Re: [ha-Safran] Playing Israeli DVDs on Computers in US

Deborah Stern asked about playing Israeli DVDs such as Srugim in PALS format on US computers. We have a large number of Israeli PALS formatted DVDS which we circulate, included the first two seasons years of Srugim, and patrons are able to play them on computers if they don't have DVD players

Re: [ha-Safran] I need an obit from American Jewish Year Book ASAP

The American Jewish Year Book is online. Here is the link to the obit: http://www.ajcarchives.org/AJC_DATA/Files/1997_15_DirectoriesLists.pdf Harvey Sukenic Library Director Hebrew College Library 160 Herrick Rd. Newton Centre, MA 02459 email: hsuke...@hebrewcollege.edu phone:

Re: [ha-Safran] Yiddish music

The music on the links from the email posting with Yiddish songs last Friday by Claude Enjoy almost every Yiddish song ever recorded leads to what looks like a private website http://joeschwartz.net/index_music.htm. Does the person who posted this know anything about the copyright status of

Re: [ha-Safran] Story Title?

Joan Tedlow was looking for the title of a story. It's Bontche [or Bontsche] Schweig by I.L. Peretz.. Here is a link to an English translation, Bontsha the Silent www.bibleandjewishstudies.net/stories/Bontsha_the_Silent.pdf Harvey Sukenic Library Director Hebrew College Library email:

[ha-Safran] status of AJL website?

The AJL website seems to be down? Any updates on its status? Harvey Sukenic Library Director Hebrew College Library hsuke...@hebrewcollege.edu __ Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran are those of the individual author and are not necessarily endorsed by the Association of

[ha-Safran] new book: Comprehensive Yiddish-English Dictionary

I'm posting this for a friend: Comprehensive Yiddish-English Dictionary Solon Beinfeld and Harry Bochner, Editors-in-Chief. Indiana University Press, cloth 978-0-253-00983-8 $45.00 ebook 978-0-253-00988-3 $38.99 Including over 37,000 entries compiled by a team of expert Yiddish

Re: [ha-Safran] Fw: Needs on-line reviews of Jewish books from the 60'sand 70's

RAMBI - The Index of Articles on Jewish Studies Database and the Index to Jewish Periodicals both index book reviews going back to the 1960's. The reviews indexed are not necessarily available online. Harvey Sukenic Library Director hsuke...@hebrewcollege.edu __ Messages and opinions

Re: [ha-Safran] After the Bible trilogy

You might be referring to the 3 volume set Outside the Bible from the Jewish Publication Society: http://jps.org/product/978-0-8276-0933/outside-the-bible-3-volume-set Harvey Sukenic Hebrew College Library hsuke...@hebrewcollege.edu __ Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran are those of

Re: [ha-Safran] Jewish Studies digitized journals vendors

Zeev Rank asked about Jewish Studies digitized journal vendors other than JSTOR. There is no one vendor that will have everything. Even JSTOR has journals in various collections, although the JSTOR Jewish Studies Archive Collection now provides most of them in one database:

[ha-Safran] looking for missing pages from YIVO Encyclopedia of Jews of Eastern Europe

One of our faculty members just brought to my attention that our print copy of the YIVO Encyclopedia of the Jews of Eastern Europe is missing a number of pages in the index at the back. Please let me know if you can scan pages 2381-2392 of volume 2 and send them to me either by fax or email.

Re: [ha-Safran] looking for missing pages from YIVO Encyclopedia ofJews of Eastern Europe

I received a scan of the pages we were missing. Thanks, Harvey Sukenic Hebrew College Library hsuke...@hebrewcollege.edu __ 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] Purchasing Talmud

Another option for a Talmud with English translation is the new Steinsaltz edition from Koren, which is coming out on the Daf Yomi schedule. Thirteen volumes have appeared so far. http://www.korenpub.com/EN/categories/talmud Harvey Sukenic Library Director Hebrew College Library

Re: [ha-Safran] Jewish Holidays around the world

Here are 2 possibilities for books on Jewish holidays around the world: Lehman-Wilzig, Tami. Hanukkah around the world. Kar-Ben Pub., 2009. Lehman-Wilzig, Tami. Passover around the world. Kar-Ben, 2007 Harvey Sukenic Hebrew College Library 160 Herrick Rd. Newton Centre, MA 02459

