[ha-Safran]: E-books?

commentaries) or (3) offering a single e-book title that many people could read at one time either for a class or for a congregational reading program. Any info or experience that you can share? Thanks in advance. Robin Jacobson (email address below). Robin Jacobson Librarian Adas

[ha-Safran]: One Book One Congregation

Safranim, I am considering doing a One Book, One Congregation program this year and am considering possible selections. If you are doing/have done a program, or if you have a suggestion, I would appreciate hearing about it. thank you Sincerely, Alison Epstein Alison Epstein, Librarian

[ha-Safran]: Book group reading selections for AJl website

well. Please provide me with your reading list(s), by September 21 if possible. Thank you for your patience. Alison Epstein Alison Epstein, Librarian Congregation Har Shalom 6410 County Road 250 Durango, CO 81301 970-946-8992 970-385-7987 (fax) librar...@harshalomdurango.org --- Message

[ha-Safran]: Home e-mail

Hi All I can't tell you how warmed I am by all the notes I've received; Thank you so much. I want people to have my home e-mail (some of you already do) so that you can let me know news, and be able to keep in touch. mal...@comcast.net Best to all, Madeleine Madeleine Cohen Oakley

[ha-Safran]: end of job

To haSafran people out there, and particularly to the CAC chapter: I was told yesterday that I no longer have a job here. 'Thought you might want to know. Thanks for all the assistance over the years, Madeleine Madeleine Cohen Oakley Director of Library Services Adas Israel Congreg

[ha-Safran]: acquisition policies

I'm looking for acquisition policies from larger synagogue libraries, We're reworking ours, and want to see what others have done. Todah Rabah. Madeleine Madeleine Cohen Oakley Director of Library Services Adas Israel Congregation Washington, DC librar...@adasisrael.org --- M

[ha-Safran]: Looking for tapes

Chevre, A patron is looking for tapes by teacher Saul Wachs. I found them perfectly in my catalog, but, sadly, they are nowhere to be found. "Tapes for Teaching: Nusah Ha Tefillah", Tapes 1 and 2. Does anyone have or know of these tapes? Thank you, and Shana Tovah, Madeleine Madeleine

RE: [ha-Safran]: AJL on the I Love Libraries site

Really superb, Heidi. Thank you. I'm very glad that we've become an ALA affiliate. I'm hoping that this will be as positive influence in the ALA world. Madeleine Madeleine Cohen Oakley Director of Library Services Adas Israel Congregation Washington, DC --- Messages and opinions expressed o

[ha-Safran]: Libraries in Israel

Hi, I am an academic librarian with a few years of experience. I am interested in making Aliyah to Israel as soon as possible... Does anyone know of any librarian jobs that are currently available in Israel? --- Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran are those of the individual

RE: [ha-Safran]: Correct Title

I don't know if there's a word for it, and I know you had the correct title in the the first place, so I feel pretty silly about misreading it. Madeleine Madeleine Cohen Oakley Director of Library Services Adas Israel Congregation Washington, DC --- Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafra

RE: [ha-Safran]: Kids' books about Israel

But how sad that it's entitled tbe _Wailing_ Wall. . . . Madeleine Madeleine Cohen Oakley Director of Library Services Adas Israel Congregation Washington, DC --- Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran are those of the individual author and are not necessarily endorsed by the Associatio

RE: [ha-Safran]: Ruth Diskin Films

I'm reading this post long after its date, but want to second the idea of AJL requesting a special rate for Ruth Diskin films, perhaps a synagogue library rate? There's no way I can afford to buy these films -- I've bought one, which is terrific, in three years, but yes, we should all have many of

[ha-Safran]: Jewcentricity by Adam Garfinkle?

