[ha-Safran] Interview with Richard Ungar

2016-11-20 Thread Amalia Warshenbrot
/content.php?page=Current_AJL_News___AJL_Reviews_. Amalia Warshenbrot AJL President, __ 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

[ha-Safran] The Sep. Oct. NEWS

2016-10-31 Thread Amalia Warshenbrot
librarians h.. Groner-Wikler scholarship: a note form the recipient and much much more. Thank you to the editorial team Uri Kolodney and Karen Ulric. . Amalia Warshenbrot AJL President __ Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran are those of the individual author and are not necessarily endorsed

[ha-Safran] 18th Annual Jewish Children's Book Writers & Illustrators' Seminar

2016-11-01 Thread Amalia Warshenbrot
usel and Sidney Taylor Manuscript Award chair Aileen Grossberg are among the presenters. Susan is also on the Sidney Taylor Book Award committee. For more information go to http://www.jewishbookcouncil.org/resources/jewish-childrens-book-writers-and-illustrators-seminar Amalia Warshenbrot

Re: [ha-Safran] Volume 8 of Judaica Librarianship (back issue) is online

2016-12-25 Thread Amalia Warshenbrot
How amazing to see that some issues remain of interest 14 years later. Please read this message to the end. Enjoy the issue (at no costs) and help us in adding more issues. Thank you, Racheli, for your efforts and dedication, Amalia Warshenbrot, AJL president Sent from my iPad > On Dec

[ha-Safran] A message to MLA (Modern Language Association members)

2016-12-21 Thread Amalia Warshenbrot
I rephrase a message form From: Avi Weinryb Assistant director of the Israel Action network Hi All, There will be an academic boycott resolution at the Jan. 5-8 MLA meeting in Philadelphia targeting Israeli universities and over 40 MLA members are organizing around it. If you know of

Re: [ha-Safran] Announcing the Winner of the 2017 Groner-WIkler Scholarship

2017-03-27 Thread Amalia Warshenbrot
As AJL president I congratulate Annette and thank the Scholarship Committee for selecting her. I cannot think of a more qualified person and am looking forward to seeing Annette at the conference. Mazal tov ! Amalia Warshenbrot Sent from my iPad > On Mar 27, 2017, at 4:52 PM, Kathl

[ha-Safran] An important URGENT message form the EDISON hotel to the conference attendees

2017-04-20 Thread Amalia Warshenbrot
Sales Coordinator message below, Also feel free to contact me with any concerns or special needs. Amalia Warshenbrot President, Association of Jewish Libraries Importance: High When the guests are online booking their reservations they need to indicate the number of people staying in the room

[ha-Safran] An interview with AJL Reference award editor

2017-08-10 Thread Amalia Warshenbrot
Please see Aaron Lansky’s interview with Gitl Schaechter-Viswanath in the last PaknTrager. (Summer 2017). Ms. Schaechter-Viswanath is one of the editors of the COMPREHENSIVE ENGLISH-YIDDISH DICTIONARY. The editors were the receptions of AJL Reference award. Amalia __ Messages and opinions

Re: [ha-Safran] DVD's and Video's in a Reform Synagogue Library

2017-07-10 Thread Amalia Warshenbrot
> Sent from my iPod. Humorous or nonsensical autocorrects are a "feature". > >> On Jul 10, 2017, at 2:11 PM, Amalia Warshenbrot <amalia...@att.net> wrote: >> >> I agree with Susan. It was our practice too. >> Please have a written policy. I think that t

Re: [ha-Safran] For those attending the ALA Conference after the AJL Conference

2017-06-08 Thread Amalia Warshenbrot
Congratz Annette! Amalia Sent from my iPad > On Jun 8, 2017, at 4:52 PM, Annette Goldsmith > wrote: > > ​Thanks, Kathy, for bringing this program to the attention of AJL members > going to ALA! The book, Reading the World's Stories, is an annotated > bibliography

Re: [ha-Safran] Another goodbye

2017-05-18 Thread Amalia Warshenbrot
in behalf of you and AJL council. Amalia Warshenbrot, AJL President Sent from my iPad > On May 18, 2017, at 6:25 PM, Toby Harris <thar...@tdhs-nw.org> wrote: > > Dear Friends and Colleagues: > > The synagogue where I am employed has decided to severely cut the librarian >

[ha-Safran] looking for roommate - AJL Conference

2017-05-16 Thread Amalia Warshenbrot
I’m looking for a roommate for a woman for 3-4 nights: Sun. June 18 (or Sat. June 17) through Wed. June 21 for an AJL Board member. If you would you like to share a room with her Please contact me at amalia...@att.net off list along with your contact info. Thanks, Amalia Warshenbrot

Re: [ha-Safran] 2018 conference

2017-05-30 Thread Amalia Warshenbrot
Shalom, Uri is right. See you all next year in Boston. Amalia Warshenbrot, AJL President Sent from my iPad > On May 30, 2017, at 12:12 PM, Kolodney, Uri <kolod...@austin.utexas.edu> > wrote: > > I think Boston…. > > From: Heidi G Lerner [mailto:ler...@stanford.edu]

