Re: [ha-Safran] Book about Judaism in Arabic

I would recommned Reuven Firestone's book, Children of Abraham: an introduction to Judaism for Muslims, which has been translated into Arabic and is available freely on the web at: http://www.altawasul.com/NR/rdonlyres/9052668D-41C6-4B91-8D57-16DD1BE5311C/0/dhariyatibrahim.pdf There are

[ha-Safran] Microfilm of a manuscript needed

. I did not find it in the Institute of Microfilmed Hebrew Manuscripts in Jerusalem catalog even though that catalog is listed as being one of the collections filmed. Many thanks in advance for any suggestions. David Hirsch David G. Hirsch Librarian for Middle Eastern Studies Charles E. Young

Re: [ha-Safran] Portuguese Haggadah?

Try sefer online... a brazilian online judaica store. Ask your patron to interpret all the portuguese conditions on their page. They do accept credit cards. Not sure if there is a minimum. Here is a link to the Haggada in Portuguese. http://www.sefer.com.br/search2.aspx?q=hagadap=1 Good luck!

Re: [ha-Safran] cookbooks

It is indeed me and I would be very interested. Thanks, Toby! David David G. Hirsch Librarian for Jewish and Middle Eastern Studies Charles Young Research Library UCLA Box 951575 Los Angeles, CA 90095-1575 USA Tel: +1 310 825 2930 Fax: + 1 310 825 3777 efax: +1 707 313 7712 email:

[ha-Safran] JOAN BIELLA, David Partington Award Recipient 2013

Safranim- I would like to share this good news about our colleague Joan Biella, who has also been honored by the Middle East Librarians Association. Congratulations, Joan! FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE JOAN BIELLA RECEIVES PARTINGTON AWARD FOR 2013 NEW ORLEANS, LA, (Oct. 9) - Senior and junior

[ha-Safran] online subscription for Haaretz ENGLISH

Does anyone have any suggestions for a quick way to subscribe to Haaretz English online for an institution. I have written to them through their contact form. Is there a better way? Thanks! David David G. Hirsch Librarian for Middle Eastern Studies Charles E. Young Research Library UCLA Box

[ha-Safran] institutional subs to The Jewish Chronicle (LOndon)

Does anyone have an institutional subs to this? Can you provide a contact? It doesn't seem that they have IP address identification which is imperative for us at UCLA. Thanks for any info from other safranim. Best, David David G. Hirsch Librarian for Middle Eastern Studies Charles Young

[ha-Safran] Greetings from Brenda Yi

‎Dear Safranim- Some of you may remember Brenda Yi, former librarian of the Jewish Community Library in Hong Kong. She is now happily retired and enjoys sleeping and getting up whenever she likes! If any of you would like to contact her, she will be pleased to hear from you. Her email is:

Re: [ha-Safran] Fwd: after 25 years....

Dear Rita, I can't believe you are leaving the Seminario after all these years. I am certain that your professional, cheerful, and helpful presence will be sorely missed by the faculty and students of the Seminario as well as your friends and colleagues abroad such‎ as myself. I hope we will

[ha-Safran] divre ha-keneset online?

Shalom, Safranim- I have found a resource online to search the Divre ha-Keneset http://82.166.33.81/divrey/Qform.asp But are the issues also available for browsing full text online? I would really like to cancel the print if they are available online. Thanks and all best, David David G.

[ha-Safran] new Judaica title from Poland

A new book by an old friend of mine... Best, David Lucky Jews: Poland’s Jewish figurines (Na szczęście to Żyd: Polskie figurki Żydów) Erica Lehrer In Poland today, “Lucky Jews” outnumber Polish Jews. Figurines and images of Jews holding money have proliferated in Poland with the country’s

Re: [ha-Safran] Quick question-locating relatives in Argentina.

‎There is also an Argentinian Jewish genealogical society. They might be able to help. ‎http://www.agja.org.ar/ Best, David Sent from my BlackBerry 10 smartphone. From: Anne Siegel Sent: Saturday, 8 November 2014 00:04 To: Becky Schastey; hasaf...@lists.service.ohio-state.edu Subject: Re:

[ha-Safran] New film on Ladino

Saved by Language (2014) is a 53-minute documentary that explores the life story of Moris Albahari, a Sephardic Jew raised in Sarajevo, Bosnia, who used his maternal language, Ladino, to help him survive the Holocaust. Moris reunites with the remaining three speakers of Ladino in Sarajevo and

[ha-Safran] article needed from Ginze Kedem v. 10

Has anyone received this volume yet? If so, I need just the first article: A Babylonian Jewish Aramaic Magical Booklet from the Damascus Genizah, by G. Bohak Many thanks and all best, David David G. Hirsch Librarian for Jewish and Middle Eastern Studies Charles Young Research Library UCLA Box

Re: [ha-Safran] article needed from Ginze Kedem v. 10

Article received. Many thanks to those who responded! Be-todah, David Sent from my BlackBerry 10 smartphone. From: Hirsch, David Sent: Tuesday, 3 February 2015 11:56 To: 'hasafran hasaf...@lists.acs.ohio-state.edu' Subject: [ha-Safran] article needed from Ginze Kedem v. 10 Has anyone received

[ha-Safran] Project Flower?

