Name: Stirring Up Engagement: Culinary Programming for Youth and Teens
Start: 2026-07-28T11:00:00-0400
End: 2026-07-28T12:30:00-0400

Stirring Up Engagement: Culinary Programming for Youth and Teens

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

College Hall Rm 348

Food is an evergreen tool for building community, developing leadership, and getting kids excited. In this session, I'll share programs I've run—from teen-catered kiddush luncheons and challah bake fundraisers to cooking chuggim, recipe-testing events, and even entire pop-up restaurants. Whether you have a handful of children or more hands than you'd know what to do with, this session will provide practical ideas, lessons learned, and ready-to-use materials for creating meaningful, engaging, and even revenue-generating culinary programs.

Speakers

Emily Catalano

After accidentally gaslighting a rabbi, Emily Catalano, a bartender, found a fulfilling career in Jewish engagement and education. Now a seasoned youth director and educator, she has worked with children and teens of all ages (infants, too!) for nearly a decade. She works at PJTC... Read More →

Tuesday July 28, 2026 11:00am - 12:30pm EDT
College Hall Rm 348

Teens/Youth Engagement, Jewish Life & Identity

Audience Middle School, High School
Type Main

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Emily Catalano

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NewCAJE17: 50th Anniversary

Emily Catalano

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