[ha-Safran]: Ruth Diskin Films at the AJS Conference in Boston
Dear Safranim, I am happy to let you know that four of our finest films will be screening at this year's AJS Conference taking place December 19-21 in Boston. The films in question are: THE HUMAN TURBINE http://www.ruthfilms.com/the-humane-turbine.html BACK AND FORTH http://www.ruthfilms.com/back-and-forth.html SAYED KASHUA http://www.ruthfilms.com/sayed-kashua-forever-scared.html LOVING SOPHIA http://www.ruthfilms.com/loving-sophia.html If you are attending the conference please go and see the films. Otherwise you would be glad for you to purchase copies for your library. For any questions please be in touch with us at r...@ruthfilms.com We look forward to hearing from you! Happy Hanukkah, Ruth r...@ruthfilms.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: 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]: Shalom SesamePodcast Interview
The Book of Life is pleased to present you with your virtual Hanukkah gift: a podcast interview about the program Shalom Sesame! Shalom Sesame is a program that combines elements of the American TV show Sesame Street with its Israeli counterpart Rechov Sumsum. This bridge program was first created in the 1980's but has been recently revamped. The Chanukah episode, The Missing Menorah, is even airing on some PBS stations this month! To hear the interview with Veronica Wulff, Director of Global Production at Sesame Workshop, visit:http://jewishbooks.blogspot.com/2010/12/shalom-sesame.html. Enjoy! Happy Hanukkah! Heidi Estrin Host, The Book of Life www.bookoflifepodcast.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: 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]: Need help with Hebrew Translation of this quote
Dear Colleagues, We are trying to find the Hebrew version of a quote from Hai Gaon: Three possessions should you prize: a field, a friend and a book Your help is greatly appreciated. Feel free to forward, too. Best- Beth Grafman Librarian Solomon Schechter School of Westchester Beth Grafman Librarian Solomon Schechter School of Westchester bgraf...@solomon-schechter.com 914-948-3111 ext. 4329 --- 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]: Literary Resource Center (LRC) from Gale
When I sent this the HaSafran last month, it was rejected as possible spam. I've edited the version below to leave out a few (deserved) exclamation marks and other expressions of surprise and alarm, hoping to avoid triggering the filters this time. -- Lee Original Message I've been working on a research project that has me looking for sources in places I don't usually use. Last evening, I found myself using Gale's (yes, that Gale) Literary Resource Center, specifically the Works Search feature. After some success looking for published stories by authors' names, I noticed that the system offered category searches under headings such as Nationality and Author Ethnicity. Therefore I thought I'd see what comes up under Jewish American. However, there is no category for Jewish American writers. Hmmm. African American, Arab American, Asian American, French Canadian, Hispanic American, Native American, ok, but Jewish American, no. I thought, maybe this isn't an oversight, but an editorial decision based on an assumption that Jewish authors aren't that hard to find. These other categories were provided in order to tease out more difficult-to-find categories. However, as long as I was poking around, I looked at the Nationality category for Israel and was gratified to see Israeli listed. But then I noticed Israelite just below it. I tried the Israelite search just for kicks and it fails (No exact matches were found...) so I'll guess we'll never know what they had in mind. Nothing earth-shaking here, but a heads-up all the same. -- Lee Jaffe, UC Santa Cruz --- 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]: Fs: Bargain collection - twelve on Synagogue Architecture
Hanukah Sameah! Boxes of book in the aisles are a dangerous thing. Which means - here is an opportunity to start or fill in a collection of books on Synagogue architecture and use. The full list with descriptions can be found at http://hollanderbooks.blogspot.com/ These twelve books are offered as a collection for $180.00 plus $15.00 for shipping (within the US, additional outside the US). Expect a large, heavy box. To receive this special rate, please call 415-831-3228 or email me at boyc...@hollanderbooks.com. These books can be ordered individually directly through the Hollander Books website. If you mention this promotion in the comments field of your order I will apply a 20% discount. END Henry Hollander, Bookseller 843 Twenty-Fourth Avenue San Francisco, CA 94121 tel 415-831-3228 http://www.hollanderbooks.com http://hollanderbooks.blogger.com boyc...@hollanderbooks.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: 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]: Hebrew/Chumash Resource List / Pathfinder
