The Soundtrack of Israeli Joy
Wednesday, December 3, 2025 7:30 p.m. ET on Zoom Explore the surprising sources of Israeli joy through songs that capture a nation's spirit with Josh Shron, Israeli music expert and radio personality. Despite conflict, tension, and uncertainty, Israelis consistently...
International Holocaust Remembrance Day Commemoration
Monday, January 26, 2026 7:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. ET on Zoom Please join us for a memorable International Holocaust Remembrance Day Commemoration. “The lesson is that people should take care of each other and be helpful and kind and give each other a chance, no matter...
Tot Shabbat with Congregation Shalom
Join Congregation Shalom and PJ Library for an interactive tot shabbat featuring stories, age-appropriate prayers and music. After the program families are invited to join together for a light oneg (dessert) and conversation. Designed for children under 8 and their...
Tot Shabbat Sing-Along with Congregation Ahavat Olam
This interactive, creative and engaging Shabbat celebration is filled with music, movement, and stories, as well as welcoming of Shabbat with the blessings. Join us either in person at Congregation Ahavat Olam or on Zoom! Advanced registration appreciated. ...
Tot Shabbat with Temple Emanuel of Andover
Join PJ Library and Temple Emanuel clergy for this tot-friendly Shabbat experience combining music, movement and storytelling. Created for children in first grade and under, and open to the community. Registration is required. 5:00 PM: Pizza "nosh" 5:30 PM:...
Babies, Bagels and Beyond
Come and meet other parents, grandparents and caregivers to talk, share stories and ideas, and have some unstructured fun with your little one. Ages one month and up. *Fridays, 9:30 AM *Please note that BBB only runs when The Preschool at Temple Emanuel is in session....
5th Annual PJ Library Hanukkah Story Walk
Please Join PJ Library, Congregation Shalom, Temple Emanuel of Andover, The Chelmsford Open Space Stewardship and the Chelmsford Cultural Counsil as we celebrate the 5th year of the largest Hanukkah Story Walk in the Merrimack Valley. Enjoy a magical, self-led...
PJ Library Holiday Story Time at Hamilton Wenham Public Library
Join the Hamilton Wenham Public Library and PJ Library for an interactive story time featuring Jewish holidays and a hands-on craft. All are welcome to participate and learn! Designed for children ages 6 and younger, but children of all ages are welcome. Children...
PJ Library Shabbat Sing
Join PJ Library and Congregation Shirat Hayam of the North Shore for an interactive Shabbat experience for families with children ages 7 and younger. This program, run by Cantor Sarah Freudenberg, features songs, dancing, stories and more. Families are welcome to stay...
PJ Library Little Sprouts Yoga
PJ Library invites you to take a deep breath and get your body moving during this kid-friendly introduction to the elements of yoga through movement, music, and art. Lead by certified yoga instructor and mom Moriah Tinkman. For ages 0-6 with a caregiver. Questions,...
PJ Library Meetups
Join PJ Library, the Jewish Community Center of the North Shore, and Welcome Baby for an informal meetup. Meet other Jewish families and enjoy time with new friends. Exact address provided with registration. Designed for children under the age of 5 and their...
PJ Library Holiday Story Time at Swampscott Public Library
Join the Swampscott Public Library and PJ Library for an interactive story time and hands-on craft. All are welcome to participate and learn! Designed for children ages 6 and younger, but children of all ages are welcome. Children should be accompanied by a...
PJ Library and Epstein Hillel School Little Explorers
PJ Library and Epstein Hillel School welcome you for a morning of arts and crafts, sensory play, stories and snack from a Jewish perspective. Explore, create and connect with other families. Siblings welcome. Free and open to all. Join us for as many as work for your...
PJ Library Fridays with Friends – November 2025
Welcome Shabbat with PJ Library and Temple Emanu-el through music, dancing, songs, snacks and stories. For families with children ages 5 and younger and their siblings. Free and all welcome. Featuring Rabbi Mangold and Aaron! Temple membership not required. Fridays,...
PJ Library Shabbat Shalom Circle
Children, ages 8 and younger, and parents, grandparents, and friends, are invited to welcome Shabbat with Shabbat stories, songs, friendship, and a free dinner! 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. on the following dates in the following locations: NSJCC, 240 Lynnfield Street, Peabody...
