Library

CST members are very thoughtful and generous. Many members like to donate books and other materials to the library. If you'd like to make a donation, please understand that:

1) DONATED MATERIALS SHOULD NOT BE LEFT IN THE LIBRARY OR OFFICE! Many donated items are not needed or suitable and they just clutter up the library until I can dispose of them.

2) Make a list of the books to be donated with title and author. It also helps to know the condition and whether it's hardcover or paperback. You can email me the list at webmaster2@shirtikvah.org or just leave it in the librarian's mail slot in the office. I'll check to see what the library can use and get back to you.

3) I do not provide an estimate on the value of books for tax purposes but a thank you note will be sent from the office.

4) I only accept books, CDs and DVDs with significant Jewish content. Vinyl records, cassettes or any homemade recordings of copyrighted materials will not be accepted.

5) Bookplates are available for donated books if you wish to honor someone. Just let me know.

6) All donated materials may be used or disposed of at the librarian's discretion.

7) Cash donations are always welcome to the Library Fund.

New Books!!!!

Fiction:

"The Dovekeepers" by Alice Hoffman – A historical novel telling the stories of four women against the backdrop of the battle for Masada.

Non-fiction:

"The Brisket Book: A Love Story With Recipes" by Stephanie Pierson – And who doesn’t love a nice brisket?
	"Kosher Nation" by Sue Fishkoff – Did you know that 86% of Americans who regularly buy kosher food aren’t observant Jews? Want to find out why?
" Old Jews Telling Jokes" by Sam Hoffman – I dare you to read this without laughing. I couldn’t make it more than two pages.

Children's Books:

"The Littlest Maccabee" by Sylvia Rouss – A charming story just in time for Chanukah.
	"Five Little Gefiltes" by Dave Horowitz – Funny art, funny words, funny story.
For Young Adults: "The Inquisitor’s Apprentice" by Chris Moriarty – A fantasy novel about a Jewish boy with magical abilities in an alternate New York full of witchcraft.