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 the Edlavitch DCJCC and MILTON on Friday, October 23 at 2:30 PM for a Mindfulness Tot Shabbat with with Milton PreK teacher, Claire Gunner. Make sure to bring your Shabbat candles, challah, and grape juice to join us in saying the blessings.
- Join Capital Camps on Saturday, October 24 at 7:00 PM for Community Havdalah to sing some songs, say goodbye to Shabbat, and welcome a new week!
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.
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
Sukkot, the fall holiday of thanksgiving, starts five days after Yom Kippur and lasts for a week. The most popular Sukkot tradition is building, decorating, and spending time (even sleeping!) inside a hut called a sukkah.
Welcoming a New Sibling into the Family
Is your family anticipating a new arrival? For families with children, the experience of a new baby is different the second or third or fourth time around, here are some tips to help older siblings.
The Hebrew word chesed is usually translated as loving-kindness but can also mean courage and imagination. Discover acts of loving-kindness that are examples of Jewish values in action.
After the High Holidays, at the end of Sukkot week, there are two more special Jewish holidays: Shemini Atzeret and Simchat Torah.
PJ OUR WAY
Join Maggie as she befriends Grisha the dragon and embarks on a magical – and dangerous – adventure, or follow Simon as he wrangles chickens, ducks, and cows on his family’s new farm. Find out why Avery is so reluctant to attend Hebrew school, or learn what happens when Zelly’s new puppy is a bit too rambunctious. Remember to choose your book by Saturday, October 10th.
Meet the Newest Star of Nosh & Nibble!
Meet Liora, the newest star of Nosh & Nibble, the Kosher.com and PJ Library kids’ cooking and crafting show! Find out more about her in this video, then check out the next three episodes for her favorite recipes, crafts, and more!
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
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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