[ha-Safran] Books to teach about Israel

2021-01-25 Thread Chaim Mazo via Hasafran
Here is a list of books for teaching students about Israel. A Treasury of Thoughts on Israel and Zionism: A Sourcebook For Speakers, Writers, Students, and Teachers, by Rabbi Dov Peretz Elkins Discover The Land Of Israel: Explore The Stories Behind The Biblical Stories by Yossi Maimon

[ha-Safran] New: "To Whom Was The Promised Land Promised? - Some Fundamental Truths About The Arab-Israeli Conflict"

2021-01-25 Thread Chaim Mazo via Hasafran
New publication: Title: "To Whom Was The Promised Land Promised? - Some Fundamental Truths About The Arab-Israeli Conflict" "To Whom Was The Promised Land Promised? - Some Fundamental Truths About The Arab-Israeli Conflict" stands alone in its field. For anyone seeking information or

Re: [ha-Safran] upcoming retirement

2021-01-25 Thread Elliot H. Gertel via Hasafran
Dear Heidi, Mazel-tov on your upcoming retirement. You have been such a strong and very active member and supporter of AJL for over three decades. Your contributions, especially in your realms of expertise, notably cataloging and metadata, have been too numerous to begin to list. You have also

Re: [ha-Safran] Appraiser in Washington D.C. Area

2021-01-25 Thread Daniel Kestenbaum via Hasafran
Happy to assist Send scans of title-page(s) Sincerely, Daniel Kestenbaum Kestenbaum & Company Auctioneers of Rare Books, Fine Art & Collectibles. The Brooklyn Navy Yard Building 77, Suite 1108 141 Flushing Avenue Brooklyn, NY 11205 Tel: (212) 366-1197

[ha-Safran] Have any of Galila Ron Feder Amit's series Mishpacha VeHatzi been translated into English?

2021-01-25 Thread Wendie Sittenfield via Hasafran
Shalom Safranim, Doe anyone know if the Galila Ron Feder Amit series משפחה וחצי been translated into English? Thank you very much in advance. Wendie Sittenfield OPALS

Re: [ha-Safran] Bible story collections for young children

2021-01-25 Thread Lili Rosenstreich / EMPC via Hasafran
Andrea, I’m not sure if this fits your client’s needs because these stories still have some of those adult themes, but in the Fall, Kalaniot Books will be publishing A SNAKE, A FLOOD, A HIDDEN BABY: Bible Stories for Children by Meir Shalev with illustrations by Emanuele Luzzati and a

Re: [ha-Safran] upcoming retirement

2021-01-25 Thread Fruma Mohrer via Hasafran
Heidi, in the time that I've been an active AJL member, I've "grown accustomed to your voice" ( as per the line in My Fair Lady ) and your online postings and professional presence at Ha-Safran. I hope we will still have the pleasure of your online company and I wish you all the very best after

[ha-Safran] Getting Started with Holocaust Genealogy Research: New blog post for International Holocaust Remembrance Day (Jan. 27)

2021-01-25 Thread Amanda Seigel via Hasafran
Dear Safranim, Here is a new blog post for International Holocaust Remembrance Day (Wednesday, January 27). Getting Started with Holocaust Genealogy Research

[ha-Safran] Online Film & Discussion: The Last Cyclist - January 27-28, 2021 (for Holocaust International Remembrance Day)

2021-01-25 Thread Shirazi, Gail via Hasafran
Interesting film program for Holocaust International Remembrance Day. Stay safe. Gail From: Embassy of the Czech Republic Sent: Monday, January 25, 2021 10:22 AM To: Shirazi, Gail Subject: Online Film & Discussion: The Last Cyclist - January 27-28, 2021

[ha-Safran] New Blog Post: Gifts for the library

2021-01-25 Thread Daniel Stuhlman via Hasafran
New Blog Post: Gifts for the College Donations and gifts may be a treasure or burden for libraries and other institutions. Here are some of my thoughts.

[ha-Safran] Seeking a book review from the most recent issue of Journal of Jewish Education

2021-01-25 Thread Wendie Sittenfield via Hasafran
Shalom Safranim, I am seeking to receive a scanned copy of the following book review from the latest issue of "Journal of Jewish Education". "The Oral and the Textual in Jewish Tradition and Jewish Education". The author of the review is Jon A. Levisohn, and the review is on pp. 464-467.

[ha-Safran] Bible story collections for young children

2021-01-25 Thread Andrea Rapp via Hasafran
A grandparent requests a book of Bible stories for preschool Jewish children. I find that in my collections of that type, the stories keep the graphic element--God's anger at the wickedness of mankind, so he destroys everythig; the brothers smear animal blood on Joseph's coat to trick their

[ha-Safran] Appraiser in Washington D.C. Area

2021-01-25 Thread Jacqueline Benefraim via Hasafran
Shalom, A friend of my sister needs a book appraisal in the greater Washington D.C. area. Can you email me directly any contact information you may have? Also, if these books turn out to be of no value, do you have a suggestion as to where they can be donated? Stay safe, Jackie -- Jackie

[ha-Safran] Reminder: RAS roundtable: DH Clinic (Thurs 1/28)

2021-01-25 Thread Amalia S. Levi via Hasafran
Join us for the first "AJL Digital Humanities Clinic" that will take place this Thursday, January 28, 2021, at 9:30 am PST / 12:30 EST / 17:30 GMT / 19:30 Israel time. Do you want to learn more about applying digital tools in Jewish Studies scholarship? Do you want to start your own DH project or