Connecting anyone who is blind, has low vision, or has a print disability to Jewish life
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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
Yiddish Braille with Matthew Shifrin
Thursday, November 13 at 4:30pm ET
Join us for a program on the foundations of Yiddish braille and how to learn it yourself!
December Russian Book Club
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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.(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)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