Supporting Families
JSV nurtures families by cultivating experiences where children can thrive, parents can connect, and families can grow together.
- Check out our ongoing and specialty community groups below.
- Or browse through our Community Calendar for upcoming events.
For more information please contact Tami Segal, our Family Educator & PJ Library Manager, at [email protected].
For programs for Hebrew or Russian-speaking families, see the Israeli and Russian program pages.
About the JSV Family Center
The JSV Family Center is home to PJ Library of Silicon Valley and its programs. It is also a space for families to drop in and take advantage of its separated adult and children areas for the varieties of family needs.
Families are welcome to browse the PJ Library book-borrowing library, where age-friendly Jewish books can be borrowed for up to a week. To see the books we offer, click here.
Family Center Hours
Monday – Friday | 10:00am – 2:00pm
About PJ Library
PJ Library is a philanthropic program that sends Jewish children a free monthly gift of Jewish children’s literature, growing with the child from ages 0-12. (PJ Our Way is the branch for older kids, ages 9-12, which includes a choice of 4 chapter books each month.) PJ Library has also become a premier family engagement program, where program professionals partner with local synagogues, Jewish schools, and parent leaders to offer family programs that foster joy, connection and learning for families on their Jewish journeys.
Other Programs
Shalom Baby
Welcoming new babies into our Jewish community is pure joy!
Shalom Baby is an outreach program that connects new families to the Silicon Valley Jewish community with a baby welcoming gift. If you or someone you know has had a baby in the last 6 months, let us know by filling out our online form and we will arrange for a goody-filled bag delivery!
Gift includes information about local resources benefitting families who reside in: Campbell, Cupertino, Los Altos, Los Gatos, Milpitas, Mountain View, Morgan Hill, San Jose, Santa Clara, Santa Cruz, Saratoga, Sunnyvale.
Teen Programs
Teen and Tween Youth Program has three goals:
- Create a safe and fun space that celebrates individuality and lifelong learning.
- Help tweens and teens connect with a multigenerational community.
- Provide opportunities for students to engage with Jewish culture, and build their own Jewish Journey.
Check out our current offerings at our Teen Community!
Contact
For questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out to Tami Segal at [email protected].
Visit our Community Calendar for a full listing of activities that all members of your family will enjoy!
