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?

What Makes Shabbat Special?

What makes Shabbat special? When is it time to celebrate? To rest? To prepare? Let’s explore these questions and others, using the book The Friday Nights of Nana, by Amy Hest.

Who Was Rabbi Akiva and What Can His Story Teach Us?

Learn more about the great Jewish scholar, Rabbi Akiva.

Why We Chose This Book: Max and the Not-So-Perfect Apology

Learn more about why we chose Max and the Not-So-Perfect Apology, written by Carl Harris Shuman and illustrated by Rory Walker and Michael Garton for age 7 subscribers.

7 Special Stories About Cooking for Shabbat

Jewish life is full of delicious dishes, especially on Shabbat (the Jewish Sabbath). Each of the books in this list features special stories of families and friends preparing Shabbat dishes together.

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.

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.

Why We Chose This Book: Dandelion Snow

Learn more about why we chose Dandelion Snow, written by Rinat Primo and illustrated by Maya Ish-Shalom for age 5 subscribers.

Learn to Make Bourekas for Shavuot

Shavuot is coming up, and it’s traditional to enjoy dairy on this particular holiday. If your palette leans more savory than sweet, try making bourekas, a traditional Sephardic stuffed pastry.