We are excited to announce our first in person events for children in two years sponsored by JFAR. Thanks to Diana Chen in NWA and Ellyn Polsky in Central Arkansas, and their army of bubbes, PJ Library and JFAR will present two "Purim Party in the Park'' events. Purim stories, hamantaschen and Purim groggers will all be part of the fun on Sunday, March 6 in Bentonville and on Sunday, March 20 in Little Rock.
PJ Library is a Jewish literacy program in which each Jewish child who subscribes receives one Jewish book or audio disc per month. These materials teach the little ones our Jewish history, customs and observances and values while strengthening their Jewish identities. These stories written by authors all around the world are the beginning tools many families need and utilize to create and build their Jewish homes. PJ Library books encourage parents to read to their children and learn with their children, too.
I remember when we moved here to America from Argentina, my mother-in-law sent every week a book in Spanish for my kids. It was my job to read it and teach them what those books were about. Then my kids on their weekly calls with their Bobbie would have long chats about what they had learned. There were so many benefits transmitted to my children and to my mother-in-law.
There is a reason why every year we tell the same story in our festivals and in our remembrances. It is important to teach our children what it means to be Jewish.
I believe that education is the key to our humanity. I am so happy that JFAR supports this very wonderful literacy program and commend our parents for subscribing, and our very kind donors for their financial support.
