Re: [ha-Safran] Rom Com...

!) Rachel Kamin Director of Lifelong Learning North Suburban Synagogue Beth El 847/926-7902 or rka...@nssbethel.orgmailto:rka...@nssbethel.org> CURRENTLY READING: A Reason to See You Again by Jami Attenberg (to be published 9/24) CURRENTLY LISTENING TO: The Safekeep by Yael van der Wouden F

[ha-Safran] Books Needed for the Emerging Jewish communities in Nigeria

eaA$ to learn about these communities. Please contact Howard Gorin at hdgori...@gmail.com<mailto:hdgori...@gmail.com> for more information. Thank you! Rachel Kamin Director of Lifelong Learning North Suburban Synagogue Beth El 1175 Sheridan Road Highland Park, IL 60035 847/926-7902 or rka

Re: [ha-Safran] Rosh-Hodesh (Holiday material-Books

this helps! Rachel Kamin Director of Lifelong Learning North Suburban Synagogue Beth El 847/926-7902 or rka...@nssbethel.orgmailto:rka...@nssbethel.org> CURRENTLY READING: Where I Am by Dana Shem-Ur CURRENTLY LISTENING TO: What You Wish For by Katherine Center MITZVAH613 Join us on May 21st a

[ha-Safran] Announcing GEiHP's Open Salary Spreadsheet

oyment processes across Jewish organizational life to help women and people of all genders rise to positions of leadership.” I encourage you to contribute anonymously to the Open Salary Spreadsheet. “Librarian” and “Library” are even listed as choices in the survey questions! Happy Passover!

Re: [ha-Safran] Short 4th Grade Activity to Choose a book to Check out

fun. And, 4th graders are usually pretty good sports. Let me know if you try it and how it goes. Good luck! Rachel Kamin Director of Lifelong Learning North Suburban Synagogue Beth El 847/926-7902 or rka...@nssbethel.orgmailto:rka...@nssbethel.org> CURRENTLY READING: Departure Stories: Be

[ha-Safran] ISO Book Recommendations: Holocaust survivors who found joy and happiness despite losing so many loved ones

Dear colleagues & friends, An adult patron is looking for a book that "explains how some survivors managed to find joy and happiness after the Holocaust despite losing so many loved ones." What would you recommend? Thanks, Rachel Kamin Director of Lifelong Learning North Subu

[ha-Safran] AJL Digital Conference 2023: Call for Proposals

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[ha-Safran] Film Recommendation Needed

ied & true" suggestions that fit the above requirements for this event. Thanks! Rachel Kamin Director of Lifelong Learning North Suburban Synagogue Beth El 1175 Sheridan Road Highland Park, IL 60035 847/926-7902 or rka...@nssbethel.orgmailto:rka...@nssbethel.org> CURRENTLY READING: When Frann

[ha-Safran] Two Zoom Author Events: Pamela Braun Cohen and Shaunna Edwards & Alyson Richman

ctors/__;!!KGKeukY!1MqSSkq6KP7xAXxRBTBrpqoHmhzu3Rb7v6KeAJX82Q77yDP9uHx2Nr98IoyoTt0T6SYQiVwd0c8YlOEWEvMNeA$ . Feel free to reach out if you have any questions! Rachel Kamin Director of Lifelong Learning North Suburban Synagogue Beth El 1175 Sheridan Road Highland Park, IL 60035 8

Re: [ha-Safran] Is the collection The Man Who Sold Air in the Holy Land - Short Stories, by Omer Friedlander written by Hebrew ?

Tsabari, Eshkol Nevo, and Nicole Krauss. I highly recommend it! G’mar Chatimah Tova, Rachel Kamin, Director of Lifelong Learning North Suburban Synagogue Beth El 847/926-7902 or rka...@nssbethel.orgmailto:rka...@nssbethel.org> CURRENTLY RE-READING: The Thread Collectors by Shaunna Edwards &

[ha-Safran] Judaica Roadshow: Your Jewish Library with Melton International

let me know! Rachel Kamin Director of Lifelong Learning North Suburban Synagogue Beth El 1175 Sheridan Road Highland Park, IL 60035 847/926-7902 or rka...@nssbethel.orgmailto:rka...@nssbethel.org> CURRENTLY RE-READING: Atomic Anna by Rachel Barenbaum (for the Sisterhood Torah Fund Book Club on 9

[ha-Safran] MELTON: Inaugural Trip to Mexico City with Sara Aroeste

!ygu_p77HvHPV6V_9J4MKL4tPdj42OZcWf7zP3n5s7kz6ECLzhf5h57A8eNRKgTQWaJLI5TvEYGLYTCqitf0Uyw$ . Shabbat Shalom, Rachel Kamin Director of Lifelong Learning North Suburban Synagogue Beth El 847/926-7902 or rka...@nssbethel.orgmailto:rka...@nssbethel.org> CURRENTLY READING: Ashton Hall by Lauren Belfer CURREN

