USCJ Blog
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USY Alumni Programming and Engagement Survey
June 22, 2020 30 Sivan, 5780To reconnect with alums, USY is distributing the USY Alumni Programming and Engagement Survey.
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MyUSYfi Summer: A New Virtual Experience
June 18, 2020 26 Sivan, 5780The USY team has rolled up their sleeves and reimagined its summer experience as a virtual one, in #MyUSYfiSummer.
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Celebrating the Supreme Court Decision for Equality
June 18, 2020 26 Sivan, 5780
Justice Gorsuch used an analysis of the clear text of the Constitution to ensure the rights of LGBTQ citizens.
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The Jewish Service Alliance Launches “Serve the Moment” to engage Jewish Young Adults
June 18, 2020 26 Sivan, 5780The Jewish Service Alliance (JSA), has launched “Serve the Moment” to engage Jewish young adults and college students in 100,000 acts of meaningful service
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USCJ Participates in Amicus Curiae Brief to Protect LGBTQ Rights
June 18, 2020 26 Sivan, 5780USCJ continues to be actively involved in advocating for and protecting the rights of the LGBTQ community, including same sex marriage.
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A USY Alum Recounts a 1972 Protest March
June 12, 2020 20 Sivan, 5780Marty Radnor, USY alumn and president, Congregation Shaaarei Kodesh, recounts his experience from a 1972 protest.
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No Experience Necessary – USY’s Epic Summer Pivot
June 12, 2020 20 Sivan, 5780
A few weeks ago, USY cancelled our summer programs for the first time in our almost seventy-year history.
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Design Thinking for Synagogues: Let's Talk Tachlis!
June 11, 2020 19 Sivan, 5780
This unprecedented time requires innovative solutions. I found that my training in human centered design to be of great benefit to synagogues.
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Does Your Synagogue Want To Create a Virtual Camp?
June 5, 2020 13 Sivan, 5780The webinar produced by USCJ and USY, "Looking to Run a Virtual Camp This Summer?" provided a forum for sharing ideas and resources.
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Note From Ned Gladstein, International President, USCJ
June 5, 2020 13 Sivan, 5780
Ned Gladstein, USCJ International President, offers insights on current programs and events.
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What Hope Requires
June 5, 2020 13 Sivan, 5780
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.
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U.S. Senate Passes Paycheck Protection Forgiveness Act of 2020
June 5, 2020 13 Sivan, 5780The main provisions of the Paycheck Protection Forgiveness Act were discussed on a 6/4 JFNA webinar.
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Five Individuals are Honored at 2020 METNY Scholarship Gala
June 4, 2020 12 Sivan, 5780Five individuals, including Evelyn, Beth and Denise Hurvitz (shown above), were honored at the METNY USY Scholarship Gala, a virtual fundraising event.
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Emerging Leadership Lessons from the Crisis
June 3, 2020 11 Sivan, 5780
Robert Leventhal, Director, Leadership Development, explains why BOLD leadership will create a path forward during the pandemic and beyond.
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Thinking About Reopening? 10 Things Synagogue Leaders Should Consider
June 3, 2020 11 Sivan, 5780
Barry Mael, Senior Director of Synagogue Affiliations and Operationsshares his thoughts on approaches to reopening synagogues.
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