[ha-Safran]: Goodbye to my friends

Dear Hasafran friends, After 18 years building this library from the day the JCC of Greater New Haven opened its doors, I am sad to say that I have been laid off due to lack of funds for my position. My last day will be Friday, November 18. I am sad for myself, and I am sad for our community

Re: [ha-Safran]: Disposition of Discards, Unsolicited Donations

We have a small group of shelves in our library available for selling used books. We sell all hardcovers for $1 and paperbacks for $.50 -- only rarely charge more if a book is especially valuable. Our goal is not to get rich off these sales nor to bring in market value of each book, but to

Re: [ha-Safran]: Needing some advice

Dear Angela- First, if you find a software system that offers all you are looking for at a small price tag, do let us all know!! But seriously, you will find systems that offer you the ability to acquire MARC records from other sources, so you don't have to do all the cataloging yourself.

Re: [ha-Safran]: On-Line Catalog Access

Dear Paula and all- I waited to reply to this request until I saw what some of the synagogue librarians had to say, since ours is a JCC community library, not a synagogue library. But now I will weigh in to agree with the repsonses I have seen. First, there is a definite difference between

Re: [ha-Safran]: Book recommendations needed

For baby books, I recommend you check out the book list used by the PJ Library at www.pjlibrary.org. And why not try to get this new baby enrolled in The PJ Library -- for free, if it's available in your area, or a subscription can also be purchased? The PJ Library is a great way to introduce

[ha-Safran] Gaza doctor book

Dear all- A patron recommended the following book for our library: I Shall Not Hate: A Gaza Doctor's Journey on the Road to Peace and Human Dignity / by Izzeldin Abuelaish. Are any of you familiar with this book. Is it an appropriate purchase for a Judaic library with a very limited budget?

[Hasafran] Facebook

Dear friends, I need some education about how libraries and librarians are using Facebook. I have not yet joined Facebook, either personally or professionally. But the library software company we use (Surpass) has just told me that they will be featuring the work I have done to personalize

[Hasafran] mp3 downloads

Hello again, As I await responses from you to me recent query about libraries provided patron access to e-books, I would like to add a similar questions regarding mp3 downloads of audio-books. Our library has always had a small but well-used collection of audio-books -- first on cassette,

Re: [ha-Safran]: Tu B'Shevat Books for a blog post

Our library webpage offers a list of Tu B'Shevat related materials in our library. The link for our home page is: http://jewishnewhavencatalog.surpasssoftware.com/jewishnewhaven/websafari.exe Click on holidays under EXPLORE. Then click on Tu B'shevat. You will find a list of all library

Re: [ha-Safran]: Column for us Luddites

As a librarian and also an author myself, I obviously support the purchase of real print-and-paper books. But as a reader and traveler, I must say that I LOVE my Kindle and have not had any of the problems that you had, Lee. I use the Kindle primarily when traveling -- now that airlines

Re: [ha-Safran]: Cassette tapes

So, let me see if I understand this. I am interested in the sentence (from this U. of texas document) that it could be fair use to make a copy for the library's collection of a work that is unattainable through normal channels. Don Weinshank from Michigan sent us what could be a clarification

Re: [ha-Safran]: Cassette tapes

When I asked the list a few years ago about converting VHS to DVDs, I was told it was illegal. Does anyone have a definitive answer? Liz Elizabeth Edelglass Library Director Jewish Community Library JCC of Greater New Haven 360 Amity Rd, Woodbridge, CT 06525 (203) 387-2424 x330

Re: [ha-Safran]: Cassette tapes

Please share responses to this question with the list. Thanks. Elizabeth Edelglass Library Director Jewish Community Library JCC of Greater New Haven 360 Amity Rd, Woodbridge, CT 06525 (203) 387-2424 x330 libr...@jewishnewhaven.org --- Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran are those of

Re: [ha-Safran]: A Note from the AJL President

I would also be willing to pay extra for the print edition of the newsletter. Liz Elizabeth Edelglass Library Director Jewish Community Library JCC of Greater New Haven 360 Amity Rd, Woodbridge, CT 06525 (203) 387-2424 x330 libr...@jewishnewhaven.org --- Messages and opinions expressed on

