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I am pleased to advise that I have been selected with a handful of others to present at the Educators Program at IAJGS39 in Cleveland OH, USA on 28 July. This is a highlight event at this high profile international conference.

My topic is:

Projects That Draw Youth to Ancestral Roots.

https://www.iajgs2019.org/educators.cfm

A Special Program for Jewish Educators

Sunday, July 28, 2019

The IAJGS International Conference on Jewish Genealogy is being held in Cleveland for the first time. It features a special day designed specifically for Jewish educators!

Who Should Attend

Educators who:

• Work in formal and informal settings
• Work in day or synagogue schools
• Create and facilitate family and intergenerational programs
• Teach history
• Teach writing and research skills

Sunday, July 28th is the date. The program begins with breakfast and a keynote by noted Jewish educator and genealogist Carol Oseran Starin, former Vice-President of the Jewish Federation of Seattle. Participants may select from two workshop time periods, each with a choice from three nationally known presenters, followed by lunch and idea exchanges.

Educators are invited to visit the Conference SHARE Fair and the Vendor and Exhibit areas and to hear the conference keynote by Case Western Reserve University Professor Daniel Goldmark, Director of the Center for Popular Music Studies.

Program Details

Goal

To introduce educators to how Jewish genealogy strengthens students’ Jewish identity through the experience of researching their roots and how their history shaped family and community.

Schedule

Here is the tentative schedule (subject to change).

8:30–9:00	Registration and light breakfast
9:00–10:00	Keynote speaker: What is Jewish about Jewish Genealogy, Carol Starin
10:15–11:15	Three workshop sessions Jewish Genealogy for Beginners, Maurice Kices Designing an “Introduction to Jewish Genealogy” Program: Being Ready for Surprises, Sylvia Abrams Projects That Draw Youth to Ancestral Roots, Eli Rabinowitz
11:30–12:30	Three workshop sessionsDNA as a Genealogy Tool, Gil BardigeJewishGen—Everything You Need to Know, Phyllis KramerHow to Get Kids Involved in Family History, Daniel Horowitz
12:30–1:15	Lunch and “tachlis” how to implement ideas
1:15–2:45	Participation in SHARE Fair and Exhibits
2:45–4:00	Education track participants are invited to the conference keynote address

Fee and Attendance Limit

Fee for the entire day: $75 per person. Kosher dietary laws observed

Limited to 75 attendees

Acknowledgement

We thank the Jewish Education Center of Cleveland for underwriting the costs of the first 35 Cleveland educators’ attendance at the Educators’ track of IAJGS2019.

Title of the Presentation	Projects That Will Draw Our Youth Back To Their Shtetl
Short Title	Visit the shtetl: the virtual way forward!
Type of Session	Presentation
Topic or Category	Jewish History and Culture  Methodology and Mechanics  Telling Your Family Story  Using Technology for Research
Geographical Focus	Not geographically specific
Brief Abstract of Your Presentation	Since 2011, and after nine trips to Poland and Lithuania, as well as travel to Belarus, Germany, Russia, Latvia, Czech Republic, Estonia, Turkey and Israel, I have compiled a sizeable collection of information, stories, photos and contacts. My focus is not only about my own family history, but that of Jewish cultural history, general history, as well as contemporary Jewish life. Working with schools in these countries, I have been able to bring students together online to collaborate and to exchange information about the lands of their heritage. My presentation takes you on a tour of how you can use this body of work to further your own knowledge on family research, Jewish cultural heritage and Jewish life. This includes a tour of my 86 JewishGen KehilaLink websites, including 55 in Europe, plus over 600 posts and pages on my Tangential Travel and Jewish Life website and associated social media.
Presentation is best suited for	All skills
How will your presentation help your intended audience?	Expand research skills  Develop interview skills  Teach best practices  Expand social media skills  Teach innovative strategies  Assist with personal research

My Second Talk – Tuesday 30 July 2019

Title of the Presentation	WE ARE HERE! Project: Becoming An Upstander Rather Than A Bystander
Short Title	How Jewish Partisans Inspire Our Youth To Stand Up
Type of Session	Presentation
Topic or Category	Genealogy and Jewish History Related to WW2  Jewish History and Culture  Methodology and Mechanics  Preserving our Jewish Past
Geographical Focus	Not geographically specific
Brief Abstract of Your Presentation	WE ARE HERE! Project This project seeks to inspire in young people the confidence and ability to stand up in the face of prejudice and oppression. Encourages and inspires Upstanders through the stories of Jewish Partisans and the learning of Zog Nit Keynmol Provides role models for standing up for yourself in the face of prejudice, hatred, violence and evil Shows that an individual can make a difference – regardless of their personal circumstances Translates the stories of Jewish Partisans and the words of Zog Nit Keynmol into a universal message of hope and inspiration for all who are victims of prejudice and oppression Empowers young people to create the change they want to see in their communities and the world. Teaches that while the partisans used weapons – they were fighting the Nazis – you can fight oppression with only your voice and presence
Presentation is best suited for	All skills
How will your presentation help your intended audience?	Teach best practices  Expand social media skills  Teach innovative strategies