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Israel Philharmonic Orchestra, PJ Library and Tovah Feldshuh To Commemorate Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s Yahrzeit with Musical Read-Along

  The Israel Philharmonic Orchestra, along with partners PJ Library, announced a collaboration with Broadway star Tovah Feldshuh to commemorate Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s upcoming Yahrzeit. Feldshuh, who originated the role of Ginsburg on stage in the play Sisters-in-Law, will bring her talent to the smallest screen in an all-ages read-along of Debbie Levy’s I Dissent:…
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What Makes a Family?

  As school lets out, PJ Library offers an inclusively curated picture book list to keep kids engaged and reading all summer. What makes a family a family? In Hebrew, mishpacha means family – and it’s not just a word, but a value to embrace as well. And families come in all sorts of shapes,…
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Plant for Tomorrow

    Every day is Earth Day in the Jewish tradition, which teaches a deep and generational respect for the environment. In celebration of the Jewish holiday of Tu B’Shevat in January, PJ Library conducted a “Plant for Tomorrow” matching donation campaign to help plant tens of thousands of trees for future generations. The campaign…
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Instill a love for Jewish camp early with PJ Library Family Camp

An appreciation for family reading and Jewish children’s literature has led several communities to combine the benefits of Jewish family camp together with the PJ Library program. The resulting initiative, PJ Library Family Camp, offers families with young children a unique all-inclusive weekend adventure. Family camp combines the benefits of togetherness and structured activity with…
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Storytelling is a great way to teach

Photo: PJ Library offers local story hours and free Jewish books and music to children ages 6 months to 8 years. Children 9-11 can choose their own books each month. This summer Portland area PJ Library programs feature musician and storyteller Kim Schneiderman (not pictured) at Green Bean Books on the 3rd Wednesday of June, July…
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Kids & Teens Calendar April 2018

APRIL 15 GOOD DEEDS DAY: Times and locations vary. Several family-friendly projects. jewishportland.org/community-calendar/good-deeds-day-2018 APRIL 27-29 NEVEH SHALOM FAMILY CAMP. Families with children ages 0-2nd grade join together for a fantastic weekend at Camp Solomon Schechter, Olympia, WA. Together we’ll celebrate Shabbat with family friendly services, activities and games. 503-246-8831 APRIL 15 & 29 KINDERGARTEN ALIYAH…
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PJ Library has Growth Spurts

Families in Ashland enjoy Jewish stories, songs and movement at a PJ Library Sunday morning program in Lithia Park. On Sept. 11, Ashland launches PJ Library Connection Adventures with a Tot Shabbat at Pioneer Hall in Ashland. All families with kids 6 months to 8 years are invited to welcome Shabbat with blessings, song, storytelling…