NewCAJE17: 50th Anniversary: Full Schedule

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Sunday July 26, 2026 TBA

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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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

Audience Early Childhood

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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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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

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

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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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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

Company Spirituality/Tefilah
Audience Principals, Teachers

NewCAJE17: 50th Anniversary

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Marcia Berneger

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Shelli Aderman

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Elyssa Brinn

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