JBI Library for the Blind

A few years ago at an Association of Jewish Libraries conference, Jill Rothstein gave a talk about the work of JBI Library, which provides Jewish services and materials to blind, low vision, and print disabled people. I was absolutely blown away by the ingenious devices she described and moved by JBI's dedication to ensuring access to ALL book lovers, no matter what barriers they face. I'm so glad to finally have Jill join me on the podcast!

Jill invites us to make tactile Chanukah cards that JBI will send to low-vision patrons to enjoy with their sense of touch. See the Show Notes to order free supplies by October 12!

NEWS

The Association of Jewish Libraries has published its Holiday Highlights list for Fall 2026.

Read about PJ Library's Sephardic Stories Initiative in this article in The Forward

CALLS TO ACTION

Join over 6,000 leaders in signing an open letter rejecting the "genocide" libel against Israel, sponsored by Creative Community for Peace. ADD YOUR NAME

Webinar "October 7 in Graphic Novels," with Israeli cartoonist Asaf Hanuka, co-creator of The Day Everything Changed: Ten Stories from October 7th, and writer and actor Omri Rose, co-author of Echoes of October, Tuesday, October 13, 1:30PM ET. REGISTER HERE

A free 6-hour virtual event for Jewish authors is being held by 70 Faces Media on Wednesday, October 28, 2026, 12-6pm ET. REGISTER HERE

SHOW NOTES

• Transcript

• JBI Library's website

• Watch a video of a refreshable Braille display in action

• Jill's Tikkun Olam suggestion: Watch these short videos to help increase awareness, understanding and comfort with working with people with disabilities!

• Heidi's Tikkun Olam suggestion: Make a plan to vote in the US Midterm Elections using the tools at NoKings.org

• Book of Life episode about Hereville, the graphic novel available fr