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DTSTAMP:20260630T024557Z
DTSTART:20260621T140000Z
DTEND:20260621T160000Z
SUMMARY:Conference Check-In Table Opens
DESCRIPTION:\n
CATEGORIES:
LOCATION:Pre-Function Hallway\, Charlotte\, NC\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
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DTSTAMP:20260630T024557Z
DTSTART:20260621T140000Z
DTEND:20260621T160000Z
SUMMARY:Lightbulb Lab Open
DESCRIPTION: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…
CATEGORIES:RESOURCE FAIR AND LIGHTBULB LAB
LOCATION:Dilworth\, Charlotte\, NC\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://isjlsouthernjewish2026.sched.com/event/0b5cc164422fd8c28b6570763d1ea0c3
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260630T024557Z
DTSTART:20260621T140000Z
DTEND:20260621T160000Z
SUMMARY:Resource Fair
DESCRIPTION: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!
CATEGORIES:RESOURCE FAIR AND LIGHTBULB LAB
LOCATION:Pre-Function Hallway\, Charlotte\, NC\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://isjlsouthernjewish2026.sched.com/event/c5bb98dc2133781a15ff78acefc17453
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DTSTAMP:20260630T024557Z
DTSTART:20260621T160000Z
DTEND:20260621T170000Z
SUMMARY:Lunch and Welcome
DESCRIPTION: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".\n
CATEGORIES:MEAL
LOCATION:Tryon\, Charlotte\, NC\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://isjlsouthernjewish2026.sched.com/event/77032979e3a6eb436483b7267a2cc80a
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DTSTAMP:20260630T024557Z
DTSTART:20260621T171500Z
DTEND:20260621T181500Z
SUMMARY:Conference Kickoff and Mixers
DESCRIPTION:Welcome to Southern & Jewish 2026! We’ll begin&nbsp\;b’yachad&nbsp\;by connecting with one another through some &nbsp\;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.&nbsp\;
CATEGORIES:ALL ATTENDEES
LOCATION:Tyvola\, Charlotte\, NC\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://isjlsouthernjewish2026.sched.com/event/e764951068e3451fed87a8445b8c58c3
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DTSTAMP:20260630T024557Z
DTSTART:20260621T183000Z
DTEND:20260621T193000Z
SUMMARY:Keynote
DESCRIPTION: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.
CATEGORIES:ALL ATTENDEES
LOCATION:Tyvola\, Charlotte\, NC\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://isjlsouthernjewish2026.sched.com/event/c7e0bfeee50b2e665f8f5e8ef81b44ab
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DTSTAMP:20260630T024557Z
DTSTART:20260621T193000Z
DTEND:20260621T200000Z
SUMMARY:Break and Snack
DESCRIPTION:\n
CATEGORIES:ALL ATTENDEES
LOCATION:Pre-Function Hallway\, Charlotte\, NC\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://isjlsouthernjewish2026.sched.com/event/73e5d23f227dc77d0afc0923f35a27c2
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260630T024557Z
DTSTART:20260621T193000Z
DTEND:20260621T200000Z
SUMMARY:Help Desk Open
DESCRIPTION:\n
CATEGORIES:ALL ATTENDEES
LOCATION:Pre-Function Hallway\, Charlotte\, NC\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://isjlsouthernjewish2026.sched.com/event/f1df661264aaf3d8d6c099f695f46a2c
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260630T024557Z
DTSTART:20260621T193000Z
DTEND:20260621T200000Z
SUMMARY:Lightbulb Lab Open
DESCRIPTION: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…
CATEGORIES:RESOURCE FAIR AND LIGHTBULB LAB
LOCATION:Charlotte\, NC\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://isjlsouthernjewish2026.sched.com/event/0e7ead1e68565e46c76d9deef125bae6
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260630T024557Z
DTSTART:20260621T193000Z
DTEND:20260621T200000Z
SUMMARY:Resource Fair and Snack
DESCRIPTION: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!
CATEGORIES:RESOURCE FAIR AND LIGHTBULB LAB
LOCATION:Pre-Function Hallway\, Charlotte\, NC\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://isjlsouthernjewish2026.sched.com/event/e4a4d558ad29c2936034688cc60a2234
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DTSTAMP:20260630T024557Z
DTSTART:20260621T200000Z
DTEND:20260621T210000Z
SUMMARY:Creating a Spiritual Practice B'yachad
DESCRIPTION: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.&nbsp\;\n\n
CATEGORIES:LEARNING BLOCK
LOCATION:Graham B\, Charlotte\, NC\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://isjlsouthernjewish2026.sched.com/event/4dee82dca923dc0a66a6cce9885b7ad2
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DTSTAMP:20260630T024557Z
DTSTART:20260621T200000Z
DTEND:20260621T210000Z
SUMMARY:Heart and Soul: Integrating SEL with Torah
DESCRIPTION: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.\n\n
CATEGORIES:LEARNING BLOCK
LOCATION:Noda\, Charlotte\, NC\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://isjlsouthernjewish2026.sched.com/event/9cccf5d189bcd90d2a3390b95302fee1
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DTSTAMP:20260630T024557Z
DTSTART:20260621T200000Z
DTEND:20260621T210000Z
SUMMARY:The Art of Sweet Tea and Torah
DESCRIPTION: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.\n\n
CATEGORIES:LEARNING BLOCK
LOCATION:Graham A\, Charlotte\, NC\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://isjlsouthernjewish2026.sched.com/event/ced0b723b253839dc47fd0b2058150f4
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DTSTAMP:20260630T024557Z
DTSTART:20260621T200000Z
DTEND:20260621T210000Z
SUMMARY:The Magic and Music of High Holiday T’fillah for Families
DESCRIPTION: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.\n\n
CATEGORIES:LEARNING BLOCK
LOCATION:Graham C\, Charlotte\, NC\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://isjlsouthernjewish2026.sched.com/event/08b24c256470e36a7c6fcd8afb6f913f
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DTSTAMP:20260630T024557Z
DTSTART:20260621T200000Z
DTEND:20260621T210000Z
SUMMARY:We All Do Better When We All Do Better: Self-Care in the Classroom
DESCRIPTION: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.\n\n
CATEGORIES:LEARNING BLOCK
LOCATION:Midwood\, Charlotte\, NC\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://isjlsouthernjewish2026.sched.com/event/51572ef800273cbdfd6767475d1bdac4
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260630T024557Z
DTSTART:20260621T211500Z
DTEND:20260621T220000Z
SUMMARY:Break
DESCRIPTION:\n
CATEGORIES:ALL ATTENDEES
LOCATION:Pre-Function Hallway\, Charlotte\, NC\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://isjlsouthernjewish2026.sched.com/event/a9579b8a4da21509ed2f4c2c8ade048f
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260630T024557Z
DTSTART:20260621T211500Z
DTEND:20260621T220000Z
SUMMARY:Help Desk Open
DESCRIPTION:\n
CATEGORIES:ALL ATTENDEES
LOCATION:Pre-Function Hallway\, Charlotte\, NC\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://isjlsouthernjewish2026.sched.com/event/98b7276da0700a288cf0c43d00123ac3
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260630T024557Z
DTSTART:20260621T211500Z
DTEND:20260621T220000Z
SUMMARY:Lightbulb Lab Open
DESCRIPTION: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…
CATEGORIES:RESOURCE FAIR AND LIGHTBULB LAB
LOCATION:Dilworth\, Charlotte\, NC\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://isjlsouthernjewish2026.sched.com/event/6835438f0dd85a7218322c1a84231b3f
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260630T024557Z
DTSTART:20260621T211500Z
DTEND:20260621T220000Z
SUMMARY:Resource Fair
DESCRIPTION: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!
