Category Archives: Video Posts
A ‘Better-Than-Best’ Hamantashen Song for Purim |
 | Inspired by the Jewish children’s book ‘The Better-Than-Best Purim’ by Naomi Howland, PJ Goes to School program director Lisa Litman sings an interactive Purim song about hamantashen. Posted in Books & Music Features, Holiday & Event Features, Parenting/Grandparenting Features, Video Posts |
Good Reads for MLK Day |
 | In commemoration of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, PJ Library recommends these Jewish children’s books relating directly to the values supported by Dr. King. Posted in Books & Music Features, Holiday & Event Features, Parenting/Grandparenting Features, Video Posts |
Green Thumb Training for Tu B’Shevat |
 | The Jewish holiday of Tu B’Shevat celebrates nature. Help your children develop a love for plants and a respect for the Earth with a few of these indoor ideas. Posted in Holiday & Event Features, Parenting/Grandparenting Features, Video Posts |
Celebrate Purim with Shalom Sesame |
 | In addition to reading Purim-related PJ Library books for Jewish children this holiday, consider watching these Shalom Sesame videos together as a family. Posted in Holiday & Event Features, Video Posts |
Five Reasons for a Musical Jewish Home |
 | Help your children build confidence, teach cooperation, and improve cognitive abilities by introducing musical play into your Jewish home. Posted in Parenting/Grandparenting Features, Video Posts |
Eric Kimmel Reads Hanukkah Books Aloud |
 | In these videos, PJ Library children’s book author Eric Kimmel reads two of his Hanukkah-related books aloud. Posted in Books & Music Features, Holiday & Event Features, Video Posts |
Eight Pop Song Parodies for Hanukkah |
 | Music parodies and pop song spoofs have become a fun Jewish holiday meme. Here’s a collection of some of the best for Hanukkah. Posted in Holiday & Event Features, Video Posts |
Halloween Special: The Monsters & Mythical Creatures of Eric Kimmel |
 | Inspire an original Halloween custom or party with a friendly beast from this imaginative, award-winning PJ Library author. Posted in Books & Music Features, Holiday & Event Features, Video Posts |
PJ & Candlewick Press’s ‘We Believe in Picture Books’ Campaign |
 | The ‘We Believe in Picture Books’ campaign from Candlewick launched in August of 2012 and will continue for 365 days. Here is PJ Library’s video contribution. Posted in Books & Music Features, PJ Program News & Updates, Video Posts |
VIDEO: Sesame’s Take on Teshuvah for Yom Kippur |
 | Shalom Sesame and Sesame Street help get Jewish conversations going in the home about teshuvah, remorse, and Yom Kippur. Posted in Holiday & Event Features, Parenting/Grandparenting Features, Video Posts |
Back to School: Preparing Children for the Classroom |
 | Get your school-bound children ready for the classroom by reading aloud these two PJ selections. Plus, here’s a classic Sesame Street video that will set expectations. Posted in Books & Music Features, Holiday & Event Features, Parenting/Grandparenting Features, Video Posts |
HGF Launches ‘Voices & Visions’ Program |
 | Voices & Visions is a Jewish arts initiative. Though the program is independent of PJ Library, it shares several key goals. Posted in Parenting/Grandparenting Features, PJ Program News & Updates, Video Posts |