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Sunday, July 26
 

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From Learning to Leading: How MTEI Alumni Create Change in Their Schools
Sunday July 26, 2026 TBA
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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...
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Sunday July 26, 2026 TBA
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  Administration, Teaching Tools & Techniques

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What I Wish I'd Known My First Year As Education Director
Sunday July 26, 2026 TBA
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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.
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avatar for Elizabeth Moore

Elizabeth Moore

Elizabeth has been the Education Director at Congregation Beth Evergreen for three years, after being suddenly thrust into the role when her predecessor left unexpectedly. She also doubles as the temple's administrator, and has been working in an administrative capacity for nearly... Read More →
Sunday July 26, 2026 TBA
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  Administration, Administration

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Coming of age with Anne Frank
Sunday July 26, 2026 TBA
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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...
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avatar for Danielle Glass

Danielle Glass

Danielle Glass is educator with extensive experience in Jewish community programming. She holds a master's degree in education and is a self-taught artist. Danielle strives to inspire students through engaging and interactive learning experiences and brings her passion for teaching... Read More →
Sunday July 26, 2026 TBA
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  B-Mitzvah, Jewish Life & Identity

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Teaching for Meaning and Purpose
Sunday July 26, 2026 TBA
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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...
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avatar for Marge Eiseman

Marge Eiseman

Marge Eiseman is a force for good -- a singer/songwriter and storyteller with a career launched by participation in CAJE Conferences starting in the late 90's. Currently experiencing life as a vagabond -- traveling to meet friends in their homes and communities, and trying to make... Read More →
Sunday July 26, 2026 TBA
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  B-Mitzvah, Jewish Life & Identity

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Opening the Door: Engaging All Educators in Jewish Life
Sunday July 26, 2026 TBA
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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.
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avatar for Elyssa Brinn

Elyssa Brinn

Director of the Early Years Program, Strelitz International Academy
Elyssa Brinn is the Director of Early Years at Strelitz International Academy. She has been in this role for 10 years, and a dynamic Jewish educator in the field for over 25 years. Elyssa's experience and expertise spans Infancy through Kindergarten, with extensive experience in each... Read More →
Sunday July 26, 2026 TBA
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  Big Picture of Jewish Education, Administration

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Welcome to ShalomLearning: Engaging Jewish Education for Your School or Community
Sunday July 26, 2026 TBA
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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...
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avatar for Heidi Lovitz

Heidi Lovitz

[email protected]
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 →
Sunday July 26, 2026 TBA
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  Big Picture of Jewish Education, Teaching Tools & Techniques

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YIMBY: Yes, In My Back Yard! Using Your Community's Spaces spaces for Jewish Learning
Sunday July 26, 2026 TBA
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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...
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avatar for Ramona Brand

Ramona Brand

Director of Youth Learning, Temple Beth El
Ramona Brand M.Ed, is the Director of Youth Learning at Temple Beth-El in Richmond, Virginia. She has been a director of Congregational Supplemental schools for twenty-five years and is excited to be able to share her passion for Jewish education with other educators. She will be... Read More →
Sunday July 26, 2026 TBA
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  Big Picture of Jewish Education, Jewish Life & Identity

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How We Talk Matters: Communication Skills for Educators
Sunday July 26, 2026 TBA
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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...
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Sunday July 26, 2026 TBA
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  Classroom Management, Administration

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Cooking and Art fun for Pre-Kinder Kids
Sunday July 26, 2026 TBA
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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!
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avatar for Marcia Berneger

Marcia Berneger

Torah School Teacher, Temple EmanuEl
Marcia Berneger teaches Transitional Kindergarten (TK) at Temple Emanuel in San Diego. She has developed many projects and programs to help these young students enjoy learning about the Jewish holidays and traditions. She brings a full "bag of tricks" to share with preschool and TK... Read More →
Sunday July 26, 2026 TBA
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  Early Childhood Education, Jewish Life & Identity