CATEGORIES:RESOURCE FAIR AND LIGHTBULB LAB
LOCATION:Pre-Function Hallway\, Charlotte\, NC\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://isjlsouthernjewish2026.sched.com/event/384ecfe281c2b02d2311b830e5a24970
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260630T024557Z
DTSTART:20260621T211500Z
DTEND:20260621T213000Z
SUMMARY:Mincha (Afternoon Prayer)
DESCRIPTION:We’ll gather for afternoon prayers\, with the opportunity for Mourners’ Kaddish.&nbsp\;Full liturgy transliteration provided.
CATEGORIES:TEFILAH (SERVICES)
LOCATION:Graham C\, Charlotte\, NC\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://isjlsouthernjewish2026.sched.com/event/125bfb8a17bc35c21f6dfe69b802cd84
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260630T024557Z
DTSTART:20260621T213000Z
DTEND:20260621T220000Z
SUMMARY:Hotel Check In
DESCRIPTION:\n
CATEGORIES:ALL ATTENDEES
LOCATION:Pre-Function Hallway\, Charlotte\, NC\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://isjlsouthernjewish2026.sched.com/event/78c04154e3bdff5e7f668b2c8689fdd6
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260630T024557Z
DTSTART:20260621T221500Z
DTEND:20260621T233000Z
SUMMARY:Dinner
DESCRIPTION:\n
CATEGORIES:MEAL
LOCATION:Tryon\, Charlotte\, NC\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://isjlsouthernjewish2026.sched.com/event/16675876718d2b834bbd648dce866faf
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DTSTAMP:20260630T024557Z
DTSTART:20260621T234500Z
DTEND:20260622T003500Z
SUMMARY:B'yachad In Community: Board Games
DESCRIPTION: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!
CATEGORIES:COMMUNITY TIME
LOCATION:Tyvola\, Charlotte\, NC\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://isjlsouthernjewish2026.sched.com/event/c48b9c5b6146fbaab214b84470388bf3
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260630T024557Z
DTSTART:20260621T234500Z
DTEND:20260622T003500Z
SUMMARY:B'yachad In Community: First Time at Southern & Jewish
DESCRIPTION: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!
CATEGORIES:COMMUNITY TIME
LOCATION:Graham B\, Charlotte\, NC\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://isjlsouthernjewish2026.sched.com/event/d095bf630af890a3633b4ea541a3bdf6
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260630T024557Z
DTSTART:20260621T234500Z
DTEND:20260622T003500Z
SUMMARY:B'yachad In Community: Jews By Choice
DESCRIPTION: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!
CATEGORIES:COMMUNITY TIME
LOCATION:Graham C\, Charlotte\, NC\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://isjlsouthernjewish2026.sched.com/event/eec87140efda86eec2ff6e874fc9f1b0
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260630T024557Z
DTSTART:20260621T234500Z
DTEND:20260622T003500Z
SUMMARY:B'yachad In Community: LGBTQ+
DESCRIPTION: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!
CATEGORIES:COMMUNITY TIME
LOCATION:Noda\, Charlotte\, NC\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://isjlsouthernjewish2026.sched.com/event/ddb820bf0cd6ac72a0d6b09c7a44a69e
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260630T024557Z
DTSTART:20260621T234500Z
DTEND:20260622T003500Z
SUMMARY:B'yachad in Community: Past and Present ISJL Staff
DESCRIPTION: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! \n
CATEGORIES:COMMUNITY TIME
LOCATION:Graham A\, Charlotte\, NC\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://isjlsouthernjewish2026.sched.com/event/971dd31b19b2194d6ca8aeda5ba34ca2
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260630T024557Z
DTSTART:20260622T004500Z
DTEND:20260622T010000Z
SUMMARY:Ma'ariv (Evening Prayer)
DESCRIPTION:We’ll gather for evening prayers\, with the opportunity for Mourners’ Kaddish.&nbsp\;Full liturgy transliteration provided.