[ha-Safran] Fw: Discounted subscription to Forward

2017-06-02 Thread Amalia Warshenbrot
Shalom, I have received two replies from librarians that welcome the Subscription to Forward offer (below) but both wrote that The "click here" to claim this offer does not work. hope that this works: https://subscriptions.forward.com/tfe/r-paid-2.do?p=EMAJL0617 Amalia Warshenbrot

Re: [ha-Safran] Subscription offer print + digital

2017-06-02 Thread Amalia Warshenbrot
read the message below and enjoy a 25%v discount, Amalia Warshenbrot President, Association of Jewish Libraries Dear AJL Member: As North America’s leading Jewish news source, the Forward is excited to support the 52nd annual Association of Jewish Libraries conference. The AJL, like the Forward

Re: [ha-Safran] AJL Conference 2017 Program Book!

2017-06-08 Thread Amalia Warshenbrot
Kol Kakavod.!! I am getting exited ! Amalia From: Michelle Chesner Sent: Wednesday, June 07, 2017 8:20 PM To: hasafran@lists.osu.edu Subject: [ha-Safran] AJL Conference 2017 Program Book! Ladies and gentleman, The image you've all been waiting for is here! With many, many, many thanks to

[ha-Safran] Please send me info on J.J. Gesher as GUEST SPEAKERS

2017-06-08 Thread Amalia Warshenbrot
Shalom, Our Hadassah Program chairs received an offer to host J.J. Gesher (pen name of Joyce Gittlin and Janet B. Fattal) the coauthors of the book A NARROW BRIDGE. The author will be on a book tour in my area and offered do come at no cost. While it is tempting I prefer to give my advise as

[ha-Safran] This is not just for the conference attendees

2017-06-04 Thread Amalia Warshenbrot
all can use it in my fundraising efforts to show how the librarians are trained, how school librarians develop curriculum to teach students and how they collect facts. Amalia Warshenbrot AJL President . From: Heidi Rabinowitz Sent: Friday, June 02, 2017 10:00 AM To: hasaf

[ha-Safran] Will a conference attendee wish to share a cab with me?

2017-06-16 Thread Amalia Warshenbrot
:00PM. Shabbat shalom with wishes of a pleasant trip. Amalia Warshenbrot President, Association of Jewish Libraries Phone: (704) 365-3313, cell 704-287-4798 __ Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran are those of the individual author and are not necessarily endorsed by the Association of Jewish

Re: [ha-Safran] AJL Conference 2017: NYC Tips and Tricks

2017-06-16 Thread Amalia Warshenbrot
We were at Ground Zero. It is very moving.I think that we purchased tickets on-line in advance.There are LONG lines even on weekdays. Amalia From: Kolodney, Uri Sent: Friday, June 16, 2017 10:06 AM To: Michelle Chesner Cc: hasafran@lists.osu.edu Subject: Re: [ha-Safran] AJL Conference 2017:

[ha-Safran] I need Amichai's poem on Hebrew

2017-04-30 Thread Amalia Warshenbrot
Safranim/niot. Our Rabbi is looking for Yehuda Amichai’s poem IN HEBREW. She has the English translation: "Love of the Land," from the collection A Great Tranquility: Questions and Answers (1980). I will appreciate your help, Amalia Warshenbrot __ Messages and opinions expressed o

Re: [ha-Safran] mission statement

2017-10-09 Thread Amalia Warshenbrot
Anne, Please recommend the committee chair to purchase the book THE JEWISH LIBRARY HANDBOOK edited by Joyce Levine. There is a chapter on the mission statement. If Amazon does not sell books in Canada contact AJL publication chair Laura at laura.schutz...@gmail.com . Amalia Warshenbrot

[ha-Safran] New AJL Webinars: Collection Development and Cataloging for Judaica Materials

2017-10-18 Thread Amalia Warshenbrot
Thank you to Sheryl Stahl and Rebecca Jefferson for creating the webinars (see below) and to Nancy Sack and Sharon Benamu from the continued education Committee for coordinating the projects. Amalia, AJL President > > -- Forwarded message -- > From: eLearning Solutions

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

2017-11-30 Thread Amalia Warshenbrot
Shalom, I’m looking for a suggestion of a collection of short stories for a women's discussion group. A discussion stories from the book Apples from the Desert was very successful. The discussion on the stories in the book After Abel (recommended by Rachel Kamin) went well too. Thank you to

Re: [ha-Safran] IFLA map of the world and Israel

2017-11-29 Thread Amalia Warshenbrot
Hi Leah, This is strange ! I’m glad that you have noticed it. Let’s hope that someone in Israel will contact them. Amalia From: Hoenig, Leah Sent: Wednesday, November 29, 2017 1:48 PM To: hasafran@lists.osu.edu Subject: [ha-Safran] IFLA map of the world and Israel Hello all, I noticed

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

2017-12-04 Thread Amalia Warshenbrot
Thank you to all my dear colleagues that replied with excellent suggestions of collections of short stories for a women's discussion group. My co-chairs will evaluate it soon. Now I have enough ideas for the next few years. Amalia Warshenbrot President, Association of Jewish Libraries From

