[ha-Safran] Violation of Sabbath with paperclip ID or card id

*Alex wrote* To my mind, public and open violation of Shabbat is NOT the way to bring more Jews to study! It the other way around: those in visible “Jewish” positions must demonstrate their respect for Jewish laws to encourage serious attitude to the study of Jewish beliefs, culture, history, laws

[ha-Safran] OFFER TO LIBRARIES & COLLECTORS: Israeli Book on Hotel Industry through the Ages

A new book is available for Libraries and Collectors: Mi Yitneni Ba- Midbar Malon Orhim (Translation- Who Will Give Me Lodging in the Desert) - by Dr. Pedro Zunigah, published by 'kavim ishiim' Israel 2011. Two hardcover volumes, 950 pages, 425 color & B/W pictures of Hotel's, and hundreds of

[ha-Safran] Jewish Blog Book Carnival

The April Jewish Book Carnival, a monthly Jewish blogging event, has been posted at the HomeShuling blog hosted by Amy Meltzer. Go to http://blog.beliefnet.com/homeshuling/2012/04/april-jewish-book-carnival.html to find links to all sorts of Jewish book-bloggy goodness! Heidi Estrin __ Messages

[ha-Safran] Educational Resources about the Holocaust

Shalom. Holocaust Remembrance Day is Thursday, April 19, 2012. I posted on my website 175 links to learn about the Holocaust. Site languages include English, Hebrew, Arabic, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Russian and Spanish. The website address is: http://www.jr.co.il/hotsites/j-holoc

Re: [ha-Safran] Circulation on Shabbat

To my mind, public and open violation of Shabbat is NOT the way to bring more Jews to study! It the other way around: those in visible "Jewish" positions must demonstrate their respect for Jewish laws to encourage serious attitude to the study of Jewish beliefs, culture, history, laws, etc. It

Re: [ha-Safran] Circulation on Shabbat

Rachel, I understand your hesitation,but, it is a way to expand the circulation and get the Temple members to see the library and, hopefully, support it. I believe that library supply companies still sell borrowers cards or buy simple flash-cards and type the book title and especially the barcod

[ha-Safran] Must watch presentation by Stephen Abrams on the changing role of libraries and libraries

Amazing talk by info guru Stephen Abrams on libraries as social institutions. http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=KXAD5fM1tGg Stephanie (Sara Leah) Gross MSLIS, MATESOL Chair,

[ha-Safran] Sharing a room in Pasadena

Hello, I'm looking for a roommate for the AJL convention. I've tried to contact Deena at dschwim...@yu.edu. Without success. Can you help me getting in contact with her for she was looking for a roommate too. If she has already found someone please diffuse my request on

[ha-Safran] "Defining a Field: Jewish Books in the Age of Print" (Emile Schrijver at Columbia U.)

You are cordially invited to the final presentation in this term's Book History Colloquium at Columbia University: Thursday, April 19th, 6:00 PM Butler Library, Room 523, on the Columbia campus Emile Schrijver (University of Amsterdam) "Defining a Field: Jewish Books in the Age of Print" The

[ha-Safran] Cirulation on Shabbat

Dear Hasafranim,   Bowing to pressure from the powers-that-be, I will be opening up our Library on Shabbat. I resisted this because of the hassle (we are a Conservative congregation, so no writing allowed) and the possibility of losing materials.   Before computers, shabbat checkout was relative

[ha-Safran] Hebrew/Judaic Media Technology Specialist - Sandy Springs, GA

The Epstein School, located in Sandy Springs, GA, is looking for a Hebrew/Judaic Media Technology Specialist. This position: plans and teaches technology integrated lessons and Hebrew interactive story time experiences; works within a collaborative model with classroom teachers; assists student

[ha-Safran] Diving into the e-universe -- Kar-Ben Launches its eBookstore!

Dear Safranim, Kar-Ben Publishing is pleased to announce the launch of its new Kar-Ben eBookstore! With over 170 of its Jewish interest eBooks available across age levels and topics, the Kar-Ben eBookstore allows parents and educators to se

[ha-Safran] This is America - new novel on US Jewish immigrant experience

Israel Bookshop Publications is proud to announce the publication of the new novel This is America by Henya Meyer. This book can be ordered by contacting: Toll Free: 888.536.7427 Tel: 732.901.3009 Fax: 732.901.4012 THIS IS AMERICA The Jewish Immigrant Experience ..As it Really Was