[ha-Safran] Fw: New AJL News and Reviews issues now available online!

2014-09-19 Thread Amalia Warshenbrot
impressive. This link should take you directly to the login page: www.jewishlibraries.org/main/Publications/NewsReviews/CurrentissuesofNewsReviews.aspx Thank you Uri for putting it together. Shanah Tovah, Amalia Warshenbrot Vice President, Association of Jewish Libraries Phone: (704) 365-3313

Re: [ha-Safran] A beautiful tribute to the illustrator Tony Auth

2014-09-21 Thread Amalia Warshenbrot
A beautiful tribute to the illustrator Tony Auth, who illustrated two of Chaim Potok’s children books. http://forward.com/articles/205797/an-unlikely-friendship-between--men-of-letters/ Amalia Warshenbrot__ Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran are those of the individual author and are

Re: [ha-Safran] Library instruction in Hebrew

2014-09-24 Thread Amalia Warshenbrot
Elaine, Contact the Israel Center for Libraries. Riki is, usually, helpful. her address is r...@icl.org.il . Phone 011-972-3 06180151 o The website is: http://www.hasifria.org.il/icl/heb/main/ Shanah tovah Amalia Warshenbrot Vice President, Association of Jewish Libraries Phone: (704) 365

Re: [ha-Safran] Jewish Food Fiction

2014-10-13 Thread Amalia Warshenbrot
can tell by the titles that Myers has a great sense of humour. ENJOY, Amalia From: Lauren Johnson Sent: Monday, October 13, 2014 8:59 AM To: Amalia Warshenbrot Subject: RE: [ha-Safran] Jewish Food Fiction Possibly. Can’t hurt to take a look. I’m intrigued! Thanks, Lauren Lauren Marcus

Re: [ha-Safran] Respected Talmud Scholar Rabbi Judith Abrams dies at 56

2014-10-23 Thread Amalia Warshenbrot
Judy, It is a great loss. I would like to get the recording or text of her keynote speech. Many attendees missed it because they had catch a flight home. Those that were unable to attend the conference will enjoy it as well. May her memory be of a blessing, Amalia Sent from my iPad On

Re: [ha-Safran] question about Cut Me Loose

2014-11-04 Thread Amalia Warshenbrot
Mirele, I hope that your questions will generate a discussion on Hasafran. I don't know the book. I can only suggest to create a category for books that you keep behind your desk. You, than, can suggest it to a teacher, student or adult upon demand. It is a partial censorship, but, if nothing

[ha-Safran] Re New book “Out of the Shoebox”

2014-11-20 Thread Amalia Warshenbrot
AJL received this mail from Israeli author Yaron Reshef, I dedicated the last last three years to finding information about my family. I succeeded to find a shipment document with victims’ names of the last transport of Jews from Ternopol train station to Belzec. It is the only document

Re: [ha-Safran] Thank you Toby Rossner

2014-11-26 Thread Amalia Warshenbrot
throughout the world”. As Thanksgiving starts tomorrow we have a lot to be thankful for to Toby. I personally thank her for her friendship and guidance. Amalia Warshenbrot AJL Vice President, Phone: (704) 365-3313__ Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran are those of the individual author

Re: [ha-Safran] Additional sellers to promotion to benefit AJL

2014-12-01 Thread Amalia Warshenbrot
Thank you to all the book sellers. It is a nice gesture. It is a perfect timing. Amalia Sent from my iPad On Dec 1, 2014, at 4:32 PM, Henry Hollander ord...@hollanderbooks.com wrote: The following publisher and bookseller have joined in the AJLsellers promotion. They will make a

[ha-Safran] Two Holocaust books available as a donation

2015-02-12 Thread Amalia Warshenbrot
...@plessner.com or 212-421-3490 Amalia Warshenbrot __ 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: hasaf

[ha-Safran] Need a translation of the song Izevel

2015-02-12 Thread Amalia Warshenbrot
A friend is looking for a translation of the song Izevel by Akiba Nof. Your help will be greatly appreciated. Amalia Warshenbrot Vice President, Association of Jewish Libraries Phone: (704) 365-3313 __ Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran are those of the individual author

[ha-Safran] A play and book with a Jewish contents

2015-02-17 Thread Amalia Warshenbrot
Union.org and consider the book for the library or contact the author at playwrigh...@gmail.com .1-678-760-9850 AJL does not endorse the play or the book. I agreed to share with you the information that was sent to AJL. Amalia Warshenbrot Vice President, Association of Jewish Libraries Phone

[ha-Safran] How many Jewish libraries are in NY state.

2015-02-17 Thread Amalia Warshenbrot
Shalom, If you know the number of Jewish libraries in institutions like synagogues, centers day schools etc. in NY States (Not collection in a library) or if there is a central Jewish Bureau of Statistics Please email aschrei...@projectwitness.org phone 718-305-5244 and copy me as well.

