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
- Here’s the Story: PJ Library in DC Blog
- PJ Library Community Partners
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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 the Edlavitch DCJCC on Friday, November 6 at 4:00 PM for Tot Shabbat. Make sure to bring your Shabbat candles, challah, and grape juice to join us in saying the blessings.
Weekly Programs:
- Community Story Time & Show and Tell: Tuesdays at 9:30 AM(Bender JCC)
- Virtual Children’s Yoga & Mindfulness: Wednesdays at 10:00 AM (Bender JCC)
- Bite-Size Fun: Tuesdays at Noon (Pozez JCC)
- Afternoon Sillies: Thursdays at 4:00 PM (Pozez JCC)
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. A partnership between The Jewish Federation and JSSA, 703-J-CARING is accessible Monday-Friday, 9:00 AM-6:00 PM, and all calls are confidential. Everyone deserves care. Your Jewish community is here for you.
Federation’s Social Action Toolkit
Want to do a mitzvah (“good deed”) to help others facing hunger? Check out Federation’s social action toolk for families for a quick guide to addressing food insecurity in our area with a hands-on project. (Best for ages 4-12):
Military Mitzvah Chanukah Card Project
PJ Library and The Jewish Federation of Greater Washington are partnering to share a wonderful opportunity with you to send Chanukah greeting cards to Jewish military members stationed in Anchorage, Alaska! Cards must be mailed by November 23.
Connect with Purpose with Your Grandchildren
The relationship you have with your grandchild(ren) need not suffer a setback in these unsettling times. Here are some suggestions for bringing your family together.
Connect with Purpose During COVID-19 Resource Center on Jconnect.
FROM PJ LIBRARY
Books that Mirror the Diversity of Jewish Communities
This book list features diverse characters, intercultural friendships, and messages about important Jewish values like repairing the world and respecting differences.
Cooperate, Share, and Take Turns
Help your kids learn how to get along and keep peace in the house (the Jewish value of shalom bayit) with this Daniel Tiger-esque video from Shaboom.
Get your veggies in with this simple, easy-to-prepare rice dish inspired by an episode of the PJ Library podcast.
Ideas for Helping Kids Learn About Gratitude
Teach the Jewish value of gratitude, or hakarat hatov, to children through these seven creative ways.
PJ OUR WAY
November’s PJ Our Way Selections
This month, Tori makes a new friend and gets caught up in a lie trying to impress her, while Benny signs up for the talent show with his klezmer band – which doesn’t actually exist. Half-Indian and half-Jewish Sonia becomes half a cheerleader (?!) at her new school, and Rabbi Harvey is back to save Elk Spring, Colorado, from another bunch of bad guys. Curl up with any of these awesome titles this month – remember to choose a book by the 10th!
Join PJ Our Way’s Advisory Committee
PJ Our Way is looking for voracious readers who want to share their opinions about new books. The Advisory Committee’s feedback is used to help make decisions about which books to offer each month! All kids who get PJ Our Way books are eligible to apply — email designteam@pjourway.org for more information.
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
Sing-a-Long with the Hazzan
Sunday, November 1, 2020 | 11:30 am - 12:00 pm
Charles E Smith Jewish Day School Open House
Sunday, November 8, 2020 | 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Not Your Grandma’s Estate & Financial Planning
Wednesday, November 18, 2020 | 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
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Virtual Tot Shabbat at TBS with our new Senior Rabbi
Friday, November 20, 2020 | 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Virtual Tot Shabbat at TBS with our new Senior Rabbi
Friday, December 18, 2020 | 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm