Through the years we have welcomed numerous PJ Library authors and musicians to Rhode Island, conducted storytimes and activities in public spaces such as the Providence Children’s Museum and Books on the Square, and organized a Touch-a-Truck Carnival and Hamantaschen Bake at Tamarisk Assisted Living Facility.įor families with older children, PJ Our Way is for kids ages 9-12. We also help connect families with other Jewish organizations and experiences to promote ongoing learning and community building. Our programs are inclusive of all, regardless of Jewish affiliation, and aim to empower parents to be active participants in building their family’s Jewish identity. Each month all participating children receive a book in the mail that represents a wide array of Jewish themes accompanied by information for families on how to use the selections in their homes.Ĭreated and supported by our partner, the Harold Grinspoon Foundation, PJ Library is an award-winning Jewish literacy program that helps Jewish families foster curiosity about their heritage while exploring their Jewish identity.Īs part of our mission to celebrate and enhance Jewish life we actively reach out to welcome new families raising Jewish children and work hard to help build relationships with and among families with young children. PJ Library was named as a 2023 honoree at the Webby Awards for the younger-kids storytelling podcast Afternoons with Mimi! Find it here or wherever you listen to podcasts.PJ Library provides free, age-appropriate, high-quality Jewish books for families raising Jewish children from birth through eight years old. Read about the beautiful concept of chesed, an expression of loving kindness said to include elements of courage and imagination.Ĭheck out the Afternoons with Mimi Podcast With Your Kids! PJ Library’s website and book collection is filled with ways to learn about Jewish values. Learn About Chesed, the Jewish Value of Kindness Is your family up for a spontaneous summer road trip? Here’s PJ Library’s list of ten kid-friendly cities you might consider typing into your GPS. If you’ve ever wanted a glimpse into the thought and care that PJ Library puts into choosing stories to send out, the Book Selection Committee writes a “ Why We Chose This Book” series to share their thoughts. And to show our appreciation for your time, you have the option to be entered for a chance to win a $50 gift card after completing the survey. Please complete our survey by July 6 th to help us better understand your family’s experience. Sunday Sing-a-Along: Sundays | 10:00 AM (Agudas Achim, Alexandria)Īs we mark 10 years of PJ Library in Greater Washington, we would love to learn how this program has impacted your family’s Jewish journey.Growing Grasshoppers: Sunday, August 6 th | 11:00 AM.Baby Lap Time: Sunday, August 6 th |8:30 AM (Virtual).Rhythm ‘N’ Ruach Shabbat Family Jam: most Saturdays | 11:00 AM (Agudas Achim, Alexandria, VA).Gan Shabbat: first Saturday of every month | 11:00 AM (Agudas Achim, Alexandria, VA).Tot Shabbat at TBS!: third Friday of each month at 6:00 PM, and for Family Shabbat on the first Friday at 7:00 PM (Temple B’nai Shalom, Fairfax Station, VA).Tot Shabbat & Family Dinner: (resumes in the fall) at Washington Hebrew Julia Bindeman Suburban Center (11810 Falls Rd, Potomac, MD).First Friday Shabbat Family Service: first Friday of each month at 5:30 PM (Temple Shalom, Chevy Chase, MD).Tot Shabbat & Family Dinner: the first Friday of every month (resumes September 1 st) at 5:00 PM at Washington Hebrew Congregation (3935 Macomb St.Young Family Shabbat Picnic: the Saturday, July 22 nd and August 19 th at 10:00 AM at Washington Hebrew Congregation (3935 Macomb St.Destination link Shabbat and Havdalah Celebrations
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