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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.
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Tuesday Sep 09, 2025
Tuesday Sep 09, 2025
Hi Listeners,
Did you know that it’s almost time for Rosh Hashanah? The Beyond the Bookcase team sends your family wishes for a High Holiday season and new year full of love, health, happiness, and (of course) great Jewish stories – just like the Rosh Hashanah-themed ones in this playlist.
For more ideas - and to download our free holiday guide, visit pjlibrary.org/RoshHashanah Shanah Tovah!
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)
A Fairytale Feud (cast):
- Snow White – Laura
- Golem – Pat Bordenave
- Mr. Saifair - Gregory David Barnett
- PJ - Laura Rondinella
- Elijah – Nate DuFort
- Kitten 1 - Malcolm Villaverde
- Kitten 2 - Molly Villaverde
- Kitten 3 - Blair Which
- Pigs 1, 2, 3 – Rich Wentworth
The Kids Prepare a Rosh Hashanah Seder
- Evie: Samantha Philyaw
- Blue: Maya Aoki Tuttle
- Auntie PJ: Laura Rondinella
- Jacob: Rebecca Lee
- Mama Bear: Yolanda Spearman
- Mary Quite Contrary: Journee LaFond
Turnaround Teshuva
- Evie: Samantha Philyaw
- Auntie PJ: Laura Rondinella
- Jacob: Rebecca Lee
- The Saifairs: Gregory David Barnett
- Golem – Pat Bordenave
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