Saw this on the National Jewish Book Awards list; none of the public libraries in our area have it. Wondered whether any of you had seen it. It looks as if it could be a bit quirky politically, so wanted to get reactions. Thanks! Barbara Mende Librarian Congregation Mishkan Tefila 300 Hammond

[ha-Safran]: Jews in Poland and Russia by Antony Polonsky

Dec. 22, 2009 The first volume's out and it's supposed to be a trilogy. Thumbs up? Thanks, Barbara Mende Librarian Congregation Mishkan Tefila 300 Hammond Pond Parkway Chestnut Hill, MA 02467 (617) 332-7770 Fax: (617) 332-2871 --- Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran are th

[ha-Safran]: On-line catalog

Shalom y'all, I am delighted to announce that the Adas Israel library catalog (which uses Elazar) is now on-line! Madeleine Madeleine Cohen Oakley Director of Library Services Adas Israel Congregation Washington, DC --- Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran are those of th

RE: [ha-Safran]: New AJL wiki unveiled

This looks wonderful! Thanks for all your hard work. Madeleine Madeleine Cohen Oakley Director of Library Services Adas Israel Congregation Washington, DC - --- Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran are those of the individual author and are not necessarily endorsed by the Association o

_Katarina_

Chaverim: I feel rather foolish asking about this, but hope you will help anyway. I remember quite an extensive discussion on haSafran about this book, some of it definitely negative. And I thought at the time that I'd have to be very careful before purchasing this book. . . . . I just fo

RE: [ha-Safran]: Children book club list

What kind of library/school? Co-ed club? Denomination? Only Jewish books? Madeleine Madeleine Cohen Oakley Director of Library Services Adas Israel Congregation Washington, DC --- Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran are those of the individual author and are not necessarily endorsed

RE: [ha-Safran]: Nonfiction AJL podcast

Me too! This was really a terrific show. Madeleine Madeleine Cohen Oakley Director of Library Services Adas Israel Congregation Washington, DC --- Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran are those of the individual author and are not necessarily endorsed by the Association of Jewish Librar

[ha-Safran]: Roommate wanted

Hi everyone, My long-standing roommate plans have fallen through, so I am again looking for a female roommate for Convention (non-smoking). I'm arriving Saturday night and leaving on Friday, but I realize most of you won't be staying that long. Best to send to my home e-mail because of my work

[ha-Safran]: Shavuot books

tory of the ten commandments Also named were Goldin's Mountains of Blintzes, Marzollo's Ruth and Naomi, and Topek's Ten Good Rules, which we have. I'll let everyone know if more come in. Thanks, everyone! Barbara Mende Librarian Congregation Mishkan Tefila 300 Hammond Pond Parkway Che

[ha-Safran]: Lag B'Omer books

Now that it's too late, does anyone know of any - especially for young kids - that I can order for next year? We don't have a whole lot on Shavuot, either, as a matter of fact. Thanks! Barbara Mende Librarian Congregation Mishkan Tefila 300 Hammond Pond Parkway Chestnut Hill, MA

[ha-Safran]: Mysteries

Got a fabulous response. Thanks! Have to run out and get Rochelle Krich's latest first. But here's the list of recommendations. Barbara AuthorTitles [detectives] Waldman, Ayelet Kahn, Sharon[Ruby, the rabbi's wife] Telushkin, JosephHeaven's witness, et al Krich, RochelleBlues in the night, sp

RE: [ha-Safran]: Israeli causes of interest to children

Do you have or have access to any of Danny Siegel's _Ziv_ newsletters? Madeleine Madeleine Cohen Oakley Director of Library Services Adas Israel Congregation Washington, DC --- Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran are those of the individual author and are not necessarily endorsed by

[ha-Safran]: Judaica Librarianship, volume 8

Librarianship, 1993, 8, 1, 116-118 Thanks a million! Robin Gluck Librarian 5500 Redwood Road Oakland Hebrew Day School Oakland, California (510) 531-8600 ext. 43 --- Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran are those of the individual author and are not necessarily endorsed by the Association of

[ha-Safran]: Selection policy, challenged book policy

Hello, I am interested in reviewing collection development policies, weeding policies and challenged book policies for Modern Orthodox Day Schools grades K-8. Would anyone be willing to share theirs? Thanks very much, Robin Gluck Librarian 5500 Redwood Road Oakland Hebrew Day School Oakland

RE: [ha-Safran]: ALA expresses concern over impact on libraries

Yes, I noticed that, too. I long ago stopped trusting ALA. Madeleine Madeleine Cohen Oakley Director of Library Services Adas Israel Congregation Washington, DC --- Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran are those of the individual author and are not necessarily endorsed by the Associat

RE: [ha-Safran]: Online Encyclopedia of Jewish Women.

