[ha-Safran]: Pen and Ink drawings by Ismar David

2008-11-17 Thread Dina Tanners
Thank you all for your replies to my query about pen and ink drawings by David. It definitely was Ismar David...and the drawings are among his simpler sketches. Again thank you -- It was a big help. Sincerely, Dina Tanners, Seattle Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran are those

[ha-Safran]: Pen and ink black and white drawings by Israeli

2008-11-06 Thread Dina Tanners
(Writings), JONAH, RUTH, ECCLISIASTES, ETC. Does anyone know what I am talking about and can tell me about the artist. A google search has not been fruitful. Thank you all in advance. Dina Tanners Seattle Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran are those of the individual author

Re: [ha-Safran]: Chumash for 4th-6th graders?

2008-05-27 Thread Dina Tanners
Behrman House's THE EXPLORERS BIBLE, but it looks quite interesting. For an introduction for those who do not like reading, you could try Chaya Burstein's Kids' Cartoon Bible. It does not have all the portions, and includes a bit of the Prophets and WRitings too. Dina Tanners, Seattle, WA

Re: [ha-Safran]: Judaism Wiki

2008-05-08 Thread Dina Tanners
and perhaps Jewish Travel. I wonder if you all agree and also if any of you can figure out how to add a portal. There are recipes on the site, but not under a specific category from what I can see.I also wonder if it would be worthwhile to add anything on new books? Shabbat Shalom Dina

Re: [ha-Safran]: Jewish Life in Smaller Town America

2008-02-17 Thread Dina Tanners
Thanks to Daniel Stuhlman and all the others that wrote about Jewish Life in Smaller Town America prior to 1950. I'm sure my friend will be able to do a lot with the books and other items mentioned. Dina Tanners Seattle, WA Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran are those

[ha-Safran]: Jewish Life in Smaller Town America

2008-02-13 Thread Dina Tanners
this week! Thanking you in advance, Dina Tanners Seattle, WA 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

Re: [ha-Safran]: Israeli public libraries to do away with fees

2008-01-04 Thread Dina Tanners
that there has been a charge of approximately 50 shekels a year to use the library, so this news is really great! Dina Tanners Seattle, WA 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] Suggestions on good Hebrew-English pocket dictionaries

2007-12-11 Thread Dina Tanners
I much prefer Oxford over Shiloh or Ben-Yehuda. The print is clearer and they have more words. There is a more detailed white-cover book and a smaller black cover book that retails for about $12.95. Dina Tanners Seattle, WA Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran are those

Re: [ha-Safran]: Lee Harris mysteries

2007-12-06 Thread Dina Tanners
them because of the Christian content. Dina Tanners Seattle, WA 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

Re: [ha-Safran]: Jerusalem Report

2007-11-20 Thread Dina Tanners
the real Jerusalem Report and tell them about the problem. I was told several years ago that they were no longer using that company for sales. Dina Tanners Seattle Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran are those of the individual author and are not necessarily endorsed by the Association

Fwd: [ha-safran] Looking for some advice on books for Middle School

2007-11-13 Thread Dina Tanners
OF A CLOSET CATHOLIC ZADYA WAS A COWBOY Regards, Dina Tanners Seattle, WA 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] statistics on Jewish book publishing in US

2007-11-05 Thread Dina Tanners
Hi again, I did find the Jewish best sellers on Amazon. I first had to go to the best sellers list and then on the left was a list of categories. I started with religion and then clicked on Jewish to get to:

Re: [ha-Safran] statistics on Jewish book publishing in US

2007-11-02 Thread Dina Tanners
the books that are sold too. Dina Tanners Seattle, WA 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

[ha-Safran]: Fewer New YA and Children's Books this year?

