[ha-Safran] Fwd: Temple Gates of Prayer Library Books

Hi: A nearby synagogue will be moving to a new location and have sorted books for distribution. If you are in the NY area and want to come and take a look please contact Dina. The books are looking for a new home. Arlene Ratzabi, Librarian Israel Center of Conservative Judaism Flushing, NY

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

To far from home by Naomi Shmuel. I really enjoyed this story. *Arlene Ratzabi* Librarian, Hendel Family Library Westchester Jewish Center Rockland & Palmer Avenues Mamaorneck, NY 10543 (914) 698-2960 On Thu, Jul 23, 2020 at 10:00 PM Wendie Sittenfield via Hasafran <

Re: [ha-Safran] #AJLConnect20

Absolutely! Arlene Ratzabi librar...@wjcenter.org 914-698-2960 > On Jul 3, 2020, at 6:42 PM, Erika Dreifus via Hasafran > wrote: > >  > Words fail. It was magnificent. Thanks to the amazing, indefatigable team > that made it happen. > > Shabbat shalom, > Erika > > -- > Erika Dreifus |

Re: [ha-Safran] Please welcome Megan Shulman!

Wonderful having you join us! Arlene Ratzabi librar...@wjcenter.org 914-698-2960 > On Jun 18, 2020, at 1:26 PM, Daniel Scheide via Hasafran > wrote: > >  > Welcome aboard! > >> On Thu, Jun 18, 2020 at 10:15 AM Sally Stieglitz >> wrote: >> Dear Safranim, >> >> Please join me in welcoming

Re: [ha-Safran] online literary resources

Great idea. Arlene Ratzabi librar...@wjcenter.org 914-698-2960 > On May 27, 2020, at 6:07 PM, Lee Jaffe via Hasafran > wrote: > __ 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] High schools in Israel

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

[ha-Safran] Los Angeles conference

Hi Just wanted to compliment the organizers of the conference on a fabulous job. This was a very well planned and executed endeavor. Workshops, food and tours were excellent. יישר כוח! Arlene Arlene Ratzabi librar...@wjcenter.org 914-698-2960__ Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran

[ha-Safran] Holocaust material

I was asked by our Hebrew High School Director for books for his group leader to read that would present an overview of the concentration camps and a general history of the Holocaust. She has some knowledge but since she will be leading a group of students in Europe, she wanted to be more

[ha-Safran] Children book loans

Hi I manage two synagogue libraries and our policy has always been to encourage book borrowing for all ages be it the children themselves or the parents. It has been our experience that the vast majority of books come back. My priority has always been the more they borrow the better. We want