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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 Aug 19, 2025
The Kids Prepare a Rosh Hashanah Seder
Tuesday Aug 19, 2025
Tuesday Aug 19, 2025
The kids pop over to Mashal to deliver some Rosh Hashanah cards (and try to cheer up Jacob). While Mama Bear and Mary Quite Contrary prepare for a seder, the kids learn all about the simanim, symbolic foods of Rosh Hashanah, and receive some perfect advice for starting the year off right.
Credits
Beyond the Bookcase is a production of PJ Library.
Production: Executive Producer, Alli Thresher
Writers: Jan Schwaid and Petey Gibson
Consultant: Rinat Hadad Siegel
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
- Blue: Maya Aoki Tuttle
- Auntie PJ: Laura Rondinella
- Jacob: Rebecca Lee
- Mama Bear: Yolanda Spearman
- Mary Quite Contrary: Journee LaFond

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