2007-10-02 Thread Dina Tanners
Hello, Is it just my perception, or are fewer books for children through young adults with Jewish content being published this year, especially fiction of some sort? Dina Tanners Seattle, WA Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran are those of the individual author

Re: [ha-Safran]: Censorship of books in US prison libraries

2007-07-24 Thread Dina Tanners
. Here is the main website: http://www.jewishprisonerservices.org/http://www.jewishprisonerservices.org/ Dina Tanners 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]: Thank you

2007-05-15 Thread Dina Tanners
Thank you to all those who responding regarding my query about Maggie Anton, the author of Rashi's Daughters, as a speaker. Shabbat Shalom, Dina Tanners Seattle, WA Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran are those of the individual author and are not necessarily endorsed

[ha-Safran]: Rashi's Daughters' Author

2007-05-02 Thread Dina Tanners
Hello, Has anyone heard Maggie Anton, the author of Rashi's Daughters, speak? We are considering having her and want to have input before deciding. Dina Tanners Seattle, WA Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran are those of the individual author and are not necessarily endorsed

Re: [ha-Safran]: Parenting and children books especially for

2007-04-30 Thread Dina Tanners
Here are 2 from Pitspopany: The Safe Place by Tehila Peterseil This is a story that puts you into the mind of a child with special learning problems, and how she confronts the school system and everyday life. She represents the approximately 15% of the American school-age children who

[ha-Safran]: History of trop

2007-01-29 Thread Dina Tanners
information? Thanking you all in advance for any response. SHabbat Shalom, Dina Tanners Seattle, WA 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]: Special Needs Books

2007-01-17 Thread Dina Tanners
with learning problems and dealing with them at school. Check them out at http://www.pitspopany.comwww.pitspopany.com I think it was URJ that also had a preschool book about all kinds of Jewish children including one in a wheelchair. Dina Tanners Seattle, WA Messages and opinions expressed

Re: [ha-Safran]: Hanukkah Stories for Adults

2006-12-07 Thread Dina Tanners
My Glorious Brothers by Howard Fast, first published in 1948 but reissued a few years ago, is one that comes to mind. Dina Tanners Seattle, WA Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran are those of the individual author and are not necessarily endorsed by the Association of Jewish

Re: [ha-Safran]: High Holiday Services

2006-10-11 Thread Dina Tanners
librariers) and we give all libraries 10% off cost on books and CDs. Simon at Hatikvah is a great source too. Some of our items are on our website: http://www.treeoflifejudaica.comwww.treeoflifejudaica.com Hag Sameach, Dina Tanners Tree of LIfe Judaica and Books Seattle, WA Messages

[ha-Safran]: Hebrew Amharic Dictionary

2006-09-29 Thread Dina Tanners
Hello, A patron is looking for a new Hebrew Amharic dictionary. He thinks that Hebrew University has published it. I have been unable to come up with anything. Do any of you out there know of anything? G'mar hatima tova v'tzom kal, Dina Tanners Seattle, WA Messages and opinions

[ha-Safran]: Dead Sea Scrolls on casette or audio CD in English?

2006-08-31 Thread Dina Tanners
Hi, Do any of you know of the existence of the Dead Sea Scrolls in English on an audio CD or casette. We have someone interested in having such a thing and I have not heard of it. Thanking you in advance, Dina Tanners Seattle, WA Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran

In Israel

2006-07-24 Thread Dina Tanners
a feel for that part of the country too. If anyone cares for an update from yesterday, let me know, and I will send it out. Dina Tanners Seattle 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]: DVD about refugees

2006-06-11 Thread Dina Tanners
, but to get the 10% discount and to confirm shipping methods, it is best to call the store between 9 and 2 Pacific time when I am in (206-527-1130) or e-mail me at this e-mail or (better) mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED][EMAIL PROTECTED] Dina Tanners Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran are those

[ha-Safran]: Information on a book in Hebrew requested

2006-06-08 Thread Dina Tanners
and for having been kept on a bookshelf, helter skelter. I WAS just amazed to see a 65-page book in modern Hebrew written then and still around. Any information would be appreciated. Thanks, Dina Tanners Seattle, WA Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran are those of the individual

Re: [ha-Safran]: Books for prisoners

2006-05-21 Thread Dina Tanners
Hi, It's in Seattle (where I live) and they have been delighted to get the donations that have come from AJL. I know those who work there--many volunteer time. Their website is: http://www.jewishprisonerservices.org/http://www.jewishprisonerservices.org/ Shabbat Shalom, Dina Tanners

Re: [ha-Safran]: Need DVD recommendations

2006-05-02 Thread Dina Tanners
/ which is a video library in Seattle, you can see a ot and get ideas. Both are new this year. Dina Tanners Seattle, WA Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran are those of the individual author and are not necessarily endorsed by the Association of Jewish Libraries (AJL

[Hasafran] Book on the Mishkan

2006-03-31 Thread Dina Tanners
? Pictures would be useful. Thanks so much and Shabbat Shalom! Dina Tanners Seattle, WA Ha-Safran (The Librarian) Submissions for Ha-Safran, send to: Hasafran @ lists.acs.ohio-state.edu SUBscribing, SIGNOFF commands send to: Listproc @ lists.acs.ohio-state.edu Questions, problems, complaints, compliments

[Hasafran] Thank you!--book on the Mishka

2006-03-31 Thread Dina Tanners
Thanks to you all for your responses. 3 or 4 mentioned the book THE TABERNACLE, which sounds great. Shabbat Shalom, Dina Ha-Safran (The Librarian) Submissions for Ha-Safran, send to: Hasafran @ lists.acs.ohio-state.edu SUBscribing, SIGNOFF commands send to: Listproc @ lists.acs.ohio-state.edu

[ha-Safran]: Rosetta Stone Hebrew Language Program

2006-03-08 Thread Dina Tanners
Hello, Does anyone know much about the Rosetta Stone Hebrew Language Program? And if so, how does it compare to less expensive programs such as Davka's Modern Hebrew CD? Thanks in advance! Dina Tanners, Seattle Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran are those

Re: [ha-Safran]: Re: Jewish Mysteries website by Rabbi Raphael

2006-02-02 Thread Dina Tanners
HI, Thanks for the website. Do you or anyone else on the list know why the list of books on that site stops at books published in 2001? Also, there are a number of authors not included such as Sharan Newman, Ayelet Waldman, etc. Kol tuv, Dina Tanners Seattle, WA Messages

Re: [ha-Safran]: Jewish Mystery Fiction Bibliography

2006-01-25 Thread Dina Tanners
There used to be a list of Jewish Mystery/Detective fiction. I cannot remember who put it together. Does someone else out there have a better memory than I do? I think the person's first name was Larr, but I am not sure. Dina Tanners Seattle, WA Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran

[ha-Safran]: Learning modern Hebrew

2005-10-14 Thread Dina Tanners
World is called Welcome! to Hebrew on DVD. It comes with a book and several other items. I have not previewed it yet. We have all in the store where I work, Tree of LIfe Judaica and Books. G'mar hatima tova, Dina Tanners Seattle Seattle Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran are those

[ha-Safran]: Books for 7th graders

2005-10-14 Thread Dina Tanners
Here are a few more books to add to the suggestions. We have them all in the store and I've read many of them. Hope this helps. Dina Tanners Tree of Life Judaica and Books, Seattle Volunteer Librarian at Summit at First HIll and Kline Galland Home THE WAR WITHIN: A Novel of the Civil War

[ha-Safran]: Hannah's story--the Haftarah for Rosh Hashanah

2005-10-09 Thread Dina Tanners
Does anyone know if a children's book has been written about the haftarah for the first day of Rosh Hashanah, about Hannah and her plea to have a child? Thanks and g'mar hativa tova, Dina Tanners Seattle Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran are those of the individual author

[ha-Safran]: National Jewish Book Awards

2005-09-27 Thread Dina Tanners
Hi, Does anyone know where I can find a comprehensive list of the National Jewish Book Awards--not just 2004, for example, but for many years? Thank you all in advance and wishing you a shana tova, Dina Tanners Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran are those of the individual

Re: [ha-Safran]: Katrina Jewish libraries in Louisiana

2005-08-31 Thread Dina Tanners
have already received some generous unsolicited donations. Dina Tanners Seattle, WA Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran are those of the individual author and are not necessarily endorsed by the AJL === Submissions for Ha-Safran

