Winter 2006/Tevet-Iyyar 5766

EXECUTIVE'S CORNER

Tu B’Shevat, the New Year for the trees, is heralded in Israel by the first blossoms of the almond tree, but in the height of winter, nothing is blooming in Baltimore. It gives us pause as we sit in the Diaspora, a world away, to think about our connection to Israel. Tu B’Shevat also encourages us to reflect on our relationship with the natural world around us. In this newsletter, we will do both. We will highlight some of the CJE connections to Israel, and we will explore our relationship with some of our constituents—the natural world in which CJE flourishes.

There are several ways CJE establishes connections to Israel. We are continually acquiring new Israel-related materials for our Resource Center, as evidenced by the new acquisitions highlighted here. Another is the professional development programming we provide for educators — in this newsletter, we feature Rachel Korazim, who joined us from Israel to teach....

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PRESIDENT'S CORNER
The Center for Jewish Education is THE ASSOCIATED’s primary planning and service agency devoted to Jewish education. Through our relationships with schools and synagogues, we are in the privileged position to see teachers, students, adults and families engaged in creative and inspiring Jewish education....

CULTIVATING ISRAEL EDUCATION
Rachel Korazim, academic director of the Jewish Agency for Israel’s E-Academy of outstanding online Israel courses, came to Baltimore last fall and left a little piece of Israel behind....

FUNDS FOR TEEN ISRAEL TRIPS AVAILABLE
The Community Fund for Israel Experiences (CFIE), established by THE ASSOCIATED: Jewish Community Federation of Baltimore and administered by CJE, encourages Baltimore teen travel to Israel. Travel and study in Israel are....

SOCIAL SKILLS WORKSHOPS FOR TEACHERS & FAMILIES
The overarching theme for this year’s professional development is promoting the social and emotional well-being and competence of children. There are numerous pressures on our students today from many different....

Speakers and Specialist Directory Launches Planning a program and searching for that perfect speaker? Looking to market your talents to the Baltimore area but don’t know where to begin? Help is on the way! CJE is excited to announce the Speakers and Specialists Directory, a new online resource for educators, rabbis, Jewish communal professionals and lay leaders throughout the Greater Baltimore area. Located on the CJE Web site at www.cjebaltimore.org, the directory features information on speakers and specialists throughout the area. Search by name, keyword or audience, or choose from among 30 different areas of Jewish and educational content. With a click of the mouse, you can instantly have a list of presenters perfect for your program! Are you a speaker or specialist in the Baltimore area? Don’t miss this unique chance to promote your important work—become part of the directory today at www.cjebaltimore.org. For more information, contact Rivkah Lambert Adler at radler@cjebaltimore.org.

The Baltimore Jewish Council, in collaboration with CJE and the Jewish Museum of Maryland, is sponsoring a Holocaust Commemoration Student Art & Writing Contest. The contest topic is Passing on the Legacy, and students are encouraged to explore their responsibility for continuing Holocaust remembrance when those who lived during that tragic period can no longer speak for themselves. Maryland students in grades 6 - 12 are eligible to submit their works for prizes that will be awarded at the community-wide Holocaust Remembrance Day Commemoration on Sunday, April 23. We hope teachers will encourage students, and families will invite their children to participate and use this powerful opportunity to express their feelings about this vital legacy. Entries must be received by February 17. For more information, contact Debbie Caplan at dcaplan@baltjc.org or 410-542-4850.

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