Pop Up Shabbat with PJ Library

 

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