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Monday, July 27
 

9:00am EDT

Advancing in the Field of Jewish Education
Monday July 27, 2026 9:00am - 10:30am EDT
Who is a Jewish Educator? What do Jewish Educators do? What is the training needed to be a Jewish Educator? are questions that in 2026 have new answers, new relevance and new context. In this session, we will explore the mindsets and skillsets most used by Jewish educators, reflect on some recent career trends, and share more about who you are and where you might want to go. Stacy Rigler, CEO of the Association of Reform Jewish Educators, will use her experience and expertise to help you answer the big questions you have in the field as well as identify the more individual information you want to know to help you on your journey.
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Stacy Rigler

Non-Profit Staff/CEO, ARJE
Rabbi Stacy Rigler, RJE is CEO  of the Association of Reform Jewish Educators. She served as a Rabbi Educator at Keneseth Israel in Elkins Park, PA, then worked at the Foundation for Jewish Camp. Stacy volunteers with RAC-PA Onward Hebrew and Camp Harlam. She received her MAJE and... Read More →
Monday July 27, 2026 9:00am - 10:30am EDT
Maria Hall Multipurpose I

9:00am EDT

Writing Your Own Torah: Creative Expression as a Source for Discovery
Monday July 27, 2026 9:00am - 10:30am EDT
“…Write this song for yourselves and teach it to the Children of Israel. Put it in their mouths, that this poem may be My witness within the people of Israel.” (Deut. 31:19).
This last commandment in the Torah tells us to each write our own Torah, to teach it, and bring it to the mouths of others. Art is a powerful tool to bring our unique selves into the text and to engage and empower our students. 
Andrea will share from her Torah song cycle “She Flows From Eden” and demonstrate techniques that inspire her writing process. After a text study, participants will tap into their own artistic expression, discovering and sharing insights gained through individual writing.
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Andrea Shupack

Cantorial Soloist
Andrea Shupack is a cantorial soloist, musician, educator, and storyteller in the Pacific Northwest. She is studying for Rabbinic and Cantorial ordination at the Academy for Jewish Religion in New York. For the past 25 years she has worked in Conservative, Reform, and Renewal communities... Read More →
Monday July 27, 2026 9:00am - 10:30am EDT
College Hall Rm 323

9:00am EDT

Beyond the Workshop - Shalom Learning AI Sandbox
Monday July 27, 2026 9:00am - 10:30am EDT
ShalomLearning invites NewCAJE attendees to an open sandbox, a drop-in space where teachers, administrators, and school leaders can explore and experiment with AI tools being used right now in Jewish education. This is not a lecture. There are no slides. Come for 15 minutes or stay for an hour. We will showcase the AI integrations we have built directly into our own curriculum, and share the broader practices and tools that any congregational school can adopt. 
Speakers
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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 →
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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 →
Monday July 27, 2026 9:00am - 10:30am EDT
College Hall Rm 239

3:00pm EDT

Beyond the Workshop - Shalom Learning AI Sandbox
Monday July 27, 2026 3:00pm - 4:30pm EDT
ShalomLearning invites NewCAJE attendees to an open sandbox, a drop-in space where teachers, administrators, and school leaders can explore and experiment with AI tools being used right now in Jewish education. This is not a lecture. There are no slides. Come for 15 minutes or stay for an hour. We will showcase the AI integrations we have built directly into our own curriculum, and share the broader practices and tools that any congregational school can adopt. 
Speakers
avatar for Shira Sender

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 →
avatar for Heidi Lovitz

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 →
Monday July 27, 2026 3:00pm - 4:30pm EDT
College Hall Rm 239

4:45pm EDT

Beyond the Binary: Gender Identity and Inclusion in the Jewish Classroom
Monday July 27, 2026 4:45pm - 6:15pm EDT
A primer on gender identity, pronouns, and how to use them appropriately in classrooms of all ages. In this workshop, we'll dive into the Jewish values of inclusion, and B'tzelem Elohim - and why it truly matters.
Speakers
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Gail Terman

Gail Terman (she/they) teaches 4th, 5th, 7th, 8th, and 10th graders at Congregation B'nai Shalom in Westborough, MA. They are also a software engineer, volunteer convention runner, singer, and big Red Sox fan. They're passionate about Judaism, diversity, inclusion, using technology... Read More →
Monday July 27, 2026 4:45pm - 6:15pm EDT
College Hall Rm 347
 

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