The day school attached to our shul has a Little Free Library. I generally
recycle the children's books that are weeded out, or the ones that are
donated. There seems to be a pretty good turnover.
I could ask the school if there have been any problems associated with it,
if you wish.
Maxine Wolfso
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I was very fortunate to work with Murray as a library assistant at Hebrew
College, before I went to library school.Murray was the kind of
supervisor and mentor everyone should have: He was kind, patient, and
funny as well as highly intelligent, and knowledgeable re: the Judaica
Library world
Hi Lee,
I agree with you and the other volunteers. A "tiny library" is not only a
place to "unload" (share) books that you do not want in your library, it's also
a place for your neighbors to "unload" (share) theirs ... so you will find
yourself weeding (or not) through what is left there espe
Mine is a synagogue library in a Conservative shul. When I first started out, I
was worried about security and had the library door closed on shabbat and other
holidays. Because it was closed, parents who brought their kids were desperate
for something quiet to occupy them and so an enterprising
Long-time AJL members will recall with fondness Dr. Maurice (aka Murray)
Tuchman, who has just passed away. Murray was active in AJL; after he retired
from his position at Hebrew College (Boston) he became a professional appraiser
of Judaica books and manuscripts. Professor Jonathan Sarna, of Br
Has anyone experience with a “tiny library” associated with their library
or host institution? I’d be interested in hearing how it was implemented
and whether it enhanced or detracted from your library service, and how.
Our new synagogue director has proposed installing a tiny library box near
th
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Shalom,
I am saddened to share that Manny Klein, Adaire's husband, has passed away.
He was a true mensch, always driving Adaire to the AJLSC meetings when I
first joined.
If someone has a current address for Adaire in Jerusalem, can you share
that with me via direct email so I can send a condolen
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