CATEGORIES:TEFILAH (SERVICES)
LOCATION:Graham C\, Charlotte\, NC\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://isjlsouthernjewish2026.sched.com/event/16c861affed7dac93476d31bd4a7aa62
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DTSTAMP:20260630T024557Z
DTSTART:20260622T010000Z
DTEND:20260622T023000Z
SUMMARY:Kumsitz
DESCRIPTION: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!&nbsp\;\n\n
CATEGORIES:ALL ATTENDEES
LOCATION:Tyvola\, Charlotte\, NC\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://isjlsouthernjewish2026.sched.com/event/5ebbffe3a61270fb01244dd2a0015655
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DTSTAMP:20260630T024557Z
DTSTART:20260622T120000Z
DTEND:20260622T131500Z
SUMMARY:Registration and Help Desk Open
DESCRIPTION:\n
CATEGORIES:ALL ATTENDEES
LOCATION:Pre-Function Hallway\, Charlotte\, NC\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://isjlsouthernjewish2026.sched.com/event/99e0d8492e63509917f43adb6ab63e9b
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DTSTAMP:20260630T024557Z
DTSTART:20260622T120000Z
DTEND:20260622T124500Z
SUMMARY:Breakfast
DESCRIPTION:\n
CATEGORIES:MEAL
LOCATION:Tryon\, Charlotte\, NC\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://isjlsouthernjewish2026.sched.com/event/2b5c5bacde2683abdfc49d0763b3c225
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260630T024557Z
DTSTART:20260622T130000Z
DTEND:20260622T143000Z
SUMMARY:Shacharit (Morning Service)
DESCRIPTION:This pluralistic\, musical&nbsp\;shacharit&nbsp\;(“morning”) service will draw from a variety of Jewish traditions and will include a reading from the&nbsp\;sefer Torah.&nbsp\;Upbeat\, participatory\, and open to all – come and sing with us!&nbsp\;Full liturgy transliteration provided.
CATEGORIES:TEFILAH (SERVICES)
LOCATION:Tyvola\, Charlotte\, NC\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://isjlsouthernjewish2026.sched.com/event/2054afca75c82edf7e549f14e2823382
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260630T024557Z
DTSTART:20260622T143000Z
DTEND:20260622T144500Z
SUMMARY:Help Desk Open
DESCRIPTION:\n
CATEGORIES:ALL ATTENDEES
LOCATION:Pre-Function Hallway\, Charlotte\, NC\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://isjlsouthernjewish2026.sched.com/event/3c92c011b623590cb7d2a4e671c9332a
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260630T024557Z
DTSTART:20260622T144500Z
DTEND:20260622T154500Z
SUMMARY:How We Talk Matters
DESCRIPTION:In strong\, caring communities\, difficult conversations are part of leadership. In this interactive session\, grounded in the MTEI principle How We Talk Matters\, we’ll explore practical tools for listening with empathy\, speaking with clarity\, and navigating differences with care. Together\, we’ll practice skills so that even hard conversations can strengthen relationships and deepen our sense of being b’yachad—all together.\n\n
CATEGORIES:LEARNING BLOCK
LOCATION:Graham A\, Charlotte\, NC\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://isjlsouthernjewish2026.sched.com/event/d272109b7678425eef2fc770c9b12629
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DTSTAMP:20260630T024557Z
DTSTART:20260622T144500Z
DTEND:20260622T154500Z
SUMMARY:Living Legacy is Not an Oxymoron: The Power of Small Congregations
DESCRIPTION:Small congregations have challenges unique to their size\, location\, demographics\, and pool of volunteers and leaders—but many of these challenges are shared\, regardless of denomination or location. This highly interactive session will focus on critical sustainability issues facing congregations: leadership succession\; expanding the volunteer base\; enhancing membership\; engagement in synagogue life\; drawing in the unaffiliated\; and demonstrating the joys of Judaism and the sacredness of Jewish community. While geared towards small communities\, participants from larger congregations are also encouraged to attend.\n
CATEGORIES:LEARNING BLOCK
LOCATION:Graham B\, Charlotte\, NC\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://isjlsouthernjewish2026.sched.com/event/6de4522f51d18b3c547961fc24b58a12
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260630T024557Z
DTSTART:20260622T144500Z
DTEND:20260622T154500Z
SUMMARY:Mitzvah in the Mud: Disaster Relief as the Ultimate Jewish Engagement
DESCRIPTION:Disaster response is more than just boots on the ground\; it is a profound expression of Tikkun Olam that bridges the gap between Jewish values and radical action. In this session\, discover how NECHAMA - Jewish Response to Disaster\, &nbsp\;mobilizes volunteers to provide comfort and recovery to communities facing their darkest moments. Drawing on his dual perspectives as a Jewish Army Chaplain and a consultant for NECHAMA\, Rabbi Scott Klein will share how we translate ancient ethical mandates into modern-day disaster relief. We will discuss the unique role of Jewish identity in service work and how showing up for our neighbors—regardless of faith—strengthens the fabric of the entire community. Whether you are interested in the logistics of relief or the theology of "showing up\," come learn how to turn empathy into impact when the storm passes.\n
CATEGORIES:LEARNING BLOCK
LOCATION:Noda\, Charlotte\, NC\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://isjlsouthernjewish2026.sched.com/event/0bdddec3913feec7f2b52d83b3367c9a
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260630T024557Z
DTSTART:20260622T144500Z
DTEND:20260622T154500Z
SUMMARY:Multigenerational Caretaking: Resilience Through Sharing Stories
DESCRIPTION:Many of us are taking care of children\, parents\, other family members\, or some combination of people we love. Join us to take a look at the challenges of being a Jewish parent (based on the latest BeWell research) and caretaker for others. We’ll learn how storytelling builds resilience and brainstorm ways to support our own wellness.&nbsp\;\n
CATEGORIES:LEARNING BLOCK
LOCATION:Graham C\, Charlotte\, NC\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
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URL:http://isjlsouthernjewish2026.sched.com/event/3473b92b631edff3a0a15505d290da6c
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260630T024557Z
DTSTART:20260622T144500Z
DTEND:20260622T154500Z
SUMMARY:Rabbi Gamliel: Breaking Walls\, Opening Doors
