Eligibility Criteria

“I just wanted to drop a line to let you know how much our family enjoys the books and materials from The PJ Library. I was not raised in a Jewish family, but my husband and I are trying to teach our kids (ages 4 and 1) about their Jewish faith and culture. I'm learning myself as we go along, so it has been such a nice benefit for me to have these wonderful, age-appropriate materials arriving at our home.”—PJ Mother from Concord, MA

In order to be eligible and approved as a PJ Library Implementing Partner, an organization must:

Provide federal IRS documentation of your organization’s non-profit, 501(c)(3) status. If this documentation is more than five years old, please request a new copy from your local IRS office. If you are a synagogue, please request our affidavit confirming that you operate as a religious/educational/charitable organization.
Agree to offer The PJ Library program on a community-wide basis.
Agree to make the program available to every child between the ages of 6 months and at least 5 ½ years* , on a first-come, first-served basis.

As an Implementing Partner (i.e. Federation, JCC, synagogue, etc.), an organization will:

Agree to fund The PJ Library for at least three years
Offer the program FREE to each child who subscribes, and abide by the Renewal Policies
Provide address lists for a Community-wide Mailing
Endeavor to raise funds for any children on a waiting list

*The PJ Library program now runs through age 8. Communities are welcome to register children through that age.