[ha-Safran] Crash course in Jewish history

2015-02-19 Thread Amalia Warshenbrot
Catharine, A Rutgers student, is looking for the A CRASH COURSE IN JEWISH HISTORY published by the National Jewish Project. If you can help her please reply to me and call her at 1-732-900-4292 email cspie...@yahoo.com. Thanks Amalia Warshenbrot Vice President, Association of Jewish Libraries

Re: [ha-Safran] Crash course in Jewish history

2015-02-19 Thread Amalia Warshenbrot
She is looking for the Companion Guide. Amalia From: Ethan Starr Sent: Thursday, February 19, 2015 11:01 AM To: Amalia Warshenbrot Subject: Re: [ha-Safran] Crash course in Jewish history It's probably the Crash Course in Jewish History by the National Jewish Outreach Program (NJOP). See http

Re: [ha-Safran] Need a translation of the song Izevel

2015-02-15 Thread Amalia Warshenbrot
It gives only transliteration. Not translation. Amalia From: Robin Zalben Sent: Sunday, February 15, 2015 2:25 AM To: Amalia Warshenbrot Subject: RE: [ha-Safran] Need a translation of the song Izevel This site might help, it gives the address of someone who translated it, and you can contact

[ha-Safran] Enchantress vs. Rav Hisda's daughter

2015-03-19 Thread Amalia Warshenbrot
Shalom, Does any of you know why Maggie Anton changed the title of her 2012 book Rav Hisda’s daughter to Enchantress (2014) ? I know another author who changed his book title b/c it did not sell. Why here ? Amazon gives two different summaries. Amalia__ Messages and opinions expressed on

Re: [ha-Safran] Research on Contributions of Judaica Librarians

2015-03-09 Thread Amalia Warshenbrot
I echo Michelle and also wish to encourage you to reply. Amalia AJL VP. Sent from my iPad On Mar 9, 2015, at 12:35 PM, Michelle Chesner michm...@gmail.com wrote: Hi Julie, Thanks for doing this! Please update us when your research is complete - I'm sure a lot of us would be interested

Re: [ha-Safran] AJL's Fifty for Fifty Campaign

2015-03-10 Thread Amalia Warshenbrot
It is s easy ! Try it ! Amalia Warshenbrot Vice President, AJL From: Heidi Estrin Sent: Tuesday, March 10, 2015 10:46 AM To: hasaf...@lists.service.ohio-state.edu Subject: [ha-Safran] AJL's Fifty for Fifty Campaign A new section has been added to the AJL website at http

[ha-Safran] Looking for the book that discussed the effect of the Nazis on Jewish artists, writers, painters, etc.

2015-03-12 Thread Amalia Warshenbrot
Shalom, Please reply to Louise Whitaker directly at louise...@gmail.com and to the list as well. Good afternoon, I read a book some time ago, and I don't remember the title or author. It was set in Berlin and discussed the effect of the Nazis on Jewish artists, writers, painters, etc. I

[ha-Safran] Audiobooks and e-readers on the Sabbath

2015-03-31 Thread Amalia Warshenbrot
Please reply to Elizabeth directly at ebu...@njstatelib.org and to the list as well, Have a happy Pessah. Amalia Hello! I’m the youth services librarian at the New Jersey State Library Talking Book Braille Center. One of our young patrons is low vision, so reads audiobooks and large

[ha-Safran] Fw: Help in search ON Holocaust, the Inquisition, the Crusades, and other similar periods in history

2015-03-02 Thread Amalia Warshenbrot
Dear librarian, Temple Beth in Knoxville, TN, a member of the RJA, has recently received a generous endowment gift from a Holocaust survivor with the objective of using the income for the purchase of printed, digital, and other appropriate media materials related to the occurrence of

[ha-Safran] Jan Karski Exhibit at Brooklyn College - Reception Invitation

2015-02-26 Thread Amalia Warshenbrot
We invite you, your colleagues and members of your wider community to be our guests, along with the Polish Consul General Ursula Gacek and other international dignitaries, at the Brooklyn College Library for a reception marking the opening of the exhibit “The World Knew: Jan Karski's Mission

[ha-Safran] Klangen fun mein Leben, by Josesph Rumshinsky

2015-01-29 Thread Amalia Warshenbrot
From AJL general mail address: If you have a copy of the book Klangen fun mein Leben, by Josesph Rumshinsky contact Jennifer Fox at jfoxhomes@gmail directly Thanks __ Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran are those of the individual author and are not necessarily endorsed by the

[ha-Safran] Need info on Barbara Widen

2015-04-13 Thread Amalia Warshenbrot
Shalom, Sorry to be a messenger of sad news.Please reply to Amy Turim directly at libr...@templeemanuelmd.org Thanks, Amalia Barbara Widem, a local librarian and lauded AJL member, has just died. She was formerly a member of my synagogue but I don't know enough about her to write something..

