[ha-Safran]: Three Wishes

2006-03-08 Thread Eli Wise
I never intended to make the point that only books giving the Israeli side should be there at the expense of others. It seems clear from Ann Dubin's review that there are some ambiguous aspects of this book. She indicates that she has placed in the book a recommendation that a child discuss the

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2006-03-07 Thread Bernard Katz
I don't agree with everything you said re negatives in your review, Linda, but you captured the essence of what this book is about. And I *do* agree with your comments below - well said, Linda! B'shalom, Bernard. Bernard Katz, former head, Special Collections and Library Development

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2006-03-07 Thread ha-Safran
--- Message requiring your approval -- From: Anne Dublin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [ha-Safran]: Three Wishes Dear colleagues, I’d like to add my two cents’ worth to our discussion of Three Wishes by Deborah Ellis. Here’s my review for Jewis

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2006-03-06 Thread Shmuel Ben-Gad
I think what Mr. Wise proposes should be carefully considered by the leaders of the AJL. Shmuel Ben-Gad, Gelman Library, George Washington University. Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran are those of the individual author and are not necessarily endorsed by the Associa

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2006-03-06 Thread Linda Silver
This review appeared in the Nov./Dec. 2004 issue of the AJL Newsletter: Ellis, Deborah. Three Wishes: Palestinian and Israeli Children Speak. Toronto: Groundwood/Douglas McIntyre, 2004. 144pp. $16.95. ISBN: 0-88899-608-X. It must be acknowledged that no book about the Israeli

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2006-03-02 Thread Eli Wise
This news item that Amalia cites should bring a response. What will happen when this book starts appearing in libraries in the United States? It is so incredible that people don't see the bigger picture concerning suicide bombers. They try to somewhat justify the anger and frustration that the

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2006-03-02 Thread Warshenbrot, Amalia
It came from Jewish Telegraphic Agency. ___ Amalia Warshenbrot, Director Levine Sklut Judaic Library & Resource Center 5007 Providence Road, Suite 107 Charlotte, NC 28226 (ph) 704-944-6763 or 704-366-5007 (fax) 704-362-4171 (email) [EMAIL PROTECTED] Suicide