Category Archives: PJ Family Features

Content relating to PJ Library families from around North America.

PHOTO FRIDAY: Goodnight Sh’ma

Goodnight Sh'ma 

An early PJ Library reader shares her familiarity with “Goodnight Sh’ma,” a children’s book written by Jacqueline Jules and illustrated by Melanie Hall.

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PHOTO FRIDAY: Sammy Spider’s First Conference

PHOTO FRIDAY: Sammy Spider's First Conference 

Sylvia Rouss’s Sammy the Spider character joined the PJ Library community in Greater Pam Beaches in attending the 2012 PJ Conference. See a slideshow of images from his visit.

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Posted in 'Photo Friday' Series, PJ Community News, PJ Family Features, PJ Program News & Updates

PHOTO FRIDAY: Reading Relatives

PHOTO FRIDAY: Reading Relatives 

On Fridays, PJ Library shares images sent in by local Jewish programs and PJ partners. Send your great PJ Library-related photos to outreach@hgf.org.

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PHOTO FRIDAY: Matzah Mania!

PHOTO FRIDAY: Matzah Mania! 

In preparation for Passover, the PJ Library program in the Toronto/York region held a matzah bakery lesson for PJ families. Here’s an extra cute photo from the event.

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Posted in 'Photo Friday' Series, Holiday & Event Features, PJ Family Features

PHOTO FRIDAY: Reading and Playing at the Museum

PJ Library in Cleveland at the Children's Museum 

More than 150 PJ Library parents and children were able to connect, play, and learn during a “PJ Library Party at the Children’s Museum” event in Cleveland.

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Online ‘Tzedakah Network’ Spotlights PJ Library

Online 'Tzedakah Network' Spotlights PJ Library 

JChoice.org, the Tzedakah social network for children and parents, expands to include your favorite free book program!

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Posted in PJ Family Features, PJ Program News & Updates

PHOTO FRIDAY: His First Book!

PHOTO FRIDAY: His First Book! 

Little Noah recently received his very first PJ Library book in a blue and white envelope addressed specifically to him. Look how happy that makes him!

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PHOTO FRIDAY: Sunday Reading

PHOTO FRIDAY: SUNDAY READING 

Temple Shalom shares images of PJ readers enjoying their new library in Medford, MA.

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PHOTO FRIDAY: Festival of Lights Celebration

PHOTO FRIDAY: Festival of Lights Celebration 

A young PJ Library Los Angeles reader enjoys ‘Hanukkah Lights’ during a Festival of Lights celebration at the Silverlake Independent JCC.

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PHOTO FRIDAY: Pittsburgh’s 1,000th Subscriber

PHOTO FRIDAY: Pittsburgh's 1,000 PJ Subscriber 

The JCC of Greater Pittsburgh in Squirrel Hill celebrates its 1,000th PJ Library subscription.

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VIDEO: New Haven Family Shares the Message of PJ Library

New Haven Family Shares the Message of PJ Library 

In a Rosh Hashanah feature story, the New Haven Register profiles the Trachten family.

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VIDEO: A Mother’s Testimonial: Claire from Maryland

Meet PJ Mom Claire 

A downtown Baltimore Mom tells of her family’s experience receiving free children’s books through the mail.

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