USCJ Blog
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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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Focusing on Freedom: A Family Passover Countdown
March 26, 2020 1 Nisan, 5780For many of us, Passover this year is going to be a very different experience than in years past.
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Is Using Technology Against Conservative Values?
March 26, 2020 1 Nisan, 5780Is Using Technology Against Conservative Values? Q & A with Bob Leventhal, Director, Leadership Development, USCJ
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Community Letter From JTS Chancellor Arnie Eisen
March 19, 2020 23 Adar, 5780We are all in this together - the "we" enlarged, as never before, to include all human beings everywhere.
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Shabbat in the Time of Coronavirus: Finding Peace and Joy When You Need it Most
March 19, 2020 23 Adar, 5780New ways of managing our lives and schedules due to the COVID-19 outbreak, there are aspects of Shabbat practice that are more difficult than usual.
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