etc.]  in honor of Shlomo Cohen’s 6th birthday”) and becomes a 
permanent part of the library collection.  This is a big thrill to these new 
readers – much less so once they reach 4th grade – and it has served as a 
wonderful bond to the library… and the temple.



This is not about blowing my horn – I have my temple board, my Rabbi and the 
congregation to thank for putting their money where their values are.  If you 
want your children to read, Show Them The Books.

I am happy to share more – contact me via the email below – and I hope to see 
some discussion in response to Toby’s and my posts.



Amy Turim

Temple Emanuel

Kensington, MD

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From: Toby Harris [mailto:thar...@tdhs-nw.org]
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Subject: Re: [ha-Safran] supportive library article



Yes, public libraries are doing great!  I hate to be Debbie Downer but that 
article just depressed me.  Sound effect:  wonk, wonk. I suppose I’m just 
jealous…



Synagogues and day schools  still seem to be  suffering financially, and while 
I often feel the nostalgia and even enthusiasm for our synagogue libraries from 
members and nonmembers -  the financial, time and professional investment does 
not necessarily follow.  To truly utilize and transform our beautiful spaces 
and incredible collections requires that same infusion of money and innovation 
that the public libraries are getting.  How can we translate those public 
library user needs into programs that our 21st century synagogue members and 
unaffiliated community need and want, are not getting elsewhere and are willing 
to support?  How can we generate that kind of enthusiasm in a private, 
religious community?  Will public libraries collaborate with us in de

Re: [ha-Safran] Magazines and Newspapers?

[Amy Turim]

I still carry MOMENT, THE FORWARD, JEWISH REVIEW OF BOOKS, REFORM JUDAISM,
the local Jewish weekly, our synagogue newsletter and a few other magazines
-- not all titles come to mind right now. They are definitely a "lure" into
the library - I have them on a stand-up rack just inside the entrance,
visible through the front window - and I don't foresee a time when we won't
want these hard copies.  On Sunday mornings during religious school I have a
few scattered on tables where parents sit and have coffee and a bagel, and I
know they are read.  Links to the online versions are available, but I know
people - yes mostly middle-aged and older folks -- enjoy the magazines.

(Betsy, if you'd like me to send you the full list of which ones I carry,
just let me know.)

 

Amy Turim

Temple Emanuel

Kensington, MD

libr...@templeemanuelmd.org <mailto:libr...@templeemanuelmd.org> 

 

From: Betsy Gephart [mailto:bgeph...@comcast.net] 
Sent: Sunday, April 10, 2016 10:48 AM
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Subject: [ha-Safran] Magazines and Newspapers?

 

Does anyone carry Jewish magazines and newspapers in their libraries at this
point?  Is there much demand for them?  If so, which ones? 

 

We're a small congregational library that hasn't carried them for several
years now.  We're moving into a new facility and reconsidering this.  A few
members have suggested that it might be nice to have a few "lying around,"
but otherwise there isn't much demand that I can tell.  

 

Any suggestions as to which ones to offer, or alternate electronic resources
to link to, would be most welcome!

 

Thanks -

Betsy Gephart

Congregation Achduth Vesholom

Fort Wayne, Indiana

 



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Re: [ha-Safran] thoughts on a book

[Amy Turim]

I would like to hear some reactions to Sandy Eisenberg Sasso’s *ANNE FRANK
AND THE REMEMBERING TREE*.  What are your gut responses, sense of
appropriate children’s ages, and general appropriateness as a book about
the Holocaust?  Children at my synagogue – mostly girls, of course – want
to read about Anne Frank, and I’m glad there are many good options. Is this
one of them?

Thanks in advance for your input.



