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PJ Library Presents: Beyond The Bookcase

Deep in the basement of congregation Sofer Shalom, there’s a dusty library that’s really the home of a magical portal to another world. Join siblings Miri and Micah as they explore a mysterious land, where stories come to life! Enjoy fairytales with unexpected twists and Jewish lessons as Miri, Micah, and their friends, encounter golems, book worms, giants and even talking animals! For full credits and accompanying activities, visit pjlibrary.org/podcast.

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65:34

Alebrijes, Quetzals, and Coquis, Oh My! (Playlist)

PJ Library Presents: Beyond The Bookcase ·

2026/09/08

Join PJ Library and Jewtina y Co for a special adventure through El Reino de lo Mistico - a magical new realm in Mashal teeming with Latin culture, music, and art. Learn about special Rosh Hashanah customs, dance through musical rain, and help Luna earn her stripes as an alebrije in this four episode special. Listen to the full story in one episode.Beyond the Bookcase is a production of PJ Library Episodes: Time To Explore El Reino De Lo Místico A Great, Great, Great Adventure La Sala De

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18:01

The Coquí Who Lost His Chirp

PJ Library Presents: Beyond The Bookcase ·

2026/09/08

Our adventure is almost done - but there's still more of El Reino de lo Místico to explore. Our adventurers meet Raul, a sad little coqui who has lost his chirp. Blue and Jacob know just how to help Raoul get his groove back, in time for a dance party in the musical rain! Beyond the Bookcase is a production of PJ Library Writers: Jan Schwaid and Jennifer Stempel Production: Executive Producer: Alli Thresher Digital Production Coordinator: Megan Bagala Audio Editing, mixing, mastering and

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13:23

La Sala de Orgullo (Hall of Cultural Pride)

PJ Library Presents: Beyond The Bookcase ·

2026/09/01

While Jacob loves exploring this new area of Mashal, he's still pretty stressed about his school project. What should he write? What details are most important? A lively quetzal may have some answers...Beyond the Bookcase is a production of PJ Library Writers: Jan Schwaid and Jennifer Stempel Production: Executive Producer: Alli Thresher Digital Production Coordinator: Megan Bagala Audio Editing, mixing, mastering and score: Peter Moore, Palace of Purpose Studios in Malden, MA Opening

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13:39

A Great, Great, Great Adventure

PJ Library Presents: Beyond The Bookcase ·

2026/08/25

Supplies in hand and bellies full, Jacob and Blue follow Luna out into El Reino de lo Místico in search of a lost grape. It's part of a very important Rosh Hashanah tradition. Suddenly our crew finds themselves right in the middle of a monarch butterfly migration. Mari Posa and family help the kids take flight.Beyond the Bookcase is a production of PJ Library Writers: Jan Schwaid and Jennifer Stempel Production: Executive Producer: Alli Thresher Digital Production Coordinator: Megan Bagala

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19:54

El Reino de lo Místico

PJ Library Presents: Beyond The Bookcase ·

2026/08/18

Jacob and Blue head to the library for help with a school project, Jacob's "About Me" poster. Rather than steer them to the autobiographies, PJ recommends the kids check out a vibrant book about alebrijes and magical and mysterious things start to happen. Join Blue, Jacob, and new friend Luna in an adventure through El Reino de lo Místico. A special Beyond the Bookcase adventure created in partnership with Jewtina y Co. begins now. ¡Dale!Beyond the Bookcase is a production of PJ Library

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1:45

Beyond the Bookcase Season 6 Trailer

PJ Library Presents: Beyond The Bookcase ·

2026/08/11

PJ Library’s award-winning original podcast series Beyond the Bookcase returns to the PJ Library Presents podcast network with new episodes this August. The four-episode special is produced in collaboration with Jewtina y Co., a vibrant global community dedicated to celebrating, elevating, and expanding Latin-Jewish community while strengthening identity, leadership, and connection to Global Jewry.Listeners will meet new characters such as Luna, an alebrije, who leads fan favorites Blue and Jacob

