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    Benjamin Rotenberg has over 15 years of experience as a Jewish educator. He holds an MA in Jewish Education from the Jewish Theological Seminary and a BA in Jewish Studies and Political Science. His work experience includes teaching Jewish studies at various day schools and camps. He is currently the Director of Jewish Life and Learning at Camp Pembroke where he oversees the camp's Jewish educational programming.

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    Benjamin Rotenberg

    (401) 529-8511 ~ berotenberg@jtsa.edu

    Education
    Jewish Theological Seminary- Davidson Graduate School of Jewish Education
    MA Jewish Education concentration Jewish Day School
    Secondary Field in Special Education at Columbia University, Teachers College
    Participated in Visions & Voices educational seminar on Israel
    Honors:
    1. MA Fellow - iCenter of Israel Education
    2. Ivriyon: Hebrew Immersion Institute for Day School Educators - JTS
    3. Jim Joseph Fellowship recipient

    2012 - 2015

    2014-2015
    July, 2014
    2012-2015

    Hebrew College - Shoolman Graduate School of Jewish Education

    2007 - 2010

    Bachelor of Arts, Jewish Education, 2010


    Major Fields: Jewish History, Bible, and Special Education

    George Washington University - Columbian College Arts & Sciences

    1999-2005

    Major Field: Jewish Studies and Political Science

    Work Experience
    Jewish Educator at Kehillat Romemu

    Lead two mixed-age classes in Hebrew, Torah using an arts-based methodology


    Prepare audio files and reading guides for beginning Hebrew readers
    Substitute on Shabbat morning in Kindergarten & Grade 6-7 groups

    Special Education Teacher at Congregation Shaaray Tefillah

    2009 2011

    Instruct 4 courses weekly for Grades 5 to 8 on Jewish literature, Jewish ritual, and Israeli history
    Created course for secondary students on Jewish food ethics

    Education Faculty, Camp Ramah of New England

    2008 2012

    Taught Torah, Hebrew, and Prayer curricula in Grades 3 and 8


    Created Fair Trade Chocolate curriculum for Grade 5 using a Chocolate Cookbook and Haggadah
    Facilitated two 8th grade Tikkun Olam project-based classes about tzedakkah, Jewish art

    Instructor, Prozdor of Hebrew College

    2012 - Present

    Design and manage Israel education programs with team of Israeli and American staff
    Served 3+ years as Educator for the Goodman Camping Initiative for Modern Israel History
    Administer daily Jewish learning activities for all age groups with a staff of 2-5 educators
    Plan and co-lead prayer services for over 300 campers and staff on Shabbat and Tisha BAv

    Instructor for Grades 5 and 8, Congregation Dorshei Tzedek

    2013 - Present

    Design and implement curricula for self-contained class of students with learning diagnoses
    Work with assistant teacher and staff to ensure learning activities meet students social-emotional needs
    Created and lead discussions with teen aides about building supportive and engaging classrooms

    Director of Jewish Life & Learning, Camp Pembroke

    2014 - Present

    Implemented curricula for campers in Grades 4 - 9


    Supported adults in the Vocational Training program
    Worked with team of Jewish educators to develop learning activities for all age groups

    2009

    Professional Skills & Hobbies

    Fluent in Modern Hebrew and Proficient in Biblical Hebrew


    Proficient in reciting Bible portion for weekday and Shabbat services
    Advanced skill leading prayer services for elementary and secondary settings
    Experience composing and delivering lectures on Torah readings
    Choral singer of Jewish music in Hebrew, Ladino, and Yiddish

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