Bring your kids and join PJ Library on November 25th at 10:00 a.m. at UBC (Fireside Lounge, 2707 Tennis Crescent) for the third Pop Up Shabbat in their monthly series. You’ll enjoy Shabbat-themed crafts, songs and, of course, stories, all in a warm, welcoming environment. Make sure you receive a special Shabbat Kit complete with a mini challah and candles to help you celebrate Shabbat at home by RSVPing to Katia Fermon by November 22nd.
PJ Library is hosting this series of outreach events as part of our efforts to connect families with young children in the regional communities and in neighbourhoods outside of the Oak Street corridor. The first two events took place in Yaletown and North Vancouver. Click here for a full list of locations and dates.
PJ Library sends free, high quality Jewish themed children’s books right to your home every month – thanks in large part to your Annual Campaign gift. The program is one of the most effective tools in place to reach unaffiliated families and those who live in underserved communities outside the City of Vancouver. There are 830 children aged six months to eight years old who are registered for the program locally.
PJ Library was started by Harold Grinspoon, who, knowing that families read together in the quiet moments before bedtime, when kids are in their PJs and getting ready for sleep, thought, "Why not make these moments Jewish moments?” When parents read with their children, something special happens – from quiet connections to sparking questions to putting them on the path to lifelong learning. Add Jewish stories into the mix and they help families talk about the values, traditions, holidays and practices that hold particular importance to all of us.
If your child already receives PJ Library books, you know how they help create magical moments. If you’d like your child to start receiving these wonderful books, sign up today.
Join us at these upcoming PJ Library events:
Friday, November 25
Pop-Up Shabbat
10:00 - 11:30 a.m.
Fireside Lounge
Commons block in Acadia Park
2707 Tennis Crescent, Vancouver
Sunday, November 27
Get Ready for Chanukah with PJ Author and Illustrator Richard Ungar
11:15 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Co-sponsored by the Cherie Smith JCC Jewish Book Festival
Sunday, December 4
JCC Chanukah Party
Come visit PJ Library in the Baby Lounge
10:30 am - 1:00 pm
Saturday, January 14
Pop-Up Havdalah
Time TBA
North Vancouver Location TBA
Friday, January 27
Pop Up Shabbat
10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m
Port Coquitlam Location TBA
Sunday, February 5
Tu B’Shevat Event
Time TBA
Richmond Location
Co-sponsored by Beth Tikvah
Friday, Feburary 24
Pop-Up Shabbat
10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Trout Lake Community Centre
Sunday, March 5
JCC Purim Party
Details TBA
Sunday, March 12
PPP: PJ’s Purim Parade
Time TBA
Maple Ridge Location TBA
Friday, March 31st
Pop-Up Shabbat
10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
New West Location TBA
Tuesday, April 11
Matza, Maror and Macarons
A Young Family’s Seder
Time TBA
Congregation Beth Israel
Co-sponsored by Beth Israel
Friday, April 28
Pop-Up Shabbat
10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
White Rock/South Surrey Location TBA
Friday, April 28
Friday Night Dinner
Time TBA
Creekside Community Centre
Co-sponsor with East Side Jews