Posts Tagged ‘PJ Library’
Shavuot Family event with Shalom Pittsburgh & PJ Library
We regret to inform you that, due to health concerns about the coronavirus that causes COVID-19, we have canceled this event. Although every organization will make its own decisions about the safety of upcoming events, the Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh is acting with an abundance of caution in cancelling, postponing, or adapting all of…
Read MoreLive PJ Library Storytime
Do your kids love PJ Library? Then have them grab their favorite stuffed animal for this interactive story time featuring stories, songs and games about the animals of Israel. Books to be read include Does your Dog Speak Hebrew by Ellen Bari, illustrated by Holly Clifton Brown and Shmulik Paints the Town by Lisa Rose,…
Read MoreEscape from Egypt
Passover is coming and we are bringing the Exodus story to life! Spend Shabbat morning with us at the Carnegie Museum of Natural History as we explore the museum and “Escape from Egypt”. After our exciting journey we will gather together for songs and a Matza Bar filled with yummy toppings. Families are welcome to…
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Ma Nishtana Magic VIRTUAL
Purim Carnival in the North Hills
Join us for a fun afternoon celebrating Purim! Ticketed carnival games, lunch and bake sale in the Social Hall. Games for younger kids will be in the multipurpose room. 10am– Megilla reading and spiel 11am– Parade and Carnival Costumes are encouraged!
Read MoreIt All Started with a Book
Our work with the Jewish Federation PJ Library Ambassadors program all started with a book. That book opens doors for so many to deepen their Jewish identities and Jewish connections.
Read MoreKids’ Mega Hamantash Event
A community-wide event for kids to come and bake hamantashen to take home and to donate to the Food Pantry.
Read MoreCooking Class: Purim with a Twist
Join us for a fun night in the kitchen! We will learn how to make dishes from scratch and enjoy eating them after we cook. Every dish will have a different twist to it: Stuffed Mushrooms Hummus with vegetables Potato Spinach Knishes Craisins, apricots, pineapple Kugel Hamentashen $50 per person and BYOB. Space is very…
Read MorePJs, Pizza, and Havdalah
Please join us for a PJ Party Havdalah event on Saturday, February 22nd at 5:30pm. We will have a short Havdalah service, pizza, make your own spice bag, and end with cookies and milk! PJs encouraged! We are asking all families to bring a plate of cookies to share for dessert (peanut and tree nut…
Read MoreCoffee For A Cause
Parent’s can purchase a coffee before heading into the conference room where we will learn about being kind to animals through story-time and a service project. Save up a few toilet paper rolls and bring them in to create enrichment toys for Animal Friends shelter. Please RSVP as space is limited.
Read More3rd Annual Folk Shabbat Dinner
Join us for dinner before our 3rd Annual Folk Shabbat! Our 7 PM service features prayers woven with songs including music by Peter, Paul & Mary, Leonard Cohen, Joni Mitchell, Bob Dylan, Simon & Garfunkel, John Denver, Cat Stevens, and more! Our 5:45 PM dinner menu will feature dishes from the Torah (Israeli/Mediterranean food). Cost:…
Read MoreTu B’Shevat Birthday Party for the Trees!
ראש השנה לאילנות (Rosh Hashanah of Trees) Help us celebrate Tu B’Shevat with PJ Library and Repair the World. We’re throwing a birthday party for the trees with fun tree-themed crafts, games and stories; plus the usual birthday party fun! We’ll also fill bags for Beverly’s Birthdays. The event is free, but you can sponsor…
Read MorePJ Our Way Author Visit with Jonathan Auxier
Join PJ Our Way and Rodef Shalom as we welcome PJ Our Way author, Jonathan Auxier! Jonathan will talk about his recent PJ Our Way book Sweep, The Story of a Girl and Her Monster, demonstrate his amazing yo-yo skills and sign books. Participants will also have the opportunity to make their own “monster”. Please…
Read MorePJ Invention Time
Please join us in the CDS Annex building with your child (ages 2-5) for a PJ Library story, snack, and fun building inventions with a Jewish holiday theme using recycled materials.
Read MoreKids Shabbat Takeover
Kids Shabbat Takeover
Read MoreBeth El’s Winter Wonderland Shabbat
Beth El Congregation in the South Hills will host a young family service for those 5 and under and their siblings. Meet Rabbis Alex and Amy Greenbaum and explore Shabbat indoors in a wintry way! 6pm Service, 6:30pm dinner. Enjoy a delicious homestyle meal and meet our community. No fee. The playground equipment will be…
Read MoreKnowledge & Nosh
What’s “Happy” Have to Do With It?
Raising Resilient Kids in an Online World
Featuring Deborah Gilboa, MD aka “Dr. G.”
JCC Squirrel Hill: PJ Library
Enjoy PJ Library story time while packing snack bags for families staying at Ronald McDonald House. All ages welcome. A maximum of 35 registrants will be accepted. If you require accommodations for a disability, please contact Bex Frankeberger at bfrankeberger@jfedpgh.org.
Read MoreMenorahfest
Join PJ Library and Camp 365 for Menorahfest! Dreidle and menorah creation with “Snapology” and “Little House Big Art” No Bake Chanukah snacks with Gaynor School of Cooking Storytime with PJ Library Coffee and Sufganiyot (jelly donuts) Candle lighting and song session
Read MoreHanukkah Celebration at Mt. Lebanon Public Library with PJ Library South Hills
From Mt. Lebanon Library: Celebrate the Miracle of Lights with PJ Library South Hills Ambassador Kate Louik and Temple Emanuel Librarian Paula Altschul at this free, family friendly storytime and craft open to all! CONTACT: childrens department 412-531-1912 childrenslibrary@einetwork.net LOCATION: Meeting Room A
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