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10/23/2026

PJ parents and grandparents of children ages 4-12 recently received information about the opportunity to opt-in to receive PJ Library's new Antisemitism and resiliency guide, A Time To Talk. Although a challenging topic to address with children, we've heard more and more from families that there is a need for resources for this conversation. For more information and to request a copy, visit:

How to get a copy of A Time to Talk

10/20/2026

Have you listened to one of our PJ Library podcasts yet? If not, you should start! We’re excited to share that PJ Library's original podcast, Beyond the Bookcase, won FOUR 2026 Signal Awards!

🥉 "A Very Mashal Bat-Mitzvah" won bronze in the Kids category.

🥈 "Mr. Saifair's New Golem" won silver for Best Voice Acting.

🥇 "A Very Mashal Bat-Mitzvah" won gold AND took home a Listener's Choice award in Best Scripted Fiction.

Thank you and Mazal Tov to the many people who make quality episodes of Beyond the Bookcase and all PJ Library podcasts possible.

Discover family podcasts from PJ Library! Enjoy Jewish stories, traditions, holidays, and values brought to life for kids of all ages—perfect for at home or on the go.

10/14/2026

Did you know that PJ Library is in 40 countries around the world, including parts of Asia? 🤩 Check it out:

"Across Asia, PJ Library provides a lifeline for families raising Jewish children. While every family receives a similar selection of monthly books in English, the way families experience PJ Library reflects the creativity of the volunteers who bring the program to life and the unique character of each country.

Join us as we journey to four of these communities in Shanghai, Hong Kong, Taiwan, and Singapore."

Read more here 👉: https://hgf.org/news/2026/linked-by-shared-stories-pj-library-across-asia/

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Across Asia, PJ Library provides a lifeline for families raising Jewish children.

10/07/2026

A beautiful way to honor the memory of Shiri Bibas and her sons, Ariel and Kfir 🎗️💕

09/28/2026

JTA News "A bumper crop of new kids’ books about the High Holidays is hitting shelves in 2026, surprising close observers of Jewish children’s literature.

“It is unusual for multiple Sukkot books to be published in the same year, especially of consistently high quality. It’s very exciting,” said Heidi Rabinowitz, a Jewish librarian and host of the Book of Life podcast, which describes itself as “a podcast about Jewish kidlit (mostly).” Can you spot the Library titles? 📚🤩 Read more about these High Holiday books here:

A bumper crop of new books for 2026 includes several focused on Sukkot.

09/24/2026

Sukkot starts this Friday at sunset! 🍋🌾 For those of you who need a quick refresher on this special holiday in the Jewish calendar, check out PJ Library 's Sukkot hub for tips on making this holiday family-friendly. Check it out here:

PJ Library is here to help you celebrate! Find all the how-to guides, activities, recipes, and book lists for Sukkot your family needs in one place.

09/24/2026

Our friends at JCC Denver have created an amazing resource for the community. Please read more about their Community Baby Closet.

09/15/2026

Join JEWISHcolorado, the University of Denver Center for Judaic Studies, and our community partners on Wednesday, October 7th, as we mark three years since 10/7 and hear from acclaimed author and journalist Matti Friedman. Registration required. ID check required at on-site registration for security purposes. Learn more and register at our or here: https://events.idonate.com/2026october7event

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09/11/2026

09/11/2026

Today, we remember the 2,977 lives lost 25 years ago today on September 11, 2001. honor their memory by building resilient communities, standing against hate, and showing up for each other in times of crisis. May their memories be a blessing.