Leave Those Shells at the Beach: How a Simple Action on Vacation Reinforces a Big Jewish Value Have you ever been on a nature walk or exploring at the beach and found a really cool shell or rock? Did you know that leaving those natural items behind reinforces an important Jewish value? Read more »
Who Was Rabbi Akiva and What Can His Story Teach Us? Learn more about the great Jewish scholar, Rabbi Akiva. Read more »
Talk It Over: What Makes a Family? Did you receive A Brand-New Bubbe, written by Sarah Aronson and illustrated by Ariel Landy, this month? Here are some questions to help you go “beyond the book” and talk about themes of family, shared culture, and community. Read more »
Family Discussion Guide: Why Be Kind? In the PJ Library book Be Kind: It’s a Mitzvah, children explore various mitzvot and acts of kindness. Below are some ways to take this book’s inspiring ideas further and explore the Jewish value of kindness with your family. Read more »
What Does "Dayenu" Mean? As Jewish families sing “Dayenu” at the Passover Seder, they acknowledge the Jewish value of Same’ach B’Chelko — being content with what you have. Read more »