RE: [ha-Safran]: Books for teenagers about bereavement
I am reviewing now, for the AJL Newsletter, the perfect book for your needs. It is Saying Goodbye a Handbook for Teens Dealing with Loss and Mourning, by Neal C. Goldberg, Ph.D. and Miriam Liebermann, C.S.W. Published by Targum/Feldheim, 2004, ISBN 1-56871-329-0 Kol Tuv -- Nira Wolfe Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran are those of the individual author and are not necessarily endorsed by the AJL === Submissions for Ha-Safran, send to: Hasafran @ lists.acs.ohio-state.edu SUBscribing, SIGNOFF commands send to: Listproc @ lists.acs.ohio-state.edu Questions, problems, complaints, compliments;-) send to: galron.1 @ osu.edu Ha-Safran Archives: Current: http://www.mail-archive.com/hasafran%40lists.acs.ohio-state.edu/maillist.html History: http://www.mail-archive.com/hasafran%40lists.acs.ohio-state.edu/history.html AJL HomePage http://www.JewishLibraries.org
RE: [ha-Safran]: Good challenge - Finnish Jewish composer
It would have been remarkable for a Jew to live in Finland in the 17-18th century as Finland at that time was a province of Sweden, and Jews were precluded from living there. Jews only established a presence there in the mid-19th century, and even then had to petition the Tsarist government for permission. I'd love to be wrong, and if anyone knows better, please correct me! Phil Miller Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran are those of the individual author and are not necessarily endorsed by the AJL === Submissions for Ha-Safran, send to: Hasafran @ lists.acs.ohio-state.edu SUBscribing, SIGNOFF commands send to: Listproc @ lists.acs.ohio-state.edu Questions, problems, complaints, compliments;-) send to: galron.1 @ osu.edu Ha-Safran Archives: Current: http://www.mail-archive.com/hasafran%40lists.acs.ohio-state.edu/maillist.html History: http://www.mail-archive.com/hasafran%40lists.acs.ohio-state.edu/history.html AJL HomePage http://www.JewishLibraries.org
Re: [ha-Safran]: Good challenge - Finnish Jewish composer
--- Message requiring your approval -- From: Barbara Folb [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [ha-Safran]: Good challenge - Finnish Jewish composer Maybe the name you want is Moses Pergament, but the time frame is off. The Grove Dictionary gives his dates as (b Helsinki, 21 Sept 1893; d Gustavsberg, nr Stockholm, 5 March 1977). Grove says: ...some of his most important works treat Jewish themes and are partly influenced by Hebrew cantillation. Den judiska sången (1944) is a central work, and the orchestral Rapsodia ebraica, written in protest at the massacres under the Nazis and parodying Deutschland über alles, is another Jewish-inspired piece. Barbara Folb Barbara Folb Public Health Librarian Health Sciences Library System, University of Pittsburgh [EMAIL PROTECTED] v. 412-246-5501 f. 412-246-5490 Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran are those of the individual author and are not necessarily endorsed by the AJL === Submissions for Ha-Safran, send to: Hasafran @ lists.acs.ohio-state.edu SUBscribing, SIGNOFF commands send to: Listproc @ lists.acs.ohio-state.edu Questions, problems, complaints, compliments;-) send to: galron.1 @ osu.edu Ha-Safran Archives: Current: http://www.mail-archive.com/hasafran%40lists.acs.ohio-state.edu/maillist.html History: http://www.mail-archive.com/hasafran%40lists.acs.ohio-state.edu/history.html AJL HomePage http://www.JewishLibraries.org
[ha-Safran]: Good challenge - Finnish composer
Hello all, Wow, I never expected to have so many answers waiting for me this morning - but of course nothing less than the best from this list serv! I think we may have hit on the answer - as we all know, a reference question doesn't always have the right lead info. But it looks like Harriet Lacksten in Sweden has gotten as close as possible to who we are looking for: There was a Finnish-Swedish jewish composer called Moses Pergament, but he lived 1893-1977. He composed music with Jewish themes as well as some liturgical music. (and I got a quick lesson in Finnish Jewish history, lol). Thank you very much to everyone who took the time and contributed! all the best, Talya Pardo Librarian Solomon Schechter Academy 514-485-0866 http://atarnet.bjeckesher.org/ca/ssa Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran are those of the individual author and are not necessarily endorsed by the AJL === Submissions for Ha-Safran, send to: Hasafran @ lists.acs.ohio-state.edu SUBscribing, SIGNOFF commands send to: Listproc @ lists.acs.ohio-state.edu Questions, problems, complaints, compliments;-) send to: galron.1 @ osu.edu Ha-Safran Archives: Current: http://www.mail-archive.com/hasafran%40lists.acs.ohio-state.edu/maillist.html History: http://www.mail-archive.com/hasafran%40lists.acs.ohio-state.edu/history.html AJL HomePage http://www.JewishLibraries.org
