[ha-Safran] Digitization of synagogue archies

Hello everyone and chag sameach! I want to convert all manner of material (flyers, photos, pamphlets etc.) to digital records in the easiest way possible. Then we will classify them and they will become accessible. Can anyone suggest as to the best system to use or if we can purchase equipment

[ha-Safran] Digitization of synagogue archival material

Hello and Chag Sameach! We are about to start to digitize our synagogue (Westchester Jewish Center) archival material, which is all kinds of flyers, bulletins, photos etc. and was wondering about the best way to go. Should we hire a firm or can we purchase equipment to do the work? After we

Re: [ha-Safran] Buying books

I have also been using B many years and echo the remarks made. Arlene Get Outlook for iOS From: Hasafran

[ha-Safran] Need Picture of author Sadie Rose Weilerstein

Hello: I hope you will be able to help with this very quickly. I need a picture of author Sadie Rose Weilerstein for our women's Seder today. There seems to be some confusion when I check it online. Can anyone provide a picture that is authentic? Thanks very much. Arlene Ratzabi Get Outlook

Re: [ha-Safran] Exhibit at Ntional Library of Israel: a book on an empty chair to represent each hostage

Thank you. I am traveling to Israel today. Get Outlook for iOS From: Hasafran on behalf of Marjorie Gann

Re: [ha-Safran] Subject headings for modified Dewey Judaic Temple library

Hi I also use Weine and those headings are very good. I would only add Fiction which I keep separate under F and the first three initials of the author’s last name. I also keep reference books separate like encyclopedias, multi volume and single books. Also Hebrew /Yiddish. Arlene Get

Re: [ha-Safran] question

Exactly what we do. Simple. Effective. Arlene Get Outlook for iOS From: Hasafran on behalf of

Re: [ha-Safran] Rachail Kurtz

Hello Very sorry to learn of her passing. I served on the Accreditation Committee and indeed she was a true professional. Arlene Arlene Ratzabi Librarian, Hendel Family Library [WJC_Logo_Small_Cropped] Westchester Jewish

[ha-Safran] Book request

Hello I need volumes 19 and 21 of Rabbi Adin Steinsaltz The Talmud (English). I have been searching and these are very expensive when available. I know we all receive donations, and I was hoping that perhaps someone received duplicates. I will, of course, pay all shipping costs. If you know of

[ha-Safran] Literary events for Israel 75th anniversary

Hello all: I was asked if there is a very special literary event (meaning an event to be shared by lots of venues) of a particular author, poet etc.) in honor of Israel 75th Independence Day? Is the "literary" world celebrating anyone in particular? Thanks very much and happy Hanukkah! Arlene

Re: [ha-Safran] Turkey question

Such an enjoyable research question! Get Outlook for iOS From: Hasafran on behalf of Aileen Grossberg

[ha-Safran] Request for an article

Hello: Our cantor has requested the article below. If you can help, please let me know. "A Magnificent Sephardic Song Et sha'arei ratzon: Literal Translation and Commentary." American Sephardi, 7-8 (1975): 7-21. You may scan and send the PDF to me. Thank you, Arlene Get Outlook for

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

Hi We also have a separate area for all Holocaust related material for adults and children. They are catalogued line the rest of the collection. Arlene Get Outlook for

[ha-Safran] New Anne Frank book

Hello: I just received a copy of the new book about Anne Frank: The Betrayal of Anne Frank by Rosemary Sullivan Because of the controversy surrounding the book and that it has been withdrawn by the publisher abroad, how are you treating it? I have not read it. Thanks Arlene Arlene Ratzabi

Re: [ha-Safran] Question for Day School Librarians

The synagogue I work for has a weekly religious high school and the practice has been to download or log on to a film with a laptop and that is connected to an overhead projector and viewed on a pull-down screen. DVDs are rarely used. Get Outlook for

Re: [ha-Safran] sharing an important letter in support of one of the ALA Presidential Candidates

This is a wonder testimonial about Mr. Watson and how very important one person can be in serving a community. Thank you for sharing. Arlene Ratzabi Get Outlook for

[ha-Safran] Mold issue in library

Hi everyone I wanted to get some intelligence from those of you who have experienced mold in your library (due to the hurricane that pounded New York City and northern suburbs) and the remediation process. We recently discovered this in a section of my library. I am particularly interested in

Re: [ha-Safran] AJL Launches Nice Jewish Books Podcast

This sounds wonderful and greatly appreciated! I will share on FB or shall I say Meta! Thank you ! Get Outlook for iOS

Re: [ha-Safran] leaving the AJL universe...

I echo Amalia’s words to Amy and do hope she will consider remaining as a member of AJL as she has amassed a lot of knowledge and experience over the years. And who knows what the future will bring, as you said you fell into your job unexpectedly. Wishing you success in whatever endeavor you

[ha-Safran] Book for young children about Theodore Herzl

Hi: I have done a cursory search for books about Theodore Herzl for second graders and not found anything. Our religious school teacher has asked me for suggestions. Any ideas? Thanks very much! Arlene Arlene Ratzabi Librarian, Hendel Family Library Westchester Jewish Center Rockland &

[ha-Safran] Customs relating to baby naming by South American Jews

Hi: One of our rabbis came into the library to ask about books/material that describe baby naming customs, prayers, practices of the Jews of South America, Argentina in particular. Also about Jewish women in Argentina/South America and the baby naming process. While I have much on Sephardic

Re: [ha-Safran] AJL Roundtable: Summer Reads (July 22)