Re: [ha-Safran] Haggadot with history

Shimon Vogel asked for a patron about a haggadah which teaches the historical development/compilation of the haggadah. One older haggadah (somewhat rare) is the Polychrome historical Haggadah for Passover. : Hagadah Meʾir ʻenayim. / הגדה ״מאיר עינים״ Author:Jacob Freedman Publisher:

Re: [ha-Safran] Zamru Lo v 1 2

Melissa, The Cantor's Assembly is selling the 3 books as a package for a discount or each book individually: https://cantors.org/catalog/zamru-lo-special-pricing Harvey Sukenic Library Director Hebrew College Library hsuke...@hebrewcollege.edu __ Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran

Re: [ha-Safran] Another OPALS question

Kathe, We receive books with spine labels printed from some book vendors but we also print spine labels from OPALS with a Dymo label writer 450. Harvey Sukenic Library Director Hebrew College Library hsuke...@hebrewcollege.edu __ Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran are those of the

Re: [ha-Safran] looking for article from journal Pri ha-Aretz

I received the article from Pri ha-Aretz. Thanks, Harvey Harvey Sukenic Hebrew College Library hsuke...@hebrewcollege.edu __ 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] looking for article from journal Pri ha-Aretz

I am looking for the following article. I tried going through our official journal interlibrary provider with no luck so far: ("עת לעשות לה' הפרו תורתך" (תהילים קי"ט, קכ"ו. זולדן, יהודה, 1958- פרי-הארץ ו (תשמג) 9-26 [cid:image001.jpg@01CF23E6.EEAD51A0] Harvey Sukenic Library Director

Re: [ha-Safran] List of basic books for a synagogue library

Barbara, Take a look at the link for publications on the AJL webpage http://jewishlibraries.org/content.php?page=Print_Monographs : Creating a Collection: A Basic Book List for Judaic

Re: [ha-Safran] seeking to purchase 2 copies of Uri (Gesher LaNoar) by Ester Streit-Wurzel

A number of websites list the book for purchase: https://www.myhebrewbooks.com/products/gesher-lanoar-uri-0805-36.asp http://shop.seferisrael.com/uri.html http://www.eliner.co.il/product.asp?productid=146 http://www.israel-catalog.com/learn-hebrew/easy-reader-books/uri-gesher-easy-hebrew-reading

Re: [ha-Safran] looking for out of print book (Rena Fruchter)

Another online book search site is www.fetchbook.info Harvey Sukenic Hebrew College Library __ 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] American Jewish Yearbook 2016 online?

The American Jewish Year Book from 1899-2008 (vols. 1-108) is online at http://www.ajcarchives.org/main.php?GroupingId=40 Springer took over publishing it. Just today we received out 2016 volume in print. We have a subscription to it from our journal jobber. Springer also sells an E-book

[ha-Safran] AJL Conference, Boston, June 18 – 20, 2018. Call for Conference Papers

AJL Conference, Boston, June 18 – 20, 2018. Call for Conference Papers The AJL 2018 Conference Committee is now soliciting paper proposals for its annual conference at Temple Israel of Boston from Monday, June 18 - Wednesday, June 20, 2018. Librarians, archivists, scholars, educators, authors,

Re: [ha-Safran] Random House Steinsaltz English Talmud set

Random House published 21 volumes and a reference guide. They went through Sanhedrin http://www.steinsaltz.org/dynamic/book_details.asp?id=21=1 Harvey Sukenic Library Director Hebrew College Library __ Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran are those of the individual author and are not

Re: [ha-Safran] AJL Conference, Boston, June 18 – 20, 2018. Call for Conference Papers Deadline extended until Dec. 20

The Deadline for proposals in being extended another two weeks to a final date of December 20 AJL Conference, Boston, June 18 – 20, 2018. Call for Conference Papers The AJL 2018 Conference Committee is now soliciting paper proposals for its annual conference at Temple Israel of Boston from

[ha-Safran] AJL Conference, Boston, June 18 – 20, 2018. Call for Conference Papers Reminder

Reminder AJL Conference, Boston, June 18 – 20, 2018. Call for Conference Papers The AJL 2018 Conference Committee is now soliciting paper proposals for its annual conference at Temple Israel of Boston from Monday, June 18 - Wednesday, June 20, 2018. Librarians,

Re: [ha-Safran] Trying to locate original Yiddish words for the song – If I were a rich man.

