Making gifts in a jar with your kids is a great way to exercise fine motor and close reading skills. For older kids, the precise measurements reinforce addition, subtraction, and basic math skills. Plus, cooking with kids encourages them to try new foods — research shows that...
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04/03/2019 16:50:45
For Tu B'Shevat, PJ Library is encouraging families to do something for our planet. We’ve come up with some fun activities you can try that are connected to the Jewish value shmirat hateva which means preserving nature. Make a terrarium mini-garden A terrarium is a ...
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06/12/2022 09:27:55
The Story of Chanukah The story of Chanukah happened a long, long time ago in the land of Israel. At that time, the Holy Temple in Jerusalem was the most special place for the Jewish people. The Temple contained many beautiful objects, including a tall, golden menorah....
/beyond-books/pjblog/november-2017/the-chanukah-story-for-ages-6
14/11/2016 10:16:27
Have you ever wondered about the marvelous hut some people build for Sukkot ? Do you decorate a sukkah with your family? Are you interested in celebrating Sukkot but not sure where to start? Grab one of these adorable children’s books to learn more. Each of these stories ...
/beyond-books/pjblog/september-2022/7-childrens-books-about-sukkot
19/09/2022 15:01:29
Few kitchen appliances are as revered as the Crock Pot. If you love making your meals in the slow cooker, then it’s about time that you meet the meal that started it all – cholent! Cholent is a stew which traditionally features meat, potatoes, beans, and barley – but ther...
/beyond-books/pjblog/october-2018/lets-make-cholent
22/10/2018 00:00:00
Cooking has so many benefits for kids of all ages – it’s a chance to welcome guests, feed others, be creative, and also work on close reading skills, learn some scientific basics, and get in some practice at math and measurements. Do your kids love being your kitchen helpers...
/beyond-books/pjblog/august-2018/5-super-easy-kid-friendly-baking-ideas
20/08/2018 00:00:00
.img-margin { margin-bottom: 1em!important; padding: 0!important; } img { border: none!important; border-radius: 0!important; margin: 0!important; } With its sweet, modern illustrations and design, Moti the Mitzvah Mouse will be a hit with kids and parents,...
/beyond-books/pjblog/october-2017/why-we-chose-this-book-moti-the-mitzvah-mouse
16/10/2017 06:00:00
Tu B’Shevat, also known as the birthday of the trees, is an opportunity to strengthen our connection to the environment. In Israel the holiday of Tu B’Shevat arrives along with the first signs of spring, on the fifteenth (“ tu ”) day of the month of Shevat . This is perfec...
/beyond-books/pjblog/january-2019/a-tu-bshevat-seder-for-kids
08/01/2019 15:36:00
In a hilarious parody on the song Five Little Ducks, Dave Horowitz rewrites the main characters as talking gefilte fish who – to the consternation of their mother – go out on the town in New York City. The selection committee felt that this book would be enjoyed by...
/beyond-books/pjblog/july-2016/why-we-chose-this-book-five-little-gefiltes
28/07/2016 09:33:10
For any family wanting to occupy a few hours before bedtime, a game night is a great way to get the whole family involved in something engaging and active. Plus, playing games together helps kids develop their communication and critical thinking skills and gives budding rea...
/beyond-books/pjblog/july-2018/9-ideas-for-a-shabbat-family-game-night
05/07/2018 10:48:49
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