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

2018-12-03 Thread Amalia Warshenbrot via Hasafran
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

[ha-Safran] Day school library redesign

2019-01-13 Thread Amalia Warshenbrot via Hasafran
Jasmine, The library supply companies (Demco Broadart, Gaylord) offer consultants. Mine was paid by the one of them. It is like a sale’s rep. I will be surprised if Philie does not have one when here in Charlotte they had a local person. I hope this helps. Amalia From: J N via Hasafran

[ha-Safran] Will the Supreme Court finally protect the rights NOT to work on Shabbat ?

2019-03-07 Thread Amalia Warshenbrot via Hasafran
area of religious liberties. https://www.tabletmag.com/jewish-news-and-politics/281122/the-right-not-to-work-on-the-sabbath?utm_source=tabletmagazinelist&utm_campaign=b418995592-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2019_03_03_01_53&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_c308bf8edb-b418995592-206545253 Amalia War

[ha-Safran] Fw: Crypto Jews

2019-03-10 Thread Amalia Warshenbrot via Hasafran
Dear colleagues, There are several true stories about people who believe TODAY that they are descendants of the Marrano Jews. Today most scholars claim that it is myth. Is it ? I have a few books. I’m looking for scholarly articles. B’todah M’rosh Amalia __ Messages and opinions expressed on

[ha-Safran] Crypto Jews

2019-03-11 Thread Amalia Warshenbrot via Hasafran
Thank you to all my colleagues for sending me resources on the Crypto Jews. I had most of it, but there is always new material. Special thanks to Gail, Israel, Pilar, Wendy, Rita and Bruchie. Amalia W. Amalia Warshenbrot AJL Immediate past president, Phone: (704) 365-3313 __ Messages and

Re: [ha-Safran] AJL article on ALA blog

2019-04-02 Thread Amalia Warshenbrot via Hasafran
ALA’s Intersections blog abut blog on diversity, literacy, and outreach. Every child librarian will enjoy reading it and benefit from the additional resources listed in this article. Thank you, Heidi, for making my day so bright. Amalia Warshenbrot AJL Immediate past president From: Heidi

[ha-Safran] Rosh Hodesh Sivan program idea

2019-04-10 Thread Amalia Warshenbrot via Hasafran
Dear colleagues, If you have a simple program idea for celebrating Rosh Hodesh Sivan please email me directly to amalia...@att.net . Amalia Warshenbrot __ Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran are those of the individual author and are not necessarily endorsed by the Association of

Re: [ha-Safran] Help our Affiliate, AIC

2019-04-14 Thread Amalia Warshenbrot via Hasafran
Congratz for yet another affiliation with our colleagues. Amalia Warshenbrot AJL Immediate past president, From: Jacqueline Benefraim via Hasafran Sent: Sunday, April 14, 2019 12:54 AM To: Hasafran Subject: [ha-Safran] Help our Affiliate, AIC Shalom! AJL is now an affiliate of The

Re: [ha-Safran] Congratulations to Elliot H Gertel on receiving the Fanny Goldstein Merit Award

2019-04-17 Thread Amalia Warshenbrot via Hasafran
Mazal tov to Elliot. He was my first choice for this year. His accomplishments at the Michigan University are a testament to his contribution to the profession. AJL has benefited form his commitment for many years as well. Amalia Warshenbrot AJL Immediate past president From: James

[ha-Safran] The UnAmericans

2019-04-23 Thread Amalia Warshenbrot via Hasafran
Shalom, Our Study group meets once a month ton discuss short stories. (Each month one story). I will appreciate discussion ideas by story to the stories in Molly Antopol’s The UnAmericans. I have the publishers guide. Thanks, Amalia Warshenbrot __ Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran

Re: [ha-Safran] Leah Adler

2019-05-05 Thread Amalia Warshenbrot via Hasafran
I will miss Leah. It is a great loss to YU and to the AJL family. Amalia Warshenbrot AJL Immediate past president From: Haim A Gottschalk via Hasafran Sent: Sunday, May 05, 2019 12:53 PM To: hasafran@lists.osu.edu ; Paul Glassman Subject: Re: [ha-Safran] Leah Adler This is very sad news

Re: [ha-Safran] AJL News and AJL Reviews

2019-05-12 Thread Amalia Warshenbrot via Hasafran
Ahron Taub is well written and very interesting. ENJOY !!! Amalia Warshenbrot AJL Immediate past president From: generaledi...@jewishlibraries.org Sent: Friday, May 10, 2019 1:20 PM To: amalia...@att.net Subject: AJL News and AJL Reviews AJL News and AJL Reviews - May/June

[ha-Safran] Need recommendation of a magazine for middle school age children or for a special needs adult whose reading level is of 5th grade

2019-06-04 Thread Amalia Warshenbrot via Hasafran
A friend is looking for a magazine for middle school age children. His adult son is developmentally delayed whose reading level is of 5th grade . Is there anything for special needs persons ? Before my retirement, none was impressive. I hope that a new one or one you like will be helpful

Re: [ha-Safran] Collected answers: birthday book clubs

2019-06-04 Thread Amalia Warshenbrot via Hasafran
the school celebrates the Jewish Book Month. Since even $18 hardly cover the cost of most books I will not offer a lower amount. I will suggest to write MINIMUM $18. It is just a thought, Amalia Warshenbrot AJL Immediate past president From: Heidi Rabinowitz via Hasafran Sent: Wednesday

[ha-Safran] Fw: We're giving away a free conference pass!