Re: [ha-Safran] The Book of Life Podcast's Grand Finale

2017-12-15 Thread Amalia Warshenbrot
We will miss your excellent podcasts, Heidi. We are looking forward to hearing about your new achievements. Amalia Sent from my iPhone > On Dec 15, 2017, at 12:26 PM, Ann Abrams wrote: > > Thanks for doing the podcast all these years, Heidi! And, mazel tov on your >

Re: [ha-Safran] Judaica and Hebraica curator position at Stanford

2017-10-24 Thread Amalia Warshenbrot
Best wishes to Zachary, AJL past president and supporter for his retirement.. You will be missed. It was an honor to get to know you, Amalia Warshenbrot, AJL President Sent from my iPad > On Oct 24, 2017, at 12:54 PM, Zachary M Baker <zba...@stanford.edu> wrote: > &g

Re: [ha-Safran] Collection Development Policy

2017-10-24 Thread Amalia Warshenbrot
Charlotte will join the Ass. of Jewish Libraries (AJL) . The members receive many helpful benefits that will be useful to you. Amalia Warshenbrot President, Association of Jewish Libraries Phone: (704) 365-3313 From: Giudice, Tair at JFGC Sent: Tuesday, October 24, 2017 4:39 PM To: hasafran

Re: [ha-Safran] Your voice on The Book of Life podcast

2017-10-31 Thread Amalia Warshenbrot
job at PJ Library. Amalia Warshenbrot President, Association of Jewish Libraries From: Heidi Rabinowitz Sent: Monday, October 30, 2017 8:46 PM To: Hasafran ; SFAJL ; jewishbookmarket...@yahoogroups.com Subject: [ha-Safran] Your voice on The Book of Life podcast To all my dear Book of Life

[ha-Safran] Our thoughts are with our HUC librarians and with the entire Jewish world

2018-05-07 Thread Amalia Warshenbrot
Shocked to hear of the loss of HUC President Rabbi Aaron Panken. https://www.nytimes.com/2018/05/06/obituaries/rabbi-aaron-panken.html Amalia Warshenbrot President, Association of Jewish Libraries __ Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran are those of the individual author

[ha-Safran] The Ontario chapter

2018-05-17 Thread Amalia Warshenbrot
I saw the link to the Ontario chapter website in the latest issue of the AJL NEWS.Congratulations to the Ontario Chapter. As the former Chapter Relations chair I am exited when a chapter remains active after a short break. Amalia W.__ Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran are those of

[ha-Safran] Trying to locate original Yiddish words for the song – If I were a rich man.

2018-06-15 Thread Amalia Warshenbrot
This came to the general box.Please reply directly to Selma at sdavid...@mindengross.com Trying to locate original Yiddish words for the song – If I were a rich man. (Fiddler Oyfn Dakh- Ven Ikh Bin a Rothschild). Do you have any suggestions? Selma Davidson Librarian

[ha-Safran] Offer to share or donating about 500 Jewish books inclusive of a wide variety of topics from BBYO in northeastern Pennsylvania (the general Poconos area).

2018-06-15 Thread Amalia Warshenbrot
Please reply directly to Ian at ikan...@bbyo.org Friends, BBYO has a collection of Jewish books, collected over the last 60+ years, at our Perlman Camp facility in northeastern Pennsylvania (the general Poconos area). As we work to preserve those we need for relevant program purposes, we are

[ha-Safran] Attendees that have difficulties walking from the hotel to Temple Israel and back or are unable riding the train.

2018-06-14 Thread Amalia Warshenbrot
Dear conference attendees. Please email me if you have difficulties walking from the hotel to Temple Israel and back or are unable riding the train. I will be happy to split with you the cost of a cab, Lyft or Uber. Amalia __ Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran are those of the

[ha-Safran] ] Ride Sharing to Boston Conference

2018-06-12 Thread Amalia Warshenbrot
is available from that airport. Thank you, Amalia Warshenbrot President, Association of Jewish Libraries __ 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] Celebrate 50 years of Outstanding Children's Literature!

2018-05-29 Thread Amalia Warshenbrot
Allow me to echo Lisa. All the s sessions as well as the Sunday program will benefit each attendee in many ways. Amalia Sent from my iPad > On May 29, 2018, at 4:57 PM, Lisa Silverman wrote: > > Kathy, > This is fabulous! I’m really looking forward to attending the Sunday > celebration

[ha-Safran] The results of the elections to the Board

2018-05-31 Thread Amalia Warshenbrot
I am pleased to announce the results of the elections to the AJL Board. The following will be installed at the conference during the opening of the general membership meeting on on Tues. June 19, at 11:30AM. President - Dina Herbert Past President – Amalia Warshenbrot First Vice President

Re: [ha-Safran] Rachel Glasser’s announcement leads to a call for library advocacy for day school libraries

