Re: [ha-Safran] Need reviews

2012-12-13 Thread Amalia Warshenbrot
Shalom and hag Urim sameakh, I’m looking for a review, that was not published in the main popular reviews, for the book Foreskin’s Lament by Shalom Auslander. Thanks, Amalia amalia...@att.net __ Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran are those of the individual author and are not necessarily

Re: [ha-Safran] Purchasing children's books in Israel

2012-12-18 Thread Amalia Warshenbrot
Robin, Books in Hebrew are available in Steimazki and Zomet S’fareem in great discounts. Amalia Warshenbrot From: Robbin Katzin Sent: Tuesday, December 18, 2012 2:35 PM To: Hasafran Subject: [ha-Safran] Purchasing children's books in Israel Can anyone recommend a bookstore in Jerusalem w

Re: [ha-Safran] seeking online catalogs

2012-12-24 Thread Amalia Warshenbrot
ink called "Members' catalogue". I'm retired now. I will email you off the list the list that I used in the past. Good luck, Amalia Warshenbrot Association of Jewish Libraries VP Synagogue, School & Center Division Charlotte NC 28270 Email: amalia...@att.net Phone: 704-365-3313

Re: [ha-Safran] NYT article on libraries

2012-12-27 Thread Amalia Warshenbrot
, can learn from this article. Thank you Lisa, for sharing it with us. Amalia Warshenbrot Sent from my iPad On Dec 27, 2012, at 2:24 PM, Lisa Silverman wrote: > Here is an interesting article from the NY Times today about how libraries > are adapting to change. To me it was eve

Re: [ha-Safran] Weine classification question

2013-01-01 Thread Amalia Warshenbrot
Emily, We out it in 808.3 Amalia Warshenbrot From: Emily Goldberg Sent: Monday, December 31, 2012 1:25 PM To: Hasafran@lists.service.ohio-state.edu Subject: [ha-Safran] Weine classification question Can someone please parse for me the way Weine classifies adult short stories? Should a volume of

Re: [ha-Safran] Sydney Taylor Book Awards

2013-01-23 Thread Amalia Warshenbrot
that authentically portray the Jewish experience" (quotes from the press release). Mazal tov to the authors, illustrators and publishers. Amalia Warshenbrot -Original Message- From: Etta Gold Sent: Tuesday, January 22, 2013 5:56 PM To: Aimee Lurie ; hasafran@lists.service.ohio-state.e

Re: [ha-Safran] Searching for a sample Israeli math curriculum

2013-01-31 Thread Amalia Warshenbrot
Allison, Please email the ICL (Israel Center for Libraries). The person that is in charge of Media Centers is Lani Rifa, Her address is: l...@icl.org.il Amalia Warshenbrot Association of Jewish Libraries VP Synagogue, School & Center Division -Original Message- From: Allis

Re: [ha-Safran] Subject: A very good picture book on dealing with a grandparent who is dying

2013-02-01 Thread Amalia Warshenbrot
There are several book on the topic. I feel that they should be used by parents who deal with loss of their own parents. It is hard to use it for an entire class. Amalia Amalia Warshenbrot Director emeritus Levine-Sklut Judaic Library & Resource Center Charlotte NC Email: amalia...@att

Re: [ha-Safran] automation systems for small libraries

2013-02-03 Thread Amalia Warshenbrot
Joe, If you are am AJL member visit AJL Wiki on AJL webpage http://www.jewishlibraries.org/main/Resources/AJLWiki/tabid/200/Default.aspx?topic=Automation+for+Synagogue+and+Center+Libraries Amalia From: Joe Sent: Saturday, February 02, 2013 5:28 PM To: hasaf...@lists.osu.edu Subject: [ha-Safran]

Re: [ha-Safran] Library Budget Question

2013-02-09 Thread Amalia Warshenbrot
Jay, I assume that the librarian volunteers his/her time and you buy books from the donations you receive (the income may include donations and used book sales). Do you charge admission for programs? Amalia Sent from my iPad On Feb 8, 2013, at 12:20 PM, "Jay Jarvis, Beth El Media Center" wr

Re: [ha-Safran] synagogue library budget question

2013-02-11 Thread Amalia Warshenbrot
So here is the question. If the synagogue will not find a professional knowledgeable volunteers will they hire a librarian ? Are the volunteers taking jobs away from skilled knowledgeable people ? Amalia Sent from my iPad On Feb 11, 2013, at 12:31 AM, Emily Bergman wrote: > We also have no

