Miami, Fl April 7, 2004 - - Library patrons with a knowledge of Hebrew and those interested in Jewish heritage now have the opportunity to immerse themselves in Jewish culture at the Library. A valuable collection of books in the Hebrew language is ready to be checked-out, thanks to a donation made by the General Consulate of Israel in Miami to the Friends of the Library, who sponsored a reception in honor of the Consulate to celebrate the occasion at the Northeast Branch Library, 2930 Aventura Boulevard, on March 26. The Hebrew books can be ordered and returned to any library branch.

In addition, The Kendall Branch Library located at 9101 SW 97 Avenue, continues its series of Jewish related programs and author presentations. On Thursday, April 15, the branch will host two important events - a special program commemorating Holocaust Memorial Day and a presentation of Jewish books for the visually impaired. For additional information, please call (305) 279-0520.

Special Program for Holocaust Memorial Day, Yom HaShoah;
Dan Pagis – Holocaust Poetry 2:00 p.m.

Dan Pagis (1930 – 1986) spent three years of his adolescence in a Nazi camp before arriving in Palestine in 1946. He became one of the most vibrant voices in modern Israeli poetry and is considered a major world poet of his generation. There will be a reading and discussion of his poetry on the Holocaust. Guest lecturer: Ranen Omer-Sherman, Assistant Professor of English and Jewish Studies, University of Miami. The program is part of the Great Jewish Books Lecture Series and is sponsored by the Dave and Mary Alper Jewish Community Center and South Dade Chapter of Hadassah.

Jewish Books for the Visually Impaired 3:00 p.m.

For all ages, the program helps those with low vision and/or a physical handicap stay connected to the joys of reading. Presenter: Nancy Zombeck, Outreach Coordinator, JBI.