DESCRIPTION:Join us as we come together to learn through one of the most human\, unsettling\, and hopeful stories in the Talmud: The Tale of Rabbi Gamliel. Together\, we will dig into a classic text and use it as a mirror for our own work—asking hard questions about who feels welcome\, who is kept at the margins\, and what we gain and lose when access is tightly controlled. This session assumes curiosity\, not expertise\, bringing together an accessible\, text-rooted conversation that connects ancient debate to lived communal reality. Expect thoughtful learning\, honest reflection\, and practical insight for anyone committed to building vibrant\, inclusive Jewish life.\n\n
CATEGORIES:LEARNING BLOCK
LOCATION:Tyvola\, Charlotte\, NC\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:c695df97300aaf2dbc2ffa46568e7fcd
URL:http://isjlsouthernjewish2026.sched.com/event/c695df97300aaf2dbc2ffa46568e7fcd
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260630T024557Z
DTSTART:20260622T144500Z
DTEND:20260622T154500Z
SUMMARY:The Belonging Blueprint
DESCRIPTION:What makes people feel like they belong—and what quietly pushes them away? Let’s use data to go beyond the buzzword of “belonging” and determine what helps people connect\, engage\, and stay involved. Blending research with real-life experience\, we’ll explore key ingredients to shape environments where people know they are essential within a group. Participants will gain practical strategies to create spaces in their local communities where people of all ages don’t just show up—but feel truly vital to communal Jewish life.\n
CATEGORIES:LEARNING BLOCK
LOCATION:Midwood\, Charlotte\, NC\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:faf21bc35c0476697546ec0f442e115f
URL:http://isjlsouthernjewish2026.sched.com/event/faf21bc35c0476697546ec0f442e115f
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260630T024557Z
DTSTART:20260622T154500Z
DTEND:20260622T161500Z
SUMMARY:Break and Snack
DESCRIPTION:\n
CATEGORIES:ALL ATTENDEES
LOCATION:Pre-Function Hallway\, Charlotte\, NC\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:16634790ef91f323a9d6d15a0fccceb8
URL:http://isjlsouthernjewish2026.sched.com/event/16634790ef91f323a9d6d15a0fccceb8
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260630T024557Z
DTSTART:20260622T154500Z
DTEND:20260622T161500Z
SUMMARY:Help Desk Open
DESCRIPTION:\n
CATEGORIES:ALL ATTENDEES
LOCATION:Pre-Function Hallway\, Charlotte\, NC\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:ad265aa6711931fa7ace3d01b1194698
URL:http://isjlsouthernjewish2026.sched.com/event/ad265aa6711931fa7ace3d01b1194698
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260630T024557Z
DTSTART:20260622T154500Z
DTEND:20260622T161500Z
SUMMARY:Lightbulb Lab Open
DESCRIPTION: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…
CATEGORIES:RESOURCE FAIR AND LIGHTBULB LAB
LOCATION:Dilworth\, Charlotte\, NC\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:341eb0c89e706d67821d19a2a067e89a
URL:http://isjlsouthernjewish2026.sched.com/event/341eb0c89e706d67821d19a2a067e89a
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260630T024557Z
DTSTART:20260622T154500Z
DTEND:20260622T161500Z
SUMMARY:Resource Fair
DESCRIPTION: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!
CATEGORIES:RESOURCE FAIR AND LIGHTBULB LAB
LOCATION:Pre-Function Hallway\, Charlotte\, NC\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:94dee5b2f7d3084cedcf38583644ab52
URL:http://isjlsouthernjewish2026.sched.com/event/94dee5b2f7d3084cedcf38583644ab52
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260630T024557Z
DTSTART:20260622T161500Z
DTEND:20260622T172000Z
SUMMARY:Lunch
DESCRIPTION:\n
CATEGORIES:MEAL
LOCATION:Tryon\, Charlotte\, NC\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:47f79c19ea41ee311f1ecada6a1faec6
URL:http://isjlsouthernjewish2026.sched.com/event/47f79c19ea41ee311f1ecada6a1faec6
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260630T024557Z
DTSTART:20260622T173000Z
DTEND:20260622T194500Z
SUMMARY:Death Over Donuts: Jewish Edition
DESCRIPTION:Talking about death not only better prepares us to approach life’s most challenging moments\, but also helps us articulate and affirm who we are and what we ultimately care about. Created by rabbis\, theologians\, wellness\, and palliative care experts\, Death Over Dinner (or Donuts): Jewish Edition provides a unique lens through which to build and strengthen our personal beliefs about life and death. Join this brave\, healing space to talk about how we choose to live our lives\, recognizing that they are finite. This structured conversation will be facilitated in small groups with plenty of opportunity for reflection and conversation. We’ll also provide an overview of how to lead such conversations yourself\, along with the tools needed for you to host a future gathering of your own.&nbsp\;\n\n
CATEGORIES:LEARNING BLOCK
LOCATION:Midwood\, Charlotte\, NC\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:d66843bcb1aed78960d9e266bf5a6479
URL:http://isjlsouthernjewish2026.sched.com/event/d66843bcb1aed78960d9e266bf5a6479
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260630T024557Z
DTSTART:20260622T173000Z
DTEND:20260622T194500Z
SUMMARY:Facilitating Challenging Conversations in Jewish and Not-So-Jewish Spaces
DESCRIPTION:This session is designed to provide participants with an introduction to a set of core facilitation skills\, empowering those working in Jewish spaces and with inter-religious groups to engage more effectively as conveners and conversation guides. The session offers practical applications and techniques which can be applied across virtual and in-person contexts—from board and staff meetings\, to classrooms\, to larger community dialogues with a range of stakeholders. The techniques offered are not exclusive to application in Jewish spaces\; however when possible\, a Jewish lens is applied.\n\n
CATEGORIES:LEARNING BLOCK
LOCATION:Tyvola\, Charlotte\, NC\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:c95ce1f46caaf19a721582176b6f8392
URL:http://isjlsouthernjewish2026.sched.com/event/c95ce1f46caaf19a721582176b6f8392
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260630T024557Z
DTSTART:20260622T173000Z
DTEND:20260622T194500Z
SUMMARY:Nurturing B'yachad in a Small Community
