One of the four mitzvot, or commandments, of Purim is to give matanot la’evyonim, gifts of money or food to those who are hungry. Using the book Maddi’s Fridge, written by Lois Brandt and illustrated by Vin Vogel, PJ Library subscribers and their families can learn more about how to talk about and practice this mitzvah.

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Get your kids excited about wearing a mask in public with these fun and easy tips. 

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In the Jewish tradition, kindness is expressed with the Hebrew word chesed. Like many Hebrew words, chesed does not translate precisely into English. The word means more than simply “kindness.” Learn more in this post.

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PJ Library mom Allegra shares her family’s adorable tradition for encouraging kids to do mitzvot (a mitzvah a day) during Hanukkah.

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While everyone loves to eat, drink, dress up, and be merry on Purim, the four mitzvot, or commandments, of Purim, are all about taking care of each other.

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