USCJ Blog
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Unity, Not Uniformity, is Our Strength
October 1, 2025 9 Tishri, 5786
Dear Friends, On this Kol Nidre, in this season of introspection, we’re called upon to look inward—to measure ourselves honestly, to identify areas wh
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Security Trends in Our Synagogues: What We Learned from a Recent Survey
September 30, 2025 8 Tishri, 5786
Last month, we invited synagogue leaders to complete a brief survey about their current security practices. Fifty-two leaders responded, giving us a s
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How USCJ’s Lay Leadership Training Helped this NY Synagogue Thrive Under Pressure
September 15, 2025 22 Elul, 5785
In August 2022, Norman Cohen became the President of Kane Street Synagogue, which operates in a 170-year-old building in brownstone Brooklyn. Five mon
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Welcoming Emily Jaeger as Founding Director of our New Public Policy Center
August 22, 2025 28 Av, 5785
Shalom hevreh, I am delighted to share an important milestone for USCJ, the Rabbinical Assembly, and our Movement. Earlier this month, we welcomed Emi
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From Discounts to Deep Learning: How Synagogues Support Mature Members
August 22, 2025 28 Av, 5785
Across North America, Conservative/Masorti synagogues are celebrating the vital contributions of mature adults within their communities! A recent surv
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Our Movement Leads the Way in Climate Initiatives
August 18, 2025 24 Av, 5785
The Jewish Climate Leadership Coalition (JCLC), a climate change awareness and action coalition of Jewish organizations (started by Adamah in 2022), w
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A Real Hole-in-One for YALA!
August 18, 2025 24 Av, 5785
USCJ is helping communities like the Young Jewish Adults (YJA) of Temple Beth Shalom of the East Valley (TBS) in Phoenix, Arizona, expand their reach
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From Family Heirlooms to Artwork: How Or Zarua Has Cultivated a Thriving Art Gallery in Its Building for the Last 20 Years
August 18, 2025 24 Av, 5785
If you walk along the street of New York City on the Upper East Side and you see the synagogue on East 82nd Street, you would be surprised to find out
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Are Two-Day Yomim Tovim Still the Norm? 90 Synagogues Weigh In
August 4, 2025 10 Av, 5785In our recent 3-minute survey, 90 synagogue leaders from USCJ-affiliated congregations shared how their communities approach the observance of Yomim T
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Moral Clarity Amid Humanitarian Tragedy
August 4, 2025 10 Av, 5785From the Desk of Andy Schaer Reflection on the Current Crisis in Israel: Moral Clarity Amid Humanitarian Tragedy Dear Friends, Last week, I traveled t
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Reflection on My Time With USY on Wheels
July 29, 2025 4 Av, 5785
I recently had the pleasure of spending a few incredible days with the USY Wheels bus during their visit to Los Angeles, California. It was a true pr
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USY Partners with Aardvark Israel for a Gap Year Program Like No Other
July 10, 2025 14 Tammuz, 5785After a brief hiatus, Nativ is back and ready to meet the needs of today’s emerging leaders. The Conservative/Masorti Movement is proud to launch a le
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How USCJ’s Sulam Programming Enabled this President to Give Back to her Community
July 7, 2025 11 Tammuz, 5785Long before Tamara Duker Freuman became synagogue president of Congregation Sons of Israel in Nyack, New York, she experienced USCJ’s flagship Sulam s
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Our USYers Have Arrived for the Summer!
July 1, 2025 5 Tammuz, 5785Looking Forward to USY Summer Programs! Message from Jennifer Fisher, Assistant Director of Immersive Experiences This summer, USY teens from across N
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“Come As You Are”: A Kansas Synagogue’s Journey Toward LGBTQIA+ Inclusion
June 17, 2025 21 Sivan, 5785At Ahavath Achim Congregation in Wichita, Kansas, the path toward LGBTQIA+ inclusion is being walked with heart, humility, and intention. This small b
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