Dr. Emily Celebrates

“Why use slides when the kids can’t even read?”

I get this question a lot—and it’s a good one.

But here’s the thing: slides in Jewish music education aren’t about reading. They’re about connection.

Whether I’m leading a Tot Shabbat, a family Havdalah, or a preschool Passover experience, my slide decks are intentionally designed to support every age in the room. For children, they offer rhythm, structure, and visual cues. For adults, they plant small seeds of meaning and show that this moment was crafted with care.

In this post, I’m sharing why thoughtful visual design is one of the most powerful tools I use—and how it can transform your songleading, too.

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