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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
Jul 18, 2023
Jul 18, 2023
2 min
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
Jul 4, 2023
Jul 4, 2023
3 min
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
Jun 20, 2023
Jun 20, 2023
4 min
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.
May 9, 2023
May 9, 2023
36 min
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.
Apr 4, 2023
Apr 4, 2023
57 min
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!
Feb 21, 2023
Feb 21, 2023
23 min
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.
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
Feb 7, 2023
Feb 7, 2023
17 min
It's the second to last episode of Season 2! Myrtle the turtle is ready to FLY! But is it the right thing to do, both morally and … aerodynamically? Blue uses their new superpower to teach Myrtle about respecting differences.
To learn more about the Jewish value of kavod, respect, visit pjlibrary.org/values.
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
- Jacob - Caro Cabal Coniglio
- Evie - Samantha Philyaw
- Blue - Maya Aoki Tuttle
- Hare - Daniel Amerman
- Myrtle the Turtle - Daniella Rabbani
- Mr. Saifair - Tau Zaman
- Marion (Woman in Shoe) - Tianna Tagami
- Jack - Rich Wentworth
- Golem -Pat Bordenave
- Farmer Serach - Daniella Rabbani
Jan 24, 2023
Jan 24, 2023
18 min
The Mashal musicians are in disarray and making a lot of noise, and not the cool alternative music kind of noise. It's too loud, it's cacophonous, it's downright unpleasant! Can the kids help?
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
- Jacob - Caro Cabal Coniglio
- Evie - Samantha Philyaw
- Blue - Maya Aoki Tuttle
- Auntie PJ - Madelaine Ripley
- Chicken Little - Blair Which
- Pied Piper - Mike Ciporkin
- Zev the Wolf - Walter Alice Sickert
- Chester the Cat - Alli Thresher
- Dolores the Donkey - Alli Thresher
- Decklin the Dog - Zad Gravebone
- Reginald the Rooster - Malcolm Villaverde
- Jack - Rich Wentworth
- Farmer Serach - Daniella Rabbani
Jan 10, 2023
Jan 10, 2023
16 min
The kids find someone they’ve been searching for. But there’s no time to sit and swap travel tales – something is still not right in Mashal. Does the mysterious Serach know what's up?
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
- Dafi - Tau Zaman
- Micah - Maxwell Glick
- Blue - Maya Aoki Tuttle
- Jacob - Caro Cabal Coniglio
- Evie - Samantha Philyaw
- Golem - Pat Bordenave
- Jack - Rich Wentworth
- Farmer Serach - Daniella Rabbani
- Mr. Saifair - Tau Zaman
- Marion Woman in Shoe - Tianna Tagami
- Peter Pumpkin Eater - Mike Ciporkin
- Humpty Dumpty - John Henry Kurtz
Dec 27, 2022
Dec 27, 2022
16 min
Chelm seems to be returning to not-normal, which is great. The kids just need to help one wanderer home from a long trip to nowhere. And, there's one thing missing: Dafi Saifair's brilliant Mumu!
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
- Dafi - Tau Zaman
- Micah - Maxwell Glick
- Blue - Maya Aoki Tuttle
- Jacob - Caro Cabal Coniglio
- Evie - Samantha Philyaw
- Golem - Pat Bordenave
- Frank - Zad Gravebone
- Sacha - Kristopher Jenson