[ha-Safran]: New from JPS: Jewish Choices, Jewish Voices
Jewish Choices, Jewish Voices Volume 1: Body ISBN: 978-0-8276-0860-3 Volume 2: Money ISBN: 978-0-8276-0861-0 Edited by Elliot Dorff and Louis Newman New series offers diverse perspectives on leading an ethical Jewish life: Jewish Choices, Jewish Voices Is my weight anybody's business but my own? Should I pay a nanny under the table or send my child to daycare? Can a tattoo express my Jewish identity? How much money is enough? Jews of different ages and life experiences weigh in on these and other ethical dilemmas in this new series from The Jewish Publication Society. Case studies, source texts from Jewish tradition, and original essays present a range of opinions on pressing questions. Hear what doctors, rabbis, parents, athletes, executives, philosophers, artists, government officials, social justice activists and others think about how we make choices about our bodies and about money. Intended to promote dialogue, challenge assumptions, and reflect the reality of Jewish life today, Jewish Choices, Jewish Voices is an invaluable resource for educators and those who want to explore the range of informed Jewish responses to controversial questions. Forthcoming volumes will include Power; War and National Security, Sexual Relations and Intimacy, Social Responsibility, and more. Elliot N. Dorff is the author of three JPS books on Jewish ethics, To Do the Right and the Good, Love Your Neighbor and Yourself, and Matters of Life and Death. Dorff has served for many years on the Committee of Jewish Law and Standards of the Rabbinical Assembly and is currently its vice chairman. He also serves on a number of national boards and committees dealing with Jewish ethics. He is currently Rector and Distinguished Professor of Philosophy at the American Jewish University of Los Angeles. Louis E. Newman is the John M. and Elizabeth W. Musser Professor of Religious Studies and director of Judaic Studies at Carleton College, and the author of Past Imperatives: Studies in the History and Theory of Jewish Ethics (1998). He is completing An Introduction to Jewish Ethics, a college textbook. Drs. Dorff and Newman are co-editors of Contemporary Jewish Ethics and Morality (1995) and Contemporary Jewish Theology (1999). Price: $16 Binding: Paper, 6 x 9, 160 pages Volume 1: Body ISBN: 978-0-8276-0860-3 Volume 2: Money ISBN: 978-0-8276-0861-0 Publication Date: April 2008 To order contact 1(800) 234-3151 or visit www.jewishpub.org For more information contact Arielle Levites (800)-234-3151 ext. 5601 or email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] The Jewish Publication Society is a nonprofit educational organization formed to enhance the Jewish culture by promoting the dissemination of religious and secular works, in the United States and abroad, to all individuals and institutions interested in past and contemporary Jewish life. Arielle Levites Publicity/Community Outreach Jewish Publication Society 2100 Arch Street, 2nd Floor Philadelphia, PA 19103 800-234-3151 x5601 215-832-0601 [EMAIL PROTECTED] Visit our website: 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: 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]: New from JPS: String the Pearls
Stringing the Pearls: How to Read the Weekly Torah Portion James S. Diamond ISBN: 978-0-8276-0868-9 Deepen your understanding of the weekly Torah portion with this smart, accessible guide Reading the Torah, also known as the Five Books of Moses, is a never-ending journey. Each year Jews around the world complete the weekly cycle of Torah and then immediately begin again. How can modern readers grapple with the Torah year after year and continue to find the process rewarding and relevant? Stringing the Pearls is unique in that it is a how-to guide. Rather than offering his own analysis of each of the Torah's weekly readings, Diamond presents readers with different lenses, both traditional and contemporary, so that they can make their own connections to the text. Stringing the Pearls is a wonderful tool for anyone preparing a d'var Torah, participating in a Bible study group, or simply seeking to be a more confident and active readers of Torah. James S. Diamond teaches in the Program in Judaic Studies at Princeton University. Diamond was ordained by the Jewish Theological Seminary and holds a Ph.D. in Comparative Literature from Indiana University in Bloomington. Adult Jewish learning has been a focal point throughout Diamond's career. In recent years, he has taught the Tanakh course in the Me'ah program, a two-year intensive adult Jewish learning program that is sponsored by the Hebrew College of Boston. Stringing the Pearls grew out of this course. Praise for Stringing the Pearls: I was thrilled with Jim Diamond's work on how to get the most out of the weekly Torah portion. I learned a great deal from it. - Edgar M. Bronfman, President, World Jewish Congress A meticulously organized, indispensable study guide for the serious Torah student at any level. -Liz Zinbarg Nover, Director, Florence Melton Adult Mini-School of Gratz College Price: $18 Binding: Paper; 288 pages; 6 x 9 ISBN: 978-0-8276-0868-9 Publication Date: May 2008 To order contact 1(800) 234-3151 or visit www.jewishpub.org For more information contact Arielle Levites (800)-234-3151 ext. 5601 or email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] The Jewish Publication Society is a nonprofit educational organization formed to enhance the Jewish culture by promoting the dissemination of religious and secular works, in the United States and abroad, to all individuals and institutions interested in past and contemporary Jewish life. Arielle Levites Publicity/Community Outreach Jewish Publication Society 2100 Arch Street, 2nd Floor Philadelphia, PA 19103 800-234-3151 x5601 215-832-0601 [EMAIL PROTECTED] Visit our website: 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: 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]: The JPS Commentary on the Haggadah
The JPS Commentary on the Haggadah Joseph Tabory 978-0-8276-0858-0 JPS Commentary on the Haggadah Historical Introduction, Translation, and Commentary by Joseph Tabory Foreword by David Stern The haggadah is the heart of the Passover Seder, one of the most enduring and powerful of all Jewish rituals. In this new volume in the acclaimed JPS Commentary collection, Joseph Tabory, one of the world's leading authorities on the history of the haggadah, traces the development of the seder and the haggadah through the ages. The JPS Commentary on the Haggadah features an extended introduction by Tabory, the classic Hebrew haggadah text side by side with its English translation, and Tabory's clear and insightful critical-historical commentary. A rich work of scholarship and a successor to Goldschmidt's 1969 The Passover Haggadah, The JPS Commentary on the Haggadah is an excellent resource for scholars and seder-leaders. Tabory's commentary will certainly remain the definitive work on the haggadah for many years to come. David Stern, Ruth Meltzer Professor of Classical Hebrew, University of Pennsylvania Joseph Tabory is a professor of Talmud at Bar-Ilan University in Israel. He is also an ordained Orthodox rabbi. He received his Ph.D. from Bar Ilan University in 1978. He has