2018-06-05 Thread Amalia Warshenbrot
Dear colleagues. Over the years I had many opportunities to meet Rachel. Rachel is a professional and conscientious person. I thank her on behalf of AJL members as well as the present and past Council members and committee chairs for years of volunteering for AJL. I saddens me to read of

[ha-Safran] The Boston conference

2018-06-20 Thread Amalia Warshenbrot
in LA. Amalia Warshenbrot Sent from my iPad __ 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-Safran, send to: hasaf...@lists.service.ohio

Re: [ha-Safran] what's going on with Heidi Rabinowitz

2018-06-26 Thread Amalia Warshenbrot
I’m sure that all your colleagues with you double mazal tov. Welcome back ! Amalia W. From: Heidi Rabinowitz Sent: Tuesday, June 26, 2018 5:13 PM To: Hasafran ; SFAJL Subject: [ha-Safran] what's going on with Heidi Rabinowitz Hi, AJL friends. At the AJL conference I was able to update many of

Re: [ha-Safran] Fwd: Collection Development and Cataloging for Judaica Materials

2017-10-27 Thread Amalia Warshenbrot
The information is now on the website. From: Emily Bergman Sent: Tuesday, October 17, 2017 3:37 PM To: hasaf...@lists.service.ohio-state.edu Subject: [ha-Safran] Fwd: Collection Development and Cataloging for JudaicaMaterials For anyone who hasn't seen this. Hurray for ALA for doing this.

Re: [ha-Safran] Judaica Librarianship 20 (2017)!

2018-01-04 Thread Amalia Warshenbrot
to the new members. To Racheli's family – Todah Rabbah ! Amalia Warshenbrot AJL President From: Jacqueline Benefraim Sent: Tuesday, January 02, 2018 9:24 PM To: Rachel Leket-Mor Cc: Hasafran Listserv Subject: Re: [ha-Safran] Judaica Librarianship 20 (2017)! Kudos to Racheli and her editorial

Re: [ha-Safran] FW: David Hirsch's retirement

2018-01-11 Thread Amalia Warshenbrot
As AJL President I thank David on behalf of the members and Board for his many contributions to the association. I’m not saying “good bye”. Instead I’m saying: “see you later” because it is hard to let go of such a Scholar and friend. Amalia Warshenbrot Sent from my iPad > On Jan 11, 2

Re: [ha-Safran] a good start for the year

2018-01-02 Thread Amalia Warshenbrot
Thank you to Yaffa for her contribution to AJL as president, presenter and for her financial contributions. Mazal tov, Sheryl. I know that you will be an inspiration to others. Amalia, AJL President. Sent from my iPad > On Jan 2, 2018, at 1:37 PM, Weisman, Yaffa wrote: >

[ha-Safran] Todah Rabbah from Michlean Amir

2018-08-02 Thread Amalia Warshenbrot
I am writing on behalf of Michlean Amir. As many of you know Michlean and her husband were injured in a car accident in June. Since she does not have a computer in rehab,I am acting as her sofer(et). Michlean was very disappointed when she realized that, not only she will miss her friends and

Re: [ha-Safran] The Book of Life Podcast is Back! "Social Justice Children's Books"

2018-08-13 Thread Amalia Warshenbrot
I’m looking forward for listening to it. Welcome back Heidi ! Amalia Warshenbrot AJL Past president, From: Heidi Rabinowitz Sent: Sunday, August 12, 2018 5:58 PM To: Hasafran ; SFAJL ; kidlitosph...@yahoogroups.com ; jewishbookmarket...@yahoogroups.com Subject: [ha-Safran] The Book of Life

Re: [ha-Safran] The Book of Life Podcast is Back! "Social Justice & Jewish Children's Books"

2018-08-23 Thread Amalia Warshenbrot
eidi and warm wishes for the new year, Amalia Warshenbrot Sent from my iPad > On Aug 12, 2018, at 5:58 PM, Heidi Rabinowitz > wrote: > > The podcasting hiatus is over! The Book of Life is back, with an episode > about social justice in Jewish children's books, from the panel disc

Re: [ha-Safran] Library handbooks/policies

2018-07-16 Thread Amalia Warshenbrot
Anjelica I recommend that you purchase THE JEWISH LIBRARY HANDBOOK published by the Ass. of Jewish Libraries. It offers samples of policies on donations, collections, weeding Etc.. The book is available from AMAZON for $18. There are additional excellent chapters. Amalia From: Fred Isaac

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

2018-07-23 Thread Amalia Warshenbrot
Thank you, Rachel. It is an excellent article. Amalia W. Sent from my iPad > On Jul 18, 2018, at 3:39 PM, Rachel Kamin wrote: > > This a really interesting and thought-provoking article by Ruth Franklin in > the New Yorker: >

Re: [ha-Safran] Weine resources

2018-03-07 Thread Amalia Warshenbrot
Jeff, AJL members have a free access to the Weine classification scheme. The listserve of of libraries that catalog/classify in Weine will be sent to you later. Amalia Warshenbrot President, Association of Jewish Libraries From: Jeff Corbett Sent: Wednesday, March 07, 2018 1:44 PM

[ha-Safran] Read the Feb. March NEWS !!!

