[ha-Safran]: 2007 Lehmann Workshop on the History of the Jewish Boook

[Arthur Kiron]

ANNOUNCEMENT
Please Post

THE MANFRED R. LEHMANN MEMORIAL MASTER WORKSHOP IN
THE HISTORY OF THE JEWISH BOOK

The Jewish Studies Program at the University of Pennsylvania, in
conjunction with the University of Pennsylvania Library and the
Center for Advanced Judaic Studies at the University of Pennsylvania,
are pleased to announce the seventh annual Manfred R. Lehmann
Memorial Master Workshop to be held on May 6-7 (Sunday-Monday), 2007,
at CAJS.

The subject of this year's Workshop will be Genizah Texts and the
Expansion of Jewish Literacy.  The workshop will be led by Professor
Stefan Reif of the University of Cambridge, one of the world's
leading authorities on the topic of the Cairo Genizah and its
importance for cultural history. The two-day program will provide an
overview of its subject, and of its significance in various areas,
including: biblical versions and commentaries; talmudic, halakhic and
midrashic texts; liturgical evolution and variety; personal letters
of mundane and intellectual significance; miscellaneous cultural
expression through writing.  The various topics covered in the
workshop will be illustrated by reading of Genizah texts, with
special attention to the problems of layout, decipherment, analysis
and historical evaluation.

The workshop is open to professors and independent scholars,
professional librarians in the field of Jewish and related studies,
and advanced graduate students in Jewish Studies.  Attendance at
previous workshops is not a prerequisite for admission.

Because much of the Workshop will be devoted to the reading of Hebrew
texts like colophons, it is necessary that all participants be able
to read non-vocalized Hebrew texts.

For faculty and professionals, tuition is $250.  In addition to
attendance and all materials for the workshop, the tuition includes
two or three nights in a hotel (double-occupancy) for the nights of
May 6 and 7 (with the option of May 5), and all meals and
refreshments (all kosher) during the course of the workshop.

Graduate students may apply for a full scholarship to the workshop.
N.B. To apply for the scholarship, a graduate student should write us
giving the details of his or her academic program and a brief
statement explaining how the workshop will further his or her
academic studies.  S/he should also ask a faculty advisor to write us
a letter of recommendation on the student's behalf.

Attendance is limited.  If you are interested in attending the
workshop, please notify us immediately.  Full payment must be
received by March 1, 2007.  Make checks payable to Trustees of the
University of Pennsylvania. Please address all correspondence to:

Lehmann Workshop
c/o Jewish Studies Program
711 Williams Hall
255 S. 36th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19104-6305
[EMAIL PROTECTED]
215-898-6654

The Manfred R. Lehmann Memorial Master Workshop in the History of the
Jewish Book has been made possible by a generous contribution from
the Manfred and Anne Lehmann Foundation along with grants from Mr.
Albert Friedberg, the Lucius N. Littauer Foundation, Andrew H. Cohn,
Esq. C'66, and the University of Pennsylvania Research Foundation.


Christine Walsh
Jewish Studies Program
711 Williams Hall
255 S. 36th Street
University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA 19104-6305
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[ha-Safran]: Encyclopedia Judaica

[egensler]

We just received the new edition of EJ and I noticed that there is no 
100 year calendar. Am I missing it? It was a very useful tool. I know 
there are online sites with this information, but it was important to 
have a print version.

Elana Gensler
West Hempstead Public Library
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[ha-Safran]: "midda of the week"

[Faya Cohen]

For a 3d grade in an orthodox school, a teacher is
interested in new ideas or books, handouts, etc. for a
"midda of the week" project.  She has been in touch
with Torah Umesorah.  Any ideas?  OK to reply or call
her directly (she does not have email) 917-225-9414.  Thanks.

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[ha-Safran]: NPR and Shlemiel Crooks

[Anna Olswanger]

Thanks to Phil Miller for posting the announcement about Daniel 
Pinkwater mentioning Shlemiel Crooks on NPR's Weekend Edition.

I didn't get to hear the children's book fairy myself as he boinked 
me on the head (because it was Shabbat), but hearing him afterwards 
at the archived site was a thrill.

And mazel tov to AJL and the Sydney Taylor Book Award committee for 
being there first. (Shlemiel Crooks was a Sydney Taylor Honor Book this year).

