JDAIM Events Round-up

February is Jewish Disability Awareness and Inclusion Month (JDAIM). PJ Library program professionals, families, and communities participated by sharing stories, starting conversations, and holding community events.

Why We Chose This Book: It Could Always Be Worse

We at PJ Library are often asked how we choose our books.This post is part of a series by the Book Selection Committee, sharing why we chose one of each month’s selections.

The Friends You Keep

PJ Library connectors introduce families to peers to share in the triumphs and challenges of raising Jewish children today. Whether a parent is choosing a preschool, figuring out what their family is going to do on a Sunday afternoon, or debating the best approach to teaching their children about values, having a peer group makes all the difference.

Let's Talk About Love

Whether you choose to celebrate Valentine’s Day or not, the holiday provides an opportunity to talk about love and why it’s worth showing love, in small or big ways, throughout the year.

PJ Library Books Can Fulfill School Reading Requirements

The monthly books from PJ Library have different meanings for every family, including spending time together, encouraging early literacy, reinforcing Jewish values, and bringing new Jewish questions into your home. A new question has recently come up: Can PJ Library books fulfill my child’s public or private school reading requirement?

Spark Engagement Grants Awarded

We at the Harold Grinspoon Foundation are excited to announce that we have awarded our first round of PJ Library Alliance Spark Engagement to expand and deepen engagement opportunities for families raising Jewish children across North America.

Tu B'Shevat Events Round-up Part 2

In Part 1 of our Tu B'Shevat Events Round Up we shared photos and videos from PJ Library Communities across the country. In Part 2, we're highlighting even more PJ Library Communities and their celebrations.

Books for Families about the Holocaust

The following list of quality books is recommended for parents who wish to teach their children about the Holocaust. While we do not send books about the Holocaust to PJ Library subscribers, we respect the fact that many families will choose to educate their children on this topic in their own way and time.

PJ Participates in JDAIM 2016

This year marks the eighth Jewish Disability Awareness & Inclusion Month (JDAIM), an initiative that is supported by Jewish special educators and others across the Jewish community, including the Jewish Federations of North America.