Speakers
Songleader, Musician
Noah Solomon Chase is a versatile Songwriter and multi instrumentalist. He sings and plays Guitar, Mandolin, Banjo and Percussion.Originally from Northern California Noah and his parents who are both musicians moved to Israel where he was raised on a small moshav. In the mid 90's...
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She/Her
Julie Finkelstein is the Senior Director of Field Services at Foundation for Jewish Camp. Julie works on initiatives that support Jewish camps and their leaders, particularly those aimed at enhancing the staff experience. Prior to joining FJC in 2014, Julie was the Associate Director...
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Founder, JewBelong.com
A wise rabbi once said: “Judaism is a great product, but the marketing sucks.” As a Jew and a branding professional, Archie is in full agreement. Archie believes that warm, meaningful Jewish rituals will keep people connected to their Jewish roots. This includes people who have...
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Director, URJ Camp Coleman
Married to Ellen and the proud father of Max and Sophie Harris, the summer of 2018 will mark the 32nd summer that Bobby Harris has served as a Camp Director for the Jewish community in New York, Philadelphia- and the last 25 with URJ Camp Coleman in Cleveland, GA. As a camp professional...
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Musician, Performer and Educator, Jewish Women Rock
Naomi Less is a Brooklyn-based, internationally celebrated singer/musician, composer, ritualist, activist/educator and radio host of Jewish Rock Radio's "Jewish Women Rock". Naomi serves as Associate Director and one of the Founding Ritual Leaders of Lab/Shul. Naomi is also the director...
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President/CEO, American Camp Association
Author and Professor of Psychology, San Diego State University
Jean M. Twenge, Professor of Psychology at San Diego State University and author of the new book iGen as well as 140 scientific publications, will discuss the cultural changes shaping today’s young generation. She documents how their changed world has impacted their attitudes, worldviews...
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Foundation & CEO, The Validation Project
A victim of bullying herself, Valerie Weisler couldn't stand idly by when she saw another student suffering. She said two words that changed both of their lives, “You matter.” His response, that her words validated him, planted the seeds for The Validation Project. Using her experiences...
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Director of Middle School Music and Chorus, The Solomon Schechter Day School of Bergen County
Carey White is Director of Middle School Music and Chorus at The Solomon Schechter Day School of Bergen County. Previously, she worked as a violin teacher and music educator at The Elisabeth Morrow School in Englewood, NJ. She is the artistic director of violin performance groups...
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