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First Time Camper Scholarships from PJ Library! Don't Miss Out!
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PJ Goes to Camp offers incentive grants up to $1,000 to PJ Library families who wish to enroll their children in a nonprofit Jewish overnight camp for the first time. Made possible by the Foundation for Jewish Camp's One Happy Camper program and the Harold Grinspoon Foundation, this offer is available on a first-come, first-served basis to PJ Library families who might not be eligible for their community's One Happy Camper program.
Visit this link for more information and to apply.
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Each PJ Library book or CD has a dedicated page on the new PJ website. On each book page, you will find a short synopsis, information about the authors and illustrators, the parent reading guide, and related links.
* 6 Months to 2 Years
Nosh, Schlep, Schluff
by Laurel Snyder
* 2 to 3 Years
Joseph Had a Little Overcoat
by Simms Taback
* 3 to 4 Years
Sammy Spider's First Purim
by Sylvia Rouss
* 4 to 5 Years
Mrs. Moskowitz and the Sabbath Candlesticks
by Amy Schwartz
* 5 to 6 Years
Cakes and Miracles
by Barbara Diamond
* 6 to 7 Years Baxter, The Pig Who Wanted to be Kosher by Laurel Snyder
Check out the reading guides for these books.
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Insights from PJ National
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Like the branches of an old oak tree, the observance of Tu B'Shevat is spreading.
With the rising concern about climate change, the Jewish New Year of the Trees, (Wednesday, February 8, beginning the evening prior), offers an opportune wintry moment to plant and nurture a commitment to preserve our precious environment.
May the little sprouts in your house continue growing up healthy and strong.
Nurturing Healthy Roots
It's not just trees that require healthy roots to be big and strong; humans need them, too. In honor of Tu B'Shevat we offer some worldly wisdom on nurturing healthy roots in children.
http://pjlibrary.org/pj-blog/index.php/archives/2304/nurturing-healthy-roots/
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Addison-Penzak Jewish Community Center (Los Gatos)
www.svjcc.org
APJCC Preschool (Los Gatos)
www.svjcc.org/preschool.html
Congregation Beth David (Saratoga)
www.beth-david.org
Congregation Emeth (Morgan Hill)
www.emeth.net
Hillel of Silicon Valley (San Jose)
www.hillelsv.org
Jewish Family Services (Los Gatos)
www.jfssv.org
Jewish Federation Silicon Valley (Los Gatos)
www.jvalley.org
Sharone Hadassah
www.sharone-hadassah.org
Congregation Shir Hadash (Los Gatos)
www.shirhadash.org
Congregation Sinai (San José)
www.sinai-sj.org
South Peninsula Hebrew Day School (Sunnyvale)
www.sphds.org
Temple Emanu-El (San José)
www.templesanjose.org
Yavneh Day School (Los Gatos)
www.yavnehdayschool.org
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For more information about the PJ Library® Program and our role in the community, please visit
http://www.jvalley.org/pj-library
General Inquiries:
(408) 357-7509
pjlibrary@jvalley.org
Rabbi Leslie Alexander, Program Director
(408) 357-7509
rabbialexander@jvalley.org
Eleanor Weber Dickman, Outreach Coordinator
(408) 255-3109
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This Coming Week! Knitzvah a Mitzvah! Join Us!
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Tuesday, January 31, 2012 - 3:45pm to 4:45pm
In Collaboration with Jewish Family Services
Levy Family Campus - 14855 Oka Road, Los Gatos
Come knit a delightful craft gift for a child in need! And knit another craft to take home and enjoy.
 Have fun with members of a wonderful volunteer group sponsored by Jewish Family Services: Knitzvah, which provides knitted projects to help newborns, children and seniors.
This project is ideal for children 4 to 7 years old, but younger children are always welcome. Each child will make two yarn crafts, one to take home and one to donate to Knitzvah to be given to children in our community. There will, of course, be our usual story time, songs, and snack.
