Does anyone host a Writer's Critique Group at their library or
synagogue? We are trying to start a peer-led group for our
congregants and would appreciate any suggestions, ideas, and advice.
Many thanks,
Rachel Kamin, Director
The Joseph and Mae Gray Cultural Learning Center
North
(it expires 9/12).
Thanks,
Rachel Kamin, Director
The Joseph and Mae Gray Cultural Learning Center
North Suburban Synagogue Beth El
1175 Sheridan Road
Highland Park, IL 60035
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morning. He was extremely easy to work with and we received only positive
feedback from both of his presentations. He lives in Mt. Lebanon, PA. Go
to mitchelljameskaplan.com for more information.
Rachel Kamin, Director
The Joseph and Mae Gray Cultural Learning Center
North Suburban Synagogue Beth El
. Feel free to e-mail me if you would like more
information. It was a wonderful program and I encourage you to replicate it!
Rachel Kamin, Director
The Joseph and Mae Gray Cultural Learning Center
North Suburban Synagogue Beth El
1175 Sheridan Road
Highland Park, IL 60035
847/432-8903 x242 or rka
will follow the
presentation. All are welcome - please spread the word to teachers,
librarians, friends, and book lovers!
Kindly RSVP to Rachel Kamin at rka...@nssbethel.org or 847/432-8903
x242 by March 2.
Rachel Kamin, Director
The Joseph and Mae Gray Cultural Learning Center
North Suburban
. I am looking for suggestions
of other novel, short stories, or memoirs that feature Israelis who
have immigrated to America. Books about Americans making aliyah to
Israel would also be helpful.
Thank you!
Rachel Kamin, Director
The Joseph and Mae Gray Cultural Learning Center
North Suburban
everything seems to be in support of the book. Any
suggestions would be appreciated.
Thank you,
Rachel Kamin, Director
The Joseph and Mae Gray Cultural Learning Center
North Suburban Synagogue Beth El
1175 Sheridan Road
Highland Park, IL 60035
847/432-8903 x242 or rka...@nssbethel.org
library.
We'd love to hear your feedback! Please let us know what you think
of this new print edition and how the Committee can make it better
next year. Contact Rachel Kamin, Compiler, Sydney Taylor Book Award
Committee, at rka...@nssbethel.org with your comments and suggestions.
Thank you
the two girls and more crossroads are faced. The Secrets
presents the complexities of a religious lifestyle in a vibrant environment
of youth, rebellion and desire. Hebrew and French with English subtitles.
Rachel Kamin, Director
The Joseph and Mae Gray Cultural Learning Center
North Suburban
thanks!
Rachel Kamin, Director
The Joseph and Mae Gray Cultural Learning Center
North Suburban Synagogue Beth El
1175 Sheridan Road
Highland Park, IL 60035
847/432-8903 x242 or rka...@nssbethel.org
From the Moderator:
The name of the author is Reuben Margaliot (1889-1971). The book was
first
of our entire DVD collection, e-mail me
directly and I can send it to you as a PDF.
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The Joseph and Mae Gray Cultural Learning Center
North Suburban Synagogue Beth El
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sale outside of the congregation? How? Where?
How much do you charge for the books?
What do you do with the unsold items?
What are the secrets to your success?
Many thanks,
Rachel Kamin, Director
The Joseph and Mae Gray Cultural Learning Center
North Suburban Synagogue Beth El
1175 Sheridan Road
I got a sales call today from Segula Magazine -
www.segulamag.com. Does anyone subscribe to the English
version? I'd appreciate any feedback.
Thanks!
Rachel Kamin, Director
The Joseph and Mae Gray Cultural Learning Center
North Suburban Synagogue Beth El
1175 Sheridan Road
Highland Park, IL
your experiences with me.
Thanks!
