Celebrating Completion on Simchat Torah Accomplishment brings about feelings of satisfaction and joy. However a family honors its various milestones, acknowledging and celebrating completion is an important part of the finishing process. Read more »
Be a “Thank You” Role Model Teaching children to say “Thank You” only goes so far. Lessons in gratitude really gain traction when children observe behavior worth emulating. Read more »
Simanim: The Symbolic Foods of Rosh Hashanah Learn more about these traditional holiday treats. Find recipes that will give your family a taste of togetherness for a sweet new year. Read more »
Two Sammy Spider Books Selected for August Sammy Spider’s First Book of Jewish Holidays and Sammy Spider’s First Yom Kippur, both written by Sylvia Rouss and illustrated by Katherine Janus Kahn, will each be given to a respective PJ Library age group this month. Read more »
Children's Books to Help Observe Tisha B’Av Tisha B'Av is a Jewish day of mourning, fasting and prayer. Teach children about ancient Israel and King Solomon with these selected Jewish children’s books. Read more »
Pediatricians Encourage Reading Books Aloud to Children A new American Academy of Pediatrics policy recommends doctors promote early literacy within patients’ families — a practice PJ Library fully supports. Read more »
Using Folktales to Teach Life Lessons and Jewish Values Folktales are traditional stories that deliver insightful messages or moral lessons. Many PJ Library authors have re-interpreted such folklore in their children's books. Read more »
Celebrating Ice Cream with PJ Library July is National Ice Cream Month. These reading, crafting, and ice cream-making ideas offer “scoopfuls” of summer family fun. Read more »
Summer Ideas for Grandparents Looking to spend some quality time with your grandchildren this summer? Here are some fun ideas. Read more »
‘No Baths at Camp’ — But Lots of Good, Clean Fun The June selection, No Baths at Camp by Tamar Fox, highlights the many benefits of Jewish camp — a sentiment that is underscored in a parent testimonial from Massachusetts. Read more »