Re: [ha-Safran] synagogue library budget question

2013-02-11 Thread Amalia Warshenbrot
don't perceive it > to be important. How can one change the attitude? > > Jay > - Original Message - > From: Amalia Warshenbrot > To: Emily Bergman > Cc: Jay Jarvis, Beth El Media Center ; hasafran@lists.service.ohio-state.edu > ; Heidi Estrin > Sent: Monday, Fe

Re: [ha-Safran] Request for book recommendation

2013-03-26 Thread Amalia Warshenbrot
Rebecca, I attach a list of Biblical fiction which I compiled from replies to Hasafran a few years ago. It is not in any particular order, Thank you to: Suzi Dubin, Chaya Wiesman, Lee Jaffe and others, Very few can compare to Milton Steinberg. Best wishes for a Happy Pesach Amalia Amalia

Re: [ha-Safran] Ground Transportation Information for AJL Houston Conference June 16-19, 2013

2013-03-30 Thread Amalia Warshenbrot
Judy, Thank you for this helpful information. Is there any reason to prefer one of the airports. ? Also, on order to plan the flight home, I would like to know how long a cub or shuttle takes from the hotel to the airport ? Happy holiday, Amalia Sent from my iPad On Mar 30, 2013, at 2:00 PM,

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

2013-04-06 Thread Amalia Warshenbrot
I forward a questions from a good friend. Please reply to me on or off the list. Thanks, Amalia Amalia, Shavua tov! What on line sources do you know of where someone can research reviews of Jewish books from the 60's and 70's. I think that the Jewish Review of Books archives only go back ten or

Re: [ha-Safran] Play about Jews and slavery

2013-04-15 Thread Amalia Warshenbrot
Andrea, The Whipping man is still playing many communities. It is a wonderful play. Amalia Warshenbrot From: Andrea Rapp Sent: Monday, April 15, 2013 2:42 PM To: Hasafran Subject: [ha-Safran] Play about Jews and slavery A patron is looking for a play that was performed "several year

Re: [ha-Safran] Play about Jews and slavery

2013-04-15 Thread Amalia Warshenbrot
become such… the pain of the situation is > indirectly touched upon in The Whipping Man. > > Alex > > From: hasafran-boun...@lists.service.ohio-state.edu > [mailto:hasafran-boun...@lists.service.ohio-state.edu] On Behalf Of Amalia > Warshenbrot > Sent: Monday, April

Re: [ha-Safran] A message to the conference attendees and especially to those that will attend for the first time

2013-04-17 Thread Amalia Warshenbrot
Sunday June 16th. Amalia Warshenbrot VP for the School, Synagogue, Library division AJL First timers’ convention orientation coordinator Email: amalia...@att.net Phone: 704-365-3313 __ Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran are those of the individual author and are not

Re: [ha-Safran] Looking for a list

2013-04-28 Thread Amalia Warshenbrot
on AJL website, but, keep in mind that the bibliographies' authors did not update them. The list is searchable and can be very helpful. Please feel free to contacts me with further questions. Amalia Warshenbrot VP for the SSC president. Sent from my iPad On Apr 27, 2013, at 10:18 PM,

Re: [ha-Safran] Looking for a list

2013-04-29 Thread Amalia Warshenbrot
I forgot to mention the budget as a consideration. I hope that the synagogue realize the library's value now that they have a talented librarian like you. Amalia Sent from my iPad On Apr 28, 2013, at 11:25 PM, Amalia Warshenbrot wrote: > Haim, > Congratulation ! This is a fun j

Re: [ha-Safran] [] Koren Talmud Bavli Raffle

2013-04-29 Thread Amalia Warshenbrot
But...we can also purchase the tickets at the convention. Right ? Amalia Sent from my iPad On Apr 29, 2013, at 5:42 PM, Hasafran wrote: > From: Jacqueline benefraim > Date: Mon, 29 Apr 2013 14:06:19 -0700 > Subject: Koren Talmud Bavli Raffle > > Hi Y'all, > > Some questions have come up ab

Re: [ha-Safran] VHSs and cassettes

2013-05-06 Thread Amalia Warshenbrot
Etta, Can you check with any local place that serves the visually impaired ? Amalia From: Etta Gold Sent: Monday, May 06, 2013 12:52 PM To: mailto:hasaf...@lists.osu.edu ; sf...@googlegroups.com ; isl...@googlegroups.com Subject: [ha-Safran] VHSs and cassettes I know this is an old question, but

