[ha-Safran] Re Erika,s post about literature

https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.timesofisrael.com/jewish-writers-say-the-post-oct-7-english-litera__;!!KGKeukY!0pTtTTEolWasJHBzZPfVRE-stXaDw6dMyLnJyyPCeOrn4FtFu0EFQV7MVSTtiufe53OocIfJwN7LAy8shJgVDHc$ She’s not alone. Andrea Rapp__ Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran are those

[ha-Safran] VHS tapes?

Has everyone de-accessioned the VHS tapes from their collections? I’ve kept ours bec I have VHS players for them, but they haven’t been used in many years. Andrea Rapp, Wise Temple Cincinnati __ Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran are those of the individual author and are not necessarily

Re: [ha-Safran] AJL membership problem

Me too. I got notice to renew, had to ask special to let our temple bookkeeper write a check, as done in all the past years, then see in my emails that we renewed in May of this year. Well, she had already sent in a check. Still haven’t tried to update my password to log in and get the Book

Re: [ha-Safran] Suggestions for current books that can provide balance to academic libraries

The Tel Aviv Review of Books called this the book that saw October 7 coming from a mile away. Can “the Whole World” be wrong? Lethal Journalism, antisemitism, and the Global Jihad, by Richard Landes. > On Nov 8, 2023, at 12:25 PM, Amy Graham via Hasafran > wrote: > >  > Collective

Re: [ha-Safran] AJL Membership

I need Sharon’s address also. I’ve gotten no response to my emails about renewing our membership. Andrea Rapp Wise Temple, Cincinnati, Ohio > On Oct 18, 2023, at 2:38 PM, ALBA TOSCANO via Hasafran > wrote: > >  > Heyya all >> Download a membership form and mail it

[ha-Safran] Oops correction!

A typo in my email: the title of the book is. Love, Loss, and Moving On. (Loss, not Lost) Andrea Rapp, Cincinnati __ 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] Offer of free book

. If you would like a copy for your library's collection, just email the author : lo...@loriekleinereckert.com  Andrea Rapp, Wise Temple, Cincinnati __ Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran are those of the individual author and are not necessarily endorsed by the Association of Jewish

Re: [ha-Safran] Painful weeding decisions

It would be interesting to see such a list of the Jewish classics. All fields eligible? (I.e. fiction, biography, memoir, Bible, history…) Andrea Rapp Wise Temple, Cincinnati > On Aug 29, 2023, at 3:33 PM, Sean Boyle via Hasafran > wrote: > >  > Hi Rachel, > &

[ha-Safran] Anne Frank’s Diary, the Graphic Adaptation

Has anyone reviewed this book? If yes, would you consider it YA, younger,, or perhaps adult? Andrea Rapp, Cincinnati __ 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] Question about Passover Frog songs/stories

)  may have been the impetus for stories featuring frogs,  such as Pharaoh and the Fabulous Frog Invasion, by Osher Werner  (2007). Were there earlier such stories? How far back were the first Passover children's books to use a funny frog or frogs as characters?Any thoughts?    Andrea Rapp, Wise

Re: [ha-Safran] Library issues discussion

Clarification: My question was directed to the issue of promoting use,and programming to that end, not to the basic needs such as supplies and having a librarian. Those were a given. Andrea Rapp > On Jul 13, 2023, at 8:46 PM, toby Harris wrote: >  > financial support for the libr

[ha-Safran] Library issues discussion

Someone posted about a lack of money to promote the synagogue’s library. How would money be used for library programming and promotion within the synagogue membership? Andrea Rapp __ Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran are those of the individual author and are not necessarily endorsed

[ha-Safran] Re Hebrew College Library

What happened to the tens of thousands of books you did not relocate to your new campus? Andrea Rapp __ Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran are those of the individual author and are not necessarily endorsed by the Association of Jewish Libraries (AJL

Re: [ha-Safran] lack of use of our libraries

The question is why, why the decline? Our branch public library says their circulation is high as ever. Andrea > On Jul 12, 2023, at 10:47 AM, Maxine Wolfson wrote: > >  > If our library is any indication, lack of use would be the main reason. > >> On Wed, Jul 12,

Re: [ha-Safran] Beth David Library (Reform) in Westminster California is Being cut in half.

