Cornerstone 2025: Full Schedule

4:15pm EDT

Art with a Side of Meaning: More Than Just a Pretty Project

Sunday May 18, 2025 4:15pm - 5:00pm EDT

In this track we will learn to use art as a dynamic tool for creating meaningful Jewish learning experiences for our campers. Together we will explore how various art forms (painting, drawing, collage, sculpture, fiber, and more) can be used to bring Jewish values, stories, and traditions to life. By the end, we will have a toolkit of creative ideas and techniques to make Jewish learning both impactful and memorable, inspiring campers to see the beauty of Jewish identity through the lens of artistic expression.

Speakers

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 →

Sunday May 18, 2025 4:15pm - 5:00pm EDT
TBA

Specialty Track A

Company Engaging group discussion, A creative/hands on project
Audience Fellows

4:15pm EDT

Challenge Course as Life: Facilitating Self and Other through Strife

Sunday May 18, 2025 4:15pm - 5:00pm EDT

TBA

In this track we will learn how we move, and how our movement moves others. We will play with ropes, koosh toys, hula hoops, traffic cones, and beach balls to explore how to guide and manage meaningful growth between the spaces we are comfortable, and those we are not yet capable in. Learn how to step into discomfort with confidence, and facilitate others doing the same.

Speakers

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 →

Sunday May 18, 2025 4:15pm - 5:00pm EDT
TBA

Specialty Track A

Company Engaging group discussion, Energizing physical activity
Audience Fellows

4:15pm EDT

Cooking and Hospitality

Sunday May 18, 2025 4:15pm - 5:00pm EDT

TBA

In this track we will explore the connection between food, culture, and storytelling through hands-on baking of chocolate chip cookies and bourekas.

Speakers

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 →

Sunday May 18, 2025 4:15pm - 5:00pm EDT
TBA

Specialty Track A

Company Engaging group discussion, A creative/hands on project
Audience Fellows

4:15pm EDT

From Tough Talks to TikToks: Israel at Camp

Sunday May 18, 2025 4:15pm - 5:00pm EDT

TBA

In this track we will we will explore dynamic and inclusive ways to bring the joy, energy, and diverse perspectives of Israel to camp through engaging activities and creative facilitation.

Speakers

Dan Tatar

Educator, he/him

Dan is thrilled to return to FJC Cornerstone for a 2nd year. An overnight camper since age 8, a teen summer experience in Israel changed Dan's life and career path. Since then, he's been crafting meaningful relationships and creative experiences in the professional Jewish world like... Read More →

Sunday May 18, 2025 4:15pm - 5:00pm EDT
TBA

Specialty Track A

Company Engaging group discussion, A creative/hands on project
Audience Fellows

4:15pm EDT

How We Show Up: Storytelling at Camp

Sunday May 18, 2025 4:15pm - 5:00pm EDT

TBA

In this track we will explore the ways that stories and storytellers show up at camp. We'll learn how to use storytelling effectively with campers using collaborative games, writing, drawing, improv, Jewish texts, and our limitless imaginations!

Speakers

JessAnn Smith

Educator, she/her/any

JessAnn Smith is a queer Jewish educator, producer, and teaching artist based in NYC and has been a Faculty Educator with Foundation for Jewish Camp since 2023. In addition to her current role as program coordinator for the Teen + Young Adult Mental Health Initiative at the Marlene... Read More →

Sunday May 18, 2025 4:15pm - 5:00pm EDT
TBA

Specialty Track A

Company Engaging group discussion, A creative/hands on project
Audience Fellows

4:15pm EDT

Israeli Dance

Sunday May 18, 2025 4:15pm - 5:00pm EDT

TBA

In this track we will learn the what, the why, and the how of Israeli dance, including all the other things you can secretly learn (and teach!) while doing it.

Speakers

Erica Goldman

Educator, she/her

Erica Goldman has been an engineering linguist, a high school English teacher, and a nonprofit Chief Program Officer. A two-time Brandeis University graduate, Erica holds an M.B.A. as well as a Master’s in Jewish Professional Leadership and is a grateful Wexner Fellow/Davidson Scholar... Read More →

Sunday May 18, 2025 4:15pm - 5:00pm EDT
TBA

Specialty Track A

Company Engaging group discussion, Energizing physical activity
Audience Fellows

4:15pm EDT

Nature: The Basics

Sunday May 18, 2025 4:15pm - 5:00pm EDT

TBA

In this track we will build fires and forts, learn nature based games, discuss Jewish philosophies of/towards nature, and have tons of fun learning these skills to help engage with our campers!

Speakers

Josh Lake

Educator, he/him

Josh Lake received a Masters Degree in Jewish Education from The Jewish Theological Seminary. He is the founder and principal operator of Outdoor Jewish Adventures, a company whose goal is to explore Creation and the role Jews play as partners in Creation. Josh works with teachers... Read More →

Sunday May 18, 2025 4:15pm - 5:00pm EDT
TBA

Specialty Track A

Company Engaging group discussion, Energizing physical activity, A creative/hands on project, A quiet, solo experience
Audience Fellows

4:15pm EDT

Social Justice

Sunday May 18, 2025 4:15pm - 5:00pm EDT

TBA

In this track we will explore the roots and nature of Social Justice in Judaism and how it manifests at camp.

Speakers

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 →

Sunday May 18, 2025 4:15pm - 5:00pm EDT
TBA

Specialty Track A

Company Engaging group discussion, Energizing physical activity, Thought provoking text study
Audience Fellows

4:15pm EDT

Sports. At. Camp: It's In The Game

Sunday May 18, 2025 4:15pm - 5:00pm EDT

TBA

In this track we will tackle the field of sports at camp. From slam-dunks like the best games to play, to much more complex 7-10 split situations, such as how to embrace a culture of winning and losing through playing, text study, and getting our heads in the game. Play Ball!

Speakers

Joel Swedlove

Educator, he/him

Joel is a product of the Jewish Summer Camp. His parents met at UAHC Camp Swig and he believes deeply in the importance of summer camp to the American Jewish community.Joel has coached Basketball for both boys and girls at the middle and high school levels with multiple appearances... Read More →

Sunday May 18, 2025 4:15pm - 5:00pm EDT
TBA

Specialty Track A

Company Engaging group discussion, Energizing physical activity, Thought provoking text study
Audience Fellows

4:15pm EDT

Tale as Old as Time: Integrating Jewish Texts into our Camp Programming

Sunday May 18, 2025 4:15pm - 5:00pm EDT

TBA

In this track we will explore what it means to be interpreters and teachers of Torah at camp and the learn skills and strategies to make Jewish texts engaging and "campy."

