The JDA library stocks a wide range of books (non-fiction and fiction) and videos (signed and subtitled) covering issues related to deafness, hearing loss and sign language. These resources are of interest to deaf and hard of hearing people, BSL students, parents, carers and professionals working with deaf children.
Library membership costs £5 per family, per year. Up to three items (ie books or videos) may be borrowed for up to one month at a time.

Contact the JDA for information on opening times.

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Sign Language in Judaism

The JDA is currently working on a new publication entitled 'Sign Language in Judaism' - the first ever British Sign Language dictionary of signs related to Judaism, with an explanation of Jewish terms.

Through this book, interpreters, rabbis, BSL students and deaf children will have access to Judaism in sign language - particularly useful for sign language interpreted and explanatory synagogue and religious services.

The book is currently in the last stages of production and will be available to buy from the JDA in 2003. Please watch this space for more updates and information.

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The Chat Room and Internet Cafe

The Chat Room is the JDA's hot venue, boasting contemporary style funky décor, comfortable sofas and chairs and the brightest pool table in town!
Tucked away all on its own, in the roof of the JDA community centre, the room is completely self-contained with vending machines serving snacks, cold drinks and delicious coffee, wide screen television, DVD player, X-Box and state of the art Hi-Fi. Just the place to relax with friends!
There is also a bank of computers available for use in the internet café with printing facilities. Here, computer skills classes take place twice a week - taught in British Sign Language by a Deaf tutor.

The Chat Room is available to all Jewish Deaf Association members and their friends and is used for various activities and events for young people

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