written many articles on various fields of rabbinic literature and is the author of two major volumes in Hebrew, one on the history of Jewish festivals (The Passover Haggadah, upon which the JPS Commentary on the Haggadah is based) and one on the history of the Passover seder. Price: $40 Binding: Cloth, 168 pages, 7'' x 10'', b/w illustrations ISBN: 0-8276-0858-0 Publication Date: April 2008 To order contact 1(800) 234-3151 or visit www.jewishpub.org For more information contact Arielle Levites (800)-234-3151 ext. 5601 or email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] The Jewish Publication Society is a nonprofit educational organization formed to enhance the Jewish culture by promoting the dissemination of religious and secular works, in the United States and abroad, to all individuals and institutions interested in past and contemporary Jewish life. Arielle Levites Publicity/Community Outreach Jewish Publication Society 2100 Arch Street, 2nd Floor Philadelphia, PA 19103 800-234-3151 x5601 215-832-0601 [EMAIL PROTECTED] Visit our website: 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: 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]: For the Love of God and People
For the Love of God and People: A Philosophy of Jewish Law Elliot N. Dorff ISBN: 978-0-8276-0840-5 Every generation of Jews in every denomination of Judaism finds itself facing complex and pressing legal questions. The status of same-sex unions and the plight of the agunah (a woman who cannot obtain a divorce) are just two of a myriad of thorny questions that Jewish legal experts grapple with today. These are not esoteric problems but issues with a profound impact on the daily happiness of countless people. How do the rabbis who must grapple with these questions reach a conclusion? What informs their decisions and their approach to Jewish law? In For the Love of God and People acclaimed writer and legal expert Elliot Dorff tackles these and other tricky questions in an intelligent and accessible guide to the philosophy behind Jewish law. What motivates modern Jews to follow Jewish law? How does Jewish law strike the balance between continuity and change? On what grounds and under what circumstances do human beings have the authority to interpret or even change God's laws? Dorff also compares Jewish law to other legal systems, including the U.S. system. For the Love of God and Man is an important book for anyone looking for a better understanding of the Jewish legal system and its role in our increasingly complicated modern world. Elliot N. Dorff, a Conservative rabbi, is Rector and Sol and Anne Dorff Distinguished Service Professor in Philosophy at the American Jewish University (formerly University of Judaism) He was ordained by the Jewish Theological Seminary and earned his Ph.D. in philosophy from Columbia University with a dissertation in moral theory. He has written over 150 articles on Jewish thought, law, and ethics, and many books, including three JPS volumes -- Matters of Life and Death, To Do the Right and the Good, and Love Your Neighbor and Yourself. Dorff is co-editor of Etz Hayim: Torah and Commentary and of the forthcoming JPS series Jewish Choices, Jewish Voices. Praise for For the Love of God and People: A Philosophy of Jewish Law by Elliot N. Dorff Elliot Dorff has long been famed as a foremost student of Jewish thought and Jewish law, and his legal writings and decisions have gained international acclaim and attention. In For the Love of God and People, he offers a comprehensive vision of his own understanding of the Jewish legal system and rare insight into the philosophy that informs his own legal opinions. This book will be a treasure for scholars and thoughtful laypeople alike. -David Ellenson, President, Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion Price: $35 Binding: Hardcover, 6 x 9, 296 pages ISBN: 978-0-8276-0840-5 Publication Date: December 2007 For more information contact Arielle Levites (800)-234-3151 ext. 5601 or email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To order call 1(800) 234-3151 or visit our website www.jewishpub.org Arielle Levites Publicity/Community Outreach Jewish Publication Society 2100 Arch Street, 2nd Floor Philadelphia, PA 19103 800-234-3151 x5601 215-832-0601 [EMAIL PROTECTED] Visit our website: 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: 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]: New from JPS: Who's Who in the Jewish Bible
Who's Who in the Jewish Bible was originally self-published by the author in very limited quantities. This is the first time it's been made available to a wider audience. It's a wonderful resource for both scholars and the general reader (I used it to help pick out my son's name). I'm happy to answer any questions about this or other JPS titles. Arielle Levites Publicity/Community Outreach Jewish Publication Society 2100 Arch Street, 2nd Floor Philadelphia, PA 19103 800-234-3151 x5601 215-832-0601 [EMAIL PROTECTED] Visit our website: 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: 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]: New from JPS: Who's Who in the Jewish Bible
Whos Who in the Jewish Bible David Mandel ISBN: 978-0-8276-0863-4 New Bible Encyclopedia Catalogues 3,000 Characters from A to Z Who's Who in the Jewish Bible is much more than a standard reference book. From Aaron to Zurishaddai, this unique volume tells the stories of each of the 3,000 people mentioned in the Jewish Bible. Whether famous or not so famous, every character is here: patriarchs and prophets, warriors and peace-makers, kings and queens, holy men and sinners, heroes and villains. As the most comprehensive source on the subject, this book is a fascinating, informative, and indispensable tool for general readers and scholars, students and educators alike. With biographical entries arranged in a convenient A to Z format, Whos Who in the Jewish Bible details each characters life as a single, continuous story, in many cases drawing together information that is scattered over large stretches of biblical text. Entries are ordered and numbered according to the persons first appearance in the Bible and accompany commentary on the origin and meaning of the characters name as well as estimated dates when he/she lived. All entries correspond to the Jewish Publication Societys acclaimed translation. Unlike other biblical anthologies, Whos Who in the Jewish Bible stands alone in using only the Bible as its basis without extra-biblical stories, theological interpretations, or other secondary source additions. Flip through its pages for a quick reference check or read it straight through, and discover the fascinating stories of men and women whose lives, teachings, and sayings continue to influence and impact our lives. David Mandel is the founder of Computronic Corporation, an Israeli software development company that specializes in biblical software. He was born in Lima, Peru, where his parents fled during the Holocaust, and moved to Israel in 1970 after studying Bible at the University of Pennsylvania. Mandels years of extensive research, computer savvy, and love for the Bible have contributed to this monumental work. Price: $30 Binding: Paper, 6 x 9, 550 pages ISBN: 978-0-8276-0863-4 Publication Date: December 2007 To order call 1(800) 234-3151 or visit http://www.jewishpub.org/product.php?isbn=9780827608634http://www.jewishpub.org/product.php?isbn=9780827608634 Please visit our website: http://www.jewishpub.orgwww.jewishpub.org The Jewish Publication Society is a nonprofit educational organization formed to enhance the Jewish culture by promoting the dissemination of religious and secular works, in the United States and abroad, to all individuals and institutions interested in past and contemporary Jewish life. 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]: Now in Paperback - Rashi's Commentary on Psalms
