PJ Library Presents: Beyond The Bookcase

Mizrahi Heritage Month Playlist

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November is Mizrahi Heritage Month - celebrating the culture and customs of Mizrahi Jews - those with heritage from around the Middle East, Southwest Asia and North Africa. In this playlist, listeners will attend a Persian Passover, celebrate Chag Habanot with the mermaids of Mashal, and prepare a special dish for Shabbat. To learn more and to find books featuring Mizrahi characters and stories, visit pjlibrary.org.

The background music in the intro is licensed through Epidemic Sound.


Beyond the Bookcase is a production of PJ Library.
Production: Executive Producer, Alli Thresher
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).

Episode Credits:
Chasing Joha Through Passover
Writers: Jan Schwaid, Petey Gibson
  • Auntie PJ - Madelaine Ripley
  • Evie - Samantha Philyaw
  • Elijah - Nate DuFort
  • Micah - Maxwell Glick
  • Ms. Shouhed - Daniella Rabbani
  • Farrah - Daniella Rabbani
  • Joha - Ryan Abedi
  • Mr. Fodor - Les Horovitz
  • Catriella - Alli Thresher

    • It's Chag Habanot

    Writers: Jan Schwaid and Rinat Hadad Siegel
    Cultural Consultant: Rinat Hadad Siegel

    • Auntie PJ – Laura Rondinella
    • Rapunzel – Daniella Rabbani
    • Snow White – Laura Schreiber
    • Marion, the not-so-old woman who lives in a shoe - Tianna Tagami
    • Cinderella – Gwen D’Angelo
    • Prince Charming – Mike D’Angelo
    • Mr. Saifair – Gregory David Barnett
    • Queenie (Queen Bee) – Niki Luparelli
    • Mama Bear – Yolanda Spearman
    • Mary Quite Contrary – Journee LaFond
    • Mermaid – Yolanda Spearman
    • Mermaid (last line) – Tianna Tagami

      • Spice Up Your Life

      Writer: Jan Schwaid
      Cultural Consultant: Rinat Hadad Siegel

      • Auntie PJ – Laura Rondinella
      • Elijah – Nate DuFort
      • Goldilocks: Maya Aoki Tuttle
      • Baby Bear – Rich Wentworth
      • Mr. Saifair – Gregory David Barnett
      • Mary Quite Contrary – Journee La Fond





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