NewCAJE17: 50th Anniversary: Full Schedule

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9:00am EDT

Make a HUGE, Interactive Tot-Shabbat Siddur!

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

Come and get some new ideas for YOUR Tot-Shabbat Siddur, with manipulatives, share what has worked (and NOT worked) for you, and learn some more engagement strategies for parents as well as kids that will keep them coming each Shabbat! (And bring home some fun dino stickers, too!)

Speakers

Shelli Aderman

@T&V: Youth Educator (Family Service Leader, and Hebrew School Teacher) @Clal: Office and Events Manager, Clal - NYC; Town and Village Conservative Synagogue - NYC

Shelli Aderman (she / her) has been fortunate to work as a theatrical stage manager, Jewish educator, and administrator for over thirty years. In addition to her work at Clal, Shelli continues to be an active lay leader and educator at Town and Village Synagogue, and she resides with... Read More →

2 per page Shabbat b'Yahad for NewCAJE 2026 pdf

Wednesday July 29, 2026 9:00am - 10:30am EDT
College Hall Rm 340

Early Childhood Education, Teaching Tools & Techniques

Company Spirituality/Tefilah, Teaching Tools & Techniques
Audience Early Childhood, Lower Elementary School, Upper Elementary, Teachers, Principals
Track ECE
Type Main

9:00am EDT

The Joy of Jewish Music

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

College Hall Rm 236

Music enhances the Jewish experience for students and their families, and singing together is an important way to achieve community. Learn a variety of songs from the repertoire of a seasoned song leader/music teacher that can be used for all grades and all ages.

Speakers

Marilyn Cohen

I have taught Jewish music for 47 years. I am not retired, however, I started to teach music to the local JCC for the preschool classes. I taught music in synagogue, based Hebrew schools and in Hebrew day schools. I reduced plays, written scripts, put together programs for multiple... Read More →

Wednesday July 29, 2026 9:00am - 10:30am EDT
College Hall Rm 236

Music, Family Education

Company music
Audience Lower Elementary School, Upper Elementary, Middle School, Teachers
Type Main

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

9:00am EDT

ShalomLearning JLearnHub Hebrew Training

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

This 90-minute hands-on workshop is designed exclusively for current ShalomLearning partner educators using JLearnHub Hebrew. Our specialists will guide you through the complete platform experience — from classroom setup to lesson navigation — so you and your students can get the most out of this comprehensive Hebrew reading and prayer program. JLearnHub Hebrew uses proven mnemonic techniques to build lasting letter and vowel recognition, while its prayer curriculum introduces students to modern Hebrew vocabulary through a translation-based approach. This training ensures you are equipped to teach every element of the program with confidence. Curriculum Highlights JLearnHub Hebrew — Mnemonic techniques give students memorable pathways to Hebrew letter and vowel mastery. Students work through 17 prayers using a translation-based approach that builds modern Hebrew vocabulary. Printable packets reinforce letter and vowel recognition beyond the digital platform.

Shalom Learning asks all partners planning to attend this session to please complete this pre-registration form.

Speakers

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 →

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 →

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

Teaching Tools & Techniques, Hebrew/Yiddish

Company Teaching Tools & Techniques
Audience Lower Elementary School, Teachers, Upper Elementary
Track Shalom Learning Partners
Type Main

NewCAJE17: 50th Anniversary

9:00am EDT

Shelli Aderman

9:00am EDT

Marilyn Cohen

9:00am EDT

Davida Adelberg

9:00am EDT

Shira Sender

Heidi Lovitz

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