Purim

Purim is a holiday that feels like it's made for families. Traditions include dressing up, sharing gift baskets or mishloach manot with friends, making noise by shaking groggers, and staying up late with your friends and community. People do tzedakah and also read the Book of Esther, or megillah, which shares the story of how the Jews of Persia were saved from annihilation.

Challah Mummy’s PJ Library Purim Challah Crown

Purim is one of our favourite times of the year in the Challah Mummy Kitchen because we have the chance to design, shape and bake challah which is covered in sprinkles and edible gold dust!

Why We Chose This Book: Laundry Day

When a piece of red cloth falls from the sky, a shoeshine boy sets out to try to find its owner. This simple premise leads to a book with much to explore, not just for the 5- and 6-year-olds who will receive it, but for younger and older children too.

Havdalah

Welcome to PJ Library’s “Havdalah Hub,” where you will find everything you need to make your own havdalah.

Over 100,000 PJ Library Books Delivered!

On Monday, 3-year-old twins Olive and Lexi were the recipients of the 100,000^th PJ Library book in the UK. The special delivery came from Rachel Borchard and Rabbi Mark Goldsmith, trustees from a UK-based foundation which supports PJ Library, who hand-delivered Avi the Ambulance Goes to School, which teaches children about helping others.

Bringing Values Alive

Two A4 sized envelopes plop onto the doormat with a thud. They are addressed to my children, so I call out to them.

“You’ve got post!”