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Published July 22, 2010 09:05

Yesterday, I went on a safari with PJ Library. On July 21st, Temple Emanu-El hosted young safari explorers as they discovered habitats for insects and bugs, swimming animals, birds and mammals. Thanks to the tremendous efforts of PJ Library committee, a gaggle of children ate a safari dinner, trekked through four habitats, learned how Jewish texts refer to the animals that inhabit these environments, had story time, sang songs with Cantor Meeka Simerly and generally, had a great time! Each child received a safari journal created by PJ Library chair, Eleanor Dickman. These journals were not only a guide for the children through the program but were also a memento for them to continue their safari explorations at home.

It is such a pleasure to see the youngest of our community discover Judaism through experiential learning with such loving guidance.

jyl jurman

The PJ Library Program® of Silicon Valley provides free books, videos and music in an effort to promote Jewish literacy for two years. Subsequent subscriptions are also available. It welcomes Jewish children ages 6 months to 7 years living in the Santa Clara County communities of Campbell, Cupertino, Gilroy, Los Gatos, Milpitas, Morgan Hill, San Martin, San José, Santa Clara, and Saratoga. This program is made possible through grants from the Harold Grinspoon Foundation, Jim Joseph Foundation and the Jewish Federation of Silicon Valley.

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