DESCRIPTION:Hear stories of small communities that create a sense of togetherness where everyone matters. Share your own stories. Learn about proven paths to nurturing connection in your home community. We will workshop practical ideas that you can bring back home to try. This will involve design thinking\, network mapping\, and other processes designed to elevate your natural creativity. And\, of course\, we will have lots of fun as we imagine\, explore\, and create together.\n\n
CATEGORIES:LEARNING BLOCK
LOCATION:Graham B\, Charlotte\, NC\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:a88cd0d42c0144f2b1d9f8f7f1ce41d0
URL:http://isjlsouthernjewish2026.sched.com/event/a88cd0d42c0144f2b1d9f8f7f1ce41d0
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260630T024557Z
DTSTART:20260622T173000Z
DTEND:20260622T194500Z
SUMMARY:Rethinking Hebrew
DESCRIPTION:Chances are that your religious school is struggling with one or more of the following challenges: less Hebrew learning time\, more student absences\, a shortage of local Hebrew teachers\, mixed grade level classes\, concerns that pre-B'Mitzvah students aren't ready. If one or more of these are true for you\, don't miss this workshop! Onward Hebrew offers successful research-backed approaches to Hebrew education that are well worth considering. Join us to learn about these innovations your congregation could adopt (or adapt!) that address today’s most common Hebrew learning challenges. You will also take home easy-to-implement (and teacher-tested) teaching strategies that are proven to improve students’ Hebrew reading/decoding skills.&nbsp\;\n
CATEGORIES:LEARNING BLOCK
LOCATION:Graham A\, Charlotte\, NC\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:9477c268dbd431e6ea8567c9128b9e73
URL:http://isjlsouthernjewish2026.sched.com/event/9477c268dbd431e6ea8567c9128b9e73
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260630T024557Z
DTSTART:20260622T173000Z
DTEND:20260622T194500Z
SUMMARY:Shalom Y'all in Focus: A Contemporary Lens on Southern Jewish Snapshots
DESCRIPTION:Whether it is at summer camp\, the Museum of the Southern Jewish Experience\, or in our coffee table books\, southern Jews recognize the iconic images from the&nbsp\;Shalom Y’all&nbsp\;collection. Join the ISJL Culture division as we revisit this defining series\, now several decades later. Award-winning photographer\, Bill Aron\, and curator\, Vicki Reikes Fox\, will join us via Zoom to discuss the original project\, and then we'll reflect on the evolution of the southern Jewish landscape and consider what snapshots of life we might add or recreate today. You can expect to walk away from this engaging double session with fresh programming ideas and resources for exploring southern Jewish identity through image.
CATEGORIES:LEARNING BLOCK
LOCATION:Graham C\, Charlotte\, NC\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:9e124b6232271330e8c65eecd1478c3a
URL:http://isjlsouthernjewish2026.sched.com/event/9e124b6232271330e8c65eecd1478c3a
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260630T024557Z
DTSTART:20260622T173000Z
DTEND:20260622T194500Z
SUMMARY:The Real Tea: Talmud for Tumultuous Times
DESCRIPTION:In a fractured world\, how do we build a community big enough for all of us? Join SVARA: A Traditionally Radical Yeshiva for an immersive dive into the "Real Tea" of the Talmud.\n\nWe’ll explore the famous sugya (Talmudic discussion) of the stolen beam—a story about a house built on a dishonest foundation and the heated debate over what "justice" looks like when the truth is messy. Using the SVARA method\, we’ll unpack how our Sages navigated deep disagreement as a feature of a resilient community. In the spirit of b’yachad (togetherness)\, we’ll discover that true togetherness isn’t about total agreement\; it’s about the radical act of staying at the table. Activate your svara (moral intuition) and uncover how ancient wisdom helps us hold the tension of our own tumultuous times. To learn with SVARA\, all you need is your Hebrew alef-bet\; if you can recognize the letters\, you can learn Talmud in the original.&nbsp\;\nThis session is open to all\, however\, some knowledge of the Hebrew alef-bet is needed\n\nParticipants are asked to please bring a laptop or iPad with them to this session.
CATEGORIES:LEARNING BLOCK
LOCATION:Noda\, Charlotte\, NC\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:86d0cae7eb10504ca7fd20834958efd2
URL:http://isjlsouthernjewish2026.sched.com/event/86d0cae7eb10504ca7fd20834958efd2
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260630T024557Z
DTSTART:20260622T194500Z
DTEND:20260622T201500Z
SUMMARY:Break and Snack
DESCRIPTION:\n
CATEGORIES:ALL ATTENDEES
LOCATION:Pre-Function Hallway\, Charlotte\, NC\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:202d9174e06256f7a83d4e8d7d77d785
URL:http://isjlsouthernjewish2026.sched.com/event/202d9174e06256f7a83d4e8d7d77d785
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260630T024557Z
DTSTART:20260622T194500Z
DTEND:20260622T201500Z
SUMMARY:Help Desk Open
DESCRIPTION:\n
CATEGORIES:ALL ATTENDEES
LOCATION:Pre-Function Hallway\, Charlotte\, NC\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:bc55d2e0288135ad062231372b5a8887
URL:http://isjlsouthernjewish2026.sched.com/event/bc55d2e0288135ad062231372b5a8887
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260630T024557Z
DTSTART:20260622T194500Z
DTEND:20260622T201500Z
SUMMARY:Lightbulb Lab Open
DESCRIPTION: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…
CATEGORIES:RESOURCE FAIR AND LIGHTBULB LAB
LOCATION:Dilworth\, Charlotte\, NC\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:9646dc4017cb8706d2f2accc7b50c7ef
URL:http://isjlsouthernjewish2026.sched.com/event/9646dc4017cb8706d2f2accc7b50c7ef
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260630T024557Z
DTSTART:20260622T194500Z
DTEND:20260622T201500Z
SUMMARY:Resource Fair and Snack
DESCRIPTION: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!
CATEGORIES:RESOURCE FAIR AND LIGHTBULB LAB
LOCATION:Pre-Function Hallway\, Charlotte\, NC\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:94f5a4005007c258e3a5497f6391ce70
URL:http://isjlsouthernjewish2026.sched.com/event/94f5a4005007c258e3a5497f6391ce70
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260630T024557Z
DTSTART:20260622T195000Z
DTEND:20260622T201500Z
SUMMARY:Mincha (Afternoon Prayer)
DESCRIPTION:We’ll gather for afternoon prayers\, with the opportunity for Mourners’ Kaddish.&nbsp\;Full liturgy transliteration provided.