Rashis Commentary on Psalms Translated and with commentary by Mayer I. Gruber ISBN: 978-0-8276-0872-6 Now Available in Paperback for the First Time: Rashis Commentary on Psalms In 2004, Mayer Grubers landmark Rashis Commentary on Psalms made one of the 11th century scholars most important works accessible to a larger audience for the first time. The JPS paperback edition of this exceptional volume includes Rashis complete original Hebrew text and acclaimed linguist Mayer Grubers contemporary English translation and supercommentary. Fully annotated by Gruber, Rashis Commentary on Psalms places Rashi, the most influential Hebrew biblical commentator of all time, in the larger context of biblical exegesis. Gruber identifies Rashis sources, pinpoints the exegetical questions to which Rashi responds, defines the nuances of Rashis terminology, and guides the reader to use the English translation as a tool to access the original Hebrew text. Grubers extensive introduction takes a critical look at Rashi and his enduring legacy. Gain entrance to the world of Rashi via a wide-ranging introduction and a thorough explication of one of his most important commentaries. The added bonus is Gruber's erudite philological treatment of many lexical difficulties in Psalms. Isaac Gottlieb, Review of Biblical Literature, 2005 Mayer I. Gruber is Professor in the Department of Bible Archaeology and Ancient Near East at Ben-Gurion University of the Negev in Beersheva, Israel. He received rabbinic ordination from the Jewish Theological Seminary in 1970 and holds a Ph.D. in ancient Semitic languages and literatures from Columbia University. His past publications include Aspects of Nonverbal Communication in the Ancient Near East (Biblical Institute Press, 1980), and The Motherhood of God and Other Studies (Scholars Press, 1992), and the commentary on the book of Job in the Oxford Jewish Study Bible (2003). Price: $50 Binding: Paper; 920 pages; 6 5/8 x 9½ ISBN: 978-0-8276-0872-6 Publication Date: January 2008 To order call 1 (800) 234-3151 or visit: http://www.jewishpub.org/product.php?isbn=9780827608726http://www.jewishpub.org/product.php?isbn=9780827608726 Please visit our website at http://www.jewishpub.orgwww.jewishpub.org The Jewish Publication Society is a nonprofit educational organization formed to enhance the Jewish culture by promoting the dissemination of religious and secular works, in the United States and abroad, to all individuals and institutions interested in past and contemporary Jewish life. Arielle Levites Publicity/Community Outreach Jewish Publication Society 2100 Arch Street, 2nd Floor Philadelphia, PA 19103 800-234-3151 x5601 215-832-0601 [EMAIL PROTECTED] Visit our website: 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: 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]: Visiting Authors
June Levitt Nislick is the author of Zayda Was a Cowboy (Jewish Publication Society, 2005). She does a great talk for kids from K-5th grade about Jewish cowboys, immigration, etc. I've heard her speak to this audience and she's a lot of fun! She lives in NYC and is happy to travel in the tri-state area. You can contact me if you have any questions or if you'd like to get in touch with her. Arielle Levites Publicity/Community Outreach Jewish Publication Society 2100 Arch Street, 2nd Floor Philadelphia, PA 19103 800-234-3151 x5601 215-832-0601 [EMAIL PROTECTED] Visit our website: 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: 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]: New from JPS: Sephardic folktales for all ages
Stories from the past for todays Jewish families The Power of Song And Other Sephardic Tales Selected and Retold by Rita Roth Designed and illustrated by Alexa Ginsburg Folktales are told not just to entertain but to transmit values. This delightful collection of Jewish tales from the Mediterranean contains stories the whole family can share together! Meet Hanina, the daughter of a Jewish tailor who cures a sultans only child by taming a lioness to get her milk. Or Nahum Bilbas, the brave rabbi-in-training who dares to confront the great warrior El Cid in order to secure peace for the Jews of Valencia. These and countless other colorful characters will entertain and intrigue you in this collection that contains lessons, truths, surprises, and happy endings. When the Jews fled the Iberian Peninsula in 1492 and scattered all over Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East, they took with them the folktales that were an integral part of their unique heritage. As they settled into their new homelands, they borrowed many of the literary devices and motifs from their adopted countries, adding unique flavor to the traditional Jewish story. Each story in The Power of Song is accompanied by commentary on its origin and meaning, as well as definitions of the foreign words that appear in the tale. The authors introduction gives special insight into the history of Jewish folktales and specifically those of the Sephardic Jews. Rita Roth received her masters degree in teaching from Webster University in St. Louis, Missouri and her doctorate in education from Washington University. She was an associate professor in the Education Department at Rockhurst University in Kansas City, Missouri for twenty years. Alexa Ginsburg holds a BFA from Cooper Union College. She is a graphic artist, a designer of homemade textiles, and the owner of a computer services company. She is also the illustrator of Wise and Not So Wise: Ten Tales from the Rabbis (JPS 2004). Price: $16 Binding: Cloth, 150 pages, 7 x 10 ISBN: 978-0-8276-0844-3 Publication Date: September 2007 All Ages For more information contact Arielle Levites (800)-234-3151 ext. 5601 or email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED][EMAIL PROTECTED] To order a copy call 1(800) 234-3151 The Jewish Publication Society is a nonprofit educational organization formed to enhance the Jewish culture by promoting the dissemination of religious and secular works, in the United States and abroad, to all individuals and institutions interested in past and contemporary Jewish life. Arielle Levites Publicity/Community Outreach Jewish Publication Society 2100 Arch Street, 2nd Floor Philadelphia, PA 19103 800-234-3151 x5601 215-832-0601 [EMAIL PROTECTED] Visit our website: 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: 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]: Now available from JPS: Celebrating the Jewish Year
Celebrating the Jewish Year The Fall Holidays Paul Steinberg ISBN: 978-0-8276-0842-9 Price: $22 Binding: Paper, 7 x 10, 220 pages http://www.jewishpub.org/product.php?isbn=9780827608429http://www.jewishpub.org/product.php?isbn=9780827608429 Celebrating the Jewish Year is the first in a three volume series that will cover all of the major Jewish festivals. Intended as a resource to enjoy and explore over many years, Celebrating the Jewish Year offers basic information as well opportunities for deeper study. This beautifully designed book not only provides the essentials on the origins and customs of the holidays but also offers insights from some of the greatest thinkers in Jewish history as well as popular contemporary scholars. A peek at the table of contents for The Fall Holidays reveals selections by contemporary feminist scholars, old-country rebbes, modern philosophers, and medieval rabbis. Breathe new life into ancient rituals and texts with alternate meditations that feature poems, stories, and songs. Whether you are celebrating a holiday for the first time or looking to renew the spirit of your celebration, Celebrating the Jewish Year is a book you will turn to season after season. A must-have for every Jewish home. To order call 1(800) 234-3151 or visit http://www.jewishpub.org/product.php?isbn=9780827608429http://www.jewishpub.org/product.php?isbn=9780827608429 Coming September 2007: Celebrating the Jewish Year : The Winter Holidays ISBN: 978-0-8276-0849-8 Coming in January 2009: Celebrating the Jewish Year: The Spring and Summer Holidays 978-0-8276-0850-4 Paul Steinberg is the rabbi and director of Jewish studies and Hebrew at the Levine Academy in Dallas, Texas. He holds masters degrees in both education and rabbinic studies and was ordained from the Ziegler School of Rabbinic Studies. He is the author of The Study Guide to Jewish Ethics (JPS, 2003), articles on Hebrew Bible and Jewish education, and a monthly column on the spirit of Jewish holidays and family in the Texas Jewish Post. Janet Greenstein Potter is the editor of several JPS publications, including the National Jewish Book Award finalist Wise and Not So Wise, Praise Her Works, Zayda Was a Cowboy, Sarahs Journey, and The Kids Catalog of Animals and the Earth, a book about the environment and the Jewish tradition. The Jewish Publication Society is a nonprofit educational organization formed to enhance the Jewish culture by promoting the dissemination of religious and secular works, in the United States and abroad, to all individuals and institutions interested in past and contemporary Jewish life. Arielle Levites Publicity/Community Outreach Jewish Publication Society 2100 Arch Street, 2nd Floor Philadelphia, PA 19103 800-234-3151 x5601 215-832-0601 [EMAIL PROTECTED] Visit our website: 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: 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]: Start the New Year off right - Celebrating the
Jewish Year from JPS X-Original-To: Hasafran@lists.acs.ohio-state.edu X-Mailer: QUALCOMM Windows Eudora Version 7.1.0.9 X-Virus-Scanned: Symantec AntiVirus Scan Engine X-Spam-Score: 0.00 () [Tag at 5.00] X-CanItPRO-Stream: lists X-Canit-Stats-ID: Bayes signature not available X-Scanned-By: CanIt (www . roaringpenguin . com) on 128.146.216.18 X-Listprocessor-Version: 8.1 -- ListProcessor(tm) by CREN The essential source-book for the Jewish holidays Celebrating the Jewish Year The Fall Holidays: Rosh Hashanah Yom Kippur Sukkot By Paul Steinberg Edited by Janet Greenstein Potter http://www.jewishpub.org/product.php?isbn=9780827608429http://www.jewishpub.org/product.php?isbn=9780827608429 Celebrating the Jewish Year is the first in a three volume series that will cover all of the major Jewish festivals. Intended as a resource to enjoy and explore over many years, Celebrating the Jewish Year offers basic information as well opportunities for deeper study. This beautifully designed book not only provides the essentials on the origins and customs of the holidays but also offers insights from some of the greatest thinkers in Jewish history as well as popular contemporary scholars. A peek at the table of contents for The Fall Holidays reveals selections by contemporary feminist scholars, old-country rebbes, modern philosophers, and medieval rabbis. Breathe new life into ancient rituals and texts with alternate meditations that feature poems, stories, and songs. Whether you are celebrating a holiday for the first time or looking to renew the spirit of your celebration, Celebrating the Jewish Year is a book you will turn to season after season. A must-have for every Jewish home. Paul Steinberg is the rabbi and director of Jewish studies and Hebrew at the Levine Academy in Dallas, Texas. He holds master's degrees in both education and rabbinic studies and was ordained from the Ziegler School of Rabbinic Studies. He is the author of The Study Guide to Jewish Ethics (JPS, 2003), articles on Hebrew Bible and Jewish education, and a monthly column on the spirit of Jewish holidays and family in the Texas Jewish Post. Janet Greenstein Potter is the editor of several JPS publications, including the National Jewish Book Award finalist Wise and Not So Wise, Praise Her Works, Zayda Was a Cowboy, Sarah's Journey, and The Kids' Catalog of Animals and the Earth, a book about the environment and the Jewish tradition. Celebrating the Jewish Year: The Fall Holidays Paul Steinberg Price: $22 Binding: Paper, 7 x 10, 220 pages ISBN: 978-08276-0842-9 Publication Date: September 2007 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]: Jewish Publication Society and Association of
Jewish Libraries Join Forces to Distribute Bibliographies X-Original-To: hasafran@lists.acs.ohio-state.edu X-Mailer: QUALCOMM Windows Eudora Version 7.0.1.0 X-Spam-Score: 0.00 () [Tag at 5.00] X-CanItPRO-Stream: lists X-Canit-Stats-ID: Bayes signature not available X-Scanned-By: CanIt (www . roaringpenguin . com) on 128.146.216.81 X-Listprocessor-Version: 8.1 -- ListProcessor(tm) by CREN FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Arielle Levites Jewish Publication Society 215-832-0601 mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED][EMAIL PROTECTED] JEWISH BIBLIOGRAPHIES FROM AJL AND JPS PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA (May 30, 2007) - The Association of Jewish Libraries (AJL) and the Jewish Publication Society (JPS) have partnered to distribute bibliographies highlighting great Jewish books. The lists A Year of Celebrations, Creating a Collection, and Jewish Classics for Kids were created by AJL member librarians who are respected experts in the field of Judaic literature. A sampling from each bibliography is available as a PDF on the Jewish Publication Society website, where you will also find information on ordering the full bibliographies from the Association of Jewish Libraries. The bibliographies include books from a wide variety of publishers, but as a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting Jewish literacy and learning, JPS thought it was appropriate to publicize these materials through their website. The Jewish Publication Society is a nonprofit educational organization formed to enhance Jewish culture by promoting the dissemination of religious and secular works, in the United States and abroad, to all those interested in past and contemporary Jewish life. Founded in 1888, JPS is the oldest publisher of Jewish titles in the English language. Learn more at http://www.jewishpub.orgwww.jewishpub.org. The Association of Jewish Libraries promotes Jewish literacy through enhancement of libraries and library resources and through leadership for the profession and practitioners of Judaica librarianship. AJL is proud to offer many Judaic bibliographies and other guides to Judaica librarianship in print and online at BLOCKED::BLOCKED::http://www.jewishlibraries.orgwww.jewishlibraries.org. To view the sample bibliographies or to purchase the full bibliographies from AJL, please visit: BLOCKED::BLOCKED::http://jewishpub.org/about/bibliographies.phphttp://jewishpub.org/about/bibliographies.php. ### 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]: Two new titles available from JPS
