Connect with a PJ Library Parent Connector in Your Community!

Carrie (she/her) lives in Bedford with her husband and three children (ages 4, 6, & 9). She is an active volunteer at her temple and children's schools. Carrie loves spending time outdoors, getting together with friends, being creative, exercising, and cooking. Having grown up in Westchester, and having always been involved in the Jewish community, she is excited to be a part of the team that helps bring PJ Library to Bedford and its surrounding towns!

My name is Elena and I am a PJ Library Parent Connector for Russian-speaking Jewish families in Eastern Queens. My husband and I just celebrated our 10th wedding anniversary and we have two beautiful girls. We love movies and fun family activities. I am originally from Russia and have been following my husband from state to state for his job until we came to New York four years ago. I love my neighborhood and the people I met here. I try to be involved in my kids' school and you can often see me at Forest Park talking to other parents.
Connecting with other Russian-speaking Jewish Families created many meaningful relationships. Celebrating holidays together, enriching our lives in many ways, helping each other out--these are just a few reasons why it is so important for me to be a PJ Library parent connector. I am looking forward to meeting you and your families here in Eastern Queens.

Jamie (she/her) has lived in Ardsley with her family for seven years and is excited to share her favorite spots and activities in the Rivertowns as Parent Connector there. She enjoys spending her time teaching at her two-year-old daughter's preschool and volunteering at her five-year-old son's school. She squeezes yoga and meditation into her days whenever possible, and loves unwinding with a good book. She is looking forward to connecting!

Jenn (she/her) lives in Cortlandt Manor with her husband and two children (ages 2 & 4). Growing up she was always involved with Jewish organizations and is looking forward to bringing PJ Library to the area. She enjoys traveling, exercising, getting together with friends, and baking. She enjoys setting up play groups with her children's schools and volunteering for class activities.  Please feel free to reach out to join or suggest an event, or to say hi. She is looking forward to connecting!

Jennifer (she/her) lives in Mamaroneck with her husband and baby daughter. In addition to being a PJ Library Parent Connector, she works as a quantitative portfolio manager. Jennifer has always been active in her local Jewish community and is excited to build a community of families with young children as the first Soundshore-area Parent Connector. She and her husband moved from NYC and had their first child during the pandemic. Like so many families, this meant a delayed start to meeting other new parents in their neighborhood. In her free time, Jennifer enjoys relaxing with a good book, attempting to solve the NYT crossword puzzle, and drinking a good cup of coffee while walking around her neighborhood.

My name is Lena, my husband's name is Max, and our daughter Gina is turning 6 on New Year's Eve! I'm originally from Ukraine, but as a family, we've always lived in Williamsburg, Brooklyn (and in the Poconos of Pennsylvania for the past two summers). We live on the waterfront, where we like to have picnics and playdates, and enjoy the majestic views of the Manhattan skyline. So far, we've been focusing on local events where kids are entertained -- we've had Russian-language puppet shows and singalongs -- but we're also beginning to explore "Mamas' Nights Out" and "Papas' Nights Out" events as a way for more parents to get to know each other and do fun workshops around mindfulness, culture, and volunteering. Feel free to reach out if you want to suggest or join an event, or just to say hi!

Marley (she/her) lives in Melville with her husband, toddler son Jacob, and baby girl Emmy. She loves going to local parks, farms, and playgrounds with her family. She is looking forward to connecting families and getting together throughout the year!

Michelle (she/her) moved to Chappaqua six years ago and is the proud mom of her daughter, Ayla (age 8) and son, Charlie (age 5). She is an active volunteer for the United Jewish Agency (UJA) of Northern Westchester, Chappaqua School Foundation (CSF), and on various committees at Ayla and Charlie's elementary school. Michelle enjoys working out and playing tennis.

Natasha is the PJ Library Parent Connector for Russian-speaking parents on the South Shore of Long Island. She loves meeting new families! Some of her favorite Parent Connector activities include pumpkin painting, moms' yoga night, and her recurring Walk Club. In addition to being a Connector, she is also a pharmacist. She lives in Merrick with her husband and two active boys (ages 3 and 6) and enjoys the many outdoor activities Long Island has to offer.

Shari (she/her) lives in Miller Place with her husband and three boys (ages 1, 4, and 7). She grew up in this area and loves everything about it! Shari and her family enjoy the beaches, parks, farms, and wineries. In her free time, she loves to paint and create photo books. Shari looks forward to play dates, holiday celebrations, crafts, and more!