PJ Library Expands, Now Enrolling New Families

Children born in 2002 or later, who have not yet reached age 9, are eligible for the PJ Library, a program that offers free Jewish books and music every month to children from Jewish and interfaith families.

The program, designed to help keep our children Jewish by promoting a sense of Jewish pride in young children, is provided free by the Robert I. Lappin Charitable Foundation, Cohen Hillel Academy and the Grinspoon Foundation of Western Massachusetts.  The books, valued at $142, are mostly hardcover with beautiful illustrations. The Lappin Foundation service area is one of more than 100 communities nationally to be part of this growing program offered in partnership with the Springfield, Mass.-based Harold Grinspoon Foundation, www.pjlibrary.org.

To date, the Lappin Foundation has enrolled 933 children, 611 families, 2,001 individuals in the program, and plans to reach many more.

The PJ Library is free and open to Jewish and interfaith families who live or affiliate with a Jewish institution in the Lappin Foundation service area. Click here to see a sample of the booksin the PJ Library. For more information on the PJ Library, please contact Phyllis Osher, Lappin Foundation program associate, 978-740-4404 or email posher@rilcf.org.

 

Exciting Events for PJ Library Families

 

Fun Fridays at Cohen Hillel Academy –

Join us for stories, crafts and a special Shabbat treat.  Open to children of all ages in the PJ Library accompanied by a parent.  Mark your calendar and join us on the following dates:

• Friday, October 15, 2010 from 3:15 – 4 pm
• Friday, November 12, 2010 from 2:00 – 2:45 pm
• Friday, January 14, 2011 from 2:00 – 2:45 pm
• Friday, March 4, 2011 from 2:00 – 2:45 pm
• Friday, April 8, 2011 from 3:15 – 4 pm

For additional information or to register for this program contact Phyllis Osher, Program Associate, at 978-740-4404 or e-mail posher@rilcf.org.

 

 

 

 

 

Connections: A special book group for Moms of The PJ Library -

Convene, connect and converse about stimulating books with Jewish themes.

When you join Connections you will

• Meet other moms
• Relax and enjoy great company and stimulating discussion about sisterhood, motherhood and friendship
• Read some great books

The program is free and includes all three books, so make room for yourself on the shelf of your child’s PJ Library.

Two convenient locations.  Space is limited.

Mondays, 7:30-9 p.m.  September 20, November 22, and January 24, 2011 at Putnam Pantry, 255 Newbury Street, Route 1 North, Danvers.

Tuesdays, 7:30-9 p.m.  September 21, November 23, and January 25, 2011 at Panera Bread, 433 Paradise Road, Swampscott.

 

Our three books for Connections will be:

Best Friends by Martha Moody

The Inn at Lake Devine by Elinor Lipman

After Long Silence by Helen Fremont

 

 To register contact Phyllis Osher, Program Associate, at 978-740-4404 or e-mail posher@rilcf.org.

Connections is funded by the Lappin Foundation and in part by the Jewish Federation of the North Shore.

 

Other Great Programs Available in our Community for PJ Library Families

Name of Program : Mommy and me with a Jewish twist!
Date of Program: Every Monday morning, 10:30-11:30 am

Starting Date: September 13, 2010
Location of Program  Chabad of Peabody 83 Pine St., Unit #E, Peabody
Targeted Age Group newborn – age 3
Brief Description: An innovative program for babies and toddlers to experience Jewish traditions in a stimulating, fun and creative atmosphere.  Mommies and babies join together for music, crafts, song, puppetry, stories and circle time!  Professionals specializing in areas of parenting, nutrition and more will visit our class to share their knowledge and expertise.  Nutritious snack included.
Sponsoring organization’s website: http://www.jewishpeabody.com/templates/articlecco_cdo/aid/529270/jewish/Mommy-and-Me.htm