[ha-Safran]: Yiddish lecture, Bronx, NY - 9/28/08
Dear Safranim, I am forwarding the following Yiddish and English announcement on behalf of Itzik Gottesman of the Sholem-Aleykhem Kultur-Tsenter, Bronx, NY: Yiddish lecture, Bronx, NY - 9/28/08 - Professor Shikl Fishman on Czernowitz Conference 2008 Subject: Prof. Fishman vegn Chernovitz in BX 9/28 fun Itzik Gottesman [EMAIL PROTECTED]: Der Sholem-Aleichem-Kultur-Tsenter farbet aykh oyf der efenung fun undzer kultur-sezon lekoved - 100 YOR CHERNOVITSER SHPRAKH-KONFERENTS mit Prof. SHIKL FISHMAN ZUNTIK DEM 28stn September 2008, 1:30 bay tog. Eve Jochnowitz veg undz opgebn a grus funem hayntikn Chernovits. In der muzikalisher program: Gitl Schaechter-Vishwanath, bay der piano, Binyumen Schaechter. Der adres funem Tsenter iz: 3301 Bainbridge Avenue, Bronx NY 10467, rog 208te gas, eyn gas funem Montefiorer shpitol telefon: 917-930-0295 oder 718-881-6555 The Yiddish cultural season of the Sholem-Aleichem Cultural Center opens with a special presentation by Prof. Joshua Fishman on the 100 Year Celebration of the Historic Chernovitz Yiddish Language Conference on Sunday, Sept. 28th, 2008, 1:30 PM Eve Jochnowitz will bring us a special greeting from contemporary Chernovitz In the musical program: Yiddish songs performed by Gitl Schaechter-Vishwanath and pianist Binyumen Schaechter. The address of the Sholem-Aleichem Cultural Center is 3301 Bainbridge Avenue, Bronx NY 10467 corner 208th st. One block from Montefiore Hospital. information: call 917-930-0295 or 718-881-6555 admission: $3.50, members and students free. Amanda (Miryem-Khaye) Seigel Dorot Jewish Division, Room 111 The New York Public Library Fifth Avenue and 42nd Street New York, NY 10018 Phone: 212-930-0601 Fax: 212- 642-0141 Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Webpage: http://www.nypl.org/humanities/jewish --- Message requiring your approval -- 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: [EMAIL PROTECTED] 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]: Banned books week
For Banned Books Week, also check the American Library Association's website: http://www.ala.org/ala/oif/bannedbooksweek/bannedbooksweek.cfm The correct dates are September 27 to October 4, 2008. Barbara Leff 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: [EMAIL PROTECTED] 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]: Winner DVD sale!
Hello friends ,forsale- Beaufort-2008 Academy Award Nominee for best foreign film; an intense Israeli war drama $.27.00. thx, sal sal kluger www.simchasales.com cell 908-461-3619 fax 732-566-6997 office 732-566-7538 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: [EMAIL PROTECTED] 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]: The Band
My husband, a right wing Iraqi-Israeli, enjoyed the movie and was not insulted that the Israelis were depicted to be less cultured than the Arabs in the movie. He also understands Arabic and felt the beautiful language used by the band members shows that, despite their inability to get along with us, there are still things we can learn from our neighbors. Shabat Shalom, Jackie Ben-Efraim Special Collections Librarian Ostrow Library American Jewish University 15600 Mulholland Drive Bel Air, CA 90077 (310) 476-9777 ext. 238 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: [EMAIL PROTECTED] 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]: Selling unwanted books
There is a website called Library Booksales (librarybooksales.org) where libraries can list their unwanted books for sale. Is anyone familiar with this site? What was your experience? Do you recommend it? Thanks. Roberta Berman Astor Judaica Library Lawrence Family JCC La Jolla, CA 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: [EMAIL PROTECTED] 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]: Poster to commemorate the 70th anniversary of
