[ha-Safran]: Remodeling libraries for digital age

, etc? Andrea Rapp Cincinnati, OH --- Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran are those of the individual author and are not necessarily endorsed by the Association of Jewish Libraries (AJL) === Submissions for Ha-Safran, send to

Re: [ha-Safran]: Commentary and Tikkun

salem Report, the Forward newspaper. If your library subscribes to any of those, you are already providing an "offset" to Commentary, which is also a quality publication that shouldn't be denied your patrons because someone took it upon himself or herself to decide how

[ha-Safran]: Looking for curriculum writer

Colleagues, do you know any experienced educators who would be interested in earning money writing lesson plans to accompany Israel-Up Close videos? Israel Up Close is seeking part time help in writing curricular materials for videos they have produced about Israel and its people. Go to www

[ha-Safran]: Why Software is eating the world

including the book world. I hope list members will take a look at the Wall St. Journal piece today (Saturday) called Why Software is Eating the World. What does this mean for the future of synagogue and community libraries, as well as for librarians? What should we be doing now so that we do

[ha-Safran]: Values in stories

I am looking for stories (for primary grades) that embody a couple of values that aren't easily found in our usual sources: Being a Good Listener Giving the Benefit of the Doubt Not Embarrassing (Wise Shoemaker of Studena is one good one). Any suggestions? Andrea Rapp Wise T

[ha-Safran]: Israel Up Close videos

em out at convention. 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 (AJL) === Submissions fo

[ha-Safran]: Question about the new website

Under Resources, I no longer see: 1) the bibliographies on various topics that members have prepared 2) the lists of books that various synagogue book clubs are reading. This was very helpful to our Sisterhood. Are these no longer available, or have I missed finding them? Andrea Rapp

[ha-Safran]: Quote about storytellers

Does anyone have a favorite short Jewish quote about the importance of storytelling, or of the storyteller? (to inscribe in a book/gift for storytellers). Andrea --- Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran are those of the individual author and are not necessarily endorsed by the Associa

[ha-Safran]: Gift for our storytellers

ghsmith); has anyone else ever had a program like this for library volunteers? If yes, I would like to hear about it; I've had storytelling workshops for volunteers, but never a formal thank-you program for the group. Andrea Rapp Wise Temple, Cincinnati --- Messages and opinions

[ha-Safran]: Recommendation request

their own children and which tie into the topic of books and libraries. However these 2 titles have gotten mixed reviews. Any suggestions for books of that type? Andrea Rapp Wise Temple, Cincinnati --- Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran are those of the individual author and

[ha-Safran]: Looking for these old children's books

Klaperman Passover in Song and Story, by Charles Wengrov Haggadah for Young American Jews, by Isidor Krakower Calendar for Israel's Children (Lion the Printer) Freckle Face Frankel, by Leota Keir Israel, by Peggy Mann (a 64 page paperback) A Jewish Child's Book, illus. b

Re: [ha-Safran]: New Maxwell House Hagaddah

The current issue (April) of Commentary Magazine has a provocative look at modern, issue-oriented Haggadot, as well as some interesting facts about the Maxwell House... Andrea Rapp Wise Temple, Cincinnati, Ohio --- --- Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran are those of the

[ha-Safran]: Children's book reviewed in WSJ

y" gets passing mention, but only as a story of Romania, no mention of Jewish component. What's going on here? Is "Between Shades of Gray" about a Jewish family? Andrea Rapp Wise Temple, Cincinnati --- Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran are those of the indi

[ha-Safran]: Our Historic Children's Judaica collection

tter! Our temple community is excited about this project.] Shavzin-Carsch Collection flyer.jpg Andrea Rapp --- Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran are those of the individual author and are not necessarily endorsed by the Associ

Re: [ha-Safran]: index to reviews

index covering the years 1978-1990. I don't know of any after that. Andrea Rapp Wise Temple, Cincinnati

[ha-Safran]: Evaluating old Hebrew book

is a primer to teach reading Hebrew to youngsters. It has charming black and white line drawing illustrations, an introduction to teachers, a few traditional prayers and a few pages of musical scores of children's songs with Hebrew lyrics. Any thoughts? Andrea Rapp Wise Temple, Cinci

