[ha-Safran]: Chinese Translation of Pirke Avot

Thank you all for such great responses to my query. Here's what we found: Rabbi Steinsaltz presented a Chinese translation of his commentary to Pirkei Avot (Ethics of the Fathers) to the Chinese National Academy of Social Sciences The Aleph Society 25 West 45th Street, Suite 1405 New York,

[ha-Safran]: Chinese translation of Pirkei Avot

...@tbam.org -Original Message- Sent: Thursday, November 03, 2011 9:59 AM To: Etta Gold Subject: Hi Etta- Knowing that you are always up for a challenge... Do you have any idea how I can get my hands on the chinese translation of the Pirkei Avot? I have read about it and that the first edition

RE: [ha-Safran]: A patron query

Thank you so much for all your kind and prompt and thorough responses to my request. I now have a complete copy of a truly wonderful article. Etta D. Gold Library Director Temple Beth Am The Richard and Janet Yulman Campus 5950 N. Kendall Drive, Pinecrest, FL 33156 305.667.6667 ext. 128 (W)

[ha-Safran]: A patron query

We are looking for the full text of the following article: Voices of Ambivalence in Sholem Aleichem's Monologues by Hana WIRTH-NESHER - 1981 Is there a way that I can access the JSTOR site? Thanks in advance, Etta Etta D. Gold Library Director The Richard and Janet Yulman Campus

[ha-Safran]: Download new complimentary marketing tools for

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[ha-Safran]: David Grossman coming to Temple Beth Am, Miami

Event:JCC 30th Annual Book Festival Date:Sunday, October 17, 2010 Time:07:30 PM Location: Temple Beth Am Sanctuary 5950 N. Kendall Drive Pinecrest, FL 33156 Cost:General Admission $10 Alper JCC 30th Annual Book Festival Presents David Grossman Alper JCC 30th Annual Book Festival Presents

Re: [ha-Safran]: Copyright query

Thank you to all who responded to my question. Here is the answer: Lescher Lescher Ltd are agents for the I B Singer estate. Inquiries should be addressed to: Mr. Robert Lescher Lescher Lescher, Ltd. 346 E. 86th Street New York, NY 10028-4814 Tel: 212-396-1999 Sincerely, Shane Baker

[ha-Safran]: Copyright query

appreciate any information you can send my way. Thank you, Etta Gold Etta D. Gold, RJE MLS Library Director Temple Beth Am 5950 N. Kendall Drive Miami, FL 33156 305.666.6667 ext 128 305.662.8619 FAX eg...@tbam.org ego...@earthlink.net --- Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran are those

[ha-Safran]: Library Snapshot Day- Reminder

Library Snapshot Day This year, AJL will participate in Library Snapshot Day, an ALA library advocacy initiative (see http://www.ala.org/ala/issuesadvocacy/advocacy/statelocalefforts/snapshotday/index.cfm). It's easy and fun to participate and we want your library to be part of it! Here's

[ha-Safran]: Library Snapshot Day

Library Snapshot Day This year, AJL will participate in Library Snapshot Day, an ALA library advocacy initiative (see http://www.ala.org/ala/issuesadvocacy/advocacy/statelocalefforts/snapshotday/index.cfm). It's easy and fun to participate and we want your library to be part of it! Here's

[ha-Safran]: FOOTAGE OF iSRAEL IN COLOR- FROM 1948!!!! AND ON

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[ha-Safran]: Sydney Taylor as inspiration

I've just purchased a lovely book called Everything I Need to Know I Learned from a Children's Book: Life Lessons from Notable People from All Walks of Life edited by Anita Silvey (Roaring Brook, 2009). I am delighted to report that author Meg Wolitzer's entry is the All-Of-A-Kind Family

[ha-Safran]: Looking for a book...

