[ha-Safran]: Folktales of Israel
FYI: Folktales of Israel: A Festival of Jewish Storytelling Honoring Professor Peninnah Schram Co-sponsored by YU Stern College for Women, YU Museum and the American Zionist Movement. Sunday, November 6, 2011, 10 a.m- 5 p.m. Yeshiva Universvity Museum at the Center for Jewish History 15 West 16th Street, NYC 10011 Bringing together internationally renowned story tellers and scholars, Folktales of Israel: A Festival of Jewish Storytelling is a day dedicated to the art of storytelling in and about the Land of Israel. At this moment of political tensions, this festival highlights the beauty of Israel and its peoples, presenting through scholarship and performance some of the ways that storytellers have transmitted their love of Israel through the ages. Storytellers Include: Barry Bub, Cherie Karo Schwartz, Ellen Frankel, Goldie Milgram, Jennifer Rudick Zunikoff, Laura Simms, Noa Baum Schedule: Session 1: 10:00-12:15: Greetings: Jess Olson, Richard M. Joel, Yeshiva University Keynote Speaker: Dan Ben-Amos (University of Pennsylvania) Session 2: 1:30-3:15: Keynote Speaker: Saul Berman, Yeshiva University Session 3: 3:15-5:00: Presentation of Honorary volume: Mitzvah Stories: Seeds of Inspiration and Learning in Honor of Peninnah Schram (ed. Goldie Milgram and Ellen Frankel, 2011). Full schedule and list of stories to come Hag Sameach, Kathe Pinchuck Past Chair, Sydney Taylor Book Award Committee SSC Secretary Association of Jewish Libraries www.sydneytaylorbookaward.org www.jewishlibraries.org --- 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 for Ha-Safran, send to: hasaf...@osu.edu SUBscribing, SIGNOFF commands send to: Listproc @ lists.acs.ohio-state.edu Questions, problems, complaints, compliments;-) send to: galron.1 @ osu.edu Ha-Safran Archives: Current: http://www.mail-archive.com/hasafran%40lists.acs.ohio-state.edu/maillist.html History: http://www.mail-archive.com/hasafran%40lists.acs.ohio-state.edu/history.html AJL HomePage http://www.JewishLibraries.org
[ha-Safran]: Morris Seminar Deadline Extended
FYI, *** If you're interested in book and media evaluation but have limited experiences than this seminar is for YOU! ALSC is seeking applications for its third biennial Morris Seminar: Book Evaluation Training, to be held on Friday, January 20, 2012, prior to the ALA Midwinter Meeting in Dallas, Texas. This invitational seminar supports and honors William C. Morris' dedication to connecting librarians and children with excellent children's books. During this day-long event, members with limited experience are trained and mentored in evaluation techniques by former ALSC award committee members. The seminar will result in new and emerging leaders for future ALSC evaluation committees. The Morris Endowment supports those selected to attend the training seminar by offering the seminar at no charge to the attendee. This includes all materials, breakfast, lunch, and afternoon break on Friday. To help defray additional costs for hotel and other expenses, a $200 stipend for each attendee will be provided by the endowment. Information and the application are available on the ALSC Web site at:http://www.ala.org/ala/mgrps/divs/alsc/confevents/morris_events/seminarinfo.cfm The application deadline has been extended to September 30, 2011. Attendees selected to attend the seminar will be notified during the first week of November. Please contact Jenny Najduch, ALSC Program Officer, with questions atjnajd...@ala.org. Forwarded by: Sharon Rawlins, MLS Youth Services Consultant NJ State Library 185 West State St. P.O. Box 520 Trenton, NJ 08625-0520 srawl...@njstatelib.org 609-278-2640 ext. 116 - phone 609-278-2650 - fax Subscribe to NJSL Direct --- 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 for Ha-Safran, send to: hasaf...@osu.edu SUBscribing, SIGNOFF commands send to: Listproc @ lists.acs.ohio-state.edu Questions, problems, complaints, compliments;-) send to: galron.1 @ osu.edu Ha-Safran Archives: Current: http://www.mail-archive.com/hasafran%40lists.acs.ohio-state.edu/maillist.html History: http://www.mail-archive.com/hasafran%40lists.acs.ohio-state.edu/history.html AJL HomePage http://www.JewishLibraries.org
[ha-Safran]: Jewish Museum NYC - Free Professional Development
FYI: For Librarians: Ezra Jack Keats: Author and Illustrator Friday, September 23, 10 AM - 12 PM Jewish Museum - 1109 Fifth Avenue NYC 10128 Join Leonard Marcus, renowned children's book historian, author and critic, in a discussion celebrating the legacy of Ezra Jack Keats (Jacob Jack Ezra Katz). Designed specifically for school and public librarians, this workshop also includes an opportunity to view the special exhibition The Snowy Day and the Art of Ezra Jack Keats. FREE. Light refreshments will be served. Please register by September 16th. To register, call 212-423-3225 or visit www.TheJewishMuseum.org/WorkshopRegistration. (I went to the session when the Curious George Saves the Day exhibit was there, and it was an enjoyable and informative morning, plus you get to see the exhibit for free). The museum also creates educator guides based on the exhibits. Check outhttp://www.thejewishmuseum.org/ResourcesforEducators for information about Curious George (and the Reys), the Holocaust, Jewish Holidays, Immigration, and more. Chasiva v'Chasima Tova (Best Wishes for the New Year), Kathe Pinchuck SSC Secretary Past Chair, Sydney Taylor Book Award Committee Association of Jewish Libraries www.jewishlibraries.org www.sydneytaylorbookaward.org --- 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 for Ha-Safran, send to: hasaf...@osu.edu SUBscribing, SIGNOFF commands send to: Listproc @ lists.acs.ohio-state.edu Questions, problems, complaints, compliments;-) send to: galron.1 @ osu.edu Ha-Safran Archives: Current: http://www.mail-archive.com/hasafran%40lists.acs.ohio-state.edu/maillist.html History: http://www.mail-archive.com/hasafran%40lists.acs.ohio-state.edu/history.html AJL HomePage http://www.JewishLibraries.org
[ha-Safran]: I Love My Librarian Award Deadline September 12th
FYI: Nominate your librarian for the Carnegie Corporation of New York/New York Times I Love My Librarian Award! Nominations for 2011 stay open through September 12. Nominate a librarian in a: School Library http://atyourlibrary.org/ilovemylibrarian/nominate-your-school-librarian Public Library http://atyourlibrary.org/ilovemylibrarian/nominate-your-public-librarian College, Community College, University Library http://atyourlibrary.org/ilovemylibrarian/nominate-your-college-community-college-or-university-librarian There are more than 122,000 libraries nationwide, and librarians touch the lives of the people they serve every day. The award encourages library users like you to recognize the accomplishments of exceptional public, school, college, community college, or university librarians. We want to hear how you think your librarian is improving the lives of the people in your school, campus or community. Up to ten winners will be selected this year and receive a $5,000 cash award, a plaque and $500 travel stipend to attend an awards reception in New York hosted by The New York Times. The award is administered by the American Library Association with support from Carnegie Corporation of New York and The New York Times. Shabbat Shalom, Kathe Pinchuck SSC Secretary Past Chair, Sydney Taylor Book Award Committee Association of Jewish Libraries www.jewishlibraries.org www.sydneytaylorbookaward.org --- 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 for Ha-Safran, send to: hasaf...@osu.edu SUBscribing, SIGNOFF commands send to: Listproc @ lists.acs.ohio-state.edu Questions, problems, complaints, compliments;-) send to: galron.1 @ osu.edu Ha-Safran Archives: Current: http://www.mail-archive.com/hasafran%40lists.acs.ohio-state.edu/maillist.html History: http://www.mail-archive.com/hasafran%40lists.acs.ohio-state.edu/history.html AJL HomePage http://www.JewishLibraries.org
