USCJ Blog

A USY Alum Recounts a 1972 Protest March

Marty Radnor, USY alumn and president, Congregation Shaaarei Kodesh, recounts his experience from a 1972 protest.

No Experience Necessary – USY’s Epic Summer Pivot

Rabbi Joshua Rabin

A few weeks ago, USY cancelled our summer programs for the first time in our almost seventy-year history.

Design Thinking for Synagogues: Let's Talk Tachlis!

Aimee Close

This unprecedented time requires innovative solutions. I found that my training in human centered design to be of great benefit to synagogues.

Does Your Synagogue Want To Create a Virtual Camp?

Julie Livingston

The webinar produced by USCJ and USY, "Looking to Run a Virtual Camp This Summer?" provided a forum for sharing ideas and resources.

Note From Ned Gladstein, International President, USCJ

Ned Gladstein

Ned Gladstein, USCJ International President, offers insights on current programs and events.

What Hope Requires

Rabbi Adam Rubin PhD

Rabbi Adam Rubin provides a D'var Torah about recent events in the Twin Cities since the horrific murder of George Floyd took place on May 25th.

U.S. Senate Passes Paycheck Protection Forgiveness Act of 2020

Julie Livingston

The main provisions of the Paycheck Protection Forgiveness Act were discussed on a 6/4 JFNA webinar.

Five Individuals are Honored at 2020 METNY Scholarship Gala

Julie Livingston

Five individuals, including Evelyn, Beth and Denise Hurvitz (shown above), were honored at the METNY USY Scholarship Gala, a virtual fundraising event.

Emerging Leadership Lessons from the Crisis

Robert Leventhal

Robert Leventhal, Director, Leadership Development, explains why BOLD leadership will create a path forward during the pandemic and beyond.

Thinking About Reopening? 10 Things Synagogue Leaders Should Consider

Barry Mael

Barry Mael, Senior Director of Synagogue Affiliations and Operationsshares his thoughts on approaches to reopening synagogues.

For Heaven’s Sake We Pray From Home As One

Rabbi Naomi Levy

USCJ Signs Onto JCRC-NY Statement on the Death of George Floyd

TORAH SPARKS: Parashat Shavuot

An exploration of the weekly Torah portion, produced by the Conservative Yeshiva in Jerusalem.

My U.S. Based Synagogue Can’t Find An IRS 501(c)(3) Exemption Recognition Letter, What Can We Do?

Susan Zinder

When we give to charities in the US, we get tax deductions that allow us to reduce our annual taxable income.

Educational Creativity in a Time of Crisis

Miriam Abrams-Stark