[ha-Safran] FREE Classroom Sets Available

hanks, Rachel Kamin Director of Lifelong Learning North Suburban Synagogue Beth El 1175 Sheridan Road Highland Park, IL 60035 847/926-7902 or rka...@nssbethel.orgmailto:rka...@nssbethel.org> CURRENTLY READING: Mount Chicago by Adam Levin (to be published 8/9/22) CURRENTLY LISTENING TO: The Lover

Re: [ha-Safran] synagogue archivists at AJL

agogue archives to the list. If anyone else has ideas for topics, contact Sean Boyle at boyles...@gmail.com<mailto:boyles...@gmail.com>. This will be a great opportunity to learn from each other! See you in Philly! Rachel Kamin Association of Jewish Libraries Conference Committee http

[ha-Safran] Judaica Appraiser

spice boxes, crowns, rimonim, pointers, breast plates, a unique tik, and more. We have a fairly complete inventory, with photographs and descriptions, but the collection hasn't been appraised in many years and we have added new items. Trusted leads are most appreciated. Thanks, Rachel Kami

Re: [ha-Safran] Holocaust books for children and grade school

se” to “that’s totally fine, he’s already read a ton of books about the Holocaust.” The response has always been appreciative; never negative. Good luck! Rachel Kamin Director of Lifelong Learning North Suburban Synagogue Beth El 847/926-7902 or rka...@nssbethel.orgmailto:rka...@nssbethel.org>

Re: [ha-Safran] Obsolete media in synagogue libraries

the company we used: https://urldefense.com/v3/__http://bluestarrecyclers.org/__;!!KGKeukY!nmo4_SiAA1VNxjwa-Bekr9ziVsAyfK4Y7ZTQ3knUVkoFeIANvjuqVLtdkd-gtV6R8yc$ I’m guessing there are similar services in other areas. Good luck! Rachel Kamin Director of Lifelong Learning North Suburban

[ha-Safran] The Jews are Coming

f the streaming services, including ChaiFlicks. If anyone has any leads (free or for a fee), I'd appreciate it. Thanks! Rachel Kamin, Director of Lifelong Learning The Joseph and Mae Gray Cultural & Learning Center Gertrude Lederman Family Continuing Education North Suburban Synagogu

Re: [ha-Safran] in-person preschool storytime?

your voice and makes it easier for everyone to hear you when you’re wearing a mask, especially in a big room and/or with a larger group. Good luck! Rachel Kamin Director of Lifelong Learning North Suburban Synagogue Beth El 847/926-7902 or rka...@nssbethel.orgmailto:rka...@nssbethel.org> CU

[ha-Safran] Are You Ready? The AJL Conference Starts Sunday!

ilto:lisa.silverman2...@outlook.com>. SHABBAT SHALOM & SEE YOU ON SUNDAY! Rachel Kamin Association of Jewish Libraries Conference Committee https://urldefense.com/v3/__http://www.jewishlibraries.org__;!!KGKeukY!kr8zgrk9wLxLuOsL2PMuK3bSrH8sv_RRO1alTUKV1LKEwksNO-cW9D4GSXUNoTwY2_pxjhtzDjo3FmM$

Re: [ha-Safran] Meet Sydney Taylor, Unsung Creator of the All-of-a-Kind Family

!jBauGqwG32g9NaKjQRJNDWz-W2ESG-Bxs-UI_9vQ87rNyDPM6nfnCkm1JSdRZ1iy9UtV7UqS5Iza7Dk$ . Rachel Kamin Association of Jewish Libraries Conference Committee https://urldefense.com/v3/__http://www.jewishlibraries.org__;!!KGKeukY!jBauGqwG32g9NaKjQRJNDWz-W2ESG-Bxs-UI_9vQ87rNyDPM6nfnCkm1JSdRZ1iy9UtV7UqSDUZwdyM$ <ht

[ha-Safran] AJL 2021 Digital Conference: Weekly Update #10 (June 23)

will present the Fanny Goldstein Merit Award<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://gmail.us3.list-manage.com/track/click?u=6a6108bc918513afb31579c8b&id=41fa2f213f&e=24a87c83ad__;!!KGKeukY!gXbecE6DcVQSZtm_gFN5Gf54pccNIQmeFsX8iwKCIs5yEzJ5OnPciF2oYYB9AcSlCoSWhtgiyCmu2sI$ > to Rachel Kamin.