Speakers

Akiko Yonekawa

Educator, she/her

Aki Yonekawa is a Jewish educator who lives mostly in Massachusetts, sometimes in California, and all the time in a state of wonder. She grew up going to the Wilshire Blvd. Temple Camps and worked at Camp JCA Shalom and Camp Alonim. Her current camp gig is a program for 20-29 year-olds... Read More →

Sunday May 18, 2025 4:15pm - 5:00pm EDT
TBA

Specialty Track A

Company Engaging group discussion, A creative/hands on project
Audience Fellows

4:15pm EDT

Weird Science

Sunday May 18, 2025 4:15pm - 5:00pm EDT

TBA

Were you the kid who loved to make slime and oobleck in the kitchen? Was the science fair the best part of the school year? Do you hold a special place in your heart for Bill Nye or Steve Spangler? If so, you've found your track! In this track we will explore fun ways to harness campers' natural curiosity and find wonder and radical amazement all around us. We'll also uncover how science can help us achieve our vision for transformative learning at camp.

Speakers

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 →

Sunday May 18, 2025 4:15pm - 5:00pm EDT
TBA

Specialty Track A

Company Energizing physical activity, A creative/hands on project
Audience Fellows

4:15pm EDT

You've Got the Music in You! Songwriting for Everyone.

Sunday May 18, 2025 4:15pm - 5:00pm EDT

TBA

In this track we will explore techniques to unlock and reveal the hidden songs inside of us so that we can add new, awesome, and meaningful songs to our camps and beyond.

Speakers

Pesach Stadlin

Educator, he/him

Pesach is a founding member and Rabbi of Eden Village Summer Camps. He is a big fan of creator and creation, and his favorite spiritual postures are closeness and balance. He has lived up in the Redwood trees, on sailboats, and led 17 international trips with American Jewish World... Read More →

Sunday May 18, 2025 4:15pm - 5:00pm EDT
TBA

Specialty Track A

Company A creative/hands on project, Singing and/or music making
Audience Fellows

5:15pm EDT

Creating Community with a Queer Lens

Sunday May 18, 2025 5:15pm - 6:00pm EDT

TBA

In this track we will investigate frameworks, stories, programs, and specific moments at camp to think of ways we can expand them into spaces of belonging for everyone. This session is open to folks of all gender identities and sexual orientations.

Speakers

Dubbs Weinblatt

Educator, they/he

Dubbs Weinblatt is the Founder and CEO of Thank You For Coming Out, which inspires authenticity and belonging by uplifting, centering, and celebrating LGBTQIA+ stories and identities through DEIB trainings and workshops, their podcast, improv show, and other forms of art and storytelling... Read More →

Sunday May 18, 2025 5:15pm - 6:00pm EDT
TBA

Specialty Track B

Company Engaging group discussion, A creative/hands on project, Thought provoking text study
Audience Fellows

5:15pm EDT

Disability Inclusion Strengthens Community

Sunday May 18, 2025 5:15pm - 6:00pm EDT

TBA

In this track we will explore how to cultivate belonging while simultaneously accommodating campers with all types of disabilities.

Speakers

Lisa Handelman

Educator, she/her

Lisa Handelman is a camp kid first and foremost. She is a coach, consultant, workshop facilitator, youth mental health first aid instructor and is the Director of Inclusion and Belonging at the Jewish Federation of Greater Washington. Lisa has over twenty-five years’ experience... Read More →

Sunday May 18, 2025 5:15pm - 6:00pm EDT
TBA

Specialty Track B

Company Engaging group discussion, A creative/hands on project
Audience Fellows

5:15pm EDT

JEDI Training: Awaken Your JEDI Muscles at Camp

Sunday May 18, 2025 5:15pm - 6:00pm EDT

TBA

In this track we will dive into Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (JEDI), exploring powerful strategies to bring these values to life at camp and create a more inclusive, transformative experience for our campers and staff through the lens of Justice, Equity, and Inclusion work.

Speakers

Tony J. Westbrook, Jr.

Educator, he/him

Tony J. Westbrook, Jr. is an award-winning Jewish educator, activist, and community leader with an infectious passion for justice and Jewish life. Based in Los Angeles, Tony has spent his career bridging Jewish values with social justice, leading everything from national service-learning... Read More →

Sunday May 18, 2025 5:15pm - 6:00pm EDT
TBA

Specialty Track B

Company Engaging group discussion, Thought provoking text study
Audience Fellows

5:15pm EDT

Leading & Motivating Teams

Sunday May 18, 2025 5:15pm - 6:00pm EDT

TBA

In this track we will practice strategies and acquire skills for leading and motivating others (and yourself!) in team settings through ownership, connection, and confidence.

Speakers

Dr. Daniel Shore

Educator, he/him

Dr. Daniel Shore has a PhD in Workplace Psychology and has been on the Cornerstone Faculty for 6 summers. He is a researcher, consultant, and trainer across the gamut of human workplace experiences, from cybersecurity teams to summer camp staff. In addition to working at camp for... Read More →

Sunday May 18, 2025 5:15pm - 6:00pm EDT
TBA

Specialty Track B

Company Engaging group discussion
Audience Fellows

5:15pm EDT

Mental Health

Sunday May 18, 2025 5:15pm - 6:00pm EDT

TBA

In this track we will explore ways to promote well being at camp for us, our cabin, and our camp community!

Speakers

Zach Snyder

Educator, he/him/Zach

Zach, MA LMHC, A resident of Seattle Washington is passionate about positive youth development, whimsy and a good snack. Zach spent his childhood summers in the gaga pits of Camp Solomon Schechter, eventually graduating the pits to become a Counselor, Challenge Course director, unit... Read More →

Sunday May 18, 2025 5:15pm - 6:00pm EDT
TBA

Specialty Track B

Company Engaging group discussion
Audience Fellows

5:15pm EDT

Neurodiversity at Camp

Sunday May 18, 2025 5:15pm - 6:00pm EDT

TBA

In this track we will learn where neurodiversity fits within a larger social justice framework, identify opportunities for full inclusion of neurodivergent campers at our own camps, and learn strategies we can implement and share to promote neurodiversity inclusive camp environments.

