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Cornerstone 2025
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Sunday, May 18
 

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
avatar for Dubbs Weinblatt

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

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
avatar for Lisa Handelman

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

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
avatar for Tony J. Westbrook, Jr.

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

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
avatar for Dr. Daniel Shore

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

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
avatar for Zach Snyder

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

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
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 →
Sunday May 18, 2025 5:15pm - 6:00pm EDT
TBA
  Specialty Track B

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
avatar for Meir Balofsky

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

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
avatar for Sarra Alpert

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

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
avatar for Melissa Carter

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

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
avatar for Ariella Rosen

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

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
avatar for Jodie Goldberg

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

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
avatar for Chana Rothman

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
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  Specialty Track B
 
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