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February 2020

FEBRUARY FAMILY PROGRAMS

Sunday February 2nd Sing! Dance! Love! with Joanie Calem FREE CHILDRENS CONCERT 10:30am - Noon Calgary JCC Join renowned musician, storyteller, and educator, Joanie Calem for a morning of original and traditional songs. This energetic and interactive concert is for children of all ages. Bring your dancing shoes! PJ Library is proud to celebrate Jewish Disability Awareness, Acceptance, and Inclusion Month (JDAIM).

Thursday, February 6th PJ Goes to Preschool Halpern Akiva Academy 9:30am - 11:30am Join us at Halpern Akiva's Open House. Experience a morning of preschool with your friends, meet the teachers, staff, and parents. Please Email Kathie if you are planning to attend.

Friday February 7th PJ Tot Shabbat 9:45am for 10am start Calgary JCC Join us for our popular musical 30- to 45-minute class focusing on the festive feeling of Shabbat and holidays through songs and movement with brachot and challah. There is no charge for this program and no need to register. Everyone is welcome but please note that this program is suitable for children who are not yet in preschool. Please note there is no Tot Shabbat on February 21 Next Tot Shabbat : March 6 (Purim) .

Sunday February 9th PJ Our Way Celebrates Tu B Shevat at the Apple Store| Chinook Mall This program is sold out! For more information about PJ Our Way Programs like these please Email Kathie Register online for PJ Our Way - The next chapter of PJ Library for children 8 1/2 - 12 years old. Reigstration is not automatic.

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NOTE: Sunday May 24th time may be changed

YOUR PJ BOOKS THIS MONTH

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RECIPES, CRAFTS & FAMILY FUN

A Tu B’Shevat Seder for Kids Taste and smell new foods, ask questions, and say blessings together all while celebrating Tu B’Shevat , the birthday of the trees. How to Plant a Tree Sapling During Cold Weather Taking care of a plant can help a child develop a sense of responsibility. With these easy tips , you will develop a green thumb in no time. What Are Your Family Values? PJ Library is launching a new initiative to help you talk about Jewish values with your kids, chock-full of resources and suggestions. Everything You Need to Know About Purim Purim is a fun holiday to enjoy at any age, with activities from baking to dressing up in costumes to making tons of noise! Here is what you need to know to get started . How to Make a Purim Gift Basket This month, each kid will receive a special in-the-envelope gift – a DIY mishloach manot kit! Purim baskets are a nice way to show others you care, and these tips will share ideas of how to fill them up.

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February’s PJ Our Way Books Check out PJ Our Way’s choices for February! Charlie Thorne’s adventures will put you on the edge of your seat, while Reuven’s brachot bee will have you rooting for him to succeed. Anna’s clever idea helps both her family and the war effort, while Jordan uses his unique gift to protect his village. Be it action, innovation, fantasy, or fun, you’re certain to find your next great read in this month’s picks. Choose your book by February 10th ! Introducing the 2020 PJ Our Way National Design Team! These 12 superstar kids were selected to create video trailers, polls, reviews, and blog posts for forthcoming books on the PJ Our Way website, and so much more.

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A SPECIAL THANK YOU TO OUR GENEROUS DONORS Calgary Jewish Federation's UJA, The Harold Grinspoon Foundation,  Shoshanna and Zeev Berger, Esther Bernstein, B'nai Brith Lodge 739,  Cathy and Marty Cole, Jackie Halpern and Glenn Solomon,  Ila and Barry Hardin,  Marilyn Libin, Beth and Lorne Price,   Andria and Greg Rodin, Lenny and Faigel Shapiro, Evelyn Sheftel-Shapiro, Ida and Sam Switzer, Amy Wainer and Eric Dantzig, Kathie and Stephen Wainer, Fanny Wedro