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Make a HUGE, interactive Tot-Shabbat Siddur!
Sunday July 26, 2026 TBA
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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!)
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avatar for Shelli Aderman

Shelli Aderman

@Clal: Office and Events Manager; @T&V: Youth Educator (I lead all youth and family services, and teach in the Hebrew Sc, 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 →
Sunday July 26, 2026 TBA
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  Early Childhood Education, Teaching Tools & Techniques

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Toddling Through Prayer
Sunday July 26, 2026 TBA
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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.
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avatar for Elyssa Brinn

Elyssa Brinn

Director of the Early Years Program, Strelitz International Academy
Elyssa Brinn is the Director of Early Years at Strelitz International Academy. She has been in this role for 10 years, and a dynamic Jewish educator in the field for over 25 years. Elyssa's experience and expertise spans Infancy through Kindergarten, with extensive experience in each... Read More →
Sunday July 26, 2026 TBA
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  Early Childhood Education, Spirituality/Tefilah

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Experience the Fun and Power of Hebrew Through Movement
Sunday July 26, 2026 TBA
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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...
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avatar for Linda Duke

Linda Duke

Teacher, Congregation B'nai Shalom
Linda Duke is a teacher/Hebrew Coordinator at Congregation B'nai Shalom (Westborough, MA) and a Master Hebrew Through Movement (HTM) teacher.  She co-facilitates HTM Communities of Practice and was a member of the 2023-2024 Onward Hebrew Think Tank.  She received a Grinspoon Award... Read More →
Sunday July 26, 2026 TBA
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  Hebrew/Yiddish, Teaching Tools & Techniques

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Hebrew Games to Promote Learning and Fun!
Sunday July 26, 2026 TBA
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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.
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avatar for Linda Duke

Linda Duke

Teacher, Congregation B'nai Shalom
Linda Duke is a teacher/Hebrew Coordinator at Congregation B'nai Shalom (Westborough, MA) and a Master Hebrew Through Movement (HTM) teacher.  She co-facilitates HTM Communities of Practice and was a member of the 2023-2024 Onward Hebrew Think Tank.  She received a Grinspoon Award... Read More →
Sunday July 26, 2026 TBA
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  Hebrew/Yiddish, Teaching Tools & Techniques

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Building Bridges: Creating an Interfaith Program on the Holocaust and Jewish Culture
Sunday July 26, 2026 TBA
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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...
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avatar for Cathy Polakoff

Cathy Polakoff

Cathy Polakoff is a Storytelling Director at Teach the Shoah. She has held a variety of roles in education since earning her M.Ed in 2014. She now focuses on guiding people in telling factual stories to educate others about the Holocaust. Cathy frequently volunteers at her synagogue... Read More →
Sunday July 26, 2026 TBA
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  History, Storytelling

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Cinema as aTeaching Tool in Holocaust Education
Sunday July 26, 2026 TBA
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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...
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avatar for Marcia Wollner

Marcia Wollner

regional director, March of. the Living, Western Region
Marcia Tatz Wollner is the Western Region Director of the March of the Living. Living in San Diego, she teaches Holocaust education in many congregational schools. She is the former school services director of the Agency for Jewish Education. She holds a masters in Jewish Studies... Read More →
Sunday July 26, 2026 TBA
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  History, Jewish Life & Identity

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Expanding Holocaust-Era Persecution: Jewish Experiences in the Middle East, North Africa, and Beyond
Sunday July 26, 2026 TBA
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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...
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avatar for Ty Alhadeff

Ty Alhadeff

Director of Education, JIMENA
Ty Alhadeff is Director of Education at JIMENA, where he leads initiatives promoting Sephardi and Mizrahi history, including the Sephardic Leadership Institute and projects such as Distinctions: A Sephardi and Mizrahi Journal, the Sephardi & Mizrahi Education Toolkit, and AIMEE, a... Read More →
Sunday July 26, 2026 TBA
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  History, Jewish Life & Identity

