Two ways to Support the Library:
A. Write your check to the Jewish Community Library.
Mail it today. Suggested donation: $300
OR
B. Give Now Online!
- Please go to bjela.org
- Choose "Give Back" from the left side of the page
- Choose "Make a Designated Gift"
- Complete the form.
- Under the heading "Which program/service do you want?"
Select "Jewish Community Library"
- Pay by credit card
Thank you, and give us a call to tell us of your good work! 323.761.8644
Did you know that, thanks to the Jewish Community Library of Los Angeles,
- Jacob, a new high school teacher of Jewish history can borrow books and films to help him prepare his curriculum.
- Barbara a school administrator has access to a 15' X 30' inflatable land map of Israel to enhance her classroom's curriculum.
- Debra, a parent of 4 children regularly attends the JCLLA Sunday storytimes and it makes her children "feel Jewish."
- Wendy, a high school teacher, has access to an extensive film collection from which to choose meaningful movies to trigger classroom discussions.
- Xavier and Maria, a young couple interested in converting to Judaism, can borrow meaningful books for their journey.
- Irving and Flora an older couple who no longer drive, can get books and movies delivered to their door.
- Richard and Anne who home school two daughters find Jewish content materials and fun, educational programs.
- Tali, a one year old of an interfaith couple, comes with her grandmother to enjoy the weekly Jewish literacy programs.
- Stan, retiree borrows films regularly to screen and discuss with his Chavurah.
- Rafi, a rabbinic student can borrow volumes from the city's only circulating Talmud collection.
- David and Sarah, first-time parents found new rituals for the birth of a baby girl.
The impact of your gift is great. The Jewish Community Library of Los Angeles is unique to the Jewish landscape in Los Angeles.
There is no other Jewish institution which offers access to such a broad range of Jewish materials, free of charge.
Become a Friend of the Jewish Community Library of Los Angeles.
Give because you support Jewish literacy and life. (Education)
Give because your gift of $100 can purchase 3 new books for the Library, from which hundreds of people will benefit. (Cost/benefit)
Give because you know that between 200-300 books and movies circulate each day from the Library...and we need more! (Need)
Give to celebrate a life, a bar or bat mitzvah, a birth. (Celebrate, observe)
Give because libraries are a great civic and communal enterprise. (Values)
Give because a book is a present that can be opened again and again! (Environmental)
Whatever your reason, give generously. Suggested donation $300. Mail your check today.
