PJ Library

Your Child’s Treasury of Jewish Books

Parents Blessing Children

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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PJ Library High Holidays Guide graphic

Shabbat and Havdalah Celebrations

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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 1st and the 10th 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!

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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.

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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

First Friday Tot Shabbat & Family Service

Friday, November 3, 2023 | 5:30 pm - 9:00 pm

Wheelchair Accessible

Young Families Shabbat

Saturday, November 4, 2023 | 11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Wheelchair Accessible

Story Time at CJM

Thursday, November 9, 2023 | 10:00 am - 11:00 am

Wheelchair Accessible

Young Families Shabbat

Saturday, November 18, 2023 | 11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Wheelchair Accessible

Baby Laptime with J-Family (Virtual)

Sunday, November 19, 2023 | 8:30 am - 9:00 am

Growing Grasshoppers with J-Family (Virtual)

Sunday, November 19, 2023 | 11:00 am - 11:30 am

Bim Bom Bags: A Year of Crafts and Fun!

Wednesday, November 29, 2023 | 12:00 am

First Friday Tot Shabbat & Family Service

Friday, December 1, 2023 | 5:30 pm - 9:00 pm

Wheelchair Accessible

Young Families Shabbat

Saturday, December 2, 2023 | 11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Wheelchair Accessible

Young Families Shabbat

Saturday, December 9, 2023 | 11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Wheelchair Accessible

Baby Laptime with J-Family (Virtual)

Sunday, December 10, 2023 | 8:30 am - 9:00 am

Growing Grasshoppers with J-Family (Virtual)

Sunday, December 10, 2023 | 11:00 am - 11:30 am

Story Time at CJM

Thursday, December 14, 2023 | 10:00 am - 11:00 am

Wheelchair Accessible

Young Families Shabbat

Saturday, December 16, 2023 | 11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Wheelchair Accessible

First Friday Tot Shabbat & Family Service

Friday, January 5, 2024 | 5:30 pm - 9:00 pm

Wheelchair Accessible

Young Families Shabbat

Saturday, January 6, 2024 | 11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Wheelchair Accessible