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Telling Their Story
Sunday July 26, 2026 TBA
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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...
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avatar for Ramona Brand

Ramona Brand

Director of Youth Learning, Temple Beth El
Ramona Brand M.Ed, is the Director of Youth Learning at Temple Beth-El in Richmond, Virginia. She has been a director of Congregational Supplemental schools for twenty-five years and is excited to be able to share her passion for Jewish education with other educators. She will be... Read More →
Sunday July 26, 2026 TBA
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  History, Storytelling

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Yearly Cycle of Festival Services
Sunday July 26, 2026 TBA
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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.
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Sunday July 26, 2026 TBA
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  Holidays, Spirituality/Tefilah

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Unpacking and Previewing the 2026 Israeli Election
Sunday July 26, 2026 TBA
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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.
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avatar for Jonathan Golden
Sunday July 26, 2026 TBA
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  Israel, History

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Bringing Generations Together: Models and Grant Support for Jewish Educators
Sunday July 26, 2026 TBA
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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...
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avatar for Judith Turner

Judith Turner

Judith Turner is Senior Program Officer for Volunteer Services and Intergenerational Program Engagement at DOROT. She drives innovation and growth, establishing pedagogy and best practices in intergenerational programming and volunteer engagement. She is a 2021 Covenant Award recipient... Read More →
Sunday July 26, 2026 TBA
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  Jewish Life & Identity, Teens/Youth Engagement

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Is it a Mitzvah to Vote?
Sunday July 26, 2026 TBA
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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.
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avatar for David Schwartz

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 →
Sunday July 26, 2026 TBA
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  Jewish Life & Identity, Text/Bible/Theology

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The Power of Jewish Stories
Sunday July 26, 2026 TBA
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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.
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avatar for Jonathan Golden
Sunday July 26, 2026 TBA
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  Jewish Life & Identity, Storytelling

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Words to Action: Empowering Jewish Students
Sunday July 26, 2026 TBA
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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.
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avatar for Shayna Meisel

Shayna Meisel

Shayna Meisel is Director of Education Content & Advocacy for ADL (the Anti-Defamation League). She began her career with ADL as the D.C. region’s Education Director, after an 8-year career as a classroom teacher. Shayna oversees the development, editing and updating of ADL’s... Read More →
Sunday July 26, 2026 TBA
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  Jewish Life & Identity, Teens/Youth Engagement

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A Tale of Two Tefillah Styles
Sunday July 26, 2026 TBA
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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...
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avatar for Karen Daniel

Karen Daniel

Teacher and music specialist, Beth Meyer synagogue Raleigh NC
Karen Daniel is a teacher in the religious school and musical accompanist at Beth Meyer Synagogue in Raleigh NC. Having grown up in Nashville, TN, she is also a singer/songwriter or original Jewish and country/folk songs.
Sunday July 26, 2026 TBA
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  Music, Spirituality/Tefilah

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Circle Singing Workshop
Sunday July 26, 2026 TBA
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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...
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avatar for Jen Keren
Sunday July 26, 2026 TBA
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  Music, Spirituality/Tefilah

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Music That Rocks the Preschool Classroom, part 1 (Rosh Hashanah to Chanukah)
Sunday July 26, 2026 TBA
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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...
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avatar for Lisa Baydush

Lisa Baydush

Early Childhood Music Specialist, Temple Beth Ami (Rockville, MD), Congregation B'nai Tzedek (Potomac, MD)
Lisa Baydush is an engaging early childhood music specialist who delights in transmitting the values, stories and traditions of Judaism through the medium of Jewish music.  A dynamic teacher and Tot Shabbat service leader at two congregations in Maryland, Lisa is also a prolific... Read More →
Sunday July 26, 2026 TBA
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  Music, Early Childhood Education

