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Sunday, June 21
 

10:00am EDT

Conference Check-In Table Opens
Sunday June 21, 2026 10:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Pre-Function Hallway

Sunday June 21, 2026 10:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Pre-Function Hallway

10:00am EDT

Lightbulb Lab Open
Sunday June 21, 2026 10:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Dilworth
Have an idea you want to discuss with others? Want to play with some arts and crafts to get your creative juices flowing? Need a place to just relax and talk? Stop by the Lightbulb Lab and find, share, or reflect on all the illuminating inspiration all around you…
Sunday June 21, 2026 10:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Dilworth
  Resource Fair and Lightbulb Lab

10:00am EDT

Resource Fair
Sunday June 21, 2026 10:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Pre-Function Hallway
Stop by our wonderful resource partners’ booths and hear about their exciting programs and organizations. Connect with Jewish professionals from all over and learn more about a variety of programs and resources available to you and your community!
Sunday June 21, 2026 10:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Pre-Function Hallway
  Resource Fair and Lightbulb Lab

12:00pm EDT

Lunch and Welcome
Sunday June 21, 2026 12:00pm - 1:00pm EDT
Tryon
Welcome to the 2026 Southern & Jewish conference! As we nosh, we will introduce the ISJL team and our 2026 conference theme: “B'yachad: All Together Now".

Sunday June 21, 2026 12:00pm - 1:00pm EDT
Tryon
  Meal

1:15pm EDT

Conference Kickoff and Mixers
Sunday June 21, 2026 1:15pm - 2:15pm EDT
Tyvola
Welcome to Southern & Jewish 2026! We’ll begin b’yachad by connecting with one another through some  fun, interactive activities that turn strangers into community. One of the best parts of Southern & Jewish is the relationships we build, and this session is where it all begins. 
Sunday June 21, 2026 1:15pm - 2:15pm EDT
Tyvola
  All Attendees

2:30pm EDT

Keynote
Sunday June 21, 2026 2:30pm - 3:30pm EDT
Tyvola
Examining one of the most heartbreaking relationships in the Talmud, the rupture between Rabbi Yochanan and Reish Lakish, we will question what happens when disagreement hardens into polarization and when essential voices disappear from our shared conversations. We will explore the relational, spiritual, and communal costs of narrowing our circles, even when doing so feels justified or protective. The rabbi’s story becomes a lens for today’s Jewish communal challenges, illuminating the urgent need for the widest possible range of voices and perspectives. Together, we will ask what is truly at stake for our communities, our tradition, and our world when we fail to remain in meaningful relationships across differences.
Presenters
avatar for Rabba Rori Picker Neiss

Rabba Rori Picker Neiss

Senior VP & Rabbi in Residence, Jewish Council for Public Affairs
Rabba Rori Picker Neiss serves as the Senior Vice President and Rabbi in Residence at the Jewish Council for Public Affairs (JCPA). Prior to that she was Executive Director of the Jewish Community Relations Council of St. Louis, an organization committed to a vibrant and secure Jewish... Read More →
Sunday June 21, 2026 2:30pm - 3:30pm EDT
Tyvola
  All Attendees

3:30pm EDT

Break and Snack
Sunday June 21, 2026 3:30pm - 4:00pm EDT
Pre-Function Hallway

Sunday June 21, 2026 3:30pm - 4:00pm EDT
Pre-Function Hallway
  All Attendees

3:30pm EDT

Help Desk Open
Sunday June 21, 2026 3:30pm - 4:00pm EDT
Pre-Function Hallway

Sunday June 21, 2026 3:30pm - 4:00pm EDT
Pre-Function Hallway
  All Attendees

3:30pm EDT

Lightbulb Lab Open
Sunday June 21, 2026 3:30pm - 4:00pm EDT
Have an idea you want to discuss with others? Want to play with some arts and crafts to get your creative juices flowing? Need a place to just relax and talk? Stop by the Lightbulb Lab and find, share, or reflect on all the illuminating inspiration all around you…
Sunday June 21, 2026 3:30pm - 4:00pm EDT
  Resource Fair and Lightbulb Lab

