USCJ Blog
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My U.S. Based Synagogue Can’t Find An IRS 501(c)(3) Exemption Recognition Letter, What Can We Do?
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Educational Creativity in a Time of Crisis
May 21, 2020 27 Iyar, 5780
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Why Memorial Day Should Matter to the Jewish Community
May 21, 2020 27 Iyar, 5780All too often, the story of Jewish military personnel and their service to our country remains untold.
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New Meaning of Memorial Day During COVID-19
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Shavuot: Reclaiming the Jewish Calendar’s Best-Kept Secret
May 18, 2020 24 Iyar, 5780
Although it is one of Judaism’s three pilgrimage festivals (the Shalosh Regalim), Shavuot doesn’t get nearly as much press as Passover or Sukkot.
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Emergency Operations Plan Template
May 15, 2020 21 Iyar, 5780The Secure Community Network (SCN) working group created the Emergency Operations Plan Template to help Jewish houses of worship.
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TORAH SPARKS: Parashat Behar-Bechukotai
May 14, 2020 20 Iyar, 5780An exploration of the weekly Torah portion, produced by the Conservative Yeshiva in Jerusalem.
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Resumption of Building Openings, In-Person Activities
May 12, 2020 18 Iyar, 5780USCJ is part of the Secure Community Network's working group, providing critical information about safety and security to synagogues.
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10 Tips: Virtual Fundraising Today to Prepare for Tomorrow
May 11, 2020 17 Iyar, 5780
It’s easy to feel that with the current financial crisis, how can we possibly ask for money and fundraise? The answer is, you can!
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Tzedakah, Tikkun Olam for Jewish Communities Abroad During Covid-19
May 8, 2020 14 Iyar, 5780Two fundraising initiatives will benefit Conservative/Masorti Jews in-crisis abroad that are suffering from the results of covid-19.
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Note from Ned Gladstein, International President, USCJ
May 8, 2020 14 Iyar, 5780
As we’ve been experiencing the impact of COVID-19, our professionals have been working closely with synagogue leadership teams and movement colleagues.
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TORAH SPARKS: Parashat Emor
May 7, 2020 13 Iyar, 5780An exploration of the weekly Torah portion, produced by the Conservative Yeshiva in Jerusalem.
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Planning For the High Holidays
May 7, 2020 13 Iyar, 5780Leaders from CA, JEA, NAASE, RA and USCJ are working with synagogue leadership to address the issues and find the opportunities that Covid-19 has brought.
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Multi-Million Dollar Interest Free Loans Through JCRIF
May 7, 2020 13 Iyar, 5780
JCRF, a partnership between funders, JFNA and USCJ will provide access to multi-million dollar interest free loans to US synagogues.
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Virtual Sulam For Officers to Address Pandemic-Related Issues
May 4, 2020 10 Iyar, 5780
Through the Sulam For Officers training, synagogue officers will strengthen their organizational foundation so they are better equipped to face the future.
USCJ and the Rabbinical Assembly Agree to Deepen Joint Partnership
Rabbi Jacob Blumenthal to Serve as CEO for USCJ and the RA starting July 1