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Music That Rocks the Preschool Classroom, part 2 (Tu B'shvat to Yom HaAtzmaut)
Sunday July 26, 2026 TBA
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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...
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avatar for Lisa Baydush

Lisa Baydush

Early Childhood Music Specialist, Temple Beth Ami (Rockville, MD), Congregation B'nai Tzedek (Potomac, MD)
Lisa Baydush is an engaging early childhood music specialist who delights in transmitting the values, stories and traditions of Judaism through the medium of Jewish music.  A dynamic teacher and Tot Shabbat service leader at two congregations in Maryland, Lisa is also a prolific... Read More →
Sunday July 26, 2026 TBA
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  Music, Early Childhood Education

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When an IEP Arrives: Supporting Inclusion in Jewish Educational Settings
Sunday July 26, 2026 TBA
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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...
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avatar for Nancy Wilkenfeld

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 →
Sunday July 26, 2026 TBA
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  Special Needs/Inclusion, Classroom Management

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Ayin Tovah - A Good Eye - Focusing on the Good: Cultivating a Positive Outlook through Creative Movement and Expressive Arts
Sunday July 26, 2026 TBA
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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...
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avatar for Davida Adelberg

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 →
Sunday July 26, 2026 TBA
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  Spirituality/Tefilah, Hebrew/Yiddish

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Comparing Shabbat Service Sections
Sunday July 26, 2026 TBA
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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!
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Sunday July 26, 2026 TBA
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  Spirituality/Tefilah, Torah Lishma

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How the Right Siddur Can Open Doors
Sunday July 26, 2026 TBA
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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.
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avatar for Joshua Cahan

Joshua Cahan

Joshua Cahan is a writer and tefilah consultant from Riverdale, NY. He is the author of The Yedid Nefesh Bencher, The Yedid Nefesh Haggadah, and a new series of siddurim for camps and schools. He has rabbinic ordination and a Ph.D. in Rabbinic Literature from the Jewish Theological... Read More →
Sunday July 26, 2026 TBA
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  Spirituality/Tefilah, Teaching Tools & Techniques

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The Tefilah Reboot Project
Sunday July 26, 2026 TBA
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You CAN transform your Tefilah program. We'll learn how to:
• Identify strengths and opportunities for growth
• Set clear, achievable goals for your Tefilah program
• Train and empower faculty as confident, creative Tefilah leaders
• Integrate emotional and spiritual wellness practices into traditional prayer
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avatar for Joshua Cahan

Joshua Cahan

Joshua Cahan is a writer and tefilah consultant from Riverdale, NY. He is the author of The Yedid Nefesh Bencher, The Yedid Nefesh Haggadah, and a new series of siddurim for camps and schools. He has rabbinic ordination and a Ph.D. in Rabbinic Literature from the Jewish Theological... Read More →
Sunday July 26, 2026 TBA
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  Spirituality/Tefilah, Teaching Tools & Techniques

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Between Word and Deed: Music, Middot, and Meaning-Making
Sunday July 26, 2026 TBA
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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...
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avatar for Deborah Peretz

Deborah Peretz

Deborah Peretz is an Israel educator and AJU doctoral student focused on language in Israel education. In her role with IsraelLINK, she designs curriculum, leads trainings, and works with educators across the Northeast and Canada. She’s passionate about creating spaces that are... Read More →
Sunday July 26, 2026 TBA
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  Storytelling, Music

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Moments of Memory: Using Storytelling to Enhance Your Holocaust Education Program
Sunday July 26, 2026 TBA
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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...
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avatar for Cathy Polakoff

Cathy Polakoff

Cathy Polakoff is a Storytelling Director at Teach the Shoah. She has held a variety of roles in education since earning her M.Ed in 2014. She now focuses on guiding people in telling factual stories to educate others about the Holocaust. Cathy frequently volunteers at her synagogue... Read More →
Sunday July 26, 2026 TBA
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  Storytelling, History

