NewCAJE17: 50th Anniversary: Full Schedule

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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 adults!

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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

Audience Lower Elementary School, Upper Elementary, Adult Students, Teachers, Not Age-Specific

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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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Neil Schwartz

Sunday July 26, 2026 TBA
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Spirituality/Tefilah, Torah Lishma

Audience Lower Elementary School, Upper Elementary, Middle School, High School, Adult Students, Teachers, Principals

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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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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

Audience Middle School, High School, Teachers

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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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Joshua Cahan

Sunday July 26, 2026 TBA
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Spirituality/Tefilah, Teaching Tools & Techniques

Audience Middle School, High School, Teachers, Principals

NewCAJE17: 50th Anniversary

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Davida Adelberg

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Neil Schwartz

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Joshua Cahan

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Joshua Cahan

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