Program Description: Join us for a pre-Passover celebration at the PJ Bagel Brunch! We will enjoy a meal full of bagels and chametz one last time before Passover starts the following evening. There will be Passover themed crafts and activities available for the little ones. Additionally, a PJ Library Passover story will be read at 11:00.

A list of all the foods provided at this event will be sent out to registered attendees on Friday, April 19. If you have any allergy or food sensitivity concerns, feel free to bring additional options for you and/or your little one.

When: Sunday, April 21, 2024, at 10:00 am

Where: David R. Kahn Community Campus

Cost: JCC Members Free, General Community Free

For more information contact: hanah.rose@shalomraleigh.org

Program Description: Join us for a meaningful and relaxed celebration of Shabbat on March 8th in the way that best suits you! Shabbat Across Greater Raleigh is a call to families to come together with others and honor Shabbat in their own style. From traditional dinners to celebrating it in your own style from a pizza dinner, picnic, or even a dinner in a restaurant.

Last year, more than 200 people from 75 households participated, and this year we are aiming to increase those numbers by offering three ways to join in; you will need to choose one of the ticket levels below and click the link to register:

• Option 1: As a HOST we will provide you with a Shabbat Guide. You invite your own friends and family to celebrate in your home.

• Option 2: As a HOST we will provide you with a Shabbat Guide. Besides your own friends and family, you would be willing to host people in community looking for a home to celebrate Shabbat that have contacted the JCC. Please let us know the number of people we can send you to host.

• Option 3: As a GUEST we will connect you to a host that has signed up invite people looking for a home for Shabbat dinner. Please let us know the number of people in your family that will be going to a home.

All we ask of HOSTS and GUESTS is to snap a photo of your Shabbat group and share it on our Facebook page or via email to leslie.needham@shalomraleigh.org, so we can create a community montage of this joyous celebration.

Shabbat Across Greater Raleigh is a chance to share the glow of community in your setting. Register below and be part of this wonderful occasion in your unique way! 

Program Description: The Raleigh Jewish Life Center & PJ Library are excited to invite you for a fantastically exciting Kids Challah Bake! All Jewish children from the Greater Raleigh are are invited to mix, roll and shape their own Challah! The afternoon includes entertainment by comedic magician Mr. Fantastic.

When: Sunday, March 3, 2024 from 3-5 pm

Where: Social Hall at Chabad of Raleigh, 7400 Falls of Neuse Rd, Raleigh, NC 27615

Cost: $10 per child, $30 per family (No more than 2 adults per family)

Deadline: February 18, 2024

Register at: www.jewishraleigh.org/kidschallahbake

Program Description: Join us in commemorating a special milestone as we celebrate PJ Library's 18th Birthday with a celebratory dinner! The evening will kick off with the warmth of Shabbat candles being lit followed by dinner at 6:00pm. Indulge in a catered kosher-style (dairy) dinner, complete with a birthday cake to sweeten the celebration.

Seating for this event is limited, and it's on a first-come, first-serve basis. Don't miss out on this fantastic evening shared with local PJ Library families. The cost for this catered event is $18 per family. If you or someone you know needs financial assistance for this event, reach out to Hanah Rose at hanah.rose@shalomraleigh.org for more details.

This event is open to all registered PJ Library families. If you have friends who are eligible for PJ Library but haven't yet signed up, extend the invitation to them, and let's make this celebration even more memorable together.

Come join us for an evening of warmth, community, and festivities as we celebrate 18 wonderful years of PJ Library!

When: Friday, February 9, 2024, from 5:30 pm

Where: Temple Beth Or, Satisky Congregation Hall, 5315 Creedmoor Rd., Raleigh, NC 27613

Cost: JCC Members $18, General Community $18

For more information contact: Hanah Rose at 919-585-1318 or hanah.rose@shalomraleigh.org

Program Description: PJ Around Town is coming to Cary to get together at Bumble Brews! Open play rates are covered for kids and the first drink for their grown-up is also on PJ Library. The indoor play space at Bumble Brews is designed for young babies and toddlers, so it is the perfect place to let your little one(s) play while you get to know other parents in the local Jewish community.