[ha-Safran]: The new issue of Segula Magazine

I explain it this way: It's as if Germany created a new weapon and named it the "Auschwitz." There is a huge amount of pollyanna denial about the threats faced by us Jews today; most media--as they did during the 1940's--aren't covering it. Get informed-you can start

[ha-Safran]: Facebook Friday

Can someone explain to me how it works?Is there a dialog somewhere that I don't see? Andrea Rapp --- Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran are those of the individual author and are not necessarily endorsed by the Association of Jewish Libraries

RE: [ha-Safran]: Traditions and encounters

I made a typo in the URL for the Institute for Curriculum Services. The correct one (I reversed two letters) is: www.icsresources.org Andrea --- Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran are those of the individual author and are not necessarily endorsed by the Association of Jewish Librarie

Re: [ha-Safran]: Traditions and encounters

The place to bring these issues for action is: Institute for Curriculum Services (www.iscresources.org). Working with publishers, this unique organization has brought about thousands of changes in textbooks to correct inaccuracies about Judaism and Israel in American texts. Andrea Rapp Wise

Re: [ha-Safran]: People of the Book quote

It's from the Koran, however it refers to Christians as well as Jews. that is: both Jews and Christians have a "book" of Scripture revealed to them. The term has stuck with us, and not with Christians, for some reason. It's also worth knowing that Islam believes that what was originally

[ha-Safran]: ALA in San Diego

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]:

archive would treasure any copies of material concerning the rescue of Danish Jews during World War II, so I thought I'd pass along that information to our group. The Danish-American Archive and Library's address is 1738 Washington Street, Blair, NE 68008. danishamericanarchive.co

[ha-Safran]: Column for us Luddites

A Kindle for Christmas? Spare Me I remember passages by where they are in my books­this or that detail is two-thirds of the way through, on the bottom left. Physical memory runs deep. By DAN NEWMAN I should be the perfect candidate for an e-reader: I own thousands of books, lack space for mor

[ha-Safran]: Mountain climbing

e not published anything on Israeli mountain climbing. I would appreciate any leads on (other-than-internet) sources for Jewish mountain climbers. (all the books on Jews in sports yield nothing also). Andrea Rapp, Cincinnati --- Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran are those o

[ha-Safran]: Segula Magazine (again)

A heads-up to all: We've received only two issues of Segula after paying for a year's subscription. I understand there were problems with getting the English edition out, and I've written twice to inquire about it and received no reply. Andrea --- Messages and opinions expressed on Hasa

[ha-Safran]: Another story about dying libraries

or how libraries are "re-inventing" themselves, as video game arcades... http://www.tmcnet.com/usubmit/2010/11/11/5133357.htm --- Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran are those of the individual author and are not necessarily endorsed by the Association of Jewish Libraries (AJL)

New Shalom Sesame series

From whom can one purchase all the shows available in the new 2010 Shalom Sesame series? 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 (AJL

RE: [ha-Safran]: Cassette tapes

This is something I think a copyright attorney should address. We should not be governed by common practice when we need to know what the law says. Andrea --- Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran are those of the individual author and are not necessarily endorsed by the Association of

[ha-Safran]: Copyright session at Convention

e to told me it violates copyright to change the format, so I didn't do it! Andrea Rapp --- 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]: Dreidel song

If one wanted to record a parody of Dreidel dreidel dreidel , how would one go about finding out if this song is in public domain or otherwise not subject to copyright infringement by putting different words to the melody? Thanks, Andrea --- Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran

[ha-Safran]: Israeli art books and portfolios

. Does anyone have a suggestion for how to find out their auction prices without having to "subscribe" to these auction house sites? Andrea Rapp Cincinnati --- Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran are those of the individual author and are not necessarily endorse

[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 Libr

[ha-Safran]: Segula Magazine

I subscribed and have received 2 issues--the last one was June/July. Have other subscribers received a 3rd issue? It's almost November... Andrea Rapp Wise Temple, Cincinnati --- Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran are those of the individual author and are not necess

[ha-Safran]: Update on Historic Children's Book Collection

Hi, all. Our special collection will be named for two Wise Temple librarians--I'm sure many of you knew and worked with Judy Carsch, and maybe a few of you even knew Judy's predecessor, Bess Shavzin. We are beginning the process of making the all the changes in our online catalog records fo