Re: [ha-Safran]: A Note from the AJL President

Yasher koach to Jim and to all the hardworking board and committee members who give of their time to make AJL such a vibrant and useful organization. Even though I rarely have the budget to attend convention, I don't think I could manage to do my job without the support and guidance of AJL. I

[Hasafran] book review

Hi, all- I am sorry i will not be joining you at convention. I just read a pre-pub copy of Wherever You Go , the new novel by Joan Leegant, who previously wrote the highly successful story correction An Hour in Paradise. I gighly recommend this book, which tackles timely issues of

Re: [ha-Safran]: Special Pricing for smaller AJL libraries from

And JCC or other small community libraries? Elizabeth Edelglass Library Director Department of Jewish Education of Greater New Haven 360 Amity Rd, Woodbridge, CT 06525 (203) 387-2424 x330 libr...@jewishnewhaven.org --- Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran are those of the individual

[Hasafran] Clarification on Reduced Prices for the JWA Film

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[ha-Safran]: Fw: Can We Talk - About Joan Rivers?

Dear all- I am writing to pass on ANOTHER price reduction on the Jewish Women's Archive film Making Trouble. I paid $125 for this film last fall. A few weeks ago I passed along an offer to buy the film for $50. NOW it is only $19.95! I don't know why the price suddenly dropped, but the

Re: [ha-Safran]: Children's joke books?

When my now grown children were in elementary school, my son had a Jewish joke book called Silly Shimmy. I don't remember the exact title, but most of the jokes included somthing like Silly Shimmy says... My son LOVED that book. I remember once we took the family to Disneyworld, and my son

Re: [ha-Safran]: Ruth Diskin Films

I would love for AJL to include JCC libraries in any appeal to Ruth Diskin. We would also LOVE to have some of her films in our library, but $300 for one film wipes out almost our entire AV budget. Thanks. Liz Elizabeth Edelglass Library Director Department of Jewish Education of Greater New

[Hasafran] Library Discount Offer on Making Trouble,

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[Hasafran] mp3 CDs

Dear Hasafran friends- I need guidance from some of you out the who are more tech savvy than myself. Our library book club is planning a springtime discussion of Dara Horn's new book All Other Nights. I ordered the book as well as the CD recording of the book from Amazon.com. The audiobook

Re: [ha-Safran] Need recommendations on DVD's for children

A great resource for buying Jewish DVDs, including a good selection for children, isjewishvideo.com. I especially recommend two series: Alef Bet Blast-Off: A Jewish Television Network production (with live actors and puppets). 8 episodes, each 30 minutes. On holdiays, Israel, and other

Re: [ha-Safran]: Maggie Anton (Rashi's Daughters)

I missed the query about Maggie Anton, but I can say that we brought her to New Haven in the fall as part of our Jewish Book Festival. I thought she was fantastic. She spoke entirely without notes -- taught Talmud and history and also discussed her novels and the writing process. She was a

[Hasafran] Living Our Legacy DVD set

Hi, all- I assume many of you received free copies of the DVD Jewish Americans: The Early Years with an offer to purchase the entire set, which is called Living Our Legacy. Does anyone know anything about the origin and quality of this set of DVDs? Is it worth purchasing? Thanks. Liz

[Hasafran] Fw: New Visions of Israel DVD by Itzhak Perlman

Dec. 29, 2009 Is anyone in Hasafran familiar with this film? I am skeptical of PBS's repuation for fairness in presenting Israel, so I wonder if this film is appropriate for my library. I'd love to hear from anyone who has seen it. Elizabeth Edelglass Library Director Department of Jewish

[Hasafran] Drancy Avenir

Is anyone familiar with the film Drancy Avenir, which uses actors to recite published Holocaust testimonies and text juxtaposed against varied related images? The booklet that comes with the film specifies that it is neither documentary nor fiction. So I do not know quite how to catalog it.

