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PJ Library @pjlibrary.org · 11/09/2026

Everyone at PJ Library wishes you and your family a wonderfully sweet, healthy, and happy New Year full of blessings and peace. Shabbat shalom and shanah tovah!

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PJ Library @pjlibrary.org · 27/08/2026

Do you know a college student who grew up reading PJ Library books? Now it's their turn to help write them!⁠

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PJ Library @pjlibrary.org · 15/07/2026

You might have a tzedakah box at home, but what is tzedakah?⁠ ⁠ Some people think of tzedakah as charity, but the Hebrew word means "justice," or more specifically, doing the right thing by helping people or causes.

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PJ Library @pjlibrary.org · 26/02/2026

The costumes, the noisemakers, the cookies -- Purim is a fantastic holiday for kids. But you may have noticed that the story itself has some pretty adult elements.

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PJ Library @pjlibrary.org · 01/02/2026

Happy birthday, trees! Six weeks after Hanukkah, nature is awakening. Almond trees are blooming in Israel, and the sap is rising. Tu B'Shevat, which starts tonight, is a special holiday known as the Jewish New Year for trees. It's all about celebrating the earth and its bounty.

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PJ Library @pjlibrary.org · 16/01/2026

How do you bless your children on Shabbat? The best part about this tradition is that you can customize it to what works best for your family.⁠ ⁠ Find Shabbat blessings and more resources on our holiday hub: pjlibrary.org/shabbat

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PJ Library @pjlibrary.org · 28/12/2025

Jewish families around the world filled their homes with light last week during Hanukkah, and the shamash (the helper candle) reminded us of the difference just one candle can make.

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PJ Library @pjlibrary.org · 15/12/2025

The Harold Grinspoon Foundation is heartbroken by the devastating attack on the Jewish community in Sydney that gathered to celebrate Hanukkah at Bondi Beach. On a night meant for joy and light, innocent lives were taken in an antisemitic terrorist attack.

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PJ Library @pjlibrary.org · 09/12/2025

But seriously, this year, the first night is Sunday, Dec 14. Learn more about Hanukkah on our holiday hub: pjlibrary.org/hanukkah

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PJ Library @pjlibrary.org · 02/12/2025

Be the spark this Giving Tuesday! Help bring PJ Library to more children and families — in your local community and around the world.

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PJ Library @pjlibrary.org · 04/11/2025

It's no coincidence that Hanukkah, the Festival of Lights, arrives during the darkest time of year. This year, the Book Selection Committee is leaning into that cozy vibe.

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PJ Library @pjlibrary.org · 21/10/2025

Our winter holiday guide, A Time to Hope, has 80 beautifully illustrated pages of discovery, learning, and celebration. Like all of PJ Library’s offerings, the guide is designed so families can choose whichever parts meet their unique needs and interests.

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PJ Library @pjlibrary.org · 13/10/2025

Do you know about the holiday that occurs right as Sukkot ends? It's called Shemini Atzeret, and it's a perfect occasion to infuse some STEM learning and Jewish tradition.

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PJ Library @pjlibrary.org · 01/10/2025

G'mar chatimah tovah from PJ Library. May you be sealed for a good year in the Book of Life, and may good books always be a part of your life.

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PJ Library @pjlibrary.org · 22/09/2025

Everyone at PJ Library wishes you and your family a wonderfully sweet, healthy, and happy New Year full of blessings and peace. Shanah tovah!

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PJ Library @pjlibrary.org · 03/09/2025

This month, PJ Our Way readers can select a new middle-grade novel from PJ Publishing: Trouble Finds Evie Lefkowitz by Diana Harmon Asher. This book is perfect for fans of realistic fiction, praying mantises, and the power of friendship to get you through hard times. pjlibrary.org/beyond-books...

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PJ Library @pjlibrary.org · 14/08/2025

There are many wonderful books about Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year, but not as many about Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement. This year, we sent a book exemplifying the spirit of making amends. I'm Sorry You Got Mad Written by Kyle Lukoff Illustrated by Julie Kwon Publisher: Penguin Random House

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PJ Library @pjlibrary.org · 08/08/2025

Since ancient times, the holiday of Tu B’Av, which coincides with Shabbat this year and starts tonight, has been considered a minor one on the Jewish calendar. But it celebrates something pretty major: love!

