[Ha-Safran] Working in Public Libraries

2003-10-20 Thread Janet Gross
Has anyone here had the experience of working in a public library and having to work on Saturdays? I am thinking of switching from working in the public schools to the public libraries. I am shomer Shabbos and am wondering how these conflicts have been worked out. Any information will be much app

RE: [Ha-Safran] We just want to live here

2003-10-20 Thread Marion Stein
I fully agree with this reader. Marion Stein -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Hanna Geshelin Sent: Tuesday, October 14, 2003 5:05 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE: [Ha-Safran] We just want to live here I found "We Just Want to Live H

re: [Ha-Safran] Computer Software for Youth

2003-10-20 Thread Amy Muscoplat
Here at the Jewish Community Library Los Angeles, we have a number of software programs loaded on our public access computers. A few of these programs which are popular, have good content, and are easy to learn/use are: -Alef Bet Schoolhouse (Volumes 1 & 2) by Davka. These programs are good for pr

Re: [Ha-Safran] spanish version of the talmud

2003-10-20 Thread Nancy Sack
--- Message requiring your approval -- From: alba toscano <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [Ha-Safran] spanish version of the talmud Even though Hayim said that we should direct our answers only to MarĂ­a Gutierrez, I get so many questions about spanish talm

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2003-10-20 Thread avram aryeh
Hello! Shalom Aleichem. I submit 2 questions which I'm sure you'll be able to help me with. When we are in a year where there is adar 2---how are the torah readings selected and divided--so that they fit into the extension of the year What is the difference or is there a differ

[Ha-Safran] New Dean - Nuevo Decano

2003-10-20 Thread Nancy Sack
--- Message requiring your approval -- From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [Ha-Safran] New Dean - Nuevo Decano Buenos Aires, October 20th., 2003 To whom it may concern, We are pleased to inform you that Rabbi Adrian Herbst has bee

[Ha-Safran] spanish version of the talmud (fwd)

2003-10-20 Thread Hayim Sheynin
I forward this message from Jewish languages electronic bulletin, Please reply directly to Maria D. Gutierrez. Dr. Hayim Y. Sheynin Adjunct Professor of Jewish Literature Head of Reference Services Tuttleman Library of Gratz College 7605 Old York Rd. Melrose Park, PA 19444 USA Tel. 215 635-7300 e

Re: [Hasafran] Israeli/Palestian Conflict Videos

2003-10-20 Thread Meri King
Hi, I received this request from one of the Education Directors at a local synagogue. He is looking for a video that discusses the current crisis in the middle east perferably from a young adult prospective that is not heavily slanted in either direction, pro Israeli or pro Palestinia

[Ha-Safran] help with a responsum

2003-10-20 Thread gellerb
Dear Safranim: I have been asked to locate a responsum by Rav Eliyahu Klatzkin in a sefer called Even Roshah. I need #31. If anyone has this and would be willing to fax me the responsum, I would greatly appreciate it. Please email me and I will get you the fax number. Thanks. Bev Geller ==

RE: [Ha-Safran] Sydney Taylor bio info

2003-10-20 Thread Nira G. Wolfe
Thanks, June, for the information about "The Lion and the Unicorn". Their issue dedicated to "The Jewish Presence in Children's Literature" sounds very interesting. Yishar Kohekh and Hatslahah Rabbah! Nira Wolfe == HaSafran -

Re: [Ha-Safran] Jewish Encyclopedia (1901-1906) online

2003-10-20 Thread Johanna Bromberg
on 10/17/03 4:31 PM, Catherine Buck Morgan at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > From the Scout Report, Oct. 17 edition: > > 11. Jewish Encyclopedia.com >> http://www.jewishencyclopedia.com >> Standing as a testament to the wide ranging contributions of the Jewish >> people to world culture and hist

[Ha-Safran] JCC librarian skills

2003-10-20 Thread Rose Myers
In brief: The librarian at my JCC just resigned. What qualities do you recommend looking for when we hire a new one? At length: I'm the new-ish chair of the library advisory committee at my local Jewish Community Center. About a year ago, thanks to the generosity of an anonymous donor, the old,

[Ha-Safran] abel pann

2003-10-20 Thread Penkower
Dear safranim, Can someone tell me about the specific content of "The Jug of Tears" series (1916) by the painter Abel Pann (Pfefferman), which dealt with the pogroms in Russia? Thank you. Monty N. Penkower == HaSafran - The

[Ha-Safran] Unions

2003-10-20 Thread Andrea Rapp
I would like to hear from any librarians in day schools where there is a teachers' union. I would appreciate the replies going to my home email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Thank you. == HaSafran - The Electronic Forum of the Associat