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MARCH 2018


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Отмечаем в 2018 году Пурим -28 февраля



Events for Russian-Speaking Families

Thursday, March 8th
Russian Speaking PJ Library will be holding their annual Women's Day lunch, on Thursday, March 8th, in Sunny Isles Beach. This exclusive gathering allows for Russian speaking mothers, of young children, to share programming ideas, and interests. If you are interested in attending, please contact [email protected]

Sunday, March 25th
Russian Speaking PJ Library will once again gather to volunteer and help deliver Passover food baskets to homebound seniors during JCS annual Matzah Mitzvah food distribution event. This group will be delivering to Russian speaking elderly. If you are interested in joining this group, please contact [email protected]. Assemble Baskets from 9 – 10:30 a.m. Deliver from 10 – 11:15 a.m. Temple Israel of Greater Miami, 137 NE 19th St., Miami FL 33132

Every Friday in March
Russian Speaking PJ Library is sponsoring community Shabbat dinners. Invite and include a Russian speaking family in your Shabbat...on us. Please contact [email protected] for details and available dates.

Sundays in April
Russian Speaking PJ Library is looking for Russian speaking science/math teachers, who are interested in running an interactive and dynamic monthly STEAM class for young children. Please contact [email protected] for details and available dates.


Upcoming Events in the Miami Community

March 1, 5:00pm
Ultimate Family Purim Party
Chabad Chayil, 2601 NE 211 Terrace, Miami, FL 33180
Amazing Street Party with Live Music, Food, Magic Show, Games, Fireworks, Farbrengen & the whole Megillah! No charge. Must RSVP! For all ages!
Info & RSVP at (305) 770-1919 or click here.

March 3, 10:30am-12:00pm
Shabbat Camp for 3-6 Year Olds
The Family Shul, 2601 NE 211 Terrace, Miami, FL 33180
Prayers, Games, Parsha, Nosh & a great time with other 3-6 year olds!
Information here or (305) 770-1919

March 4 – Purim Shpiel 10:45 AM-11:30 AM Carnival – 11:30-2:00 PM
Simon Family Purim Celebration
All ages. Join us for our Simon Family Purim Celebration! Face painting, new rides, delicious food, music, Little Farm and more! Order your wristbands here.
5500 Granada Blvd Coral Gables, FL 33146. Contact Info: [email protected] or 305.667.5657 Ext. 2123.

March 5, 1:40, 3:00-6:00pm
Jewish After-School Programs - 3 Locations
@AWK8 @Highalnd Oaks Elementary @Chabad
Hebrew Reading & Writing, Traditions, Holidays, Art, Ceramics, Drama, Music, PJ Library Story Time, Homework Help & More!
Learn more here or (305) 770-1919.

March 9, 7:00pm
Shabbat Family Dinner
The Family Shul, 2601 NE 211 Terrace, Miami, FL 33180
Delicious dinner especially for PJ members, spiced with stories, song, Torah learning and camaraderie. (Services at 6:00)
For information, click here or (305) 770-1919

March 10, 7:45-9:00pm
PJ Library Family Film Night
Chabad Chayil, 2601 NE 211 Terrace, Miami, FL 33180
Havdala & Family Film! Featuring The Capture of Eichmann, fit for all ages. Fresh popcorn, lemonade & raffle! No charge. The perfect way to spend Saturday Night with the family! Popcorn will be served! Children can come in PJs! For details call (305) 770-1919 or click here.

March 17, 10:30am-12:00pm
PJ Library Magical Kids Shabbat Party
The Family Shul, 2601 NE 211 Terrace, Miami, FL 33180
Fun, Nosh, Stories, Games & a great time with other 5-12 year olds!
For details call (305) 770-1919 or click here.

March 18, 4:00pm
Matzah Factory Workshop
Chabad Chayil, 2601 NE 211 Terrace, Miami, FL 33180
Learn first hand how to bake hand made Shmurah Matzah! You will even bake your own Matzah to take home! Fun for all ages! For details call (305) 770-1919 or click here.

March 25, 10:30am
Shalom Family: A Passover Exodus Adventure
0-6 and their families. Older siblings and extended family welcome.
Shalom Family, in Community Partnership with PJ Library Miami, invites families with children ages 0-6, older siblings, and extended family to experience the Exodus in preparation for Passover this year. Here families will:-"Bake" Matzah on Their Backs-Make Art- Sing Songs and Move our Bodies-Read PJ Library Books-Witness a Puppet Show-More!-Experience all of the above through an age-appropriate Jewish lens (for both children and parents!) $18 Suggested Donation per Family. No one turned away for lack of funds. RSVP: Click here. Enchanted Forest Elaine Gordon Park, 1725 NE 135th St, North Miami, FL 33181. Greg Lawrence, 786-364-4406, [email protected]

March 28 at 2:00 pm
PJ Library Passover at the Miami Children’s Museum
Join us for a fun story time, craft and snack to celebrate Passover with our Museum friends!

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Check your local grocery store to see if they carry Yehuda Matzos with special PJ Library branding. If you spot the matzah, you could win! Follow our FB page for details on our third annual Matzah Mania giveaway starting March 14.

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Check out these true stories of remarkable Jewish women - inspirational for everyone in the family.
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Hello PJ Library family!

Got questions? New to the community or looking to make connections with other families? Be in touch with me, your program professional!

Joy Dawn Prevor, PJ Library Coordinator
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