USCJ Blog
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veterans-day-programming-ideas
September 28, 2018 19 Tishri, 5779Get ideas about how you can observe Veterans Day and honor veterans in your congregation.
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A Birthday Celebration for the Ages: One Synagogue’s Tribute to Members Over 90 Years Young
August 22, 2018 11 Elul, 5778Read about Congregation Beth Abraham's Solomon Schechter Award winning program that honored the lives of its congregants who were 90 years old or older.
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One Synagogue’s Fight Against Child Sex Trafficking
August 6, 2018 25 Av, 5778Read the story behind the USCJ Solomon Schechter award winning initiative from Ahavath Achim in Atlanta, GA.
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How One Congregation’s Unique Approach to Programming Makes Services More Inviting
August 6, 2018 25 Av, 5778Read about Congregation Beth David, the USCJ Solomon Schechter Award winning congregation that believes that Shabbat is for more than just davening.
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Welcoming the Stranger in Times of Xenophobia
June 25, 2018 12 Tammuz, 5778Read the story behind the USCJ Solomon Schechter award winning program from Ohavi Zedek in Burlington, VT.
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A Prescription for Chesed, Community Service and Outreach: Congregational Nursing
June 11, 2018 28 Sivan, 5778Discover the story behind Hollis Hills Bayside Jewish Center's 2017 Solomon Schecter Award winning Congregational Nurse program.
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Beth El works toward inclusion with new sanctuary, streaming services
May 22, 2018 8 Sivan, 5778Beth El renovated its chapel to be more inclusive following participation in USCJ Ruderman Inclusion Action Community.
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A Mother’s Day Gift Defined by Leadership, Legacy at Congregation Beth El
May 10, 2018 25 Iyar, 5778High schooler elected to same USY board role that mother held 33 years earlier.
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How USCJ’s Inclusion Action Community Impacted an Entire Congregation
May 7, 2018 22 Iyar, 5778Inclusion leads to renaissance in synagogue culture at Congregation Beth Torah of Richardson, TX.
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Imam, Reverend, Pastor and Rabbi Come Together for Interfaith Celebration of the Torah
May 1, 2018 16 Iyar, 5778Read the story behind the Solomon Schechter award winning program from Temple of Aaron in St. Paul, MN.
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The Secret to One USY Program’s Success: Let Teens Run it
March 20, 2018 4 Nisan, 5778The secret for Beth Judea's remarkably successful USY program starts with the teens themselves.
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Rhode Island Synagogue Founds Garden to Support Community
March 12, 2018 25 Adar, 5778Congregation's own garden becomes a spot where nature meets Judaism and altruism.
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How One Congregation Brings Diverse Communities Together, One Conversation at a Time
February 6, 2018 21 Shevat, 5778Read the story behind the Solomon Schecter Award winning program, FUSE, led by Congregation Ohev Shalom in Wallingford, PA.
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Torah Scroll Journeys From Canada To Indonesia
February 1, 2018 16 Shevat, 5778Beth Shalom Synagogue in Edmonton, Canada donated a Torah scroll the re-emerging Jewish community in Indonesia.
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Torah Scroll Journeys From Canada To Indonesia
February 1, 2018 16 Shevat, 5778Beth Shalom Synagogue in Edmonton, Canada donated a Torah scroll the re-emerging Jewish community in Indonesia
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