Re: [ha-Safran]: Gale Racism Encyclopedia follow-up
Thank you for pursuing this. I hope it bears fruit. In my frank opinion, unless they remove the article from the online version and at least make some good faith effort to minimize the damage caused by the entry in the print version,, they will not be responding adequately. 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 Association of Jewish Libraries (AJL) === Submissions for Ha-Safran, send to: hasaf...@osu.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]: DK Publication on Film
The DK Publication Eyewitness companions: Film by Daniel Bergan, c2006 has no entry under Israel as a country in the Index. When I searched the handbook I found a page under The Middle East. In the text Bergan mentions Israel and Palestine tensions, then discusses Israeli director's Eran Riklas The Syrian Bride and lists the film as originating in Palestine. There are no articles at all about the Israeli film industry. Hmmm Helene Tuchman Librarian, retired Rabbi Marshall R Lifson Library Temple Emanuel of Newton MA --- 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: hasaf...@osu.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]: Online Encyclopedia of Jewish Women.
I think it's a wonderful resource, and I thank everyone involved in it. If Palestine means what it used to mean to us, I think it should say Palestine (pre-State Israel). Madeleine Madeleine Cohen Oakley Director of Library Services Adas Israel Congregation Washington, DC --- 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: hasaf...@osu.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]: Online Encyclopedia of Jewish Women.
Lee Jaffee's thoughtful take on the treatment of Palestine in this encyclopedia is a welcome alternative view to that of David Elazar, who want's to eliminate Palestine as a geographical entity. Amazingly, this is indeed a free resource, from the intro http://jwa.org/encyclopedia/about. I've perused most of the the Canadian entries and find them to be very thorough and accurate. Best of all is the concept of the encyclopedia as a growing resource - yasher koakh to all involved! Khag Purim sameakh, Bernard. Bernard Katz Retired head, Archival and Special Collections University of Guelph Library Founding treasurer, AJL-Ontario --- 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: hasaf...@osu.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]: New YA Book Announcement from JPS: Naomi's Song
New from the Jewish Publication Society: Naomi's Song By Selma Kritzer Silverberg http://www.jewishpub.org/product.php?id=314 For Ages 12 and up (contains some mature content) A modern midrash for teenage girls Set in the fortified city of Bethlehem and the mountainous towns of Moab, this young adult novel imagines the life of the biblical Naomi and her deep friendship with her daughter-in-law Ruth. It traces Naomi's suffering at the hands of warring tribes; her struggles as a woman of low rank in the ancient world; and Ruth's and Naomi's perseverance, both individually and together. Filled with adventure and romance, this modern midrash is a story of personal growth, female friendship, and the power of inner strength. Selma Kritzer Silverberg was born in 1908 in Cleveland, Ohio. She wrote Naomi's Song in 1959 as a birthday gift for her daughter, Judy, but it lay hidden until its discovery, after her death, in the spring of 2005. Sales contact: 800-234-3151, www.jewishpub.org $14.00 Paperback, 6 x 9, 142 pages ISBN: 9780827608863 Anita Bihovsky Publicity Manager The Jewish Publication Society 2100 Arch Street, 2nd Floor Philadelphia, PA 19103 (215) 832-0601 (800) 234-3151, x 50601 abihov...@jewishpub.org Visit our website at www.jewishpub.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: hasaf...@osu.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]: Pictures of Purim in Ma'ale Adumim
Hi Everyone! On Purim (Tuesday, March 10) I took 210 pictures of Purim events in Ma'ale Adumim. I posted the pictures online at: http://www.jr.co.il/ma/pic/2009/ma302.htm When the first page comes up, press the F11 key on the top of your keyboard for a full page view. Use the icon buttons on the bottom of each page to navigate. Enjoy the pictures! Have a good day, Jacob --- 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: hasaf...@osu.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]: Middle East Review - book reviews
Many thanks to David for his useful listing of relatively new books dealing [with] Israel, the Palestinians, and the Middle East along with links to the reviews. I would just note that the reviews he has provided links to are ALL from the same source - The Middle East Forum. This organization and those who write for it tend to have the same pov on middle eastern affairs - check who is on their List of Experts. Nothing wrong with that in itself, as long as you know about it. I would suggest that other reviews of these books may have differing opinions about them. Librarians should be aware of inherent biases in reviewers, regardless of their bent, and seek a range of reviews if at all possible. All best, Bernard. Bernard Katz Retired head, Archival and Special Collections University of Guelph Founding treasurer, AJL-Ontario Chapter --- 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: hasaf...@osu.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
