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JBI Library

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

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Founded in 1931, JBI Library is a nonprofit organization that supports people of all ages and backgrounds who are blind, have low vision, or have print disabilities to fully participate and feel connected to all aspects of Jewish life, from culture, education, and community to religious practice. JBI is committed to increasing accessibility and inclusion so that anyone who wants to connect to Jewish life can access and engage with the written word, independently and without obstacles, to participate, celebrate, learn, and pray. JBI creates, publishes, and distributes thousands of Jewish-interest materials in audio, braille, and large print, and sends them free of charge directly to patrons. Alongside its vast circulating library, liturgical texts, customized materials, and educational and cultural offerings, JBI advocates on behalf of inclusivity and accessibility. In addition to serving individuals directly, JBI helps groups and organizations to meet the accessibility needs of their communities by providing a range of services, including transcribing and producing custom texts into braille, audio, and large print formats. To learn more, visit www.jbilibrary.org or contact JBI’s librarians at 212-545-8025 or 1-800-433-1531. In 2002, the Jewish Braille Institute was officially renamed JBI International. In the summer of 2023, across social media platforms and in a brand refresh, the International was dropped. In 2025, JBI was renamed JBI Library.

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非盈利组织
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11-50 人
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New York，NY
类型
非营利机构
创立
1931

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    Next week, the JBI Library team, Cameran, Inna and Jill, will be attending the KLAS Users' Conference, a gathering of library professionals who use the library automation system serving NLS libraries. Cameran said, “I hope that I will be able to further my knowledge of KLAS so that I can better present our collection to patrons. It will also be a great opportunity to connect with other librarians and hear their tips and tricks for a more efficient catalog.”

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    JBI Library Head Librarian Jill has brought their decade-plus of accessible library expertise to expand our collection and our programmatic offerings since joining us in January. Hear Jill’s thoughts on our work in this video or reach out directly to our Library team about requesting materials, joining a book club, or learning more at [email protected] or 212-545-8025. (And stay tuned for our memoir writing workshop led by Jill, coming soon!)

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    “For some, the words accessibility and inclusion have become associated with privilege, but let’s be clear: They are human rights,” writes JBI Executive Director Livia Thompson in her recent eJewishPhilanthropy (eJP) op-ed. “We are obligated as community members to ensure that our communities are inclusive and that they affirm and act with the understanding that accessibility is a moral imperative.” February’s Jewish Disability Awareness, Acceptance, and Inclusion Month (JDAIM) may be over, but our work continues. https://lnkd.in/e7ikxrZa

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    Our new logo is the JBI Library star, depicting a bright blue six-pointed shape inspired by the Star of David; the concept of a wheel or hub; and in the lines of the star’s “arms,” the gently curved, turning pages of a book. This pinwheel-like shape conveys a sense of movement and energy that we believe captures our spirit and vision for the future.

    • Our new logo is the JBI Library star, depicting a bright blue six-pointed shape inspired by the Star of David; the concept of a wheel or hub; and in the lines of the star’s “arms,” the gently curved, turning pages of a book. This pinwheel-like shape conveys a sense of movement and energy that we believe captures our spirit and vision for the future.
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    JBI Library’s deeply held values of collaboration and community were reflected in the JDAIM "Making Jewish Life Accessible" convening held this week. Rabbi Andrew Goodman concluded yesterday’s event by saying:? "Let us carry forward the spirit of generosity, collaboration, and dedication. Just as it is written in Exodus, 'You must take the contribution for Me from everyone whose heart prompts them to give (Ex. 25:2),' may our hearts be ever open to giving and receiving toward the goal of making Jewish life accessible to all." It was an afternoon of the best kind of energized, open hearts, open minds, thoughtful smart panelists, and beautiful ideas for how we can move forward together around inclusion in Jewish life. We're so thankful to our partners for sharing space as advocates, educators, and collaborators with us. To join future Convenings and to stay connected to outcomes of this conversation, please contact Jill Rothstein at [email protected]. Congregation Rodeph Sholom Disability Belongs Faith Inclusion Network Gateways: Access to Jewish Education JDIN JEWISH DEAF RESOURCE CENTER INC Matan Inc