Hi I would love to attend but will be flying back home. If there are lists that can be emailed I would live them. Thanks Arlene Get Outlook for iOS

[ha-Safran] Author program

Hi everyone: This past Sunday in honor of Shavuot, my local religious school, Ohr Chadash Religious School in Flushing, NY,(I am a board member) hosted via Zoom, author Sherry Wasserman and illustrator, Ruth Cisse. Sherry is the author of "I Am Standing at Mount Sinai: a Book About Shavuot

[ha-Safran] FW: Starting Jan. 18th Jewish poetry workshop with Cathleen Cohen  

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Re: [ha-Safran] Jewish Ethical wisdom

We also received a copy along with the novella Fate by Dov Peretz Elkins. Thank you. Get Outlook for iOS From: Hasafran on

[ha-Safran] FW: Be the first to pre-order our brand new Purim game!!! ⭐⭐

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[ha-Safran] FW: Pre-orders open now for Let's Make a Shpiel!

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[ha-Safran] Synagogue libraries

Hello: My synagogue library will be celebrating its 70th anniversary in September and I am preparing an article for our synagogue Review. Has anyone ever researched the history of synagogue libraries in America? I have not begun this research yet but if there is something already out there, I

[ha-Safran] Cataloguing/classification question

Hi: I just received a copy of Shoshana Hantman's book, "Choose your path; Adventures in American Jewish History" and I am trying to decide how to classify it. It is a book designed to help children learn American Jewish history by experiencing various professions around the U.S. with the reader

[ha-Safran] Encyclopedia question

Hello I have been cleaning out my reference section, and wonder whether I need to retain the Universal Jewish Encyclopedia, edition 1939-43. I do not think anyone has touched it for many years. Thanks Arlene Arlene Ratzabi Librarian, Hendel Family Library Westchester Jewish Center Rockland &

[ha-Safran] LGBTQ Books for Jewish Libraries

Hi Has anything new been published or available about this subject since the Judaica Librarianship article in 2014 by Sheryl Stahl and Joel Kushner? Our synagogue is working on this issue and I am very interested in any material/lists/bibliographies that may be available. Thanks very much.

[ha-Safran] Library Program in Queens!

Hello Everyone: Tomorrow, February 7, 2018, at 7:30 PM, our synagogue library will be hosting guest author, Paul Boorstin, to discuss his new novel, David and the Philistine Woman, which is a reimagining of the story of young King David and was positively reviewed in the Jewish Journal by

Re: [ha-Safran] Book hunt

Hi I have the book in Westchester! There is a cat on one page, small yellow drawing of no significance in the story. Arlene Arlene Ratzabi Librarian, Hendel Family Library Westchester Jewish Center Rockland & Palmer Avenues Mamaroneck, NY 10543 (914)698-2960

[ha-Safran] Hanukkah books for young children

Hello: One of our teachers is looking for a Hanukkah book for ages 2-4 but one that tells the story of Hanukkah. I have lots of Hanukkah books but for this very young age they generally describe Hanukkah celebrations, festivities, symbols but do not go into the story on a level that young

[ha-Safran] Graphic novels

Hello! I was approached by a second grader in the Hebrew School about graphic novels for her age. She seems particularly advanced and has read the Barry Deutsch books and loved them. Are there any other graphic novels/books with Jewish content that I can purchase? I have the Rabbi Harvey books

Re: [ha-Safran] Looking for Hebrew English transliterated children's dictionary

Hi I have several dictionaries to suggest but they are not that new. I hope this is helpful as a start. 1. My Dictionary: Hebrew-English Illustrated Dictionary for Children, Sarah Peless, Center for Educational Technology, Ramat Aviv, Israel 1981 2. Renyi Picture Dictionary, Hebrew and

[ha-Safran] Weine Users Group

Hi: We are looking to reconvene those of you who were part of the Weine Users Group several years ago. Can you contact me directly at librar...@wjcenter.org if you were part of this group. Thanks very much! Arlene Arlene Ratzabi Librarian, Hendel Family Library

[ha-Safran] Pop Up Exhibits

Hello: We are looking for a pop up exhibit or traveling art/book exhibit that would be appropriate for a Jewish/synagogue library. We are flexible as to the subject and availability. We are located north of New York City in Westchester County. All ideas are welcome. Thanks very much, Arlene

[ha-Safran] Long Island Library Program Reminder

Hello: Just a reminder of a wonderful program sponsored by the Long Island Chapter of AJL tomorrow evening at Nassau Community College with guest speaker, Dr. Arthur Friedman. Please see attached flyer for details. Hope to see you there! Arlene Arlene Ratzabi Librarian, Hendel Family Library

[ha-Safran] Library Program on Long Island

I would like to inform you of a wonderful program that the Long Island Chapter of AJL is holding on March 18. The details are attached. If you have any questions or If you are interested in joining our chapter, please contact me. Arlene Ratzabi Librarian, Hendel Family Library Westchester

[ha-Safran] Shelving of children's materials

I responded to Sally separately about her inquiry but Stephanie does raise the important issue here. Lacking a trained librarian can be easily remedied by hiring a trained librarian who would be a valuable resource for the synagogue library and religious school and help solve the issue that is

[ha-Safran] Graphic novels for children

Hello: I have a student in Hebrew School around nine years old (third grade) who loved the Barry Deutsch graphic novels of Hereville. He asked if there are more or other graphic novels that he can read. I cannot find others with Jewish content other than the Rabbi Harvey books. Does anyone