PJ Library

Tu B’Shevat Paint & Plant

Sunday, February 5, 2023 @ 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM EST
Zoom

Join us on zoom for a story, paint your own flower pot & plant to celebrate Tu BiShvat, the birthday of the trees! Materials will be provided. 

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Shabbat candle lighting

KesherKids x PJ Library Mini Shabbat

Friday, January 13, 2023 @ 4:30 PM - 5:00 PM EST
JCC Squirrel Hill
5738 Forbes Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15217 United States

All are welcome to join us for Mini Shabbat, a monthly gathering being hosted by KesherKIDS and PJ Library – together, we’ll welcome Shabbat with songs, candle lighting and, of course, grape juice and challah!  This monthly gathering is intended to ensure that the youngest ones have a regular opportunity to welcome Shabbat together, and […]

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Shabbat candle lighting

KesherKids x PJ Library Mini Shabbat

Friday, February 10, 2023 @ 4:00 PM - 4:30 PM EST
JCC Squirrel Hill
5738 Forbes Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15217 United States

All are welcome to join us for Mini Shabbat, a monthly gathering being hosted by KesherKIDS and PJ Library – together, we’ll welcome Shabbat with songs, candle lighting and, of course, grape juice and challah!  This monthly gathering is intended to ensure that the youngest ones have a regular opportunity to welcome Shabbat together, and […]

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PJ Our Way Tu B’Shevat

Sunday, February 5, 2023 @ 12:30 PM - 2:00 PM EST
Rodef Shalom Congregation
4905 Fifth Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15213 United States

Kids 9-12 are invited to join PJ Library and Rodef Shalom Congregation as we celebrate the birthday of trees and explore the values of Tu B’Shevat with a unique project let by the Center for Creative Reuse.

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Ladies Night Out PJL

Ladies’ Night Out

Wednesday, December 14, 2022 @ 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM EST
contemporary craft
5645 Butler Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15201

Join Jewish Fertility Foundation-Pittsburgh and PJ Library for a ladies night out!  Learn more about the Jewish Fertility Foundation-Pittsburgh and PJ Library while we craft enamel charms, enjoy snacks, and build community.  

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Family Havdalah and Lantern Walk

Saturday, December 10, 2022 @ 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM EST
JCC Squirrel Hill
5738 Forbes Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15217 United States

Families will make laterns and celebrate Havdalah (the end of Shabbat) together. Following Havdalah, we will take an urban stroll, and use our lanterns to illuminate our path as we walk and sing together. This event will take place both indoors and outside so please plan accordingly.  

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Donuts and Dreidels

Donuts and Dreidels

Wednesday, December 21, 2022 @ 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM EST
Temple Emanuel
1250 Bower Hill Road
Pittsburgh, PA 15243 United States

Join the JCC of Greater Pittsburgh, Beth El, PJ Library, and Temple Emanuel as we celebrate Hanukkah together. Candle lightning, songs, latkes, dreidels, donuts, and more!

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PJ Our Way

Speak Up, Speak Out: What Can I Say?

Sunday, December 4, 2022 @ 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM EST
CDS School Library
Pittsburgh, PA United States

Children in grades 3-5 will learn useful skills to become advocates, allies, and more in an engaging and hands-on way.

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PJ Library North Park Stroller Walk and Playdate

Monday, November 14, 2022 @ 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM EST
Carnegie Pavillion in North Park
S. Ridge Road
Allison Park, PA 15101 United States

Meet new friends at the Carnegie Pavilion near Pie Traynor Field in North Park.  Parking is available across from the pavilion.  We will walk the loop around the fields and then meet back at the pavilion to play on the playground.  This event is best for children ages 0-5 and their caregivers.  Weather permitting.

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PJ Invention

PJ Invention Time

Sunday, November 13, 2022 @ 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM EST
Community Day School
6424 Forward Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15217 United States

Building With Buddies This is the PJ Invention Time event. Featuring PJ Library story, snack, and fun building inventions with a Jewish holiday theme using recycled materials.

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Shabbat candle lighting

KesherKids x PJ Library Mini Shabbat

Friday, September 16, 2022 @ 4:00 PM - 4:30 PM EDT
JCC Squirrel Hill
5738 Forbes Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15217 United States

All are welcome to join us for Mini Shabbat, a monthly gathering being hosted by KesherKIDS and PJ Library – together, we’ll welcome Shabbat with songs, candle lighting and, of course, grape juice and challah!  This monthly gathering is intended to ensure that the youngest ones have a regular opportunity to welcome Shabbat together, and […]

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Meet the Latkes

PJ Library Story Time at Mt. Lebanon Public Library

Monday, December 19, 2022 @ 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM EST
Mt. Lebanon Public Library
16 Castle Shannon Blvd
Pittsburgh, PA 15228 United States

Join PJ Library at Mt. Lebanon Public Library to “Meet the Latkes” during our story time. After a story and songs, we will create a Latke Self Portrait!

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PJ Library

It All Started with a Book

Thursday, March 28 @ 5:05 PM EDT

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.

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PJ Library Hannukah Storytime

Jewish Moments, Courtesy of PJ Library

Thursday, March 28 @ 5:05 PM EDT

A group of staff from the Federation and the JCC met this week to discuss our PJ Library program. PJ Library is funded by the Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh and the Harold Grinspoon Foundation. The JCC, through Federation funding, carries out high quality programs to connect PJ Library families. Before I continue, let’s make […]

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Free Books. Free Books!

Thursday, March 28 @ 5:05 PM EDT

Last week’s Jewish Chronicle covered a Jewish Telegraphic Association (JTA) story about the powerful impact of the PJ Library program. Our Federation has been funding this incredible program in partnership with the Harold Grinspoon Foundation for many years. With over 1,300 current subscribers locally, the impact has been profound. While this article shares nationally aggregated data, we […]

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South Hills Jewish Pittsburgh Celebrates Israel

Thursday, March 28 @ 5:05 PM EDT

I attended the Yom Ha’atzmaut celebration that was coordinated by our Federation initiative, South Hills Jewish Pittsburgh, at the South Hills JCC. It was fantastic seeing so many young families having fun and celebrating Israel. Every South Hills congregational Rabbi was in attendance. This sense of collaboration in the South Hills is helping the community reach […]

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Shabbat Shalom and Happy Chanukah

Thursday, March 28 @ 5:05 PM EDT

Sunday night, the Jewish world will begin the holiday of Chanukah. Our agencies have been and will be “getting their Chanukah on.” I know that the Chanukiah(some refer to it as a menorah) will be lit in the Jewish Association on Aging and Riverview Towers Facilities for the hundreds of our seniors who make their homes there. […]

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The Far-Reaching Legacy of the Grinspoon Foundation

Thursday, March 28 @ 5:05 PM EDT

Brian Schreiber of our JCC and I were truly blessed to take part in a retreat sponsored by the Harold Grinspoon Foundation during the last week.  Approximately 40 professionals, mostly from Federations and a few JCC’s, all of whom lead organizations involved with PJ Library, participated.  The purpose was to brainstorm ways that each of […]

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