3:30pm EDT

Resource Fair and Snack
Sunday June 21, 2026 3:30pm - 4:00pm EDT
Pre-Function Hallway
Stop by our wonderful resource partners’ booths and hear about their exciting programs and organizations. Connect with Jewish professionals from all over and learn more about a variety of programs and resources available to you and your community!
Sunday June 21, 2026 3:30pm - 4:00pm EDT
Pre-Function Hallway
  Resource Fair and Lightbulb Lab

4:00pm EDT

Creating a Spiritual Practice B'yachad
Sunday June 21, 2026 4:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
Graham B
Join Rabbi Robin for an inspirational study of menuchat hanefesh—literally, "calmness of the soul." This session will focus on achieving equanimity: calmness and composure, even in times of stress. Rabbi Robin will help participants engage with menuchat hanefesh through a Jewish spiritual practice called Mussar. This practice can benefit your mental, physical, and spiritual health. 


Presenters
avatar for Rabbi Robin Foonberg

Rabbi Robin Foonberg

Executive Director, Jewish Educators Assembly
Rabbi Robin Foonberg began her career in Jewish education in 1994. Since that time, she has accomplished a Master’s Degree in Jewish Education from Spertus Institute of Jewish Studies in Chicago and was ordained from the Academy for Jewish Religion/CA. She has worked at two Reform... Read More →
Sunday June 21, 2026 4:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
Graham B
  Learning Block

4:00pm EDT

Heart and Soul: Integrating SEL with Torah
Sunday June 21, 2026 4:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
Noda
Our middle school students are learning and growing not just in their academics, but also in their feelings and emotions. And as they strengthen connections with others and deepen their understanding of themselves, it’s the perfect time to gain a better understanding of the Torah through social emotional learning (SEL). In this session we will first explore the importance of SEL for this age group, and explore the new ISJL 6th grade curriculum which incorporates SEL throughout each lesson.


Presenters
avatar for Beth R. Goldstein

Beth R. Goldstein

Curriculum Manager, ISJL
Beth R. Goldstein, RJE is the Curriculum Manager for the ISJL. She has been a Jewish educator for 18 years working with students and families to support their Jewish growth and exploration. Beth has worked with learners of all ages, created several religious school curricula, developed... Read More →
avatar for Beth Lipschutz, MSW

Beth Lipschutz, MSW

Director of Education & Training, BeWell
Beth Lipschutz is the Director of Education & Training at BeWell, the mental health and wellness initiative of Jewish Federations of North America (JFNA) in partnership with the Network of Jewish Human Service Agencies (The Network). She creates and facilitates different mental wellness... Read More →
Resource Partners
avatar for Goldring Woldenberg Institute of Southern Jewish Life (ISJL)
avatar for BeWell

BeWell

BeWell draws on Jewish wisdom and community, together with evidence-based and clinically-informed practices, to promote wellbeing, decrease stigma, and increase resilience. In partnership with the Network of Jewish Human Service Agencies, BeWell equips and catalyzes the Jewish community... Read More →
Sunday June 21, 2026 4:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
Noda
  Learning Block

4:00pm EDT

The Art of Sweet Tea and Torah
Sunday June 21, 2026 4:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
Graham A
The Art of Sweet Tea and Torah invites participants to slow down, sip something sweet, and be B’yachad: All Together Now in creative practice. We’ll work with text and respond with paint, collage, color, and imagination. No art experience needed—just curiosity and a willingness to play. Together we’ll explore how art-making can open new pathways into tradition, personal reflection, and shared meaning.


Presenters
avatar for McKenzie Wren

McKenzie Wren

Chief Engagement Officer, Sojourn & Ma'ayan Spiritual Arts
McKenzie Wren is a facilitator who works in multiple arenas to support connection and growth. As Ma’ayan Spiritual Arts, she uses earth-based, embodied art, ritual and spiritual practices to support deeper connection to the Divine Mystery through a Jewish lens.  She is the Special... Read More →
Sunday June 21, 2026 4:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
Graham A
  Learning Block

4:00pm EDT

The Magic and Music of High Holiday T’fillah for Families
Sunday June 21, 2026 4:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
Graham C
In this fraught and fractured time, how can we nourish the souls of our adults and kiddos alike? The High Holidays is an incredible opportunity to spark hope, resilience, and sacred support for our families. We’ll explore frameworks, tools, and repertoire to help make your family t’fillot (prayer) accessible, meaningful, and spiritually resonant—just what our people need.


