It's April - and we're all inside

April 2020

Hi Friends

I miss you! We are all staying home, relying on technology and practicing physical distancing, and finding our way through this challenging time.

The question during the Passover Seder: Why is this night different than all other nights? has different answers this year while we're all at home. Many of us will be hosting a (small) Seder for the first time, or joining a virtual Seder with family and friends who may be near, but also far. All over the world, families will find new ways to share the story that has been passed on to the next generation for centuries. To help you have a joyous celebration, there are many resources below.

However you choose to celebrate, wishing you a very Happy Pesach - one I'm sure you will never forget!

I am at home, but always checking emails. Just let me know if you need anything.

Stay safe! Stay home!

Kathie

Kathie Wainer | PJ Library Program Manager

kwainer@jewishcalgary.org | 403-537-8592

Please like our PJ Library Calgary Page and join our PJ Calgary Families Group to stay connected.

MESSAGE FROM OUR COMMUNITY

Despite the challenges we are facing right now, Calgary Jewish Federation and our community agencies and institutions haven't stopped serving Jewish Calgarians. We have created JEWISH CALGARY TOGETHER an online hub where you can find virtual programs and events, resources, and opportunities for volunteering or assisting with other needs in our community. If you are not receiving this newsletter, please Email Kathie to be added to the distribution list.

MESSAGE FROM PJ LIBRARY

As communities seek to lower the impact of COVID-19, many families are spending a lot of time at home with their kids. PJ Library is here to support you with virtual story times, activities, recipes, and Jewish resources.

VIRTUAL PJ TOT SHABBAT

Pesach Edition

Friday April 3

10am | Your House | Zoom

Join Karina and Kathie for our virtual

PJ Tot Shabbat on Zoom!

Virtual PJ Tot Shabbat

Friday Apr 3, 2020 |10:00 AM

Join Zoom Meeting

https://zoom.us/j/771929655

Meeting ID: 771 929 655

Bring your own kids and dancing shoes and props, and we will provide the songs and fun.

Warning: may lead to repetitive Ma Nishtanah sing-a-longs and requests for challah/matzah and more dancing.

Email Kathie for more information.

Next virtual PJ Tot Shabbat: Friday April 17

RECIPES, CRAFTS & FAMILY FUN

PJ Library’s Passover Central

Help your children learn and practice the Four Questions, and discover other fun activities on PJ Library’s Passover Hub .

PJ Library Resources for Quarantined Families

These resources for families who are staying home include recipes for cooking with kids, activities for learning languages, hands-on crafts, podcasts, and more.

How to Talk to Your Kids About Scary Situations

This post is an evolving list of resources to help parents talk to their children, their children's teachers, and each other about evacuations, quarantine, and other scary situations.

Keeping Peace at Home – Helping Kids Get Along

The Jewish value of shalom bayit (peace in the home) can mean peace among all family members, among other things. These six tips can help everyone in the house keep calm and carry on.