PJ Library Presents: Beyond The Bookcase

Sorry, but we’re not gonna spoil the season finale right here, so don’t expect this to tell you if the kids catch elusive Joha, save Sofer Shalom, or finally get to hear PJ and Elijah’s long-held secret story. You’ll just have to listen.

 

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

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• Elijah - Nate DuFort
• Evie - Samantha Philyaw
• Auntie PJ - Laura Rondinella
• Miri - Arianna Fox
• Jacob - Caro Cabal Coniglio
• Blue - Maya Aoki Tuttle
• Micah - Maxwell Glick
• Troll - Peter Moore
• Joha - Ryan Abedi

The kids want Auntie PJ and Elijah to finally tell all about their legendary treasure hunt, but the grownups try to skirt the subject with “A Story For Another Time.” This one delves into lovable Zev’s first holiday in Mashal.

 

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

• Elijah - Nate DuFort
• Evie - Samantha Philyaw
• Auntie PJ - Laura Rondinella
• Miri - Arianna Fox
• Jacob - Caro Cabal Coniglio
• Blue - Maya Aoki Tuttle
• Micah - Maxwell Glick
• Golem - Pat Bordenave
• Pig 1 - James Gracik
• Pig 2 - James Gracik
• Pig 3 - James Gracik
• Zev - Walter Alice Sickert
• Joha - Ryan Abedi

The kids are playing an epic game of pretend in the woods when they’re interrupted by none other than Joha! What’s he up to now?

 

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

• Jacob - Caro Cabal Coniglio
• Evie - Samantha Philyaw
• Blue - Maya Aoki Tuttle
• Micah - Maxwell Glick
• Miri - Arianna Fox
• Joha - Ryan Abedi
• Auntie PJ - Laura Rondinella

 

 

Passover in Mashal is as enchanting as you’d expect. But who hosts the best seder, Cinderella or Snow White? Follow Auntie PJ and Elijah as they seder-hop through Mashal in this “Story For Another Time.”

 

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
• Evie - Samantha Philyaw
• Blue - Maya Aoki Tuttle
• Jacob - Caro Cabal Coniglio
• Joha - Ryan Abedi
• Elijah - Nate DuFort
• Auntie PJ - Laura Rondinella
• Micah - Maxwell Glick
• Mr. Saifair - Gregory David Barnett
• Marion Woman in Shoe - Tianna Tagami
• Chicken Little - Blair Which
• Snow White - Laura Schreiber
• Golem - Pat Bordenave
• Cinderella - Gwen D'Angelo
• Humpty Dumpty - John Henry Kurtz
• Dolores the Donkey - Alli Thresher

It’s the Passover episode! Learn about Passover traditions from around the world as the kids continue their globe-trotting search for Joha.

 

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

• Auntie PJ - Madelaine Ripley
• Evie - Samantha Philyaw
• Elijah - Nate DuFort
• Micah - Maxwell Glick
• Ms. Shouhed - Daniella Rabbani
• Farrah - Daniella Rabbani
• Joha - Ryan Abedi
• Mr. Fodor - Les Horovitz
• Catriella - Alli Thresher

Each Friday evening, families around the world begin the celebration of Shabbat. For many, the evening includes favorite foods, company for dinner, special songs, and blessings. This week, we have a playlist featuring stories all about Shabbat. 

If you like what you hear, be sure to visit our other shows, just search PJ Library to find more Shabbat stories and much more.

The kids enjoy hearing another “Story For Another Time.” This one involves the butcher, the baker, and the candlestick maker. Auntie PJ and Elijah collaborate on a tale about collaboration, and how it makes for the perfect Shabbat. They’ll talk about the Jewish value of… upcycling? But it’s unclear if PJ and Elijah will ever talk about treasure.

 

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
• Butcher - Nazeeh Tarsha
• Baker - LD Castro
• Candlestick Maker - Rebecca Cunningham
• Vendor 1 - Rebecca Cunningham
• Vendor 2 - LD Castro
• Vendor 3 - Nazeeh Tarsha

A special Hanukkah message from PJ Library.

Hanukkah begins in the evening tonight (or, depending on your time zone, may have already started) and runs through December 15, 2023. This year, PJ Library encourages all of our listeners to "share the light" by participating in Project Menorah. 

To learn more about Project Menorah, visit www.projectmenorah.com. 

Music credits:
“Stars in the Night” by Megan Wofford, licensed via Epidemic Sound

It's the season of Jewish heroes. Everyone is in the library getting ready for Purim when the kids discover a clue from Joha. Find out where the magic atlas will take them this week, how good PJ’s French accent is, and how many jelly beans Elijah can eat. To learn more about the Jewish holiday of Purim, visit pjlibrary.org/purim.

 

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

 

Right now, you might be on a long car or airplane ride, or maybe you're snuggling in a nice comfy blanket fort. Today we're bringing you a playlist of stories about sharing special family traditions. Enjoy!