Would any of you know of sources in English relating to Project Flower, a project initiated by Israel and the Shah in 1977 to manufacture nuclear weapons? There is a very short article in wikipedia. WOuld be grateful for any other suggestions. Thanks and all best, David David G. Hirsch

[ha-Safran] Availability of Avodah Aravit on DVD?

‎Safranim- Can anyone tell me how to obtain all seasons of Avodah 'Arvit (Arab Labor) with subtitles on DVD? A professor needs it urgently for a class. Thanks in advance for any recommendations! David Sent from my BlackBerry 10 smartphone. __ Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran are those

[ha-Safran] and a film

Same professor is also looking for: ? ? ?? English title is Late Summer Blues. Available anywhere here in the US? David David G. Hirsch Librarian for Middle Eastern Studies Charles Young Research Library UCLA Box 951575 Los Angeles, CA 90095-1575 USA Tel: +1 310 825 2930 Fax:

Re: [ha-Safran] Kol ha-kavod to our Metro DC colleagues

‎Adding my voice. The conference organizers did a wonderful job. Excellent sessions and extremely well organized. Kudos to all! David Hirsch Sent from my BlackBerry 10 smartphone. From: Michelle Chesner Sent: Thursday, 25 June 2015 10:46 To: Elizabeth Vernon Cc: Hasafran Subject: Re: [ha-Safran]

Re: [ha-Safran] Need help finding a book

we have at ucla: Gedenkbuch : Opfer der Verfolgung der Juden unter der nationalsozialistischen Gewaltherrschaft in Deutschland, 1933-1945 / [bearbeitet vom Bundesarchiv, Koblenz und dem Internationalen Suchdienst, Arolsen]. * Published/Distributed:Koblenz : Bundesarchiv, c1986. *

Re: [ha-Safran] University of Texas Jewish Studies Faculty

http://www.utexas.edu/cola/scjs/faculty/index.php They are all listed there... Sent from my iPhone On Oct 21, 2015, at 6:43 AM, Esther Nussbaum > wrote: Does anyone know the names of Faculty in Jewish Studies at U of Texas at Austin?

[ha-Safran] Fw: [MELANET-L] Hebrew/Arabic of Sesame Street broadcasts from 1998-2000

‎Am sending this on behalf of a colleague at stanford. Can anyone help? David Sent from my BlackBerry 10 smartphone. Original Message From: John Eilts Sent: Thursday, 1 October 2015 08:40 To: melane...@googlegroups.com Reply To: john.ei...@stanford.edu Subject: [MELANET-L]

[ha-Safran] Jerusalem post online?

Are any of you getting Jerusalem post online? What's the cost? Is it part of a package or standalone? We are paying a ridiculous amount for the print and I wonder who is still using it. Thanks for any advice. David Sent from my Samsung Galaxy smartphone. __ Messages and opinions expressed on

[ha-Safran] Entsiklopedyan talmudit online

I would be interested to hear from any safranim that use this online tool. Is it available with IP address? Cost? Easiest way to purchase access. Many thanks and all best, David David G. Hirsch Librarian for Middle Eastern Studies Charles Young Research Library UCLA Box 951575 Los Angeles,

Re: [ha-Safran] Mazel tov to Heidi

Mazal tov, Heidi! Well deserved. David Sent from my BlackBerry 10 smartphone. Original Message From: Diane Rauchwerger Sent: Friday, 22 January 2016 10:19 To: hasafran@lists.osu.edu Subject: [ha-Safran] Mazel tov to Heidi Mazel tov to Heidi Estrin on being the recipient of the 2016 Fanny

[ha-Safran] Atlas showing development of west Jerusalem

Shalom Safranim! I had a question today from a patron regarding the development of Giv'at Ram and Ha-Kiryah in Jerusalem. We certainly have historical atlases of the old city but i cant think or anything that shows development or West Jerusalem in the 50s and 60s. Any and all suggestions

Re: [ha-Safran] Chumashim in Hebrew--Spanish in Israel?

