[ha-Safran] Supporting Orthodox Jewish communities in a public library

Hi everyone, I work in a orthodox Jewish neighborhood in a public library and I am thinking about ways to be more inclusive. These are some ideas: - More Sunday service - Highlighting books by Orthodox publishers/books in Yiddish/Hebrew too - Programming that may be on chol hamoed when kids are o

[ha-Safran] Children's Literature Lecture Award

Hi Everyone, Please accept my cross-posting: The Children’s Literature Lecture Award Committee is seeking suggestions for our 2023 honoree. The lecturer may be an author, critic, librarian, historian, or teacher of children’s literature, of any country, who shall prepare a paper considered to be

[ha-Safran] Talk tomorrow for Yom Hashoah

Highly, highly recommending putting Noor Inayat Khan on your radar if you are not familiar with her. Arthur Magida, author of her biography, Code Name, Madeleine will be giving a talk tomorrow. Although Noor wasn’t Jewish her story and courage during WWII is not one to miss. (She was engaged to a J

[ha-Safran] book club revamp

Hi! My Jewish young professionals book club is looking into ways to diversify our readings. I have heard of book clubs that assign monthly themes ahead of time so not all books are about the Holocaust or not all books are 'chicklit.' (These are the two biggest recurring themes in our club and it h

[ha-Safran] New novel about Hasmonean dynasty by Judy Petsonk

I am excited to announce the release of Judy Petsonk's new novel *Justice: Maccabees and Pharisees. * This newest novel is about how the fierce rivalry between Alexander Janneus, King of Judea, and Shimon ben Shetakh, the leader of the Pharisees, led to the transformation of Judaism from the Second

[ha-Safran] news

Hi all, I am happy to announce that I'll be the Library/Media Specialist at Klockner and Mercerville Elementary in Hamilton Township District Schools in New Jersey. I'm relocating to Princeton, New Jersey and I'll be starting my new position next week. I'm looking forward to this new journey in m

[ha-Safran] Yiddish literature in translation survey

Sharing this survey: The folks at In Geveb are interested in learning how teachers/museum educators use Yiddish literature in translation. Please circulate the below survey as you see fit. Responses will be synthesized and published on In geveb's Pedagogy Section, in a series

Re: [ha-Safran] Library position open

Oops, heard the link doesn't work without a login. Here it is: https://jewishjobs.com/jobs/view/38158 On Mon, May 23, 2016 at 4:59 PM, Danielle Winter wrote: > School Librarian/Media Specialist > > The role of the Library/Media Specialist is to work with the Educational > Te

[ha-Safran] Library position open

School Librarian/Media Specialist The role of the Library/Media Specialist is to work with the Educational Technology Director, Early Childhood and Elementary School Directors, Head of School and faculty to create, lead, and implement a 21st Century Library/Media Center for Temple Beth Am Day Sch

[ha-Safran] newest Spotlight blog post

retired librarians to participate. To claim your moment in the spotlight, email Danielle Winter at springlibrar...@gmail.com. __ Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran are those of the individual author and are not necessarily endorsed by the Association of Jewish Libraries (AJL

Re: [ha-Safran] Looking for a couple translated poems

Hi, I am looking for three more published English translations (if they exist!) Titles may be different. Moses Mendelssohn - The Arrogant - Chasing Honor Yehuda Lev Gordon -Ha'roeh (the shepherd) Thanks in advance, Danielle On Thu, Apr 14, 2016 at 2:30 PM, Danielle Winter wrote: &

Re: [ha-Safran] Looking for a couple translated poems

27;s a possibility? I think it's a long shot but will scan it as well if > you'd like it. > > Annette > > On Thu, Apr 14, 2016 at 11:30 AM, Danielle Winter < > springlibrar...@gmail.com> wrote: > >> I am looking for a few Hebrew poems in English translation.

[ha-Safran] Looking for a couple translated poems

I am looking for a few Hebrew poems in English translation. This might be a wild goose chase because I am not even sure if they have been translated or published. Looking into it for a patron Rahel/Rachel's poem entitled "Rahel/Rachel" I know there is a collection of her poems: *Flowers of Per

[ha-Safran] open School Librarian/Media Specialist position

School Librarian/Media SpecialistThe role of the Library/Media Specialist is to work with the Educational Technology Director, Early Childhood and Elementary School Directors, Head of School and faculty to create, lead, and implement a 21st Century Library/Media Center for Temple Beth Am Day School

[ha-Safran] AJL Spotlight with Jackie

brary, email me to get involved. Looking forward to learning more about our members and the work they do! Happy Monday, Danielle Winter __ Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran are those of the individual author and are not necessarily endorsed by the Association of Jewish Li

[ha-Safran] It's not too late to get involved with AJL!

