A New Year, A New Way to Listen

January 2020

Hi friends

Can you believe it's 2020?

We hope you had a wonderful Chanukah break and enjoyed special family time. Thank you for all the adorable photos of your kids wearing their PJ aprons. Keep them coming.

For our PJ Our Way families , don't forget to log on to your account and choose your January books. For parents of children who are 81/2 to 12, please register for PJ Our Way. Registration is not automatic and I cannot do it for you. Don't miss out on this next step in PJ Library - its for the kids, by the kids and is totally to PJ.

Rememeber to let me know if you have moved or added to your family, or if you know of a new family who should join the PJ PJOW family.

Happy 2020!

Kathie Wainer, PJ Library Manager

kwainer@jewishcalgary.org | 403-537-8592

PJ Family Programs

PJ Goes to Preschool

Thursday January 23rd

9:30am - 11am | Calgary Jewish Academy

Join us at CJA's Open House. Experience a morning of preschool with your friends, meet the teachers, staff and parents.

Registration is required by January 20th.

For more information and to register please email Kathie: or the school at info@cja.ab.ca .

PJ Goes to Preschool

Thursday February 6th

9:30am - 11am | Halpern Akiva Academy

Join us at Halpern Akiva's Open House. Experience a morning of preschool with your friends, meet the teachers, staff and parents.

Registration is required by February 3rd.

For more information and to register please email Kathie: or the school at office@akiva.ca.

PJ Tot Shabbat

PJ Library®Tot Shabbat

Friday, January 10 and 24

9:45 - 10:00am start

Calgary JCC

Join PJ Library® for our popular musical half-hour 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 email Kathie : or phone 403-537-8592 for more information.

Next Tot Shabbat dates:

February 7 and 21

March 6 and 20

April 3 and 17

May 1 and 15

June 5 and 19

MAKE PLANS TO GET TOGETHER IN 2020

Many of you have applied for and hosted get togethers and we would like to encourage everyone to invite some friends over, or make plans with other families to Get Together in 2020. It's easy.

For more information and to apply visit PJ Get Together .

If you need ideas or resources, please contact Kathie .

Remember you can host up to four gatherings and receive $100 for each get together!

YOUR PJ BOOKS THIS MONTH

CHECK OUT THESE BOOKS

RECIPES, CRAFTS & FAMILY FUN

Your One-Stop Shop For All PJ Library Audio

PJ Library Listen is where you'll find family-friendly story podcasts, sleepytime tunes for toddlers, holiday playlists and dance mixes for all ages, read-alouds, and sing-alongs. There's something for everyone with new featured content each month.

3 Easy Service Projects for Families

Lending your family’s time to repair the world can make a really big difference , no matter how small or big the act may be.

Keeping Peace at Home – Helping Kids Get Along

Sibling rivalry is common, but there are some ways parents can help manage arguments and reinforce cooperation among children.

The Best Allergy-Friendly Potato Kugel

Are you looking for a delicious dish for Shabbat dinners that everyone can enjoy? This savory kugel is dairy-, egg-, and gluten-free and a definite crowd pleaser. And if you make kugel on another night to enjoy? We won’t tell anyone!