Speakers

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 →

Sunday May 18, 2025 5:15pm - 6:00pm EDT
TBA

Specialty Track B

Company Engaging group discussion, Energizing physical activity, A creative/hands on project, Thought provoking text study
Audience Fellows

5:15pm EDT

The BIG Camp-Wide Moments: Programming with More Intention and WOW!

Sunday May 18, 2025 5:15pm - 6:00pm EDT

TBA

In this track we will learn ways to make our existing camp-wide programs and events enriched with Jewish intention and excitement!

Speakers

Meir Balofsky

Educator, he/him

Meir Balofsky is doing what he can for the good of the Jewish people and is having a really fun time doing it. During the academic year, he is the Director of Experiential Education at Israel XP, at Bar Ilan University gap year program. During the summer, he is the staff support and... Read More →

Sunday May 18, 2025 5:15pm - 6:00pm EDT
TBA

Specialty Track B

Company Engaging group discussion, Energizing physical activity
Audience Fellows

5:15pm EDT

The Quiet Spaces at Camp

Sunday May 18, 2025 5:15pm - 6:00pm EDT

TBA

In this track we will explore the rich potential of camp's quieter spaces by listening to nature, practicing mindfulness and reflection, approaching rest creatively, crafting space for deep conversation, cultivating the leadership of our introverts, and so much more.

Speakers

Sarra Alpert

Educator, she/her

Sarra Alpert is the Chief Institute Officer at Avodah, directing Avodah's Institute for Social Change which supports Jewish communal leaders in the ongoing transformation of making our communal spaces, policies, programs and practices more just, inclusive, and engaged in the world... Read More →

Sunday May 18, 2025 5:15pm - 6:00pm EDT
TBA

Specialty Track B

Company Engaging group discussion, A creative/hands on project, A quiet, solo experience, Thought provoking text study
Audience Fellows

5:15pm EDT

The Summer of Diverse Perspectives

Sunday May 18, 2025 5:15pm - 6:00pm EDT

TBA

In this track we will use experiential learning and case studies to understand how to hold, connect, and steward our camp communities made up of diverse perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences from an asset-based approach, using that diversity as a connecter rather than a divider. You will walk away from our sessions with tangible tools to support your community from a place of care, curiosity, and empathy. Using methods of restorative practices, you will gain pathways for community and trust building, understand how neuroscience can support the amplification of diverse perspectives in moments of tension, and identify 1-3 preventive measures you want to implement before your camp experience starts this summer!

Speakers

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 →

Sunday May 18, 2025 5:15pm - 6:00pm EDT
TBA

Specialty Track B

Company Engaging group discussion
Audience Fellows

5:15pm EDT

Turning Moments into Memories: Building Your Ritual Toolkit

Sunday May 18, 2025 5:15pm - 6:00pm EDT

TBA

In this track we will use ritual to identify and create meaningful moments and traditions for ourselves, our campers, and our entire camp communities.

Speakers

Ariella Rosen

Educator, she/her

Ariella is an educator and rabbi who has dedicated her career to supporting people of all ages (but especially young people) in building personally meaningful Jewish communities and identities. She lives in Northampton, MA, where she serves as rabbi and oversees youth and family experiences... Read More →

Sunday May 18, 2025 5:15pm - 6:00pm EDT
TBA

Specialty Track B

Company Engaging group discussion, Energizing physical activity, A creative/hands on project, A quiet, solo experience
Audience Fellows

5:15pm EDT

Working with Teens at Camp

Sunday May 18, 2025 5:15pm - 6:00pm EDT

TBA

In this track we will explore key strategies and skills for engaging and supporting teens at camp this summer.

Speakers

Jodie Goldberg

Educator, she/her

Jodie Goldberg is the Founder and Principal of Fleurish Consulting, a practice dedicated to helping individuals and organizations design gatherings that cultivate connection and deepen belonging between people. As a seasoned Jewish professional, Jodie's career features roles such... Read More →

Sunday May 18, 2025 5:15pm - 6:00pm EDT
TBA

Specialty Track B

Company Engaging group discussion, Thought provoking text study
Audience Fellows

5:15pm EDT

Working with Younger Campers

Sunday May 18, 2025 5:15pm - 6:00pm EDT

TBA

In this track we will explore the world of younger campers — joys, challenges, and approaches to working with the youngest members of our camp communities.

Speakers

Chana Rothman

Educator, she/her

Chana Rothman is a singer/songwriter, Jewish and music educator based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA. Chana is often commissioned to write the annual Cornerstone song, with recent bops including "Mah Rabu" and "Grow" as well as classics like "Simplify" and "Ayeka." Chana has taught... Read More →

Sunday May 18, 2025 5:15pm - 6:00pm EDT
TBA

Specialty Track B

Company Engaging group discussion, Energizing physical activity, A creative/hands on project, Singing and/or music making
Audience Fellows

3:00pm EDT

Connecting to Israel and Each Other

Monday May 19, 2025 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT

TBA

In this session we will strengthen our own relationships with Israel and Israelis while gaining tools to create spaces at camp where multiple narratives can coexist with curiosity and respect.

Speakers

Dan Tatar

Educator, he/him

Monday May 19, 2025 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
TBA

Supervisor Elective 1

Company Engaging group discussion
Audience Supervisors

3:00pm EDT

Leading in Interesting and Opportune Times

Monday May 19, 2025 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT

TBA

In this session we will recognize and leverage our current times and confidently incorporate them into a vision and model of community building and identity strengthening.

Speakers

Shalom Orzach

Advisor, he/him

Shalom Orzach is a senior educator and consultant for the iCenter and serves on faculty for Foundation for Jewish Camp. Prior, he served as the AVI CHAI Project Director and Director of Education in the Shlichut and Israel Fellows unit for the Jewish Agency. Shalom was the Central... Read More →

Monday May 19, 2025 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
TBA

Supervisor Elective 1

Company Engaging group discussion, Thought provoking text study
Audience Supervisors

3:00pm EDT

Making Moments Meaningful

Monday May 19, 2025 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT

TBA

From the sports field to the bunk, Jewish Teachable Moments can be found everywhere in camp. In this session we will explore ways in which everyday locations and experiences can be given meaning within a Jewish context at camp. What values can we teach? What are the texts that teach these values and how can we make them relevant to camp? How can we transmit these ideas naturally?

