USCJ Blog
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USCJ: See Judaism for the First Time
September 15, 2017 24 Elul, 5777Director of Innovation Rabbi Joshua Rabin examines the future of Judaism.
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Conservative Judaism Will Thrive by Focusing on Meaning, Not Just Membership
September 14, 2017 23 Elul, 5777CEO Rabbi Steven C. Wernick shares our new branding and messaging.
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Israel-Diaspora ties are in peril
September 12, 2017 21 Elul, 5777USCJ CEO Rabbi Wernick and RA CEO Rabbi Schonfeld discuss how decisions by Israeli government threaten to tear apart Diaspora Jewry’s relationship with Israel.
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Submitted by Rabbi Bradley Artson, Ziegler School of Rabbinic Studies
September 8, 2017 17 Elul, 5777Rabbi Bradley Artson discusses the importance of halakhah (the Jewish body of laws) in maintaining an authentic and dynamic Judaism.
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Submitted by Jay Ruderman, President of the Ruderman Family Foundation
September 8, 2017 17 Elul, 5777Authentic and dynamic Jewish leaders recognize that all people can make vital contributions to our synagogues and communities.
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Submitted by Rabbi Leonard Gordon
September 8, 2017 17 Elul, 5777Rabbi Leonard Gordon discusses how, to him, an authentic and dynamic Judaism means retaining tradition while responding to a changing world.
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Submitted by Ruth Messinger, Global Ambassador, American Jewish World Service
September 8, 2017 17 Elul, 5777Ruth Messinger discusses how, to her, an authentic and dynamic Judaism means using faith to live a meaningful and purposeful life.
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Ways to help Our Community In the Aftermath of Hurricane Harvey
September 5, 2017 14 Elul, 5777Update on our Houston congregations and resources to help those in our community.
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Finding Friends and Community in Israel with USY
August 29, 2017 7 Elul, 5777Newly converted teen travels with USY to Israel and becomes bat mitzvah.
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Strategic Planning Can Help Congregations and Its Leaders to Thrive
August 29, 2017 7 Elul, 5777Members of our Kehilla Strengthening and Transformation Department review how the success of a synagogue relies on its thriving leaders.
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Continuing to BUILD Jewish Early Childhood Education
August 25, 2017 3 Elul, 5777Early Childhood Education Specialist Maxine Handelman and others address challenges in Jewish early childhood education.
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USCJ Helps B’nai Tzedek Create Strategic Vision and Healthier Board
August 21, 2017 29 Av, 5777Congregation uses one successful Sulam experience as jumping-off point for another.
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High Holiday Toolkit from USCJ’s Learning Department
August 21, 2017 29 Av, 5777Our learning department shares resources for your congregation to engage youth and others during the High Holidays.
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Resources to Help You and Your Congregation Respond to Hate
August 18, 2017 26 Av, 5777How to use the teachings of Judaism to move past hate.
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Conservative Movement Statement on Violent Demonstrations in Charlottesville, VA
August 13, 2017 21 Av, 5777USCJ and the RA respond to the violent demonstrations in Charlottesville, VA.