2019-06-11 Thread Amalia Warshenbrot via Hasafran
I’m forwarding this email. It is a good opportunity ! Amalia Warshenbrot AJL Immediate past president From: NewCAJE Sent: Tuesday, June 11, 2019 10:05 AM To: amalia...@att.net Subject: We're giving away a free conference pass! Plus, free roundtrip ai

Re: [ha-Safran] Groner-Wikler Award, 2019

2019-06-14 Thread Amalia Warshenbrot via Hasafran
I echo Joni’s sentiments. Mazal tov Denise ! And thank you to Kar-Ben publishing for your continued support. Amalia Warshenbrot AJL Immediate past president From: Sussman, Joanna via Hasafran Sent: Thursday, June 13, 2019 1:34 PM To: Emily Bergman ; hasaf...@lists.service.ohio-state.edu

[ha-Safran] Thank you LA conference committee

2019-06-20 Thread Amalia Warshenbrot via Hasafran
I’m at the airport and need to save my battery, but, I can’t wait much longer to thank Jackie, Lisa, Marci, Kathy, Elana and the entire group for a fabulous conference. the sessions, hotel, food, Keynote speaker and the tours were outstanding!!! I know that the Chicago team will be as good. Safe

[ha-Safran] BBYO camp in the Poconos has a collection of Jewish books, collected over the last 60+ years and is looking for a new home for them

2019-06-21 Thread Amalia Warshenbrot via Hasafran
Dear colleagues, Since I have retired almost a decade ago I have a senior moment. What is the name and contact info of that place that can take used books ? Amalia__ Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran are those of the individual author and are not necessarily endorsed by the Association o

Re: [ha-Safran] Historical Atlas of Hasidism (Reference Award Winner)video

2019-07-23 Thread Amalia Warshenbrot via Hasafran
award this year and thank you to the AJL award committee headed by Amalia Levi RAS VP. The talk is fascinating. Amalia Warshenbrot AJL Immediate past president From: Michelle Chesner via Hasafran Sent: Sunday, June 23, 2019 9:21 PM To: Hasafran Subject: [ha-Safran] Historical Atlas of Has

[ha-Safran] Jewish magazines for age 10

2019-07-28 Thread Amalia Warshenbrot via Hasafran
). 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...@lists.service.ohio-state.edu To join Ha

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

2019-07-30 Thread Amalia Warshenbrot via Hasafran
Wendy, Keeping up with the Steins. There was also a TV series. I can’t remember the title. Maybe Brookline Bridge. Amalia Warshenbrot Email: amalia...@att.net Phone: 704-365-3313 From: Wendie Sittenfield via Hasafran Sent: Tuesday, July 30, 2019 4:27 PM To: ha-Safran Subject: [ha-Safran

[ha-Safran] Do you have the index of the photos of the facsimiles

2019-08-22 Thread Amalia Warshenbrot via Hasafran
Shalom, I received a donation Part Two of THE HEBREW SCRIPTS by Solomon A. Birnbaum. London, Palaeographia 1954-1947. Is there an index ? Amalia Sent from my iPad __ Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran are those of the individual author and are not necessarily endorsed by the Associatio

Re: [ha-Safran] Judaica Librarianship Call for Papers (2020)

2019-08-29 Thread Amalia Warshenbrot via Hasafran
devision. Amalia Warshenbrot, AJL Past President Sent from my iPad > On Aug 29, 2019, at 1:25 PM, Rachel Leket-Mor via Hasafran > wrote: > > Dear colleagues, > > Volume 21 of Judaica Librarianship will be published in November or December > of this year. I apologize f

Re: [ha-Safran] the librarian's dilemma

2019-09-11 Thread Amalia Warshenbrot via Hasafran
dollar in the discarded book sale of the local public library. They did not have the same responsibility that we have. I hope that this helps, Amalia Warshenbrot AJL Immediate past president From: Amy Turim via Hasafran Sent: Tuesday, September 10, 2019 1:16 PM To: HASAFRAN Subject: [ha

[ha-Safran] The new combined NEWS & REVIEWS

2019-09-19 Thread Amalia Warshenbrot via Hasafran
Kudus to Uri Kolodney and Sally Stieglitz for the wonderful current NEWS & REVIEWS and thank you to their team and especially to Karen Ulric. Amalia Warshenbrot AJL Immediate past president Phone: (704) 365-3313 __ Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran are those of the individual au

[ha-Safran] Talmud topically

2019-10-17 Thread Amalia Warshenbrot via Hasafran
Shalom, A Havruta with some knowledge of Talmud is seeking a Talmud topically with commentary, not too expansive. Please reply to me at amalia...@att.net . Mo'adim L’simhah Amalia Warshenbrot Phone: 704-365-3313 __ Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran are those of the individual a

Re: [ha-Safran] Talmud topically

2019-10-18 Thread Amalia Warshenbrot via Hasafran
ces like Kashrut or Shabbat Etc. It might be of interest to others so, please reply to HaSafran list. Your suggestions will be appreciated, Amalia Warshenbrot Phone: 704-365-3313 From: Amalia Warshenbrot via Hasafran Sent: Thursday, October 17, 2019 9:28 AM To: Hasafran Subject: [ha-Saf