2018-03-08 Thread Amalia Warshenbrot
to the contributors and the Chapters presidents. Amalia Warshenbrot AJL President __ 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-Safran

[ha-Safran] Sad news

2018-04-10 Thread Amalia Warshenbrot
other publications, and the former director of the Center for Jewish Studies at the University of North Carolina in Chapel Hill. Please find his obituary at https://networks.h-net.org/node/28655/discussions/1689947/obituary-prof-jonathan-m-hess Zichrono livrachah Amalia Warshenbrot Sent from

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

2018-04-08 Thread Amalia Warshenbrot
lmud class that meets weekly. 6-14 people show up every week. It has been going on for more than 25 years. We have scholar-in-residence programs that more than 250 people attend. On Sat, Apr 7, 2018 at 7:39 PM, Amalia Warshenbrot <amalia...@att.net> wrote: Shalom, This is a questi

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

2018-04-07 Thread Amalia Warshenbrot
Shalom, This is a question from a friend to synagogue librarians or from your personal experience. What is your synagogue’s most successful adult education program (even if the library is not involved in it). Exclude; Book-Club, Bible class, Hebrew class, conversion, Israel, Holocaust and

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

2018-04-17 Thread Amalia Warshenbrot
Erika, I saw the article. It reports on books for adults, I think that recent Israeli children books are universal and charming, but, I really have not read many. I hope to hear Chavah Punchuk opinion. Amalia Sent from my iPad > On Apr 17, 2018, at 5:58 PM, Erika Dreifus

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

2018-04-16 Thread Amalia Warshenbrot
I read with great interest Katherine Locke’s article. I thank Erika for bringing it to our attention. A large portion of the Israeli children literature, that was written in the past decade, is the answer to some of her hopes for books she would love to read and encourage Jewish and

Re: [ha-Safran] "Love Your Neighbor" an AJL book list series

2018-11-01 Thread Amalia Warshenbrot via Hasafran
Heidi and the team, I felt the need for the Love Your Neighbor series of book lists before, but recent tragic events made it clear. Thank you for your efforts, Amalia Warshenbrot, From: Heidi Rabinowitz via Hasafran Sent: Thursday, November 01, 2018 4:39 PM To: hasafran@lists.osu.edu ; sf

Re: [ha-Safran] We are in Tablet! and in Naomi Firestone-Teeter - Executive Director of the JBC as well

2018-11-02 Thread Amalia Warshenbrot via Hasafran
The executive director of the Jewish Book council Naomi Firestone-Teeter also shared the list in her weekly letter. I enjoy her short letter that is sent every Friday. Amalia Warshenbrot AJL Immediate past president From: Heidi Rabinowitz via Hasafran Sent: Friday, November 02, 2018 10:41 AM

Re: [ha-Safran] Congratulations to Elliot H. Gertel on his retirement!

2018-12-03 Thread Amalia Warshenbrot via Hasafran
I echo the sentiments of Fred and Annette. I have enjoyed d getting to know Elliot (two Ls and one T. Elliot knows what I mean). We and The University of Michigan were blessed to have him. Amalia Warshenbrot Immediate past president, Association of Jewish Libraries From: Annette Goldsmith

[ha-Safran] Day school library redesign

2019-01-13 Thread Amalia Warshenbrot via Hasafran
Jasmine, The library supply companies (Demco Broadart, Gaylord) offer consultants. Mine was paid by the one of them. It is like a sale’s rep. I will be surprised if Philie does not have one when here in Charlotte they had a local person. I hope this helps. Amalia From: J N via Hasafran

Re: [ha-Safran] AJL article on ALA blog

2019-04-02 Thread Amalia Warshenbrot via Hasafran
in the ALA’s Intersections blog abut blog on diversity, literacy, and outreach. Every child librarian will enjoy reading it and benefit from the additional resources listed in this article. Thank you, Heidi, for making my day so bright. Amalia Warshenbrot AJL Immediate past president From: Heidi

[ha-Safran] Fw: Crypto Jews

2019-03-10 Thread Amalia Warshenbrot via Hasafran
Dear colleagues, There are several true stories about people who believe TODAY that they are descendants of the Marrano Jews. Today most scholars claim that it is myth. Is it ? I have a few books. I’m looking for scholarly articles. B’todah M’rosh Amalia __ Messages and opinions expressed on

[ha-Safran] Crypto Jews

2019-03-11 Thread Amalia Warshenbrot via Hasafran
Thank you to all my colleagues for sending me resources on the Crypto Jews. I had most of it, but there is always new material. Special thanks to Gail, Israel, Pilar, Wendy, Rita and Bruchie. Amalia W. Amalia Warshenbrot AJL Immediate past president, Phone: (704) 365-3313 __ Messages

[ha-Safran] Will the Supreme Court finally protect the rights NOT to work on Shabbat ?

