NewCAJE17: 50th Anniversary: Full Schedule

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2:00pm EDT

Building Bridges: Creating Empathy Across Cultures Through Jewish Food

Sunday July 26, 2026 2:00pm - 3:30pm EDT

This workshop will be a look at how an introduction to how Jewish foods can be used to teach teens and adults about Jewish culture, it's similarities to other cultures around the world, and how that culture was impacted by 20th century Jewish history. The goal of this workshop is to build empathy, fight anti-semitism, and encourage people of all cultures to look for the similarities and the good in others.

Speakers

Cathy Polakoff

Storytelling Director, Teach the Shoah

Cathy Polakoff is a Storytelling Director at Teach the Shoah. She has held a variety of roles in education since earning her M.Ed in 2014. She now focuses on guiding people in telling factual stories to educate others about the Holocaust. Cathy frequently volunteers at her synagogue... Read More →

Sunday July 26, 2026 2:00pm - 3:30pm EDT
College Hall Rm 323

History, Storytelling

Audience Middle School, High School, Adult Students, Teachers, Principals
Track Holocaust
Type Main

4:45pm EDT

How to Create Learning That's Deep AND Fun for Kids - and Yourself!

Sunday July 26, 2026 4:45pm - 6:15pm EDT

College Hall Rm 323

In this session we’ll explore a text in a multimodal way, hear case studies on how applying these practices has increased learner curiosity and engagement, and unpack theories of what makes multimodal learning powerful. Attendees will leave with strategies on how to apply these practices in their schools and classrooms.

Speakers

Miriam Roochvarg

Miriam Roochvarg is a Jewish Placemaking Resident at Makom Community. Miriam earned her Masters in Education with a concentration in Jewish Instructional Education from Gratz College. Before becoming a Resident, Miriam served as Director of Jewish Learning and Programming for a shul... Read More →

Sunday July 26, 2026 4:45pm - 6:15pm EDT
College Hall Rm 323

Teaching Tools & Techniques, Big Picture of Jewish Education

Company Teaching Tools & Techniques, Big Picture of Jewish Education
Audience Lower Elementary School, Upper Elementary, Middle School
Type Main

NewCAJE17: 50th Anniversary

2:00pm EDT

Cathy Polakoff

4:45pm EDT

Miriam Roochvarg

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