[ha-Safran] Where Are All the Scary Jewish Children’s Books? by Marjorie Ingall

2019-10-31 Thread Amalia Warshenbrot via Hasafran
=tabletmagazinelist&utm_campaign=dc9458c11f-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2019_10_29_07_50&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_c308bf8edb-dc9458c11f-206545253 Thank you Marjorie !! Amalia Warshenbrot AJL Immediate past president __ Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran are those of the individual author

[ha-Safran] Kol Hakavod to AJL new editor for the AJL News and Reviews Nov./Dec. issue

2019-11-05 Thread Amalia Warshenbrot via Hasafran
the last conference. If you are new to AJL go to the website, click Publications (on the top) and go to the down arrow Digital publications. It goes without saying that you will need to log-on first with your password. I’m writing before finishing reading it because I’m exited! Amalia Warshenbrot

Re: [ha-Safran] Upcoming retirement

2019-12-20 Thread Amalia Warshenbrot via Hasafran
Dear colleagues, I believe that I can speak for all of you by thanking Jim for his contribution to AJL. It is too long t list here all his contributions so I will say: Todah Rabbah !!! Amalia Warshenbrot AJL Immediate past president From: James Rosenbloom via Hasafran Sent: Thursday

[ha-Safran] Looking for FREE on-line teaching material or apps for conversational Hebrew for adults

2020-01-16 Thread Amalia Warshenbrot via Hasafran
I’m looking for FREE on-line teaching material or apps for conversational Hebrew for adults. I mean not print (I have enough books). Soemthing like StreetWise Hebrew. Amalia Warshenbrot __ Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran are those of the individual author and are not

Re: [ha-Safran] The Sydney Taylor Shmooze

2020-02-09 Thread Amalia Warshenbrot via Hasafran
Ditto, Amalia W. From: Annette Goldsmith via Hasafran Sent: Saturday, February 8, 2020 9:26 PM To: Susan Kusel Cc: Hasafran To Post Subject: Re: [ha-Safran] The Sydney Taylor Shmooze What a great idea, Susan! Kol hakavod! I've subscribed. Annette On Fri, Feb 7, 2020 at 7:06 AM Susan Kusel via

Re: [ha-Safran] The Sydney Taylor Shmooze

2020-02-09 Thread Amalia Warshenbrot via Hasafran
Ditto, Amalia W. From: Annette Goldsmith via Hasafran Sent: Saturday, February 8, 2020 9:26 PM To: Susan Kusel Cc: Hasafran To Post Subject: Re: [ha-Safran] The Sydney Taylor Shmooze What a great idea, Susan! Kol hakavod! I've subscribed. Annette On Fri, Feb 7, 2020 at 7:06 AM Susan Kusel via

Re: [ha-Safran] (hasafran) Entering Jewish book awards info into OPALS

2020-02-14 Thread Amalia Warshenbrot via Hasafran
Sherry, Good Job 👌 Amalia W. From: Sherry Wasserman via Hasafran Sent: Friday, February 14, 2020 4:51 PM To: hasafran@lists.osu.edu Subject: [ha-Safran] (hasafran) Entering Jewish book awards info into OPALS When working on cataloging items that had received a National Jewish Book Award o

[ha-Safran] FW: AJL News and AJL Reviews

2020-02-20 Thread Amalia Warshenbrot via Hasafran
Hat off to the editor of the NEWS and the team of reviewers of the February/March 2020 AJL NEWS and REVIEWS. There are many interesting article. See editor’s note on page 2 and you will continue to scrawl down all the way to the reviews. Amalia W. From: i...@jewishlibraries.org Sent: Wednesda

Re: [ha-Safran] Groner-Wikler Award, 2020

2020-03-08 Thread Amalia Warshenbrot via Hasafran
Mazal tov to Heidi ! I can’t think of a more deserving mover and shaker of KIdilit. I add my gratitude to the Kar-Ben publishing. . It is so appropriate that the publishers of books that are on the shelves of so many synagogue, school or center libraries will support librarians who work with a

Re: [ha-Safran] Additional Articles on the YIVO Library Staff Layoffs

2020-03-10 Thread Amalia Warshenbrot via Hasafran
kes tireless efforts to > contribute to AJL efforts in creating awareness to the role of librarians in > all types libraries, but, right now he concentrates on synagogues and day > schools libraries. Thank you, Sean and thank you Aaron for bringing these articles to our atten

Re: [ha-Safran] 2020 Fanny Goldstein Merit Award Recipient

2020-03-15 Thread Amalia Warshenbrot via Hasafran
Mazle tov to Zachary ! You are the ideal librarian. Your contribution to AJL and to the profession should not have gone unnoticed. Amalia Warshenbrot From: Elliot H. Gertel via Hasafran Sent: Saturday, March 14, 2020 11:19 PM To: Hasafran; Zachary Baker Subject: [ha-Safran] 2020 Fanny Goldstein

[ha-Safran] FW: Talking to Kids About the Refugee Crisis, Again by MarjorieIngall

