PJ Library
Your Child’s Treasury of Jewish Books
- Enroll Your Family in PJ Library (books for kids newborn-8 years old)
- Enroll Your Family in PJ Our Way (chapter books for kids 8 1/2-12 years old)
- Family-Friendly Events
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The Jewish Federation of Greater Washington is thrilled to share PJ Library® (PJ, as in “pajamas”) with our entire community. This program provides families raising Jewish children from newborn–8 years old with a FREE treasury of Jewish books and music! Every month, families enrolled in PJ Library receive a high-quality, expertly-selected and kid-tested (!) Jewish book or CD as a gift from the community. PJ Library in Greater Washington is a gift from The Jewish Federation of Greater Washington, the Emanuel J. Friedman Philanthropies, the Bender Foundation, the Charles E. Smith Family Foundation, the David Bruce Smith Foundation, and the Harold Grinspoon Foundation.
Virtual Shabbat and Havdalah Celebrations
- Join Bender JCC on Fridays at 10:30 AM for a Virtual Shabbat Playgroup to learn about customs, traditions, and prayers through, music, and movement.
- Join Agudas Achim for Shabbat with Young Families of Alexandria/Arlington on Friday, April 2 at 5:00 PM.
- Join Agudas Achim for Virtual Gan Shabbat on Saturday, April 10 at 11:00 AM.
- Join Temple Shalom for Erev Shabbat Family Service on First Fridays on Friday, May 7 at 7:30 PM.
- Join Temple B’nai Shalom for Tot Shabbat at TBS! on Friday, April 16 at 7:00 PM
Ongoing Programs:
- Bite-Size Fun: Tuesdays at Noon (Pozez JCC)
- Baby Lap Time: every other Wednesday at Noon (Edlavitch and Pozez JCC’s JFamily Ambassadors)
- Afternoon Sillies: Thursdays at 4:00 PM (Pozez JCC)
- Growing Grasshoppers: Sundays, April 11 and May 2, 10:00 AM
What We Are Reading
FROM THE JEWISH FEDERATION
703-J-CARING Community Support Line
Feeling overwhelmed? Unsure about your options for support? Call 703-J-CARING: The Jewish Community Support Line (703-522-7464), to be connected with the many resources available to residents of DC, MD, and Northern VA.
Federation’s Social Action Toolkit
Want to do a mitzvah (“good deed”) to help others facing hunger? Use this quick guide to addressing food insecurity in our area with a hands-on project. (Best for ages 4-12)
Connect with Purpose with Your Grandchildren
Connect with Purpose During COVID-19 Resource Center on Jconnect.
FROM PJ LIBRARY
The Lag B’Omer Lowdown: History & Activities
Learn more about the traditions of this minor holiday (which starts April 29 at sundown) and fun ways to celebrate it.
9 Fun and Easy Ideas for a Shabbat Family Game Night
These 9 ideas will keep your family giggling all the way from sundown on Friday through sundown on Saturday and beyond.
Enjoying Israel Independence Day with Kids
Celebrate Yom Ha’atzmaut (starts April 14 at sundown) by reading books, watching videos, making Israeli food, and more.
5 Popular Snacks from Israel Your Kids Will Love
Take a culinary tour of Israel right in your own home with these 5 kid-approved recipes.
PJ OUR WAY
PJ Our Way April Selections
Check out the four fantastic PJ Our Way selections for April 2021! Read letters from an autistic girl who dreams of playing baseball, trace via graphic novel one family’s perilous journey, follow a girl’s early 20th century adventure through the American Southwest, or join a group of gamers as they solve a real-life mystery. Whether you’re interested in history, sports, action, or just a great story, any of these books is sure to have you hooked. Make your choice by April 10th!
Making Something from Nothing…for Others!
Looking for fun, easy, and delicious recipes? You’ve come to the right place! All the videos feature simple directions for flavorful food made for PJ Our Way kids, by PJ Our Way kids. Grab your spatula and get ready to make something tasty!
Preschools
Is your little one ready for preschool? We hope that you are able to find a Jewish preschool to start your child on his/her Jewish journey.
Day Schools
Provide your child(ren) with the building blocks for their Jewish future. Explore the options for area day schools and whether they are a good option for your child(ren).
Family-Friendly Volunteer Opportunities
Helping out as a family is a wonderful way for everyone to do a Mitzvah! Jconnect can help you find family-friendly volunteer opportunities
Difficult Conversations: Resources for Parents
Family-Friendly Events Cosponsored by PJ Library in Greater Washington
Tot Shabbat at TBS!
Friday, April 16, 2021 | 7:00 pm - 7:45 pm
Tot Shabbat
Friday, April 16, 2021 | 5:00 pm - 5:30 pm
Monthly Meet-Up: Parents of Babies 0-12 Months
Sunday, April 18, 2021 | 4:00 pm - 4:30 pm
Holiday Story Time Series: Earth Day
Monday, April 19, 2021 | 3:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Bim Bom Lag B’omer Bag
Wednesday, April 21, 2021 | 4:30 pm - 5:00 pm
Erev Shabbat Family Service on First Fridays at Temple Shalom
Friday, May 7, 2021 | 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Tot Shabbat at TBS!
Friday, May 21, 2021 | 7:00 pm - 7:45 pm