Re: [ha-Safran] [ISL-SF] VHSs and cassettes

2013-05-06 Thread Amalia Warshenbrot
Can you do it if it is for educational purposes ? Amalia Sent from my iPad On May 6, 2013, at 4:17 PM, Andrea Rapp wrote: > > It violates copyright to convert something from one medium to another. > So I don't do it, much as I might wish I could. > Andrea > > --- On Mon, 5/6/13, Barbara Sha

Re: [ha-Safran] Question about graphic novels

2013-05-28 Thread Amalia Warshenbrot
If someone created a bibliography please send it to the Bibliography Bank coordinator Fran Menken at a fmen...@jccdet.org Thanks Amalia From: Emily Goldberg Sent: Tuesday, May 28, 2013 9:49 AM To: Hasafran Subject: [ha-Safran] Question about graphic novels Is anyone noticing increased interest

Re: [ha-Safran] Question about graphic novels

2013-05-28 Thread Amalia Warshenbrot
Steve, Your bibliography is extensive. I know that it takes time to add annotations, so I thank you in advance. Amalia Warshenbrot Association of Jewish Libraries VP Synagogue, School & Center Division -Original Message- From: Steven M. Bergson Sent: Tuesday, May 28, 2013 5:1

Re: [ha-Safran] collectible children's books

2013-06-07 Thread Amalia Warshenbrot
Fred, I just finished revising the chapter on library policy for the revised edition of the booklet HOW TO ORGANIZE A JEWISH LIBRARY. I checked several libraries policies. A few of them, in their policy for accepting book donation (used or new) mention that the librarian's advance approval

Re: [ha-Safran] Fwd: bookmobile program

2013-06-07 Thread Amalia Warshenbrot
The replies interest me too. We had off sight services to the synagogue which was located in a separate building and to a senior citizens center. We had old fashion borrowers corded and a list of the patrons with their contact info. We recorded the barcode when they borrowed a book and entere

Re: [ha-Safran] old magazines, etc.

2013-06-28 Thread Amalia Warshenbrot
Rose, I believe that if you'd I not have index for the magazines articles you will use other sources to locate an article from a magazine. In my opinion synagogue library is not an academic library. I relied on inter-library loans and found that my AJL friends were very helpful when I neede

Re: [ha-Safran] Jewish Books & Libraries: A Match Made in Heaven

2013-07-17 Thread Amalia Warshenbrot
our 50th anniversary conference on the DC area. Amalia Warshenbrot SSC president Phone: 704-365-3313 Sent from my iPad On Jul 16, 2013, at 11:45 AM, Heidi Estrin wrote: > AJL’s own Ellen Tilman has written a wonderful article on the Reform Judaism > bog at http://goo.gl/2Eiqe abo

Re: [ha-Safran] : Website

2013-07-18 Thread Amalia Warshenbrot
Unfortunately the problem is bigger that anticipated. Please let us know what you need, maybe one of the Board members can help you in the meantime. AMALIA WARSHENBROT, SSC. President Sent from my iPad On Jul 18, 2013, at 10:55 AM, Heather Lenson wrote: > Is the AJL website still not work

Re: [ha-Safran] large print books

2013-07-25 Thread Amalia Warshenbrot
mysteries. Amalia Warshenbrot Association of Jewish Libraries President, Synagogue, School & Center Division From: jrcol...@aol.com Sent: Thursday, July 25, 2013 3:36 PM To: Hasafran@lists.service.ohio-state.edu Subject: [ha-Safran] large print books Has anyone built a large print

Re: [ha-Safran] large print books

2013-07-26 Thread Amalia Warshenbrot
It is a perfect solution. My former cataloger is legally blind and can use all theses devices. Amalia Sent from my iPad On Jul 25, 2013, at 7:10 PM, Lisa Silverman wrote: > We have found that offering Kindles and then enlarging the font size works > best for the large print issue because the

Re: [ha-Safran] FW: library assistant terminology

2013-07-30 Thread Amalia Warshenbrot
Ozeret is the Hebrew term for a cleaning lady. If they are volunteers call them Mitnadveem. If they get paid find another word please. Amalia Sent from my iPad On Jul 30, 2013, at 4:44 PM, Andrea Rapp wrote: > We call our student helpers madrichim/ot but I did once work at a religious > scho

Re: [ha-Safran] Hadassah Board Members?