Help! I have a patron who is looking to borrow: Shielding the Flame: An Intimate Conversation with Merek Edelman, One of the Last Surviving Leaders of the Warsaw Ghetto Uprising by Hanna Krall, Lawrence Weschler There does not seem to be one available for purchase under $150! Please let me know

[ha-Safran]: Author Michael Goldfarb

I recently had the pleasure of introducing a panel at the Miami BookFair International in which Michael Goldfarb spoke. (He's an American living in London for about 20 years - NPR's London correspondent and more...) His latest book has just been released: Emancipation: How Liberating Europe's

Re: [ha-Safran]: Jewish Book Month 2009 List

Thank you so for this, Linda - and Greater Cleveland Chapter - This is really appreciated. Etta --- Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran are those of the individual author and are not necessarily endorsed by the Association of Jewish Libraries (AJL)

Re: [ha-Safran]: Farewell to Infocentre, Athena, Spectrum

All of us are very grateful to Helene for everything that she has done - and for her professionalism and dedication. And now, I'm sure I speak for so many when I thank you, Ann, too for taking over this job. Thank you, Helene; and thank you, Ann! Best, Etta Gold --- Messages and opinions

[ha-Safran]: DVD PAL projector

Help! We have several DVDs from Israel that are PAL format. Can anyone recommend a good projector for us to purchase for the library that will play PAL as well as NTSC format? Etta D. Gold Library Director The Richard and Janet Yulman Campus 5950 N. Kendall Drive, Pinecrest, FL 33156

[ha-Safran]: Our newly renovated library!

Please join us for the Grand Opening and Dedication of our new Temple Beth Am Library - The RAMBAM Center September 13th at 12:15 Pm Etta D. Gold Library Director The Richard and Janet Yulman Campus 5950 N. Kendall Drive, Pinecrest, FL 33156 305.667.6667 ext. 128 (W) |305.662.8619

[ha-Safran]: For all YA librarians attending AJL conference

You may want to stay after our AJL conference in Chicago for a couple days - Original Message - As you may know, the American Library Association's Annual Conference is in Chicago this summer, July 10-13th! A person does not need to register to attend the entire conference to

[ha-Safran]: Another wonderful author visit!

Chris Nicola, Co-author of the Secret of Priest's Grotto; a Holocaust Survival Story (Kar Ben Publishing) visited our Temple last week and gave a remarkable presentation. Chris spoke to our 5th and 6th grades, plus a group of adults - and the entire group was enthralled. His presentation is

Re: [ha-Safran]: AJL2009 in Chicago - programming Berlin

Yasher Koach, Shoshanah! What great work on your part, and what a wonderful program for us. Can't wait! Etta D. Gold, RJE MLS Library Director Temple Beth Am 5950 N. Kendall Drive Miami, FL 33156 305.667.6667 ext. 128 305.662.8619 FAX eg...@tbam.org ego...@earthlink.net Messages and

[ha-Safran]: Great author experience

Greetings, All... I just want to share with you a very positive experience we just had with author Mark Werner (Army Fatigues: Joining Israel's Army of International Volunteers) - and urge you to book him for a speaking event at your libraries/synagogues. Mark is so committed to spreading the

[ha-Safran]: More sad news

Longtime South Florida AJL member, Shirley Wolfe recently lost her husband after a long illness. If you'd like to drop her a line, I'm sure she'd be delighted to hear from her old friends. Her address 3760 NW 106th Dr Coral Springs, FL 33065-2336 Thanks so much, Etta Etta D. Gold, RJE MLS

[ha-Safran]: Patron inquiry re published cookbooks

I have a patron who is doing research on Jewish cookbooks. Is there ready access to information about how many Jewish cookbooks (in English) have been published since the 70s? Also, is there a data base to find out into what languages a particular book has been translated? Etta D. Gold, RJE

[ha-Safran]: Request for book

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[ha-Safran]: Request for book

Can anyone help me with the following request: - Original Message - From: Milton Hirsch To: Etta Gold Sent: Monday, June 02, 2008 9:25 AM There's a book that's either about Hannah Szenes (sometimes spelled Senesh) or that consists of her writings and poetry. I'm looking

Re: [ha-Safran]: Evaluating a collection

Apparently evaluating a collection is more complicated than I had anticipated; but it is gratifying to know there are many people out there ready, willing, and able to perform the task. We have not yet made a decision regarding our collection, -- and I want to thank everyone who wrote and

[ha-Safran]: Evaluating a collection

I am looking for information as to how to evaluate a collection. Our administration needs to come up with an accurate figure to insure the collection. We have about 17,000 items (books, cds, dvds), approx. 8,000 adult Judaica, etc. How is this done? Etta D. Gold, RJE MLS Library