2020-03-17 Thread Amalia Warshenbrot via Hasafran
Thank you, Marjorie Ingall for your good article in Tablet. https://www.tabletmag.com/jewish-life-and-religion/300846/talking-to-kids-about-the-refugee-crisis-again It can be forwarded to our students of all ages. Amalia W. __ Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran are those of the individu

[ha-Safran] Digital books in Hebrew

2020-03-20 Thread Amalia Warshenbrot via Hasafran
Shalom, Someone posted a request for a list of digital books in Hebrew . Sorry for the delay in the reply, I was waiting for an Israeli who was busy with other challenges. http//Indiebook.co.IL/ http/www.getboooks.co.IL/ www.e-vrit.co.IL I hope that this helps. Amalia W. __ Messages and opin

[ha-Safran] FW: עברית - חנות ספרים

2020-03-20 Thread Amalia Warshenbrot via Hasafran
I see that most of the books are adult books translation from English. AW https://www.e-vrit.co.il/?gclid=CjwKCAjwsMzzBRACEiwAx4lLG_ogE5JjuYBS3158OnD7XwPeimCvZcfk7eqYEoElaOiQfkT2oo-DRRoCMnkQAvD_BwE Sent from my iPhone __ Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran are those of the individual auth

Re: [ha-Safran] Digital books in Hebrew

2020-03-20 Thread Amalia Warshenbrot via Hasafran
Shalom, Someone posted a request for a list of digital  books in Hebrew . Sorry for the delay in the reply, I was waiting for an Israeli who was busy with other challenges. http//Indiebook.co.IL/ http/www.getboooks.co.IL/ www.e-vrit.co.IL I hope that this helps. Amalia W. __ Messages and o

Re: [ha-Safran] The 2020 AJL Conference has been cancelled

2020-03-27 Thread Amalia Warshenbrot via Hasafran
I, also, add my gratitude to Rachel, Marci, Lisa, Dina and Kathy for planning the conference. Only a few weeks ago I was exited when I went over the preliminary schedule and the joint programs with ALA . While I was disappointed when the Board had to make this tough decision I understood it

Re: [ha-Safran] The 2020 AJL Conference has been cancelled

2020-03-27 Thread Amalia Warshenbrot via Hasafran
I, also, add my gratitude to Rachel, Marci, Lisa, Dina and Kathy for planning the conference. Only a few weeks ago I was exited when I went over the preliminary schedule and the joint programs with ALA . While I was disappointed when the Board had to make this tough decision I understood it

Re: [ha-Safran] Warm Wishes for Passover

2020-04-11 Thread Amalia Warshenbrot via Hasafran
Thanks for the warn greetings. Hag sameakh, Amalia W. From: Kathleen Bloomfield via Hasafran Sent: Wednesday, April 8, 2020 3:41 PM To: Dina Herbert Cc: Hasafran Subject: Re: [ha-Safran] Warm Wishes for Passover Dina, Hag Sameach to you and yours as well. Thank you for this lovely message.  H

Re: [ha-Safran] Warm Wishes for Passover

2020-04-11 Thread Amalia Warshenbrot via Hasafran
Thanks for the warn greetings. Hag sameakh, Amalia W. From: Kathleen Bloomfield via Hasafran Sent: Wednesday, April 8, 2020 3:41 PM To: Dina Herbert Cc: Hasafran Subject: Re: [ha-Safran] Warm Wishes for Passover Dina, Hag Sameach to you and yours as well. Thank you for this lovely message.  H

[ha-Safran] The Webinar on the Creating the Survivors Talmud

2020-04-17 Thread Amalia Warshenbrot via Hasafran
Jackie and the ByachadTogethe program for an informative and moving presentation. Amalia Warshenbrot, AJL Immediate Past President __ 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] Library Reports

2020-05-05 Thread Amalia Warshenbrot via Hasafran
I add my thanks to Heidi. We need to gear our reports to those that read them (or are supposed to read them). I have learned a new word from the librarian Henry in the book THE TIME TRAVELER’S WIFE. He says: “ I speak librarish”. Our language is not obvious to Board members. For example: whe

Re: [ha-Safran] Jewish e-books bibliographies

2020-05-10 Thread Amalia Warshenbrot via Hasafran
It will be a nice addition to the Bibliography bank (which I have created with Toby Rossner in 2002/3). Amalia W. From: Heidi Rabinowitz via Hasafran Sent: Saturday, May 9, 2020 1:35 AM To: Hasafran Subject: [ha-Safran] Jewish e-books Has anyone created any bibliographies of Jewish e-books? 

