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Dolly Parton reading a children's book, in an undated photo. (The Dollywood Foundation)
August 27, 2026, 1:54 am
Dolly Parton’s legacy includes Jewish literacy program that took page from her book
Philanthropist Harold Grinspoon, inspired by late singer’s children’s book scheme, formed PJ Library, which mails free texts to Jewish families to foster community’s culture
By Penny Schwartz
Harold Grinspoon received a warm welcome by the several hundred participants at PJ Library's conference, held in April 2026 in Springfield, Massachusetts. (Courtesy PJ Library via JTA)
July 31, 2026, 3:28 am
The man who changed Jewish bedtime stories is still reinventing himself at 97
Philanthropist Harold Grinspoon has taken up art while continuing to fund the expansion of PJ Library, which engages young Jewish families with monthly deliveries of children’s books
By Penny Schwartz
20 children's book authors were in Israel for the PJ Library 2023 Author Israel Adventure. (courtesy, Danielle Mehler)
May 16, 2023, 12:45 am
PJ Library authors discuss storytelling with Etgar Keret on Israel trip
20 Jewish writers traipse all over Israel during eight-day visit sponsored by non-profit Jewish book organization
By Jessica Steinberg
Illustrative: Israeli women from the Ethiopian Jewish community pray during the Sigd holiday marking the desire to 'return to Jerusalem,' as they celebrate from a hilltop in the holy city overlooking the Temple Mount, on November 16, 2017. (AFP Photo/Gali Tibbon)
November 23, 2022, 5:02 am
New educational resources in US give boost to Ethiopian Jewish holiday of Sigd
Children’s book and ‘Sigd-in-a-box’ rolled out ahead of Tuesday festival, as American Jews look to embrace racial diversity, global peoplehood
By PHILISSA CRAMER
Novelist David Grossman rushed to finish his latest children's book in order to read it to kids during the coronavirus (Courtesy PJ Library)
April 6, 2020, 11:32 am
David Grossman to read new kids’ book aloud on Tuesday
The novelist rushed to complete the book, which is dedicated to Sifriyat Pijama, the Israeli branch of PJ Library
By Jessica Steinberg
Julian Edelman of the New England Patriots carries the ball against the Washington Redskins at Gillette Stadium on November 8, 2015 in Foxboro, Massachusetts. (Maddie Meyer/Getty Images via JTA)
October 9, 2017, 6:31 am
NFL star Julian Edelman to read from new children’s book
Out for the season with an injury, the Patriots wide receiver with Jewish roots teams up with the PJ Library Jewish book program
By AP
Illustrative: Harold Grinspoon, the founder of PJ Library, reads one of the program’s books with a gaggle of children. (PJ Library)
June 27, 2017, 10:53 pm
PJ Library’s free books for kids spur Jewish connections, study finds
Interfaith families say the program has encouraged them to celebrate holidays and learn more about Judaism
By JTA
PJ Our Way, one of the newer programs within PJ Library, geared toward the pre-teen set (Courtesy PJ Our Way)
April 10, 2017, 5:56 am
How the people of the book became the people of the library
With over half a million kids around the world getting free books every month, the PJ Library is changing families, communities and the publishing world, and plans to keep expanding its offerings
By Jessica Steinberg
An illustrative photo of a 'Fiddler on the Roof' award for individuals who make exceptional contributions to Russian Jewry, held annually. (Screenshot)
December 24, 2016, 6:19 am
Russian Jews celebrate 25 years of community events at Kremlin
Thousands mark annual Fiddler on the Roof awards ceremony in honor of individuals for exceptional contributions to Russian Jewry
By JTA
A PJ Library reader hefts a five-pound box of Yehuda Matzos shrink-wrapped with PJ Library material (Courtesy PJ Library Facebook page)
April 11, 2016, 11:53 am
Hungry for new readers, PJ pitches to matzah munchers
Purveyor of Jewish kid lit takes over Yehuda Matzos boxes to spread the word about its educational offerings
By Jessica Steinberg
Harold Grinspoon, the founder of PJ Library, reads one of the program's books with a gaggle of children. (photo credit: PJ Library/JTA)
July 29, 2014, 5:32 pm
Grinspoon Foundation names new president
Founder Harold Grinspoon’s daughter-in-law Winifred Sandler Grinspoon will head Jewish education and continuity philanthropy
By JTA
Arab-Israeli kids using the Lantern books series. (Akmal Nagnagy)
March 4, 2014, 8:44 am
PJ Library, Jewish kids’ books provider, expands to Arab sector
As it did in the Jewish book sector, the Arab-language Lantern library series will likely spur a rise in Arabic children’s literature
By Julie Wiener
Illustrative. Young American Jews participating in a Birthright event in Jerusalem. (Dudi Vaknin/ Flash90)
November 14, 2012, 5:52 am
Experts call for major new study of American Jewry
‘How do young Jews develop Jewishly? What’s the extent of poverty? What’s the impact of intermarriage? We don’t have up-to-date answers,’ experts say
By Haviv Rettig Gur
Harold Grinspoon, the founder of PJ Library, reads one of the program's books with a gaggle of children. (photo credit: PJ Library/JTA)
May 10, 2012, 12:12 pm
3 million (free) books on, PJ Library eyes expansion
The program, now also in Hebrew, includes themes which reflect the personal predilections of the program’s founder, philanthropist Harold Grinspoon: tikkun olam, Jewish summer camp, visiting Israel and contemporary families enjoying Judaism
By Uriel Heilman
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