Inventing Jewish Ritual Vanessa L. Ochs ISBN: 978-0-8276-0834-4 Price: $25 Binding: Paper, 300 pages, 6x9 It wasnt long ago that naming ceremonies for newborn girls and Rosh Chodesh groups for women were considered new and challenging rituals. Even square matzah was initially looked on with skepticism. Today Car Mitzvahs and Torah Yoga are becoming increasingly common. How do we create new ritual? What makes it Jewish? What makes it endure? In Inventing Jewish Ritual, Vanessa Ochs invites us to see new Jewish rituals through the eyes of an anthropologist. What is involved in creating ritual? Who has the authority to make these changes? Are these new rituals authentic? Ochs uncovers the roots of contemporary rituals, including Miriams tambourines, Holocaust Torahs, and wedding booklets, and traces their surprising evolution. Explore the innovation and creativity in contemporary Jewish practice and gain insight into how to make your own Jewish practice more meaningful through renewing, reshaping, and even creating new rituals. Vanessa L. Ochs is an associate professor of religious studies at the University of Virginia, Charlottesville. She is the author of Sarah Laughed, The Jewish Dream Book (with Elizabeth Ochs), Words on Fire, and Safe and Sound. For her writing she was awarded a National Endowment for the Arts fellowship. Folktales of the Jews, Volume 2 Tales from Eastern Europe Edited by Dan Ben-Amos Dov Noy, Consulting Editor Lenn Schramm, Tales Translator Price: $75.00 Binding: 6 x 9, 550 pages, Hardcover ISBN: 978-0-8276-0830-6 The second volume in a literary landmark Folktales from Eastern Europe presents 71 tales from Ashkenasic culture in the most important collection of Jewish folktales ever published. It is the second volume in Folktales of the Jews, the five-volume series to be released over the next several years, in the tradition of Louis Ginzberg's classic, Legends of the Jews. The tales here and the others in this series have been selected from the Israel Folktale Archives at The University of Haifa, Israel (IFA), a treasure house of Jewish lore that has remained largely unavailable to the entire world until now. Since the creation of the State of Israel, the IFA has collected more than 20,000 tales from newly arrived immigrants, long-lost stories shared by their families from around the world. The tales come from the major ethno-linguistic communities of the Jewish world and are representative of a wide variety of subjects and motifs, especially rich in Jewish content and context. Each of the tales is accompanied by in-depth commentary that explains the tale's cultural, historical, and literary background and its similarity to other tales in the IFA collection, and extensive scholarly notes. There is also an introduction that describes the Ashkenasic culture and its folk narrative tradition, a world map of the areas covered, illustrations, biographies of the collectors and narrators, tale type and motif indexes, a subject index, and a comprehensive bibliography. Until the establishment of the IFA, we had had only limited access to the wide range of Jewish folk narratives. Even in Israel, the gathering place of the most wide-ranging cross-section of world Jewry, these folktales have remained largely unknown. Many of the communities no longer exist as cohesive societies in their representative lands; the Holocaust, migration, and changes in living styles have made the continuation of these tales impossible. This volume and the others to come will be monuments to a rich but vanishing oral tradition. About the author Dan Ben-Amos, Ph.D., is a professor of folklore at the University of Pennsylvania, the general editor of Indiana University Press's Folklore Series, and the senior editor of Mimekor Yisrael: Folktales of Israel. Dov Noy, Ph.D., is the Max and Margarethe Grunwald Professor of Hebrew Literature at the Hebrew University, the director of the Hebrew University Folklore Center, a professor of Yiddish folklore at Bar Ilan University, the 1988 recipient of the Jerusalem Prize, and the founder of the Israel Folktale Archives. Chag Sameach! Arielle Levites Publicity/Community Outreach Jewish Publication Society 2100 Arch Street, 2nd Floor Philadelphia, PA 19103 800-234-3151 x5601 215-832-0601 [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
[ha-Safran]: Book Recommendation Needed
Dear Safranim, Im on a committee to select a book to be read by the entire Jewish community of my city (akin to many citys One Book program). I would appreciate any recommendations you have for books that you think would be appropriate for a diverse Jewish community. Some of our thoughts on criteria include: -Offers insight, a taste of, or opinion of one or more Jewish values/concepts -Is enjoyable/readable -Conducive to the development of engaging activities in a variety of modalities (such as films, workshops, lectures, debates, internet/computer generated education, field trips) -Conducive to the selection of companion books for teens and youth -Offers collaborative opportunities with other agencies and organizations (secular or otherwise) -Available in paperback (bonus: if available in large print, book on tape, and film version) -Is readily available and inexpensive to buy (on line and in book stores) -Author is willing to participate If you reply to me off list with your suggestions Ill put together all the responses and share them with the group. Thanks! Arielle Levites Publicity/Community Outreach Jewish Publication Society 2100 Arch Street, 2nd Floor Philadelphia, PA 19103 800-234-3151 x5601 215-832-0601 [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]: New book from JPS highlights Greek-Jewish
