Back-to-School with Shehecheyanu

Back-to-school rituals and traditions help children transition from summer. Saying the Shehecheyanu blessing is a Jewish way to celebrate the occasion.

Honoring the 50th Anniversary of Dr. King's 'I Have a Dream' Speech

Honoring the 50th anniversary of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s "I Have a Dream" speech, delivered on the steps of Washington D.C.'s Lincoln Memorial in 1963.

Back to School: Preparing Children for the Classroom

Get your school-bound children ready for the classroom with these PJ Library books. Plus, here's a classic Sesame Street video that will help set expectations.

Meaningful Ways to Celebrate the High Holidays

A number of family-friendly ideas for enjoying the Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur themes of sweetness, creation, waking up, and casting away.

Children and the Shofar

The unique and ancient tradition of the shofar represents an interesting, hands-on opportunity for children to connect with the High Holidays.

Raising a Mensch

Tips and ideas from Jewish experts for raising a mensch as well as an exploration of related Jewish values.

Beautiful Challah? We Got You Covered

In the spirit of hiddur mitzah (beautifying a mitzvah), challah covers are fun way to bring additional beauty to the Shabbat challah.

Honoring Independent Jewish Women

This Fourth of July, PJ Library honors a few of the many Jewish women who have helped secure and maintain independence and liberty in the United States.