Creating Special Jewish Moments Virtually Earlier this summer I was in the midst of my second trimester of pregnancy (another boy!) and began to think about hosting a bris this fall. After more than two years, I was excited to finally host a (small) party in our home. Read more »
A Great Big List of Children’s Books About Hanukkah Looking for a children’s book about Hanukkah? Here’s a giant list of classic stories, board books, and chapter books for tweens. Read more »
Sharing Hanukkah at School Have you been designated the "Hanukkah Parent" at your child's school? No need to stress - we've handled all the prep work with a list of story and activity ideas that will help non-Jewish students learn about Hanukkah and make you a hit with your child's friends. Read more »
Books For Kids Who LOVE Monsters: The Creatures of Eric Kimmel Get to know the creatures from imaginative, award-winning PJ Library author, Eric Kimmel. Read more »
Family Activity: Create a Jewish ‘Shelfie’ Learn how to build a "shelfie" with Marion from My Jewish Mommy Life. Read more »
PJ Library Staff Picks (Part 2): Simchat Torah Special In honor of Simcat Torah, the PJ Library staff share favorite family books that are perfect for multiple re-readings. Read more »
How to Talk to Kids About Gossip As kids socialize more often, how do you talk to them about gossip? Use these tips, books, and activities. Read more »
5 More Picture Books About Sukkot Learn all about Sukkot with these fun and lively books for kids.. Read more »
Hanukkah Cheat Sheet for Families Need ideas for enjoying Hanukkah with your kids? Use this one-page guide for quick story, activity, and recipe suggestions by age. Read more »
Jewish Children's Books That Help Kids Understand The Refugee Experience If you're looking for ways to talk with your children about the events they might be seeing on the news or hearing about at school, start with these picture and middle-grade books about the refugee experience. Read more »