CATEGORIES:TEFILAH (SERVICES)
LOCATION:Graham B\, Charlotte\, NC\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:e8c52fc1b1537376886e2bbaa8140880
URL:http://isjlsouthernjewish2026.sched.com/event/e8c52fc1b1537376886e2bbaa8140880
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260630T024557Z
DTSTART:20260622T201500Z
DTEND:20260622T211500Z
SUMMARY:Addressing Antisemitism: Supporting our Students\, Listening to our Communities
DESCRIPTION:Antisemitism is impacting our communities in deeply personal ways. This session is a space to listen to one another’s experiences\, challenges\, and questions. What are you seeing in your community? How are your students encountering antisemitism? What feels hard right now?\n\nGrounded in learning from Molly Levy’s experience in the Spertus Institute’s Certificate in Combating Antisemitism\, we’ll reflect on how we talk with young people about antisemitism and support them as they enter spaces like college campuses. Andy Harkavy will share insights on Jewish life on campus and how we can help teens feel comfortable being openly\, joyfully Jewish.\n\nThis is also a chance for ISJL to hear directly from you so we can better support you and your students. Come ready to share\, listen\, and be in community.&nbsp\;\n
CATEGORIES:LEARNING BLOCK
LOCATION:Graham B\, Charlotte\, NC\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:11da4336aeeb144c100876842c3578fe
URL:http://isjlsouthernjewish2026.sched.com/event/11da4336aeeb144c100876842c3578fe
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260630T024557Z
DTSTART:20260622T201500Z
DTEND:20260622T211500Z
SUMMARY:CreativiTEENs: Art as a Tool in Teen Education
DESCRIPTION:Art is for everyone: the in-the-margins doodler\, the legacy quilter\, the fine painter\, and YOU! Shed the anxieties about being a perfect artist and instead learn how to plan an art-based program for teens that provides them with agency\, space to be creative\, tangible skills\, and meaningful connections to Jewish content. Discuss the values of process and product\, how to build a supply list that doesn’t break the budget\, and low-cost\, high-impact project ideas that will add dimension to your Judaic learning for middle and high schoolers. Participants will see these principles in action with a doable craft they can take home.
CATEGORIES:LEARNING BLOCK
LOCATION:Graham C\, Charlotte\, NC\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:9b8843134a6a34784cc111f86ecd2732
URL:http://isjlsouthernjewish2026.sched.com/event/9b8843134a6a34784cc111f86ecd2732
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260630T024557Z
DTSTART:20260622T201500Z
DTEND:20260622T211500Z
SUMMARY:New Tools for a New Moment: Reimagining Israel Education
DESCRIPTION:Israel shows up in our communities in complicated ways: as love\, longing\, discomfort\, pride\, grief\, questions\, and conflict. In this interactive workshop\, we will engage with new findings from Reimagining Israel Education\, a groundbreaking initiative led by The Jewish Education Project with the support of The Jim Joseph Foundation and Charles and Lynn Schusterman Family Philanthropies. We will explore what Israel education can look like when it is designed for today’s realities in congregational life\, including diverse relationships to Israel\, big questions\, and a deep desire for belonging and meaning.\n\nParticipants will:\nExplore fresh approaches to Israel education that can work in your setting.Share challenges and bright spots with colleagues and leave with ideas you can adapt right away.Engage with new resources to enhance your approach to Israel education.Come for honest conversation\; leave with practical next steps for your community.\n
CATEGORIES:LEARNING BLOCK
LOCATION:Graham A\, Charlotte\, NC\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:808b8fb8ee73b086ace2fe4d911df770
URL:http://isjlsouthernjewish2026.sched.com/event/808b8fb8ee73b086ace2fe4d911df770
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260630T024557Z
DTSTART:20260622T201500Z
DTEND:20260622T211500Z
SUMMARY:Softening the Heart: How Prayer Inspires Action
DESCRIPTION:Rav Avraham Yitzchak Kook taught that t’fillah (prayer) is the bridge between Torah and action because it “softens the heart.” What does this mean\, and how can we do it? Let’s experience some t’fillah together\, with this intention in mind! We’ll explore the choices in space\, song\, language\, and leadership that make prayer more powerful. Using the tools of mindfulness\, good gathering\, and our own sacred heritage\, we’ll make our t’fillah a powerful\, meaningful\, and accessible bridge from knowing to doing.&nbsp\;\n\n
CATEGORIES:LEARNING BLOCK
LOCATION:Noda\, Charlotte\, NC\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:8b2cce9f9c8747705d40acf74561d2b0
URL:http://isjlsouthernjewish2026.sched.com/event/8b2cce9f9c8747705d40acf74561d2b0
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260630T024557Z
DTSTART:20260622T201500Z
DTEND:20260622T211500Z
SUMMARY:Tell Me a Story!
