USCJ Blog
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Today is Yom Hashoah
April 12, 2018 27 Nisan, 5778CEO Rabbi Wernick reflects on a world that lost its vision of a hopeful tomorrow.
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From Despair to Hope
April 5, 2018 20 Nisan, 5778This Passover, transformation specialist Aimee Close explores the need to take both an honest look at the current situation and dream boldly about the future.
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Change Requires New Voices
March 27, 2018 11 Nisan, 5778Bob Leventhal reflects on his experience with March for Our Lives and lessons for synagogue leaders.
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Helping Conservative Synagogues Engage Interfaith Families
March 1, 2018 14 Adar, 5778USCJ Director of Innovation Rabbi Joshua Rabin discusses partnering with InterfaithFamily to help Conservative synagogues engage interfaith families.
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How Inclusive ARE You (of those with disabilities)?
February 22, 2018 7 Adar, 5778Director of Learning Enrichment Ed Frim suggests practical steps for transforming your synagogue into an inclusive space today.
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Build Your Synagogue Out of Legos, Not Bricks
February 8, 2018 23 Shevat, 5778Director of Innovation Josh Rabin suggests synagogues be less attached to structures and more committed to high-quality product.
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Torah in the Streets – Study Materials from Rabbi Noa Kushner
February 5, 2018 20 Shevat, 5778Rabbi Noa Kushner's convention talk paired with discussion questions for synagogue leadership.
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Who’s the Boss? Reporting Structures in Synagogues
January 25, 2018 9 Shevat, 5778KRM Team Leader and Senior Director of Kehilla Affiliations and Operations examine data from a recent USCJ staffing survey.
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Q&A with Cardin Award Winner Jaclyn Danziger
January 23, 2018 7 Shevat, 57782017 Cardin Award winner Jaclyn Danziger Talks About Being Welcoming and Embracing Change.
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Reflections on inclusion from the USCJ Convention
January 11, 2018 24 Tevet, 5778Ruderman Family Foundation Program Officer Miriam Heyman shares her experiences and insights from USCJ Convention 2017.
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Lessons Learned: 72 hours with Millennial Leaders
December 26, 2017 8 Tevet, 5778Transformation specialist Nadine Kochavi and Lisa Kaneff of Adas Israel share tips for partnering with emerging leaders.
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For Conservative Judaism, Time to Dare Together
November 29, 2017 11 Kislev, 5778Director of Innovation Rabbi Josh Rabin on how legacy brands can succeed.
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Helping Boards Be Strategic and Constructive
November 21, 2017 3 Kislev, 5778Leadership Specialist Bob Leventhal on board member best practices.
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In-Reach: Teach Your Members How to Care
November 15, 2017 26 Heshvan, 5778Senior Director of Kehilla Affiliations and Operations Barry Mael on enabling your members to care for others and providing them the skills to do so.
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Learning to See Yourself As Others See You
September 26, 2017 6 Tishri, 5778Leadership Specialist Bob Leventhal shares reflections on self-awareness this High Holiday season.