Jewish Alliance of Greater Rhode Island
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Where:  Dwares JCC
401 Elmgrove Avenue, Providence

When:  Friday, May 19 | 10:00am
Details:   At each PJ Library Story Time, children ages five and under are invited to hear stories, play games, make a craft, have a snack, and make new friends!
More info:  Contact Ruth Horton

Kids' Night Out

WhereDwares JCC
401 Elmgrove Avenue, Providence
When: Saturday, May 20 | 5:00 - 10:00pm
Details:  Kids' Night Out, which runs each month on a Saturday evening, is a chance for children (ages 5-11) to be entertained with a variety of themed activities ranging from sports, crafts, swimming, and more. A pizza dinner and snacks will be served, and the evening will end with a movie.
Price: $35 | Members: $25 | Siblings: $15
More info: Contact  Shannon Kochanek

booksPJ Books this Month
6 months: One, Two, Three, Shabbat!
5-6 years:
A Mountain of Blintzes
2-3 years:
One Fine Shabbat
6-7 years: Jumping Jenny
3-4 years:
The Night World
7-8 years:
The Art Lesson: A Shavuot Story
4-5 years: Sadie and the Big Mountain
8+ years: Fascinating: The Life of Leonard Nimoy
Parent Reads

9 Children's Books About Kindness
From sharing an ice cream cone to helping a friend clean up their room, these books show how easy it is for kids to be kind.
Can You Do the Vulcan Salute?
Do you know the fascinating story of the iconic Vulcan salute? Watch this video to learn about the unique and Jewish connection to Star Trek. Watch Now>>

The Lag B'Omer Lowdown
A holiday best known for campfires and making s'mores? Here's everything you need to know about Lag B'Omer. 
 
5 Easy, Cheesy Recipes to Make With Kids for Shavuot
Check out some great recipes for making the holiday of Shavuot all that much more fun! 
PJOW1PJ Our Way
Have You Signed Up Your Tween for PJ Our Way Yet?
Sign up for PJ Our Way and help your child (ages 8.5-11) choose free great books to celebrate! Book selection for these titles is May 1-10, 2017. More Info>> 

Hello PJ Families!

As the school year winds down, most parents are making plans for the summer. This year give your child a summer to remember with J-Camp at the Dwares JCC. We provide a variety of excellent opportunities for children ages 3 to 15 to make the most of their vacation including:
  • Lunch and snacks provided daily
  • Coordinated Judaic themes that focus on universal human values
  • Swim lessons for all campers
  • Weekly field trips & special visitors
  • Lots of outdoor play
  • Activities including art, cooking, sports, science & nature, acting, travel and more! 
And with summer around the corner, you and your family will be spending more time at the beach or in pools. If you or your child has never learned to swim or feel uneasy around the water, it's never too late to start. The Lenny Krayzelberg Swim Academy's core purpose is to teach and inspire water safety.  We have lessons for every age and ability. Who knows...your kiddo might be the next Michael Phelps or Elizabeth Beisel! Contact Victoria Breda at 401.421.4111 ext. 162 for a free evaluation and be ready for the summer!

Lastly, mark your calendars for Wednesday, May 24 when the Alliance will rededicate the beautifully renovated Dwares JCC. Starting at 5:00pm, children of all ages will want to hear special guest Nate Ebner, two-time Super Bowl Champion for the New England Patriots and US Olympic Rugby player. Nate will talk about his athletic experiences followed by a question/answer session for families and a skills competition for children. Everyone is welcome to attend this very special evening.

Shalom,

PJ Library Coordinator, Jewish Alliance of Greater Rhode Island
401.421.4111 ext. 117

PJ Library is a program of the Jewish Alliance of Greater Rhode Island 
in partnership with the Harold Grinspoon Foundation.