Connecting anyone who is blind, has low vision, or has a print disability to Jewish life

JBI Library By the Numbers

11,000+

Current JBI Library Patrons

20,000+

Braille and large print materials produced

26

Countries where JBI Library Patrons Live

Our Free Circulating Library

Our Library includes over 16,000 Jewish-interest audiobooks, large print, and braille books, representing a wide variety of perspectives and experiences in the Jewish tradition. We have fiction, history, poetry, humor, folktales, religious texts, and more. We carry books for all ages, in many languages. Materials borrowed from JBI’s library travel postage-free to and from our patrons’ doorsteps. We also provide audio subscriptions to magazines, news digests, and cultural programs.

Upcoming Events

General Events

Yiddish Braille with Matthew Shifrin

Nov
13

Thursday, November 13 at 4:30pm ET

Join us for a program on the foundations of Yiddish braille and how to learn it yourself!

Book Clubs
Patrons Only

December Russian Book Club

Dec
16

Tuesday, December 16 at 3:45pm ET

Join us for the upcoming Russian Book Club as we discuss the book “The Tale of an Old Couple” by Yelena Katishonok.

Support JBI Library

Together we can ensure that Jewish life and learning is accessible to individuals of all ages who are visually impaired, blind, or print disabled. Thank you!

JBI Library in Your Life

We are committed to increasing accessibility and inclusion for anyone who is blind, has low vision, or has a print disability. This includes everyone, from the youngest readers pursuing a Jewish education to adults seeking materials for pleasure or religious observance to families who read together—and everyone in between with an interest in Jewish life and culture. Our services are always provided free of charge!

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When I gave my mother the Large Print Haggadah, her face lit up. She was so grateful that she won't have to just listen at her communal Seder, but be able to follow along as she has always done. Your work is really appreciated.

– Chana H., Ra'anana, Israel