Speakers

Seth Braunstein

Advisor, he/him

Rabbi Seth Braunstein has a passion for informal Jewish education. He grew up going to Jewish summer camp and has traveled extensively working for many Jewish communities around the world. Seth directed the Szarvas Fellowship Program for 17 years, bringing diverse groups of high school... Read More →

Monday May 19, 2025 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
TBA

Supervisor Elective 1

Company Engaging group discussion
Audience Supervisors

3:00pm EDT

Navigating Conflict

Monday May 19, 2025 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT

TBA

In this session we will learn strategies and practice skills that will help us navigate the conflicts that show up at camp, be they personal, professional, or political.

Speakers

Jonah Canner

Advisor, he/him

Jonah Canner is an ambassador from the world we have not yet built. He believes in people, community, and the sacred obligation we have to make positive change in the world around us. Jonah's primary areas of focus include racial equity, restorative justice, experiential education... Read More →

Monday May 19, 2025 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
TBA

Supervisor Elective 1

Company Engaging group discussion, A quiet, solo experience, Thought provoking text study
Audience Supervisors

3:00pm EDT

What's Up: Foundational Content for Supervisors

Monday May 19, 2025 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT

TBA

In this session we will explore skills necessary for Supervisors (Cornerstone and beyond): Camproom meetings design and project follow through with fellows and with stakeholders at camp.

Speakers

Becca Sykes

Advisor, she/her

Becca Sykes offers dynamic coaching and workshops rooted in yoga, theater, and text-study that build experience in values-based learning. Her love of experiential education comes from decades at summer camps in North America, where it's possible to build one's creativity and connection... Read More →

Monday May 19, 2025 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
TBA

Supervisor Elective 1

Company Engaging group discussion
Audience Supervisors

3:00pm EDT

YOU Matter: Own Your Gifts

Monday May 19, 2025 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT

TBA

In this session we will explore the gifts you bring to the world. You have gifts, we know that! Like an artist, you need to use your gifts. When you do, you are contributing in a bigger way than you may even know. In this interactive session you will identify your unique gifts, understand why actively using your gifts is so important, and make plans to bring your gifts to your summer camp work and beyond.

Speakers

Natalie Goldfein

Advisor, she/her

Natalie Goldfein relishes helping people learn about themselves and others. She believes we create a better world for all by bringing our Uniqueness to all we do. As President of NGCC: Natalie Goldfein Coaching & Consulting, Natalie is a teacher, life coach and consultant with over... Read More →

Monday May 19, 2025 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
TBA

Supervisor Elective 1

Company Engaging group discussion, A quiet, solo experience
Audience Supervisors

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

Rachel Figurasmith

Educator, she/her

Melissa Carter

Educator, she/her

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

Staffter Hours

Company Energizing physical activity, A creative/hands on project, Singing and/or music making
Audience Everyone

8:00pm EDT

Building Community through Group Singing

Monday May 19, 2025 8:00pm - 9:00pm EDT

TBA

In this session we will explore the power of song-sharing as a leadership skill to create and strengthen community. Some songs will be led by our faculty team and there will be time for some participants to lead songs too.

Speakers

Akiko Yonekawa

Educator, she/her

Evyn Gadd

Event Intern, she/her

Evyn Gadd is an undergraduate student at the University of Kansas, where she is pursuing her B.A. in English with a focus in creative writing and minors in History, Jewish Studies, and Political Science. Her studies combine her love for literature with her fascination with History... Read More →

Sarra Alpert

Educator, she/her

Monday May 19, 2025 8:00pm - 9:00pm EDT
TBA

Staffter Hours

Company Singing and/or music making
Audience Everyone

8:00pm EDT

Dear Gavi Letters: Positive Masculinity and Gender Dynamics at Camp

Monday May 19, 2025 8:00pm - 9:00pm EDT

TBA

In this session we will imagine what expressions of "positive masculinity" might look like in our camp communities through exploring the new Dear Gavi Letters initiative, engaging discussions, roleplay, and mini challenges at salon style tables.

Speakers

Jonah Canner

Advisor, he/him

Dubbs Weinblatt

Educator, they/he

JessAnn Smith

Educator, she/her/any

Monday May 19, 2025 8:00pm - 9:00pm EDT
TBA

Staffter Hours

Company Engaging group discussion
Audience Everyone

8:00pm EDT

Finding Extra in the Ordinary: Seeing Camp Again for the First Time

Monday May 19, 2025 8:00pm - 9:00pm EDT

TBA

In this session we will go outdoors to explore our camp space, utilizing Jewish rituals and texts that help us reflect on our day(s) at camp, while helping us appreciate being grounded in our present moment. The concept of "Hamakom Yenachem" can also be understood as referring to "may this space bring comfort". In this session we will discover and celebrate this comfort.

Speakers

Josh Lake

Educator, he/him

Chana Rothman

Educator, she/her

Shalom Orzach

Advisor, he/him

Monday May 19, 2025 8:00pm - 9:00pm EDT
TBA

Staffter Hours

Company A quiet, solo experience, Singing and/or music making, Thought provoking text study
Audience Everyone

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

Melissa Shaw

Educator, she/they

Josh Friedman

Educator, he/him

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

Staffter Hours

Company Engaging group discussion, Energizing physical activity, A creative/hands on project, Singing and/or music making
Audience Everyone

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

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 →

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

Staffter Hours

Company A creative/hands on project
Audience Everyone

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

Jill Stepak

Educator, she/her

Daniel Abramson

Educator, he/him

Tomer Moked

Educator, he/him

Monday May 19, 2025 8:00pm - 9:00pm EDT
TBA

Staffter Hours

Company Engaging group discussion, A creative/hands on project, A quiet, solo experience
Audience Everyone

8:00pm EDT

Relay Race Remix

Monday May 19, 2025 8:00pm - 9:00pm EDT

TBA

In this session we will construct innovative relay races and see how fast everyone can complete each one in a fun, active evening experience.