 Any theories on why this is happening, I,e. dwindling support for synagogue libraries? Circulation must have been dropping off by a lot, no? I see it also. Andrea > On Jul 11, 2023, at 10:07 PM, Carol Janoff via Hasafran > wrote: >  > This is happening to my temple library too. We have

[ha-Safran] Re name of video- I remembered it!

The Wave. Well worth watching. Andrea Rapp, Cincinnati __ Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran are those of the individual author and are not necessarily endorsed by the Association of Jewish Libraries (AJL) == Submissions for Ha-Safran, send to: Hasafran

[ha-Safran] Name of a video

Does anyone know the name of the video about some HS kids who get swept up in a conspiratorial movement, not knowing it's all contrived--and then in a dramatic finale see a video of Hitler speaking, and understand that they were being subject to the same sort of manipulation?  Andrea Rapp, Wise

[ha-Safran] Does anyone use a HEPA filter in their library?

I'd like to get one for our small, sometimes crowded storytelling room.I see several such Shark filters on amazon, but need some guidance/advice on which would be adequate.  I expect to spend ca $250. If anyone can help, please email me at anrapp2...@yahoo.com or arapp@wisetemple.orgMany

Re: [ha-Safran] heidi's presentation

Please refresh me, and send link if still possible to watch. Andrea Rapp, Cincinnati > On Nov 24, 2022, at 9:26 AM, Beth Braunstein via Hasafran > wrote: > > iPhone __ Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran are those of the individual author and are not necessar

Re: [ha-Safran] Sale of Card Catalog Drawer Units

Wow, you still have them? We gave ours away to be used as planters. I don’t remember what was used to fill in the bottom opening slot. Too many years ago. Andrea > On Sep 22, 2022, at 2:53 PM, Linda Roth via Hasafran > wrote: > >  > Shalom Safranim, > > With enthusiasm (and also

Re: [ha-Safran] Germany after the Holocaust

 I haven’t read it but this recent book might help: Learning from the Germans: race and the Memory of Evil, by Susan Neiman. The description is: 0 As Americans argue over the legacy of racism, Confederate monuments, and white supremacy, Neiman asks what we can learn from the Germans about

[ha-Safran] Chelm stories

Im curious as to what are favorite Chelm stories to read to children. Mine is Beinush the Alert Policeman, in Simon’s More Wise Men of Helm and their Merry Tales. Others? Andrea Rapp, Wise Temple, Cincinnati __ Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran are those of the individual author

Re: [ha-Safran] [EXTERNAL] [EXTERNAL] Obsolete media in synagogue libraries

h Israel > 5600 N. Braeswood Blvd. > Houston, TX 77096 > O: 713-820-6410 > swhit...@beth-israel.org > > > From: Andrea Rapp > Sent: Wednesday, March 2, 2022 5:55 AM > To: Susan Whitman > Cc: Aileen Grossberg ; hasafran@lists.osu.edu > Subject: Re: [EXTERNAL] [ha-

Re: [ha-Safran] [EXTERNAL] Obsolete media in synagogue libraries

Years ago I had all our oral history interviews transcribed. This is the one medium to guarantee that they are always accessible. No problem getting volunteers to transcribe these historically interesting accounts. They are in our temple archives and part of our OPAC. Andrea Rapp, Wise Temple

