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The NewCAJE conference is a vibrant gathering that unites Jewish educators and professionals to strengthen the Jewish community through education. Rooted in the legacy of CAJE, NewCAJE fosters innovation, collaboration, and inspiration. The conference offers space for sharing best practicesexploring new ideas, and deepening Jewish and educational learning. Committed to inclusivity and pluralism, it welcomes educators from all backgrounds, creating a supportive network that empowers them to make a lasting impact.

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Tuesday, June 24
 

8:30am EDT

Ometz Lev - A Strong Heart: Cultivating Resilience through Creative Movement and Expressive Arts
Tuesday June 24, 2025 8:30am - 10:00am EDT
Where can we find “Ometz Lev,” a strong, resilient heart?  Through creative movement!  We  will “move” and “be moved by” its Hebrew letters, 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!
Speakers
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 with... Read More →
Tuesday June 24, 2025 8:30am - 10:00am EDT
Van Meter Hall: VM - 101

10:30am EDT

Sarah and David’s Read Hebrew Now: A fun, focused and systematic approach to Hebrew reading
Tuesday June 24, 2025 10:30am - 12:00pm EDT
Hebrew reading is a key objective of Jewish education.  Sarah and David’s RHN is designed to build reading skills and confidence for beginners of all ages.  Techniques like 'beans, beats and baskets’ and a consistent approach from book-to-book and year-to-year enable students to build accuracy and fluency for Bar/Bat Mitzvah and beyond.

Speakers
avatar for Diana Yacobi

Diana Yacobi

Ed Director - retired, Read Hebrew Now
Diana Yacobi  has completed a Masters in Jewish Education from the Jewish Theological Seminary.  She served as the Educational Director of synagogue schools and published articles about after school Jewish education. She is a product of synagogue school education and created Read... Read More →
Tuesday June 24, 2025 10:30am - 12:00pm EDT
Van Meter Hall: VM - G11

4:15pm EDT

Conquering the Challenge of Hebrew Decoding
Tuesday June 24, 2025 4:15pm - 5:45pm EDT
Are your Hebrew students struggling? Doing things like forgetting Hebrew letters and vowels, mixing up look-alike letters, decoding Hebrew prayers slooooowly and laboriously and/or making errors that seem impossible to eliminate? Join us to learn a wide variety of easy-to-implement research-based strategies for conquering these challenges.

Speakers
avatar for Linda Duke

Linda Duke

Teacher, Congregation B'nai Shalom
Linda Duke is a Hebrew Through Movement (HTM) Master Teacher and co-facilitator of the national HTM Community of Practice. Linda’s experiences teaching Hebrew in three synagogue Hebrew programs contribute to #OnwardHebrew’s research on Hebrew decoding. Linda was honored with a... Read More →
avatar for Nachama  Moskowitz

Nachama Moskowitz

Director, #OnwardHebrew
Nachama Skolnik Moskowitz is the director of #OnwardHebrew, a national Hebrew learning initiative that is building student competence, confidence, and excitement in synagogue/part-time settings. Previously, she served as Director of Curriculum Resources for the Jewish Education Center... Read More →
Tuesday June 24, 2025 4:15pm - 5:45pm EDT
Van Meter Hall: VM - G07

4:15pm EDT

Empowering Educators: ShalomLearning's Inclusive Curricula & Support
Tuesday June 24, 2025 4:15pm - 5:45pm EDT
Discover ShalomLearning's comprehensive Jewish Values and Hebrew curricula, designed for impactful learning. Explore accessible, inclusive materials and robust professional development that supports educators in creating engaging and meaningful Jewish educational experiences.

Speakers
avatar for Shira Sender

Shira Sender

Director/Head of School, Director of Client Care and Teacher Support
TBD
Tuesday June 24, 2025 4:15pm - 5:45pm EDT
Julia Rogers: JR - 130

4:15pm EDT

Teaching Hebrew in Part-Time Setting: Juggling Diverse Student Needs and Abilities
Tuesday June 24, 2025 4:15pm - 5:45pm EDT
Explore tools and strategies that foster content mastery, give students autonomy, and nurture joyful learning at Hebrew School.

Speakers
avatar for Eileen Sadowsky

Eileen Sadowsky

Educator Director, Temple Emanu El
Eileen Sadowsky is the Educator Director at Temple Emanu El in Cleveland Ohio since 2019.  She holds masters’ degree’s in religious education from Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion (HUC-JIR) and in management of human services from Brandeis University.  She also... Read More →
Tuesday June 24, 2025 4:15pm - 5:45pm EDT
Van Meter Hall: VM - G01
 
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