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

2020-06-18 Thread Amalia Warshenbrot via Hasafran
Megan is a welcome addiotnal to the Reviews team. Her life experience can only enhance the reviews. Amalia W. From: Sally Stieglitz via AJL-Council Sent: Thursday, June 18, 2020 10:15 AM To: Hasafran; AJL Council; AJL Board; Lisa Silverman; Karen Ulric (ajlcopyedi...@gmail.com); Daniel Sch

[ha-Safran] Thank you for the conference

2020-07-02 Thread Amalia Warshenbrot via Hasafran
without whom awards and other expanses would not have been covered. 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

Re: [ha-Safran] Archivist positions at SanDiego County Archives

2020-07-16 Thread Amalia Warshenbrot via Hasafran
THE JEWISH LIBRARY HANDBOOK). Barbara was always available to answer my questions and give advice. Barbara, I could not have dome it wihtout you and AJL! Todah Rababh, Amalia Warshenbrot From: Barbara Leff via Hasafran Sent: Thursday, July 16, 2020 4:16 AM To: Jacqueline Benefraim Cc

[ha-Safran] A project idea for synagogue and center libraries

2020-07-27 Thread Amalia Warshenbrot via Hasafran
The Public Library of Central Ohio started a project that may be adopted by synagogue and center libraries of middle size communities. The Cbus library partners with area businesses, donors and volunteers to gift high quality books to the community. As programs to the public is no longer an

Re: [ha-Safran] Career changes in Pandemic times....

2020-07-28 Thread Amalia Warshenbrot via Hasafran
you Lisa, for enriching my life ? Amalia Warshenbrot, past AJL presidnet From: Lisa Silverman via Hasafran Sent: Tuesday, July 28, 2020 2:45 AM To: hasafran@lists.osu.edu Subject: [ha-Safran] Career changes in Pandemic times Hello Safranim, As we all know, librarians are one of the

Re: [ha-Safran] NLI - Clarification

2020-08-07 Thread Amalia Warshenbrot via Hasafran
” I wonder if anyone has info about the library and the librarians from YIVO. Shabbat shalom. Amalia Warshenbrot From: Yoel Finkelman via Hasafran Sent: Friday, August 7, 2020 7:35 AM To: hasafran@lists.osu.edu; hasaf...@lists.service.ohio-state.edu Subject: [ha-Safran] NLI - Clarification Dear

Re: [ha-Safran] NLI - Clarification

2020-08-07 Thread Amalia Warshenbrot via Hasafran
” I wonder if anyone has info about the library and the librarians from YIVO. Shabbat shalom. Amalia Warshenbrot From: Yoel Finkelman via Hasafran Sent: Friday, August 7, 2020 7:35 AM To: hasafran@lists.osu.edu; hasaf...@lists.service.ohio-state.edu Subject: [ha-Safran] NLI - Clarification Dear

[ha-Safran] Great article of interest to the SSCPL members and to every lover of children literature,

2020-08-16 Thread Amalia Warshenbrot via Hasafran
Racheli Leket-Mor especially interesting: See https://ajlpublishing.org/index.php/jl/article/view/537 Just click on https://ajlpublishing.org   and Enjoy the entire issue, Amalia Warshenbrot __ Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran are those of the individual author and are not necessarily

[ha-Safran] The meaning of טוטפות

2020-08-21 Thread Amalia Warshenbrot via Hasafran
Shalom, I have very few resources at home to settle an argument on the meaning of the word טוטפות in Deuteronomy Chapter 6 verses 4-10. One said that it means a box and another said that it is ornament (Even Shoshan) . I said that it is neither, it is how it was taken literally. Your help i

Re: [ha-Safran] The meaning of טוטפות totafot

2020-08-23 Thread Amalia Warshenbrot via Hasafran
From: Sent: Sunday, August 23, 2020 11:14 AM To: Israel Cohen; Hasafran@lists.osu.edu Cc: Israel Cohen Subject: RE: [ha-Safran] The meaning of טוטפות totafot Izzy, It ‘s good to hear form you. It means that you are well.  You are very helpful again. After sending the email I realized that I

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

2020-08-23 Thread Amalia Warshenbrot via Hasafran
issues in textbooks one used in a privates school and one in a public school. I dealt with it with the assistance of our local Rabbi. It needs to be dealt with locally and nationally. Thanks again, Amalia Warshenbrot From: Marjorie Gann via Hasafran Sent: Sunday, August 23, 2020 11:46 AM To

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

2020-08-24 Thread Amalia Warshenbrot via Hasafran
way. A local college professor volunteered to come ,and yes, he is Jewish but he was fair. Amalia W. From: Marjorie Gann Sent: Sunday, August 23, 2020 11:20 PM To: Andrea Rapp Cc: Amalia Warshenbrot; Hasafran (hasaf...@lists.service.ohio-state.edu) Subject: Re: [ha-Safran] Seeking titles

Re: [ha-Safran] Fwd: Seeking titles of Controversial Books onArab-Israeli Conflict

2020-08-27 Thread Amalia Warshenbrot via Hasafran
concerns that some books used in PUBLIC schools are extremely hostile to Israel. I hope to hear from Marjorie when she completes her research, Amalia Warshenbrot Dear Marjorie Gann, I appreciate your close look at books for young readers about Israel and the Palestinian people, and your

[ha-Safran] High Holiday resources

2020-09-08 Thread Amalia Warshenbrot via Hasafran
My colleague David Levy allowed me to share with you links related to the Yamim Noraim (High Holidays), which are treated in more depth, substance, scope, & breadth in David's 10 volume books. For more information please email David directly at davidbl...@msn.com Amalia W. A.   Symbolic fo

[ha-Safran] The Significance of the Akedah

2020-09-14 Thread Amalia Warshenbrot via Hasafran
Thank you, Tina Weiss for opening to AJL members the lecture by Aaron Koller on: Unbinding Isaac: The Significance of the Akedah for Modern Jewish Thought. I hope to have addiotnal opportunities to enjoy such informative and thought provoking lectures. With warm wishes for shanah tovah, Amalia

Re: [ha-Safran] Day School collection development policies

2020-09-17 Thread Amalia Warshenbrot via Hasafran
Robin, There are sample in THE JEWISH LIBRARY HANDBOOK, edited by Joyce Levine. It is worth it buying a copy. It is available through Amazon. Amalia W. From: Robbin Katzin via Hasafran Sent: Wednesday, September 16, 2020 6:58 PM To: Hasafran Subject: [ha-Safran] Day School collection developmen

Re: [ha-Safran] Central place for Jewish kids' e-books?

