By Harriet Cohen Gelfand and Ellen Kahan Zager We were very impressed by this exceptional book, a version of the Creation story in Bereshit (Genesis) that we’re sending out to our seven- and eight-year-old subscribers in time for the High Holy Days. The text and illustr...
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27/09/2018 00:00:00
A case of “be careful what you wish for” turns into a dream come true in this adorable book for our 5- and 6-year-olds about welcoming a new baby into a Jewish family. Mira desperately wants a sister, and eventually her mum obliges and has a baby girl. But the new baby ...
/beyond-books/pjblog/july-2019/why-we-chose-this-book-a-song-for-my-sister
22/07/2019 00:00:00
When the deadly 1918 flu epidemic strikes, ten-year-old Marven’s parents send him from the city to the safety of the Canadian wilderness. He travels alone to take up the role of book-keeper at a remote logging camp, where he’s the only child and almost nobody else speaks E...
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20/01/2019 10:24:00
Sukkot is almost here! It’s a time when we shake the etrog and lulav and invite guests over to spend time with us in our sukkahs. This Sukkot, enjoy togetherness inside the sukkah by reading aloud a few of your favourite PJ Library books (along with a few tasty sna...
/beyond-books/pjblog/october-2017/kid-friendly-snacks-for-the-sukkah
02/10/2017 06:00:00
Yom Ha'atzmaut , or Israel Independence Day commemorates the establishment of the modern state of Israel in 1948. In Israel, Jewish people celebrate the day with fireworks, barbecues, and public concerts. Outside Israel, Jewish communities host parties and gatherings t...
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24/03/2021 16:52:54
Summer is the perfect time to enjoy a Shabbat picnic under a darkening Friday sky. So, light (or improvise) the candles, bless the children , and sing “Shalom Aleichem” with a garden picnic. Decorate a Picnic Blanket In the days leading up to your family’s Shabbat pi...
/beyond-books/pjblog/july-2017/a-shabbat-picnic
12/07/2017 09:08:36
A unique and ancient Jewish tradition, blowing into the hollowed horn of a kosher animal on Rosh Hashanah symbolises a wake-up call. As explained by the MyJewishLearning.com article, “ Shofar: Blowing the Ram’s Horn on the High Holidays ,” the shofar blast is “a reminde...
/beyond-books/pjblog/august-2021/children-and-the-shofar
17/08/2017 13:43:24
Barefoot Books are always beautifully produced, and The Barefoot Book of Jewish Tales is no exception. These delightful retellings of eight Jewish folktales are true to the original source material. Accompanied by appealing illustrations, the book can be read ind...
/beyond-books/pjblog/july-2016/why-we-chose-this-book-the-barefoot-book-of-jewis
11/07/2016 08:39:54
PJ Library have teamed up with ShabbatUK to give away Shabbat-themed books as part of the 2016 celebrations - perfect for a children’s service, cheder or baby and toddler group! Andrea from ShabbatUK HQ explained: “This year ShabbatUK’s theme is ‘Shabbat sharing,’ which ...
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07/11/2016 08:44:46
This lovely journey through a baby’s day will yield rich rewards and repeated readings for our youngest subscribers and their families. The watercolour illustrations reflect the everyday experiences of very small children, from playtime to naptime to taking a walk in the p...
/beyond-books/pjblog/may-2019/why-we-chose-this-book-listen
28/05/2019 00:00:00
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