[hasafran] Waltz with Bashir

Thanks to all who responded regarding my request on how to catalog the book Waltz with Bashir. Here is a summary of responses thus far. First, most people catalog this as adult, although one respondent said it coudl go in young adult, depending on our population. I am still considering young

[hasafran] update on Waltz with Bashir

Thanks again to all who responded to my query on how to catalog the book version of Waltz with Bashir. I sent a summary of the responses to Hasafran on Friday, so I hope you will receive that today. Meanwhile, I spoke over the weekend to my son, Josh Edelglass, who has an online website that

[ha-Safran] Waltz with Bashir

Shanah tovah! I am looking for advice in cataloging the book version of Waltz with Bashir. First, would you consider this fiction or non-fiction? Second, adult or young adult? Thank you! Elizabeth Edelglass Library Director Department of Jewish Education of Greater New Haven 360 Amity Rd,

Re: [ha-Safran]: Mysteries?

How about last year's Bleeding Kansa by Sara Paretsky? Blurb as follows: What happens when a red heifer is born in a rural Kansas town? This novel describes family life in the town where Paretsky grew up. Elizabeth Edelglass Library Director Department of Jewish Education of Greater New

Re: [ha-Safran]: DVDs vs. Blue ray discs

My children, who are much more high-tech savvy than I, tell me high-def DVD will be the winner of Blue Ray. Liz Elizabeth Edelglass Library Director Department of Jewish Education of Greater New Haven 360 Amity Rd, Woodbridge, CT 06525 (203) 387-2424 x330

Re: [ha-Safran]: DVD Sale

Hi, all- Any reviews on this film? Is it fair and balanced? The last time I asked Hasafran if a book on the Middle East was balanced, I received a reply asking if I meant was it pro-Israel. No. I really mean balanced. So much about Israel and the Middle East in the general media is

Re: [ha-Safran]: The Reader

I did not personally care for this book, but we do own it -- bought it when it was first published -- and it did provide for a lively book club discussion about personal responsibility as related to the Holocaust and other worldwide contexts. Liz Elizabeth Edelglass Library Director

[hasafran] converting VHS to DVD

Dear Friends- I have been told that there is a machine that hooks up to a computer to convert VHS tapes to DVDs. Since we have about 800 wonderful Judaic VHS tapes in our collection, and many of our patrons (including schools) no longer own VHS players, this would be fabulous, if it's not

[Hasafran] The Chosen DVD

Thanks to all who replied about finding an inexpensive copy of The Chosen DVD to send to Jewish troops in Iraq. I thought you might be interested in the resolution to this request: A friend enrolled the soldier in Netflix -- they deliver to Iraq! Elizabeth Edelglass Library Director

Re: [ha-Safran]: The Band's Visit

I'd just like to say that I saw this film in the theater and was not in any way offended. I did not perceive it to be biased or in any way anti-Israeli. To me, it was humorous and poignant. Not an all-time classic, but a film that I know my patrons will enjoy -- they are already asking for

Re: [ha-Safran]: New Rabbi Rocketpower Book Now Available!

This looks like fun. I wonder if any other Hasafraners are familiar with this book or this series. Do you recommend it? For what age? Thanks. Elizabeth Edelglass Library Director Department of Jewish Education of Greater New Haven 360 Amity Rd, Woodbridge, CT 06525 (203) 387-2424 x330 [EMAIL

Re: [ha-Safran]: cataloging non-fiction for lower and upper grades

Our library is located in a JCC. Our picture book collection is entirely catalogued by Weine number, without separation of fiction from non-fiction. My experience is that teachers and parents come asking for picture books on Shabbat or Pesach, and I want the Sammy Spider and other fiction

Re: [ha-Safran]: tidying up the list

I honestly don't think we need categories -- so much to remember. Carefully worded subject lines should be enough to inform list members as to which e-mails we want to read and which we might wish to delete without opening, based on our individual interests. Elizabeth Edelglass Library

