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Upcoming Event

Story Time at CJM: Celebrating Challah

Thursday, May 8, 2025 10–11 am

A child and her caretaker sit at a table covered in coloring pages. There are also large strands of yarn braided together like challah on the table.

Location

  • Capital Jewish Museum
    575 3rd Street, NW, Washington, DC

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We’re counting down to Shabbat for this Story Time! Reads books about Shabbat, sing, color, and learn to braid challah as we consider how and why Jewish families around the world set Friday evenings aside.

Ages 5 and under. In partnership with Bender JCC, Edlavitch DCJCC, Pozez JCC, and PJ Library.

About PJ Library 
PJ Library sends free, award-winning books that celebrate Jewish values and culture to families with children from birth through 8 years old.  Signing up is easy and takes less than 3 minutes. Join today! PJ Library in Greater Washington is made possible by The Jewish Federation of Greater Washington. The Capital Jewish Museum is a proud PJ Library Community Partner.

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