LIBRARY

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The Arthur J. Lelyveld Center for Jewish Learning, which celebrated its 20th Anniversary in 5767,  includes the Sam and Emma Miller Library for adults and the Celia Smith Rogovin Children's Library. Incorporating 15,000 books, a growing collection of audiovisual materials and subscriptions to more than 60 periodicals, it is one of the largest synagogue libraries in the country. The Library is open to congregants and the community at large free of charge. The Library, which is open when the building is open.

The Librarian encourages close cooperation with the Religious School in the creation and implementation of projects involving students. Classroom visits to the Library occur on a regular basis and Library materials are available for use in the classroom. The Librarian and her staff prepare special bibliographies and/or collections of materials to support research for students of all ages. They also provide research and displays to supplement a wide variety of synagogue programs.

The Book Club is back  -  Click Here for more information

Sichat Sefer, Fairmount Temple’s Book Discussion Group meets  in the Arthur J. Lelyveld Center for Jewish Learning for informal discussions will be led by Sue Arnold. Open to the community, the group meets the first Thursday of the month at 7:30 p.m.

 To RSVP for the Book Club or to check on the books’ availability, contact Julie Moss, Librarian, at 216-464-1330, ext. 123.

Several copies of each book will be available in our Library and can also be found in community libraries and bookstores. For more information and to RSVP, contact Librarian Julie Moss at 216-464-1330, ext. 123, or JMoss@fairmounttemple.org.

Book Suggestions and Great Vacation Reading (most books available in Fairmount Temple's Library):  

JECC Summer Reading Suggestions for Children from Fairmount Temple's Library

 

Summer Reading Suggestions for Children and Adults from Fairmount Temple's Library

 

Association of Jewish Libraries - Sydney Taylor Book Award winners - 2009

 

Jewish Book Council's list of National Jewish Book Award winners  - 2008

 

In Celebration of Jewish Book Month, The Association of Jewish Libraries/Greater Cleveland Chapter presents bibliographies of recommended materials:  Click Here for Book Recommendations for 2008:

• A Selected List of Recent Books, Videos and Websites for Children and Teens
• A Selected List of Recent Books, Videos and Websites for Adults

Visit the Association of Jewish Libraries' New Jewish Valuesfinder, a very helpful book selection site. Most of the titles you'll find there are in our collection...check it out!  Also visit URJ Jewish Literacy Initiatives for a list of recommended reading for every Reform Jew or for online versions of many periodicals, visit  www.nextbook.org/index.html.

Other recommended websites:
Online Access to Judaic Library Resources in Cleveland

 

www.maltzjewishmuseum.org    The website of the new Maltz Museum of Jewish Heritage in Beachwood, Ohio, includes links to local historical and Jewish institutions.

www.nextbook.org  Nextbook is a gateway to Jewish literature, culture, and ideas, with plenty of good reading lists and book reviews.

www.theisraelproject.org  (TIP) is a new, international non-profit organization devoted to educating the press and the public about Israel while promoting security, freedom, and peace. The Israel Project provides journalists, leaders, and opinion-makers accurate information about Israel.