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SUMMARY:From Learning to Leading: How MTEI Alumni Create Change in Their Schools
DESCRIPTION:In this session\, MTEI alumni will share how they have brought core MTEI principles to life in their settings. Participants will explore concrete examples of instructional leadership in action from curriculum innovation to faculty growth and community building. Participants will gain practical ideas\, strategies\, and resources they can adapt to their own work\, while reflecting on how they\, too\, can lead meaningful change in their communities.
CATEGORIES:ADMINISTRATION
LOCATION:TBA
SEQUENCE:0
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SUMMARY:What I Wish I'd Known My First Year As Education Director
DESCRIPTION:Surprise! You're the new Education Director for a supplementary school. Now what? Hear from a new Director about her experiences during her first year and connect with other new-ish directors to build your network. Participants will gain advice and practical skills they can use going forward in their careers.
CATEGORIES:ADMINISTRATION
LOCATION:TBA
SEQUENCE:0
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SUMMARY:Coming of age with Anne Frank
DESCRIPTION:Anne Frank’s diary is one of the most published books of all time. Written between the ages of 13 and 15 years old\, modern bar and bat mitzvah age students still find her passages relatable to their own experiences. This workshop will explore ways to include Anne Frank’s legacy in meaningful ways during the B’nai Mitzvah years through interactive lessons and an impactful mitzvah project opportunity.
CATEGORIES:B-MITZVAH
LOCATION:TBA
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://newcaje17.sched.com/event/e6a04a6863ff46c44671c302aad4d35b
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DTSTAMP:20260617T123322Z
DTSTART:20260726T080001Z
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SUMMARY:Teaching for Meaning and Purpose
DESCRIPTION:From creating a Rosh Chodesh practice to experiential lessons in Kashrut\, this session will explore how to make Jewish Education address issues of meaning and purpose. How do we connect the curriculum to the lived experiences of our students and their families? In other words\, what would make this stick? We will work to shift from teaching the material to teaching what it means in your life\, and as lifetime learners ourselves\, how we model this.
CATEGORIES:B-MITZVAH
LOCATION:TBA
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://newcaje17.sched.com/event/04a945e91dd4b3a64b5b4d46664fa234
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DTSTAMP:20260617T123322Z
DTSTART:20260726T080001Z
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SUMMARY:Opening the Door: Engaging All Educators in Jewish Life
DESCRIPTION:This workshop offers practical strategies for creating an inclusive\, supportive environment where nonJewish educators can confidently participate in and teach Jewish traditions and values. Participants will explore cultural context\, hands-on approaches\, and communication techniques that honor diversity and spirituality while fostering understanding and collaboration in the classroom.
CATEGORIES:BIG PICTURE OF JEWISH EDUCATION
LOCATION:TBA
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://newcaje17.sched.com/event/5d6905228016f492db046e1b7cdee518
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SUMMARY:Welcome to ShalomLearning: Engaging Jewish Education for Your School or Community
DESCRIPTION:Are you looking for high-quality\, engaging Jewish education resources for your school or community? Join ShalomLearning for a dynamic introduction to our comprehensive suite of curricula and discover how we partner with synagogues and community organizations worldwide to bring Jewish learning to life. This session is designed for educational and congregational leaders and teachers who are curious about ShalomLearning but haven't yet experienced what we offer. Our facilitators will walk you through our signature Jewish Values\, Jewish Pride and Unity\, and Hebrew curricula with live demonstrations of each\, share what the teacher and student experiences look like\, and give you a clear picture of how the ShalomLearning partnership model works. We will also explore our online options\, homeschool models\, and our newest plans for grandparents as family educators. The session closes with open Q&A and oneon-one time with our team.