Re: [ha-Safran]: Jewish book group syllabus

Another wonderful book about the Iranian Jewish community is the memoir Journey from the Land of No by Roya Hakakian. Our book group loved it. It's available in paperback, which is good for book groups. Elizabeth Edelglass Library Director Department of Jewish Education of Greater New Haven

Re: [ha-Safran]: World premiere Blessed Is the Match

I hope you will keep us informed when the film is available on DVD for library purchase. Thanks. Elizabeth Edelglass Library Director Department of Jewish Education of Greater New Haven 360 Amity Rd, Woodbridge, CT 06525 (203) 387-2424 x330 [EMAIL PROTECTED] Messages and opinions expressed

[ha-Safran] Catalog online

Can anyone tell me how to add a link to our library's new online catalog to the AJL website? Thanks. Elizabeth Edelglass Library Director Department of Jewish Education of Greater New Haven 360 Amity Rd, Woodbridge, CT 06525 (203) 387-2424 x330 [EMAIL PROTECTED] Messages and opinions

Re: [Hasafran] Sammy Spider

Dear Joanna- Thanks for your response to my query. After receiving many e-mails from other AJL members who also have problems with Sammy Spider books in library collections, I have to ask if maybe the solution might be for you to try to improve the quality of your paperback production. We

[Hasafran] Sammy Spider

After a busy Passover holiday, our copy of Sammy Spider's First Passover has come back with all the pages loose from the binding. I will have to order a replacement copy. With the popularity of the Sammy Spider series, I WISH KAR-BEN WOULD OFFER THESE SAMMY SPIDER TITLES IN HARD COVER!!! The

[Hasafran] Surpass software

I am a new user of Surpass Software. I have some questions about entering multiple volumes or multiple copies. If there is someone experienced on Surpass who is willing to talk to me, could you please contact me off-list? Thanks! Liz Elizabeth Edelglass Library Director Department of

[Hasafran] Holocaust Memoir Digest

Dear Hasafran friends- I am trying to purchase Holocaust Memoir Digest by esther Goldberg. It is a guide to Holocaust memoir literature. I understand that there were 3 volumes. Amazon has 2 listings for this title -- volume one (250 pages) and a 120-page paperback that doesn't indicate which

Re: [ha-Safran]: DVD/VHS shelf life

Please respond on-line regarding use of the spray. I would like to learn more about this. Elizabeth Edelglass Library Director Department of Jewish Education of Greater New Haven 360 Amity Rd, Woodbridge, CT 06525 (203) 387-2424 x330 [EMAIL PROTECTED] Messages and opinions expressed on

[hasafran] shelflist

Dear Hasafran friends- I am writing to ask a cataloging question (not my forte!) We have just switched to an online catalog using Surpass software. (By the way, the url to access our catalog is http://jewishnewhavencatalog.surpasssoftware.com/jewishnewhaven -- can someone tell me how to

Re: [ha-Safran]: Video on women leading services

And the Gate Opened: Women in the Rabbinate was put out in 2005 by JTS, to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the oridnation of the first Conservative woman rabbi. Elizabeth Edelglass Library Director Department of Jewish Education of Greater New Haven 360 Amity Rd, Woodbridge, CT 06525 (203)

[ha-Safran] Herzl film

I have been asked to find a 3-part film suitable for classroom discussion with a title that is something like What Would Herzl Have Said? I had no luck googling this. Anyone know what my patron was asking about? Thanks. Elizabeth Edelglass Library Director Department of Jewish Education of

Re: [ha-Safran]: DVD catalogs

Have you considered the Jewish Heritage Video Collection? You can view their website online or contact Jessica Weiss at the Jewish Media Fund (phone 212-953-3340, x19; email [EMAIL PROTECTED]). The JHVC is a pre-packaged collection of important Jewish films, selected by scholars and categorized

Re: [ha-Safran]: Book opinions

Please share responses with the list. Thanks! Elizabeth Edelglass Library Director Department of Jewish Education of Greater New Haven 360 Amity Road Woodbridge, CT 06525 (203)387-2424, x330 [EMAIL PROTECTED] Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran are those of the individual author and

[hasafran] Jewish Women encyclopedia

Dear helpful friends- We received a grant to purchase the new CD-ROM Jewish Women: A Comprehensive Historical Encyclopedia, which is being distributed by JPS. Unfortunately, we discovered, upon receipt, that the product says it is not caompatible with some computers that run on Intel

Re: [ha-Safran]: New holocaust diary?

