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

Working in the Playground of Neurodiversity

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

Van Meter Hall: VM - G01

Children with scattered minds LOVE to be creative! This experiential workshop will provide encouragement and specifics for working with young inventors, builders, crafters, artists, performers and musicians whether teaching the parasha or the holidays. The workshop includes one play break to move freely before returning to more structured play.

Speakers

Debbie Rittner

Hebrew/Judaic Studies Teacher, Congregation Beth El of the Sudbury River Valley; Sinai Brookline

Debbie Rittner is a Hebrew/Judaic Studies teacher, artist and performing artist whose specialty is students who need more support, including students with ADHD, students on the autism spectrum, and students with mental health challenges. She has worked as a b'nai mitzvah tutor... Read More →

Tuesday June 24, 2025 8:30am - 10:00am EDT
Van Meter Hall: VM - G01

Special Needs Inclusion

10:30am EDT

Inclusive Classrooms: Differentiation with Accessible Tools

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

Van Meter Hall: VM - G01

Explore practical differentiation strategies and inclusion techniques using Matan and ShalomLearning's Accessible Differentiation Tool. Through case studies, learn to effectively support diverse learners in Jewish educational settings.

Speakers

Shira Sender

Director/Head of School, Director of Client Care and Teacher Support

TBD

Tuesday June 24, 2025 10:30am - 12:00pm EDT
Van Meter Hall: VM - G01

Special Needs Inclusion

4:15pm EDT

Teaching Hebrew in Part-Time Setting: Juggling Diverse Student Needs and Abilities

Tuesday June 24, 2025 4:15pm - 5:45pm EDT

Van Meter Hall: VM - G01

Explore tools and strategies that foster content mastery, give students autonomy, and nurture joyful learning at Hebrew School.

Speakers

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

Hebrew/Yiddish Teaching Tools & Techniques

8:30am EDT

Beyond the Textbook: Engaging Combined-Grade Learners

Wednesday June 25, 2025 8:30am - 10:00am EDT

Van Meter Hall: VM - G01

Teaching combined grade levels in Jewish congregational schools presents unique challenges and exciting opportunities. This interactive session will equip educators with practical strategies and creative approaches for designing engaging lessons that cater to diverse age groups and learning styles. We'll explore how to differentiate instruction while fostering collaboration and a sense of community among students.

Speakers

Shira Sender

Director/Head of School, Director of Client Care and Teacher Support

TBD

Wednesday June 25, 2025 8:30am - 10:00am EDT
Van Meter Hall: VM - G01

Alternative Models of Jewish Education

10:30am EDT

Hebrew Through Movement - Insights from a Master Teacher

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

Van Meter Hall: VM - G01

Take Hebrew Through Movement (HTM) teaching up a notch, whether as an HTM teacher, education director, or just a curious colleague. Linda will share her expertise as an HTM Master Teacher and Nachama will place HTM within the bigger picture of Hebrew learning. Bring your curiosity and your questions!

Speakers

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 →

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 →

Wednesday June 25, 2025 10:30am - 12:00pm EDT
Van Meter Hall: VM - G01

Hebrew/Yiddish Pedagogy

2:00pm EDT

Echoes & Reflections: Foundations of Holocaust Education

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

Van Meter Hall: VM - G01

This program is designed to enhance teachers’ knowledge and capacity to teach about the Holocaust. Educators will have the chance to explore classroom lessons, visual history testimonies and other resources that examine aspects of the history and its continued relevance today. Resources will be highlighted that will expand upon your existing classroom approaches, in addition to providing foundational resources for new educators.

Speakers

Randi Boyette

Wednesday June 25, 2025 2:00pm - 3:30pm EDT
Van Meter Hall: VM - G01

History/Holocaust Pedagogy

Subject Holocaust/Antisemitism Certificate

4:00pm EDT

Echoes & Reflections: Foundations of Holocaust Education (2nd occurance)

Wednesday June 25, 2025 4:00pm - 5:30pm EDT

Van Meter Hall: VM - G01

Speakers

Randi Boyette

Wednesday June 25, 2025 4:00pm - 5:30pm EDT
Van Meter Hall: VM - G01

History/Holocaust Pedagogy

Subject Holocaust/Antisemitism Certificate