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Free Jewish-themed books delivered monthly, plus exclusive PJ Library events in Mercer County. Bringing Jewish Stories to Life PJ Library is a beloved part of our JCC Princeton Mercer Bucks community, providing families with free, high-quality Jewish books that spark meaningful conversations, celebrate traditions, and create lasting connections. Thanks to the Jewish Federation of Princeton Mercer Bucks, families raising Jewish children can continue to enjoy the gift of Jewish storytelling delivered right to their homes. Free Books for Jewish Families! PJ Library provides beautifully curated Jewish books that help families explore values, culture, and traditions in a fun and engaging way. Questions? Get in Touch! Phone Call Us Mail Email Us Like Connect with us on Facebook Follow us on Instagram Like WhatsApp Community Like 6 Mo - 8 Years PJ Library Free, age-appropriate Jewish books each month to inspire family conversations about traditions, values, and culture. View More Sign Up 9 -12 Years PJ Our Way Gives older kids the freedom to choose their own Jewish-themed books each month, fostering independence and a love for reading. View More Sign Up Grandparents L'Dor V'Dor Helps connect the generations through Jewish stories, traditions, and special resources designed just for grandparents. View More Sign Up Why Join PJ Library? Free Monthly Books: For every child in your household, delivered right to your home! Engaging Stories: Explore Jewish values, holidays, and traditions together as a family. Community Connections: Join PJ Library events and connect with other families. Parent Support & Resources: Be part of our local online parent community, where families can share experiences, get support, and find creative ways to bring Jewish traditions into everyday life. PJ Library Events PJ Library Monthly Programs All events are free or low-cost and open to families of all backgrounds. Each event includes: Interactive Story Time: Engaging books that bring Jewish values and traditions to life. Creative Crafting: Hands-on projects inspired by the story. Snacks & Social Time: A chance for kids to play and parents to connect. Warm & Welcoming Community: Perfect for families looking to meet new friends! Past Event Examples

See our camp in action—schedule a private or small group tour today. PLAN a VISIT Conveniently Located for Families Across the Region JCC Abrams Camps is centrally located in East Windsor, NJ, making it easy for families from Mercer, Bucks, and surrounding Middlesex, and Monmouth counties to visit us. Nestled on a beautiful 10+ acre campus, our location provides the perfect balance of outdoor adventure and accessibility. 📍 Easy to Get To – Just minutes from major highways, we’re a short drive from many surrounding communities. We’d love to show you around! Schedule a private tour today and experience the magic of JCC Abrams Camps in person. Schedule A Tour

This week, our hearts are overflowing with gratitude for the incredible people who form the heart of camp . They are the dedicated helpers and mentors who create the magic, the moments, and the memories that define a JCC Abrams Camps summer. We are talking about every single member of our staff family: our amazing counselors, specialists, nurses, lifeguards, madrichim, bus drivers, leadership, and support staff. They are the ones on the ground, making "brave tries" possible every single day. They greet with a smile, coach with enthusiasm, cheer the loudest, and care deeply so that every camper can feel safe to connect, smile, and grow. Shining Stars: Our Guest Experts This past summer, we were privileged to host an outstanding roster of guest experts who truly lit up the grounds and broadened our campers' horizons! Their passion and expertise introduced new skills, boosted confidence, and fostered essential values like grit and discipline. Guest Expert Contribution Key Skill/Value Steve Garrison  (Former NY Yankee) Pitching clinic and inspirational talk Confidence  on and off the mound Rachel Siegel  (Acoustix Music Studio) Joyful music classes for our youngest Creativity  and connection through song Coach Crehan  (Hoops Academy) Basketball skills clinics Turning effort  into progress Bryce “The Precise Ninja” Ninja warrior training and obstacle course Focus  and grit Leslie  (Four Peas and a Dog) Creative cookie decorating masterclass Hands-on creativity  and fun David Kahn  (Krav Maga) Self-defense and discipline instruction Discipline  and self-confidence That sounds like a wonderful message! Here is the content transformed into a blog post format, ready to share: ❤️ The Heart of Camp: Celebrating Our Brave-Making Team This week, our hearts are overflowing with gratitude for the incredible people who form the heart of camp . They are the dedicated helpers and mentors who create the magic, the moments, and the memories that define a JCC Abrams Camps summer. We are talking about every single member of our staff family: our amazing counselors, specialists, nurses, lifeguards, madrichim, bus drivers, leadership, and support staff. They are the ones on the ground, making "brave tries" possible every single day. They greet with a smile, coach with enthusiasm, cheer the loudest, and care deeply so that every camper can feel safe to connect, smile, and grow. Shining Stars: Our Guest Experts This past summer, we were privileged to host an outstanding roster of guest experts who truly lit up the grounds and broadened our campers' horizons! Their passion and expertise introduced new skills, boosted confidence, and fostered essential values like grit and discipline. Guest Expert Contribution Key Skill/Value Steve Garrison  (Former NY Yankee) Pitching clinic and inspirational talk Confidence  on and off the mound Rachel Siegel  (Acoustix Music Studio) Joyful music classes for our youngest Creativity  and connection through song Coach Crehan  (Hoops Academy) Basketball skills clinics Turning effort  into progress Bryce “The Precise Ninja” Ninja warrior training and obstacle course Focus  and grit Leslie  (Four Peas and a Dog) Creative cookie decorating masterclass Hands-on creativity  and fun David Kahn  (Krav Maga) Self-defense and discipline instruction Discipline  and self-confidence Your Voice: Share the Gratitude and the Vision! The people behind the moments are what make camp so special. We want to hear from you! Who Helped Your Camper Grow? Was there a counselor who went the extra mile? A specialist who unlocked a new passion? A bus driver who always made the ride fun? Comment and we'll be sure to pass along your heartfelt gratitude and thanks directly to them. Who Do You Want to See Next Year? We are already planning for an even more amazing summer in 2026! What kind of celebrity or expert would you like to see inspire our campers next? Celebrity chefs teaching a culinary masterclass? Competitive swimmers sharing Olympic-level tips? A renowned tennis pro running drills? Other ideas? Comment with your thoughts and suggestions! Let’s hear it one more time for the people behind the moments that make JCC Abrams Camps a truly unforgettable place!