[ha-Safran] AJL 2021 Digital Conference: Weekly Update #9 (June 16)

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[ha-Safran] AJL 2021 Digital Conference: Weekly Update #8 (June 10)

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Re: [ha-Safran] Gently used PJ Library books

preschool and religious school teachers to “shop” the closet and take whatever they want for their classrooms. Good luck! Rachel Kamin, Director The Joseph and Mae Gray Cultural & Learning Center North Suburban Synagogue Beth El 847/926-7902 or rka...@nssbethel.orgmailto:rka...@nssbethel

[ha-Safran] AJL 2021 Digital Conference: Weekly Update #7 (June 2)

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[ha-Safran] AJL 2021 Digital Conference: Weekly Update #6 (May 26)

[https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://mcusercontent.com/6a6108bc918513afb31579c8b/images/718d8633-17b5-43af-8bd7-f2620de0c22a.png__;!!KGKeukY!kvgHHJ9Hbw9PmM4zaxvPOtkNLRamoVVwhI_xNJt147yrberQ8EUZdc3f1Sm5MxFd-ODIpZ76cjTYb0U$ ] WEEKLY CONFERENCE UPDATE #6 The AJL 2021 Digital Conference: Moving For

[ha-Safran] AJL 2021 Digital Conference: Weekly Update #5 (May 19)

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[ha-Safran] AJL 2021 Digital Conference: Weekly Update #4 (May 12)

[https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://mcusercontent.com/6a6108bc918513afb31579c8b/images/718d8633-17b5-43af-8bd7-f2620de0c22a.png__;!!KGKeukY!m8sHU633UP41iJQlMQDrxgPpslgAq7-ON-RmWyzYli4kCIy3HqxeFRGhwDaXluany0K-6VLK41NH2zI$ ] WEEKLY CONFERENCE UPDATE #4 At the AJL 2021 Digital Conference: Moving

Re: [ha-Safran] Accreditation

GKeukY!mieudfYdEOVJEIBGE_l6RgidLkZ4jvXMCI-knC6Ju65UPjZG5wkwWhDDiTIIKxg3CnayjXg36ZFm5RA$ . Rachel Kamin Association of Jewish Libraries Conference Committee https://urldefense.com/v3/__http://www.jewishlibraries.org__;!!KGKeukY!mieudfYdEOVJEIBGE_l6RgidLkZ4jvXMCI-knC6Ju65UPjZG5wkwWhDDiTIIKxg3CnayjXg3U

[ha-Safran] Book Club Recommendation: The Imperfects by Amy Meyerson

to their heritage and each other. If you are interested, contact Amy directly at a...@amymeyerson.com<mailto:a...@amymeyerson.com>. Rachel Kamin, Director The Joseph and Mae Gray Cultural & Learning Center North Suburban Synagogue Beth El 1175 Sheridan Road Highland Park, IL 6003

Re: [ha-Safran] cover reveal!

available, along with digital handouts, to all registrants for up to a year following the conference. Go to https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://jewishlibraries.org/2021-conference/__;!!KGKeukY!j6f0J3J_43OYCUYjdTTGtl3QsJKvBy7KufsooNl4Q9zoDkqaabfLbp31IYO1C-UhTjskoPckHdfHlrY$ . Rachel Kamin Association

Re: [ha-Safran] VHS needed

. Shabbat Shalom, Rachel Kamin, Director The Joseph and Mae Gray Cultural & Learning Center North Suburban Synagogue Beth El 847/926-7902 or rka...@nssbethel.orgmailto:rka...@nssbethel.org> CURRENTLY READING: Rebel Daughter by Lori Banov Kaufmann CURRENTLY LISTENING TO: The Light of Days: The

[ha-Safran] AJL 2021 Digital Conference: Weekly Update #3 (May 5)

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[ha-Safran] AJL 2021 Digital Conference: Weekly Update 4/28

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[ha-Safran] REMINDER: AJL Serving Students Roundtable 4/27

e.com/v3/__https://jewishlibraries.org/events-calendar/__;!!KGKeukY!mPpcbYhw1N1jILudU_iQvB4MpvT2S-InCTZKpSdmSr0Xv5QUlIfq1mmHiklThM0t_fp7vTO1b0rGywg$ "See" you Tuesday! Rachel Kamin, Director The Joseph and Mae Gray Cultural & Learning Center North Suburban Synagogue Beth El 1175 She

[ha-Safran] Translator Todd Hasak-Lowy on Yaara Shehori's AQUARIUM: a conversation with Jessica Cohen

-lowy-aquarium/register__;!!KGKeukY!lanMP6oSkwAsQMQAhA9sVptqWPEdlOrCfCm7TS_7xWE5Gyvw3mbXBaIpr6w129lCnYrn4PGRxYqKFr4$ for more information. The Judaica Library Network of Metropolitan Chicago hosted Todd Hasak Lowy several years ago and he was an excellent presenter! Rachel Kamin, Director The Josep

