[ha-Safran]: Historical novels for high school students
Two excellent works on the Second Temple Period: As a Driven Leaf by Milton Steinberg And Rachel Was His Wife by Marsi Tabak Deena Schwimmer Associate Archivist American Jewish Historical Society 15 W. 16th St. New York, NY 10011 (212) 294-6160 etx. 6105 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]: Today I am a fountain pen
Can anyone supply the complete version of the bar mitzvah joke with the punchline, Today I am a fountain pen? A source for the joke would also be helpful. Thank you! Susan Berson Librarian Congregation Emanuel Denver, Colorado 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]: Chanukkah news
--- Message requiring your approval -- From: Jerusalem Books [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [ha-Safran]: Chanukkah news Dear Friends, While politics may bring changes the seasons and the holidays remain. As we celebrate Hannuka we usually mention more of the fun and popular material. Discover the ?xml:namespace prefix = st1 ns = urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags /Land of Israel a guided tour in Israel with Talmud and Midrash, by Yossi Maimon, cat.no.57859 $18.50 or Kroyankers new book on Jaffa Street in Jerusalem (Yerushalayim Rehov Yafo/ bibliografia shel rehov sipurah she ir) cat.no. 56950 $32.00, are wonderful and are appropriate for schools, synagogues and as gifts. Since we especially like to mention the lesser known authors, artists and genres as well as the academic, institutional and mainstream published material that we normally handle, please, lets name a few. For example, in children and youth Hebrew literature, Chaim Walder has written and edited Yeladim Misaprim al Atzmam, (Kids Speak) and the author who lets kids speak about values and pressures in a way that appeals and connects to them. The author, who has become something of a haredi celebrity, has said that he has a new edition of his work which will get wide distribution by major Israeli (secular) bookstores. This edition is without orthodox children illustrated on the cover and is in keeping with the universal appeal of the authors approach. There are at least 4 in this series and a number of others for the same audience youth and their parents. Please contact Wendy for details. Another genre which merits note is the haredi graphic novels for youth. I have an interesting title - Terror Hovek Olam, hardcover illustrated color 66 page book, whose plot deals with terrorists, anti-Semitism and faith in god. Cat.no. 57171 $24.50 No less of interest is the historical graphic novel, Shmuel ha-Nagid, which tells tales of Samuel of Cordoba an 11th century leader of Spain, a political leader and advisor to Spanish Kings (of Grenada), as well as hebrew poet. The 52 page is by Arie Mahr and self published by Mahrwood Press. Cat.no. 57172 $26.50 There are other examples of this medium which combines the text with the visual and is important as a tool for teaching history as well as a widow into the thinking and philosophy of the often closed ultra orthodox world. Another very nice book is called Dvir comics for children and adults, written and illustrated by Effi Unger zl. The author published in the paper HaZofeh Le-Yiladim, and was later tragically killed by terrorists along with her husband. $14.00 My question is, are there libraries that want to collect this material? Having mentioned the lesser known youth material we cannot forget the lovely childrens book, Ha-Akhbar Shel Tamar ve-Gaya, by A.B. Yehoshua, definite, must have!!! Cat. No. 55682 $15.50 Lets not forget new CD albums by Eti Ankri, (double album collection) and David Broza. I would also like to mention an artist by the name of Ofer Golani. His first CD Da'at - meaning knowledge - has a definition of knowledge on the cover and uses the hebrew alphabet and tarot's major arcana - both systems based on 22 archetypes, as keys . This album includes a translation of Paul Simon's 50 ways to leave your Lover has become 70 ways to leave the military - A song that prompted the ban of this album from Israeli Defence forces Radio and its subsequent denial of anything done by this artist. Ofer regards Bob Dylan, Paul Simon and Leonard Cohen as 20th century Jewish prophets and in this Album (2000) was beginning his campaign for a weapons free Jerusalem. Another album is called Ruah, Wind, Spirit, and includes Jewish and Arab Israeli musicians playing and singing together for peace. I liked the rendition of the prophecy, Lo yisah goy el goy herev, in Hebrew and Arabic. $11.00. And the 3rd is called Alternative, and is jazz and alternative, folk rock in English. And this was found on the internet about it: from JERUSALEM - personal choice to turn guns to guitars. recorded in Holland with a jazz combo and banned in Israel for its anti-militaristic message it is an underground icon for those who consciously choose the ALTERNATIVE of artist to that of the soldier. Sells for about $8.00. One of the issues that we at Jerusalem Books handle every month is the phenomenon of Hebrew / Israeli books which are translations from other languages. Most libraries exclude such material preferring to collect the work in the original. Seems simple. However, any rule has its exceptions. The recent publication of Harav, Melekh ha-Moshiah, The Rebbe, The Messiah and the Scandal of Orthodox Indifference, by David Berger is such an example. The book which contains much