Perhaps she was talking about Rutka's Notebook which was written up in the New York Times on June 10, 2007. Rutka Laskier lived in the Bedzin ghetto in Poland. I did not find this book available for sale from Amazon, but I believe it is available from Yad Vashem at www.yadvashem.org . Elizabeth

[ha-Safran]: Encyclopaedia Judaica

second editions of the Encyclopedia of Religion or the Encyclopedia of Philosophy. -- From: Liz Edelglass [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, July 06, 2007 11:36 AM To: Potter, Helene (Gale) Subject: Re: Encylopaedia Judaica Thank you for your long answer to my e-mail. Perhaps you can

[Hasafran] Encyclopaedia Judaica

For your information. Following up on my previous e-mail regarding photos (or lack thereof) in the Encyclopaedia Judiaca. Apparently photo references in the Index volume refer only to volume numbers, since the photo insert pages are not numbered. I still don't know if there are any

[ha-Safran]: Accreditation

I am proud to be writing a press release announcing that our library has been upgraded to advanced AJL accreditation. I wonder if anyone can tell me how many libraries currently have advanced accreditation? I checked the list of accredited libraries on the AJL website, but it doesn't seem to

[hasafran] Reach for the Stars

Can anyone out there using Weine suggest a call number for Reach for the Stars: A Little Torah's Journey by Sylvia Rouss? Thanks! Elizabeth Edelglass Library Director Department of Jewish Education of Greater New Haven 360 Amity Road Woodbridge, CT 06525 (203)387-2424, x330 mailto:[EMAIL

[hasafran] The Diary of Petr Ginz

Have any of you catalogued The Diary of Petr Ginz? Do you consider it for adults or young adults? Thanks. Elizabeth Edelglass Library Director Department of Jewish Education of Greater New Haven 360 Amity Road Woodbridge, CT 06525 (203)387-2424, x330 mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED][EMAIL PROTECTED]

[hasafran] Rene I

I saw a recent announcement (I think it was in Hadassah Magazine) for a new DVD titled Rene I: From Auscwitz to America. I checked the website (http://www.twinpixproductions.comwww.twinpixproductions.com), but didn't find any price or link to contact or order. Also didn't find the title on

[ha-Safran]: West Bank Story

Thanks to all who shared info on how to order West Bank Story. For others who asked, I was able to order it from http://www.westbankstory.com. Elizabeth Edelglass Library Director Department of Jewish Education of Greater New Haven 360 Amity Road Woodbridge, CT 06525 (203)387-2424, x330 [EMAIL

Re: [ha-Safran]: Response to Starting a new Judaica Library

Is Resource Mate web compatible? Is there anyone out there using Resource Mate whose catalog is online, so I could take a look at it? Let me know. Thanks. Liz Edelglass Department of Jewish Education of Greater New Haven [EMAIL PROTECTED] Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran are those

[ha-Safran]: Re: Professional Degree Program in Judaica

I would not be in favor of a certificate program that would circumvent the need for a professional library degree. While it may be true that many small Judaic libraries are currently staffed by people without the MLS degree, let's not encourage the idea that you don't need an MLS to run a

Re: [ha-Safran]: History of trop

It wasn't easy to find (not indexed under trop), but I discovered an article in the Encylcopaedia Judaica titled Masorectic Accents (Musical Rendition) (in the M volume, both the old and new editions) that seems to give some of the history you are looking for. Liz Edelglass, Library Director

Re: [ha-Safran]: Special Needs Books

skill on the flute enables him to offer prayers. Jeremy's Dreidel, by Ellie Gellman -- Jeremy makes a clay dreidel with braille dots for his father, who is blind. Liz Edelglass, Library Director Dept. of Jewish Education of Greater New Haven [EMAIL PROTECTED] Messages and opinions expressed

Re: [ha-Safran]: DVD sleeves

this from one of the library supply companies, Demco or Brodart, don't remember the cost, but not very expensive). This does seem to help, bu not like the fancy polishing machines that cost thousands of dollars! Liz Edelglass, Library Director Dept. of Jewish Education of Greater New Haven [EMAIL

Re: [ha-Safran]: 1972 Encyclopaedia Judaica: to keep or to withdraw?

