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

Sew Cool: Hands-on Learning for All

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

Van Meter Hall: VM - G27

Students love hands-on experiences. Come learn to implement some easy hands-on Tefillah and holiday art projects, and a few songs, that can be used in various ways with preschoolers through fourth grade! Participants will be able to make and take examples home.
Takeaways
1) How to make a Shema #1 pillow;
2) How to make hamantaschen out of construction paper;
3) How to use a Holiday Box for preschool Judaics;
4) How to build a Mi Chamocha Wall of Freedom

Speakers

Karen Daniel

Teacher and music specialist, Beth Meyer synagogue Raleigh NC

Karen Daniel is a preschool music specialist and religious school teacher at Beth Meyer Synagogue in Raleigh, NC. She has taught and performed for many years at CAJE and NewCAJE and has recorded the Teachable, Singable and Jewish series of educational music, and her songs have been... Read More →

Wednesday June 25, 2025 2:00pm - 3:30pm EDT
Van Meter Hall: VM - G27

Spirituality Visual Arts