Ladino (Judeo-Spanish) is the language that connects Sephardic Jews to their cultural roots in Spain, and the Ladino music of Flory Jagoda (“the Keeper of the Flame”) helped preserve that heritage in the U.S. This playlist features three Ladino songs from Flory Jagoda.

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When Yiddish was the mamaloshen (“mother tongue”) of Jews of Eastern and Central Europe, Yiddish music brought great naches (“joy”) to millions of families. This playlist includes three well-known Yiddish songs, suitable for bedtime listening.

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PJ Library educator Lisa Litman shows you how easy it is to make matzah at home.

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Are you celebrating Passover with loved ones who weren’t raised Jewish? Here are some tips for welcoming guests at the seder and building new traditions with your family.

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For many Jews, both Sephardic and Ashkenazi, corn consumption during Passover is considered a safe bet. If you’re looking for another delicious bread alternative to enjoy after your box of matzah runs out, you can make these tortillas with your kids.

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Make sure you have everything necessary to host a memorable seder for the children in your life.

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The Golden Bell, by Tamar Sachs, combines the ancient history of Israel, a little archaeology, and Jewish values in a unique and sweet story.

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Are you excited to lead your first seder this year? Brush up on the songs included in a seder, or learn from scratch, with easy to read sheet music and audio samples created by Ilene Safyan.

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Are you eagerly awaiting the arrival of your PJ Library envelope? Here are the books going out to families this month:

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Oh no – did you already run through your matzah stash during your seder? You can still enjoy sandwiches during Passover. Here are ten creative bread-free sandwich ideas to try this Passover.

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