CATEGORIES:BIG PICTURE OF JEWISH EDUCATION
LOCATION:TBA
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://newcaje17.sched.com/event/67af8a506bd42aa53d232f44b0dab088
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SUMMARY:YIMBY: Yes\, In My Back Yard! Using Your Community's Spaces spaces for Jewish Learning
DESCRIPTION:The majority of our students lives take place outside our Jewish classrooms and Jewish spaces. Jewish learning "on the road" in your own community can increase the impact of what students learn in applicable and relatable ways. Can you teach kashrut at the grocery store? The value of Tzedakah at an art museum or gallery? Find Jewish history in your own back yard? YES\, you can. Learn how you can use the spaces around your neighborhood to develop interactive learning that spark your students' interest and excitement.
CATEGORIES:BIG PICTURE OF JEWISH EDUCATION
LOCATION:TBA
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://newcaje17.sched.com/event/6281cc4716236303c84dcc0176118758
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DTSTAMP:20260617T123322Z
DTSTART:20260726T080001Z
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SUMMARY:How We Talk Matters: Communication Skills for Educators
DESCRIPTION:Every educator faces moments when conversations feel challenging. In this interactive workshop\, grounded in the MTEI principle How We Talk Matters\, we’ll build practical skills for listening with empathy\, speaking with clarity\, and responding thoughtfully in the moment. Through real-life scenarios and guided practice\, participants will explore how to turn everyday interactions into opportunities for connection\, trust\, and meaningful learning.
CATEGORIES:CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT
LOCATION:TBA
SEQUENCE:0
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SUMMARY:Cooking and Art fun for Pre-Kinder Kids
DESCRIPTION:I've taught Transitional Kindergarten (TK) students at Torah school and have filled an entire suitcase with simple art and cooking projects perfect for our 4 and 5 year olds. Come prepared to create amazing things from simple materials and ingredients. Handouts will include ideas that span an entire year's curriculum of fun!
CATEGORIES:EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION
LOCATION:TBA
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SUMMARY:Make a HUGE\, interactive Tot-Shabbat Siddur!
DESCRIPTION: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!)
CATEGORIES:EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION
LOCATION:TBA
SEQUENCE:0
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SUMMARY:Toddling Through Prayer
DESCRIPTION:This workshop explores ways to make prayer engaging\, meaningful\, and accessible for young children. Participants will learn practical strategies\, hands-on activities\, and age-appropriate approaches to help toddlers and preschoolers connect with spiritual practice in ways that feel natural and joyful.
CATEGORIES:EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION
LOCATION:TBA
SEQUENCE:0
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SUMMARY:Experience the Fun and Power of Hebrew Through Movement
DESCRIPTION:Hebrew Through Movement (HTM) is a powerful curriculum that can be used for both younger and older children. Besides providing connection to the Hebrew language\, it can reinforce holiday lessons\, prayer learning\, and print literacy. Best of all\, every student can be successful! If you currently teach HTM\, this session will provide ideas to bring your teaching up a notch. If you are curious about the program\, this session will answer your questions.
CATEGORIES:HEBREW/YIDDISH
LOCATION:TBA
SEQUENCE:0
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SUMMARY:Hebrew Games to Promote Learning and Fun!
DESCRIPTION:Add engagement\, enthusiasm\, and energy to your Hebrew decoding and prayer lessons through games! This session will demonstrate many different games that will add excitement to your Hebrew classes (both in-person and virtual) while reinforcing decoding and prayer learning. Leave with ready-to-use games as well as ideas to create your own.
CATEGORIES:HEBREW/YIDDISH
LOCATION:TBA
SEQUENCE:0
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SUMMARY:Building Bridges: Creating an Interfaith Program on the Holocaust and Jewish Culture
DESCRIPTION:This workshop would begin with a brief overview of how to choose content appropriate for a given audience and where to find such content. There would also be a discussion about useful resources and websites\, and ways to include anecdotes or factual stories to enhance the program. The majority of the session would cover ways to incorporate food and activities into a Holocaust program as a method of teaching about Jewish culture\, particularly in connection with what was lost because of the Holocaust\, and what remains today. The workshop would finish with a discussion of how to teach Jewish culture alongside the Holocaust to an interfaith audience\, and how to use these lessons to break stereotypes and create empathy.
