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Deep in the basement of congregation Sofer Shalom, there’s a dusty library that’s really the home of a magical portal to another world. Join siblings Miri and Micah as they explore a mysterious land, where stories come to life! Enjoy fairytales with unexpected twists and Jewish lessons as Miri, Micah, and their friends, encounter golems, book worms, giants and even talking animals! For full credits and accompanying activities, visit pjlibrary.org/podcast.
Deep in the basement of congregation Sofer Shalom, there’s a dusty library that’s really the home of a magical portal to another world. Join siblings Miri and Micah as they explore a mysterious land, where stories come to life! Enjoy fairytales with unexpected twists and Jewish lessons as Miri, Micah, and their friends, encounter golems, book worms, giants and even talking animals! For full credits and accompanying activities, visit pjlibrary.org/podcast.
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Tuesday Feb 03, 2026
Mr. Saifair’s New Golem
Tuesday Feb 03, 2026
Tuesday Feb 03, 2026
Rules are important – but are they fixed? Are there ever circumstances where a rule can or should be broken? Are there ways to reinterpret rules, even if they’ve been around for a very long time? The kids explore these questions with Queenie, Golem, and… another Golem?!
Beyond the Bookcase is a production of PJ Library
Writers: Jan Schwaid and Petey Gibson
Production:
Executive Producer: Alli Thresher
Digital Production Coordinator: Megan Bagala
Audio Editing, mixing, mastering and score: Peter Moore, Palace of Purpose Studios in Malden, MA
Opening Theme Song: Written by Peter Moore and Alli Thresher. Arranged by Peter Moore.
Performed by Mister G (vocals) and Peter Moore (instruments)
CAST:
Evie: Samantha Philyaw
Micah: Maxwell Glick
Auntie PJ: Laura Rondinella
Golem: Pat Bordenave
Golem 2.0: Pat Bordenave
Queenie: Niki Luparelli

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