    • A square graphic. The top of the graphic is a bright blue rectangle. On top of the rectangle in the background is a faded denim blue partial Star of David. On top of the star is the year 2025 - written with the 2 in marigold and the 0 in a bright white stacked on top of a 2 in bright white and a 5 in a rich yellow. Below are logos for Disability Belongs, JDIN, Gateways: Access to Jewish Education, Network of Jewish Human Service Agencies, Congregation Rodeph Sholom, Faith Inclusion Network, Matan, JDRC
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    It’s not too late to sign up for tomorrow’s event using the link below. “As a clergy person working in a synagogue, I feel it is our communal responsibility to always be learning and growing in the area of accessibility. How can we look at the way it has always been and see what is lacking in our approach? We need guidance from the very people who are daily affected by lack of accessibility and that is why this is such a brilliant and necessary panel.” - Cantor Shayna De Lowe of Congregation Rodeph Sholom ? "Building strong and vibrant Jewish communities means ensuring accessibility is always part of the conversation, but too often, disability is overlooked. There are so many wonderful people and organizations engaged in the work of making Jewish life accessible year-round, and I look forward to gathering during JDAIM to connect, share resources, and advance actionable strategies. Together, we can ensure that Jewish communities continue to do the work of increasing access for all, creating communities where everyone is embraced as their full, authentic selves." — Tali Cohen Carrus, M.S.Ed of Gateways: Access to Jewish Education https://lnkd.in/g4XueThK

    • This is a bright blue square graphic. On the bottom of the graphic in the background is a faded denim blue partial Star of David. On top of the star is the year 2025 - written with the 2 in marigold and the 0 in a bright white stacked on top of a 2 in bright white and a 5 in a rich yellow. To the left, on top of the bright blue rectangle it reads in marigold Jewish Disability Awareness, Acceptance & Inclusion Month. In a larger font, in bright white, it reads Making Jewish Life Accessible. Majority of the graphic has the following quote: “As a clergy person working in a synagogue, I feel it is our communal responsibility to always be learning and growing in the area of accessibility. How can we look at the way it has always been and see what is lacking in our approach? We need guidance from the very people who are daily affected by lack of accessibility and that is why this is such a brilliant and necessary panel.” - Cantor Shayna De Lowe of Rodeph Sholom
    • This is a bright blue square. On the bottom in the background is a partial Star of David. On top of the star is the year 2025 - written with the 2 in marigold and the 0 in a bright white stacked on top of a 2 in bright white and a 5 in a rich yellow. To the left, on top of the bright blue rectangle it reads in marigold Jewish Disability Awareness, Acceptance & Inclusion Month. In a larger font, in bright white, it reads Making Jewish Life Accessible. On the top is the quote from Cantor Shanya De Lowe.
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    We're so proud of Rabbi Gabrielle Cohn and the great work that she does on behalf of JBI. Thank you Hebrew Union College - Jewish Institute of Religion for featuring her during #JDAIM.

    In honor of Jewish Disability Awareness and Inclusion Month (JDAIM), we’re celebrating Rabbi Gabrielle Cohn ’24 and her powerful work advocating for inclusion in Jewish spaces. As a legally blind rabbi, she’s challenging outdated perspectives, breaking down barriers, and ensuring that accessibility isn’t just an afterthought, but a priority. Her research on guide dogs in synagogues and her broader push for disability inclusion remind us that true belonging means listening, learning, and taking action. Read more about her journey and vision for a more inclusive Jewish future: https://lnkd.in/eaZy4v4c #jewishinclusion #JDAIM

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    Join JBI Library, over 120 professionals working in the field of disability from 35 different Jewish organizations, and a wide array of other accessibility experts for "Making Jewish Life Accessible: A Virtual Convening,” a gathering to explore how Jewish organizations can collaborate, support, and inspire one another as we advance our goal of making Jewish life more accessible. Thursday, February 27, from 2:00–4:30 pm ET, Zoom captioning and ASL interpretation provided. Register for FREE at the link below. Featured panelists include: Event facilitator debbie joseph (project management consultant for synagogues and Jewish nonprofits) Jessi Elana Aaron (disability advocate, single parent, and congregant,?@Temple Shir Shalom in Gainesville, FL) will speak to the challenges of caregiving and disability. Rabbi Darby Leigh (Congregation Kerem Shalom in Concord, MA) will speak to accessibility in worship for people who are deaf, hard-of-hearing, and non-English-speakers. Meredith Polsky, LCSW-C, MS Special Education (cofounder and Senior Director of Programs and Partnerships, Matan Inc) will discuss Matan's expanded mission and new fellowship program for Jewish organizations that serve young adults. Rabbi Lauren Tuchman (disability advocate) will discuss meeting the spiritual and pastoral needs of Jews with disabilities and the systemic challenges faced by rabbis with disabilities. bit.ly/MJLA2025

