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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! 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 Harold Grinspoon Foundation, and generous local donors.

Photo above used courtesy of PJ Library.

Find a community Sukkot (feast of booths) celebration or enhance your home celebration

Want to make connections with other Jewish families?
Check out the JFamily Ambassadors program!

Get the latest activity ideas for your family

Resources for Grandparents

Shabbat and Havdalah Celebrations

DC:

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. NW, Washington, DC) – RSVP In Advance
Shabbat Singing at Lincoln Park: Saturday, October 14^th at 9:30 AM with The Storefront Project at Lincoln Park (E. Capitol and 11^th Street NE) – Register here.
Kabbalat Shabbat for Young Children: Friday, October 20^th at 5:00 PM with The Storefront Project at Temple Micah Park (2829 Wisconsin Ave NWE). Details and registration coming soon!

Maryland:

First Friday Shabbat Family Service: first Friday of each month at 5:30 PM (Temple Shalom, Chevy Chase, MD)
Tot Shabbat & Family Dinner: (resumes in the fall) at Washington Hebrew Julia Bindeman Suburban Center (11810 Falls Rd, Potomac, MD)

Virginia:

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)
Gan Shabbat: first Saturday of every month | 11:00 AM (Agudas Achim, Alexandria, VA)
Rhythm ‘N’ Ruach Shabbat Family Jam: most Saturdays | 11:00 AM (Agudas Achim, Alexandria, VA)

Ongoing Programs:

Baby Lap Time: Sunday, October 15^th | 8:30 AM (Virtual)
Growing Grasshoppers: Sunday, October 22^nd | 11:00 AM
Sunday Sing-a-Along: Sundays | 10:00 AM (Agudas Achim, Alexandria)

Resources

Sign up for free chapter books for kids 9-12 years old

Check out the PJ Library in Greater Washington blog!

This month on the Here’s the Story blog: Start Here for a Sweet New Year

“Judaism Values” Cards for Families

What We Are Reading

FROM THE JEWISH FEDERATION

Share What PJ Library Means to You!
Would you share a story, video, or photo to help us tell the story of PJ Library in Greater Washington? If so, here are some guiding questions to inspire you:

As PJ parents, what do you value most about your involvement with PJ Library? Why?
What are your family’s favorite PJ Library books?
What has been your child’s favorite PJ Library event and why?
What do you wish most people knew about PJ Library in Greater Washington?

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.

Connect with Purpose with Your Grandchildren

FROM PJ LIBRARY

A Time to Grow: PJ Library’s Guide to the Fall Holidays
Download your free digital copy of PJ Library’s beautifully illustrated family guide to starting the Jewish new year, or check the limited supply of printed copies for sale on Amazon.com.

PJ Library Listen
Have your kids listened to PJ Library Listen? It’s kept up-to-date with holiday songs, videos, and read-alouds, and even a Simchat Torah dance party playlist.

PJ Library Holiday Hubs
Check out the PJ Library Holiday Hubs for background, book ideas, recipes, crafts, and more: Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur, Sukkot, Shemini Atzeret, and Simchat Torah.

PJ OUR WAY

PJ Our Way October Choices
PJ Our Way kids have between the 1^st and the 10^th of the month to log in and choose their next middle grade book or graphic novel.

PJOW Audiobooks
You choose your PJ Our Way book every month, but did you know that PJ Our Way also offers a selection of audiobooks for free download? Check out pjourway.org/audiobooks to find out how to start listening!