USCJ Blog
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How One Community Reimagined Leadership Development Using Sulam for Emerging Leaders
March 2, 2026 13 Adar, 5786
Westchester Jewish Center, a growing synagogue of 460+ families in metro NYC, was one of the first congregations to run USCJ’s Sulam for Emerging Lead
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Standing With Israel and the United States Against Iran’s Threat
February 28, 2026 11 Adar, 5786
As the United States and Israel take military action against Iran, we are focused on the safety of American and Israeli armed forces, the people of Is
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How Sulam Came to Be
February 25, 2026 8 Adar, 5786
In 1994, Sulam for Presidents (SFP) was created, a new innovative program developed specifically for synagogue presidents. USCJ recognized that presid
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Sacred Spaces, Sustainable Choices: What 78 Synagogues Told Us About Environmental Action
February 24, 2026 7 Adar, 5786
Across North America, synagogues are asking an important question: What does it mean to care for our communities and our planet at the same time? To b
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Fighting for the Egalitarian Kotel at the Israeli Supreme Court
February 17, 2026 30 Shevat, 5786
This morning, we joined leaders of the Conservative/Masorti Movement from Israel, North America, and around the world at the Israeli Supreme Court for
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Beth El Podcast Network Builds Bridges to Jewish Life, One Episode at a Time
February 17, 2026 30 Shevat, 5786
When you say you’re ‘going to synagogue,’ you may think of the beautiful building that houses the sanctuary, religious school, and admin offices – an
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Texas Congregation Started the New Year Strong Thanks to YALA Funding
February 17, 2026 30 Shevat, 5786
Congregation Beth Torah in Richardson, Texas, is a tight-knit community of about 280 families. In fact, they like to boast that their motto is “big en
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What Does the Jewish Future Look Like? A Message of Hope
February 2, 2026 15 Shevat, 5786
Recently, I attended the Jewish Futures Conference, sponsored by The Jewish Education Project. Over 250 Jewish educators gathered for a day of learni
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How Congregations Read Torah Today: What Our Shabbat Survey Reveals
January 28, 2026 10 Shevat, 5786
How a community reads the Torah on Shabbat reveals much about their identity, values, and how they navigate the balance between tradition and modern c
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Jewish Cross-Denominational Statement Against Violent Immigration Enforcement
January 21, 2026 3 Shevat, 5786
Jewish Cross-Denominational Statement Against Violent Immigration Enforcement January 21, 2026 ואהבתם את-הגר כי-גרים הייתם בארץ מצרים Love the strange
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Meet the New USCJ President: Eliot Meadow
January 20, 2026 2 Shevat, 5786
Eliot Meadow brings a lifetime of passion for the Conservative/Masorti movement to his new role as International President of the United Synagogue of
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ADL’s Kulanu: Uniting Our Congregations Against Hate
January 16, 2026 27 Tevet, 5786
Shaare Torah in Gaithersburg, Maryland, is no stranger to antisemitic incidents. They have had swastikas painted on their synagogue building and were
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The Leadership Arc: President Elect | President | Immediate Past President
January 12, 2026 23 Tevet, 5786
The Sulam Approach to Leadership Transitions In thriving congregations, leadership is a steady climb, one rung building upon the next. The word סלם (s
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Reflecting on Two Decades of Leadership: A Conversation with Barry Mael
January 6, 2026 17 Tevet, 5786
Barry Mael officially joined USCJ on July 1, 2002, but his journey to the organization was already shaped by years of deep involvement in Jewish commu
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Staff Spotlight- Madeline Berger
December 29, 2025 9 Tevet, 5786
Growing up, my family and I were deeply involved in Jewish life. We attended synagogue every week. My mom taught in the preschool and Hebrew school, a
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