RE: [ha-Safran]: Israeli Novelists/Jewish Authors
Another important book is Adjusting Sights by Haim Sabato (Toby Press). A bestseller in Israel, this book describes the experience of a young soldier in the Yom Kippur War. It has also been made into a movie. Best, Stuart Schnee 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]: Flowers in the Bible
A book entitled Nature Man in the Bible by Yehuda Feliks (Soncino Press, 1981) describes plants and animals in related to Biblical verses. While it does not list all flowers in Tanach, there is an index where plants are mentioned. Hope this helps you. Basya Karp, Librarian Shulamith School For Girls 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
[ha-Safran]: Curious about Judaism
A late reply for the person whose friend was curious about Judaism. At last year's convention a speaker from the Jewish Outreach Institute, headed by Rabbi Kerry Olitzky, presented on the topic of resources for librarians; he was part of a panel addressing serving diversity in the Jewish community. In fact, our having asked him to speak spurred him to create the bibliography now on the web site. Here's the url. http://www.joi.org/library/biblio/complete.shtmhttp://www.joi.org/library/biblio/complete.shtm . I hope this helps. Liza Stabler Elizabeth F. Stabler, Librarian Congregation Emanu-El 1 East 65th Street New York, NY 10021 212 744-1400 Fax: 212 570 0826 [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: http://www.mail-archive.com/hasafran%40lists.acs.ohio-state.edu/maillist.html AJL HomePage http://www.JewishLibraries.org
[ha-Safran]: French version of document
Safranim- I have a teacher here who is looking for the original French version of the Assembly of Jewish notables - answers to Napoleon. We have two editions of the Enlgish translation and he would like to see the original French. If anyone has a copy and would be willing to xerox and fax (or mail) to me, please let me know. Thank you in advance for your help. Beverly Geller 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]: Bible atlas
I found the following available from a Jewish perspective: The new Israel atlas, Bible to present day; by Zev Vilnay (1968) and Martin Gilbert has put out a number of historical atlases of Jewish/Israel history. Some include biblical times. Dina Tanners 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
[ha-Safran]: Dynamic Orthodox speakers
Here is another suggestion that I just received from a modern Orthodox cousin: Dina Tanners Here is another suggestion that we found really exciting. We sponsored Rabbi/Dr. Sidney (Shnayer) Leiman as a scholar in residence at our shul a few years ago, andhe was fabulous. He is a real scholar and has wonderful topics to talk about and stories to tell. I just looked up his office phone number on the Web and it is 718-951-5542. Pass it on. 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
[ha-Safran]: Author Levi Meier available
I am pleased to inform you that author Rabbi Levi Meier will be available on a limited basis to speak for synagogues and other organizations in Southern California starting in late May as his new book Second Chances: Transforming Bitterness to Hope and the Story of Ruth (Urim Publications) is released. Rabbi Levi Meiers new book SECOND CHANCES: Transforming Bitterness to Hope and the Story of Ruth will be appearing in May 2005. Informative and inspiring, Second Chances takes a new look at the Book of Ruth, bringing the reader a message of hope and encouragement. The publication of Second Chances this spring by Urim Publications will allow readers to find personal relevance in the ancient text of The Book of Ruth just in time for the Shavuot Holiday when this text is traditionally read in synagogues everywhere! Rabbi Meier is a dynamic and highly regarded speaker and is available for a limited series of speaking engagements and book signings in the Southern California area as Second Chances is launched. He will be available to speak from mid-May onwards. Since Shavuot falls on June 13 and 14, this is a wonderful time to host Rabbi Meier as he discusses the relevance of the Book of Ruth for today in our lives. Information on the book Second Chances is attached here as well as a biography of Rabbi Meier. To host Rabbi Meier at your synagogue please contact me via email at mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED][EMAIL PROTECTED] or on 973-796-2753. I will be pleased to discuss scheduling an event at your synagogue or with your organization with Rabbi Meier. I look forward to hearing from you! Stuart Schnee US Tel. 973-796-2753 Israel Tel. +972-54-790-9120 SECOND CHANCES: Transforming Bitterness to Hope and the Story of Ruth By Levi Meier (Urim Publications, $19.95, June 2005) About the Book: Second Chances explores strategies that serve as models for a more positive and optimistic life, transforming