Kind words
In their own words
Letters and notes from the people we serve, their families, Rabbis and caregivers. Thank you to everyone who took the time to write to us.
“Thank you for making Chag and every Shabbat so special for my son in law.”
— Mayer S., who sent us this photo
Siddurim, Machzorim and Haggadahs
Thank you for the beautiful Siddur! My mother-in-law, who is 95, is so happy to be able to daven again, as she wasn’t able to read the regular print in her old siddur. May every word she prays be a zechus for your families and the organization.
Without you I would not be able to daven. You deserve all the blessings from Hashem. Thanks so much!
Thank you for all you do to help others who are blinded, like I have been for many years. You changed our lives with your large print publications.
I can’t thank you enough for sending me the siddur and machzorim. They enable me to participate in services. May Hashem give you strength to carry on your wonderful work.
My husband and I would like to express our Hakoras Hatov for all the big print publications sent to us. It was such a pleasure to be able to daven and actually see the words. A big Yasher Koach — may Hashem grant you Hatzlocha Bichal Masei Yideichem.
Thank you for the beautiful Machzorim. It will make my Rosh Hashonah and Yom Kippur so much more meaningful, having the tefilos available to read. It is really such a chesed. May Hashem repay you for your effort.
I liked the Haggadah. I get a headache using my glasses at night. The big print enables me to follow along much better.
Thanks for the Pesach Haggadah. Last year the seder was so painful, trying to read from my regular Haggadah. I was so delighted to receive your Haggadah with large print.
The Extra Large Print Jewish Calendar & Weekly Planner
Your calendar is GREAT! My synagogue sent me one, but I always use yours for the big letters. Keep up the good works! Bravo!
I have recommended your calendar to several people I know with seeing problems. I myself look forward every year to receiving one. I get dozens from other organizations, but this is the best.
Thanks for your benchers. I am 84 years old and suffering from macular degeneration, but I can read your large print publications. I enjoy your calendar most of all, because I use it literally every day!
Your calendar is a daily guide to remind me where I stand for the day and week. May Hashem bless you for the chesed that you do for those who are not blessed with the power of vision.
My late sister cherished your calendar. As her sight deteriorated, “the” calendar became more important. Although I receive many calendars, this is the one on my desk, referred to daily. Kol Hakovod!
Lekavod Shabbos, our weekly publication
My mother reads your weekly publication. She enjoys reading them and passes them around to friends. We appreciate this very much, as we haven’t found other publications that are truly large enough print that she can enjoy. Yasher Koach!
Thank you for your weekly publication. It is one of the enjoyable highlights of my mother’s week. Kol Tuv.
Thank you! My mother, 95 years of age, looks forward to the weekly Parsha sheets. Once again, thank you for the Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur Machzorim.
Families and caregivers
Since my husband had a stroke and Parkinson’s, he finds it very difficult to read. He truly enjoys the Siddurim sent to him. Thank you for your work and for providing these wonderful publications. It is really appreciated.
As the spouse of someone using your resources, I cannot thank you enough. You have added to the independence and quality of life of my husband.
My mother-in-law suffered an eye stroke, leaving her blind in one eye and with difficulties in the other. The large print allows her to concentrate and daven. She was so troubled not to be able to do something she had done for over 70 years. Now she can. Thanks so much.
I ordered your large print for a friend who is beginning to struggle with macular degeneration. I delivered them to my friend, who was just amazed and completely delighted. She is so thrilled with being able to use them. Thanks for making it so much easier to participate in all the familiar rituals. You truly made her day!
Thanks so much for your wonderful publications. My mother-in-law davens daily. This year it has become increasingly difficult for her, because her sight has decreased and it is not possible to correct. She is enjoying the seforim you sent tremendously. Please continue to provide opportunities to those who are visually impaired but still yearn to daven.
Rabbis, teachers and institutions
When I was a pulpit Rabbi, my congregation benefited from your publications. I continue to appreciate your magnificent handiwork.
Dear Rabbi Toiv and staff: The service of your organization can’t be fully appreciated by all. We all don’t understand how important your holy work is. May Hashem, the Almighty, Omnipresent, watch over your organization. May all the blessings in the world be bestowed on you and your family.
Thank you so much for the large print siddur. Now one of the second grade students in my class will be able to pray more easily!
Thank you very much for your weekly large stories. I print it and give it to people in my nursing home who can’t see small print. Your calendars are put to good use.
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