Raising Jews in an Interfaith Family

When I heard about PJ Library, my heart was ignited. Although it wasn’t yet available in my area, I signed up in hope! Then one day two envelopes arrived, each one addressed to each of my children. Now, to our huge benefit, PJ Library helps our family with our Jewish learning.

5 Super Easy No-Prep Toddler Activities

Five fun and easy games and activities that will keep your tot occupied long enough for you to drink your coffee while it’s still warm.

Teaching Children About Inner Strength

Kids understand physical strength--they emulate their favorite superheroes and grownups and regularly test their own limits, physical and otherwise. Translating the idea of inner strength or willpower, can be a little bit trickier.

A Family Hike for Shavuot

The holiday of Shavuot marks the time when Moses left his (temporary) home — the camp at the base of Mt. Sinai — and climbed the mountain to receive the Ten Commandments.

5 Easy, Cheesy Recipes to Make With Kids for Shavuot

One of the most fun traditions on Shavuot is eating delicious dairy-based foods like blintzes, borekas, and cheesecake! Since it's hard to find the time to make a classic cheesecake, we found five fun, quick, and best of all, tasty, cheesecake recipes to make with your kids for Shavuot.

Why We Chose This Book: The Night World

To author-illustrator Mordicai Gerstein, sunrise is like watching the creation of the world, and his book The Night World beautifully captures the awe-inspiring moment that marks the start of a new day. This fits in well with the Jewish morning prayer, Modei Ani, that is said upon waking and is about gratitude for the gift of being able to enjoy another day.

6 Shavuot Recipes That Kids Can Make On Their Own

…or with just the tiniest bit of help from a grownup.

Challah Mummy’s PJ Library Shavuot Mount Sinai Challah

My children and I were thrilled when PJ Library UK asked us to create a special Challah Mummy Challah for Shavuot and decided to make a Mount Sinai Challah. G-d chose Mount Sinai to receive the Torah because it was ‘humble’ unlike the other boastful mountains, and covered it with beautiful flowers. Here’s our challah recipe so you can join in the fun at home and make your own Mount Sinai Challah for Shavuot!

Meet Dasha!

Meet Dasha, our latest PJ Library team member!