[NFBJ] [Nfbj] Introduction and getting to know fellow members

Kristen Jocums kjocums at icloud.com
Mon Jan 29 14:44:29 UTC 2018


Hi everyone,

My Hebrew name is Shlomit.  If you haven't connected with your local chapter or state affiliate, this is a great time to get in touch with them.  Many of us are making plans for convention now, and you might be able to get in on group rates and plans for travel.  Please know that there is a scholarship program called the Jernigan Fun for first time attendees, but this year's application deadline has already passed.  You can go to nfb.org and look for your state president's contact info if you don't already have it and you want to know of any local plans to assist you in going.  Looking forward to more connections through the list and at Convention! 

Kristen Jocums, J.D.
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-----Original Message-----
From: NFBJ [mailto:nfbj-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Amanda Cape via NFBJ
Sent: Monday, January 29, 2018 6:07 AM
To: NFB in Judaism
Cc: cape.amanda at gmail.com
Subject: Re: [NFBJ] [Nfbj] Introduction and getting to know fellow members

That would be awesome!! Let’s keep in touch as it gets closer. Mine is Yehudit.

Amanda

> On Jan 29, 2018, at 8:55 AM, Ryan Silveira via NFBJ <nfbj at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> I think if we all decided to meet at convention, I might actually consider going. It would be the only reason I would agree to go.
> 
> I have a question for everyone. What is everyone’s Hebrew name, if you have one? Mine is Chaim Aharon ben Avraham.
> 
> 
> Ryan L. Silveira
> חיים אהרן בן אברהם 
> 
>> On Jan 29, 2018, at 4:21 AM, Amanda Cape via NFBJ <nfbj at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>> 
>> What a small world Laura! I don’t think we’ve ever met though. What is your last name and where do you live? I’d love to chat and get to know each other!
>> Would you be interested in attending the Nfb convention in Orlando this July?
>> Amanda
>> 
>>> On Jan 29, 2018, at 12:20 AM, Laura via NFBJ <nfbj at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>> 
>>> Hi.
>>> Its Laura.
>>> I know you from W Ross Amanda.
>>> You graduated in 2011.
>>> Good to hear from you again.
>>> And yes, I'd join the conference call to.
>>> Maybe I could even help host it.
>>> 
>>> ----- Original Message -----
>>> From: Amanda Cape via NFBJ <nfbj at nfbnet.org
>>> To: NFB in Judaism <nfbj at nfbnet.org
>>> Date sent: Sun, 28 Jan 2018 23:43:20 -0500
>>> Subject: Re: [NFBJ] [Nfbj] Introduction and getting to know fellow  members
>>> 
>>> I would try to come to the conference if I knew some of you were going and it works with my schedule! :) Please keep me posted.
>>> Amanda
>>> 
>>> On Jan 28, 2018, at 10:49 PM, Ryan Silveira via NFBJ <nfbj at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>> 
>>> Where in New York are you, Rachel?
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> Ryan L.  Silveira
>>> חיים אהרן בן אברהם
>>> 
>>> On Jan 28, 2018, at 10:43 PM, Rachel Bodek via NFBJ <nfbj at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>> 
>>> I was thinking of organizing a group to come to the New York convention next year as many people in my network live in this area.  We'll see when it's closer....
>>> 
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: NFBJ [mailto:nfbj-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Ryan Silveira via NFBJ
>>> Sent: Sunday, January 28, 2018 10:33 PM
>>> To: NFB in Judaism
>>> Cc: Ryan Silveira
>>> Subject: Re: [NFBJ] [Nfbj] Introduction and getting to know fellow members
>>> 
>>> No, there is no group that gets together at convention.  Nor, to my knowledge, has there been throughout the entire history of the national Federation of the blind.  There is only this list which, as you can see, got virtually no traffic before this week.  Perhaps, if we get enough people, we can start getting a body together who would gather at convention.
>>> 
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>>> 
>>> 
>>> Ryan L.  Silveira
>>> חיים אהרן בן אברהם
>>> 
>>> On Jan 28, 2018, at 10:00 PM, David Andrews via NFBJ <nfbj at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>> 
>>> Is there a group that gets together at National Convention.  If so, who organizes that.
>>> 
>>> Dave
>>> 
>>> At 08:07 PM 1/28/2018, you wrote:
>>> David, If by organized activity, you mean something akin to nabs for blind Jews, no, there is not, so there is no so-called division president who would, by rights, be the moderator.  It would be one of us, the people who are posting on this list now.  I will volunteer for the job, if nobody else wants it.  Ryan L.Silveira חיים אהרן בן אברהם > On Jan 28, 2018, at 7:34 PM, David Andrews via NFBJ <nfbj at nfbnet.org> wrote: > > There are 54 persons who are subscribed to the group.  The list moderator of record is Harold Snider.  This shows how inactive the list has been -- Harold died some years ago, at least five, and probably more.  > > Is there any kind of organized activity on Judaism in the NFB, so we can find another moderator.  > > As list owner, I of course watch all lists, so no moderator is absolutely necessary..  > > Dave > > At 12:01 PM 1/28/2018, you wrote: >> Wow, who is the list moderator of this group? How many members are subscribed? Amanda On 1/28/18, Dale HELTZER via Nfbj <nfbj at nfbnet.org> wrote: > Shalom! 
>>>> I subscribed to the group a few years ago, and this is the most 
>>> activity to > date.  > I am in Rochester, MN.  > -D > > > -----Original Message----- > From: Nfbj [mailto:nfbj-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Ryan Silveira via > Nfbj > Sent: Sunday, January 28, 2018 9:49 AM > To: NFB in Judaism <nfbj at nfbnet.org> > Cc: Ryan Silveira <ryan.l.silveira at gmail.com> > 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 >> >> -----Original Message----- >> From: Nfbj [mailto:nfbj-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Ryan Silveira >> via Nfbj >> Sent: Friday, January 26, 2018 12:50 PM >> To: NFB in Judaism >> Cc: Ryan Silveira >> 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!
>>> 
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