[ha-Safran] The Jewish Encyclopedia needs a new home

2015-04-13 Thread Amalia Warshenbrot
Please reply directly to Mr. Fox at rf...@optonline.net Amalia Dear Sir/Madam I have a complete set of the Funk and Wagnells, The Jewish Encyclopedia. It belonged to my grandfather and came into my possession after the passing of my parents. I would like to find a good home for

[ha-Safran] Wonderful rabbinic library for shipping or, probably better yet, just picking up in Burlington Vermont

2015-04-24 Thread Amalia Warshenbrot
Please reply directly to Rabbi Joshua Chasan at jcha...@comcast.net You may forward off the list Thanks, Amalia shalom,I am retiring as a pulpit rabbi and will have no space for many books. I have a wonderful rabbinic library, including the basic s'forimn in Hebrew and English, much Jewish

[ha-Safran] Fw: New title from Mordecia Schreiber: Explaining the Holocaust

2015-04-28 Thread Amalia Warshenbrot
Greetings! Cascade Books has recently released ​Mordecai Schreiber's new book, Explaining the Holocaust: How and Why It Happened. He indicated that you might be interested in his new book. Below you will find the title details as well as an embedded link to the book's page on our website

[ha-Safran] A note form the author of OUT OF THE SHOEBOX

2015-05-01 Thread Amalia Warshenbrot
of these rise to the surface, bearing with them memories and emotions previously hidden away in the shoebox. I have not read the book yet. Amalia Warshenbrot __ Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran are those of the individual author and are not necessarily endorsed by the Association

Re: [ha-Safran] Call numbers for BDS and Anti-Zionism?

2015-04-28 Thread Amalia Warshenbrot
Can someone suggest numbers after 904.4 such as 904.5 is as of the Six Day War 1967 - 1973 904.6 Yom Kippur War 1973 – today Amalia From: London, Shira Sent: Tuesday, April 28, 2015 12:48 PM To: hasaf...@lists.acs.ohio-state.edu Subject: [ha-Safran] Call numbers for BDS and Anti-Zionism?

[ha-Safran] Fw: New Title of noveals: Five Selves

2015-05-07 Thread Amalia Warshenbrot
I’m writing op behalf of Emanuela Barasch-Rubinstein author of Five Selves. It was sent to our general address. Hello, I am the author of Five Selves, a collection of five novellas published by Holland House Books in the UK. I wrote the stories in Hebrew; wishing to make them available to a

[ha-Safran] Fw: Developing our library

2015-05-07 Thread Amalia Warshenbrot
Please reply directly to Denise Blumenfeld at bibliot...@iae.edu Sent To: i...@jewishlibraries.org As a Jewish day school in Panama City, Panamá. We serve students ages 5 to 18 years old. We focus on Jewish orthodox teaching. Right now we are developing in a collection development

[ha-Safran] Fw: Book release/promotion

2015-05-17 Thread Amalia Warshenbrot
NEW TITLE PUBLISHED BY Menucha Publishers. Everyday Wholeness: Self-Coaching for the Jewish Family by Dena Estrin Contact Dena at chaimest...@bezeqint.net הודעת דואל זו נבדקה לאיתור וירוסים על ידי

[ha-Safran] Fw: Review Opportunity: Yael Dayan's Death Had Two Sons

2015-04-06 Thread Amalia Warshenbrot
Due to your interest in Jewish fiction, I wanted to inform you of our e-release of Yael Dayan’s Death Had Two Sons. Daughter of controversial Israeli hero Moshe Dayan, Yael Dayan writes from a deep understanding of history and her personal experiences as a former soldier, politician, and

[ha-Safran] ATLA Scholarships to Promote Diversity in Theological Librarianship

2015-04-07 Thread Amalia Warshenbrot
Shalom, I post this exiting message on behalf of ATLA. Please respond directly to Shanee’ Yvette Murrain at smurr...@payne.edu phone 937- 376-2946 ex. 101 Amalia Warshenbrot Dear Association of Jewish Libraries, I hope this email finds you well! I am currently a member of the Diversity

[ha-Safran] Fw: Grants and Scholarships?

2015-04-01 Thread Amalia Warshenbrot
Please reply to Ollie directly at ollieel...@aol.com . Hag sameakh, Amalia -Original Message- From: Ollie Elkus Sent: Wednesday, April 01, 2015 1:15 PM To: i...@jewishlibraries.org Subject: Grants and Scholarships? Shalom! My name is Ollie Elkus. I'm a college-aged student of Jewish

[ha-Safran] A new book for teenagers about the Holocaust

2015-06-04 Thread Amalia Warshenbrot
“Somewhere there is still a sun” by Gruenbaum/Hasak-Lowy published by Simon and Schuster/Aladdin in Aug.2015. ISBN: 1442484861. This is a Holocaust book for teenagers written by a survivor who was a teenager during the Holocaust. Here is what Margot Strom, the founder of Facing History