I think it's a wonderful resource, and I thank everyone involved in it. If "Palestine" means what it used to mean to us, I think it should say Palestine (pre-State Israel). Madeleine Madeleine Cohen Oakley Director of Library Services Adas Israel Congregation Washington, DC --- Messages and

[ha-Safran]: Looking for a female roommate

Hi Y'all, Looking for a female roommate for AJL Convention. Please get in touch. (Phone at work – ½ time – 202-362-44233; at homed: 301-279-9103) Thanks, Madeleine Madeleine Cohen Oakley Director of Library Services Adas Israel Congregation Washington, DC --- Messages and opinions expressed

[ha-Safran]: THE PINK TRIANGLE

I can't quite determine how to catalog this important book, the self-proclaimed "first comprehensive book to appear in English on the fate of homosexuals in Nazi Germany." Certainly it should be under HOLOCAUST, but are there any suggestions as to the subject breakdown within that category? Amy Tu

RE: [ha-Safran]: Babaganewz

What a shame! One of the best young people's magazines I know, for the teachers as well as the children. Madeleine Madeleine Cohen Oakley Director of Library Services Adas Israel Congregation Washington, DC --- Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran are those of the individual author and a

RE: [ha-Safran]: Return of reading

Thank you, Andrea, and hurray! Terrific piece, and heartening. Madeleine Madeleine Cohen Oakley Director of Library Services Adas Israel Congregation Washington, DC --- Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran are those of the individual author and are not necessarily endorsed by the Associ

RE: [ha-Safran]: Bibliography

One item to suggest: "Turn to Me; the Bikur Cholim Documentary" From: Rabbi Isaac N Trainin Bikur Cholim Coordinating Council, The Rita J. Kaplan jewish Connections Programs of JBFCS, 120 West 57th St., 6th floor, New York, NY 10019 www.bikurcholimcc.org $36 check made payable to JBFCS/BCCC, sen

RE: [ha-Safran]: Looking for picture books of parasha

The bilingual series of Bible stories "adapted by" Alison Greengard, illustrated by Carol Racklin-Siegel, published by EKS Publishing Co. The Hebrew is excerpted, not changed, from the Bible, the English is simple, the illustrations gorgeous. Madeleine Madeleine Cohen Oakley Director of Library

RE: [ha-Safran]: Parashah book for lower elementary children?

These are both Orthodox publications; lots of good stuff in them, and definitely the right age group: My First Parsha Reader, in five volumes (Bnay Yakov Publications, New York) Tell It From the Torah, in two volumes (Pitspopany, New York and Jerusalem) Madeleine Madeleine Cohen Oakley Directo

[ha-Safran]: Operation Solomon

Chevra, I thanked you all yesterday for the many replies regarding "Operation Solomon." I've received so many interesting answers, and requests to let people know what I found, that I'm sharing them today. I fully expect that there will continue to be more! Some of the very interesting things t

[ha-Safran]: Operation Solomon

Todah Rabah to all who wrote with the information! Madeleine Madeleine Cohen Oakley Director of Library Services Adas Israel Congregation Washington, DC Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran are those of the individual author and are not necessarily endorsed by the Association of Jewish

[ha-Safran]: "Operation Solomon"

Does anyone know of a DVD on “Operation Solomon?” I have a teacher who insists there is such a thing, but I haven’t been able to find it. She’s never actually seen it; she saw a snippet about Operation Solomon on youtube. Thanks, Madeleine Madeleine Cohen Oakley Director of Library Services A

[ha-Safran]: query re. speaker

Shalom, everyone. I am trying to find out if anyone on the list has had Alan Elsner as a speaker. He's a journalist, author,etc., whom I met socially, and so feel awkward asking him for references. He's written two books that he gave to us: The Nazi Hunter" and "Guarded by Angels." (Both look l

RE: [ha-Safran]: Article in today's Jerusalem Post regarding

It's great news that the ADL is speaking out on this horrendous issue. Just maybe, Gale will (have to) listen to _them_. Madeleine Madeleine Cohen Oakley Director of Library Services Adas Israel Congregation Washington, DC Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran are those of the individua

RE: [ha-Safran]: Gale response to AJL criticism of Article on

Excellent piece, Lee. And do indeed proceed with your venture. Thanks, Madeleine Madeleine Cohen Oakley Director of Library Services Adas Israel Congregation Washington, DC Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran are those of the individual author and are not necessarily endorsed by the A

