PRESS RELEASE
Toronto, January 4, 2012
Women in Judaism: A Multidisciplinary Journal
We are delighted to announce the electronic publication of two new issues of
Women in Judaism: A Multidisciplinary Journal. The journal can be accessed at
http://www.womeninjudaism.org
Vol. 8:1 features:
Art
From: "Natasha Krause"
Date: Wed, 4 Jan 2012 15:22:33 -0800
Subject: RE: [ha-Safran] Holocaust novel
A gentle Holocaust novel for young readers (grade 3-early 4) is
Honeycakes by Vancouver author Joan Betty Stuchner.
Natasha
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Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran are those of the individ
Happy New Year from your convention co-chairs! Did you watch the Tournament of
Roses Parade on Monday? It was a beautiful day in Pasadena, host city for our
convention, with temperatures in the high 70s. The Norton Simon Museum is the
building that bears the Tournament of Roses logo. The muse
From: Janice Lieberman
Date: Wed, 4 Jan 2012 15:15:14 -0800 (PST)
Subject: Re: [ha-Safran] Holocaust novel
I suggest Honey Cake, by Joan Betty Stuchner. It's a chapter book
whose content is appropriate for 4th graders, and even though its
reading level is easier than Number the Stars, it will st
From: "Linda Silver"
Date: Wed, 4 Jan 2012 17:54:25 -0500
Subject: Jewish Valuesfinder
Please note that the printed flyers that were distributed to publicize
the Valuesfinder are out-of-date because the website is wrong. The
Valuesfinder is now mounted on the AJL website,
www.jewishlibraries.org
From: "Weisman, Yaffa"
Date: Wed, 4 Jan 2012 17:31:54 -0500
Subject: RE: [ha-Safran] Question on Sholem Aleichem
Margie,
I can’t help you with an English or Spanish translation of the play
(but they must exist – Sholem Aleichem was very popular with the
Jewish community of Buenos Aires). In
From: Heather Lenson
Date: Wed, 4 Jan 2012 21:54:14 +
Subject: RE: Holocaust novel
I would suggest teaching the Holocaust starting in 5th grade. However,
some recommended titles are: Emil and Karl by Yankev Glatshteyn, The
Doll With the Yellow Star by Yona Zeldis McDonough or Island on Bird
S
Dear Safranim,
Can anyone suggest a good novel about the Holocaust for 4th graders? In
the past, the students read the wonderful book Number the Stars by Lois
Lowry. The teachers are looking for a new book as good as the Lowry
title. Thanks.
Noreen Wachs
Librarian
Ramaz Middle School
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Messa
Have approximately 300 Seforim printed in America in the 1920's -1930's. Also,
some Deinard numbers. Entire lot is priced at $2,000.00 cash and carry. A
list is available upon request. Any questions please e-mail me at
miriamben...@yahoo.com.
Sincerely,
Pinchus Krieger__
Messages and opi
From: Abigail Yasgur
Date: Wed, 4 Jan 2012 13:01:28 -0800
Subject: Re: [ha-Safran] English libraries and collections in Israel
Friends:
It was such a privilege to organize and facilitate the recent
gathering of Anglo library/collection leaders at the AACI in
Jerusalem this past December. They ar
Hello,
I am researching starting from a so called moroccan saying in a novel, The
Spider's House, by Paul Bowles. I have traced this saying/sotry back to
Freud and then back to Sholem Aleichem in his play Yakenoz. I am
interested in reading the play, which I could do in English or in Spanish
Deal all,
Please be reminded that the deadline for sending contributions (by email only)
to be considered and posted on the next issues of AJL News and AJL Reviews is
January 15th.
I would like to encourage our members, near and far, to contribute to the AJL
News and AJL Reviews. You are most we
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