Although we are a different kind of library (community library located at a JCC), I decided to keep the old edition of EJ on the shelf next to the new for 2 reasons: 1. Pictures -- the new edition seems lacking in illustrations 2. The Hundred Year Calendar -- although this is easily available

[Hasafran] Encyclopaedia Judaica

Our new EJ just arrived in the mail. I seem to remember a recent question as to whether libraries will retain both the old and new versions on the shelf, but I don't remember seeing the answers. Our shelf space is very limited. If I remove the old version, I'm not sure what to do with it

Re: [ha-Safran]: VHS in libraries

I absolutely agree that we should do the ethical (as well as the legal) thing. But I still don't understand the ethics or the legalities regarding older educational videos that are not for sale on DVD. More and more homes and even schools are switching from VHS players to DVD players, so we need

[hasafran] Re: VHS to DVD

No, I do not have a company to transfer from VHS to DVD. What are others doing? Are you doing it in-house or out-sourcing? Liz Edelglass Dept. of Jewish Education of Greater New Haven Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran are those of the individual author and are not necessarily

Re: [Hasafran] Index to Jewish Periodicals

more useful to my patrons (our library is located in a JCC), and I will continue to try to raise the money to subscribe. Liz Edelglass, Library Director Dept. of Jewish Education of Greater New Haven Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran are those of the individual author

Re: [ha-Safran]: Responses about VHS query

Is it illegal to copy from VHS to DVD if the film is not otherwise available on DVD? (In other words, you are not choosing to copy instead of purchase -- no DVD available for purchase.) Liz Edelglass, Library Director Dept. of Jewish Education of Greater New Haven Messages and opinions

Re: [ha-Safran]: VHS in libraries

I do continue to add and maintain both VHS and DVD items in our collection, although I buy anything new on DVD unless only available on VHS. I have applied for a grant to transfer some older materials from VHS to DVD and hadn't considered copyright issues. If we get the grant, my intention is to

[Hasafran] Index to Jewish Periodicals

Dear Hasafran friends, I have been negotiating with my higher-ups and lay leaders for money to subscribe to the new on-line Index to Jewish Periodicals. One person responded that I should just use RAMBI online -- a Jewish periodicals index that is free. I was not familiar with RAMBI, so I

[ha-Safran] Jewish films

* I read several posting recommending the film Live and Become for our libraries. (Don't still have those postings, so I can't e-mail the senders directly, sorry!) Online, I found a film by that title directed by Radu Mihaileanu about Ethiopean Jews in Israel. Is that the one that the

Re: [ha-Safran]: Israeli films

I can't say that these are all of specific interest to a Reform synagogue, but they have all been very popular with my JCC audience: Campfire Walk on Water Or (My Treasure) Yossi Jagger Late Marriage (from 2001) Kippur (from 2000) Elizabeth Edelglass, Library Director Dept. of Jewish Education

Re: [ha-Safran]: AJL Responds to LOC

Kudos to Ronda, Daniel, and Laurel. Excellent letter! Let us know if LC responds. Elizabeth Edelglass, Library Director Dept. of Jewish Education of Greater New Haven Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran are those of the individual author and are not necessarily endorsed by the AJL

Re: [ha-Safran]: Jonah and the whale

I purchased one of the Veggie Tales videos a few years ago (don't remember which one) and it ended with a Bible quote from the New Testament. I did NOT add it to our collection. Although the telling of the story, before this quote, may not have been offensive to a Jewish audience, there are

