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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

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