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Monday, May 18
 

12:00pm EDT

Be Afraid and Do It Anyway
Monday May 18, 2026 12:00pm - 1:00pm EDT
TBA
In this session, we will discuss fear and play a few (safe, easy!) games that challenge our assumptions about who we are and what we're good at. We'll leave with a different understanding of the very narrow bridge and learn how to have (and inspire in others) the courage to camp.
Speakers
avatar for Erica Goldman

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 →
Monday May 18, 2026 12:00pm - 1:00pm EDT
TBA
  Monday Fellow Elective

12:00pm EDT

Playful Judaism and Sacred Games
Monday May 18, 2026 12:00pm - 1:00pm EDT
TBA
In this session, we will explore, experience, and become competent leading several of the awesome Jewish experiential educational games where campers are having so much fun that they learn without realizing they are learning.
Speakers
avatar for Pesach Stadlin

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 →
Monday May 18, 2026 12:00pm - 1:00pm EDT
TBA
  Monday Fellow Elective

12:00pm EDT

Taking Care of Ourselves at Camp: Keeping it Kadosh
Monday May 18, 2026 12:00pm - 1:00pm EDT
TBA
In this session, we will explore how to take care of ourselves and avoid burnout by utilizing music, movement, and science-backed self-care techniques that we can use for ourselves and share with others at camp!
Speakers
avatar for JessAnn Smith

JessAnn Smith

Educator, she/any
Originally from the Pacific Northwest, JessAnn is a dedicated educator, social worker, and storyteller committed to building inclusive and accessible Jewish communities. With experience at organizations like Keshet, the Marlene Meyerson JCC Manhattan, and most recently Stony Brook... Read More →
Monday May 18, 2026 12:00pm - 1:00pm EDT
TBA
  Monday Fellow Elective

12:00pm EDT

The Great Grounding Technique Extravaganza
Monday May 18, 2026 12:00pm - 1:00pm EDT
TBA
In this session, we will learn, practice, and simply exist in grounding technique land, all in an effort to have useful techniques for your campers and perhaps even you!
Speakers
avatar for Zachary Snyder

Zachary Snyder

Educator, he/him
Zach Snyder (MA,LMHC) is a current resident of Seattle and a graduate of the mighty Camp Solomon Schechter gaga pits. He is passionate about Positive Youth Development, whimsy and a darn good snack. Zach wholeheartedly believes that summer camp is the best place to experience profound... Read More →
Monday May 18, 2026 12:00pm - 1:00pm EDT
TBA
  Monday Fellow Elective

2:30pm EDT

Challenge Course: Facilitating Self and Others
Monday May 18, 2026 2:30pm - 4:00pm EDT
TBA
In this track, we will build a community of learning facilitators through active outdoor group fun-tivities designed to open our holy eyes into the souls of ourselves as guides.
Speakers
avatar for Josh Friedman

Josh Friedman

Educator, he/him
Josh is a professor of psychology at Manhattan University studying how people help each other learn. In 15 summers at URJ Greene Family Camp, Josh worked with almost every age group, spending the bulk of his time on challenge courses, working with teens, and training CITs. Before... Read More →
Monday May 18, 2026 2:30pm - 4:00pm EDT
TBA
  Program Track

2:30pm EDT

Israeli Dance
Monday May 18, 2026 2:30pm - 4:00pm 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
avatar for Erica Goldman

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 →
Monday May 18, 2026 2:30pm - 4:00pm EDT
TBA
  Program Track

2:30pm EDT

Nature
Monday May 18, 2026 2:30pm - 4:00pm EDT
TBA
In this track, we will explore Jewish nature through hands on, fun activities like: making fires (esh), solo sits (Hitbodedut), natural art, interactive games, and planting trees all while being a community in the forest and learning from and with nature, trees/bushes, and each other.
Speakers
avatar for Josh Lake

