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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.
Episodes
Tuesday Feb 21, 2023
Tuesday Feb 21, 2023
It's the Season 2 finale! Wild creatures are running all over the place. What WAS on Serach's farm? And what's the deal with that goat? All will be revealed in the stunning conclusion.
Episode Credits:
Beyond the Bookcase is a production of PJ Library.
Production: Executive Producer, Alli Thresher; Associate Producer, Elizabeth Korelitz
Story Editor: Petey Gibson
Writers: Jan Schwaid, Petey Gibson
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:
- Miri - Arianna Fox
- Micah - Maxwell Glick
- Evie - Samantha Philyaw
- Jacob - Caro Cabal Coniglio
- Blue - Maya Aoki Tuttle
- Elijah - Nate DuFort
- Auntie PJ - Madelaine Ripley
- Farmer Serach - Daniella Rabbani
- Golem - Pat Bordenave
- Snow White - Laura Schreiber
- Mazzik 1 - Zad Gravebone
- Mazzik 2 - Alli Thresher
- Chicken Little - Blair Which
- Pied Piper - Mike Ciporkin
- Reginald the Rooster - Malcolm Villaverde
- Zev the Wolf - Walter Alice Sickert
- Mr. Saifair - Tau Zaman
- Humpty Dumpty - John Henry Kurtz
Tuesday Apr 04, 2023
Tuesday Apr 04, 2023
Miri, Micah, and all of their friends will be back for Season 3 this fall. In the meantime, enjoy a playlist full of Passover-themed episodes from across our network of shows. Set the seder table with Kiddo and Mimi, cook up a feast with Humpty Dumpty, search for the afikomen with a pirate, and more!
Learn more at pjlibrary.org/passover -- and don't forget, you can download a free Haggadah too!
Tuesday May 09, 2023
Tuesday May 09, 2023
Shavuot is coming up! Learn more about this important -- and super kid-friendly holiday -- with a playlist of episodes about Shavuot from across our network. Visit pjlibrary.org/shavuot for book lists, recipes, and more to help you celebrate your first Shavuot.
Tuesday Jun 20, 2023
Tuesday Jun 20, 2023
Today we're answering questions from you: our listeners! Tune in this summer for bonus content including character interviews, sneak previews, and more. Beyond the Bookcase returns with a new season in the fall.
Want to send us a voicemail? Visit https://tinyurl.com/pjpodcasts to leave one.
Tuesday Jul 04, 2023
Tuesday Jul 04, 2023
Listen in as we chat with our buddy, the Mayor of Mashal, Golem! What has he been up to lately? Does he have any hobbies? How old is he? All of this and more in today's bonus episode.
Who will we catch up with next? Stay tuned...
Episode Credits:
Beyond the Bookcase is a production of PJ Library.
Production: Executive Producer, Alli Thresher; Associate Producer, Elizabeth Korelitz
Cast:
- Golem - Pat Bordenave
- Interviewer - Alli Thresher
Tuesday Jul 18, 2023
Tuesday Jul 18, 2023
What has everyone's favorite bookworm been up to since we last heard from him? Find out in today's bonus episode! Have a question for Mr. Saifair, his brother Dafi, or any of our other characters? Leave us a voicemail at pjlibrary.org/podcast.
Episode Credits:
Beyond the Bookcase is a production of PJ Library.
Production: Executive Producer, Alli Thresher; Associate Producer, Elizabeth Korelitz
Cast:
- Mr. Saifair - Tau Zaman
- Interviewer - Alli Thresher
Tuesday Aug 01, 2023
Tuesday Aug 01, 2023
Welcome to our last summer bonus episode. Today we're (attempting) to catch up with Auntie PJ to ask the hard-hitting questions: Is food allowed in the library? What does Auntie PJ do when she's not at Sofer Shalom? What was she like as a kid? Listen in as we attempt to learn more about our favorite international woman of mystery turned librarian.
Season 3 of PJ Library Presents: Beyond the Bookcase, premieres in October 2023.
Episode Credits:
Beyond the Bookcase is a production of PJ Library.
Production: Executive Producer, Alli Thresher; Associate Producer, Elizabeth Korelitz
Cast:
- Auntie PJ: Madelaine Ripley
- Interviewer: Alli Thresher
Monday Sep 11, 2023
Monday Sep 11, 2023
Premiering this fall -- a new podcast from PJ Library Presents! Radio Chitaika features folk tales, beloved books, and Jewish stories, read aloud in Russian or Ukrainian by talented readers such as Gera Sandler, Marsha Pruss, Angelina Statyeva and more! Subscribe on your favorite podcast platform.
Tuesday Sep 26, 2023
Tuesday Sep 26, 2023
Want to hear the full episode? Just search "Radio Chitaika" wherever you listen to podcasts. Series premieres late October.
Tuesday Oct 17, 2023
Tuesday Oct 17, 2023
Our heroes are back in this world and ready to head home – but there’s someone they don’t recognize with Auntie PJ, and someone else being kind of mysterious! The kids must embark on an epic game of hide and seek to save the library.
Episode Credits:
Beyond the Bookcase is a production of PJ Library.
Production: Executive Producer, Alli Thresher; Associate Producer, Elizabeth Korelitz
Story Editor: Petey Gibson
Writers: Jan Schwaid, Petey Gibson
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:
- Miri - Arianna Fox
- Micah - Maxwell Glick
- Evie - Samantha Philyaw
- Jacob - Caro Cabal Coniglio
- Blue - Maya Aoki Tuttle
- Elijah - Nate DuFort
- Auntie PJ - Madelaine Ripley
- Joha - Ryan Abedi