JIRS: The Partnership-Shulamith Reich Elster Resource Center

The Partnership-Shulamith Reich Elster Resource Center

The Partnership-Shulamith Reich Elster Resource Center
12230 Wilkins Ave

Rockville, MD 20852

Phone #:(240) 283-6310 Jackie Land, Director
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Phone #:(240) 283-6312 Michelle Halber
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Fax Number:(240) 283-6203 ;

Web Page: www.pjll.org
E-mail: mhalber@pjll.org

Program/Service Notes:

Director of Educational Resources: Jackie Land          Librarian: Michelle Halber

The Center for Judaic and Educational Resources (CJER) has collected essential material for helping your lessons, programs, and activities become the most effective learning experience.  You may drop in, email or call with a question or to reserve material: 

The collections include a Judaica library, a collection of the most often used textbooks, curriculum enrichment materials for the educators, ideas for retreats and parent/family education programs, Israel engagement resources, music cd’s and tapes, films on VHS and DVD, posters, a laminating machine, an Ellison cut-out press, bulletin board ideas, and examples of presentational formats adaptable for any age and subject. Click here for more information about the Center for Judaic and Educational Resources (CJER).
Over 25,000 pieces of Judaica in English, Hebrew and Yiddish.  Books, periodicals, videos, teaching materials, audio tapes, and CD's. Available to the general public. Films and documentaries available. Holocaust Resource materials-books and films. Formal and informal Jewish Resource Center-Center for Judaic and Educational Resources include the library.
Friends of the Library organization. Used book and records sales. 
Media Resources include audio visual previewing room and equipment for use and rental.
Loan Policy:
    Books, audio cassettes, compact disks, records, slides, posters: 3 week limit; no fee. Can renew by e-mail or telephone.

The Center for Judaic & Educational Resources 
    Filmstrips, puppets, holiday books, games: 1 week limit; no fee.
    Films, video cassettes, equipment, kits: nominal user's fee.
    Reservations for equipment and audio visual resources may be made in person e-mail or by phone.
a wide ranging Judaic and educational reference collection 
Judaic and educational periodicals 
an extensive video and audio collection with previewing capabilities 
rental of audio and visual equipment (DVD player, LCD projector) 
educators' reference materials, textbooks and curriculum guidelines 
samples of teaching strategies for a variety of teaching and learning styles 
raw materials (posters, pockets, markers) 
equipment for preparing teaching aids (laminator, Ellison die cut) 
giant (30' X 15') Attractive Land map of Israel with games and lesson plans available for rental
Ability to download presentational materials and learning “props,” and the ability to search the holdings of the Isaac Franck Public Library.
Will take donations of only relatively new Judaic books.

Program Details:

Hours: Fall hours: Mon,10-1, 3-7/ Tues, 3-5/ Wed,1-4/ Thurs,3-5/ Fri,10-1/One Sun a month Summer hours: Mon, 2-4/Tues 2-5/Wed, 11-1/Th, 10-2/

Person In Charge: Director of Educational Resources:Jackie Land

Eligibility: Any one can use materials

Fees: No charges to use materials; fee for video rentals, laminating

Service Area: Metropolitan Washington Area

Intake Process: Just call

Operating Agency: The Partnership for Jewish Life & Learning (Federation Beneficiary)

This information was last updated on 09/11/2007

This information is provided as is with no guarantee as to the accuracy of the information. Information is considered to be accurate as of the date of the last update, printed above. Jewish Information & Referral Service may not be held liable for misuse of this information.

Hours:	Fall hours: Mon,10-1, 3-7/ Tues, 3-5/ Wed,1-4/ Thurs,3-5/ Fri,10-1/One Sun a month Summer hours: Mon, 2-4/Tues 2-5/Wed, 11-1/Th, 10-2/
Person In Charge:	Director of Educational Resources:Jackie Land
Eligibility:	Any one can use materials
Fees:	No charges to use materials; fee for video rentals, laminating
Service Area:	Metropolitan Washington Area
Intake Process:	Just call
Operating Agency:	The Partnership for Jewish Life & Learning (Federation Beneficiary)

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