The literal meaning of the Hebrew word mitzvah is commandment, but the generally accepted sense is that of a good deed. The emphasis is on deeds—not on positive thoughts or wishes, but on conscious acts of empathy and kindness. To help you learn more about what it means ...
/beyond-books/pjblog/october-2022/what-is-a-mitzvah
05/06/2017 10:44:50
Just as children hold up their favourite PJ Library books, requesting "Read it again," so too do the Jewish people say "Let's read it again" during Simchat Torah. During this time of Simchat Torah, when we finish reading Deuteronomy and return Genesis, a great question to...
/beyond-books/pjblog/october-2017/let-s-read-it-again!
11/10/2017 05:00:00
Recipe Ingredients 1.5 kilos of plain flour (approx.) 1½ cups of lukewarm water 1 portion of fresh yeast (approx. 40g, otherwise 1 tablespoon of active dried yeast) 6-8 tablespoons of caster sugar (plus one more teaspoon to mix in with the yeast) 2 eggs (plus ...
/beyond-books/pjblog/september-2018/challah-mummys-pj-library-rosh-hashanah-bees
03/09/2018 00:05:00
There are many values and concepts in Judaism that emphasise the importance of respecting and learning from others. Adam yehidi nivra , for example, means, “every person is a unique creation." This means appreciating the wonderful things that make each person an individual a...
/beyond-books/pjblog/february-2017/what-is-jewish-about-respecting-differences
01/02/2017 14:09:38
Become a PJ Library Friend For between £5 and £50 a month (you decide what constitutes a meaningful donation to you and your family) you can become a PJ Library Friend helping ensure that one more child can receive the gift of monthly books. By becoming a PJ Library Frie...
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09/02/2023 12:59:24
Ah December, time for delicious fried foods, cosy family get-togethers, lighting the menorah, and a yearly visit to your child’s school to explain Chanukah. Chances are that if your child attends a secular or public school, you may be invited to teach a short lesson about Cha...
/beyond-books/pjblog/october-2021/sharing-chanukah-at-school
14/11/2016 10:35:13
How do you feel about potato latkes? We like them a-latke! (That was pretty good, right?) Whether you’re just starting out or looking to up your latke-making game, we’ve got a whole LOTTA latke knowledge to share. So crank up your favourite Chanukah tunes and let's get cook...
/beyond-books/pjblog/november-2020/lots-of-latkes
16/11/2020 14:55:17
img { padding: 0 0 1em 0!important; } 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’ unli...
/beyond-books/pjblog/may-2018/challah-mummys-shavuot-mount-sinai-challah
01/05/2018 00:00:00
Ingredients (makes 12) For the filling 70g dark chocolate (chips or chopped) 40g butter 40g xylitol** 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 large egg 1 tablespoon plain flour **Note from Stacey: While Xylitol is a healthy sugar replacement for us humans, it’s deadly t...
/beyond-books/pjblog/march-2019/pretty-pink-hamantaschen
12/03/2019 01:53:48
There are so many things you can do with children to spark their imagination at home and keep your little ones busy on rainy or cold days. Pretend play has so many benefits for children, one of the key ones being that pretending helps children to learn, organically. They don’...
/beyond-books/pjblog/may-2019/5-indoor-activities-that-builds-literacy
03/06/2019 00:00:00
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