[ha-Safran]: Artist Harry Daniels

ts by Rabino are each signed individually in pencil by the artist. I wonder about their possible value... 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 Libr

[ha-Safran]: Cookbook result

Some people asked me to post answers to my query about a Jewish Cook Book for a new, young Jew-by-choice. I should have said that kashrut is not an issue. A number of answers stressed that these were kosher cookbooks, they explained how to kasher meat, etc. I think I will suggest one of t

[ha-Safran]: Cookbooks

. I'd like to hear views of it and/or other favorite titles. Thanking you in advance, Andrea Rapp --- Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran are those of the individual author and are not necessarily endorsed by the Association of Jewish Libraries

Re: [ha-Safran]: Books for teenagers

t a couple of non-fiction books about Israel? I'd recommend Homeland: The Illustrated History of the State of Israel, with its gorgeous graphics, and/or Louise Chipley Slavicek's Israel (2nd ed), and the very new and very timely Islamic-Jewish Relations Before 1947 by Tanya Sklar.

Re: [ha-Safran]: A Note from the AJL President

I agree completely with Liz' desire to continue a print Newsletter, and have written to Jim expressing that view. I'd be fine paying increased membership dues if that would allow the print version to continue. Andrea --- Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran are those of the indiv

Re: [ha-Safran]: Scholarly/Academic Sources to Refute Ilan

Here's a review of Pappe's earlier book, and below it are 3 book citations from our temple library. I'd write to Daniel Pipes directly (use the contact info on his website danielpipes.org) and ask about a review of the specific book you mention. Andrea http://www.meforum.org/897/a-history-o

[ha-Safran]: Update on Historic Childrens' Book Collection

g back in some cases to the late 19th century, is exciting and hopefully will be of use to researchers who want to study the continuity and evolution of various issues and topics in Jewish children's literature. I welcome any and all comments and suggestions! Andrea Rapp Isaac M. Wise Temp

[ha-Safran]: AJLN Index

Can someone offer an update on the status of preparing an index of reviews from the AJL Newsletters? Andrea Rapp, Cincinnati --- 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]: The Tagged Tanakh by JPS

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]: Jewish Book Annuals

I am looking for Volumes 5 through 14 of the Jewish Book Annual. Rather than purchase them piecemeal from various vendors, I thought I'd ask whether anyone has all, or most of those volumes for sale. Andrea Rapp Isaac M. Wise Temple Library Cincinnati, Ohio --- Messages and opinions expr

[ha-Safran]: myjewishbooks.com

I check this site periodically to see what's new in Jewish publishing. The Fall update has this, about Linda Silver's forthcoming book: BEST JEWISH BOOKS FOR CHILDREN AND TEENS A JPS GUIDE BY LINDA P. SILVER http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0827609035/sefersafarianonl October 2010, JPS J

Re: [ha-Safran]: Video suggestion needed for Intro to Judaism

It's amazing what meager offerings there are on this. Although for older kids rather than seminary students, and only 20 minutes, this is the best one I know of. It's called What Is Judaism? We bought it from Library Video Company Schlessinger Media, c2006. 1 DVD (20 minutes). An introduction to

[ha-Safran]: A Book List for the Jewish Child

If anyone has a copy to spare of this 57-page Jewish Book Council booklet of 1972, I would be happy to purchase it. I have a copy from the HUC Library, but it would be convenient if we owned it. Andrea Rapp Wise Temple, Cincinnati --- Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran are

Re: [ha-Safran]: Jewish Children's Literature collection

in multicultural literature for children. It may well be that assembling another such children's book collection elsewhere is worthwhile. But in the meantime, I want you all to know what we'll be working on at Wise with the collection we already have. It's exciting to see tha

Re: [ha-Safran]: Historic Jewish Children's Books

Setting up criteria could be complicated. For example, we have several copies of Marilyn Hirsh's Where is Yonkela?--which I see sells for up to $154.00 on alibris. Yet its copyright date is 1969. Would it qualify? Andrea --- Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran are those of the indi

RE: [ha-Safran]: Early Jewish children's books

Here in Toronto, we have a collection of old important children's books housed at one branch of thepublic library. Is there something similar somewhere in the U.S? Yes, the University of Minnesota has the Kerlan Collection. Andrea --- Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran are thos

