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Conference taveng::bagels

Title:	BAGELS and other things of Jewish interest
Notice:	1.0 policy, 280.0 directory, 32.0 registration
Moderator:	SMURF::FENSTER

Created:	Mon Feb 03 1986
Last Modified:	Thu Jun 05 1997
Last Successful Update:	Fri Jun 06 1997
Number of topics:	1524
Total number of notes:	18709

212.0. "At last, another source" by NONODE::CHERSON (A Symbol of Reality) Fri Oct 17 1986 11:32

    Finally there is an alternative to the Israel Book Shop in Brookline,
    at least as far as Hebrew children's books and "objets d'art" is
    concerned.  Kol-Bo, which is a block down on the other side of 
    Harvard st., is now selling children's books.  I am buying my daughter
    a set of Rechov Sumsum(Sesame St.)books for her there.
    
    Actually there has always been another source of Judaica, there
    is a book store in Randolph, but that is a bitch to get to if you
    don't live on the South Shore.  So it added up to the Israel Book
    Shop being a virtual monopoly, and I've always considered them to
    be a bunch of ganavim in relation to prices, etc.
    
    David

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212.1	Here's another	GRECO::FRYDMAN		`Fri Oct 17 1986 11:56`	6
	There is another source, the New England Judaica Center in the floor below Kosher Mart on Chestnut Hill Ave in Brighton. BTW--That store in Randolph is owned by the same people who own the Israel Book Shop. (The IBS book prices are on par with NYC; it's only the "judaica" that seems high!)
212.2	I'll try it	NONODE::CHERSON	A Symbol of Reality	`Fri Oct 17 1986 14:18`	13
	>BTW--That store in Randolph is owned by the same people who own >the Israel Book Shop. (The IBS book prices are on par with NYC; >it's only the "judaica" that seems high!) If it's true that the store in Randolph is owned by the IBS, then their monopoly is twice as bad. As far as NYC prices are concerned, I don't know whether that is a negative or positive impact. I'll check out the N.E. Judaica Center for content and prices. I still would like to see more competition to IBS. David
212.3	Try the Mails...	FULTON::GOLD	Jack E. Gold, MRO3	`Mon Oct 20 1986 16:45`	6
	As an additional option, there are several companies specializing in mail order. Some are less expensive, but one or two that I know of charge even more than IBS. If you are interested, I can get you some names and addresses, especially if you are interested in books. Jack
212.4	Mail order sources	FULTON::GOLD	Jack E. Gold, MRO3	`Wed Oct 22 1986 16:09`	64
	Here are some mail order sources: The Jonathan David Co. 68-22 Eliot Ave. Middle Village, NY 11379 718-456-8611 They publish a Judaica book guide, which I received during the holidays. Books are discounted, and they seem to have a wide selection. Eeyore's Books for Children 2252 Broadway New York, NY 10024 Request their catalog of Books of Jewish Interest for Children. The Source for Everything Jewish Hamakor Judaica 6112 North Lincoln Ave P.O. Box 59453 Chicago, IL 60659 Request their catalog. They have a wide variety of merchandise, from books to giftware to religious articles. They are pretty expensive, but they do have some nice stuff. Ziontalis 48 Eldridge St. New York, NY 10002 212-925-8558 This is primarily a Talis manufacturer, but they do have other items. Publishers Central Bureau 1 Champion Way Avenel, NJ 07001-9987 This company deals in close out books and records, and publishes a catalog many times during the year. I have gotten some very inexpensive Jewish books from them, on a catch as catch can basis. B'nai Brith Jewish Book Club I forgot to get this address. They have a monthly book catalog which they send out. Most books are discounted 20%. You are not required to buy, but you do have to send back a card every month. If you are interested in this let me know and I will bring you in a card to fill in. I am very happy with their service and their wide variety of up to date titles, including children's books. I hope this list helps you. Regards, Jack
212.5	ANOTHER JUDAICA SOURCE	FULTON::LEVITAN		`Fri Oct 24 1986 16:33`	7
	For those of you in the Framingham area - there is SABBATH LIGHTS. Located in a small strip mall between Routes 9 and 30 - next to May Garden Chinese restaurant. I'm not sure if it has what you are looking for - I've only gone in for mah jong cards and inquiries re: mah jong sets. Call for info - obviously not Fri afternoon or Saturdays.