Name: Text as Texture
Start: 2025-06-25T10:30:00-0400
End: 2025-06-25T12:00:00-0400

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.

Wednesday June 25, 2025 10:30am - 12:00pm EDT

Van Meter Hall: VM - 101

Explore the use of letters and writing as an artistic element. Participants use a variety of media to create experimental typographic art informed by inspiration both Jewish and not. We'll begin by looking at art involving words and text, including Jewish art from across the centuries. Then everyone will have the opportunity to make word-based art of their own. No artistic skill required!

Speakers

Hillel Smith

Artist

Hillel Smith is an illustrator and designer who expands the boundaries of Jewish art through contemporary media. He paints Jewish murals around the world and founded the Jewish Street Art Festival. He has created art for PJ Library, BBYO, and HIAS. He leads art workshops and teaches... Read More →

Wednesday June 25, 2025 10:30am - 12:00pm EDT
Van Meter Hall: VM - 101

Visual Arts

NewCAJE16

Hillel Smith

Attendees (1)

NewCAJE16

Hillel Smith

Attendees (1)

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