[ha-Safran] Announcing the AJL 2021 Digital Conference: Moving Forward

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[ha-Safran] K-8 Librarian Position at Solomon Schechter Day School in Northbrook, IL

ty.com/Recruiting/Jobs/Details/523184?fbclid=IwAR3grkCrAYwzfK2QdnuTgAhqxpaD_TFbKESYG7l4SokvcKaPic4cHDEo4Kw__;!!KGKeukY!mJqGba9eFkgk8-iYBALrNpgLYhfe516vK9sOMKgdiaQGEmXIBtXjCGhtZRRjwHmBZY9O71qvSM4mJ28$ NOTE: I do not know anything about this position beyond what it is included in the posting.

Re: [ha-Safran] Sydney Taylor biography will be out June 22!

AnN--2CZK6wvJjLMSvgw2JeVrV3A4cSSjdoSTnGbxPstAFiwga0UQCQ2n8zOmpvwlcYkVFjUBThOA$ > (z”l) during the AJL 2021 Digital Conference! Alix will discuss how libraries shaped Sydney Taylor’s thinking about moral and civic development and how they impelled her to write stories with positive Jewish characters. Stay tuned for more details . . .

[ha-Safran] Recommended Reads: New & Award-Winning Jewish Fiction

list right now with Rachel Kamin, synagogue librarian, book club facilitator, and member of the AJL Jewish Fiction Award Committee. Bring your thoughts and opinions about the books you've read recently for a lively audience discussion, too! Join Zoom Meeting: https://urldefense.com/v3/__http

Re: [ha-Safran] To be posted, please

hich really adds to the meeting and generates larger participation (in my experience). I also recommend that you choose a book that is easily available from your public library system and is available as an eBook and audio-book. Large print is super helpful too. Good luck! Rachel Kamin, Dire

[ha-Safran] New Jewish Fiction Presentations Available

ve a happy, healthy & safe Thanksgiving! Rachel Kamin, Director The Joseph and Mae Gray Cultural & Learning Center North Suburban Synagogue Beth El 1175 Sheridan Road Highland Park, IL 60035 847/926-7902 or rka...@nssbethel.orgmailto:rka...@nssbethel.org> Hours: Monday - Friday 9am-

Re: [ha-Safran] Needed: Journal of Modern Jewish Studies Article from January 2020

As always, Hasafran does not disappoint! Within an hour, I received a PDF of the article. AJL Librarians are the BEST! Rachel Kamin, Director The Joseph and Mae Gray Cultural & Learning Center North Suburban Synagogue Beth El 847/926-7902 or rka...@nssbethel.orgmailto:rka...@nssbethel

[ha-Safran] Needed: Journal of Modern Jewish Studies Article from January 2020

, DOI: 10.1080/14725886.2019.1703629 Many thanks, Rachel Kamin, Director The Joseph and Mae Gray Cultural & Learning Center North Suburban Synagogue Beth El 1175 Sheridan Road Highland Park, IL 60035 847/926-7902 or rka...@nssbethel.orgmailto:rka...@nssbethel.org> CURRENTLY READING: The Orch

[ha-Safran] Recommended Reads: New & Award-Winning Jewish Fiction

ning Jewish Fiction Learn all about the new and award winning Jewish fiction titles that you should have on your to-read list right now. Synagogue librarian and book club facilitator Rachel Kamin will cover literary fiction and genre fiction, buzz-worthy names in Jewish literature and the less

[ha-Safran] Lost (and Found) in Translation: New Israeli Literature in English

-Israeli-Literature-in-English. Note: The deadline to register is Thursday 10/8, after which a late fee applies. Moadim L'Simcha! I hope you are enjoying a beautiful & bountiful Sukkot! Rachel Kamin, Director The Joseph and Mae Gray Cultural & Learning Center North Suburban Synagogue

Re: [ha-Safran] Fwd: Josh Flagg, the Messy Middle, and dubLab

Give and Nic Stone's Dear Martin; Gr.6-8), Kirkus and others. I’m looking forward to reading it! Learn more at http://lizawiemer.com/. Rachel Kamin, Director The Joseph and Mae Gray Cultural & Learning Center North Suburban Synagogue Beth El 847/926-7902 or rka...@nssbethel.orgmailto:rk

[ha-Safran] Books for preschoolers about starting school, wearing masks, etc.

hoolers on wearing a mask and/or wearing a mask to school. Please let me know if you have any recommendations - eBooks or videos are preferred. Also, are there any Jewish books that would tie-in with these lessons? Many thanks! Shabbat Shalom, Rachel Kamin, Director The Joseph and Mae Gr

[ha-Safran] Safety Tips for Reopening Your Library

I found this webinar and accompanying material from Demco helpful and thought overs may as well: https://ideas.demco.com/webinar/covid-19-safety-tips-for-reopening-your-library/ Take care, Rachel Kamin, Director The Joseph and Mae Gray Cultural & Learning Center North Suburban Synagogue Bet

[ha-Safran] AJL 2020 Digital Conference Update: May 27, 2020

[A screenshot of a cell phone Description automatically generated] Join the Association of Jewish Libraries Sunday, June 28 - Thursday, July 2, 2020 for the AJL 2020 Digital Conference. Sessions will take place between 11:00a

Re: [ha-Safran] short Holocaust novel

typical middle grade novels. You might also want to look at the short story collection Mara’s Stories by Gary Schmidt. Good luck! Rachel Kamin, Director The Joseph and Mae Gray Cultural & Learning Center North Suburban Synagogue Beth El 847/926-7902 or rka...@nssbethel.orgmailto

Re: [ha-Safran] Question about Michael Grant Front Lines Trilogy

Clare - I reviewed the first book in AJL Reviews: https://jewishlibraries.org/images/downloads/News_and_Reviews/reviews2016_11_12.pdf Rebecca Levitan reviewed the other two: https://jewishlibraries.starchapter.com/images/downloads/News_and_Reviews/reviews2019_02_03.pdf Rachel Kamin, Director The

[ha-Safran] AJL 2020 Conference Update 1/30/20

[A picture containing screenshot, textDescription automatically generated] Your AJL Conference Update by Marcie Eskin & Rachel Kamin January 30, 2020 Shalom Safranim & Friends! You are reading the first in a series of conference updates to keep you informed about the

[ha-Safran] Baruch Dayan haEmet

BJ Synagogue (Denver), Jewish Family Service (Denver), or the Jewish National Fund. May her memory be for a blessing. Rachel Kamin, Co-Chair 2020 Association of Jewish Libraries Conference confere...@jewishlibraries.org<mailto:confere...@jewishlibraries.org> www.jewishlibraries.org<h

[ha-Safran] AJL 2020 Conference: Call for Proposals

e form, contact confere...@jewishlibraries.org<mailto:confere...@jewishlibraries.org>. Proposals will be reviewed by the Programming Committee and all applicants will be notified in January, 2020. Thank you, Marcie Eskin & Rachel Kamin Co-Chairs 2020 Association of Jewish Libr

[ha-Safran] Baruch Dayan HaEmet: Marcie Eskin's mother

nline/obituary.aspx?page=lifestory&pid=191716573. They will be sitting shiva in Delaware and in Evanston, IL. Let me know if you would like more information. May God comfort the family together with all mourners in Zion and Jerusalem. Rachel Kamin, Director The Joseph and Mae Gray Cultural &

Re: [ha-Safran] כל הכבוד Rachel!

Thank you so much, Wendie! For those of you who haven’t seen the article in School Library Journal, it is now available online: The Jewish Experience in America | Great Books<https://www.slj.com/?detailStory=jewish-experience-in-america-great-books> Rachel Kamin, Director The Joseph a

Re: [ha-Safran] does anyone remember...?

has its problems and comes to realize that running away will not result in quick-fix solutions to issues at home. Rachel Kamin, Director The Joseph and Mae Gray Cultural & Learning Center North Suburban Synagogue Beth El 847/926-7902 or rka...@nssbethel.orgmailto:rka...@nssbethel.org> Offic

[ha-Safran] NORTH SUBURBAN SYNAGOGUE BETH EL PUBLISHES NEW HISTORY BOOK

hat I learned with you. There were a lot of unanticipated steps and other things that I initially had no clue about! Wishing you and your family a very Happy Thanksgiving! Rachel Kamin, Director The Joseph and Mae Gray Cultural & Learning Center North Suburban Synagogue Beth El 1175 Sheridan

Re: [ha-Safran] Launch of middle-grade novel - Mon. Oct. 29, 7.30 p.m. - Toronto

A Cage Without Bars, will be reviewed in the upcoming November/December 2018 issue of AJL Reviews. As Joyce Levine notes in her review: “This is a standout work of historical fiction for children.” MAZEL TOV, Anne, and wishing you a very successful book launch! Rachel Kamin, Editor Book

Re: [ha-Safran] Younger Borrowers

anyone has any questions or wants to discuss further. I am also happy to share our circulation policies. Rachel Kamin, Director The Joseph and Mae Gray Cultural & Learning Center North Suburban Synagogue Beth El 847/926-7902 or rka...@nssbethel.orgmailto:rka...@nssbethel.org> Offic

