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Lag BaOmer 2026: A Joyful Day of Unity, Tradition, and Family CelebrationLag BaOmer is one of the happiest days on the Jewish calendar, celebrated on the 33rd day of the Omer count between Passover and Shavuot. …
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Pesach (Passover) Explained for KidsPESACH (PASSOVER) WHAT IS PESACH, AND WHEN DO WE CELEBRATE IT? Passover or Pesach, as it is called in Hebrew, is the festival that reminds …
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ABC’s of PurimPurim is Judaism’s most dramatic, fun-filled holiday. When else can you dress up like a bunny rabbit and eat doughy triangles filled with poppy seeds? …
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ABC’s of Chanukah (Hanukkah)Everything you need to know about the holiday of Chanukah Chanukah (Hanukkah), the Festival of Lights, begins on the 25th day of the Jewish month …
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Eight Hanukkah Gift Ideas for the Grandchild Who Has EverythingBy Nechama Liss-Levinson When our kids were young, we busily searched for gifts to give them for each of the eight nights of Hanukkah. Now that we’re …
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THIS SUMMER, PJ Library Launches “The Great Lower East Side Scavenger Hunt”Perfect for Families to Explore at Their Own Pace, the Adventure is FREE and Runs MAY 27 Through Labor Day WHAT: This summer, families are …
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Tasty Meat Menu for ShavuotBaked GEFILTE FISH IN TOMATO SAUCE The other day I was looking for a bit of a variation in our gefilte fish. I decided to …
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The hidden gem of Zurich’s Jewish community
Zurich is often at the top of any Switzerland itinerary and on your must-visit European city list. It is the financial capital of the country …
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Discover the Jewish heritage and beauty of Lucerne
Lucerne is beyond picturesque; it’s quaint, quiet, and charming, waiting to be discovered. As a combination of nature and the city, there’s no shortage of …
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Explore the Jewish Watchmaking Town of La Chaux-de-Fonds, Switzerland
La Chaux-de-Fonds keeps its wealth well hidden, a bit off the beaten track, so finding the charm in its austere grid of streets can be …
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Masa Israel Journey Celebrates the Achievements of 12 Jewish Women for International Women’s Day
The campaign honors the pioneering and innovative women committed to advancing a brighter future. In honor of International Women’s Day, Masa Israel Journey is proud …
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Discover the Jewish Heritage, and The Historic Synagogues of Istanbul, Turkey
A Jewish community has existed in Turkey since the 4th century BCE, as archaeological findings have indicated Jewish settlement in the Aegean region such as …
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THIS PASSOVER HOLIDAY, PJ LIBRARY OFFERS FAMILIES AN INNOVATIVE TWIST ON THEIR BEAUTIFUL HAGGADAH, DOZENS OF ENGAGING ACTIVITIES AND RESOURCES ON THEIR PACKED PASSOVER HUB AND MORE!
Other Resources Include a New Braille Haggadah from the Jewish Braille Institute, a New Passover-Themed Podcast for Kids and Printables; The PJ Library Great Passover …
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How to bake the best oznay haman cookies this Purim
How better to celebrate this Covid Purim than to make your own Nutella-filled hamantaschen cookies (oznay Haman) from scratch. With yet another holiday spent at …
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