It's an opportunity to have fun and do a good deed at the same time. Please also consider bringing a new or gently used child's backpack to donate to a Children's Center. Thank you.
RSVP ASAP!
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Two Two Tu B'Shvat Events: An Ecology Holiday
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In celebration of Tu B'Shvat, the "birthday of the trees," -- an ancient Jewish holiday that celerates the earth and inspires us to work for the preservation of our world -- we offer two delightful events. Please join us!
Helping the Earth
Friday, February 10, 2012 -- 1:00 to 3:00pm
Congregation Emeth
17835 Monterey Street, Morgan Hill, CA
 South County PJ Library children and parents, we're planning a very exciting way to commemorate Tu B'shvat, our spring ecological holiday. Recology, a local waste removal company will bring a garbage truck for children to be able to learn about how trash collection and recycling work. Though this program will occur in the Morgan Hill area, all PJ Library families will be notified and are encouraged to attend.
See Flyer.
Trees, Trees, Trees
Tuesday, February 21 -- 4:00 to 5:15pm
In Collaboration with Our City Forest of San Jose
City Nursery, 1000 Spring Street, San Jose
 Come to the Nursery of the City of San Jose to learn all about trees, how they grow, and how to care for them.
Meet "Treena," the mascot of Our City Forest, who will help us re-pot baby tree seedlings. There will be stories, songs, and tasty snacks from fruits and nuts grown on trees.
See Flyer.
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Parents and Kids LOVE "Parent and Me" !
Have you signed up yet?
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Parent and Me Program
At Congregation Beth David
19700 Prospect Road, Saratoga
Join other parents and tots for a delightful new program in our community: "Parent and Me," held at Congregation Beth David. Register at www.beth-david.org/rsvp. For more information, please contact Rabbi Philip Ohriner at (408) 257-3333.
Co-sponsored by The PJ Library® and Congregation Beth David, the program offers two classes:
"Thursday Crawlers" (11am to noon) for infants, and
"Thursday Rompers" (10-11am) for 1-2 year olds.
Tuition is $100 for each six-week session, but you can join any time (pro-rated). Sessions are ongoing.
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February activities for children in our community
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Events listed here are open to the entire community.
Call the organization for more information.
(Membership in the organization/synagogue is not required.)
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Addison-Penzak Jewish Community Center, Center for Jewish Life and Learning
Los Gatos - (408) 357-7492
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- Tu B'Shevat Family Seder Feb 05, 2012 from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM. Delicious fruits, nuts, and juice will be provided. For preschool and elementary school aged children. JCC members: $10/family (5 people, $2 each additional person). Non-members: $15/family (5 people, $2 each additional person. RSVP by Thursday, Feb 2nd. Information and RSVP, 408.357.7411 or cjll@svjcc.org.
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Addison-Penzak Jewish Community Center Pre-School
Los Gatos - (408) 357-7417
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- APJCC Preschool Open House Jan 29, 2012 from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM. Come check out the APJCC Preschool for your 18 month old to 5 year old child. Meet the teachers, see the facilities and get information on enrollment for the 2012-13 school year. Children are welcome to attend. Contact: Cyndi Sherman cyndi@svjcc.org Website Link: www.svjcc.org/preschool
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Congregation Beth David
Saratoga - (408) 257-3333
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- Ongoing: Parent and Me provides age appropriate art, music, and gross motor activities for infants and toddlers as well as an introduction to the Jewish holidays. THURSDAY CRAWLERS for children 0-11 months 11:00AM-12:00PM $100/session (6 classes). THURSDAY ROMPERS For children 12-24 months 10:00AM-11:00AM $100/session (6 classes). Taught by Jodi Tanowitz Weisman. RSVP to www.beth-david/rsvp.
- CBD Tot Shabbat, Feb 11 and 25, 2012 from 11:15 AM to 12:00 PM For kids ages 0-5. Interactive parent-led service for babies, toddlers, and preschool kids. Open to the whole community.
