NewCAJE17: 50th Anniversary: Full Schedule

4:45pm EDT

Monday July 27, 2026 4:45pm - 6:15pm EDT

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.

Speakers

Shoshi Braman

rel school teacher, Beth Meyer Synagogue

Julie (Shoshi) Braman grew up in the suburbs of Philadelphia and moved to Raleigh in 2018. For over 36 years she has enjoyed teaching students from preschool through adult. She has worked in day schools and preschools, synagogue supplementary school and public elementary schools... Read More →

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 of original Jewish and country/folk songs.

Monday July 27, 2026 4:45pm - 6:15pm EDT
College Hall Rm 239

Music, Spirituality/Tefilah

Company Spirituality/Tefilah
Audience Lower Elementary, Upper Elementary
Type Main

4:45pm EDT

Circle Singing Workshop

Monday July 27, 2026 4:45pm - 6:15pm EDT

College Hall Rm 348

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.

Speakers

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 →

Monday July 27, 2026 4:45pm - 6:15pm EDT
College Hall Rm 348

Music, Spirituality/Tefilah

Company Music, Spirituality/Tefilah
Audience High School, Adult Students
Type Main

NewCAJE17: 50th Anniversary

4:45pm EDT

Shoshi Braman

Karen Daniel

4:45pm EDT

Jen Keren

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