Re: [ha-Safran] Obsolete media in synagogue libraries

What on earth happened here? Andrea > On Feb 28, 2022, at 8:55 PM, Andrea Rapp wrote: > > SGF2ZSB5b3UgYWxsIHRvc3NlZCB5b3VyIFZIUyBjb2xsZWN0aW9ucz8gSeKAmXZlIGtlcHQgb3Vy > cyBiZWNhdXNlIHdlIHN0aWxsIGhhdmUgZXF1aXBtZW50IHRvIHBsYXkgdGhlbS4g

[ha-Safran] Obsolete media in synagogue libraries

in hearing opinions and experience of others. Andrea Rapp, Isaac M.Wise Temple. __ Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran are those of the individual author and are not necessarily endorsed by the Association of Jewish Libraries (AJL) == Submissions for Ha

[ha-Safran] Covid and circulation

Just ran some figures. Circulation in our synagogue library declined 3/4 this past 12 month period as opposed to the 12 months before covid.  Any thoughts? Have other synagogue/temple libraries (not day school libraries--that's different) found the same?   Andrea Rapp, Isaac M. Wise Temple__

[ha-Safran] Personal libraries

Question: if one has a very large personal library of judaica subjects such as antisemitism, and it’s time to get rid of it, what do you do with all of it? Asking for a friend. Andrea Rapp __ Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran are those of the individual author

Re: [ha-Safran] looking for a book title

Could it be: Confessions of a Closet Catholic by Sara Littman?  Actually had lots of humor, as I recall.Andrea Rapp, Wise Temple, Cincinnati On Monday, January 24, 2022, 11:59:04 AM EST, Beth Braunstein via Hasafran wrote: I'm trying to track down a book title.the book was written

[ha-Safran] Kalaniot books for little ones

Has anyone bought these books from this comparatively new publisher;  have they been reviewed in our Newsletter?   Andrea Rapp, Wise Temple Cincinnati__ Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran are those of the individual author and are not necessarily endorsed by the Association of Jewish

[ha-Safran] Hope Valley

Friends, a patron mailed me a copy of a book, Hope Valley, by Haviva Ner-David, with the hopes that I will include it in our library.Has anyone reviewed it for accuracy, bias, etc, or perhaps has simply read it and can offer an opinion to me, off-list.Andrea rappar...@wisetemple.org__ Messages

[ha-Safran] Responses to query about Bible Story Collections

Safranim, I received 3 titles: here they are     A Child's Garden of Torah: A Read-Aloud Bible by Joel Lurie Grishaver.  Note that while this doesn't have the gruesome material, it is written as a primer so that first readers can read it themselves--short, choppy sentences, etc.  The

[ha-Safran] Bible story collections for young children

drawn from biblical characaters, such David and Akavish, Solomon and the Bee, etc.) What do you all think?Andrea Rapp, Wise Temple__ Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran are those of the individual author and are not necessarily endorsed by the Association of Jewish Libr

[ha-Safran] Surpass

I would like to connect with others who use Surpass software in their libraries. Anyone? Andrea Rapp ar...@wisetemple.org. or anrapp2...@yahoo.com __ Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran are those of the individual author and are not necessarily endorsed by the Association of Jewish

Re: [ha-Safran] : Would like advice concerning copyrights on Congregational oral histories

Surely Beth Israel has among its members an attorney who can advise on the copyright question. Andrea Rapp > On Aug 27, 2020, at 8:35 PM, Daniel Stuhlman via Hasafran > wrote: > >  > This may be an contractual issue. What agreements did the interviewees sign? > >>

Re: [ha-Safran] Seeking titles of Controversial Books on Arab-IsraeliConflict

The Institute for Curriculum Services does wonderful work in this area. I support this organization with a check regularly, and I recommend making their acquaintance. www.icsresources.org.Aliza Craimer Elias is the Director. ANdrea Rapp, Cincinnati > On Aug 23, 2020, at 4:04

[ha-Safran] Re layoffs at Natl Library of Israel

Should we no longer send them material for their archive on coronavirus response of our synagogues? ANdrea Rapp Wise Yemple, Cincinnati __ Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran are those of the individual author and are not necessarily endorsed by the Association of Jewish Libraries (AJL

Re: [ha-Safran] title of a newly published middle grade book about an Ethiopian girl in Israel?

