![]() ![]() ![]() By Naama Krauz, Engagement Associate This story appeared in the July 2023 issue of PROOF, a PJ Library magazine. We're here to provide connections for young families like yours to the greater Portland Jewish community. How PJ Library’s All-Access Community connects families in far-flung parts of the US and Canada to Jewish life and to each other. PJ Library is a program of the Harold Grinspoon Foundation, made possible through partnerships with philanthropists and local Jewish organizations. PJ Library is a national program that sends a monthly gift of free Jewish childrens books and music to families raising Jewish children ages 6 months. PJ is for ANY family raising Jewish children: affiliated, unaffiliated, interfaith or non-traditional. Throughout the year we gather for special programs where you and your kids can meet new friends, celebrate Jewish holidays and have fun! Our monthly e-newsletter and Facebook page keep you in the know about local Jewish happenings and broader issues for Jewish parenting. PJ Library is about more than just the books. They're kid tested, age appropriate and beautifully illustrated ! You'll love them as much as your kids do. The books are about Jewish holidays, folk tales, and values like being kind to others. You'll get a FREE Jewish children's book every month! That's right, FREE. 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.We are so excited you are choosing PJ Library for your family! Children get excited just seeing the PJ Library envelope with their name each month in the mail, and families treasure the quality time shared together around the PJ stories & music. 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. PJ Library is for families raising Jewish children aged 6 months to 8 years regardless of Jewish background, knowledge, or observance. ![]() 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) PJ Library is constantly devising innovative ways to foster the creation of more Jewish children’s books.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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