2020-09-20 Thread Amalia Warshenbrot via Hasafran
Right ! for The Biography Bank. Amalia W. From: Nancy Sack via Hasafran Sent: Thursday, September 17, 2020 11:01 PM To: hasafran@lists.osu.edu Subject: Re: [ha-Safran] Central place for Jewish kids' e-books? This seems like a perfect project for AJL. Nancy On 9/17/2020 7:33 AM, Ann Abram

Re: [ha-Safran] AJL News and Reviews - lastest issue is available!

2020-12-03 Thread Amalia Warshenbrot via Hasafran
Ditto ! The NEWS has never been so informative. The photos and illustrations ads to its beautry. Amalia Warshenbrot From: Aileen Grossberg via Hasafran Sent: Thursday, December 3, 2020 8:52 AM To: hasafran@lists.osu.edu Subject: Re: [ha-Safran] AJL News and Reviews - lastest issue is

[ha-Safran] !Yiddish words to describe 2020

2021-01-01 Thread Amalia Warshenbrot via Hasafran
I’m not sure how to spell it in English. Farkakte yahr. Amalia From: Sally Stieglitz via Hasafran Sent: Friday, January 1, 2021 3:23 PM To: rhaus_...@yahoo.com Cc: Hasafran; B Weinstein Subject: Re: [ha-Safran] Call for submissions AJL News and Reviews! You all have a rich vocabulary! Good sha

Re: [ha-Safran] !Yiddish words to describe 2020

2021-01-02 Thread Amalia Warshenbrot via Hasafran
Dear veronica, Thanks for the correction. I know that you are one of AJL expert on Yiddish, Also, Please tell is how is South Africa handling the Covid 19 virus. Amalia W. From: Veronica Belling Sent: Saturday, January 2, 2021 1:10 AM To: Amalia Warshenbrot Cc: Sally Stieglitz; rhaus_

Re: [ha-Safran] AJL Library Accreditation 2021

2021-01-04 Thread Amalia Warshenbrot via Hasafran
>From personal experience the Accreditation as well as the renewals brought >excellence to my institution. Amalia W. From: S Kurzmann via Hasafran Sent: Monday, January 4, 2021 2:31 AM To: hasaf...@lists.service.ohio-state.edu Subject: [ha-Safran] AJL Library Accreditation 2021 (Please post

Re: [ha-Safran] Books for Jewish assisted living & nursing home facility

2021-01-07 Thread Amalia Warshenbrot via Hasafran
Marcia, I’m volunteering with residents at Jewish assisted living & nursing home. (not now) I suggest a collection of short stories. Some elderlie’s memory is such that, by the time they get to the second chapter, they forget the first one. A book might frustrate them. How about Apples from the

[ha-Safran] FW: Books for Jewish assisted living & nursing home facility

2021-01-07 Thread Amalia Warshenbrot via Hasafran
I forgot to add to my email below that you can do one story at a time. Amalia W. From: Amalia Warshenbrot Sent: Thursday, January 7, 2021 10:53 AM To: Beth Braunstein; Carol Coven Grannick Cc: hasaf...@lists.service.ohio-state.edu Subject: RE: [ha-Safran] Books for Jewish assisted living

Re: [ha-Safran] AJL Collection Policy Examples

2021-01-12 Thread Amalia Warshenbrot via Hasafran
Lois, Allow me to recommend that you purchase the book THE JEWISH LIBRART HANDBOOK by  Joyce Levine and Margot S. Berman, published by AJL in 2016. You will get answer to many other questions. Amalia Warshenbrot, AJL Past president From: Lois via Hasafran Sent: Tuesday, January 12, 2021 6:20

Re: [ha-Safran] AJL Collection Policy Examples

2021-01-12 Thread Amalia Warshenbrot via Hasafran
I forgot to mention that the THE JEWISH LIBRART HANDBOOK is available from Amazon for $18.- Where is my head these days ? Amalia W. From: Lois via Hasafran Sent: Tuesday, January 12, 2021 6:20 PM To: hasaf...@lists.service.ohio-state.edu Subject: [ha-Safran] AJL Collection Policy Examples Our

Re: [ha-Safran] Website: Jewish Book Cultures in the Early Modern World

2021-01-22 Thread Amalia Warshenbrot via Hasafran
Michelle, Thanks you. It is beautiful. Amalia W. From: Jacqueline Benefraim via Hasafran Sent: Friday, January 22, 2021 4:29 PM To: Michelle Chesner Cc: Hasafran Subject: Re: [ha-Safran] Website: Jewish Book Cultures in the Early Modern World Dear Michelle, You have put a great deal of work

[ha-Safran] I need the following article.