CATEGORIES:HISTORY
LOCATION:TBA
SEQUENCE:0
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SUMMARY:Cinema as aTeaching Tool in Holocaust Education
DESCRIPTION:Today there is a plethora of Holocaust themed films\, many are Academy Award winners. Many also have been adapted from books.This session will look at how to incorporate the use of movie trailers to supplement curriculum on various themes- eg. Kindertransport\, Righteous Among the Nations\, Resistance\, etc. A primary source for the session is Richard Brownstein's Holocaust Cinema Complete: A History and Analysis of 400 Films. Participants will leave the session with resources for their classroom.
CATEGORIES:HISTORY
LOCATION:TBA
SEQUENCE:0
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SUMMARY:Expanding Holocaust-Era Persecution: Jewish Experiences in the Middle East\, North Africa\, and Beyond
DESCRIPTION:This session expands Holocaust education by examining the impact of Nazi persecution beyond Central and Eastern Europe\, focusing on Sephardi\, Mizrahi\, and Maghrebi communities. Participants will explore case studies from the Balkans\, North Africa\, and the Middle East\, and engage with resources such as JIMENA’s Sephardi & Mizrahi Educational Toolkit. The session equips educators with historical knowledge and practical strategies to integrate these narratives into curricula and connect them to contemporary antisemitism.
CATEGORIES:HISTORY
LOCATION:TBA
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://newcaje17.sched.com/event/5401aea6da65bdb1d6c10b92b28ea571
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SUMMARY:Telling Their Story
DESCRIPTION:I will share strategies learning at the 2022 Yad Vashem Supplemental School Seminar to support educators in developing educationally and emotionally accessible lessons to elementary and middle school students. Learn methods to create content for Holocaust education which can be used in a variety of settings. We are obliged to tell stories of survivors and victims factually\, using first person narrative when possible. Four different family Holocaust stories will be shared using a variety of methods\, including artifacts and testimony.
CATEGORIES:HISTORY
LOCATION:TBA
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://newcaje17.sched.com/event/65be18bab7d1fbc4a6c63e1a46baa374
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DTSTAMP:20260617T123322Z
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SUMMARY:Yearly Cycle of Festival Services
DESCRIPTION:Religious services during the "Shalosh Regalim" (Pesach\, Shavuot\, & Sukkot/Sh'mini Atzeret) have much in common with Shabbat services\, but the chants ("Nusach") are very different\, and there are additional texts. Come explore these differences\, both for your own understanding and to help teach these to your students.
CATEGORIES:HOLIDAYS
LOCATION:TBA
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://newcaje17.sched.com/event/55567e2720b5af9c3542345dba35ad9f
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DTSTAMP:20260617T123322Z
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SUMMARY:Unpacking and Previewing the 2026 Israeli Election
DESCRIPTION:This session will provide educators the space to think about the 2026 Israeli election. After a brief overview of the political system. participants will think about the views of key figures through primary source quotes and political ads.
CATEGORIES:ISRAEL
LOCATION:TBA
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://newcaje17.sched.com/event/e830eb1c7cf936f2d8b3fd9c609b50f4
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DTSTAMP:20260617T123322Z
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SUMMARY:Bringing Generations Together: Models and Grant Support for Jewish Educators
DESCRIPTION:Educators are eager to bring generations together\, but often lack the funding\, structure\, or tested models to do so well. This session introduces DOROT’s Grant Program\, which supports organizations in launching cohort-based intergenerational Jewish experiential learning experiences. Participants will explore what makes intergenerational programming meaningful and sustainable\, learn about the grant’s requirements and supports\, and consider whether this opportunity is a fit for their community.