[ha-Safran] Storytime Suggestions for 2-year-old Classes

y, healthy & sweet New Year! Rachel Kamin, Director The Joseph and Mae Gray Cultural & Learning Center North Suburban Synagogue Beth El 1175 Sheridan Road Highland Park, IL 60035 847/926-7902 or rka...@nssbethel.orgmailto:rka...@nssbethel.org> Office Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Thursda

Re: [ha-Safran] first week/Rosh Hashana ideas

rious Guests by Eric Kimmel, and When the chickens went on strike: A Rosh Hashanah tale by Erica Silverman. But, I’ve been doing some of these lessons for 20+ years so I would also love some new ideas! Rachel Kamin, Director The Joseph and Mae Gray Cultural & Learning Center North Suburban Synag

Re: [ha-Safran] Esther Hautzig's The Endless Steppe

. Libraries should definitely purchase this new edition even if you have previous editions on your shelves. [cid:image003.jpg@01D427EC.EB1B5870] Rachel Kamin, Director The Joseph and Mae Gray Cultural & Learning Center North Suburban Synagogue Beth El 847/926-7902 or rka...@nssbethel.orgmailto

[ha-Safran] How Should Children’s Books Deal with the Holocaust?

Reviews and Barbara Krasner will revisit The Devil’s Arithmetic in the September/October 2018 issues as part of our series “Celebrating 50 Years of Sydney Taylor Book Award Winners.” Rachel Kamin, Editor Book Reviews for Children & Teens The Association of Jewish Libraries Newsle

[ha-Safran] A critical grammar of the Hebrew language (1841-1842) and Selected Essays by Ahad Ha-Am (1912)

ica, 1912. Print. If you are a Jewish or academic/research library and could use and preserve these works, please contact me. Preference given to libraries in Illinois! Shabbat Shalom, Rachel Kamin, Director The Joseph and Mae Gray Cultural & Learning Center North Suburban Synagogue Beth El

Re: [ha-Safran] speech on Jewish kidlit by Sydney Taylor honoree

I’m Gone by Rachel Lynn Solomon, will be reviewed in the September/October issue. Rachel Kamin, Editor Book Reviews for Children & Teens The Association of Jewish Libraries Newsletter 847/926-7902 or rka...@nssbethel.orgmailto:rka...@nssbethel.org> Office Hours: Monday, Tuesday, T

Re: [ha-Safran] all of a kind family series

arming compliment to Taylor's series perfectly captures the warmth and family values that made the original titles classics. We have a received an ARC and the book will be reviewed in an upcoming edition of AJL Reviews. Rachel Kamin, , Editor Book Reviews for Children & Teens T

Re: [ha-Safran] What is your synagogue’s most successful adult education program.

an. Attendance ranges from 40-150 people depending on the film and time of year. Contact me for a full list of films that we have shown over the years. Rachel Kamin, Director The Joseph and Mae Gray Cultural & Learning Center North Suburban Synagogue Beth El 847/926-7902 or rka...@nssbethel.o

Re: [ha-Safran] The Last Place You Look

see if we have already reviewed a title. Thank you, Rachel Kamin, Editor Book Reviews for Children & Teens The Association of Jewish Libraries Newsletter www.jewishlibraries.org<http://www.jewishlibraries.org/> From: Hasafran [mailto:hasafran-bounces+rkamin=nssbethel@lists.o

Re: [ha-Safran] Promised Land Diaries Series

le. Barefoot Books, 2000. Sasso, Sandy Eisenberg. But God remembered : stories of women from creation to the promised land. Woodstock, Vt, Jewish Lights Publishing, 1995. Zeldis, Malcah. Eve and her sisters : women of the Old Testament. New York, Greenwillow Books, 1994. Rachel Kamin, Director

[ha-Safran] Jewish holiday related adult contemporary fiction

is in session) From: Harvey Babischkin [mailto:hbabi...@gmail.com] Sent: Friday, January 12, 2018 8:09 AM To: Rachel Kamin Subject: Book Club Suggestions I am a member of a local public library book club. We were discussing the book "Wishin' and Hopin'" by Willie Lamb w

[ha-Safran] Cantor Eliahu Treistman

now this is a shot in the dark, but I can't quit until I at least check to see if any of my AJL colleagues can help me with this! Many thanks, Rachel Kamin, Director The Joseph and Mae Gray Cultural & Learning Center North Suburban Synagogue Beth El 1175 Sheridan Road Highland

Re: [ha-Safran] A free Hanukkah book

FYI: A review of Hanukkah with Noshy Boy & Friends can be found on p.13-14 of the May/June 2013 issue of AJL Reviews: http://jewishlibraries.org/images/downloads/News_and_Reviews/reviews2013_05_06.pdf Happy Hanukkah! Rachel Kamin, Director The Joseph and Mae Gray Cultural & Learnin