Speakers

Mara Berde

Senior Fellow Faculty, she/her

Mara Berde spent 15 summers working Jewish overnight camps as counselor, lifeguard, waterfront director, ultimate frisbee specialist, unit head, Jewish program director, and associate director. She credits camp for teaching her everything she knows, including how to be a great supervisor... Read More →

Martha Chestnut

Event Intern, she/her

Martha Chestnut, originally from Akron, Ohio, is a student in the class of 2027 at Kenyon College, pursuing dual degrees in Religious and Political Science. Through her work as a summer camp counselor and a Hillel student manager, Martha found her passion for Jewish communal work... Read More →

Meir Balofsky

Educator, he/him

Dr. Daniel Shore

Educator, he/him

Monday May 19, 2025 8:00pm - 9:00pm EDT
TBA

Staffter Hours

Company Energizing physical activity
Audience Everyone

8:00pm EDT

The Bonfire Conspiracy

Monday May 19, 2025 8:00pm - 9:00pm EDT

TBA

In this session we will navigate a series of exhilarating challenges, relying on teamwork to outmaneuver opponents in order to complete a secret mission before the bonfire extinguishes.

Speakers

Jodie Goldberg

Educator, she/her

Lisa Handelman

Educator, she/her

Zach Snyder

Educator, he/him/Zach

Monday May 19, 2025 8:00pm - 9:00pm EDT
TBA

Staffter Hours

Company Engaging group discussion, Energizing physical activity
Audience Everyone

8:00pm EDT

Wicked Text Study

Monday May 19, 2025 8:00pm - 9:00pm EDT

TBA

What is this feeling? In this session, something will change within you while studying the songs from the hit Broadway show and movie, Wicked, while also Defying Gravity with traditional Jewish texts.

Speakers

Sara Beth Berman

Senior Fellow Faculty, she/her

Sara Beth Berman is an enthusiastic member of Foundation for Jewish Camp Cornerstone team, the Director of Youth and Family Education at Temple Shaaray Tefila in New York City, and an experiential education consultant. Sara Beth Berman is a writer, podcaster, and storyteller, has... Read More →

Eliana Bloom

Event Intern, she/her

Eliana Bloom is an undergraduate student at the University of Florida, working towards her B.A. in Anthropology with a minor in Classical Studies. Her studies combine her desire to pursue a career in forensic anthropology and her love of Greek mythology. Eliana grew up as a camper... Read More →

Tony J. Westbrook, Jr.

Educator, he/him

Monday May 19, 2025 8:00pm - 9:00pm EDT
TBA

Staffter Hours

Company Engaging group discussion, Thought provoking text study
Audience Everyone

9:00am EDT

Ascending with Awe

Tuesday May 20, 2025 9:00am - 10:00am EDT

TBA

In this session we will step into nature to best practice the sensation of awe and why that matters especially during camp.

Speakers

Josh Lake

Educator, he/him

Zach Snyder

Educator, he/him/Zach

Tuesday May 20, 2025 9:00am - 10:00am EDT
TBA

Morning Motivation

Company Engaging group discussion, Energizing physical activity
Audience Everyone

9:00am EDT

Blessings for All Bodies (feat: Fat Torah)

Tuesday May 20, 2025 9:00am - 10:00am EDT

TBA

In this session we will explore the blessings our bodies hold for us and our relationship to them using body mapping, texts from Fat Torah, affirmations, and small group sharing.

Speakers

JessAnn Smith

Educator, she/her/any

Rachel Figurasmith

Educator, she/her

Tuesday May 20, 2025 9:00am - 10:00am EDT
TBA

Morning Motivation

Company Engaging group discussion, A creative/hands on project, Thought provoking text study
Audience Everyone

9:00am EDT

From Abstract to Insight: Connecting with Prayer Through Art

Tuesday May 20, 2025 9:00am - 10:00am EDT

TBA

In this session we will we will use art materials to create large abstract shapes. By focusing more closely we will notice what emerges for each of us. Through this creative exploration, we'll discover how focusing our attention can help us connect more deeply with ourselves and with prayer.

Speakers

Jill Stepak

Educator, she/her

Tuesday May 20, 2025 9:00am - 10:00am EDT
TBA

Morning Motivation

Company Engaging group discussion, A creative/hands on project, A quiet, solo experience
Audience Everyone

9:00am EDT

Get in Here: a Physical Practice of Yoga

Tuesday May 20, 2025 9:00am - 10:00am EDT

TBA

In this session we will notice how our bodies show up, using mindful breath alongside the physical practice of yoga. This active yoga practice will build awareness of our here and now. Dress for comfortable movement.

Speakers

Becca Sykes

Advisor, she/her

Tuesday May 20, 2025 9:00am - 10:00am EDT
TBA

Morning Motivation

Company Energizing physical activity
Audience Everyone

9:00am EDT

Hineini Nature Observation Maps

Tuesday May 20, 2025 9:00am - 10:00am EDT

TBA

In this session we will practice mindfulness in nature through the practice of sitting in the woods and recording the things we notice. We will spend our time attuning our attention to the natural world and then creating visual representations of where we are in the vast world of sounds, sights, and smells of nature.

Speakers

Akiko Yonekawa

Educator, she/her

Tuesday May 20, 2025 9:00am - 10:00am EDT
TBA

Morning Motivation

Company A creative/hands on project, A quiet, solo experience
Audience Everyone

9:00am EDT

Imagining Camp in a Climate-Changed Future

Tuesday May 20, 2025 9:00am - 10:00am EDT

TBA

In this session we will harness the power of imagination to envision camp in a future impacted by climate change and become familiar with climate emotions, including hope and joy.

Speakers

Lawrence Wagner

FJC Fellow, he/him

Lawrence is stoked to be part of the third FJC Fellowship cohort, working on wellness, belonging, and inclusion initiatives. Originally from Kansas City, he attended Ramah in the Rockies as a camper for several summers, completing Jewish Outdoor Leadership Institute (JOLI) in 2017... Read More →

Tuesday May 20, 2025 9:00am - 10:00am EDT
TBA

Morning Motivation

Company Engaging group discussion, A creative/hands on project, A quiet, solo experience
Audience Everyone

9:00am EDT

Logs, Loops, and L'identity

Tuesday May 20, 2025 9:00am - 10:00am EDT

TBA

In this session we will create representations of who we are in this moment as individuals and who we are collectively, engaging in collage, musical exploration, and through building community campfires.

