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1/31/2018 issue
Hello PJ Library family!

Today is the Jewish holiday of Tu B'Shevat. While last month's e-news included lots of info on how to celebrate, I will say in a few words that this holiday in recent times has been embraced by Jewish environmentalists. PJ Library Omaha will partner with a local non-profit to plan a community clean-up with PJ families this spring. If "saving the earth" is on the list of things you are passionate about, please reach out to help me make this event a reality.

Jennie Gates Beckman402-334-6445
Director of Community Engagement & Education

Top Family-Friendly Picks
Temple Israel Shabbat Dinner
Where: Temple Israel
When: Friday, February 9th @ 5:45 pm
Details:  Join us for songs, prayer, dinner, and activities all geared towards families with kids 8 & under. All welcome; cost: $5 per child, $7 per adult, max $25 per family
More info: [email protected]
PJ Library at Beth Israel
Where: Beth Israel Synagogue 
When: Sunday, February 18th @ 10:30 am
Details:  Children 5 & under + their families are invited to join PJ Library's Jennie Gates Beckman for Purim stories, crafts & more.  All are welcome.
More info:  [email protected]
Other Events & Resources in Our Community: 
Parent Reads

This month check out an extra special surprise, a peel-and-sniff Havdalah card pack, that's included with your PJ Library or PJOW book.
Listen to  PJ Library Radio  and  rock out with your family in the car, in your kitchen,  and even outdoors. Download the  Android and iTunes apps  today .   

Purim's almost here. Tell the story to your kids in a way that helps kids learn about courage, bravery, and standing up for what's right.
Easy Hamantaschen Recipes
Think you need to be a professional to create mouth-watering  hamenstaschen ? Think again. These  super-easy recipes  will get you started.
PJOW1PJ Our Way

PJOW is proud to offer Lucky Broken Girl as our 2018 JDAIM selection. Learn more about disability inclusion and tips for how to celebrate this important Jewish value.
Purim teaches us that with or without a costume, we all have the ability to be a superhero. PJOW books are great for showing that costumes are unnecessary, and that the plain-clothed hero is right inside you.
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A Special Thank You To Our Generous Donors: 

The Dorothy and Myer S. Kripke Institute for Jewish Family Literacy
Mort Richards Youth Program Fund
Murray H. and Sharee C. Newman Supporting Foundation