Conjuring Arts Research Center

Our Library includes over 16,000 Jewish-interest audiobooks, large print, and braille books, representing a wide variety of perspectives and experiences in the Jewish tradition. We have fiction, history, poetry, humor, folktales, religious texts, and more. We carry books for all ages, in many languages. Materials borrowed from JBI's library travel postage-free to and from our patrons' doorsteps. We also provide audio subscriptions to magazines, news digests, and cultural programs.

ARAS, the Archive for Research in Archetypal Symbolism, is a renowned collection of mythological, ritualistic, and symbolic images from various cultures and time periods. With over 18,000 meticulously cataloged photographs accompanied by scholarly commentary, ARAS offers a unique exploration of archetypal themes and their cultural significance. It serves as a valuable resource for researchers, artists, psychotherapists, and individuals seeking to delve into the universal patterns and deep connections that unite humanity. ARAS Online provides convenient access to the entire archive, allowing users to view and enlarge images, search commentaries, and explore cultural timelines. The collection, which spans 80 years of collection, is a treasure trove of visual and intellectual inspiration, offering a profound understanding of the collective unconscious and its expression across diverse societies. Additionally, select ARAS locations in New York, San Francisco, Los Angeles, and Chicago provide limited in-person access to the archive.Generated from the website