Resource Directory

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A Blessing in Israeli Sign Language

Short video demonstrating a Jewish blessing in ISL.

A Chanukah ASL ABC Story (Darby Yosef)

Creative ABC-story about Hanukkah in ASL.

A Deaf Survivor’s Story (Part I)

Resource page linking to ASL interview of Charlotte Friedman.

A Deaf Survivor’s Story (Part II)

Follow-up resource page linking to ASL interview of Charlotte Friedman.

An Ode to Deaf Jewish Queen Marlee Matlin – Hey Alma

Tribute to Matlin’s cultural impact and Deaf Jewish representation.

ASL Kiddush – Short explainer

Another accessible ASL Kiddush video (captions).

ASL Shabbat Candle Lighting Blessing

Short ASL interpretation of the Shabbat candle blessing with captions.

ASL Shabbat Coalition – YouTube Page

ASL Shabbat Gathering is coordinated by the ASL Shabbat Coalition, comprised of three Jewish Deaf organizations. (Hillel at Gallaudet, Jewish Deaf Congress and Jewish Deaf Resource Center).

B’not Mitzvah in ASL: A Milestone for Deaf Women – Washington Jewish Week

ASL b’not mitzvahs expanding access for Deaf women in Jewish ritual life.

Catching up with Shoshannah Stern – JUF Magazine

Profile of Deaf Jewish actress Shoshannah Stern on identity and representation.

Celebrating Deaf Students at Hillel at Gallaudet

Brief article/video about ASL vs. Israeli Sign Language by Gallaudet Hillel.

Celebrating the High Holy Days – Roz Rosen

Reflection and guidance on the High Holidays in ASL (captions).

Chanukah blessings in ASL & ISL

Overview of Chanukah blessings with ASL & ISL references.

Deaf Activism Is a Jewish Feminist Issue – JWA

Essay linking Deaf activism to Jewish feminist inclusion.

Deaf Victims of Nazi Persecution and the Holocaust – USHMM

Museum resource on Deaf victims’ experiences; context for Deaf Jewish history.

DeafShul (UK) – Home & Resources (BSL, English)

Hub making Jewish learning accessible in British Sign Language; English pages.

Douglas Ridloff: Responds to Seder in ASL (Jewish Museum)

ASL performance responding to Passover themes at The Jewish Museum.

Douglas Ridloff: Responds to the Room of Hanukkah Lamps (ASL)

ASL poem interpreting the Hanukkah story at The Jewish Museum.

Ellis Island & Life in America (ASL)

ASL narration about Ellis Island and immigrant life in America.

Five Tips for Preparing Passover (ASL)

Practical tips for preparing for Passover in ASL.

Florida Society of Jewish Deaf (FSJD)

Florida nonprofit enriching Jewish Deaf life with ASL-led events and programs.

Former MK Shirly Pinto advocates in Sign Language

Video of Deaf Israeli MK using sign language for advocacy (English captions).

Forward: A Deaf Holocaust Survivor’s Harrowing Tale (article)

Coverage of Charlotte Friedman ASL interviews and context.

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