I’ve learned it is reviewed by Marjorie Gann in the May June AJL News, Andtea Sent from my iPad > On Jul 24, 2020, at 2:09 PM, Andrea Rapp via Hasafran > wrote: > > Has anyone read it who will comment on it? > Andtea > > Sent from my iPad > >>> On

Re: [ha-Safran] title of a newly published middle grade book about an Ethiopian girl in Israel?

Has anyone read it who will comment on it? Andtea Sent from my iPad > On Jul 24, 2020, at 7:08 AM, Annette Goldsmith via Hasafran > wrote: > >  > I think it's Too Far From Home by Naomi Schmuel. > > Annette > > Sent from my phone, so please excuse typos. Thanks! > >> On Thu, Jul 23, 2020,

[ha-Safran] Bibliography on Jews in current social justice struggle

We have lots of books on Jews in the civil rights movement, Jews and Dr. King, etc.  Does anyone have any suggested titles about the Jewish connection with current issues around racism and people of color? We are getting requests for this.Andrea RappWise Temple, Cincinnati__ Messages and

[ha-Safran] Synagogue library open for curbside pickup?

We are starting to consider this - members reserving/requesting library items than having a pick up time curbside outside.   There are many factors to consider, so I am wondering whether any other synagogue libraries are looking at the possibility. Andrea RappWise Temple, Cincinnati__ Messages

[ha-Safran] Bible, biblical--what about Haggadah/haggadah

OK catalogers, when writing about, say, "a children's haggadah" --or is it "a children's Haggadah?  If it's referring to a Passover haggadah, but not part of a title, capitalize or no? Andrea Rapp, Wise Temple, Cincinnati__ Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran are those of

[ha-Safran] Biblical or biblical?

ut a "biblical story," or a "biblical idea" does one use lower case?  Or should it be consistent throughout a catalog? (using work from home to go through catalog records and fix things, and want to know what to do here).   Andrea Rapp, Wise Temple, Cincinnati__ Messages and

Re: [ha-Safran] middle grade books needed for Israel Palestinian conflict

I know that several others have responded about this title and others, I would simply remind all of  Sharansky's "3 D's" definition of antisemitism in works about the "Arab-Israeli conflict."   That is: writing that: Demonizes, Delegitimizes, and/or employs a Double Standard in judging Israel

[ha-Safran] Question about JL

? Is someone or an institution in those far flung lands actually reading the article? Andrea Rapp, Cincinnati Sent from my iPad __ 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] Circulation

I would like to hear comments/observations from synagogue librarians about their library circulation in recent years. Holding steady? Declining significantly? Increasing? Please reply to ar...@wisetemple.org. Andrea Rapp, Wise Temple, Cincinnati Sent from my iPad __ Messages and opinions

Re: [ha-Safran] Seeking appropriate films to show to pre-Bnai Mitzvah students

If they haven’t seen Wonder Andrea Sent from my iPad > On Jul 31, 2019, at 12:16 PM, Stahl, Sheryl via Hasafran > wrote: > > How about the Frisco Kid? Or Mel Brooks’ To be or not to be? > > Sheryl > > From: Hasafran [mailto:hasafran-boun...@lists.osu.edu] On Behalf Of Amalia >

[ha-Safran] Blind Date w/ a Book

Can someone send instructions on how to run this program, esp. the follow-through where participants share info about their "dates."Andrea Rapp, __ Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran are those of the individual author and are not necessarily endorsed by the Association

Re: [ha-Safran] Is there a Jewish Norman Vincent Peale? (Andrea Rapp)

Thanks to all who wrote, and answers keep coming. For those interested, suggestions included authors:Zelig PliskinDr. Abraham TwerskiHarold KushnerTal ben Shahar (books and TED talks)Dr. Kalman Kaplanalso: Chicken Soup for the Jewish Soul, and Jewish Lights publishing. Andrea Rapp, Wise Temple

[ha-Safran] Is there a Jewish Norman Vincent Peale?

