USCJ Blog
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Are Two-Day Yomim Tovim Still the Norm? 90 Synagogues Weigh In
August 4, 2025 10 Av, 5785In our recent 3-minute survey, 90 synagogue leaders from USCJ-affiliated congregations shared how their communities approach the observance of Yomim T
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Moral Clarity Amid Humanitarian Tragedy
August 4, 2025 10 Av, 5785From the Desk of Andy Schaer Reflection on the Current Crisis in Israel: Moral Clarity Amid Humanitarian Tragedy Dear Friends, Last week, I traveled t
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Reflection on My Time With USY on Wheels
July 29, 2025 4 Av, 5785
I recently had the pleasure of spending a few incredible days with the USY Wheels bus during their visit to Los Angeles, California. It was a true pr
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USY Partners with Aardvark Israel for a Gap Year Program Like No Other
July 10, 2025 14 Tammuz, 5785After a brief hiatus, Nativ is back and ready to meet the needs of today’s emerging leaders. The Conservative/Masorti Movement is proud to launch a le
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How USCJ’s Sulam Programming Enabled this President to Give Back to her Community
July 7, 2025 11 Tammuz, 5785Long before Tamara Duker Freuman became synagogue president of Congregation Sons of Israel in Nyack, New York, she experienced USCJ’s flagship Sulam s
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Our USYers Have Arrived for the Summer!
July 1, 2025 5 Tammuz, 5785Looking Forward to USY Summer Programs! Message from Jennifer Fisher, Assistant Director of Immersive Experiences This summer, USY teens from across N
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“Come As You Are”: A Kansas Synagogue’s Journey Toward LGBTQIA+ Inclusion
June 17, 2025 21 Sivan, 5785At Ahavath Achim Congregation in Wichita, Kansas, the path toward LGBTQIA+ inclusion is being walked with heart, humility, and intention. This small b
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Rooted in Tradition, Reaching for Inclusion: How a Texas Synagogue Is Leading with Pride
June 17, 2025 21 Sivan, 5785When Congregation Beth Torah was founded in 1974 in Richardson, Texas, it stood apart as a beacon of egalitarianism. Built on a vision where women cou
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Sulam for Imagineers: Igniting Innovation in Synagogue Leadership
May 29, 2025 2 Sivan, 5785
Welcome to Sulam for Imagineers, a dynamic and engaging cohort program crafted specifically for synagogue leaders eager to infuse creativity and innov
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Insights from the Field: A Look at Synagogue Endowment Practices
May 29, 2025 2 Sivan, 5785
To better understand how synagogues in North America manage long-term financial sustainability, a recent survey gathered insights from 119 synagogue l
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Embracing Change: Rabbi Dr. J.B. Sacks Reflects on His Journey with Sulam for Imagineers
May 19, 2025 21 Iyar, 5785Sulam is USCJ’s dynamic leadership development program. It is designed to empower synagogues to build purposeful, energized, and sustainable congregat
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USY’s Heschel Fellowship: Helping USYers Grow Their Chevruta Experience
May 19, 2025 21 Iyar, 5785About the Heschel Fellowship: USYers from across North America completed the fourth cohort of our Heschel Fellowship, an immersive online Jewish learn
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Incredible WZC Momentum for Mercaz USA!
May 19, 2025 21 Iyar, 5785The stakes are high for an inclusive and vibrant Israel, and USCJ prioritized our role as a movement convener to ensure a successful voting turnout du
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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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