Deep in the basement of congregation Sofer Shalom, there’s a dusty library that’s really the home of a magical portal to another... more
Bubbe and Zev the wolf are having a blast as roommates. They’ve had music, dancing, and pre-Shabbat shindigs, but there... more
Who told Mr. Saifair that Rapunzel is a noodle-head? Is it okay to call Shirley an apple tree (when she’s... more
Marion is hosting a gathering for Chag Habanot, the North African Hanukkah festival of daughters. But all the pressure has... more
Episode 2: Spice Up Your Life What do BFFs Goldilocks and Baby Bear make for their Shabbat lunch? Why, harissa of... more
Snow White just wants to host a delightful Rosh Hashanah get together, but the three little kittens and the three... more
Purim is a holiday that feels like it's made for families. Traditions include dressing up, sharing gift baskets or mishloach manot with friends, making noise... more
Sorry, but we’re not gonna spoil the season finale right here, so don’t expect this to tell you if the... more
The kids want Auntie PJ and Elijah to finally tell all about their legendary treasure hunt, but the grownups try... more
The kids are playing an epic game of pretend in the woods when they’re interrupted by none other than Joha!... more
Passover in Mashal is as enchanting as you’d expect. But who hosts the best seder, Cinderella or Snow White? Follow... more
It’s the Passover episode! Learn about Passover traditions from around the world as the kids continue their globe-trotting search for... more
Each Friday evening, families around the world begin the celebration of Shabbat. For many, the evening includes favorite foods, company... more
The kids enjoy hearing another “Story For Another Time.” This one involves the butcher, the baker, and the candlestick maker.... more
A special Hanukkah message from PJ Library. Hanukkah begins in the evening tonight (or, depending on your time zone, may... more
It's the season of Jewish heroes. Everyone is in the library getting ready for Purim when the kids discover a... more
Right now, you might be on a long car or airplane ride, or maybe you're snuggling in a nice comfy... more
New this season, it’s Stories for Another Time. PJ and Elijah regale the kids with an only-partly familiar fairy tale... more
Jacob is busy teaching Blue how to land an ollie when his skateboard goes missing. This has to be the... more
Our heroes are back in this world and ready to head home – but there’s someone they don’t recognize with... more
Want to hear the full episode? Just search "Radio Chitaika" wherever you listen to podcasts. Series premieres late October.
Premiering this fall -- a new podcast from PJ Library Presents! Radio Chitaika features folk tales, beloved books, and Jewish... more
Welcome to our last summer bonus episode. Today we're (attempting) to catch up with Auntie PJ to ask the hard-hitting... more
What has everyone's favorite bookworm been up to since we last heard from him? Find out in today's bonus episode!... more
Listen in as we chat with our buddy, the Mayor of Mashal, Golem! What has he been up to lately?... more
Today we're answering questions from you: our listeners! Tune in this summer for bonus content including character interviews, sneak previews,... more
Shavuot is coming up! Learn more about this important -- and super kid-friendly holiday -- with a playlist of episodes... more
Miri, Micah, and all of their friends will be back for Season 3 this fall. In the meantime, enjoy a... more
It's the Season 2 finale! Wild creatures are running all over the place. What WAS on Serach's farm? And what's... more
It's the second to last episode of Season 2! Myrtle the turtle is ready to FLY! But is it the... more
The Mashal musicians are in disarray and making a lot of noise, and not the cool alternative music kind of... more
The kids find someone they’ve been searching for. But there’s no time to sit and swap travel tales – something... more
Chelm seems to be returning to not-normal, which is great. The kids just need to help one wanderer home from... more
Chag Sameach! Enjoy a Hanukkah gift from PJ Library: a curated playlist of stories just for you. Whether you enjoy... more
The shul doors are, once again, broken. And the kids are ready to fix more of Chelm. And by “fix,”... more
The kids discover Chelm, a very grey part of Mashal that’s both confusing and confused, if that makes any sense,... more
A very handsome swan is in distress - and who is nearby? Why it's Golem! Can the kids help their... more
Cinderella and Rapunzel welcome the kids to stay for the night in their tiny cabin. Cinderella clears the air about... more
The kids and Mr. Saifair come up with a plan to save Mashal and rescue Golem from his destructive path.... more
In this season finale of Beyond the Bookcase, things go beyond berserk! The kids arrive at the library but it’s... more
It’s Shavuot and the kids have arrived in the mystical land of Mashal to find things in chaos! It seems... more
A tomato and dairy shortage is threatening to cancel the annual matzah pizza cookoff, and Auntie PJ is freaking out!... more
It’s time for the purimspiel, the annual performance telling the story of Purim. The kids are trying to decide which... more
The kids come to the library for a Pajama Havdalah event, but their upcoming move has Blue feeling more stressed... more
Auntie PJ is teaching the kids about hashavat aveidah, the Jewish commandment about returning lost objects to their rightful owners.... more
A new friend named Jacob joins the kids to help Auntie PJ gather donations for people in need. But since... more
Miri, Micah, and their two friends thought they were headed to the synagogue library to help Auntie PJ prepare for Hanukkah. Instead,... more
Welcome to Beyond the Bookcase - a new series from PJ Library! Siblings Miri and Micah are visiting the eccentric synagogue... more
Mysterious things are happening in Auntie PJ's library! Join siblings Miri and Micah as they journey to the land of... more
Auntie PJ is teaching the kids about hashavat aveidah, the Jewish commandment about returning lost objects to their rightful owners. Transported to... more