DESCRIPTION:A skilled teller and teacher\, Marilyn Price will help you tell incredible stories to all audiences\, of all ages\, in your own way and with your own style. In this session\, Marilyn will give beginner storytellers some basic skills\, ideas\, and a heap of encouragement as they start their storytelling journeys. Marilyn’s approach can also help experienced storytellers level up their abilities. Your words are important\, and with Marilyn’s help\, the way you share them can be magical and memorable.\n
CATEGORIES:LEARNING BLOCK
LOCATION:Midwood\, Charlotte\, NC\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:ddf63afbbcc98ec8f98322090177e4c9
URL:http://isjlsouthernjewish2026.sched.com/event/ddf63afbbcc98ec8f98322090177e4c9
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260630T024557Z
DTSTART:20260622T201500Z
DTEND:20260622T211500Z
SUMMARY:The Art of Gathering Jewishly: Building and Sustaining Grassroots Community Groups in the South
DESCRIPTION:So much of our work in Jewish communal life involves hosting events and gatherings—but how do we do that in a way that feels natural\, welcomes all aspects of peoples' identities\, and lasts beyond when the chairs are stacked and the trash is taken out? Informed by our decades of work building queer and Jewish communities in the South\, SOJOURN will host an interactive workshop all about the art of hosting big-tent events in service of building meaningful community.&nbsp\;\n
CATEGORIES:LEARNING BLOCK
LOCATION:Tyvola\, Charlotte\, NC\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:b25dd5fa29e4422395c970becb939a4c
URL:http://isjlsouthernjewish2026.sched.com/event/b25dd5fa29e4422395c970becb939a4c
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260630T024557Z
DTSTART:20260622T213000Z
DTEND:20260622T223000Z
SUMMARY:Local and Global: Exploring the Southern Jewish Experience Through the Carolinas
DESCRIPTION:For the first time ever\, the ISJL’s annual conference is taking place outside of Mississippi\, our longtime home in the heart of the Deep South. To help explore our new location\, the ISJL Culture division welcomes North Carolina-based historians Dr. Leonard Rogoff\, Dr. Marcie Cohen Ferris\, and Mimi Wooten for a panel discussion on how Jewish histories of the Carolinas reinforce and challenge enduring notions of the southern Jewish experience. Participants will gain new insights into the ever-evolving role of race\, religion\, and region in southern Jewish stories from colonial-era Charleston to the present-day Research Triangle.
CATEGORIES:ALL ATTENDEES
LOCATION:Tyvola\, Charlotte\, NC\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:3b9f923bcc108f79e621fee9a1b113de
URL:http://isjlsouthernjewish2026.sched.com/event/3b9f923bcc108f79e621fee9a1b113de
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260630T024557Z
DTSTART:20260622T224500Z
DTEND:20260622T234500Z
SUMMARY:Dinner
DESCRIPTION:\n
CATEGORIES:MEAL
LOCATION:Tryon\, Charlotte\, NC\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:82a2c2922efe940767a4d378039eada0
URL:http://isjlsouthernjewish2026.sched.com/event/82a2c2922efe940767a4d378039eada0
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260630T024557Z
DTSTART:20260622T235500Z
DTEND:20260623T011500Z
SUMMARY:Concert with Eliana Light
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an evening of music with featured artist Eliana Light. Eliana's thoughtful\, playful\, original music is meant to help us learn\, feel\, sing\, and connect with each other.\n\n
CATEGORIES:ALL ATTENDEES
LOCATION:Tyvola\, Charlotte\, NC\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:32f6110a36de10ba663fc29bb69de28a
URL:http://isjlsouthernjewish2026.sched.com/event/32f6110a36de10ba663fc29bb69de28a
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260630T024557Z
DTSTART:20260623T013000Z
DTEND:20260623T020000Z
SUMMARY:Ma'ariv (Evening Prayer)
DESCRIPTION:We’ll gather for evening prayers\, with the opportunity for Mourners’ Kaddish.&nbsp\;Full liturgy transliteration provided.
CATEGORIES:TEFILAH (SERVICES)
LOCATION:Graham C\, Charlotte\, NC\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:7e1d71cf1ca8ac0b1dc2c465dedd2003
URL:http://isjlsouthernjewish2026.sched.com/event/7e1d71cf1ca8ac0b1dc2c465dedd2003
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260630T024557Z
DTSTART:20260623T113000Z
DTEND:20260623T120000Z
SUMMARY:Shacharit (Morning Prayer)
DESCRIPTION:We’ll gather for morning prayers\, with the opportunity for Mourners’ Kaddish.&nbsp\;Full liturgy transliteration provided.
CATEGORIES:TEFILAH (SERVICES)
LOCATION:Graham C\, Charlotte\, NC\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:eb983b3b10d67ee5723ca0aa6e42f024
URL:http://isjlsouthernjewish2026.sched.com/event/eb983b3b10d67ee5723ca0aa6e42f024
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260630T024557Z
DTSTART:20260623T120000Z
DTEND:20260623T124500Z
SUMMARY:Breakfast
DESCRIPTION:\n
CATEGORIES:MEAL
LOCATION:Tryon\, Charlotte\, NC\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:62fa6ef77757941426058ab96c79869c
URL:http://isjlsouthernjewish2026.sched.com/event/62fa6ef77757941426058ab96c79869c
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260630T024557Z
DTSTART:20260623T130000Z
DTEND:20260623T140000Z
SUMMARY:7 Jewish Values for Taking Action
DESCRIPTION:Rachel Gollay - Keshet\nHow do our Jewish texts\, teachings\, and traditions motivate our work for justice in the world? What do we mean when we talk about “Jewish social justice\,” and what’s our role in faith-based advocacy as Jews in the South? In this hands-on session\, we will dive into Keshet's 7 Jewish Values for Taking Action\, with LGBTQ+ rights as our focus. We will workshop ways to incorporate and communicate the values that resonate most with us so we can bring them back home to our communities. At the end of the session\, we will share an opportunity to put our Jewish values into practice by crafting and sending impactful messages to our elected representatives in support of equality and safety for all. \n\nNote: Keshet's work is 501c3-friendly and nonpartisan.\n\n
CATEGORIES:LEARNING BLOCK
LOCATION:Graham C\, Charlotte\, NC\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:92c6050d6eb91d8d7c216386ae5fbf08
URL:http://isjlsouthernjewish2026.sched.com/event/92c6050d6eb91d8d7c216386ae5fbf08
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260630T024557Z
DTSTART:20260623T130000Z
DTEND:20260623T140000Z
SUMMARY:Jewish Merchant Princes of Dallas: Exploring Your Local Historical Society
