According to AAUP, “Some of the most significant and thought-provoking books… are published by scholarly presses” and represent major contributions to important library collections. The volumes singled out this year for excellence as “Best of the Best” were selected from a list of 400 by active librarians who work with high school students and the general public.
Bruce Feiler, author of Walking the Bible and Abraham, noted: “Whether you study the Bible every day or are just returning to it after many years away, this book offers a gentle hand and a comprehensive eye that can help you get more out of the text. The Jewish Bible will quickly become the go-to book for casual and devoted students alike.” The Jewish Bible: A JPS Guide was edited and published by JPS with advisors Shalom Paul, Fred Greenspahn and Ziony Zevit. Featuring contributions by leading Bible scholars, it has been heralded as an outstanding resource for anyone engaged in Bible study. This invaluable guide covers everything from the origins of the Bible to chapters on commentaries, distinctions between the Jewish and Christian Bibles, storytelling and poetry in the Bible, law, prophecy, wisdom literature, and a glossary of Bible terms. This volume is part of the highly acclaimed JPS Guide series, a collection of concise, authoritative reference books on key Jewish topics. Colorful graphics, including maps, charts, tables, timelines and family trees, also provide quick, easy access to an abundance of information.For more information on The Jewish Bible: A JPS Guide, visit http://www.jewishpub.org/product.php?id=102.
Zev only wrote about the history of NCSY through 1980, and when asked why, he says, “After NCSY took off and became the multi-service movement spread across the American forefront that it is today, it became nearly impossible to write a concise history of its efforts and programs. To document its history after 1980 would require a volume for each of its 18 fully-operational regions, rather than one comprehensive work.” Zev ... said he does not have plans to undertake that daunting project (“a challenge for some other historian,” he says) but is happy with his effort to record the early makings of NCSY.
Are these books meant to bring Jewish closer to God? To explain Jewish life to non-Jews? To educate, entertain, to perplex, to enlighten? Personally, I hope Jewish books can do all of these things.This essay was written not only to explore the definition of Jewish literature, but also to introduce Josh Lambert's forthcoming book, American Jewish Fiction: A JPS Guide. The essay helps him define his criteria for inclusion or exclusion of various titles within this collection of short reviews. He acknowledges that readers might have differing opinions about what constitutes a Jewish book, or which titles should be included in such a compilation. To that end, he has created a companion website at www.americanjewishfiction.com, where you can read book reviews or even suggest additional books.
2009 AJL Convention Ads, Exhibits & Sponsorships44th Annual Association of Jewish Libraries Convention
Sheraton Chicago Hotel and Towers
301 E. North Water Street Chicago, IL 60611
July 5-8, 2009
Would you like to reach hundreds of Judaica professionals from around the world? Join us as the Association of Jewish Libraries presents its 44nd annual convention in Chicago July 5-8, 2009.
Our members represent synagogues and schools, major universities, research centers, and other settings. You can participate in a number of ways
You can support the work of this respected and successful organization, while bringing your own work or good wishes to the members’ attention. Information about Advertising, Exhibits, and Sponsorships may be found here.
The deadline for these opportunities is MAY 27, 2009.
Credit card payments will be processed via PayPal.
A preview of some of the info you'll find at the AJL website...
EXHIBITS
All single booths will be set with (1) 6 x 30 table and (2) chairs.
Cost = $300 per table
Half-table price = $175
Table with no sales rep [books only] = $125
Double booth (2) tables = $500
Larger booths will be individually priced: contact ajlchicagoexhibits@gmail.com
ADVERTISING
Click here for full ad specs. Please note the special discount on full page ads available to exhibitors.
| Page size | Price |
| Full page | Exhibitors $400, Non-exhibitors $450 |
| Half page | $300 |
| Quarter page | $150 |
| Eighth page (business card) | $75 |
| Web ad | $500 |
Please note we have a new discount offer! If you also purchase advertising for 1 year in the AJL Newsletter (4 issues, beginning in Fall 2009), you can receive a 5%-15% discount on your Convention Program Ad.
SPONSORSHIP
Please contact Shoshanah Seidman at (847) 491-7585 or sseidman@northwestern.edu if you are interested in any of the following sponsorship opportunities.
| Event | Date | Rate |
| Keynote speaker: Peter Hayes, Prof. Northwestern University | Sunday, July 5 | $3,000 |
| Exhibit Hall Coffee Break | July 6 (am) | $3,000 each |
| Awards Luncheon | July 6 | $3,000 |
| Pre-Banquet Reception | July 7 | $3,000 |
| Banquet | July 7 | $4,000-$6,000 |
| Special sessions: Israel, Yiddish & Israeli Theater, Music, Jewish Art | July 5-6-7 | $1,500-$3,000 |
| Complimentary Meals for Speakers and Volunteers |
| $3,000 |
| Authors Program | July 7 | $3,000 |
| Hospitality Suite |
| $3,000 |
| Reception in honor of Mrs. Barbara Schneider-Kempf, General Direktor, Staatsbibliothek zu Berlin | July 6 | $3,000-$5,000
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| Audiovisual | July 5-6-7-8 | $3,000-$8,000 |
