Passover is the ultimate Jewish story – a tale of freedom, hope, and food – which makes it the perfect holiday to share with the entire family. From the experiential delight of the seders to the eight days of exciting matzo baking projects, Passover is time for gathering, reflecting, telling stories, and working towards a world with freedom for all. But planning to cover all that with kids may feel lofty – especially if you’re a little hazy on the details yourself. PJ Library, a globally beloved free Jewish book program, has you covered as your go-to destination for making Passover special.
Visit PJ Library’s Passover Hub at pjlibrary.org/passover to find everything you need to plan your festive Passover meal (seder)[CR1] , set your table, and answer your kids’ curious questions (and encourage them to ask some of their own). There, you’ll find our free downloadable Passover Guide, a family-oriented primer that lays out how to prepare for the seders and the foods you need for your table, as well as offering up meaningful activities to make the most out of all eight days. The guide covers three main sections: How to get ready, what you need to get through the seder, and what comes next after the festive meals have come to a close.
Also available for digital download from the Hub is the thoughtfully crafted PJ Library Family Hagaddah – a family-friendly version of the cherished seder guidebook. It follows the arc of a traditional Haggadah and features all of the major songs, prayers, and moments, but also incorporates helpful framing and stories for kids so they can get the most out of this experiential meal. It also has new question prompts to help you reinvigorate your seder like never before. Over the past seven years, PJ Library has sent over 800,000 Haggadahs to more than 200,000 families and enabled downloads on our site for thousands more, ensuring that this storytelling tradition continues into the next generation. The PJ Library Family Haggadah is available for purchase in paperback for $7.99 through the PJ Library storefront on Amazon.
Beyond the guide and the Haggadah, the Passover Hub features downloadable activities to keep little ones entertained during the seder, book lists, a step-by-step video playlist to help kids learn (or brush up on) their Four Questions, and recipes. After all, what would a Jewish holiday be without food? Find fun and easy recipes like Charoset Breakfast Balls, a perfect grab-and-go breakfast that’s healthy and packed with protein, Chicken Skewers with Avocado Dip or Cholent, a hearty and kid-pleasing classic Jewish dish made in the slow cooker.
Speaking of traditional foods: This year, PJ Library is again proud to partner with Streit’s during their landmark 100th anniversary, bringing together two beloved names in Jewish family traditions. PJ Library will be featured on Streit’s iconic matzo boxes, giving even more families the chance to discover the joy of free books and activities delivered right to their door each month. There’s also a special surprise for families in the 5lb box of Streit’s Matzo! As you search for the afikomen this Passover, also keep an eye out for the PJ Library logo on Streit’s Matzos boxes in supermarkets across North America or visit streitsmatzos.com to learn more.
In March, eight-year-old PJ Library subscribers will receive a brand new book just in time for Passover: Next Year in the White House: Barack Obama’s First Presidential Seder by Richard Michelson and illustrated by E.B. Lewis. This non-fiction children’s book from Penguin Random House Crown Books for Young Readers in partnership with PJ Library, tells the true story of how a small Passover seder dinner on the campaign trail inspired then-Senator Barack Obama to declare “Next Year in the White House,” and then host the first-ever seder in the most famous house in America. Check out the backmatter that includes a letter from the staffers who made the seder possible, photos from the first seder in the White House, and more. With the gorgeous hardcover available for purchase from Penguin Random House for $18.99, it also makes a great afikomen gift.
About PJ Library
PJ Library inspires joyful Jewish experiences by sending free storybooks and activities to families with children ages 0-12 and offering ways to connect with community. The program was founded in 2005 by the Harold Grinspoon Foundation (HGF) and, with the support of generous donors and partners, now distributes books in seven languages to more than 650,000 children in over 40 countries every month. The PJ Library family experience is built around the monthly storybooks and also includes family-focused holiday guides and other free gifts. Anyone who visits PJ Library’s website can hear original storytelling podcasts and explore a vast collection of Jewish parenting resources. The program welcomes families across the diversity of Jewish life. Learn more or sign up for monthly children’s books at pjlibrary.org.
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