Temple Emanu-El in Providence, RI, is sponsoring a major concert on the 70th anniversary of Kristallnacht. It will be held at the Veteran's Memorial Auditorium, 7 PM, Sunday, November 9th. In conjunction with the concert, there is a magnificent poster, with art work representing the shattering of that occasion. The poster also has concert information, and a picture of Leonard Nemoy, who will be the narrator. A good view of the poster can be seen at Http://specialevent.homestead.com/event.html, or you can google Kristallnacht, Providence. Judy Greenblatt 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: [EMAIL PROTECTED] 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]: Synagogue library assistance
Shalom, friends, Recently, I was co-opted to re-vise/re-new/re-establish our synagogue library. The first order of business has been to sort through and evaluate all the boxes of donations which, like orphans, have been left in our doorstep. Now, we can actually see the shelves of books. Previously, the library was organized by volunteers by the Wiene scheme [roughly, I grant]. An Author card, a Title card, and a Book Card had been typed for each item in the collection. We devised a Shabbat check out system which did not require writing; and I'll be happy to share that with any who'd like. My choice of course, would be to automate the library, but I doubt that the expense can be justified at this time. [I can dream.] My question now is : - what software systems are available that would allow us to READ and COPY records which would include Author, Title, and basic Subject Headings, and PRODUCE CARDS and large print SPINE LABELS. I'm familiar with MARCIVE, but that service is much too costly for this instance. Thanks for any guidance you'll offer. And may we each and all be blessed with a New Year of health and hope. Johanna Bromberg [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: [EMAIL PROTECTED] 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]: Rosh Hashana Newsletter from Jerusalem Books
Dear Friends,
Before I start, I just want to remind you that our recent catalog is
available as a word document by email or as a hardcopy for those who
prefer. Please be in touch with Wendy.
I am pleased to announce that another, the third, volume of the
Talmud Ha-Iggud has been published by the Society for the
Interpretation of the Talmud.
This volume: Babylonian Talmud Eruvin tractate is on Eruvin chapter
10, 'Ha-Motze Tefillin,' with the analysis and commentary by Aviad
Stollman. In this volume over 40 'sugiyot,' issues are examined. The
text is based on the Oxford Manuscript (366) and compared to seven
other manuscripts. Some facsimiles of these texts are included as
well as copious, serious footnotes and inclusion, discussion of
tosefta, midrash and many centuries of rabbinic commentaries.
This is a very successful, important new series that employs the
scholarly critical analysis and comparative approach that has been
the hallmark of a major 20th century (CE) movement and school with
scholars from Professors Saul Lieberman, David (Weiss) Halivny,
Golinken, Wald and Shama Friedman, namely the Conservative / Masorti
/ JTS and Schechter Institute worlds. I apologize in advance if I
have inaccurately labeled or grouped any scholar or institution, but
the incontrovertible fact is that the critical scientific approach to
Jewish Studies and particularly the study of Talmud has been
perfected, championed and disseminated by these scholars and institutions.
The work includes an English abstract of almost 30 pages and comes
with our highest recommendation as an asset for any Jewish Studies
library or scholar.
ISBN 97896574420209. Cat. #68491 $30.00
In a conscious effort to keep our newsletters short, I will report
two items in almost telegraph fashion. First, there was a strike at
our ports earlier this month. Ships were not unloaded and many turned
away to other nearby ports when port employees defied a Labor Court
order to return to work. Ultimately, the work slowdown was called off
and we hope that this will have only limited effect on shipping times.
Second, I must mention that Merkaz Shazar published a two volume work
on the Rambam by Aviezer Ravitzky. Isbn 978-965-227-245-4. There
could be so much to say, but, ('Res Ipsa Loquitor,'), the matter
speaks for itself.
