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Mysterious things are happening in Auntie PJ‘s Library! Join siblings Miri and Micah on their adventures through the magical land of Mashal, where stories come to life, with a Jewish twist!
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- 1 weeks ago1h 5m
Alebrijes, Quetzals, and Coquis, Oh My! (Playlist)
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 Orgullo (Hall of Cultural Pride) The Coquí Who Lost His Chirp 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 Theme Song: Written by Peter Moore and Alli Thresher. Arranged by Peter Moore. Performed by Mister G (vocals) and Peter Moore (instruments) Cultural Consulting: Sofía Friedman and Violeta Castro Stolpen on behalf of Jewtina y Co. CAST: Auntie PJ: Laura Rondinella Jacob: Rebecca Lee Blue: Maya Aoki Tuttle Luna: Belén Moyano Mr. Saifair: Gregory Barnett Golem: Pat Bordenave Mami: Jasmine Romero Papi: LD Castro Pedro: Luis E. Mora Mariposa: Amanda D'archangelis Announcer: LD Castro Raul: Elvis Di Marcantonio Alma: Sofia Zita
- 1 weeks ago18 min
The Coquí Who Lost His Chirp
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 score: Peter Moore, Palace of Purpose Studios in Malden, MA Opening Theme Song: Written by Peter Moore and Alli Thresher. Arranged by Peter Moore. Performed by Mister G (vocals) and Peter Moore (instruments) Cultural Consulting: Sofía Friedman and Violeta Castro Stolpen on behalf of Jewtina y Co. CAST: Jacob: Rebecca Lee Blue: Maya Aoki Tuttle Luna: Belén Moyano Raul: Elvis Di Marcantonio Alma: Sofia Zita Auntie PJ: Laura Rondinella
- 2 weeks ago13 min
La Sala de Orgullo (Hall of Cultural Pride)
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 Theme Song: Written by Peter Moore and Alli Thresher. Arranged by Peter Moore. Performed by Mister G (vocals) and Peter Moore (instruments) CAST: Jacob: Rebecca Lee Blue: Maya Aoki Tuttle Luna: Belén Moyano Kiki: Robb Moreira
- 3 weeks ago13 min
A Great, Great, Great Adventure
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 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 Moore. Performed by Mister G (vocals) and Peter Moore (instruments) CAST: Jacob: Rebecca Lee Blue: Maya Aoki Tuttle Luna: Belén Moyano Mariposa: Amanda D'archangelis Announcer: LD Castro
- Aug 18, 202619 min
El Reino de lo Místico
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 Writers: Jan Schwaid and Jenny Stemple 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 Moore. Performed by Mister G (vocals) and Peter Moore (instruments) CAST: Auntie PJ: Laura Rondinella Jacob: Rebecca Lee Blue: Maya Aoki Tuttle Mr. Saifair: Gregory David Barnett Golem: Pat Bordenave Luna: Belén Moyano Mami: Jasmine Romero Papi: LD Castro Pedro: Luis E. Mora
- Aug 11, 20261 min
Beyond the Bookcase Season 6 Trailer
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 on a tour through El Reino de lo Místico, a new area in the magical realm of Mashal.
- Mar 17, 202616 min
A Very Mashal Bat Mitzvah
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 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 Moore. Performed by Mister G (vocals) and Peter Moore (instruments) CAST: Auntie PJ: Laura Rondinella Micah: Maxwell Glick Miri: Arianna Fox Blue: Maya Aoki Tuttle Evie: Sylvia Beth Schmitz Jacob: Rebecca Lee Mr. Saifair: Gregory David Barnett Marion: Tianna Tagami Shoshana: Lori Hoch Stiefel Golem: Pat Bordenave Cinderella: Gwen D’Angelo Charming: Michael D’Angelo
- Mar 3, 202613 min
To Bee or Not to Bee: A Shavuot Story
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 Moore. Performed by Mister G (vocals) and Peter Moore (instruments) CAST: Blue: Maya Aoki Tuttle Micah: Maxwell Glick Jacob: Cara Cabal Coniglio Auntie PJ: Laura Rondinella Mr. Saifair: Gregory David Barnett Queenie: Niki Luparelli
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Mysterious things are happening in Auntie PJ‘s Library! Join siblings Miri and Micah on their adventures through the magical land of Mashal, where stories come to life, with a Jewish twist!
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