Library
Whether you are preparing for a shiur, pursuing research, looking up a d’var Torah or just browsing, our library offers you a perfect and peaceful environment to find what you are looking for.
The LSJS library has been described by the Jewish Year Book as, “one of the most extensive Judaica libraries in Europe.” Home to over 70,000 volumes, it has been growing for the past 150 years so it is little wonder people come to LSJS to search for books.
- Reading room open four days a week and free of charge
- Library membership and borrowing opportunities
- Computer and WIFI free internet access
- Up-to-date Judaica software including the latest Bar-Ilan CD-ROM, translations of classic texts and Hebrew/English word processing
- Photocopying available
Our Librarian Erla Zimmels is a specialist in the field of Judaica and Hebraica and can help you with any and all enquiries. She manages the extensive collection of the LSJS Library.
LSJS would like to thank the Littman Library of Jewish Civilisation for its support.
LSJS would like to thank Vallentine Mitchell Publishers for their regular generous gifts to the Library..
Otzar HaHochma Digital Mega Library
This computer programme has been updated in 2013 and now contains over 60,000 books, including all the essential sefarim, ancient and rare manuscripts, periodicals, Torah collections, thousands of contemporary books and much more…
See the books on-screen in their original format, use the sophisticated search engine and print out or paste into a document. LSJS has a dedicated terminal for this software available during opening hours. Just ask for more information.