Beth Torah of the Deaf in New York is hosting a Forum in Brooklyn, NY on September 14th with community Orthodox Rabbis and Jewish deaf individuals to discuss the needs of, and ways of increasing awareness regarding deaf members in their congregations. They have compiled a questionnaire that they have mailed to Jewish Deaf organizations. “We understand that there are no simple solutions to the problems that deaf/hearing impaired persons face in the Orthodox community,” Beth Torah of the Deaf board members elaborate, “but with your cooperation, this Forum could be a first step toward beginning to improve the situation and benefitting many.” For more info., contact Beth Torah of the Deaf , c/o Michael Goldberg 1293 E. 21st St, Brooklyn, N.Y. 11210.