the pj library

Thank you for visiting our website! If you're here, you must be the parent of a Jewish child between the ages of 6 months and 7 years old. We're delighted that you found time in your busy day to learn more about this amazing program. Thank you for the opportunity to help you build your home library with the wonderful books and CDs we want to share.

Perhaps you're a grandparent or a friend. If so, thanks for wanting the special youngsters in your life to experience all The PJ Library® Program has to offer.

on your jewish journey

No matter where you on your Jewish journey, The PJ Library® Program is an amazing way to share with your child comfortable access to Jewish heritage and tradition.

• If you are raising your children in an involved Jewish home, then our books and CDs will enrich the resources you already provide in helping your children enjoy their positive Jewish world.

• If you are as yet "unaffiliated" but care about Jewish identity and community, then The PJ Library® program offers a gentle and welcoming, "no strings attached" entry into Judaism.

• If you are seeking a way to make Judaism a more meaningful part of your life, our program will give you family-friendly tools for learning more about Jewish tradition.

• Perhaps you are an interfaith family. The PJ Library® books talk about all types of families, and increase your knowledge about Judaism in a comfortable and highly accessible way.

We welcome all types of families -- traditional and non-traditional -- who wish to give their children a warm and entertaining way of learning more about being Jewish.

While affirming a positive Jewish identity, The PJ Library® books reflect the rich diversity of Jewish family life. There is no specific religious perspective and no hidden agenda. We just want to give you a way to enrich your Jewish life on your own terms!

here's the deal

how to sign up

It's really easy!

You can sign up online at http://www.pjlibrary.org/signup.php.

You can sign up when you attend one of The PJ Library® programs we sponsor (usually once a month).

If grandchild or the child of a friend does not live in our community or in another PJ community, you can still give them the gift of a year-long subscription by signing up here.

In about eight weeks, the first books will begin to arrive.

how the program works

Each month, a distinctive white and blue envelope will be sent to your home.It is addressed to your child. It won't be long before your little one recognizes the envelope, waits for it, and excitedly tears it open when it arrives. Don't be surprised if your enthusiastic children want you to sit down and read the book right away!

As soon as you enroll, you will be added to our roster to receive a monthly eNewsletter as well as notices about upcoming The PJ Library® events.

You may also choose to join our Facebook group here.

And that's it!

want to know more?

Check out our recent newsletters:

August 2010
July 2010
June 2010

We look forward to welcoming you to our family!

The PJ Library® program is a registered trademark of the Harold Grinspoon Foundation.

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contact us

General Inquiries:
pjlibrary@jvalley.org

Our Staff:

Rabbi Leslie Alexander
Program Director
408.357.7509
rabbialexander@jvalley.org

Eleanor Weber Dickman
Outreach Coordinator
408.255.3109
ewdickman@yahoo.com

Elisa Gerston
Office Administrator
408.357.7512
elisa@jvalley.org

Jyl Jurman
Executive Director
The Jewish Federation of Silicon Valley