[ha-Safran]: E Book Summit
FYI: Library Journal and School Library Journal are sponsoring a virtual conference, E Books, the New Normal: How Libraries Are Leveraging the E Book Opportunity, on October 12, 2011 (Erev Sukkos). For more information: http://www.thedigitalshift.com/events/e-book-summit/ Shabbat Shalom, Kathe Pinchuck Past Chair, Sydney Taylor Book Award Committee SSC Secretary Association of Jewish Libraries --- 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 for Ha-Safran, send to: hasaf...@osu.edu SUBscribing, SIGNOFF commands send to: Listproc @ lists.acs.ohio-state.edu Questions, problems, complaints, compliments;-) send to: galron.1 @ osu.edu Ha-Safran Archives: Current: http://www.mail-archive.com/hasafran%40lists.acs.ohio-state.edu/maillist.html History: http://www.mail-archive.com/hasafran%40lists.acs.ohio-state.edu/history.html AJL HomePage http://www.JewishLibraries.org
[ha-Safran]: SCC Division Meeting at Convention
Hi, There was a meeting for SCC Division members at the AJL Convention in Montreal on Wednesday, June 22nd. If you are interested in a copy of the minutes, please email me at the address below, and I will send them as a Word attachment. mrsfrumshr...@msn.com Shavua Tov, Kathe Pinchuck Past Chair, Sydney Taylor Book Award Committee SSC Secretary Association of Jewish Libraries --- 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 for Ha-Safran, send to: hasaf...@osu.edu SUBscribing, SIGNOFF commands send to: Listproc @ lists.acs.ohio-state.edu Questions, problems, complaints, compliments;-) send to: galron.1 @ osu.edu Ha-Safran Archives: Current: http://www.mail-archive.com/hasafran%40lists.acs.ohio-state.edu/maillist.html History: http://www.mail-archive.com/hasafran%40lists.acs.ohio-state.edu/history.html AJL HomePage http://www.JewishLibraries.org
Re: [ha-Safran]: Sydney Taylor notable book stickers
Hi Francine, I've attached the template for the stickers. You can print them yourself using Avery labels, size 8293. Kathe Pinchuck Past Chair, Sydney Taylor Book Award Committee SSC Secretary Association of Jewish Libraries [Unfortunately - attachments can not be posted to Hasafran. Please send a private message to Kathe for the PDF file] --- 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 for Ha-Safran, send to: hasaf...@osu.edu SUBscribing, SIGNOFF commands send to: Listproc @ lists.acs.ohio-state.edu Questions, problems, complaints, compliments;-) send to: galron.1 @ osu.edu Ha-Safran Archives: Current: http://www.mail-archive.com/hasafran%40lists.acs.ohio-state.edu/maillist.htmlhttp://www.mail-archive.com/hasafran%40lists.acs.ohio-state.edu/maillist.html History: http://www.mail-archive.com/hasafran%40lists.acs.ohio-state.edu/history.htmlhttp://www.mail-archive.com/hasafran%40lists.acs.ohio-state.edu/history.html AJL HomePage http://www.JewishLibraries.orghttp://www.JewishLibraries.org
[ha-Safran]: Grant Opportunity: Learning Labs in Libraries and Museums
Esteemed Colleagues, Suzi Dubin brought this grant to my attention. Funding is available for the planning and designing of up to 30 Learning Labs in libraries and museums throughout the country. The Labs are intended to engage middle- and high-school youth in mentor-led, interest-based, youth-centered, collaborative learning using digital and traditional media. The deadline is August 15, 2011. If you are interested in applying, there are informational webinars: Learn more about the Grants for Learning Labs in Libraries and Museums during one of the upcoming webinars for prospective applicants. IMLS and partnership program staff will be available to discuss the purpose of the grants and the grant application process, as well as answer participants' questions. The webinar schedule is as follows: Tuesday, June 28, at 3:00 p.m. Eastern Time Click here for webinar instructions. (PDF; 301KB) Tuesday, July 12, at 3 :00 p.m. Eastern Time Questions can be addressed to: Angela Goodrich Finance and Administration Executive Urban Libraries Council (ULC) Phone: 312/676-0957 E-mail: agoodr...@urbanlibraries.org Margaret Glass Partnerships and Alliances Association of Science-Technology Centers (ASTC) Phone: 291/783-7200 x129 E-mail: mgl...@astc.org If you are applying through www.grants.gov and have any questions, please contact: Chuck Thomas Senior Program Officer 202/653-4667 ctho...@imls.gov Kol tuv, Kathe Having trouble viewing this email? Click here - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Government Grants Information Service Funding Alert - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Grant/Contract Name: Learning Labs in Libraries and Museums Deadline: Aug 15, 2011 Funding Amount: Award Ceiling: $100,000 Eligibility: Libraries that fulfill the general criteria for libraries may apply. See program guidelines for special conditions of eligibility for this program. Museums that fulfill the general criteria for museums may apply. Public or private nonprofit agencies, organizations, or associations that engage in activities designed to advance museums and the museum profession may also apply. In addition, institutions of higher education, including public and nonprofit universities, are eligible. Agency:Institute of Museum and Library Services Grant ID: LLP-FY11 Summary: These grants will support the planning and designing of up to 30 Learning Labs in libraries and museums throughout the country. The Labs are intended to engage middle- and high-school youth in mentor-led, interest-based, youth-centered, collaborative learning using digital and traditional media. Grantees will be required to participate, in-person and online, in a community of practice that will provide technical assistance, networking, and cross-project learning. Projects are expected to provide prototypes for the field and be based on current research about digital media and youth learning. There will be two project deadlines for this grant program, with the second deadline planned for spring 2012. Grants for Learning Labs in Libraries and Museums will support planning and design activities that will enable grantees to develop comprehensive plans for programs, space, staffing, and budgeting for their Learning Lab. The primary goals for the Learning Labs are to: - promote museums and libraries as innovation hubs for middle- and high-school youth - use current research, design, and programming principles in the development of 21st century skills - use 21st century digital media tools for youth learning, including the use of iRemix, the closed online social learning network that allows youth to post projects, exchange ideas, critique peers' work, and participate in community-wide conversations with other youth and adult mentors - build the capacity of library and museum professionals as mentors and creators of effective programs and learning environments in order to promote 21st century learning - include the design of innovative, creative space(s) for middle- and high-school youth - impact communities' use of museum and library resources to be more effective - promote more effective out-of-school time community networks for learning - produce model, replicable plans for use by the field Link: http://www.imls.gov/about/macarthur.shtm or http://www07.grants.gov/search/search.do?mode=VIEWoppId=100113 [] Reply [] Forward [] New window [] Print all --- 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 for Ha-Safran, send to: hasaf...@osu.edu SUBscribing, SIGNOFF commands send to: Listproc @ lists.acs.ohio-state.edu Questions, problems, complaints, compliments;-) send to: galron.1 @ osu.edu Ha-Safran Archives: Current:
[ha-Safran]: So You Want To Be An Academic Librarian
http://www.youtube.com/user/katharinell1984#p/a/u/0/it4WZ68MlkU --- 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 for Ha-Safran, send to: hasaf...@osu.edu SUBscribing, SIGNOFF commands send to: Listproc @ lists.acs.ohio-state.edu Questions, problems, complaints, compliments;-) send to: galron.1 @ osu.edu Ha-Safran Archives: Current: http://www.mail-archive.com/hasafran%40lists.acs.ohio-state.edu/maillist.html History: http://www.mail-archive.com/hasafran%40lists.acs.ohio-state.edu/history.html AJL HomePage http://www.JewishLibraries.org
Re: [ha-Safran]: looking for library programming ideas- 3/4th grades
Hi Rachel, Two things that might work are a bingo game and a scavenger hunt. With the bingo game, you can ask the students to find certain kinds of books with certain information. With the scavenger hunt, your clues would be directing them to the books or items, so you could tell them to look in a dictionary for a definition, or an encyclopedia for a famous person's birthday, etc. That way they are learning some basic library skills at the same time. Also check out www.chinuch.org for programming ideas. Kol tuv, Kathe Pinchuck SSC Secretary Past Chair- Sydney Taylor Book Award Committee Association of Jewish Libraries --- 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 for Ha-Safran, send to: hasaf...@osu.edu SUBscribing, SIGNOFF commands send to: Listproc @ lists.acs.ohio-state.edu Questions, problems, complaints, compliments;-) send to: galron.1 @ osu.edu Ha-Safran Archives: Current: http://www.mail-archive.com/hasafran%40lists.acs.ohio-state.edu/maillist.html History: http://www.mail-archive.com/hasafran%40lists.acs.ohio-state.edu/history.html AJL HomePage http://www.JewishLibraries.org
[ha-Safran]: Female Roommate Need for Convention
Hi, If anyone is looking for a roommate, please contact April Halprin Wayland -aprilwayl...@aol.com Shabbat Shalom, Kathe Pinchuck, Chair Sydney Taylor Book Award Committee Association of Jewish Libraries -- Forwarded message -- From: April Halprin Wayland aprilwayl...@aol.com Date: Jun 10, 2010 8:21 PM Subject: p.s...my friend needs a roomie for July 5-7 To: kpinch...@gmail.com Dear Kathe, Hi! BTW, my friend Elizabeth Forrest needs a roommate... I contacted Suzy Dubin to see if she knew of anyone who needed a roommate July 5-7th but unfortunately the woman who she referred me to had already found someone. Do you happen to know of anyone? Since Elizabeth isn't on email (I know...how is that POSSIBLE?!?), you can forward this to anyone you think may be interested and they can contact me. Thank you! Warmest, April Halprin Wayland www.aprilwayland.com ~ New Year at the Pier has won the Sydney Taylor Book Award--the Gold medal for the best Jewish picture book of the year! www.teachingauthors.com ~ six children's authors who also teach writing...poetry, writing prompts, lesson plans and more --- 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 for Ha-Safran, send to: hasaf...@osu.edu SUBscribing, SIGNOFF commands send to: Listproc @ lists.acs.ohio-state.edu Questions, problems, complaints, compliments;-) send to: galron.1 @ osu.edu Ha-Safran Archives: Current: http://www.mail-archive.com/hasafran%40lists.acs.ohio-state.edu/maillist.html History: http://www.mail-archive.com/hasafran%40lists.acs.ohio-state.edu/history.html AJL HomePage http://www.JewishLibraries.org
[ha-Safran]: Mazal Tov!
Mazal Tov to Shoshanah and David Seidman on the marriage of their son, Eytan, to Ilana Sausen. --- 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 for Ha-Safran, send to: hasaf...@osu.edu SUBscribing, SIGNOFF commands send to: Listproc @ lists.acs.ohio-state.edu Questions, problems, complaints, compliments;-) send to: galron.1 @ osu.edu Ha-Safran Archives: Current: http://www.mail-archive.com/hasafran%40lists.acs.ohio-state.edu/maillist.html History: http://www.mail-archive.com/hasafran%40lists.acs.ohio-state.edu/history.html AJL HomePage http://www.JewishLibraries.org
[ha-Safran]: Sydney Taylor Book Award Committee's Reviews
Dear Colleagues: The Sydney Taylor Book Award Committee produces a compilation of its reviews each year and makes it available on CD. We are currently evaluating new ways of disseminating this information, and would appreciate your input: If you acquired a Quest for the Best Sydney Taylor Book Award CD-ROM at a convention or by ordering it from AJL, did you ever put the CD into your computer and take a look at the documents stored on it? If so, how was reading the reviews helpful? Did it assist you with collection development? With preparing for booktalks or other programming? In some other way? Is the format of the review compilation useful to you (ie. being on CD-ROM, being arranged alphabetically by title, etc.)? What elements of the compilation are useful to you? __ introductory material (history of Sydney Taylor and the award, criteria for recognition, lists of past winners) __ scores given by committee members to each title __ positive reviews __ negative reviews I am anxious to receive your feedback at ch...@sydneytaylorbookaward.org. Thank you for your input. Kol tuv, Kathe Pinchuck, Chair Sydney Taylor Book Award Committee Association of Jewish Libraries www.SydneyTaylorBookAward.org --- 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 for Ha-Safran, send to: hasaf...@osu.edu SUBscribing, SIGNOFF commands send to: Listproc @ lists.acs.ohio-state.edu Questions, problems, complaints, compliments;-) send to: galron.1 @ osu.edu Ha-Safran Archives: Current: http://www.mail-archive.com/hasafran%40lists.acs.ohio-state.edu/maillist.html History: http://www.mail-archive.com/hasafran%40lists.acs.ohio-state.edu/history.html AJL HomePage http://www.JewishLibraries.org
[ha-Safran]: Jewish American Heritage Month
May has been designated Jewish American Heritage Month. Here are some resources: http://programminglibrarian.org/library/planning/events-and-celebrations/jewish-american-heritage-month1.html Shabbat Shalom, Kathe Pinchuck, Chair Sydney Taylor Book Award Committee Association of Jewish Libraries --- 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 for Ha-Safran, send to: hasaf...@osu.edu SUBscribing, SIGNOFF commands send to: Listproc @ lists.acs.ohio-state.edu Questions, problems, complaints, compliments;-) send to: galron.1 @ osu.edu Ha-Safran Archives: Current: http://www.mail-archive.com/hasafran%40lists.acs.ohio-state.edu/maillist.html History: http://www.mail-archive.com/hasafran%40lists.acs.ohio-state.edu/history.html AJL HomePage http://www.JewishLibraries.org
[ha-Safran]: Sydney Taylor Book Award Author Blog Tour
Yasher Koach to Barbara Bietz and Heidi Estrin for organizing this wonderful event. Thank you to the bloggers for interesting and incisive questions. I have an even greater appreciation of the books and the authors and illustrators. I learned about the authors' and illustrators' inspirations, research processes, Jewish influences, and some of their favorite books. You can link to any of the stops on the tour from http://jewishlibraries.org/blog/?p=63. A complete list of the books recognized this year by the Sydney Taylor Book Award Committee is available athttp://jewishlibraries.org/blog/?p=62 Kol tuv, Kathe Pinchuck, Chair Sydney Taylor Book Award Committee Association of Jewish Libraries --- 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 for Ha-Safran, send to: hasaf...@osu.edu SUBscribing, SIGNOFF commands send to: Listproc @ lists.acs.ohio-state.edu Questions, problems, complaints, compliments;-) send to: galron.1 @ osu.edu Ha-Safran Archives: Current: http://www.mail-archive.com/hasafran%40lists.acs.ohio-state.edu/maillist.htmlhttp://www.mail-archive.com/hasafran%40lists.acs.ohio-state.edu/maillist.html History: http://www.mail-archive.com/hasafran%40lists.acs.ohio-state.edu/history.htmlhttp://www.mail-archive.com/hasafran%40lists.acs.ohio-state.edu/history.html AJL HomePage http://www.JewishLibraries.orghttp://www.JewishLibraries.org