Josh Lake

Educator, he/him
Josh Lake received a Master's 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 →
Monday May 18, 2026 2:30pm - 4:00pm EDT
TBA
  Program Track

2:30pm EDT

Sports: You Win By Playing The Game!
Monday May 18, 2026 2:30pm - 4:00pm 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
avatar for Joel Swedlove

Joel Swedlove

Educator, he/him
Joel Swedlove 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... Read More →
Monday May 18, 2026 2:30pm - 4:00pm EDT
TBA
  Program Track

7:30pm EDT

5 Minutes to Win It
Monday May 18, 2026 7:30pm - 8:30pm EDT
TBA
In this session, we will participate in a variety of team-based challenges (e.g., building things, playing games, dancing), earn points, and embrace collaboration..
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 7 summers. He is a researcher, consultant, and trainer across the gamut of human workplace experiences, from cybersecurity teams to summer camp leaders and staff. In addition to working... Read More →
avatar for Abby Kaufman

Abby Kaufman

Event Intern, she/her
Abby Kaufman is a graduating senior from Omaha, Nebraska, pursuing a double major in Political Science and Legal Studies with a certificate in Education Policy at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Abby works as an intern for Tribe Talk, an organization that educates and empowers... Read More →
avatar for Meir Balofsky

Meir Balofsky

Educator, he/him
Meir Balofsky has spent more summers at Camp Moshava Canada than most people. That might sound remarkable, but when you consider the world population is like 8 billion, it suddenly looks less impressive. A master of camp ruach, surprise skits, and perfectly timed dad jokes, Meir has... Read More →
Monday May 18, 2026 7:30pm - 8:30pm EDT
TBA
  Staffter Hours

7:30pm EDT

Dance Dance Revelation: A Hero's Journey to Holiness
Monday May 18, 2026 7:30pm - 8:30pm EDT
TBA
In this session, we will embody holy inspiration through dance, movement, and active construction to get the malevolent out and bring the marvelous in!
Speakers
avatar for Josh Friedman

Josh Friedman

Educator, he/him
Josh is a professor of psychology at Manhattan University studying how people help each other learn. In 15 summers at URJ Greene Family Camp, Josh worked with almost every age group, spending the bulk of his time on challenge courses, working with teens, and training CITs. Before... Read More →
avatar for Zachary Snyder

Zachary Snyder

Educator, he/him
Zach Snyder (MA,LMHC) is a current resident of Seattle and a graduate of the mighty Camp Solomon Schechter gaga pits. He is passionate about Positive Youth Development, whimsy and a darn good snack. Zach wholeheartedly believes that summer camp is the best place to experience profound... Read More →
Monday May 18, 2026 7:30pm - 8:30pm EDT
TBA
  Staffter Hours

7:30pm EDT

Let the Good Times Roll: A Jewish Joy Parade
Monday May 18, 2026 7:30pm - 8:30pm EDT
TBA
In this session, we will design an immersive parade experience that brings Jewish joy into motion, through crafting, signing, and engaging text study.
Speakers
avatar for Jodie Goldberg

Jodie Goldberg

Founder and Principal, Fleurish Consulting Inc.
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 →
avatar for Raphaela Levi

Raphaela Levi

Event Intern, she/her
Raphaela Levi is a recent graduate from American University with a Bachelors of Arts in International Relations. However, her second home is her summer camp in Southern California where she was on staff for the past 4 summers. She attended Cornerstone in 2024 and is ecstatic to return... Read More →
avatar for Sara Beth Berman

Sara Beth Berman

Senior Fellow Faculty, she/her
Sara Beth Berman is an enthusiastic member of the FJC Cornerstone team, the Director of Youth and Family Education at Temple Shaaray Tefila in New York City, and an experiential education consultant. SBB is a writer, podcaster, and storyteller, spending her career working on curricular... Read More →
Monday May 18, 2026 7:30pm - 8:30pm EDT
TBA
  Staffter Hours
 

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