Re: [ha-Safran]: Anti-bullying: Hey Little Ant, to squish or

2010-12-29 Thread ALBA TOSCANO
not to squish X-Original-To: Hasafran@lists.acs.ohio-state.edu X-Authority-Analysis: v=1.1 cv=UQuFHoD2CPQ248x8AXEbKhr4z9AaDqApxmEl3BhfZ64= c=1 sm=0 a=8nJEP1OIZ-IA:10 a=ugFvkfIBRL/WdPz6TiXDkA==:17 a=QsKh13xQ:8 a=TNGuFeqL:8 a=_6DbM0db:8 a=x32_y0jp:8 a=KFJD5v0y:8

Re: [ha-Safran]: Do you have Halakhah ve-Refu'ah, v.4?

2010-12-29 Thread Yakov Shafranovich
A large portion of it is online I think: http://www.daat.ac.il/he-il/kitveyet/assia --- Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran are those of the individual author and are not necessarily endorsed by the Association of Jewish Libraries (AJL)

Re: [ha-Safran]: AJL response to antisemitic events at

2010-12-29 Thread arthur kiron
Indiana University X-Original-To: Hasafran@lists.acs.ohio-state.edu X-Authority-Analysis: v=1.1 cv=UQuFHoD2CPQ248x8AXEbKhr4z9AaDqApxmEl3BhfZ64= c=1 sm=0 a=kj9zAlcOel0A:10 a=ugFvkfIBRL/WdPz6TiXDkA==:17 a=CVkhZaI7:8 a=Vt2AcnKq:8 a=pSZzf3RB:8 a=gMby9VVLt--KTh9Hy2wA:9

[ha-Safran]: JSTOR Hebrew Titles rep at ALA midwinter

2010-12-29 Thread Michelle Chesner
Hello all, I have been in extensive contact with Anne Ray, the contact for the JSTOR Hebrew Titles Project (more info here:http://about.jstor.org/hebrew-journals-pilot-project). JSTOR has a preliminary list of Hebrew titles, but is interested in receiving suggestions for other titles, as

Re: JSTOR Hebrew Titles rep at ALA midwinter

2010-12-29 Thread Michelle Chesner
Follow-up: Anne was mistaken, and will not be at ALA midwinter after all, but would be very happy to speak to any librarians interested in the project. Apologies for any confusion. Michelle --- Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran are those of the individual author and are not

Re: [ha-Safran]: Column for us Luddites

2010-12-29 Thread Lee Jaffe
Several of our friends have Kindles and speak glowingly of its features and its convenience. While I remained skeptical, I could tell my wife was hankering to get one. So, on an impulse, I ordered a Kindle for her as a surprise. She loved it...for about 10 minutes, it turns out. However,

[ha-Safran]: Looking for a good Jewish fiction editor

2010-12-29 Thread Rose Novil
Hi All, My friend who lives in Israel is writing a novel about Jewish themes and would like to be connected with a successful Jewish fiction editor. Does anyone have suggestions? I don't think it matters where the person lives as she can send the copy electronically. Thanks everyone for

[ha-Safran]: Fortune Calls (Story of a bi-racial Jew in Nazi Germany)

2010-12-29 Thread Janvier Tisi
Good day everyone. Sharing this story with you all. Hans Wette's world crashes as Nazism sweeps through Germany, forcing him to look beyond to a father in Africa he barely knows. Set against the background of the early years of Nazi rule in Germany, Fortune Calls is a moving story of a mulatto

[ha-Safran]: Businesswoman writes the secret of her success

2010-12-29 Thread MAZO
Internationally known businesswoman, BatSheva Israelevi, chronicles her life's search for faith, spirituality and personal fulfillment in her newly published book, Never Leave Me. She explains how, with the help of The Almighty, she has found her place in this life, how to use the talents that

[ha-Safran]: New and popular book for students of Modern Hebrew

2010-12-29 Thread Claire Perets
'English Hebrew by Subject' is used by Modern Hebrew students internationally as a self-study book and audio CD to increase Hebrew vocabulary and improve pronunciation and self-expression in every subject. It is practical, comprehensive and relevant to day-to-day life, and has recently been