Rachel Kamin, Director
The Joseph and Mae Gray Cultural Learning Center
North Suburban Synagogue Beth El
1175 Sheridan Road
Highland Park, IL 60035
847/432-8903 x242 or rka...@nssbethel.org
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An annotated, full-color bibliography of the 2010 Sydney Taylor Book
Award winners, honor books, and notable titles is now available on
the AJL website:
http://www.jewishlibraries.org/ajlweb/awards/stba/notable_list2010.pdf
Rachel Kamin, Compiler
Sydney Taylor Book Award Committee
Time by Pnina Moed Kass
Wide Awake by David Levithan (marginal Jewish content)
The Cure by Sonia Levitin
Tell it to Naomi by Daniel Ehrenhaft (marginal Jewish content)
Rachel Kamin, Director
The Joseph and Mae Gray Cultural Learning Center
North Suburban Synagogue Beth El
847/432-8903 x242 or rka
or other fiction titles with similar themes (besides
children's books like A War Within, Yankee at the Seder, and Private
Joel and the Sewell Mountain Seder)? Also, what about biographies
and/or memoirs?
Many thanks!
Rachel Kamin, Director
The Joseph and Mae Gray Cultural Learning Center
North
The new Jewish Review of Books features an article about the Israeli soap
opera SRUGIM and mentions that the first season is available with English
subtitles on DVD. I'm only finding it in the PAL/European format. Does
anyone know if it is available for an American audience?
Rachel Kamin
Clips, and Blessed is the Match
have educational versions that are either abridged or divided into
segments for classroom viewing. I'm interested to hear more recommendations
. . .
Rachel Kamin, Director
The Joseph and Mae Gray Cultural Learning Center
North Suburban Synagogue Beth El
847/432-8903
1-4-2010
If anyone can help Susan Boelk find Jewish folktales in Russian,
please contact her directly atsr...@hotmail.com. See message below
for more information. She is located near Sacramento and is
interested in purchasing or borrowing the books.
Rachel Kamin, Director
The Joseph and Mae
is appreciated. Contact Zach Frankel
directly at zfra...@gmail.com.
Thanks!
Rachel Kamin, Director
The Joseph and Mae Gray Cultural Learning Center
North Suburban Synagogue Beth El
1175 Sheridan Road
Highland Park, IL 60035
847/432-8903 x242 or rka...@nssbethel.org
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I am looking for the short story The Name by Aharon Megged in
Hebrew. I believe the title in Hebrew is Yad Vashem. If anyone
can fax or mail a copy to me, I would greatly appreciate it.
Thank you,
Rachel Kamin, Director
The Joseph and Mae Gray Cultural Learning Center
North Suburban
be energetic, enthusiastic, detail minded and
customer oriented, comfortable working with adults, children,
faculty, and staff, and able to work independently.
To apply, send resume to:
Rachel Kamin, Director
The Joseph and Mae Gray Cultural Learning Center
North Suburban Synagogue Beth El
for lighter
reads. If anyone has firsthand experience with these books, I'd
appreciate your insight.
Thanks!
Rachel Kamin, Director
The Joseph and Mae Gray Cultural Learning Center
North Suburban Synagogue Beth El
1175 Sheridan Road
Highland Park, IL 60035
847/432-8903 x242 or rka...@nssbethel.org
Is anyone familiar with The Book of Genesis illustrated by R. Crumb
(WW Norton, October 2009)? Is it appropriate for a Jewish library?
Thanks,
Rachel Kamin, Director
The Joseph and Mae Gray Cultural Learning Center
North Suburban Synagogue Beth El
1175 Sheridan Road
Highland Park, IL 60035
songs to use
during Tot Shabbat is also included. I highly encourage synagogue
librarians to purchase two copies - put one in the library and put
the other into the hands of the Rabbi or lay leader responsible for
Tot Shabbat at your institution!
Rachel Kamin, Director
The Joseph and Mae Gray
as older classics. I
have downloaded several book lists from the bibliography bank but I
was hoping that those of you who work closely with high school
students could offer some additional suggestions.
Many thanks,
Rachel Kamin, Director
The Joseph and Mae Gray Cultural Learning Center
North
on Tuesday morning!