[ha-Safran]: Early Jewish children's books

Jewish children's books, for all ages and in all areas--religion, fiction, history, historical fiction, Bible stories, etc., there is a good chance we in Cincinnati have what you're looking for. Andrea Rapp Isaac M. Wise Temple = --- Messages and opinions expresse

[ha-Safran]: Mishmash books

Is there Jewish content (besides the dog's name) in this old series of books by Molly Cone? Andrea Rapp --- Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran are those of the individual author and are not necessarily endorsed by the Association of Jewish Libraries

RE: [ha-Safran]: Suggestions for Grade 5 graduation gifts

I'd consider the strikingly illustrated history of Israel and Zionism for young people, called "Homeland," which won some awards about 2 years ago. Andrea --- Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran are those of the individual author and are not necessarily endorsed by the Association

[ha-Safran]: LP records

I fear this has come up before, and if so, I apologize. What have people been doing with wonderful music collections that are on 33 1/3 records? Andrea Rapp Wise Temple, Cincinnati --- Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran are those of the individual author and are not necessarily

Re: [ha-Safran]: Segula Magazine

I just looked at its website and it looks like a wonderful magazine--something like what the Smithsonian put out for America, only for Israel... Andrea --- Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran are those of the individual author and are not necessarily endorsed by the Association of Jewi

Re: [ha-Safran]: Book Title Question

A possibility is Joan Peters' book, From Time Immemorial. As I recall, Peters' research ended up illustrating that a very significant number of Arabs living in Palestine in 1948 were part of a recent migration of Arabs to Palestine that was fueled by the development of the country that the Jews/

[ha-Safran]: For "Driven Leaf" fans

You all probably know that an unfinished novel left by Milton Steinberg has just been published. It's called The Prophet's Wife and its main character is the biblical prophet Hosea. Here's a review of it by Rabbi Naomi Levy: http://www.jewishjournal.com/books/article/milton_steinbergs_pos

RE: [ha-Safran]: Holocaust books for teens

I second Sheryl about Uncle Misha's Partisans. The reason I didn't mention it is that I assumed it to be out of print, therefore unavailable for a class novel. Andrea --- Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran are those of the individual author and are not necessarily endorsed by the Ass

Re: [ha-Safran]: Holocaust books for teens

Two books with male protagonists, that I read in a day, are: Along the Tracks by Tamar Bergman (based on the life of the author's friend) To Live and Fight Another Day, by Bracha Weisbarth - based on the life of the author's brother, who fought as a teen-aged partisan in the Ukrainian forests.

[ha-Safran]: Passover reading?

Does anyone know of a seder reading for the release of Gilad Shalit? 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 (AJL

[ha-Safran]: Fantasy Library

Don't get mad, don't drool with envy, but I've been asked to "dream" about my fantasy library, what changes I'd want to make if we plan for changes. Actually, I feel I already have my fantasy library, but I'm am wondering whether anyone can suggest extra touches or things you'd really like to

Re: [ha-Safran]: Sydney Taylor Book Award Committee's Reviews

I've bought these twice, and the second time--no, I never read the CD. I'd prefer having them in print format, where I can read some, mark my place, then continue where I left off another day, and especially have the ability to read them when I'm not at my desk. It's simply more versatile and

[ha-Safran]: Memories of Survival

I wanted to buy another copy of this book by Esther Nisenthal Krinitz--it was a Sydney Taylor Honor book just a few years ago, and is a Holocaust book our kids like to read. Couldn't believe the asking prices on amazon for used copies of the out-of-print title, published by Hyperion. A

[ha-Safran]: Baby Boomers and post baby boomers

tion(s) of Jews? 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 (AJL) === Submissions for Ha-

[ha-Safran]: Re: recommendations on DVD's for children

(Vol. 21) Please share other suggestions from the group. Andrea Rapp Wise Temple, Cincinnati, OH Israel Up Close Videos are only $2.50 apiece... --- Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran are those of the individual author and are not necessarily en

[ha-Safran]: Lansky's Outwitting History

did not save the emails themselves. 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 (AJL) ===

