USCJ Blog
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USCJ’s #BlackLivesMatter Statement in The New York Times
September 2, 2020 13 Elul, 5780
On Friday, August 28, 2020, The New York Times published a letter signed by over 600 Jewish organizations, including USCJ, expressing Black Lives Matter.
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Encouraging Our Congregants to Be “Counted”
August 20, 2020 30 Av, 5780In the first chapter of Bamidbar (Numbers), the Bible tells us that God commanded Moses to count all of the members of Am Yisrael. Perhaps that’s why
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#MyUSYfiSummer has the perfect summer programs for your teen. And registration is still open!
July 9, 2020 17 Tammuz, 5780We may not be sending trips out this summer, but #MyUSYfiSummer is a seriously incredible way to ensure your teen or tween still has a fulfilling, mea
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Jewish Book Council Recommends Summer Reads
July 8, 2020 16 Tammuz, 5780Summer is the time when many of us like to kick back and relax through reading. Miri Pomerantz Dauber, Director, Jewish Book Council Book Clubs, provi
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Abundant Education Offerings From Masorti Israel
July 8, 2020 16 Tammuz, 5780Masorti Israel has a robust roster of online education offerings to augment congregational learning about Israel, its history and politics.
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Update: USCJ Membership Reporting Form
July 8, 2020 16 Tammuz, 5780Haran Rashes, Chair of the USCJ Dues Committee provides an update on the Membership Reporting Form and the dues renewal process.
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Seeking an IRS Determination Letter? First Understand This
July 7, 2020 15 Tammuz, 5780
Non profit attorney Susan Zinder provides the 4 steps synagogues need to take to obtain an IRS exempt determination letter.
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The Power of Ecosystems
July 7, 2020 15 Tammuz, 5780
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.
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Can’t We Go Back To The Way It Used To Be?
July 7, 2020 15 Tammuz, 5780
Rabbi Eytan Kenter, Kehillat Beth Israel, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, shares insights as we prepare for Tisha B'Av (erev July 29th and July 30th).
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A Warm Welcome to Rabbi Jacob Blumenthal
July 1, 2020 9 Tammuz, 5780
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.
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A Celebration of the USCJ-RA Partnership
July 1, 2020 9 Tammuz, 5780
Rabbi Jacob Blumenthal shares his thoughts on starting his role as joint CEO of the United Synagogue of Conservative Judaism and the Rabbinical Assembly.
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The Power of the Zoom Rectangle
June 25, 2020 3 Tammuz, 5780In-person synagogue gatherings are optimal, but Zoom meetings make it easy for first time or shy participants to join the conversation.
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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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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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