USCJ Blog
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Summary, materials, and recordings from Kol Tzedek 2020
November 24, 2020 8 Kislev, 5781Kol Tzedek is an engaging conference on racial justice and community organizing for synagogue professionals and lay leaders. It took place on Nov 8-10, 2020.
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Q&A with USCJ's New Interfaith Specialist, Dr. Keren R. McGinity
November 24, 2020 8 Kislev, 5781
Synagogue Consultant Mindy Block Gordon interviews USCJ's new Interfaith Specialist, Dr. Keren McGinity, about her new role and how synagogues can benefit
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Clarity of Purpose Through Covid-19
November 4, 2020 17 Heshvan, 5781It is often in moments of change and transition when Jews look to Judaism to help guide them along the way; seize this opportunity to do that just that.
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The High Holidays are Over…Now What?
October 14, 2020 26 Tishri, 5781
Now that we are completing the High Holidays, synagogue leaders are taking stock of financial status and how to move forward in these uncertain times.
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Why Synagogue Collaboration Matters Now More Than Ever
October 8, 2020 20 Tishri, 5781
Collaborative work in METNY can be a model for synagogues in the rest of the country, as a building block for greater synagogue and Jewish communal vibrancy.
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Ned Gladstein: 5781 High Holiday Message
September 16, 2020 27 Elul, 5780
We feel uncertainty about what the new year will bring. And yet, we start this year with confidence as we emerge strong, connected, and even transformed.
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Rabbi Jacob Blumenthal: 5781 High Holiday Message
September 16, 2020 27 Elul, 5780
May we hear the call of the shofar. May we see the world with clear eyes and a pure heart. And may we continue to act with love, compassion, partnership, care.
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As Far As I’m Concerned, the Problem of Racism Lies With Me
September 15, 2020 26 Elul, 5780
I've wanted for some time to write a piece on racism and white privilege. And yet I struggled because of one roadblock: my own racism.
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Shabbat Shalom: Say it with a "Shabbat-o-gram"
September 3, 2020 14 Elul, 5780What started as a way to virtually connect campers extends to synagogues
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USCJ's #BlackLivesMatter Statement in The New York Times
September 2, 2020 13 Elul, 5780
On Friday, August 28, 2020, The New York Times published a letter signed by over 600 Jewish organizations, including USCJ, expressing Black Lives Matter.
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Encouraging Our Congregants to Be “Counted”
August 20, 2020 30 Av, 5780 -
#MyUSYfiSummer has the perfect summer programs for your teen. And registration is still open!
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Jewish Book Council Recommends Summer Reads
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Abundant Education Offerings From Masorti Israel
July 8, 2020 16 Tammuz, 5780Masorti Israel has a robust roster of online education offerings to augment congregational learning about Israel, its history and politics.
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Update: USCJ Membership Reporting Form
July 8, 2020 16 Tammuz, 5780Haran Rashes, Chair of the USCJ Dues Committee provides an update on the Membership Reporting Form and the dues renewal process.
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