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Rachel Kamin, Past Chair
Sydney Taylor Book Award Committee
The Association of Jewish Libraries
847/847-7227 (home)
248/444-3292 (mobile)
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and are not necessarily endorsed
Our cantor is leading a trip to Poland and Israel and would like to
recommend 1 book for the participants to read about Poland, either
historical or about the current Jewish community. Can anyone
recommend a fairly recent, in-print, accessible title?
Many thanks,
Rachel Kamin, Director
. As you can see it is quite a diverse and
impressive list we hope you will join us!
Rachel Kamin, Past Chair
Sydney Taylor Book Award Committee
The Association of Jewish Libraries
847/432-8903 x242 (work)
248/444-3292 (mobile)
www.SydneyTaylorBookAward.org
For more information, contact
Does anyone have contact information (e-mail or phone) for Dalia
Sofer, author of The Septembers of Shiraz?
Thank you,
Rachel Kamin, Director
The Joseph and Mae Gray Cultural Learning Center
North Suburban Synagogue Beth El
1175 Sheridan Road
Highland Park, IL 60035
847/432-8903 x242 or rka
by Jonathan Sacks
A Letter in the Scroll by Jonathan Sacks
The Mitzvot by Abraham Chill
Jewish Book of Why
A book by Isaac Bashevis Singer
JPS Hebrew-English Tanach
Rachel Kamin, Director
The Joseph and Mae Gray Cultural Learning Center
North Suburban Synagogue Beth El
847/432-8903 x242 or mailto:rka
that, even if it doesn't go with them to
college, will remain on their bookshelf and become relevant and
useful to them as young adults. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
Many thanks,
Rachel Kamin, Director
The Joseph and Mae Gray Cultural Learning Center
North Suburban Synagogue
permitting, to discuss their book(s) with
readers. They are also available for author visits. Visit their
websites for more information.
Happy Reading!
Rachel Kamin, Director
The Joseph and Mae Gray Cultural Learning Center
North Suburban Synagogue Beth El
1175 Sheridan Road
Highland Park, IL 60035
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The Association of Jewish Libraries
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248/444-3292 (mobile)
www.SydneyTaylorBookAward.org
paid the CEU fee you will receive a
reimbursement check at Convention when you pick up your badge.
Rachel Kamin, Chair
Sydney Taylor Book Award Committee
The Association of Jewish Libraries
847/376-2797 (work)
248/444-3292 (mobile)
www.SydneyTaylorBookAward.org
Please note my new e-mail address
or to the Convention Registrar, Marcia Klein
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Looking forward to celebrating with everyone in Cleveland!
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Sydney Taylor Book Award Committee
The Association of Jewish Libraries
847/376-2797 (work)
248/444-3292 (mobile)
www.SydneyTaylorBookAward.org
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Dear Friends Colleagues:
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your address books.
Thanks!
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The Association of Jewish Libraries
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Hanukkah books for kids last year.
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The Association of Jewish Libraries
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Taylor
Book Award Committee. And, I will see you all at the AJL Convention
in Cleveland!
Thank you all for your continued support and friendship!
Rachel Kamin, Chair
Sydney Taylor Book Award Committee
The Association of Jewish Libraries
c/o The Temple Israel Libraries Media Center
5725 Walnut
, Debbie Harris, Rahel Limor and Betsy
Diamant-Cohen.
Rachel Kamin, Chair
Sydney Taylor Book Award Committee
The Association of Jewish Libraries
c/o The Temple Israel Libraries Media Center
5725 Walnut Lake Road, West Bloomfield, MI 48323
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directors, presidents, and powers that
be are more likely to listen to their peers than to us!
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Temple Israel Libraries Media Center
West Bloomfield, MI
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I will be presenting two sessions at the upcoming CAJE Conference in
St. Louis (details below). If any AJL-ers will be at the conference,
I'd love to meet up with you! Please respond to me directly by e-mail.
Thanks!
