Programs
The Life of the Talented Carole King
Tuesday, March 28, 20237:30 p.m. ET on Zoom March is Jewish Women's History Month, acknowledging the many contributions Jewish women have made to all fields of human endeavor. Join us in celebrating Carole King! "Edutainer" Ellen Katz will lead us on an entertaining...
Talking to Children about Antisemitism
Thursday, May 18, 20237:30 p.m. ET on Zoom Join us for an important program. Dr. Samantha Vinokor-Meinrath, author of #antisemitism: Coming of Age During the Resurgence of Hate, will offer suggestions and answer questions about how to talk to children about...
A History of Jews in America’s Armed Forces
Tuesday, May 23, 20237:30 p.m. ET on Zoom Join us for a special virtual program commemorating Memorial Day with Chaim Rosenberg, author of Shield of David: A History of Jewish Servicemen in America’s Armed Forces. This program is free and everyone is welcome. For more...
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 of Shabbat with the...
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 children’s story time...
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. Shabbat elements will be...
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 Passover sensory bin...
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, definitely...
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 grade 1 and under. This...
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 encourages immersive,...
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 registration at the office...
Introduction to Judaism 2022-2023
Weekly on Thursdays 7:30 - 9 pm on Zoom Beginning September 8, 2022 Introduction to Judaism is a 21-week course designed for individuals of faiths other than Judaism who want to explore Judaism or who are considering conversion. Zoom links for classes will be emailed...