Chanukah sameach to all,

Anna Olswanger
-- 
Anna Olswanger, Literary Agent
Liza Dawson Associates
240 W. 35th Street, Ste. 500
New York, NY 10001
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[ha-Safran]: Congratulations to Anna Olswanger!

[Miller, Philip]

Congratulations to our member Anna Olswanger, whose book Shlemiel 
Crooks was singled out by children’s lit writer and critic Daniel 
Pinkwater on National Public Radio as one of the outstanding 
children’s books of 2006!

http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=6631429



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[ha-Safran]: CD-roms with art works or slides

[Susan Morrison]

Dear all,

Does anyone know where we could order CD-Roms with art works or slides.
In particular we would like to order CD-roms of Dali, Calder, Miro,
Kandinsky, Matisse, or perhaps other Jewish artists.

Thank you all for your help, and wishing everyone a Happy Hanukkah!

Yours sincerely,

Susan Morrison
Librarian
Carmel School
10 Borrett Road
Mid Levels
Hong Kong





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[ha-Safran]: Elazar Classification - update

[David Elazar]

Shalom Safranim

I will  periodically be updating/revising/adding/correcting classification
numbers in Elazar.

123.3  Evel Rabbati

To get to the revised schedule click on this link and go to "updates"
http://www.geocities.com/d_elazar/class.html


Comments, recommendations, and suggestions are welcome.

Hag Hanukah Sameach

David

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[ha-Safran]: Jimmy Carter's book

[Lori Amchin]

I was wondering whether synagogue libraries are planning to purchase 
Jimmy Carter's new book, Palestine Peace Not Apartheid.  I have read 
an email written by Alan Dershowitz which refutes and criticizes the 
book, and that leads me to not purchasing it.  On the other hand, 
there are congregants who might want to read it for themselves.  I 
would appreciate your opinions.  Thank you!
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[ha-Safran]: Query re NY Times and Israel

[yael and monty penkower]

Dear safranim, Can you recommend a study or studies on the position 
of the New York Times's editorials and news coverage regarding the 
State of Israel (from 1948 onwards)? Thank you. Yael Penkower


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[ha-Safran]: Jewish Book Council Website!

[Lisa Silverman]

Everyone will no doubt be pleased to know that the Jewish Book Council in
New York has finally managed to get a lovely website going and it will be of
help to all of us.  At www.jewishbookcouncil.org you can get Jewish Book
Month materials and find out all sorts of interesting info.  It just opened
today and they will be expanding the content within the next month or so.



Lisa Silverman
Library Director
Sinai Temple Blumenthal Library
10400 Wilshire Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90024
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[ha-Safran]: Masters of Yiddish Prose CD sale

[Salkluger]

hello friends- both cd's are read in yiddish by Michael Ben-Avraham. 
CD#1 has 6 stories by Peretz, Singer, Opatoshu, and Elberg.  CD#2 has 
9 stories by Tsvi Eisnman.  each cd is 12.00.  thx and happy Chanukkah. sal

Sal Kluger
Simcha Sales Inc
11 Imbrook Lane
Aberdeen NJ 07747

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[ha-Safran]: Max Weber on Zionism

[yael and monty penkower]

Dear safranim, Can anyone suggest writings by, as well as about, Max 
Weber re his views on Zionism?
Thanks, Yael Penkower


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RE [ha-Safran]: SSC Accreditation Deadline

[Susan Greening]

December 15 is the deadline for accreditation applicants.  You do not need
to have all of your information in to me then.  Just let me know that you
are planning to go for accreditation.  Our committee will begin to review
applications in January.

Susan Greening
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[ha-Safran]: Cataloging question - tractate �Mourning� (Semahot)

[David Elazar]

Use 123.3  Evel Rabbati(Evel Rabbati. This tractate is about laws and
customs pertaining to death and mourning, and is sometimes euphemistically
called Semakhot ("joy"). )   For more information do a Google search - "Evel
Rabbati"

David

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Head, Price Library of Judaica

[Carmen Smith]

The University of Florida George A. Smathers Libraries is seeking 
candidates for a vacant faculty position.  We would appreciate your 
help in circulating the attached vacancy announcement for the 
position of the Head of the Price Library of Judaica.   Thank you in 
advance for assisting us with our search to obtain the broadest and 
most diverse pool of candidates.

