NewCAJE17: 50th Anniversary: Full Schedule

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When an IEP Arrives: Supporting Inclusion in Jewish Educational Settings

Wednesday July 29, 2026 9:00am - 10:30am EDT

What should an educator do when a family shares an IEP? This workshop helps administrators and educators understand how to respond thoughtfully, support students with diverse learning needs, communicate effectively with families, and create meaningful accommodations in Jewish education settings. Participants will explore practical strategies, confidentiality considerations, and inclusive practices grounded in Jewish values of dignity, belonging, and accessible learning for every child.

Speakers

Nancy Wilkenfeld

Nancy Wilkenfeld is an attorney specializing in special education law and a dedicated Jewish educator with more than 30 years of experience. She currently teaches fifth, sixth, and seventh grade at Temple Beth Am, where she is committed to fostering inclusion in the classroom. She... Read More →

JEAP.docx pdf

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Sample Issue pdf

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Wednesday July 29, 2026 9:00am - 10:30am EDT
College Hall Rm 202

Special Needs/Inclusion, Classroom Management

Company Administration
Audience Not Age-Specific
Track Adminstrative track
Type Main, Virtual

9:00am EDT

Ayin Tovah - A Good Eye - Focusing on the Good: Cultivating a Positive Outlook through Creative Movement and Expressive Arts

Wednesday July 29, 2026 9:00am - 10:30am EDT

Maria Hall Multipurpose 2

How can we develop Ayin Tovah, a positive, healing outlook? Through creative movement! We will “move” and “be moved by” its Hebrew letters, עין טובה, explore their kabbalistic meaning, and further our understanding via drawing/journaling. Learn my holistic approach to teaching Hebrew letters, whose gestural, spatial designs connect us to Jewish spirituality. For both children and adults!

Speakers

Davida Adelberg

Teaches Jewish Studies and Beginning Hebrew, Congregation Sinai

Davida Adelberg teaches Jewish Studies and Beginning Hebrew at Congregation Sinai in San Jose, CA. She enjoys creative movement and Jewish spiritual connection, uniting both in "moving" the Hebrew letters with the gestural Alef-Bet, created by Stan Tenen, z"l. Davida is blessed... Read More →

Ayin Tovah Workshop Handouts (1) pdf

Ot HaShavua Posters pdf

Wednesday July 29, 2026 9:00am - 10:30am EDT
Maria Hall Multipurpose 2

Spirituality/Tefilah, Hebrew/Yiddish

Audience Lower Elementary School, Upper Elementary, Adult Students, Teachers, Not Age-Specific
Type Main

NewCAJE17: 50th Anniversary

9:00am EDT

Nancy Wilkenfeld

9:00am EDT

Davida Adelberg

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