T he Jewish Alliance of Greater Rhode Island
Top Family-Friendly Picks
PJ Library Story and Play Time 
Where:  Dwares JCC | 401 Elmgrove Avenue, Providence
When:  Friday, April 15 | 10:00 - 11:00am

Details: Hear stories, play games, and make new friends! "Bubbie Sara" will read various PJ Library books and sing songs about different Jewish holidays throughout the year. Children will also be able to make a craft. All children ages five and under are welcome.
More info: Sara Foster 401.421.4111 ext. 143
Kids' Night Out: Flat Fun
Where: Dwares JCC | 401 Elmgrove Avenue, Providence
When: Saturday, April 16 | 5:00 - 10:00pm

Details: A chance for children to spend the evening with their friends and for parents to have a night out "kid free!" Children will be entertained with a variety of activities, a movie, pizza dinner and snacks.
Price$35 | Members: $25 | Siblings: $15
More info:  Click here for more information
MAKE IT A SUMMER TO REMEMBER 

June 20 - August 19
Dwares JCC | 401 Elmgrove Avenue, Providence

At Summer J-Camp, we provide a variety of excellent opportunities for children ages 2 to 15 to make the most of their summer vacation!



More Family-Friendly Events in our Community

 

Friday, April 8, 5:30pm:  K'Tantan Family Shabbat at Temple Beth-El

 

Friday, April 15, 5:45 - 7:00pm:   Shalom to Shabbat at Congregation Beth David

Tuesday, April 19, 3:00 - 4:00pm:   PJ Library Story and Play Time with "Bubbie Sara"

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SHUFFLE Concert
Where: Sapinsley Hall, Rhode Island College
600 Mount Pleasant Avenue, Providence
When: Thursday, May 12  |  7:00pm

Details:  Inspiring and energetic, this music ensemble's SHUFFLE concert delivers the unexpected. The audience is invited to actively participate in the selection of works to be performed by choosing from a menu of over 30 works derived from 15 different styles. Genres vary from classical, baroque, and romantic, to jazz, pop, and Broadway.
Price:  Price: $36  |   Members*: $30
*Member pricing extends to Alliance Annual Campaign donors who give a household gift of $1,000 or more
More info:  Click here for more information
Novel Conversations with Nomi Eve
Where: Temple Beth-El  |  70 Orchard Avenue, Providence
When: Tuesday, May 24 | 7:00pm

Details: Join the women of the Jewish Rhode Island community for an evening with Nomi Eve, author of "Henna House." This is the coming-of-age story of Adela Damari, a Jewish girl in 1920s Yemen, who desperately is searching for a spouse. When she is introduced to the powerful rituals of henna tattooing, Adela's eyes are open to the world.
Price:  $10 plus a gift to the 2016 Jewish Alliance Annual Campaign
More info:  Click here for more information
PJ Books This Month
6 months: Nosh, Schlep, Schluff 
5-6 years: Shmulik Paints the Town
2-3 years: The Colors of Israel
6-7 years: Hare and Tortoise Race Across Israel
3-4 years: Shalom, Everybodeee!
7-8 years: Israel
4-5 years: A Holiday for Ari Ant
8+ years: The Barefoot Book of Jewish Tales 

Parent Reads
Get Cooking with PJ Library
To celebrate our collaboration with Yehuda Matzos, we've teamed up with food-writer Jenny Stempel, The Cuban Reuben, to bring special matzah recipes to the PJ blog. Check out our first delicious, easy-to-make, kid-friendly post. Read More >>
Many Things to Do with Matzah
Check out our interview with Michelle Citrin and William Levin, the hilarious duo behind viral video "20 Things to do with Matzah." Read More >>
Hello PJ Library family!

I hope you like the new PJ Library newsletter format. As always,  these e-mail newsletters are used for sharing information about PJ books, local community events, and helpful resources for parents raising young children.

Wishing you and yours a happy Passover!
Michelle Cicchitelli
Chief Program Officer, Jewish Alliance of Greater Rhode Island
401.421.4111 ext. 178 or [email protected]