CATEGORIES:JEWISH LIFE & IDENTITY
LOCATION:TBA
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://newcaje17.sched.com/event/27cc32e643954f4d300ed57104140deb
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SUMMARY:Is it a Mitzvah to Vote?
DESCRIPTION:We want our lessons to be relevant to our learners. Ahead of the midterms\, come learn the Jewish perspective on voting. Participants will walk away with physical and digital materials that they can use with their students.
CATEGORIES:JEWISH LIFE & IDENTITY
LOCATION:TBA
SEQUENCE:0
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SUMMARY:The Power of Jewish Stories
DESCRIPTION:In this interactive session\, participants will explore the psychology of storytelling: how stories move us\, connect us\, and help us think more deeply. Together\, we will examine how personal and communal Jewish stories can be used as powerful tools for meaningful education.
CATEGORIES:JEWISH LIFE & IDENTITY
LOCATION:TBA
SEQUENCE:0
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SUMMARY:Words to Action: Empowering Jewish Students
DESCRIPTION:Words to Action empowers young Jewish people to become leaders in addressing antisemitism and encourages them to explore and connect to their Jewish identity and to each other. This session will demonstrate activities that young people engage in\, and share the ways WTA can be brought to school and Jewish communities.
CATEGORIES:JEWISH LIFE & IDENTITY
LOCATION:TBA
SEQUENCE:0
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DTSTAMP:20260617T123322Z
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SUMMARY:A Tale of Two Tefillah Styles
DESCRIPTION:How do you get students to participate in and enjoy tefillah? They need to learn the Hebrew words and the traditional chanting\, but how can we make tefillah time meaningful? Different teachers have different styles\, both in the classroom and when it comes to leading tefillah. We will show how we transformed our Sunday morning tefillah for grades 3-5 from reciting/chanting prayers to a combination of traditional chanting led by one teacher and another teacher's current/original songs\, adding in holiday music and a bit of spirituality\, using a slideshow with lyrics to make participation easier for all ages.
CATEGORIES:MUSIC
LOCATION:TBA
SEQUENCE:0
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SUMMARY:Circle Singing Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Join me for a joyful circle-singing workshop inspired by Jewish music\, where we’ll create spontaneous music together through rhythm\, harmony\, and playful vocal improvisation. No experience is needed—just your voice and your curiosity. We’ll build layered soundscapes\, listen deeply\, and celebrate the magic that happens when a group becomes one living instrument. Come add your voice to the circle and explore the power of shared creativity.
CATEGORIES:MUSIC
LOCATION:TBA
SEQUENCE:0
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SUMMARY:Music That Rocks the Preschool Classroom\, part 1 (Rosh Hashanah to Chanukah)
DESCRIPTION: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 first half of the year\, Rosh Hashanah – Chanukah\, as well as Shabbat. (Just to let you know in case you’ve taken Lisa’s workshops before\, this workshop will have NEW repertoire!)
CATEGORIES:MUSIC
LOCATION:TBA
SEQUENCE:0
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SUMMARY:Music That Rocks the Preschool Classroom\, part 2 (Tu B'shvat to Yom HaAtzmaut)
DESCRIPTION: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!)
CATEGORIES:MUSIC
LOCATION:TBA
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://newcaje17.sched.com/event/b1daa2deb2dfd69a9202ceb0791fcba7
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DTSTAMP:20260617T123322Z
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SUMMARY:When an IEP Arrives: Supporting Inclusion in Jewish Educational Settings
DESCRIPTION: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.
CATEGORIES:SPECIAL NEEDS/INCLUSION
LOCATION:TBA
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://newcaje17.sched.com/event/3fa19254315ca6feec024bf19b0484c4
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SUMMARY:Ayin Tovah - A Good Eye - Focusing on the Good: Cultivating a Positive Outlook through Creative Movement and Expressive Arts
DESCRIPTION: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!