[ha-Safran]: Guest author Etzioni-Halevy

Greetings, Everyone... I just want to let you all know what a marvelous visit we just had with author Eva Etzioni-Halevy http://www.evaetzionihalevy.com/ We have a monthly adult book talk/author visit; and this past Sunday Eva came to speak about her latest book, The Triumph of Deborah. Eva's

[ha-Safran]: SSC Convention Roundtables

Greetings, SSC division... This past year at our convention in Arizona, we had a very successful session of roundtable discussions -- 3 different ones: Day School, High School, and Synagogue/Community Center. Each room had a facillitator that helped steer the discussions and each room reported

[ha-Safran]: Attention all Weine Users!

Please note that there will be a meeting of the Weine Users Group at the convention: Sunday evening, after the key note address -- 9PM in Ballroom Salon 3 _ Many of you responded to my inquiry last Spring that it's time for updates. We hope to have a really

RE: [ha-Safran]: The Book of Life Got Bronze

Heidi, once again you do us proud! Yasher koach! Etta 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

RE: [ha-Safran]: Tiny Libraries at Convention 2007?

grades Sonora D 1 2 b) School Librarians Roundtable ­ High School/Middle School ­ Teen Programming Sonora C c) Center Librarians/ Synagogue Librarians Roundtable Sonora D3 Looking forward to seeing you in Phoenix! Etta Gold Messages and opinions expressed

[ha-Safran]: Weine Classification System

Request for information from SSC librarians: 1. Are you using the Weine System in your library? 2. Are you desperately seeking an update to the current system? If you answered yes to one or both of these questions, please respond as soon as possible to [EMAIL PROTECTED] . Etta D. Gold SSC

[ha-Safran]: Sydney Taylor Book Award

Kudos to Heidi Estrin and Rachel Kamin for publishing a wonderful article in ALA's Book Links (a Booklist publication: Connecting Books, Libraries, and Classrooms). The article is written so well -- it clearly describes the award and gives marvelous descriptions of the winners, and features a

[ha-Safran]: Librarian Position / Rockville Maryland

B’nai Israel Congregation in Rockville, Maryland seeks a Librarian to join its senior staff. We are seeking someone with a strong Jewish background for this full time position, to manage Washington’s premier AJL accredited synagogue library. Tasks include managing all phases of the library

RE: [ha-Safran]: FYI: London Review of Books: Israel Lobby

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[ha-Safran]: Collection for mitzvah project

We are collecting Spanish language audio books for a special mitzvah project. If you have access to any/some, please contact me so that we can arrange to have them sent here. Thank you. Etta Temple Beth Am Library 5950 N. Kendall Drive Miami, FL 33156 305-667-6667 ext. 128 305-662-8619 FAX

RE: [ha-Safran]: Jewish Book Months

...and we all so appreciate this, Linda. Thank you! Etta Etta D. Gold Library Director Temple Beth Am 5950 N. Kendall Drive Miami, FL 33156 305-667-666 ext. 128 305-662-8619 FAX [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran are those of the individual author

[ha-Safran]: Do you have these books?

I am looking to purchase these books, but they are terribly expensive. Does anyone have used copies they would like to sell? Eliyahu's Branches The Descendants of the Vilna Gaon and His Family by Chaim Freedman, and Gaon of Vilna and his Cousinhood by Neil Rosenstein. Thank you for

[ha-Safran]: Info from Who's Who in American Jewry 1938 1939

I am forwarding this request from Robin Coller -- please respond directly to her at mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED][EMAIL PROTECTED] Can anyone help to find, scan or copy a page from Who's Who in American Jewry 1938-39? I received this request in my library e-mail. Cathy Greenblat, a retired

RE: [ha-Safran]: Censorship

Linda, thank you for sharing this with us. I will certainly pass it on to our teachers! Etta Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran are those of the individual author and are not necessarily endorsed by the AJL === Submissions for

RE: Library Renovation

Please post all comments to the group, as I am in the same situation and would be very interested in the responses. Thank you, Etta Gold -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Jane Zande Sent: Tuesday, March 28, 2006 3:15 PM To: hasafran

