A Lava Lamp For Hanukkah

This activity is a craft and science experiment all-in-one. Test the density of different types of oil while creating calming faux “lava lamps” with recycled materials.

Three Ingredient Hanukkah Recipe: Doughnut Sticks

Not quite ready to fry up your own sufganiyot yet? Take a baby-step with these super easy to make air fryer doughnut sticks. A quick and easy Hanukkah treat.

7 Children’s Books That Show Kids What It Means to be Grateful

There’s a Jewish concept called “recognizing the good,” or hakarat hatov, that helps each of us appreciate the big and small wonders in our lives. Help your favorite readers understand what it means to be grateful with these picture books centering hakarat hatov.

Why We Chose This Book: Five Brave Knights vs. the Dreadful Dragon

Five Brave Knights vs. the Dreadful Dragon, is written by Netalie Gvirtz and illustrated by Menahem Halberstadt. Learn more about why the Book Selection Committee chose this story for age five subscribers.

Collage Character Storytelling Activity

Need an easy screen-free activity to take up an afternoon? Repurpose old junk mail into a piece of art that doubles as a story prompt.

Why We Chose This Book: Hi, Hello, Welcome

Learn more about why the PJ Library book selection committee chose Hi, Hello, Welcome, written by Chris Barash, illustrated by Rosie Butcher for PJ Library age two subscribers.

Find All of PJ Library’s Sukkot Resources

Need a quick explanation of Sukkot for your little one? An easy recipe? A quick DIY decoration? A general holiday refresher? Find an easy-to-access list of PJ Library’s many resources here.

Find All of PJ Library’s Yom Kippur Resources

Need a quick explanation of Yom Kippur for your little one? An activity to help them understand forgiveness? A general holiday refresher? Find an easy-to-access list of PJ Library’s many resources here.