The Hanukkah Story Featuring Bomba the Elephant

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The Hanukkah Story Featuring Bomba the Elephant

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Nov 8, 2022

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Surprise! It's a special bonus episode. While Kiddo and Mimi are off on an adventure this week, join Bomba the (kind of brave) elephant as he recounts the Hanukkah story.

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Nov 8, 2022

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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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Kiddo Learns About Being Brave: Welcome to Afternoons With Mimi! Today Kiddo has a lot on his mind: a scary German Shepherd, a lost kitten named Sal, and Mimi's Shabbat dinner of spiced fish. Listen in to find out what all of these things have in common as Mimi reads The Sabbath Lion: ... by PJ Library Presents: Afternoons With Mimi
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Kiddo Learns About Hanukkah: The first night of Hanukkah is almost here and Mimi has a mountain of sufganiyot (jelly donuts) to share with Kiddo and the answers to all of his Hanukkah questions: why does Mimi make stir fry and latkes during Hanukkah? What's the story of Hanukkah? Wh... by PJ Library Presents: Afternoons With Mimi
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Preview: Humpty Dumpty and the Passover Feast: Kiddo and Mimi will be back next month with a new story. Enjoy a clip from Beyond the Bookcase's new Passover adventure, featuring Humpty Dumpty! For a full playlist of Passover stories, songs, and blessings, visit pjlibrary.org/passover. by PJ Library Presents: Afternoons With Mimi
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Kiddo Learns to Plant a Garden: What do you need to plant a garden? Today Kiddo and Mimi transform recycled containers into a pretty driveway garden. And Mimi shares a special PJ Library story, The Carob Tree. The education of children is given high priority in Judaism. The values and ... by PJ Library Presents: Afternoons With Mimi
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Kiddo Goes to Scouts: Kiddo has joined the illustrious Magenta Scouts! But he's nervous about his first meeting – what if he has a hard time making friends? Mimi has the perfect story to put his mind at ease, and a good snack doesn't hurt either.‘Gam zu l’tovah. Even this is ... by PJ Library Presents: Afternoons With Mimi
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Kiddo Rescues Mankaroo: Kiddo is all worked up because his parents want to get rid of his beloved blanket, Mankaroo. Despite being tattered and falling to pieces, Kiddo is not quite ready to part with the old blanket just yet. Luckily, Mimi's neighbor, Miss Jenn, has some magic... by PJ Library Presents: Afternoons With Mimi
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Kiddo Learns About Tzedakah: Today Kiddo and Mimi are on a special walk through the neighborhood -- and Kiddo is learning all about tzedakah! What is it? How does one do it? Does Mimi have any good stories about doing tzedakah? Learn more at pjlibrary.org/tzedakah. by PJ Library Presents: Afternoons With Mimi
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Kiddo Learns About Purim: It's time for the annual Purim carnival! But Kiddo doesn't have his costume ready? Oh no! Luckily Mimi is an expert at putting together fun and fabulous dress-up outfits. While Kiddo gets ready, Mimi answers his big questions about Purim traditions. Lear... by PJ Library Presents: Afternoons With Mimi
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The Hanukkah Story Featuring Bomba the Elephant by PJ Library Presents: Afternoons With Mimi
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Kiddo Wants Some Peace and Quiet: Sukkot is here and Kiddo's house is BUSY! There are so many guests -- maybe too many guests. Noise, commotion, rising stress … what's a Kiddo to do? Mimi always knows. by PJ Library Presents: Afternoons With Mimi
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Kiddo’s Fancy New Kicks: Woohoo! Kiddo’s got fancy new shoes and cool new big-kid friends. But has he become too cool for the buddies he’s known all his life? Good thing he’s always got Mimi for advice. In this story Mimi uses a classic folktale to help Kiddo reach his own... by PJ Library Presents: Afternoons With Mimi
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Kiddo’s Big Change: 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. by PJ Library Presents: Afternoons With Mimi
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Replay: Kiddo Learns About Tzedakah: While many people think of tzedakah as charity, the word actually means "justice," specifically, doing the right things by helping people or causes in need. Come along as Kiddo and Mimi take a special walk through their neighborhood, learning about -... by PJ Library Presents: Afternoons With Mimi
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Kiddo Moves A Couch (With Some Help): Zzzip! There goes Kiddo's favorite toy car, right under the couch. Whoops! Before things can get too heavy, Mimi shares an important Jewish folk tale about asking for help. by PJ Library Presents: Afternoons With Mimi
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Kiddo Lights the Hanukkah Candles: Hanukkah is here and it's time for the whole family to get together. Kiddo isn't sure how to light the candles or where each one goes in the menorah. Miraculous Mimi to the rescue! by PJ Library Presents: Afternoons With Mimi
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Bonus: Passover Playlist: 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 -- ... by PJ Library Presents: Afternoons With Mimi
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Kiddo Stays Home: 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 ... by PJ Library Presents: Afternoons With Mimi
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Kiddo Plays Pretend: Kiddo is so bored and there's nothing to do. But Mimi knows that a little creativity can cure any dull day, even when all you have is a paper towel roll. Did you know that creativity and cooperation are both Jewish values? So is being a good friend. ... by PJ Library Presents: Afternoons With Mimi
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Kiddo’s Passover Table: 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 by PJ Library Presents: Afternoons With Mimi
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Kiddo Returns Something Special: 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 - th... by PJ Library Presents: Afternoons With Mimi
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Kiddo Learns Patience: 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... by PJ Library Presents: Afternoons With Mimi
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Kiddo Takes a Break: Kiddo just can't put down his game. He's almost at the next level! Mimi reminds Kiddo that Shabbat is near, and it's time to power down and rest. To make things even easier, Mimi just received the perfect story to share. Yitzi, The Trusty Tractor is ... by PJ Library Presents: Afternoons With Mimi
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Kiddo Has a Playdate: 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, He... by PJ Library Presents: Afternoons With Mimi
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Kiddo Repairs the World: On the way to get ice cream, Mimi gives money to someone in need. Kiddo wonders why and worries that now they won’t have enough to buy ice cream. Mimi explains the Jewish value of Tikkun Olam, repairing the world, and the small ways we can find and s... by PJ Library Presents: Afternoons With Mimi
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Kiddo’s Lazy Saturday: Kiddo wants to do so many things on his to-do list! But Mimi knows best and reminds Kiddo that it's Shabbat. Time to rest and snuggle up and read their latest PJ Library delivery: Saturdays are Special, written by Chris Barash, illustrated by Abigail... by PJ Library Presents: Afternoons With Mimi
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Kiddo Has a Playdate: 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, He... by PJ Library Presents: Afternoons With Mimi
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Bonus: Passover Playlist: 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 -- ... by PJ Library Presents: Afternoons With Mimi
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The Hanukkah Story Featuring Bomba the Elephant

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