Re: [ha-Safran] FW: invisibility

2015-06-08 Thread Amalia Warshenbrot
This is not new. About 15 years ago I read a similar article in the library journal.. The writer's conclusion was that librarians are not Marketing or PR professionals. It is not our nature. We need to depend on others that has a different personality. Amalia Sent from my iPad On Jun 4,

[ha-Safran] New biography of Jacob Winegarden; an agnostic Jewish professor of theoretical physics

2015-06-10 Thread Amalia Warshenbrot
Dear AJL, Winegarden recounts episodes in the life of Jacob Winegarden, an agnostic Jewish professor of theoretical physics whose specialty is thought experimentation. It tells a larger personal story of grief and survival, the ambivalence and persistence of love, and the meaning of being

[ha-Safran] Note to the conference attendees

2015-06-17 Thread Amalia Warshenbrot
to use a taxi. As much as I know Jackie Ben-Efraim might join me. If you wish to come too please let me know. I will have a limited access to the internet from Friday to Saturday night. Please mail me by Thursday night or see me at the conference. Have a pleasant trip. Amalia Warshenbrot 704-287

Re: [ha-Safran] Library position eliminated

2015-06-01 Thread Amalia Warshenbrot
I think that we can keep the discussion on Hasafran. Amalia Sent from my iPad On Jun 1, 2015, at 2:36 PM, Emily Goldberg exgoldb...@gmail.com wrote: Have any synagogue libraries moved to ebooks and if so, what has been the response? Emily Goldberg exgoldb...@gmail.com On Monday,

Re: [ha-Safran] Library position eliminated

2015-05-27 Thread Amalia Warshenbrot
Lisa, Nothing of what you wrote surprises me, however, the Temple Sinai library books are not locked in a closet or sold as used books for a $1 a piece. They got news home. I'm not sure what happened with the 92nd St, library books and I don't know what will happen to the Temple Emanu-El

[ha-Safran] Fw: Fwd: Israel's Impossible Era

2015-06-01 Thread Amalia Warshenbrot
Please view the attached press release. Dr. Joyce Starr DrJoyceStarr.com i...@starrpublishing.com. 786-693-4223 Israel-Impossible-Era-Press-Release-May-2015.pdf Description: Adobe PDF document __ Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran are those of the individual author and are not

[ha-Safran] “Israel’s Impossible Era: The Human Element in U.S.-Israel Relations. Special discount to AJL members.

2015-06-01 Thread Amalia Warshenbrot
I apologize for the misunderstanding. The book “Israel’s Impossible Era: The Human Element in U.S.-Israel Relations by Dr. Joyce Starr cost $12 for AJL members not $5 as previous mentioned. It's over 380 pages (including 70 photos). It is still a 40 percent discount on the Amazon price. Dr.

[ha-Safran] Fw: Why is Hebrew so Fascinating?

2015-06-29 Thread Amalia Warshenbrot
“Philologos the Jewish Daily Forward November 29, 2014A newly published book, Norman Berdichevsky's Modern Hebrew: The Past and Future of a Revitalized Language, is an excellent survey of its subject. In just 200 pages, Berdichevsky manages to touch succinctly but informatively on nearly

[ha-Safran] Fw: Remembering Noach Flug

2015-06-28 Thread Amalia Warshenbrot
To whom it may concern: May I arouse your interest in a book that recently became winner of the International Book Awards 2015 in the category Biography:

Re: [ha-Safran] Library Position Eliminated

2015-05-26 Thread Amalia Warshenbrot
It should upset all of us. Liza served as a librarian in Temple Emanu-El for a long time.. She initiated many amazing programs. It is not because of her performance. It shows that synagogue leaderships do not see the value of the library and the Judaic librarian. Amalia Warshenbrot From: Ann

Re: [ha-Safran] Hear the discussion you missed: AJL READS The Wayward Moon

2015-10-22 Thread Amalia Warshenbrot
Virtual book readers: I recommend reading Meir Shalev's book. When I was reading it I was laughing to tears. For those who read Hebrew the title is Hadavar hayah kachah. It is a good choice for the book club. Amalia Warshenbrot Sent from my iPad > On Oct 22, 2015, at 11:42 AM, Heidi Est

[ha-Safran] Mentors needed

2015-11-09 Thread Amalia Warshenbrot
and professional development. Please help us achieve this goal, Amalia Warshenbrot Vice President, AJL Phone: (704) 365-3313__ 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] Need help ? AJL is here for you

2015-11-11 Thread Amalia Warshenbrot
. Librarians, by nature, love to share their knowledge and expertise. Heartfelt thanks to all the librarians that answered the call, Amalia Warshenbrot Vice President, Association of Jewish Libraries Phone: (704) 365-3313 __ Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran are those of the individual author

[ha-Safran] Diane Wolkstein's books for donation

2015-11-08 Thread Amalia Warshenbrot
About 1,500 copies ESTHER’S STORY (1996) by Diane Wolkstein and TREASURES OF THE HEART also by Diane Wolkstein are available for free. They are stored in Brooklyn NY. Postage cost will be appreciated. If you are interested in the entire amount Please contact her daughter Rachel Zucker

Re: [ha-Safran] Mentors available

2015-11-12 Thread Amalia Warshenbrot
and expertise. Amalia Warshenbrot Vice President, Association of Jewish Libraries Phone: (704) 365-3313 From: Hasafran Sent: Tuesday, October 27, 2015 1:14 AM To: hasafran@lists.osu.edu Subject: [ha-Safran] Jewish books From: Charna Cohn Date: Tue, Oct 6, 2015 at 2:28 PM Subject: Jewish books Dear Mr

[ha-Safran] A woman needs help.

