Get Together For Havdalah! Not familiar with Havdalah? Not a problem! Learn the basics plus some tips for a simple Saturday-night gathering and ritual with family and friends. Read more »
Enjoy Music and Stories About Shabbat Experience Shabbat by listening to songs and stories. Find music sheets, playlists, and more. Read more »
Sharing Holidays and Sharing Love: Lessons From a Multifaith Family Experience Jessica, PJ Library’s Director of Family Experience, grew up in a Jewish family that celebrated Hanukkah while honoring her non-Jewish relatives' holiday traditions with love, connection, meaning, and joy. Read more »
It’s Jewish Book Month! Need Help Making a Selection? Let PJ Library Help You Find Something Jewish to Read Jewish Book Month, led by the Jewish Book Council, is an annual celebration of Jewish literature held in the month leading up to Hanukkah. There are many ways to celebrate! We’ve curated a list of Jewish books to explore during this special month, making it easy for readers to find and enjoy new selections. Read more »
Why We Chose This Book: Hanukkah Upside Down Learn more about why we chose Hanukkah Upside Down, written by Elissa Brent Weissman and illustrated by Omer Hoffmann, for age seven subscribers. Read more »
Introduce Your Budding Readers to Shabbat Traditions With These Adorable Books for Babies and Toddlers It's always a great time to instill a love of reading and Jewish traditions in young children. The books in this list highlight kids enjoying Shabbat or Havdalah with their families. Read more »
Experience Hanukkah Traditions With These Sweet Books for Babies and Toddlers Sweet and interactive board and picture books all about Hanukkah for babies and toddlers. Read more »
Books of Hope for Sigd This collection of stories for families highlights the themes of hope and homecoming. Through diverse narratives, from journeys to Israel to the creation of a universal language, these books celebrate Jewish heritage, faith, and the promise of a brighter future. Read more »
Why We Chose This Book: Counting on Naamah Learn more about why we chose Counting on Naamah, written by Erica Lyons and illustrated by Mary Reaves Uhles for age-six subscribers. Read more »
Who was Naamah? An Introduction to a Brilliant and Creative Jewish Heroine We know lots about the animals who traveled with Noah on the ark, but what about the people? Read about Naamah, gardener, inventor, epic Jewish mom, and the subject of PJ Library selections like Counting on Naamah. Read more »