A family preparing for Hanukkah together

Light the Way for
Jewish Families

Be the Spark on Giving Tuesday

Join hundreds of donors coming together to help bring PJ Library to thousands of new families in the year ahead.

Your Impact

Every dollar you give supports:

  • Free age-appropriate Jewish books delivered monthly
  • Holiday guides, podcasts, and family activities and resources
  • Moments of connection that help families feel rooted and supported
  • A thriving Jewish future for children everywhere

Get Together With Friends

You Host, PJ Library Pays
PJ Library's Get Together microgrant program covers $100 in expenses when you host other families raising Jewish children for Jewish-themed gatherings! No application needed, just tell us about it afterward.

More Ways to Do Jewish
Need inspiration for your gathering? Explore our expert tips and ideas for whatever kind of event works best for you.

Haggadah

Festival of Lights

All Eight Nights
Jewish families around the world celebrate Hanukkah. That means lighting the hanukkiah, eating delicious fried foods, playing dreidel, and learning about the Maccabees. But the best part is building your own special traditions as a family.

School Resources
Are you the designated Hanukkah parent at your child's school? Find story suggestions and activity ideas for preschool, kindergarten, and elementary ages.

PJ Library Presents

Listen at home or on the go with two new magical podcasts, available everywhere you get podcasts.

Beyond the Bookcase: Familiar fairy tales come to life when Miri and Micah visit the wonderful land of Mashal. 

Afternoons with Mimi: Everyone's favorite grandmother, Mimi, reads books, folktales, and original stories that will capture the imaginations of young and old alike.

Kindness to Animals

Talking to Kids About Challenging Topics

How to talk with kids about antisemitism
If your kids experience or hear about antisemitism, they may have big questions. These links and resources can be used as a starting point for challenging discussions.

How to talk with kids about Israel
PJ Library has books, videos, and podcasts to help families learn about Israel, as well as stories that inspire Jewish joy and hope.

The Next Chapter of PJ Library: PJ Our Way

PJ Our Way is for kids ages 9-12, and it's kid-driven. They choose their own books each month, creating a tailored experience totally based on their own interests and reading level.

Learn more and sign up your middle grade reader.