Kids can relate to losing something important to them. The Jewish commandment to return lost objects, hashavat aveidah, is an easy mitzvah for small children to understand and perform.

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Try these family-time activities for offline fun.

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Four-year-old Shiri loves her PJ Library books and celebrating Havdalah with her family. Watch as she explains Havdalah with a little help from her dad, Duncan.

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There are many mitzvot, or commandments, in Judaism about taking care of others. Feeding the hungry or maakhal revi’im, is one that kids can start to understand as they learn more about helping others and doing good.

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Small children are pretty natural hosts—they love to show off their new toy, ask questions, and share favorite books with guests. Being a good host, or welcoming guests, is not just a menschy trait, it’s also a mitzvah! 

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February is Jewish Disability Awareness and Inclusion Month (JDAIM). Here are three easy ways to be a supporter.

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Get your family ready for Havdalah with these crafts, games, and activities! 

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Celebrate Tu B’Shevat with these family-friendly songs. Looking for more Tu B’Shevat music, videos, and playlists? Visit jkidsradio.com.

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The Harold Grinspoon Foundation is excited to announce that we have awarded three PJ Library Alliance Spark Engagement Grants to expand and deepen engagement opportunities for families raising Jewish children across North America.
 

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The winner of the SCBWI PJ Library Jewish Stories Award for 2018 is Audrey Ades, author of Judah Touro Didn’t Want to Be Famous, a beautifully written and compelling picture book biography with a worthwhile message. Ades will receive the $2,500 SCBWI PJ Library Jewish Stories Award prize, along with PJ Library’s Author Incentive Award of $2,000.

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