Temple Beth Solomon of the Deaf has published a new book, “Celebrating Judaism In The Home: A Manual for Deaf Jewish Families”. It was written by Rabbi Miriam Biatch who worked at TBS for five years until recently. This 127 page manual includes creative and innovative ways of celebrating Judaism, holidays, life cycle events and is targeted at families who have deaf members and are not affiliated with the synagogue community. It is an useful and appropriate book for Jewish families everywhere. It includes 30 blessings, in transliterated Hebrew, English, and fully illustrated Sign Language for families to learn how to sign the blessings together. In addition to the body of the manual, it also includes a glossary for quick reference on many words and concepts; a sign language dictionary, list of Referral institutions, including agencies and offices , Resource list of books and other written sources and an Appendix comprised of a children’s Haggadah. This project was funded by the Jewish Community Foundation of Los Angeles. To order, Temple Beth Solomon of the Deaf, 13580 Osborne Street, Arleta, CA 91331. 818/896-6721 TTY, 818/899-2123 FAX.