2019-03-07 Thread Amalia Warshenbrot via Hasafran
in the area of religious liberties. https://www.tabletmag.com/jewish-news-and-politics/281122/the-right-not-to-work-on-the-sabbath?utm_source=tabletmagazinelist_campaign=b418995592-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2019_03_03_01_53_medium=email_term=0_c308bf8edb-b418995592-206545253 Amalia Warshenbrot AJL Immediate past

Re: [ha-Safran] Congratulations to Elliot H Gertel on receiving the Fanny Goldstein Merit Award

2019-04-17 Thread Amalia Warshenbrot via Hasafran
Mazal tov to Elliot. He was my first choice for this year. His accomplishments at the Michigan University are a testament to his contribution to the profession. AJL has benefited form his commitment for many years as well. Amalia Warshenbrot AJL Immediate past president From: James

Re: [ha-Safran] Help our Affiliate, AIC

2019-04-14 Thread Amalia Warshenbrot via Hasafran
Congratz for yet another affiliation with our colleagues. Amalia Warshenbrot AJL Immediate past president, From: Jacqueline Benefraim via Hasafran Sent: Sunday, April 14, 2019 12:54 AM To: Hasafran Subject: [ha-Safran] Help our Affiliate, AIC Shalom! AJL is now an affiliate

Re: [ha-Safran] AJL News and AJL Reviews

2019-05-12 Thread Amalia Warshenbrot via Hasafran
Ahron Taub is well written and very interesting. ENJOY !!! Amalia Warshenbrot AJL Immediate past president From: generaledi...@jewishlibraries.org Sent: Friday, May 10, 2019 1:20 PM To: amalia...@att.net Subject: AJL News and AJL Reviews AJL News and AJL Reviews - May/June

Re: [ha-Safran] Collected answers: birthday book clubs

2019-06-04 Thread Amalia Warshenbrot via Hasafran
the school celebrates the Jewish Book Month. Since even $18 hardly cover the cost of most books I will not offer a lower amount. I will suggest to write MINIMUM $18. It is just a thought, Amalia Warshenbrot AJL Immediate past president From: Heidi Rabinowitz via Hasafran Sent: Wednesday

Re: [ha-Safran] Groner-Wikler Award, 2019

2019-06-14 Thread Amalia Warshenbrot via Hasafran
I echo Joni’s sentiments. Mazal tov Denise ! And thank you to Kar-Ben publishing for your continued support. Amalia Warshenbrot AJL Immediate past president From: Sussman, Joanna via Hasafran Sent: Thursday, June 13, 2019 1:34 PM To: Emily Bergman ; hasaf...@lists.service.ohio-state.edu

[ha-Safran] Fw: We're giving away a free conference pass!

2019-06-11 Thread Amalia Warshenbrot via Hasafran
I’m forwarding this email. It is a good opportunity ! Amalia Warshenbrot AJL Immediate past president From: NewCAJE Sent: Tuesday, June 11, 2019 10:05 AM To: amalia...@att.net Subject: We're giving away a free conference pass! Plus, free roundtrip airfare

[ha-Safran] Thank you LA conference committee

2019-06-20 Thread Amalia Warshenbrot via Hasafran
I’m at the airport and need to save my battery, but, I can’t wait much longer to thank Jackie, Lisa, Marci, Kathy, Elana and the entire group for a fabulous conference. the sessions, hotel, food, Keynote speaker and the tours were outstanding!!! I know that the Chicago team will be as good.

[ha-Safran] BBYO camp in the Poconos has a collection of Jewish books, collected over the last 60+ years and is looking for a new home for them

2019-06-21 Thread Amalia Warshenbrot via Hasafran
Dear colleagues, Since I have retired almost a decade ago I have a senior moment. What is the name and contact info of that place that can take used books ? Amalia__ Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran are those of the individual author and are not necessarily endorsed by the Association

Re: [ha-Safran] Leah Adler

2019-05-05 Thread Amalia Warshenbrot via Hasafran
I will miss Leah. It is a great loss to YU and to the AJL family. Amalia Warshenbrot AJL Immediate past president From: Haim A Gottschalk via Hasafran Sent: Sunday, May 05, 2019 12:53 PM To: hasafran@lists.osu.edu ; Paul Glassman Subject: Re: [ha-Safran] Leah Adler This is very sad news

[ha-Safran] The UnAmericans

2019-04-23 Thread Amalia Warshenbrot via Hasafran
Shalom, Our Study group meets once a month ton discuss short stories. (Each month one story). I will appreciate discussion ideas by story to the stories in Molly Antopol’s The UnAmericans. I have the publishers guide. Thanks, Amalia Warshenbrot __ Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran

Re: [ha-Safran] Judaica Librarianship Call for Papers (2020)

2019-08-29 Thread Amalia Warshenbrot via Hasafran
devision. Amalia Warshenbrot, AJL Past President Sent from my iPad > On Aug 29, 2019, at 1:25 PM, Rachel Leket-Mor via Hasafran > wrote: > > Dear colleagues, > > Volume 21 of Judaica Librarianship will be published in November or December > of this year. I apolog