A freilechen Chunukah Safranim! I just finished a Hebrew language and Chumash pathfinder for one of my reference classes and I thought some of you may find it useful. You can find it here: http://bit.ly/h6sP4C Special thanks to Jacob Richman and his website for getting me started on this. Please send me any feedback/additions/changes that you feel would be helpful. Thanks! Bob Schrier Syracuse University MSLIS program --- 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]: AJL Podcast: New Episode
A new episode of the AJL Podcast has been posted: Barak Gale's lecture from the Seattle convention, Will We Jews Stand Up for the Tree of Life? A Personal Appeal Involving Climate Change, Salmon, Rivers of Fury and Rivers of Gold at http://jewishlibraries.org/podcast/?p=574. Enjoy! Happy Hanukkah, Heidi Estrin he...@cbiboca.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
Re: [ha-Safran]: Winners Announced for the J.I. Segal Awards 2010
Mazel tov to all the winners. Sincerely, Susan Dubin AJL Past President --- 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]: ResourceBlog Article: Hebrew Texts Vandalized
at Indiana University's Herman B. Wells Library
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[ha-Safran]: Bibliography and censorship
Dear Safranim, Some of you may be interested to learn about a bibliographical matter Prof. Jeffrey Tigay, a scholar of the Hebrew Bible at the University of Pennsylvania, brought to my attention today. It involves the publication in the mid-1970s of a critical edition, based on manuscripts, of Yehudah he-hasid's commentaries on the Torah. If you have the first edition of this work (Perushe ha-torah) in your collection, it wouldn't be evident from the title page that this first printing actually went through several printings, reflecting a controversy at the time that resulted in the expurgation of four passages. Below, you will find Prof. Tigay's detailed analysis of Penn's holdings of four different copies, reflecting three different printed versions of the so-called first edition.. At Prof. Tigay's suggestion, I brought these copies and information to our Hebraica cataloger Ruth Rin, who revised the cataloging record and and solved the cataloging issues involved. Students interested in this text will now be able to recognize the textual variants in this edition. You will find Ruth's record below, and includes Prof. Tigay's research: Author: Judah ben Samuel, ca. 1150-1217. Title: Perushe ha-Torah. Publisher: Yerushalayim, [Langeh], [1974 or 1975] 735. Description: Book 13, 216 p. 24 cm. LC Subject(s): Bible. O.T. Pentateuch --Commentaries. Notes: Includes index. The ed. of Yehudah He-Hasid's commentary on the Torah: Perushe ha-Torah le-Rabi Yehudah he-H asid. Yerushalayim : Langeh, 5735 [1974 or 1975], edited by Isaac Samson Lange, contains four passages stating that certain passages in the Torah were added later than Moses, ranging in time from Joshua to the Anshe Keneset ha-Gedolah, and that King David removed certain psalms from the Torah and transferred them to the book of Psalms. Those passages aroused controversy and the volumes were recalled; the pages with the offending passages were removed and were replaced with new pages minus the offending passages. The process is concisely described by I. Ta-Shma in his article: Mashehu 'al bik oret ha-Mik ra be-Ashkenaz bi-yeme ha-benayim, in: ha-Mik ra bi-re'i mefarshav / ed. by Sara Japhet. Jerusalem : Magnes, 1994, p. 453. -- Penn owns four copies of this work, with at least one volume reflecting each stage in its publication, as seen in the local note below. -- This entry provided by Prof. Jeffrey Tigay. Local Note(s): Not censored in any of the 4 copies: p. 138: Az hosifu v -khatvu ... RBML copy is not censored on any page. JANES and CAJS stack copies have three censored pages: p. 64: ... v i-Yehoshu'a ketavo [o] anshe Keneset ha-Gedolah... p. 184-185 : Uva-H umash hayah keti[v] ela she-Dav id ha-melekh hesir ... and p. 198: katvu bi-yeme Keneset Gedolah ba-H umash ... CAJS/Special copy is not censored except for p. 198. Other Contributors: Lange, Isaac Samson. 1909- --- 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]: Mountain climbing
