[ha-Safran]: Alternate tisches and bedeckens

...@comcast.net. Thank you! Susan Berson, M.L.S. Denver, CO --- Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran are those of the individual author and are not necessarily endorsed by the Association of Jewish Libraries (AJL) === Submissions

[ha-Safran]: Cuban Jews

If you are in the Boston area, you may be interested in this exhibit of photography of the Jewish Cuban community. The exhibit is also available to travel to other parts of the country. LINDA HIRSCH: CUBA: Threads of Hope Renewal January 21 - February 27, 2010 La Galeria at Villa

[ha-Safran]: Brailov documentary

of Jewish Communities of the CIS. I have left a message at their New York number but received no response. The article also says that Khmelnitsky financed a library in Brailov in memory of local Jews lost to the Holocaust. Susan Berson Denver, Colorado --- Messages and opinions expressed

[ha-Safran]: Israeli causes of interest to children

Here's a great one: Neve Michael Children's Home Pardes Hana, Israel I have visited it myself and recommend it highly. www.nevemichael.com Susan Berson Denver, Colorado --- Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran are those of the individual author and are not necessarily endorsed

[ha-Safran]: Shabbat CD for families

of the Friday night meal. It features a mix of traditional and original tunes, brief meditations to focus the listener, as well as two delightful Shabbat stories. CDs are available for purchase for $15 at www.JulieGeller.com. Susan Berson, M.L.S. Former Librarian, Congregation Emanuel, Denver Member

Israeli films

Thank you to all who responded with recommended Israeli films. Here are some of the titles: Live and Become Bonjour, Monsieur Shlomi Mivtsa Savta (Operation Savta) Walking on Water Turn Left at the End of the World James' Journey to Jerusalem The Syrian Bride The Green Box Like a Fish in Water

[ha-Safran]: Israeli films

Can anyone recommend some really good, relatively recent Israeli films (with English subtitles) to show in a Reform synagogue series for adults? One we have chosen so far is Ushpizin. Todah rabah! Susan Berson Librarian Congregation Emanuel Denver, Colorado Messages and opinions expressed

[ha-Safran]: Convention roommate

I'm looking for a female, non-smoking roommate for the nights of June 18, 19, and 20 at the convention. I've already reserved a room at the hotel. Anyone interested in sharing? Please write to my home e-mail address, below. Susan Berson Librarian Congregation Emanuel Denver, Colorado home

[ha-Safran]: Young Jewish visitor to London

Would anyone be interested in hosting a very fine 17-year-old young man from Denver who will be visiting London for four weekdays in March? A religious family is preferred but not necessary. I can vouch for his excellent character and charming personality. Susan Berson Librarian Congregation

[ha-Safran]: Today I am a fountain pen

Can anyone supply the complete version of the bar mitzvah joke with the punchline, Today I am a fountain pen? A source for the joke would also be helpful. Thank you! Susan Berson Librarian Congregation Emanuel Denver, Colorado Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran are those

[ha-Safran]: Music in the Holocaust

I want to bring to your attention this outstanding new book from Oxford University Press. It is highly appropriate for academic and special libraries as well as for larger, comprehensive synagogue or school libraries. Susan Berson Librarian Congregation Emanuel Denver, Colorado In MUSIC

[ha-Safran]: Looking for a haggadah

My patron would like to purchase 5-7 copies of the Passover Haggadah by Roe Halper (Bayberry Press, Westport, CT, 1990, 0-916326-05-5). Inquiries to a variety of booksellers specializing in out-of-print Jewish books have been unsuccessful. Any suggestions? Susan Berson Librarian

re: [ha-Safran]: Brundibar

Here's a fascinating excerpt from Tony Kushner's new book about Maurice Sendak. It deals extensively with Brundibar, children's literature, and Sendak's Jewish sensibility. http://www.guardian.co.uk/weekend/story/0,3605,1099755,00.html Guardian Unlimited The Guardian Tony Kushner

[ha-Safran]: Interfaith novels

A patron has requested novels that deal with interfaith issues (i.e. Jewish-Christian marriage/family). I would appreciate any recommendations you may have. Susan Berson Librarian Congregation Emanuel Denver, Colorado === Submissions

Re: [ha-Safran]: Einstein Rabindranath Tagore

Thank you to everyone who responded with sources on the conversation between Einstein and Tagore. My patron will be able to find the transcript in The Kenyon Review and A Tagore Reader (edited by Amiya Chakravarty). Susan Berson Librarian Congregation Emanuel Denver, Colorado