It's loosely based on a short story by Shalom Aleichem. You can see the original text of the story at the National Yiddish Book Center at https://archive.org/details/nybc203689 Harvey Sukenic Hebrew College Library hsuke...@hebrewcollege.edu __ Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran are

Re: [ha-Safran] Ride Sharing to Boston Conference

Etta, Lyft if available from Boston Logan: https://www.lyft.com/airports/bos You can also take the subway from the airport to the hotel. Harvey Sukenic AJL Boston Conference Chair Library Director Hebrew College Library hsuke...@hebrewcollege.edu __ Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran

Re: [ha-Safran] conference schedule

The program book is on the AJL website: http://jewishlibraries.org/images/meeting/061818/finalbostonprogrambook.pdf Harvey Sukenic AJL Boston Program Chair Library Director Hebrew College Library From: Hasafran [mailto:hasafran-boun...@lists.osu.edu] On Behalf Of Andrea Rapp Sent: Tuesday, June

[ha-Safran] clarification of AJL policy for non-AJL members presenting at the annual conference in Boston in June

I want to clarify the AJL membership policy for presenters at the conference. Although we welcome your becoming a member of our organization, there is no obligation to join AJL if you would not normally do so (i.e., you are not a Judaica librarian, regular conference attendee, etc.). Neither is

[ha-Safran] looking for article Shai Afsai, "The Prince, the Sage and the Rabbi."

I am trying to find the following article: Shai Afsai, "The Prince, the Sage and the Rabbi." Philalethes 64(2011): 101-109,128. Our interlibrary loan office has not been able to obtain a copy. Harvey Sukenic Library Director Hebrew College Library

Re: [ha-Safran] Seeking a tikun

The Simonim edition of the Tikun Korim is one of the best print editions. It comes in many sizes. You can find it at many bookstores and from online bookstores Tikun Korim Large: Simanim - Nussach Ashkenaz (Hebrew) I don’t have a smart phone but there seem to be a lot of apps for a Tikun

Re: [ha-Safran] How do small libraries handle the Bar Ilan Judaic Library on USB?

Given the price we have it installed on one computer in the library. We keep the USB with our reference CD-Roms and DVDS and have patrons check out the USB to use on that computer. Harvey Sukenic Hebrew College Library From: Hasafran on behalf of Wendie

Re: [ha-Safran] Upcoming retirement

While I've personally sent my wishes to Jim, I want to thank him for a few more things. I first met Jim when I started as a grad student in Jewish history at Brandeis 42 years ago. He was always helpful in my years of grad school with his amazing bibliographic knowledge. I worked for 2 years

Re: [ha-Safran] Index to Hebrew Periodicals vs. JSTOR Hebrew module

We don’t subscribe to the Index to Hebrew Periodicals but you can see the description of the Index on their website: https://lib.haifa.ac.il/systems/ihp/index.php/en/about-eng It’s a “bibliographic indexing project covering articles from Hebrew periodicals and monographs” from 1977 on.

Re: [ha-Safran] Making contacts within Jewish Academic World

You can send a message to the ATLANTIS email discussion list mailto:atlantis-boun...@atlanow.com>> , the email of ATLA, the American Theological Library Association. Harvey Sukenic Library Director Hebrew College Library 160 Herrick Rd. Newton Centre, MA 02459 hsuke...@hebrewcollege.edu I

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

Sherry, Thanks. And thanks to OPALS. I didn't realize that was an option in OPALS. I just checked and found the 586 drop-down list. This will save time in the future. Harvey Sukenic Hebrew College Library hsuke...@hebrewcollege.edu __ Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran are

Re: [ha-Safran] request for an English translation of Talmud Yerushalmi Nedarim 9:1

Wendie, Sefaria has the text online at https://www.sefaria.org/Jerusalem_Talmud_Nedarim?lang=bi They are using the Mechon Mamre edition which is at http://www.mechon-mamre.org/b/r/r3301.htm Harvey [cid:image001.jpg@01CF23E6.EEAD51A0] Harvey Sukenic Library Director 617.559.8757 telephone

[ha-Safran] looking for a publication Jews and the presidents : some observations and reflections

One of our faculty is looking for the following publication: Graff, Henry. Jews and the presidents : some observations and reflections. Series: Sol Feinstone lecture ; 1982. New York : Jewish Theological Seminary of America I realize this might be difficult to find since most libraries are

[ha-Safran] suggestions for historical fiction about European Jewish communities from 1400-pre-20th century.

