[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  

Hello: I wanted to bring to your attention a poetry workshop for those of you who are interested in poetry and write poetry. Thank you, Arlene Arlene Ratzabi Librarian, Hendel Family Library Westchester Jewish Center Rockland & Palmer Avenues Mamaroneck, NY 10543 (914)698-2960

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!!! ⭐⭐

Hi I just sent an email about this new Purim game. Can you use this email instead? Just wanted to bring this new and creative game for family and education use for Purim! Many cool ideas and activities to learn about the holiday and have fun doing it! Can be very useful in library activities.

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

Just wanted to bring this new and creative game for family and education use for Purim! Many cool ideas and activities to learn about the holiday and have fun doing it! Can be very useful in library activities. Arlene Arlene Ratzabi Librarian, Hendel Family Library Westchester Jewish Center

[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.