2013-08-13 Thread Amalia Warshenbrot
Barbara, You can call Hadassah National chairs of education Ellen Hershkin 212-303-8115 or Debbie Mazon 212-303-8116. Amalia Sent from my iPad On Aug 12, 2013, at 10:27 PM, wrote: > > Hello Friends, > > The Sydney Taylor Book Award Committee is working on an outreach project to > help sp

Re: [ha-Safran] Curriculum Suggestions for 3-5 grade?

2013-08-15 Thread Amalia Warshenbrot
Janice, It will be very helpful to synagogue and school librarians if you compile a bibliography and add suggestions for discussion. If you have time to do it please mail it to the AJL Bibliography Bank. The chair person is Fran Menken her address is fmen...@jccdet.org Many thanks Amalia

Re: [ha-Safran] Curriculum Suggestions for 3-5 grade?

2013-08-15 Thread Amalia Warshenbrot
ing read to and I think they miss the experience > at that age. > > Amy Schoppert > Temple Beth El > Tacoma, WA > > > On Wed, Aug 14, 2013 at 4:30 PM, Amalia Warshenbrot wrote: >> Janice, >> It will be very helpful to synagogue and school librarians if you

Re: [ha-Safran] Coffee-Table book on Jerusalem

2013-08-21 Thread Amalia Warshenbrot
Dear safraneem/niyot, Please email me suggestions for a very recent coffee-table book on Jerusalem for less than $30. Thanks Amalia Sent from my iPad __ Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran are those of the individual author and are not necessarily endorsed by the Association of Jewish

Re: [ha-Safran] Hebrew historical fiction recommendations

2013-09-18 Thread Amalia Warshenbrot
Let me suggest to librarians like Wendie who need books in Hebrew to contact the Israel Center for Libraries (ICL). The email address of the teen and children director is r...@icl.org.il . Her name is Riki Katz. Hag sameakh, Amalia Warshenbrot From: Wendie Sittenfield Sent: Monday, September

Re: [ha-Safran] Keep older encyclopedia?

2013-09-25 Thread Amalia Warshenbrot
Rachel Since It is in good shape and you have space keep it. Entries, that do not need updating, are very good, Hag sameakh, Amalia Sent from my iPad On Sep 25, 2013, at 5:21 PM, Rachel Haus wrote: > Dear Hasafranim, > > I am recataloging our reference area and can't decide whether or

Re: [ha-Safran] Look what's on the NY Public Library's Top 100 Children's Book List!

2013-09-30 Thread Amalia Warshenbrot
I saw more than one book, but, I was still on the letter A when I found ALL OF A KIND FAMILY. AW Sent from my iPad On Sep 30, 2013, at 5:37 PM, Deborah Stern wrote: > Can you guess what favorite AJL book appears on this illustrious list of the > NY Public Library’s 100 Great Children Childr

Re: [ha-Safran] libraries in Palestine

2013-10-24 Thread Amalia Warshenbrot
Noreen, These are very serious allegations. I know that the Israel Center for libraries offers literacy programs in Israeli Arabs villages. Please allow me some time to get more information. I would like to know more about the quality of theses books. I will be surprised if the quality is ind

Re: [ha-Safran] libraries in Palestine

2013-10-25 Thread Amalia Warshenbrot
Let's stay on the issue. A librarian in St. Ann school wrote it on a blog for independent schools. We need to put facts on the same blog not on the definition of Palestine but answer the question: Is it true or propaganda ? I prefer to wait till we get a reply from Israel. Shabbat shalom, Ama

Re: [ha-Safran] Tycher Library - Library PR and Dara Horn's latest book

2013-11-06 Thread Amalia Warshenbrot
Nina, Congratulation on this uTube. It has all the important information. You library is beautiful. How was Dara Horn's presentation? I also would like to hear the list members' view on Horn's book THE GUIDE TO THE PERPLEXED.I was perplexed when I finished it. Amalia Wa

Re: [ha-Safran] Thanksgivukkah book list

2013-11-07 Thread Amalia Warshenbrot
Heidi, Who is on your googlegroup mailing list? I'm just curious. I guess since Thanksgivukkah will come again in 798o years there is no point in adding it to the Bibliography Bank. I will share it here locally, Amalia Sent from my iPad On Nov 6, 2013, at 4:42 PM, Heidi Estrin wrote: > T