experience for middle readers X-Original-To: hasafran@lists.acs.ohio-state.edu X-Mailer: QUALCOMM Windows Eudora Version 7.0.1.0 X-Spam-Score: 0.00 () [Tag at 5.00] X-CanItPRO-Stream: lists X-Canit-Stats-ID: Bayes signature not available X-Scanned-By: CanIt (www . roaringpenguin . com) on 128.146.216.12 X-Listprocessor-Version: 8.1 -- ListProcessor(tm) by CREN A Shout in the Sunshine Mara W. Cohen Ioannides ISBN: 978-0-8276-0838-2 Ages 10 and up An Extraordinary Time, an Extraordinary Friendship A Shout in the Sunshine by Mara W. Cohen Ioannides In 1492, King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella expelled the Jewish community of Spain. Sultan Beyazit invited these refugees to Thessaloniki, a community already home to a diverse Jewish population with deep roots in Greece. A Shout in the Sunshine is the story of a remarkable friendship set against the background of this turbulent time in Jewish history. Miguel and David are both Jewish, but the commonalities seem to end there. One is a refugee from post-Inquisition Spain, the other the son of a wealthy Greek fabric merchant. But beyond the obvious differences of rich and poor, Spanish and Greek, are two boys that share a special connection. A Shout in the Sunshine is a tribute to the vitality of a once thriving Jewish community and a testament to the power of friendship. Mara W. Cohen Ioannides is a lecturer in English composition and Jewish studies at Missouri State University. This is her first novel. Price: $12.95 ISBN: 978-0-8276-0838-2 Binding: Paper, 120 pages, 6x9 Publication Date: June 2007 Ages 10 and up For more information contact Arielle Levites (800)-234-3151 ext. 5601 or email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED][EMAIL PROTECTED] To order a copy please visit http://www.jewishpub.org/product.php?isbn=9780827608382http://www.jewishpub.org/product.php?isbn=9780827608382 or call (800) 234-3151 The Jewish Publication Society is a nonprofit educational organization formed to enhance the Jewish culture by promoting the dissemination of religious and secular works, in the United States and abroad, to all individuals and institutions interested in past and contemporary Jewish life. Arielle Levites Publicity/Community Outreach Jewish Publication Society 2100 Arch Street, 2nd Floor Philadelphia, PA 19103 800-234-3151 x5601 215-832-0601 [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]: JPS announces Encyclopedia of Jewish Women on CD-ROM
Now Available on CD-Rom: The most extensive source on Jewish women Ever! Jewish Women: A Comprehensive Historical Encyclopedia Paula E. Hyman and Dalia Ofer From Sarah Aaronsohn to Krystyna Zywulska, this electronic encyclopedia contains 1,698 biographical entries, 330 articles, and over 1,200 photographs and illustrations. Together they capture the histories and achievements of Jewish women from biblical times to present day and shed light on their changing roles worldwide. Accessible to lay readers and scholars alike, this exceptional work contains such valuable features as: Full-text search of all articles and captions, plus category, century, and country searches Extensive cross-references Glossary with pop-up definition links throughout With contributions from 939 world-famous historians and scholars, this is an unparalleled reference. Paula E. Hyman is the Lucy Moses Professor of Modern Jewish History at Yale University. Dalia Ofer is the Max and Rita Haber Professor for Holocaust Studies in the Avraham Harman Institute of Contemporary Jewry at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem. ISBN PC: 978-965-90937-0-0 ISBN MAC: 978-0-8276-0867-2 Price: $200 Publication Date: January 2007 Arielle Levites Publicist Jewish Publication Society 2100 Arch Street, 2nd Floor Philadelphia, PA 19103 800-234-3151 x5601 215-832-0601 [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]: From Conversos to Communists
Dear Safranim, I am very pleased to announce that Norman Finkelsteins new book American Jewish History: A JPS Guide is now available. American Jewish History: A JPS Guide Norman H. Finkelstein Price: $18 Binding: Paperback, 7 x 10 ISBN: 978-0-8276-0810-8 Publication Date: April 2007 http://www.jewishpub.org/product.php?isbn=0827608101 In this accessible, engaging guide to the history of the Jewish people in the United States, National Jewish Book Award Winner, Norman H. Finkelstein tells the dramatic 350-year story, from the earliest Jewish settlers on Americas shores to the incredible success of Jews in modern American business, politics, and arts. Each chapter focuses on a specific period and examines Jewish life at home, in the community, and in American society at large. Illustrated with over 70 black and white photographs, maps, charts, and more than 120 feature boxes and biographies, as well as timelines, notes, a bibliography, and index, American Jewish History is a wonderful introduction to understanding the religious, historical, and cultural heritage of the Jewish people who helped shape America. The highly acclaimed JPS Guides series is a collection of concise reference books, each on a specific topic of key interest within Jewish studies. Each book in the series offers a practical and authoritative introduction to the subject, providing a diverse range of information in a handy and engaging format. The guides are designed for the general reader and appropriate for those with little formal Jewish knowledge, as well as those who want quick access to basic information. Norman H. Finkelstein is the author of more than a dozen books, including the JPS titles Heeding the Call: Jewish Voices in Americans Civil Rights Struggle (a 1997 National Jewish Book Award Winner) and Forged in Freedom: Shaping the Jewish-American Experience (a 2002 National Jewish Book Award Winner). He is the series editor of the JPS Guides. Arielle Levites Publicist Jewish Publication Society 2100 Arch Street, 2nd Floor Philadelphia, PA 19103 800-234-3151 x5601 215-832-0601 [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
JPS Wins 2 National Jewish Book Awards; 2 Titles Listed as Finalists
The results are in! The Jewish Publication Society was awarded the National Jewish Book Award in two categories and was selected as a finalist in two other categories. The only other publisher to win as many awards was Yale University Press. Folktales of the Jews: Volume 1: Tales from the Sephardic Dispersion edited by Dan Ben-Amos was the Winner of the National Jewish Book Award in the category of Sephardic Culture. The first in a five volume series, this book was also named a Finalist in the Scholarship category. Lilith's Ark: Teenage Tales of Biblical Women by Deborah Bodin Cohen was the Winner of the National Jewish Book Award in the category of Jewish Family Literature. The book was also recently recognized as a 2007 Notable Book for Teens by the Association of Jewish Libraries (Sydney Taylor Awards). The Jewish Book of Days: A Companion for All Seasons by Jill Hammer was named a Finalist in the category of Contemporary Jewish Life and Practice. Arielle Levites Publicist Jewish Publication Society 2100 Arch Street, 2nd Floor Philadelphia, PA 19103 800-234-3151 x5601 215-832-0601 [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]: Jewish Publication Society Sale
Dear Safranim, January is a great time to stock up on backlist titles from JPS. See the link below for our annual White Sale, with savings of up to 70% off selected titles. Orders must be placed by February 23, 2007. http://www.jewishpub.org/about/white-sale07.phphttp://www.jewishpub.org/about/white-sale07.php Arielle Levites Publicist Jewish Publication Society 2100 Arch Street, 2nd Floor Philadelphia, PA 19103 800-234-3151 x5601 215-832-0601 [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] Hanukkah
The Jewish Publication Society's Hanukkah Children's Corner is up on our website, featuring crafts, recipes, games, and other Hanukkah fun. http://www.jewishpub.org/children/hanukkah/ The material featured on our site can be downloaded free of charge for personal or classroom use. Our Children's Corner changes monthly, so remember to check back for other fun, educational activities. Arielle Levites Publicist Jewish Publication Society 2100 Arch Street, 2nd Floor=20 Philadelphia, PA 19103 800-234-3151 x5601 215-832-0601=20 [EMAIL PROTECTED] Visit our website 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: 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]: New Releases from the Jewish Publication Society
