Shabbat Stories Playlist

Each Friday evening, families around the world begin the celebration of Shabbat. For many, the evening includes favorite foods, company for dinner, special songs, and blessings. This week, we have a playlist featuring stories all about Shabbat.  If you like what you hear, be sure to visit our other shows by searching PJ Library. 

Enjoy a one-minute preview of Radio Chitaika, a new podcast for Russian and Ukrainian speakers. Search "Radio Chitaika" wherever you like to enjoy podcasts to subscribe.

Premiering this fall -- a new podcast from PJ Library Presents! Radio Chitaika features folk tales, beloved books, and Jewish stories, read aloud in Russian or Ukrainian by talented readers such as Gera Sandler, Marsha Pruss, Angelina Statyeva and more! Subscribe on your favorite podcast platform. 

Welcome to a bonus episode – Today our question actually comes from a grown-up (Rachel from PJ Our Way) and she wants some book recommendations. The panel chime in with their favorite PJ Our Way stories that feature bar and bat mitzvahs.

This episode features a question from Alexis. 

This bite is all about writing speeches.

How did the Covid 19 pandemic impact Ellery’s bat mitzvah? What’s it like to have your ceremony over zoom? Let’s dive in with Linus.

How important are hugs? Very, very important. The panel tackle some big topics in this episode. 

During this episode Ellery offers her advice to Gabriella about the importance of practice – and balance.

Welcome to B-Mitzvah Bites– a new, bite-sized podcast from PJ Library! Each episode, you’ll hear real kids ask the hard-hitting questions about how to prepare for their b’nai mitzvah. The best part? They’ll receive answers and real-life examples from older kids who recently celebrated this incredible milestone. Our panel covers everything from who to invite, how far in advance to start preparing, tips for memorizing the torah portion, how to deal with nerves, book recommendations, and more!