    • A square graphic. The top of the graphic is a bright blue rectangle. On top of the rectangle in the background is a faded denim blue partial Star of David. On top of the star is the year 2025 - written with the 2 in marigold and the 0 in a bright white stacked on top of a 2 in bright white and a 5 in a rich yellow. To the left, on top of the bright blue rectangle it reads in marigold Jewish Disability Awareness, Acceptance & Inclusion Month. In a larger font, in bright white, it reads Making Jewish Life Accessible. In the middle of the image, it says on a cream colored background, in a dark blue font Debbie Joseph Event Facilitator. To the right is a photo of her. She has short curly dark gray hair. She is smiling and wearing glasses. At the bottom of the image is another bright blue rectangle with the following in white text: Thursday, February 27 | 2:00-4:30 pm ET Below that, in yellow, is the link to register: bit.ly/MJLA2025
    • The top of the graphic is a bright blue rectangle. On top of the rectangle in the background is a faded denim blue partial Star of David. On top of the star is the year 2025 - written with the 2 in marigold and the 0 in a bright white stacked on top of a 2 in bright white and a 5 in a rich yellow. To the left, on top of the bright blue rectangle it reads in marigold Jewish Disability Awareness, Acceptance & Inclusion Month. In a larger font, in bright white, it reads Making Jewish Life Accessible. In the middle of the image, it says on a cream colored background, in a dark blue font Jessi Elana Aaron. To the right is an image of her. She has brown hair in a bob. She is smiling and wearing rectangular glasses. At the bottom of the image is another bright blue rectangle with the following in white text: Thursday, February 27 | 2:00-4:30 pm ET Below that, in yellow, is the link to register: bit.ly/MJLA2025
    • A square graphic. The top of the graphic is a bright blue rectangle. On top of the rectangle in the background is a faded denim blue partial Star of David. On top of the star is the year 2025 - written with the 2 in marigold and the 0 in a bright white stacked on top of a 2 in bright white and a 5 in a rich yellow. To the left, on top of the bright blue rectangle it reads in marigold Jewish Disability Awareness, Acceptance & Inclusion Month. In a larger font, in bright white, it reads Making Jewish Life Accessible. In the middle of the image, it says on a cream colored background, in a dark blue font Rabbi Darby Leigh Panelist. To the right is an image of him. He has brown short hair, beard, and mustache. He is wearing a brown kippah, oval glasses, and a dark suit with a blue shirt. At the bottom of the image is another bright blue rectangle with the following in white text: Thursday, February 27 | 2:00-4:30 pm ET Below that, in yellow, is the link to register: bit.ly/MJLA2025
    • A square graphic. The top of the graphic is a bright blue rectangle. On top of the rectangle in the background is a faded denim blue partial Star of David. On top of the star is the year 2025 - written with the 2 in marigold and the 0 in a bright white stacked on top of a 2 in bright white and a 5 in a rich yellow. To the left, on top of the bright blue rectangle it reads in marigold Jewish Disability Awareness, Acceptance & Inclusion Month. In a larger font, in bright white, it reads Making Jewish Life Accessible. In the middle of the image, it says on a cream colored background, in a dark blue font Meredith Polsky Panelist. To the right is an image of her. She is smiling and has long, straight brown hair. At the bottom of the image is another bright blue rectangle with the following in white text: Thursday, February 27 | 2:00-4:30 pm ET Below that, in yellow, is the link to register: bit.ly/MJLA2025
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    There couldn’t be a better day than Library Lovers Day to welcome Cameran Kershner as our new collections and cataloging librarian. "I love libraries because they allow me the opportunity to constantly learn, whether it be through the books themselves, or the wonderful patrons who borrow them," Cameran said. “I can still remember my childhood library, its smell of books, the posters on its walls, and the faces of the first librarians who helped me. I love libraries because every one I've ever entered has stuck with me in some shape or form and I’m eager to help create that special place for our patrons.” We’re so happy to have Cameran join our team. #LibraryLoversDay

    • Image has a dark blue background. In the upper right hand corner is an angular shape with the words Meet Our Team in dark blue. At the bottom is a small yellow line. Below that it says Cameran Kershner in yellow. Below that in whit it says Collections & Cataloging Librarian. To the right of that is a circular version of the JBI Library logo where the background is white, JBI Library Est 1931 is at the bottom and in the middle is a medium shade of blue with the new curved Star of David is in white.
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    “JBI is really working hard to build connections between its patrons, its staff, its volunteers and others who are interested in Jewish learning and literature. I think that feeling of community is appreciated more by people now, so I’m looking forward to seeing more of that at JBI Library.” — Beth Rudich, Director of Development & Engagement

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