Jewish Explorers, a program of JEWISHcolorado

10/21/2026

It’s “I Wonder Wednesdays” with Jewish Explorers, a program of JEWISHcolorado! Wondering how you can host Jewish-themed gatherings for friends and neighbors, supported by a $100 microgrant from PJ Library? Click here to learn more about PJ Library Get Together grants and get ready to host a gathering soon! Thank you to PJ Library for your generosity in making these grants available to PJ Library families across Colorado!

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Receive free, award-winning, age-appropriate books that celebrate Jewish values and culture for children from birth through age 12.

10/16/2026

We’re so excited it’s almost Shabbat! Shabbat is a wonderful time to spend with your Mishpuchah, your family or chosen family! Check out this fun animated PJ Library book, Mishpuchah, to see how family connects us all! Shabbat Shalom from your friends at Jewish Explorers, a program of JEWISHcolorado!

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YAD Colorado
JEWISHcolorado Israel & Overseas Center

Baa! Moo!...Mishpuchah? When an extraterrestrial visitor arrives at...

10/14/2026

It’s “I Wonder Wednesdays” with Jewish Explorers, a program of JEWISHcolorado! Wondering when National Dessert Day is this year? It’s today! Check out these easy kid-friendly Rugelach recipes to make with your kids and grandkids. B’tayavon - Enjoy!

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Who knew rugelach was so easy to make? Try one of these recipes with your family today. Kids can help with measuring, mixing, and rolling out the dough.

10/14/2026

Check out JEWISHcolorado’s new Affinity Circles!

10/09/2026

We're so excited it's almost Shabbat! Check out this beautiful animated PJ Library book, Fridays Are Special, written by Chris Barish, illustrated by Melissa Ewy, and published by PJ Publishing. Happy reading and Shabbat Shalom from your friends at Jewish Explorers, a program of JEWISHcolorado!

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YAD Colorado
JEWISHcolorado Israel & Overseas Center

10/07/2026

It's "I Wonder Wednesdays" with Jewish Explorers, a program of JEWISHcolorado. Wondering how to talk with your kids and grandkids about antisemitism in age- and developmentally appropriate ways, on October 7 and throughout the year? Check out this post from Alex Zablotsky, PJ Library's Executive Director, to learn more about A Time To Talk, PJ Library’s new guide for parents and caregivers, and how to receive a copy. Parents and other caregivers have until November 8 to opt in for the guide, which will be mailed to families in January.⁠

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YAD Colorado
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10/02/2026

Did you know there are two more Jewish holidays that occur at the end of Sukkot called Shemini Atzeret and Simcha Torah? Check out this great resource from PJ Library to learn more about these kid-friendly holidays that begin on Shabbat this year and last for two days! Shabbat Shalom and Chag Sameach from your friends at Jewish Explorers, a program of JEWISHcolorado!

https://pjlibrary.org/holidays

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YAD Colorado
JEWISHcolorado Israel & Overseas Center

Explore PJ Library's guides to every Jewish holiday - Rosh Hashanah, Passover, Hanukkah, and more with family activities, recipes, and books.

10/02/2026

We’re so excited it’s almost Shabbat! Did you know there’s a beautiful tradition of blessing your children on Shabbat? Check out this great resource from PJ Library to learn more. Shabbat Shalom from your friends at Jewish Explorers, a program of JEWISHcolorado!

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YAD Colorado
JEWISHcolorado Israel & Overseas Center

Learn a simple and easy to customize format plus more about how-to to bless your children on Shabbat and holidays.

09/30/2026

It’s “I Wonder Wednesdays” with Jewish Explorers, a program of JEWISHcolorado! Wondering if it’s too late to do tashlich, the ceremony of letting go of our missteps to make room for doing better in the new year? Although traditionally done on the afternoon of the first day of Rosh Hashanah, you can do tashlich all the way through the final day of Sukkot! Check out this great Tashlich resource from PJ Library to learn more about Tashlich. Chag Sukkot Sameach from your friends at Jewish Explorers!

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YAD Colorado
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Tashlich, which literally translates to “casting off,” is a ceremony performed on the afternoon of the first day of Rosh Hashanah.

09/25/2026

We’re so excited it’s almost Shabbat and Sukkot. Both of these beautiful holidays begin at sunset this evening. Check out this previous post, when we weren’t able to gather in person, of an “I Wonder Wednesdays” with Ms. Cindy, JEWISHcolorado’s Director of Family Engagement and Jewish Explorers, to learn more about the mitzvot for celebrating Sukkot and how to make an edible sukkah! Shabbat Shalom and Chag Sukkot Sameach from your friends at Jewish Explorers!

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YAD Colorado
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