2021-01-30 Thread Amalia Warshenbrot via Hasafran
Shalom, I hope that all my colegeus are well, I need the following article. I don’t have a subscription to Ha’atretz. Shtet Lit? Two new novels blend Jewish past and future in surreal ways - Books - Haaretz.com Your help will be appreciated, Amalia W. amalia...@att.met __ Messages and opinion

Re: [ha-Safran] I need the following article.

2021-01-31 Thread Amalia Warshenbrot via Hasafran
Haim, Thanks. Barry Walfish has sent to me already. I knew that I could count on my AJL friends, Shavua tov, Amalia W. From: Haim A Gottschalk Sent: Saturday, January 30, 2021 8:09 PM To: Amalia Warshenbrot Subject: Re: [ha-Safran] I need the following article. Hi Amalia, I can get this

[ha-Safran] A journey across the Jewish past: Inside The Jewish Theological Seminary Library’s

2021-01-31 Thread Amalia Warshenbrot via Hasafran
Please note the Feb. 24th session, and, of course, the other 18 Events in February at The Temple Emanu-El Streicker Center Amalia W. From: The Temple Emanu-El Streicker Center Sent: Sunday, January 31, 2021 10:02 AM To: amalia...@att.net Subject: 18 Events in February @ The Temple Emanu-El St

Re: [ha-Safran] AJL Announces Award Winners

2021-02-08 Thread Amalia Warshenbrot via Hasafran
Congratulation to the recipients and to the committee. I know that it is a great challenge and a big commitment. I have read The Lost Shtetl. It is an excellent choice. Thanks you to Dan Wyman Books for underwriting the Award. Amalia W. From: i...@jewishlibraries.org Sent: Monday, February 8, 2

[ha-Safran] Thinking of you

2021-02-17 Thread Amalia Warshenbrot via Hasafran
Dear colleagues in Texas. Your friends hope that power (and heating) will restore soon or that you will find a warm comfortable place. Amalia W. Sent from my iPad __ Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran are those of the individual author and are not necessarily endorsed by the Association

Re: [ha-Safran] Retirement and job opening

2021-03-08 Thread Amalia Warshenbrot via Hasafran
Dear Beverly, I wish you a good retirement.Many of the librarians that I have met at my first conference (1991) are retired, but, I’m sure that the heart stays with AJL. Good luck, Amalia Warshenbrot From: Mrs. Beverly Geller via Hasafran Sent: Monday, March 8, 2021 10:18 AM To

Re: [ha-Safran] Rachel Kamin Named Fanny Goldstein Merit Award Winner

2021-04-23 Thread Amalia Warshenbrot via Hasafran
Mazal tov to Rachel ! I can’t think of a more deserving librarian. I was sure that she has received the award ages ago. When I first met Rachel she was still in Detroit, I imagined her as AJL president, but then she concentrated on her family. Later she turned down the nomination to become S

[ha-Safran] Study text on Jewish Ethics

2021-04-29 Thread Amalia Warshenbrot via Hasafran
A group with limited background in Judaism is looking for a textbook to study Jewish Ethics. They don’t want Pirkai Avot nor do they want A Code of Jewish Ethics by  Telushkin. Your suggestions will be appreciated. Amalia W. __ Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran are those of the individ

[ha-Safran] Yehudah' Amichai poem on the Binding of Isaac

2021-05-18 Thread Amalia Warshenbrot via Hasafran
Shalom, Yehudah Amicahi wrote a poem, I have read it 30 years ago. I believe that the title is Akedat Yizhak. I will be grateful if you have it in English translation and can scan and send it to me before Thursday Evening. Amalia Warshenbrot amalia...@att.net __ Messages and opinions

[ha-Safran] Looking for a short story FOR ADULTS that has the High Holidays in the background

2021-06-19 Thread Amalia Warshenbrot via Hasafran
Shalom, The summer has not officially started and I’m already thinking of the High Holidays. I’m looking for a short story for ADULTS, that is connected with the High Holidays. I will need a scan or a link to the text, because the local library’s budget is too limited for ordering collections o

Re: [ha-Safran] question about kippot

2021-08-25 Thread Amalia Warshenbrot via Hasafran
Mr. Lauer, This is interesting. I thought that it was common only in Israel. I still wonder was there a “policy” that suggested that Reform Rabbis “should” not wear a Kippah ? Amalia W. From: Joseph I. Lauer via Hasafran Sent: Wednesday, August 25, 2021 12:11 AM To: hasaf...@lists.service.o

Re: [ha-Safran] American Jewish University Library

2021-10-05 Thread Amalia Warshenbrot via Hasafran
Thank you for Donnie for reminding me of it. The attendees of the last in person conference (was in in 2018 ?) had a post conference trip to the American Jewish Uni Library that included a Kosher lunch. Please keep in mind that AJL often offers such post conference trips. Those trips are a rea

[ha-Safran] Today (Sunday 10/10) webinar

2021-10-11 Thread Amalia Warshenbrot via Hasafran
Thank you to the Capital Area Chapter for another fascinating webinar. Dr. Erica Brown’s talk about the book of Esther is an “eye opener” I’m glad that the recording will be available because I hope to share idea from it with my study group before Purim (or even before Halloween). Amalia W. Sent

Re: [ha-Safran] leaving the AJL universe...

