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, May 20 | 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: Harry Potter
Where: Dwares JCC | 401 Elmgrove Avenue, Providence
When: Saturday, May 21 | 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
MAKE IT A SUMMER TO REMEMBER 
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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, May 13, 5:30pm:  K'Tantan Family Shabbat
Temple Beth-El |  70 Orchard Avenue, Providence
For more information, contact Temple Beth-El.

Friday, May 20, 5:45 - 7:00pm:  Shalom to Shabbat
Congregation Beth David | 102 Kingston Road, Narragansett
For more information, or to RSVP, contact Stephanie Malinow.

Saturday, May 21, 12:00 - 6:00pm: Hope Street Block Party
Various shops on and around Hope Street, Providence
For More information, contact Wendy Joering at 401. 421.4111 ext. 169.

Saturday, May 28, 10:00 - 11:00am: PJ Library Storytime
Congregation Beth David | 102 Kingston Road, Narragansett
For more information or to RSVP, contact  Stephanie Malinow.

Tuesday, May 31, 3:00 - 4:00pm: 
Dwares JCC | 401 Elmgrove Avenue, Providence
For more information, contact Sara Foster at 401.421.4111 ext. 130.

For Parents
Yom Ha'Zikaron Ceremony
Where: Dwares JCC
401 Elmgrove Avenue , Providence
When: Tuesday, May 10  |  7:00pm

Details:  Please join us as we honor our community members who have served in the IDF throughout the years, and remember those who have given their lives to protect the State of Israel. The keynote speaker will be Major Amichai Shikli, General Manager at Tavor Academy for Leadership in Israel.  RSVP before May 5 to Gilor Meshulam at 401.421.4111 ext. 121.
More info:  Click here
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.
Admission:  $10 (A gift to the 2016 Jewish Alliance Annual Campaign is also required.)
More info:  Click here
PJ Books This Month
6 months: Happy, Happy
5-6 years: My Grandfather's Coat
2-3 years: One Fine Shabbat
6-7 years: Kopecks for Blintzes
3-4 years: On Noah's Ark
7-8 years: The Rooster Prince of Breslov
4-5 years: Mrs. Moskowitz and the Sabbath Candlesticks
8+ years: Someone for Mr. Sussman

Parent Reads
Parent Book Choice
This month, choose a "grown-up" book for yourself! PJ Library will be sending you more info in the May book mailing as well as via email. Choose your book by June 6th! Read More >>  
Introducing Shaboom!
PJ Library has partnered with BimBam to bring Shaboom! to families like yours. Check out this fun, new animated web series for great content both you and your kids will love. Learn More >>
Three Questions With Salina Yoon
In our new series "Three Questions With...", we ask a different PJ Library author or illustrator questions about their work, process, interests, and more. This month we're chatting with Salina Yoon, author and illustrator of Found. Read More >>
Refer-A-Friend Contest
The Refer-A-Friend campaign has been extended to May 23! Help us bring PJ Library to more families by having them sign up through www.pjrefer.org. Every time a qualifying family signs up for PJ Library and mentions your name, you'll be entered into a drawing for an Amazon Fire Kids Edition! Learn More >>
Hello PJ Library family!

We've gotten lots of positive feedback about the new PJ Library newsletter. We love sharing information about PJ books, local community events, and helpful resources for parents, especially in a mobile-friendly  format!

It's time to register for  Summer J-CampWe have an exceptional program planned, full of activities and experiences we can't wait to share with your children.
Michelle Cicchitelli
Chief Program Officer, Jewish Alliance of Greater Rhode Island
401.421.4111 ext. 178 or [email protected]