tragic circumstances into a force for healing. Naomi, one of the heroines of the Book of Ruth, feels completely embittered after her husband and her two sons die in a foreign land. Yet she rediscovers hope and shows us how we, too, can find the will, the strength and the courage to continue in the face of seemingly insurmountable problems and losses. Second Chances demonstrates how the biblical story of Ruth can become a wellspring of wisdom and inspire us to act when we are given a second chance to mend old hurts, correct old wrongs or change old patterns. Drawing upon years as a clinical therapist and spiritual chaplain, Rabbi Levi Meier paints a fresh approach to the Bible and draws relevancy and sage advice from an ancient text. About the Author: Rabbi Levi Meier, Ph.D., is Jewish Chaplain of Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles. He is a licensed clinical psychologist, family therapist and widely acclaimed teacher of the Bible. He has authored books on psychology and spirituality, including his award-winning work, Ancient Secrets, nominated as a finalist in the Spiritual category of the National Books for a Better Life award. Advance Praise for Second Chances: Dr. Meiers wise and compassionate rendering of this ancient biblical tale provides us with a profound lesson in optimism - Estelle Frankel, Author of Sacred Therapy The people of the Bible come off the page and we get to see ourselves in them. Deep guidance arises for us in this way. - Rabbi Dr. Zalman Schachter-Shalomi, Author of Hello God Its Me People of good will, whatever their religious backgrounds, will appreciate and be fortified by this book. - Rabbi Norman Lamm, Chancellor of Yeshiva University From the Book: Therein lies the secret of how Naomi, Ruth and others in this story deal with all that confronts them on a personal and communal level. Theirs is a living God, Who is with them in the good times and the bad. By living their lives in an intimate, ongoing relationship and dialogue with Him, they find strength and sustenance to continue along their journey. That is the secret to their survival and it can be ours as well. - Pg. 35 A second chance and opportunity can be used to achieve anything, even something that is seemingly fixed, closed and impossible. - Pg. 99 As we have examined the lives of Boaz and Ruth and their families, perhaps we have come to see that their experiences are representative of all human pain and suffering. Their lives epitomize the human condition. It is vital that the Messiah, who is to usher in an era of redemption, emanate from such universal human circumstances. - Pg. 114 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 @
Re: [ha-Safran: Flowers in the Bible
Perhaps this would help: Plants of the Bible / by Harold N. Moldenke and Alma L. Moldenke. Author/Contributor: Moldenke, Harold N. (Harold Norman), 1909- Publisher/Date: London : Kegan Paul, 2002. Series (Searchable only by keyword): Kegan Paul library of religion and mysticism Description: xix, 328 p., [36] p. of plates : ill. ; 27 cm. Subjects: Plants in the Bible. Notes: Facsim. of ed. published: Waltham, Mass.: Chronica Botanica Company, 1952. Includes bibliographical references and index. Other Authors/Contributors: Moldenke, Alma L. (Alma Lance), 1908- ISBN: 0710307659 Shmuel Ben-Gad, Gelman Library, George Washington University. 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]: Flowers in the Bible
If you look up Plants in the Encyclopedia Judaica, I believe there is a complete list, with citations. Andrea 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
[ha-Safran]: Remembering Jerusalem in Jewish communities
PLEASE EXCUSE CROSS POSTING I've been lurking on this group for a while and have found the discussions extremely informative. My name is Avital Ordan and I'm a librarian at the Harman Science Library, Hebrew University and at the Western Wall Heritage Foundation (which runs the Western Wall Tunnels). The foundation is in the process of creating an interactive educational program centered on the ways the Jews worldwide remember and incorporate Jerusalem in their lives, buildings and rituals both currently and in the past. We've been able to locate very little material regarding customs, activities involving Jerusalem and objects or pictures depicting Jerusalem for several Jewish communities, mainly New World communities: USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand and South American countries. Are you aware of such customs, activities or objects? Do you know anyone else who may know? We would be happy to get any lead you may have. Thank you Avital Ordan Librarian Western Wall Heritage Foundation www.thekotel.org [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: http://www.mail-archive.com/hasafran%40lists.acs.ohio-state.edu/maillist.html AJL HomePage http://www.JewishLibraries.org
