Do you find it hard to follow along in your regular Megillah leining? Are you looking for a supportive environment? Join our inclusive Megillah reading! Special set up in a sound- absorbent room with close attention paid to every detail!

This is especially important in light of the following Halacha quoted from the Day-to-Day Guide put out by the Crown Heights Beis Din:

“Those who require hearing aids may not use them to listen to the Megillah. An individual should remove the hearing aids prior to the reading and either move as close to the reader as possible or have the Megillah read privately and loud enough to hear the reading without the use of hearing aids.” (Note- this is only referring to those who are still able to hear somewhat without hearing aids. For those who cannot, see the Day-to-Day Halachic Guide and/or speak to a Rav)

Since it can be difficult for some who wear hearing aids to hear properly in shul with a lot of noise, last year a special megillah reading was arranged. It was done with careful attention paid to create the most optimal megillah experience for anyone who has a hard time hearing in shul. After much positive feedback, this megillah reading will be taking place once again at the Levi Yitzchok Library. The night reading will be at 6:25 PM and the day reading will be at 10:45 AM.

Wishing everybody a happy and joyous Purim!

For further information, comments, donations and suggestions for future programming, you can reach out to Rabbi and Mrs. Raichik by email at [email protected].

Rabbi and Mrs. Raichik run Jewish programming for those who are Deaf and Hard of Hearing. There are many in our community who are hard of hearing, including those who have had hearing loss since birth, and those who have lost hearing from natural aging processes. Now there is opportunity for community, inclusion and understanding. We also help advocacy and inclusion efforts in local institutions. Separately, Rabbi and Mrs. Raichik also offer an ASL track which includes Jewish ASL programs and support for those who only use American Sign Language.