Josh Fixler
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Joshua Fixler is the Spiritual Youth for Reproductive Freedom (SYRF) Program Coordinator at the Religious Coalition for Reproductive Choice (RCRC). SYRF works to educate, organize, and empower youth and young adults to advocate for reproductive justice in a pro-faith context. Josh is also an associate with JFFixler & Associates, where he serves as design consultant and the specialist on presentation design, Web 2.0, and social networking.
Moses, the Golem, and Superman
The Jewish Hero Concept
- Sunday 1:30 PM–2:45 PM University Center 116 A
Global History & Culture, Identity & Responsibility, Teens
Throughout their history, Jews have conceptualized heroes and heroism in ways that have made them unique among their neighbors. The Jewish hero is distinctively brave and flawed. We will look at various pieces of Jewish literature to see how this hero concept has manifested itself. We will also discuss that the impact that this archetype has had on American mythologies and popular culture.
Jewish Schools 2.0
Technology in the Jewish Classroom
- Monday 9:00 AM–10:15 AM University Center 124
New technologies are changing modern classroom -- allowing conversations to continue beyond the school building and creating a greater sense of community. Utilizing these technologies is particularly important in Jewish school settings. In this session, we will explore various technologies and demonstrate tools that can be used to increase participation and conversation in our schools.
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