USCJ Blog
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Innovation Earns Westport USY International Chapter of the Year
December 12, 2018 4 Tevet, 5779Read about Westport USY, the International USY Chapter of the Year winning chapter from The Conservative Synagogue of Westport, Connecticut.
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TORAH SPARKS: Parashat Vayiggash
December 12, 2018 4 Tevet, 5779An exploration of the weekly Torah portion, produced by the Conservative Yeshiva in Jerusalem.
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Call for Submissions: Your Photos for our 5780 Calendar
December 7, 2018 29 Kislev, 5779USCJ is looking for photos of Jewish rituals from our affiliated synagogues to feature in our calendar for 5780.
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TORAH SPARKS: Parashat Mikkets
December 6, 2018 28 Kislev, 5779An exploration of the weekly Torah portion, produced by the Conservative Yeshiva in Jerusalem.
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A True Simcha on Simchat Torah
December 4, 2018 26 Kislev, 5779A congregant at Congregation B'nai Israel in St. Petersburg, FL writes about a Simach Torah program that deepened her connection with the Jewish people.
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Sulam Text: Why Should Your Synagogue Exist?
November 29, 2018 21 Kislev, 5779Blog post and corresponding text study to help leadership think about Jewish holidays in the context of big questions about leadership, mission and vision.
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Where Are the Synagogue Teenagers?
November 29, 2018 21 Kislev, 5779Zachary Zabib, the 2018 USY International President, provides insight about how to engage your synagogue's teens.
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TORAH SPARKS: Parashat Vayeshev
November 28, 2018 20 Kislev, 5779An exploration of the weekly Torah portion, produced by the Conservative Yeshiva in Jerusalem.
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TORAH SPARKS: Parashat Vayishlah
November 21, 2018 13 Kislev, 5779An exploration of the weekly Torah portion, produced by the Conservative Yeshiva in Jerusalem.
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USCJ Announces Its 2018 Shoshana S. Cardin Award Winner
November 15, 2018 7 Kislev, 5779Dr. Clifford Nerwen of the Conservative Synagogue Adath Israel of Riverdale, New York was awarded USCJ's 2018 Shoshana S. Cardin Leadership Award
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Synagogue Security
November 15, 2018 7 Kislev, 5779The last few weeks have been difficult for everyone in synagogue life. USCJ provides resources to make your congregation safe.
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In California, Even Wildfires Can’t Extinguish USYers’ Determination and Spirit
November 15, 2018 7 Kislev, 5779When Far West USY's Encampment had to be cancelled due to the California wild fires, USYers joined together to create a USY Shabbat on their own.
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TORAH SPARKS: Parashat Vayetse
November 14, 2018 6 Kislev, 5779An exploration of the weekly Torah portion, produced by the Conservative Yeshiva in Jerusalem.
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What Synagogues Can Learn From Garage Sales
November 13, 2018 5 Kislev, 5779
Barry Mael, USCJ's Senior Director of Kehilla Affiliations and Operations, shares lessons he learned from garage sales that also benefit synagogue leaders.
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From the CEO: I Showed Up for Shabbat in Pittsburgh
November 7, 2018 29 Heshvan, 5779USCJ CEO Rabbi Steven Wernick spent the first Shabbat after the tragic Tree of Life Congregation shooting in Squirrel Hill, Pittsburgh.