CATEGORIES:SPIRITUALITY/TEFILAH
LOCATION:TBA
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://newcaje17.sched.com/event/65a4de3c34e659b51a6b27a1bd836ac5
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SUMMARY:Comparing Shabbat Service Sections
DESCRIPTION:You may have been to Shabbat services\, but have you thought about how the different services on Shabbat work? In this section we’ll explore how the different Shabbat services are similar\, comparing structures\, prayers\, and nusach (traditional chanting). You’ll leave with a new appreciation and understanding that will enrich your Shabbat service experience from now on!
CATEGORIES:SPIRITUALITY/TEFILAH
LOCATION:TBA
SEQUENCE:0
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SUMMARY:How the Right Siddur Can Open Doors
DESCRIPTION:Can a siddur crafted with your students in mind help transform your Tefilah culture? We will explore the new Yedid Nefesh siddur series and talk about how it can help kids connect to prayer in new ways.
CATEGORIES:SPIRITUALITY/TEFILAH
LOCATION:TBA
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://newcaje17.sched.com/event/7e4eecb9a56baf3edb7a8e5e5b46e02a
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SUMMARY:The Tefilah Reboot Project
DESCRIPTION:You CAN transform your Tefilah program. We'll learn how to:\n • Identify strengths and opportunities for growth\n • Set clear\, achievable goals for your Tefilah program\n • Train and empower faculty as confident\, creative Tefilah leaders\n • Integrate emotional and spiritual wellness practices into traditional prayer
CATEGORIES:SPIRITUALITY/TEFILAH
LOCATION:TBA
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://newcaje17.sched.com/event/01dd7197cb5f7ca296c32f10cda876d1
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SUMMARY:Between Word and Deed: Music\, Middot\, and Meaning-Making
DESCRIPTION:Between Word and Deed: Music\, Middot\, and Meaning-Making invites educators into a dynamic\, hands-on exploration of how language\, values\, and lived experiences shape identity and action. Through music\, Jewish text\, and storytelling\, participants interpret anonymous acts of giving\, uncovering the diverse motivations and middot behind them. This interactive workshop highlights how different pathways lead to similar actions\, offering fresh insights and practical tools for fostering empathy\, meaning-making\, and relationship-centered learning in Jewish educational spaces.
CATEGORIES:STORYTELLING
LOCATION:TBA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:2fe27486aebdcd45fe50821e6b9f456b
URL:http://newcaje17.sched.com/event/2fe27486aebdcd45fe50821e6b9f456b
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DTSTAMP:20260617T123322Z
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SUMMARY:Moments of Memory: Using Storytelling to Enhance Your Holocaust Education Program
DESCRIPTION:This workshop would include a discussion of what constitutes age-appropriate content/curricula and examples of useful resources and websites. The next part of the workshop would cover the use of stories and anecdotes to enhance a Holocaust lesson\, and how to find stories that are both factual and appropriate. There would also be a discussion on how to present stories without having storytelling experience. The workshop would finish with the development of a rough outline for a Holocaust lesson plan that attendees can take with them.
CATEGORIES:STORYTELLING
LOCATION:TBA
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://newcaje17.sched.com/event/26fe4aee5b572905022feb14489002d6
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DTSTAMP:20260617T123322Z
DTSTART:20260726T080001Z
DTEND:20260726T080001Z
SUMMARY:How to Create Learning That's Deep AND Fun for Kids - and Yourself!
DESCRIPTION:In this session we’ll explore a text in a multimodal way\, hear case studies on how applying these practices has increased learner curiosity and engagement\, and unpack theories of what makes multimodal learning powerful. Attendees will leave with strategies on how to apply these practices in their schools and classrooms.
CATEGORIES:TEACHING TOOLS & TECHNIQUES
LOCATION:TBA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:efffc00aa92507af9e1fc951b0cc9a79
URL:http://newcaje17.sched.com/event/efffc00aa92507af9e1fc951b0cc9a79
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DTSTAMP:20260617T123322Z
DTSTART:20260726T080001Z
DTEND:20260726T080001Z
SUMMARY:All my Values Come From the Movies (and streaming and binging...)
