PJ Library in the Bluegrass (Lexington, KY)

12/28/2025

This is a defining moment for Jewish life in Central Kentucky. As the year comes to a close, your support ensures we can care for families, strengthen security, deepen Jewish engagement, and plan for our future.
Make your year-end gift today:
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09/05/2025

Join PJ Library of the Bluegrass for an apple picking event with the Jewish Federation of Louisville! - https://mailchi.mp/jewishlexington/apples9-25

05/01/2025

We had a beautiful time with our Grandparent Shabbat last week. We hope the Shabbat Boxes bring your family so much joy for years to come!

03/27/2025

Did you know PJ Library offers virtual programming for all families? Check out these wonderful offerings below!

Hebrew Circle Time
Register here: https://airtable.com/app6q6zPEEJYqUhQs/shrQdfO1RGEaJloHT?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR1aoG7iMg70Drxy-4JiCpWGV0hG6mzo7MqSC7gJG0mZaPNwwgDcc5VaImg_aem_Z5h892hkNLjl_pUUI41hpA
Join PJ Library and Tkiya for a once-a-month free and engaging Tuesday morning Hebrew Circle Time Zoom class for babies, toddlers, preschoolers, and their grownups at 11am ET.
We look forward to seeing you on April 8, and May 13. A link to join each Zoom event will be sent the day before each occurrence.
Can't join us live? Not a problem! A recording will be sent after each session to all registrants!

Tot Shabbat
Register here: https://airtable.com/app6q6zPEEJYqUhQs/shr8hZO2JtcTg7yXg?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR03eIW18MH74z6IMuN8rNdMWLuv-Gp5HDiMm1ljPDyfa3uY1pLw_uvGULI_aem_k9kxlhT4YlLN_9jQnztZSw
Join PJ Library and Tkiya for a once-a-month free and engaging Friday morning Tot Shabbat Zoom class for babies, toddlers, preschoolers, and their grownups at 11am ET.
We look forward to seeing you on April 11, and May 9. A link to join the Zoom event will be sent out the day before each occurrence.
Can't join us live? Not a problem! A recording will be sent after each session to all registrants!

03/20/2025

Thank you so much for making our Hamantaschen Bake Off such a delightful success! This program really highlights the talent in our community and our community's ability to work together to make something really special.

Congratulations to our 1st place winners in both the children/teen category and adult division:

Arly Weinstein with her chocolate strawberry hamantaschen
Nick and Debbie Fain with their charoset filled hamantaschen

03/12/2025

It's Purim Sphiel time! Post your favorite Purim parodies here to join in the fun!

Rabbi Jaclyn Cohen of Temple Isaiah in Los Angeles, who gave us this hilarious and rousing Purim parody to Lizzo’s “Juice” back in 2023, is back with a timely parody of the hit “Wicked” song “Popular,” titled “Favorite.” The blockbuster movie adaptation of Jewish music maven Stephe...

03/07/2025

Starting a thread with all the Hamantaschen! Let us know if you're entering our Bake Off this year! Put some of your favorites or ones you've been meaning to try in the comments and send us a message if you plan on entering so we can send you the sign up link!

Learn to make buttery hamantaschen dough, easy to work with for any filling. Rich, delicious, orange-scented cookies. Kosher, Dairy.

02/12/2025

Happy Tu B'Shevat! Tu B'Shevat begins tonight at sundown. Looking for ways to celebrate or learn more?

Find everything you need to learn about and celebrate Tu B'Shevat with kids.

02/10/2025

We had such an amazing time yesterday at our PJ Yoga class. Lots of smiles and reflections on the importance of chesed/loving kindness. If you have a child 2 and under, reach out and we'll send you the date for our next session!

01/24/2025

If you are looking for a place for your child, take a look at this wonderful preschool they will not only educate them but they will love and care for them

COME AND LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR PRESCHOOL AND PRE-K PROGRAMS (3-5 year old's)!!!
This event is open to the public. Prospective families, please call 859-335-9922 or email [email protected] to let us know you will attend.
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01/13/2025

Are you familiar with YouTube sensation Ms. Sara? She's like the Jewish Ms. Rachel, and she's a MUST SEE!!!

Pajama Havdalah with Sing It! with Ms. Sara!
Saturday, January 25th- 6:15pm ET
Register here: https://hgf-org.zoom.us/.../register/mydrqSieQze9iMhIldivXA

If you enjoy looking for stars in the sky, inhaling the sweet fragrance of spices, and watching flames dance, then do we have a program for you!

Join PJ Library and YouTube sensation, Sing It! with Ms. Sara, as we celebrate Havdalah and welcome the new week together, all while wearing our favorite pajamas.

Havdalah, or “separation” in Hebrew, is Shabbat’s closing ritual, when three stars appear on Saturday evening. In a simple multi-sensory ceremony, with blessings over lights, wine or grape juice, and spices, Havdalah is an inspiring way to end Shabbat and start the new week as a family.

You're welcome to watch the event or partake in it yourself! If you'd like to participate, you will need:
1. A multi-wick candle (holding a few Hanukkah candles together will work well!)
2. A cup of wine or grape juice
3. Pleasant-smelling spices (just grab anything from your spice cabinet!)