[Nfbj] Introduction and getting to know fellow members

Sun Jan 28 21:00:09 UTC 2018

Hi Kristen,
It was I who mentioned a teleconference support group my friend and I are starting. It is not affiliated with the NFB and we do want the appropriateness of the content to meet Orthodox standards-it's up to anyone who would like to join to decide if it's for them. Regarding this listserve, I might forward Orthodox related events and resources, but I have no problem if anyone from other affiliations discuss other things and resources. Thank you!

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Subject: Re: [Nfbj] Introduction and getting to know fellow members

Hello everyone,

Really nice to see all the discussion on the list.  I'm not sure if the suggestion about keeping discussions orthodox related to this list or if that was a comment regarding the project of a friend of this list.  Since we  all come from different approaches to Judaism, I think it will be important to keep in mind that everyone has a valid voice in NFB in Judaism forums.  With the knowledge that we may not all practice the same way and will need to be respectful of differences, I'd love to see the posts you are discussing.  Thank you to everyone for your enthusiasm!      

Kristen Jocums, J.D.
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From: Nfbj [mailto:nfbj-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Ryan Silveira via Nfbj
Sent: Sunday, January 28, 2018 7:49 AM
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Subject: Re: [Nfbj] Introduction and getting to know fellow members

Hi and shavuah tov, Rachel,

I think it would be a fantastic idea to include a line for Jewish men. I’d be glad to help in anyway I can with that. I’m glad to see that, thanks to Amanda, this list is actually not completely dead. Let’s keep it that way. Maybe each of us, you, Amanda and I, can take turns each week picking a topic,  either from the parshat ha-shavuah or some other Jewish-related topic, and starting a discussion. When more people start talking on the list, they can start picking topics as well. What are your thoughts? Amanda, feel free to weigh in here as well.

Ryan L. Silveira
חיים אהרן בן אברהם 

> On Jan 27, 2018, at 11:30 PM, Rachel Bodek via Nfbj <nfbj at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> Hi Ryan,
> I just signed up for this list and I'm glad Amanda started this conversation. I spoke with my friend who is starting the Insight Beyond Eyesight for Jewish women. We agreed that as long as participants are open to keeping the conversations to Orthodox standards, anyone can join. Now that I see your e-mail, I'm thinking of asking my friend to start another line for Jewish men. We have a list of possible participants to start with already. What do you think? 
> Also, as Sherley had requested, I am attaching a list of frum books 
> available on bookshare and JBI/NLS-the latter I just started so it's 
> not very extensive yet. If you have any more to add, please let me 
> know. Thank you
> 
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> via Nfbj
> Sent: Friday, January 26, 2018 12:50 PM
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> Subject: Re: [Nfbj] Introduction and getting to know fellow members
> 
> Hi Amanda,
> 
> Unfortunately, this list does not get a lot of traffic. I’ve been on the list for over two years now, and I think this is probably the second or third email I’ve ever seen. I am always interested in talking with other blind Jews, especially orthodox Jews, so feel free to contact me anytime. There used to be a wonderful resource for Blind Jews called Yismahu, but I believe it was shut down due to lack of funds. Personally, I would love to see some more activity on this list. 
> As far as websites like J date, they are pretty accessible with the iPhone and voiceover and JAWS. I have never found a problem with them. Looking forward to hearing from you more. Shabbat shalom. 
> 
> 
> 
> Ryan L. Silveira
> חיים אהרן בן אברהם
> 
>> On Jan 23, 2018, at 3:16 PM, Rachel Bodek via Nfbj <nfbj at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>> 
>> Hi Amanda I actually run a support network for Orthodox Jewish 
>> visually impaired adults and parents of visually impaired children 
>> would you be interested in talking to me to see if you would want to 
>> join? You can call me at 845-596-3744 thanks
>> 
>> This  message  was  sent  with  my  mobile  phone,  please  disregard 
>> any  typos  or  grammatical  errors.  Thanks,  Rachel
>> 
>>> On Jan 23, 2018, at 3:00 AM, Amanda Cape via Nfbj <nfbj at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>> 
>>> Hello everyone,
>>> My name is Amanda Cape. I am 26 years old and live in Montreal, 
>>> Canada. I am Jewish and was so happy to recently discover that the 
>>> NFB has a Judaism division. I would like to get to know everyone and 
>>> to learn about what is discussed on this mailing list. Has anyone 
>>> ever used the Jewish dating apps or websites with Jaws or VoiceOver?
>>> If so, how did they work and which ones did you use?
>>> I am interested in getting more connected within the Jewish community.
>>> I look forward to hearing from everyone!
>>> Thanks,
>>> Amanda
>>> 
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