RE: [ha-Safran]: Search for Illustrator

2009-12-21 Thread Linda Wulf
But publishers have their own stable of illustrators and aren't interested in the author's recommendations, so just submit the written part. Even if you don't like the illustrator's work, the choice is the pubisher's completely, not the writer's. Little known but true. Linda Press Wulf, author

[ha-Safran]: Lies My Father Told Me

2009-12-21 Thread Andrea Rapp
Seems I recall someone writing on hasafran that this wonderful film will be re-released. Does anyone have this information? Andrea Rapp Wise Temple, Cincinnati --- Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran are those of the individual author and are not necessarily endorsed by the

[ha-Safran]: Jewish women in Orthodox Judaism

2009-12-21 Thread Rofofsky Marcus, Sara M.
Can anyone recommend a book that might extol the virtues of the role of Jewish women in Orthodox Judaism? This is for a patron who's female relative is finding Judaism to be male-oriented and needs something that addresses the female in a positive light. Thanks. Sara Sara Rofofsky Marcus

[ha-Safran]: Young adult books

2009-12-21 Thread Barbara Mende
Specifically looking for recent books for kids 11-13 (soon to be B'nai Mitzvot). More specifically (a different request) one of these books that focuses on baseball and kids? Thank you! Barbara Mende Librarian Congregation Mishkan Tefila 300 Hammond Pond Parkway Chestnut Hill, MA 02467 ---

Re: [ha-Safran]: Kohelet

2009-12-21 Thread Yakov Shafranovich
You should be able to buy it here: http://www.editorialsam.com/productspec.asp?id=181name=Kohelet:%20Introduccion%20al%20existencialismo%20judio%2000194http://www.editorialsam.com/productspec.asp?id=181name=Kohelet:%20Introduccion%20al%20existencialismo%20judio%2000194 and here:

Re: [ha-Safran]: Thank you where can I buy these films?

2009-12-21 Thread Yakov Shafranovich
I was able to find two of them: 3. Himmo, King of Jerusalem: http://www.third-ear.com/p_prod.aspx?id=3763http://www.third-ear.com/p_prod.aspx?id=3763 4. Three days and a child: http://www.jewishvideo.com/CLAS_5.HTMhttp://www.jewishvideo.com/CLAS_5.HTM Yakov --- Messages and opinions

RE: [ha-Safran]: ALA filing rules

2009-12-21 Thread Emily Bergman
Amy, Check with a local library; someone might still have a copy. I probably have an extra I can send (we have two, at least in the catalog); let me know if you find one closer to you. If you don't, ask a local librarian who is going to the ALA conference in January in Boston to buy one for you

Re: [ha-Safran]: Librarian of valor?

2009-12-21 Thread Levine, Joyce
Dear Faya, I don't know that particular one, but I once clipped a great little piece that says it had been originally posted on the ISED Listserv. Sorry I don't know the author. I keep it on my desk for instant self-esteem-propping-up purposes: 21st Century Librarian Thinks like a teacher,

[ha-Safran]: New AJL Podcast Episodes

2009-12-21 Thread Heidi Estrin
New episodes have just been added to the AJL Podcast, comprising lectures from the 2009 AJL Convention: Electronic Resources at http://jewishlibraries.org/podcast/?p=521http://jewishlibraries.org/podcast/?p=521 The Feinstein Lecture by Michael Grunberger at

Re: [ha-Safran]: Selected stories of Y.L. Peretz -- Hebrew text

2009-12-21 Thread Batya Kaplan
A selection of Peretz stories appears on the Project Ben Yehuda site: http://benyehuda.org/perets/ , as are many other Hebrew works. Batya --- Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran are those of the individual author and are not necessarily endorsed by the Association of Jewish

[ha-Safran]: New publication on synagogue music from Turkey

2009-12-21 Thread Rifat Bali
Dear list members, Please note the following new publication MAFTIRIM Turkish-Sephardic Synagogue Hymns (1 book + 4 CDs + 1 DVD) Artists: David Behar, Hazan Isak Macoro, Hazan David Sevi, Project editor: Karen Sarhon Studio: Nino Varon (1987) Mustafa Keser (2007) First edition :

[ha-Safran]: New Project: Jewish family trees and Jewish identity

2009-12-21 Thread Schelly Talalay Dardashti
Dear friends, Please help the success of this project by informing the Jewish public about this new collaboration which will help preserve Jewish family trees and Jewish identity for future generations. Today Beit Hatfutsot (Museum of the Jewish People) and MyHeritage.com announce a

[ha-Safran]: AJL Scholarship

2009-12-21 Thread Shulamith Z Berger
AJL SCHOLARSHIP The Association of Jewish Libraries is pleased to announce a scholarship of $1000 to a student enrolled or accepted in a graduate school of library and information science. For information about the scholarship, from the official website, www.jewishlibraries.org: In order to

[ha-Safran]: Improving on beginner's Hebrew

2009-12-21 Thread Nancy Poole
L'shalom, safranim I figure out there is someone who is able to provide advice for an adult student (namely me) who wants to improve her Hebrew. I can read script (Biblical) - but do not speak it. I will have folks to speak with around here, and am interested mostly in improving reading - but

[ha-Safran]: New English/Yiddish comic book

2009-12-21 Thread John and Goldie Sigal
Stingy Buzi and King Solomon / Der karger Buzi un Shloymeh Hameylekh, written and illustrated by Goldie Sigal. Montreal: Lomir Hofn Press, 2009. ISBN 0-8006-2552-8. 80 p.: col. ill.; 28 cm. __ Lomir Hofn Press is pleased to

[ha-Safran]: 171 Chanukah Videos including these new ones....