[ha-Safran]: Judaica-europeana

2010-12-29 Thread Aviva Astrinsky
JPR has pleasure in sending you the illustrated newsletter of Judaica Europeana, a project which will bring Jewish heritage collections online. JPR is a Partner in this Europe-wide initiative involving museums, libraries and archives. Please feel free to forward this email to anyone who might

[ha-Safran]: Five Books of Moses

2010-12-29 Thread debby...@aol.com
Dear Safranim, Our rabbi once owned an edition of the Everett Fox Five Books of Moses that came with a CD-ROM. Does anyone know where this might still be available with the CD-ROM? Many thanks. Anna Lazaroff B'nai Havurah Denver --- Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran are those

[ha-Safran]: Jewish wedding attire

2010-12-29 Thread Basya Karp
A student needs information and especially pictures of Jewish wedding dresses throughout history, including ancient times, throughout the world. As it was late yesterday, and my brain was tired, I could not find much. I'm sure your collective wisdom will be able to help. Thanks in advance!

RE: [ha-Safran]: Column for us Luddites -- strong disagreement

2010-12-29 Thread Donald Weinshank
S'licha, but you are falling into the trap of the excluded middle. Different technologies are appropriated in different venues. 1. I do not soon expect to take a Kindle out of the Ark, raise it up, and say, va'yihi binsoah ha'aron, but it would be helpful to have Trope Trainer on Kindle l'shem

[ha-Safran]: 2 authors available to speak in NY FL. -

2010-12-29 Thread Stuart Schnee
Holocaust survivors. X-Original-To: Hasafran@lists.acs.ohio-state.edu X-Authority-Analysis: v=1.1 cv=dquaJDitHqzHCdqWSoZ6IgapSuTzW/4TaRYx9N9k4W8= c=1 sm=0 a=8nJEP1OIZ-IA:10 a=ugFvkfIBRL/WdPz6TiXDkA==:17 a=zfYs29s-:8 a=Vt2AcnKq:8 a=pSZzf3RB:8 a=DMjhG2zWotirJzvnJ6QA:9

[ha-Safran]: Weine cataloging

2010-12-29 Thread Toby Harris
Hi, Colleagues: I'm having a difficult time deciding where to put a new book, Sacred Treasure – the Cairo Genizah, the amazing discoveries of forgotten Jewish History in an Egyptian synagogue attic, by Rabbi Mark Glickman. It could go in many places but using Weine classification, I think

[ha-Safran]: Building A Jewish School To Reveal The

2010-12-29 Thread MAZO
'Kisharon' Of Each Child X-Original-To: Hasafran@lists.acs.ohio-state.edu X-Authority-Analysis: v=1.1 cv=NFUeGz0loTdi/T6hXKngYYtckjed7x3pKvNOqmBBK18= c=1 sm=0 a=kj9zAlcOel0A:10 a=ugFvkfIBRL/WdPz6TiXDkA==:17 a=8CAVyC_u:8 a=fl9wKT_a:8 a=vggBfdFI:8 a=Vt2AcnKq:8 a=pSZzf3RB:8

[ha-Safran]: Shmate

2010-12-29 Thread Diane Rabson
All, X-Original-To: Hasafran@lists.acs.ohio-state.edu X-Authority-Analysis: v=1.1 cv=+c36koQ5Dcj/1qolKHjtkYAGXvrVJRRiKMp+84F5sLg= c=1 sm=0 a=kj9zAlcOel0A:10 a=ugFvkfIBRL/WdPz6TiXDkA==:17 a=pGLkceIS:8 a=jU4qhlNg:8 a=yNrlf7vX:8 a=Vt2AcnKq:8 a=pSZzf3RB:8

[ha-Safran]: Sad news

2010-12-29 Thread Rachel Glasser
We regret to inform you of the passing of the mother of Susan Levin, NYMA member and resident of Teaneck, NJ. She wil be sitting shiva at 11 Pine Road in Suffern, NY through next Monday morning, Jan. 3. She can be reached at 845-357-2929. May Susan and her family be comforted among the mourners

[ha-Safran]: ALA in San Diego

2010-12-29 Thread Andrea Rapp
Stop by the Israel Up Close exhibit and see a sample of these 10-15 min. videos about Israeli life and culture--apart from the conflict. These videos are only $2.50 each, and soon will have lesson plans to accompany them. Andrea --- Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran are those

[ha-Safran]: Several historic Jewish newspapers now available online.

