USCJ Blog
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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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USY-er Explains Why Your Mercaz Vote Matters
January 28, 2020 2 Shevat, 5780I am voting in the upcoming World Zionist Congress election – and need your voting support.
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“Elevating Jewish Education in an Era of Hate” by David Bryfman
January 22, 2020 25 Tevet, 5780A longer version of this article was originally published on ejewishphilanthropy.com in October of 2019. As the grandson of Holocaust survivors, I nev
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“The 3 C’s of USY”
January 22, 2020 25 Tevet, 5780At the December 2019 USY International Convention, then candidate Austin Kaufman shared what he called the 3 C’s – Connection, Collaboration, an
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The Value of Teen Summer Travel…And Ways to Save
January 22, 2020 25 Tevet, 5780For parents of Jewish teens, instilling in their children a passion for Judaism, an expansive worldview, and the importance of Jewish friendships is o
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Eight 20/20 Judaism Resources for Eight Nights of Hanukkah
December 18, 2019 20 Kislev, 5780As we prepare for the joy and celebration of the eight nights of Hanukkah, we are pleased to share eight community resources inspired by our time in Boston.
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A Lichtiger Hanukkah!
December 18, 2019 20 Kislev, 5780Rabbi Adam Raskin shares a humorous story and walks us through the meanings behind popular and more obscure Hanukkah greetings.
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Finding Gratitude in Terrible Times
November 20, 2019 22 Heshvan, 5780BY RABBI BRADLEY SHAVIT ARTSON This is an abridged version of an article originally published in Jewish Journal. Getting ready for Thanksgiving this
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A Transformative Experience through Sulam Leadership
August 5, 2019 4 Av, 5779Agudas Achim in Alexandria, VA used multiple Sulam programs to engage the congregation and build covenantal relationships.
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After We Attract, What Comes Next?
July 8, 2019 5 Tammuz, 5779Joyce Hyde, Executive Director at The Emanuel Synagogue in West Hartford, CT, shares her tips to turn engaged visitors into congregation members.
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First…We Must Attract
June 20, 2019 17 Sivan, 5779Joyce Hyde, executive director of The Emanuel Synagogue in West Hartford, CT, shares three tips to attract members in your congregation.
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