[ha-Safran]: [child_lit] TAR: MS/HS Jewish Resources (books/websites)
Hi, I am posting on behalf of Michelle Levy. You can respond directly to her, or I can forward any suggestions you send me. TIA, Kathe Pinchuck, Chair Sydney Taylor Book Award Committee Association of Jewish Libraries - Original Message - From: M. Levy To: Child Lit Sent: Tuesday, February 02, 2010 11:26 AM Subject: [child_lit] TAR: MS/HS Jewish Resources (books/websites) Hi, I am looking for good reliable (of course) resources for my middle and high school teachers on Jewish holidays, mainly Shabbat and Passover for March. We have a very diverse population. We are hoping to be able to show the students what is involved with Shabbat (lighting the candles, etc) and possibly a Passover Seder. I am Jewish (reform) but I don't have anything up to date in books, (even though they don't change much over the years). I am looking for books and websites for teachers to use. I don't think any of the teachers who will be presenting these topics are Jewish and will probably need some basic background information. I'm sure the students in the classrooms will be helping and we are hoping a parent or two will be willing to come in as well to help. Any suggestions or ideas would be greatly appreciated. I will post a hit. TIA! Michelle -- Michelle Levy School Library Media Specialist Eton Academy 1755 Melton Birmingham, MI 48009 ryl...@gmail.com (home) ml...@etonacademy.org (work) --- 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 for Ha-Safran, send to: hasaf...@osu.edu SUBscribing, SIGNOFF commands send to: Listproc @ lists.acs.ohio-state.edu Questions, problems, complaints, compliments;-) send to: galron.1 @ osu.edu Ha-Safran Archives: Current: http://www.mail-archive.com/hasafran%40lists.acs.ohio-state.edu/maillist.html History: http://www.mail-archive.com/hasafran%40lists.acs.ohio-state.edu/history.html AJL HomePage http://www.JewishLibraries.org
[ha-Safran]: Tu B'Shvat Books
Check the AJL Bibliography Bank for two lists of resources: Tu B'Shvat Resources: http://www.jewishlibraries.org/ajlweb/resources/bib_bank/TuB'ShevatResources2009.pdf Tu B'Shvat Books: http://www.jewishlibraries.org/ajlweb/resources/bib_bank/Tu%20B'Shvat%20Books.pdf Let's be proactive and look forward to Purim: Books for children: http://www.jewishlibraries.org/ajlweb/resources/bib_bank/Purim%20Books%202009.pdf Books for adults: http://www.jewishlibraries.org/ajlweb/resources/bib_bank/Purim_and_humor.pdf Purim Resources: http://www.jewishlibraries.org/ajlweb/resources/bib_bank/PurimResources.pdf Kathe Pinchuck, Chair Sydney Taylor Book Award Committee Association of Jewish Libraries --- 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 for Ha-Safran, send to: hasaf...@osu.edu SUBscribing, SIGNOFF commands send to: Listproc @ lists.acs.ohio-state.edu Questions, problems, complaints, compliments;-) send to: galron.1 @ osu.edu Ha-Safran Archives: Current: http://www.mail-archive.com/hasafran%40lists.acs.ohio-state.edu/maillist.html History: http://www.mail-archive.com/hasafran%40lists.acs.ohio-state.edu/history.html AJL HomePage http://www.JewishLibraries.org
[ha-Safran]: New Members Appointed to the Sydney Taylor Book
Award Committee X-Original-To: Hasafran@lists.acs.ohio-state.edu X-Mailer: QUALCOMM Windows Eudora Version 7.1.0.9 X-Spam-Score: 2.10 (**) [Tag at 7.00] MISSING_SUBJECT,PORN_RP_CUMS_,SPF(neutral,0) X-CanIt-Geo: ip=71.74.56.122; country=US; region=OH; city=Reynoldsburg; latitude=39.9549; longitude=-82.7693; metrocode=535; areacode=614; http://maps.google.com/maps?q=39.9549,-82.7693z=6 X-CanItPRO-Stream: lists (inherits from default) X-Scanned-By: CanIt (www . roaringpenguin . com) on 128.146.216.131 X-Listprocessor-Version: 8.1 -- ListProcessor(tm) by CREN The Sydney Taylor Book Award Committee appointed three new members. Their four-year terms will begin in January. The committee benefits from the diverse membership of AJL, and with the unique talents and experience of the incoming members, we are confident the high standards of the committee will continue. Debbie Feder is the Director of the Library Resource Center at Ida Crown Jewish Academy in Chicago. An active member of the Chicago AJL Chapter, Debbie holds a Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education and earned her MLS from Dominican University. Debbie, who also worked at the Skokie Public Library, is a lover of children's literature, first enthralled by All-of-a-Kind-Family. Aimee Lurie comes to the committee with experience in a variety of Jewish libraries, including the Temple-Tifereth Israel, the Fairmount Temple and the Agnon School, as well as public libraries. Amy has reviewed books for the AJL Newsletter and VOYA and feels that reviewing books is every librarian's professional responsibility and it has always played a critical role in my personal professional development. Not only does it play an invaluable role in collection development, I have found it is the best way to keep your finger on the pulse of publishing trends. Aimee is active in the Cleveland chapter of AJL and holds a Bachelor of Arts in English from Ohio State and an MLS from Kent State University. Nancy Silverrod is a librarian at San Francisco Public Library. Nancy graduated summa cum laude from Eastern Michigan University and earned her MILS at the University of Michigan. Nancy states that My reading over the years led me to a deeper connection and involvement with Judaism, and the opportunity to recommend high quality books to interested readers is one of the things I most enjoy about my work a great combination. Barbara Bietz of Oak Park, California will assume the chairmanship. She is the author of Like a Maccabee (Yaldah Publishing, 2006). As a freelance writer, her work has appeared in numerous publications, and she is a frequent reviewer for Jewish Book World and the AJL Newsletter. The 2009-2010 Sydney Taylor Book Award Committee will also include Debbie Colodny(Libertyville, Illinois), Rita Soltan (West Bloomfield, Michigan); Kathe Pinchuck (Clifton, New Jersey), past chair; and Rachel Kamin (Chicago, Illinois), compiler. Heidi Estrin (Boca Raton, Florida) will assist the committee as AJL Public Relations Liason. Tremendous Harkaras Hatov (appreciation) to Susan Berson (Denver, Colorado) and Kathy Bloomfield (Wellesley, Massachusetts) who have served their four-year terms on the committee with distinction. May this be a year of health, peace and prosperity for us and all of Klal Yisrael. Shana Tova, Kathe Pinchuck, Chair Sydney Taylor Book Award Committee Association of Jewish Libraries --- 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 for Ha-Safran, send to: hasaf...@osu.edu SUBscribing, SIGNOFF commands send to: Listproc @ lists.acs.ohio-state.edu Questions, problems, complaints, compliments;-) send to: galron.1 @ osu.edu Ha-Safran Archives: Current: http://www.mail-archive.com/hasafran%40lists.acs.ohio-state.edu/maillist.html History: http://www.mail-archive.com/hasafran%40lists.acs.ohio-state.edu/history.html AJL HomePage http://www.JewishLibraries.org
[ha-Safran]: Positions available on the Sydney Taylor Book
