Re: [ha-Safran]: Library Closings

This summer we were fortunate to have the national CAJE conference here in St. Louis. Of the 4 or 5 book related sessions offered, 3 were overlapping. We were lucky to have Rachel Kamin attend and present but the focus of most of the sessions was toward teachers using books and not geared toward

Re: [ha-Safran]: Library Closings

This summer we were fortunate to have the national CAJE conference here in St. Louis. Of the 4 or 5 book related sessions offered, 3 were overlapping. We were lucky to have Rachel Kamin attend and present but the focus of most of the sessions was toward teachers using books and not geared tow

[ha-Safran]: Library closings

Fellow Safranim: I used to work at a temple library in Los Angeles that was converted to a day school library and all the adult books were basically thrown into a "reading room" which was left open to everyone for various meetings, etc, and that was the end of the adult use of the library. But

RE: [ha-Safran]: Israeli adult and children's authors

Dear Safranim, Kar-Ben has several wonderful Israel-related books, some by Israeli authors: COMING NEW IN SPRING 2008, available January 1, 2008! IT'S ISRAEL'S BIRTHDAY1 By Ellen Dietrick, Photos by Tod Cohen Board a make-believe plane and fly with our pre-schoolers to Israel to celebrate Yom H

RE: [ha-Safran]: Library Closings

Shalom, I am so pleased, but unhappy to read Linda's remarks. I thought that mine is an isolated case. Thank you Linda, for giving AJL food for thought and action. Amalia Amalia Warshenbrot, Director LEVINE-SKLUT JUDAIC LIBRARY & RESOURCE CENTER 5007 Providence Rd. Suite 107 Charlotte NC 2822

RE: [ha-Safran]: Library Closings

I agree that AJL needs to be more visible and actively promoting Jewish libraries. We should have a visible presence at many Jewish organization conferences and have written materials to provide to any Jewish org involved in education and/or youth as well as weblinks from Jewish org websites.

Re: [ha-Safran]: Library Closings

Dear Hasafran, I agree with Linda. My position in a large reform congregation with a library collection of over 18,000 items was downsized due to funding issues. My principal went from "making the library a priority" to we can no longer support a professional librarian in two years. The congre

[ha-Safran]: Israeli adult and children's authors

Hello all, Hope you can read Hebrew and find it a real help . Here is a link to the Books Parade (Mitzaad Hasfarim) -favorite books of Israeli pupils: http://cms.education.gov.il/educationcms/unit

[ha-Safran]: AJL Newsletter Book-review co-editor

AN EXCITING OPPORTUNITY! Join the AJL NEWSLETTER staff as ADULT BOOK REVIEW CO-EDITOR, working with Merrily Hart. This position involves the following responsibilities: 1. Solicit forthcoming books and some media of Jewish interest, from all publishers, scan appropriate publishers' announcemen

Re: [ha-Safran]: Library Closings

I too, worked in a Bureau library -- operation was "temporarily suspended" last June 30th. I'm wondering if we have a list of all the libraries that have been closed. Judy Greenblatt Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran are those of the individual author and are not necessarily endorse

Re: [ha-Safran]: Library Closings

Linda's post was really interesting. I just returned from Israel, and loved the little exhibit at the Diaspora Museum which showed model living rooms of Jewish communities across time and space, making the point that ALL had in common things such as: mezuzah, Sabbath candles, etc...and BOOKS. I

Re: [ha-Safran]: Library Closings

When the Los Angeles Bureau of Jewish Education failed to recognize the importance of having a library in their standards of accreditation several years ago, AJLSC wrote letters to all the Board members citing the research on the importance of libraries vis-a-vis school achievement. We were tol

Re: [ha-Safran]: Library Closings

--- Linda Silver <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: | There is virtually no | recognition of libraries in | the initiatives and publications of JESNA, PEJE, | CAJE, or any of the | organizations that support Jewish education. {snip} | The handwriting has been on the wall for | quite a while so | perhaps

[ha-Safran]: New library program

Judaica place has re-opened their library program. I've used them in the past and found them to offer the best pricing, but even better was their knowledge. They have been in the Judaica line for over 15 years. Aryeh is my contact, although I've found them all to be helpful. I get at least 20%

[ha-Safran]: Library Closings

The closing of libraries affiliated with bureaus of Jewish education has been going on for at least several years. It is not surprising if you look at the Jewish education literature, from which you will conclude that Jewish libraries do not exist. There is virtually no recognition of l

Uploaded New Learn Hebrew Video to YouTube and TeacherTube

Hi Everyone! I just uploaded a new Learn Hebrew video to YouTube and TeacherTube. The topic of the new video is Human Body Vocabulary The YouTube address is: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BqSDL7eKxYw The TeacherTube address is: http://www.teachertube.com/view_video.php?viewkey=21d8e7f02e10ba4b3

RE: [ha-Safran]: Librarian out of a job

Evi, This is especially galling when you just received accreditation from AJL! Susan Greening AJL Accreditation Chair [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)