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PJ Library

Children’s books make Jewish learning fun and easy for your family from the comfort of your pajamas. Each month, PJ Library sends Jewish children (from newborn through 8 years) a free, age-appropriate Jewish themed book. Kids 8 ½ to 12 years old are eligible to enroll in the next chapter of PJ Library called PJ Our Way.

PJ Library in Dallas is presented in partnership by the Mankoff Family Foundation, the Harold Grinspoon Foundation, and the Jewish Federation of Greater Dallas.

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Rabbi Tarfon used to say: “It is not your responsibility to complete the task, but neither are you at liberty to neglect it.” (Mishna Avot 2:16)

Over 13 years ago, Ron and Joy Mankoff of blessed memory were the visionary force that helped us launch PJ Library in our community. Today, their children want to challenge YOU to partner with them to ensure that PJ Library will remain an incredible gift for Jewish children and their families in Greater Dallas for generations to come.

Through a Seed Gift from the Mankoff Family Foundation, we are pleased to launch the “Jewish Federation of Greater Dallas PJ Library Endowment Fund” housed at the Dallas Jewish Community Foundation. Together with the Mankoff family and YOU, alongside match funding provided by the Grinspoon Family Foundation, we are committed to raising a total of $3M dollars over the next two years to endow PJ Library locally and thereby safeguard the future of PJ Library in our community.

Moreover, if we can successfully raise an additional $1.2M dollars from the general community before the end of two years, the Mankoff Family has committed to making an additional major gift to get us to our goal. In the spirit of their mother’s favorite piece of Jewish wisdom, they’ve challenged us to do our part – not to finish the task, but to realize that we all have a part to play in this incredible story.

Make your gift to the Jewish Federation of Greater Dallas PJ Library Endowment Fund today!

 

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Why PJ Library?

Books and stories shape a child’s world, and our children will shape the Jewish future. Storybooks are a great way to engage children with Jewish history, timeless values, traditions, and holiday celebrations. When families share these stories, they celebrate Jewish culture and strengthen Jewish identity.

Books that spark Jewish values are just the beginning. PJ Library actively partners with family-focused organizations to help launch Jewish journeys and create Jewish community. Our network of Parent Connectors lead family-friendly activities that will connect you to others raising Jewish kids, right in your neighborhood.

Reading a new PJ Library book together each month during a child’s formative years is a powerful way to shape a Jewish childhood, support cognitive development, and create a lifelong love of reading.

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Testimonials
  • Thanks to PJ Library, [my son] is learning so much and loves being Jewish. He’s about to age out of PJ Library, but we’ll be sure plan to sign him up for PJ Our Way. I can’t imagine not having this free resource, and I only wish I had it when I was growing up.
    Svetlana L.
  • My son was so excited after the Tu B’Shevat PJ book was read aloud that he pretended to plant trees for the rest of the playdate. I take that as an important sign for myself; as we are planting the seeds of our his Jewish lives identity as he grows.
    PJ Library Dallas parent

Stats & Facts

  • 2,014 PJ Library subscribers across Dallas
  • 325 families attended PJ events last year
  • 78 zip codes in North Texas received books

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FAQs

Who can receive PJ Library books?

All families raising Jewish children are eligible. PJ Library speaks to Jewish families of all backgrounds and at all levels of Jewish knowledge and observance. The books are chosen to engage everyone in the household, including those who are new to Jewish traditions. Please note that families identifying as Messianic Jewish are not eligible for PJ Library.

I’m a grandparent, can I sign up too?

We recognize the special role grandparents have in their grandchildren’s lives, and grandparents who have grandchildren enrolled in PJ Library can receive a taste of PJ Library (for free!). https://pjlibrary.org/grandparent-enrollment

Is there any cost to subscribe?

No, PJ Library is free to families! Thanks to the generosity of The Mankoff Family Foundation in partnership with the Jewish Federation of Greater Dallas and the Harold Grinspoon Foundation, PJ Library sends books monthly at no cost to subscribers.

What does PJ stand for?

Pajamas! PJ Library supports reading anytime of the day, but we know that many families sit down to read books at bedtime, in their pajamas. PJ Library books can be enjoyed any time you want a good story.

My child is about to turn 9. Can I sign them up for PJ Library?

Kids starting at 8 ½ years old can continue their PJ experience by signing up for PJ Our Way. PJ Our Way subscribers can review books they choose, answer trivia and polls, and even create videos and content for the website. Learn more and sign up at https://www.pjourway.org/

My child has special needs and would do better with books aimed for child of a different age. What should I do?

We’re happy to make an accommodation for any child with any special learning needs. Please contact our team. We welcome your child’s enrollment in any age group you deem appropriate.

Is it possible to get some books in Hebrew?

We recognize that many families are moving to Dallas from Israel. At the present time, PJ Library only distributes books in English. If you would like to connect with other Hebrew-speaking families and get together with Hebrew books, please contact our team.