DESCRIPTION:What can Ryan Gosling\, Scarlett Johansson\, Idris Elba and Jenna Ortega teach our teens about Jewish Values? A lot when they star in a popular film or series...and then YOU help them unpack what is on the screen! We will explore how to bring clips from current releases and classics and make your classes come alive. This session comes with a three year warranty! \n\n\n
CATEGORIES:TEACHING TOOLS AND TECHNIQUES
LOCATION:TBA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:98eb8775861b450c0e41374d08191906
URL:http://newcaje17.sched.com/event/98eb8775861b450c0e41374d08191906
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DTSTAMP:20260617T123322Z
DTSTART:20260726T080001Z
DTEND:20260726T080001Z
SUMMARY:Built to Last: Jewish Practice and Lifelong Resilience
DESCRIPTION:On hard days\, our sense of mission can feel elusive. This session offers something grounding: evidence from neuroscience and epidemiology research that building ritual literacy\, fostering belonging\, and transmitting meaning can be directly linked to children's long-term ability to manage anxiety and depression\, resist addiction\, and recover from trauma. Your work as a Jewish educator is\, quite literally\, protective! We'll discuss empowering practical strategies for classroom choices and for parent communication aligned with these important findings.
CATEGORIES:TEACHING TOOLS AND TECHNIQUES
LOCATION:TBA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:ebf41a851093838b8caf8825dfba7a11
URL:http://newcaje17.sched.com/event/ebf41a851093838b8caf8825dfba7a11
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DTSTAMP:20260617T123322Z
DTSTART:20260726T080001Z
DTEND:20260726T080001Z
SUMMARY:Experiential Learning for Beginners
DESCRIPTION:There are so many ways to create learning experiences that engage our students. What if you could create experiences where the students are the masters of their own learning? Experiential learning may be the answer. In this session we will begin to explore how one educator has helped teachers adapt the methods and ideas developed by the Institute for Experiential Jewish Education\, where he trained. We will attempt the deliberate infusion of Jewish Values (Middot) into engaging and memorable experiences that impact on the formation of Jewish Identity. \n\n
CATEGORIES:TEACHING TOOLS AND TECHNIQUES
LOCATION:TBA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:81b23ca219909375c70fc7fdfdf85041
URL:http://newcaje17.sched.com/event/81b23ca219909375c70fc7fdfdf85041
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DTSTAMP:20260617T123322Z
DTSTART:20260726T080001Z
DTEND:20260726T080001Z
SUMMARY:Level Up Your Classroom: The Power of Team-Building Games
DESCRIPTION:Unlock the potential of play to transform your learning environment. This session explores how teambuilding games serve as more than just "icebreakers"—they are essential tools for building a strong\, inclusive community where every student feels they belong. Beyond social connection\, you’ll learn how to seamlessly integrate these activities into your existing curriculum to increase student engagement. Discover creative strategies to use games to reinforce core lesson content and turn learning into an interactive\, high-energy experience. Wear comfortable clothes as we will learn and build kehillah by participating in these games.