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How to Create Learning That's Deep AND Fun for Kids - and Yourself!
Sunday July 26, 2026 TBA
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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.
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avatar for Miriam Roochvarg

Miriam Roochvarg

Miriam Roochvarg is a Jewish Placemaking Resident at Makom Community. Miriam earned her Masters in Education with a concentration in Jewish Instructional Education from Gratz College. Before becoming a Resident, Miriam served as Director of Jewish Learning and Programming for a shul... Read More →
Sunday July 26, 2026 TBA
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  Teaching Tools & Techniques, Big Picture of Jewish Education

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All my Values Come From the Movies (and streaming and binging...)
Sunday July 26, 2026 TBA
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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!


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avatar for Ira Wise

Ira Wise

Ira currently serves as Temple Educator at Temple Beth Tikvah, a Reform congregation in Madison, CT, and has served as  a mentor for other synagogue educators through the Leadership Institute, HUC-JIR and Beit T'shuvah. He has attended and presented at CAJE and NewCAJE off and on... Read More →
Sunday July 26, 2026 TBA
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  Teaching Tools and Techniques, Teens/Youth Engagement

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Built to Last: Jewish Practice and Lifelong Resilience
Sunday July 26, 2026 TBA
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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...
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avatar for Julie Hirschfeld

Julie Hirschfeld

Dr.Julie Hirschfeld (MA, Oxon., PhD, NYU) is a clinical psychologist and founder of The Jewish Resilience Initiative, which promotes awareness of the mental health benefits of Jewish practice. Trained in family therapy, spiritually integrated psychotherapy, and Mussar facilitation... Read More →
Sunday July 26, 2026 TBA
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  Teaching Tools and Techniques, Big Picture of Jewish Education

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Experiential Learning for Beginners
Sunday July 26, 2026 TBA
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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...
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avatar for Ira Wise

Ira Wise

Ira currently serves as Temple Educator at Temple Beth Tikvah, a Reform congregation in Madison, CT, and has served as  a mentor for other synagogue educators through the Leadership Institute, HUC-JIR and Beit T'shuvah. He has attended and presented at CAJE and NewCAJE off and on... Read More →
Sunday July 26, 2026 TBA
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  Teaching Tools and Techniques, Jewish Life & Identity

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Level Up Your Classroom: The Power of Team-Building Games
Sunday July 26, 2026 TBA
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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...
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avatar for Jill Eisen

Jill Eisen

Jill Eisen is the Director of Program Partnerships at Pearlstone, the Headquarters of Adamah. She has her BA from Penn State and two Masters from Baltimore Hebrew University. Working at Pearlstone entwines the environment and Jewish values she holds dear. Each day holds a new adventure... Read More →
Sunday July 26, 2026 TBA
TBA
  Teaching Tools and Techniques, Classroom Management

TBA

Meet Teachers Where They Are: Models for Mentorship and Professional Development
Sunday July 26, 2026 TBA
TBA
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...
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avatar for Ronni Ticker

Ronni Ticker

Founder and Chief Imagination Officer, Jewish Learning Central

Sunday July 26, 2026 TBA
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  Teaching Tools and Techniques, Administration

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Project-Based Learning: A How-To Workshop
Sunday July 26, 2026 TBA
TBA
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...
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avatar for Ronni Ticker

Ronni Ticker

Founder and Chief Imagination Officer, Jewish Learning Central

Sunday July 26, 2026 TBA
TBA
  Teaching Tools and Techniques, Text/Bible/Theology

TBA

Wool Needle Felting and the Energy of Separation
Sunday July 26, 2026 TBA
TBA
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...
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Speakers
avatar for Jill Eisen

Jill Eisen

Jill Eisen is the Director of Program Partnerships at Pearlstone, the Headquarters of Adamah. She has her BA from Penn State and two Masters from Baltimore Hebrew University. Working at Pearlstone entwines the environment and Jewish values she holds dear. Each day holds a new adventure... Read More →
Sunday July 26, 2026 TBA
TBA
  Teaching Tools and Techniques, Self-Care/Wellbeing

