PJ Library Bay Area
Connecting families to Jewish stories and community in the Bay Area
Join other families as we explore traditions, celebrate holidays, and build community across the Bay Area.
Programs
PJ Library® is a program of the Early Childhood and Family Engagement Initiative of the Jewish Community Federation and Endowment Fund, with support from the Harold Grinspoon Foundation, the Albert and Janet Schultz PJ Library Fund, the Alexander M. and June L. Maisin Foundation, the Newton and Rochelle Becker Charitable Trust, and other generous local funders. Thank you to the Libitzky Family Foundation, a supporting foundation of the Jewish Community Federation and Endowment Fund.
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PJ Library’s LISTEN: free family-friendly audio stories and video streaming
You’ll find family-friendly story podcasts, sleepytime tunes, holiday playlists, dance mixes, read-alouds, sing-alongs – something for everyone with new featured content each month.
PJ Library Presents: Podcasts for kids…with a Jewish twist
Listen at home or on the go with two magical podcasts, available everywhere you get podcasts.
Beyond the Bookcase: Familiar fairy tales come to life when Miri and Micah visit the wonderful land of Mashal.
Afternoons with Mimi: Everyone's favorite grandmother, Mimi, reads books, folktales, and original stories that will capture the imaginations of young and old alike.
PJ Library on YouTube
Need a good story read-along to watch during a long trip? How about 20 minutes worth of Jewish music to enjoy in the car? Or a quick primer on a Jewish holiday? A visit to a falafel restaurant? You can find all of that and more on PJ Library’s YouTube channel.
There are a multitude of resources for families with young children in the Bay Area.
High holiday guide?
The PJ Library Guide to the High Holidays can help your family get ready together.
Seeking local family-friendly events?
Visit our online community calendar.
Want to connect with other families?
Jewish Baby Network is for Bay Area expecting parents and families with at least one child age newborn through 3 years of age.
Looking for a Jewish preschool?
Find a local preschool near you, and learn about preschool scholarships offered by the Federation.
Thinking about summer camp?
The Federation supports scholarship and grant opportunities for a variety of camp experiences, including overnight camp and day camps. You can also learn all about our wonderful Bay Area Jewish overnight camps at a new centralized online hub – the Bay Area Jewish Camp Collective.
Activities, Recipes, & Book Lists
Jewish Holidays
Jewish Values
Listen: Music and Stories
Podcasts for kids ... with a Jewish twist