Re: [ha-Safran]: A scholarly time line of Jewish History AND

I don't know what you consider a scholarly time line, but I would definitely recommend The Timechart History of Jewish Civilization, edited by Trudy Gold (Edison, NJ: Chartwell Books, 2004 or 2005??). This is an 11-foot timeline of Jewish history, from 3761 BCE to the present. The chart is on

[Hasafran] Benjamin of Tudela

will have to guide teachers, parents, and students to this book -- its audience will not easily find it! Thanks again to all of you who responded to my query. Liz Edelglass [EMAIL PROTECTED] - Original Message - From: Lenore Bell [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; Gail R Shirazi [EMAIL

[Hasafran] Travels of Benjamin of Tudela

!!! Liz Edelglass Dept. of Jewish Education of Greater New Haven mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED][EMAIL PROTECTED] Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran are those of the individual author and are not necessarily endorsed by the Association of Jewish Libraries (AJL

[Hasafran] Benjamin of Tudela

Dear Hasafran friends- I have purchased the award winning The Travels of Benjamin of Tudela for our library, and I have some questions for those of you who have already cataloged it for your libraries. First, did you put it with picture books or in the young adults collection? Second, since

Re: [ha-Safran]: Need DVD recommendations

There are lots of great new DVDs out there for Judaic libraries. In addition to the ones you mentioned, we have recently purchased: Everything Is Illumintaed (from the Jonathan Safran Foer novel); Ushpizin, Campfire, and Or (My Treasure) [these last 3 are Israeli films]; Paper Clips; Primo (from

Re: [ha-Safran]: Library Reopening

Dear Marsha- Mazel tov on what sounds like a wonderful and exciting new space for your library. I am not a synagogue librarian so I really can't answer your questions. But I couldn't refrain from responding to your mention that the budget only has enough money to pay you for 3 hours per week,

[Hasafran]: The Book Thief

The New York Times recently reviewed the new book titled The Book Thief by Markus Zusak, calling it Harry Potter and the Holocaust. Have any of you looked at or read this book? Have you bought it for your libraries? If so, for the adult or young adult collection? Thanks! Elizabeth

[Hasafran] Hasidism book

I am writing on behalf of an acquaintance of mine who has a new book out that might interest some of you. Glenn Dynner, Professor of Judaic Studies at Sarah Lawrence College, has written Men of Silk: The Hasidic Conquest of Polish Jewish Society (Oxford University Press). This book draws on

[Hasafran] Vikarm Seth

Have any of you bought (or read) the new Vikram Seth book Two Lives? Is it appropriate for a Judaic library? Elizabeth Edelglass, Library Director Dept. of Jewish Education of Greater New Haven mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED][EMAIL PROTECTED] Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran are those of

[Hasafran] Newberry winner

Dear Hasafran friends- I have been doing some research about the new Newberry Award winner -- Criss Cross by Lynne Rae Perkins, described in the New York Times as about small decisions that can change a person's life. Our Judaic library occasionally buys children's/young adults' books that

[Hasafran] 9/11 subject headings

Commemoration. 650-0Patriot Day |x Songs and music. (not to be confused with Patriot's Day) You guys always come through for me. I really appreciate your help. Liz Edelglass, Library Director Dept. of Jewish Education of Greater New Haven Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran

[hasafran] 9/11 subject heading

Dear all- I am cataloging a CD from CLAL that is a ritual for a 9/11 observance. As materials are produced related to 9/11, is there a subject heading we can use to refer to that event? Thanks. Elizabeth Edelglass, Library Director Dept. of Jewish Education of Greater New Haven mailto:[EMAIL

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

Thanks to Heidi and the Sydney Taylor committee for their hard work and excellent selections. I would like to access the complete list, but the link at the bottom of this e-mail didn't work for me. When I went to the AJL wensite, I found last year's list. Any advice? Thanks. Elizabeth

Re: [Hasafran] Paperclips

Dear all- Many of you asked me to share whatever info I received about my quest to purchase Paperclips. First, I hope you all received the message below, regarding Kar-Ben's attempt to aquire the film for distribution. Thanks to Kar-Ben and to Joni -- I will be awaiting the news! The only