PJ Library Presents: Beyond The Bookcase

The Tortoise and the Hare: A Shabbat Story


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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.

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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).
 
Cast
  • 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
  • ...more
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