Re: [ha-Safran]: Infocentre and marc records

1. This site contains a list of Z39.50 servers word wide: http://irspy.indexdata.com/ 2. For Hebrew language material, the ULI Z39.50 server is pretty good which provided access to the National Library of Israel: http://libnet.ac.

[ha-Safran]: Nathan (Nachman) I. Snyder, z"l

After a long illness, Nathan Snyder, former Judaica bibliographer for the Perry-Castaneda Library at the University of Texas at Austin passed away last Sunday night, October 25, 2009 at 10 PM. He was interred

Re: [ha=Safran]: LC transliteration of Hebrew

See: http://www.loc.gov/catdir/cpso/romanization/hebrew.pdf --- Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran are those of the individual author and are not necessarily endorsed by the Association of Jewish Libraries (AJL)

[ha-Safran]: I answered part of zmarc questions

Hi Hasafranim, I decided to go into Athena and look for a current title. I found the zmarc records and then looked under title source and was able to get the IP address, etc.. (The 2 tech guys I talked to at InfoCentre didn't have a good answer) I typed that into InfoCentre under zmarc configu

FS: Shalom Shar'abi and the Kabbalists of Beit El at a good price.

We are glad to be able to offer copies of this recent title at a bargain price. In addition to other positive comment, it received a positive review in the most recent issue of the AJL quarterly. As an Am-Ha-Aretz I find it accessible which is another plus (for some). Giller, Pinchas. "Shalom S

[ha-Safran]: High School Level Book on anti-Semitism

Can anyone recommed a novel on anti-Semitism (not Holocaust related) for a public high school ? Can anyone comment on the book Hate Crime by P. Karas? Thank you. Haviva Donin Peters Librarian Ramaz Lower School 125 East 85th Street New York, NY 10028 Tel: (212) 774-8000 ext. 5251 email:

[ha-Safran]: Infocentre and marc records

Hi Safranim, Our library just converted to InfoCentre and we are cataloging books on CD. We are using the zmarc application and have not been able to find any records for quite a few of the newer titles and some older titles (and DVDS) We have the Library of Congress, Avi Chai, and National

[ha-Safran]: Used book sale

Temple Israel will hold a Used Book Sale from Sunday, November 15 through Sunday, November 22 from 10:00 a.m. -- 3:00 p.m. The books for sale are those weeded during the recent reorganization of the Temple Library and include fiction and children's books as well as all areas of Judaica. Temple

[ha-Safran]: Opportunities to honor the memory of Nathan

Snyder - 1944-2009 X-Original-To: hasafran@lists.acs.ohio-state.edu X-Mailer: QUALCOMM Windows Eudora Version 7.0.1.0 X-Spam-Score: 1.30 (*) [Tag at 7.00] MISSING_SUBJECT,SPF(neutral,0) X-CanIt-Geo: ip=71.74.56.124; country=US; region=OH; city=Reynoldsburg; latitude=39.9549; longitude=-82.7693; me

[ha-Safran]: The Tot Shabbat Handbook

A big thanks to all of my Hasafran friends who helped me to identify tried and true books that work well in a Tot Shabbat setting. THE TOT SHABBAT HANDBOOK: A PRACTICAL GUIDE FOR ENGAGING YOUNG FAMILIES IN CONGREGATIONAL LIFE edited by Paula Feldstein is now available from URJ Press:

[ha-Safran]: New Book: The Commentators' Bible: The JPS

Miqra'ot Gedolot: Leviticus, by Michael Carasik X-Original-To: hasafran@lists.acs.ohio-state.edu X-Mailer: QUALCOMM Windows Eudora Version 7.0.1.0 X-Spam-Score: 1.30 (*) [Tag at 7.00] MISSING_SUBJECT,SPF(neutral,0) X-CanIt-Geo: ip=71.74.56.123; country=US; region=OH; city=Reynoldsburg; latitude=39

