USCJ Blog
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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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Coronavirus and Beyond: Virtual Communication Tools for Synagogues
March 12, 2020 16 Adar, 5780These accessible platforms are especially significant for individuals who may be challenged about leaving their homes to get to synagogue.
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Let My People Learn: Engaging Young Families on Passover
February 19, 2020 24 Shevat, 5780The holiday of Passover presents a wealth of opportunities for learning and engagement for kids, adults, and families. Of course, there’s still value
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Is Your Synagogue Financially Healthy?
February 5, 2020 10 Shevat, 5780
Your congregation’s financial health affects its ability to survive and thrive. USCJ understands how high the stakes are, and we use our experience, k
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Meeting the Needs of Our Smallest Congregations
February 5, 2020 10 Shevat, 5780Of the close to 600 USCJ congregations across North America, more than half have fewer than 250 households, and over one-third have fewer than 150. Wi
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Building Dynamic Teams
January 29, 2020 3 Shevat, 5780USCJ has collected some compelling data on teamwork. Learn how to foster teamwork and learn why it's so critical at the synagogue level in a new USCJ webinar.
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