Cat. #68665 $64.50
For those who may have been away we are including our most recent
newsletter which we posted in Aug. 2008. * please see that there was
a typo when this originally went out Sperber's Life Cycle is
$65.00 (and not $162.50) . Our apologies to those who have seen this
part before:
The Hecht Museum of the University of Haifa has published the Great
Revolt in the Galilee. A bilingual book (Ha-Mered Ha-Gadol Ba-Galil)
by Ofra Guri-Rimon, editor and curator. The book is 122 in Hebrew
and 17 pages in English and has articles on the archaeology of
Zipori, comparison between Judea and Galilee at the time of the
revolt against the Romans, which took place between 66-70 CE, and
scholarly analysis of/from Jesephus to Vespian.
This is a scholarly yet accessible and enlightening, softcover museum
catalog that I highly recommend for libraries from research and
reference and all levels of Jewish education. Cat.no. 67179, $39.00
In Hebrew literature we must mention David Grossman's Isha Borahat
me-Besorah (his translation Until the End of the Land). It's had
7 printings since its appearance earlier this year. Cat.no. 66910 $36.00
Sami Michael's new title - Ayida will also likely be a modern
Hebrew classic. This title should not be confused with Verdi's
opera. Cat.no. 67437 $29.00
In English we have a number of good picks
Daniel Sperber's Jewish Life Cycle - this new book from Bar Ilan is
dual published with Oxford Univ. Press. Although it is printed in
Israel. If you have not heard about this book yet, please google
it. The isbn is 978-965-226-334-6 Cat.no. 67970 Price - $65.00
Gedalyah Nigal, Emiritus Professor of Jewish Literature, Bar Ilan
University, has had his monumental work, 'the Hassidic Tale,'
published by the Littman Library, isbn 978-1-904113-07-2, Portland
Oregon, 2008.
This is the translation of the work previously published in Hebrew,
which was highly acclaimed. (Cat. #66968) The work would be
worthwhile even if only for it's introduction which describes the
development of Hassidic literature from storytelling, through, beyond
and beside parables, from the 18th until the early 20th
Cent. (CE). The largest portion of the introduction includes a
summary of significant Rabbinic texts which incorporate the many
Hassidic tales. This section charts from the 'Shivhei HaBesht,'
through the many important titles, by many Hassidic Rabbis, published
in Lemberg. The later portions list and summarize works of R' Simha
Bunim Michelson, R' Israel Berger, Kleinman, Yudel Rosenberg,
including works published in the early 20th Cent.
[ha-Safran]: Our latest catalogue - 324/A
-- ROBINSON BOOKS E.MAIL: [EMAIL PROTECTED] WEBSITE: WWW.ROBINSON.CO.IL TEL: 972-3-560-1626/5461 FAX: 972-3-566-0439 P.O.BOX 4308, TEL AVIV 61042 ISRAEL -- Shalom, Robinson's catalogue number 324.A has just been published. Shanah Tova ! Uri Richter Robinson Books 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: [EMAIL PROTECTED] 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]: Berlin libraries research books stolen by Nazis
Interesting article from Der Welt http://www.welt.de/english-news/article2443760/Berlin-libraries-research-books-stolen-by-Nazis.html +-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+ Steven Jay Bernstein Assistant Catalog Librarian Elihu Burritt Library Central Connecticut State University 1615 Stanley Street New Britain, Connecticut 06050 +-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+ PHONE: (860) 832-2079 FAX: (860) 832-2053 E-MAIL: [EMAIL PROTECTED] WEBSITE: http://www.ccsu.edu/library/bernstein +-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+-+ 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: [EMAIL PROTECTED] 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]: Classroom maps of Israel
Can anyone tell me where we can order large maps of Israel for our Hebrew teachers? Many thanks - Leah Moskovits, Librarian Torah Academy of Bergen County Teaneck, NJ 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: [EMAIL PROTECTED] 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 message from the accreditation committee
Getting your school or synangogue library accredited or keeping your accreditation current is one way to bring value to your library and show your administrators the high level of excellence you maintain within your collection. The accreditation forms are on the AJL webpage. Applications are due by January 31, 2008. Applications can be sent to Michal Davis, AJL Accreditation Committee Chair, 12 Woodbourne Road, Great Neck, NY 11023, or e-mailed to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] B'Shalom Michal Davis and the Accreditation Committee Please do not hesitate to e-mail me with any questions you may have regarding the accreditation process. 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: [EMAIL PROTECTED] 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]: The Band's Visit