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PJ Library @pjlibrary.org · 07/08/2025

It's here! The Season 5 premiere of Beyond the Bookcase is available for free on your favorite audio app (including the Yoto player app). Find out what PJ, Elijah, the kids, and all the Mashal residents have been up to, plus get to the bottom of a very important question: do chickens have tonsils?!

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PJ Library @pjlibrary.org · 05/08/2025

Making a big move this summer? With PJ Library in so many places around the world, there's a good chance we'll be there with you! Did you know PJ Library books are available in 7 languages across 40+ countries? Get to know our global programs at: pjlibrary.org/global

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PJ Library @pjlibrary.org · 01/08/2025

The holiday of Tisha B'Av (a fast day that starts tomorrow night) commemorates the destruction of the First and Second Temples in Jerusalem. Did you know the ancient Temple is often referred to as Solomon's Temple because it was built by King Solomon?

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PJ Library @pjlibrary.org · 30/07/2025

Do your kids love to doodle or color while they listen to podcasts? Here's a fun twist -- a podcast coloring page! Be sure to share your colorful creations with us.

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PJ Library @pjlibrary.org · 22/07/2025

Is there a PJ Library book with a character who has the same name as someone in your family? Benny, meet Benny! "My Benny loves bagels! He was soo excited to read the title of our new book today." --Ashley, PJ Library parent

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PJ Library @pjlibrary.org · 17/07/2025

What do you take with you on summer picnics? When the weather is warm, a Shabbat picnic with friends is the perfect way to usher in the holiday while appreciating the beauty around you.

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PJ Library @pjlibrary.org · 10/07/2025

A little Throwback Thursday: "I just wanted to share! This is my 8-month-old son Christopher with his favorite book! We read it twice a day, every day, before naps! As soon as I pull the book out, his face lights up and he lets out a cheerful little yell!" -Michelle, PJ Library parent

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PJ Library @pjlibrary.org · 08/07/2025

If you’re a PJ Library parent, chances are you’ve had a conversation with your kids at some point about why your family doesn’t do things exactly the same way other families do. You may have compared how you celebrate holidays or how you keep or don't keep kosher.

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PJ Library @pjlibrary.org · 27/06/2025

Shabbat shalom! How are you making this time special? Art from: Uno, Dos, Tres Written by Sarah Aroeste Illustrated by Nathalie Belhassen Publisher: PJ Publishing

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PJ Library @pjlibrary.org · 26/06/2025

Did you know that the Jewish calendar is mostly lunar-based? The beginning of each Jewish month falls on the new moon, when the sky is dark and just a sliver of moon can be seen.

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PJ Library @pjlibrary.org · 18/06/2025

How do you bring the Torah on a space mission? Find out in this new-to-PJ-Library read, Space Torah, coming your way next month! It's the true story of astronaut Jeff Hoffman and the Torah he took to space.

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PJ Library @pjlibrary.org · 13/06/2025

Wishing you a Shabbat shalom, a Shabbat of peace.

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PJ Library @pjlibrary.org · 09/06/2025

Good children’s books can make learning fun, and we were thrilled to find one that also adds a beautiful element of Jewish culture. It’s Uno Dos Tres: A Sephardic Counting Book, written by Sarah Aroeste, illustrated by Nathalie Belhassen, and published by PJ Publishing.

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PJ Library @pjlibrary.org · 01/06/2025

If you've heard you can celebrate a Jewish holiday by eating ice cream . . . you're absolutely right! Shavuot, which starts tonight, marks when the Ten Commandments and the Torah were given to the Jewish people at Mt. Sinai.

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PJ Library @pjlibrary.org · 19/05/2025

The change in routine for summer is a great time to teach children about the Jewish value of bal tashchit, which tells us we “don’t destroy needlessly.” Teach kids more about bal tashchit (including reading a book like 10 Things I Can Do to Help My World): pjlibrary.org/baltaschit

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PJ Library @pjlibrary.org · 15/05/2025

Also known as the "33rd day” of counting the Omer, Lag B'Omer, which starts tonight, is full of joy and tradition, including bonfire-inspired treats like s'mores! Head to our website to read our family discussion guide and see more resources about the day: pjlibrary.org/beyond-books...

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PJ Library @pjlibrary.org · 13/05/2025

Summer will be here before you know it. Mark these upcoming holidays on your calendar, and find all the resources you need to celebrate as a family on our website. Lag B’Omer: May 15-16* Shavuot: June 1-3* Tisha B’Av: Aug 2-3* Tu B’Av: Aug 8-9* *Holidays begin at sundown on the first date listed.

