PJ Library Bay Area

Wishing you all a Happy Shavuot, filled with lots and lots of ice cream. Learn more about what this holiday is all about: pjlibrary.org/shavuot.

There are so many ways to be Jewish, and these stories are a beautiful reminder of that.

This Jewish American Heritage Month, we're partnering with JIMENA: Jews Indigenous to the Middle East and North Africa to highlight books that celebrate the richness and diversity of Sephardi and Mizrahi Jewish life through food, family and community.

Which story will you read first?

Find more books here: https://www.jimena.org/resources/bibliography/

Shavuot is just around the corner (May 21–23)

This joyful holiday can be celebrated in so many simple, family-friendly ways, from staying up a little later than usual, to enjoying dairy treats like ice cream, to getting creative with art projects.

Check out some easy ways to bring Shavuot into your home!

Learn more at pjlibrary.org/shavuot

This May, we’re honoring Jewish American Heritage Month and Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month by collaborating with our friends at the LUNAR Collective to highlight stories that reflect the beautiful diversity of the Jewish community.

Here are 6 incredible books featuring Asian Jewish characters and families!

Representation matters. Joy matters. Jewish stories come in many different voices and backgrounds—and we’re here for all of them.

Have a favorite book that belongs on this list? Drop it in the comments!

Lag B’Omer, which begins tonight, is a time for light, connection, and being together, whether you’re outside by a fire or celebrating in your own way at home.

Happy Lag B’Omer and May the Fourth Be With You!

Learn more about Lag B'Omer at pjlibrary.org/lagbomer

Lag B’Omer is almost here (May 4-5)! 🔥

This joyful holiday is all about light, connection, and spending time together and is often marked with bonfires, outdoor fun, and gathering with community.

We’ve put together a few simple, family-friendly ways to celebrate. Take a look through for ideas to try at home.

Next Shabbat, try something simple: a little less screen time, a little more together time. Join families across the Bay Area for a tech-free Shabbat on May 1–2.

Sign the pledge to take part in the Shabbat Day of Unplugging Family Challenge: https://ccy.jfcs.org/unplugging-2026/

Wishing you a very happy Passover, filled with lots of matzah!

Big news… we’re upgrading our delivery system 🐐📚

Starting this month, PJ Library families across the Bay will receive their books by goat as part of our new sustainability initiative.

Please be ready to greet your delivery goat (snacks encouraged).

Happy April Fools!
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