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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 Charles E. Smith Family Foundation, the David Bruce Smith Foundation, and the Harold Grinspoon Foundation.

Find even more holiday programs and services on our Jconnect High Holidays page!

PJ Library Mitzvah-a-Day at Home Chart

Shabbat and Havdalah Celebrations (virtual and in-person)

Join Temple Shalom for First Friday Shabbat Family Service on Friday, September 2^nd | 5:30 PM.
Join Temple B’nai Shalom for Tot Shabbat at TBS! on the third Friday of each month at 6:00 PM, and for Family Shabbat on the first Friday at 7:00 PM.
Shabbat Family Jam: Saturdays | 11:00 AM (Agudas Achim, Alexandria)

Ongoing Programs:

Afternoon Sillies: (on summer hiatus) | 4:30 PM (Virtual, hosted by the Pozez JCC)
Baby Lap Time: Sunday, September 11^th | 8:30 AM (Virtual)
Growing Grasshoppers: Sunday, September 11^th | 11:00 AM
Little Bookworms: Friday, September 9^th | 10:30 AM (Burke Centre Library)
Rhythm ’N’ Ruach with Auntie A: Music ’n’ Yoga: Thursdays (outside) | 10:00 AM or Tuesdays (inside) | 4:00 PM (Bender JCC, Rockville)
Sunday Sing-a-Along: Sundays | 10:00 AM (Agudas Achim, Alexandria)

Resources

August 2022 PJ Library book coverss

Sign up for free PJ Library books for kids newborn-8 years old

PJ Our Way kids reading 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: Measuring a Year

“Judaism Values” Cards for Families

What We Are Reading

FROM THE JEWISH FEDERATION

Mitzvah Mondays

Every Monday is #MitzvahMonday! Each week, Federation and the EDCJCC will post ideas for social action projects around a Jewish value, with activities you can do at home that will impact the community. Follow us on Facebook to get first notice or find all the ideas on Jconnect.

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

September PJ Library Books
Here’s a peek at the wonderful books being mailed to PJ Library subscribers from age 0-8 this month.

Three Questions with Sarah Lynne Reul
Three inspiring answers from author, illustrator, and animator Sarah Lynne Reul, creator of the upcoming PJ Library selection Bubbie & Rivka’s Best-Ever Challah (So Far!) amongst many other amazing books.

How Jewish Songs Became My Baby’s Lullabies
Mother and writer Hana LaRock sings the praises of using Jewish songs as beautiful parenting tools.

PJ Library’s Guide to the Fall Holidays

The beautiful A Time to Grow: A PJ Library Family Guide for Starting the Jewish New Year is being mailed to North American PJ Library subscribers, but you can enjoy the interactive digital version right now (available in English, Portuguese, and Spanish!).

Exploring Jewish Values With Your Family
Jewish values are also human values. Explore ideas like being a good friend, visiting the sick, caring for the environment, and more on PJ Library’s Value page.

PJ OUR WAY

PJ Our Way September Choices
PJ Our Way kids have until 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!