The Charlotte Jewish News - November 2005 - Page 13 Levine-Sklut Judaic Library and Resource Center Resource Center Sends Local Teachers to National Conferences Educators throughout our Jewish education system attended workshop and conferences this summer. Four members attended the CAJE (Coalition for the Advancement of Jewish Education) conference in Seattle at the University of Washington campus, one attended CAJE in NY at Hofstra University campus and at other venues throughout the US, our dedicated educators spent at least part of the summer work ing hard and learning. Here are some of the comments of thanks to the community and especially the Blumenthal Foundation for their generous sup port of our educators. From Roz Cooper (Principal of Consolidated High School of Jewish Education and Educational Leader in Tikvah Charlotte): “Tikvah Charlotte is a new program designed to give special needs students’ access to their Jewish Heritage in an appro priate educational setting.... Since the program is new to our commu nity, the ability to meet other peo ple engaged in Jewish Special Education made this conference a really important one for me. I have subsequently joined a network of others who run similar programs.” From Dalia Widis (3rd and 6th grade teacher from Temple Beth El Religious School) '. “This sum mer I attended a one-week teacher workshop conducted by the Institute of Modem Israel (ISMI) in Boston on Modem Israel. Many topics were covered at the work shop including Arab-Israeli Conflicts, Israeli society and liter ature, the modem rebirth of Zionism and much more. Classes were nonstop from morning until late night ... the teachers were top notch ... there were over 70 teach ers in attendance representing 21 states and Canada. Thanks to this workshop, I have many new mate rials and resources to share with my Students and fellow teachers.” From Robin Landsman: (dedi cated teacher from CHS and Tl Religious School): “CAJE offers Jewish educators the opportunity to enhance their craft, network and share common concerns and experiences. Attending the confer ence helps to keep our programs up to date and to ensure that the Jewish students in Charlotte are receiving the best education avail able. In addition, we are given the chance to review new texts and materials that help to keep our programs relevant and vital to young people.” From Sue Klein (teacher from Consolidated High School and program director of the JLRC) : “In education, there is a huge fund of information available and the ability to communicate and share resources helps you become a bet ter educator. Sometimes, it is important to brainstorm with fel low professionals in order think outside the box and at other times, it is just as important to learn from others mistakes and mishaps. I learned a great deal from the classes I took and joined various professional networks to further my involvement.” ^ A Fashion Advantage Enter the intriguing world of fashion. Represent a New York City/European Women’s Designer Sportswear Collection. Luxurious fabrics, superb tailoring all sold in the comfort of the home. Offering significant income, flexibility, and personal growth. Trends Collection 1-800-658-7015 Donations to the Levine-Sklut Judaic Library and Resource Center We acknowledge with gratitude the following donations to the Levine-Sklut Judaic Library and Resource Center. These donations allow us to expand the collection of books, DVDs, videos, maps, posters, games and various teach ing aids. The entire community will benefit from these thoughtful gifts. Friends of the Levine-Sklut JLRC Fund Deborah and David Block in honor of Barry and Lorrie Klemens’ new home Amy and Philip Blumenthal in honor of Ethan becoming Bar Mitzvah Shevi and Don Herbstman in honor of Susan and Ben Aizenman’s 35th wedding anniversary Shevi and Don Herbstman in honor of Allen Rivlin’s birthday Leslie and Andrew Pruce in honor of Ethan becoming a Bat Mitzvah Cheri and Marc Titlebaum In memory of Rabbi Ezring’s father In memory of Jennifer Sunshines’ mother Amalia and Abe Warshenbrot in memory of Joan Sussman’s mother Celebrate Jewish Book Month December 4 at the Levine-Sklut Judiac Library and Resource Center 1:30-2:30 PM Children’s Story Time with Special Guests 10 AM-6 PM Jewish Book Fair in the Teen Lounge Book Fair presented in conjunction with the Levine JCC Teen Department 4-6 PM Book reading and signing by our own Susan Cernyak-Spatz, of her Book “Protective Custody: Prisoner 34042” We handle with ease: * Themed Paities/Decor * Entertainment * Invitations * Transportation * Custom Designed Centerpieces We bring your ideas to life on time and on budget. Visit our web-site at www.charlottearrangements.com Charlotte Arrangements jlJL Special Events ♦ Transportation * T( ■ Transportation Convention Services One Company, One Staff, Zero Stress 704-332-8445