Re: [Hasafran] Israeli/Palestian Conflict Videos

2003-10-21 Thread Bernard Katz
In respoinse to Meri King's request for a video that discusses the current crisis in the middle east perferably from a young adult prospective [sic] that is not heavily slanted in either direction, pro Israeli or pro Palestinian, I would recommend the 2001 documentary: Shattered Dreams of Peace by

RE: [Hasafran] Israeli/Palestian Conflict Videos

2003-10-21 Thread Dr. Donald J. Weinshank
I have seen Relentless, which is available from Honest Reporting [EMAIL PROTECTED] On the whole, I give this film high marks. http://www.honestreporting.com/relentless/ It is impossible to have a film or a book which does not have SOME point of view. The key issue is whether the editors/authors

Re: [Ha-Safran] Jewish Encyclopedia (1901-1906) online

2003-10-21 Thread Nancy Sack
--- Message requiring your approval -- From: mauro.perani [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [Ha-Safran] Jewish Encyclopedia (1901-1906) online Dear Johanna Bromberg, Dear Safranim, thank you for informing about Jewish

Re: [Ha-Safran] Working in Public Libraries

2003-10-21 Thread Fred Lerner
This doesn't answer Janet Gross's question, but Safranim might be interested to know how a similar problem was solved in British libraries in the late 19th century. Large public libraries that wanted to serve working-class users avoided conflicts with observant Christians -- by employing

[Ha-Safran] new book - the King's way

2003-10-21 Thread Shmuel Ben-Gad
Shalom Safranim, I thought this event and the book it celebrates, Derech haMelech (The King's Way) might be of interest to some on the list. Hillel Weiss is a well-known professor of Hebrew at Bar Ilan University. -- Forwarded message -- At Motzaey Shabbat Bereshit

Re: [Ha-Safran] Working in Public Libraries

2003-10-21 Thread Rose Myers
I have not worked in public libraries, but I have worked for private companies. I have worked Sundays instead of Saturdays as needed. I have flexed my hours to come in early and/or leave late to make up the time so that I could leave early on Fridays. My local public library requires fulltime

Library books Give-away

2003-10-21 Thread Nancy Sack
Judy Berger and I run the library(as volunteers) at Temple Beth Sholom in Manchester,CT. We recently weeded out a few hundred books- some duplicates, some older books, etc. which we would be willing to donate to any Jewish Library interested in them. Can you help us locate someone? We would

[Ha-Safran] H. Leyvik Ferlag

2003-10-21 Thread Alfred Eidlisz
Hi, does anyone have the phone num or the address of H. Leyvik Ferlag in Tel-Aviv. Thanks, alfred == HaSafran - The Electronic Forum of the Association of Jewish Libraries Submissions for HaSafran, send to: [EMAIL

[Ha-Safran] Jewish Book Awards

2003-10-21 Thread Andrea Rapp
I see that Dara Horn's website says she won a 2003 Nat'l. Jewish Book Award for her book, In the Image. But I cannot find a listing of the other 2003 winners. Can anyone help? Andrea == HaSafran - The Electronic Forum of the

Re: Library books Give-away

2003-10-21 Thread Nancy Sack
Aloha, Safranim ve-safraniyot, This message only appeared to have come from me because Yossi forwarded it to me and I forwarded it to the list. The person with books to give away is Ruth Klemens and her e-mail address is, apparently, [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please address your questions and

RE: [Ha-Safran] Working in Public Libraries

2003-10-21 Thread Scheide,Daniel
My wife is currently looking for a public library gig, so I am eagerly awaiting your responses as well. I recently heard of a Seventh-Day Adventist in the same situation a few years ago. At the very beginning of the interview, the woman in charge of the interview committee stood up and said

Re: [Ha-Safran] H. Leyvik Ferlag

2003-10-21 Thread Heidi G. Lerner
According to the index of Israeli publishers at JNUL: the address is: 30 Dov Hoz Tel Aviv 63416 no phone number is given. Heidi Lerner Heidi G. Lerner Hebraica/Judaica Cataloger Catalog Dept. Stanford Univ. Libraries Stanford, CA 94305-6004 e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ph: 650-725-9953

[Ha-Safran] National Jewish Book Awards

2003-10-21 Thread Linda Silver
An announcement of all of the 2002-03 National Jewish Book Awards is on http://www.jbooks.comwww.jbooks.com. Linda R. Silver == HaSafran - The Electronic Forum of the Association of Jewish Libraries Submissions for

[Ha-Safran] Sample Library policy statement

2003-10-21 Thread Daniel Stuhlman
Below is a generic sample policy that I have used in my classes. DS Sample Collection Policy Memorial Library Today , 2003 Mission Statement The mission of the Memorial Library is to provide materials and programming for the congregational members, staff, and community. The

[Ha-Safran] Abraham's age for the Tower of Babel event

2003-10-21 Thread Rose Myers
I have a parent at my school who is looking for the connection between Abraham and the tower of Babel; she has seen a reference to his being 48 years old at the time of the building of the Tower of Babel but cannot find the source. Anyone know what it is or where to find it? Thanks, Rose Myers

[Ha-Safran] Job Posting

2003-10-21 Thread Irene Seff
Stamford, CT Library Position Available Immediately Harry Rosenbaum Jewish Historical Society Judaica Library Part-time postion for an experienced librarian to work in a small, volunteer run established Judaica library in Stamford, Connecticut. Ideal candidate should have leadership, programming

[Ha-Safran] Jewish novels for older kids

2003-10-21 Thread Heidi Estrin
Hi everyone. A few weeks ago I asked for recommendations of Jewish novels for older kids/teens. Several of you expressed interest in the responses, so they are compiled below. Thanks to all who shared ideas! -Heidi Estrin Speed of Light by S. Rosen - how a family deals with anti-Semitism in