USCJ Blog
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The December Delights: A Reframe and Conversation Prompts
December 14, 2022 20 Kislev, 5783
Conversation starters for navigating different faiths and traditions in December.
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Thanksgiving on Nativ
December 5, 2022 11 Kislev, 5783Jonah Tecktiel from Nativ 42 reflects on his experience of celebrating Thanksgiving in Israel on Nativ, USCJ's college leadership program.
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Safety and Security
November 7, 2022 13 Heshvan, 5783With concerns of growing antisemitism, we have prepared these quick resources for you.
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Kulanu: Synagogues in Action
October 19, 2022 24 Tishri, 5783"Kulanu" is a congregational engagement program from ADL that is dedicated to empowering congregations to address antisemitism and hate in their communities.
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Yom Kippur 2022: A Call from High-Risk and Disabled Jews
September 30, 2022 5 Tishri, 5783JTS Rabbinical student, Jessica Belasco, runs the Disability Justice Torah Circle, hosted at SVARA. She talks about her latest work with marginalized members.
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Jewish Life is Lived in the Collective: How Do You Make Sure It Works?
September 22, 2022 26 Elul, 5782Rabbi Stephanie Ruskay of JTS writes about the benefits of the partnership with JOIN for Justice and its community organizing class, Don’t Kvetch: Organize.
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Creating a Safe Space for All During the High Holidays
September 2, 2022 6 Elul, 5782Gulienne Rollins-Rishon, USCJ's Racial Justice Specialist outlines ways to make our synagogues a safe space for all participants on the High Holidays.
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Community Organizing for Jewish Leaders
September 1, 2022 5 Elul, 5782Learn with other Jewish community leaders principles for community organizing to create a more just world.
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High Holidays with USCJ on Social Media
September 1, 2022 5 Elul, 5782Ways you can participate with USCJ on Social Media during the High Holidays
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Sulam for Leaders: Getting Off to a Great Start
August 25, 2022 28 Av, 5782USCJ's Sulam for Leaders has developed these webinars to help synagogue leaders plan their leadership years as we begin 5783.
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What Softball Can Teach Us About Innovative Thinking
August 24, 2022 27 Av, 5782Aimee Close, USCJ's Director of Synagogue Leadership & Innovation shares her insight on the parallels between playing softball and reaching creative new ideas.
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Life and Legacy: A Webinar Series
August 1, 2022 4 Av, 5782
A four-part web series designed to help congregations develop a legacy and endowment program.
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Special Feature: Creating Sacred Community – USCJ’s Next Big Read and Virtual Conference
July 27, 2022 28 Tammuz, 5782
Read Dr. Ron Wolfson and Rabbi Brett Kopin's book before USCJ's virtual Fall Conference.
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Spotlight On: Cantor Sarah Levine
July 27, 2022 28 Tammuz, 5782
For this month’s Spotlight I interviewed Cantor Sarah Levine, the Cantor of B'nai Aviv in Weston, Florida. Read more here.
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Spotlight On: Noah Hichenberg
June 29, 2022 30 Sivan, 5782
For this month’s Spotlight I interviewed Noah Hichenberg, the Gan HaYeled Preschool Director at Adas Israel Congregation in Washington DC. Read more here.
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