JBI Library

Cause Area

  • Community
  • Education & Literacy
  • Faith-Based

Location

110 East 30th StreetNew York, NY 10016 United States

Organization Information

Mission Statement

Enabling access to Jewish life through audio, braille and large print texts.

Description

JBI fills a unique niche within the Jewish community. Originally founded as the Jewish Braille Institute, JBI was created in 1931 by Leopold Dubov, the blind son of a rabbi, with the help of Rabbi Michael Aaronson, who had been blinded in World War I. While JBI’s programs have expanded dramatically, its core mission remains the same-to enable individuals of all ages and backgrounds who are blind, have low vision, or are print disabled to participate fully in all aspects of Jewish educational, cultural, and communal life.

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