NewCAJE17: 50th Anniversary: Full Schedule

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9:00am EDT

Cultivating Connection: Why Spiritual Development Matters at Every Age

Tuesday July 28, 2026 9:00am - 10:30am EDT

Jewish tradition has been cultivating spiritual development for thousands of years, and Dr. Lisa Miller's research now demonstrates it is one of the most powerful protective factors for lifelong well-being. This workshop defines spirituality, examines the research, walks through the developmental stages, and equips educators with practical tools to nurture spiritual growth at every age. Participants will leave with language, a framework, clarity, and practices they can use right away.

Speakers

Emily Aronoff

Dr Emily Celebrates

Dr. Emily Aronoff cultivates connection through songleading that sparks joy, makes meaning, & secures a Jewish future. With 25 years of practice, she leads music & movement with kiddos & their families, offers professional development, consulting, & curriculum to Jewish institutions... Read More →

Tuesday July 28, 2026 9:00am - 10:30am EDT
College Hall Rm 202

Big Picture of Jewish Education, Spirituality/Tefilah

Audience Early Childhood, Lower Elementary School, Upper Elementary, Teachers, Not Age-Specific
Type Main, Virtual

11:00am EDT

Music That Rocks the Preschool Classroom, part 2 (Tu B'shvat to Yom HaAtzmaut)

Tuesday July 28, 2026 11:00am - 12:30pm EDT

College Hall Rm 202

Come sing the songs that ROCK with preschoolers! Early childhood music specialist, Lisa Baydush, will share the songs that delight and engage her students throughout the year. Learn how to make these songs POP! and get dozens of ideas to energize your music program. In addition to teaching repertoire, Lisa will discuss how to plan a set list that achieves your goals. This session will focus on holidays in the second half of the year, Tu B’shvat – Shavuot. (Just to let you know in case you’ve taken Lisa’s workshops before, this workshop will have NEW repertoire!)

Speakers

Lisa Baydush

Early Childhood Music Specialist, Temple Beth Ami (Rockville, MD), Congregation B'nai Tzedek (Potomac, MD)

Lisa Baydush is an engaging early childhood music specialist who delights in transmitting the values, stories and traditions of Judaism through the medium of Jewish music. A dynamic teacher and Tot Shabbat service leader at two congregations in Maryland, Lisa is also a prolific... Read More →

Music That Rocks the Preschool Classroom song list pdf

Music That Rocks the Preschool Classroom, 2026, NewCAJE pdf

Tuesday July 28, 2026 11:00am - 12:30pm EDT
College Hall Rm 202

Music, Early Childhood Education

Company Spirituality/Tefilah, Early Childhood Education
Audience Early Childhood
Track ECE
Type Main, Virtual

3:00pm EDT

Beyond the Workshop - Relationship Status? Its Complicated…

Tuesday July 28, 2026 3:00pm - 4:30pm EDT

College Hall Rm 202

Relationship Status? It's Complicated…
Exploring questions of peoplehood and the Jewish connection to Israel. Understanding the importance of Israel in Jewish Education

Deputy Consul General Liron Finkelstein

Tuesday July 28, 2026 3:00pm - 4:30pm EDT
College Hall Rm 202

Israel

Track Israel
Type Main

4:45pm EDT

The Jewish Future: Investing in Teen Leadership Development

Tuesday July 28, 2026 4:45pm - 6:15pm EDT

College Hall Rm 202

This workshop is a crash course for educators, youth leaders, and program coordinators ready to take their teen programming to the next level. Participants will explore the question of how to get more teens invested in leadership and discover various structures for youth group boards and how teens can build overall ownership in their programming. By the end of this workshop, participants will walk away with a toolkit to strengthen the teen leadership within their communities.

Speakers

Brandon Gabay

Youth and Teen Engagement Manager, Temple Sinai Atlanta

Brandon (he/him) serves as one of the Youth and Teen Engagement Managers at Temple Sinai in Atlanta, Georgia. Brandon is an alumnus of Florida State University, where he graduated with a bachelor's degree in Communications in 2022. Brandon is a lover of all things books, baking, and... Read More →

The Jewish Future Slides pdf

Tuesday July 28, 2026 4:45pm - 6:15pm EDT
College Hall Rm 202

Teens/Youth Engagement, Teaching Tools & Techniques

Company Teaching Tools & Techniques
Audience Middle School, High School
Type Main, Virtual

NewCAJE17: 50th Anniversary

9:00am EDT

Emily Aronoff

11:00am EDT

Lisa Baydush

3:00pm EDT

4:45pm EDT

Brandon Gabay

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