Re: [ha-Safran]: Yom Kippur video

2010-09-07 Thread ALBA TOSCANO
The Rabbi has asked me for suggestions of a non-fiction video appropriate to show during Yom Kippur. Crimes and Misdemeanors by Wooy Allen I can't say much for what makes a person happy, but I wish everyone the best of health which is enough to make even the biggest sourpuss happy in

Re: [ha-Safran]: The Tagged Tanakh by JPS

2010-09-07 Thread Andrea Rapp
I don't get it. Can someone explain in a sentence or two what this is about? Andrea --- 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]: Library Snapshot Day- Reminder

2010-09-07 Thread Etta Gold
Library Snapshot Day This year, AJL will participate in Library Snapshot Day, an ALA library advocacy initiative (see http://www.ala.org/ala/issuesadvocacy/advocacy/statelocalefforts/snapshotday/index.cfm). It's easy and fun to participate and we want your library to be part of it! Here's

[ha-Safran] Websites relating to the Russian perspective of

2010-09-07 Thread Jeff Corbett
the Holocaust X-Original-To: Hasafran@lists.acs.ohio-state.edu X-Authority-Analysis: v=1.1 cv=kSl6L8luU05z5mpL051isgeeLpAUfowbwuc/WIqEapw= c=1 sm=0 a=kj9zAlcOel0A:10 a=ugFvkfIBRL/WdPz6TiXDkA==:17 a=69EAbJre:8 a=f3qFwuRs:8 a=Vt2AcnKq:8 a=pSZzf3RB:8 a=ETiCo2pwh1pcs2WzDv8A:9

[ha-Safran]: The Kite Runner

2010-09-07 Thread Norma Newman
We are a Modern Orthodox School and our Educational Director has had a few parents complain about The Kite Runner. He asked me to put out a call to other Orthodox schools to see who else is using it without impunity. He will then have more ammunition with which to defend the book. Thank you

[ha-Safran]: Shirley Olofson Award

2010-09-07 Thread Marissa Ball
[Please excuse cross-postings.] Shirley Olofson Award: looking for funds to help pay for your trip to ALA Annual 2011? Are you looking for funds to help pay for your trip to ALA Annual 2011 in New Orleans? Apply by Tuesday, December 14, 2010 for the NMRT Shirley Olofson Memorial Award and you

[ha-Safran]: Special price on my children's book on Jewish family life

2010-09-07 Thread Dia L. Michels
I'm reposting in case folks were out of town last time I sent it out. I can't believe the High Holidays start next week!?! Hi everyone, A few years ago, I wrote a sweet children's book that helps families celebrate the joys of the Jewish autumn holidays. Look What I See! Where Can I Be? At

[ha-Safran]: 3 Year Jewish Holiday Calendar

2010-09-07 Thread Jacob Richman
Hi Everyone! The 3 Year Jewish Holiday Calendar is located at: http://www.jr.co.il/calendar.htm For best printed results use the Acrobat PDF file. When printing the PDF file use the print option fit to printer margins. Chag Sameach! Shana Tova! Jacob --- Messages and opinions expressed on

[ha-Safran]: Volunteer Librarian at UJA-Federation of NY

2010-09-07 Thread Rebecca Russo
Volunteer Librarian at UJA-Federation of NY Run library of 4000+ monographs, periodicals, and DVD's: Create catalog records in digital catalog for new additions to collection (using Resource Mate) Order books, DVD's, and periodicals that staff requests Assist staff visitors with finding books

[ha-Safran]: Podcast on new Jewish kidlit

2010-09-07 Thread Heidi Estrin
The Book of Life podcast's newest episode features interviews from the show floor of Book Expo America 2010, focusing on new and forthcoming Jewish books for children and teens. You can listen to the podcast and find links to the books discussed at this URL:

[ha-Safran]: New Catalogs on VG for Ellul-Tishrei

2010-09-07 Thread V-G
New Catalogs on VG for Ellul-Tishrei Yam HaHachma Sefer Yam HaHachma + more from Rav Y.M. Morgenstern BeLavavi Mishkan Ebne Series of popular lectures on building a new internal world of peace and unity Rav Yehuda Leib Ashlag The Sulam commentary on the Zohar and other basic works in Kabbala