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16:46

A Very Mashal Bat Mitzvah

PJ Library Presents: Beyond The Bookcase ·

2026/03/17

One of Marion’s kids is getting ready for her Bat-Mitzvah, but she’s so nervous. The kids are there to help – along with special guests Cinderella and Prince Charming. For more about preparing to have a bar or bat mitzvah, head to pjlibrary.org/blog for expert advice and tips from Rabbi Rebecca Rosenthal. Beyond the Bookcase is a production of PJ Library Writers: Jan Schwaid and Petey Gibson Production: Executive Producer: Alli Thresher Digital Production Coordinator: Megan Bagala Audio

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13:14

To Bee or Not to Bee: A Shavuot Story

PJ Library Presents: Beyond The Bookcase ·

2026/03/03

Blue is feeling a little let down by their friends this week – can a trip to Mashal, and a chat with Queenie and Mr. Saifair help? Beyond the Bookcase is a production of PJ Library Writers: Jan Schwaid and Petey Gibson Production: Executive Producer: Alli Thresher Digital Production Coordinator: Megan Bagala Audio Editing, mixing, mastering and score: Peter Moore, Palace of Purpose Studios in Malden, MA Opening Theme Song: Written by Peter Moore and Alli Thresher. Arranged by Peter

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73:40

Marion’s Mashal Adventures

PJ Library Presents: Beyond The Bookcase ·

2026/02/17

You know her, you love her – she's Marion, the not-so-old woman who used to live in a shoe. Sometimes she still does... mostly she lives in a giant pumpkin with her many MANY children. Season 5 has a special surprise in store for our friend Marion, so let’s take a walk down memory lane through some of her most memorable episodes. Enjoy! And don’t forget to leave PJ Library Presents: Beyond the Bookcase on your favorite podcast platforms. Beyond the Bookcase is a production of PJ

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15:35

Mr. Saifair’s New Golem

PJ Library Presents: Beyond The Bookcase ·

2026/02/03

Rules are important – but are they fixed? Are there ever circumstances where a rule can or should be broken? Are there ways to reinterpret rules, even if they’ve been around for a very long time? The kids explore these questions with Queenie, Golem, and… another Golem?! Beyond the Bookcase is a production of PJ Library Writers: Jan Schwaid and Petey Gibson Production: Executive Producer: Alli Thresher Digital Production Coordinator: Megan Bagala Audio Editing, mixing, mastering and score:

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33:24

Hanukkah Playlist (Re-air)

PJ Library Presents: Beyond The Bookcase ·

2025/12/09

Chag Sameach! Enjoy a Hanukkah gift from PJ Library: a curated playlist of stories just for you. Whether you enjoy these on the way to a gathering with friends or snuggled up enjoying the light of the candles, we wish all of our listeners a wonderful Hanukkah. For more Hanukkah fun, download our free guide, A Time to Hope or visit pjlibrary.org/hanukkah. Episode Credits Beyond the Bookcase is a production of PJ Library. Producer: Alli Thresher Writers: Jan Schwaid, Petey Gibson Audio editing,

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47:52

Mizrahi Heritage Month Playlist

PJ Library Presents: Beyond The Bookcase ·

2025/11/04

November is Mizrahi Heritage Month - celebrating the culture and customs of Mizrahi Jews - those with heritage from around the Middle East, Southwest Asia and North Africa. In this playlist, listeners will attend a Persian Passover, celebrate Chag Habanot with the mermaids of Mashal, and prepare a special dish for Shabbat. To learn more and to find books featuring Mizrahi characters and stories, visit pjlibrary.org. The background music in the intro is licensed through Epidemic Sound. Beyond the

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17:58

Bonus Episode: Golem Meets a Monster Hunter

PJ Library Presents: Beyond The Bookcase ·

2025/10/14

Hi listeners! While the Beyond the Bookcase team works on the second half of Season 5, we have a very special bonus episode: a chat with a real-life monster expert! Join Golem and producer Alli as they sit down with Jack Zaientz from JewishMonsterHunting.com. If your children are into monsters, magic, and folklore, this episode features a creative look into the background of some of the creatures and characters living in the magical land of Mashal. This episode was written by Alli Thresher and