Re: [ha-Safran]: Social Media wiki now available

Honestly, I don't know when people find time for all this. I've cut back rather than added to my use of social media, podcasts, website exploration, etc. Just don't have the time. Andrea Rapp --- Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran are those of the individual aut

[ha-Safran]: Maggie Anton (Rashi's Daughters)

audience really enjoyed her. 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 (AJL

Re: [ha-Safran]: Reading level of the Encyclopaedia Judaica

wish Encyclopedia and the Universal Jewish Encyclopedia, which are engaging to read. 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]: Responses to "5 Books"

The titles which received multiple "votes" were As a Driven Leaf, Night, Diary of Anne Frank, and Sarna's American Judaism. Some 1-voters were: Eban's My Country, Dershowitz' Case for Israel, Dimont's Jews, God, and History, Sandmel's The Hebrew Scriptures, Telushkin's book of Ethics (actual

[ha-Safran]: Emile Schrijver

I would like to purchase (or borrow) a book by Emile Schrijver that was written to accompany a facsimile edition of an 18th century Megillat Esther. Does anyone know whether the book alone (without the megillalh) is for available? Andrea Rapp --- Messages and opinions expressed on

[ha-Safran]: Five books

Five books every American Jew should read. Not books to have on their shelves for reference, but books to actually read in their entirety. Any thoughts? Andrea Rapp, Cincinnati --- Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran are those of the individual author and are not

[ha-Safran]: Lesson plans about Israel

information, I will direct them here. 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 (AJL) === Submi

[ha-Safran]: Lies My Father Told Me

Seems I recall someone writing on hasafran that this wonderful film will be re-released. Does anyone have this information? Andrea Rapp Wise Temple, Cincinnati --- Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran are those of the individual author and are not necessarily endorsed by the

[ha-Safran]: Art of the Megillah

There are a number of volumes devoted to ketubah art--its history, how the ketubah has been decorated in different Jewish cultures, etc. Does anyone know of any similar studies of art for the scroll of Esther? Andrea Rapp Wise Temple, Cincinnati --- Messages and opinions expressed on

Re: [ha-Safran]: Letter on the Wind

I just came across a mistake in another new Hanukkah book - Hanukkah around the World. For each double-page spread there is an attractive, hand-drawn map showing the country under discussion. The map for Uzbekistan shows it bordering a large county called "Soviet Union," and this book just cam

Re: [ha-Safran]: Refusing to be enemies

This looks like what has come to be called the Arab "narrative." This "narrative"--i.e. version of history-- now permeates academia, textbook publishing and much of trade-book publishing. It is full of falsehoods and bias. Andrea --- Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran are those of th

[ha-Safran]: Habibi

A high school in our area has chosen Habibi as the assigned class novel. Can anyone direct me to some good critiques of this book? Andrea Rapp --- Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran are those of the individual author and are not necessarily endorsed by the Association of Jewish

[ha-Safran]: Letter on the Wind

tathias" But only Catholic Bibles contain the Books of Maccabees in their "Old Testament." Plus it says that the miracle of the oil story is in Maccabees, whereas it is really in the Talmud, isn't it? I think I'll put a little note to this effect in the bac

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

Holocaust connection but takes place in contemporary USA and is a fascinating study. It would be my first choice. Also consider Kathryn Lasky's "Prank", Sybil Rosen's "Speed of Light", and Eileen Sherman's "The Violin Players", also set in a high sc

Re: [ha-Safran]: Reading programs/accelerated reader

Re Accelerated Reading books, last year I was going to do that -- mark our books with the AR reading level. The problem is that kids involved in AR in their public schools take the AR quizzes to earn the points -- there's a test (on computer) they take and must achieve a certain score in order

[ha-Safran]: Intro to Judaism video

A world religions teacher in a public high school wants a video that introduces Judaism to the students. Any suggestions out there? Andrea Rapp Isaac M. Wise Temple, Cincinnati --- Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran are those of the individual author and are not necessarily

[ha-Safran]: Reading programs

e puppies who will be trained, and our sister city in Israel sent back personal notes from the teens in Israel who were helped by the project we supported. This got the kids' attention. Andrea Rapp Wise Temple, Cincinnati --- Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran are those o

[ha-Safran]: Critical thinking vs. knowledge

For teachers and those interested in education in general: Here's a Diane Ravitch piece about an educational fad that won't go away: http://tinyurl.com/qoxvdh Andrea --- Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran are those of the individual author and are not nec

[ha-Safran]: How Facebook Ruins Friendships

That's the name of a piece in today's Wall St. Journal. It discusses not just the usual ways the online world is changing our communications, but points out something I've noticed on Facebook -- it seems to promote the more immature aspects of our personalities!