[ha-Safran]: NEW CD: Theodore Bikel Sings Yiddish Theatre Folk Songs

2010-09-07 Thread Hatikvah Music
We are proud to announce the release of the 3rd in a series of Yiddish CDs by Theodore Bikel. This is the ORIGINAL album recorded by Mr. Bikel in the 1960s on The Elektra Music label. Theodore Bikel Sings Yiddish Theatre and Folk Songs We are offering this CD at $14.98 plus shipping. This

[ha-Safran]: Praying on Rosh ha-Shana for agunim and agunot,

2010-09-07 Thread Yael Levine
and for Gilad Shalit X-Original-To: Hasafran@lists.acs.ohio-state.edu X-Authority-Analysis: v=1.1 cv=2UVid5d+x37NY9sg6AthlbJk7luIC5bYp3eyRq7Iv0o= c=1 sm=0 a=kj9zAlcOel0A:10 a=ugFvkfIBRL/WdPz6TiXDkA==:17 a=8CAVyC_u:8 a=QVZv8aRM:8 a=Vt2AcnKq:8 a=pSZzf3RB:8 a=gu2D0z1ZiqGTjg6JWCYA:9

[ha-Safran]: New book on Turkish Jew who converted to Islam

2010-09-07 Thread RIFAT BALI
Dear list members, Hereunder a new Turkish Judaica title for your consideration: Aaron Kohen, Hazanin Huznu - Bir Hahamin Hidayet Oykusu, Mana Yayinlari, Istanbul, 2010, 329 p., ISBN: 9786055793319 - US$ 25.00 + postage The author is a former hazan (cantor) of Istanbul/Turkey who converted

[ha-Safran]: 120 Cool Videos for the Jewish New Year

2010-09-07 Thread Jacob Richman
Hi Everyone! I created a list of 120 cool Rosh HaShana videos for the Jewish New Year. There is something for everyone. Rosh Hashana Cool Videos http://www.jr.co.il/videos/rosh-hashana-videos.htm The list includes: Shana tova! Ma chadash, Tapuach Im Dvash Animation Shana Tova (Hebrew remix of

[ha-Safran]: New Israeli Educational Stamps for the Jewish New Year

2010-09-07 Thread Jacob Richman
Hi Everyone! I scanned and posted on my website the new Israeli stamps that were issued for Rosh Hashana - the Jewish new year. I included the stamp itself, the first day cover, and an English and a Hebrew flyer about the stamp. - Festivals 2010 - Shofars - Greetings - Happy Holidays, With

[ha-Safran]: Jewish Books Available: Sephardic Mizrachi Studies

2010-09-07 Thread Dan Wyman
Friends-- We have just published online our latest catalog: Catalog Nr. 112: Over 80 Titles in Sephardic Mizrachi Jewish Studies Please take a look at http://www.danwymanbooks.com/sef5.htm With best wishes for a Healthy and Prosperous New Year, we look forward to continuing to supply you

[ha-Safran]: Rosh HaShana Newsletter from Jerusalem Books

2010-09-07 Thread Jerusalem Books
Dear Friends, For many years I have tried to highlight and focus on developments in Israeli, Hebrew publishing secular and rabbinic. So this newsletter is looking at interesting titles of in rabbinic works. To begin, I would like to mention Tevunot publishers of Herzog College

[ha-Safran]: Looking for tapes

2010-09-07 Thread Adas Israel Librarian
Chevre, A patron is looking for tapes by teacher Saul Wachs. I found them perfectly in my catalog, but, sadly, they are nowhere to be found. Tapes for Teaching: Nusah Ha Tefillah, Tapes 1 and 2. Does anyone have or know of these tapes? Thank you, and Shana Tovah, Madeleine Madeleine

[ha-Safran]: Follett User group for Spectrum, Info-Center and Athena

2010-09-07 Thread Ann Abrams
Dear fellow users of Follet products Spectrum, Info-Center and Athena, To review: This user group is made up of AJL libraries using the above-mentioned products. The group coordinator (currently me) does the work of collecting the checks, and sends them to Follett by January 1st, and then