[ha-Safran]: Judaica subject headings

Hi there Safranim We have a new librarian, Devis Iosefzon, from Israel, at our very vibrant Jewish communal Library - the Jacob Gitlin Library - under the auspices of the Western Province Zionist Council in Cape Town. They use a simplified Dewey system of classification, and a very

[ha-Safran]: JEWISH TRANSIT BERLIN - a worthy addition to

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[ha-Safran]: Internship Opportunity

Internship Opportunity at the International Center of Photography, NYC Spend a semester interning at the country's premier photography museum! We are seeking fall/spring interns to work at the International Center of Photography (ICP) on the Roman Vishniac Archive, a recent and

[ha-Safran]: More on Goldstein's article

More on Goldstein's article and Corporate U from _The Chronicle of Higher Education_ When I returned home last night, I found my print copy of the latest _Chronicle of Higher Education_ in my mailbox (October 22, 2010 for the record). I was pleased to discover that its supplement devoted to

[ha-Safran]: Call for Reviewers

*Hello Everyone,* * * *The AJL Newsletter is looking for new reviewers (or former reviewers who haven't participated in a while) for the adult reviews section. If you are interested, please send a brief writing sample to Merrily Hart (merrilyh...@gmail.com) We are looking forward to hearing from

[ha-Safran]: They Spoke Hebrew!!

Hi Everyone! I created a 5 minute video called: They Spoke Hebrew!! * Hebrew scenes from popular movies and television shows * Everything from MASH to House * Something for everyone The address is: http://www.jr.co.il/hebrew.htm Feedback is welcome. If you enjoy the video, please share it

[ha-Safran]: Books available for the cost of shipping

I'd love for these to be claimed before Shabbat. I'm happy for them to go to an individual or a library, whoever has use for them. Whatever none of you want, I will ship off next week with whatever goods are left over after our annual Mitzvah Day tag sale. With the exception of the Vishniac,

[ha-Safran]: Cassette tapes

For those who have had cassette tapes in their libraries - is there any reason to preserve them? Should I be checking sound archives first before dumping them? Toby Harris, Librarian Temple De Hirsch Sinai (206)315-7398 Seattle (206)323-8486, Ext. 7481 Bellevue --- Messages and

[ha-Safran]: Sydney Taylor Book Award Committee seeks a New Member

Hello Friends, The Sydney Taylor Book Award Committee is seeking a new member. Please share the following announcement with interested colleagues. Thank you, Barbara Bietz Chair, Sydney Taylor Book Award Committee Association of Jewish Libraries One position on the Sydney Taylor Book

[ha-Safran]: Day Schools: PEJE Assembly Sun-Tues

Hi, For Day School Librarians and those with a personal connection to day schools, just a heads up that this weekend kicks off the Partnership for Excellence in Jewish Education Assembly in Baltimore. (Is anyone on-list going? If so, I'd love to hear from you -- let me know?) This event is

[ha-Safran]: REMINDER: Kestenbaum Judaica Auction

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[ha-Safran]: Jewish connection to fairy tales?

Hi everyone. I've got a patron who has a vague memory that there had been an orthodox rabbi who had either written something, or gave a talk on, connecting Judaism and secular fairy tales. Does anyone know what she might be referring to? Any leads appreciated. Heidi Estrin

[ha-Safran]: Two teacher requests

Does anyone know of a biography of Hannah Senesh for young children? We have Hannah Szenes - a song of light. It's fine but a bit mature. Also, is there such a thing as a Sefer Ha-Agada edited by A.B. Yehoshua? I can't find one but it's hard to search Hebrew spellings. Thank you! Barbara

[ha-Safran]: Mazal Tov!

Yosaif and I are happy to announce the birth of a baby boy to our daughter Raizy and her husband Shmuel Reich in Clearwater, Florida this morning (Sunday, October 24, 16 Marcheshvan) at 10:05 a.m. He joins his brother Gershon Aharon and his sister Shterna Sarah. Basya Karp, Librarian

[ha-Safran]: Compelling article

You raise a lot of really interesting questions Stephanie. I wonder if it would be possible to get some of the Hebraica/Judaica librarians or other AJL members on this list to do video conference presentations on some of the topics you mentioned... Bob Schrier Syracuse University MSLIS

[ha-Safran]: For the Love of Being Jewish

Did anyone purchase this A-Z Primer-- that's more for adults than kids? How did you catalog it? Andrea Rapp Wise Temple, Cincinnati --- Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran are those of the individual author and are not necessarily endorsed by the Association of Jewish Libraries

[ha-Safran]: Israeli art books and portfolios

I have discovered some portfolios and a book or two that someone--I know not who--brought back from pre-1948 Palestine and these items ended up in our temple. They are by famous Israeli artists--e.g. a portfolio of prints by Boris Schatz (founder of the Bezalel School), including a booklet

[ha-Safran]: Libraries in the News

Everyone Today in the Wall Street Journal there were two articles concerning libraries and one in the Los Angeles Times. I thought many of you might be interested in reading these articles. I have supplied the links to you as well as the titles of each article. #1 Barnes and Nobel offering E