2021-10-11 Thread Amalia Warshenbrot via Hasafran
Amy, I do remember your emails and you will be missed, however, I want you to know that the rate for retires is, I believe, $35. You might consider staying as member and support the organization. Amalia From: amyturim--- via Hasafran Sent: Monday, October 11, 2021 12:13 PM To: Hasafran to post

Re: [ha-Safran] AJL Launches Nice Jewish Books Podcast

2021-11-01 Thread Amalia Warshenbrot via Hasafran
I agree with Erika. This is wonderful new and creative program. The Quilting Mysteries series ? It must be our Sheryl Stahl Idea !!! Amalia W. From: Erika Dreifus via Hasafran Sent: Sunday, October 31, 2021 4:24 PM To: AJL PR Cc: Hasafran Subject: Re: [ha-Safran] AJL Launches Nice Jewish Bo

Re: [ha-Safran] for fans of Howard Jacobson

2021-11-10 Thread Amalia Warshenbrot via Hasafran
Thank you to Erica for sharing this piece. You are right! It is brilliant. It should be sent to National Hillel. Amalia W. Sent from my iPad > On Nov 6, 2021, at 11:39 PM, Erika Dreifus via Hasafran > wrote: > >  > British author Howard Jacobson has an absolutely brilliant piece in the > la

Re: [ha-Safran] good and welfare

2021-12-04 Thread Amalia Warshenbrot via Hasafran
Dear Sheryl, Good luck on your new adventure. You were very helpful to me both as AJL treasurer, webmaster (did you hold other positions ?) and as an excellent librarian. Amalia W. From: Stahl, Sheryl via Hasafran Sent: Thursday, December 2, 2021 2:56 PM To: Hasafran Subject: [ha-Safran] g

Re: [ha-Safran] good and welfare

2021-12-04 Thread Amalia Warshenbrot via Hasafran
Dear Sheryl, Good luck on your new adventure. You were very helpful to me both as AJL treasurer, webmaster (did you hold other positions ?) and as an excellent librarian. Amalia W. From: Stahl, Sheryl via Hasafran Sent: Thursday, December 2, 2021 2:56 PM To: Hasafran Subject: [ha-Safran] g

Re: [ha-Safran] help with/invitation to my Second Sunday synagogue book club

2021-12-07 Thread Amalia Warshenbrot via Hasafran
Annette raises an issue that many of you face as well. How to reduce the mailing list?I have over 50 addresses  two programs for each when only 20 attend regularly.My communication person has emailed several emails asking the recipients to let her know If they are interested in remaining on the lis

Re: [ha-Safran] Looking for Jewish Book Vendor to Come to my Southern California Synagogue for Purim Carnival

2021-12-27 Thread Amalia Warshenbrot via Hasafran
Barns and Noble used to give books, but they will not come to your synagogue. You will get a certain percentage of the sale. They also gave bags and other promo material. I don’t know if they are still dingo it and if they do it in every location, but they count on you to make a list of th

[ha-Safran] What are the criteria for calling the books in a dedicated space a library.

2021-12-31 Thread Amalia Warshenbrot via Hasafran
my colleagues can add a few more MUST haves. Amalia Warshenbrot, AJL Past president (past SSCPL Presidnet too) From: Ilka Gordon via Hasafran Sent: Thursday, December 30, 2021 6:03 PM To: hasafran@lists.osu.edu Subject: [ha-Safran] Michelle Chesner library support What are the criteria

[ha-Safran] FW: What are the criteria for calling the books in a dedicated space a library.

2021-12-31 Thread Amalia Warshenbrot via Hasafran
I’m resending my email because it must have not make it to Hasafran. Amalia From: Amalia Warshenbrot Sent: Friday, December 31, 2021 9:35 AM To: Ilka Gordon; hasafran@lists.osu.edu Subject: What are the criteria for calling the books in a dedicated space a library. Ilka is asking two valid

Re: [ha-Safran] Michelle Chesner library support

2022-01-03 Thread Amalia Warshenbrot via Hasafran
I agree with Rachel. The small/er Orthodox synagogue is different from a large synagogue from another denomination. Public libraries in large cities, in areas where many Orthodox Jews live make sure to have a collection that serves these communities. The children get the books in their day scho

Re: [ha-Safran] List of Elazar-cataloged libraries?

2022-01-28 Thread Amalia Warshenbrot via Hasafran
I was looking for it too. The list included libraries that used other classification systems too. Amalia W. From: Maxine Wolfson via Hasafran Sent: Thursday, January 27, 2022 8:15 PM To: hasafran@lists.osu.edu Subject: [ha-Safran] List of Elazar-cataloged libraries? There used to be a page of

Re: [ha-Safran] "Love Your Neighbor" an AJL book list series

2018-11-01 Thread Amalia Warshenbrot via Hasafran
Heidi and the team, I felt the need for the Love Your Neighbor series of book lists before, but recent tragic events made it clear. Thank you for your efforts, Amalia Warshenbrot, From: Heidi Rabinowitz via Hasafran Sent: Thursday, November 01, 2018 4:39 PM To: hasafran@lists.osu.edu ; sf

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