They look for programs and leaders that reinvigorate Jewish expression and practice in the areas of ritual, history, language, liturgy, culture, and tikkun olam – healing the planet.
To select the Slingshot inductees, 21/64 conducts an extensive evaluation process overseen by 25 foundation professionals. “Being selected by Slingshot will be a catalyst for reaching out to more young Jewish families to become PJ Library subscribers.”
“We are thrilled for these honors,” remarked Harold Grinspoon, founder, and chairman of The Harold Grinspoon Foundation. The Slingshot programs to be inducted stood out from hundreds of nominated Jewish projects, based on programmatic originality, community impact, leadership and organizational efficiency. Slingshot 08/09 is a resource guide published by 21/64, a nonprofit consulting division of The Andrea and Charles Bronfman Philanthropies. The Coalition for Jewish Education(CJE) of the JFSA is proud to announce that PJ Library was selected by the Jewish Education Service of North America (JESNA) as 2010 pick for "Best in Jewish Education of the Decade".ĬJE also is proud to announce that PJ Library was selected as one of Slingshot 08/09 resource guide's fifty most inspiring and innovative organizations, projects, and programs in the North American Jewish community today. After enrolling your children their first book should arrive in approximately six to eight weeks.įor additional information such as book lists, reading guides, frequently asked questions and more go to NATIONAL RECOGNITION
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Join PJ Library! Remember it is FREE and without obligation. Join the growing number of Jewish children nationwide expanding their minds and their libraries by taking part in PJ Library. They start reading, meet new people and travel to far away places they have only heard of - Israel, Poland, Egypt, Russia, Ellis Island and more. PJ Library enriches the lives of you and your children. When your children are enrolled in PJ Library they gain entry into the world of Jewish children's literature. If additional children register we will create a waiting list as we secure additional funding to bring this wonderful program to all our children. Enrollment is on a first come, first serve basis. To learn more and read reviews of some PJ Library books, visit PJ Library program is FREE. PJ Library subscriptions are available for the first 800 children who are between the ages of six months to eight years, living in southern Arizona.
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How to Participateįamilies living anywhere in the US and Canada raising Jewish children ages 6 months to 8 years old: Sign up here.įamilies outside of North America: See if your location is covered by PJ Around the World.įamilies living anywhere in the US and Canada with children ages 9 – 11 years: You are eligible for PJ Our Way.įor questions about any of these partnerships or more information, please contact WRJ Manager of Engagement Heather Lorgeree at or 212.650.4063. These immersive multi-day experiences for families provide the opportunity for community, Shabbat, fun, adventure, and to meet and connect with other families - all on the premises of our beautiful URJ camps. For great ideas for your Jewish family and to subscribe to receive that newsletter, visit . We have partnered with our URJ Camps and PJ Library communities to offer PJ Library Family Camps. Beginning in 2017, we have offered live, online learning opportunities for parents and grandparents to help prepare for the fall holidays, Chanukah and Passover. We provide a quarterly e-newsletter, Jewish Life in Your Family Life, with online resources that have been selected especially for families raising young Jewish children. In addition to books for the children across North America, our partnership has provided enrichment for parents both online and in person.
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With generous grants from the YES Fund, WRJ has been a partner with the Union for Reform Judaism ( URJ) and the Harold Grinspoon Foundation (HGF) since 2012. The partnership initially started to expand access to PJ Library to families living in just one county in Florida in 2012, grew to include 58 congregations in 23 states in 2014, and now WRJ support has contributed to the expansion of access to PJ Library to families raising Jewish children who live in every zip and postal code in the United States and Canada. It is a gift of the Harold Grinspoon Foundation and made possible through partnerships with philanthropists and local Jewish organizations. PJ Library® sends free Jewish children’s books to families across the world every month.
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