The PR Committee is looking for volunteers to help spread the word about AJL's 51st Annual Conference. We are looking for someone who 1) cares about librarianship in general and about AJL in particular, 2) is intelligent and well-spoken, and 3) isn't afraid of using technology (blogging, social med

[ha-Safran] AJL Spotlight

Hi All, I am happy to announce our first *AJL Spotlight *story was published today on the AJL website. *AJL Spotlight *is an on-going blog series that highlights our members and libraries. Read about the day-in-the life of Susan Kusel, committee member of the Sydney Taylor Book Awards and synagog

[ha-Safran] Wonderful opportunity for school librarian

A wonderful opportunity for a librarian to discuss and write about the role of Jewish libraries/the internet age in day schools: HaYidion , a quarterly publication that reaches 5000 readers in over 200 Jewish school worldwide is still accepting submissions for their

[ha-Safran] looking for a Jewish story

>From a patron (and I'm stumped): *Do you have a story, preferably with Jewish slant, regarding the value of industriousness?Something like the Ant and the Grasshopper.* Thanks, Danielle Library/Media Specialist Temple Beth Am Day School (Pinecrest, FL) __ Messages and opinions expressed on Ha

[ha-Safran] Be AJL famous!

other members as well as the patrons, library directors, and other community members who may read our blog. ALL AJL members (librarians, writers, booksellers, publishers, students, retired, etc) are welcome to participate. To claim your moment in the spotlight, please email me, Danielle Winter at

[ha-Safran] Your moment of AJL fame!

directors, and other community members who may read our blog. To claim your moment in the spotlight, please email PR Chair, Danielle Winter at springlibrar...@gmail.com. ALL AJL members (librarians, writers, booksellers, publishers, students, retired, etc) are welcome to participate. __ Messages

Re: [ha-Safran] Multicultural stories

In tribute to Marcia Brown who recently passed away, I can't help but think how much I love reading her telling of Stone Soup and then reading Stone Soup and Matzoh Balls with my students. On Wed, May 6, 2015 at 4:57 PM, Eileen Polk wrote: > Hello Friends, > > > > I have been asked to assist a

[ha-Safran] Great Jewish Books Summer Program

t the program, you can contact Lesley Yalen at the Yiddish Book Center, lya...@bikher.org. Also, I was an RA for the program last year, so I can give some insight as well, but I am not involved with the program this year now that my fellowship is over. Happy Monday, Danielle Winter __ Messages and opi

[ha-Safran] Fwd: Email for your list

Please circulate. -- *To Libraries and Memorials and Other Institutions with Yizkor (Memorial) Books of Destroyed Jewish Communities of Europe:* The Yizkor-Books-In-Print Project of JewishGen is pleased to be able to offer our selection of Yizkor Books and Memoirs to you at very reduced prices

[ha-Safran] Jonah and the Whale skit

Hi All, I am looking for a Jonah and the Whale skit for kids. Anybody have any ideas of where I can find a good digital or print resource of this? Thanks, Danielle __ Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran are those of the individual author and are not necessarily endorsed by the Association

[ha-Safran] Jewish speaker near Suffolk, NY, Holbrook

A Jewish Culture Club in Suffolk County, NY, Holbrook reached out to me in hopes of finding some good speakers (writers, scholars, other) in their area for the coming year. Please email Paula Goldbaum, paulago...@aol.com if you have any good recommendations. Thanks, Danielle __ Messages and opini

[ha-Safran] The Who's Who and Countdown to AJL's Annual Conference

At the 49th Association of Jewish Libraries Annual Conference in Las Vegas, we're betting on Lisa Hansel to give us librarians tip-tip advice on meeting (and exceeding!) Common Core Standards: [image: image] Lisa Hansel is the director of communications for the Core Knowledge Foundation, a nonpro

Re: [ha-Safran] Great Jewish Books high school program

DEADLINE HAS BEEN EXTENDED TO MARCH 30 Please share this (free) one week summer program with your > literature-loving high school patrons, students, friends and family members: > > Great Jewish Books Summer Program > > Great Jewish Books at the Yiddish Book Center in Amherst, MA opens doors >

[ha-Safran] Great Jewish Books high school program

Please share this (free) one week summer program with your literature-loving high school patrons, students, friends and family members: Great Jewish Books Summer Program Great Jewish Books at the Yiddish Book Center in Amherst, MA opens doors for young people from across North America. It enriche

Re: [ha-Safran] Interesting article re: Jewish Geneology from Slate

I loved this article when I saw it! It was published in Jewish Currents. FYI, the author of this article wrote a Guide to Yiddish Short Stories with the help of the Association of Jewish Libraries, found here: http://www.amazon.com/Association-Jewish-Libraries-Yiddish-Stories/dp/1934730319 Best,

[ha-Safran] AJS

Hi AJL, I would love to be in touch with librarians attending AJS this week! Don't hesitate to email me at springlibrar...@gmail.com. Thanks, Danielle Bibliography Fellow Yiddish Book Center __ Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran are those of the individual author and are not necessar

[ha-Safran] Singer family film?

Hi all, Besides Yentl (which IB Singer hated, fyi) and the documentary Isaac in America, does anybody know of any films/footage about/pertaining to Isaac Bashevis Singer, Israel Joshua Singer and Esther Kreitman? It can be a document of their life or something highlighting their works. Thanks in a

[ha-Safran] Queen of the Jews Book Tour: CA, FL, NJ, NY

Shalom Safranim, Book your calenders for the *Queen of the Jews* Book Tour. Dates are below. Queen Salome Alexandra ruled Judea (modern-day Israel) in the first century BCE. Vividly evoking scenes of ancient Jerusalem, Judy Petsonk's novel brings to life the queen's stormy relationship with her h

[ha-Safran] New novel about Iranian Jewish family

I received an email from writer Simon Sion Ebrahimi which I have copied below: I'm an Iranian-American Jewish writer. I escaped Iran with my family after being taken hostage during the 1979 revolution. Based on my experiences during the Revolution, I have written a novel. Here is some information

[ha-Safran] Conference Photographs

together an incredible program! See you all in Las Vegas, Danielle Winter AJL PR Chair __ Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran are those of the individual author and are not necessarily endorsed by the Association of Jewish Libraries (AJL) == Submissions for Ha