By Richard Michelson Twenty Jewish-American children’s book authors walk into an Israeli bar. It’s not the beginning of a joke, but rather a life-changing experience for many of us. OK, two of us aren’t Jewish. And two are Canadian. And it was more of an organic farm slash kibbutz slash restaurant slash bar. But there we were, fatigued after a 10-hour red-eye (12 on the return) from Newark after a day’s travel to New York from around the … [Read more...] about Why PJ Library Brought 20 Children’s Book Authors to Israel
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Jewish American Military Families to Receive Free Boxes of Matzos
Jewish American military families will receive a box of matzos as a part of an annual partnership between Yehuda Matzos and the Harold Grinspoon Foundation. For many military families, PJ Library plays an important role in their ability to continue to participate in Jewish life and celebrate holidays while living on base or stationed overseas. In addition to the matzos for military families, Yehuda Matzos boxes on the shelves of grocery stores … [Read more...] about Jewish American Military Families to Receive Free Boxes of Matzos
Genesis Philanthropy Group expands support for Jewish Life in Britain
Genesis Philanthropy Group (GPG) is expanding its activities in Great Britain with significant grants to Moishe House and PJ Library, two of the most successful global entities engaging Jewish young adults and young families today. … [Read more...] about Genesis Philanthropy Group expands support for Jewish Life in Britain
PJ Library® Launches PJ Library Radio
As a part of its continual effort to innovate how families with Jewish children can engage and connect with Jewish culture and values, PJ Library is launching a streaming music service. In addition to the free books that PJ Library sends to more than 180,000 children in the United States and Canada each month, listeners will now be able to listen to the best in Jewish kids music, for free. The new service, PJ Library Radio, can be streamed at … [Read more...] about PJ Library® Launches PJ Library Radio
Make a Big Bet
What are the financial decisions we, as a Jewish community, are making now that will have significant consequences for the future? By Elie Kaunfer Once upon a time, King David faced a dilemma. He had stored up massive amounts of wealth, but didn’t know how to spend it best. He was faced with immediate, pressing needs - a population struggling with poverty and famine. But he decided to hold onto his wealth, waiting to spend it on the … [Read more...] about Make a Big Bet
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