[ha-Safran]: Defining What is Jewish
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. Eliezer M. Wise Library Director Tuttleman Library of Gratz College [EMAIL PROTECTED] Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran are those of the individual author and are not necessarily endorsed by the AJL === Submissions for Ha-Safran, send to: Hasafran @ lists.acs.ohio-state.edu SUBscribing, SIGNOFF commands send to: Listproc @ lists.acs.ohio-state.edu Questions, problems, complaints, compliments;-) send to: galron.1 @ osu.edu Ha-Safran Archives: Current: http://www.mail-archive.com/hasafran%40lists.acs.ohio-state.edu/maillist.html History: http://www.mail-archive.com/hasafran%40lists.acs.ohio-state.edu/history.html AJL HomePage http://www.JewishLibraries.org
Re: [ha-Safran]: James' Howe's book
Rose's question is important, and I think it might be a possible discussion point for a future Convention panel. My own sense is that there are 2 pieces: 1, Whether non-Jewish books are appropriate in Jewish settings, particularly small synagogue libraries 2. Whether there is a library that specifically collects books showing external views of Jews and our lives, rituals, etc. 1. Because of the small amount of money available to many synagogue libraries from year to year, it is most important to acquire the best books from inside the Jewish world. The more money (and in some cases space) is available, the wider the library can range in acquisitions. If the books are good and/or important, they need to be in the libraries. 2. I don't know of anyplace that specifically has those books. I assume places like the larger Bureaus and the JECC in Cleveland would acquire them, but don't encourage their patrons to use them. Finally, with regard to Kaddish for Grandpa, the issue of encouraging interfaith families to discuss the issues seems an important one. Regrettably, the book adds to the confusion, especially as it is geared toward younger kids. To the extent that it raises all of the concerns, and makes us as professionals aware of them, it has done a great job. Fred Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran are those of the individual author and are not necessarily endorsed by the AJL === Submissions for Ha-Safran, send to: Hasafran @ lists.acs.ohio-state.edu SUBscribing, SIGNOFF commands send to: Listproc @ lists.acs.ohio-state.edu Questions, problems, complaints, compliments;-) send to: galron.1 @ osu.edu Ha-Safran Archives: Current: http://www.mail-archive.com/hasafran%40lists.acs.ohio-state.edu/maillist.html History: http://www.mail-archive.com/hasafran%40lists.acs.ohio-state.edu/history.html AJL HomePage http://www.JewishLibraries.org
Re; [ha-Safran]: Sandy Eisenberg Sasso
Our JCC is planning to bring Sandy Eisenberg Sasso to Dallas and has asked us to do some joint programming. If you have had her visit your community and would like to share your program with me I would appreciate it. Thanks, Joan Joan Gremont Jewish Federation of Greater Dallas mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED][EMAIL PROTECTED] 214 750-6461 I have always imagined that paradise will be a kind of library Jorge Luis Borges Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran are those of the individual author and are not necessarily endorsed by the AJL === Submissions for Ha-Safran, send to: Hasafran @ lists.acs.ohio-state.edu SUBscribing, SIGNOFF commands send to: Listproc @ lists.acs.ohio-state.edu Questions, problems, complaints, compliments;-) send to: galron.1 @ osu.edu Ha-Safran Archives: Current: http://www.mail-archive.com/hasafran%40lists.acs.ohio-state.edu/maillist.html History: http://www.mail-archive.com/hasafran%40lists.acs.ohio-state.edu/history.html AJL HomePage http://www.JewishLibraries.org
[ha-Safran]: Moss Haggadah
I am trying to find a used copy, but in good condition, of the Moss Haggadah. Any suggestions? Dorothy Krimsky Librarian, Jay Orlin Library Solomon Schechter Day School 125 Wells Avenue Newton, MA 02459 Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran are those of the individual author and are not necessarily endorsed by the AJL === Submissions for Ha-Safran, send to: Hasafran @ lists.acs.ohio-state.edu SUBscribing, SIGNOFF commands send to: Listproc @ lists.acs.ohio-state.edu Questions, problems, complaints, compliments;-) send to: galron.1 @ osu.edu Ha-Safran Archives: Current: http://www.mail-archive.com/hasafran%40lists.acs.ohio-state.edu/maillist.html History: http://www.mail-archive.com/hasafran%40lists.acs.ohio-state.edu/history.html AJL HomePage http://www.JewishLibraries.org