Re: [ha-Safran] recall of popular children's book

2013-11-13 Thread Amalia Warshenbrot
Thank you Lisa and Robbin for sharing this article with us.Scholastics is amending the error and stopped the sale of the book, but I’, more concerned about the Recent study mentioned at the end of the article. Amalia a.. children b.. Palestinian textbooks To: hasaf...@lists.osu.edu Subject

Re: [ha-Safran] Quotation, short essays or stories for interfaith dialogues

2013-11-18 Thread Amalia Warshenbrot
tions, short stories or essays. We have a limited budget ($20-$25). Any suggestion will be appreciated, Amalia Warshenbrot Sent from my iPad __ Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran are those of the individual author and are not necessarily endorsed by the Association of Jewish Libraries

Re: [ha-Safran] Older books that will never sell!

2013-12-03 Thread Amalia Warshenbrot
Andrea Rapp set up a repository of classic children's literature. She can be reached at ar...@wisetemple.org . She is in Cincinnati, OH Amalia Warshenbrot. From: Rachel Haus Sent: Tuesday, December 03, 2013 12:34 PM To: Hasafran@lists.service.ohio-state.edu Subject: [ha-Safran] Older

Re: [ha-Safran] Resources for visually impaired persons

2014-01-02 Thread Amalia Warshenbrot
. Amalia Warshenbrot SSC President Charlotte NC Email: amalia...@att.net Phone: 704-365-3313 From: Janis Date: January 2, 2014 at 9:56:49 AM EST To: Subject: [ha-Safran] Visually impaired Dear Friends, Our Library has received a generous donation for developing

Re: [ha-Safran] Non-Jewish speakers

2014-01-09 Thread Amalia Warshenbrot
I am I the minority. It is the contents that matters not the religion of the author. According to the author the Jewish contents is minimal. I prefer books that teach about our religion, culture, History, current issues Israel etc. Amalia Sent from my iPad > On Jan 9, 2014, at 7:19 PM, Barbar

Re: [ha-Safran] [haSafran] Non-Jewish speakers

2014-01-10 Thread Amalia Warshenbrot
Author Smith is Jewish"or "but a Jewish caracter appears on page > 241". Our collection development policy now says "Jewish or Judaism-related > content". I called the large, weeded titles heap the "incidental Jewish > walk-on" collection. > > Fr

Re: [ha-Safran] Book Thief

2014-01-16 Thread Amalia Warshenbrot
Paula, First let me tell you that I was delighted to see your name on Hasafran. Most of our YA books collect dust on the shelves. When I moved it to the adult section not even one copy stayed on the shelf. I can imagine how Toby felt when parents read it to their 3rd-4th grade "mature" children

Re: [ha-Safran] Sydney Taylor Book Award Winners

2014-01-21 Thread Amalia Warshenbrot
Mazal tov to the winner and thank you to the committee members. Their remarks add to the appreciation of the titles. Amalia Warshenbrot AJL, SSC President From: Aimee Lurie Sent: Tuesday, January 21, 2014 10:49 AM To: hasafran@lists.service.ohio-state.edu Subject: [ha-Safran] Sydney Taylor

Re: [ha-Safran] Surpass CL, other Library Software

2014-01-30 Thread Amalia Warshenbrot
Betsy, Information on software for small libraries can be found on AJL Website www.JewishLibraries.org Click on “RESOURCES” go to AJL Wiki (on left) and the link for synagogue and Center Libraries. Amalia Warshenbrot, AJL SSC President From: Betsy Gephart Sent: Thursday, January 30

Re: [ha-Safran] The deadline for the Nominations for the Groner-Wikler Scholarship is approaching

2014-02-27 Thread Amalia Warshenbrot
demonstrates dedication to Jewish children's literature and library services. Nomination forms and additional information may be found on the AJL website at http://www.jewishlibraries.org/main/AboutAJL/AwardsGrants.aspx . For more information, please contact Amalia Warshenbrot, President of

[ha-Safran] Fw: The Purim Superhero

2014-03-09 Thread Amalia Warshenbrot
An interesting piece about The Purim Superhero. http://ejewishphilanthropy.com/a-purim-message-for-the-pj-library/?utm_source=Wed+Mar+5&utm_campaign=Wed+Mar+5&utm_medium=email Happy Purim Amalia Warshenbrot <><>__ Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran are those of t

Re: [ha-Safran] Mazal tov to Barbara Kranser is the recipient of the of the The Groner-Wikler Scholarship for AJL Conference Attendance

