New Life for Old Jewish Books

Last week, when I found myself with too much time to spare in Jerusalem, I went to the Old City, to the Kotel, Western Wall. After praying and saying Tehillim, Psalms, I poked around on the side of the Women's Section and discovered dozens or more boxes of books, Siddurim, Jewish prayer books, etc.

For the past couple of years, I've been donating scarves I no longer wear. It gives me a thrill to notice women wearing them by the time I've finished my prayers.

I've heard just too many times how impossible it is to sell Judaica libraries. Even offers to donate them to synagogues and schools are turned down. It seems like the Kotel is a good destination for the holy books. There are so many that people no longer need, so if they are adopted or damaged, replacements are waiting. Since it's forbidden to throw out the holy book, consider this post a "public service."