Re: [ha-Safran] Hanukkah books for young children

I like Maccabee! The Story of Hanukkah by Tilda Balsley (Kar-Ben, 2010) the best. The Story of Hanukkah by David Adler (Holiday House, 2011) is also good. Rachel Kamin, Director The Joseph and Mae Gray Cultural & Learning Center North Suburban Synagogue Beth El 847/926-7902 or

Re: [ha-Safran] Looking for a suggestion of a collection of short stories for a women's discussion group

ghly literary short stories with Jewish content to use with my groups and would appreciate any “tried & true” recommendations beyond the classics like Singer, Roth, Ozick, Paley, etc. Shabbat Shalom! Rachel Kamin, Director The Joseph and Mae Gray Cultural & Learning Center North Suburban Sy

Re: [ha-Safran] ISO short films for students

I highly recommend the short videos at https://www.bimbam.com/. They are all very short (like 2-5 minutes) and are available for free on almost any Jewish topic imaginable from holidays, life cycles and values to each of the parshiot. There are also downloadable teacher guides. Rachel Kamin

Re: [ha-Safran] Kudos to Rachel Kamin

/ Rachel Kamin, Director The Joseph and Mae Gray Cultural & Learning Center North Suburban Synagogue Beth El 847/926-7902 or rka...@nssbethel.orgmailto:rka...@nssbethel.org> Office Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday 9am-2pm and Wednesday 4-6 pm & Sunday 9am-12pm (when school is in

Re: [ha-Safran] Organization for Jewish children's books in small Reform Synagogue Library

use red label protectors to differentiate between the rest of the collection. I'm happy to share more details with anyone who is interested. Rachel Kamin, Director The Joseph and Mae Gray Cultural & Learning Center North Suburban Synagogue Beth El 847/926-7902 or rka...@nssbethel.org

Re: [ha-Safran] Authors Similar to Cynthia Freeman

romance but they are definitely “women’s fiction.” I also enjoyed Young Jane Young by Gabrielle Zevin. All The Rivers by Dorit Rabinyan and The Lost Letter by Jillian Cantor are also love stories. Would love to hear other suggestions! Rachel Kamin, Director The Joseph and Mae Gray Cultural

Re: [ha-Safran] Synagogue Librarian Wages

I would also recommend investigating the salaries of similarly credentials librarians in your local public library and school library system. I have always used these numbers to negotiate my salary. Rachel Kamin, Director The Joseph and Mae Gray Cultural & Learning Center North Subu

Re: [ha-Safran] Fines in School Libraries

further. I am personally very much opposed to overdue fines. In fact, my public library eliminated them last year! Rachel Kamin, Director The Joseph and Mae Gray Cultural & Learning Center North Suburban Synagogue Beth El 847/926-7902 or rka...@nssbethel.orgmailto:rka...@nssbethel.org> Offic

Re: [ha-Safran] Hasafran Digest, Vol 300, Issue 1

mber/October 2017 And, these books will be reviewed in the upcoming November/December issue of AJL Reviews: Blumberg, Margie No Naptime for Janie! A Hanukkah Tale (MB Publishing, 2017) Ehrenberg, Pamela Queen of the Hanukkah Dosas (Macmillan/Farrar Straus & Giroux, 2017) Rachel Kamin,

Re: [ha-Safran] Christian content in bible stories

ren’s titles from Christian publishers that you think would be of interest to AJL members, please let me know and I will do my best to request review copies. Shabbat Shalom, Rachel Kamin, Editor Book Reviews for Children & Teens The Association of Jewish Libraries Newsletter www.jewishlibr

Re: [ha-Safran] "Summer Vacation With The Grizzbears"

. Rachel Kamin, Director The Joseph and Mae Gray Cultural & Learning Center North Suburban Synagogue Beth El 847/926-7902 or rka...@nssbethel.orgmailto:rka...@nssbethel.org> Office Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday 9am-2pm and Wednesday 4-6 pm & Sunday 9am-12pm (when schoo

Re: [ha-Safran] new recommended kid's book

opular Israeli song "Eliezer ben Yehuda<https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wsj4nKzIH68>" by Chava Alberstein. It doesn't often happen that you can use the same lesson plan with 4-year-olds and 12 year-olds but this picture book truly worked for all ages! Rachel Kamin, Direc

[ha-Safran] Sami Rohr Prize for Jewish Literature

e books or who has insider information about the Sami Rohr Prize. Thanks! Rachel Kamin, Director The Joseph and Mae Gray Cultural & Learning Center North Suburban Synagogue Beth El 1175 Sheridan Road Highland Park, IL 60035 847/926-7902 or rka...@nssbethel.orgmailto:rka...@nssbethel.org

