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 9–12 years old)
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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.
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Want to make connections with other Jewish families?
Check out the JFamily Ambassadors program!
Difficult Conversations: Resources for Parents
Shabbat and Havdalah Celebrations
DC:
- Tot Shabbat & Family Dinner: the first Friday of every month (next one: November 3rd) at 5:00 PM at Washington Hebrew Congregation (3935 Macomb St. NW, Washington, DC) – RSVP In Advance
- Shabbat Singing at City-State Brewing: Saturday, November 4th at (705 Edgewood St NE) – Register here.
- Havdalah at Flow Yoga: Saturday, December 2nd at 4
Maryland:
- First Friday Shabbat Family Service: first Friday of each month at 5:30 PM (Temple Shalom, Chevy Chase, MD)
- Tot Shabbat & Family Dinner: third Friday of every month (next one: November 17th) at 5:30 PM 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, November 19th | 8:30 AM (Virtual)
- Growing Grasshoppers: Sunday, November 19th | 11:00 AM
- Sunday Sing-a-Along: Sundays | 10:00 AM (Agudas Achim, Alexandria)
Check out the PJ Library in Greater Washington blog!
This month on the Here’s the Story blog: Feeling Joy This Season
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.
FROM PJ LIBRARY
Children’s Books, Videos, and More That Can Make Your Family Feel Instantly Closer to Israel
We could all use some uplifting sights, sounds, and stories of Israel right now. Here’s a collection that’s great for kids.
Here are two ways to get advice from noted expert Dr. Sivan Zakai on discussing the tragic situation in Israel with children:
- Read her article in Kveller, called “How to Talk to Kids About What’s Happening in Israel Right Now.”
- The Jewish Education Project hosted a webinar with Dr. Zakai to support adults having these challenging conversations with kids. Watch the recording here.
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 OUR WAY
PJ Our Way November Choices
PJ Our Way kids have between the 1st and the 10th of the month to log in and choose their next middle grade book or graphic novel.
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.
Family-Friendly Events Cosponsored by PJ Library in Greater Washington
Bim Bom Bags: A Year of Crafts and Fun!
Wednesday, November 29, 2023 | 12:00 am
Hanukkah Tot Service, Shabbat Potluck & Family Service at Oseh Shalom
Friday, December 1, 2023 | 5:30 pm - 8:45 pm