Adults and children must wear SOCKS ONLY in the play area (no shoes or bare feet). If you forget socks, there are some available to purchase at Bumble Brews for $2 for both children and adults. Shoes are fine to be worn in the cafe area. This event is free and open to the PJ Library community. Registration in advance is highly encouraged.

When: Wednesday, December 20, 2023, from 10:00-11:30am

Where: Bumble Brews, 2464 SW Cary Parkway, Cary, NC 27513

Cost: JCC Member Free, General Community Free

For more information contact: hanah.rose@shalomraleigh.org or 984-239-2169

Program Description: Celebrate the festival of the lights with PJ Library! We will be doing crafts, reading a PJ Chanukah story, and eating some foods to celebrate the holiday. We will meet at the deck overlooking the lake. If your child has any food allergies, feel free to bring them an alternative snack!

When: Sunday, December 10, 2023, from 10:00-11:30 am

Where: David R. Kahn Community Campus

Cost: JCC Members Free, General Community Free

Registration Closes: Friday, December 8, at 12:00 pm

For more information contact: hanah.rose@shalomraleigh.org

Program Description: Get ready to have a blast at our Annual Gathering! Join us for delightful hors d'oeuvres, refreshing mocktails, and a celebration of the amazing work done by our dedicated volunteers. They are the heart and soul of our mission to foster connection, care, and community in the Greater Raleigh Jewish community.

Our emcee for the evening is the fantastic motivational speaker, Larry Long, Jr. Larry will be bringing the energy as we install our 2024 Board of Directors, pay tribute to the outstanding efforts of our outgoing President Amy Bush, and welcome our incoming President Craig Meddin. It's a night filled with joy, appreciation, and community spirit – we can't wait to see you there!

This event is sponsored by Anna and Craig Meddin in celebration of Amy Bush, Jewish Federation President, Board of Trustees (2021 - 2023).

When: Sunday, December 3, 2023, from 4:00-6:00 pm

Where: Beth Shalom, 5713 Yates Mill Pond Rd, Raleigh, NC

Cost: JCC Members Free, General Community Free

For more information contact: 919-585-1449 or tracy.jacobsen@shalomraleigh.org

Program Description: PJ Around Town is coming to downtown Raleigh at Pullen Park! There will be a PJ Library story time before lunch and then a ride on the train, which is also included with this event. We will bring some kid friendly snacks (fruit, vegetable tray, cheese, hummus, crackers, cookies), but feel free to bring any additional food for lunch. 

This event is free and open to anyone in the PJ Library community. Registration is highly encouraged to ensure enough food is brought to the event (don't forget to include yourself). Pullen Park has different playgrounds and structures for children of all ages, which you are encouraged to use after the train ride.

PJ Around Town events take place at various locations throughout Greater Raleigh. Click the description in the box/boxes below to see exactly where the next event will take place and what activities are planned, or visit the PJ Library site for other PJ Library sponsored events: https://www.shalomraleigh.org/pj-library

When: Thursday, October 19, 2023, from 11:00-1:00 pm

Where: Pullen Park, 520 Ashe Ave, Raleigh, NC 27606

Cost: JCC Member Free, General Community Free

For more information contact: hanah.rose@shalomraleigh.org or 984-239-2169

Program Description: The Jewish Federation of Greater Raleigh is headed to Western Wake County, and we would love to see you there! We have a shelter reserved at an Apex park, so bring your lunch and eat with other families in your local Jewish community. The Jewish Federation will bring ice cream and popsicles for a sweet treat! All treats will be kosher along with dairy and nut-free options for those with allergies, but feel free to bring your own. After lunch, enjoy the playground and schmoozing with other parents in your area.

When: Sunday, October 15, 2023, from 12:00-3:00 pm

Where: Kelly Road Park, 1609 Kelly Road, Apex, NC 27502

Cost: JCC Members Free, General Community Free

For more information contact: hanah.rose@shalomraleigh.org

Program Description: Did you know that you can get reimbursed by PJ Library to hang out with your friends and do something Jewish? It's true! The Get Together grant program is back from August 28, 2023-June 7, 2024. PJ Library and PJ Our Way families who host an approved Get Together with two or more families (other than their own) and submit a reimbursement report will receive up to $100. Families can receive up to three financial reimbursements for this round of Get Togethers.

Get Togethers can be anything families want to do to celebrate Jewish life with two or more families (other than their own) raising Jewish children with a maximum of 10 families. In the past, families have held Get Together events to celebrate Jewish holidays or Shabbat/Havalah, volunteer as a group, complete service projects, or something else that's Jewish related. Parent-only and PJ Our Way gatherings are eligible as well!

This event is to learn about the Get Together grant process from application to reimbursement, answer any questions you have, give ideas and insights to what a great Get Together entails, and to meet other people wanting to celebrate Jewish life with their families! "This will take place over Zoom and will be recorded to share with anyone that was unable to make it. The Zoom meeting information will be sent to you the week of the event after receiving your registration."

When: Thursday, October 12, 2023, from 12:00-12:30 pm

Where: Zoom

Cost: JCC Members Free, General Community Free

For more information contact: hanah.rose@shalomraleigh.org

Program Description:  Come and celebrate Sukkot with PJ Library! Bring a snack to eat in the sukkah, shake the lulav and etrog, sample some fruits, do some crafts, and listen to a PJ story about Sukkot. There will be a few tables available, but feel free to bring a blanket for your family to sit on as well!

When:  Sunday, October 1, 2023, from 10:00-11:30 am

Where:  David R. Kahn Community Campus

Cost:  JCC Members Free | General Community Free

Registration Closes:  Friday, September 29, at 12:00 pm

For more information contact: hanah.rose@shalomraleigh.org

Our offices are closed in observance of Yom Kippur.

Program Description:  Come and celebrate Rosh Hashanah with PJ Library! We will be reading a story, eating apples with honey and round challah, and doing activities to celebrate the sweet New Year. We will be meeting at the deck overlooking the lake. Come prepared to get your feet wet with our activity!

When:  Sunday, September 10, 2023, from 10:00-11:30 am

Where:  David R. Kahn Community Campus

Cost:  JCC Members Free | General Community Free

Registration Closes:  Friday, September 8, at 12:00 pm

For more information contact: hanah.rose@shalomraleigh.org

Program Description: Piney Town Playhouse is an enriching indoor play space for children ages 0-6 years old. We have the entire place reserved for PJ Library families to come together in Fuquay-Varina to play and schmooze. 

This event is free to the PJ Library community thanks to an engagement grant from PJ Library, a program of the Harold Grinspoon Foundation.

The play space does not allow shoes and socks must be worn by both children and adults in the area. There will be coffee and socks available for purchase during this time. There will also be a quick PJ Library story time with a book geared towards younger children.

When: Wednesday, September 6, 2023, from 9:30-11:00 am

Where: Piney Town Playhouse, 1520 Broad St, Fuquay-Varina, NC 27526

Cost: JCC Members Free, General Community Free

For more information contact: hanah.rose@shalomraleigh.org

Our offices are closed in observance of Labor Day.

This program is sold out.

Program Description: Splash into Shabbat with PJ Library at the JCC Pool! This event is open to all PJ Library and PJ Our Way families to come listen to a PJ Library book and participate in celebrating Shabbat. Come meet other families in the Jewish community and enjoy our campus' pool!

When: Friday, Aug 25, 2023, from 4:15-6:15 pm

Where: David R. Kahn Community Camus

Cost: JCC Members Free, General Community Free

Registration Closes: Thursday, August 24 at 12:00 pm

For more information contact: hanah.rose@shalomraleigh.org or call 984-239-2169

Click here to read the JCC Pool Rules.

Our offices are closed in observance of Memorial Day.

Our offices are closed in observance of Shavuot.