ha-Safran]: Wikipedia article in AJL Newsletter

2005-03-09 Thread S B
If anyone would like to read the complete article, they can go to http://ajlontario.tripod.com/column15.htm/ An update to both articles : There's a new type of "wiki" site on the Internet : Wikinews. It remains to be seen whether this will be a useful reference tool or whether it will merely be a

[ha-Safran]: Seeking history on Purim Spiels

2005-03-09 Thread Sara
Does anyone have any information or sources of information on the origination of the Purim spiel - the plays done on Purim? Any information would be most welcomed. Thank you. Sara Sara Rofofsky Marcus, ABD, MLS, EdS Instructional Designer; Online Instructor http://www.saramarcus.com "All the w

[ha-Safran]: Thank you

2005-03-09 Thread Eileen Polk
Dear Hasafranim, Thank you for your response to my request on behalf of a patron re: The Sunflower by Simon Wiesenthal. I have forwarded the answer to her. Eileen Polk, Librarian Prentis Memorial Library Temple Beth El Bloomfield Hills, MI Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran are thos

Re: [ha-Safran]: Plot; seeking title

2005-03-09 Thread Andrea Rapp
Yes, that is it. Thanks to all who responded. Andrea 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 @ list

Re: [ha-Safran]: Plot; seeking title

2005-03-09 Thread gjacobs
The book you want might be "The Physician" by Noah Gordon, It came out 1986, and was very popular. Gloria Jacobs Toronto Public Library Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran are those of the individual author and are not necessarily endorsed by the AJL =

[ha-Safran]: Holocaust Memorial Museum in Washingotn D.C.

2005-03-09 Thread Bernie Maengen
Dear Colleagues, Does anyone know if there is a section in the Holocaust Memorial Museum in Washington, D.C. that is appropriate for young children. By young I mean second grade. Thanks, Bernie Maengen Eugene, OR. Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran are those of the individual auth

Re: [ha-Safran]: "Requiem to Harlem," by Henry Roth

2005-03-09 Thread Abigail Yasgur
Available through amazon.com Abigail Yasgur 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.

RE: [ha-Safran]: Policy on lost and damaged materials

2005-03-09 Thread Warshenbrot, Amalia
Lori, We used to be gentle and had great losses, so we charge the current replacement fee. We also charge over due fines for the same amount as the local Public Library, but are not forceful unless it accedes $10. Amalia ___ Amalia Warshenbrot, Director

[ha-Safran]: Bibliography of Zionism

2005-03-09 Thread Zachary Baker
Safranim ve-safranot, The Bibliography of Zionism, which was temporarily unavailable, is up and running again, according to Shaul Garcia of the Jews of Islamic Countries Archiving Project, at Tel-Aviv University. He reports: >You can access it from our English homepage: > >http://jic.tau.ac.il

[ha-Safran]: Plot; seeking title

2005-03-09 Thread Andrea Rapp
A patron describes this plot and seeks the name of the book, which she read at least 20 years ago. === A non-Jewish man in early-modern London wants to become a doctor, and seeks to go to Persia, where one went in those days for good medical training. This man had somehow been "accidentally" ci

[ha-Safran]: Ariel Sharon's speech

2005-03-09 Thread Irene
Boker tov Safranim, A patron is trying to locate the full text of Ariel Sharon's speech from 1991, which he gave at Oxford. Can someone help me? I will appreciate all your help in this. Irene L. Munster International Areas Bibliographer Perkins Library Duke University P.O. Box 90195 Durham, N.C.

[ha-Safran]: "Requiem to Harlem," by Henry Roth

2005-03-09 Thread Miriam Miller
SHalom. I'm trying to locate a book entitled, "Requiem to Harlem," by Henry Roth. I think it's out of print, but do you know where I could purchase a copy? Miriam Miriam Miller Hadassah - Natl. Jewish Education Dept. Tel: (212) 303-8286 e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Messages and opinions express

Re: [ha-Safran]: ********** for ALA Council

2005-03-09 Thread Edith Lubetski
I think it is a service to us to be informed of ALA candidates who would be, at the very least, sympathetic to our interests as AJL members. In fact, when there is an ALA election, I would appreciate hearing from our members which candidates would support our issues. I do not know any of the candi

RE: [ha-Safran]: Policy on lost and damaged materials

2005-03-09 Thread Reister, Maureen
Here is an excerpt from our Circ Policy. We are a day school, however, thought you'd like to see another example. Lost or Damaged Materials All library users are expected to cover the cost of replacing a lost or damaged item. Replacement cost for a lost book will be requested after 30 days and

RE: [ha-Safran]: Sephardic and Ashkenazic customs

2005-03-09 Thread Randy Belinfante
Ms. Lesser, You might want to look at a book by H.J.Zimmels entitled: "Ashkenazim and Sephardim: Their relations, differences, and problems as reflected in the Rabbinical Responsa." The book goes far beyond the responsa to discuss language, statistics, and customs distinguishing the two groups

[ha-Safran]: Yiddish play "Greetings From Home"

2005-03-09 Thread Julie Koven
Dear colleagues -- We have a question about the following Yiddish play: "Greetings from Home" by Sam Auerbach and Heshel Schor. It was performed at Glicksman's Palace Theater in Chicago January 6-10, 1926(?). Cast: Bertha Gersten, Sadie Shoengold, Morris Kranech and Sam Auerbach Does anyone

[ha-Safran]: Wiesenthal: "The Sunflower"

2005-03-09 Thread Arieh Lebowitz
Dear Eileen: Arieh Lebowitz here. Please tell Cathy and perhaps the entire listserv that the book she is trying to find is not by Elie Wiesel but by Simon Wiesenthal. The original version was expanded later with additional essays; both are available used, online, from such sources as www.powe

RE: [ha-Safran]: Policy on lost and damaged materials

2005-03-09 Thread Rachel Kamin
Hi Lori, Our circulation policy states: "If an item is lost or damaged beyond repair, the patron is asked to make an $18 donation to the library or to purchase a replacement copy. At the discretion of the Library Director, the fee for lost, damaged, or unreturned multi-media materials (videos, CD

[ha-Safran]: Sephardic and Ashkenazic customs

2005-03-09 Thread Adas Israel Librarian
One patron asked for a book that explains the differences between Sephardic and Ashkenazic customs and practices. I've found information in a variety of books, but she wants one book (that is still in print) to purchase for herself. Any ideas? Joann Lesser Librarian Adas Israel Congregation W

Re: [ha-Safran]: ********** for ALA Council

2005-03-09 Thread Ted Koppel
No matter what her qualifications are, is it proper to use Hasafran for electioneering? Twice? Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran are those of the individual author and are not necessarily endorsed by the AJL === Submissions f

[ha-Safran]: Looking for "The Last Chapter"

2005-03-09 Thread Yossi Galron
We are looking to purchase the 1964 documentary film: The Last chapter : one thousand years of Jewish life in Poland The film was narrated by Theodore Bikel. We would like to purchase it in DVD or VHS format. Does anyone know about a source for it? (I found the following on the internet, but got