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44A August 2021 FOCUS ON YOUTH

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A program of The Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee, PJ Library & PJ
Our Way engages children between birth and age 12, and their families, with
+ Play!
+ P l a y ! families gather for story times and other special programs where they can
books and activities that enhance their Jewish journey. Throughout the year,
socialize and meet new friends. PJ is for any family raising Jewish children –
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Sunday affiliated, unaffiliated, interfaith or non-traditional. The program is completely
free for families, thanks to the generosity of The Harold Grinspoon Founda-
August 29
A ugus t 2 9 A p p l e a n d tion, Edie and David Chaifetz, the Federation and other generous donors.
Apple and
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3 p . m . Ho ne y T as t i n g PJ Library heads back
Honey Tasting
to school
Outdoor Fun By Priya Weiman-Parikh, PJ Library Advisory Council Chair
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the year is here! You’ve final- community that is PJ Library Sarasota-
Tly just gotten into one routine, Manatee. From our vibrant Facebook
your family’s summer swing, and sud- page and online presence (make sure
denly the Target app and the mail are you Like us!), to our in-person, so-
all reminding you things are changing cially distant hangouts, PJ Library
again. The cycle of life. The season of is the perfect place for your family
backpack packing, fresh haircuts and to land as things shuffle around once
Join us at Arbor Lakes Community Pavilion and Pool, new schedules is upon us. again.
5820 Palmer Ranch Parkway, Sarasota When I was a kid, I loved this time Our PJ Library takes pride in be-
for a fun afternoon with your PJ Library families! of year. There is a definite excitement ing family-friendly, and relevant and
in planning the first day of school out-
accessible to all – to Tamagotchi, tik-
Please register at JFEDSRQ.org/PJ fit, laying out new shoes, and the list tokers and everyone in between!
goes on. Things have changed a lot Please join us for our first PJ Li-
For more information, contact since my school days, though. (Isn’t brary event of the season – an Apple &
Jessi Sheslow that an understatement? I begged my Honey Tasting Picnic + Play – on Sun-
jsheslow@jfedsrq.org, 941.343.2109 dad to watch and take care of my day, August 29 at 3:00 p.m. at Arbor
Tamagotchi one year while I was at Lakes Community Pavilion and Pool, HERSHORIN SCHIFF
school.) But never in my wildest, 5820 Palmer Ranch Parkway, Sarasota. COMMUNITY DAY SCHOOL
Converse wearing, scrunchie loving I can’t wait to see you at our in- Serving Preschool - Grade 8
imagination could I have pictured credible programs this year. Have a Join Us On Our New Campus!
back-to-school prep that includes lay- great school year! Low student:teacher ratios Torah Academy
ing out masks and shields, tiktoking the For more information about PJ Li- Individualized instruction Daily fine arts
newest trends and matching BFF hand brary, contact Jessi Sheslow, Teen & Outdoor learning and play Athletics for all K-8
Accredited by FCIS, FKC &
for all
sanitizers. Family Programs Manager, at jsheslow Hebrew and Spanish offered Prizmah
Change can be a lot. One thing @jfedsrq.org or 941.343.2109. 4335 Wilkinson Road | Sarasota, FL 34233 | communityday.org | 941-552-2770

we are FED

Educating Jewish Minds

READ—GATHER—GROW

PJ Library has partnered with The Jewish Federation of Sarasota-Manatee
®
to provide families raising Jewish children with the gift of free, high-quality
children’s books, music, and resources that foster deeper engagement with
Jewish life in our community.
Join one of our PJ programs below
to start enhancing your family’s Jewish journey.

Children 6 mo. - 8 yrs. Children 8 - 12 our Federation is dedicated to educating Jewish minds throughout the

YSarasota-Manatee area — from Holocaust and civil rights education to
Israeli history and advocacy through our Heller CRC, to reaching young children
Sign-up at Sign-up at and their parents through PJ Library, to an array of adult education offerings.
JFEDSRQ.org/PJ pjourway.org We also take great pride in educating the interfaith community on Jewish
history and antisemitism.

For more information, contact
Jessi Sheslow
jsheslow@jfedsrq.org jfedsrq.org
941.343.2109 941.371.4546
PJ Library Sarasota-Manatee is generously
funded in part by Edie and David Chaifetz.