General Information
Naale Program: Education in Israel, Dallas Belt
This program will discuss the opportunity of making aliyah or the option for
teens in eighth and ninth grades to temporarily live in Israel to develop Jewish
identity and learn Hebrew. This program is financed by the Israeli Ministry of
Education and, during the presentation, the teens will be introduced to all the
details about this program and how to apply.
Facilitator: Neta Milenkovic, Naale
Shuk Details
Once Upon a Time, in a Faraway Land… JK!, IC Town Square u
Whether you are telling your life story, a Chassidic tale or giving a history
presentation, the art of knowing how and when to use a story can be a powerful
tool. During this session, we will talk about the power of the narrative and how to
know which story to tell - and how, when and where to tell it.
Facilitator: Emily Hyatt, Hebrew Union College - JIR
Overcoming Negativity and Maintaining a Positive Self Image,
Reunion A
Brian Cuban, author of Shattered Image, will answer questions and share his
personal story about triumph over body dysmorphic disorder as a forum for a
conversation about self esteem and positive self image.
Facilitator: Brian Cuban
Additional Information
Program Schedule
Song Leading 101, Music Studio
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A crash course in the basics of song leading theory and technique. We will give
an overview of what makes a song leader effective and successful.
Facilitators: Eric Hunker, Happie Hoffman, Debra Winter, Mikey Pauker and
Josh Goldberg, Song Leaders
Starting Off With No Idea What You’re Doing?, Cumberland B
Hear the story of Finish, an iPhone app that topped Angry Birds on the App Store
followed by an open conversation about design, user experience and marketing.
Facilitator: Ryan Orbuch, RMR
Successful Israel Advocacy Techniques, Gaston A
Learn successful speaking techniques in order to have an effective and
productive dialogue about Israel and the claims made against Israel today.
Includes technique discussion and active role-playing.
Facilitators: Miri Kornfeld, Ben, Hen and Vida Velasco, StandWithUs
Utilizing Your Swoosh – the Nike Approach to Customer Service,
Reunion B
Join former International N’siah, Michelle Caplan, for a lively conversation about
customer service and how it relates to BBYO.
Facilitator: Michelle Caplan, Nike