MORE THAN 200 PJ Library professionals, lay leaders, executives, and donors from more than 80
PJ Library communities gathered last week (April 21–23) at the Annual PJ Library Conference.
Conference attendees enjoyed the camp-like atmosphere of the
Pearlstone Conference and Retreat Center in Baltimore, MD as they networked, shared ideas, attended educational seminars, and heard thoughtful presentations from key guests—all in an effort to improve the PJ Library program for participating families.
CONFERENCE PHOTOSView snapshots from this year's PJ Library Conference using the Flickr slideshow below:
ATTENDEE QUOTESDon't just take our word for it that the Conference this year was a successful one; hear it directly from the mouths of attendees. Below are just some of the comments shared by attendees:
"PJ Library has created a culture of sharing and collaboration that does not exist everywhere, and each of our communities is stronger and better for it."
—Deborah Cooper, assistant vice president, young family engagement, at the Jewish United Fund/Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago about the Annual PJ Library Conference.
"The organization, content, speakers, ruach, and venue were of the highest standard, and I feel so lucky to have been able to participate."
—Dana Vizner, associate vice president, campaign, Israel and overseas,
Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County, about the Annual PJ Library Conference.
"I have served on many boards and held various paying positions, but PJ Library by far is the most inspirational. The staff and volunteers are smart, articulate people, and it makes my brain feel good!"
—Marsha Roth, PJ Library lay chair, Jewish Community of Louisville, about the PJ Library program.
"I found Erica Brown that rare combination of very practical, inspiring, and skill-building."
—Saskia Swenson Moss, conference attendee from PJ Library in New Haven, CT,
about conference keynote Dr. Erica Brown.
"Loved meeting the authors. It was very inspiring and interesting to hear their personal stories as well as having them bring their own stories to life."
—Florencia Katz from the PJ Library community in Winnipeg, MB about the eight PJ Library children’s books authors who attended the 2013 conference.
"I loved all the music! The kumzitz was one of the most inspiring and powerful experiences I've ever had."
—Amber Ikeman of the PJ community in Sarasota, FL about the musical performances
of Todd Herzog, Joanie Leeds, and PJ spokesperson Rick Recht.
"We learned from each other and we connected as professionals."
—Pam Welner from the PJ Library community in San Francisco on the
networking opportunities at the conference.
May 3, 2013