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PJ Library Presents: Beyond The Bookcase

PJ Library

Kids & Family

Fiction

Frequency: 1 episode/27d. Total Eps: 67

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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🇺🇸 USA - storiesForKids
15/08/2026
#95
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#81
🇬🇧 Great Britain - storiesForKids
05/07/2026
#93
🇬🇧 Great Britain - storiesForKids
03/07/2026
#85
🇬🇧 Great Britain - storiesForKids
04/06/2026
#72
🇬🇧 Great Britain - storiesForKids
22/05/2026
#82
🇬🇧 Great Britain - storiesForKids
21/05/2026
#72
🇨🇦 Canada - storiesForKids
12/05/2026
#97
🇨🇦 Canada - storiesForKids
11/05/2026
#99
🇩🇪 Germany - storiesForKids
03/05/2026
#100

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Introducing Beyond the Bookcase

Episode 1

Wednesday, September 29, 2021 • Duration 01:18

Mysterious things are happening in Auntie PJ's library! Join siblings Miri and Micah as they journey to the land of Mashal, a magical place where stories come to life (with a Jewish twist). Subscribe to Beyond the Bookcase to listen to new episodes each month. pjlibrary.org/podcast

Credits Beyond the Bookcase is a production of PJ Library. Writers: Jan Schwaid, Petey Gibson Production: Executive Producer, Alli Thresher; Associate Producer, Elizabeth Korelitz 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).

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The Tortoise and the Hare: A Shabbat Story

Season 1 · Episode 1

Monday, October 18, 2021 • Duration 19:27

Welcome to Beyond the Bookcase - a new series from PJ Library! Siblings Miri and Micah are visiting the eccentric synagogue librarian, Auntie PJ, when they are suddenly whisked away to a magical world full of fairytale characters. What does the old story of the tortoise and the hare have to do with Shabbat? Are Golems made to announce sporting matches? Will anyone help Chicken Little with her socks? Find out during the premiere episode of Beyond the Bookcase. New episodes drop every month--subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts to follow the story.

Micah – Maxwell Glick
Miri – Arianna Fox
Auntie PJ – Madelaine Ripley
Golem - Pat Bordenave
Mr. Saifair – Tau Zaman
Humpty Dumpty – John Henry Kurtz
Hare – Daniel Amerman
Snow White – Laura Schreiber
Chicken Little – Blair Which
Peter Pumpkin Eater - Mike Ciporkin
Jack - Richard Wentworth

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Fancy This: Three Lost Kittens and a Season Premiere

Season 2 · Episode 11

Tuesday, October 18, 2022 • Duration 12:41

The kids and Mr. Saifair come up with a plan to save Mashal and rescue Golem from his destructive path. On that path, our friends find three particularly posh kittens whose unprotected paws have left them stranded in the woods. Learn all about the Jewish value of returning lost objects in the season 2 premiere episode of Beyond the Bookcase.

Credits

Beyond the Bookcase is a production of PJ Library.

Production: Executive Producer, Alli Thresher; Associate Producer, Elizabeth Korelitz

Story Editor: Petey Gibson

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 Moore and Alli Thresher.

Arranged by Peter Moore.

Performed by Mister G (vocals) and Peter Moore (instruments).

Cast

Miri - Arianna Fox
Micah - Maxwell Glick
Jacob - Caro Cabal Coniglio
Evie - Samantha Philyaw
Blue - Maya Aoki Tuttle
Kitten 1 - Malcolm Villaverde
Kitten 2 - Molly Villaverde
Kitten 3 - Blair Which
Peter Rabbit - Zad Gravebone
Bo Peep - Laura Schreiber
Chester the Cat - Alli Thresher
Mr. Saifair - Tau Zaman
Golem - Pat Bordenave
Rabbit - Alli Thresher

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Thank Goodness: Princesses and Perspective

Season 2 · Episode 12

Tuesday, November 1, 2022 • Duration 16:45

Cinderella and Rapunzel welcome the kids to stay for the night in their tiny cabin. Cinderella clears the air about her bonus mom, Rapunzel gets a new ’do, and everyone learns about the Jewish value of Hakarat Hatov – recognizing the good.

Credits

Beyond the Bookcase is a production of PJ Library.

Production: Executive Producer, Alli Thresher; Associate Producer, Elizabeth Korelitz

Story Editor: Petey Gibson

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 Moore and Alli Thresher. Arranged by Peter Moore.

Performed by Mister G (vocals) and Peter Moore (instruments).

Cast

Miri - Arianna Fox
Micah - Maxwell Glick
Jacob - Caro Cabal Coniglio
Evie - Samantha Philyaw
Blue - Maya Aoki Tuttle
Cinderella - Gwen D'Angelo
Rapunzel - Daniella Rabbani

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Behold: Beauty In the Eye of the Ugly Duckling

Season 2 · Episode 13

Tuesday, November 15, 2022 • Duration 11:51

A very handsome swan is in distress - and who is nearby? Why it's Golem! Can the kids help their friend return to his lovely clay self?

Credits

Beyond the Bookcase is a production of PJ Library.

Production: Executive Producer, Alli Thresher; Associate Producer, Elizabeth Korelitz

Story Editor: Petey Gibson

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 Moore and Alli Thresher. Arranged by Peter Moore.

