Emily Aronoff is a Jewish Music educator and early childhood specialist. She believes wholeheartedly in the power of informal education and utilizes music as her tool of choice. Dedicated academically, spiritually, personally, professionally, and musically to Judaism, Miss Emily's mission is to educate and empower children and their families through music.
In 2010, Emily was awarded the prestigious Grinspoon Steinhardt-Award for excellence in Jewish Education, largely because of her leadership in community-oriented singing celebrations, educator workshops and the development of specialized services designed to be socially, emotionally , spiritually and developmentally appropriate for young children and their families that have been implemented in Temples throughout Palm Beach county. Emily holds a degree in Jewish Studies and has been studying music for 15 years. Emily has designed and implemented Jewish Music curriculum in JCC Preschools, Temple Religious schools, overnight and day camps, lead school, PJ Library, camp and community celebrations throughout the country and worked with the Union for Reform Judaism’s early engagement initiative to increase young family’s participation in congregational life. Emily has worked as a consultant with the University of Miami on music in Jewish value curriculum and was published in The Jewish Educator, a magazine published by NewCAJE.
She released her debut album, For Shabbat! On October 2010, a CD designed to infuse Shabbat with joy by providing children educational, age appropriate music that is simultaneously engaging and spiritual for their families.