2014-03-11 Thread Amalia Warshenbrot
We are preleased to announce that Barbara Kranser is the recipient of the of the The Groner-Wikler Scholarship for AJL Conference Attendance. Barbara coordinated the annual Jewish Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators conference from 2003 to 2011, and since 2010 has led an annual workshop for

Re: [ha-Safran] Correction ! I meant Barbara Krasner

2014-03-12 Thread Amalia Warshenbrot
gantze Megilah. The award ceremony will take place during the conference on Tuesday June 24, at 1:15. Barbara, Please accept my apology. Happy Purim, Amalia Warshenbrot, Committee chairperson, The Groner-Wikler Scholarship committee <>__ Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran are th

Re: [ha-Safran] Catalog systems for Jewish children's library

2014-04-02 Thread Amalia Warshenbrot
direct questions to them. I recommend that you join AJL,but, you can also purchase the booklet from Amazon. Please feel fee to contact me if you have further questions, Good luck, Amalia Warshenbrot Association of Jewish Libraries President, Synagogue, School & Center Division From:

Re: [ha-Safran] AJLSC Sports Bibliography

2014-04-02 Thread Amalia Warshenbrot
Barbara, Please send the list to the AJL Bibliography Bank. Mail to fmen...@jccdet.org The bibliography Bank can be found on AJL website http://www.JewishLibraries.org There are good list that are helpful to synagogue and school librarians. Amalia Warshenbrot From: Barbara Leff Sent: Wednesday

Re: [ha-Safran] OPAL users who plans to attend the conference needed.

2014-04-27 Thread Amalia Warshenbrot
Dear conference future 2014 attendee. If you are an OPAL user and you are planning to attend the conference please email me off the list to amalia...@att.net or call me at 704-365-3313 (East Coast). Thanks Amalia Warshenbrot Association of Jewish Libraries President, Synagogue, School & Ce

Re: [ha-Safran] Looking for a public library librarian who plans to attend the conference

2014-05-04 Thread Amalia Warshenbrot
Shalom, I am looking for a public library librarian who plans to attend the conference. Please contact me off the list at: analia...@att.net or 704.365.3313 . Thanks, Amalia Warshenbrot Sent from my iPad __ Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran are those of the individual author and are

Re: [ha-Safran] RIP Lee Wixman

2014-06-03 Thread Amalia Warshenbrot
Heidi, Thanks for sharing this information. I still remember how Lee would push the wheelchairs so that Irene Z"L could attend the conferences each year when she her condition got worst. It showed hers and his dedication to AJL. Amalia Sent from my iPad > On Jun 2, 2014, at 11:38 PM, Heidi E

Re: [ha-Safran] Looking for assistance with library software "Miriam"

2014-06-09 Thread Amalia Warshenbrot
Mr. Branse, Please contact the Israel Center for libraries' in B’nai Brak. The phone number is 03-6180151. I suggest to email to Riki Katz at r...@icl.org.il Amalia Warshenbrot Association of Jewish Libraries President, Synagogue, School & Center Division From: Yosef Branse Sent: Mon

Re: [ha-Safran] Barcode scanners

2014-06-12 Thread Amalia Warshenbrot
Susan, This is a good topic for the OPALS users meeting at the conference. Amalia Sent from my iPad > On Jun 12, 2014, at 10:58 AM, Susan Kusel > wrote: > > Hi everyone, >I’m trying to find a good barcode scanner for my synagogue library. > Something that isn’t too expensive (because we

Re: [ha-Safran] Hors D'oeuvres, dessert and in-between

2014-06-30 Thread Amalia Warshenbrot
will last a lifetime. It serves as the dessert. Amalia Warshenbrot, VP 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

Re: [ha-Safran] Israeli poetry

2014-07-15 Thread Amalia Warshenbrot
Thanks for sharing with us the suggestions. 1. Please note that some of the books listed on the link below were published in the 60th – 80th 2. In the future please sign your mane and the institution's name when you post info on Hasafran. Thanks Amalia Warshenbrot, Director emeritus o

[ha-Safran] Hebrew at Your Ease

2014-07-30 Thread Amalia Warshenbrot
Shalom, I have a few questions about the book Hebrew at Your Ease by Eliezer Tirkel: 1. Can you put me in touch with teacher that uses it ? 2. Is it geared for adults ? 3. Does it come with a Disk ? 4. Is it with vowels ? Amalia Warshenbrot __ Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran

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

2014-07-30 Thread Amalia Warshenbrot
I echo David. I could not have put it any better. Amalia Sent from my iPad > On Jul 30, 2014, at 9:07 PM, "Hirsch, David" wrote: > > 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

Re: [ha-Safran] The benefits of accreditation.

