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Shalom PJ Families,

We gearing up for some fun in 2026. Join us in January for our annual pool and Havdalah party, where we'll celebrate the end of Shabbat, eat pizza, and swim after dark. Then in February, there's two fabulous events. The Asheville Museum of Science (AMOS) will bring Kidstronauts to the JCC, and a week later come taste amazing treats at the Great Babka Bake Off! In March, we'll come together again to celebrate Purim. See details below.

L'Shalom, 

Geri Garfinkel-Gershon

PJ Programs

Jewish Lifelong Engagement Director

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Starting now, we also need your PJ photos for a program impact slideshow. Please send 2-3 photos of your child reading PJ Library books through the years to hannah@jcc-asheville.org with subject Line: PJ Impact Photos

Let's show off how amazing this program is for our children!

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• Reminder: Older PJ Library readers have until the 10th of each month to log in and choose their next PJ Our Way book.
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• New this year, PJ Library subscribers can get up to five $100 Get Together microgrants for hosting holiday or Shabbat gatherings with friends — no advance application needed. Read all the details!

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