USCJ Blog
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As Far As I’m Concerned, the Problem of Racism Lies With Me
September 15, 2020 26 Elul, 5780I've wanted for some time to write a piece on racism and white privilege. And yet I struggled because of one roadblock: my own racism.
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Encouraging Our Congregants to Be “Counted”
August 20, 2020 30 Av, 5780In the first chapter of Bamidbar (Numbers), the Bible tells us that God commanded Moses to count all of the members of Am Yisrael. Perhaps that’s why
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Jewish Book Council Recommends Summer Reads
July 8, 2020 16 Tammuz, 5780Summer is the time when many of us like to kick back and relax through reading. Miri Pomerantz Dauber, Director, Jewish Book Council Book Clubs, provi
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Celebrating the Supreme Court Decision for Equality
June 18, 2020 26 Sivan, 5780
Justice Gorsuch used an analysis of the clear text of the Constitution to ensure the rights of LGBTQ citizens.
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A USY Alum Recounts a 1972 Protest March
June 12, 2020 20 Sivan, 5780Marty Radnor, USY alumn and president, Congregation Shaaarei Kodesh, recounts his experience from a 1972 protest.
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Note From Ned Gladstein, International President, USCJ
June 5, 2020 13 Sivan, 5780
Ned Gladstein, USCJ International President, offers insights on current programs and events.
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What Hope Requires
June 5, 2020 13 Sivan, 5780
Rabbi Adam Rubin provides a D'var Torah about recent events in the Twin Cities since the horrific murder of George Floyd took place on May 25th.
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For Heaven’s Sake We Pray From Home As One
May 31, 2020 8 Sivan, 5780
For Heaven’s Sake We Pray From Home As One A Prayer for Patience and Restraint We miss our sanctuary The comfort of community Our voices joined togeth
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Educational Creativity in a Time of Crisis
May 21, 2020 27 Iyar, 5780
The Covid-19 crisis is creating threats to many of our synagogues’ programs. While we are experiencing this disruption, our school educators are findi
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Virtual Sulam For Officers to Address Pandemic-Related Issues
May 4, 2020 10 Iyar, 5780Through the Sulam For Officers training, synagogue officers will strengthen their organizational foundation so they are better equipped to face the future.
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Israel’s 72nd Birthday Signifies Hope and Longevity
April 29, 2020 5 Iyar, 5780Today, we celebrate and rejoice in Israel's independence. We celebrate a miracle which so many generations of Jews were praying for and dreaming about.
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A Contemporary Understanding of Mitzvot
April 23, 2020 29 Nisan, 5780
Our Kehillot have always been potent centers of Jewish strength, and at the heart of that vitality is a love of Torah and lives enriched by mitzvot.
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Keep Your Annual Gala And Make it a Virtual Event
April 20, 2020 26 Nisan, 5780
Synagogues should consider holding their annual fundraising gala in a virtual format.
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Tips For Managing Newly Remote Workers
April 13, 2020 19 Nisan, 5780As COVID-19 continues to spread, many employers are allowing their teams to work remotely from home.
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More Than Enough: How Small Congregations Are Doing During the Crisis
April 2, 2020 8 Nisan, 5780We’ve been hearing some great stories about congregations across North America mobilizing their clergy, teachers, and administrative staff, as well as
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