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
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(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
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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,
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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
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
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this week!
Thanking you in advance,
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Seattle, WA
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that there has been a charge of approximately 50
shekels a year to use the library, so this news is really great!
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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
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because of the Christian content.
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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.
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Seattle
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OF A CLOSET CATHOLIC
ZADYA WAS A COWBOY
Regards,
Dina Tanners
Seattle, WA
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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:
the books that are sold too.
Dina Tanners
Seattle, WA
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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
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. Here is the main
website:
http://www.jewishprisonerservices.org/http://www.jewishprisonerservices.org/
Dina Tanners
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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
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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
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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
information?
Thanking you all in advance for any response. SHabbat Shalom,
Dina Tanners
Seattle, WA
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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
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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
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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
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Seattle, WA
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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
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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
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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
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, 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)
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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
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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
/ which is a
video library in Seattle, you can see a ot and get ideas.
Both are new this year.
Dina Tanners
Seattle, WA
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? Pictures would be useful.
Thanks so much and Shabbat Shalom!
Dina Tanners
Seattle, WA
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Thanks to you all for your responses. 3 or 4 mentioned the book THE
TABERNACLE, which sounds great.
Shabbat Shalom,
Dina
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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
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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
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have already received some generous
unsolicited donations.
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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
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tell me anything about this particular volume?
Thanks,
Dina Tanners
Seattle, WA
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Hi!
Does anyone know where we can get some decent free Jewish clip art?
Thanks,
Dina Tanners
Seattle
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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
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sameach!,
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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
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The store I work at last got a new copy in 2003, but, unfortunately,
we are out now.
Dina Tanners
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You are talking about THE SUNFLOWER
The Sunflower: On the Possibilities and Limits of Forgiveness (Newly
Expanded Paperback Edition) -- by SIMON WIESENTHAL
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Seattle
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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
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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
). 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
Hope this is useful. Often women are not mentioned in response to
requests like yours.
Dina Tanners
Seattle
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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
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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
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they need.
Please let me know what might be of use to Hasafran members.
Kol tuv,
Dina Tanners
Seattle, WA
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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
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Thank you all so much for responding to my query about the parenting book
by Nancy Fuchs.
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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
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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
of view of the Christians. It is historical fiction. I
can try to skim it if you wish.
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Seattle, WA
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Thanks to all who sent me information on biographies of Maimonides and of
Benjamin of Tudela. I really appreciate all the input.
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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
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Both are good friends of my family and we can vouch for their hight standards.
Tsom kal,
Dina Tanners
Hello,
Does any one know of a Yiddish/English, English/Yiddish dictionary
with transliteration?
Thanks,
Dina Tanners
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