In this issue:
Celebrate Israel’s 63rd Independence Day!
Yom Ha'atzmaut (translated as day of independence) is a great opportunity to play/learn with your kids about Israel's amazing history, land and people.
Bike Safety & 2-Wheel Training Tips
(from Ohio City Bicycle Co-op)
Reconnect with Nature (and Your Kids!)
Join us for PJ Library® Story Time on 5/24 from 4:15 – 5:00 p.m.
Family Connections, Shaker Family Center, Reading Garden (if it's rainy, we'll meet indoors in the playroom) 19824 Sussex Road, Shaker Heights
Enjoy Ella's Trip to Israel written by Vivian Newman and read by PJ Library parent Suzann Moskowitz. Get in on the adventure as Young Ella and her stuffed monkey take a trip to Israel! Tour with Ella as she visits the country's famous sites, while Koofi the monkey experiences Israel in his own surprising and endearing way. Bring your favorite stuffed animal to share the fun! Learn more and RSVP.
Pampering & PJ Library®
"Like" PJ Library’s NEW Facebook page by May 30 and you'll be entered into a raffle to win FREE SPA SERVICES at The Mandel JCC's beautiful new spa. So be sure to tell your friends and family to "like" us, too!
PJ Parents Needed!
Help plan play dates, picnics, neighborhood noshes (snacks) and more this summer! We’ve reached more than 2,100 Cleveland kids and really want to CONNECT in person.
Get the scoop and join the fun!!! Share the PJ Library love with more Cleveland kids ages 6 months – 7 years by sending friends and family to this
easy online PJ Library registration page.
Every gift is a promise
The annual Campaign for Jewish Needs supports organizations and programs that help the most vulnerable and enrich Jewish life in Cleveland, Israel and around the world. Every gift you make to the 2011 Campaign for Jewish Needs is a promise to provide help and hope to others. Hear how our community's generosity changed a life, and make your promise now. Also, please join us May 18 for the 2011 Campaign for Jewish Needs Closing Celebration.
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May 2-7. Playhouse Square presents an International Children’s Festival with live performances from around the world, a world stage featuring local artists, free, fun activities and so much more.
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May 3-16. Reel Israel: Experience Israel Through Film. Siegal College invites you to enjoy our 2011 selection of films in the 3rd Annual Reel Israel Films & Conversation.
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May 5 & 12 (7:00 p.m.) and May 8 & 15 (2:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.). The Mandel JCC Playmakers Youth Theatre presents The Wizard of Oz. Come join Dorothy, the Scarecrow, the Tinman, the Cowardly Lion and Toto as they travel the universe of Dorothy's imagination. This magical musical is a timeless favorite for all ages. Fairmount Temple Brickner Auditorium.
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May 8. One-mile race or walk to benefit Breast Cancer Research, Education and Awareness. 8:00 a.m. registration / 9:00 a.m., Legacy Village, Lyndhurst.
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May 9. Join us at Cleveland’s FREE community-wide Yom Ha’atzmaut celebration at The Park Synagogue -Main. 6:35 -9:00 p.m.
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May 14-15. Annual Children’s Spring Fishing Derbies. Cleveland Metroparks.
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May 20 - 22. Festaviv is a joyous, three-day celebration with educational workshops, delicious food and soaring music. Celebrate "The Art of Tikkun Olam (Repairing the World)" and our joint responsibility to seek opportunities for social justice throughout our world and community at large. The Temple-Tifereth Israel.
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May 22. “Sing Into Spring” is a rocking kids’ event / fundraiser for the five and under crowd, featuring a children’s DJ, a visit from Buzz Lightyear and Jesse from Toy Story 3, age appropriate arts & crafts, a cereal bar & silent auction. Proceeds benefit The Mandel JCC Early Childhood Program. 9:30 – 11:00 am. Learn more and register.
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May 24. Kindermusic of Cleveland Free Baby Demo Class at StrollerMama located in Woodmere. 9:30 a.m.
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May 24. PJ Library Story Time at Family Connections, Shaker Family Center, Reading Garden. 4:15 – 5:00 p.m.
Save these dates:
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Sunday, June 26: Let My People Grow’s 2nd Birthday Party from 9:30 – 11:00 a.m. This is the summer’s hippest party for the two and under crowd. Check out last year’s photos!
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Sunday, July 10: PJ Library Goes to Camp (Anisfield @ Burton) from 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. More than 400 people attended PJ Goes to Camp Wise last summer. This year, we’re bringing family FUN to the other side of the lake (literally) thanks to the generosity of Yoda Newton. We’ll match last year smiles, and then some! See photos of last year's smiles!
Want to help? Contact Kelly at 216-593-2865 or info@letmypeopleknowcleveland.com
The Jewish Federation of Cleveland is launching a massive effort to assess community needs. Interviewers will be calling 1,000 randomly selected households from now through June. The average interview should take 18 minutes. If you are called, please share your thoughts and 18 minutes. Thanks for your support!!! Learn more.
Know any new babies under 1? Spread the word 'cuz we've got FREE GIFTS (really great tchotchkes) for them! 
Friends and family can Register new babies online or call 216.593.2900, ext. 213. Believe me, they’ll thank you for it!
Let My People Grow is a program of the Federation's Strengthening & Growing initiative to welcome new babies to Jewish Cleveland.
Connect to Cleveland!
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