Speakers

Carly Colen

Cornerstone Alumni Board (CAB), she/her

Carly Colen is a Cornerstone Alumni Board (CAB) Siyyum member and she lives and breathes camp. She has spent 12 summers at Beber Camp as a camper, counselor, and then Division Leader, and this will be her 6th year of Cornerstone after taking on roles as a Fellow, Senior Fellow, Event... Read More →

Alex Bennett

Cornerstone Alumni Board (CAB), she/they

Alex Bennett received her Bachelor of Arts in Drama with a minor in Jewish Studies from University of California, Irvine in 2022. Alex discovered their passion for Jewish communal work in college through her involvement and presidencies with Hillel and Alpha Epsilon Phi Sorority... Read More →

Morgan Morris

Cornerstone Alumni Board (CAB), he/him

Morgan is a MSW student from Scotland, with a passion for Jewish Summer Camp. He has worked at Beber since 2018 in a variety of roles, and is currently their Teen Leadership Director. In this role, Morgan works with teens to develop their leadership skills in their transition from... Read More →

Tuesday May 20, 2025 9:00am - 10:00am EDT
TBA

Morning Motivation

Company Engaging group discussion, A creative/hands on project, Singing and/or music making
Audience Everyone

9:00am EDT

Making the Secular Holy: Secular Music & Jewish Prayer

Tuesday May 20, 2025 9:00am - 10:00am EDT

TBA

In this session we will listen to secular music that connects to our morning liturgy, breaking down the barrier between the "holy" and the "mundane".

Speakers

Joel Swedlove

Educator, he/him

Tuesday May 20, 2025 9:00am - 10:00am EDT
TBA

Morning Motivation

Company A quiet, solo experience, Thought provoking text study
Audience Everyone

9:00am EDT

Middot Bracelets (Swiftie-Inspired)

Tuesday May 20, 2025 9:00am - 10:00am EDT

TBA

In this session we will string together connections between who we are, who we want to be, and Jewish values, while also stringing together a physical representation of those values.

Speakers

Sara Beth Berman

Senior Fellow Faculty, she/her

Tuesday May 20, 2025 9:00am - 10:00am EDT
TBA

Morning Motivation

Company Engaging group discussion, A creative/hands on project, A quiet, solo experience
Audience Everyone

9:00am EDT

Moving Mindfulness: Qigong to Start Your Day

Tuesday May 20, 2025 9:00am - 10:00am EDT

TBA

In this session we will begin the day with a wonderful mind body practice to center, stretch, energize, and empower us. Utilizing gentle movements, breath work, self-massage, and guided visualization, we'll enjoy this ancient (made modern) health and wellness practice.

Speakers

Natalie Goldfein

Advisor, she/her

Tuesday May 20, 2025 9:00am - 10:00am EDT
TBA

Morning Motivation

Company A quiet, solo experience
Audience Everyone

9:00am EDT

People of Many Books (and Art and Music and...)

Tuesday May 20, 2025 9:00am - 10:00am EDT

TBA

In this session we will practice creative text study, putting different Jewish and Jewish-adjacent voices (including our own!) in conversation across generations, genres, and gifts.

Speakers

Sarra Alpert

Educator, she/her

Tuesday May 20, 2025 9:00am - 10:00am EDT
TBA

Morning Motivation

Company Engaging group discussion, Thought provoking text study
Audience Everyone

9:00am EDT

Sacred Photography

Tuesday May 20, 2025 9:00am - 10:00am EDT

TBA

In this session we will train our eyes to see beauty wherever we look and capture it with our cameras.

Speakers

Pesach Stadlin

Educator, he/him

Tuesday May 20, 2025 9:00am - 10:00am EDT
TBA

Morning Motivation

Company A creative/hands on project
Audience Everyone

9:00am EDT

Soulful Breaths, Sacred Words: Meditating with the Psalms

Tuesday May 20, 2025 9:00am - 10:00am EDT

TBA

In this session we will join in a breathwork experience where we'll use the poetry of the Psalms as a guide to grounding, reflection, and renewal. Through mindful breathing and sacred words, we'll awaken our souls, find deeper connection, and create space for spiritual and emotional well-being to jumpstart your day at camp!

Speakers

Tony J. Westbrook, Jr.

Educator, he/him

Tuesday May 20, 2025 9:00am - 10:00am EDT
TBA

Morning Motivation

Company A quiet, solo experience, Singing and/or music making, Thought provoking text study
Audience Everyone

9:00am EDT

Tea and Mindfulness

Tuesday May 20, 2025 9:00am - 10:00am EDT

TBA

In this session we will start our day with inspiration and wellness by crafting tea with Jewish herbs and learning the Rambam's blessings, blending health, mindfulness, and tradition.

Speakers

Tomer Moked

Educator, he/him

Tuesday May 20, 2025 9:00am - 10:00am EDT
TBA

Morning Motivation

Company Engaging group discussion, A quiet, solo experience, Thought provoking text study
Audience Everyone

9:00am EDT

Tzitzit Making — Learn to Tie Your Own Set!

Tuesday May 20, 2025 9:00am - 10:00am EDT

TBA

In this session we will learn how to tie our own set of traditional tzitzit (ritual fringes on four cornered garments).

Speakers

Meir Balofsky

Educator, he/him

Tuesday May 20, 2025 9:00am - 10:00am EDT
TBA

Morning Motivation

Company A creative/hands on project
Audience Everyone

3:00pm EDT

Bringing Character to Camp: Leadership Strategies and Activities

Tuesday May 20, 2025 3:00pm - 3:00pm EDT

TBA

In this session we will learn how to equip camp staff with character development tools, activities, and strategies by practicing engaging exercises and learning how to implement character development in daily camp culture.

Speakers

Maya Tipiere

FJC Staff, she/her

Maya Tipiere joined FJC in February 2023 as the Learning and Research Associate. Previously, she worked in communications, development, and operations at Yeshivat Maharat, gaining a comprehensive understanding and appreciation of the Jewish non-profit world. Maya was raised in Long... Read More →

Tuesday May 20, 2025 3:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
TBA

Supervisor Elective 2

Company Engaging group discussion, Energizing physical activity
Audience Supervisors

3:00pm EDT

Don't Flip Your Lid: Supervisory Skills for Self- and Co-Regulation

Tuesday May 20, 2025 3:00pm - 3:00pm EDT

TBA

In this session, we will explore how our brain and body respond to conflict and stress. We will learn and practice restorative strategies to help ourselves, and the staff we supervise, de-escalate situations and model intentional responses during moments of stress.

