Category Archives: Holiday & Event Features
Kid-Friendly Mt. Sinai Crafts for Shavuot |
 | To help PJ families supplement their holiday-related reading, here are a number of creative, colorful, and tasty craft projects for Shavuot. Posted in Holiday & Event Features, Parenting/Grandparenting Features |
The Book of Ruth for Shavuot |
 | Exploring the traditional Jewish values associated with holiday of Shavuot. Posted in Holiday & Event Features, Parenting/Grandparenting Features |
Beautiful Challah? We Got You Covered |
 | In the spirit of hiddur mitzah (beautifying a mitzvah), challah covers are fun way to bring additional beauty to the Shabbat challah. Posted in Holiday & Event Features, Parenting/Grandparenting Features |
Music, Judaism, and International Jazz Day |
 | In celebration of International Jazz Day, PJ Library explores the music’s connection with Judaism and offers music-related Jewish children’s book selections. Posted in Holiday & Event Features, Parenting/Grandparenting Features |
Celebrate Earth Day with PJ Library Books |
 | Judaism imparts many of the same values celebrated on Earth Day (April 22). Here are several PJ Library book selections to read with your family on this day. Posted in Books & Music Features, Holiday & Event Features |
A Look at ‘Israel Inside’ for Yom Ha’atzmaut |
 | PJ Library presents an online showing of ‘Israel Inside: How a Small Nation Makes a Big Difference’ thanks to HGF and Jerusalem Online. Posted in Holiday & Event Features, Parenting/Grandparenting Features |
Celebrating Israel’s 65th Year with the Success of Sifriyat Pijama |
 | PJ Library honors Yom Ha’atzmaut as HGF’s Israel-based children’s book program, in partnership with the Israeli Ministry of Education, reaches 194,000 preschoolers. Posted in Holiday & Event Features, PJ Program News & Updates |
Counting the Omer with Children |
 | S’firat Ha’omer is a time for reflection. So, how can families make counting the Omer fun and meaningful for children? Posted in Books & Music Features, Holiday & Event Features, Parenting/Grandparenting Features |
Engaging Children at the Passover Seder |
 | Keep children interested and participating in your family Passover Seder with these practical, kid-friendly holiday tips. Posted in Holiday & Event Features, Parenting/Grandparenting Features |
Hiding the Afikomen: Passover Fun for Children |
 | Enhance the Passover tradition of matzah-hiding with some background information and a couple related ideas for pre-holiday, child-friendly crafts. Posted in Holiday & Event Features, Parenting/Grandparenting Features |
Last-Minute 2013 Passover Ideas for New York City Parents |
 | PJ Library partners in New York City are offering a number of venues and events for families looking to celebrate Pesach. Posted in Holiday & Event Features, PJ Community News |
Spring Cleaning Preparation for Passover |
 | What are hametz? How do Jewish families prepare their homes for Passover? How can kids help with the cleaning? PJ Goes to School’s Lisa Litman gets us started. Posted in Books & Music Features, Holiday & Event Features, Parenting/Grandparenting Features |