2015-10-29 Thread Amalia Warshenbrot
Kathryn, a woman who stays in a shelter on 100 and 12 St. in Manhattan while she is becoming Orthodox, called AJL general number. She needs a place to leave her laptop while she is at the shelter. If you can help her please call her at 732-900-4292 before Shabes. I am sure that it is the first

[ha-Safran] Trained librarians vs. library unskilled volunteer

2015-11-01 Thread Amalia Warshenbrot
Shalom, I was asked to post the message below from a qualified trained librarian. Amalia Warshenbrot Vice President, Association of Jewish Libraries Phone: (704) 365-3313 Recently, my position as a synagogue librarian was all-but eliminated on the argument that minimally-trained volunteers can

[ha-Safran] Conference 2016

2015-11-06 Thread Amalia Warshenbrot
mark your calendar: AJL 51 conference will be on June 17-22, 2016. I was concerned that it will be a tough act to follow the Washington DC conference. I’m now confident that it will be as successful and it will provide you with a fantastic experience. Amalia Warshenbrot Vice President

[ha-Safran] Needs a language library in NY or NJ with CDs and database for studying Siddur Hebrew and grammar

2015-10-09 Thread Amalia Warshenbrot
Cathy Spielberger asked me to repost a request for information on a language library with CDs and database for studying Siddur Hebrew and grammar. She lost a reply form a librarian from New York or New Jersey who has a language library. I’m interested in it as well. She would like to have the

[ha-Safran] Laura Nicole Diamond August tours in Southern California

2015-07-08 Thread Amalia Warshenbrot
Laura Nicole Diamond, author of the debut novel, Shelter Us asked me to let our members in the Southern California know that she will be doing a reading in the following locations: August 1, 2015 12-4 p.m. Barnes Noble 3rd Street Promenade, Santa Monica, CA Book signing August 2,

[ha-Safran] Additional July tours of Laura Nicole Diamond in New Canaan, CT, Montclair, NJ and Doylestown, PA as well as the complete schedule

2015-07-08 Thread Amalia Warshenbrot
Below please find the book tours of Laura Nicole Diamond, author of the debut novel, Shelter Us . Saturday July 11, 12 – 2:30, Elm Street Books in New Canaan, CT (book signing) Sunday July 12, p.m., Watchung Books in Montclair, NJ (introducing another author for her main event) Thursday,

[ha-Safran] Book tour in Philadelphia

2015-07-08 Thread Amalia Warshenbrot
Laura Nicole Diamond, author of the debut novel, Shelter Us asked me to let our members in the Philadelphia area know that she will be doing a reading benefitting Jewish Family Children’s Services of Philadelphia, on July 16 at Barnes Noble in Rittenhouse Square, and would be honored to meet

[ha-Safran] A patron needs periodicals that were published in Mexico in 1940 and about Jose Vasconcelos

2015-09-30 Thread Amalia Warshenbrot
which library holds it, and, if possible, a scan of all or the majority of issues. Please reply to her directly and copy me as well. Her address is cchav...@uncc.edu Information about the periodical as she wrote to me is below: Thanks, Amalia Warshenbrot Vice President, Association of Jewish Librari

[ha-Safran] Books in Russian, Polish, French, English Hebrew and, maybe Flemish to be donated

2015-10-04 Thread Amalia Warshenbrot
are NOT of Jewish contents and the majority were published in the 80th and later. I will appreciate any help. Amalia Warshenbrot Charlotte NC Email: amalia...@att.net Phone: 704-365-3313__ Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran are those of the individual author and are not necessarily endorsed

Re: [ha-Safran] beginner Weine cataloging help

2015-12-14 Thread Amalia Warshenbrot
. Please email me if you are willing to chair this project. I will be happy to help. It is not a lot of work, but it is greatly appreciated. Thank you, Lee for bringing to our attention the duplication. I will try to figure it out soon. Amalia Warshenbrot, AJL VP Sent from my iPad > On Dec

Re: [ha-Safran] More re Virtual Book Discussion Jan 10: My Russian Grandmother & Her American Vacuum Cleaner

2016-01-04 Thread Amalia Warshenbrot
When I was reading it I was laughing out loud, but, I heard that some of the author׳s relative did not find it funny. They refuse to talk with him -:) . Amalia Sent from my iPad > On Jan 4, 2016, at 5:40 PM, Etta Gold wrote: > > This is such a wonderful book - an excellent

Re: [ha-Safran] Ben Yehuda

2016-01-05 Thread Amalia Warshenbrot
Thank you to Guila for sharing with us this fascinating article. Aa a Sabra I can attest that eventually, Hebrew won, but, now the language is no longer pure. The Internet, TV and travel caused to the Englishizing of the Hebrew language. Even Haim Rabin z"l said: "Ain lanu PARTNER lashalom"

[ha-Safran] יש בי אהבה והיא תנצח Yesh be ahahvah vhe tenazeah (Arik Einstein)

2015-12-18 Thread Amalia Warshenbrot
Does any one has a translation into English of the song Yesh be ahahvah vhe tenazeah (Arik Einstein) ? Please reply off the list. Todah and Shabbat shalom Amalia__ Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran are those of the individual author and are not necessarily endorsed by the Association of

Re: [ha-Safran] 10 Years of The Book of Life Podcast!

2015-12-22 Thread Amalia Warshenbrot
Mazal tov. Amalia Sent from my iPad > On Dec 22, 2015, at 1:19 AM, Heidi Estrin wrote: > > It's The Book of Life's 10 year anniversary! Read all about it here! > > http://jewishbooks.blogspot.com/2015/12/10-years-of-book-of-life-podcast.html?m=1 > __ > Messages and

[ha-Safran] Latin Grammy Winner PJ Library Children's Musician - Mister G

2015-11-19 Thread Amalia Warshenbrot
Mazal tov to Mr. G for winning the Latin GRAMMY tonight for Best Children's Album. PJ Library recently commissioned Mister G to write an album of Jewish-themed kids music. What resulted is The Mitzvah Bus, a collection of 14 original songs in English, Hebrew, Spanish and Yiddish. preview

Re: [ha-Safran] 51st AJL Annual Conference - starting next week, Sunday June 19th, 2016

2016-06-10 Thread Amalia Warshenbrot
Lhitraot in Charleston ! The program offers something to everyone. The city is worth your time too. Amalia Sent from my iPad > On Jun 9, 2016, at 11:17 PM, Rose Shoshanah Seidman > wrote: > > Dear colleagues: > > The program is all complete. > The program book

[ha-Safran] The Charleston conference and looking ahead

2016-06-24 Thread Amalia Warshenbrot
to contact Jim at rosenbl...@brandeis.edu or me at amalia...@att.net with ideas or concerns. Shabbat shalom, Amalia Warshenbrot AJL President, Phone: (704) 365-3313__ Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran are those of the individual author and are not necessarily endorsed by the Association

[ha-Safran] How to get rid of termites in books

2016-01-15 Thread Amalia Warshenbrot
Shalom, I received a call from Barbara Alper who serves at the Strier Library in Temple Beth Tikvah in Greenacres, FL, I could feel that she was in tears. Their building is infested with termites. The exterminator said that they have to throw away all the books that were collected with great

Re: [ha-Safran] FW: Grid AJL2016Program - February 5, 2016

2016-02-05 Thread Amalia Warshenbrot
Mazal tov Shoshanah, Michlean, Peggy, Irene and Gail. Thank you for your dedication. I'm looking forward to a great conference. Shabbat shalom, Amalia Sent from my iPad > On Feb 5, 2016, at 4:41 PM, Rose Shoshanah Seidman > wrote: > >

Re: [ha-Safran] Addlestone Library / College of Charleston visit during AJL 51st annual conference

2016-02-05 Thread Amalia Warshenbrot
Allow me to add to Shoshanah's mail below. For you, who might think to themselves "why would I go to visit a library?" I need to add that, since I had the privilege of visiting there, I found it very interesting. THE JEWISH HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF SOUTH CAROlINA, is a part of the library. It is

Re: [ha-Safran] Jewish Kidlit Awards article

2016-02-12 Thread Amalia Warshenbrot
If you are new to the list you need to known that Heidi is one of AJL Kidlit specialist. Multicultural Kid Blogs is useful to child librarians. Kudus to Heidi! Amalia From: Heidi Estrin Sent: Friday, February 12, 2016 10:08 AM To: Undisclosed recipients: Subject: [ha-Safran] Jewish Kidlit

Re: [ha-Safran] 2016 Fanny Goldstein Merit Award

2016-01-22 Thread Amalia Warshenbrot
I can't think of a more deserving person for the FANNY GOLDSTEIN AWARD. I'm sorry that it took us that long to recognize Heidi. Mazal tov Heidi, With great appreciation to Heidi and to the award committee, Amalia Warshenbrot Sent from my iPad > On Jan 22, 2016, at 11:49 AM, Fred Is

