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the Harold Grinspoon Foundation and the Blank Family Foundation
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MARCH 2018

SWIM SAFETY




Join the Miami Beach JCC, Swim Gym, Baptist Health & PJ Library for

Drowning Prevention and Awareness

Sunday, April 29th
1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.

Miami Beach JCC

4221 Pine Tree Drive Miami Beach, FL 33140

Children and parents will be introduced to
water safety practices that save lives!



Upcoming Events in the Miami Community

Sunday, April 8th
Highland Lakes Summer Camp Registration Opens
Chabad, 2601 NE 211 Terrace, North Miami Beach, FL 33180
Starting June 12 for Boys & Girls, Ages 4-9! Includes: Field Trips, Swimming, Cooking, Sports, Arts & Crafts, Boating, Survival, Crazy Science, Kabala 101, Team Building & Tons of Fun! Breakfast, Snacks & Hot Lunch! Early drop-off & late pick-up!
Early Bird Special: Complete Registration by April 15 for a 50% Discount on Registration + 5% Off Camp! For information, click here or call (305) 770-1919

Monday, April 9th, 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 by clicking here or call (305) 770-1919.

Thursday, April 12th, 8:00pm - for all ages
Challah Baking for Women & Girls
The Family Shul, 2601 NE 211 Terrace, Miami FL 33180
Special Blessings for: Finding for your soul-mate, Parnassah, Health, Peace, Children, Happiness, Shalom Bayit etc...
Reservations & information at (305) 770-1919 or click here

Friday, April 13th, 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 6:30)
For information, click here or call (305) 770-1919

Saturday, April 14th, 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!
For information, click here or call (305) 770-1919

Saturday, April 21st, 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

Sunday, April 28, 4:30pm
Shalom Family Havdalah & Lag B'Omer
TARGET AGE: 0-6, including older siblings and extended family. Shalom Family, in Community Partnership with PJ Library Miami, invites families with children ages 0-6, and older siblings, to experience Havdalah and Lag B'Omer! Here families will Celebrate a Musical/Sensory Havdalah, Make Art, Sing Songs and Hear Stories around the Fire, Read PJ Library Books, Witness a Puppet Show, Roast Hot Dogs & Marshmallows and Experience all of the above through an age-appropriate Jewish lens (for both children and parents!). Parents and other family members, this is for you too!!! What to bring:Stories and Songs for the Fire; While hot dogs, veggie dogs, and the fixins and marshmellows will be provided, all families are invited to bring a picnic dinner and join us as the sun sets.$18/Family. No one turned away for lack of funds. Register Here. Register Here. Haulover Park, 10800 Collins Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33154 - Intracoastal Side, along the part where there is no marina, near the bathrooms. CONTACT INFO: Greg Lawrence, [email protected], 786-364-4406

April 27-29
Chassidic Heritage Weekend Tour
Experience a spirited Shabbat in Crown Heights, Brooklyn! Visit the heart of the Chassidic Chabad Community, 770, the Ohel and more. Gourmet meals, inspiring lectures & accommodations are included.
Find out more and register at (305) 770-1919 or click here.
For adults and children of all ages

More Events in Your Community
PJ Books This Month


PJ Books Arriving This Month
Parent Reads

Books to Inspire Self-Confidence
Enjoy these 12 stories that feature remarkable characters who can help inspire kids to find their inner confidence.
Hebrew for the Whole Family

Learning a new language - even if it's a few words - can open up a whole world of adventure. Start practicing your Hebrew with these fun videos and stories.

Israeli Snacks Your Kids Will Love
Check out these five popular foods from Israel that are sure to be a hit with the whole family.
How to Talk to Kids About Israel
Israel is more than falafel, hummus, and camels. Take a trip through these books to learn more about the sights, culture, and history of this lively country.
More from the PJ Blog


PJ Our Way
Kid-Approved Passover Snacks
You've cleared the house of chametz, asked the Four Questions, and sung Dayenu with your family. Now your kids are free to eat one of these kid-tested Passover snacks.
5 Books to Read During Passover
For thousands of years, families have been gathering to read, discuss, and revise the same book: the Passover Haggadah. Here are five PJOW books to continue your Passover conversation.
More from PJ Our Way

Keep up with your local PJ Program. Join the conversation! Read about your favorite PJ Library books. Learn about local events and activities. Communicate with other nearby PJ families.

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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