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Sources for Central and Eastern European Jewish History: The Louis Lewin Collection at Yeshiva University
Full text linkThe Louis Lewin Collection of archival materials in the Rare Book Room of Yeshiva University comprises some 400 boxes of historical records on the Jews in Poland, Germany, and the Czech Republic. Lewin (1868–1941) was a rabbi and Jewish historian in Poland between the Wars and a proponent of the Wissenschaft des Judentums, “Science of Judaism,” movement in Jewish scholarship. The documents Lewin collected are of great historical value for their description of Jewish life in Europe, the history of Judaism, and Hebrew language and literature. While some records are original documents, others were copied by hand by Lewin from non-Jewish repositories in state or municipal archives. Not only are these documents precious for their historical value, but they are unique survivors of the devastation of World War II. Most of the records of these communities in Poland and Germany were obliterated, and the communities themselves disappeared. All that now exists are the copies that Louis Lewin preserved. Most items in this unique collection have been cataloged, and the rest are being worked on. The catalog records can be found in the Yeshiva University Library OPAC and on RLIN
Educating the Educators
Full text linkResearch has confirmed that strong school libraries are linked to academic achievement. Yet, school librarians often confront significant difficulties in obtaining support from administrators. Thoughtful and informative programs to educate administrators demonstrate the vital educational role of the library and librarian in building a strong academic environment
Was Gutenberg Jewish? and Other Conundrums: Exploring The Margins of Judaica Bibliography
Full text linkEpistle from Israel (2003)
Full text linkThis column covers noteworthy publications, exhibitions, and activities of the Jewish National and University Library and other Judaica Libraries in Israel during 1997-2001. It highlights papers presented at the International Judaica Librarians' Convention in Jerusalem held concurrently with the International Federation of Library Associations (IFLA) annual conference held in Israel in 2000. Also reported is a summary of a symposium held at Bar Ilan University sponsored by the Israel Society of Special Libraries and Information Centers (ISLIC), siginifcant scholarly Judaica publications at the Jerusalem Book Fair in 2001, and notable additions to the Bar Ilan University's Wurzweiler Central Library