Speakers

Brett Gurwitz

Advisor, he/him

Brett Gurwitz is a trainer, coach, and consultant with over twenty years of leadership, youth development and team building experience. Brett believes in the power of relationships and that we learn and perform best when we feel connected to those we are working with. He offers interactive... Read More →

Tuesday May 20, 2025 3:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
TBA

Supervisor Elective 2

Company Engaging group discussion
Audience Supervisors

3:00pm EDT

Dvar Torah Workshop

Tuesday May 20, 2025 3:00pm - 3:00pm EDT

TBA

In this session we will break down the component parts of a Dvar Torah and practice writing a tight 3-5 minute teaching. Dvar Torah means "word of Torah" and it is an important component of Jewish communal life. Bringing our own interpretations and insights to Jewish texts and traditions is an excellent way to exercise leadership at camp, and you can do it even if you don't see yourself as a "Torah teacher". Whether you are expounding on the week's Torah portion or unpacking an important camp value, giving a Dvar Torah can be a fun and engaging part of your leadership skills set. No text experience required!

Speakers

Akiko Yonekawa

Educator, she/her

Tuesday May 20, 2025 3:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
TBA

Supervisor Elective 2

Company Engaging group discussion, A creative/hands on project
Audience Supervisors

3:00pm EDT

Meaningful Moments for the Spiritual Skeptic

Tuesday May 20, 2025 3:00pm - 3:00pm EDT

TBA

In this session we will learn how to attune and prepare oneself to find opportunities to recognize awe, wonder, majesty, and mystery.

Speakers

Adam Allenberg

Advisor, he/him

Rabbi Adam M. Allenberg, MAJE (he/him) is a husband and Aba, an educator and songleader, a prayer leader and permaculture designer. He serves as the Senior Director of the Office of Recruitment and Admissions for the Hebrew Union College, where he spends his days recruiting future... Read More →

Tuesday May 20, 2025 3:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
TBA

Supervisor Elective 2

Company Engaging group discussion, Singing and/or music making, Thought provoking text study
Audience Supervisors

3:00pm EDT

Motivating Our Staff

Tuesday May 20, 2025 3:00pm - 3:00pm EDT

TBA

In this session we will use Peter Drucker's method to identify personality types and implement tailored strategies to motivate and inspire our summer camp staff.

Speakers

Tomer Moked

Educator, he/him

Tuesday May 20, 2025 3:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
TBA

Supervisor Elective 2

Company Engaging group discussion
Audience Supervisors

3:00pm EDT

Understanding Procrastination: Being Kinder to Future You

Tuesday May 20, 2025 3:00pm - 3:00pm EDT

TBA

In this session we will explore why we often prioritize immediate comfort over future rewards, and discover strategies to make future rewards feel more immediate and attainable.

Speakers

Diana Bloom

Advisor, she/her

Diana Bloom is passionate about helping camps, camp professionals, and lay leaders thrive by providing hands-on support and guidance in building strong accountability practices. With a deep love for camp life, she is dedicated to making camp communities even better places to learn... Read More →

Tuesday May 20, 2025 3:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
TBA

Supervisor Elective 2

Company Engaging group discussion
Audience Supervisors

3:00pm EDT

Wooden, Staley, And Lasso: Lessons in Leadership

Tuesday May 20, 2025 3:00pm - 3:00pm EDT

TBA

In this session we will be using famous (and infamous) coaches as topical models for different methods of leaders.

Speakers

Joel Swedlove

Educator, he/him

Tuesday May 20, 2025 3:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
TBA

Supervisor Elective 2

Company Engaging group discussion, Thought provoking text study
Audience Supervisors

8:00pm EDT

Be a Light in the Dark: Prayer Lanterns

Tuesday May 20, 2025 8:00pm - 9:00pm EDT

TBA

In this session we will hand craft, light, and launch our own prayer lanterns to help bring us to center after a long day of camp.

Speakers

Melissa Shaw

Educator, she/they

Tuesday May 20, 2025 8:00pm - 9:00pm EDT
TBA

Wind Down Your Day

Company A creative/hands on project, A quiet, solo experience
Audience Everyone

8:00pm EDT

Divine Rhymes Prayer Remix

Tuesday May 20, 2025 8:00pm - 9:00pm EDT

TBA

In this session we will transform familiar tunes into powerful, personalized expressions of Jewish prayer, making prayer feel fresh, relevant, and connected to the camp experience.

Speakers

Dan Tatar

Educator, he/him

Tuesday May 20, 2025 8:00pm - 9:00pm EDT
TBA

Wind Down Your Day

Company A creative/hands on project, Singing and/or music making
Audience Everyone

8:00pm EDT

Ga'avah: What Does Pride Mean to You?

Tuesday May 20, 2025 8:00pm - 9:00pm EDT

TBA

In this session we will explore different aspects of our identities that make us proud and ask ourselves what inspires us to "rise up" in moments of doubt or joy. This session is open to folks of all gender identities and sexual orientations.

Speakers

Dubbs Weinblatt

Educator, they/he

Tuesday May 20, 2025 8:00pm - 9:00pm EDT
TBA

Wind Down Your Day

Company Engaging group discussion, A creative/hands on project
Audience Everyone

8:00pm EDT

Hands-On Character Building: Activities and Insights for Fostering Growth

Tuesday May 20, 2025 8:00pm - 9:00pm EDT

TBA

In this session we will learn best practices for fostering character development in camp settings, while gaining tools, strategies, and resources to inspire growth in campers and staff.

Speakers

Maya Tipiere

FJC Staff, she/her

Tuesday May 20, 2025 8:00pm - 9:00pm EDT
TBA

Wind Down Your Day

Company Engaging group discussion, Energizing physical activity
Audience Everyone

8:00pm EDT

Hineini Affirmation Candle Making

Tuesday May 20, 2025 8:00pm - 9:00pm EDT

TBA

In this session we will use reflective prompts to help us explore what "hineini" means in moments of doubt, tension, and hopelessness. We will then ceremonially share our "I am" statements and create candle holders that reflect these affirmations as reminders that when our light feels dim and hard to see, the candle's flame will remind us that we only need to return to our divine spark, our hineini truth, to remember that our light is always shining and bright.