At the age of nine, my father’s sudden death changed me from being a “rotten kid” to a “goody two shoes”! I was an only child born to Holocaust survivors. I never knew my grandparents or extended family. I was raised in a house purchased from the Segal family of Hamilton Jewelers. My father was an ordained Shamash known as Reverend Michael Traugut; and he worked in Adath Israel on Bellevue Avenue until his passing in 1961. He had one of the biggest funerals in Trenton because he was adored and revered by so many people. He was always there for everyone; and he lived by the adage, “Where there is life, there is hope.” I had an Orthodox upbringing and spoke fluent Yiddish. My father treated me like a “princess” and drove me back and forth to school four times a day. Perhaps he was so close to me because I replaced his two-year-old and four-year-old daughters killed in the Holocaust. My mother, Celina, sheltered me and probably contributed to my being spoiled and a “rotten kid" in kindergarten where I received the worst report card ever! I threw tantrums and refused to go to school. When I went into a rage and vomited on the teacher, the principal exclaimed, “Rev. Traugut, take your child out of my school, and I never want to see her again!” He had to put me in a private Hebrew school. Unfortunately, my father never lived to get “nachas” from me. After his death, I had to be the “best” student and become my mother’s “best” future. In 5725 (1965), I won Adath’s Sadye Lewis Essay Award (engraved golden candle holders), I still display proudly. I continued Hebrew school in Adath but never had a “bat mitzvah” or “confirmation”. I had to grow up quickly, and by the time I was in high school, I was negotiating the sale of our house. With merit scholarships, I went on to college to major in English Education and Library Science; I graduated “magna cum laude”. I had various positions: ASSISTANT FINANCE DIRECTOR; ASSISTANT MANAGER, DOCTOR’S OFFICE; AUTHOR; ENGLISH TEACHER; JEWELRY STORE OWNER; LIBRARIAN. I went through suitors of quantity, but not quality. One became a “pest” in pursuing me even after he moved to Florida with his family. After Robert convinced me, we belonged together because he too lost his father at an early age, I answered his question of “Will you marry me?” with the response, “Oh, Okay!” As a dutiful child, I moved my mother, aunt, and uncle to Florida. Who does such a stupid thing? There was so much friction with the families that we had to move back to be a plane distance away. I joke that I did my retirement to Florida in my twenties! I reside in Pennsylvania and have a son, daughter, and five grandchildren. I think my husband and I did a good job raising our children who are educated adults who stayed with their “raised” religions. They married educated professionals of opposite genders of the same races and religions. What more could parents ask for? I now write children’s books based on true events that are funny and didactic. I present my published MICKEY HAS HIS UP AND DOWNS to elementary schools in New Jersey and Pennsylvania. I’m accompanied by the illustrator, my daughter; and my son, a Disney Radio personality who presents a musical reading program. The recent passing of my husband (June) after forty-seven years of marriage has brought me back to Adath. As I navigate being a “turtle”, my hard shell in public and my inner soft elements falling apart in private, I look forward to meeting all my new friends in Golden Age. (A special “shout out” to Marilyn Holtzman for enticing me to join Golden Age.) https://www.sarahtraugutgordon.com/

We are incredibly proud of Team JCC PMB and all they accomplished! A special shoutout goes to our Junior Soccer Team, who took home the silver medal after an incredible day of competition. Across all events, our athletes gave it their all, supported one another, and represented our community with pride. On Sunday, 779 athletes from 17 JCCs across the Mid-Atlantic region gathered at the Katz JCC in Cherry Hill, NJ, for a day of spirited competition, teamwork, and Jewish pride. Representing 120 teams across multiple sports, the 2025 Mid-Atlantic Mini & Junior Maccabi Games were truly a celebration of community and athletic excellence. Despite the rain, nothing could dampen the energy and enthusiasm of the day — not even a few soaked sneakers! The weather may have been unpredictable, but our athletes brought sunshine with their positive attitudes, resilience, and sportsmanship. In honor of the event taking place on May 4th, the entire day was Star Wars themed with plenty of "May the 4th be with you" energy to keep spirits high. The Maccabi Games are more than just a one-day tournament — they’re a chance for Jewish youth to connect, grow, and create memories that will last a lifetime. Whether this was your athlete’s first time or they’re already planning for next year, we are so proud of every member of Team JCC PMB. Interested in joining next year’s team? Click here to learn more and get involved.