Invitation
To all members of Hasafran, their friends and family: Bernard Museum of Judaica Stettenheim Library at Temple Emanu-El of the City of New York Present the first in the 2006 Lecture Series: The Arts and [Jewish] Identity [War and Jewish Identity] January 23, 2006: 6:30pm Bryan Mark Rigg: The Rebbe and the Third Reich Raised as a Protestant in the Texas Bible Belt, Dr. Rigg was surprised to learn of his own Jewish ancestry while researching! his family tree in Germany. A decade of research while a student at Yale and Cambridge universities resulted in his first book, Hitler's Jewish Soldiers: The Untold Story of Nazi Racial Laws and Men of Jewish Descent in the German Military. Rescued From The Reich: How One of Hitler's Soldiers Saved the Lubavitcher Rebbe uncovers the true story of the rescue and of the secret collaboration between American officials and German military intelligence that made it possible. Bryan Mark Rigg teaches history at American Military University and Southern Methodist University. He currently is working on a new book, Stories of Hitler's Jewish Soldiers. Dr. Rigg's work has been featured in the New York Times and on programs including NBC Dateline and Fox News. Dr. Rigg has served as a volunteer in the Israeli Army and as an officer in the U.S. Marine Corps. He currently lives in Dallas, Texas. Enter at Temple Emanu-El Community House 1 East 65th Street (between Fifth and Madison Avenues) New York, NY 10021 RSVP: (212) 744-1400 x362 Admission is Free 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]: Yasher koach to Heidi Estrin
I'd like to wish Heidi a heartfelt yasher koach on her podcast. I just listened to it and found it wonderful! Heidi has an engaging, enthusiastic manner that comes through splendidly on the Internet. Heidi is doing an important service by publicizing our superb Jewish children's literature. May she go from strength to strength. Happy Hanukkah to all, 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: http://www.mail-archive.com/hasafran%40lists.acs.ohio-state.edu/maillist.html AJL HomePage http://www.JewishLibraries.org
[ha-Safran]: Thanks to Linda Silver
Dear colleagues, I'd like to acknowledge the fact that Linda Silver will no longer be children's book review editor of Jewish Book World. As one of the Linda's reviewers (and admirers), I'd like to commend her on the wonderful job she did. Well, I'm thanking you now, Linda, for your patience, your knowledge, and your professionalism. We're lucky that you're continuing your work for us in the AJL Newsletter and the Valuesfinder. May you go from strength to strength. Happy holidays to all, 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: http://www.mail-archive.com/hasafran%40lists.acs.ohio-state.edu/maillist.html AJL HomePage http://www.JewishLibraries.org
[ha-Safran]: Yom Kippur fast
Does anyone remember the title of a children's book about fasting on Yom Kippur? Paula Sandfelder 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]: New Photos from Israel and the World
SPECIAL CD ROM SALE!!! 7 new CD's from Israel and The world to view click http://www.israelimage.net/htms/cd-rombpricenov2005.htmhere. Any CD-ROM by $10.00 each one. Best Regards Jack Hazut http://www.israelimage.netwww.israelimage.net 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]: World Jewish Directory
It has been brought to my attention that I sent out the wrong link for the site that has the directory for sale. Sorry. Here is the correct site. http://home.interlog.com/~jesl/http://home.interlog.com/~jesl/ Joann Lesser Librarian Adas Israel Congregation 2850 Quebec treet, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20008 202-362-4433 ext 116 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]: Sad News
I am very sorry to tell you that Bertha Loeb, the mother of our dear friend and colleague, Jean Loeb Lettofky, has died. Mrs. Loeb's funeral was today and the burial will be tomorrow - Friday, Dec. 30 - in Paramus, NJ. Linda Silver, Pres. AJL-Greater Cleveland Chapter 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]: Zion chronicles - review question
Dear Hasafran friends, Does anyone know anything about the Zion Chronicles series by the Bodie Thorne? Is it appropriate for a small synagogue library or for a JCC library? Please respond to my e-mail, as most of my hasfran digest e-mails have been corrupted lately and I've not been able to receive them. (sorry Yossi) Susan Pankowsky West End Synagogue Library Nashville, TN mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED][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
