Category Archives: Holiday & Event Features
Commandments for the Belly |
 | Just in time for Shavuot, here’s a collection of “Ten Commandments” lists for parents relating to food and children’s eating habits. Posted in Holiday & Event Features |
A Special “Happy Mother’s Day” to All Moms |
 | This Mother’s Day, we appreciate all mothers raising Jewish children. For intermarried parents, PJ Library, The Mother’s Circle, and other programs offer additional support and community. Happy Mother’s Day! Posted in Holiday & Event Features, Parenting/Grandparenting Features |
What’s so Jewish about Father’s Day? |
 | Honoring our mothers and fathers is an everyday Mitzvah. So, what makes Father’s Day important for Jewish families? Posted in Holiday & Event Features, Parenting/Grandparenting Features |
Counting the Omer with Children |
 | S’firat Ha’omer is a time for reflection. Here are some ideas for families. Posted in Books & Music Features, Holiday & Event Features, Parenting/Grandparenting Features |
64 Years of Israel |
 | Here are some fun and educational Yom Ha’atzmaut (Israel Independence) materials from PJ Library and Shalom Sesame. Posted in Holiday & Event Features, Video Posts |
What Are Your Earth Day Plans? |
 | The 42nd Earth Day comes April 22. There are many Jewish events on the calendar. How will your family celebrate? Posted in Holiday & Event Features, PJ Community News |
Parenting and the Ten Commandments |
 | What do the Ten Commandments provide parents and families when it comes to teaching the basic core values of Judaism? Posted in Holiday & Event Features, Parenting/Grandparenting Features |
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. Posted in 'Photo Friday' Series, Holiday & Event Features, PJ Family Features |
Passover Laughs |
 | This Passover, share a few good chuckles as a family. Posted in Holiday & Event Features, Parenting/Grandparenting Features, Video Posts |
Multiple Intelligences at the Seder Table |
 | What can parents and teachers take away from the midrash of the arba’ah banim, the Four Children? How does this story relate to modern theories about learning in general and Jewish education specifically? Posted in Holiday & Event Features, Parenting/Grandparenting Features |
PJ Library and The Fountainheads: Dayenu! |
 | A Passover-related video from The Fountainheads references ‘Dayenu!’ Early PJ Library readers will know this song well after receiving their March 2012 book. Posted in Books & Music Features, Holiday & Event Features, Video Posts |
Celebrate Purim with Shalom Sesame |
 | In addition to reading Purim-related PJ Library books for Jewish children this holiday, consider watching these Shalom Sesame videos together as a family. Posted in Holiday & Event Features, Video Posts |