[ha-Safran]: Alternate tisches and bedeckens

...@comcast.net. Thank you! Susan Berson, M.L.S. Denver, CO --- 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]: Cuban Jews

If you are in the Boston area, you may be interested in this exhibit of photography of the Jewish Cuban community. The exhibit is also available to travel to other parts of the country. LINDA HIRSCH: "CUBA: Threads of Hope & Renewal" January 21 - February 27, 2010 La Galeria at Villa Victo

[ha-Safran]: Brailov documentary

eration of Jewish Communities of the CIS. I have left a message at their New York number but received no response. The article also says that Khmelnitsky financed a library in Brailov in memory of local Jews lost to the Holocaust. Susan Berson Denver, Colorado --- Messages and opinions ex

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

Here's a great one: Neve Michael Children's Home Pardes Hana, Israel I have visited it myself and recommend it highly. www.nevemichael.com Susan Berson Denver, Colorado --- Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran are those of the individual author and are not necessarily e

[ha-Safran]: Shabbat CD for families

ough the end of the Friday night meal. It features a mix of traditional and original tunes, brief meditations to focus the listener, as well as two delightful Shabbat stories. CDs are available for purchase for $15 at www.JulieGeller.com. Susan Berson, M.L.S. Former Librarian, Congregation

[ha-Safran]: American Jewish History

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Israeli films

Thank you to all who responded with recommended Israeli films. Here are some of the titles: Live and Become Bonjour, Monsieur Shlomi Mivtsa Savta (Operation Savta) Walking on Water Turn Left at the End of the World James' Journey to Jerusalem The Syrian Bride The Green Box Like a Fish in Water S

[ha-Safran]: Israeli films

Can anyone recommend some really good, relatively recent Israeli films (with English subtitles) to show in a Reform synagogue series for adults? One we have chosen so far is "Ushpizin." Todah rabah! Susan Berson Librarian Congregation Emanuel Denver, Colorado Messages and opinions

[ha-Safran]: Convention roommate

I'm looking for a female, non-smoking roommate for the nights of June 18, 19, and 20 at the convention. I've already reserved a room at the hotel. Anyone interested in sharing? Please write to my home e-mail address, below. Susan Berson Librarian Congregation Emanuel Denver, Col

[ha-Safran]: Young Jewish visitor to London

Would anyone be interested in hosting a very fine 17-year-old young man from Denver who will be visiting London for four weekdays in March? A religious family is preferred but not necessary. I can vouch for his excellent character and charming personality. Susan Berson Librarian Congregation

[ha-Safran]: Today I am a fountain pen

Can anyone supply the complete version of the bar mitzvah joke with the punchline, "Today I am a fountain pen"? A source for the joke would also be helpful. Thank you! Susan Berson Librarian Congregation Emanuel Denver, Colorado Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran are th

[ha-Safran]: Music in the Holocaust

I want to bring to your attention this outstanding new book from Oxford University Press. It is highly appropriate for academic and special libraries as well as for larger, comprehensive synagogue or school libraries. Susan Berson Librarian Congregation Emanuel Denver, Colorado In MUSIC IN

[ha-Safran]: Looking for a haggadah

My patron would like to purchase 5-7 copies of the Passover Haggadah by Roe Halper (Bayberry Press, Westport, CT, 1990, 0-916326-05-5). Inquiries to a variety of booksellers specializing in out-of-print Jewish books have been unsuccessful. Any suggestions? Susan Berson Librarian

[ha-Safran]: Omer and self-improvement: correction

Sorry, the author of "A Spiritual Guide to the Counting of the Omer" was misspelled in my posting. The correct spelling is Simon Jacobson. Susan Berson == HaSafran - The Electronic Forum of the Association

[ha-Safran]: Omer and self-improvement

Dear Stanley, I think the book you are looking for is: Jacoabson, Simon. A spiritual guide to the counting of the omer : Forty-nine steps to personal refinement according to the Jewish tradition.-- Brooklyn, N.Y : Vaad Hanochos Hatmimim, 1996. ISBN 1-886587-23-X Susan Berson Librarian

re: [ha-Safran]: Brundibar

Here's a fascinating excerpt from Tony Kushner's new book about Maurice Sendak. It deals extensively with Brundibar, children's literature, and Sendak's Jewish sensibility. http://www.guardian.co.uk/weekend/story/0,3605,1099755,00.html <> ===

[ha-Safran]: Interfaith novels

A patron has requested novels that deal with interfaith issues (i.e. Jewish-Christian marriage/family). I would appreciate any recommendations you may have. Susan Berson Librarian Congregation Emanuel Denver, Colorado === Submissions for

Re: [ha-Safran]: Einstein & Rabindranath Tagore

Thank you to everyone who responded with sources on the conversation between Einstein and Tagore. My patron will be able to find the transcript in The Kenyon Review and A Tagore Reader (edited by Amiya Chakravarty). Susan Berson Librarian Congregation Emanuel Denver, Colorado

[ha-Safran]: Einstein & Rabindranath Tagore

Can anyone help me find the transcript of of a conversation between Albert Einstein and Rabindranath Tagore (Indian philosopher and mystic) in the Sept 11, 1930 edition of "The American Hebrew" ? Thank you. Susan Berson, Librarian, Congregation Emanu

[ha-Safran]: Yiddish on CD

Does anyone know of a Yiddish-learning course on CD? Thanks for your help! Susan Berson Librarian Congregation Emanuel Denver, Colorado === Submissions for Ha-Safran, send to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] SUBscribing, SIGNOFF commands send to

[ha-Safran]: Tzedaka book

The children's book referred to in earlier postings, "Quarters & Dimes & Nickels & Pennies" by Baila Olidort, is available from Merkos Publications, 1-877-4MERKOS, www.kehotonline.com Susan Berson Librarian Congregati