USCJ Blog
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Feeling the Impact of Our USY Alumni Lev el Lev Event: An Afternoon Honoring Our Alumni
April 10, 2025 12 Nisan, 5785On Sunday, March 30, members of the USY community gathered virtually from all over the world to celebrate the life’s work of Rabbi Sam Kieffer, Melind
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How Temple Beth Sholom’s (Las Vegas, NV) USYers Raised Thousands for Victims of the California Fires
April 10, 2025 12 Nisan, 5785Every year, the impressive teens of Temple Beth Sholom’s USY chapter in Las Vegas run their annual Purim Carnival. This year, however, was different:
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Highlights from the USCJ Board Meeting in Austin
April 7, 2025 9 Nisan, 5785A few weeks ago, the USCJ board convened in Austin, TX hosted by Congregation Agudas Achim (CAA). Being together in person, and experiencing the vibra
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Conservative/Masorti Movement Condemns Israeli Government Move to Block Non-Orthodox Conversions
April 3, 2025 5 Nisan, 5785The Israeli government’s attempt to bypass the Supreme Court and delegitimize Conservative/Masorti and Reform conversions is a direct attack on
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USY Secures $350,000 CAD Grant to Launch Community Director Program in Vancouver
April 3, 2025 5 Nisan, 5785USY (United Synagogue Youth) is thrilled to announce that the Ronald S. Roadburg Foundation has awarded a $350,000 CAD multi-year grant to support the
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New Poll Shows Most Congregations Offer Weekday Minyan and Digital Options
April 2, 2025 4 Nisan, 5785A recent poll of USCJ congregations, with 137 respondents, suggests that most Conservative/Masorti synagogues regularly hold Shabbat services and week
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A Sweet Way In: What a Chocolate Seder Taught Me About Imagineering Jewish Life
March 28, 2025 28 Adar, 5785By Ben Vorspan When I began writing the curriculum for Sulam for Imagineers, I didn’t expect it to change how I thought about Passover. But that’s exa
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Knitting for Comfort: Congregation Beth Ami’s Cozy Handmade Mission
February 28, 2025 30 Shevat, 5785In a world often fraught with turmoil and strife, a simple teddy bear has the potential to bring comfort and joy to those in need. This belief fuels t
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Poll Results: Conservative Synagogues On Usage of Musical Instruments on Shabbat
February 26, 2025 28 Shevat, 5785In a recent poll of USCJ-affiliated congregations, 32% of respondents said their synagogue does not allow musical instruments at Shabbat services. Wit
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How the USCJ Emergency Fund is Helping the California Jewish Community After the Fires
February 18, 2025 20 Shevat, 5785(Josh Edelson/AFP via Getty Images) On Wednesday, January 8th, all across North America, USCJ leaders and communities followed the news of the catast
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Our Ruchot Program – Training Teens (and Ourselves) to Bring Jewish Values to Life
February 14, 2025 16 Shevat, 5785By: Rabbi Stephanie Ruskay, Associate Dean, JTS Rabbinical School Executive Director, JTS Hendel Center for Ethics and Justice Associate Director, L
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Half of Conservative Synagogues Report Increased Attendance Since October 7, 2023
January 31, 2025 2 Shevat, 5785A recent poll of USCJ-affiliated synagogues revealed that 49% of respondents noted an increase in attendance at one or more events since the tragedy o
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Head and Heart: Addressing Congregational Conflict Through Derekh Eretz
January 24, 2025 24 Tevet, 5785
Rabbi Jacob Blumenthal, CEO, USCJ and the Rabbinical Assembly Daniel Langenthal, USCJ Director of Leadership Development Over the past year, both of u
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A Statement on the Ceasefire Agreement
January 16, 2025 16 Tevet, 5785Dear USCJ Community, Our hearts are filled with relief and joy for the planned return of 33 of those held hostage by Hamas. The past 15 months have be
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Kol Tefilla Shabbaton at Temple Beth Am: A Transformative Experience for the Seventh Year
January 14, 2025 14 Tevet, 5785In partnership with USCJ, Temple Beth Am of Los Angeles hosted the first Kol Tefilla Shabbaton in 2018. This breakthrough Shabbaton gathers representa
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