2010-12-29 Thread Aviva Astrinsky
Dear colleagues, You may be interested to read this article which appeared in the English edition of Haaretz. Try to ignore the sensationalist title comparing the digitization of printed newspapers to WikileaksÂ… Aviva Astrinsky YIVO Library

[ha-Safran]: New book: An Italian Renaissance: Choosing Life In Canada

2010-12-29 Thread Stuart Schnee
Urim is pleased to announce the publication of An Italian Renaissance: Choosing Life In Canada This title is available through Baker and Taylor, directly from the distributor Lambda (Tel: 718-972-5449 fax: 718-972-6307) or from booksellers. An Italian Renaissance Choosing Life In

[ha-Safran]: Digitization of Tidhar's Encyclopedia of the

2010-12-29 Thread Michoel Ronn
Founders and Builders of Israel X-Original-To: Hasafran@lists.acs.ohio-state.edu X-Authority-Analysis: v=1.1 cv=+c36koQ5Dcj/1qolKHjtkYAGXvrVJRRiKMp+84F5sLg= c=1 sm=0 a=kj9zAlcOel0A:10 a=ugFvkfIBRL/WdPz6TiXDkA==:17 a=7bTNU65H:8 a=59vXJB2o:8 a=3j4BkbkP:8 a=41wwyuYw:8

[ha-Safran]: Volunteer needing advice to establish a

2010-12-29 Thread Laura Lavine
regional Jewish library system X-Original-To: Hasafran@lists.acs.ohio-state.edu X-Authority-Analysis: v=1.1 cv=UQuFHoD2CPQ248x8AXEbKhr4z9AaDqApxmEl3BhfZ64= c=1 sm=0 a=kj9zAlcOel0A:10 a=ugFvkfIBRL/WdPz6TiXDkA==:17 a=ayC55rCo:8 a=Vt2AcnKq:8 a=pSZzf3RB:8 a=6wHa9UGWBtLjUGPXzpQA:9

[ha-Safran]: Uploaded New Learn English Video - Small Things

2010-12-29 Thread Jacob Richman
Hi Everyone! I uploaded a new learn English video to the Internet. The topic of the new video is: Small Things. The 20 words in the learn English video include: button, candy, coins, cookies, eraser, feather, fingernail, gravel, marbles, matches, olives, paper clips, peanuts, popcorn, raisins,

[ha-Safran]: Re: JSTOR Hebrew Titles rep at ALA midwinter

2010-12-29 Thread Nancy Sack
Maybe Anne can be persuaded to go to Montreal in June? On 12/29/2010 5:52 PM, Michelle Chesner wrote: Follow-up: Anne was mistaken, and will not be at ALA midwinter after all, but would be very happy to speak to any librarians interested in the project. Apologies for any confusion. Michelle

RE: [ha-Safran]: Looking for a good Jewish fiction editor

2010-12-29 Thread Linda Wulf
I have worked with and can recommend a very expensive but very good editor, Deborah Brodie (www.deborahbrodie.com). I just took this from her website: Nathan Englander, author of international literary bestsellers: Deborah Brodie is a gifted editor with a golden ear. She can see a story's true

Re: [ha-Safran]: Several historic Jewish newspapers now

2010-12-29 Thread Don Canaan
available online. X-Original-To: Hasafran@lists.acs.ohio-state.edu X-Authority-Analysis: v=1.1 cv=+c36koQ5Dcj/1qolKHjtkYAGXvrVJRRiKMp+84F5sLg= c=1 sm=0 a=kj9zAlcOel0A:10 a=ugFvkfIBRL/WdPz6TiXDkA==:17 a=wosC_Vfg:8 a=msnC75vJ:8 a=Vt2AcnKq:8 a=pSZzf3RB:8 a=7g60M32RPqVDyu-UYFAA:9