[ha-Safran]: Free Jewish Clip Art

2005-06-17 Thread Dina Tanners
Thanks to all those who told me about the private Jewish clipart data base at http://www.j.co.ilhttp://www.j.co.il Shabbat Shalom, Dina Tanners Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran are those of the individual author and are not necessarily endorsed by the AJL

[ha-Safran]: Antiquities of the Jews

2005-06-16 Thread Dina Tanners
tell me anything about this particular volume? Thanks, Dina Tanners Seattle, WA Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran are those of the individual author and are not necessarily endorsed by the AJL === Submissions for Ha-Safran, send

[ha-Safran]: Free Jewish Clip Art

2005-06-16 Thread Dina Tanners
Hi! Does anyone know where we can get some decent free Jewish clip art? Thanks, Dina Tanners Seattle Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran are those of the individual author and are not necessarily endorsed by the AJL

[ha-Safran]: Guide to Practical Halacha

2005-06-15 Thread Dina Tanners
Does anyone know where one can get a new copy of Vol. 2--8 (or at least some of them) of Guide to Practical Halacha by Rabibi Dovid Katz which came out in 1978 and 1982? Thanks, Dina Tanners Seattle, WA Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran are those of the individual author

[ha-Safran]: Uncle Eli Repents

2005-05-03 Thread Dina Tanners
sameach!, Dina Tanners -- Forwarded message -- Eliezer Segal [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: My publisher, No Starch Press, seems to have lost interest--the contact deadline lapsed long ago. I have made some unsystematic attempts to look into other publishers (I have another day job

[ha-Safran]: Encyclopedia of Jewish Symbols

2005-03-16 Thread Dina Tanners
. The store I work at last got a new copy in 2003, but, unfortunately, we are out now. Dina Tanners Tree of Life Judaica and books Seattle Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran are those of the individual author and are not necessarily endorsed by the AJL

Re: [ha-Safran]: Patron request

2005-03-08 Thread Dina Tanners
You are talking about THE SUNFLOWER The Sunflower: On the Possibilities and Limits of Forgiveness (Newly Expanded Paperback Edition) -- by SIMON WIESENTHAL Dina Tanners, Seattle Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran are those of the individual author and are not necessarily endorsed

Re: [ha-Safran]: Bible atlas

2005-03-03 Thread Dina Tanners
I found the following available from a Jewish perspective: The new Israel atlas, Bible to present day; by Zev Vilnay (1968) and Martin Gilbert has put out a number of historical atlases of Jewish/Israel history. Some include biblical times. Dina Tanners Messages and opinions expressed

[ha-Safran]: Dynamic Orthodox speakers

2005-03-03 Thread Dina Tanners
Here is another suggestion that I just received from a modern Orthodox cousin: Dina Tanners Here is another suggestion that we found really exciting. We sponsored Rabbi/Dr. Sidney (Shnayer) Leiman as a scholar in residence at our shul a few years ago, andhe was fabulous. He is a real scholar

Re: [ha-Safran]: Reading

2005-03-02 Thread Dina Tanners
). If an AJL member wants to buy it, just say you are from AJL and ask for the 10% discount. Dina Tanners Here is some copy about it: This practical handbook is written especially for those seeking simple explanations about Jews, Jewish events, and Judaism, and will increase both the reader's

Re: [ha-Safran]: Dynamic Modern Orthodox Speakers

2005-03-02 Thread Dina Tanners
Hope this is useful. Often women are not mentioned in response to requests like yours. Dina Tanners Seattle Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran are those of the individual author and are not necessarily endorsed by the AJL

[ha-Safran]: Distributor for Koren Jerusalem Bible

2005-02-10 Thread Dina Tanners
We used to get multiple copies of the Koren Jerusalem Bible from Feldheim, but they have stopped carrying it because too many others carry it. Does anyone know of another wholesaler that carries it? Thanks, Dina Tanners Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran are those

Re: [Hasafran] Looking for recommendations on Music CD's

2005-02-02 Thread Dina Tanners
are good for themwith a rock n roll beat I'd be delighted to suggest more. I hope this has been helpful. kol tuv, Dina Tanners Tree of LIfe Judaica and Books Seattle, WA [EMAIL PROTECTED] 206-527-1130 Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran are those of the individual author