CATEGORIES:TEACHING TOOLS AND TECHNIQUES
LOCATION:TBA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:3ad2260206ed4dfadd48914aab15bd01
URL:http://newcaje17.sched.com/event/3ad2260206ed4dfadd48914aab15bd01
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DTSTAMP:20260617T123322Z
DTSTART:20260726T080001Z
DTEND:20260726T080001Z
SUMMARY:Meet Teachers Where They Are: Models for Mentorship and Professional Development
DESCRIPTION:Many teacher resumes we see differ from those of the past. Therefore\, our models for mentorship and training need to evolve to provide the tools and training needed to succeed. How do we improve classroom sensibilities? How can PD build cohesion amongst staff? How can we leverage teachers who were madrichim in high school? These and other questions will be addressed as we explore ways to improve teaching and learning in our schools. \n\nIntentional creation of PD goals can lead to improved teaching and learning\; one-on-one mentorship can help teachers build skills and gain confidence
CATEGORIES:TEACHING TOOLS AND TECHNIQUES
LOCATION:TBA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:23f83fe6b31d6939d3c04d661115c9f9
URL:http://newcaje17.sched.com/event/23f83fe6b31d6939d3c04d661115c9f9
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DTSTAMP:20260617T123322Z
DTSTART:20260726T080001Z
DTEND:20260726T080001Z
SUMMARY:Project-Based Learning: A How-To Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Using the Buck Institute method for developing PBLs\, we will explore the beauty and power of PBLs in the Jewish classroom and the intentional creation of this type of learning. You will also have the time\, tools\, and guidance to begin to create your own. A PBL created by the workshop facilitator during a Buck Institute workshop\, currently used in schools throughout the country\, will serve as an example. \n\nPBLs are a learning model that engages learners deeply\, is fun\, and leads to a showcase that engages the entire family and the congregation. They can develop one for their schools.
CATEGORIES:TEACHING TOOLS AND TECHNIQUES
LOCATION:TBA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:a4d8a556c1e9bfe54eecfbb76038696f
URL:http://newcaje17.sched.com/event/a4d8a556c1e9bfe54eecfbb76038696f
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DTSTAMP:20260617T123322Z
DTSTART:20260726T080001Z
DTEND:20260726T080001Z
SUMMARY:Wool Needle Felting and the Energy of Separation
DESCRIPTION:This unique study combines the tactile\, meditative art of wool needle felting with a deep dive into the holiness of separation—a principle rooted in the biblical prohibition of mixing wool and linen. The Art of Wool Needle Felting is a dry-sculpting technique that uses specialized barbed needles to tangle animal fibers—typically sheep’s wool—into solid forms. The repetitive motion of "strategic stabbing" is often described as a relaxing\, stressfree creative outlet.
CATEGORIES:TEACHING TOOLS AND TECHNIQUES
LOCATION:TBA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:845a655b9cbcb648b0e4de49a58ed0f0
URL:http://newcaje17.sched.com/event/845a655b9cbcb648b0e4de49a58ed0f0
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DTSTAMP:20260617T123322Z
DTSTART:20260726T080001Z
DTEND:20260726T080001Z
SUMMARY:Adding Elders to the Classroom: Enhancing Jewish Learning with Intergenerational Connections.
DESCRIPTION:DOROT has been connecting generations for nearly 50 years for meaningful learning and Jewish engagement. Students of all ages can grow and deepen their relationship to Jewish traditions and text through ongoing relationships with older adults (65+). Learn practical ways to incorporate intergenerational learning into your Pedagogy. In this session we will experience and discuss tools to inspire identity formation and joyous Jewish learning through intergenerational connections.
CATEGORIES:TEENS/YOUTH ENGAGEMENT
LOCATION:TBA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:804813c861cf1466bd3f75f4aa8e8b8b
URL:http://newcaje17.sched.com/event/804813c861cf1466bd3f75f4aa8e8b8b
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DTSTAMP:20260617T123322Z
DTSTART:20260726T080001Z
DTEND:20260726T080001Z
SUMMARY:Rhythm & Voice: Engaging Students through Spoken Word
DESCRIPTION:Interactive spoken-word tools can empower classroom engagement. Discover how spoken-word activities—like call-and-response ‘Daily Blessings\,’ guided ‘David & Goliath’ rap-battles\, and group ring shouts—can energize your classroom. These easy-to-lead exercises foster student participation\, focus\, and joy\, even without musical expertise.
CATEGORIES:TEENS/YOUTH ENGAGEMENT
LOCATION:TBA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:52f6aaf601272db11b4babd8444def8a
URL:http://newcaje17.sched.com/event/52f6aaf601272db11b4babd8444def8a
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DTSTAMP:20260617T123322Z
DTSTART:20260726T080001Z
DTEND:20260726T080001Z
SUMMARY:The Jewish Future: Investing in Teen Leadership Development
DESCRIPTION: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.