Award Committee X-Original-To: Hasafran@lists.acs.ohio-state.edu X-Mailer: QUALCOMM Windows Eudora Version 7.1.0.9 X-Spam-Score: 1.30 (*) [Tag at 5.00] MISSING_SUBJECT X-CanItPRO-Stream: lists X-Canit-Stats-ID: Bayes signature not available X-Scanned-By: CanIt (www . roaringpenguin . com) on 128.146.216.130 X-Listprocessor-Version: 8.1 -- ListProcessor(tm) by CREN Three positions on the Sydney Taylor Book Award Committee will be available beginning January 1, 2010. Applicants should be members of AJL, familiar with the scope of Judaic children's literature, experienced in writing critical reviews, willing and able to read and review over 120 books during the course of a year, and able to meet deadlines. Committee members are expected to attend annual conventions and to participate in committee-sponsored events, including speaking at the Committee's annual presentation. The term of membership on the Committee is four years. Each committee member typically receives more than $2,000 in books for review each year, which may be kept for personal use or added to the member's library. Membership on the Sydney Taylor 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 Kathe Pinchuck, Committee Chair, atkpinch...@gmail.com. Applications will be accepted through August 31, 2009. --- 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 for Ha-Safran, send to: hasaf...@osu.edu SUBscribing, SIGNOFF commands send to: Listproc @ lists.acs.ohio-state.edu Questions, problems, complaints, compliments;-) send to: galron.1 @ osu.edu Ha-Safran Archives: Current: http://www.mail-archive.com/hasafran%40lists.acs.ohio-state.edu/maillist.html History: http://www.mail-archive.com/hasafran%40lists.acs.ohio-state.edu/history.html AJL HomePage http://www.JewishLibraries.org
Re: [ha-Safran]: Boys immigration
The Notorious Izzy Fink by Don Brown: From School Library Journal Grade 4-8Gang wars, pickpockets, pushcarts, and tenements best describe New York Citys Lower East Side in the 1890s, home to 13-year-old Sam Glodsky, the half-Irish, half-Russian Jewish protagonist. He and his buddy Manny hawk newspapers for pennies to help put food on their tables. Sam gets involved with the Chief Inspector of the Health Department, who enlists his help in tracking down a cholera victim who has escaped a quarantined ship and may be inadvertently spreading the disease. In order to gain access to the ship, the boy takes a job with notorious gangster/animal lover Monk Eastman, who pays him and another boy to rescue a prized carrier pigeon from the ship. The other boy turns out to be Sams archenemy, and when Fink mishandles the bird and breaks its wing, Eastman is out to get him. Expletives and coarse language are a natural part of the characters dialogue. Though there is some mention of Boss Tweed and Tammany Hall, the main focus is on the immigrant factions; an afterword refers to the long-held prejudices of the various ethnic groups that heightened as they competed for jobs and housing. Even reluctant readers will enjoy this engaging, action-packed novel, and the period will spring to life.Barbara Auerbach, New York City Public Schools Copyright © Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved. --- 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 for Ha-Safran, send to: hasaf...@osu.edu SUBscribing, SIGNOFF commands send to: Listproc @ lists.acs.ohio-state.edu Questions, problems, complaints, compliments;-) send to: galron.1 @ osu.edu Ha-Safran Archives: Current: http://www.mail-archive.com/hasafran%40lists.acs.ohio-state.edu/maillist.html History: http://www.mail-archive.com/hasafran%40lists.acs.ohio-state.edu/history.html AJL HomePage http://www.JewishLibraries.org
[ha-Safran]: Music collection and listening stations
Dear Colleagues, The Conservative synagogue where I work is looking to establish a music collection and provide listening stations. If anyone has done this, I would appreciate your ideas and suggestions in terms of equipment, storage, checkout, collection development, etc. Kol tuv, Kathe Pinchuck, Chair Sydney Taylor Book Award Committee Association of Jewish Libraries --- 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 for Ha-Safran, send to: hasaf...@osu.edu SUBscribing, SIGNOFF commands send to: Listproc @ lists.acs.ohio-state.edu Questions, problems, complaints, compliments;-) send to: galron.1 @ osu.edu Ha-Safran Archives: Current: http://www.mail-archive.com/hasafran%40lists.acs.ohio-state.edu/maillist.html History: http://www.mail-archive.com/hasafran%40lists.acs.ohio-state.edu/history.html AJL HomePage http://www.JewishLibraries.org
[ha-Safran]: Nicholas Winton: The Power of Good
Esteemed Colleagues: I spoke about a 2002 Documentary, Nicholas Winton: The Power of Good at a recent NYMA Workshop. It is the story of one British citizen who devised a plan and was able to saved 669 Czech children in 1938 and 1939. This inspiring documentary tells how an ordinary man took extraordinary action. This DVD of the film includes 70 minutes of extra interview footage and additional short films detailing further information on the rescue operation, the private life of Sir Winton, his opinions, and the lives of some of the children he saved. It also includes a teachers' guide with additional archival material and thought-provoking questions for class discussion. At one point, this DVD was being distributed to educators at no charge. This is not the case anymore. It is available through the National Center for Jewish Film for $49: http://www.brandeis.edu/jewishfilm/Catalogue/films/power.htm Hag Kasher V'Sameach, Kathe Pinchuck, Chair Sydney Taylor Book Award Committee Association of Jewish Libraries --- 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 for Ha-Safran, send to: hasaf...@osu.edu SUBscribing, SIGNOFF commands send to: Listproc @ lists.acs.ohio-state.edu Questions, problems, complaints, compliments;-) send to: galron.1 @ osu.edu Ha-Safran Archives: Current: http://www.mail-archive.com/hasafran%40lists.acs.ohio-state.edu/maillist.html History: http://www.mail-archive.com/hasafran%40lists.acs.ohio-state.edu/history.html AJL HomePage http://www.JewishLibraries.org
[ha-Safran]: Vendors for Hebrew Language Materials
Esteemed Colleagues: I recently attended a conference with Barbara Hoffert, the Book Review Editor of Library Journal. They will be updating their lists of vendors of materials in languages other than English, and she asked for feedback - good and bad. Here is what they have for Hebrew: Adult books: Gefen, Ingram, Sefer Israel, Sifrutake DVDs: Midwest Tape, Sifrutake Music CDs: Sifrutake This information will be compiled over the summer and published in the September 2009 issue of Library Journal. If you use any other vendors, or if you have any comments, you can send them to me, and I will forward them, or you can contact Barbara Hoffert directly at hof...@reedbusiness.com Hag Kasher V'Sameach, Kathe Pinchuck, Chair Sydney Taylor Book Award Committee Association of Jewish Libraries --- 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 for Ha-Safran, send to: hasaf...@osu.edu SUBscribing, SIGNOFF commands send to: Listproc @ lists.acs.ohio-state.edu Questions, problems, complaints, compliments;-) send to: galron.1 @ osu.edu Ha-Safran Archives: Current: http://www.mail-archive.com/hasafran%40lists.acs.ohio-state.edu/maillist.html History: http://www.mail-archive.com/hasafran%40lists.acs.ohio-state.edu/history.html AJL HomePage http://www.JewishLibraries.org
[ha-Safran]: Fw: Caldecott author/illustrator Uri Shulevitz
