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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
Dec 15, 2022
Dec 15, 2022
33 min
Chag Sameach! Enjoy a Hanukkah gift from PJ Library: a curated playlist of stories just for you. Whether you enjoy these on the way to a gathering with friends or snuggled up enjoying the light of the candles, we wish all of our listeners a wonderful Hanukkah.
Episode Credits
Beyond the Bookcase is a production of PJ Library.
Production: Executive Producer, Alli Thresher; Associate Producer, Elizabeth Korelitz
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).
Dec 13, 2022
Dec 13, 2022
15 min
The shul doors are, once again, broken. And the kids are ready to fix more of Chelm. And by “fix,” we mean totally mess everything up. Put on your unicycle helmet and enjoy.
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
- Evie - Samantha Philyaw
- Jacob - Caro Cabal Coniglio
- Dafi - Tau Zaman
- Miri - Arianna Fox
- Micah - Maxwell Glick
- Blue - Maya Aoki Tuttle
- Golem - Pat Bordenave
- Man at Wit's End - Zad Gravebone
- Ms. Meyer - Gwen D'Angelo
- Mrs. Lam - Alli Thresher
- Narrator - Alli Thresher
Nov 29, 2022
Nov 29, 2022
18 min
The kids discover Chelm, a very grey part of Mashal that’s both confusing and confused, if that makes any sense, which it wouldn’t in Chelm. And … Mr. Saifair has a brother?!?
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
- Evie - Samantha Philyaw
- Jacob - Caro Cabal Coniglio
- Dafi - Tau Zaman
- Miri - Arianna Fox
- Micah - Maxwell Glick
- Blue - Maya Aoki Tuttle
- Golem - Pat Bordenave
- Yankel -Zad Gravebone
Nov 15, 2022
Nov 15, 2022
11 min
A very handsome swan is in distress - and who is nearby? Why it's Golem! Can the kids help their friend return to his lovely clay self?
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
- Blue - Maya Aoki Tuttle
- Miri - Arianna Fox
- Micah - Maxwell Glick
- Jacob - Caro Cabal Coniglio
- Evie - Samantha Philyaw
- Golem - Pat Bordenave
- Swan - LD Castro
Nov 1, 2022
Nov 1, 2022
16 min
Cinderella and Rapunzel welcome the kids to stay for the night in their tiny cabin. Cinderella clears the air about her bonus mom, Rapunzel gets a new ’do, and everyone learns about the Jewish value of Hakarat Hatov – recognizing the good.
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
- Cinderella - Gwen D'Angelo
- Rapunzel - Daniella Rabbani
Oct 18, 2022
Oct 18, 2022
12 min
The kids and Mr. Saifair come up with a plan to save Mashal and rescue Golem from his destructive path. On that path, our friends find three particularly posh kittens whose unprotected paws have left them stranded in the woods. Learn all about the Jewish value of returning lost objects in the season 2 premiere episode of Beyond the Bookcase.
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
- Kitten 1 - Malcolm Villaverde
- Kitten 2 - Molly Villaverde
- Kitten 3 - Blair Which
- Peter Rabbit - Zad Gravebone
- Bo Peep - Laura Schreiber
- Chester the Cat - Alli Thresher
- Mr. Saifair - Tau Zaman
- Golem - Pat Bordenave
- Rabbit - Alli Thresher
May 30, 2022
May 30, 2022
21 min
In this season finale of Beyond the Bookcase, things go beyond berserk! The kids arrive at the library but it’s eerily quiet and Auntie PJ is NOWHERE to be found. They discover they can now enter the land of Mashal at will. But when they arrive, it’s no longer just a quest to find Auntie PJ, but a mission to save the Golem and ALL their fairytale friends too. Thanks for coming along on this season’s adventure! Stay tuned for new episodes this fall.
- 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
- Mr. Saifair – Tau Zaman
- Zev the Wolf - Walter Alice Sickert
- Chicken Little - Blair Which
- Humpty Dumpty - John Henry Kurtz
- Marion, the Not-So-Old Woman Living in a Shoe - Tianna Tagami
- Bo Peep - Laura Schreiber
- Hare - Daniel Amerman
May 8, 2022
May 8, 2022
19 min
It’s Shavuot and the kids have arrived in the mystical land of Mashal to find things in chaos! It seems Zev and several of his fairytale friends have introduced the idea of a day with NO RULES. The kids already have their hands full helping to get things back in order, and then Mr. Saifair takes drastic measures, aiming to get Mashal under control ... with no children allowed ever again!
Learn more about the holiday of Shavuot at pjlibrary.org/shavuot.
- 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
- Mr. Saifair – Tau Zaman
- Zev the Wolf - Walter Alice Sickert
- Tortoise - David Nickerson
- Jack - Richard Wentworth
- Hansel -
- Gretel - Lyra Ericson
Mar 28, 2022
Mar 28, 2022
24 min
A tomato and dairy shortage is threatening to cancel the annual matzah pizza cookoff, and Auntie PJ is freaking out! The kids are whisked away to the land of Mashal where Humpty Dumpty is about to crack under the pressure of hosting his first seder. The kids get help from all their fairytale friends (and even Mr. Saifair) to pick up the Passover pieces and help Humpty keep it together.
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).
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
Mar 7, 2022
Mar 7, 2022
22 min
It’s time for the purimspiel, the annual performance telling the story of Purim. The kids are trying to decide which characters everyone will play but they can’t get Jacob to settle on a role. Once again transported to the land of Mashal, they meet Bubbe and a not-so-bad wolf named Zev. He’s having his own trouble finding his role in Mashal’s Purim carnival. They’ll all have to work together to help both Zev and Jacob pick the perfect part.
- Micah – Maxwell Glick
- Miri - Arianna Fox
- Jacob - Cara Cabal Coniglio
- Evie - Sylvia Beth Schmitz
- Blue - Maya Aoki Tuttle
- Auntie PJ – Madelaine Ripley
- Golem - Pat Bordenave
- Mr. Saifair – Tau Zaman
- Zev the Wolf - Walter Alice Sickert
- Little Red - Anne Alexander Sieder