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 practices, exploring 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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Experience nature and its Jewish values through the eyes of a 3-year-old. Play with nature while creating mystical mandalas. Feed the earth and tree side neighbors by making seedballs and birdseed pinecones to take home. Hear the story of Pearlstone/Adamah and the Owings Mills JCC on our three-year journey to create an early childhood nature curriculum that teachers were comfortable to try and engaged the children's imagination. Educators are welcome to adapt these lesson plans for any age learner.