PJ Library Bim Bam Shabbat
Join PJ Library at Congregation Shirat Hayam for an interactive Shabbat experience geared towards families with children under 7 years of age. We will sing, hear a story, and then enjoy a dinner together. Free and open to all. Questions? Email...
PJ Our Way BalaGan
Join PJ Library and Rabbi Evan, Cantor Rubenstein, and Miss Bari of Temple Tiferet Shalom for BalaGan! BalaGan connects families with young children with each other and builds strong connections over a shared Jewish identity, however your family defines Jewish....
Tot Shabbat at Temple Ahavat Achim
PJ Library and Temple Ahavat Achim invite families to join us for an interactive Tot Shabbat with Alex Marques, TAA’s Director of Family Learning. Together we’ll celebrate Shabbat with singing, movement, story time, and a light snack. Tot Shabbat is designed for...
Fridays with Friends – December 2025
Welcome Shabbat with PJ Library through music, dancing, songs, snacks and stories. For families with children ages 5 and younger and their siblings. Free and all welcome. Fridays, 10:30 - 11:15 AM December 5 and December 19 - Epstein Hillel School, 6 Community Road,...
PJ Library Pajama Hanukkah Havdalah
Enjoy Hanukkah with PJ Library and Congregation Shirat Hayam. Come in pajamas for a craft, story, songs with Cantor Sarah, and dinner. Designed for families with children 0-7 (& siblings/grandparents). Free and all are welcome, but registration is required....
PJ Library Pajama Tu B’shvat Havdalah
Enjoy the Jewish festival of trees, Tu B'shvat, with PJ Library and Congregation Shirat Hayam. Come in pajamas for a craft, story, songs with Cantor Sarah, and dinner. Designed for families with children 0-7 (& siblings/grandparents). Free and all are welcome, but...
Fridays with Friends – January 2026
Welcome Shabbat PJ Library and Congregation Shirat Hayam with music, dancing, songs, snacks and stories! For families with children ages 5 and younger and their siblings. Free and all are welcome. Featuring Cantor Sarah! Temple membership not required. Free and all...
PJ Library Mini Minyan
Join PJ Library, Rabbi Mangold and Aaron Zev Katz of Temple Emanu-El Marblehead for a music-filled Shabbat service including a taste of Torah, a story, and family blessings. Then stick around for challah, juice, bagels and cream cheese! Free and all are welcome. ...
PJ Library Endowment – Great News!
Lappin Foundation’s new PJ Library Endowment will help to ensure that Jewish children in our community will receive beautiful PJ Library books well into the future. PJ Library is the Jewish book-of-the-month-club for children, ages newborn to 8. The books are steeped...
Caring Cards Project
Meaningful Volunteer Opportunity forTeens and Tweens Teens and tweens are invited to design Caring Cards for homebound older adults, who are clients of Jewish Family & Children's Service (JF&CS). After your child decorates the cover of the card and signs their...
TeensFeed
Jewish teens in grades 7-12 are invited to participate in the mitzvah of caring for the stranger by preparing meals for Lifebridge North Shore. Teens learn about the connection between Judaism and social justice while contributing to the well-being of our community....
One2One 2025-2026
Conversations will take place in the comfort of your home on five Sundays: November 2 | November 9 | November 16 | November 23 | November 30 December 7 (make-up session) 12:00 p.m. - 12:30 p.m. or 1:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. Register by October 8 One2One is a unique and...
Caring Cards Project
Meaningful Volunteer Opportunity for Adults to do from the Comfort of Your Home Volunteers are needed to design Caring Cards for homebound older adults, who are clients of Jewish Family & Children's Service (JF&CS). The cards are free and will be mailed to...
Israeli Folk Dancing
At the JCCNS, 4 Community Road, MarbleheadWK room on the first floor Wednesdays 7:30 - 9:00 p.m. Sundays 8:00 - 9:50 a.m. Are you a fan of Israeli music? Do you want to learn traditional and modern Israeli dance moves, immerse yourself into Israeli culture and get an...