Re: [ha-Safran] the librarian's dilemma

2019-09-11 Thread Amalia Warshenbrot via Hasafran
for a dollar in the discarded book sale of the local public library. They did not have the same responsibility that we have. I hope that this helps, Amalia Warshenbrot AJL Immediate past president From: Amy Turim via Hasafran Sent: Tuesday, September 10, 2019 1:16 PM To: HASAFRAN Subject: [ha

Re: [ha-Safran] Seeking appropriate films to show to pre-Bnai Mitzvah students

2019-07-30 Thread Amalia Warshenbrot via Hasafran
Wendy, Keeping up with the Steins. There was also a TV series. I can’t remember the title. Maybe Brookline Bridge. Amalia Warshenbrot Email: amalia...@att.net Phone: 704-365-3313 From: Wendie Sittenfield via Hasafran Sent: Tuesday, July 30, 2019 4:27 PM To: ha-Safran Subject: [ha-Safran

[ha-Safran] Jewish magazines for age 10

2019-07-28 Thread Amalia Warshenbrot via Hasafran
). Amalia Warshenbrot __ 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-Safran, send to: hasaf...@lists.service.ohio-state.edu To join Ha

Re: [ha-Safran] Historical Atlas of Hasidism (Reference Award Winner)video

2019-07-23 Thread Amalia Warshenbrot via Hasafran
this year and thank you to the AJL award committee headed by Amalia Levi RAS VP. The talk is fascinating. Amalia Warshenbrot AJL Immediate past president From: Michelle Chesner via Hasafran Sent: Sunday, June 23, 2019 9:21 PM To: Hasafran Subject: [ha-Safran] Historical Atlas of Hasidism

[ha-Safran] The new combined NEWS & REVIEWS

2019-09-20 Thread Amalia Warshenbrot via Hasafran
Kudus to Uri Kolodney and Sally Stieglitz for the wonderful current NEWS & REVIEWS and thank you to their team and especially to Karen Ulric. Amalia Warshenbrot AJL Immediate past president Phone: (704) 365-3313 __ Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran are those of the individual au

[ha-Safran] Kol Hakavod to AJL new editor for the AJL News and Reviews Nov./Dec. issue

2019-11-05 Thread Amalia Warshenbrot via Hasafran
on it at the last conference. If you are new to AJL go to the website, click Publications (on the top) and go to the down arrow Digital publications. It goes without saying that you will need to log-on first with your password. I’m writing before finishing reading it because I’m exited! Amalia Warshenbrot

[ha-Safran] Where Are All the Scary Jewish Children’s Books? by Marjorie Ingall

2019-10-31 Thread Amalia Warshenbrot via Hasafran
=tabletmagazinelist_campaign=dc9458c11f-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2019_10_29_07_50_medium=email_term=0_c308bf8edb-dc9458c11f-206545253 Thank you Marjorie !! Amalia Warshenbrot AJL Immediate past president __ Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran are those of the individual author and are not necessarily

[ha-Safran] Talmud topically

2019-10-17 Thread Amalia Warshenbrot via Hasafran
Shalom, A Havruta with some knowledge of Talmud is seeking a Talmud topically with commentary, not too expansive. Please reply to me at amalia...@att.net . Mo'adim L’simhah Amalia Warshenbrot Phone: 704-365-3313 __ Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran are those of the individual author

Re: [ha-Safran] Talmud topically

2019-10-18 Thread Amalia Warshenbrot via Hasafran
ces like Kashrut or Shabbat Etc. It might be of interest to others so, please reply to HaSafran list. Your suggestions will be appreciated, Amalia Warshenbrot Phone: 704-365-3313 From: Amalia Warshenbrot via Hasafran Sent: Thursday, October 17, 2019 9:28 AM To: Hasafran Subject: [ha-Saf

Re: [ha-Safran] Upcoming retirement

2019-12-20 Thread Amalia Warshenbrot via Hasafran
Dear colleagues, I believe that I can speak for all of you by thanking Jim for his contribution to AJL. It is too long t list here all his contributions so I will say: Todah Rabbah !!! Amalia Warshenbrot AJL Immediate past president From: James Rosenbloom via Hasafran Sent: Thursday

Re: [ha-Safran] The Sydney Taylor Shmooze

2020-02-09 Thread Amalia Warshenbrot via Hasafran
Ditto, Amalia W. From: Annette Goldsmith via Hasafran Sent: Saturday, February 8, 2020 9:26 PM To: Susan Kusel Cc: Hasafran To Post Subject: Re: [ha-Safran] The Sydney Taylor Shmooze What a great idea, Susan! Kol hakavod! I've subscribed. Annette On Fri, Feb 7, 2020 at 7:06 AM Susan Kusel

Re: [ha-Safran] The Sydney Taylor Shmooze

2020-02-09 Thread Amalia Warshenbrot via Hasafran
Ditto, Amalia W. From: Annette Goldsmith via Hasafran Sent: Saturday, February 8, 2020 9:26 PM To: Susan Kusel Cc: Hasafran To Post Subject: Re: [ha-Safran] The Sydney Taylor Shmooze What a great idea, Susan! Kol hakavod! I've subscribed. Annette On Fri, Feb 7, 2020 at 7:06 AM Susan Kusel

