USCJ Blog
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Synagogue Support in the Aftermath of Hurricanes, Gordon and Helene
November 19, 2024 18 Heshvan, 5785When hurricanes are on their way to the US coast, Jo-Anne Tucker-Zemlak, Synagogue Consultant for the Southeast Seaboard, is ready to assist, followin
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USY Chapter Presidents’ Training: Leadership Skills for a New Generation
November 18, 2024 17 Heshvan, 5785In late September, 10 Chapter Presidents from both the East and West coasts came together for an engaging and informative training session led by Rabb
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Our First YALA Shabbaton: Connection, Inspiration, and Fun!
November 18, 2024 17 Heshvan, 5785This past weekend, 61 enthusiastic Jewish young professionals gathered for a memorable Shabbaton filled with tradition, learning, and fun. The weekend
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Reflections on Hanukkah for Teen Leaders
October 29, 2024 27 Tishri, 5785In our house we have a rule: we don’t talk about what we are eating tomorrow while we are eating today’s meals. It keeps us grounded in the moment and
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We Will Dance Again
October 22, 2024 20 Tishri, 5785
Dear USCJ Community, I hope you have enjoyed time with loved ones in your sukkah over the past few days. As we approach the end of our High Holiday s
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Member Spotlight: How NSS Beth El Had 150 Unique Torah Readers In Just 1 Year
October 10, 2024 8 Tishri, 5785*Order your USCJ calendar here! When asked how she prepared for her first year as president of North Suburban Synagogue Beth El (NSSBE) in Highland Pa
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Exciting Updates from YALA: Connecting Young Adults in Our Community!
October 9, 2024 7 Tishri, 5785Launched in August 2024, the Young Adults, Leaders, and Alumni (YALA) is quickly becoming a vibrant hub for young adults in our community. We are thri
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Remembering October 7
October 7, 2024 5 Tishri, 5785Dear USCJ Community, This day one year ago was one of the darkest days in our lifetimes and in the history of the Jewish people. The terrorist pogrom
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A Rosh Hashanah Message from your USY President
September 30, 2024 27 Elul, 5784Hey USYers, It’s about to be my favorite time of year—the High Holidays. For a few weeks, we get a break from the outside world and really focus on ou
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The Impact of a Summer with USY
September 16, 2024 13 Elul, 5784Dear USY Alumni, Many of you can recall how you felt davening shacharit next to the Grand Canyon as the sun rose. Or the pride of volunteering with y
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Member Spotlight: Forest Hills Jewish Center’s New Volunteer Initiative to Drive Membership
September 11, 2024 8 Elul, 5784*Order your USCJ calendar here! If you ask Gary Kerzner, president of Forest Hills Jewish Center (FHJC) in Queens, NYC, about what it’s been like to b
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Beyond the Present: Embrace Forward Thinking with Sulam for Imagineers
August 9, 2024 5 Av, 5784By Ben Vorspan On July 17, 1955, Walt Disney stood before an eager crowd at the grand opening of Disneyland and delivered an address that would resona
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The Sulam for Imagineers – Do The Impossible!
July 8, 2024 2 Tammuz, 5784Walt Disney was on an early morning stroll down Main Street a few months after Disneyland opened to the public in 1955 when his groundskeeper waved hi
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An Anti-Racism Shavuot Message
May 24, 2024 16 Iyar, 5784The term “adath Yisrael”- the congregation of Israel – was first used in the book of Exodus (chapter 12, verse 3) when we became a community of
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USY Unveils New Structure and Approach for a Thriving Future
May 8, 2024 30 Nisan, 5784United Synagogue Youth (USY) has re-envisioned its approach to serving thousands of North American Jewish teens and will shift its focus towards hosti
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