CATEGORIES:TEENS/YOUTH ENGAGEMENT
LOCATION:TBA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:56c61a4a53f7d5c5a41994a11d358aca
URL:http://newcaje17.sched.com/event/56c61a4a53f7d5c5a41994a11d358aca
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DTSTAMP:20260617T123322Z
DTSTART:20260726T080001Z
DTEND:20260726T080001Z
SUMMARY:Vayikra for Vegetarians: Teaching Objectionable Texts
DESCRIPTION:Both young and adult students raise objections\, sometimes stringently\, to many texts from the Tanakh. We do no one any favors by avoiding all such texts\, but how do we respond to valid ethical objections and teach the texts successfully? We'll explore issues ranging from animal sacrifice to women's rights and genocide and work together to develop a consistent framework for teaching them.
CATEGORIES:TEXT/BIBLE/THEOLOGY
LOCATION:TBA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:67bfcac00d990bf2e514efd400797f62
URL:http://newcaje17.sched.com/event/67bfcac00d990bf2e514efd400797f62
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DTSTAMP:20260617T123322Z
DTSTART:20260726T080001Z
DTEND:20260726T080001Z
SUMMARY:Violence Against the Earth in the Abrahamic Religions
DESCRIPTION:In this session we'll examine key texts\, ancient and modern\, from the major Abrahamic religions—Judaism\, Christianity\, and Islam—to learn how each teaches its adherents about caring for the environment. We'll discuss what the differences in their approaches mean\, and how to use the texts either in our own settings or with an interfaith group.
CATEGORIES:TEXT/BIBLE/THEOLOGY
LOCATION:TBA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:5fc490891219ddcb2a70947a8943ff7a
URL:http://newcaje17.sched.com/event/5fc490891219ddcb2a70947a8943ff7a
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260617T123322Z
DTSTART:20260726T080001Z
DTEND:20260726T080001Z
SUMMARY:Waterworld or Desertville: Why Does Torah Tell Us Two Different Creation Stories?
DESCRIPTION:Quickly: when and how were humans created\, according to the Book of Genesis\, Breisheet? \n Did you know that there are two COMPLETEY different accounts of Creation: chapter one and chapter two?\n Water-world and desert-scape. Humans last\, then a human first.\n What? WHY?! Which one is the “real” one??\n Interested? Hope so – this is a tremendously valuable key to understanding basic Jewish theology regarding the connections between humans and the planet\, human and humans\, and humans and their Creator.\n Bonus question: Where was Adam while Havah had the exchange with the serpent & ate the “fruit”? Learn about a certain cover-up conspiracy…
CATEGORIES:TEXT/BIBLE/THEOLOGY
LOCATION:TBA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:2e024b2d1eeb8fe33b8a4a8ee317977f
URL:http://newcaje17.sched.com/event/2e024b2d1eeb8fe33b8a4a8ee317977f
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DTSTAMP:20260617T123322Z
DTSTART:20260726T080001Z
DTEND:20260726T080001Z
SUMMARY:Me or you? Me and You? The Gray Matter of Jewish Wisdom
DESCRIPTION:Hillel teaches: “If I am not for myself\, who will be for me? If I am only for myself\, what am I? And if not now\, when?” Where are the boundaries? What about gray areas? Where does selflessness versus selfishness fit in? Through the story of Tamar\, explore this wisdom that helps guide our interconnectedness and selfcare. Then\, we will brainstorm on how to bring serious Jewish learning to teens and adults in our communities.
CATEGORIES:TORAH LISHMA
LOCATION:TBA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:163e59012661db58553f51ef7b30922c
URL:http://newcaje17.sched.com/event/163e59012661db58553f51ef7b30922c
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