PJ Library

PJ Library

PJ Library is an international, award-winning Jewish family engagement program created by the Harold Grinspoon Foundation.  Jewish children, newborns through eight years are eligible to receive PJ Library, a free Jewish book and CD-of-the-month club that is mailed home.  Imagine their delight upon receiving a package every month with a special book or CD just for them!

PJ Library is open to Jewish children who live on the North Shore or in the Merrimack Valley of Massachusetts, or whose family is a member of a temple or JCC on the North Shore or in the Merrimack Valley.  PJ Library North Shore is a gift from Lappin Foundation, Congregation Ahabat Sholom, Epstein Hillel School, and the Harold Grinspoon Foundation, with support from Combined Jewish Philanthropies. PJ Library Merrimack Valley is a gift from Lappin Foundation, Congregation Shalom, Temple Emanuel, and the Harold Grinspoon Foundation and is endorsed by Merrimack Valley Jewish Federation. The PJ Library monthly newsletter is sent to families with helpful information about PJ Library books and programs, Jewish holidays, and related arts and crafts activities.

Visit the PJ Library website at www.pjlibrary.org for a wealth of resources for parents and families.

To learn more about the program or to register a child for PJ Library, contact Lynne Krasker Schultz, PJ Library Program Manager, at 978-414-7699, email lynne@lappinfoundation.org, or Click Here  to register online.

Additional PJ Offerings

Upcoming Programs

PJ Library Shabbat Sing-along

PJ Library Shabbat Sing-along

Fridays at 5:30 - 6:00 pm 2023: April 14, May 12, June 9 Congregation Ahavat Olam, 1600 Osgood Street #3068, North Andover This interactive, creative, engaging Shabbat Celebration is filled with music, movement, and stories, as well as a welcoming...

PJ Library Passover Story Time

PJ Library Passover Story Time

Thursday, March 30, 2023 at 10:30 am Pollard Memorial Library401 Merrimack Street, Lowell Decorate a craft, listen to stories about Passover, and mingle with other local families. The Passover Story is free and everyone is welcome. This memorable...

PJ Library Play for Passover at Teamworks

PJ Library Play for Passover at Teamworks

Saturday, April 1, 2023, 3:00 - 4:00 p.m. Teamworks Acton, 30 Great Road, Acton Learn about Passover through fun interactive games designed to engage and teach simultaneously with Congregation Shalom’s Director of Education Deborah Morrissey....

Passover Sensory Seder

Passover Sensory Seder

Sunday, April 2, 2023 | 10:00 - 11:00 AM Temple Emanuel of Andover, 7 Haggetts Pond Road, Andover Join Temple Emanuel and PJ Library as we invoke a sensory experience of Passover. Children and their families will be encouraged to create their own...

PJ Library Matzah Mayhem

PJ Library Matzah Mayhem

Sunday, April 2, 2023 | 10:00 - 11:00 a.m. Congregation Shirat Hayam, 55 Atlantic Avenue, Swampscott Join us to bake matzah together, hear a story, sing songs, and play with matzah! Matzah eating is encouraged (although not kosher for Passover use,...

PJ Library Passover Tot Shabbat

PJ Library Passover Tot Shabbat

Friday, April 7, 2023, 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. Temple Emanuel of Andover, 7 Haggetts Pond Road, Andover Join Rabbi Chaiken and Cantor Rachel for this special Passover-themed service combining music, movement, and storytelling. Geared towards children...

PJ Library Nosh, Play & Learn

PJ Library Nosh, Play & Learn

Sundays at 9:00 a.m. April 9 Passover May 21 Shavuot June 11 Ba'al Tashchit (Do Not Destroy or Waste) Temple B'nai Abraham, 200 E. Lothrop Street, Beverly During PJ Library Nosh, Play & Learn, we will use Loose Parts Play, a sensory play that...

PJ Our Way Book Club

PJ Our Way Book Club

Saturdays from 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. April 29, 2023 Congregation Shirat Hayam, 55 Atlantic Avenue, Swampscott Join other 8-12 year olds for a monthly book club, facilitated by teens, over Shabbat kiddush (lunch). Books are available after...

PJ Library Jewish Holidays  for Little Hands

PJ Library Jewish Holidays
for Little Hands

Sundays from 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. 2023: April 2, April 30 Temple Ahavat Achim, 86 Middle Street, Gloucester Join us for stories, songs, snacks and a special art project around Jewish holidays with Expert Bubbies, Zaydes, Imas and Abbas (Grandmas,...

PJ Library Shabbat Shalom Circle

PJ Library Shabbat Shalom Circle

Fridays from 5:30 - 6:30 p.m.   At the NSJCC, 240 Lynnfield Street, Peabody:June 16, 2023 At Temple Ner Tamid, 368 Lowell Street, Peabody:April 28, 2023 Families with young children, 8 and younger, and parents, grandparents and friends, are...

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