[ha-Safran]: AJL Convention 2006 in Cambridge, MA - Hotel reservations

2005-12-05 Thread Ann Abrams
. As always, you can double or triple up, to save on costs. If you call the Hyatt, please be sure to mention that you're with the AJL convention. We look forward to seeing you in Cambridge, MA, June 18 - 21, 2006! Ann Abrams, Co-chair, AJL Convention 2006 @ the Hyatt Regency, Cambridge, MA

[ha-Safran]: Update from New Orleans Reform synagogues

2005-09-13 Thread Ann Abrams
From NATA's listserve (National Assoc. of Temple Administrators), sent to me by our executive director. Ann Abrams, Temple Israel, Boston. -Original Message- From: Mark H. Rubenstein [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, September 02, 2005 12:26 PM Subject: Update about New Orleans

[ha-Safran]: Golem gets chewed by dog!

2005-08-19 Thread Ann Abrams
of putting up an exhibit of them. Ann Abrams, Librarian Temple Israel 477 Longwood Avenue Boston, MA 02215 617-566-3960 x116 mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED][EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.tisrael.org [] Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran are those of the individual author and are not necessarily

[ha-Safran]: LPS to give away

2005-08-16 Thread Ann Abrams
:[EMAIL PROTECTED][EMAIL PROTECTED] (Cantorial) Ann Abrams, Librarian Temple Israel 477 Longwood Avenue Boston, MA 02215 617-566-3960 x116 mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED][EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.tisrael.org [] Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran are those of the individual author

[ha-Safran]: LP's to give away

2005-08-12 Thread Ann Abrams
Dear safranim, Awhile ago, a couple of people posted saying they can use old Jewish LPS. Im wondering if you're out there, and if so, please contact me. Shabbat Shalom, Ann Abrams, Librarian Temple Israel 477 Longwood Avenue Boston, MA 02215 617-566-3960 x116 mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED][EMAIL

[ha-Safran]: Short poem about gratitude

2005-08-10 Thread Ann Abrams
Dear safranim, One of our rabbis is looking for a 6-8 line poem, preferably (but not necessarily) by a Jewish woman, that could be read as a companion piece to Modeh Ani. If you have any suggestions, I would be very grateful. Ann Abrams, Librarian Temple Israel 477 Longwood Avenue Boston, MA

[ha-Safran]: Program for people who are dyslexic in Hebrew

2005-06-03 Thread Ann Abrams
Do you know about this book? : Teaching Hebrew reading to students with learning disabilities / Goldman, Paula, Rockville, The Board of Jewish Education of Greater Washington. c1995. Ann Abrams, Librarian Temple Israel 477 Longwood Avenue Boston, MA 02215 617-566-3960 x116 [EMAIL

[ha-Safran]: Midrash, Bialik, and Copyright Confusion

2005-05-23 Thread Ann Abrams
Publication Date: [c1939] LCCN: 40003929 Notes:Translation of: Aluf batsul ve-aluf shum. Ann Abrams, Librarian Temple Israel 477 Longwood Avenue Boston, MA 02215 617-566-3960 x116 [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.tisrael.org Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran are those of the individual

[ha-Safran]: Abraham Joshua Heschel quote

2005-05-16 Thread Ann Abrams
all the time. Source: Israel: an echo of Eternity, p. 128. Ann Abrams, Librarian Temple Israel 477 Longwood Avenue Boston, MA 02215 617-566-3960 x116 mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED][EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.tisrael.org Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran are those of the individual author

[ha-Safran]: Abraham Joshua Heschel quote

2005-05-09 Thread Ann Abrams
without moments gone by. The Exodus lasted a moment, a moment enfuring forever. What happened once upon a time happens all the time. Thanks! Ann Abrams, Librarian Temple Israel 477 Longwood Avenue Boston, MA 02215 617-566-3960 x116 mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED][EMAIL PROTECTED] http

[ha-Safran]: Dona Dona and link to the Shoah

2005-05-01 Thread Ann Abrams
, they don't directly address my patron's question. Any help would be appreciated. Thank you, Ann Abrams, Librarian Temple Israel 477 Longwood Avenue Boston, MA 02215 617-566-3960 x116 mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED][EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.tisrael.org http://shakti.trincoll.edu/~mendele/vol05

[ha-Safran]: Jewish governors in US

2005-04-03 Thread Ann Abrams
Dear safranim, A patron is trying to find out how many Jewish governors in the US there are, and who they are, and I'm hitting a wall. Any suggestions? Thanks! Shabbat Shalom, Ann Abrams, Librarian Temple Israel 477 Longwood Avenue Boston, MA 02215 617-566-3960 x116 mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED

[ha-Safran]: AJL Convention in Boston 2006 - planning meeting.

2005-03-28 Thread Ann Abrams
- 12:30 at Brandeis University, and would welcome anyone who would like to join us. RSVP to Ann Abrams if you'd like to come, or, if you'd like to help out but cannot come to the meeting. See you all in Oakland! Ann Abrams and Zellie Kaplan Co-chairs, AJL Convention 2006 in Boston (Cambridge

[ha-Safran]: Women, Ritual and Secrecy:

2005-03-07 Thread Ann Abrams
FYI. Ann Abrams, Librarian Temple Israel 477 Longwood Avenue Boston, MA 02215 617-566-3960 x116 mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED][EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.tisrael.org IN COMMEMORATION OF 350 YEARS OF JEWISH LIFE IN AMERICA, THE NORTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY JEWISH STUDIES PROGRAM PRESENTS... EXPLORING

[ha-Safran]: Flowers in the Bible

2005-03-06 Thread Ann Abrams
Here's another book that may be helpful: Paterson, John Consider the lilies : plants of the Bible. New York : Crowell, c1986. Presents botanical illustrations of familiar and exotic flowers, trees, and plants mentioned in the accompanying Bible verses and selections. ISBN 0690044615 Ann Abrams

[ha-Safran]: Doctors in Nazi Germany Query

2005-02-28 Thread Ann Abrams
Here are 2 books with a little bit of info on your subject. Ann Abrams, Librarian Temple Israel 477 Longwood Avenue Boston, MA 02215 617-566-3960 x116 [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.tisrael.org (THE LAST CHAPTER TOUCHES ON THIS PERIOD) Title: Medicine and the German Jews : a history / Author

[ha-Safran]: Abuelita's secret matzahs - reviews?

2005-02-22 Thread Ann Abrams
Has anyone reviewed Abuelita's secret matzahs, by Sandy Eisenberg Sasso? I haven't seen reviews of it anywhere. Thanks, Ann Abrams, Librarian Temple Israel 477 Longwood Avenue Boston, MA 02215 617-566-3960 x116 [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.tisrael.org Messages and opinions expressed

[ha-Safran]: Films on mikva

2005-02-14 Thread Ann Abrams
. Mikva, marriage and mazel tov videorecording Clarksburg, NJ : Alden Films, 1990. Thanks, Ann Abrams, Librarian Temple Israel 477 Longwood Avenue Boston, MA 02215 617-566-3960 x116 [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.tisrael.org Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran are those of the individual

[ha-Safran]: What is Happening to AJL?

2005-02-10 Thread Ann Abrams
Well said, Yaffa. I would add that we would also be compromising the J if we don't define Jewish life and identity in a broad, inclusive way. Ann Abrams, Librarian Temple Israel 477 Longwood Avenue Boston, MA 02215 617-566-3960 x116 [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.tisrael.org Messages

[ha-Safran]: Audiobook and video companies that specialize in

2005-01-31 Thread Ann Abrams
of audio and video-materials from Ingram. Ann Abrams, Librarian Temple Israel 477 Longwood Avenue Boston, MA 02215 617-566-3960 x116 [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.tisrael.org Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran are those of the individual author and are not necessarily endorsed by the AJL

