RE: [ha-Safran]: Prayerbook history and commentary
How about My People's Prayerbook (Minhag Ami), edited by Lawrence Hoffman and published by Jewish Lights? Bivrachah Vanessa Freedman Hebrew Jewish Studies Librarian UCL Library Services University College London Gower Street London WC1E 6BT Tel: +44 (0) 20 7679 2598 (Internal ext. 32598) Fax: +44 (0) 20 7679 7373 E-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] **Please do not print this e-mail unless it is absolutely essential to do so** Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran are those of the individual author and are not necessarily endorsed by the Association of Jewish Libraries (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]: Prayerbook history and commentary
Dear Colleagues-- Thank you very much for your kind and helpful replies to my inquiry for suggestions on reading for my patron on the history and content of the classical Jewish prayers. For the convenience of all, here is a complete list of those titles suggested so far. Dan Rettberg Rare Book and Manuscript Bibliographer Klau Library Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion Cincinnati, Ohio [EMAIL PROTECTED] Arzt, Max. Justice and mercy: commentary on the liturgy of the New Year and the Day of Atonement. New York: Holt, Rinehart and Winston, 1963. Donin, Hayim Halevy. To pray as a Jew: a guide to the prayer book and the synagogue service. New York: Basic Books, c1980. Elbogen, Ismar, 1874-1943; translated by Raymond P. Scheindlin. Jewish liturgy: a comprehensive history. Philadelphia: Jewish Publication Society; New York: Jewish Theological Seminary of America, 1993. Hammer, Reuven. Entering Jewish prayer: a guide to personal devotion and the worship service. New York: Schocken Books, 1994 Millgram, Abraham Ezra, 1901- Jewish worship. Philadelphia: Jewish Publication Society of America, 1971. Munk, Elie. The world of prayer: commentary and translation of the Siddur; [translated by Henry Biberfeld in collaboration with Leonard Oschry; new edition edited by Michael Plotkin]. Jerusalem; New York: Feldheim Publishers, c2007. My people's prayer book: traditional prayers, modern commentaries. Edited and with .introductions by Lawrence A. Hoffman. Woodstock, Vt.: Jewish Lights Pub., 1997- 10 v. Reif, Stefan C., 1944- Judaism and Hebrew prayer: new perspectives on Jewish liturgical history. Cambridge; New York, NY, US: Cambridge University Press, 1993. Rosenberg, Arnold. Jewish Liturgy as a Spiritual System. Northvale, N.J.: Jason Aronson, c1997. Schonfield, Jeremy. Undercurrents of Jewish Prayer. Oxford; Portland, OR: Littman Library of Jewish Civilization, 2006. Steinsaltz, Adin. A guide to Jewish prayer. New York: Schocken Books, c2000. Dan Rettberg Rare Book and Manuscript Bibliographer Klau Library Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion Cincinnati, Ohio [EMAIL PROTECTED] Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran are those of the individual author and are not necessarily endorsed by the Association of Jewish Libraries (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]: A New Jewish Database Portal
Jewish wisdom unveiled at your fingertips- www.jewish-sources.com We are proud to present a new portal which incorporates the best collection of online Jewish databases ,where you will find a full introduction and links to their websites: The Online Responsa Project A huge collection of texts from the classic Jewish library, centuries of Jewish learning, heritage and tradition. Winner of the Israel Prize in the field of Torah literature for the year 2007. The Bibliography of the Hebrew Book- A bibliographic database covering approximately 90% of all the books published in the Hebrew language over a period of 500 years - from 1470 to 1960. Treasures of Jewish Education- Sources and Studies (JEDU) A masterpiece in the field of professional academic research, a unique collection of Hebrew sources concerned with educational thought and the history of Jewish education Otzar Ha-Hochma - The World's Largest Online Jewish Library contains 28 ,000 Jewish books all available in click of a button! All four databases equipped with a bilingual interface (Hebrew English), An intelligent query interface allowing sophisticated queries and enables users to swiftly browse and study the contents of a few sources simultaneously moreover there's an exclusive linkage between some of the databases thus broadening the researcher horizon and knowledge. The databases were designed to fit the institutional needs e.g. access for students off campus*, immediate availability and easy access to the contents from any where in the institute. * Subject to off campus authentication support in your academic institute For further information, please contact us: Michal Ashkenazy - Marketing Manager- Jewish Databases C.D.I. Systems Ltd (1992), Jerusalem, Israel. Tel. 972-2-5870112Fax. 972-2-5870115 [EMAIL PROTECTED] Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran are those of the individual author and are not necessarily endorsed by the Association of Jewish Libraries (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]: YIVO Presents: The Rise and Fall of the Yiddish Empire
