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Meet the White family
PJ Library Family Spotlight
By Alicia Feldman, PJ Library Coordinator
Q: What are the names of the family members?
A: We are Rebecca and Paul White. We have two sons, Jonah (3), and Benjamin (8 months).
Q: What’s it like on the day PJ Library books arrive?
A: It is very exciting when the book arrives. Jonah loves that he is getting something in the mail for him and it is usually the first book we read at bedtime that night.
Rebecca and Paul White with their sons, Jonah (3) and Benjamin (8 months) Photo credit: Michelle Unglaub
Q: What do you think about the quality of PJ Library books? What do you like about PJ Library books?
A: We think that the quality of the books is excellent. We especially love the ones about the holidays and Jewish values. Our son gets excited reading books on topics that he is already familiar with as he can participate in the story more. More importantly, we love that the books offer an introduction to the lesser-known holidays at an earlier age before more formal religious school education. We, as parents, are learning alongside our son. It has been wonderful reading and learning together as a family.
Q: How long have you been in Naples?
A: After living in New York City for years, we lived briefly in Southern California before moving to Naples in the spring of 2021 to be closer to family.
Q: Are you involved in the Jewish community in Naples? Do you belong to a synagogue?
A: While we are not currently members, our son is a student at Temple Shalom Preschool, and he absolutely loves it! He has been thriving more than we could have hoped for. Rebecca is also the teacher for the school’s Baby and Me program. We enjoy attending many of the events held by the synagogue and preschool, such as Friday Family Shabbat and Shabbat ShaPlay. We hope to become Temple members in the very near future.
If you or someone you know is interested in becoming a PJ Library Spotlight Family, please let us know! Email Alicia Feldman at programs@jewishnaples.org. Follow us on Facebook @PJLibraryNaplesFL.