Rachel Kamin, Chair
Sydney Taylor Book Award Committee
The Association
Book Award Committee is both fun and
intellectually challenging, but it also requires a substantial
commitment in terms of time and energy. To apply, send a letter
indicating the reasons for your interest, a resume, and several
examples of your recent reviews to Rachel Kamin, Committee Chair
, and 10 Gold + 10 Silver Seals
These items will also be available by mail after the
Convention. Contact Nancy Austein at [EMAIL PROTECTED] after
June 25 to place your order. Hope to see you in Scottsdale!
Rachel Kamin, Chair
Sydney Taylor Book Award Committee
The Association of Jewish
Dear AJL Friends,
You are all invited to attend the Jewish Children's Literature
Conference sponsored by the Jewish Federation of Metropolitan
Detroit's Alliance for Jewish Education on Tuesday, March 13, 2007,
7:00-9:00 PM. See information below.
Rachel Kamin, Director
Temple Israel
The Book Thief was the AJL Teen Book Award Winner. There were also 2
honor winners for teens and 3 notable books for teens. They are all
listed at the end of the e-mail below. The complete list is also
available at
http://www.SydneyTaylorBookAward.orgwww.SydneyTaylorBookAward.org.
Rachel
Book Award, or know of
someone who might be interested in funding it, please contact me off the
list.
Thank you!
Rachel Kamin, Chair
Sydney Taylor Book Award Committee
The Association of Jewish Libraries
c/o The Temple Israel Libraries Media Center
5725 Walnut Lake Road, West Bloomfield, MI 48323
Libraries Teen Book Awards.
More information about the Awards is available at
http://www.sydneytaylorbookaward.org/www.SydneyTaylorBookAward.org.
Thank you for your support!
Rachel Kamin, Chair
Sydney Taylor Book Award Committee
The Association of Jewish Libraries
c/o The Temple Israel Libraries Media
news!
Rachel Kamin, Chair
Sydney Taylor Book Award Committee
The Association of Jewish Libraries
c/o The Temple Israel Libraries Media Center
5725 Walnut Lake Road, West Bloomfield, MI 48323
248/661-5700 (phone), 248/661-1302 (fax)
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that isn't up to date.
AJL's Jewish Stars Task Force is currently working on the 2006 edition
of Recommended Books with Jewish Themes for Schools and Libraries. We
hope to release it by the end of the month so stay tuned . . .
Rachel Kamin, Director
Temple Israel Libraries Media Center
West Bloomfield
and 2004-2005.
If you would like to add your book club's 2005-2006 reading list,
please e-mail the full bibliographic information and a short summary
or description for each title to Alison Epstein, the new compiler of
the list, at
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Enjoy!
Rachel
FYI: The article below, about this year's Jewish Children's Book Writers'
Conference at the 92nd Street Y, appeared in the September 14 edition of
PW Religion Bookline.
Rachel Kamin, Director
Temple Israel Libraries Media Center
5725 Walnut Lake Road, West Bloomfield, MI 48323
248/661-5700
A patron is looking for a recipe for kosher wine. I was able to provide
her with information on what makes wine kosher but I was unable to find an
actual recipe with instructions so that she can make the wine herself. Any
assistance would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you,
Rachel Kamin
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Per Julie Moss, please note that Aubrey Davis will also be in Cleveland
December 10-11, 2005.
Rachel Kamin, Director
Temple Israel Libraries Media Center
West Bloomfield, MI
Children's author and storyteller Aubrey Davis
to add
additional institutions: Philadelphia, New Haven, Stamford (CT), Phoenix,
New Jersey, Akron, and West Palm Beach. If you are interested in hosting
him, please contact him directly at
mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED][EMAIL PROTECTED] or (416) 653-6475.
Rachel Kamin, Director
Temple Israel Libraries
The Temple Israel Sisterhood would like to bring in an author for a Jewish
Book Month/Chanukah event in December. Any suggestions for an author (with
a reasonable honorarium) that would interest women of all ages would be
greatly appreciated.
