PJ Library Presents: Beyond The Bookcase

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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 04, 2025

Season 4 Finale: A Royal Wedding

Tuesday Feb 04, 2025

Prince Charming and Cinderella’s wedding brings a fairytale ending for season 4! Or at least it might. The two royals come from very different backgrounds and can’t seem to agree on what traditions, customs, and creatures to include in the ceremony. They’ll need their friends (including a shockingly revealed rabbi) to help figure out what’s most important.

Credits

Beyond the Bookcase is a production of PJ Library.

Executive Producer, Alli Thresher

Associate Producer, Elizabeth Korelitz

Story Editor: Alli Thresher

Writer: Jan Schwaid

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

Cinderella - Gwen D’Angelo
Prince Charming - Mike D’Angelo
Mr. Saifair – Gregory David Barnett
Auntie PJ – Laura Rondinella
Golem – Pat Bordenave
Marion, The Not-So-Old Woman Who Lives in a Shoe - Tianna Tagami
Dolores the Donkey – Alli Thresher

Tuesday Mar 25, 2025

Passover Playlist 2025

Tuesday Mar 25, 2025

It's time for Passover! Settle in for a playlist full of stories featuring Passover traditions from all around the world.

In Humpty Dumpty and the Passover Feast we’ll visit Humpty Dumpty as he prepares to host the seder for the first time. Next we'll Chase Joha Through Passover to see how families all over celebrate and get ready for Passover. And finally, we’ll settle down for a lovely Passover seder in Mashal in a special Story for Another Time.

Credits

Beyond the Bookcase is a production of PJ Library.

Writers: Jan Schwaid, Petey Gibson

Production: Executive Producer, Alli Thresher; Associate Producer, Elizabeth Korelitz

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).

Humpty Dumpty and the Passover Feast

Cast

Jacob – Cara Cabal Coniglio
Evie – Sylvia Beth Schmitz
Blue – Maya Aoki Tuttle
Micah – Maxwell Glick
Miri – Arianna Fox
Auntie PJ – Madelaine Ripley
Golem – Pat Bordenave
Saifair – Tau Zaman
Humpty Dumpty – John Henry Kurtz
Hare – Daniel Amerman
Goldilocks – Maya Aoki Tuttle
Snow White – Laura Schreiber
Chicken Little – Blair Which

Chasing Joha Through Passover

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

Story for Another Time: Passover in Mashal

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