[ha-Safran]: New Anti-Semitic Textbook: Polygamy in Israel

>From the Arutz Sheva news service. (I personally would like to see the AJL issue a strong statement of condemnation of this book as well as Gale's Encyclopedia of Race and Racism to the press generally. So far, as I understand it, a statement on the encyclopedia was only sent to the magazine

[ha-Safran]: On-line catalog

Shalom y'all, I am delighted to announce that the Adas Israel library catalog (which uses Elazar) is now on-line! Madeleine Madeleine Cohen Oakley Director of Library Services Adas Israel Congregation Washington, DC --- Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran are those of th

[ha-Safran]: New Book Announcement: Subversive Sequels in

the Bible, by Judy Klitsner X-Original-To: hasafran@lists.acs.ohio-state.edu X-Mailer: QUALCOMM Windows Eudora Version 7.0.1.0 X-Spam-Score: 1.30 (*) [Tag at 7.00] MISSING_SUBJECT,SPF(neutral,0) X-CanIt-Geo: ip=71.74.56.125; country=US; region=OH; city=Reynoldsburg; latitude=39.9549; longitude=-82

[ha-Safran]: Nathan Snyder - 1944-2009

Dear Colleagues, friends, Nathan Snyder, former Judaica & Hebraica librarian at the University of Texas at Austin Libraries, had passed away last Sunday night, October 25, 2009. His funeral will take place at the Sharon Memorial Park, 120 Canton Street, Sharon, Massachusetts on Thursday, Octo

Re: [ha-Safran]: Holocaust Books for children

There are so many better books to teach the lessons of the Holocaust than those listed. My personal favorite story and one that I think really touches a child is "Hana's Suitcase" by Karen Levin. It brings the story of the Holocaust, so huge a concept to grasp when first introduced, to a more

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-- Forwarded message -- From: gita.hoff...@mail.biu.ac.il To: Date: Subject: We reget to inform you Please post in HASAFRAN We regret to inform you of the passing of DR. SARA FRAENKEL z"l former Curator of the Rare Book and Manuscript Collection of Bar-Ilan University The f

[ha-Safran]: Help identifying Mahazor

Dear Safranim. I am cataloging a mahazor for Shabat ,Rosh ha-Shanah, Selihot, and Yom Kippur which a title page. In the colophon it states that the printer is: ha-Doktor ... Tsevi Hirsh ben Shelomoh Fridrik samukh mi-Laipnik, mi-mishpahat Yafeh it goes on to state that he works in which I be

[ha-Safran]: Judaica Librarianship

I am an MLS student at Indiana University specializing in Rare Books and Manuscripts with an additional focus in Judaica Librarianship. Since there aren't any courses in Judaica Librarianship, I have been doing directed research on aspects related to Judaica Librarianship. I have taken this op

[ha-Safran]: New book about memoirs and autobiographies

Hello Everyone! I wanted to let you know that my new book--a readers' guide to the memoir genre--was just published by Libraries Unlimited on Sept. 30th. It's called Read On...Life Stories: Reading Lists for Every Taste. I've annotated 450 well-reviewed and award-winning memoirs and autobiograp

[ha=Safran]: LC transliteration of Hebrew

I would like to have the LC system for transliteration of Hebrew into Latin alphabet. I understand it is on one sheet of paper. Thank you, Marlene Reynolds Beldon Library San Antonio, TX --- Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran are those of the individual author and are not necessar

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[ha-Safran]: Chelsea House

Hi! Has anyone read any of the children and teen biography books from Chelsea House? I'm interested in whether any of the Jewish authors mention their Jewish roots at all and if they're accurate and appealing. Such as Gail Carson Levine, Jane Yolen, Judy Blume, Maurice Sendak, etc. Thanks

[ha-Safran]: List of books

I have been asked by a librarian in a day school for a list of Notable Titles for Adults like the one the Cleveland Chapter made for children and teens. Does anyone know of any that exists? Thank you in advance. Sylvia Firschein, Librarian Sarasota, FL

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--- Message requiring your approval -- From: Toby Harris Subject: [ha-Safran]: CALL FOR PAPERS October is gone now! Time to get serious about the AJL conference next summer! CALL FOR PAPERS/PROPOSALS The Association of Jewish Libraries (AJL) will hol

