BOCA RATON, Fla. – June 9, 2023 – PJ Library® in South Palm Beach County, a program of the Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County, welcomed over 1000 guests to a fantastic celebration for its 10th birthday and Israel’s 75th anniversary. Held May 21, the event took place on the campus of the Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County.
The event brought together families raising Jewish children for a day of fun and Israel-themed activities, including a petting zoo, an obstacle bounce house, and a rock wall designed to mimic climbing Masada.
“In addition to arts and crafts, bounce houses, a petting zoo and many other activities, all of us took a quick “trip” to Israel,” said Robin Cremer, a PJ Library® parent. “We traveled to Jerusalem and Tel Aviv. My family even left a note at the ‘Western Wall’. My children were able to feel that they were at the most religious site in the world for Jewish people.”
Locally, PJ Library serves more than 6,000 parents, children, grandparents and caregivers. In the 10 years since it’s inception in South Palm Beach County, the program has given away more than 216,000 books.
“My family has been involved with PJ Library for the past 10 years. It first started out with the opportunity of receiving meaningful books monthly. It’s now a race to the mailbox to see who gets a book and what book it is,” said PJ Library® parent Stacee Stock.
PJ Library continues to grow in South Palm Beach County with new families joining the program each month. We are engaging and educating the next generation of families raising Jewish children both here and around the globe. There are plenty of books and activities for everyone so encourage your friends to sign up for this free gift of Jewish books, at www.pjlibrary.org. To get involved, underwrite programs or join our grandparent circle, please contact Elana Ostroff, Director of PJ Library® and Family Engagement at [email protected] or 561-852-6080.
PJ Library® in South Palm Beach County is made possible by generous support from the Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County, Leon and Toby Cooperman Family Foundation, Jewish Women’s Foundation, and the Harold Grinspoon Foundation and so many others.
About the Jewish Federation of South Palm Beach County
Established in 1979, the JFSPBC is made up of Jewish and social service organizations, synagogues, and schools that provide valued services and programs to recipients in South Palm Beach County, in Israel and around the world. The JFSPBC is also comprised of local residents, including lay leadership, volunteer, donors, professional staff, rabbis, educators, event participants and students. Situated on a 100-acre campus in west Boca Raton – the largest in the nation – the JFSPBC supports more than 70 beneficiaries, engages with more than 5,000 donors, and connects more than 130,000 residents. To learn more about how we contribute to a shared vision for the Jewish community, visit or call 561.852.3100.