JIRS: Jewish Heritage for the Blind

Jewish Heritage for the Blind

Jewish Heritage for the Blind
1655 East 24th Street

Brooklyn, NY 11229

Phone #:(800) 995-1888
Phone #:(718) 338-4999 Rabbi Toiv
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Fax Number:(718) 338-0653 ;

Web Page: http://www.jhbinternational.org
E-mail: services@jhbinternational.org

Program/Service Notes:

JHFTB's goal is to help the blind become fully involved, active participants in community, professional, religious, cultural, and family life.   Dedicated to servicing and promoting the independence of individuals who are blind or visually impaired. 
A main function is to print and distribute reading materials for children and adults with limited vision, COMPLETELY FREE. Prints literature in large print and in Braille - all kinds of children's and adult books (not only Jewish). Services are for anyone. Will provide a beautiful large print Hebrew only or Hebrew/English Siddur, Machzor, Megila or Haggadah to your friend or relative who is visually impaired and has difficulty reading regular print.   

Accepts donations of used automobiles, boats, trucks, vans.  Pick up cars (throughout the United States). Free towing. Donations are tax deductible.
Accepts eyeglasses: ship glasses to
Charles H. Covington, Sr.- Director
Heritage for the Blind/Vosh International
111 Linda Lane
Lake Mary, FL 32746
Send glasses in package marked with your name, address and phone and indicate "fragile-glass."

Program Details:

Hours: Mon-Fri, 9-5

Person In Charge: Director:Rabbi Toiv

Eligibility: Anyone can order materials for blind or visually impaired.

Fees: No charge for services/Donations welcome

Service Area: US

Intake Process: Call to have material sent.

Operating Agency: National Office of Jewish Orgs Out of Town ()

This information was last updated on 01/22/2009

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Hours:	Mon-Fri, 9-5
Person In Charge:	Director:Rabbi Toiv
Eligibility:	Anyone can order materials for blind or visually impaired.
Fees:	No charge for services/Donations welcome
Service Area:	US
Intake Process:	Call to have material sent.
Operating Agency:	National Office of Jewish Orgs Out of Town ()

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