" I agree that we are not to judge what is appropriately "Jewish" in general." Am I to understand there is no basic definition in AJL for what is appropriately Jewish. If this is the case what is purpose of the organization and the book recommendations it makes? People look to a professional organization for standards of what to purchase. It is true that each institution collects according to its individual guidelines, but are we to say that AJL has no guidelines? Is the purpose of the AJL to be a clearinghouse for anything and everything without regard to cultural and religious ramifications? AJL serves a wide spectrum of Jewish institutions and philosophies, are we now facing the same battle as the outside world for the heart and soul of Jewish literature? It is very disturbing that a professional librarian who may look to AJL for advice and suggestions has to practice, let the buyer beware. Many of the comments to my post clearly show that AJL is not an even playing field. Sensitivity for philosophy and outlook should exist on both the right and left side of the aisle.
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