USCJ Blog
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New for 2021-2022 MRF
November 2, 2021 27 Heshvan, 5782Dear Synagogue partners, We hope that this note finds you well and that you enjoyed a wonderful holiday season with your family and, whether in
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USCJ Idea Generator Visionary Awards
August 9, 2021 1 Elul, 5781FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 6, 2021 Media Contact: Steve Rabinowitz, Bluelight Strategies [email protected] 202-494-7655 United Synagogue
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USCJ’s Aimee Close Chosen for UpStart’s National Change Accelerator Program
January 12, 2021 28 Tevet, 5781The program equips the community’s intrapreneurs with entrepreneurial skills, tools, and mindsets to adapt to challenges and meet constituents’ evolving needs.
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USCJ’s #BlackLivesMatter Statement in The New York Times
September 2, 2020 13 Elul, 5780On 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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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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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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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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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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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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USCJ Signs Onto JCRC-NY Statement on the Death of George Floyd
May 31, 2020 8 Sivan, 5780USCJ has signed onto the following statement from The Jewish Community Relations Council (JCRC) of New York: The Jewish Community Relations Council of
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My U.S. Based Synagogue Can’t Find An IRS 501(c)(3) Exemption Recognition Letter, What Can We Do?
May 21, 2020 27 Iyar, 5780When we give to charities in the US, we get tax deductions that allow us to reduce our annual taxable income.
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Emergency Operations Plan Template
May 15, 2020 21 Iyar, 5780The Secure Community Network (SCN) working group created the Emergency Operations Plan Template to help Jewish houses of worship.
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Resumption of Building Openings, In-Person Activities
May 12, 2020 18 Iyar, 5780USCJ is part of the Secure Community Network's working group, providing critical information about safety and security to synagogues.
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Tzedakah, Tikkun Olam for Jewish Communities Abroad During Covid-19
May 8, 2020 14 Iyar, 5780Two fundraising initiatives will benefit Conservative/Masorti Jews in-crisis abroad that are suffering from the results of covid-19.