Re: [ha-Safran] How to Understand Israel in 60 Days

Heidi, I did read it , some years ago. I understood where the author was coming from, but had a negative reaction nonetheless. I think it approached Israel as a *problem* to wrestle with (rather like Jacob in this week's parasha), rather than as a *normal country* (which it is). Its subconscious

Re: [ha-Safran] New Mexico Trip was so great I'm doing another one!

Safranim, we had a super time and, as Lisa said, learned a lot! If you couldn't make it this time, please consider taking advantage of the next trip. Shabbat Shalom! Annette On Fri, Nov 5, 2021 at 12:20 PM Lisa Silverman via Hasafran < hasafran@lists.osu.edu> wrote: > Hi Safranim, > > I am pleas

[ha-Safran] Good Hebrew primer for tutoring

Dear Hasafranim, I'm going to be tutoring a 7 yr old boy in Hebrew and prayer (in person) who has never been in Hebrew school (he's very introverted) and doesn't know a drop of Hebrew, but is extremely bright and a good English reader for his age.  I've tutored bnai mitzvah students before, but n

Re: [ha-Safran] need book that explains origins and meanings of blessings

I guess it all depends on how "into the weeds" the person wants to get.  A good standard source that is easy to follow and well organized, but that doesn't provide much commentary is On the Doorposts of Your House: Prayers and Ceremonies for the Jewish Home by CCAR. This is the newest edition:  h

[ha-Safran] original World Overs and Olomeinu magazines

From the 70's, a great collection of Jewish info, activities, stories, history for all ages. These are not on-line. What a loss to Jewish educators and parents. These are the best. Just pay for shipping, or pick up if you are local to the Baltimore-DC areas. I hate to give them up, but... Ile

[ha-Safran] New Mexico Trip was so great I'm doing another one!

Hi Safranim, I am pleased to report that the Road Scholar trip I coordinated with a group of 24 librarians, book group members, and spouses, was fabulous-- and I have decided to form another group next fall for all those who had contacted me that they would have come, but...Covid. We just retu

[ha-Safran] How to Understand Israel in 60 Days

Has anyone read the graphic novel How to Understand Israel in 60 Days or Less by Sarah Glidden? Is it appropriate for YA readers? If so, what age? And would it make sense to non-Jewish YA readers who don't have background knowledge about Israel? Thanks Heidi Rabinowitz he...@cbiboca.org