[ha-Safran]: Kar-Ben Publishing celebrates 30th anniversary

2005-01-25 Thread Ann Abrams
Mazel tov to Kar-Ben Publishing, on its anniversary and its Notable-ness! We are fortunate that the Kar-Ben folks are doing the work they're doing! Ann Abrams, Librarian Temple Israel 477 Longwood Avenue Boston, MA 02215 617-566-3960 x116 [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.tisrael.org Messages

[ha-Safran]: Rabbi Nahman of Bratslav quote

2004-12-29 Thread Ann Abrams
Dear friends, I'm trying to find the exact source of the quote below. All the texts and websites I find this quote in only say Rabbi Nachman of Bratslav,. with a variety of spellings. Any leads? Thanks! Ann Abrams, Librarian Temple Israel 477 Longwood Avenue Boston, MA 02215 617-566-3960

[ha-Safran]: Program books of national conventions

2004-12-16 Thread Ann Abrams
If anyone has any extra program books from national AJL conventions that they are willing to part with, I will reimburse you for the postage if you send them my way. Thanks, Ann Abrams, Librarian Temple Israel 477 Longwood Avenue Boston, MA 02215 617-566-3960 x116 mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED

[ha-Safran]: AJL Convention 2006 in Boston!

2004-12-14 Thread Ann Abrams
, Massachusetts and all of New England. We had a wonderful planning meeting in October, and will be meeting again on Friday January 7, from 9:30 - 12:00 at Hebrew College. If you live or work in New England and would like to attend this meeting, please contact Ann Abrams, at mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED

[ha-Safran]: Job wanted posting

2004-12-13 Thread Ann Abrams
, Ann Abrams, Librarian Temple Israel 477 Longwood Avenue Boston, MA 02215 617-566-3960 x116 [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.tisrael.org Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran are those of the individual author and are not necessarily endorsed by the AJL

[ha-Safran]: Lashon ha-tov: AJL member in the news

2004-12-06 Thread Ann Abrams
There's a nice piece in the Fall issue of Pakn Treger: the magazine of the Nat'l Yiddish Book center, about Fay Zipkowitz, an AJL member from Leverett, MA, and cataloguer of the Center's collection. (Some of Pakn Treger is available online, but not this article.) Ann Abrams, Librarian Temple

[ha-Safran]: Jewish books for book fair

2004-12-02 Thread Ann Abrams
I've done business with Sayfair books www.sayfair.com for many years, and have been very happy with them. Ann Abrams, Librarian Temple Israel 477 Longwood Avenue Boston, MA 02215 617-566-3960 x116 [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.tisrael.org Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran

[ha-Safran]: Job posting, Library Director, Bacon Free Library

2004-10-14 Thread Ann Abrams
I couldn't resist sending this -- it's like a Moment Magazine Spice box item (It is a serious job, by the way.) _ Ann Abrams, Librarian Temple Israel 477 Longwood Avenue Boston, MA 02215 617-566-3960 -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent

[ha-Safran]: Safranim in New England re: October 22 meeting

2004-10-14 Thread Ann Abrams
. -- Ann Abrams, Librarian (President, MAAJL - Mass. Assoc. of Jewish Libraries) Temple Israel 477 Longwood Avenue Boston, MA 02215 617-566-3960 mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED][EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.tisrael.org Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran are those of the individual

[ha-Safran]: Homosexuals in the Holocaust

2004-09-20 Thread Ann Abrams
/ Kohn, Yariv. Publisher: Waltham, National Center for Jewish Film Publication Date: c1990? Physical Description: 1 videocassette; 27 min. _ Ann Abrams, Librarian Temple Israel 477 Longwood Avenue Boston, MA 02215 617-566-3960 Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran

RE: [ha-Safran]: Free Children's Books

2004-08-18 Thread Ann Abrams
kinds of books all over the world. ALA also has some suggestions on their website, www.ala.org / and, sometimes local homeless shelters are grateful for materials in good condition. Ann Abrams, Librarian Temple

RE: [ha-Safran]: A few questions

2004-07-27 Thread Ann Abrams
. I don't know much about Universal Encycl -- I believe it came in between JE and EJ. That may be the one to discard (give away) -- but, I'm sure other safranim will chime in on this question. _ Ann Abrams, Librarian Temple Israel 477 Longwood Avenue Boston, MA 02215 617-566-3960

[ha-Safran]: Be'er Sheva librarians?