[ha-Safran]: The Book Of Genesis by R. Crumb

Is anyone familiar with The Book of Genesis illustrated by R. Crumb (WW Norton, October 2009)? Is it appropriate for a Jewish library? Thanks, Rachel Kamin, Director The Joseph and Mae Gray Cultural & Learning Center North Suburban Synagogue Beth El 1175 Sheridan Road Highland Park, IL 60035 84

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--- Message requiring your approval -- From: Toby Subject: [ha-Safran]: 2010 in Seattle! CALL FOR PAPERS/PROPOSALS Association of Jewish Libraries 45th Annual Convention July 4-7, 2010 The Association of Jewish Libraries (AJL) will hold its 45th a

[ha-Safran]: Holocaust Books for Children

I returned from out of town to the very interesting discussion of Holocaust books for children and I couldn't resist contributing to it. It's a very difficult needle to thread, I think. Not only do you have to find something of the right quality, that will educate intellectually and emotionall

RE: [ha-Safran]: New AJL wiki unveiled

This looks wonderful! Thanks for all your hard work. Madeleine Madeleine Cohen Oakley Director of Library Services Adas Israel Congregation Washington, DC - --- Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran are those of the individual author and are not necessarily endorsed by the Association o

[ha-Safran]: 6 New Catalogs and 20 new Seforim on VirtualGeula

b'h Hodesh Mar Heshvan 5770 - New Publishers Catalogs on VG: HaSefer HaTorani New catalog of 60 pages with many private books which have never been advertised

[ha-Safran]: Healing vibes to Andrea Blevis

http://www.idanraichelproject.com/ Dear Andrea, I am sending you a link to a beaufitul piece of music from You Tube, from Jerusalem. This song was elected nation-wide in Israel as the most popular one over the last decade. It is a melange of Ethiopian and ori

[ha-Safran]: Programs for pre-schoolers

Hello, I have been asked to do a storytelling program for pre-school children three and under. The request has come through the religious school director on behalf of a parents' committee. I have asked to speak directly to them, so I can have some idea of what they want. In the meantime, I c

[ha-Safran]: Looking for a job

I am looking for a librarian position in or near Lakewood, NJ. I have 2 years public librarian experience. Please email me if you know of any job openings. Thank you. Chana Hauben chanahau...@gmail.com --- Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran are those o

[ha-Safran]: Petition - Save the Music Library

I am posting this request on Ryna's behalf. Sharon Benamou Hebraica/Judaica and Music Catalog Librarian Email: bena...@library.ucla.edu Phone: (310) 825-8642 Fax: (310) 794-9357 -Original Message- Dear Friends, The Tel-Aviv Municipality has decided it m

Re: [ha-Safran]: Bibliography of the Hebrew Book, 1470-1960

With the BHB, they do actually check each title in hand (I have seen records that comment that the copy that they viewed was incomplete, v.1 only, etc.), which is what makes it so useful! That's how they are able to point out variants in editions, etc. Michelle -- Michelle Chesner Judaic Publ

RE: [ha-Safran]: Bibliography of the Hebrew Book, 1470-1960

Though I use Vinograd regularly, having it at my desk, as well as other bibliographies, I do find it lacking because of its inconsistency in the information it provides on individual titles. If I remember correctly, this comes from the fact that the editor based his work at least in part on previou

[ha-Safran]: Rivka bat Meir Tikiner

In response to the query about Rivkah bat Meir Tiktiner's Meneket Rivkah, I'm happy to report that The Jewish Publication Society published that very book earlier this year. It is readily available through the JPS website: http://www.jewishpub.org/pr

[ha-Safran]: The Noach Page

Hi Everyone! I created on my website a new section for timely topics. The first topic I added to the new section is called: The Noach Page The Noach Page has links to children parsha pages, commentary pages, humor items (including the Bill Cosby Noach skit) and a section on Noach stamps, graphic