Unlabeled graphic Unlabeled graphic To get missing image descriptions, open the context menu. heading level 1 Dear PJ Library Parent, This month is one of my favorites on the Jewish calendar. We celebrate link Tu B’Shevat , the birthday of the trees, just as the first blooms appear on trees in Israel, and we look forward to spring on the horizon in New York. What’s blooming in your family this month? Explore our new look newsletter to learn about some of the tree mendous upcoming family programs on the link PJ Library in New York Event Calendar , as well as the link PJ Library books and a special Purim gift your family will receive this month! From our PJ Library family to yours, Melanie Rabbi Melanie Levav Director, PJ Library in New York link graphic Photo of an adult and child planting a small tree. heading level 2 link What's Happening This January SAT 9 heading level 3 LONG ISLAND Celebrate the birthday of trees at link Family J Time with a puppet show performance of Mystery Max and the Stolen Seeds followed by a finger puppet workshop by Wonderspark Puppets! At Sid Jacobson JCC from 11:30 AM 1:00 PM. heading level 3 BROOKLYN Join JCC Brooklyn North Williamsburg for a fun, interactive link Tu B'Shevat Sha Jam experience this month also celebrating the trees' birthday! There will be singing, dancing, planting, puppets, stories, instruments, challah, and more! From 4:00 PM 5:15 PM. SUN 9 heading level 3 WESTCHESTER Learn about Tu B'shevat and link Celebrate Nature! with songs, music, snacks and friends at Temple Israel of Northern Westchester from 9:30 AM 10:30 AM. heading level 3 QUEENS Learn why trees are so important, meet some animals who depend on them for survival, and go on a nature walk at Hollis Hills Bayside Jewish Center's link Tu Bi Shvat Celebration dot At Alley Pond Environmental Center, 1:00 PM 3:00 PM. SAT 22 heading level 3 MANHATTAN What kind of fruit are you? For fruit lovers and tree huggers alike, celebrate the birthday of the trees and get closer to nature at link Family Lab: Inch by Inch in Harlem (address provided on RSVP) from 4:00 PM 6:00 PM. With a delicious dinner, sing along, stories, and animated interactive learning. link Find More Family Events Near You link graphic Image of PJ Library books arriving this month link PJ Library Books this Month! link graphic Photo of hands transferring a sapling in soil. heading level 2 link PJ Library Family Resources heading level 4 link A Tu B’Shevat Seder for Kids Taste and smell new foods, ask questions, and say blessings together all while link celebrating Tu link B’Shevat , the birthday of the trees. heading level 4 link How to Plant a Tree Sapling During Cold Weather Taking care of a plant can help a child develop a sense of responsibility. With link these easy tips , you will develop a green thumb in no time. heading level 4 link What Are Your Family Values? PJ Library is launching a link new initiative to help you talk about Jewish values with your kids, chock full of resources and suggestions. heading level 4 link Everything You Need to Know About Purim Purim is a fun holiday to enjoy at any age, with activities from baking to dressing up in costumes to making tons of noise! link Here is what you need to know to get started. heading level 4 link How to Make a Purim Gift Basket This month, each kid will receive a special in the envelope gift – a DIY mishloach manot kit! Purim baskets are a nice way to show others you care, and link these tips will share ideas of how to fill them up. link graphic Two PJ Our Way subscribers enjoying the book Hereville. heading level 2 link February’s PJ Our Way Books Check out PJ Our Way’s choices for February! Charlie Thorne’s adventures will put you on the edge of your seat, while Reuven’s brachot bee will have you rooting for him to succeed. Anna’s clever idea helps both her family and the war effort, while Jordan uses his unique gift to protect his village. Be it action, innovation, fantasy, or fun, you’re certain to find your next great read in this month’s picks. link Choose your book by February 10th heading level 4 link Introducing the 2020 PJ Our Way National Design Team! PJ Our Way selected link these 12 superstar kids (5 of whom are from New York) to create video trailers, polls, reviews, and blog posts for forthcoming books on the PJ Our Way website, and so much more. link click upn equals 8h B 5yt N Iy S Hz 7ZW 9d 4x H… graphic Harold Grinspoon Foundation graphic UJA Federation New York graphic PJ Library Alliance Mike and Sofia Segal Family Foundation Genesis Philanthropy Group Susser Family Trust Arnold S. and Madaleine Penner Family Foundation Andrea and Charles Bronfman Philanthropies Jeffrey H. and Shari L. 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