Amy Turim

Temple Emanuel

Kensington, MD
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Re: [ha-Safran] Subject: Elazar cataloging question for history of jews in comics

[Amy Turim]

Hello Rachel -

There are certainly many ways to go with this, but at this stage I am
shelving all Graphic Literature together as a collection.  Each item has a
vivid red label on the spine - GRAPHIC NOVEL - as well as a subject-specific
catalog number, as if they're part of the regular collection.  This seems to
be the best way to 

1)  Allow patrons to easily find them in one place,

2)  Encourage people to recognize the variety of graphic materials we
have (i.e., these are NOT comic books!), and 

3)  Keep them safe from small prying hands.  Many (most) of these are
really not appropriate for children, so the shelf is highly visible, but in
the adult section of our small library.  From my desk I can see who is
looking at the collection.  (The exceptions to this rule are the Rabbi
Harvey books.  They're outrageously popular, and clearly for children.)

 

At this point the Graphic Literature collection is small enough that the
slightly hodge-podge nature of this shelving method can work.  There may
come a time when I decide to fully integrate them, and they'll be easy to
shelve because they have regular catalog numbers.

I'd be interested to see what other librarians are doing.

 

Amy Turim

Temple Emanuel

Kensington, MD

 



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[ha-Safran] how to catalog??

[Amy Turim]

Greetings and Shana Tova!

I have a query:  at the request of one of my most enthusiastic library
patrons, I purchased WATCHMEN, a Hugo Award-winning Graphic Novel –
considered, in fact, a landmark novel.  I WILL read it, but I want to get
it onto the shelf ASAP, and I’m at a loss as how to assign a call number.
I use Weine and could shelve it as Fiction, but I would appreciate any
input from others who have walked this particular path before me.  Many
thanks.



Amy Turim

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[ha-Safran] How to catalog??

[Amy Turim]

Greetings and Shana Tova to all!



I have a query:  at the request of one of my most enthusiastic library patrons, 
I purchased WATCHMEN, the Hugo Award-winning Graphic Novel – considered, in 
fact, a landmark novel of the century, even among non-Graphic Literature.  I 
WILL read it, but I want to get it onto the shelf ASAP, and I’m at a loss as 
how to assign a call number.  I use Weine and could surely shelve it as 
Fiction, but I would appreciate any input from others who have walked this 
particular path before me.  Many thanks.



Amy Turim

Temple Emanuel

Kensington, MD



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[ha-Safran] query re: FRAGMENTS

[Amy Turim]

I am very interested to know how librarians have handled the dilemma
regarding the book FRAGMENTS, MEMORIES OF A WARTIME CHILDHOOD, by Binjamin
Wilkomerski.  I didn't know this book was in our collection but it was
apparently a long-lost book that was just returned and so I am confronted
with it.  

Those of you who know the title certainly recall the controversy surrounding
it - Truth? False? A Hoax? An Abomination? -- but what to do with the actual
book.  My strong personal inclination is to remove it from my collection
altogether, but if not, what to call it?  Fiction?  That feels offensive to
me; it was written as a child's memoir.

How have other synagogue and school librarians dealt with this title?

 

Many thanks,

Amy Turim

Temple Emanuel

Kensington, MD

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[ha-Safran] cataloguing question

[Amy Turim]

Where are colleagues placing the new book by Yossi Klein Halevi, *LIKE
DREAMERS; The Story of the Israeli Paratroopers Who reunited Jerusalem and
Divided a Nation*?

I use the Weine Scheme and can’t put my finger on the appropriate call
number to use.



Amy Turim

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[ha-Safran] collectible children's books

[Amy Turim]

Colleagues – A bit of a dilemma:  occasionally a book donation to my
synagogue library includes an edition that is old and fragile enough to be
unsuitable for library use, and is usually out of print.  The donor doesn’t
want it back, and I always wonder if there is some library or institution
among us (AJL, that is) that collects such items.  An example is right
here: Charlotte Bronstein’s 1959 “TALES OF THE JEWISH HOLIDAYS As Told by
the Light of the Moon.”

Suggestions?