DESCRIPTION:Drawing from the archives of the Dallas Jewish Historical Society (DJHS)\, we will examine how Jewish merchants built thriving businesses\, contributed to community development\, and navigated the challenges of identity\, assimilation\, and social change. Through personal stories\, photographs\, and historical documents\, the conversation brings to life the entrepreneurial spirit and civic leadership of Dallas’s Jewish “merchant princes.” You will leave this session understanding how to engage with your local historical societies and bring primary source-based programming to your communities.&nbsp\;\n\n
CATEGORIES:LEARNING BLOCK
LOCATION:Graham B\, Charlotte\, NC\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:d8e80b85b7a4f9f04ba98e2fd33850d0
URL:http://isjlsouthernjewish2026.sched.com/event/d8e80b85b7a4f9f04ba98e2fd33850d0
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTAMP:20260630T024557Z
DTSTART:20260623T130000Z
DTEND:20260623T140000Z
SUMMARY:Make It Musical: Tools for Engaging Young Children and Families
DESCRIPTION:Music is one of the most powerful tools for engaging young children and their families. In this session\, we’ll explore how intention\, music\, movement\, stories\, and simple props can create experiences that are engaging\, welcoming\, and adaptable across a wide range of settings and skill levels. Whether you’re a musician or not\, you’ll leave with practical tools for keeping attention\, supporting transitions\, and creating meaningful moments of connection. Tkiya’s approach to programming flows with attention span and provides access points for different learning styles. We’ll model how these techniques can be applied in multiple settings.\n\n
CATEGORIES:LEARNING BLOCK
LOCATION:Noda\, Charlotte\, NC\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:d62a73d5d8c73cef1bcf4782a111edfc
URL:http://isjlsouthernjewish2026.sched.com/event/d62a73d5d8c73cef1bcf4782a111edfc
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DTSTAMP:20260630T024557Z
DTSTART:20260623T130000Z
DTEND:20260623T140000Z
SUMMARY:Navigating Jewish Identity in a Complicated World
DESCRIPTION:This is a very challenging time for teens to speak openly about their Jewish identity. Educators\, too\, are balancing their own connections to Judaism while supporting the complex identities of the students they lead. This interactive session equips educators with the emotional tools and practical frameworks to help students navigate today’s social pressures and build a resilient\, positive Jewish identity.\n\n
CATEGORIES:LEARNING BLOCK
LOCATION:Graham A\, Charlotte\, NC\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:a6e6cc6169e75fdeab43d01e0d0fcea9
URL:http://isjlsouthernjewish2026.sched.com/event/a6e6cc6169e75fdeab43d01e0d0fcea9
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DTSTAMP:20260630T024557Z
DTSTART:20260623T130000Z
DTEND:20260623T140000Z
SUMMARY:The Torah of Making Things: What Craftsmanship Teaches Us About G-d\, Creation\, and Repair
DESCRIPTION:For most of Jewish history\, Torah was studied by people who spent their days making things: farmers\, tailors\, carpenters\, merchants\, builders\, cooks\, and artisans.&nbsp\;\n\nThe ISJL's 2026 A. Mitchell and Morrise Meyer Bell Rabbinical Intern\, Rachel Sturges\, is not only a current rabbinical student but also a former instrument builder. She will share insights into Torah visible only when we try to make something ourselves.&nbsp\;\n\nWhat does it mean that the Torah's first image of G-d is not king\, judge\, or warrior\, but Creator? Why is the first person explicitly filled with the spirit of G-d not a prophet\, but the artisan Bezalel? What can craftsmanship teach us about humility\, creativity\, failure\, and repair? Drawing on Torah\, Jewish thought\, and personal experience at the workbench\, this interactive session invites participants to explore a surprising idea: making things is not merely practical work: it is one of Judaism's deepest spiritual disciplines. No woodworking experience required. If you've ever raised a child\, cooked a meal\, taught a class\, planted a garden\, built a community\, or tried to repair something broken\, this conversation is for you.&nbsp\;
CATEGORIES:LEARNING BLOCK
LOCATION:Midwood\, Charlotte\, NC\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:e872d617c5fcbe0c2cc08176e7b02a7e
URL:http://isjlsouthernjewish2026.sched.com/event/e872d617c5fcbe0c2cc08176e7b02a7e
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DTSTAMP:20260630T024557Z
DTSTART:20260623T141500Z
DTEND:20260623T151500Z
SUMMARY:Looking to the Future by Learning from the Past: Resiliency Panel
DESCRIPTION:In moments of crisis\, communities must respond with strength\, care\, and intention\, often without adequate preparation. This panel brings together leaders who have supported their communities through tragedy\, reflecting on the power of resilience before\, during\, and after challenging times.\n\nTogether\, we will explore how to care for individuals and communities in the wake of hardship\, what proactive steps can help us prepare for the unthinkable\, and how Jewish values can guide our response. Through honest conversation and shared experience\, this session will offer both practical insights and space for reflection on the challenges of navigating the unthinkable.\n
CATEGORIES:ALL ATTENDEES
LOCATION:Tyvola\, Charlotte\, NC\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:b15f6b867e59a45a443354e67bec294f
URL:http://isjlsouthernjewish2026.sched.com/event/b15f6b867e59a45a443354e67bec294f
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DTSTAMP:20260630T024557Z
DTSTART:20260623T151500Z
DTEND:20260623T154500Z
SUMMARY:Reflection B'yachad
DESCRIPTION:As we come to the end of Southern & Jewish 2026\, we’ll gather&nbsp\;b’yachad&nbsp\;once more to reflect on our shared experiences and the connections we’ve built. Through guided reflection\, you’ll consider what you’ve learned and how you’ll bring it back to your community. We’ll close our time together with intention\, gratitude\, and a sense of carrying this work forward together.&nbsp\;\n
CATEGORIES:ALL ATTENDEES
LOCATION:Tyvola\, Charlotte\, NC\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:49c8c4e61b32b91745971683782bb657
URL:http://isjlsouthernjewish2026.sched.com/event/49c8c4e61b32b91745971683782bb657
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DTSTAMP:20260630T024557Z
DTSTART:20260623T154500Z
DTEND:20260623T160000Z
SUMMARY:Closing Circle
DESCRIPTION:\n
CATEGORIES:ALL ATTENDEES
LOCATION:Tyvola\, Charlotte\, NC\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
UID:978b0d456554d18504ca124fdc367416
URL:http://isjlsouthernjewish2026.sched.com/event/978b0d456554d18504ca124fdc367416
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