What Is Tzedakah?

The Jewish value of tzedakah can be likened to the generosity of charitable giving. It is a mitzvah that can be taught to children beginning at a very young age.

Eight Bright Ideas for Hanukkah-Themed Family Nights

Each night of Hanukkah provides an opportunity for quality Jewish family time. We hope this list of ideas will inspire a meaningful family holiday.

HGF Introduces New Programs at the General Assembly

The Harold Grinspoon Foundation used the Jewish Federation General Assembly forum in Baltimore to introduce Voices & Visions and Life & Legacy.

PJ Library Sends Tzedakah Boxes to Over 70,000 Children

PJ Library founder Harold Grinspoon will mail cardboard tzedakah boxes to each PJ Library child, ages 3–8. He will also donate $5,000 to one of 10 causes presented by Kveller.com.

Election Day and Tikkun Olam

On Election Day, engage your family in a meaningful discussion about the Jewish value of tikkun olam. Here are a few children's books to get the ball rolling.

Thinking about the New York Metro Region

PJ Library sends well wishes to partners in New York and New Jersey and along the mid-Atlantic and Northeastern Coasts as they recover from Hurricane Sandy.

Making Tzedakah a Shabbat Tradition

PJ Library parents can encourage their children to save money for charitable giving by incorporating the Jewish value of tzedakah into the Shabbat holiday.

PJ & Candlewick Press's 'We Believe in Picture Books' Campaign

The 'We Believe in Picture Books' campaign from Candlewick launched in August of 2012 and will continue for 365 days. Here is PJ Library's video contribution.