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A gift from the Greater Miami Jewish Federation made possible by
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| THANK YOU! |
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| As we welcome 2019, we thank the Greater Miami Jewish Federation for another great year of partnering with the Harold Grinspoon Foundation and the Blank Family Foundation on providing PJ Library to our Miami community. In addition to funding PJ Library, the Greater Miami Jewish Federation supports Jewish needs in Miami, in Israel and around the world with a network of programs and services that bring comfort and hope to the vulnerable and strengthen Jewish identity and peoplehood. | | |
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SPOTLIGHT
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| A program of the Center for the Advancement ofJewish Education (CAJE), a subsidiary agency of the Greater Miami Jewish Federation, the festival brings 80 thought-provoking films from 25 countries to venues across Miami. This year, a record 25 female directors from 12 countries are premiering their movies and more than half of all festival films have women serving in key roles as writers,directors or producers. | | |
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CONGRATS
UM HILLEL! |
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| PJ Library in Miami is proud of UM Hillel for receiving the Philip H. and Susan Rudd Cohen Outstanding Campus Award. Did you know that, in addition to funding PJ library, the Greater Miami Jewish Federation supports seven Hillels across Florida, including Central Florida Hillel, Hillel at FIU, Hillel at FSU, Hillel of Broward and Palm Beach, Hillels of Florida Suncoast, UF Hillel and UM Hillel? Each year thousands of college students in Florida find community, create Jewish connections and build leadership skills through their local Hillels. | | |
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| MORE EVENTS NEAR YOU |
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January 5 at 7:00 pm
Pre & Post Bar Mitzvah Group |
| Monthly class for boys pre & post Bar Mitzvah (11-13) on what it means to be a Bar Mitzvah! Parents are encouraged to join! Although we will follow a curriculum, the class will be open and welcome to questions throughout. We will discuss lots of basic Judaism and this is a great and meaningful way to bond with your child. The class is open to all (whether they are studying for Bar Mitzvah at Chabad or elsewhere) and there is no charge. RSVP and more info at (305) 770-1919 or ChabadChayil.org. 2601 NE 211 Terr. Miami, FL 33180. |
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January 18 and January 25 from 9:30am-10:20am
Shabbat & Me |
| Mommy & Me ages 5 months - 2.5 years old. Learn holiday and Shabbat traditions through Music,Sensory Activities, Arts & Crafts, Story-time, and more!! $25 per class. 20400 NE 30th Avenue Aventura, FL 33180. Contact Corinne at 305-935-1046 |
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Sunday, January 27 from 11am-3pm
South Florida Annual Tu B’shvat Celebration presented by the Michael-Ann Russell JCC,
JNF and the David Posnack JCC |
| Free Community events for families all ages: Carnival attractions, Mini Tu B’shvat seder, scouting activities, family shows, take away your own flower pot, Kosher food for purchase and much more…Address: T.Y Park, North Park Road, Hollywood 33021. For more info, contact Dror Gershoni at [email protected] |
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| PJ BOOKS THIS MONTH |
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| RECIPES, CRAFTS & FAMILY FUN |
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| Make it Grow App |
| Help fruit trees and magical gardens grow in this family-friendly fun Tu b’Shevat-inspired app. |
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| 9 Ways to Celebrate Tu B’Shevat With Kids |
| Celebrate the earth any time of the year with these family-friendly easy tips. |
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| Tasty Treats for Tu B’Shevat |
| Honor Tu B’Shevat, also known as the Jewish New Year for trees, with a mix of savory and sweet treats. |
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| What’s Jewish About Recycling? |
| The Jewish value of baal tashchit, Hebrew for “do not destroy”, is all about not wasting stuff and helping the environment. These books, videos, and activities can help your family get started. |
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| 10 Books About Doing the Right Thing |
| Doing the “right thing” is not always easy, especially as kids get older. The stories in this listoffer helpful ideas to inspire the whole family. |
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| January’s PJ Our Way Book Selection |
From a beautiful story of friendship and nature told by a wish tree (just in time for Tu B’Shevat) to a boy’s struggle to balance his love of baseball and his family’s observance of Shabbat to a lighthearted coming-of-age book with a fun, supernatural twist to a quirky Borscht Belt comedy,
there are four great selections for you to choose this month! Make your pick by January 10th. |
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| How to Get Your Tween to Read More than Just the Cereal Box |
Getting our little ones in front of a book is relatively easy. But as our children move into their tween years, their love of literacy can get buried under timed homework. Check out these 15 strategies
that will get your tween psyched about reading again. |
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| PJ Our Way Has Landed in Canada |
| The next chapter of PJ Library for kids ages 8.5-11 is now available in Canada! Tell a friend or family member today. |
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MESSAGE FROM
OUR CO-CHAIRS |
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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 us at [email protected]! |
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Candice Macy & Jerri Bassuk,
PJ Library in Miami Co-Chairs | |
OUR PROUD PJ LIBRARY
COMMUNITY PARTNERS |
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| A SPECIAL THANK YOU TO OUR GENEROUS DONORS: |
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