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FROM OUR COMMUNITY
Everyone is thrilled to be spending time outside these days so we're planning a series of fun meet-ups just to get families back together and let the kids have fun! We're also working on a special parent-driven initiative for families with children in K-3rd grade - please reach out if you'd like to help plan!

Jennie Gates Beckman
Director Community Engagement and Education
(402) 334-6445 or jbeckman@jewishomaha.org
Get some fresh air and have fun with other PJ families! Bring your swim gear for these casual meetups at 3 different parks - join us for one or all. We'll set up in a shady spot near the splash pad and make sure you all get introduced to one another. All ages are welcome, although our focus is on ages 0-6. We'll bring a range of PJ Library books, cold beverages, and some fun giveaways! 
Wednesday, July 14
Northwest Meet-up
Stone Ridge Splash Park
(NW of 156th & Maple)
3-5 pm

Large green space
Covered picnic tables
Port-a-Potty
Sunday, August 1

Southwest Meet-up
Cimarron Splash Park
(SW of 96th & Harrison)
9-11 am

Located within a neighborhood
Sand-free playground nearby
Covered picnic tables
Actual bathrooms on site
Monday, August 2nd
Note: the Pennie Z. Davis ELC is closed this day!
Benson Park Splash Pad 
(NE of 72nd & Military)
9-11 am

Covered picnic tables
Accessible playground nearby
Port-a-Potty & lake w/walking path
Saturday, July 24
Temple Tots Family Havdalah
all PJ families welcome!
6 pm

PJ Library will be present to read a story at this family-friendly service marking the end of Shabbat and ushering in the new week.
A LITTLE SOMETHING FOR ADULTS
Curious how Dinosaurs, Dragons & Demons have anything to do with the Bible? Join our Summer Learning Series on Jewish & Christian views of Creation. Facilitated by two professors: one a well-known scholar of Jewish Studies and one a well-respected and widely published authority on Christianity, the classes will be offered Monday evenings in July via Zoom. Click here to learn more!
Monday, July 12 - 7 PM via Zoom
Parks, Parshahs, and Periodicals: What Are Americans Thinking?
Monday, July 19 - 7 PM via Zoom
Sacred Texts and Evolving Sects: Historical and Theological Trajectories
Monday, July 26 - 7 PM via Zoom
Jewish & Christian Understandings in Response to Scientific Discoveries
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A SPECIAL THANK YOU TO OUR GENEROUS DONORS
The Dorothy and Myer S. Kripke Institute for Jewish Family Literacy
Murray H. and Sharee C. Newman Supporting Foundation