speaking at Rutgers X-Original-To: Hasafran@lists.acs.ohio-state.edu X-Mailer: QUALCOMM Windows Eudora Version 7.1.0.9 X-Spam-Score: 1.30 (*) [Tag at 5.00] MISSING_SUBJECT X-CanItPRO-Stream: lists X-Canit-Stats-ID: Bayes signature not available X-Scanned-By: CanIt (www . roaringpenguin . com) on 128.146.216.89 X-Listprocessor-Version: 8.1 -- ListProcessor(tm) by CREN FYI: - Original Message - From: NJYAC To: nj...@njstatelib.org Sent: Thursday, March 19, 2009 9:25 AM Subject: Caldecott author/illustrator Uri Shulevitz speaking at Rutgers Please excuse any cross-postings. FYI. Sharon Rawlins, Youth Services Consultant, NJSL Event: Exploring Picture Books Speaker: Uri Shulevitz Time: 2 pm, Sunday, March 29, 2009 Location: Zimmerli Art Museum, Rutgers University, New Brunswick Please join Caldecott- and Newbery-winning author and illustrator Uri Shulevitz as he discusses his award-winning book How I Learned Geography. The recently published book explores his childhood memories of World War II and the power of the imagination. Shulevitz will discuss the creation of this extraordinary book and the autobiographical story that lies behind it. Exploring Picture Books is an ongoing series at the Zimmerli Art Museum, Rutgers University. See: http://www.zimmerlimuseum.rutgers.edu/education/index.php?id=73 --- 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 for Ha-Safran, send to: hasaf...@osu.edu SUBscribing, SIGNOFF commands send to: Listproc @ lists.acs.ohio-state.edu Questions, problems, complaints, compliments;-) send to: galron.1 @ osu.edu Ha-Safran Archives: Current: http://www.mail-archive.com/hasafran%40lists.acs.ohio-state.edu/maillist.html History: http://www.mail-archive.com/hasafran%40lists.acs.ohio-state.edu/history.html AJL HomePage http://www.JewishLibraries.org
[ha-Safran]: ALA Annual Conference
FYI: For those interested in extending their visit to Chicago by attending ALA after AJL please be advised of the following: The early registration deadline is Friday, March 6th. To learn more about the conference, visit http://ala.org/ala/conferencesevents/upcoming/annual/index.cfm . The ALA Exhibits will open on Saturday, July 11th at 8:45 AM. The only programming on Thursday, July 9th are Preconference Sessions: Privacy Who Do You Trust? 1:30 pm - 4:30 pm ($25) Cataloging Digital Media: Back to the Future 8:30 am - 5:00 pm Tickets: Advance: ALA Member, $249; ALCTS Division/RT Member, $199; Non-member, $289; Student, $99. Onsite: ALA Member, $299; ALCTS Division/RT Member, $249; Non-member, $339; Student, $99. Metadata Standards and Applications: A Cataloging for the 21st Century Workshop -2 day workshop Thursday and Friday 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM both days Tickets: Advance: ALA Member, $389; ALCTS Division/RT Member, $339; Non-member, $489; Student, $150 Onsite: ALA Member, $439; ALCTS Division/RT Member, $389; Non-member, $489; Student $150 Streaming Media and Proliferating E-Books: Acquiring and Managing Emerging Formats 8:30 am - 5:00 pm Tickets: Advance: ALA Member, $249; ALCTS Division/RT Member, $199; Non-member, $289; Student, $99. Onsite: ALA Member, $299; ALCTS Division/RT Member, $249; Non-member, $339; Student $99 Also be advised that the ALA has a new policy: You must be registered for the Conference to register for housing. I don't know how that works if you are already registered at the hotel. For visit the ala website at www.ala.org or call them between 8:30 AM and 4:30 PM CST at 1-800-545-2433. Kol Tuv, Kathe Pinchuck, Chair Sydney Taylor Book Award Committee Association of Jewish Libraries --- 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 for Ha-Safran, send to: hasaf...@osu.edu SUBscribing, SIGNOFF commands send to: Listproc @ lists.acs.ohio-state.edu Questions, problems, complaints, compliments;-) send to: galron.1 @ osu.edu Ha-Safran Archives: Current: http://www.mail-archive.com/hasafran%40lists.acs.ohio-state.edu/maillist.html History: http://www.mail-archive.com/hasafran%40lists.acs.ohio-state.edu/history.html AJL HomePage http://www.JewishLibraries.org
[ha-Safran]: 2009 Sydney Taylor Book Awards
For more information, contact: Kathe Pinchuck, Chair Sydney Taylor Book Award Committee Association of Jewish Libraries (973) 777-4504 ch...@sydneytaylorbookaward.org www.SydneyTaylorBookAward.org January 2009 For immediate release MEDIA RELEASE 2009 SYDNEY TAYLOR BOOK AWARDS ANNOUNCED BY THE ASSOCIATION OF JEWISH LIBRARIES (New YorkJanuary 7, 2009) Richard Michelson and Raul Colon, author and illustrator of As Good As Anybody: Martin Luther King, Jr. and Abraham Joshua Heschels Amazing March Toward Freedom, Karen Hesse, author of Brooklyn Bridge, and Valerie Zenatti, author of A Bottle in the Gaza Sea, are the 2009 winners of the prestigious Sydney Taylor Book Award. The Sydney Taylor Book Award honors new books for children and teens that exemplify the highest literary standards while authentically portraying the Jewish experience. The award memorializes Sydney Taylor, author of the classic All-of-a-Kind Family series. The winners will receive their awards at the Association of Jewish Libraries convention in Chicago this July. Michelson and Colon will receive the 2009 gold medal in the Sydney Taylor Book Awards Younger Readers Category for As Good As Anybody: Martin Luther King, Jr. and Abraham Joshua Heschels Amazing March Toward Freedom, published by Alfred A. Knopf. Two very special clergymen, one a rabbi, the other an African-American reverend are raised in divergently different countries yet experience similar levels of persecution and bigotry that will one day bring them together. As colleagues in Americas struggle for civil rights, they march together from Selma to Montgomery in March 1965. Colons colored pencil and watercolor illustrations offer a beautiful complement to the text, describing two unique paths from childhood to adult life Martins in the rich, warm brown-tones of the American south and Abrahams in cool blues and grays that reminded the illustrator of old World War II movies. When the two exemplary men join in their march for tolerance, the palettes merge in full color harmony, comments Debbie Colodny, a member of the Award Committee. This book is recommended for grades 2-5. Hesse will receive the 2009 gold medal in the Sydney Taylor Book Awards Older Readers Category for Brooklyn Bridge, published by Feiwel Friends. While his family left the anti-Semitism of Russia to build the American dream, Joey Michtoms dream is to visit the glittering Coney Island. Crafting a story from the spark of a true event, the invention of the Teddy Bear in 1903, Hesse masterfully weaves multiple themes of hard-work, survival, homelessness, and familial dedication with interlocking and parallel stories of families who live reasonably well opposite those less fortunate living in the shadows below the imposing Brooklyn Bridge, comments Rita Soltan, a member of the Award Committee. This book is recommended for grades 5-8. Hesse also won the 1992 Award for Older Readers for Letters from Rifka, and a 2004 Honor Award for Older Readers for The Cats in Kransinski Square. Zenatti will receive the 2009 gold medal in the Sydney Taylor Book Awards Teen Readers Category for A Bottle in the Gaza Sea, published by Bloomsbury. This story about the relationship between an Israeli girl, Tal, and a Palestinian boy, Naim, via e-mail and instant messaging, is honest but hopeful. Well-written and compelling, the tale of their relationship conveys the confusion, anger, exhaustion, and depression felt by many young people during the 2003 intifada, comments Susan Berson, a member of the Award Committee. Zenattis memoir, When I Was a Soldier, was a 2005-6 AJL Notable Book for Older Readers. Six Sydney Taylor Honor Books were named for 2009. For Younger Readers, Honor Books are: Engineer Ari and the Rosh Hashanah Ride by Deborah Bodin Cohen with illustrations by Shahar Kober (Kar-Ben), Sarah Laughs by Jacqueline Jules with illustrations by Natascia Ugliano (Kar-Ben), A is for Abraham: A Jewish Family Alphabet by Richard Michelson with illustrations by Ron Mazellan (Sleeping Bear Press) and Naming Liberty by Jane Yolen with paintings by Jim Burke (Philomel Books). Aranka Siegals Memories of Babi (Farrar Straus and Giroux) was named an Honor Book for Older Readers, and Freefall by Anna Levine (Greenwillow Books) was named an Honor Book in the Teen Reader Category. In addition to the medal-winners, the Award Committee designated twenty-two Notable Books of Jewish Content for 2009: six in the Younger Readers Category, ten in the Older Readers Category, and four for Teens. Genesisthe Book with Seventy Faces: A Guide for the Family by Esther Takac with illustrations by Anna Pignataro (Pitspopany Press) and Celebrating with Jewish Crafts by Rebecca Edid Ruzansky with photographs by Roberto Zeballos-Peralta (self-published) impressed the Award Committee with their uniqueness and range. They have been designated Notable Books
