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Monday, May 19
 

8:00pm EDT

Big Messy Presence
Monday May 19, 2025 8:00pm - 9:00pm EDT
TBA
In this session we will explore painting as presence through modalities of dance, art, and reflection. Wear clothes you can get dirty in and come ready to make big messy art!
Speakers
avatar for Rachel Figurasmith

Rachel Figurasmith

Educator, she/her
Rachel Figurasmith is a nonprofit executive, disability inclusion advocate and long-time Jewish educator. Rachel's professional time is spent primarily leading organizations through periods of transition as an interim leader. She also trains nonprofit professionals and educators on... Read More →
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Melissa Carter

Educator, she/her
Melissa Carter is the Senior Director for Global Spiritual Life and Head of Mindfulness Education and Programming for the Office of Global Inclusion within University Life at NYU. She also serves as an Adjunct Assistant Professor in the Wagner School of Public Service and Adjunct... Read More →
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Miriam Bird

Songleader, she/her
Miriam Bird is a Bachelor of Arts student in Psychology at the University of Cincinnati. She is originally from Louisville, KY, and brings a wealth of experience and dedication to her roles within the Jewish community. Miriam took a meaningful gap year in Israel, where she served... Read More →
Monday May 19, 2025 8:00pm - 9:00pm EDT
TBA

8:00pm EDT

Hineini Bowl: A Task Party
Monday May 19, 2025 8:00pm - 9:00pm EDT
TBA
In this session we will playfully explore being called by others to creation, actions, and challenges by putting what we want to see made manifest in a "bowl of tasks" and participating in the surprises that come!
Speakers
avatar for Melissa Shaw

Melissa Shaw

Educator, she/they
Melissa Shaw is a facilitator and educator who offers a unique consultancy based in social justice, equity, diversity and inclusion, social emotional learning and the arts. She has facilitated for school districts, school boards, universities, theaters, congregations, summer camps... Read More →
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Josh Friedman

Educator, he/him
Josh is a professor of psychology at Hunter College, City University of New York and a Postdoctoral Research Scientist at Columbia University where he teaches and conducts research on how interpersonal dynamics between students and teachers impact student learning. In 15 summers at... Read More →
avatar for Sheindl Spitzer-Tilchin

Sheindl Spitzer-Tilchin

Event Intern, she/her
Sheindl Spitzer-Tilchin is a current graduate student at Brandeis University studying Jewish Professional Leadership in the Hornstein Program. Sheindl also completed her undergraduate studies at Brandeis with a BA in Psychology and Near Eastern Judaic Studies. At Brandeis, Sheindl... Read More →
Monday May 19, 2025 8:00pm - 9:00pm EDT
TBA

8:00pm EDT

Hole in One: Creating Community for Day Camp Staff
Monday May 19, 2025 8:00pm - 9:00pm EDT
TBA
In this session we will craft our own mini-mini golf course as we explore and strengthen personal connections to camp values.
Speakers
avatar for Jenna Handler

Jenna Handler

FJC Staff, she/her
Jenna is an FJC Fellow with a portfolio focused on day camp and Jewish education! Through her role at Foundation For Jewish Camp, she has spent the past two summers as the Jewish cultural program specialist at New Country Day Camp. Jenna’s passion for camp stems from her 10 years... Read More →
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Amy Meltzer

FJC Staff, she/her
Amy joined the Jewish educational team at FJC in 2022 and is currently a Director of Programs with a focus on Jewish and Israel education. Prior to FJC, Amy worked for PJ Library at the Harold Grinspoon Foundation, where she designed in-person and virtual learning for family engagement... Read More →
Monday May 19, 2025 8:00pm - 9:00pm EDT
TBA

8:00pm EDT

Messages in Motion: Pop-Up Cards of Connection
Monday May 19, 2025 8:00pm - 9:00pm EDT
TBA
In this session we will create meaningful messages for those we care about using pop-up cards. Explore the Jewish value of hiddur mitzvah (taking the time and effort to beautify) and how sharing art and creativity upgrades communication, intention, and relationship.
Speakers
avatar for Jill Stepak

Jill Stepak

Educator, she/her
Jill Stepak is an educator, instructional designer, musician, artist, and a proud Camp Interlaken JCC alum. For the past twenty years, Jill has worked to integrate arts, Jewish learning, and educational theories in a variety of settings, from synagogues to camps, schools, and for-profits... Read More →
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Daniel Abramson

Educator, he/him
Daniel Abramson is a passionate Jewish experiential educator. Daniel hold a Masters Degree in Education with an emphasis on curriculum studies and teacher development. Daniel's educational philosophy is grounded in the idea that curiosity, wonder, and play are key elements of transformative... Read More →
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Tomer Moked

Educator, he/him
Tomer is a certified life and career coach (MCI) for performing arts professionals. He earned his degrees in Acting, Directing, and Theater Education from the Kibbutzim College of Tel Aviv. He is trained as an actor and graduated from Beit Zvi College of Performing Arts of Israel... Read More →
Monday May 19, 2025 8:00pm - 9:00pm EDT
TBA
 
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