Picture Books to Help Children Understand Jewish Mourning Practices Although PJ Library does not currently send books about death or dying to families, these beautiful new picture books help children process and understand practices like sitting shiva and lighting yahrzeit candles. Read more »
My Grandparents Survived the Holocaust. Here’s Why (and When) I’m Sharing Their Story With My Children Guest author and PJ Library parent Amanda Markowitz is the granddaughter of Holocaust survivors. Here, she shares why and when she’ll be sharing this part of her family story with her children. Read more »
How to Talk to Kids About Gun Violence This post is part of PJ Library's “How to Talk to Kids” series and features a compilation of resources to help guide parents through difficult conversations. Read more »
Why do Jewish People say: “May Their Memory be a Blessing”? When someone dies, it’s customary in Jewish tradition to say “may their memory be a blessing,” rather than “rest in peace.” Learn more about the meaning and origin of this phrase. Read more »
How to Discuss Yom HaShoah With Children Resources for parents, guardians, and educators to guide education and discussions around Yom HaShoah. Read more »