Jewish Identity Program

As a result of their limited ability to relate to their environment, most deaf-blind Jews – native Israelis and immigrants alike – have only minimal knowledge of Judaism, Jewish and Israeli history, culture and traditions. They are often socially isolated as well, which limits their opportunities to attend Jewish life-cycle events. This combination of factors makes deaf-blind Jews easy prey for missionaries who befriend them and win them over to conversion.

The Jewish Identity Program fills the knowledge gap and combats vulnerability to missionary activity through bi-monthly meetings in which deaf-blind adults learn about Jewish heritage and culture and the Israeli society they live in. Built around the Jewish and Israeli calendar, the program includes lectures, interactive workshops, shared holiday celebrations and outings relating to Israeli and Jewish history.