[ha-Safran]: Whippany JCC Library - Good news and bad news
The Waldor Memorial Library will reopen, be open from 10 AM to 2 PM Monday thru Thursday, and be staffed by volunteers: http://www.njjewishnews.com/njjn.com/112907/mwWaldorLibrary.html They don't have the resources to provide a professional librarian. Kathe Pinchuck 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 for Ha-Safran, send to: Hasafran @ lists.acs.ohio-state.edu SUBscribing, SIGNOFF commands send to: Listproc @ lists.acs.ohio-state.edu Questions, problems, complaints, compliments;-) send to: galron.1 @ osu.edu Ha-Safran Archives: Current: http://www.mail-archive.com/hasafran%40lists.acs.ohio-state.edu/maillist.html History: http://www.mail-archive.com/hasafran%40lists.acs.ohio-state.edu/history.html AJL HomePage http://www.JewishLibraries.org
[ha-Safran]: Speakers for ALA Grant
A New Jersey colleague is applying for the Let's Talk About It Grant from the American Library Association, but she would like to ascertain that she can get an appropriate speaker for her programming: Fanwood Memorial Library is located in central New Jersey. What I need for a facilitator for the Jewish Literature series is, as is stated in the guidelines of the grant: The qualified scholar should have a Ph.D. in English Literature, Jewish Studies, or other related humanities subject; a strong knowledge of Jewish literature and culture; experience teaching literature at a university or college; and experience speaking before and facilitating discussion with adult audiences. Below are details of the grant (if anyone is interested in applying). Thank you for your help, Kathe The American Library Association (ALA) Public Programs Office (PPO) and Nextbook, a gateway to Jewish literature, culture and ideas, are pleased to announce another round of grants for Lets Talk About It: Jewish Literature Identity and Imagination, a theme-based reading and discussion series. Under the new deadlines, two new themes and increased http://www.ala.org/ala/ppo/currentprograms/letstalkaboutit/LTAI_NewThemes_RFP2.pdfprogramming grants are available. Public and academic libraries are eligible to apply. Based on the Lets Talk About It reading and discussion model pioneered nationally by ALA in 1982, Lets Talk About It: Jewish Literature features scholar-led, theme-based discussions that explore the best in contemporary and classic Jewish literature. Over the past three years, Lets Talk About It: Jewish Literature grants have been awarded to 159 libraries nationwide. Participating libraries will each host a five-part discussion series featuring one of six themes. The two new themes and book selections are: Neighbors: The World Next Door A Journey to the End of the Millennium, A.B. Yehoshua Red Cavalry, Isaac Babel Neighbors, Jan T. Gross The Assistant, Bernard Malamud Mona in the Promised Land, Gish Jen Modern Marvels: Jewish Adventures in the Graphic Novel A Contract with God, Will Eisner Maus I/II, Art Spiegelman Julius Knipl, Real Estate Photographer: Stories, Ben Katchor The Quitter, Harvey Pekar The Rabbis Cat, Joann Sfar Previous themes, which also are included, are Your Hearts Desire: Sex and Love in Jewish Literature Demons, Golems, and Dybbuks: Monsters of the Jewish Imagination Between Two Worlds: Stories of Estrangement and Homecoming and A Mind of Her Own: Fathers and Daughters in a Changing World. 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 for Ha-Safran, send to: Hasafran @ lists.acs.ohio-state.edu SUBscribing, SIGNOFF commands send to: Listproc @ lists.acs.ohio-state.edu Questions, problems, complaints, compliments;-) send to: galron.1 @ osu.edu Ha-Safran Archives: Current: http://www.mail-archive.com/hasafran%40lists.acs.ohio-state.edu/maillist.html History: http://www.mail-archive.com/hasafran%40lists.acs.ohio-state.edu/history.html AJL HomePage http://www.JewishLibraries.org
Re: [ha-Safran]: Jewish Books
Dov Noy considers a folktale Jewish if it contains at least one of the following: a Jewish life cycle event (like a bar mitzvah or Jewish holiday); a Jewish setting (like a synagogue or a shetl); a Jewish character; or a Jewish message (like hospitality or charity). Hope this helps. Have a easy fast, Kathe Pinchuck Congregation Beth Sholom Teaneck, New Jersey 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 for Ha-Safran, send to: Hasafran @ lists.acs.ohio-state.edu SUBscribing, SIGNOFF commands send to: Listproc @ lists.acs.ohio-state.edu Questions, problems, complaints, compliments;-) send to: galron.1 @ osu.edu Ha-Safran Archives: Current: http://www.mail-archive.com/hasafran%40lists.acs.ohio-state.edu/maillist.html History: http://www.mail-archive.com/hasafran%40lists.acs.ohio-state.edu/history.html AJL HomePage http://www.JewishLibraries.org
[ha-Safran]: Summer Reading Programs
Several people at the synagogue librarians' meeting were interested in summer reading programs. Attached are some useful links. Kathe Pinchuck Congregation Beth Sholom Teaneck, NJ Summer Reading Opportunities The Jewish Community Library of Los Angeles sponsors a Jewish Summer Reading Club for younger readers everywhere. Read 6 Jewish books throughout the summer which are age or grade appropriate. If you read to an older or younger sibling or friend, it counts for both of you; and if a teacher, parent or camp counselor reads to a group of kids it counts for everyone. The form and additional information are available at www.jclla.org/summer_reading1.htm, and everyone gets a certificate and prize for participating. Auerbach Central Agency for Jewish Education (Philadelphia, Pa) runs a summer reading program where three books wins a prize of Rita's Ices. The suggested reading list is mixed in terms of quality and content, but there are good examples of flyers, forms and booksmarks. http://www.acaje.org/content/educationalResources/readingclub/readingclub.shtml. The Jewish Day School of Metropolitan Seattle has last year's information posted, but it has age appropriate lists of secular literature and the rules for their incentive program. http://www.jds.org/index.php?option=com_contenttask=viewid=76Itemid=102. How to Promote Summer Reading Programs http://winslo.state.oh.us/newsletter/jun05howto.html. More Lists of Jewish Books http://www.faqs.org/faqs/judaism/reading-lists/childrens. New Jersey uses the Highsmith Program. This year's theme for younger readers is Get a Clue at Your Library. There is a treasure map for recording (15 minutes a day), and the libraries provide activity sheets, lists of books appropriate to the theme, and often sponsor events related to the theme that includes performances and crafts.