Speakers

Melissa Carter

Educator, she/her

Tuesday May 20, 2025 8:00pm - 9:00pm EDT
TBA

Wind Down Your Day

Company Engaging group discussion, A creative/hands on project
Audience Everyone

8:00pm EDT

I Like to Move It, Move It: Prayer for Athletes

Tuesday May 20, 2025 8:00pm - 9:00pm EDT

TBA

What if prayer was more than alternating between sitting and standing? What if inner stillness could be experienced through the physicality of high-intensity movement? In this session we will wake up our bodies and find strength, balance, endurance, and focus with an invigorating experience for those of us who don't want to sit still.

Speakers

Daniel Abramson

Educator, he/him

Tuesday May 20, 2025 8:00pm - 9:00pm EDT
TBA

Wind Down Your Day

Company Energizing physical activity, Thought provoking text study
Audience Everyone

8:00pm EDT

Israeli Dance High to Low

Tuesday May 20, 2025 8:00pm - 9:00pm EDT

TBA

In this session we will get out some of our remaining energy from the day with a few of our favorite jump-around Israeli dances and then transition to some beautiful, slower, and deeply soulful dances to wind down for the night.

Speakers

Erica Goldman

Educator, she/her

Tuesday May 20, 2025 8:00pm - 9:00pm EDT
TBA

Wind Down Your Day

Company Energizing physical activity
Audience Everyone

8:00pm EDT

Meditation and Focus Through Repetition

Tuesday May 20, 2025 8:00pm - 9:00pm EDT

TBA

In this session we will explore the power of repetition in our lives at camp by meditating while listening to repeating vocal/musical tracks (optional to contribute to speaking, singing, or playing as part of an audio track).

Speakers

Dr. Daniel Shore

Educator, he/him

Tuesday May 20, 2025 8:00pm - 9:00pm EDT
TBA

Wind Down Your Day

Company Engaging group discussion, Singing and/or music making
Audience Everyone

8:00pm EDT

Meditative Movement

Tuesday May 20, 2025 8:00pm - 9:00pm EDT

TBA

In this session we will use different forms of movement (stretching, breathing, and unwinding) to take a break from the activity and reset ourselves together. No prior experience necessary.

Speakers

Chana Rothman

Educator, she/her

Tuesday May 20, 2025 8:00pm - 9:00pm EDT
TBA

Wind Down Your Day

Company Energizing physical activity, A quiet, solo experience
Audience Everyone

8:00pm EDT

Nothing Doing: Purposeless Play for the Fun of It

Tuesday May 20, 2025 8:00pm - 9:00pm EDT

TBA

In this session we will resist productivity's call to optimize and multi-task. We will use the present moment to play fully and reclaim leisure. It will be ridiculously worth it. Also just ridiculous.

Speakers

Becca Sykes

Advisor, she/her

Tuesday May 20, 2025 8:00pm - 9:00pm EDT
TBA

Wind Down Your Day

Company Engaging group discussion, Energizing physical activity
Audience Everyone

8:00pm EDT

Screaming Meditation

Tuesday May 20, 2025 8:00pm - 9:00pm EDT

TBA

In this session we will experience the range and power of our voices as we center ourselves and find some quiet by letting all of the noise come out.

Speakers

Jonah Canner

Advisor, he/him

Tuesday May 20, 2025 8:00pm - 9:00pm EDT
TBA

Wind Down Your Day

Company Energizing physical activity, A quiet, solo experience
Audience Everyone

8:00pm EDT

The Spiritual and Practical Benefits of Starting Tomorrow Tonight

Tuesday May 20, 2025 8:00pm - 9:00pm EDT

TBA

In this session we will discover how the Jewish calendar's tradition of starting the day at sunset can inspire a proactive and productive approach to life.

Speakers

Diana Bloom

Advisor, she/her

Tuesday May 20, 2025 8:00pm - 9:00pm EDT
TBA

Wind Down Your Day

Company Thought provoking text study
Audience Everyone

8:00pm EDT

Tuning Into the Tide: A Seashell Meditation for Camp Staff

Tuesday May 20, 2025 8:00pm - 9:00pm EDT

TBA

In this session we will use seashells and meditation techniques as tools for deepening our own self-awareness, and strengthening our ability to support others at camp.

Speakers

Jodie Goldberg

Educator, she/her

Tuesday May 20, 2025 8:00pm - 9:00pm EDT
TBA

Wind Down Your Day

Company Engaging group discussion, A creative/hands on project, A quiet, solo experience
Audience Everyone

8:00pm EDT

You're A Songleader!

Tuesday May 20, 2025 8:00pm - 9:00pm EDT

TBA

In this session we will discuss and practice songleading and facilitation skills to take ownership of camp's Jewish culture and content through music.

Speakers

Jenna Handler

FJC Staff, she/her

Tuesday May 20, 2025 8:00pm - 9:00pm EDT
TBA

Wind Down Your Day

Company Singing and/or music making
Audience Everyone

8:00pm EDT

Your Words, My Words: What's in Your Prayer Journal?

Tuesday May 20, 2025 8:00pm - 9:00pm EDT

TBA

In this session we will explore the quotes, prayers, and poems that inspire us alongside our own words and create personalized journals in which to record them.

Speakers

Ariella Rosen

Educator, she/her

Tuesday May 20, 2025 8:00pm - 9:00pm EDT
TBA

Wind Down Your Day

Company A creative/hands on project, A quiet, solo experience, Thought provoking text study
Audience Everyone

8:00pm EDT

Zumba for All

Tuesday May 20, 2025 8:00pm - 9:00pm EDT

TBA

In this session we will welcome all bodies and abilities into an inclusive Zumba space where we'll have fun Zumba-ing and getting creative in our movements. No previous Zumba experience necessary!

Speakers

Mara Berde

Senior Fellow Faculty, she/her

Sheindl Spitzer-Tilchin

Event Intern, she/her

Tuesday May 20, 2025 8:00pm - 9:00pm EDT
TBA

Wind Down Your Day

Company Energizing physical activity
Audience Everyone