Share Jewish Values With Your Favorite Picture Books Do you have a favorite picture book that you love? It’s easy (and fun) to use favorite stories to share Jewish values with your family. Read more »
What Is Mimouna? Learn all about Mimouna, a special post-Passover holiday celebrated by Moroccan Jewish communities around the world. Read more »
Using the Purim Story to Talk to Kids About Antisemitism Marjorie Ingall, author of Mamaleh Knows Best (a 2018 PJ Library Parent Book Choice), shares advice about using Purim and the Purim story as a way to discuss antisemitism with kids. Read more »
More Purim Mad Libs: An Off the Wall Mishloach Manot Back by popular demand, and with a bonus round, are PJ Library's Purim Mad Lib style activities! Read more »
The Dreaded “Covid-Positive” Note from School In this time of COVID-19, most families will receive notifications about classmates and daycare friends testing positive. Guided by the Jewish values of pikuah nefesh (preserving good health), bikur cholim (visiting the sick) and lashon hara (guarding against gossip), parents can support their children and their classmates through quarantine and recovery. Read more »
How to Talk to Children About Antisemitism We've pulled together a short list of links and resources that parents may find helpful in discussions with their children. This post also includes book list recommendations. Read more »
The 2023 Quick Guide to Celebrating Passover With Kids Need ideas for enjoying Passover with your kids? Use this one-page guide for quick story, activity, and recipe suggestions by age. Read more »
How to Make Play Dough Making play dough is a fun way for kids to use their imagination, and it only requires two simple ingredients – flour and salt. Kids can make anything from monsters to trees, or rainbows to caterpillars, or even practice braiding play dough challah! Read more »
9 Books Celebrating Neurodiversity This book list features picture books and middle-grade books centering the experiences of neurodiverse characters. This is a great jumping-off point for kids who are eager to see themselves in a story and for those who need a little help relating to friends and family. Read more »