Library

Library Hours
Sunday 9:00 - 1:00
Monday 3:30 - 5:30
Tuesday 3:30 - 5:30
Wednesday 3:30 - 7:30
Thursday 3:30 - 5:30
Saturday noon - 1:30 (self checkout)

Library Update (last update 12/21/09)


Shabbat, January 2, 2010, at 1:15 pm, after Kiddush

Shabbat Book Discussion Group


Moshe Roditi will be leading a discussion of chapter 10 of The Man in the White Sharkskin Suit: My Family's Exodus From Old Cairo to the New World,by Lucette Lagnado. Moshe experienced his own Exodus, having grown up in Cairo as well.


Copies of the chapter are available outside the Sanctuary and the Library, and we meet in the Library.


If you have any questions, or are interested in leading a book discussion, contact Toni Stechler,


My Family’s Exodus From Old Cairo to the New World, by Lucette Lagnado

Introduction

The Temple Emunah library features a great collection of adult and children’s books and DVDs. We have a computer that visitors can use to do their own research, with a printer available as well. This computer can also be used to search for books on our on-line catalog. You can also bring your own laptop and use our wireless connection.


You can use the library during the week. The office will unlock the door for you, if it is locked. Officially, we are open during Hebrew school hours, and on Shabbat from noon to 1:30 pm. On Shabbat, you can borrow books by placing the book card in a preprinted envelope with your name on it, and leaving it to be entered into the computer later.


Here is a partial list of new books and DVDs that we have purchased or have been donated to the library this year (2008-2009).


Click here for a list of new library acquisitions

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    • Questions? Ask the Library Commitee: Emunah Library

    Encyclopedia Judaica is Here!

    Click here!

    Thanks to a generous grant from the Temple Brotherhood, the library now has a subscription to the new 2006 online edition of the Encyclopedia Judaica.
    Rules for usage: The EJ is meant for the use of the Temple community, both in the building and at your home. It is password protected. What does this mean?
  • Can I use it for my public school projects? Yes, absolutely.
  • Can I let my friend use it if we are working on a group project? Yes, within reason.
  • Can I post the link and the password on my website? - No. If the company finds out, we will lose our license and the significant investment we have made in this ebook.
  • How do I get the password? The password will be published in the bulletin. Alternatively, you can request it using this feedback form: Request Judaica Password

    • Mission


    The mission of the Temple Emunah Library is to provide Temple members, youth, clergy and staff with a wide variety of materials of Judaic interest. We aim to create a warm and relaxed atmosphere to encourage Jewish learning and promote Jewish culture.

    The primary objectives of the collection are:


    The Temple Emunah library has about 4000 books of Jewish interest or by Jewish Authors.

    The library has a new look! Come and see our new furniture, children’s rug and librarian’s desk. Coming soon – comfortable reading chairs. We also have a new computer which we are using to bring the library in to the 21st century. We are in the process of cataloging all of the books in the library which will make it easier to finding what you need.

    We are in the process of updating our children’s collection and have been helped by many of you who generously donated books at Shuk Emunah. We also have many new teen and adult books.

    The library subscribes to the following periodicals:

    Newspapers:

    Jewish Journal
    Jerusalem post
    World Jewish Digest
    Jewish Advocate
    Forward

    Magazines:

    Scopus
    Sh’ma
    Moment
    Midstream
    Heritage
    United Synagogue Review
    Lilith
    BabagaNewz