Two Classic Hanukkah Songs

Are you the "Hanukkah Parent" at your child's school? Help their friends learn these classic songs with this printable lyric sheet.

Why We Chose This Book: Lights Out Shabbat

This post is part of a series by the Book Selection Committee, sharing why we chose one of each month’s selections.

Shaboom! Episode 9: Get Along, Gang

Another episode of Shaboom! is here! Created in partnership with PJ Library, this playful series from BimBam makes use of the same fun, educational, format as shows like Little Einsteins or Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood but with the bonus of Jewish values and themes built in to each story. In this week's episode we learn about shalom bayit, peace in the home.

RSJ Engagement Grants In New York and New Jersey

The Harold Grinspoon Foundation, in partnership with the Genesis Philanthropy Group, is excited to announce the award of 5 Engagement Grants specifically aimed to enrich engagement opportunities for Russian-speaking, Jewish (RSJ) families in New York and New Jersey.

Books That Help Children Understand Forgiveness

One of the themes of the High Holidays is forgiveness – of others and ourselves. Take a look at these children's and middle-grade books that help kids figure understand how to forgive and move forward in the new year.

Celebrating the High Holidays

A number of family-friendly ideas for enjoying the Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur themes of sweetness, creation, waking up, and casting away.

Singing (and Dancing) In the New Year

Kick off your celebrations with some of our favorite songs and videos!

Shaboom! Episode 8: Finders Returners

Another episode of Shaboom! is here! Created in partnership with PJ Library, this playful series from BimBam makes use of the same fun, educational, format as shows like Little Einsteins or Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood but with the bonus of Jewish values and themes built in to each story. In this week's episode we learn about hashavat aveidah, the Jewish commandment to return lost objects.

Three Questions With Eric Kimmel

In each installment of "Three Questions With" we ask a different PJ Library author or illustrator questions about their work, their process, and interests. This month we're chatting with prolific children's author Eric Kimmel. He tells us about how he got involved with PJ Library and why he writes stories for Jewish children and families.

What is Teshuva?

During the High Holiday season, we talk about teshuva or repentance. But what is it exactly? Teshuva actually means "return" in the context of returning from doing wrong. Here are some suggestions for "talking teshuva" with your family.