PJ Promise Update: The Endowment of PJ Library PJ Library communities in Baltimore, MetroWest NJ, Montreal, Philadelphia, San Francisco, and Silicon Valley will lead the PJ Promise pilot endowment program. Read more »
Courageous Children & the Value of Ometz Lev Ometz Lev literally means "courage of the heart." Moral courage is a core Jewish value, and parents must help nurture it as a characteristic in their children. Read more »
Eric Kimmel Reads a Hanukkah Book Aloud Learn more about PJ Library author Eric Kimmel and his Hanukkah-related children's books. Listen as he reads The Golem's Latkes aloud. Read more »
Eight Pop Song Parodies for Hanukkah Music parodies and pop song spoofs have become a fun Jewish holiday meme. Here's a collection of some of the best for Hanukkah. Read more »
Tzedakah Talk: Engaging with Jewish Values The PJ Library tzedakah box project has elicited positive feedback in the press as well as the Jewish home. Read more »
Voices & Visions Names Its 'Make-a-Poster Contest' Winners Hundreds of children created and submitted posters for the Voices & Visions Make-a-Poster Contest. Judges have selected 12 Winners and 50 Honorable Mentions. Read more »
Thankful for Family Engagement PJ Library has many things for which to be grateful, including the meaningful ways our families participate in and connect with our program. Read more »
What Is Tzedakah? The Jewish value of tzedakah can be likened to the generosity of charitable giving. It is a mitzvah that can be taught to children beginning at a very young age. Read more »
Eight Bright Ideas for Hanukkah-Themed Family Nights Each night of Hanukkah provides an opportunity for quality Jewish family time. We hope this list of ideas will inspire a meaningful family holiday. Read more »
HGF Introduces New Programs at the General Assembly The Harold Grinspoon Foundation used the Jewish Federation General Assembly forum in Baltimore to introduce Voices & Visions and Life & Legacy. Read more »