Performed by Mister G (vocals) and Peter Moore (instruments).

Cast

Blue - Maya Aoki Tuttle
Miri - Arianna Fox
Micah - Maxwell Glick
Jacob - Caro Cabal Coniglio
Evie - Samantha Philyaw
Golem - Pat Bordenave
Swan - LD Castro

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Welcome to Chelm: Wait, What is This Place?

Season 2 · Episode 14

Tuesday, November 29, 2022 • Duration 18:36

The kids discover Chelm, a very grey part of Mashal that’s both confusing and confused, if that makes any sense, which it wouldn’t in Chelm. And … Mr. Saifair has a brother?!?

Credits

Beyond the Bookcase is a production of PJ Library.

Production: Executive Producer, Alli Thresher; Associate Producer, Elizabeth Korelitz

Story Editor: Petey Gibson

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 Moore and Alli Thresher. Arranged by Peter Moore.

Performed by Mister G (vocals) and Peter Moore (instruments).

Cast

Evie - Samantha Philyaw
Jacob - Caro Cabal Coniglio
Dafi - Tau Zaman
Miri - Arianna Fox
Micah - Maxwell Glick
Blue - Maya Aoki Tuttle
Golem - Pat Bordenave
Yankel -Zad Gravebone

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Major Renovation: Bring in the Borscht Barrels!

Season 2 · Episode 15

Tuesday, December 13, 2022 • Duration 15:34

The shul doors are, once again, broken. And the kids are ready to fix more of Chelm. And by “fix,” we mean totally mess everything up. Put on your unicycle helmet and enjoy.

Chelm seems to be returning to not-normal, which is great. The kids just need to help one wanderer home from a long trip to nowhere. And, there's one thing missing: Dafi Saifair's brilliant Mumu!

Credits

Beyond the Bookcase is a production of PJ Library.

Production: Executive Producer, Alli Thresher; Associate Producer, Elizabeth Korelitz

Story Editor: Petey Gibson

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 Moore and Alli Thresher. Arranged by Peter Moore.

Performed by Mister G (vocals) and Peter Moore (instruments).

Cast

Evie - Samantha Philyaw
Jacob - Caro Cabal Coniglio
Dafi - Tau Zaman
Miri - Arianna Fox
Micah - Maxwell Glick
Blue - Maya Aoki Tuttle
Golem - Pat Bordenave
Man at Wit's End - Zad Gravebone
Ms. Meyer - Gwen D'Angelo
Mrs. Lam - Alli Thresher
Narrator - Alli Thresher

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Bonus: Hanukkah Playlist

Season 2 · Episode 16

Thursday, December 15, 2022 • Duration 33:24

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.

Episode Credits

Beyond the Bookcase is a production of PJ Library.

Production: Executive Producer, Alli Thresher; Associate Producer, Elizabeth Korelitz

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 Moore and Alli Thresher. Arranged by Peter Moore.

Performed by Mister G (vocals) and Peter Moore (instruments).

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Chelm’s Order: A Slice of Heaven and Some Powdered Eggs

Season 2 · Episode 17

Tuesday, December 27, 2022 • Duration 16:20

Chelm seems to be returning to not-normal, which is great. The kids just need to help one wanderer home from a long trip to nowhere. And, there's one thing missing: Dafi Saifair's brilliant Mumu!

Credits

Beyond the Bookcase is a production of PJ Library.

Production: Executive Producer, Alli Thresher; Associate Producer, Elizabeth Korelitz

Story Editor: Petey Gibson

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 Moore and Alli Thresher. Arranged by Peter Moore.

Performed by Mister G (vocals) and Peter Moore (instruments).

Cast

Miri - Arianna Fox
Dafi - Tau Zaman
Micah - Maxwell Glick
Blue - Maya Aoki Tuttle
Jacob - Caro Cabal Coniglio
Evie - Samantha Philyaw
Golem - Pat Bordenave
Frank - Zad Gravebone
Sacha - Kristopher Jenson

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Reunited: Peter, Peter Needs a Pie?

Season 2 · Episode 18

Tuesday, January 10, 2023 • Duration 16:20

The kids find someone they’ve been searching for. But there’s no time to sit and swap travel tales – something is still not right in Mashal. Does the mysterious Serach know what's up?

Credits

Beyond the Bookcase is a production of PJ Library.

Production: Executive Producer, Alli Thresher; Associate Producer, Elizabeth Korelitz

Story Editor: Petey Gibson

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 Moore and Alli Thresher. Arranged by Peter Moore.

Performed by Mister G (vocals) and Peter Moore (instruments).

Cast

Miri - Arianna Fox
Dafi - Tau Zaman
Micah - Maxwell Glick
Blue - Maya Aoki Tuttle
Jacob - Caro Cabal Coniglio
Evie - Samantha Philyaw
Golem - Pat Bordenave
Jack - Rich Wentworth
Farmer Serach - Daniella Rabbani
Mr. Saifair - Tau Zaman
Marion Woman in Shoe - Tianna Tagami
Peter Pumpkin Eater - Mike Ciporkin
Humpty Dumpty - John Henry Kurtz

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