Re: [ha-Safran] Sponsored children's book available

, Publishers Weekly, School Library Journal, etc. before purchasing items for their collection. Rachel Kamin, Editor Book Reviews for Children & Teens The Association of Jewish Libraries Newsletter 1054 Holly Circle Lake Zurich, Illinois 60047 847/926-7902 (work) 248/444-3292 (mo

[ha-Safran] Move Over, Shmelf…There Are Other Books on the Shelf

e and comment as you see fit. There are lots of good choices out there that don’t resort to leaving a latke and kosher pickle out for one of Santa’s Hanukkah elves! Happy Hanukkah! Rachel Kamin, Director The Joseph and Mae Gray Cultural & Learning Center North Suburban Synagogue Beth El 1175 Sh

Re: [ha-Safran] searching for an article

citing over 120 titles that prove how very wrong he is: https://jewishbooks.blogspot.com/2016/11/response-to-jewish-kidlit-article-in.html Rachel Kamin, Director The Joseph and Mae Gray Cultural & Learning Center North Suburban Synagogue Beth El 847/926-7902 or rka...@nssbethel.orgmailto:rka...@nss

[ha-Safran] Travel Through Jewish Fiction: Celebrate Jewish Book Month with These Titles and Read-Alikes

ons in Library Journal: http://reviews.libraryjournal.com/2016/11/books/fiction/travel-through-jewis h-fiction-celebrate-jewish-book-month-with-these-titles-and-read-alikes/ Rachel Kamin, Director The Joseph and Mae Gray Cultural & Learning Center North Suburban Synagogue Beth El 1175 S

Re: [ha-Safran] Storybooks by parsha for the HaSafran list serve

nger. Sometimes there just isn't an appropriate book so we'll just use one of my favorite Shabbat or Jewish stories. Hope this helps! Let me know if you have any questions or can't decipher my notes! Rachel Kamin, Director The Joseph and Mae Gray Cultural & Learning Center N

Re: [ha-Safran] picture book: Thank You, God

tions that can be read to a group of young children to explain how to be grateful for all we have. Kathy Bloomfield, Sydney Taylor Book Award Committee and forwordsbooks.com, Washington, DC Rachel Kamin, Director The Joseph and Mae Gray Cultural & Learning Center North Suburban Synagogue

[ha-Safran] The Beauty Queen of Jerusalem

Does anyone know where I can purchase a copy of the novel The Beauty Queen of Jerusalem by Sarit Yishai-Levi in the original Hebrew (published by Modan Publishing in Israel)? My typical sources don't carry it. Thank you, Rachel Kamin, Director The Joseph and Mae Gray Cultural &

Re: [ha-Safran] New book by José Patterson

A review of My Aunt Maya by Jose Patterson will appear in the upcoming September/October 2016 issue of AJL Reviews. Rachel Kamin, Editor Book Reviews for Children & Teens The Association of Jewish Libraries Newsletter 1054 Holly Circle Lake Zurich, Illinois 60047 847/926-7902 (

[ha-Safran] Erik Greenberg Anjou's A Cantor's Tale

ppreciated. Thanks, Rachel Kamin, Director The Joseph and Mae Gray Cultural & Learning Center North Suburban Synagogue Beth El 1175 Sheridan Road Highland Park, IL 60035 847/926-7902 or mailto:rka...@nssbethel.org> rka...@nssbethel.org Office Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday &am

[ha-Safran] September 2002 issue of Hadassah Magazine

! Rachel Kamin, Director The Joseph and Mae Gray Cultural & Learning Center North Suburban Synagogue Beth El 1175 Sheridan Road Highland Park, IL 60035 847/926-7902 or mailto:rka...@nssbethel.org> rka...@nssbethel.org Office Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday 9am-2pm and Wedne

[ha-Safran] WATCH an Exclusive Clip from DOUGH - In Theaters Nationwide AND AT THE AJL CONFERENCE IN CHARLESTON!

Here’s a sneak peak of our film for Monday night, June 20 at the AJL Conference in Charleston! Rachel Kamin, Director The Joseph and Mae Gray Cultural & Learning Center North Suburban Synagogue Beth El 847/926-7902 or rka...@nssbethel.org mailto:rka...@nssbethel.org> Offic

[ha-Safran] Jewish Short Story Course for High School Students

atly appreciate any input & advice especially any syllabuses, reading suggestions, resources, etc. Many thanks! Rachel Kamin, Director The Joseph and Mae Gray Cultural & Learning Center North Suburban Synagogue Beth El 1175 Sheridan Road Highland Park, IL 60035 847/

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