Re: [ha-Safran] How to get rid of termites in books

2016-02-16 Thread Amalia Warshenbrot
Sent: Tuesday, February 16, 2016 10:24 AM To: 'Amalia Warshenbrot' Subject: RE: [ha-Safran] How to get rid of termites in books What was the answer? Emily Madden Price Library of Judaica Gainesville FL From: Hasafran [mailto:hasafran-boun...@lists.osu.edu] On Behalf Of Amalia Warshenbro

[ha-Safran] Meet a rep from the Mentoring Committee at the conference in Charleston

2016-02-17 Thread Amalia Warshenbrot
no question is stupid! Please feel free to contact me at email: amalia...@att.net or phone: 704-365-3313 (East Coast), Amalia Warshenbrot Vice President, AJL __ Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran are those of the individual author and are not necessarily endorsed by the Association

[ha-Safran] Tanakh/Talmud concordance or an online tool

2016-02-11 Thread Amalia Warshenbrot
for this but everything I find is basically New Testament/Old Testament concordance. Thanking you in advance, Amalia Warshenbrot Vice President, AJL Phone: (704) 365-3313 __ Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran are those of the individual author and are not necessarily endorsed

Re: [ha-Safran] Judaica Librarianship 19 is out!

2016-04-27 Thread Amalia Warshenbrot
Thank you for your tireless efforts to serve AJL and provide an excellent resource to us all. Amalia Warshenbrot From: Rachel Leket-Mor Sent: Wednesday, April 27, 2016 6:11 AM To: hasafran Subject: [ha-Safran] Judaica Librarianship 19 is out! Dear colleagues, Volume 19 of Judaica

[ha-Safran] Agnon's Goat's Story

2016-05-06 Thread Amalia Warshenbrot
I like it too.My friend, an artist, praised the graphics. Amalia Warshenbrot From: Clare Kinberg Sent: Friday, May 06, 2016 9:14 AM To: E Cohen Cc: Hasafran Subject: Re: [ha-Safran] question- thanks-Agnon story I was building my graphic novel section last year and came across a new collection

[ha-Safran] Recording of the Hebrew Bible in English (in addition to the JPS)

2016-04-14 Thread Amalia Warshenbrot
My friend, a local Rabbi, would like the have a recording of the Bible IN ENGLISH. He has the JPS, but, he wonders how come there are so many recording of the New Testament (he feels that a lot is lost in translation of their translation of Hebrew Bible) ) yet, we, who call ourselves "the

Re: [ha-Safran] AJL membership: A little pep talk about re-upping; the personal experience

2016-08-12 Thread Amalia Warshenbrot
As the incoming AJL President I read Alba’s kind words with great pleasure. The fact that Alba tie it in with the renewal message, makes it even better. The system send last year’s notices before we caught it, but the link works. A new reminder will be sent soon. Amalia Warshenbrot

[ha-Safran] SSC Librarians , use the summer time to apply for accreditation

2016-07-06 Thread Amalia Warshenbrot
as soon as she can. Amalia Warshenbrot President, Association of Jewish Libraries __ 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] TOLEDOT YESHU

2016-08-16 Thread Amalia Warshenbrot
I’m posting for a friend who is looking for the story TOLEDOT YESHU (Publisher Mohr Siebeck) Amalia __ 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] Fw: AJL 2017 Conference Stipends Application

2017-01-31 Thread Amalia Warshenbrot
to keep the cost down) Room rate includes tax $243.33. (it is a great rate for a NYC hotel) I thank the Stipend Committee for their fair and thoughtful considerations. Amalia Warshenbrot President, Association of Jewish Libraries Phone: (704) 365-3313 From: bell1...@msn.com Sent: Thursday, January 26

Re: [ha-Safran] Grant opportunity

2017-02-06 Thread Amalia Warshenbrot
Grassroots grant opportunity that would be of interest to AJL members. Facing the threat of diminished federal funding for innovative library projects, Library Pipeline has launched a new grant, funded by individual donors. The Innovation in Libraries Awesome Foundation chapter will award

[ha-Safran] Need recommendations for children books that reflect our progressive values

2017-02-04 Thread Amalia Warshenbrot
in expanding the library collection. Once you join you will receive a a password to the website. Please feel free to contact me with any further questions. Amalia Warshenbrot President, Association of Jewish Libraries From n...@tbetacoma.org Phone: 253-564-7101 Hello,I am looking for a list of books

Re: [ha-Safran] Sydney Taylor

2017-01-22 Thread Amalia Warshenbrot
Thank you, Fred. Theses books are always relevant. Amalia Sent from my iPad > On Jan 21, 2017, at 11:39 PM, Fred Isaac wrote: > > Sometimes you find the "All of the Kind Family" books in unlikely places. > > This week's back-page column in the Jweekly of Northern

[ha-Safran] Why attend the 2017 conference.