A parton is looking for information about Jewish mountain climbers. We have found a few: Herzog, Krakauer. I see that an Israeli, Doron Erel, climbed McKinley and Everest. When I search in Index to Jewish periodicals, I get zero; I can't believe that magazines like Eretz and others have not published anything on Israeli mountain climbing. I would appreciate any leads on (other-than-internet) sources for Jewish mountain climbers. (all the books on Jews in sports yield nothing also). Andrea Rapp, Cincinnati --- 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]: Query about prayers in the wake of the Carmel fire
I'd be interested in hearing if anyone was present on Shabbat in a shul where they recited a prayer or prayers concerning the Carmel fire, victims and/or the wounded, and if they have what to relate. Yael Levine --- 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]: Solidarity in the face of hate
Dear Safranim, I recently learned about and feel it is important to share with you below news of hateful acts that have been committed against Jewish religious groups, Jewish books, and Jewish culture in Bloomington, Indiana. It should be made absolutely clear, first of all, that the city of Bloomington, Indiana University officials, and other members of the community have responded immediately and admirably. I send this message for two purposes: 1) to make you aware of the situation and 2) in support of our colleague and fellow Judaica librarian Noa Wahrman who has had to address the vandalism done to Hebrew books and to respond to questions from the public. Let us hope none of us has to face a similar situation, but in the meantime I strongly wish to send a message of support via hasafran to Noa. From the Herald Times (Bloomington, Indiana), Tuesday, November 30, 2010 www.heraldtimesonline.com More anti-Semitic attacks at Indiana University By Abby Tonsing and Michael Malik 331-4245 | atons...@heraldt.com 331-4370 | mma...@heraldt.com 11/30/2010 A series of anti-Semitic acts of vandalism aimed at various Jewish facilities on and near campus has caused Indiana University police to contact local FBI officials and members of the U.S. Department of Justice for help with their investigation. On Monday, eight different Hebrew texts were taken from the shelves at Indiana University's Wells Library and distributed to eight different men's bathrooms, where they were thrown in toilets and urinated on, university officials confirmed. The defiled books were found on the sixth and seventh floors in the research collections section of the library. On Tuesday morning within the same hour, two more rock throwing incidents at Jewish facilities were reported to police. At 7:50 a.m. Tuesday, someone threw a rock into the staff directory sign of the Jewish Studies Program in Goodbody Hall. And earlier at 7:15 a.m. Tuesday, the Chabad House Jewish Student Center got hit with a rock for the second time in a week this time, a rock was hurled through an upstairs apartment window and struck a wall, according to Chabad House Rabbi Yehoshua Chincholker. He meant to hit people, not only windows, this is my assumption, he said. A woman was in the apartment when the rock was thrown, but was not injured, according to a news release from campus police. It seems to be escalating, IU's director of Jewish Studies Program Jeffrey Veidlinger said. He said the of the recent acts of vandalism, especially the defiling of the Hebrew texts, are being used to intimidate and instill fear in the Jewish community. People are worried. People are concerned. Veidlinger said the books that were destroyed were all commentaries on the Talmud, the code of Jewish law, and are considered sacred. Anyone who knows anything about the defilement of books that's disturbing, he said. Indiana University police are looking for a person of interest seen in the area right after the vandalism to the staff directory at Goodbody Hall happened, according to Indiana University police Chief Keith Cash. While this man wasn't seen throwing a rock, he was seen in the area right after the damage occurred, he said. The man is described as a white male, 5 feet 8 inches tall with grayish blond hair and a gray beard, between 40 and 50 years old, according to a IUPD statement. The man was wearing a yellow jacket over a hooded sweatshirt and off-white pants, the statement said. He was last seen near Ballantine Hall about 8 a.m. Tuesday. Monday's and Tuesday's three reports of vandalism are just the latest in a series of anti-Semitic incidents reported in a week's time, which includes rocks being thrown through windows at Jewish centers for students. In the first reported act of vandalism on Tuesday, Nov. 23, members of the Chabad House discovered that a limestone rock had been thrown through one of the sanctuary's windows at the back of the building. We are very disturbed because we feel that we are helpless, Chincholker said Tuesday morning, after a second rock had been thrown through a window at the