[ha-Safran]: Librarian's Lobby for May 2009

2009-04-23 Thread Daniel Stuhlman
Hello Everyone, This month's column is much longer than normal. The subject is Hebrew-Yiddish name pairs.Why do parents double name their children?The article is of interest to everyone who has a name or needs to use a name in their work. http://home.earthlink.net/~ddstuhlman/crc105.pdf

[ha-Safran]: Recent acquisitions list

2009-04-23 Thread Schoen Books
Dear Colleagues: We have just issued a list of recent acquisitions with an emphasis on Jewish music and also pre state Israel. Of course there are included out of print scholarly Judaica also and books on the Shoah. To receive a copy send us an email or see the full list here: http://www.schoe

[ha-Safran]: Another way to purchase Max Said Yes! The Woodstock Story

2009-04-23 Thread Abigail Yasgur
Some of you have emailed or called to find out if the only way to purchase Max Said Yes! The Woodstock Story, my children's picture book, is through www.maxsaidyes.com NO. You may now purchase the book by making a check payable to Change the Universe Press and mailing it to: Change the Universe

[ha-Safran]: Dalia Sofer

2009-04-23 Thread Rachel Kamin
Does anyone have contact information (e-mail or phone) for Dalia Sofer, author of The Septembers of Shiraz? Thank you, Rachel Kamin, Director The Joseph and Mae Gray Cultural & Learning Center North Suburban Synagogue Beth El 1175 Sheridan Road Highland Park, IL 60035 847/432-8903 x242 or rka...

[ha-Safran]: Weine cataloging question

2009-04-23 Thread ritaallen08
Using the Weine Classification Schedule, I'm trying to figure out where to place a book on the PLO. Seeking suggestions and thanks in advance. Rita Allen Har Sinai Temple Pennington, NJ --- Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran are those of the individual author and are not necessarily e

RE: [ha-Safran]: Israeli causes of interest to children

2009-04-23 Thread Cohen, Leah
I too was very moved and uplifted when visiting Neve Michael. In fact, Neve Michael includes a 24/7 crisis center for children who have been removed from their parents' homes. Emunah supports other causes to that would be of interest to children such as day care centres. Leah Cohen --- Messag

[ha-Safran]:Male roommate needed for convention ASAP

2009-04-23 Thread Stanley Nachamie
Sorry for cross-posting, and so soon. Cheryl Banks wrote on HASAFRAN to register for the hotel ASAP, before they run out of rooms at the special AJL rate. I had made arrangements for a roommate for the conference, but it turns out he won't be able to come. So I am now looking, again, for a male