At my synagogue’s most recent sisterhood brunch, I ran into Renee, an old family friend whom I had not seen in more than 15 years. I greeted her with a smile and a hug, and we wandered together to the temple library, where she shared with me her insight into its significance and history. SuddenlyContinue reading “The Dovekeepers”
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Children Overheard <3
“Let’s go play in the library!” –Hannah “This is such a great library!” –Isaac “Sure, I love libraries!” –Anakin
HaSefer B’Sakit
Before my arrival, Al and Diane instituted “Sefer Basakeet” in conjunction with the K-2 classes in the temple Hebrew school– an awesome program that translates as “Book in a Bag.” This monthly activity brings the children into the library for a story read aloud and an activity sheet reinforcing comprehension of the story, through characterContinue reading “HaSefer B’Sakit”
Well there’s a new kid in town…
It’s me! This week I began work at the Nancy Mae Shaines Memorial Library at Temple Israel in Portsmouth, New Hampshire. I am learning the ropes from Al, Meryl, and Diane, congregation members who have been holding down the fort since the previous librarian retired about a year ago. I LOVE it here already. VeryContinue reading “Well there’s a new kid in town…”
Sara Lesley Arnold 