Attached is the Position Vacancy Announcement that we are requesting 
to be posted to your website.





Thank you again,


Carmen Danielle Smith

Human Resources Department

George A. Smathers Libraries

352-273-2595

   POSITION VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

POSITION:   Head of the Price Library of Judaica

REPORTS TO: Chair of Special and Area Studies Collections

SALARY: Minimum Salary:  $60,000
Actual salary will reflect selected professional's experience
and credentials.

REQUISITION #:

DEADLINE DATE:  January 31, 2007

Please note that this posting has specific instructions for the 
submission of application materials (see below: APPLICATION 
PROCESS).  Failure to submit all of the required documents as 
instructed, may result in your application not being considered.

JOB SUMMARY:
Responsible for the overall management and collection development of 
the Price Library of Judaica. Responsible for selection of library 
materials, reference service, research consultations, and 
bibliographic instruction in support of the Jewish Studies program. 
Promotes a public awareness of the Price Library of Judaica’s mission 
and resources and determines needs and priorities to enhance 
appropriate library support.  Collaborates with librarians and the 
academic faculty to establish collection management policies. 
Participates in defining public service, technical service, and 
collection management goals, objectives, strategies, performance 
criteria, and materials budgets. Assigns, trains, monitors, and 
evaluates staff assigned to the Price Library of Judaica. 
Participates in the Library’s publications, fund raising, and 
bibliographical control programs.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
•   As the bibliographer for Jewish Studies, maintains and 
integrates the following responsibilities:
•   Maintains contact with the faculty and students utilizing the 
Price Library of Judaica to ensure that the collections and services 
provided by the Library support needs. Informs this clientele of 
relevant library issues.
•   Develops collection management policy and approval plans for 
the Price Library of Judaica. Stays informed of relevant Jewish 
Studies resources available in other libraries and collections.
•   Reviews notification slips, trade and national 
bibliographies, advertisements, catalogues, and similar sources so as 
to initiate current and retrospective acquisition orders in all 
formats enhancing the Judaica collections in support of the academic 
program.  Selects appropriate materials received by gift; reviews 
approval plan profiles and receipts for Judaica, and advises the 
Acquisitions and Licensing Dept. on sources of supply.
•   Works with the Gifts and Exchange Librarian to solicit and 
review gift collections and to establish exchange programs for Jewish Studies.
•   Establishes cataloging and preservation priorities for 
Judaica materials. Makes storage, transfer, and deselection decisions 
for Judaica materials.
•   Participates in the reformatting and digitization programs to 
ensure conversion of important items in jeopardy.
•   Assists the Cataloging and Metadata Dept. in the copy 
cataloging of Hebraica and selection of materials for outsourcing of 
cataloging services.
•   Provides consultative services to the faculty and advanced 
graduate students in Jewish Studies, usually by referral from public 
service areas or by specific arrangement with the academic program 
area faculty.
•   Develops and maintains a professional relationship with other 
Judaica bibliographers, providing leadership at the national level in 
various organizations.
•   Participates in the Special and Area Studies Collections 
departmental strategic planning process.
•   Prepares collection assessment studies and defines resource needs.
•   Participates in the Library’s development program.
•   Participates in the Library’s exhibition program.
•   Participates in the Library’s research and publication program.
•   Serves on Library and departmental consultative bodies as appropriate.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required:

•   Thorough knowledge of one Jewish language and a working 
knowledge of one additional Jewish language
•   Strong familiarity with Jewish history and culture
•   An ALA accredited MLS degree (or foreign equivalency) or 
graduate degree in the bibliographic subject area
•   A minimum of six (6) years academic experience in managing 
and enhancing library collections supporting Jewish Studies or ot

[ha-Safran]: CFP: Jewish National Movement in the USSR

[Aviva Astrinsky]

International Conference
"The Jewish National Movement in the USSR:
  Awakening and Struggle, 1967-1989"
December 2007

The Leonid Nevzlin Research Center for Russian and East European 
Jewry at the Hebrew University, in cooperation with the International 
Center for Russian and East European Jewish Studies in Moscow, the 
Vilnius Center for the Study of the Culture and History of East 
European Jews, and the Kiev Center for the Research of the Culture 
and History of East European Jewry are organizing an international 
conference, "The Jewish National Movement in the USSR: Awakening and 
Struggle, 1967-1989." The conference will be held in Jerusalem and in 
Tel Aviv, 26-28 December 2007. It is being organized in conjunction 
with the exhibit at Beth Hatefutsoth, "The Jews of Struggle: The 
Jewish National Movement in the Soviet Union, 1967-1989."