Dear Safranim, Below please find information about JPSs most recent releases: Folktales of the Jews: Volume I: Tales from the Sephardic Dispersion The Jewish Book of Days: A Companion for All Seasons Dictionary of Jewish Words: A JPS Guide Please dont hesitate to contact me with questions about these and other JPS titles. Yours, Arielle Levites Publicist The Jewish Publication Society [EMAIL PROTECTED] Folktales of the Jews Volume 1, Tales from the Sephardic Dispersion Edited by Dan Ben-Amos Dov Noy, Consulting Editor Lenn Schramm, Translator The first volume in a new literary landmark, Tales from the Sephardic Dispersion begins the most important collection of Jewish folktales ever published. It is the first volume in Folktales of the Jews, the five-volume series to be released over the next several years, in the tradition of Louis Ginzberg's classic, Legends of the Jews. The 71 tales here and the others in this series have been selected from the Israel Folktale Archives (IFA), a treasure house of Jewish lore that has remained largely unavailable to the entire world until now. Since the creation of the State of Israel, the IFA has collected more than 20,000 tales from newly arrived immigrants, long-lost stories shared by their families from around the world. The tales come from the major ethno-linguistic communities of the Jewish world and are representative of a wide variety of subjects and motifs, especially rich in Jewish content and context. Each of the tales is accompanied by in-depth commentary that explains the tale's cultural, historical, and literary background and its similarity to other tales in the IFA collection, and extensive scholarly notes. There is also an introduction that describes the Sephardic culture and its folk narrative tradition, a world map of the areas covered, illustrations, biographies of the collectors and narrators, tale type and motif indexes, a subject index, and a comprehensive bibliography. Price: $75.00 Binding: 6 x 9, 600 pages Hardcover ISBN: 0827608292 The Jewish Book of Days: A Companion for All Seasons By Jill Hammer Throughout the ages, Jews have connected legends to particular days of the Hebrew calendar. Abraham's birth, the death of Rachel, and the creation of light are all tales that are linked to a specific day and season. The Jewish Book of Days invites readers to experience the connection between sacred story and nature's rhythms, through readings designed for each and every day of the year. These daily readings offer an opportunity to live in tune with the wisdom of the past while learning new truths about the times we live in today. Each entry has three components: a biblical quote for the day; a midrash on the biblical quote or a Jewish tradition related to that day; and commentary relating the text to the cycles of the year. The author includes an introduction that analyzes the different months and seasons of the Hebrew calendar and explains the textual sources used throughout. Appendixes provide additional material for leap years, equinoxes, and solstices. A section on seasonal meditations offers a new way to approach the divine every day. Price: $30.00 Binding: 6 3/4 x 7 1/2, 400 pages, Hardcover ISBN: 0827608314 Dictionary of Jewish Words: A JPS Guide By Joyce Eisenberg, Ellen Scolnic This JPS bestseller is now updated and expanded, with new words, names, terms, and expressions Organized in an A to Z format for easy reference, The JPS Dictionary of Jewish Words contains 1,200 entries derived from Yiddish, Hebrew, Aramaic, and English. The entries include words for and associated with Jewish holidays and life-cycle events, culture, history, the Bible and other sacred texts, worship, and more. Each entry has a pronunciation guide and is cross-referenced to other related terms. The introduction is an excellent primer on the history of Jewish words, their transliteration, and pronunciation. The indexes at the back, arranged by categories, help readers easily find the words they want, even when they don't know the exact spelling. Price: $18.00 Binding: 7 x 10, 250 pages Paperback ISBN: 0827608322 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]: David and Max: A Classic Updated
A National Jewish Book Award for Children's Literature Finalist David and Max Gary Provost and Gail Provost Stockwell Twelve-year-old David is too short to make the basketball team so he takes his basketball along on a family vacation hoping to improve his skills. But a startling mystery soon eclipses ball practice. A routine trip for ice cream with his grandfather, Max, introduces David to long hidden family secrets. Are his grandfather's eyes playing tricks on him or have they found a friend Max thought died long ago in the Holocaust? Slowly, as David and Max search for the elusive B.B., David learns about Max's terrible past. As he comes to terms with his grandfather's disturbing memories and declining health, David grows to understand more about the meaning of honesty - and about himself. Now this delightful classic about the remarkable relationship between a boy and his grandfather is available in a new edition, updated to appeal to the next generation of readers. Gail Provost Stockwell and her late husband, Gary Provost, are the authors of three award-winning novels for children including Good If It Goes, winner of the National Jewish Book Award. They created and have taught at nationwide writing seminars and founded the Writers Retreat Workshop. Price: $14.95 Binding: Paper, 185 pages, 6 x 9 ISBN: 0-8276-0837-3 Publication Date: October 2006 Ages 10 and up For more information contact Arielle Levites (800)-234-3151 ext. 5601 or email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED][EMAIL PROTECTED] The Jewish Publication Society is a nonprofit educational organization formed to enhance the Jewish culture by promoting the dissemination of religious and secular works, in the United States and abroad, to all individuals and institutions interested in past and contemporary Jewish life. 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]: Shabbat Holiday books - recommendations needed
Dear Barbara, The Kids Catalog of Jewish Holidays has everything you need for your kits in one book! Part of the award-wining JPS series, The Kids Catalog of Jewish Holidays has chapters for Shabbat, as well as the major and minor Jewish holidays. Each chapter includes stories, games, crafts, recipes, music etc. This is a great sourcebook every Jewish family should have. You might also consider The Best of Ktonton which features the beloved Ktonton and his holiday adventures. A classic since 1930, this is a great book for grandparents, parents, and kids to share. Please let me know if you have any questions. Yours, Arielle Arielle Levites Publicist Jewish Publication Society 215-832-0601 [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
RE: [ha-Safran] Books on comparative religions for Elementary School?