One of our graduates is looking for book suggestions for an adult congregant; historical fiction about European Jewish communities from 1400-pre-20th century. Thanks in advance and gmar hatima tova, Harvey [1585833722787] Harvey Sukenic Library Director 617.559.8757 telephone 617.559.8751

Re: [ha-Safran] Heidi Rabinowitz presents at ALA Annual

Heidi did a great job arguing for the multi-cultural content of Jewish literature. She also did a great job of highlighting the AJL, the AJL website and its resources, other Jewish resources, as well as her own blog. Harvey [1585833722787] Harvey Sukenic Library Director 617.559.8757

[ha-Safran] new book by Emily Spear - All About Jewish Time

I am posting this for Emily Spear: All About Jewish Time, a new and expanded edition of The Kids’ Fun Book of Jewish Time, has just been published by Jump Press as a paperback with 52 colorful, information-packed pages. A unique way to introduce children to the Hebrew calendar—day and night,

Re: [ha-Safran] Talmud ebooks?

There are several sites with digital editions of the Talmud. Here are a few choices: https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://shas.alhatorah.org/__;!!KGKeukY!jzVK-AXnK8g3T4LRc8FNo2mlqOrx-MMbZPHO4S9qI8_rLbHtnsVH8AridNfDnGDJatg$

Re: [ha-Safran] Set of Illustrated Talmud to Purchase

Michelle, You might want to consider the Noe Koren edition of the Talmud, with the English translation of Adin Steinsaltz, with notes and illustrations. It is 42 volumes and is available in different sizes and prices:

[ha-Safran] looking for an editorial from The Jewish Spectator from March 1967

A student is looking for the editorial from the March 1967 volume of The Jewish Spectator by Trude Weiss-Rosmarin. It is an attack on Zalman Schacter about use of LSD. I struck out with my local ILL office. It anyone can provide a scan it would be appreciated. I don't have the page number, but

Re: [ha-Safran] [EXT] - Re: To Safranim in the Boston area

Harcourt Bindery might be an option. They are under new management and have moved locations, but are still in Charlestown, in the Boston area, according to their webpage . They are pricier than Acme used to be. They do higher end binding.

[ha-Safran] Children’s author Susan Lynn Meyer will discuss her latest book, A Sky Full of Song Tues Nov. 14

MaTaRoT: Hebrew College’s Center for Jewish Professional Development is hosting a workshop over zoom Tuesday Nov. 14 by children's author Susan Lynn Meyer

[ha-Safran] request for a book review from Leshonenu 83: 3 (2021)

I am trying to get the following book review by Christian Stadel that appeared in Leshoneu 83:3 (2021). Our local ILL office could not provide a copy. ספר דקדוק מונומנטלי לעברית החדשה הנורמטיבית: [מאמר ביקורת] Translated title of the contribution: A Monumental Grammar of Normative Modern

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

Dan Cohen, Vice Provost for Information Collaboration, Dean of the Libraries, at Northeastern University, who was the keynote speaker at the AJL Conference in Boston in 2018, wrote an article in the Atlantic in 2019 that got a lot of attention, "The Books of College Libraries Are Turning Into

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

Michelle, I don't know the ReSourceMate catalog program. Is there a way you can remove the catalog records of the books you are not keeping in a batch process, and not have to do so one by one? Are there barcodes on the books that you can scan into a file and then upload them to the library

[ha-Safran] looking for article from American Jewish Year Book

I would like to get a scan if possible, of chapter 3, Jewish Museums, by Barbara Kirshenblatt-Gimblett, in the American Jewish Yearbook of 2020. It does not seem to be in the JSTOR version of the Yearbook, but it appears in the table of contents of the print edition listed by various used book

Re: [ha-Safran] Fwd: Zichrono livracha Norman H. Finkelstein

From: Fred Isaac Sent: Tuesday, January 9, 2024 8:13 PM To: Sukenic, Harvey Cc: Hasafran listserv Subject: Re: [ha-Safran] Fwd: Zichrono livracha Norman H. Finkelstein CAUTION: This email originated from outside the organization. Norm's books should be in e

Re: [ha-Safran] Fwd: Zichrono livracha Norman H. Finkelstein

I was saddened when I heard the news of the death of Norman H. Finkelstein. I want to repeat Ann Abrams comment that Norman was a mensch. Norman had been a librarian in the Brookline public school system and for 38 years taught at the Prozdor high school program at Hebrew College. He also

Re: [ha-Safran] Help locating an article by Tamara Cohn Eskenazi

Ann, I just sent you a PDF of the article. Harvey [1585833722787] Harvey Sukenic Library Director 617.559.8757 telephone 617.559.8751 fax 617.559.8750 library main desk hsuke...@hebrewcollege.edu