Any recommendations for a patron looking for book(s) on positive thinking, in Judaism? Andrea Rapp Wise Temple, Cincinnati Sent from my iPad __ Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran are those of the individual author and are not necessarily endorsed by the Association of Jewish Libraries

[ha-Safran] Russian Haggadah

A patron is looking for a Haggadah with the Hebrew transliterated with Russian letters. Does anyone know of such an item? Andrea Rapp wise Temple, Cincinnati Sent from my iPad __ Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran are those of the individual author and are not necessarily endorsed

[ha-Safran] Chusham stories

Our middle grade students love the story Chusham and the Wind, in The Diamond Tree. Where can I find other stories about Chusham? Andrea Rapp, Wise Temple, Cincinnati. __ Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran are those of the individual author and are not necessarily endorsed

[ha-Safran] RE that 4,000 book Holocaust collection

To those who wrote me with suggestions, Thank you, I will pass along your suggestions to my caller.  I did inform him that libraries would likely want a list of titles or at least a good description with examples of the works.    If he follows up on the suggestions and informs me, I will

[ha-Safran] Holocaust books in German

Friends, how to respond to a caller about a collection of four thousand Holocaust books, many described as being in German or translations from German, many first editions.  The owner wants to donate them, and lives in a Western state with no major Jewish library.   Please send any thoughts to

[ha-Safran] Cataloging realia

Following up on the ketubah question, is there a template foe items such as hanikkiyah, other ritual objects? Andrea Rapp, Wise Temple Cincinnati __ Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran are those of the individual author and are not necessarily endorsed by the Association of Jewish

Re: [ha-Safran] Response to Robby, Majorie and Andrea re books on Israeli-Palestinian conflict for children and teens

Clare, I am not sure I understand.  Are you saying that the students had read all 13 of the books you listed, including longer titles like Checkpoints, and Habibi?   I also want to ask: do you feel the students were *knowledgeable* enough about the history and background to evaluate these

Re: [ha-Safran] Kids' Books on Arab Israeli conflict

  I was surprised at many of the titles on the "Reframing Israel" booklist.  I'd recommend instead a look at English Journal, July 2010 -- an article by long-time  AJL reviewer of children's books--  Linda R. Silver; the article is called: Israeli Encounters: Books for Teens about Israel. But

[ha-Safran] Request for suggestion of novel about Fascism's rise

I've been asked to suggest a novel about the rise of Fascism in Europe in the 1930's.   Roth's The Plot Against America is finding renewed popularity, but this request is for a historical novel rather than the genre of alternate history.  Any suggestions?Andrea Rapp, Wise Temple Cincinnati__

Re: [ha-Safran] Younger Borrowers

. There are reading incentive programs for each grade. That’s how to get circulation in religious school. I probably got some of these program ideas from a Rachel, have been doing them for years. Andrea Rapp, Wise Temple, Cincinnati. Sent from my iPad > On Oct 21, 2018, at 1:47 PM, Rachel Kamin via Hasaf

[ha-Safran] 2 questions

1. Does anyone know where I can buy a copy of the old ADL video The Courage to Care as DVD? 2. Can someone direct me to his/her online catalog where I can see some MARC records for cataloging artifacts? Andrea Rapp, Wise Temple Cincinnati__ Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran are those

[ha-Safran] Need a story to fit this theme

A story for primary grades (1-3) to suit the value:Lomed mi kol adam/ that is: Learn from everyone, or everyone's opinion counts.. Andrea__ 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] Dues

I want you to pay my membership dues by check. Can someone tell me to whom to mail the check, name and address? Andrea Rapp Sent from my iPad __ Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran are those of the individual author and are not necessarily endorsed by the Association of Jewish Libraries

