NewCAJE17: 50th Anniversary: Full Schedule

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8:00am EDT

Breakfast

Sunday July 26, 2026 8:00am - 9:00am EDT

Type Shabbat, Meal

9:00am EDT

"From Shul to Sea: A Jewish Walking Tour of Historic Boston "

Sunday July 26, 2026 9:00am - 1:00pm EDT

Outside of Student Union

Come explore historic and beautiful downtown Boston on a 2.5-3 hour walking tour visiting iconic sites of both American history and local Jewish history. We will walk approximately 2-3 miles, starting at the Vilna Shul in Beacon Hill, covering highlights of the Freedom Trail, Black Heritage Trail, Walk to the Sea, and sites of Jewish interest like the New England Holocaust Memorial and hidden Jewish history in the North End. Depending on interest, we may even stop for pastries! Your private guide will be a local Jewish educator who has been giving historical tours in the greater Boston area since 2017.

*Must have Pre-Ordered

Speakers

Josh Luckens

Sunday July 26, 2026 9:00am - 1:00pm EDT
Outside of Student Union

Type Shabbat

10:00am EDT

Half Century of Jewish Education; An honest conversation about a life in Jewish Education

Sunday July 26, 2026 10:00am - 1:00pm EDT

College Hall Rm 236

This being the 50th Anniversary of CAJE/NewCAJE, we thought it would be interesting to talk frankly with each other about our professional careers. Looking back on what we have accomplished, are we proud of what we’ve done? Which ones of the ideas we tried worked and what didn’t go as well as we thought? How was it to work in the field? Would you do it again? What advice would you give to people working in the field today?
While this intensive is geared for folks who have been working many years or are retired, it is open to anyone interested in coming.

Speakers

Cherie Koller-Fox

NewCAJE

Rabbi Cherie Koller-Fox is well known in the Boston area and beyond. She was ordained by the Academy for Jewish Religion in New York which is a pluralistic Jewish seminary. She has served as rabbi at Congregation Eitz Chayim in Cambridge, Temple Emanuel of Marlborough, Newton-Wellesley... Read More →

Sunday July 26, 2026 10:00am - 1:00pm EDT
College Hall Rm 236

Type Shabbat

11:30am EDT

ShalomLearning Jewish Values Curriculum Training

Sunday July 26, 2026 11:30am - 1:00pm EDT

College Hall Rm 239

This 90-minute hands-on workshop is designed exclusively for current ShalomLearning partner educators using our Jewish Values curriculum. Join our curriculum specialists for a deep-dive into the platform learning to navigate lessons, manage your classroom, track student progress, and make the most of our rich K–7 content. Whether you're new to the platform or looking to go deeper, this training is built for you. Curriculum Highlights Teaching Jewish Values for a Meaningful Life — A pluralistic Kindergarten through 7th grade curriculum that engages students with the Jewish values we all share like "using inner strength to do what's right." Curated by experts in Jewish education, the curriculum features videos, games, text studies, blessings, and stories that connect Jewish values to students' daily lives.

Shalom Learning asks all partners planning to attend this session to please complete this pre-registration form.

Speakers

Shira Sender

Director of Client Care and Teacher Support, ShalomLearning

Shira Sender is the Director of Client Care and Teacher Support with ShalomLearning, where she collaborates with, supports, and trains educators and educational leaders to ensure Jewish education is accessible and engaging for today's learners. With over 20 years of experience in... Read More →

Heidi Lovitz

[email protected], ShalomLearning

Heidi Lovitz is the Senior Managing Director of ShalomLearning, where she leads curriculum development, program delivery, and strategic operations to bring innovative Jewish education to students and families in diverse communities. With 20+ years of experience, she holds a Master's... Read More →

Sunday July 26, 2026 11:30am - 1:00pm EDT
College Hall Rm 239

Teaching Tools & Techniques, Jewish Life & Identity