Re: [ha-Safran]: Molly and the Sabbath Queen
Behrman House holds the rights to this book. Is it already on the Reprint Wish List, or should it be? KSP 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 for Ha-Safran, send to: Hasafran @ lists.acs.ohio-state.edu SUBscribing, SIGNOFF commands send to: Listproc @ lists.acs.ohio-state.edu Questions, problems, complaints, compliments;-) send to: galron.1 @ osu.edu Ha-Safran Archives: Current: http://www.mail-archive.com/hasafran%40lists.acs.ohio-state.edu/maillist.html History: http://www.mail-archive.com/hasafran%40lists.acs.ohio-state.edu/history.html AJL HomePage http://www.JewishLibraries.org
[ha-Safran]: Hanukkah Stories for Adults
Safranim (and safranot!): Are there any novels for adults with a Hanukkah theme? Thank you, KSP 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 for Ha-Safran, send to: Hasafran @ lists.acs.ohio-state.edu SUBscribing, SIGNOFF commands send to: Listproc @ lists.acs.ohio-state.edu Questions, problems, complaints, compliments;-) send to: galron.1 @ osu.edu Ha-Safran Archives: Current: http://www.mail-archive.com/hasafran%40lists.acs.ohio-state.edu/maillist.html History: http://www.mail-archive.com/hasafran%40lists.acs.ohio-state.edu/history.html AJL HomePage http://www.JewishLibraries.org
Re: [ha-Safran]: Jewish Book Month
Coincidently, the 87th annual Children's Book Week, sponsored by the Children's Book Council (CBC) will be held November 13-19. Their website http://www.cbcbooks.org/cb.cbcbooks.org/cbw has some great ideas for programming and publicity, although none of it is specifically for Jewish books. 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 for Ha-Safran, send to: Hasafran @ lists.acs.ohio-state.edu SUBscribing, SIGNOFF commands send to: Listproc @ lists.acs.ohio-state.edu Questions, problems, complaints, compliments;-) send to: galron.1 @ osu.edu Ha-Safran Archives: Current: http://www.mail-archive.com/hasafran%40lists.acs.ohio-state.edu/maillist.html History: http://www.mail-archive.com/hasafran%40lists.acs.ohio-state.edu/history.html AJL HomePage http://www.JewishLibraries.org
[ha-Safran]: Rides to and from Cambridge
Dear Colleagues, I will be driving to Cambridge, leaving from Clifton, New Jersey on Sunday morning around 8 AM and returning to the New York Metropolitan Area on Wednesday morning (shortly after breakfast). If you are interested in traveling with me, please let me know. Kathe Pinchuck Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran are those of the individual author and are not necessarily endorsed by the AJL === Submissions for Ha-Safran, send to: Hasafran @ lists.acs.ohio-state.edu SUBscribing, SIGNOFF commands send to: Listproc @ lists.acs.ohio-state.edu Questions, problems, complaints, compliments;-) send to: galron.1 @ osu.edu Ha-Safran Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/hasafran%40lists.acs.ohio-state.edu/maillist.html AJL HomePage http://www.JewishLibraries.org
[Hasafran]: index of fairy tale themes in Jewish picture books
The Jewish Story Finder: A Guide to 363 Tales Listing Subjects and Sources by Sharon Barcan Elswit Jefferson, North Carolina: McFarland Company, Inc., Publishers Copyright 2005 ISBN 0-7864-2192-4. Barbara Rush and Peninah Schramm are two names that come to mind who have some expertise in folktales. KSP Ha-Safran (The Librarian) Submissions for Ha-Safran, send to: Hasafran @ lists.acs.ohio-state.edu SUBscribing, SIGNOFF commands send to: Listproc @ lists.acs.ohio-state.edu Questions, problems, complaints, compliments;-) send to: galron.1 @ osu.edu Ha-Safran Archives: Current: http://www.mail-archive.com/hasafran%40lists.acs.ohio-state.edu/maillist.html History: http://www.mail-archive.com/hasafran%40lists.acs.ohio-state.edu/history.html AJL HomePage http://www.JewishLibraries.org
Re: [Hasafran]: In memory of the desaparecidos
Jacobo Timerman wrote a book: Prisoner without a name, Cell without a number New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 1981. 164 p. $10.95. ISBN 0-394-51448-3. He was an Argentine newspaper publisher who was arrested in 1977 and finally released after being tortured in 1979. Ha-Safran (The Librarian) Submissions for Ha-Safran, send to: Hasafran @ lists.acs.ohio-state.edu SUBscribing, SIGNOFF commands send to: Listproc @ lists.acs.ohio-state.edu Questions, problems, complaints, compliments;-) send to: galron.1 @ osu.edu Ha-Safran Archives: Current: http://www.mail-archive.com/hasafran%40lists.acs.ohio-state.edu/maillist.html History: http://www.mail-archive.com/hasafran%40lists.acs.ohio-state.edu/history.html AJL HomePage http://www.JewishLibraries.org
[Hasafran]: Prizes for summer reading club
Hello, My children participate in the summer reading club sponsored by our local public library. Each year there is a theme, and the children's coordinator tries to find prizes that tie in with the theme. Last year the theme was something like Daring Deeds and Dragons, which had a wizard and castle theme; and this year it is Paws and Claws, Scales and Tales, with an animal theme. Most of the prizes are donated by patrons or local businesses. We always get two free games at the local bowling alley and a free cup of yogurt at TCBY. Other prizes include free dessert or kid's meal at a place like TGIF and McDonald's. As prizes, we've gotten stuffed animals, puzzle books and stickers. Zerach.com is a good place for Jewish stickers. Taking pictures of kids with their favorite books and posting them in a prominent place is also a good incentive. Good luck! KSP Ha-Safran (The Librarian) Submissions for Ha-Safran, send to: Hasafran @ lists.acs.ohio-state.edu SUBscribing, SIGNOFF commands send to: Listproc @ lists.acs.ohio-state.edu Questions, problems, complaints, compliments;-) send to: galron.1 @ osu.edu Ha-Safran Archives: Current: http://www.mail-archive.com/hasafran%40lists.acs.ohio-state.edu/maillist.html History: http://www.mail-archive.com/hasafran%40lists.acs.ohio-state.edu/history.html AJL HomePage http://www.JewishLibraries.org
Re: [ha-Safran]: Planning a course for Young Adults
Here are some websites which may be helpful: New Jersey Commission on Holocaust Education http://www.state.nj.us/njded/holocaust/curriculum/index.html Cohn Center for Holocaust Studieshttp://www.keene.edu/cchswww.keene.edu/cchs United States Holocaust Memorial Museumhttp://www.ushmm.org/educationwww.ushmm.org/education Kol tuv, Kathe 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 for Ha-Safran, send to: Hasafran @ lists.acs.ohio-state.edu SUBscribing, SIGNOFF commands send to: Listproc @ lists.acs.ohio-state.edu Questions, problems, complaints, compliments;-) send to: galron.1 @ osu.edu Ha-Safran Archives: Current: http://www.mail-archive.com/hasafran%40lists.acs.ohio-state.edu/maillist.html History: http://www.mail-archive.com/hasafran%40lists.acs.ohio-state.edu/history.html AJL HomePage http://www.JewishLibraries.org
Re: [ha-Safran]: Video Recommendation for The Chosen
Dear Rachel, et.al: A Life Apart from 1997 is a pretty good bet. It retails for about $30.00. If you go to the link below, you can read some reviews, one of them mentioned The Chosen. Regards, Kathe http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/6305120080/104-0966678-4531964?v=glancehttp://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/6305120080/104-0966678-4531964?v=glance Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran are those of the individual author and are not necessarily endorsed by the AJL === Submissions for Ha-Safran, send to: Hasafran @ lists.acs.ohio-state.edu SUBscribing, SIGNOFF commands send to: Listproc @ lists.acs.ohio-state.edu Questions, problems, complaints, compliments;-) send to: galron.1 @ osu.edu Ha-Safran Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/hasafran%40lists.acs.ohio-state.edu/maillist.html AJL HomePage http://www.JewishLibraries.org
[ha-Safran]: Rabbi Katzenellenbogen
I am trying to find a book about Rabbi Katzenellenbogen which was originally published by Nachiel. Any suggestions would be helpful. Thank you. Kathe Pinchuck == HaSafran - The Electronic Forum of the Association of Jewish Libraries Submissions for HaSafran, send to: Hasafran at lists.acs.ohio-state.edu SUBscribing, SIGNOFF commands send to: Listserver at lists.acs.ohio-state.edu Questions, problems, complaints, compliments;-) send to: galron.1 at osu.edu AJL HomePage http://www.JewishLibraries.org/
Re: [ha-Safran]: Bloch Publishing Co.
Eileen: Try their website at http://www.blochpub.comwww.blochpub.com. Kol Tuv, Kathe Pinchuck == HaSafran - The Electronic Forum of the Association of Jewish Libraries Submissions for HaSafran, send to: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED][EMAIL PROTECTED] SUBscribing, SIGNOFF commands send to: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED][EMAIL PROTECTED] Questions, problems, complaints, compliments;-) send to: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED][EMAIL PROTECTED] AJL HomePage http://www.JewishLibraries.org/http://www.JewishLibraries.org/