- CBD Shabbat Mishpaha (Family Services) Feb 03, 2012 from 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM Join us every first Friday night for family-friendly Kabbalat Shabbat experience.
- CBD Haverim Services Jan 11, 2012 from 10:30 AM to 11:30 Shabbat celebration for K-3rd grade.
- CBD PJ Shabbat Jan 17, 2012 from 6:01 PM This mini Kabbalat Shabbat service is for ages 0-5 and includes a kid-friendly Shabbat dinner. Come in PJ's. $10.00 per adult; $ 2.00 per child (over 3); kids under 3 eat free! RSVPs by the Wednesday before each event to the CBD office at 408-257-3333.
- Jewish Families Group Brunch and Planning Meeting Feb 05, 2012 from 11:00 AM to 12:51 PM Contact: ohriner@beth-david.org
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Congregation Shir Hadash
Los Gatos - (408) 358-1751
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- No Shush Shabbat Service Feb 03, 2012 from 6:30 PM Please join Rabbis Aron and Levenberg, and song leader Angela Gold for our special child-friendly service. Contact: Rabbi Lisa Levenberg, rabbilevenberg@shirhadash.org, 358-1751 x3
- Mother's Circle Jan 29, 2012 from 6:30 PM to 7:45 PM Mother's Circle was created for women of other religious backgrounds who are interested in creating a Jewish home and raising Jewish children. At Shir Hadash Chapel. RSVP to Nadine or call 358-1751 x5.
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Congregation Sinai
San José - (408) 264-8542
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- Ima and Me Playgroup from 9:00 AM to 10:15 AM every Wednesday morning from 9:00-10:15 am in the Nursery School Red Room. Children three and under. Open to the entire Jewish community. Bring friends. FREE. For more information email Miki Gurantz at: director@sinainurseryschool.org.
- Congregation Sinai Torah For Tots Feb 04 and 11, 2012 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM Torah for Tots: 11 am - 12 pm in the Social Hall. Torah for Tots is fun, interactive, educational and inspirational. This delightful children's service is professionally led and designed specifically to accommodate young children age 0-5. Plenty of singing, movement, and stories, and your entire family can play a part. We meet once a month from 11 am to 12 pm. For more information, email torahfortots@sinai-sj.org.
- Congregation Sinai Family Service for K-2nd Graders Feb 11, 2012 from 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM Participatory, friendly service for families designed to introduce kids and their parents to the Shabbat service and the siddur. Hebrew knowledge not required. Join us on February 11, March 10, April 21, May 19 and June 9 in the Mirkin Chapel from 10:30am-11:30 am.
- Nursery School Open House Jan 29, 2012 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM Take a tour of all that the Nursery School has to offer. Spend the morning when both teachers and children can be seen in action.
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Jewish Family Services Silicon Valley
Los Gatos - (408) 556-0600
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- JFS SV offers parenting classes throughout the year. Contact Lizi Oceransky for more information.
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South Peninsula Hebrew Day School
Sunnyvale - (408) 738-3060
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- Gan Aviv Open House Jan 29, 2012 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM Meet teachers, visit classrooms and learn about the curriculum. We are a play based school with nurturing staff and a full Jewish curriculum. Hebrew speaking teachers in each room. Extended care offered until 6PM. Light refreshments will be served.
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Temple Emanu-El
San José - (408) 292-0939
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- Preschool Open House Jan 07, 2012 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM Have you been searching for a great preschool? Then come visit Temple Emanu-El's Preschool at our open house! This is the perfect opportunity for prospective families to tour our school. We will have activities for the kids and the entire staff will be on hand. We have limited space available for the Summer and Fall of 2012 for children ages 2-6. We offer 2, 3, 4, and 5 days per week (both half and full days). Please contact Barbara Smead at (408) 293-8660 or barbara@templesanjose.org with any questions.
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Yavneh Day School
Los Gatos - (408) 984-6700
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- Check the Yavneh website (www.yavneh-day-school.org) for information about activities for children in Gesher (pre-kindergarten) and Kita Gan (kindergarten)
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