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Mission
Statement
The six-state Great Lakes & Rivers Region of the United Synagogue of Conservative
Judaism seeks to serve and energize its member synagogues and strengthen the
Conservative Movement through programs, projects and services provided by USCJ. More...
REGIONAL
SHABBATON
June 20-22, 2008
The Great Lakes & Rivers Region invites you to
join us for a
Shabbaton at Northern
Hills Synagogue in Cincinnati, Ohio, June
20-22, 2008.
“ Jews, Tattoos, and Other Interesting Issues
in Contemporary Conservative Halacha”
featuring
Scholar-in Residence, Rabbi Paul Drazen,
Chief Program Development Officer for USCJ.
For more information, download the flyer and registration forms.
IMUN
PROGRAM
July 6-14, 2008
Did you know that the USCJ’s IMUN Program trains lay
religious leadership in synagogue ritual practices? This seminar
retreat is designed to strengthen lay religious leadership in United
Synagogue congregations. IMUN participants learn the basics of
reading Torah, leading services, and presenting a d'var Torah,
all in the invigorating atmosphere of Camp Ramah in the Berkshires.
A few slots are still open for this summer’s IMUN Program
which is scheduled for July 6-14. For more information, please
contact Rabbi Paul Drazen at (646) 519-9310 or by email at drazen@uscj.org.
FUCHSBERG DEADLINES EXTENDED!
Are you thinking of traveling to Israel
this summer? Consider spending some time studying at the USCJ’s
Fuchsberg Jerusalem Center. Downoad information as
well as an application for the Adult
Study Program
at Fuchsberg. Hurry, time is running out to register
for this special opportunity!
TORAH SPARKS
Each
week the USCJ publishes Torah Sparks, a web publication offering
insights and questions for open discussion about the weekly Torah
portion? Let the light of Torah shine in your lives with Torah
Sparks. Go to http://www.uscj.org and
click on "Torah Sparks" to receive the latest installment.
Consultants
available to support Congregational Schools
Did you know that the USCJ’s Department of Education has consultants
available to assist congregational religious and nursery schools with curriculum,
training and placement issues? Serene Victor (Synagogue Education), Wendy Light
(Framework for Excellence and Placement) and Maxine Handelman (Early Childhood)
can assist congregations with a variety of complex educational issues. For
more information on how your synagogue can access their expertise and resources
please contact Scott Cranis at
the Regional Office.
Attention
Presidents, Program Directors and Executive Directors
We want to highlight programs of regional interest that are taking place at
your congregations! Please forward your information along with a contact person
to Scott Cranis' attention at cranis@uscj.org.
Please include the words “USCJ News” in the subject line.
Web
Site Hosting Available
Did you know that the USCJ offers web site hosting and web consultation free
of charge to affiliated congregations? Contact the regional office for more
information.
Interactive
Israel Publication Debuts
We
are very excited to present to you the first issue of the United
Synagogue of Conservative Judaism's edition of Today's Israel.
This interactive digital magazine, at http://www.todaysisrael.com,
is an initiative of the United Synagogue's Israel Commission. It
focuses on Israelis' daily lives and also tells you what's happening
within the United Synagogue in Israel.
Please
take the time to go through the magazine. Each page has comment
link. Click it and you will be able to post your thoughts and
suggestions on what you have just read. If you have any suggestions
for future stories, if you are interested in writing for Today’s
Israel, or if you have pictures you'd like to send, send an email
to editor@todaysisrael.com.
We look forward to hearing from you.
NEW
PAGE:
Click
on Youth News for the
latest information about Youth programs and events, like the recent
USY Regional Convention!
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Great
Lakes & Rivers Region
United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism
3645 Warrensville Center Road #220
Shaker Heights, Ohio 44122
(216)751-0606 FAX (216) 751-0607
glr@uscj.org
Scott
Cranis
cranis@uscj.org
Director
Arlyne
Bochnek
bochnek@uscj.org
Youth Director / Assistant Director
CRUSY
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