Try contacting Efraim Zadoff: of Efraim Zadoff you can say that I recommended that you contact him. He is Argentinian living in Israel for many years and should be able to guide you. I have a Jerusalem number for him but am not sure it's current... 02-5860829 Good

[ha-Safran] Cuban involvement in the Yom Kippur war

I was wondering if any Safranim can refer me to resources on Cuban involvement in the Yom Kippur War. I have read that they sent about 1500 troops to assist the Syrians but that's about all. Any references in any language would be appreciated. Many thanks! David David G. Hirsch Librarian

[ha-Safran] suggestions for a publisher?

One of our Emeritus faculty members has written a narrative about the search for his roots in the Ukraine. It reads very nicely actually. He would like to publish it and I was wondering if any of you had suggestions for possible publishers. Many thanks in advance. David David G. Hirsch

Re: [ha-Safran] Thank You, Shoshanah, Irene, and Team!

I would also like to add my thanks and congratulations to Shoshana, Irene, Gail and the local volunteers. I found the conference stimulating, and as always it was great to catch up and exchange experiences with colleagues. Kol ha-kavod. David Sent from my Samsung Galaxy smartphone.

[ha-Safran] Book by Moroccan Jewish author

Dear safranim: A local Moroccan Jewish author here in Los Angeles asked me to post this. please write directly to him and not to me. thanks, David Description Title : The Art of Nessim Sibony Paintings and Posters Language: English, with certain titles in French and Hebrew. Author: Nessim

[ha-Safran] another Moroccan Jewish book

please write directly to Mr. Sibony with any questions thanks! David Description Titles: La jeune prostituée aveugle (The Young Blind Prostitute) Des enfants, des trains (Children and Trains) Two books in one. Author: Nessim Sibony Language: French. Year: 2016. Format: 6” x 9” Cover

[ha-Safran] Persian Jewish book available free to libraries with Jewish or Iranian studies collections.

The following book is available to US libraries with Jewish or Iranian studies collections. I have been asked to post by the author's son David Massood Haroonian’s Book Complete name in English and Farsi: Report of a Quarter Century of Cultural, Social and Educational Services of Iranian

[ha-Safran] Mazel Tov cocktail?

does anyone know what a Mazel Tov cocktail is? I was asked by a colleague at work... apparently there is a bona fide Mazel Tov cocktail Sent from my Samsung Galaxy smartphone. __ Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran are those of the individual author and are not necessarily endorsed

Re: [ha-Safran] Mazel Tov cocktail?

50 AM (GMT-08:00) To: "Hirsch, David" <dhir...@library.ucla.edu>, Hasafran <hasaf...@lists.acs.ohio-state.edu> Subject: Re: [ha-Safran] Mazel Tov cocktail? Are you referring to this hilarious piece of news? http://www.timesofisrael.com/trump-surrogate-drops-a-mazel-tov-cockt

Re: [ha-Safran] searching for an article

* Date : 03/2009 * Place: LONDON * Volume: 59 * Issue: 3 * Pages: 30 - 34 David G. Hirsch Librarian for Middle Eastern Studies Charles Young Research Library UCLA Box 951575 Los Angeles, CA 90095-1575 USA Tel: +1 310 825 2930 Fax: + 1 310 825 3777 efax: +1 707 313 7712

[ha-Safran] Book on search for Jewish roots in Ukraine by an Emeritus professor at UCLA

This book is probably off the radar for most of you as it's not avaialble through YBP/COUTTS/EBSCO but check it out. If you would like to communciate with the author his email is jroth...@ucla.edu Best, David Hirsch Searching for Butsnevits by Jack Rothman "This is a story of discovery.

[ha-Safran] Hard copy issues of ha-Or and Hashkafah available

I have alot of issues of both of these newspapers available. They are available to a good home. Unbound. Not in good shape. Anyone interested? Sent from my Samsung Galaxy smartphone. __ Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran are those of the individual author and are not necessarily

Re: [ha-Safran] Ha'aretz

5163060] <http://www.themarker.com/> [?: cid:image004.png@01D0F3D1.D5163060] <http://www.haaretz.co.il/> Let me know how it works out. Best, Tarina From: Hasafran [mailto:hasafran-bounces+libtr=emory....@lists.osu.edu] On Behalf Of Hirsch, David Sent: Friday, October 6, 2017 1:31 AM To: Hussein M

[ha-Safran] Memorial Lecture By Dr Veronica Belling 15th November 2017

Sent from my Samsung Galaxy smartphone. Date: 10/17/17 3:19 PM (GMT-08:00) Subject: Fwd: Memorial Lecture By Dr Veronica Belling 15th November -- Forwarded message -- From: Jacob Gitlin Library > Date: 17

[ha-Safran] Source for Israeli films in the US?

Shalom Safranim! Can anyone recommend a source for Israeli films in the US? I seem to remember seeing someone at AJL. Any thoughts? Thanks! David Hirsch Get Outlook for Android __ Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran are those of the individual author and are not