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Evening Program: Spotlight at the StAJE
Monday July 27, 2026 7:45pm - 9:15pm EDT
Student Union The StAJE
Join us at the StAJE for a one‑of‑a‑kind NewCAJE night of comedy, song, and soulful stories. Fresh voices share the stage with longtime legends in this 90‑minute celebration of creativity and community.

Doors open at 7:30, program begins promptly at 7:45 with gorgeous prelude music by Adrian Durlester on the keys! 

Emceed by Aaron Friedman of the Bible Players
Performances by: 
Adrian Durlester 
Jen Keren 
Rick Lawrence
Andrea Shupack  
Jennifer Zunikoff 
Abba’s choir 
Morgan Zwiebel 
Rebecca Gundersheim
David Schwartz   
Devorah Gartner 
Emily Aranoff  
Rachel Haymer 
Aaron Friedman Comedy set closer! 


Speakers
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David Schwartz

Education Director, Temple Har Zion
David Schwartz is the Education Director at Har Zion in Chicago.  When he’s not doing that he is a B’nai Mitzvah tutor and Jewish storyteller.  David is also on the Board of the JEA and an MTEI graduate.  However, his most important role is husband to Miriam and Abba to 10-year-old... Read More →
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Rachel Haymer

Co-director of rappers and rabbis, Rachel Haymer is a Honolulu native now in NYC for over a decade. With an extensive Jewish and secular résumé, she brings her experience as.Tkiya music, leader, cantorial, soloist, Jewish educator, and the new creative program director of the women’s... Read More →
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Jen Keren

Rabbi Cantor Jen Keren, a native Texan, received her B.A. from the University of Miami, J.D. from Nova Southeastern University, cantorial ordination and M.A. in sacred music from JTS , M.A. in Jewish education from Towson University and rabbinic ordination from AJR.  She is currently... Read More →
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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 →
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Morgan Zweibel

Education Coordinator, Tkiya
Morgan is the Education Coordinator at Tkiya where she teaches, manages curriculum, and trains teachers, helping to bring joyful Jewish connection to thousands of families each year. She was chosen as a Jewish Rock Radio’s Jewish All Star for 2023-24. Morgan is thrilled to combine... Read More →
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Rebecca Gundersheim

Musician & Educator, Central Synagogue
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Cantor Rick Lawrence

Education director, United Jewish School/Temple Emanuel
I'm a huge nerd in so many categories:Judaism (shocking)Music (also shocking)Jewish Music (cantillation, nusach, Infected Mushroom...)Games!Board gamesCard gamesVideo games (I have my Steam Deck with me)Tabletop Role Playing GamesTechnology/Computer stuffs (I have a little server... Read More →
Monday July 27, 2026 7:45pm - 9:15pm EDT
Student Union The StAJE
  Music, Storytelling

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