2004-06-29 Thread Ann Abrams
Anyone on hasafran in Be'er Sheva? If so, you please contact me directly. I'm trying to help the relative of one of our congregants. Thank you. -- Ann Abrams, Librarian Temple Israel 477 Longwood Avenue Boston, MA 02215 617-566-3960 mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED][EMAIL PROTECTED] http

[ha-Safran]: Mazel tov!

2004-05-07 Thread Ann Abrams
Library, and is the librarian at Temple Beth El, Sudbury, MA. Ann Abrams, Librarian Temple Israel 477 Longwood Ave. Boston, MA 02215 617-566-3960 www.tisrael.org Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran are those of the individual author and are not necessarily endorsed by the AJL

[ha-Safran]: Biblical peoples who were in conflict (and had

2004-04-22 Thread Ann Abrams
ancient Biblical no-longer-in-existence peoples who would have been in conflict with each other. I'd prefer that the names have two or three syllables! Any ideas? ... I want something that, even if no one's ever heard of them, the names clearly sound ancient. Ann Abrams, Librarian Temple Israel

RE: [ha-Safran]: Need some help

2004-04-20 Thread Ann Abrams
In addition to the many books of quotations available, (collections by Joseph Baron, Leo Rosten, also Two Jews, three opinions, )there's an online resource through Melton: http://www.meltonarts.org/jewishquotes.php that may be of help in your search. Ann Abrams, Librarian Temple Israel 477

[ha-Safran]: Internship in Boston this summer

2004-04-15 Thread Ann Abrams
Dear safranim, Please forward the notice, below, to anyone who you think might be interested. Thank you. Ann Abrams, Librarian Temple Israel 477 Longwood Ave. Boston, MA 02215 617-566-3960 www.tisrael.org LIBRARY INTERNSHIP AT TEMPLE ISRAEL, BOSTON

[ha-Safran]: Jevrejski Pregled

2004-04-09 Thread Ann Abrams
in good condition. Ann Abrams, Librarian Temple Israel 477 Longwood Ave. Boston, MA 02215 617-566-3960 www.tisrael.org == HaSafran - The Electronic Forum of the Association of Jewish Libraries Submissions for HaSafran, send

[ha-Safran]: Massachusetts Chapter of AJL

2004-04-02 Thread Ann Abrams
and lunch. $7.00 if just attending program. You may bring a check or cash the day of the program. PLEASE REPLY TO ANN ABRAMS, [EMAIL PROTECTED] by Friday May 14, if you plan to come, and indicate if you would like a kosher lunch. PLEASE NOTE THAT HEBREW COLLEGE DOES NOT ALLOW OUTSIDE FOOD

[ha-Safran]: Card catalog give-away

2004-03-18 Thread Ann Abrams
I got this from my regional library association. Ann Abrams, Librarian Temple Israel 477 Longwood Ave. Boston, MA 02215 617-566-3960 www.tisrael.org -Original Message- From: Robin Glasser [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, March 18, 2004 1:27 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject

[ha-Safran]: Grants for Lets Talk About It: Jewish Literature

2004-03-15 Thread Ann Abrams
Available X-Original-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] X-Sender: [EMAIL PROTECTED] X-Mailer: QUALCOMM Windows Eudora Version 5.1 X-Listprocessor-Version: 8.1 -- ListProcessor(tm) by CREN To safranim in public and academic libraries, fyi. Ann Abrams, Librarian Temple Israel 477 Longwood Ave. Boston, MA 02215

[ha-Safran]: Films about Israeli and/or Jewish athletes

2004-03-11 Thread Ann Abrams
I was asked by several safranim to post the replies I got. Here's a list, below, of what people sent me, and thanks again to everyone who replied with such helpful info! Ann Abrams, Librarian Temple Israel 477 Longwood Ave. Boston, MA 02215 617-566-3960 www.tisrael.org 1. Bobbie Rosenfeld