The steering committee for the conference, chaired by Prof. Jonathan 
Frankel, invites presentations that contribute new perspectives to 
the study of the last decades of Soviet Jewry. Young researchers in 
the field are strongly encouraged to submit proposals. Submissions 
from all candidates must include a brief abstract (approximately 300 
words) for a 20-minute presentation and an updated CV. The steering 
committee is seeking analytical and not descriptive papers. All 
speakers chosen to participate will be required to submit written 
papers to the organizers in advance of the conference. The languages 
of presentation are English and Russian. The organizers will provide 
accommodations for the participants during the conference and hope to 
offset part of the transportation costs.
We particularly encourage proposals in these areas:
*   Soviet-Jewish identity, especially after 1967
*   Soviet Jews in comparison to other Soviet nationalities
*   Soviet attitudes toward Jewish people in the context of its 
nationalities and/or anti-religious policies
*   Soviet policy toward the Jewish national revival and its 
place in international relations
*   Centers versus peripheries in the Soviet-Jewish national revival
*   Mobilization for Soviet Jewry throughout the Jewish world
*   Social, cultural and demographic contours of the national revival
*   Analysis of the refusenik community before and after their emigration

All application materials must be received by April 15, 
2007.  Candidates will be informed of the selection committee's 
decision in June 2007. Please send materials to:

The Nevzlin Research Center
Rabin Building
The Hebrew University
Mt. Scopus
Jerusalem91905
Israel

For further information:
Tel: + 972-2-5881959Fax: +972-2-5881950  e-mail: 
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[ha-Safran]: In search of selected Bible Commentaries

[Carol Schaengold]

Our synagogue library is in need of several missing volumes from the 
following bible commentaries. If you have any extra copies of these, 
please let me know. We would be happy to pay for shipping.


1.   The Pentateuch and Rashi’s commentary by Abraham 
Ben Isaiah and Benjamin Sharfman – we are missing volume 1 (Genesis)
2.   Pentateuch with Targum Onkelos, Haphtoroth and 
Rashi’s Commentary. Translated by M. Rosenbaum and A. M. Silberman - 
- we are missing Genesis and Leviticus.
3.   Bereishis. Genesis. A new translation with a 
commentary anthologized from Talmudic, Midrashic and Rabbinic 
sources. Rabbi Meir Zlotowitz. – we are missing volume 2.
4.   Midrash Rabbah by Rabbi Dr. H. Freedman and 
Maurice Simon. Missing Vol. 1 (Genesis part 1) and Vol. 4 (Leviticus).


Thank you in advance for your assistance.


Carol Schaengold
Librarian
Temple Sinai Library
3100 Military Rd. NW
Washington, DC 20015
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Philosophic Mysticism
Studies in Rational Religion





By: David R. Blumenthal


"Can a philosopher be a mystic?" Classical scholarship on medieval 
Jewish thought answered this question, with few exceptions, in the 
negative. This book, a collection of essays written over a forty-year 
period by David R. Blumenthal, offers a forceful positive answer - 
that philosophy was the penultimate step to post-philosophic, 
post-intellectual, post-cognitive religious experience and, 
conversely, that philosophic mystical experience was quintessentially 
philosophic in its preliminary stages and in its tone and quality. 
Calling on linguistic and cultural evidence, Blumenthal argues that 
even Maimonides, the towering figure of medieval Jewish philosophy, 
was a philosophic mystic.
The argument presented in this book, especially its application to 
Maimonides, should change the way scholars think about both medieval 
philosophy and mysticism.


David R. Blumenthal is the Jay and Leslie Cohen Professor of Judaic 
Studies at Emory University in Atlanta, GA, USA. Blumenthal wrote his 
thesis with the late Georges Vajda of the Sorbonne, and then began 
his career by publishing the first theological works in English from 
post-Maimonidean Yemen. He broadened this work in a series of essays, 
in which he developed and applied the concept of philosophic 
mysticism to Maimonides. This book culminates that work.

276 pp. English. Hardcover. 2006.

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