More from Jewish crafters…
The post that’s received the most comments (admittedly not exactly a record-shattering amount, by any means) is the one about Jewish crafters. I have to laugh, with all my work in technology and education… that the post that gets me found by search engines is that one!
It gets me to thinking how we can form an online community of people who use crafts to explore and express their Jewish identity. Somewhere to share patterns, resources, etc.
It goes along with my frustration over this season. I love to buy craft and shelter magazines but get so frustrated that it’s all Christmas-y. I would love a place where I could go for inspiration without seeing a whole bunch of things that I’ll never make.
About
Debbie Harris is the director of educational technology at the Sager Solomon Schechter Day School in Northbrook, IL. Involved in Jewish education for over thirty years, she has an education degree from Northwestern University with a concentration in instructional media and a master’s degree in professional Jewish studies from Spertus Institute for Jewish Learning and Leadership. She is skilled in using and teaching desktop publishing, video editing, presentation and animation software; and consults and presents regularly on integrating technology into Judaic studies. Her students podcast, blog, edit video and create claymations. She co-chaired the technology track for CAJE 33 in Vermont, is a SMART Certified Trainer for SMART Notebook, and a 2011 recipient of the Grinspoon-Steinhardt Award for Excellence in Jewish Education.
When not learning, teaching or writing about technology, Debbie likes to sketchnote and craft. She likes to knit, do calligraphy, sew, watercolor, paint fabric and just generally play with fun toys like scrapbooking supplies and anything with texture. Debbie travels to California every summer to paint tallitot with high school aged campers. Finally, she is incredibly proud of her two daughters; Lori, who teaches English at a community college; and Allie, who is the director of the URJ’s Camp Newman in California.
Look for her at:
Debbie Does Desktop
Flickr
Twitter
Diigo
YouTube
Ravelry
Email Debbie here
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