Thanks,
Rachel Kamin, Director
Temple Israel
to the same conclusions that Kathy
Noble and I did.
Rachel Kamin, Director
Temple Israel Libraries Media Center
West Bloomfield, MI
Misinformed Findings
As the Editorial Director of The Rosen Publishing Group's Young Adult
division, I am writing in response to the inaccurate letter from Rachel
Kamin
Cataloging Your Library (.pdf)
Rachel Kamin, Director
Temple Israel Libraries Media Center
West Bloomfield, MI
Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran are those of the individual author
and are not necessarily endorsed by the AJL
The current issue of Religion BookLine from Publishers Weekly includes a
Spotlight on Choosing Jewish Books - see below. AJL's Jewish Stars
bibliography is mentioned as is AJL member Anna Olswanger's Jewish Book
and Author News.
Rachel Kamin, Director
Temple Israel Libraries Media Center
West
-9069, Dance: Jonathon Karmon, Music: Zeira, Words: E. Harusi.
Any leads would be greatly appreciated. Please respond directly to
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Many thanks!
Rachel Kamin, Director
Temple Israel Libraries Media Center
5725 Walnut Lake Road, West
Judaism and Jewish life/culture to help them understand the differences
between Danny's Hasidic lifestyle and Reuven's more modern Jewish lifestyle.
Any suggestions of a VHS or DVD title and where it can be purchased
or(preferably) borrowed would be greatly appreciated.
Thank you,
Rachel Kamin
I received 15 responses to my January 6 posting about non-holiday related
book suggestions for Early Childhood Storytime Programs. See all of the
recommendations below. Thank you all for your help!
Rachel Kamin, Director
Temple Israel Libraries Media Center
5725 Walnut Lake Road, West
you!
Rachel Kamin, Director
Temple Israel Libraries Media Center
5725 Walnut Lake Road, West Bloomfield, MI 48323
248/661-5700 (phone), 248/661-1302 (fax)
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2004-2005 reading list, please
e-mail the full bibliographic information and a short summary or
description for each title to
mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED][EMAIL PROTECTED]
Rachel Kamin, Director
Temple Israel Libraries Media Center
5725 Walnut Lake Road, West Bloomfield, MI 48323
248/661-5700 (phone
I am in the process of updating Book Club Selection list for 2004-2005
and hope to have a new list on the AJL website soon.
Rachel Kamin, Director
Temple Israel Libraries Media Center
5725 Walnut Lake Road, West Bloomfield, MI 48323
248/661-5700 (phone), 248/661-1302 (fax)
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is preferred.
Thank you,
Rachel Kamin, Director
Temple Israel Libraries Media Center
5725 Walnut Lake Road, West Bloomfield, MI 48323
248/661-5700 (phone), 248/661-1302 (fax)
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As promised at Convention, below is the text of the article about Mae Weine
that appeared in the Detroit Jewish News last month.
Rachel Kamin, Director
Temple Israel Libraries Media Center
5725 Walnut Lake Road, West Bloomfield, MI 48323
248/661-5700 (phone), 248/661-1302 (fax)
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or
books on this subject (preferably published in the last few years) that
would be appropriate for a Reform synagogue library?
Many thanks,
Rachel Kamin, Director
Temple Israel Libraries Media Center
5725 Walnut Lake Road, West Bloomfield, MI 48323
248/661-5700 (phone), 248/661-1302 (fax)
PLEASE
Hana s Suitcase by Karen Levine will be for
sale at the event. The response to this program so far has been
incredible. It is going to be a fabulous event that you won t want to
miss. I hope you will join us on Tuesday, May 4th at 7:30 PM.
Sincerely,
Rachel Kamin, Director
Temple Israel
Dear Colleagues,
I will be attending the CAJE Conference August 15-19, 2004 at Hofstra
University and would love to room with a fellow AJL member. Please let me
know if you are planning to attend as well and would like a roommate.
Thanks!
Rachel Kamin, Director
Temple Israel Libraries
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