USCJ Blog
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Jewish Under 40: The Experience of Jewish Queerness
July 2, 2018 19 Tammuz, 5778Pearl Cohen of Beth Tzedec Congregation in Toronto shares her story about being a young, queer congregant at her Conservative synagogue,
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Thoughts on Conflict Between Israelis and Palestinians
July 2, 2018 19 Tammuz, 5778Opening remarks from USCJ Board Member Rabbi Leonard Gordon at the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church USA
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The Blessing of Epic Failure: Psychological Safety and (Re)Visioning Synagogue Success
June 11, 2018 28 Sivan, 5778Director of Innovation Rabbi Joshua Rabin discusses how synagogues can grow when they acknowledge what’s not working.
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Navigating Rabbinic Transitions
May 30, 2018 16 Sivan, 5778Rabbi Elliot Schoenberg of the Rabbinical Assembly on successfully transitioning a new rabbi into your congregation.
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Don’t Forget Volunteer Recognition
May 30, 2018 16 Sivan, 5778Senior Director of Kehilla Operations Barry S. Mael offers advice on recognizing the volunteers who help our communities thrive.
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Ten Tips for Enhancing Your High Holiday Campaign
May 23, 2018 9 Sivan, 5778
Senior Director of Kehilla Operations Barry Mael offers tips for a successful High Holiday fundraising campaign.
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When Someone Is Fighting a Battle You Know Nothing About
May 16, 2018 2 Sivan, 5778Inclusion Specialist Jennifer Gendel and Director of Learning Enrichment explore how synagogues can be more welcoming to those suffering from mental illness.
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Fueling Membership Engagement
May 16, 2018 2 Sivan, 5778Leadership Specialist Bob Leventhal and Transformation Specialist Nadine Kochavi explore how congregations can build communities of deeper member engagement.
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Staffing Survey: The More Things Change, the More They Stay the Same
May 3, 2018 18 Iyar, 5778KRM Team Leader Dr. Ray Goldstein and Sr. Director of Kehilla Operations Barry Mael examine the data from our latest staffing survey.
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Struggle and Embrace in Jewish Community
April 24, 2018 9 Iyar, 5778Keynote speaker at USCJ inclusion gathering recounts experiences in Jewish community as mother of daughter with cerebral palsy.
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Mitzvah Day: Good, But (Maybe) Not Tikkun Olam
April 18, 2018 3 Iyar, 5778Director of Learning Enrichment Ed Frim challenges us to consider what service activities we ask students to do during this Jewish season of volunteering.
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What We Celebrate When We Say Israel at 70
April 17, 2018 2 Iyar, 5778CEO Rabbi Wernick reflects on Israel at 70 the day before Yom Haatzmaut.
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Today is Yom Hashoah
April 12, 2018 27 Nisan, 5778CEO Rabbi Wernick reflects on a world that lost its vision of a hopeful tomorrow.
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From Despair to Hope
April 5, 2018 20 Nisan, 5778This Passover, transformation specialist Aimee Close explores the need to take both an honest look at the current situation and dream boldly about the future.
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Change Requires New Voices
March 27, 2018 11 Nisan, 5778Bob Leventhal reflects on his experience with March for Our Lives and lessons for synagogue leaders.
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