Accessibility Statement

Our commitment to making this website accessible to all users

Last updated: August 2026

Gedolei Yisrael is committed to ensuring that this website is accessible to all users, including people with disabilities. We invest ongoing effort to comply with the requirements of the Israeli Equal Rights for Persons with Disabilities Law (1998) and its accessibility regulations, as well as the WCAG 2.1 Level AA guidelines.

Accessibility Measures We Implement

An accessibility menu with options for adjusting text size, color contrast, grayscale display, link highlighting, and animation control
Full keyboard navigation — all interactive elements are accessible using the Tab key without requiring a mouse
Clear focus indicators showing which element is currently selected
Semantic HTML structure with proper heading hierarchy for screen reader compatibility
ARIA labels and alternative text for non-textual elements
Skip-to-content link for efficient keyboard navigation
Respect for the user's reduced-motion system preference
Responsive design adapting to mobile and desktop screens
Color contrast meeting accessibility standards

Accessibility Menu Options

Increase / Decrease Text — Adjust text size across the site

High Contrast — Switch to a high-contrast color scheme

Grayscale — Display the site in grayscale

Highlight Links — Underline and emphasize all links

Stop Animations — Disable animations and transitions

Reset — Return all accessibility settings to default

Keyboard Navigation

You can navigate this site using keyboard shortcuts:

Tab — Move to the next interactive element
Shift + Tab — Move to the previous element
Enter — Activate a link or button
Escape — Close a dialog or menu
Space — Toggle a checkbox or button

Browser and Assistive Technology Compatibility

This site is designed to be compatible with modern browsers and common screen readers, including NVDA, JAWS, and VoiceOver.

Known Limitations

Despite our efforts, some content may not yet be fully accessible. If you encounter an accessibility issue, please contact us and we will work to resolve it.

Contact Us for Accessibility

If you encounter any accessibility issue or have a suggestion for improvement, please contact us:

Email: accessibility@gedolei-yisrael.org

We aim to respond to accessibility reports within 5 business days.

This accessibility statement is reviewed and updated periodically.