Re: [ha-Safran] Congratulations to Elliot H. Gertel on his retirement!

Elliot, מזל טוב! Thanks for being the face and the voice of the true Israel at ALA, and a great liaison between AJL and the ALA. As to retirement – this is the best gift you could give to yourself! I know – I’m just turning the page on a full year of being retired, and I love it! Best wishes

Re: [ha-Safran] Congratulations to Elliot H. Gertel on his retirement!

I echo the sentiments of Fred and Annette. I have enjoyed d getting to know Elliot (two Ls and one T. Elliot knows what I mean). We and The University of Michigan were blessed to have him. Amalia Warshenbrot Immediate past president, Association of Jewish Libraries From: Annette Goldsmith

Re: [ha-Safran] Congratulations to Elliot H. Gertel on his retirement!

Happy retirement, Elliot! I'm glad to hear that you'll still be active in AJL and ALA. Annette On Mon, Dec 3, 2018 at 2:25 PM Beth Snyder via Hasafran < hasafran@lists.osu.edu> wrote: > At the end of this calendar year, Elliot H. Gertel will retire from his > endowed position as the Irving M.

Re: [ha-Safran] Congratulations to Elliot H. Gertel on his retirement!

Congratulations and best wishes, Elliot. Your dedication to the university, and to Judaica and AJL in general, have been part of our lives for the past two decades. The field would not be the same without your commitment. Fred Isaac On Mon, Dec 3, 2018 at 2:25 PM Beth Snyder via Hasafran <

[ha-Safran] Photos of the Jewish People's Parade in Jerusalem

Hi Everyone! Today, I went to the Jewish People's Parade in Jerusalem. I posted photos at: https://jr.co.il/jerusalem/2018/jer581.htm I posted a very short video of the Police Marching Band at: https://jr.co.il/jerusalem/2018/jer592.htm I also uploaded the original high quality photos to a

[ha-Safran] Job Posting: Irving M. Hermelin Curator of Judaica, University of Michigan Library

*Please excuse cross-posting or duplication* The University of Michigan Library invites applications for the position of *Irving M. Hermelin Curator of Judaica*. For full posting and application information please see the website at:

[ha-Safran] Love Your Neighbor List #3: The American Jewish Experience

I am pleased to share with you the third in AJL's Love Your Neighbor series of anti-prejudice children's book lists. The theme of this new list is The American Jewish Experience. You can find the list here: https://jewishlibraries.org/blog/id/405 Please share this list as widely as possible,

[ha-Safran] Library Book Talk

Dear Colleagues-- Those of you in the New York area may be interested in a Book Talk sponsored by the Yeshiva University Libraries next week, on Thursday, December 13 at 7PM. At that time Professor Ronnie Perelis will speak about his book Narratives of the Sephardic Atlantic: Blood and

[ha-Safran] Congratulations to Elliot H. Gertel on his retirement!

At the end of this calendar year, Elliot H. Gertel will retire from his endowed position as the Irving M. Hermelin Curator of Judaica, culminating nearly 20 years of dedicated service to the University of Michigan Library. Elliot has worked for the Library as the Curator of Judaica and liaison to

Re: [ha-Safran] Entire library of Jewish children's books in very good condition

Thank you to everyone who responded to my request. The books have found a home. A little background. The books are from the Ivriah School in Fint, MI. The school had been a combined school for two shrinking congregations in Flint: Founded in September 1982, it was the combined religious school

[ha-Safran] All-of-a-Kind Family Hanukkah on The Book of Life Podcast

The new picture book All-of-a-Kind Family, based on the classic chapter books by Sydney Taylor, is the subject of The Book of Life podcast's newest episode. Hear an interview with author Emily Jenkins and illustrator Paul O. Zelinsky at

[ha-Safran] Jewish Journal Hanukkah book recommendations

Happy Hanukkah, everyone! Here are my Hanukkah new picture book recommendations for 2018 from the Jewish Journal: https://jewishjournal.com/culture/books/242749/new-hanukkah-picture-books-feature-hamsters-talking-latkes/?fbclid=IwAR0fgSZD8UMymtZ5bZuE0qWkb-KcheI9KxSuZWXcMX2rMGdfRptcAcx6Q2U

[ha-Safran] Educational resources about Chanukah and over 800 Chanukah videos

Hi Everyone! Chanukah, the Jewish Festival of Lights, is observed for eight days, beginning on the evening of the 25th day of the Hebrew month of Kislev. This year Chanukah starts Sunday night, December 2, 2018. Chanukah is a wonderful holiday of renewed dedication, faith, hope and spiritual

[ha-Safran] Chanukah Greetings!

Warmest Wishes! Chanukos sveikinimai.jpg Sincerely, Žilvinas Beliauskas Head of the Vilnius Jewish Public Library Tel.: +370 687 76625 http://vilnius-jewish-public-library.com/ __ Messages and opinions expressed on