NewCAJE17: 50th Anniversary: Full Schedule

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9:00am EDT

Teach the Shoah: Giving Voice to Their Stories

Monday July 27, 2026 9:00am - 10:30am EDT

Participants will use Holocaust testimony as well as images of an artifact to create a brief story as a tool for teaching the Holocaust. We will follow the approach of Teach the Shoah, first listening to a story and unpacking the process behind it, and then trying it ourselves.

Speakers

Tanya Wisoker

Adult Educator, Storyteller

Tanya Wisoker is a Jewish educator, playwright, and storyteller.
Tanya is a Board Member, Instructor, and Facilitator for Teach the Shoah, bringing the testimonies of those who experienced the Holocaust, their descendants, and anyone committed to the task of bearing witness to li... Read More →

Tanya Wisoker Giving Voice to Their Stories NewCAJE2026 pdf

Being Aware of Your Audience Teach the Shoah pdf

Monday July 27, 2026 9:00am - 10:30am EDT
College Hall Rm 347

History, Storytelling

Company History, Storytelling
Audience Middle School, High School, Adult Students, Teachers
Track Holocaust
Type Main

11:00am EDT

Holocaust Discussion Hands-on Tools

Monday July 27, 2026 11:00am - 12:30pm EDT

College Hall Rm 319

This interactive session equips educators with practical, ready-to-use tools for engaging students in meaningful Holocaust education. Through art, poetry, storytelling, and guided discussion strategies, participants will learn how to foster empathy, critical thinking, resilience, and historical understanding in age-appropriate ways. Educators will leave with hands-on activities and resources designed to help students connect Holocaust lessons to contemporary issues of identity, courage, kindness, and human responsibility.

Speakers

Jennifer Alembik

Cheryl is an educator and advocate for Holocaust remembrance and youth empowerment. She is the Founder and President of the Holocaust Youth Survivors Legacy Foundation, Inc., where she creates arts- and poetry-based programs that bring survivor voices to students. Her work is dedicated... Read More →

Monday July 27, 2026 11:00am - 12:30pm EDT
College Hall Rm 319

History, Big Picture of Jewish Education

Company History, Big Picture of Jewish Education
Audience Upper Elementary, Middle School, High School, Adult Students, Teachers, Principals
Track Holocaust
Type Main

11:00am EDT

To Be A Free People - Telling Our Story Through Israel's Declaration of Independence

Monday July 27, 2026 11:00am - 12:30pm EDT

College Hall Rm 347

Struggling to pack in a lot of Jewish history in already limited time?
What better way than through the medium of Israel's Declaration of Independence? The first 10 statements or mini paragraphs are about us as a People - our History, Culture, great teachers and Rabbis, and so much more.This project-based program helps middle school students research and create mini posters while learning about the extraordinary history of our People.

Speakers

Ilona Shechter

teacher, Cong. Sinai

Ilona Shechter is a semi-retired Jewish Studies and Hebrew teacher who has been in the classroom for over 40 years. She has taught everything from Kindergarten to Adult education but her true love is Middle School. Her passion is Holocaust education.

Monday July 27, 2026 11:00am - 12:30pm EDT
College Hall Rm 347

History, Jewish Life & Identity

Company Jewish Life & Identity, History
Audience Middle School
Track Israel
Type Main

NewCAJE17: 50th Anniversary

9:00am EDT

Tanya Wisoker

11:00am EDT

Jennifer Alembik

11:00am EDT

Ilona Shechter

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