The Jewish Deaf Foundation
Jewish education and programs for Deaf community
Brooklyn, NY
The Jewish Deaf Foundation brings innovative Jewish educational projects and programs to the Deaf community across all age groups, with headquarters in Brooklyn, NY and programming reaching Jewish Deaf individuals worldwide. Founded in 2014, the organization is led by Deaf leadership and focuses on providing direct access to Jewish heritage through sign language and accessible programming. Frum/Jewish link, from its own site: “aims to bring innovative Jewish educational projects and programs to the Deaf community”.
Contact source checked 2026-11-08
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Organization website; appears currently operating with recent program references; programming in ASL with English subtitles and multiple language translations available
Address/area as listed on the organization's website, checked 2026-11-08
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Common questions
Where can families get help with disabilities or mental health in the frum community?
OHEL Children's Home and Family Services provides mental health, disability, foster care and family services in the New York area.
Source: OHEL: Homepage - Ohel Children’s Home and Family Services · checked 2026-11-07
Are there programs for Jewish people with disabilities?
Yachad, part of the OU, runs inclusion programs and events for individuals with disabilities and their families.
Source: Yachad: Home page · checked 2026-11-07
Where can I get services for a child with developmental delays or special needs?
HASC is a nonprofit agency providing services for children with developmental needs, including Early Intervention (ages 0–3), preschool and school-age programs.
Source: HASC: Home page · checked 2026-11-07
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