Where Jewish Journeys Begin
Created and supported by the Harold Grinspoon Foundation, PJ Library is funded nationally in partnership with local philanthropists and organizations. PJ Library is provided through the generosity of The Birmingham Jewish Foundation’s Andrew David Abroms Educational Fund and with the support of The Birmingham Jewish Federation and The Birmingham Jewish Foundation.
PJ Library engages Jewish families with young children (ages 0 to 8 years) to create stronger Jewish homes — homes that foster children’s curiosity about their Jewish heritage and help families explore their Jewish identity. Participating families receive a high-quality Jewish children’s book or CD sent to their home every month, accompanied by a reading guide. Regardless of your level of observance or affiliation, the stories and songs are sure to enrich your entire family’s Jewish journey.
In Birmingham, we carefully tailor programs for every stage of childhood, reaching children from birth to 7th grade through Shalom Baby (Ages 0-2), Bubbie's STEM Kitchen (ages 2-PreK), Shalom Chaverim (Kindergarten-2nd Grade), and Young Jewish Philanthropy.
Upcoming PJ Library Events
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PJ Library & NEMJDS preschool event for ages 2yrs – Pre-K
Cooking and science through a Jewish l...
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PJ Library & NEMJDS preschool event for ages 2yrs – Pre-K
Cooking and science through a Jewish l...
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PJ Library & NEMJDS preschool event for ages 2yrs – Pre-K
Cooking and science through a Jewish l...
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PJ Library & NEMJDS preschool event for ages 2yrs – Pre-K
Cooking and science through a Jewish l...
Get started with PJ Library!
Your child can start receiving books as soon as they're born, so sign up early!
*Siblings need to be signed up separately so that each one can receive their own age-appropriate book.
To sign your child up for PJ Library:
Your child must be Jewish.
Subscriptions are not based on affiliation or observance.
You must live in either Jefferson or Shelby counties.
The child must be between the ages of 0-8 years old.
More PJ Fun
In addition to the book program, we offer programming for those families involved in PJ Library. We send out a monthly eNewsletter featuring events for young children in the Birmingham community. If you would like to be added to our eNewsletter or have any questions about PJ Library, please complete the interest form linked below.
Young Jewish Philanthropy
Young Jewish Philanthropy (YJP) is a youth program designed to strengthen the bonds of our youth in the Birmingham Jewish community.
Born out of The Birmingham Jewish Foundation’s Teen Tzedakah program, this program seeks to increase philanthropic activity and the giving of tzedakah. YJP will provide learning tools to grow, understand and educate about philanthropy in Birmingham as well as enhance leadership skills.