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PJ Library @pjlibrary.org · 09/05/2025

Ready to shake up Shabbat? One way is to try making it beautiful, a Jewish concept called hiddur mitzvah. It means "beautification of a commandment." Think swapping tealights for candlesticks, or dressing up the dining room with placecards and placemats.

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PJ Library @pjlibrary.org · 09/05/2025

Time to spread some JOY for Lag B'Omer, the holiday that starts one week from now!

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PJ Library @pjlibrary.org · 25/04/2025

Shabbat shalom! Art from: Havdalah Sky Written by Chris Barash Illustrated by Sarita Rich Publisher: PJ Publishing

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PJ Library @pjlibrary.org · 25/04/2025

Why do we bake a key-shaped challah after Passover?⁠ ⁠ Miriam Ezagui, a labor and delivery nurse, childbirth educator, and mom of five, shared all about the tradition of a schlissel (Yiddish for “key”) challah on the PJ Library blog: pjlibrary.org/beyond-books...

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PJ Library @pjlibrary.org · 23/04/2025

Happy World Book Day! Thank you to the PJ Library families and supporters who've joined the celebration by making a gift to PJ Library and having it matched. Your support ensures that Jewish children can see themselves reflected in the stories they read and be proud of who they are.

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PJ Library @pjlibrary.org · 22/04/2025

Tomorrow is World Book Day, a global celebration of books and reading, and here at PJ Library, we’re celebrating in a big way. Books are kind of our thing! All gifts to PJ Library made in celebration of World Book Day will be matched dollar-for-dollar, up to $50K, starting now. pjlibrary.org/donate

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PJ Library @pjlibrary.org · 18/04/2025

This Shabbat, we're highlighting a book that has a lot to do with Shabbat, heading to older readers now. At age 11, Estee Ackerman made it to the finals of the U.S. National Table Tennis Championships. There was only one match standing between her and a gold medal—and it was set during Shabbat.

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PJ Library @pjlibrary.org · 16/04/2025

If you're looking forward to breaking bread (actual bread) after Passover, you're not alone! And for anyone who enjoys sweets and doughy treats, the rich culture of the Moroccan Jewish community lives on in a joyous celebration called Mimouna. pjlibrary.org/beyond-books...

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PJ Library @pjlibrary.org · 16/04/2025

Who doesn’t love a classic fairy tale? Centuries ago, Rabbi Nachman of Breslov crafted intriguing tales to make complex spiritual truths more accessible to his followers. Israeli author Ruth Calderon and illustrator Alona Millgram brought one of these to life.

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PJ Library @pjlibrary.org · 11/04/2025

Wishing you and your family Shabbat shalom and chag Pesach sameach! Passover starts tomorrow night -- need some last-minute help? Get recipes, grocery lists, seder tips, videos, and tons more from PJ Library right on our website: pjlibrary.org/passover

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PJ Library @pjlibrary.org · 28/03/2025

Shalom, which means "peace," comes from the same Hebrew root as the word for wholeness. From the PJ Library family to yours, we hope this Shabbat is whole and complete in all the ways you want it to be. Art from: Never Too Quiet Written by Barbara Diamond Goldin Illustrated by Amanda Hall

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PJ Library @pjlibrary.org · 26/03/2025

Settle in for a playlist of stories featuring Passover traditions from around the world! First, Humpty Dumpty prepares to host a seder for the first time. Next, we'll chase Joha through Passover to see how families all over celebrate. Finally, head to Mashal in a special Story for Another Time.

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PJ Library @pjlibrary.org · 24/03/2025

Runaway matzah? In this book, heading to 5-year-old subscribers this month, the Passover tradition of searching for the afikoman comes to life—literally!

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PJ Library @pjlibrary.org · 19/03/2025

Early bedtime? Busy schedule? Don’t have much time for seder? We’ve got you! Check out PJ Library’s 15-minute seder. It’s great for kids (and adults) with busy lives or short attention spans. This guide will help you have a meaningful celebration in a short timeframe. pjlibrary.org/beyond-books...

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PJ Library @pjlibrary.org · 14/03/2025

Chag Purim sameach - happy #Purim! Art from: One, Two, Three, Purim! Written by Naomi Shulman Illustrated by Nora Hilb Published by PJ Publishing

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