2014-08-04 Thread Amalia Warshenbrot
about accreditation and start the application process. Amalia Warshenbrot, AJL Sent from my iPad > On Aug 4, 2014, at 5:25 PM, "Lmoskovits ." wrote: > > Look at this wonderful email I received yesterday! It is fantastic! I am > including Joyce here because she is the o

Re: [ha-Safran] Judaica Librarianship celebrates one year online

2014-08-07 Thread Amalia Warshenbrot
Racheli, Mazal tov! It is WOW indeed. Amalia Sent from my iPad > On Aug 7, 2014, at 2:48 PM, Rachel Leket-Mor wrote: > > Dear colleagues, > > A year ago, today (August 7, 2013) we launched Judaica Librarianship on the > Digital Commons network (bepress), at http://ajlpublishing.org. Sinc

Re: [ha-Safran] Book suggestion as a gift for speakers on Science and Religion

2014-08-11 Thread Amalia Warshenbrot
hat I like cost more. I welcome suggestions and thank you in advance for your help. Amalia Warshenbrot, Comparative Religions committee, Temple Beth El, Charlotte NC Sent from my iPad __ Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran are those of the individual author and are not necessarily endorsed b

Re: [ha-Safran] Help with cataloging a book in Weine

2014-08-21 Thread Amalia Warshenbrot
Jewish identity is 303, but it is hard to be sure without viewing the book. Amalia Warshenbrot Sent from my iPad > On Aug 21, 2014, at 3:29 PM, Joel Tuchman wrote: > > I don't have the Weine classification in front of me but whatever the number > for Jewish Identity is is whe

Re: [ha-Safran] Rosh Hodesh

2014-08-27 Thread Amalia Warshenbrot
Any, We assign 244.8 (see the Weine latest edition on the AJL website members resources). Some libraries chose 304.1 Women studies. Amalia From: Amy Turim Sent: Wednesday, August 27, 2014 1:56 PM To: hasafran@lists.service.ohio-state.edu Subject: Re: [ha-Safran] Rosh Hodesh In Weine, what call

Re: [ha-Safran] Rabbi Bodin-Cohen

2014-08-28 Thread Amalia Warshenbrot
Mazal tov to Rabbi Deborah Bodin-Cohen winner of the 2014 educator of congregational learning awarded by the Jewish Women Archives (JWA) in memory of Natalia Twersky. Rabbi Bodin-Cohen is the author of many children books among them the Engineer Are series. Amalia Warshenbrot Director emeritus

Re: [ha-Safran] My bibliography on North Africa has been published by Oxford Bibliographies in Jewish Studies

2014-08-29 Thread Amalia Warshenbrot
Mazal tov! Amalia Warshenbrot, Charlotte NC Sent from my iPad > On Aug 29, 2014, at 12:08 PM, "Weisman, Yaffa" wrote: > > Kol ha-Kavoe, Rachelie! > From: hasafran-boun...@lists.service.ohio-state.edu > [hasafran-boun...@lists.service.ohio-state.edu] on behal

Re: [ha-Safran] Future Conferences

2014-09-02 Thread Amalia Warshenbrot
Rebecca, AJL Board is still working on it. Amalia Sent from my iPad > On Sep 2, 2014, at 4:08 PM, Rebecca Levitan wrote: > > I know that the 2015 AJL conference is in Silver Spring, MD, but is it > possible to find out where they will be in the following year or two? > > Thank you! > ~Rebec

Re: [ha-Safran] Religion and Science

2014-09-03 Thread Amalia Warshenbrot
I am looking for a book on Religion and Science to give as a gift to guest speakers. My criteria: Recent and not too expansive. Any suggestion will be appreciated. Amalia Warshenbrot Temple Beth El, Comparative Religion Committee Charlotte NC Email: amalia...@att.net Phone: 704-365-3313

Re: [ha-Safran] A suggestion for a gift to speakers in an Interfaith dialogue on science and religion.

2014-09-03 Thread Amalia Warshenbrot
In my desire to make my posting short I did not make myself clear. I am looking for suggestions for books on science and religion that will interest speakers of various religions for an interfaith dialogue. I value your suggestions, Amalia Warshenbrot Sent from my iPad __ Messages and

Re: [ha-Safran] Digital Jewish Resource Bank, anyone?