YIVO-Institute for Jewish Research Presents: The Rise and Fall of the Yiddish Empire Thursday, March 13, 7 PM Professor Benjamin Harshav J H Blaustein Professor of Hebrew and Comparative Literature, Yale University Jewish majorities were found in towns and Shtetls of the vast territories of the Russian Empire, where 98% of Jewry declared Yiddish as their language. This was the time of The Modern Jewish Revolution that entailed a total transformation of the Jews: their languages, professions, education, and their place in general history. The foundation of secular Jewish nation building was laid, including political parties and ideologies, art, theater, a network of social and cultural institutions, and Jewish literature in three languages. It was also the time when the base was laid for the emergence of a new Hebrew society which founded the state of Israel 60 years ago. Professor Harshav will explore the complex relation of Yiddish and Hebrew in that period. TKTS: $15/$7 students BOX OFFICE:212-868- ON-LINE: http://www.smarttix.com (YIVO) VENUE:YIVO Institute for Jewish Research 15 West 16 Street New York, NY 10011 For more information, please visit http://www.yivo.org/ Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran are those of the individual author and are not necessarily endorsed by the Association of Jewish Libraries (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]: AJL/NYMA School Library Workshop
Association of Jewish Libraries New York Metropolitan Area Chapter AJL-NYMA The Annual School Library Workshop Wednesday, March 19th, 2008 9:30 AM 1 P.M. North Shore Hebrew Academy High School 400 North Service Road Great Neck, NY 11020 OPALS A New Hebrew/English Open-Source Automation System Overview and Practicum: Joyce Levine, North Shore Hebrew Academy H.S. Experiences with Implementation: Beverly Geller, Frisch School, Paramus, NJ Leslie Monchar, Rae Kushner Yeshiva High School, Livingston, NJ OPALS Union Catalog : Diane Romm, Avi Chai Bookshelf Coordinator 9:30 AM Reception and Coffee 10:00 - 12 Noon - Program 12 Noon 1 PM Lunch and Optional Tour of the School RSVP Joyce Levine ([EMAIL PROTECTED]) or Leah Moskovits ([EMAIL PROTECTED]) by March 14th Payment is at the door. NYMA members $10.00; Non-members $18.00 You MUST RSVP if you intend to stay for lunch. If you have a laptop, bring it with you! North Shore is an Internet wireless school. Transportation by car From New York City Via Long Island Expressway: Take the Long Island Expressway East to Exit 34, New Hyde Park Road. Turn left at first light onto the westbound Service Road. Continue on the Service Road, crossing Community Drive. Across Community Drive, about 200 feet on your right, is the entrance to the school. From New Jersey: Take the GWB to the Cross Bronx to the Throgs Neck Bridge. Take the Cross Island Expressway to the Long Island Expressway East. Follow directions above. By Public Transportation: Long Island Railroad (Port Washington line) to Great Neck Station. Taxi stand at the station (exit on the eastbound platform). Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran are those of the individual author and are not necessarily endorsed by the Association of Jewish Libraries (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]: A new Yiddish Textbook Key to Yiddish
Dear Colleagues, I would like to bring to your attention a new Yiddish textbook, Shlisl zu Yiddish = Key to Yiddish by Miriam Hoffman, M.A., Published by the National Center for Jewish Cultural Arts, Inc. (NCJCA) Hoffman is a lecturer in Yiddish Language and Culture at Columbia University in New York. Shlisl zu Yiddish is the culmination of her long career as a successful, innovative, and beloved Yiddish teacher. While being a textbook on the University level, it is also very suitable for self-learners and adult education classes, since it treats Yiddish as a living language, rooted in East European Jewish culture and tradition. In addition to grammar and literary texts, the book includes Yiddish poetry and folk songs, humor and wit, and it is lavishly illustrated. This comprehensive 660-page volume, guides both students and instructors in making the necessary transition from basic vocabulary and grammar, to mastering the language and appreciation of its literary pleasures. A graduate of Columbia University and the renowned Yiddish Teachers Seminary, Miriam Hoffman http://www.columbia.edu/cu/german/faculty/hoffman_m.html is also an accomplished playwright and a journalist and feature writer for the Yiddish Forward. Shlisl zu Yiddish costs 49.99 (plus shipping and handling) To order by phone, call: 1-888-284-4633 To order online with a credit card click on: http://www.keytoyiddish.com Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran are those of the individual author and are not necessarily endorsed by the Association of Jewish Libraries (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]: Weine subject heading list 2000 and intro to it 1999
I am at a small synagogue library and plan to use the weine subject heading list as tags on our librarything.com catalog. Can anyone explain why the 1999 introduction the the list says Capital letters are used for terms which are to be used ..lower case letterms for terms not used and many terms which are clearly intended to be subject headings are in lower case. e.g. learning disabled children --EDUCATION x Mentally handicapped children x retarded children Why would there be a see reference from mentally handicapped children to a term learning disabled children which according to the introducition should not be used since it is in lower case. There are many other examples of these ocnfusing inconsistencies. I posted this question on the weine user Group but got no response. Thanks to anyone who can assist. B.L. Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran are those of the individual author and are not necessarily endorsed by the Association of Jewish Libraries (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
