The First “National Conference on Deaf Participation and Interpreting in Jewish Settings” has been scheduled for July 26-21, 2000 at the Ohio School for the Deaf in Columbus and will be co-chaired by Alisa Shkolnik-Warmund and David Kay who encourages you to participate in their committees. The mission is to “define the issues inherent in Judaic interpreting and to continue the process of formulating ideas for the creative presentation of Judaic concepts and terminology in a variety of signed expressions.” They hope to bring together individuals who have invested in the growth of Jewish heritage and culture through interpreting, provide a forum for study, discussion, dreams, and creativity. Overall, they would like to see production of materials for use in communities serving Deaf and hard of hearing individuals. Expected to attend are interpreters, Jewish Deaf and hard of hearing individuals, and clergy. Prospective presenters are welcome to contact Alisa Shkolnik-Warmund at [email protected] or David Kay at [email protected].