Publications & Resources for Synagogue Leaders from the USCJ

• Membership - Reaching Out, Holding On - A complete synagogue membership kit, including valuable materials on Outreach, Retention, Recruiting, Image, Publicity and Programming. Cost: $7.50 each. To order, call the department of congregational programming, ext. 2205 or email edelman@uscj.org.
• Personnel - A Guide to Congregational Practices - Designed for the synagogue leader. Offers guidance on aspects of synagogue practice, particularly relating to professional staff. Published by the Committee on Congregational Standards. To order, call the department of congregational standards, ext. 2205, or email edelman@uscj.org.
• Statement on Inclusion of Severance Provision - Recently drafted guide to encourage severance statement in professional contracts. To order, call the department of congregational standards, ext. 2205, or email edelman@uscj.org.
• United Synagogue Model Rabbinic Agreement - Designed to guide a congregation in preparing a contract for clergymembers -- rabbis and cantors. To order, call the department of congregational standards, ext. 2205, or email edelman@uscj.org.
• Biennial Reports - Comprehensive guide to the programs and projects undertaken by the United Synagogue over the past several years. Also contains listing of national leadership and regional staff. To order, call the department of communications, ext. 2603, or email info@uscj.org.
• Directory and Resource Guide - This valuable tool, which is updated annually, is available online only; go to our homepage and click on Resource Guide in the Fast Links on the left. It can be printed. The guide lists constituent congregations, various guides, codes and standards; and other United Synagogue resources.
• Catalogue of Publications - A comprehensive list of publications and materials produced by the United Synagogue, the Rabbinical Assembly, the USCJ Commission on Jewish Education and the USCJ Youth Department. Includes prayerbooks, educational materials, children’s holiday stories, tapes, videos, certificates, and more. To order, call the Book Service at 1 (800) 594-5617 or email booksvc@uscj.org.
• eNews - A monthly newsletter featuring links to information on new programs and projects, it is useful for bulletin editors. Find the link on the homepage bulletin board. Produced by the department of communications, ext. 2601, or email info@uscj.org.
• The Next Step - Newsletter for synagogue leaders on USCJ programs and policies of special interest to the congregation. Published three times a year. Produced by the department of communications, ext. 2600, or email ras@uscj.org.