in the Talmud, a collection of rabbinic commentaries, we read that the Hebrew word for “elder” comes from an acronym meaning “this person has acquired wisdom.” Older people have so much to teach those around them since “With age comes wisdom, and length of days brings underst...
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04/10/2022 09:33:55
The Story of Chanukah A long, long time ago in the land of Israel, the most special place for the Jewish people was the Temple (synagogue) in Jerusalem. The Temple contained many beautiful objects, including a tall, golden menorah. Unlike menorahs of today, this one had s...
/beyond-books/pjblog/november-2017/the-chanukah-story-for-kids-under-5
14/11/2016 09:38:32
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 ...
/beyond-books/pjblog/february-2018/over-100000-pj-library-books-delivered
06/02/2018 08:22:32
Take a culinary tour of Israel right in your own home! Cooking and taste-testing with your family provides a great sensory learning activity and jumping off point to learn more about Israel and Jewish culture. Here are five popular foods from Israel that are sure to be a hit...
/beyond-books/pjblog/april-2022/5-popular-snacks-from-israel-your-kids-will-love
04/04/2022 12:55:22
Purim is one of our favourite festivals; dressing up, parties, sweets, being told to make loads of noise in shul, I mean what’s not to love!? And all these best bits about Purim are featured in our picture book from PJ Library, Purim is Coming! A bright and colourful bo...
/beyond-books/pjblog/march-2019/pizza-hamantaschen-purim-is-coming
12/03/2019 14:31:22
Are you hosting your first seder? Are there some very young guests at your table? Follow along with this special 15 minute seder playlist. You can use this playlist independently or with your PJ Library Haggadah . Related: Step-by-Step Seder Videos Kadesh, First Bless...
/beyond-books/pjblog/march-2021/15-minute-seder-for-young-children
10/02/2021 16:50:21
Even the most seasoned parent knows that some days, it’s just impossible to get out of the house with kids. You could be stranded at home waiting for the internet provider or suffering through inexplicably bad weather, that’s keeping you housebound. While Pinterest is full ...
/beyond-books/pjblog/may-2018/5-super-easy-no-prep-toddler-activities
22/05/2018 00:00:00
I was recently invited on a tour of Palmers Green Mosque, in North London, as part of a women’s interfaith group. As we were taken around the building, the Jewish women noticed the similarities between the mosque’s layout and that of many of our synagogues. The men and...
/beyond-books/pjblog/april-2017/i-wish-we-had-pj-library!”
20/04/2017 08:42:55
Welcome to PJ Library's "Chanukah Hub." Here you'll find everything you need to get ready for the Festival of Lights. Are you the designated "Chanukah parent" at your child's school? Be sure to check out our guide, Sharing Chanukah at School . For more information a...
/beyond-books/pjblog/november-2018/chanukah
20/11/2018 00:00:00
When the mayor of Lublin presents the people of Chelm with a giant menorah, the adults try and fail to come up with a suitable thank you gift. Can young Yitzi find a solution before Chanukah is over? The foolish inhabitants of Chelm are well known from Eastern European Je...
/beyond-books/pjblog/november-2016/why-we-chose-this-book-yitzi-and-the-giant-menora
30/11/2016 06:22:29
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