[ha-Safran]: Films about Israeli athletes and/or sports

2004-03-08 Thread Ann Abrams
Dear safranim, Does anyone know of any films on the topic of Israeli athletes and/or sports? I already know about One Day in September. I'd love to find out about something else that doesn't involve tragedy. Thank you. Ann Abrams, Librarian Temple Israel 477 Longwood Ave. Boston, MA 02215

[ha-Safran]: Recordings to be given away to library collections

2004-02-29 Thread Ann Abrams
Dear safranim, Many people responded to my original posting. Below is a list of the vinyl LPS that I'd be happy to donate to library and/or research collections, and will ask to be reimbursed for postage and handling. If anyone wants to come by, please contact me, first. Shabbat Shalom, Ann

[ha-Safran]: Persian word for goodbye

2004-02-26 Thread Ann Abrams
online for finding other Persian (or is it called Farsi) words? I will be using this info for a Purim spiel, of course. Thanks! Ann Abrams, Librarian Temple Israel 477 Longwood Ave. Boston, MA 02215 617-566-3960 www.tisrael.org

[ha-Safran]: Records (LPS)

2004-02-20 Thread Ann Abrams
/synagogue/ or other library/archival collection. Ann Abrams, Librarian Temple Israel 477 Longwood Ave. Boston, MA 02215 617-566-3960 www.tisrael.org == HaSafran - The Electronic Forum of the Association of Jewish Libraries

Records (LP's)

2004-02-19 Thread Ann Abrams
Dear safranim, Is there anyone out there who would like LP's for their collection? I have lots and will provide a list on request, and will ask to be reimbursed for postage/handling if they need to be mailed. Ann Abrams, Librarian Temple Israel 477 Longwood Ave. Boston, MA 02215 617-566-3960

RE: [ha-Safran]: Martin Luther King and Abraham Joshua Heschel

2004-01-20 Thread Ann Abrams
Judaism and civil rights; and walked with Martin Luther King, Jr., in the 1965 march in Selma, Alabama. Ann Abrams, Librarian Temple Israel 477 Longwood Ave. Boston, MA 02215 617-566-3960 www.tisrael.org == HaSafran

RE: [ha-Safran]: Brundibar

2004-01-02 Thread Ann Abrams
Hi, Fred, For the moment, I've put our copy into the chapter books section, for children in grades 2-5. I am interested in hearing what others are doing. Shabbat Shalom, Ann Abrams, Librarian Temple Israel 477 Longwood Ave. Boston, MA 02215 617-566-3960 www.tisrael.org

RE: [ha-Safran]: Book fairs

2003-12-24 Thread Ann Abrams
I very much like Sayfair Books, www.sayfair.com . Ann Abrams, Librarian Temple Israel 477 Longwood Ave. Boston, MA 02215 617-566-3960 www.tisrael.org == HaSafran - The Electronic Forum of the Association of Jewish

[Ha-Safran] Brothers legend - origin? Favoritism in the midrash

2003-10-30 Thread Ann Abrams
story. Thanks! Ann Abrams, Librarian Temple Israel 477 Longwood Ave. Boston, MA 02215 617-566-3960 www.tisrael.org == HaSafran - The Electronic Forum of the Association of Jewish Libraries Submissions for HaSafran, send

RE: [Ha-Safran] automated system for self-checkout

2003-10-07 Thread Ann Abrams
. Ann Abrams, Librarian Temple Israel 477 Longwood Ave. Boston, MA 02215 617-566-3960 www.tisrael.org == HaSafran - The Electronic Forum of the Association of Jewish Libraries Submissions for HaSafran, send to: [EMAIL PROTECTED

[ha-Safran]: Book Sale

2003-07-11 Thread Ann Abrams
FYI Ann Abrams, Librarian Temple Israel 477 Longwood Ave. Boston, MA 02215 617-566-3960 www.tisrael.org USED BOOK SALE AT THE TEMPLE ISRAEL LIBRARY, BOSTON Dozens of books recently weeded from our library collection are now on sale for $1.00 and $2.00 each. Books for adults and children

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