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Snuggle up and have a little snack, with the best storyteller around, Mimi! Once a month join Kiddo and his grandmother, Mimi, for stories, snacks, and snuggles, in this new series from PJ Library.
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Tuesday Oct 17, 2023
Tuesday Oct 17, 2023
While Mimi teaches Kiddo how to make a recipe for a party, she points out that this is just one of many traditions being passed down in their family. Kiddo learns that everything from Zee’s tzedakah box to the family’s stories, songs, and even table settings, are part of something much bigger.
Whenever your children learn a family tradition, story, or recipe, that's l'dor v'dor, which is the Hebrew for "from generation to generation." To learn more, visit pjlibrary.org/values
Episode Credits:
Afternoons With Mimi is a production of PJ Library.
Production: Executive Producer, Alli Thresher
Writer: Alli Thresher
Audio editing, mixing, mastering, and score: Peter Moore, Palace of Purpose Studios in Malden, MA
Opening Theme Song: Lyrics by Alli Thresher, composed and arranged by Hovav Paller
Performed by Deirdre Wade
Cast:
Kiddo: Percy Blythe
Mimi: Deirdre Wade
Monday Sep 11, 2023
Monday Sep 11, 2023
Premiering this fall -- a new podcast from PJ Library Presents! Radio Chitaika features folk tales, beloved books, and Jewish stories, read aloud in Russian or Ukrainian by talented readers such as Gera Sandler, Marsha Pruss, Angelina Statyeva and more! Subscribe on your favorite podcast platform.
Tuesday Aug 15, 2023
Tuesday Aug 15, 2023
Kiddo wonders why they’ve invited his friend Max over for a playdate at Mimi’s instead of at his own house. Mimi explains it’s in consideration of Max’s needs, since her house is more accessible. Kiddo learns that the mitzvah of hachnasat orchim, Hebrew for “welcoming guests,” includes making visitors feel comfortable and honored. Families will love Mimi’s retelling of The Candlewick, written by Jennifer Rosner, illustrated by Kristina Swarner, and published by PJ Publishing.
To learn more about the Jewish value of welcoming guests, visit pjlibrary.org/values. For full show notes, check out our website, pjlibrary.org/podcast.
Episode Credits:
Afternoons With Mimi is a production of PJ Library.
Production: Executive Producer, Alli Thresher
Writer: Alli Thresher
Audio editing, mixing, mastering, and score: Peter Moore, Palace of Purpose Studios in Malden, MA
Opening Theme Song: Lyrics by Alli Thresher, composed and arranged by Hovav Paller
Performed by Deirdre Wade
Cast:
Kiddo: Percy Blythe
Mimi: Deirdre Wade
Tuesday Jul 11, 2023
Tuesday Jul 11, 2023
Kiddo and Mimi are at the JCC pool having an amazing morning -- and things get even better when Kiddo finds a treasure. "Finders keepers, losers weepers," he shouts gleefully. On their way out, Mimi gives Kiddo a small lesson in hashavat aveidah - the mitzvah of returning lost objects and reminds him of a time that someone reunited him with his beloved stuffie. Will Kiddo change his tune and do the right thing? Will Mimi sign up for next week's aqua-robics? Find out in this week's episode.
To learn more about Jewish values, and to discover some great books about hashavat aveidah visit pjlibrary.org/values.
Episode Credits:
Afternoons With Mimi is a production of PJ Library.
Production: Executive Producer, Alli Thresher; Associate Producer, Elizabeth Korelitz
Writer: Emma Carlson Berne
Story Editor: Alli Thresher
Audio editing, mixing, mastering, and score: Peter Moore, Palace of Purpose Studios in Malden, MA
Opening Theme Song: Lyrics by Alli Thresher, composed and arranged by Hovav Paller
Performed by Deirdre Wade
Cast:
Kiddo: Percy Blythe
Mimi: Deirdre Wade
Tuesday Jun 27, 2023
Tuesday Jun 27, 2023
Surprise! The PJ Library Presents team is releasing a few Afternoons With Mimi episodes early. Get a sneak peek of season three with today's episode where Kiddo deals with the struggles of being a big brother.
Baby Zee is throwing crackers everywhere and Kiddo is not amused! Luckily Mimi is there with a story, a nice plate of rugelach, and a special photo album, to calm things down.
