USCJ Blog
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Tisha B’Av and Getting the Little Things Wrong
July 28, 2017 5 Av, 5777Director of Innovation Rabbi Joshua Rabin looks into the importance of get the minor things wrong.
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Conservative/Masorti Statement on of the Suspension of the Kotel Compromise Plan
July 12, 2017 18 Tammuz, 5777The Conservative/Masorti movement condemns the action of the Israeli government of suspending Kotel compromise plan. Read the full statement.
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I Dreamed My Whole Life When I Was in Your Tummy
June 20, 2017 26 Sivan, 5777Rabbi Cara Weinstein Rosenthal explores the idea of revelation between parents and their children.
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Statement on Reform Movement Threats in Israel
May 23, 2017 27 Iyar, 5777Conservative movement responds to vandalism and threats made against URJ and Women of the Wall.
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Conservative Movement Condemns President Trump’s Executive Order on Immigration and Refugees
May 23, 2017 27 Iyar, 5777Conservative movement responds to President Trump’s refugee ban.
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Statement on Nomination of Judge Neil Gorsuch to the U.S. Supreme Court
May 23, 2017 27 Iyar, 5777Conservative movement declines to offer official position on Neil Gorsuch.
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Portraits of Part-Time Jewish Learning That Works
May 9, 2017 13 Iyar, 5777Director of Learning Enrichment Susan Wyner's accounts of flourishing Jewish education.
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USCJ Launches Innovation Lab
April 20, 2017 24 Nisan, 5777USCJ to seed, incubate, capture and disseminate new approaches to shape the next generation of the Jewish experience.
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Repaying the Debts of Love
April 18, 2017 22 Nisan, 5777Dr. Stephen Hazan Arnoff explores the theme of Jubilee throughout Leonard Cohen's music.
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Who Saves the Synagogue?
March 6, 2017 8 Adar, 5777Director of Innovation Rabbi Joshua Rabin on how the Jewish people need to keep themselves thriving.
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3 Ways to Raise Compassionate Mensches in the Age of Trump
February 21, 2017 25 Shevat, 5777Family Engagement Specialist Rabbi Cara Weinstein Rosenthal teaches how parents can raise compassionate children through Jewish concepts.
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Synagogues Are More Than Spreadsheets
February 8, 2017 12 Shevat, 5777Director of Innovation Rabbi Joshua Rabin sheds light on kehillots' need to focus on the sacred work they do.
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Don’t Forget In-reach! Let your Members Know you Care
January 12, 2017 14 Tevet, 5777Senior Director of Kehilla Affiliations and Operations Barry Mael delves into the importance of of paying attention to current synagogue members.
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Statement From Conservative Movement on Violent Clashes at Kotel
November 2, 2016 1 Heshvan, 5777USCJ and the RA respond to attacks by ultra-Orthodox community at Western Wall.
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Can Synagogues Develop a Playbook to Survive Disruption?
November 1, 2016 30 Tishri, 5777Director of Innovation Rabbi Joshua discusses the need for disruptive innovation in synagogues.