[ha-Safran] Esther Hautzig's The Endless Steppe

I just read Joyce Levine's review (in AJL Reviews) of the 1968 Sydney Taylor Award memoir about a child's surviving World War II in Siberia.   I attended my first AJL convention in Manhattan, I believe it was 1993, the year of the first World Trade Center bombing--and I went for one

[ha-Safran] conference schedule

Although I will not be going to Boston, I would like to see what the various sessions will cover.  Is the schedule posted online?Andrea Rapp, Wise Temple__ Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran are those of the individual author and are not necessarily endorsed by the Association of Jewish

Re: [ha-Safran] FW: Yom ha-atsma'ut sameah

Usually, when someone sends a link to a video, you may not bother to watch.  But watch this one. I actually saw it yesterday from a Twitter post.Have the Kleenex nearby.  Andrea On Thu, Apr 19, 2018, 12:10:51 PM, Rose Shoshanah Seidman wrote: Dear

[ha-Safran] Need help w/ a quote

Can someone find the exact quote from Jewish sources to the effect that to be a teacher is in a way tantamount to being the parent to those you teach? Andrea Rapp__ Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran are those of the individual author and are not necessarily endorsed by the Association

Re: [ha-Safran] adult ed topics/congregational history

My congregation is large, and historic (Isaac M. Wise Temple) and we have our own archives; for smaller congregations, tackling the history of Jews in your community in general or geographic area/state strikes me as a good idea, and there is bound to be resource material even if you don't have

Re: [ha-Safran] What is your synagogue’s most successful adult education program.

Programs having to do with the synagogue’s own history, its founders, early rabbis, prominent past members, its response to historic events, etc. Andrea Rapp, Wise Temple Sent from my iPad > On Apr 9, 2018, at 8:43 AM, Brown, Joyce J. <jbr...@chesco.org> wrote: > > We have a

[ha-Safran] Next year's conference

Can someone tell me where what city will host in 2019?  Andrea__ Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran are those of the individual author and are not necessarily endorsed by the Association of Jewish Libraries (AJL) == Submissions for Ha-Safran, send to:

[ha-Safran] Smart phones, devices, and reading

reading or outside reading.    Any thoughts? Any similar experience to mine? Andrea Rapp, Isaac M. Wise Temple__ Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran are those of the individual author and are not necessarily endorsed by the Association of Jewish Libraries (AJL

Re: [ha-Safran] Authors Similar to Cynthia Freeman

Not sure but I think Belva Plain wrote in that genre (and may be of the same vintage!).   Andrea Rapp,  Wise Temple, Cincinnati From: Rachel Kamin <rka...@nssbethel.org> To: Michelle Sandler <michellegailsand...@gmail.com> Cc: "Hasafran@lists.osu.edu" <Hasa

[ha-Safran] Story Suggestion?

Does anyone have a suggestion for story to read 4th graders -- a story about Israel and Nature. Andrea Rapp, Wise Temple, Cincinnati__ Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran are those of the individual author and are not necessarily endorsed by the Association of Jewish Libraries (AJL

Re: [ha-Safran] Question about classifying YA historical fiction

uot; <frle...@pitt.edu> To: Andrea Rapp <anrapp2...@yahoo.com> Cc: "rhaus_...@yahoo.com" <rhaus_...@yahoo.com>; "hasaf...@lists.service.ohio-state.edu" <hasaf...@lists.service.ohio-state.edu> Sent: Sunday, August 20, 2017 6:50 PM Subject: Re: [ha-Sa

[ha-Safran] Anyone recognize this old children's book?