Re: [ha-Safran] (hasafran) Entering Jewish book awards info into OPALS

2020-02-14 Thread Amalia Warshenbrot via Hasafran
Sherry, Good Job  Amalia W. From: Sherry Wasserman via Hasafran Sent: Friday, February 14, 2020 4:51 PM To: hasafran@lists.osu.edu Subject: [ha-Safran] (hasafran) Entering Jewish book awards info into OPALS When working on cataloging items that had received a National Jewish Book Award

[ha-Safran] FW: AJL News and AJL Reviews

2020-02-20 Thread Amalia Warshenbrot via Hasafran
Hat off to the editor of the NEWS and the team of reviewers of the February/March 2020 AJL NEWS and REVIEWS. There are many interesting article. See editor’s note on page 2 and you will continue to scrawl down all the way to the reviews. Amalia W. From: i...@jewishlibraries.org Sent:

[ha-Safran] Looking for FREE on-line teaching material or apps for conversational Hebrew for adults

2020-01-16 Thread Amalia Warshenbrot via Hasafran
I’m looking for FREE on-line teaching material or apps for conversational Hebrew for adults. I mean not print (I have enough books). Soemthing like StreetWise Hebrew. Amalia Warshenbrot __ Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran are those of the individual author

Re: [ha-Safran] Groner-Wikler Award, 2020

2020-03-08 Thread Amalia Warshenbrot via Hasafran
Mazal tov to Heidi ! I can’t think of a more deserving mover and shaker of KIdilit. I add my gratitude to the Kar-Ben publishing. . It is so appropriate that the publishers of books that are on the shelves of so many synagogue, school or center libraries will support librarians who work with

Re: [ha-Safran] Warm Wishes for Passover

2020-04-11 Thread Amalia Warshenbrot via Hasafran
Thanks for the warn greetings. Hag sameakh, Amalia W. From: Kathleen Bloomfield via Hasafran Sent: Wednesday, April 8, 2020 3:41 PM To: Dina Herbert Cc: Hasafran Subject: Re: [ha-Safran] Warm Wishes for Passover Dina, Hag Sameach to you and yours as well. Thank you for this lovely message. 

[ha-Safran] The Webinar on the Creating the Survivors Talmud

2020-04-17 Thread Amalia Warshenbrot via Hasafran
to Jackie and the ByachadTogethe program for an informative and moving presentation. Amalia Warshenbrot, AJL Immediate Past President __ 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] 2020 Fanny Goldstein Merit Award Recipient

2020-03-15 Thread Amalia Warshenbrot via Hasafran
Mazle tov to Zachary ! You are the ideal librarian. Your contribution to AJL and to the profession should not have gone unnoticed. Amalia Warshenbrot From: Elliot H. Gertel via Hasafran Sent: Saturday, March 14, 2020 11:19 PM To: Hasafran; Zachary Baker Subject: [ha-Safran] 2020 Fanny Goldstein

Re: [ha-Safran] The 2020 AJL Conference has been cancelled

2020-03-27 Thread Amalia Warshenbrot via Hasafran
I, also, add my gratitude to Rachel, Marci, Lisa, Dina and Kathy for planning the conference. Only a few weeks ago I was exited when I went over the preliminary schedule and the joint programs with ALA . While I was disappointed when the Board had to make this tough decision I understood

Re: [ha-Safran] Library Reports

2020-05-05 Thread Amalia Warshenbrot via Hasafran
I add my thanks to Heidi. We need to gear our reports to those that read them (or are supposed to read them). I have learned a new word from the librarian Henry in the book THE TIME TRAVELER’S WIFE. He says: “ I speak librarish”. Our language is not obvious to Board members. For example:

Re: [ha-Safran] Jewish e-books bibliographies

2020-05-10 Thread Amalia Warshenbrot via Hasafran
It will be a nice addition to the Bibliography bank (which I have created with Toby Rossner in 2002/3). Amalia W. From: Heidi Rabinowitz via Hasafran Sent: Saturday, May 9, 2020 1:35 AM To: Hasafran Subject: [ha-Safran] Jewish e-books Has anyone created any bibliographies of Jewish e-books? 

[ha-Safran] FW: Talking to Kids About the Refugee Crisis, Again by MarjorieIngall

2020-03-17 Thread Amalia Warshenbrot via Hasafran
Thank you, Marjorie Ingall for your good article in Tablet. https://www.tabletmag.com/jewish-life-and-religion/300846/talking-to-kids-about-the-refugee-crisis-again It can be forwarded to our students of all ages. Amalia W. __ Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran are those of the

Re: [ha-Safran] Digital books in Hebrew

2020-03-20 Thread Amalia Warshenbrot via Hasafran
Shalom, Someone posted a request for a list of digital  books in Hebrew . Sorry for the delay in the reply, I was waiting for an Israeli who was busy with other challenges. http//Indiebook.co.IL/ http/www.getboooks.co.IL/ www.e-vrit.co.IL I hope that this helps. Amalia W. __ Messages and

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