2017-02-10 Thread Amalia Warshenbrot
for your employer to support your attendance. I will be happy to email it to you or contact him/her. Lhitraot on New York City. Amalia Warshenbrot President, Association of Jewish Libraries __ Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran are those of the individual author and are not necessarily

[ha-Safran] Need a copy of Shalom Seconda's version of Kol Nidre

2017-02-16 Thread Amalia Warshenbrot
Please reply to Yankele at jordankashan...@hotmail.com Amalia I need to get a copy of Shalom Seconda's version of Kol Nidre (High Voice)for the high Holidays-Can you please get me a copy ASAP-Just scan and pdf for me please!!! Thanks and Zai Gesundt Yankele __ Messages and opinions

[ha-Safran] Upper School Library Media Specialist position in Rockville MD is open for applications

2017-02-16 Thread Amalia Warshenbrot
Upper School Library Media Specialist Charles E. Smith Jewish Day School Rockville, MD Job Code: LM100 The Charles E. Smith Jewish Day School is seeking candidates to fill the position of Upper School Library Media Specialist (grades 6-12) for the 2017-2018 academic year. The Library Media

[ha-Safran] Religious Book Donation Needed for a Modern Yeshivah in Israel

2016-09-28 Thread Amalia Warshenbrot
Hello- BINA, The Secular Yeshiva in Tel Aviv, is looking to expand its Beit midrash's collection of books in English. Specifically-- Tanakhim, Gemaras, Mishnahs, Rashi and other commentaries, dictionaries, and other resources of this sort. I'd appreciate suggestions of who they can

[ha-Safran] Hurricane Matthews

2016-10-06 Thread Amalia Warshenbrot
Rabinowitz. Amalia Warshenbrot President, Association of Jewish Libraries Phone: (704) 365-3313__ 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

[ha-Safran] The Sperber Jewish Community Library

2016-10-06 Thread Amalia Warshenbrot
said that the Sperber Jewish Community Library is in good hands .I know that, with Lisa’s leadership, it will serve as inspiration to other communities to do the same. Mazal tov Lisa ! Amalia Warshenbrot President, AJL From: Lisa Silverman Sent: Wednesday, October 05, 2016 9:13 PM To: hasafran

Re: [ha-Safran] The Sperber Jewish Community Library

2016-10-06 Thread Amalia Warshenbrot
Yom Kippur. Amalia Sent from my iPad > On Oct 6, 2016, at 11:21 AM, Amalia Warshenbrot <amalia...@att.net> wrote: > > To all the Librarians and book lovers. > I had the privilege of serving with Lisa on AJL Board, I read her articles > and book reviews, attended her p

Re: [ha-Safran] Sperber Jewish Community Library opening in Los Angeles

2016-09-19 Thread Amalia Warshenbrot
Congratulation! I know that the library is in good hands. Amalia Sent from my iPad > On Sep 19, 2016, at 2:31 AM, Annette Goldsmith > wrote: > > Mazel tov, Lisa! Thank you for all your work in getting your new library up > and running -- the opening day program

[ha-Safran] A must have book for any SSC librarians, library volunteers and paraprofessionals.

2016-10-26 Thread Amalia Warshenbrot
) sent me the previous edition of this book. I attribute the library’s achievement to to that book (and to AJL). The revised edition is a guide to excellence for a synagogue, school and center library in the twenty first century. Amalia Warshenbrot AJL President, Phone: (704) 365-3313__

Re: [ha-Safran] SA Judaica: History of Highlands House by Belling, V

2016-11-08 Thread Amalia Warshenbrot
Mazal tov to Veronica on yet another great accomplishment. Amalia Warshenbrot AJL President From: Juan-Paul Burke Sent: Tuesday, November 08, 2016 7:55 AM To: Hasafran@lists.osu.edu Subject: [ha-Safran] SA Judaica: History of Highlands House by Belling, V Dear Safranim I’d like to alert you

[ha-Safran] New book on leadership

2016-11-10 Thread Amalia Warshenbrot
by Rabbi Dr. Lawrence Hoffman. This article serves as an introduction to the book. https://wexnerfoundation.org/blog/more-than-managing-the-foundations-first-book?utm_source=WexnerLEADS+October+10%2C+2016_campaign=WexnerLEADS_medium=email Amalia Warshenbrot AJL President __ Messages and opinions

Re: [ha-Safran] Where to Look Up Elazar Numbers Online

2016-10-24 Thread Amalia Warshenbrot
Michelle, If you are an AJL member go to the Wiki, Click on "Cataloging for SSC Libraries" On the second paragraph click on "Members' catalog" You will find a list of libraries, the system they use and a link to their catalogue. Word of caution. It contain only the libraries that submitted

Re: [ha-Safran] Oedipus in Brooklyn and Other Stories by Blume Lempel

2016-11-17 Thread Amalia Warshenbrot
Aaron, past chair of the DC conference and chai of the Fanny Goldstein Merit Award a and the new AJL Literary award as well as a poet in his own merit is making us proud again. Mazle tov Aaron! Amalia Warshenbrot AJL President From: Yermiyahu Ahron Taub Sent: Thursday, November 17, 2016 7:28

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