center. Members of the Hillel Center discovered a rock had been thrown through one of their kitchen windows on Saturday. No one had been in the center at 730 E. Third St. since Tuesday night. Members of the United Presbyterian Church, at 1701 E. Second St., where a Jewish group meets, discovered a rock had been thrown through a window on Nov. 20. They did not report the vandalism until Nov. 28, according to Bloomington police Lt. David Drake. Rabbi Steven Ballaban said members of Temple Shir Tikvah meet at the church. He described the rock used as a 32-pound rock. Indiana University police have increased patrols, by uniformed and plain-clothed officers, in the area since the first report of vandalism at the Chabad House on Nov. 23. We've taken other measures, Cash said. Because the acts appear to be motivated
[ha-Safran]: Deadline for applications for AJL accreditation
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[ha-Safran]: JEWISH REVIEW OF BOOKS
On Sunday afternoon, AJL's Greater Cleveland Chapter had its annual Jewish Book Month Tea. Abraham Socher, the editor of the Jewish Review of Books and director of the Jewish Studies Program at Oberlin College was the speaker and his talk, with lively discussion afterwards, inspired me to urge all Jewish librarians to subscribe to the Jewish Review of Books if you haven't already. The fourth issue will be published in January and in one short year, a whole new forum for Jewish ideas, Jewish books, and Jewish culture has emerged as a bright light in the Jewish community. Who writes for it? Some of the best thinkers in Jewish life today: Hillel Halkin, Robert Alter, Dara Horn, and Ruth Wisse to name a few. What is the writing like? Intelligent, erudite but readable accessible to the lay reader. What is its point of view? Here is Abe Socher's statement from the first issue: The Jewish Review of Books is a forum, not a platform; a conversation, not a polemic. In particular, it is founded in the conviction that the ideas and achievements of Jewish religion, literature, and scholarship are interesting and valuable in and of themselves. They are not reducible to any position or program, no matter how worthy. The subscription rate is very low - $19.95 for one year in the U.S. and $29.95 in Canada - and subscription information can be found atwww.jewishreviewofbooks.com. If you don't already subscribe, do yourself, your library collection, and your readers a favor and sign up now. Jewish libraries are about ideas and ideas abound in the new Jewish Review of Books! (Also posted on Facebook) Linda R. Silver The Jewish Valuesfinder, www.ajljewishvalues.org 3729 Meadowbrook Blvd. University Heights, OH 44118 silve...@roadrunner.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: 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]: Photos of Chaunkah Hebrew Ads
Hi Everyone! I posted on my website 57 Chanukah Hebrew ads: http://www.jr.co.il/t/chanukah-hebrew-ads/cha1.htm I also posted them on Facebook at: http://on.fb.me/cha-ha Enjoy! Please share with friends. Thanks. Shavua Tov and Chag Sameach, 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
[ha-Safran]: JTS Library Open House - December 14th
JTS Library Open House You're Invited Please join us for the next Open House at The Library of The Jewish Theological Seminary onTuesday, December 14, 2010, from 4:30 to 6:00 p.m. Library curators will be on hand to guide you through a selection of exhibits in and around The Library: n Love and Marriage. Curators will present and explain materials related to marriage in anticipation of a major JTS exhibit on ketubbot (marriage contracts) at The Jewish Museum this spring. Special Reading Room of The Library (fifth floor). n Bernard Picart: Biblical and Religious Prints of the Eighteenth Century. A rare Picart watercolor was recently discovered in our collection. See examples of Picart's work, learn about the printmaking process, and find out how the watercolor was conserved. Outside the Special Reading Room of The Library (fifth floor). n Jewish Musical Response to German Kultur explores changes in Jewish music from theHaskalah (Jewish Enlightenment) through the Nazi years with historical photos, engravings, correspondence, and musical scores. Alperin Lobby (first floor). n The Diaries of Mordecai Kaplan, Digitized. Discover how The Library has made the writings of this prominent twentieth-century Jewish theologian, whose diaries reside in our archives, more widely available. The Library (second floor). n Genesis Blossoms. On view are twelve bold, digitally created images by award-winning contemporary artist Rudi Wolff, who was inspired by the book of Genesis. Evelyn Kasle Scholars Lounge, The Library (fifth floor). n Volumes, curated by JTS Artist-in-Residence Tobi Kahn, showcases works created by JTS students, faculty, and staff. The Library (second floor), through December. We look forward to seeing you on December 14, 2010. Registration is required for this event; RSVP to Hector Guzman at heguz...