You may be interested in a forthcoming title from the Jewish Publication Society, The Cave of Reconciliation. Told in a simple style with beautiful illustrations, The Cave of Reconciliation tells the story of Abraham/Ibrahim and his two sons and is endorsed as a tool for interfaith dialogue by Jewish, Christian, and Muslim clergy. The Cave of Reconciliation By Pecki Sherman Witonsky Reading level: All Ages Paperback: 108 pages ISBN: 0827608470 You can order the book directly through JPS (http://www.jewishpub.org /www.jewishpub.org / 1(800)234-3151 or through amazon. Yours, Arielle Levites Publicist Jewish Publication Society 2100 Arch Street, 2nd Floor Philadelphia, PA 19103 [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]: Albert Einstein: The Jewish Man Behind the Theory
A New Young Adult Biography from the Jewish Publication Society Albert Einstein:The Jewish Man Behind the Theory Devra Newberger Speregen ISBN: 0-8276-0824-1 Ages 9 and up Albert Einstein: The Jewish Man Behind the Theory follows one of the most heralded scientists of all times in his quest to solve our universe's greatest puzzles. Beginning with his difficult school years and the rise of anti-Semitism in the early 20th century, young readers will be intrigued as Einstein matures into a celebrated scientist, a great Jewish thinker, and a champion of the State of Israel. This is the perfect book for the budding scientist or anyone who has ever dared to ask Why? Devra Newberger Speregen has written more than 100 books, including nearly 30 biographies for young people. She is the author of Yoni Netanyahu: Hero at Entebbe (JPS, 2005) and Ilan Ramon: Jewish Star (JPS, 2004). Price: $12.95 Binding: Paperback, 75 pages, 6x 9 ISBN: 0-8276-0824-1 Publication Date: May 2006 Ages 9 and up For more information contact Arielle Levites (800)-234-3151 ext. 5601 or email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED][EMAIL PROTECTED] The Jewish Publication Society is a nonprofit educational organization formed to enhance the Jewish culture by promoting the dissemination of religious and secular works, in the United States and abroad, to all individuals and institutions interested in past and contemporary Jewish life. Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran are those of the individual author and are not necessarily endorsed by the 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: http://www.mail-archive.com/hasafran%40lists.acs.ohio-state.edu/maillist.html AJL HomePage http://www.JewishLibraries.org
[ha-Safran]: Jewish Publication Society Seeking Authors
Jewish Publication Society Seeking Authors The Jewish Publication Society is seeking qualified authors for new titles in its highly acclaimed JPS Guides series, a collection of concise reference books, each on a specific topic of key interest within Jewish studies. The guides are designed for the general reader and appropriate for those with little Jewish knowledge, as well as learned readers who want quick access to basic information. New titles under consideration are: The JPS Guide to Rabbinics The JPS Guide to American Jewish Literature The JPS Guide to Jewish Customs The JPS Guide to Jewish History The JPS Guide to Israel The JPS Guide to Jewish Mysticism For submission guidelines and further information, please email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] or contact: Norman H. Finkelstein Series Editor JPS Guides P.O. Box 3064 Framingham, MA 01705 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]: JPS Poster Contest for Tu BS'hvat
*Be an Eco-Hero* Calling all Kids! Can you design a poster that will inspire others to care for our Earth? The Jewish Publication Society is pleased to announce a poster contest in honor of the latest addition to our award winning Kids' Catalog Series: The Kids' Catalog of Animals and the Earth by Chaya M. Burstein. Our First Prize Winner will see their poster on our website (www.jewishpub.org) in full color just in time for Tu B'shvat. They'll also receive a $100 JPS Gift Certificate and a copy of the book. Second and Third Prize Winners get a free copy of The Kids' Catalog of Animals and the Earth. Poster Submission Deadline: Thursday, December 29th Poster Size Limit: 11 x 17 / JPEG, TIF, or PDF Files also accepted Winners will be notified via mail and/or e-mail by January 12, 2005 Email Arielle Levites - [EMAIL PROTECTED] for a flyer you can post in your school or library about this contest. 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]: Author Recommendation
I suggest contacting Penina Adelman. Her latest book is Praise Her Works; Conversation with Biblical Women. She is Scholar-in-Residence at the Women's Studies Research Center at Brandeis University Praise Her Works examines the live of 23 Biblical women from the well-known (Eve, Miriam) to the barely named (Noah's wife, Hatzlelponi). The book was born when Penina Adelman was searching for a ritual to mark her daughter's bat-mitzvah. She learned about a 13th century Yemenite text that matches each verse of Eshet Chayil (Woman of Valor) with a woman from the Bible. I would be happy to put you in touch with her. Yours, Arielle [EMAIL PROTECTED] Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran are those of the individual author and are not necessarily endorsed by the 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: http://www.mail-archive.com/hasafran%40lists.acs.ohio-state.edu/maillist.html AJL HomePage http://www.JewishLibraries.org
RE: [ha-Safran]: Book recommendation
Try: The Zionist Idea edited by Arthur Hertzberg. It is a paperback collection of the writings of the leading thinkers in the Zionist movement: Herzel, Kaplan, Jabotinsky, Buber, Ben-Gurion - they are all included in this classic. The roots of many issues in modern Israeli society are all explored in this collection. For kids I highly recommend Zayda Was a Cowboy. The story of a young man who travels from the shtetl to Texas, Zayda is an engaging adventure that is a quick read and lends itself to discussion. Ages 8 and up. Both books are available at www.jewishpub.org Yours, Arielle [EMAIL PROTECTED] Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran are those of the individual author and are not necessarily endorsed by the 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: http://www.mail-archive.com/hasafran%40lists.acs.ohio-state.edu/maillist.html AJL HomePage http://www.JewishLibraries.org
RE: [Ha-Safran] Need recommendations on Jewish book for 3rd grade
book X-Original-To: Hasafran@lists.acs.ohio-state.edu X-Mailer: QUALCOMM Windows Eudora Version 6.2.0.14 X-Virus-Scanned: Symantec AntiVirus Scan Engine X-CanItPRO-Stream: lists X-Spam-Score: 0 () X-Scanned-By: CanIt (www . canit . ca) X-Listprocessor-Version: 8.1 -- ListProcessor(tm) by CREN Zayda Was a Cowboy by June Levitt Nislick is perfect for your book club. The book (which was a Sydney Taylor Manuscript Award Winner) is a great adventure that tells the story of one boy's journey from shtetl bocher to broncobuster. The book comes with a free study guide that highlights the many great discussion topic it raises: intergenerational issues, Jewish history, American history... You can find out more about the book at www.jewishpub.org Yours, Arielle Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran are those of the individual author and are not necessarily endorsed by the 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: http://www.mail-archive.com/hasafran%40lists.acs.ohio-state.edu/maillist.html AJL HomePage http://www.JewishLibraries.org
RE: [ha-Safran]: Looking for suggestions...
Here are some titles I would recommend for your bibliography on Nefesh Barie B'Guf Barie. All are from Jewish Publication Society and can be found at www.jewishpub.org For children: Jewish Sports Legends By Joseph Siegman Ages 10 and up ISBN: 0-8276-8284-8 Includes famous and not-so-famous Jewish athletes and shows children how sports can be a part of a full Jewish life. Pink Slippers, Bat Mitzvah Blues By Ferida Wolff Ages 10 and up ISBN: 0-8276-0531-5 When a sudden illness dampens her best friend's spirit, Alyssa must find away to break through and restore her friend to health. For adults: Illness and health in the Jewish Tradition : Writing from the Bible to Today Edited by David Freeman, M.D. and Rabbi Judith Z. Abrams, PhD ISBN: 0-8276-0673-7 An anthology of traditional and contemporary writings on this theme. Matters of Life and Death: A Jewish Approach to Modern Medical Ethics By Elliot N. Dorf A National Book Award Finalist that addresses the issues raised by modern technology for today's Jews. Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran are those of the individual author and are not necessarily endorsed by the 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