RE: [ha-Safran]: Elazar cataloging question and decision

Family and family life?? ( 652)I know it's stretching it, but I can't think what else. There's no entry for "pets," either. Madeleine Madeleine Cohen Oakley Director of Library Services Adas Israel Congregation Washington, DC Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran are those of the indivi

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RE: [ha-Safran]: Looking for Jewish Story about an Shammas

Folklore, folk tales, are, after all, stories told my people/s, and have many universal themes in common, as we are all human beings. I love comparing stories, and I love what it shows about our common universality. Madeleine Madeleine Cohen Oakley Director of Library Services Adas Israel Congreg

RE: Elezar cataloging help please

136.65? (Jewish theological. . .concepts; Study and learning 392? (Psychology; learning theory) 325? (Teaching) (can do specific subjects) Good luck! Please let us know what you decide. Madeleine Madeleine Cohen Oakley Director of Library Services Adas Israel Congregation Washington, DC Mess

[ha-Safran]: Illustrations of temples

Our education director is looking for books with pictures of the first or second temple or the tabernacle that was used in the wilderness. Any ideas? Thanks! Barbara Mende Librarian Congregation Mishkan Tefila 300 Hammond Pond Parkway Chestnut Hill, MA 02467 (617) 332-7770 Fax: (617) 332-2871

[ha-Safran]: Shelving Pirkei Avot

Hello, When I searched Zmarc for Pirkei Avot I got 296.1 in the Dewey system. I am not sure this is the right spot. Does anyone have suggestions for where to shelve this text? Robin Gluck Librarian Oakland Hebrew Day School Oakland, California (510) 531-8600 ext. 43 Messages and opinions

RE: [ha-Safran]: News Report of interest to librarians from HaAretz

I can't imagine why you should feel the need to apologize or why anyone in our group should flame you. I for one agree with the point of view of the article and the bookseller. Are we for freedom to read only when we like the item in question? And, in fact, apparently many of the items were not in

RE: [ha-Safran]: Cataloging Jewish - Yoga materials in Elazar

We don't (yet) have any books on yoga, but I'm sure we will. I think your choice is the best one I see in Elazar. Madeleine Madeleine Cohen Oakley Director of Library Services Adas Israel Congregation Washington, DC Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran are those of the individual author

RE: [ha-Safran]: Holocaust videos

Have you inquired of Yaffa Eliach? She may be at Queens College (NYC) or the ADL? Madeleine Madeleine Cohen Oakley Director of Library Services Adas Israel Congregation Washington, DC Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran are those of the individual author and are not necessarily endo

RE: [ha-Safran]: More on the Encyclopedia of Race & Racism

Is anyone on this list a member or active member of ALA and who can raise this issue? (Not that I really think ALA would give a d--n; they'd probably be happy to have written the article.) But still, someone from within ALA should protest. Madeleine Madeleine Cohen Oakley Director of Library Serv

RE: [ha-Safran]: Fwd: Gale Encyclopedia of Race and Racism

And to get that review publicized as widely as possible! (including Lee Jaffe's remarks about the writer of the article. Pathetic!) Madeleine Madeleine Cohen Oakley Director of Library Services Adas Israel Congregation Washington, DC Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran are those of th

RE: [ha-Safran]: Who is behind Librarians for fairness

I'm very impressed, and deeply saddened and angry that you, and specific librarians, have received threats and hate mail. I got so fed up with ALA and its anti-Israel (in my mind, almost always related to anti-semitic) garbage, that I simply left, years ago, and have never re-joined. Hurrah for peo

RE: [ha-Safran]: Fwd: Gale Encyclopedia of Race and Racism

Refunding your money is hardly the point, is it?! What is it they don't get about racism and anti-semitism? Madeleine Madeleine Cohen Oakley Director of Library Services Adas Israel Congregation Washington, DC Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran are those of the individual author and ar

FW: [ha-Safran]: What worries me

From: Adas Israel Librarian Sent: Sunday, September 07, 2008 9:01 AM To: '[EMAIL PROTECTED]' Subject: RE: [ha-Safran]: What worries me Yaffa, This is by now not new, but thank you for sending it in, regardless of any "non-political" stance we supposedly have. Some things,