Presenters
avatar for Eliana Light

Eliana Light

Educator, Musician, and 2025 Covenant Foundation Family Education, The Light Lab
Eliana is working towards a world of One-ness, guided and inspired by Jewish heritage. She focuses on translating liturgy, prayer practice, and g?d-concepts in ways that are deep and accessible for all people at any age. Eliana’s music, gatherings, and teaching reflect a spirit... Read More →
Sunday June 21, 2026 4:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
Graham C
  Learning Block

4:00pm EDT

We All Do Better When We All Do Better: Self-Care in the Classroom
Sunday June 21, 2026 4:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
Midwood
A healthy classroom starts with a healthy you. In this interactive session, we’ll explore simple, practical ways to weave self-care practices into the rhythm of your teaching and your life, for both you and your students. Discover strategies to reduce stress, build emotional resilience, and create a classroom culture where everyone can thrive.


Presenters
avatar for Valerie Klein, RJE

Valerie Klein, RJE

Community Manager, ISJL
As the Community Manager for the ISJL, Valerie is excited to share her 18 years of experience as the director of education in Plano, Texas and her years of experience at Greene Family Camp with the ISJL Community. Valerie has a bachelor's degree in education with a minor in early... Read More →
Resource Partners
avatar for Goldring Woldenberg Institute of Southern Jewish Life (ISJL)
Sunday June 21, 2026 4:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
Midwood
  Learning Block

5:15pm EDT

Mincha (Afternoon Prayer)
Sunday June 21, 2026 5:15pm - 5:30pm EDT
Graham C
We’ll gather for afternoon prayers, with the opportunity for Mourners’ Kaddish. Full liturgy transliteration provided.
Presenters
avatar for Rabbi Salem Pearce

Rabbi Salem Pearce

Director of Sprituality, ISJL
Ordained in 2018 by Hebrew College, Rabbi Pearce's career has exemplified values of justice, compassion, and service to all. Most recently serving as the Executive Director of Carolina Jews for Justice, Rabbi Pearce has also worked for T'ruah: The Rabbinic Call for Human Rights, and... Read More →
Resource Partners
avatar for Goldring Woldenberg Institute of Southern Jewish Life (ISJL)
Sunday June 21, 2026 5:15pm - 5:30pm EDT
Graham C
  Tefilah (Services)

5:15pm EDT

Break
Sunday June 21, 2026 5:15pm - 6:00pm EDT
Pre-Function Hallway

Sunday June 21, 2026 5:15pm - 6:00pm EDT
Pre-Function Hallway
  All Attendees

5:15pm EDT

Help Desk Open
Sunday June 21, 2026 5:15pm - 6:00pm EDT
Pre-Function Hallway

Sunday June 21, 2026 5:15pm - 6:00pm EDT
Pre-Function Hallway
  All Attendees

5:15pm EDT

Lightbulb Lab Open
Sunday June 21, 2026 5:15pm - 6:00pm EDT
Dilworth
Have an idea you want to discuss with others? Want to play with some arts and crafts to get your creative juices flowing? Need a place to just relax and talk? Stop by the Lightbulb Lab and find, share, or reflect on all the illuminating inspiration all around you…
Sunday June 21, 2026 5:15pm - 6:00pm EDT
Dilworth
  Resource Fair and Lightbulb Lab

5:15pm EDT

Resource Fair
Sunday June 21, 2026 5:15pm - 6:00pm EDT
Pre-Function Hallway
Stop by our wonderful resource partners’ booths and hear about their exciting programs and organizations. Connect with Jewish professionals from all over and learn more about a variety of programs and resources available to you and your community!
Sunday June 21, 2026 5:15pm - 6:00pm EDT
Pre-Function Hallway
  Resource Fair and Lightbulb Lab