If you love the story that Mimi tells Kiddo, be sure to check out other versions of this classic folktale on our website: pjlibrary.org.
Episode Credits:
Afternoons With Mimi is a production of PJ Library.
Production: Executive Producer, Alli Thresher; Associate Producer Elizabeth Korelitz
Writer: Emma Carlson Berne
Story Editor: Alli Thresher
Audio editing, mixing, mastering, and score: Peter Moore, Palace of Purpose Studios in Malden, MA
Opening Theme Song: Lyrics by Alli Thresher, composed and arranged by Hovav Paller
Performed by Deirdre Wade
Cast:
Kiddo: Percy Blythe
Mimi: Deirdre Wade
Tuesday Apr 04, 2023
Tuesday Apr 04, 2023
Enjoy a playlist full of Passover-themed episodes from across our network of shows. Set the seder table with Kiddo and Mimi, cook up a feast with Humpty Dumpty, search for the afikomen with a pirate, and more!
Learn more at pjlibrary.org/passover -- and don't forget, you can download a free Haggadah too!
Tuesday Mar 07, 2023
Tuesday Mar 07, 2023
In a special bonus episode, Kiddo calls his uncle in Tel Aviv. Come along and enjoy the soundscape of a bustling Israeli neighborhood.
Episode Credits:
Afternoons With Mimi is a production of PJ Library.
Production: Executive Producer, Alli Thresher
Writer: Alli Thresher
Audio editing, mixing, mastering, and score: Peter Moore, Palace of Purpose Studios in Malden, MA
Opening Theme Song: Lyrics by Alli Thresher, composed and arranged by Hovav Paller
Performed by Deirdre Wade
Cast:
Kiddo: Percy Blythe
Mimi: Deirdre Wade
Uncle Joel: Hovav Paller
Mr. Rami: Rich Wentworth
Tuesday Feb 14, 2023
Tuesday Feb 14, 2023
It's time for the seder and Kiddo is helping Mimi get ready. What goes on a seder plate? Why? Where does everyone sit? Do babies have to ask the Four Questions?
Learn more at pjlibrary.org/Passover
Episode Credits:
Afternoons With Mimi is a production of PJ Library.
Production: Executive Producer, Alli Thresher
Writer: Alli Thresher
Audio editing, mixing, mastering, and score: Peter Moore, Palace of Purpose Studios in Malden, MA
Opening Theme Song: Lyrics by Alli Thresher, composed and arranged by Hovav Paller
Performed by Deirdre Wade
Cast:
Kiddo: Percy Blythe
Mimi: Deirdre Wade
Tuesday Jan 31, 2023
Tuesday Jan 31, 2023
Kiddo is not feeling great so Mimi pays him a visit. Her wonderful story teaches about the mitzvah of visiting the sick, and is sure to make even healthy listeners feel better.
The story featured in today's episode is Perhaps, Just Maybe, written by Tuvia Dikman, illustrated by Menahem Halberstadt, and published by Green Bean Books. Used with permission from Green Bean Books.
Episode Credits:
Afternoons With Mimi is a production of PJ Library.
Production: Executive Producer, Alli Thresher
Writer: Alli Thresher
Audio editing, mixing, mastering, and score: Peter Moore, Palace of Purpose Studios in Malden, MA
Opening Theme Song: Lyrics by Alli Thresher, composed and arranged by Hovav Paller
Performed by Deirdre Wade
Cast:
Kiddo: Percy Blythe
Mimi: Deirdre Wade
Tuesday Jan 17, 2023
Tuesday Jan 17, 2023
Big things are happening at home and Kiddo doesn’t feel ready for change. One constant in his life though is Mimi, always there with wise words and a story to help put things in perspective.
Episode Credits:
Afternoons With Mimi is a production of PJ Library.
Production: Executive Producer, Alli Thresher
Writer: Alli Thresher
Audio editing, mixing, mastering, and score: Peter Moore, Palace of Purpose Studios in Malden, MA
Opening Theme Song: Lyrics by Alli Thresher, composed and arranged by Hovav Paller
Performed by Deirdre Wade
Cast:
Kiddo: Percy Blythe
Mimi: Deirdre Wade