[ha-Safran]: Chris Nicola

Shalom Chaverim, Has anyone had Chris Nicola (Priest's Grotto) speak to teens? I want very much to have him come, and it would all work out fine, except that my director is nervous about hiring him without some reference/s. Somewhat surprisingly, Johanna at KarBen couldn't supply any. He (my b

RE: [ha-Safran]: Havdalah stories

Annie's Shabbat, by Sarah Marwil Lamstein, ends with -- surprise! -- a lovely havdalah chapter. Madeleine Madeleine Cohen Oakley Director of Library Services Adas Israel Congregation Washington, DC Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran are those of the individual author and are not nec

[ha-Safran]: PJ Library

Hello, Our admissions director is investigating this program and wondered how other school are using it. Does anyone use PJ library materials/programs in their library in conjunction with admissions outreach to preschools? Robin Gluck, Librarian Oakland Hebrew Day School 5500 Redwood Road

[ha-Safran]: The Lost Children of Tarshish

Hello, One of our teachers is looking for the second book in the two volume set, The Lost Children of Tarshish. Can anyone tell where I can purchase this book? Thanks for your help, Robin Gluck Librarian 5500 Redwood Road Oakland Hebrew Day School Oakland, California (510) 531-8600 ext. 43

RE: [ha-Safran]: Jewish Heritage Video Library

I wish I'd known when they offered DVD. When I called, they said they were not available. Madeleine Madeleine Cohen Oakley Director of Library Services Adas Israel Congregation Washington, DC Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran are those of the individual author and are not necessarily en

RE: [ha-Safran]: Jewish Heritage Video Library

The last I asked the Jewish Media Fund, it sounded like the project was concluded. DVD's were definitely not available; it was unclear whether or not they had been made. Madeleine Madeleine Cohen Oakley Director of Library Services Adas Israel Congregation Washington, DC Messages and opinions

RE: [ha-Safran]: Seeking: The Summer of Aviya (in English)

The good news is that is was published in English, hard cover, in 1991, according to Amazon. The bad news, per Amazon, is that it is "Currently unavailable.) So you might check alibris and other second-hand book dealers. Madeleine Madeleine Cohen Oakley Director of Library Services Adas Israel Co

RE: [ha-Safran]: Chicago convention

I understand the boat ride in the river to look at the architecture is superb. (I've been to Chicago many times, and I love it, but have not done that.) And then there's the American Girl place, for nuts like me. Madeleine Madeleine Cohen Oakley Director of Library Services Adas Israel Congregati

RE: [ha-Safran]: Fiction for The Mother's Circle

My Two Grandmothers, Effin Older New: Papa Jethro, Deborah Bodin Cohen & Jane Dippold Madeleine Madeleine Cohen Oakley Director of Library Services Adas Israel Congregation Washington, DC Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran are those of the individual author and are not necessarily end

RE: [ha-Safran]: Video: "Praying with Lior"?

"Praying with Lior" is incredibly wonderful! It's hard to say anything that wouldn't be an understatement. Moving, loving, spiritual, honest, you name it. Not to be missed! Madeleine Madeleine Cohen Oakley Librarian Adas Israel Congregation Washington, DC Messages and o

[ha-Safran]: RE: The Avi Chai Bookshelf Union Catalog

Yes, I second everything Evi says. A workshop and AJL post, please! Madeleine Madeleine Cohen Oakley Librarian Adas Israel Congregation Washington, DC 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]: tidying up the list

trying to send posts (which would indeed make for fewer posts, if that's the intention). Madeleine Madeleine Cohen Oakley Librarian Adas Israel Congregation Washington, DC Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran are those of the individual author and are not necessarily endorsed by the A

RE: [ha-Safran]: Hasafran mailing list

ngs) saving people's time! Madeleine Madeleine Cohen Oakley Librarian Adas Israel Congregation Washington, DC Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran are those of the individual author and are not necessarily endorsed by the Associ

RE: [ha-Safran]: A special fiction book

This one was highly recommended to me, although it's not "Jewish": The Bastard of Istanbul, by Elif Shafak. I've seen only the chapter titles, which are beautiful. Madeleine Madeleine Cohen Oakley Librarian Adas Israel Congregation Washington, DC Messages and opinions e

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

y are filled with Hebrew words; translated in parenthesis the first time they are used. They are classic books, and I have them in my Conservative Synagogue library, but they not meet your needs. (The kids would learn a lot, though!) Madeleine Madeleine Cohen Oakley Librarian Adas Israel Congregation Was