[ha-Safran]: Jewish Music

2004-11-25 Thread Dina Tanners
they need. Please let me know what might be of use to Hasafran members. Kol tuv, Dina Tanners Seattle, WA Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran are those of the individual author and are not necessarily endorsed by the AJL

[ha-Safran]: Books in Hebrew Calligraphy

2004-11-10 Thread Dina Tanners
Hello, Does anyone know of a book that is in print that can be bought new on Hebrew Calligraphy. Lots of books such as the one by Toby are out-of-print. Thanks, Dina Tanners Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran are those of the individual author and are not necessarily endorsed

Thanks re: Nancy Fuchs' books

2004-04-20 Thread Dina Tanners
Thank you all so much for responding to my query about the parenting book by Nancy Fuchs. Dina Tanners Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran are those of the individual author and are not necessarily endorsed by the AJL

[ha-Safran]: two questions

2004-04-19 Thread Dina Tanners
Hello, Does anyone know the title of a book by Nancy Fuchs Kramer on parenting? Also, slightly off books...but does anyone know of the latest CDs by Aviv Gefen? Thanks, Dina Tanners Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran are those of the individual author

[ha-Safran]: Looking for book by Elija Judah Schochet

2004-03-22 Thread Dina Tanners
Hello, A patron was asking about a book by Elija Judah Schochet entitled Amalek: The Enemy Within. It is published by Mimetav. I cannot seem to find it anywhere though there are several references to it by Rabbi's speeches. Can anyone help me find Memetav? Thanks, Dina Tanners

Re: [ha-Safran]: Hypatia

2004-03-15 Thread Dina Tanners
of view of the Christians. It is historical fiction. I can try to skim it if you wish. Dina Tanners Seattle, WA Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Mail - More reliable, more storage, less spam == HaSafran - The Electronic Forum

Re: [ha-Safran]: Biography of Benjamin of Tudela Maimonides

2004-02-19 Thread Dina Tanners
Thanks to all who sent me information on biographies of Maimonides and of Benjamin of Tudela. I really appreciate all the input. Dina Tanners Do you Yahoo!? http://us.rd.yahoo.com/mailtag_us/*http://antispam.yahoo.com/tools?tool=1Yahoo! Mail SpamGuard - Read only the mail you want

[ha-Safran]: Pesach vegetarian cookbook

2004-01-13 Thread Dina Tanners
Thanks to all of you who replied with information of Pesach vegetarian cookbooks. I really appreciate the input. Dina Tanners == HaSafran - The Electronic Forum of the Association of Jewish Libraries Submissions

Re: [Ha-Safran] We Just Want to Live Here

2003-10-24 Thread Dina Tanners
and learning about each other. There are very few books dealing with the current situation. A skilled youth group leader/Jewish high school teacher could use this one together with Myth and Facts (MItch Bard), for example for a good class. Shabbat Shalom, Dina Tanners

[Ha-Safran] Children's Book about a Holocaust Survivor

2003-10-03 Thread Dina Tanners
of books ordered. If you would like to contact Dr. Wolpow directly for more information on the book, you may e-mail him at: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED][EMAIL PROTECTED] Both are good friends of my family and we can vouch for their hight standards. Tsom kal, Dina Tanners

[ha-Safran]: Yiddish English Dictionary

2003-09-02 Thread Dina Tanners
Hello, Does any one know of a Yiddish/English, English/Yiddish dictionary with transliteration? Thanks, Dina Tanners __ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! SiteBuilder - Free, easy-to-use web site design software http://sitebuilder.yahoo.com

[ha-Safran]: Habibi

2003-08-17 Thread Dina Tanners
by Rana Verbin. ISBN: 965 511 058 Printed in 2002. Dina Tanners Do you Yahoo!? http://us.rd.yahoo.com/evt=10469/*http://sitebuilder.yahoo.comYahoo! SiteBuilder - Free, easy-to-use web site design software === Submissions for Ha-Safran