The PJ Library | Jewish Bedtime Stories & Songs for Families

 PJ Library Cincinnati

 May 2011

 

In This Issue
BulletPJ Books for May
BulletInterviews, Reviews & More
BulletIsrael Turns 63
BulletCincinnati Celebrates Israel Independence Day
 
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    Anne and George

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   Founding Sponsor:

   The Fisher Family

 

Mayersson JCC

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Jewish Federation of Cincinnati

 

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Parent Links

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Early Reading Tips
for Jewish Parents

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Jewish Parenting Websites

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Israel-Related Books
and Activities

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Jewish Family
Book Suggestions
 
Shabbat for Babies and Tots

Tot Shabbat 

Saturday, May 7

11:30 am to noon

with Rabbi Sanford Kopnick and renowned Puppeteer Marilyn Price at The Valley Temple

 

A Shabbat experience including songs, puppets, stories, and prayers.

Contact: Alison Weikel 

alison@valleytemple.com

513-761-3555

http://valleytemple.com/

Shabbat Babies at the J

Fridays: 10:45 - 11:30 am

April 15 - June 3

Ages 12 - 24 months

with a parent or caregiver

 

Play and share in lively Shabbat activities including music, puppet shows, movement and stories. 

 

Sing the Shabbat blessings and enjoy a snack together too.

 

Instructor: Brett Stern     

For more information: 513-761-7500

 

Greetings!  


Imagine... Shabbat dinner with families in your neighborhood; reading groups for children and moms or dads; monthly family programs about Jewish values; parenting classes about effective discipline strategies; online blogs and more. 

 

The staff of PJ Library in Cincinnati is developing programs and services to help you connect with some of the 400+ PJ Library families in this area. 

 

Elizabeth Woosley and I recently attended a PJ Library conference and were fortunate to network with other professionals and learn about creative programs and family connections. 

 

As we move forward, we would like your input!  Below is a link to a survey that will help guide us toward creating opportunities that will be most meaningful to you.  And, if you're interested in joining our program planning group, make sure to contact me: lkean@jfscinti.org 

 

Enjoy this month's books and links about Yom HaAtzmaut, Israel's Independence Day.  We hope to see you at our community's celebration for Yom HaAtzmaut at the J on Monday, May 9 at 6:30 pm (see information below).

 

Happy Spring!

 

Linda Kean

Director, Family Life Education, Jewish Family Service

& Co-coordinator of PJ Library Cincinnati

 

Take PJ Library Cincinnati Family Survey


May PJ Library Books

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Ages 6 Months to 2 Years:
My First Shabbat Book

Much Much Better
Ages 2 to 3 Years: A Holiday for Noah
Ages 3 to 4 Years: No Rules for Michael Sammy Spider's First Shavout
Ages 4 to 5 Years:

The Littlest Mountain
Ages 5 to 6 Years:  Mountain of BlintzesKugel Valley Band

Reviews, Interviews & More

Learn a little bit more about some of our popular April PJ Library books.


Ella's Trip to Israel
Ella's Trip To Israel

PJ Library Book Selection Committee member writes her own children's book.
Read More >

Chicken Man
Chicken Man

Children's book expert Barbara Bietz interviews beloved PJ Library author Michelle Edwards about her career.
Read More >

 

Israel Turn 63

Israel Independence

Israel Independence Day is Tuesday, May 10. To help your family celebrate, PJ Library recommends theese activities and books. Enjoy!  


Have Some Fun on the PJ Library Israel Page

 

Israel-Related PJ Books  

PJ Library encourages families to read about Israel together. To help get things started, here's a list of kids' books suitable for learning about Israel Independence Day.

 

See a List of Israel-Related PJ Books 

 

Shalom Sesame & Israel

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PJ Library's partner, Shalom Sesame, has some exceptional content for children, introducing them to Jewish life and Israel through fun videos, games, and other activities.

 

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PJ Library Cincinnati Contacts

 PJ Library Cincinnati Staff

Linda Kean, Director of Family Life Education,

Jewish Family Service

513.766.3318,

lkean@jfscinti.org

 

Erin McNew, Educator, Jewish Family Service

513.766.3328

emcnew@jfscinti.org

 

Elizabeth Woosley, Community Educator, Mayerson JCC

513.985.1539,

ewoosley@mayersonjcc.org

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