2009-12-21 Thread Jacob Richman
Hi Everyone! There are now 171 Cool Chanukah Videos listed at: http://www.jr.co.il/videos/chanukah-videos.htmhttp://www.jr.co.il/videos/chanukah-videos.htm The updated list includes: - Gord Lindsay: Chanuka Funicula - Chanuka 2009 Beit Krakow, Poland - Chanuka em Curitiba 2009 - Chaverim -

[ha-Safran]: New Book - Sim Shalom, Prayers for World Peace

2009-12-21 Thread Yael Levine
I am pleased to announce the publication of the compilation of prayers: Sim Shalom: Tefillot le-Shlom ha-Olam, Asufa mi-Toch Likkutei Tefillot (Sim Shalom, Prayers for World Peace, An Anthology from Likkutei Tefillot). Likkutei Tefillot was written by R. Nathan Sternhartz, foremost disciple of

[ha-Safran]: Rabbi and Cantor Book Recommendation

2009-12-21 Thread Beth Grafman
We have a Rabbi/Cantor couple coming in as guest readers for the Chanukah season. They're a lively pair and I'm looking for the perfect book for them to read to 3rd graders at Schechter. Any suggestions? It doesn't have to be Chanukah necessarily. It could be heroes, spirituality,

[ha-Safran]: Jewish publications on eBay

2009-12-21 Thread Malcolm Gordon
Dear Ha-Safran, You previously purchased or inquired from me about JEWISH PUBLICATIONS listed on eBay. The good news is that I have similar subject merchandise for sale rotating on eBay, and, if you may have some interest, please let me give you their eBay listing number so you can read my

[ha-Safran]: Job Announcement: Librarian, The Emery/Weiner School

2009-12-21 Thread Heather Nodler
Dear Safranim-- Please feel free to distribute the following job announcement, and contact me with any questions. Thank you kindly, Heather Nodler Librarian, The Emery/Weiner School 9825 Stella Link Houston, TX 77025 hnod...@emeryweiner.org 832-866-3644 Job Announcement: The Emery/Weiner

[ha-Safran]: New Releases from Bar-Ilan University Press

2009-12-21 Thread Press . Office
Dear Sir / Madam, We are happy to announce the recent publications of the following 6 titles by Bar-Ilan University Press: ·Scripturally Enslaved Bible Politics, Slavery, and the American Renaissance By Shaindy Rudoff ISBN 978-965-226-363-6 174 pp. English. Hardcover. 2009

[ha-Safran]: Thesis Issue

2009-12-21 Thread Nancy Poole
Shavua tov, safranim: I have a question...I am beginning to work on a thesis about transfer and provision of information in Jewish libraries (located in synagogues) as well as sections in public libraries and universities that are not necessarily Jewish-administered/e.g. secular or

[ha-Safran]: New Release: Invisible Me:

2009-12-21 Thread Michal Eisikowitz/Targum Press
Invisible Me: A gripping young adult novel about a selectively mute teenage girl Targum Press is pleased to announce the publication of a gripping new release for young adults:Invisible Me by Tzipi Caton. This book is available directly from the publisher at (347) 394-3332 or (718)

I[ha-Safran]: NVOLUNTARY - A worthy addition to your Collection

2009-12-21 Thread Ruth Diskin
Involuntary Israel, 2007, 72 min. A Film by Boaz Rosenberg the challenges and difficulties of living with a disorder In the late 1800's the French Neurologist Gilles de la Tourette first diagnosed patients who had multiple physical and vocal tics. In Israel at the turn of the 21st century we

[ha-Safran]: I highly recommend the book: Start-up Nation

2009-12-21 Thread Jacob Richman
Hi Everyone! Every fews years I buy a book that turns out to be a great read. I just finished the new book: Start-up Nation. The book is about Israel's economic miracle. You can watch an CNBC video about the book at: http://www.jr.co.il/recommend/books.htm I highly recommend buying and reading

[ha-Safran]: New cookbook from Temple Israel, Boston

2009-12-21 Thread Ann Abrams
Dear safranim, I'm happy to announce the publication of a new cookbook that was created in memory of Emily Mehlman, the wife of Temple Israel, Boston's former senior rabbi, Bernard Mehlman, and is available through Amazon:

[ha-Safran]: Re: Keter Aram Tzova now available for libraries

2009-12-21 Thread sberger804
Israel Connection (www.myhebrewbooks.com) has been the exclusive distributor of Akademon Publishing for several years. Now Israel Connection has also become distributors of Magnes Press, another division of Hebrew University Publishing and the largest academic publishing house in Israel. The