Work Smarter Not Harder: AI Techniques for the Contemporary Cantor
Many cantors feel overwhelmed by new technology or unsure how AI fits into sacred, relational work. In this interactive session, Dr. Emily Aronoff, Ed.D., helps participants reframe AI as a trusted collaborator rather than a threat or fad. Drawing from her experience as a Jewish educator, instructional designer, and songleader, Emily demonstrates simple, practical techniques for using AI to streamline communication, generate creative ideas, and reflect with greater clarity. You’ll learn how to give AI the right context, assign it roles that serve your goals, and stay firmly in the driver’s seat—so technology enhances, rather than replaces, the deeply human heart of the cantor’s work.
By the end of this session, participants will be able to:
- Define key AI vocabulary relevant to educational and leadership contexts.
- Explain how clarity and context shape AI-generated responses.
- Use collaborative prompting techniques to refine and improve outputs.
- Apply role assignment to reframe complex scenarios and strengthen communication.
- Integrate a “trust and verify” mindset that keeps human judgment and values at the center.\