TBA

Adding Elders to the Classroom: Enhancing Jewish Learning with Intergenerational Connections.
Sunday July 26, 2026 TBA
TBA
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...
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avatar for Shai Rosenfeld

Shai Rosenfeld

Shai is the Director of Intergenerational Program Engagement for DOROT, a non-profit social services agency in New York City with a mission to bring generations together for mutually beneficial learning and connection. He and his team create spaces of play and possibility for youth... Read More →
Sunday July 26, 2026 TBA
TBA
  Teens/Youth Engagement, Teaching Tools & Techniques

TBA

Rhythm & Voice: Engaging Students through Spoken Word
Sunday July 26, 2026 TBA
TBA
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.
Speakers
avatar for Rachel Haymer

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 →
Sunday July 26, 2026 TBA
TBA
  Teens/Youth Engagement, Teaching Tools & Techniques

TBA

The Jewish Future: Investing in Teen Leadership Development
Sunday July 26, 2026 TBA
TBA
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...
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avatar for Brandon Gabay

Brandon Gabay

Youth and Teen Engagement Manager, Temple Sinai Atlanta
Brandon (he/him) serves as one of the Youth and Teen Engagement Managers at Temple Sinai in Atlanta, Georgia. Brandon is an alumnus of Florida State University, where he graduated with a bachelor's degree in Communications in 2022. Brandon is a lover of all things books, baking, and... Read More →
Sunday July 26, 2026 TBA
TBA
  Teens/Youth Engagement, Teaching Tools & Techniques

TBA

Vayikra for Vegetarians: Teaching Objectionable Texts
Sunday July 26, 2026 TBA
TBA
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.
Speakers
avatar for Paul Solyn

Paul Solyn

Adult Educator
Paul Solyn is an adult educator who retired in 2023 after more than 25 years as a Jewish educator, synagogue administrator, and Federation executive. He earned an M.J.Ed. degree from Hebrew College, Boston; is an ordained maggid-educator; and completed a graduate certificate in eco-spirituality... Read More →
Sunday July 26, 2026 TBA
TBA
  Text/Bible/Theology, Teaching Tools & Techniques

TBA

Violence Against the Earth in the Abrahamic Religions
Sunday July 26, 2026 TBA
TBA
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.
Speakers
avatar for Paul Solyn

Paul Solyn

Adult Educator
Paul Solyn is an adult educator who retired in 2023 after more than 25 years as a Jewish educator, synagogue administrator, and Federation executive. He earned an M.J.Ed. degree from Hebrew College, Boston; is an ordained maggid-educator; and completed a graduate certificate in eco-spirituality... Read More →
Sunday July 26, 2026 TBA
TBA
  Text/Bible/Theology, Adult Education

TBA

Waterworld or Desertville: Why Does Torah Tell Us Two Different Creation Stories?
Sunday July 26, 2026 TBA
TBA
Quickly: when and how were humans created, according to the Book of Genesis, Breisheet? Did you know that there are two COMPLETEY different accounts of Creation: chapter one and chapter two? Water-world and desert-scape. Humans last, then a human first. What? WHY?! Which one is the “real” one?? Interested? Hope so – this is a tremendously valuable key to understanding basic Jewish theology...
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avatar for Ruz Gulko
Sunday July 26, 2026 TBA
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  Text/Bible/Theology, Teaching Tools & Techniques

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Me or you? Me and You? The Gray Matter of Jewish Wisdom
Sunday July 26, 2026 TBA
TBA
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...
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avatar for Ronni Ticker

Ronni Ticker

Founder and Chief Imagination Officer, Jewish Learning Central

Sunday July 26, 2026 TBA
TBA
  Torah Lishma, Jewish Life & Identity
 

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