News & Events

This past week, 175+ PJ Library partners from communities across North America came together with PJ Library staff in Springfield, MA for three days of learning and networking at the organization’s International Conference, which has been held annually since 2009.

It’s a remarkable feat to write a book, especially one that speaks to the values and vibrancy of the Jewish community. Since 2020, The Harold Grinspoon Foundation has recognized the significant achievements of new authors selected for the PJ Library and PJ Our Way line-ups, and now, the Author Incentive Award will be known as the Grinspoon Jewish Story Awards.

The Harold Grinspoon Foundation is excited to present the 2021-2022 cohort of PJ Library New York Engagement Grant recipients. The investment in nine partners will help us continue to GROW BOLDLY in New York City, Long Island and Westchester by identifying and engaging families new to PJ Library who are not yet actively participating in Jewish life in their local community. 

Entrepreneur, philanthropist and Longmeadow resident Harold Grinspoon has not only lived a rags-to-riches story, he's spent decades giving back to local farmers, recognizing teachers and helping others in this community and around the world.