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Families raising kids from birth through 9 years old with Judaism as part of their lives are welcome to sign up. PJ Library welcomes all Jewish families, whatever your background, knowledge, or family make-up, or observance may be.
PJ Our Way is the next chapter of PJ Library for kids ages 9-12. It is available free of charge to families throughout the US and Canada raising Jewish children. Every month, kids can come to this site to choose the book they want to receive. Kids can also submit reviews and videos about the books.
Contact Jackie Dratch, your PJ Library Military Parent Connector in Tidewater to stay up to date on family-friendly meet ups and events! We have a wonderful community of families from various services of the US Military who get together for meet ups, shabbat dinners, holidays, and more.
Contact Jackie directly at PJTidewater@gmail.com
Sign up here to receive info on our next event.
Did you know you can receive a FREE JCC Membership as a Jewish military family? Stop at the JCC front desk or call 757-321-2338 for more information.
This program is made possible through JWB Passport, an initiative of JWB Jewish Chaplains Council, a signature program of the JCCA.
Pajamas! PJ Library supports reading anytime of the day, but we know that many families sit down to read books at bedtime, in their pajamas. PJ Library books can be enjoyed any time you want a good story.
A family must have children from birth to 8 years old with one Jewish parent in the household and reside in the Tidewater area.
The PJ Library® is free due to our generous local donors: United Jewish Federation of Tidewater, Simon Family JCC and The Harold Grinspoon Foundation.
Only one — you need to read the books and listen to the music with your children. That's all!
Kids across the United States can continue their PJ experience by signing up for PJ Our Way, the next chapter of PJ Library for kids ages 9-12. Kids are eligible to enroll when they turn 8.5 through the day before their 13th birthday. Each month kids go to the PJ Our Way website to choose which book they would like to receive from a selection of age-appropriate books with Jewish themes. Learn more about PJ Our Way at PJOurWay.org
We're happy to make an accommodation for any child with any special learning needs. Please contact our Program Professional, Nofar Trem. We welcome your child's enrollment in any age group you deem appropriate.
Easy! Just submit their information through our enrollment form.
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Consider this section your "Jewish Holiday Cheat Sheet"! Whether it's a place to turn when your child asks a question about a particular holiday, or, you've volunteered to help in a child's class and need a refresher. Each of these, below, have links to pages with resources, tips, videos, book passages, fast facts, and more to help you make sense of the Jewish holidays we celebrate.
TO LEARN MORE ABOUT PJ LIBRARY OR TO SIGN UP FOR FREE BOOKS
Contact Sarah Cooper, Camp JCC Program Manager, at SCooper@SimonFamilyJCC.org or (757) 321-2306
From science to art class, soccer to basketball, and everything in between there is never a shortage of classes for children at the Simon Family JCC.
Patrons with a family membership qualify for class discounts. See the dropdown descriptions for details.
Soccer season can be year-round with Soccer Shots! Learn soccer fundamentals while building character development like teamwork, respect, and determination! For inclement weather and temps below 40 degrees, practice will be indoors in the gym.
January 9 - February 27, 2025
Thursdays, 3:30pm or 4:30pm
$115 member • $145 guest
If you have any difficulty registering, please do not hesitate to contact us at 757-321-2338 or LEllard@UJFT.org. We are happy to assist you!
Yoga and mindfulness have been shown to improve both physical and mental health in school-age children. Yoga improves balance, strength, endurance, and aerobic capacity in children. Yoga and mindfulness offer psychological benefits for children as well.
January 8-February 26, 2025
Wednesdays at 3:30
$115 member • $145 guest
If you have any difficulty registering, please do not hesitate to contact us at 757-321-2338 or LEllard@UJFT.org. We are happy to assist you!
Israel Connection Club Comes to You! Explore Today!
Through fun and engaging discussions, games and crafts, we will enhance our knowledge of all-things-Israel, together, in a really fun environment surrounded by new friends!
The class is lead by our visiting ShinShinim, who are Israeli born citizens. They are excited to meet you and bring Israel to life for everyone!
Dates Coming Soon
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Kids Night Out is a fun night for everyone! Kids will enjoy a night full of games, crafts, snacks, and swimming. Saturday Nights, from 5-9 PM.
For JCC Members | Children aged 4 to 12
$25 per child / $15 for siblings (max $55/household)
Potential JCC Members | Children aged 4 to 12
$30 per child / $20 for siblings (max $70/household)
5:00 PM - 9:00 PM • 2024-25 Dates
If you have any difficulty registering, please do not hesitate to contact us at 757-321-2338 or LEllard@UJFT.org. We are happy to assist you!
The Homework Club is a special add-on opportunity for children before classes / sports. Those that attend SIA will be picked up , brought to the Zone at the JCC, where they will be given a snack and have the opportunity to do homework or have some down time before practice. Then they will be escorted to the gym. Geared to grades K-2 and their 3-5 siblings.
Next Session to be announced
Kids will learn all about the science of flight and the forces that are involved. They will discover the scientific principals of this magic and see how everything can be explained.
January 13 - March 3, 2025
Mondays, 3:30pm or 4:30pm
$115 member • $145 guest
If you have any difficulty registering, please do not hesitate to contact us at 757-321-2338 or LEllard@UJFT.org. We are happy to assist you!
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TO LEARN MORE ABOUT KIDS CLASSES AT THE JCC
Contact Sarah Cooper, Camp JCC Program Manager, at SCooper@SimonFamilyJCC.org or (757) 321-2306
TO LEARN MORE ABOUT CAMP JCC
Contact Dave Flagler, Director of Camp and Teen Engagement, at DFlagler@UJFT.org or (757) 432-3182.