Re: [ha-Safran] High schools in Israel

2020-05-19 Thread Beth Dwoskin via Hasafran
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[ha-Safran] New page in honor of "Yom Yerushalayim" - May 22, 2020

2020-05-19 Thread Jacob Richman via Hasafran
Hi Everyone! I created a new song page in honor of "Yom Yerushalayim" - May 22, 2020 Jerusalem of Gold - Yerushalayim Shel Zahav https://jr.co.il/jerusalem-of-gold.htm The page includes lyrics in Hebrew and English and 7 unique videos. Enjoy! Happy Jerusalem Day! Yom Yerushalayim Sameach! Jacob

Re: [ha-Safran] e-book vendors/subscriptions for small libraries

2020-05-19 Thread Diane Romm via Hasafran
You might want to look at Freading (https://www.freading.com/index) While not specifically Jewish and having a more limited range of offerings than other vendors such as Overdrive, they are an affordable option. Diane Romm __ Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran are those of the individual

[ha-Safran] Beloved Comrades: a Novel in Stories

2020-05-19 Thread Yermiyahu Ahron Taub via Hasafran
Dear Friends, I am writing to let you know that my second book of fiction, *Beloved Comrades: a Novel in Stories,* has been released. In this time of such suffering and sorrow, I am grateful that this book was able to make its way into the world. I give thanks to my publisher, the editors who gave

[ha-Safran] High schools in Israel

2020-05-19 Thread Arlene Ratzabi via Hasafran
Hello I am seeking the wisdom of my fellow librarians and educators regarding boarding high school education in Israel for Americans I.e. English speaking. One that came up is the Eastern Mediterranean International School (EMIS). If you have any intelligence or personal experience with this sc

[ha-Safran] Private Judaica Library Giveway near Boston

2020-05-19 Thread Association of Jewish Libraries via Hasafran
*Shalom,* *Please respond to Mr. Townsend directly to his email: **w...@alum.mit.ede I am not sure if he would be willing to give a portion of the collection to one institution and some other titles to another. The important thing is that we don't leave behind any books that should be placed in a

[ha-Safran] e-book vendors/subscriptions for small libraries

2020-05-19 Thread Jennifer Michaelson via Hasafran
Can anyone recommend an ebook vendor/subscription service that would not be cost prohibitive for a small library with a limited budget? __ 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] New Jewish dystopian thriller issues stark warning of rising American Antisemitism

2020-05-19 Thread Jacqueline Benefraim via Hasafran
*Shalom,* *Please support AJL's sponsors. You can contact Harold Benjamin directly at harryb...@gmail.com * Judenrein, a new book by Harold Benjamin, envisions the fate of America’s Jews as white supremacists seize the reins of power in Washington. The book uses action and suspense to convey a s