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News from the Amy R. Goldsmith and Spear Research Library

Your library has been acquiring a number of thoughtful, stimulating books. Here are just a few:

Following the publication in recent years of many books on women and the Torah, we are delighted to see The Modern Men's Torah Commentary: New Insights from Jewish Men on the 54 Weekly Torah Portions by Jeffrey K. Salkin
A topic you might not have known existed: Jewish Pirates of the Caribbean by Edward Kritzler
A topic to learn more about: BESA: Muslims Who Saved Jews in World War II, by Norman H. Gershman.
World War II and its aftermath: Hunting Eichmann: How a Band of Survivors and a Young Spy Agency Chased Down the World's Most Notorious Nazi by Neal Bascomb; Safe Haven: Harry S. Truman and the Founding of Israel, by Allis Radosh and Ronald Radosh
For great entertainment: Entertaining America: Jews, Movies, and Broadcasting J. Hoberman & Jeffrey Shandler

Come in and Check Them Out!

Fans and followers of Jewish books and literature are thrilled with the new Jewish Review of Books, a “Jewish magazine of ideas and criticism” (from the editorial of the first issue, Spring, 2010.) In addition to reviews of new books, is an essay on siddurim in English (including Mishkan Teffilah) and “Why There is No Jewish Narnia” by Portland's own Micheal Weingrad. Check it out: http://www.jewishreviewofbooks.com or stop by the library to review our copy.

CBI's Library Catalog is Online!

You can now browse the Library's extensive collection online from home or anywhere; search for a specific book or for books on a specific topic. Please see above.

You can email the librarian with the name(s) of any books you would like held for you.

Let us know how you like this new service.

What kinds of Jewish books would you like to see in the Library?

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Honor or remember family or friends with a contribution to a Library Tribute Fund

Tribute Funds are a wonderful way mark a special occasion for family and friends or to honor the memory of a loved one. Consider a contribution to the Nettie Director Library Book Endowment or thd Amy R. Goldsmith Fund.

Virtual Reference Library

At the top of this page is the Gale Virtual Reference Library. You will find a wealth of knowledge, information and inspiration in these four on-line encyclopedias. Encyclopedia of Judaica - Jewish life, culture, history and religion. Encyclopedia of Religion - Information on aspects of nearly all of the world’s religions. Worldmark Encyclopedia of Religious Practices - Religious practices around the world. World Religions Reference Library - History, traditions and world views the world’s religions. These are also available in book form in the CBI Library.

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