2023 PJ Library International Conference

All of us at PJ Library are excited to bring back our International Conference in person this year! This year’s conference highlights Jewish values that guide everything we do at PJ Library. 

Our theme for the 2023 PJ Library International Conference is  growth/tz'michah. 

Together, we will work to grow professionally, personally, and as a PJ Library family. The conference schedule, workshop sessions and networking time are designed around these Jewish values: belonging/shayakhut, community/kehillah, connection/kesher, courage/ometz, curiosity/sakranut, innovation/chidush, knowledge/da’at, pride/ga’avah, and responsibility/achrayut. 

These ten Jewish values support a core principle of our work at PJ Library: collaboration/shituf p'ulah. 

Because of our deep commitment to collaboration, you will notice that in addition to the usual invite of PJ Library professionals to attend the conference, we are also encouraging each community to invite a “friend” of your local community’s PJ Library program (see Who is Eligible to Attend the 2023 PJ Library International Conference for details).  

We are counting down the days until we get to grow at the 2023 PJ Library International Conference with you!

CONNECTIONS

If you leave with just one thing from the conference, let it be a personal connection! Read more to see who’s attending this year and the different networking opportunities available–including a few prior to the conference! 

In celebration of the Jewish value of connection/kesher. 

OFFICE HOURS

Interested in spending more time with a colleague or want a refresher on a few PJ Library skills? Here’s your opportunity to schedule short, quality conversation time with HGF staff members and some session leaders. Read more for a full list of participants and appointments. Sign up soon, spots are limited!

In connection with the Jewish value of knowledge/da’at.

PERSONAL GROWTH & NOURISHMENT

This year, there’s no need to wake up early to nourish yourself! We’ve made time in our Tuesday schedule for you to engage with an activity that is just for you. Read more to see which activities are available. 

Demonstrating the Jewish value of curiosity/sakranut or courage/ometz when trying something new.

ACCOMMODATIONS

The HGF will make all hotel reservations and cover the cost of a private hotel room for each guest for Monday and Tuesday nights. Attendees will be responsible for any additional nights at the hotel.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Find answers to questions such as whom is invited, where is the conference, what to pack and bring, what is the dress code, how to select sessions, and more.

LOCAL EXPERIENCES

Arriving early or leaving late? Discover the top places to visit near Springfield, MA, selected by the Harold Grinspoon Foundation staff.