RE: [ha-Safran]: Looking for advice

Adele Geras, Golden Windows, and other stories of Jerusalem; E.L. Konigsburg, The Mysterious Edge of the Heroic World (although I have to admit I couldn't get into it; will try again in the future); Jean Merrill, The Pushcart War (an older classic; kids love it). I know only the first is about

RE: [ha-Safran]: Syllabus for Book groups

Philip Hallie's Lest Innocent Blood be Shed; the story of the village of le Chambon and how goodness happened there, is far from new, but I just read it for the first time. It is intensely powerful, and leads, I believe, to great possibilities for discussion and thought. The book is still fill

[ha-Safran]: Me'am Loez giveaway

My apologies for not letting everyone know sooner (much sooner); we have sent the box of volumes to one of the first respondents – a new, small, volunteer Jewish library not near major resources Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran are those of the individual author and are not necessa

hasafran@lists.acs.ohio-state.edu

To follow up on Dan R.'s question, has AJL given some exclusive book-selling contract to Barnes and Noble? This is important; someone who knows please respond! Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran are those of the individual author and are not necessarily endorsed by the Association of

[ha-Safran]: Roommate

I'm looking for a Conference roommate (have already reserved room – non-smoking). Arriving Sunday, leaving Thursday (though if you're staying only til Wednesday that's OK) Thanks, Madeleine Cohen Oakley [EMAIL PROTECTED] or [EMAIL PROTECTED] Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran are t

RE: [ha-Safran]: Ohio Libraries Under Fire for Program Cancellations

Can you give us a good email address to write to them? Thanks, Madeleine Cohen Oakley 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 Library Exchange Programs

Hello, One of our teachers is interested in having access to other Judaic collections. Is anyone aware of a Jewish library book exchange/loan program? Robin Gluck Librarian 5500 Redwood Road Oakland Hebrew Day School Oakland, California (510) 531-8600 ext. 43 Messages and opinions expressed

RE: [ha-Safran]: Juvenile Literature about Israel for 3rd

and 4th Graders X-Original-To: Hasafran@lists.acs.ohio-state.edu X-Mailer: QUALCOMM Windows Eudora Version 7.1.0.9 X-Spam-Score: 1.30 (*) [Tag at 5.00] MISSING_SUBJECT X-CanItPRO-Stream: lists X-Canit-Stats-ID: Bayes signature not available X-Scanned-By: CanIt (www . roaringpenguin . com) on 128.14

RE: [ha-Safran]: Re:IFLA Ramallah Confeerence

I'm glad someone felt obligated to respond, and that you will be meeting with someone in person. The report he refers to isn't horrible, although much too even-handed. I'm waiting for the Palestinians to send a library student to learn in Israel!!! Thank you for all your efforts, Messages and

RE: [Hasafran] "Misha"

I don't even know whether we have it or not, but if we do, I would discard it. 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]: available.

Chevre, One of the Adas Israel rabbis is retiring and is giving away much of his book collection. We already have the complete set of Me'am Lo'ez, so, for paying the postage, there is a complete set available. Any takers? Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran are those of the individu

RE: [ha-Safran]: Upcoming IFLA Conference in Ramallah

Thank you! Superb! Is there a way you could publicize your letter? -- perhaps by sending it to the broadcast and newspaper media that are likely to mention the conference? Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran are those of the individual author and are not necessarily endorsed by the A

RE: [ha-Safran]: My Jewish World/ Rabbi Posner

'Sorry I can't help you, but we need Vol. 3! Does anyone have an extra of that? Thanks, 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]: Upcoming IFLA Conference in Ramallah

Is AJL responding to this? Does anyone have any friends or colleagues in IFLA? I guess I'm still na?ve, but I'm astonished at IFLA holding anything in Ramallah, of all places. Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran are those of the individual author and are not necessarily endorsed by t

RE: [ha-Safran]: Thinking ahead to Hanukkah requests

You might want to use the book The Christmas Menorahs. Excellent and true. Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran are those of the individual author and are not necessarily endorsed by the Association of Jewish Libraries (AJL) === Sub

RE: [ha-Safran]: I thought this piece form Artuz Sheva might be

This is wonderful news. It seems that the inevitable boycotts etc. will not damage the events and the honoring of Israel. Hurray! 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]: Jewish Book Month 2008

It's always the month preceding Hanukkah, whenever that is. Madeleine Cohen Oakley Director of Library Services Adas Israel Congregation, Washington, D.C. Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran are those of the individual author and are not necessarily endorsed by the Association of J

RE: [ha-Safran]: Synagoge in Gloucster, Mass.