@jtsa.edu or (212) 678-8075. The Library is located at 3080 Broadway (at 122nd street) on New York City's Upper West Side and is accessible by the 1 train and the M4 and M104 buses. Please arrive early; photo ID is required. Naomi M. Steinberger Director of Library Services The Library of The Jewish Theological Seminary 3080 Broadway New York, NY 10027 phone: 212-678-8982 fax: 212-678-8891 --- 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]: 2011 Sydney Taylor Book Award Blog Tour
Hey y'all, The Sydney Taylor Book Award committee is gearing up for its deliberations to choose the best Jewish kidlit published in the past year. Winners will be announced in January, 2011, and there will be a blog tour for medal-winning authors/illustrators in February! If you're interested in interviewing a winner and hosting a stop on the blog tour, please let us know! We are trying to be efficient and plan ahead, even though we don't yet know who the winners will be. If you'd like to participate, please email Barbara Krasner at barbarakras...@att.net and CC Heidi Estrin at he...@cbiboca.org. Thanks, and Happy Holidays! Heidi Estrin Barbara Krasner Sydney Taylor Book Award Committee Association of Jewish Libraries www.sydneytaylorbookaward.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]: SSDSEU is now Golda Och Academy
Hello Friends! On December 6th, 2010, Solomon Schechter Day School of Essex and Union was officially named Golda Och Academy. Golda Och and her husband, Dr. Michael Och, were among the founders of the Solomon Schechter Day School of Essex and Union in 1965. Here's an article about the renaming and the generous donation that comes with it. It's a very exciting time! http://njjewishnews.com/article/statewide/gift-to-schechter-is-game-and-name-changer I have also taken the opportunity to completely redesign our library website. Unfortunately, part of that redesign has meant that my resource pages are now secure pages requiring a password for access so that we can use Secure Referring URL authentication for our databases. If anyone needs or wants to take a look, please contact me! Karen Ulric Library Media Specialist Bernard J. Meislin Memorial Library Golda Och Academy, Eric F. Ross Upper School Campus (formerly Solomon Schechter Day School of Essex Union) 1418 Pleasant Valley Way West Orange, NJ 07052 973-602-3653 973-669-0034 (fax) kul...@goldaochacademy.org http://goldaochacademy.org http://libary.goldaochacademy.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]: INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITY
***If interested, please reply to mbenjamin [at] adl [dot] org *** INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITY AT THE ANTI-DEFAMATION LEAGUE The Anti-Defamation League is looking for an energetic, creative MLS student to fill a position in the Rita and Leo Greenland Library and Research Center. The position is paid, and ADL will cooperate with your university to obtain credit for the work experience, if needed. The internship is for 12 hours a week for the spring semester. An interest in working with library and archival materials is essential. Also required are accuracy in creating and maintaining records, as well as good communication skills and the ability to work as part of a team. The intern may have some or all of the following responsibilities: Organizing, preserving and indexing archival materials Digitizing library publications Assisting with cataloging books, electronic documents, audio-visual materials and pamphlets Designing and implementing systems for special collections Other related projects, as needed This is a chance to work with professionals at one of the country's leading human relations civil rights organizations. The Anti-Defamation League is dedicated to stopping the defamation of the Jewish people and to securing justice and fair treatment for all. ADL is located in midtown Manhattan. Please send your resume to Marianne Benjamin (mbenjamin AT adl.org). Kaura Gale, MLIS Medical Librarian Beth Israel Medical Center Seymour J. Phillips Health Sciences Library 16th St. @ 1st Ave. 12 Fierman New York, NY 10003 kgale AT chpnet.org voice: 212.420.2855 fax: 212.420.4640 Stephanie Gross, MSLIS Chair, AJL Mentoring Committee T: 212.960.5442 Skype: Stephanie.L.Gross E: mailto:gr...@yu.edu; ajlmentor...@gmail.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: 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