Re: [ha-Safran]: No more assigned classics

But your project wasn't: Read anything at all you want, it was: choose from these offerings. The offerings probably didn't include "Captain Underpants" type of books. Anyway, I'll bet I'm not the only one wondering what college it was that rejected students because their high school didn't requ

Re: [ha-Safran]: Blessing a library?

I don't have a blessing, but I do recall a great quote by Elie Wiesel that was approximately: If the school is the temple, the library is the sanctuary. Andrea --- Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran are those of the individual author and are not necessarily endorsed by the Associ

[ha-Safran]: Hebrew letter stencils

A patron is looking for Hebrew letter stencils about 4 inches in height. I can only find ones much smaller, 2 inches or less. We'd love to know of a source for 4" good-quality stencils to use for an embroidery project, Thank you, Andrea Rapp, Cincinnati --- Messages and opinions ex

[ha-Safran]: No more assigned classics

What do you all think of this? <http://www.nytimes.com/2009/08/30/books/30reading.html?hp>http://www.nytimes.com/2009/08/30/books/30reading.html?hp Andrea Rapp --- Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran are those of the individual author and are not necessarily endorsed

[ha-Safran]: Advance uncorrected proof

If one has a copy of a book marked "advance uncorrected proof" or with similar wording, is it wrong to accession such a book into a library's collection? Andrea Rapp Cincinnati --- Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran are those of the individual author and are

[ha-Safran]: Superman birthplace

p://online.wsj.com/article/SB124725829918224747.html>http://online.wsj.com/article/SB124725829918224747.html 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

[ha-Safran]: Web Site Story

Fans of the blogs, wikis, etc. will enjoy this spoof: http://culturepopped.blogspot.com/2009/06/im-on-twitter-im-on-facebook-la-la-la.html Andrea --- Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran are those of the individual author and are not necessarily endorsed by the Association of Jewish

[ha-Safran]: For those driving into Chicago Sunday

I hear it's Taste of Chicago weekend, in Grant Park. If you're coming from the south, you may want to be aware of possible traffic jams. Andrea Rapp [] --- Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran are those of the individual author and are not necessarily endorsed by the Asso

Re: [ha-Safran]: Rebecca Rubin books

Haven't seen these yet, but their author Jacqueline Dembar Greene wrote a duet of wonderful historical novels for middle-upper grades (One Foot Ashore and Out of Many Waters). Based on those, I would be very positively inclined toward this new series. Andrea Rapp Wise Temple, Cinci

[ha-Safran]: Twitter

Have any of you used twitter for you library, as they are doing in the UK? http://trkk.us/?goD 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 (AJL

[ha-Safran]: Article needed

Colleagues, I am in need of an article from Hadassah Magazine, June 1969, titled: "The Ketubah in Jewish Art," Can anyone supply this, or even bring it to convention, and I'll return it that day? Andrea Rapp Wise Temple, Cincinnati, OH --- Messages and opinions expressed

[ha-Safran]: Looking for recommendations

Looking for recommendations for novels for college students: one about Jewish life in Poland (Warsaw or Cracow) before the Holocaust. one about Jewish life in Poland after the Holocaust. OR: same as above, only set in Prague. Andrea Rapp Wise Temple, Cincinnati --- Messages and

[ha-Safran]: Ketubahs

unique conditions of 21st century American Jewry, I would most appreciate it. I've yet to find any political statement on a contemporary ketubah, but who knows? A ketubah that says "Yes we can!" at the bottom? Andrea Rapp Wise Temple, Cincinnati --- Messages and opinion

[ha-Safran]: Convention refunds

What is the policy on refunds for convention fee already paid? Andrea Rapp --- Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran are those of the individual author and are not necessarily endorsed by the Association of Jewish Libraries (AJL

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