[ha-Safran]: Book: Bobbie Rosenfeld
Dear friends and colleagues, It gives me great pleasure to announce that my book, Bobbie Rosenfeld: The Olympian Who Could Do Everything (Toronto: Second Story Press, 2004) has been included in the annual list (2005) of Recommended Feminist Books for Youth, the ALA Amelia Bloomer Project. Regards, Anne Dublin, Librarian Holy Blossom Temple Toronto Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran are those of the individual author and are not necessarily endorsed by the AJL === Submissions for Ha-Safran, send to: Hasafran @ lists.acs.ohio-state.edu SUBscribing, SIGNOFF commands send to: Listproc @ lists.acs.ohio-state.edu Questions, problems, complaints, compliments;-) send to: galron.1 @ osu.edu Ha-Safran Archives: Current: http://www.mail-archive.com/hasafran%40lists.acs.ohio-state.edu/maillist.html History: http://www.mail-archive.com/hasafran%40lists.acs.ohio-state.edu/history.html AJL HomePage http://www.JewishLibraries.org
Re: [ha-Safran]: Defining What is Jewish
--- Eli Wise [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Am I to understand there is no basic definition in AJL for what is appropriately Jewish? I checked the Mission Goals section of the AJL website. Under Mission : The Association fosters access to information, learning, teaching and research relating to Jews, Judaism, the Jewish experience and Israel. [Jews, Judaism and the Jewish experience are undefined] Under Goals : 4. Facilitate and encourage establishment of Judaica library collections. [Judaica library collection is undefined] So, I think the answer is No, Eli, there is no basic definition in AJL of what is appropriately Jewish. Hypothetically, Eli, what definition would you recommend for us to adopt? Steven M. Bergson, Librarian Jewish Public Library of Toronto Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran are those of the individual author and are not necessarily endorsed by the AJL === Submissions for Ha-Safran, send to: Hasafran @ lists.acs.ohio-state.edu SUBscribing, SIGNOFF commands send to: Listproc @ lists.acs.ohio-state.edu Questions, problems, complaints, compliments;-) send to: galron.1 @ osu.edu Ha-Safran Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/hasafran%40lists.acs.ohio-state.edu/maillist.html AJL HomePage http://www.JewishLibraries.org
Re: [ha-Safran]: what is Jewish?
--- S B [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: --- Eli Wise [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Am I to understand there is no basic definition in AJL for what is appropriately Jewish? There can't be a basic definition for what is Jewish because there is no one authority recognized by all Jews as having the power to define Judaism. Kaplan said that Judaism is a civilization. Some say it's a religion. I remember someone describing himself as a stomach Jew (he was born Jewish and liked corned beef). Where does Workman's Circle fit in all this? Or secular Israeli Jews? In other words, coming up with a basic definition would be difficult. Another question to ask is do we need a basic definition? Rose Myers Fairfield, CT Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran are those of the individual author and are not necessarily endorsed by the AJL === Submissions for Ha-Safran, send to: Hasafran @ lists.acs.ohio-state.edu SUBscribing, SIGNOFF commands send to: Listproc @ lists.acs.ohio-state.edu Questions, problems, complaints, compliments;-) send to: galron.1 @ osu.edu Ha-Safran Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/hasafran%40lists.acs.ohio-state.edu/maillist.html AJL HomePage http://www.JewishLibraries.org
RE: [ha-Safran]: Defining what is Jewish
Hevre, The title Kaddish for Grandpa in the Name of Jesus Amen is most unfortunate - I can't understand how an editor allowed it - but the book in no way encourages intermarriage. On the contrary, it supports conversion. The father in the book converted to Judaism. He is Jewish. He is a partner in a Jewish marriage, not an intermarriage. I assume that if the author and editor had titled the book Two Services for Grandpa, it would be easier to buy. Marga * Marga Hirsch 175 Upland Terrace Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004 610.668.9485 Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran are those of the individual author and are not necessarily endorsed by the AJL === Submissions for Ha-Safran, send to: Hasafran @ lists.acs.ohio-state.edu SUBscribing, SIGNOFF commands send to: Listproc @ lists.acs.ohio-state.edu Questions, problems, complaints, compliments;-) send to: galron.1 @ osu.edu Ha-Safran Archives: http://www.mail-archive.com/hasafran%40lists.acs.ohio-state.edu/maillist.html AJL HomePage http://www.JewishLibraries.org