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11:47

The Three Little Pigs and the Very Tall Community Sukkah

PJ Library Presents: Beyond The Bookcase ·

2025/09/30

It's Sukkot in Mashal - what could be more fun? Join Miri and Micah as they are welcomed into the community sukkah by Zev, Farmer Serach, and some very boisterous little piggies. To learn all about sukkot - and figure out how to build your very own teeny tiny sukkah like Miri and Micah, head to pjlibrary.org/sukkot. Credits: Beyond the Bookcase is a production of PJ Library. Production: Executive Producer, Alli Thresher Writers: Petey Gibson and Jan Schwaid Audio editing, mixing, mastering, and

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41:55

The Rosh Hashanah Playlist

PJ Library Presents: Beyond The Bookcase ·

2025/09/09

Hi Listeners, Did you know that it’s almost time for Rosh Hashanah? The Beyond the Bookcase team sends your family wishes for a High Holiday season and new year full of love, health, happiness, and (of course) great Jewish stories – just like the Rosh Hashanah-themed ones in this playlist. For more ideas - and to download our free holiday guide, visit pjlibrary.org/RoshHashanah Shanah Tovah! Credits: Beyond the Bookcase is a production of PJ Library. Production: Executive Producer, Alli

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15:47

Turn Around Teshuva

PJ Library Presents: Beyond The Bookcase ·

2025/09/02

Evie and Jacob are getting on each other's nerves--to save their friendship, Auntie PJ sends the kids on an errand to Mashal. Come along as Mr. Saifair, Golem, and special guest, Dafi Saifair, help the kids make amends, and return to their best selves in the new year. Credits Beyond the Bookcase is a production of PJ Library. Production: Executive Producer, Alli Thresher Writers: Petey Gibson and Jan Schwaid Audio editing, mixing, mastering, and score: Peter Moore, Palace of Purpose Studios in

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13:08

The Kids Prepare a Rosh Hashanah Seder

PJ Library Presents: Beyond The Bookcase ·

2025/08/19

The kids pop over to Mashal to deliver some Rosh Hashanah cards (and try to cheer up Jacob). While Mama Bear and Mary Quite Contrary prepare for a seder, the kids learn all about the simanim, symbolic foods of Rosh Hashanah, and receive some perfect advice for starting the year off right. Credits Beyond the Bookcase is a production of PJ Library. Production: Executive Producer, Alli Thresher Writers: Jan Schwaid and Petey Gibson Consultant: Rinat Hadad Siegel Audio editing, mixing, mastering, and

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16:47

Emergency Alert! The Season 5 Premiere

PJ Library Presents: Beyond The Bookcase ·

2025/08/05

Welcome back listeners! Today Chicken Little has a feeling, Bubbe has a vision, and Snow White has a handy solution. Join the crew as we learn about the mitzvah of visiting the sick in the Season 5 Premiere of Beyond the Bookcase. Beyond the Bookcase is a production of PJ Library. Production: Executive Producer, Alli Thresher Writers: Jan Schwaid, Petey Gibson Audio editing, mixing, mastering, and score: Peter Moore, Palace of Purpose Studios in Malden, MA Opening Theme Song: Written by Peter

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43:45

Golem Answers a Listener Question And Makes a Playlist

PJ Library Presents: Beyond The Bookcase ·

2025/07/08

Beyond the Bookcase will return with new episodes this August! For now, enjoy a special note from Golem, a listener shoutout, and a playlist of our clay protector's favorite stories. For full cast information and credits, please go to pjlibrary.org/podcast

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44:23

National Storytelling Month Playlist

PJ Library Presents: Beyond The Bookcase ·

2025/05/01

In honor of National Storytelling Month, the PJ Library team has put together a small selection of "stories for another time" from Beyond the Bookcase seasons 4 and 5. Enjoy!

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