Amy Turim

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Kensington, MD
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[ha-Safran] INTENTIONS by Deborah Heiligman

[Amy Turim, Librarian]

I would be interested to see some discussion on this list about this new
book, winner of the Sydney Taylor Award for Teen Readers. I read the novel
and found it accessible, interesting and worthwhile, but the pivotal opening
event is troubling, and how many teenagers will be able to push beyond the
specifics of that scene and gain a meaningful overview?  I've been asked to
keep it in our library collection, but not to recommend it outright to our
teens. Frankly, I fully understand the concern.

 

How do others feel?  Hasafran is an insightful community!  Help me come to
peaceful terms with this book!

 

Many thanks,

Amy Turim

Librarian, Temple Emanuel

Kensington, MD

 

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Re: [ha-Safran] BUCHENWALD

[Amy Turim, Librarian]

An extremely fragile paperback edition of BUCHENWALD by Leon Leloir has
unexpectedly landed in my hands, and I don't know what to do with it.  It's
completely in French, and I believe it dates to May 1945.

Any suggestions?  Is this a rare book?  I'd be very glad to send it to an
appropriate home.

 

Amy Turim, librarian

Temple Emanuel, Kensington, MD

libr...@templeemanuelmd.org

 

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[ha-Safran] fashion industry in Israel

[Amy Turim Larry Hershman]

Friends - This seems like a ripe topic for a book, but I can't find that
book!  Any suggestions?  I'd also be interested in any book about
international fashion that includes solid coverage of fashion in Israel.  We
asked our middle school students to find a book on an interesting topic
about Israel, and one girl desperately wanted to read about Israeli fashion;
surely there's something out there!  Many thanks for your help.

 

Shana tovah to all and sweet wishes for the new year.

Amy Turim, librarian

Temple Emanuel

Kensington, MD

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[ha-Safran] I'm confused about PJ Library

[Amy Turim Larry Hershman]

This may be very old news to many of you, but I'd like to understand the
role my synagogue library could play in supporting PJ Library.  According to
what I see on the website, their funding comes from the Harold Grinspoon
Foundation and other monies donated by libraries.  The money from the HGF
and the Implementing Partners goes to purchase books that are then free
for participating member families.  Is this correct?  Are any AJL libraries
involved?  As great as this idea is, I don't have a budget for this purpose,
though perhaps our congregation would support a  fundraiser.  I have a
feeling that I'm missing a crucial piece, and I'd appreciate any
clarification.

Thanks -

Amy Turim

Temple Emanuel

Kensington, MD 

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[ha-Safran] FW: Re: What to do with old magazines?

[Amy Turim Larry Hershman]

-Original Message-
From: Amy Turim  Larry Hershman [mailto:lhersh...@starpower.net] 
Sent: Wednesday, August 29, 2012 12:52 PM
To: 'dah...@emanueldenver.org'
Subject: Re: What to do with old magazines?

 

Hi Rita - 

You are not alone with your magazine problem!  I keep magazines for about 6
months (never less, sometimes longer), and make it clear to the congregants
- a sign on the magazine rack, a mention in my column in the Temple
newsletter - that old issues are available to whoever wants them.  Sometimes
people are interested, sometimes not.  I offer them to the religious school
teachers, and I also offer them to our Temple pre-school, which takes some
for the pictures for children to use in projects.  Beyond that, you could
call local Jewish nursing homes or group homes or similar facilities and see
if they're interested.  And finally:  RECYCLE.

 

Good luck.

 

Amy Turim, librarian

Temple Emanuel

Kensington, MD 

libr...@templeemanuelmd.org

 

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[ha-Safran] ISO HESTER STREET

[Amy Turim Larry Hershman]

Greetings and Shabbat Shalom -

Imagine my surprise to learn that HESTER STREET is $99.95 on Amazon.com!  I
would love a DVD copy of this film, and am reaching out to anyone who may
have an extra copy or a good suggestion. Such a great slice-of-life for
religious school students - there must be a way to get this (legally!) for
under a hundred dollars.

Many thanks -

Amy Turim

Library, Temple Emauel

Kensington, MD

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