RE: [ha-Safran]: A Purim Podcast

Yasher koach, HeidiThis is wonderful! You just get better and better! Etta D. Gold [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran are those of the individual author and are not necessarily endorsed by the AJL

Re: [ha-Safran]: Podcast: Sydney Taylor Book Awards

Fantastic, Heidi! Yasher Koach!! 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

RE: [ha-Safran]: Notable Books for Adults and for Children - 2005

Thank you Linda and Heidi for making these wonderfully valuable tools available to all of us! Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran are those of the individual author and are not necessarily endorsed by the Association of Jewish Libraries (AJL)

[ha-Safran]: AJL Newsletter

I have just finished reading the latest newsletter from cover to cover. It has been such a perfectly delightful experience that I just have to comment publicly. Thank you Libby -- and all the wonderful editors and contributors who made this such an enlightening and entertaining publication!

RE: [ha-Safran]: Valuesfinder Update

What a wonderful tool!! My teachers are so impressed -- Thank you so much, Linda, Etta Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran are those of the individual author and are not necessarily endorsed by the AJL === Submissions for

[ha-Safran]: Fackenheim question

I have a patron looking for The Human Condition After Auschwitz: A Jewish Testimony A Generation After. If you are familiar with this, please let me know how I can find it. If you have the essay, can you send it on to me? Thanks! Etta Etta D. Gold, RJE MLS Head Librarian Temple Beth Am 5950

[ha-Safran]: Patron query

I have a patron who is doing Masters level research on incorporating Jewish literature (historical fiction especially) into elementary (upper grades) school curriculum. Does anyone know of any academic studies surrounding this teaching approach? We are looking for theory, not how to. Thanks !

Re: [ha-Safran]: Author Ronald Florence April 6 talk in NY

We also were host to Dr. Florence, and his talk was marvelous. Don't miss it. Etta D. Gold, RJE MLS Head Librarian Temple Beth Am 5950 N. Kendall Drive Miami, FL 33156 305.667.6667 ext. 128 305.662.8619 FAX Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran are those of the individual author and

RE: [ha-Safran]: Book: Bobbie Rosenfeld

Congratulations, Anne, on this well-deserved recognition! Etta 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 @

[ha-Safran]: Audio tapes and filmstrip set

wondering if it is available in video or dvd. Does anyone know of this? Etta Gold 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

[ha-Safran]: Accreditation Committee Announcement

The deadline to apply for your SSC library's accredition (for 2005-2008) is the end of this week (December 15th date moved to Friday, December 17th). This does not mean that applicants for Accreditation must have all their paperwork complete by then; it does mean, however, that those who are

[ha-Safran]: Word derivation

Any wordsmiths out there who can give me the meaning and derivation of the word Kosher? Etta Gold Temple Beth Am Library 5950 N. Kendall Drive Miami, FL 33156 (305) 667-6667 (305) 662-8619 FAX Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran are those of the individual author

Re: [ha-Safran]: Help finding a quote...

Thanks to Steve Bergson, who sent this reply: The Book of Blessings: New Jewish Prayers for Daily Life, the Sabbath, and the New Moon Festival Marcia Falk Beacon Press 01/00 Falk builds a bridge into the world of everyday spirituality with her devotional prayers to the source of all life. In a

Re: [ha-Safran]: New Director appointed at the JLCR in Charlotte, NC

Thanks to Gail for sending us the article, and thank you, Linda, for stating how glad we all are for Amalia. ...and kudos to Amalia!! We're especially grateful that Amalia be continuing withh all her AJL work, too. Etta Gold Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran are those

[ha-Safran]: A Program Recommendation

I just read reviews of Rabbi Paul Plotkin's book The Lord Is My Shepherd, Why Do I Still Want? in Jewish Book World and our own AJL Newsletter. Although the reviews were both very positive and good protrayals of a very fine book, the wonderful experience of having the author come speak is

[ha-Safran]: Accreditation Announcement

Notice to all SSC librarians who are currently seeking accreditation, renewal of accreditation, changing accreditation status, and/or those who are wondering whether or not to do so... Here is our procedure: 1. You must notify me (Etta Gold [EMAIL PROTECTED] or at Temple Beth Am Library, 5950