Let All Who Are Hungry Come and Eat: The J & THRIVE Support Passover Needs

Building on the success of last year's pilot program, Jewish Peninsula and THRIVE Peninsula will renew their partnership to better serve Jewish families during the upcoming Passover holiday. What began as a promising collaboration has proven its impact, and both organizations are proud to de…

At 100, Local Holocaust Survivor Reflects on a Life Defined by Courage

Student Voices Come Together for Holocaust Remembrance Day

The poem First They Came For is featured prominently in the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum. It is often quoted to urge the reader to speak up and prevent atrocities to fellow citizens. What isn’t always noted was that the poem’s author, Pastor Martin Niemoller is a complicated figure. I…

Super Sunday Goes Virtual, Community Spirit Stays Strong

Super Sunday looked a little different this year. With freezing temperatures and the possibility of snow, our traditionally energetic day of calls, texts and emails moved to a virtual format. What didn’t change was the generosity and commitment of our community. On Sunday, February 1, ded…

PJ Library Programming Blooms with Tu B'Shevat Joy

Our 2026 PJ Library programming at the J is off to a wonderful start with our Tu B'Shevat celebration, which perfectly captured the spirit of growth and renewal.

Families joined us for this special gathering, exploring the beauty of Tu B'Shevat through a specially selected PJ Library book …