Below please find a reply from an Israeli librarian. Sent: Sunday, September 21, 2008 10:27 PM To: Warshenbrot, Amalia Subject: Re: FW: [ha-Safran]: The Band's Visit OK I got the message but I'm afraid I (vuzvuz that I am) I found the portrayal of the periphery very convincing. In fact the israelis were far more tolerant than they would have been in real life. The story I felt was beautifully told, brave funny. ck 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: [EMAIL PROTECTED] 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]: Gilad Shalit
Here are the words to the story, which have been posted on the website of the Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Youtube also has a poignant video of children reading the book, which can be accessed by typing in his name in the Youtube search box or going to the June 23, 2008 section of archived articles on the Librarians for Fairness website. When the Shark and the Fish First Met A small and gentle fish was swimming in the middle of a peaceful ocean. All of a sudden, the fish saw a shark that wanted to devour him. He then began to swim very quickly, but so did the shark. Suddenly the fish stopped and called to the shark: Why do you want to devour me? We can play together! The shark thought and thought and said: Okay- fine: Let's play hide and seek. The shark and fish played all day long, until the sun went down. In the evening, the shark returned to his home. His mother asked: How was your day, my dear shark? How many animals did you devour today? The shark answered: Today I didn't devour any animals, but I played with an animal called FISH. That fish is an animal we eat. Don't play with it! said the shark's mother. At the home of the fish, the same thing happened. How are you, little fish? How was it today in the sea? asked the fish's mother. The fish answered: Today I played with an animal called SHARK. That shark is the animal that devoured your father and your brother. Don't play with that animal, answered the mother. The next day in the middle of the ocean, neither the shark nor the fish were there. They didn't meet for many days, weeks and even months. Then, one day they met. Each one immediately ran back to his mother and once again they didn't meet for days, weeks and months. After a whole year passed, the shark went out for a nice swim and so did the fish. For a third time, they met and then the shark said: You are my enemy, but maybe we can make peace? The little fish said: Okay. They played secretly for days, weeks and months, until one day the shark and fish went to the fish's mother and spoke together with her. Then they did the same thing with the shark's mother; and from that same day the sharks and the fish live in peace. THE END 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: [EMAIL PROTECTED] 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]: Digitized 13th Century Mahzor Catalonia
The National Library of Israel, David and Fela Shapell Family Digitization Project, is pleased to announce that a digitized version of the Library's manuscript Catalonia Mahzor is now available for public access. The Catalona Mahzor is a Mahzor for Rosh Ha-Shana and Yom Kippur according to the Spanish Catalonian Rite. It is dated approximately 1280. The text includes liturgical hymns by Spanish Jewish poets. Most of the piyyutim conform to the rites of prayer that have been preserved by Jewish communities which originated in the city of Barcelona or the region of Catalonia. The manuscript is ornamented with micrographic drawings and incipit panels. The manuscript is presented in the DjVu format which provides high quality, magnifiable images compressed into relatively small files for easy downloading. In order to view DjVu images it is necessary to download and install (once) a special free viewer program. The Mahzor Catalonia can be accessed at: http://jnul.huji.ac.il/dl/mss/heb6527/index.html (Description in Hebrew) or http://jnul.huji.ac.il/dl/mss/heb6527/index_eng.html (Description in English) ketivah va-hatimah tovah to all. Elhanan Elhanan Adler Deputy Director for Information Technology National Library of Israel P.O.B. 39105, Jerusalem 91390, Israel Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED], [EMAIL PROTECTED] Tel.: 972-2-6585005, FAX: 972-2-6511771, Home tel.: 972-2-6515977 Mobile tel.: 972-54-6829657 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: [EMAIL PROTECTED] 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
