NewCAJE16: Full Schedule

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.

2:00pm EDT

Navigating social media when Israel is at war: Best practices for students

Monday June 23, 2025 2:00pm - 3:30pm EDT

Van Meter Hall: VM - G01

This workshop will help students identify antisemitism online and distinguish it from legitimate criticism of Israel. Using real examples, students will learn to analyze content, stay safe, and engage responsibly. Topics include media literacy, historical context, and digital responsibility, empowering students to recognize and respond to online hate..

Speakers

Karen Horn

Education Associate, Unpacked for Educators

Keren Horn is an Education Associate at Unpacked for Educators, a division of OpenDor Media. Unpacked for Educators is dedicated to exploring the Jewish story in all its depth, complexity, and intellectual richness. Keren holds a Master’s in Education from Rutgers University and... Read More →

Monday June 23, 2025 2:00pm - 3:30pm EDT
Van Meter Hall: VM - G01

Israel/Zionism Technology

Subject Holocaust/Antisemitism Certificate
about Keren Horn is an Education Associate at Unpacked for Educators, a division of OpenDor Media. Unpacked for Educators is dedicated to exploring the Jewish story in all its depth, complexity, and intellectual richness. Keren holds a Master’s in Education from Rutgers University and has developed curriculum to teach Israel education to middle and high school students.

3:45pm EDT

Unpacking the War and Navigating Current Events: Israel’s history is an ongoing saga that continues to capture the attention of the world.

Monday June 23, 2025 3:45pm - 5:15pm EDT

Van Meter Hall: VM - G01

Current events in Israel are complicated and this session takes the most pressing issues taking place in Israel and unpacks the history, context and the wide contours of dispute surrounding the issue. This session will also share best practices for teachers for engaging students in discussions around these complicated events, using Israeli cartoons, music, and videos.

Speakers

Karen Horn

Education Associate, Unpacked for Educators

Monday June 23, 2025 3:45pm - 5:15pm EDT
Van Meter Hall: VM - G01

Israel/Zionism Teaching Tools & Techniques

8:30am EDT

Israel Education: Crisis Management or Foundational and Grounding Adaptability

Tuesday June 24, 2025 8:30am - 10:00am EDT

Julia Rogers: JR - 121

Curriculum must be regularly reviewed to ensure relevance, include updated pedagogy, and embrace evolving diversity in your Jewish community. Sometimes these changes are gradual, but sometimes our instincts as Jewish educators pull us toward more drastic actions. Narratives change, resources improve, world events impact understanding.

Speakers

Rabbi Michal Morris Kamil

Rabbi, Congregation Beth El-Ner Tamid, Broomall, PA

Rabbi Michal has led Beth El-Ner Tamid in Broomall, PA since September. With experience for over three decades in both formal informal Jewish education in Israel, New Zealand, England, and the USA, she was ordained as Rabbi in 2022 in AJRCA. A Sabra, who has worked in building bridges... Read More →

Tuesday June 24, 2025 8:30am - 10:00am EDT
Julia Rogers: JR - 121

Israel/Zionism Pedagogy

10:30am EDT

Combating Anti-Semitism: Teaching Zionism

Tuesday June 24, 2025 10:30am - 12:00pm EDT

Julia Rogers: JR - 278

Zionism concerns both the right of Jews to a homeland and the question of what Judaism should be in the modern world. This session provides an easily understood and teachable framework for studying Zionism and in the process constitutes a strong response to antisemitism.

Speakers

Rabbi David Starr

Lead Congregation, Mishkan Tefila

Rabbi David Star leads Congregation Mishkan Tefila in Brooklline, MA. He was a Research Associate at Brandeis University and earned a Ph.D. at Columbia University. He is the author of a forthcoming biography of Solomon Schechter, and was the founder of the Me’ah program.

Tuesday June 24, 2025 10:30am - 12:00pm EDT
Julia Rogers: JR - 278

Israel/Zionism Teens

Subject Holocaust/Antisemitism Certificate

2:00pm EDT

From Israel with Insight: Bringing Shlichut (Israel Emissaries) to Life in Your Community

Wednesday June 25, 2025 2:00pm - 3:30pm EDT

Van Meter Hall: VM - G02

How can a young Israeli emissary become a living bridge between your community and Israel? In this dynamic and interactive session, we’ll explore the transformative impact of the Jewish Agency’s Shlichut program. Co-led by a Jewish educator and a current community shlicha, this workshop will highlight how authentic relationships, meaningful conversations, and creative programming can deepen connection to Israeli culture, history, and current events—especially in times of complexity. Come ready to share, learn, and walk away with adaptable ideas for your own setting.

Speakers

Laura Naide

Director of Congregational Learning, Temple Emanuel, Maryland

Laura Naide is the Director of Congregational Learning at Temple Emanuel, Maryland. She has a BA in Psychology from CSULB, a JD from Georgetown, and a MA in Religious Education from HUC-JIR. Avia Halevi is the Educational Engagement Shlicha at the Jewish Federation of Greater Washington... Read More →

Wednesday June 25, 2025 2:00pm - 3:30pm EDT
Van Meter Hall: VM - G02

Creating Community Israel/Zionism