Thank you - which seems the wrong thing to say -- for getting us those horrifying photos. Can AJL respond, with help, money, - as a group? Madeleine Cohen Oakley Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran are those of the individual author and are not necessarily endorsed by the Association o

[ha-Safran]: Hiring a professional

In the latest issue of [Montgomery County, MD] Friends of the Library Newsletter is an announcement that they've hired a "development professional." Which is what AJL should be doing! Madeleine Cohen Oakley Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran are those of the individual author and a

[ha-Safran]: Destiny Foundation cataloging

Hello, Can anyone educate me about where in the dewey system I should place the Rashi and Rambam graphic novels pulished by the Destiny foundation? 221.something? 296.4something? Thanks for your help! Robin Gluck Librarian 5500 Redwood Road Oakland Hebrew Day School Oakland, California (510

[ha-Safran]: Israeli cities research projects

Hello, Our third grade teacher wants to have each student research a city in Israel. Do you have any suggestions for a set of books or websites that would be good to use? Thanks a million! Robin Gluck Librarian 5500 Redwood Road Oakland Hebrew Day School Oakland, California (510) 531-8600 ext

[ha-Safran]: Lee Harris mysteries

Hello, I just discovered these books...Bar Mitzvah Murder, etc. How are they? Worth acquiring for some light reading for 8th graders? Robin Gluck Librarian 5500 Redwood Road Oakland Hebrew Day School Oakland, California (510) 531-8600 ext. 43 Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran are

RE: [ha-Safran]: Asher Library Open to the Public

Wow! I've always liked visiting Chicago, though I haven't been able to recently. Now I have a new terrific reason for doing so. The library sounds wonderful! Views of Lake Michigan?! Mazal Tov, Madeleine Cohen Oakley Director of Library Services Adas Israel Congregation Washington, DC Messages a

RE: [ha-Safran]: Movie classification

I don't know the movie, but from I've just been reading of reviews, it sounds pretty crass and awful, so why it's in the Jewish Heritage Collection puzzles me. It is rated "R," besides. One review says that the DVD is worthwhile because Crystal explains a lot. That aside, however, I don't think the

RE: [ha-Safran]: Jerusalem Report

I imagine that (canceling) would be the only way -- if any -- to get someone's attention. I would be far less polite to anyone making such a phone call to my home. I guess before canceling you could call someone at JR and tell them you would cancel and order them (I mean it) to get these calls stop

RE: [ha-Safran]: Letter to the Editor of Library Journal

Thank you. I didn't trust Library Journal editors way before this was even a glimmer of an issue. How scary that no-one there thought anything was amiss with these "reviews." Madeleine Cohen Oakley Adas Israel Congregation Washington, DC Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran are those of

RE: [ha-safran] you are so not invited ...

I understand your point, though I wouldn't call it "fluff," which sounds harmless, and I don't think it is. I'm glad it resulted in a good discussion of the meaning of a Bat/Bar Mitzvah, but I doubt that will often be the result, certainly not in the general public, which will, I think, pick up the

RE: [ha-Safran]: Library Journal reviews

Same reason I quit ALA. I'm glad there are some groups out there trying to counter the enormous bias against Israel, but I do worry a lot about what is being fed to the American public. Madeleine Cohen Oakley Director of Library Services Adas Israel Congregation Washington, DC Messages and opini

RE: [ha-Safran]: Library Journal reviews

Same reason I quit ALA. I'm glad there are now some groups out there trying to counter the enormous anti-Israel bias that exists, but I do worry a lot about so much that is being fed to the American public. Madeleine Cohen Oakley Adas Israel Congregation Washington, DC Messages and opinions exp

RE: [ha-Safran]: School Library Effectiveness Does NOT Make

I strongly believe that we should hire a PR professional to help us. After all, the whole point is that people don't recognize us as professionals and don't know what we do! Let's get someone who does this kind of thing as a profession. Madeleine Cohen Oakley Director of Library Services Adas Israe

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