Re: [ha-Safran] Teaching Leadership through Chanukah

2017-10-18 Thread Basya Karp
David A. Adler's The Story of Hanukkah is a valuable book about the background of Chanukah. Basya Karp, Librarian Shulamith High School and Shulamith School for Girls of Brooklyn http://www.bookandagarden.com http://www.booklovinggrandma.wordpress.com http://www.friendlyeditors.blogspot.com

[ha-Safran] New book on Arthur Szyk available

2017-10-18 Thread Irvin Ungar
We are pleased to announce the publication of *Arthur Szyk: Soldier in Art*, which includes over 200 full-color images of Szyk's works, as well as essays by Rabbi Michael Berenbaum, Tom L. Freudenheim, James Kettlewell, and Irvin Ungar. Available beginning November 1st, hardcover books can be

[ha-Safran] Free posters: Please post on Hasafran

2017-10-18 Thread Ellen Share
I have these posters to give away. They are laminated and in fair condition. I will ship and if possible in your budget, a small contribution to shipping would be appreciated. Jewish National Fund (6 posters) Sammy Spider Celebrates the Jewish New Year (4 posters) Jews of Iraq (1 poster)

[ha-Safran] New AJL Webinars: Collection Development and Cataloging for Judaica Materials

2017-10-18 Thread Amalia Warshenbrot
Thank you to Sheryl Stahl and Rebecca Jefferson for creating the webinars (see below) and to Nancy Sack and Sharon Benamu from the continued education Committee for coordinating the projects. Amalia, AJL President > > -- Forwarded message -- > From: eLearning Solutions

[ha-Safran] Story Suggestion?

2017-10-18 Thread Andrea Rapp
Does anyone have a suggestion for story to read 4th graders -- a story about Israel and Nature. Andrea Rapp, Wise Temple, Cincinnati__ 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] Archives Show and Tell- Wed Oct 25th

2017-10-18 Thread Deborah Schranz
Dear Hasafran members, The Library of the Jewish Theological Seminary will host a program in conjunction with Archives Week on Wednesday, October 25th at 4:00 pm in the Reading Room (K703) at 3080 Broadway, New York, NY 10027, starring two of our archival collections. We plan to feature

Re: [ha-Safran] Teaching Leadership through Chanukah

2017-10-18 Thread Lisa Silverman
I also like Maccabee! the Story of Hanukkah by Tilda Balsley. [https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/61saorcNFJL._SY417_BO1,204,203,200_.jpg] Lisa Silverman Library Director, Burton Sperber Jewish Community Library [https://reg139.imperisoft.com/Pages/System/Image.aspx?id2=78]

[ha-Safran] An event that might be of interest.

2017-10-18 Thread Shmuel Ben-Gad
https://library.gwu.edu/news-events/events/kiev-research-fellowship-distinguished-scholar-lecture -- Shmuel Ben-Gad, Gelman Library, George Washington University. "'Taste has never been corrupted by simplicity." --Joseph Joubert __ Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran are those of

[ha-Safran] Forward.com digital subscriptions for libraries now available

2017-10-18 Thread Deena Kuperman
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Re: [ha-Safran] Teaching Leadership through Chanukah

2017-10-18 Thread Chava Pinchuck
One of my favorites, that is currently out of print (hint, hint to Kar-Ben and PJ) is *Judah Who Always Said "No"* by Harriet K. Feder. He says "no" to bowing down to idols, etc. It is available through Better World Books: