Ellen Teller

Help me get more families PJ Library books

Fundraising for Jewish Federation of Somerset County
US$250
raised of US$500 target
by 10 supporters
We need your help to raise money for the PJ Library book program, which provides a free monthly book to families ages 0-8. We currently have 310 families receiving PJ Library books and over 80 families on the waiting list.

Story

Do you remember bedtime stories when we were kids? Whether it was brave Judah Maccabee becoming the hero of Hanukkah or "Castle on Hester Street" the story of a Jewish immigrant family from Russia trying to make it in New York City, a Jewish story at bedtime became such an important part of our Jewish identity and culture. Today, in the age of the smart phone and tablet, these stories are in danger of being lost. Thankfully, your Federation offers the PJ Library book program, a free monthly program for families with children ages 0-8. Families will receive one Jewish-themed book a month and will make sure that bedtime is also a Jewish time. Imagine a world where instead of our kids looking up tips and tricks for the latest online game, they're reading "26 Big Things Small HandsCan Do," a child's guide to mitzvahs and the importance of doing good deeds. In the age of social media with emojis replacing words, the need for a Jewish story time has never been this important. As of rig

About the campaign

We need your help to raise money for the PJ Library book program, which provides a free monthly book to families ages 0-8. We currently have 310 families receiving PJ Library books and over 80 families on the waiting list.

About the charity

The Jewish Federation is a social services agency that is based on the Jewish values of Tikkun Olam (Repairing the world) We fund various agencies that are dedicated to mental health counseling, anti-bias education, disaster relief and so much more.

Donation summary

Total raised
US$250.00
Online donations
US$250.00
Offline donations
US$0.00

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