[ha-Safran] Questions re : libraries finding authors?

2018-01-11 Thread Rayzel Raphael
Besides this list serve, how do all of you in libraries find out about new releases? How do you decided what to buy? Is it based on reviews? Needs on your shelves? ( Of course budget) but are are there annual Jewish book fairs- Besides the Jewish book council? Are there catalogues? I’m

[ha-Safran] Cantor Eliahu Treistman

2018-01-11 Thread Rachel Kamin
In celebration of our 70th anniversary, we are putting together a history of all of the chazzanim at North Suburban Synagogue Beth El in Highland Park, IL. We are trying to fill in the blanks about Cantor Eliahu Treistman who served from 1979-1980. We tracked down a copy of one of his records

Re: [ha-Safran] FW: David Hirsch's retirement

2018-01-11 Thread Amalia Warshenbrot
As AJL President I thank David on behalf of the members and Board for his many contributions to the association. I’m not saying “good bye”. Instead I’m saying: “see you later” because it is hard to let go of such a Scholar and friend. Amalia Warshenbrot Sent from my iPad > On Jan 11, 2018, at

Re: [ha-Safran] FW: David Hirsch's retirement

2018-01-11 Thread Veronica Belling
David was truly an inspirational librarian. I have known him since my first convention in Clevelad in 1997. I have never before met any librarian as knowledgable and dedicated. AJL will not be the same without him. I can only believe that he is going on to some new adventure. Warmest wishes and

Re: [ha-Safran] David Hirsch's retirement

2018-01-11 Thread Zilvinas Beliauskas
I was so happy to have met him and even without knowing all his numerous achievements and accomplishments listed below I felt this impressive aura of an outstanding professional and great personality. During the last AJL conference in New York he was talking about the need of international

[ha-Safran] FW: David Hirsch's retirement

2018-01-11 Thread Miller, Caroline
Safranim, Below is the official announcement of David Hirsch's retirement from UCLA. I never thought I'd see the day. He has held many leadership positions within AJL and has been a frequent presenter locally at AJL workshops and at the national convention over the years. Please join me in

[ha-Safran] Call for Nominations for the AJL Board

2018-01-11 Thread Daniel Scheide
Hi Everyone, The Nominating Committee is hard at work preparing the slate of candidates for the 2018 Board Election, but I bet you're thinking that you could do a better job than the folks we're pestering. Maybe you're right. If you have any interest in running for any of the following