5:30pm EDT

Hotel Check In
Sunday June 21, 2026 5:30pm - 6:00pm EDT
Pre-Function Hallway

Sunday June 21, 2026 5:30pm - 6:00pm EDT
Pre-Function Hallway
  All Attendees

6:15pm EDT

Dinner
Sunday June 21, 2026 6:15pm - 7:30pm EDT
Tryon

Sunday June 21, 2026 6:15pm - 7:30pm EDT
Tryon
  Meal

7:45pm EDT

B'yachad In Community: Board Games
Sunday June 21, 2026 7:45pm - 8:35pm EDT
Tyvola
Connect with new and old friends. This is your time to talk about topics that are important to you or to relax and play some board games. Pick one group to join for the entire time or switch off in the middle!
Sunday June 21, 2026 7:45pm - 8:35pm EDT
Tyvola
  Community Time

7:45pm EDT

B'yachad In Community: First Time at Southern & Jewish
Sunday June 21, 2026 7:45pm - 8:35pm EDT
Graham B
Connect with new and old friends. This is your time to talk about topics that are important to you or to relax and play some board games. Pick one group to join for the entire time or switch off in the middle!
Sunday June 21, 2026 7:45pm - 8:35pm EDT
Graham B
  Community Time

7:45pm EDT

B'yachad In Community: Jews By Choice
Sunday June 21, 2026 7:45pm - 8:35pm EDT
Graham C
Connect with new and old friends. This is your time to talk about topics that are important to you or to relax and play some board games. Pick one group to join for the entire time or switch off in the middle!
Presenters
avatar for Rabbi Salem Pearce

Rabbi Salem Pearce

Director of Sprituality, ISJL
Ordained in 2018 by Hebrew College, Rabbi Pearce's career has exemplified values of justice, compassion, and service to all. Most recently serving as the Executive Director of Carolina Jews for Justice, Rabbi Pearce has also worked for T'ruah: The Rabbinic Call for Human Rights, and... Read More →
Sunday June 21, 2026 7:45pm - 8:35pm EDT
Graham C
  Community Time

7:45pm EDT

B'yachad In Community: LGBTQ+
Sunday June 21, 2026 7:45pm - 8:35pm EDT
Noda
Connect with new and old friends. This is your time to talk about topics that are important to you or to relax and play some board games. Pick one group to join for the entire time or switch off in the middle!
Sunday June 21, 2026 7:45pm - 8:35pm EDT
Noda
  Community Time

7:45pm EDT

B'yachad in Community: Past and Present ISJL Staff
Sunday June 21, 2026 7:45pm - 8:35pm EDT
Graham A
Connect with new and old friends. This is your time to talk about topics that are important to you or to relax and play some board games. Pick one group to join for the entire time or switch off in the middle!

Sunday June 21, 2026 7:45pm - 8:35pm EDT
Graham A
  Community Time

8:45pm EDT

Ma'ariv (Evening Prayer)
Sunday June 21, 2026 8:45pm - 9:00pm EDT
Graham C
We’ll gather for evening prayers, with the opportunity for Mourners’ Kaddish. Full liturgy transliteration provided.
Presenters
avatar for Rabbi Salem Pearce

Rabbi Salem Pearce

Director of Sprituality, ISJL
Ordained in 2018 by Hebrew College, Rabbi Pearce's career has exemplified values of justice, compassion, and service to all. Most recently serving as the Executive Director of Carolina Jews for Justice, Rabbi Pearce has also worked for T'ruah: The Rabbinic Call for Human Rights, and... Read More →
Resource Partners
avatar for Goldring Woldenberg Institute of Southern Jewish Life (ISJL)
Sunday June 21, 2026 8:45pm - 9:00pm EDT
Graham C
  Tefilah (Services)

9:00pm EDT

Kumsitz
Sunday June 21, 2026 9:00pm - 10:30pm EDT
Tyvola
A kumsitz (in Yiddish, "come sit") is a chance to gather, connect, and sing! Think campfire vibes, but indoors. Bring your instrument, your voices, your spirit, and let's enjoy being together! 


Presenters
avatar for Eliana Light

Eliana Light

Educator, Musician, and 2025 Covenant Foundation Family Education, The Light Lab
Eliana is working towards a world of One-ness, guided and inspired by Jewish heritage. She focuses on translating liturgy, prayer practice, and g?d-concepts in ways that are deep and accessible for all people at any age. Eliana’s music, gatherings, and teaching reflect a spirit... Read More →
Sunday June 21, 2026 9:00pm - 10:30pm EDT
Tyvola
  All Attendees
 

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