[ha-Safran] Quick question

Hi everyone! I hope all is well. Does anyone know where to begin looking for family believed to be in Argentina? We have some basic information - is there a community anyone knows of for this, can we send the information out through this list in case anyone may know something? Thank you

[ha-Safran] question about Cut Me Loose

I just bought a copy of Cut Me Loose by Leah Vincent for our library. After I bought it, one of the teachers read it and complained that it teaches kids bad lessons. She told me that I should not have it in the library. I'm not one to censor, but I am one to question whether I should promote

Re: [ha-Safran] question about Cut Me Loose

Mirele, I hope that your questions will generate a discussion on Hasafran. I don't know the book. I can only suggest to create a category for books that you keep behind your desk. You, than, can suggest it to a teacher, student or adult upon demand. It is a partial censorship, but, if nothing e

[ha-Safran] Are you having trouble finding our new website?

If you had bookmarked our old website at jewishlibraries.org you might be having trouble finding our new website at jewishlibraries.org Yes, they are the same address, but at the old site, we automatically directed people to jewishlibraries.org/main. This “/main” part does not exist on the new

Re: [ha-Safran] question about Cut Me Loose

Is your school Orthodox or UltraOrthodox? Have you read the book? If the answer to the first is no and the answer to the second is yes then I believe that this is one person's opinion about the book. There are several reviews on Amazon (one very astute one in particular) that lays out what the bo

[ha-Safran] 4th/5th Grade Story Talking to God

Does anyone have suggestions for a short book or story which has worked well with 4th/5th graders when discussing talking to God? Thanks! Susan Woitte Temple Israel Tulsa, OK __ Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran are those of the individual author and are not necessarily endorsed by t

[ha-Safran] Posting for Hasafran

*Can you please post this on Hasafran?* *Library Accreditation* Attention Synagogue, School and Center Libraries: The Association of Jewish Libraries Synagogue, School and Center Division (SSC) awards a certificate of accreditation, at Basic as well as Advanced levels, to libraries that qualify.

Re: [ha-Safran] question about Cut Me Loose

Hi Mirele: This is a tricky situation! Does your school have a collection development policy? A collection development policy can protect you from having to personally make a judgement call and can outline procedures to have a book removed from a library. I do not think Amalia's suggestion

Re: [ha-Safran] question about Cut Me Loose

I too would love more input on this book. I've thought of having the author come to speak, since it's an interesting topic. But the book is kinda salacious for seniors. I would have no hesitation to put it out for adults. Maybe more hesitation for kids. Peggy Kurtz Hevesi Library Central

[ha-Safran] Torah for 6th graders

Hello, I was given a note from someone who is looking for a book that makes the Torah "more reachable" for a 6th grader. I've checked my shelves and nothing stands out. I wasn't able to access the AJL bibliography bank, so I can't use that resource. I'd appreciate any suggestions you can offer.

[ha-Safran] Podcast: Seminar Stories

The newest episode of The Book of Life podcast, hosted by librarian Heidi Estrin, features two live interviews from the Seminar on Jewish Story 2014, held in New York City in May. Authors Helaine Becker (Gottica) and Yael Zoldan (Shimmy Shambone Will Not Take a Bath) speak about the Jewish and u

[ha-Safran] need some mission statements

Hello safranim: I am happy to report that Jewish libraries are not always disappearing-I am helping the powers that be at American Jewish University to set up a new Jewish Community Library of Los Angeles, which will located on the campus of the AJU. We are looking for other community library m

[ha-Safran] Jewish periodicals for children, 1938-1948?

Dear Colleagues, Prof. Yael Darr , faculty member at Tel-Aviv University (and a friend of mine), studies children's culture, especially seen through the lens of literature. She is coming to New York to do research at YIVO, NY Public Library, etc. If you

[ha-Safran] Young adult fiction about conversion

I'm looking for a Young Adult or Teen novel that includes a main character who is a Jew by choice or includes a theme of conversion to Judaism. Any suggestions? -- Clare Kinberg, Temple Beth Emeth Ann Arbor __ Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran are those of the individual author and are