Pages, including title page, are missing.Stories include:     Rosh Hashonah.  1. Shmuel blows the shofar; Yom Kippur.  2. The return of Itzig; Succas.  3. The squabble and the succah.  There's a total of 25 stories ending with Shavuos. Thank you,Andrea Rapp, Wise Temple Cincinnati__ Messages

Re: [ha-Safran] FW: Looking for advice re: confidential information in synagogue archives

You can include in your policy document, a statement that the archives are mainly for the use of the Board and Staff of the synagogue, and that permission of the senior rabbi may be needed by others who request access.   The issue of confidentiality came up when an adult adoptee searching for

[ha-Safran] Sabbath Spice story

Is this story (told in anthologies by titles like The Missing Ingredient, or Sabbath Spice) published as a stand-alone picture book?    (Seems like a natural, if not.) Andrea__ Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran are those of the individual author and are not necessarily endorsed by the

Re: [ha-Safran] It Can Be Better!! RE: supportive library article

items. Andrea Rapp Sent from my iPad > On Jul 7, 2016, at 1:22 PM, Amy Turim <amytu...@rcn.com> wrote: > > Toby, this is such a sad assessment. Apparently my own experience as a > Reform synagogue librarian is unique. I am salaried (based on an annual > contract fo

Re: [ha-Safran] supportive library article

Amazing article, but it kept referring to "library workers," not librarians. Is this going to be our new moniker, the way doctors have become "health care providers?" Andrea Rapp Sent from my iPad > On Jul 5, 2016, at 1:01 PM, Heidi Rabinowitz <heidi.rabino

Re: [ha-Safran] library services for religious school

Yes, storytime and/or book talks accompany all our reading incentive programs.   With tie-ins to curriculum, our school's "value of the month" or whatever else will work.  Without programming, there'd be almost no circulation these days.Andrea Rapp From: Toby Harris

Re: [ha-Safran] library services for religious school

I have reading incentive programs for grades 1-6.Sefer Safari for grades 1-3, which has been in effect here for at least 20 years, (i.e. began before my time..)programs for 4, 5, 6-- at least 2 of them borrowed from Rachel Kamin.5th graders do Reading Tic Tac Toe (different genres in each

[ha-Safran] Graphic novel

If anyone is familiar with the graphic novel, Palestine, by Joe Sacco, I would like to hear from him/her/them off list re: evaluation of the book. Andrea Rapp, Isaac M. Wise Temple__ Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran are those of the individual author and are not necessarily endorsed

[ha-Safran] School-wide reading programs

If anyone has implemented a school-wide reading incentive program (Sunday school) --especially in conjunction with commemoration of a special event at the synagogue, please write me off list. Andrea RappIsaac M. Wise Temple, Cincinnati, Ohio__ Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran are

Re: [ha-Safran] Research Ideas for Robin Gluck

But the questioner referred to "classes and races" -- Jews are neither-- and to "power and privilege" -Jews historically had neither -- so I agree with Yoel Sheridan. This query is inherently antisemitic. In fact I wasn't sure it was serious. I would explore with said student the source of

[ha-Safran] PS about power/privilege inquiry

I am pretty certain we had a very similar query a while back. Maybe someone else recalls it also.Makes you wonder what exactly is being taught about Jews in these higher ed courses... Andrea Rapp__ Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran are those of the individual author and are not

[ha-Safran] Need a story suggestion..

for 3rd graders on the topic of:  Every person is unique, give respect to all human beings, celebrate the uniqueness of every living being, delight in what makes us different...  (Other than: The Only One Club, which they have heard)... Any suggestions?Andrea RappWise Temple, Cincinnati__

Re: [ha-Safran] Black-Jewish relations

If you mean for adults, there is "Shared Dreams: Martin Luther King, Jr. and the Jewish Community, by Rabbi Marc Schneier.  Recently I've had occasion to read about the establishment of the RAC, the Religious Action Center (of Reform Judaism), which was established in Washington, DC in 1961.  

