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Dear Friend,

It’s nearly fall, and here at the National Yiddish Book Center we’re poised for a fast-paced year. The walls are going up on our new Yiddish book repository and education building; we’re designing the fantastic programs that will take place within; and we’re about to put the full contents of the Steven Spielberg Digital Yiddish Library online — thousands of texts, available to all and free of charge.

In the midst of all this, we want to extend our warmest wishes to you for the New Year. Read on for ways to celebrate. You can send a holiday e-card, check out the calendars and Rosh Hashona books in our store, or give tzedakah and support Yiddish at the same time. And don’t forget to come to our community harvest festival for a special, expanded Members Day on erev Sukkes.

All of us at the Book Center wish you a gut, gezunt yor — a happy, healthy New Year!
Randi Sig
Randi Silnutzer
Membership Director

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Send a New Year e-Card!


Welcome the New Year with a Yiddish e-Card!

new year glass - 200At the turn of the twentieth century, elaborate Jewish New Year cards took America by storm. In a mix of old and new, we’ve reproduced antique holiday cards from our Harry and Bernice Kramer Collection and brought them into the internet age. Just click on the link below, add your own message, and send free Yiddish e-cards to anyone on your address list.

To send an e-Card:
http://www.yiddishbookcenter.org/newyearecards

 

October 13 is Members Day

Email Member's DayJoin us for Members Day on October 13 during our annual Sweet Harvest Festival, a community simkhe celebrating Sukkes with activities for all ages including crafts, music, folk dancing, storytelling, lulav shakes, and a poetry slam. Bring a picnic lunch or purchase delicious kosher food onsite, take a guided tour of the Yiddish Book Repository, and hear an update on the Book Center from founder and president Aaron Lansky. This program is free to Book Center members. No need to register — just stop by!

For details and a full list of events:
www.yiddishbookcenter.org/calendar#2008-10-13

Beautiful calendars and fine books for the New Year

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Calendars for the Jewish year 5769 / 2008-2009 are on sale at 20% off this month at our bookstore. Browse our exquisite selection of wall, desk, and engagement calendars. You’ll also find an array of Rosh Hashona books for children and adults — from picture books and folktales to inspirational philosophy!

View our New Years selections:
http://www.greatjewishbooks.com/

 

Time for tzedakah

Make a gift of tzedakah and support Jewish education, too!  There are many ways to help. Make a donation in someone’s honor or memory, and we’ll send a lovely card with a personal message announcing your gift. Or introduce a friend to the Book Center with a gift membership, and they’ll enjoy your personalized card, discounts in our online store, and a year’s subscription to Pakn Treger. You might even become a member yourself or renew now with a gift of $36 or more.

Learn more about other ways to support the Center:
www.yiddishbookcenter.org/10107

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The National Yiddish Book Center
Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Building · 1021 West Street · Amherst, MA 01002
Phone: 413-256-4900 · Fax: 413-256-4700

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