2014-09-08 Thread Amalia Warshenbrot
Judy, It is nice to see your name on Hasafran. How are you and the family? Amalia Warshenbrot Sent from my iPad > On Sep 7, 2014, at 3:18 PM, Judy Greenblatt wrote: > > Fascinating idea. Can't help at the moment, but would love to know what's > happening. > > Ju

Re: [ha-Safran] Book Reviews-CJ Voices

2014-09-08 Thread Amalia Warshenbrot
Congratz, Amalia Sent from my iPad > On Sep 8, 2014, at 5:00 PM, "Weisman, Yaffa" wrote: > > Mazal Tov! > מזל טוב, ובהצלחה! > yaffa > > From: Hasafran [mailto:hasafran-bounces+yweisman=huc@lists.osu.edu] On > Behalf Of Lisa Silverman > Sent: Monday, September 08, 2014 10:30 AM > To: has

Re: [ha-Safran] New Year greetings form the President and VP

2014-09-09 Thread Amalia Warshenbrot
organization continue to grow and flourish. Shanah tovah, Yaffa Weisman, AJL president and Amalia Warshenbrot, AJL Vice President. http://www.JewishLibraries.org __ Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran are those of the individual author and are not necessarily endorsed by the Association of

Re: [ha-Safran] Hebrew magazines

2014-09-14 Thread Amalia Warshenbrot
Susan, Depends by what he means by Beginners.I have not checked recently,but I think that Yanshuf and Jerusalem Post B’Ivrit are still published. The students have to have a good vocabulary and knowledge of grammar before they can read any magazine. Amalia : Susan Kusel Sent: Sunday, Septemb

[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 no

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] Jewish Food Fiction

2014-10-13 Thread Amalia Warshenbrot
e door and increase circulation. You are right about Myers bookS. I was not going to suggest them till Lauren sent a curious note. Amalia Warshenbrot, former director of a library that serves synagogues and the JCC in Charlotte NC. Sent from my iPad > On Oct 13, 2014, at 10:58 AM, &quo

Re: [ha-Safran] I need to purchase book in Hebrew

2014-10-22 Thread Amalia Warshenbrot
Shalom. I need to order 4 copies IN HEBREW of Ruth Caldron's book. The English title is A BRIDE FOR ONE NIGHT. I believe that it is in paper back. Please email me any suggestions. Amalia Warshenbrot. Sent from my iPad __ Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran are those o

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 Oc

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 e

[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 tha

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 and are

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 wrote: > > The following publisher and bookseller have joined in the AJLsellers > promotion. They will make a charitable donation to the Asso

[ha-Safran] Fw: WBIL Conference 2015 Invitation

2015-01-14 Thread Amalia Warshenbrot
To: i...@jewishlibraries.org Dear, The County and University Library Bihac, Bosnia and Herzegovina in co-operation with The LIT (Limerick Institute of Technology, Ireland) is organizing one of the biggest conferences on Information & Media Literacy in 2015, here in Bihac, Bosnia and Herzegovin

Re: [ha-Safran] News from the Price Library of Judaica

2015-01-14 Thread Amalia Warshenbrot
Mazal tov ! Amalia From: Jefferson, Rebecca Sent: Wednesday, January 14, 2015 9:44 AM To: mailto:hasaf...@lists.acs.ohio-state.edu Subject: [ha-Safran] News from the Price Library of Judaica News from the Price Library of Judaica at the University of Florida SMATHERS LIBRARIES AT UF RECEI

[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 Associa

[ha-Safran] Hanukkah Howie vs. Santa Claus written by David Michael Slater published by Inkshares

2015-02-06 Thread Amalia Warshenbrot
David Michael Slater author of Hanukkah Howie vs. Santa Claus wrote to our general address: “A new holiday tradition deserves a new holiday classic read aloud”, I'm very excited about this book's potential and would really appreciate your support. My newest picture book, Hanukkah Howie vs. San

[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] Fw: We spoke today about teen memoir

2015-02-12 Thread Amalia Warshenbrot
I was asked to bring to your attention a book written by a teenager. It has been called "riveting", "heartwarming" and "enlightening". Little American Man, was written by seventeen-year-old Lior Lampert. When Lior was five, he and his family immigrated to Long Island from Israel. He arrived

[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 and are not

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