[ha-Safran] Stone Angel

Friends, very recently I read "dueling" reviews of this children's Holocaust book by Jane Yolen.  Can't find it now--can anyone point me to it?  Andrea Rapp  Wise Temple, Cincinnati__ Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran are those of the individual author and are not necessaril

[ha-Safran] Controversies in Jewish kid-lit

Friends, I am going to do a presentation for parents and grandparents on controversies in Jewish children's books--books for primary age children mainly.   I will deal w/ topics like interfaith families (titles like: Kaddish for Grandpa in Jesus' Name Amen), Arab-Jewish Middle East issue (e.g.

Re: [ha-Safran] grandparents

Phoebe Gilman's Something From Nothing has that refrain: "Grandpa can fix it!"    Andrea Rapp, Cincinnati __ Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran are those of the individual author and are not necessarily endorsed by the Association of Jewish Libr

Re: [ha-Safran] American Jewish Children's Literature

Please see my article in Judaica Librarianship of last year about our research collection on this subject.   Search |   | |   | |   |   |   |   |   | | Search | | | | View on ajlpublishing.org | Preview by Yahoo | | | |   | Andrea Rapp, LibrarianIsaac M. Wise Temple8329 Ridge Road

Re: [ha-Safran] "Be Torah" in Hebrew

My rabbi has a similar saying: Be a blessing. T'hiyeh brachah. A softer way to use the command is to use the future tense, I'd guess that's what your rabbi would say. T'hiyeh Torah. Andrea > On Oct 30, 2015, at 12:27 PM, Ann Abrams wrote: > > Dear safranim, >

[ha-Safran] Question about Responsa/Rabbinic Lit

Can any AJL scholars direct me to sources dealing the the topic of welcoming refugees? Andrea Rapp, Wise Temple, Cincinnati__ 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] Copyright question

I think I know the answer, but if someone tapes a show off television, can it be added to a library collection, cataloged, and circulated? Andrea Rapp __ Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran are those of the individual author and are not necessarily endorsed by the Association of Jewish

[ha-Safran] Children's books showing interfaith families

Does anyone have any titles to recommend for primary grades about Jewish children with Christian grandparents and other relatives? Andrea RappWise Temple, Cincinnati__ Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran are those of the individual author and are not necessarily endorsed by the

[ha-Safran] Blind Date with a Book

Does anyone have a step-by-step plan to do this program?I know Pinterest has dozens of samples, but I wonder if anyone has a basic how-to... Do people sign up in advance so you know how many titles to prepare, is there a time limit, what kind of culminating program do you do for participants to

Re: [ha-Safran] Library position eliminated

I think I have a couple of good stories, mainly about engaging children, faculty, and the religious school with library use.  I think Rachel Kamin is someone to advise on the question raised by Ann, as she does a great deal of programming and promotion and maintains what looks to be a very

Re: [ha-Safran] Library Position Eliminated

A related matter to research, besides funding, might be circulation; has it held steady, or declined.  What about programming for the library? Has it increased, decreased or stayed constant? Has religious school enrollment changed? (In our temple, a huge per centage of circulation is children's

[ha-Safran] To community day school librarians

 I need to know what titles--general, not Jewish--are popular at this time with sixth graders.Can anyone tell me?Andrea RappWise Temple, Cincinnati__ Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran are those of the individual author and are not necessarily endorsed by the Association of Jewish

Re: [ha-Safran] the Dream and the Treasure

Captain Jiri and Rabbi Jacob is Marilyn Hirsh's telling of this story. It's interesting  because her version illuminates the European Jewish experience and Jewish values, in that the Rabbi uses his treasure to teach his oft-bullied students about self-defense, one sees the Jewish value placed

Re: [ha-Safran] Books with a nature and Jewish theme

Also about Israel:The Dead Sea: The Saltiest Sea, by Aileen WeintraubStork's Landing, by Tami Lehman-WilzigLon-Lon's Big Night, by Miri Leshem Pelly Possibilities: Listen to the Trees: Jews and the Earth by Molly ConeHoni and his Magic Circle, Phyllis GershatorGift of the Tree, by Alvin Tresselt

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