USCJ Blog

Encouraging Our Congregants to Be “Counted”

#MyUSYfiSummer has the perfect summer programs for your teen. And registration is still open!

Jewish Book Council Recommends Summer Reads

Abundant Education Offerings From Masorti Israel

Masorti Israel has a robust roster of online education offerings to augment congregational learning about Israel, its history and politics.

Update: USCJ Membership Reporting Form

Haran Rashes, Chair of the USCJ Dues Committee provides an update on the Membership Reporting Form and the dues renewal process.

Seeking an IRS Determination Letter? First Understand This

Susan Zinder

Non profit attorney Susan Zinder provides the 4 steps synagogues need to take to obtain an IRS exempt determination letter.

The Power of Ecosystems

Rabbi Jacob Blumenthal

It’s one week as CEO for USCJ and the Rabbinical Assembly, and I can already see why the new partnership we are forging will be so powerful.

Can’t We Go Back To The Way It Used To Be?

Rabbi Eytan Kenter

Rabbi Eytan Kenter, Kehillat Beth Israel, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, shares insights as we prepare for Tisha B'Av (erev July 29th and July 30th).

A Warm Welcome to Rabbi Jacob Blumenthal

Margie Pomerantz

Margie Pomerantz, Vice President, USCJ, shares her thoughts on the occasion of Rabbi Jacob Blumenthal taking the role of joint CEO of USCJ and the RA.

A Celebration of the USCJ-RA Partnership

Rabbi Jacob Blumenthal

Rabbi Jacob Blumenthal shares his thoughts on starting his role as joint CEO of the United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism and the Rabbinical Assembly.

The Power of the Zoom Rectangle

Jennifer Stofman

In-person synagogue gatherings are optimal, but Zoom meetings make it easy for first time or shy participants to join the conversation.

USY Alumni Programming and Engagement Survey

​To reconnect with alums, USY is distributing the USY Alumni Programming and Engagement Survey.

Celebrating the Supreme Court Decision for Equality

Rabbi Phillip Weintraub, B’nai israel St. Petersburg, Florida

Justice Gorsuch used an analysis of the clear text of the Constitution to ensure the rights of LGBTQ citizens.

The Jewish Service Alliance Launches “Serve the Moment” to engage Jewish Young Adults

The Jewish Service Alliance (JSA), has launched “Serve the Moment” to engage Jewish young adults and college students in 100,000 acts of meaningful service

USCJ Participates in Amicus Curiae Brief to Protect LGBTQ Rights

USCJ continues to be actively involved in advocating for and protecting the rights of the LGBTQ community, including same sex marriage.