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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.

The Jewish Federation of Greater New Orleans  has launched the  Greater New Orleans Jewish Community Response Initiative , with the goal of providing connection during this time of physical distance, as well as providing practical assistance, ie, food, supplies, and prescription drug pick-up for those in need. For information, including how to get help or to volunteer, visit the link above.

Jewish Family Service of Greater New Orleans  maintains a comprehensive  COVID-19 Resource Page , including parenting support, community services, practical resources, mental health advice, and ways you can help. Valuable for everyone!

These 7 activities are easy for kids to do on their own – or with an older sibling supervising – and are sure to excite the curious, independent learners in your life.

Squash can be found in abundance over the summer, and these oven-fried zucchini sticks will encourage even the pickiest eaters to dig right in. Extra bonus: Kids can help make them!

This year, the first night of Rosh Hashanah is on Friday, September 18. Get into the mood by creating cards to send to friends and loved ones.

PJ Library's award-winning podcast is the perfect break for you and enjoyment for your kids! Every episode of Have I Got a Story for You! takes a classic Jewish folktale and gives it a modern twist. Explore the episodes and find related activities to keep the fun going.
Check out the four fantastic books offered for August selection! Rosetta and her family welcome a teen war refugee into their Montreal home, while 13-year-old Nat gets more than he bargained for when he’s recruited to play professional soccer in England. Zelly’s ready to do whatever it takes to get a dog, and David must show courage in the face of Denmark’s Nazi occupation. Find your next great read! Remember to choose your book by August 10th!

Know a creative kid who loves reading books, making videos, and writing blog posts? Applications for the National Design Team open August 15th! Team members get early access to PJ Our Way books, create original projects, build skills, and meet other kids from all different regions. All PJ Our Way kids from the US and Canada are invited to apply! Contact designteam@pjourway.org for more information.
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Got questions? We can help!

Bonnie Lustig, PJ Library Coordinator
(504) 828-6334 or  bonnie@jcrs.org

A SPECIAL THANK YOU TO OUR GENEROUS DONORS
The Goldring Family Foundation and the Harold Grinspoon Foundation